DHHE 0605: English for Academic & Workplace Access 5
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Description
English for Academic & Workplace Access focuses on effective communication in ASL and English in personal, academic, and workplace contexts of simple and some moderate complexity. Learners differentiate and produce a variety of genre types used in these contexts.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to meet the outcomes at CLB 5 in the “Profiles of Ability” columns of the competency outcomes and standards listed in the “Canadian Language Benchmarks.”
Prerequisites
DHHE 0604, or department placement interview indicating competency in CLB 4.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Receptive ASL
1) Identify main points, some details, and underlying meaning in common social situations.
2) Identify language functions in social exchanges, including compliments, invitations, and preferences.
3) Follow 7-step everyday directions or instructions.
4) Recognize goals, main points, and underlying meaning in suggestions, advice, or opinions shared in everyday situations.
5) Recognize, identify, and interpret information about familiar or relevant topics.
6) Identify key words and phrases, details, underlying meaning, and opinions in descriptive or narrative presentations of up to 5 minutes.
- Expressive ASL
1) Participate in basic social conversations for some everyday purposes.
2) Participate in very short video calls by answering briefly, communicating simple information, and taking simple messages.
3) Give instructions and directions for everyday activities.
4) Make and respond to informal requests, suggestions, and advice.
5) Ask for and give information about everyday activities in one-on-one interactions.
6) Agree, disagree, and give opinions in small group discussions or meetings using clarification strategies.
7) Give presentations for up to 5 minutes about events or everyday routines.
- Receptive English
1) Scan and identify key ideas and details in personal and public social messages.
2) Follow 7-10 step-by-step instructions for everyday instructions, procedures, or tasks.
3) Scan and identify 1-2 pieces of information in business or service texts to support decisions.
4) Scan and identify key parts of a 2-3 paragraph descriptive or narrative text.
5) Access 2 sources of information from web or print sources and distinguish facts from opinions.
- Expressive English (Writing, typing, texting)
1) Write 1-2 paragraph formal and informal personal messages sharing or responding to a quick update, invitation, or feeling.
2) List 7-10 important notes from a one-page information sheet.
3) Write 5-7 accurate points from information in video texts/ messages.
4) Fill out forms with required information that is recorded correctly and legibly.
5) Write an email for academic or workplace purposes.
6) Write a basic descriptive or explanatory paragraph.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 204
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 51
Total Hours: 255
Instructional Strategies
Modelling, coaching, focused reading, thematic instruction, journalling, project-based learning.
The course may be offered online or in a hybrid format (blend of face-to-face and online instruction).
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Portfolio
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100
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A range of tasks including self- and peer-assessment, writing tasks, reflective journals, writing samples, checklists, presentations, simulations, quizzes, demonstrations.
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Course topics
- Circles: Self, Family, Community
Academic/ Trades Readiness
Digital Media
Workplace
Entrepreneurial Activities
Canadian Society
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.