ELSK 0720: ESL Reading and Writing 7
Description
The focus of ESL Reading and Writing 7 is on developing reading and writing communication skills in English. Classroom activities engage students in developing reading and writing strategies using community, workplace and academic contexts. Learners integrate language skills, Skills for Success (Working with Others, Computer and Document Use, Thinking Skills, and Continuous Learning), and intercultural skills. By the end of this course, students will be able to meet the Reading and Writing outcomes at the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 level.
Note: The topics in this course are closely aligned with the topics in ESL Listening and Speaking 7.
Prerequisites
ESL Reading and Writing 6; or LINC 6; or Assessment scores of CLB 6 Reading and CLB 6 Writing; or equivalent https://www.vcc.ca/applying/registration-services/english-language-proficiency-requirements/ or Department approval.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Analyze personal and public social messages for mood and purpose; identify details and implied meanings
- Interpret sequence and implied meaning of instructions for tasks with up to 13 steps or 5-10 paragraphs
- Identify layout and organization to find and use 3 or 4 pieces of information from formatted texts
- Identify main idea, details, and implied meanings to locate information in business texts
- Identify organization of text, interpret fact from opinion and comprehend descriptions and stories on familiar topics
- Interpret information in charts, diagrams, tables and graphs
- Access, locate and integrate information from 3-4 on-line reference sources
- Compose at least 3 paragraphs for a personal message for a range of social purposes
- Reduce oral information from audio material into notes
- Organize and construct a summary after reading up to about 2 pages of information
- Write business messages up to 3 paragraphs for several purposes
- Complete detailed forms with about 40 items and some short, written responses to questions
- Express ideas or descriptions in 2 or 3 connected paragraphs
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 108
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12
Total Hours: 120
Instructional Strategies
The instructor uses multiple strategies to achieve the learning outcomes including: ongoing needs analysis, group work, coaching, one-on-one consultations, using audio/computer labs, case studies, videos, lectures, demonstrations, etc.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
Where "S" = minimum CLB 7 in both Reading and Writing
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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Range of assignments with rubrics and tools to formatively and summatively evaluate learning.
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Course topics
- Interacting Effectively (read and write a narrative, take notes on an informal presentation, read a graph and interpret information)
- Journalling (read articles on sources of workplace stress, take notes and write a summary, write journal entries)
- Applying for Positions (read and prepare a skills inventory, compare websites on resume writing, complete a job application form, write a cover letter)
- Designing Portfolios (write a compare/contrast essay, follow instructions to create a personal portfolio, write a letter to express thanks)
- Writing Essays (take notes on a video, read a chart about a current issue, write an essay about a community issue)
- Writing Formal E-mails (search for information on business email etiquette, analyze emails, write an email of request)
- Engaging in Personal Interests (read and summarize an article, read and interpret instructions)
- Planning Professional Development (read emails and websites about professional development, read a vision plan and write a summary, complete a college application form of about 40 items, write a letter of dissatisfaction)
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.