ELSK 0820: ESL Reading and Writing 8
Description
The focus of ESL Reading and Writing 8 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) 8 level.
Note: The topics in this course are closely aligned with the topics in ESL Listening and Speaking 8.
Prerequisites
ESL Reading and Writing 7; or LINC 7; or Assessment scores of CLB 7 Reading and CLB 7 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:
- Locate details and identify structure in order to comprehend social messages in emails/letters
- Interpret and summarize instructions with up to about 13 steps or 8 to 15 paragraphs for specialized tasks
- Select, integrate and use 3 or 4 pieces of information from a table, chart, graph, form or list
- Identify and summarize information from business/service/academic texts containing rules, regulations or policies
- Analyze and evaluate extended academic or workplace texts containing descriptions, explanations, narratives, and critiques
- Analyze and use information in charts, diagrams, tables, and graphs
- Access, locate and integrate several pieces of information from relevant online reference sources
- Write formal or informal messages for social purposes 3 or more paragraphs long
- Take notes on a talk about an established procedure and write instructions in a workplace or academic setting
- Make an outline or summary of an extended academic or workplace text about 4-8 pages
- Write business, service, or academic correspondence of at least 4 paragraphs in length
- Complete detailed forms with over 40 items with short answers and some written responses of up to 1 paragraph each
- Write a 500-word descriptive, compare-contrast, or persuasive essay or report
- Write a paragraph to explain information in a table, graph, flow chart or diagram
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 8 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
- Assessing Interests (Complete a personality and interest assessment, complete an online professional profile form, read and write emails to communicate with professional contacts)
- Planning Lifelong Learning (synthesize and summarize background information on lifelong learning, listen and take notes on how to prepare a lifelong learning plan, write a 500-word description of a learning plan)
- Note-taking from Lectures (take notes and synthesize information on an academic topic, write a descriptive essay, read and respond to emails requesting information and clarifying conflict)
- Reading Textbooks and Developing Scientific Literacy (summarize a chapter from an academic text, interpret, analyze and describe scientific charts, write a compare and contrast essay on popular science and scientific literature)
- Using Technical Manuals and Forms (read about workplace safety, follow instructions to complete forms and file a workplace injury claim, write a persuasive business letter)
- Summarizing & Critiquing (read about Residential Schools in Canada, search for information about Indigenous peoples, write a research essay)
- Organizing Events (read and take notes on effective leadership and event planning, write a promotional email for a workplace-related event)
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.