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ELSK 0820: ESL Reading and Writing 8 

Effective date

May 2023 

Department

ESL Pathways 

School

Arts and Sciences 
 




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.  

Credits

4.0 

Year of study

 

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. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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

Percentage

Assessment activity

Portfolio 

100 

Range of assignments with rubrics and tools to formatively and summatively evaluate learning. 

Course topics

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.
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