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ELSK 1007: IELTS Academic Preparation - Intensive
Effective date
May 2021
Department
ESL Pathways
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is an internationally established English Language proficiency test that is required for a number of VCC programs. Students will learn test-taking strategies and practice completing IELTS Academic tasks in order to achieve an IELTS 6.5 - 7.0 score in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Credits
0.0
Year of study
Prerequisites
CLB 7 or equivalent; or department approval.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the IELTS test format and band levels.
- Apply test-taking strategies for success on the IELTS Academic.
- Use strategies to identify and develop vocabulary necessary for IELTS Academic
- Use strategies to identify and develop grammar necessary for IELTS Academic
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 40
Total Hours: 40
Total Hours: 40
Instructional Strategies
lecture, demonstration, test simulation, pair and group discussion, and self-study modules through a Learning Management System
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S (60%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
35 |
Reading and Writing assignments |
|
Assignments |
35 |
Listening and Speaking assignments |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
Complete practice tests |
|
Participation |
10 |
Active class involvement |
Course topics
- - IELTS Test and Format - Test-taking strategies - IELTS Band Levels - Listening: - chart and table completion - classification, matching, selecting from a list - completing true and false, multiple choice, short answer, and sentence completion questions - Speaking: - providing basic and personal information - preparing and delivering 1-2 minute presentation - responding to questions/prompts using description, comparison, argument, opinion - Reading: - skimming, scanning - understanding inferences, main ideas and opinions - completing true and false, multiple choice, short answer, and sentence completion questions - Writing: - analysis of writing samples at appropriate band levels - describing a chart, graph, or table - writing to give an opinion or make a comparison - making notes and summarizing
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.