ELSK 1018: English for Culinary Arts 1
Effective date
September 2020
Department
Culinary Arts ESL
Description
This course provides ongoing English language support for learners of English as an additional language as they acquire the skills of a Culinary Arts professional. It provides an introduction to the food industry and to the language and communication skills required for success as a cook. Job search strategies and socio-cultural competencies appropriate to the Canadian workplace will be introduced and practiced. Students receive Foodsafe Level 1 training and prepare for practicum placements in English speaking professional kitchens.
This course is part of the full-time Culinary Arts program.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify various roles and businesses in the culinary arts industry
- Identify professional vocabulary specific to culinary arts
- Identify and describe culinary ingredients, tools and equipment
- Identify appropriate socio-cultural practices in a culinary arts context
- Identify and describe communication skills needed to work in a professional kitchen
- Identify and apply effective study skills to support learning
- Identify and describe job search skills to seek employment
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 133
Total Hours: 133
Instructional Strategies
class discussion, role-rehearsals, coaching, and cooperative learning groups, labs, moodle
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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40
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5-7 Reading and Writing assignments
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Quizzes/Tests
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25
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8-10 Listening and Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary quizzes
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Assignments
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35
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7-8 oral communication tasks including presentations and role-rehearsals such as clarification, requests, and conflict resolution (socio-cultural competencies)
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Course topics
- Culinary concepts, procedures and vocabulary
- Giving and receiving direction
- Seeking and providing clarification
- Professional and social communication
- Common workplace values, beliefs and attitudes
- Study skills
- Resume writing
- Job search skills
- Foodsafe Level 1
- Presentation skills
- Reflective writing
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.