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ELSK 1028: English for Culinary Arts 2
Effective date
September 2020
Department
Culinary Arts ESL
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This course builds upon the communication skills of a Culinary Art professional developed in English for Culinary Arts 1. Learners gain strategies to develop their professional vocabulary, reading skills, writing skills and oral communication skills required for success as a cook. Additional job search strategies and socio-cultural competencies appropriate to the Canadian workplace will be introduced and practiced.
This course is part of the full-time Culinary Arts program.
Credits
6.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate professional vocabulary specific to culinary arts
- Identify and describe culinary ingredients, tools, and equipment
- Apply appropriate socio-cultural practices in a culinary arts context
- Practice effective communication skills needed to work in a professional kitchen
- Practice effective study skills to support learning
- Practice job search skills to seek employment
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 133
Total Hours: 133
Total Hours: 133
Instructional Strategies
class discussion, role-rehearsals, coaching, and cooperative learning groups, labs, Moodle
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S=70%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
40 |
5-7 Reading and Writing assignments |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
25 |
8-10 Listening and Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary quizzes |
|
Assignments |
35 |
7-8 oral communication tasks including presentations and role-rehearsals such as clarification, requests, and conflict resolution (socio-cultural competencies) |
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 and cover letter writing
- Job search skills
- Interview skills
- Writing emails
- Presentations
- Research
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.