vcc.ca
ELSK 1038: English for Culinary Arts 3
Effective date
September 2020
Department
Culinary Arts ESL
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This course continues to develop the English language skills of learners of an additional language in the field of culinary arts and builds on the skills learned in English for Culinary Arts 2. It focuses especially on the communication skills required to communicate effectively as a cook and on the job search skills required to enter the workforce as a culinary arts professional. Students prepare for practicum placements in English-speaking professional kitchens.
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:
- Apply professional vocabulary specific to culinary arts
- Identify and describe culinary ingredients, tools, and equipment
- Integrate appropriate socio-cultural practices into a professional culinary arts context
- Demonstrate and apply effective communication needed to work in a professional kitchen
- Apply effective study skills to support learning
- Apply 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 interviews (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
- Presentations
- Entrepreneurship
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.