English Language Program
Overview
This program gives students the opportunity to build their English language skills and meet the English Language requirements for entrance into college programs. The flexible, multi-level intensive language program gives students a chance to build and refine their language skills for academic, career or personal goals.
The program includes instruction in all key English skill areas (grammar, reading, writing and communications) at fundamental, intermediate and advanced stages. Students at all levels can supplement the core skills with a wide variety of oral communication seminars and elective courses. The complete program includes 22 hours of instruction per week for the basic core classes and seminars (18 core hours + 2 elective seminars) per semester.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate English listening and reading comprehension skills in social, academic and/or professional contexts
- Express ideas accurately and clearly in written and spoken English
- Use creative and critical thinking skills to analyze, evaluate and draw conclusions
- Apply a range of learning strategies to achieve their educational goals and capacity as a learner
- Employ technology appropriately for academic purposes
- Demonstrate developing intercultural communication competence
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements to Selkirk College, the applicant must meet the following English Language Program requirements to be considered fully-qualified:
Students applying to only the English Language Program are not subject to the general admission requirements for Selkirk College. The program is intended for adults 18 years or over. Students 16 or 17 years may be considered for admission in some circumstances. Students may also apply if they do not have high school transcripts.
However, students wishing to use their English language studies to meet the language requirements for admission to a college program must meet the general admission requirements for the college before being accepted into the next program.
Academic
a) No academic requirements for English Language
b) Applicants seeking admission to other College Programs in addition to the English Language Program will be admitted in accordance with College policy as it applies to Canadian, Landed Immigrant, or International status. The admission policies of those programs will apply and decisions for admission will be made in consultation with the Selkirk International Department Head and the appropriate Chair and/or Dean.
c) Upon arrival at the College, students will be interviewed, tested and placed in the program according to their skills and needs. Progress through the various levels of the program will be determined by continued assessment of skills.
General
a) Applicants must submit a completed admission application form at least two months in advance and other required documents (i.e. secondary school and any post-secondary transcripts) to the admissions office, Selkirk College.
b) A current and valid student visa is required to study at Selkirk College
c) Medical coverage is required as per policy 8620 “The international student provides evidence of health insurance coverage at the time of admittance to Selkirk College and covering the period until the provincial Medical Services Plan or other plan becomes applicable”.
d) Fees must be paid in full for each semester in accordance with existing College procedure.
e) Applicants who apply late for the program will be given seats as available.
This program has no additional requirements.
Part-time Study
a) Federal Government policies require International students on a student visa to be enrolled full time. No part-time study options are available to International students on student visas.
b) Part-time studies are permitted for Canadian students in the English Language program.
Order of Selection
Applicants for the English Language Program will be processed in order of receipt of their completed applications and will be accepted in accordance with College policy as it applies to Canadian, Landed Immigrant, or International status and as mentioned in (IA1) and (IA2).
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Before an applicant’s file is considered to be complete, the following must have been received by the Admissions office:
a) Completed application form and international processing fee.
b) Official transcripts of high school grades (an interim statement of grades is acceptable if applicant is currently a student).
c) Official transcripts of all post secondary education grades.
2. Applications for admissions will be received until program is full.
3. Applications will be processed by the International Admissions Officer in consultation with the Registrar and the Department Head and/or Chair as outlined in Section A above.
Students must maintain a minimum of 60% in each course to progress to the next level. To meet college entrance requirements into regular programming, students must complete the Advanced 5 program + ENGL 60 or EASL 067.
PROMOTION
1. Promotion to the next level in each course requires a grade of “C” or better.
2. Students may bypass levels of the English Language Program by successful completion of the appropriate placement testing for that level.
GRADUATION
a) GRANTING OF CERTIFICATES
(i) Certificates will be granted at the end of the academic term.
(ii) These certificates will reflect enrollment dates and the level completed in the English Language Program. A grade of AC@ is necessary in individual courses to gain credit toward a certificate at any given level. Certificates may also recognize courses taken in other college programs.
Courses
EASL015 - Fundamental Grammar
EASL 015 Fundamental Grammar is a high beginner level course. Students identify and practice basic grammatical structures in both written and oral form, including the simple present, past, and future verb tenses; question forms; plural and singular nouns; and time/number concepts.
EASL016 - Fundamental Writing
EASL 016 Fundamental Writing provides students who speak English as an additional language with instruction and opportunities to write at a fundamental level. Students use and practice the verb forms studied in Grammar courses in their writing assignments and learn to use basic sentence and paragraph structure. Students begin to use fundamental components of the writing process to write about personal and familiar topics. Students use the computer lab for some class work and keep weekly journals to write about their experiences.
EASL017 - Fundamental Reading
EASL 017 Fundamental Reading helps students who speak English as an additional language to improve their understanding of English through reading at a fundamental level. Students build basic vocabulary, develop an understanding of word forms, learn to use reading skills such as skimming and scanning, and discuss ideas through reading selected material.
EASL018 - Fundamental Communications
EASL 018 Fundamental Communications develops students' ability and confidence to conduct fundamental conversations in English about common daily subjects. Students use common functional vocabulary, form simple phrases and questions, and practice high frequency grammatical structures to communicate personal needs, express personal likes and dislikes, and report personal and factual information.
EASL025 - Intermediate Grammar - Verbs
EASL 025 Intermediate Grammar - Verbs provides instruction and opportunities to practice grammar at a lower intermediate level. Students will study, analyze, practice, and discuss selected grammar forms and structures, including verb tenses, time clauses, question patterns, nouns and pronouns, and modals.
EASL026 - Intermediate Writing - Sentence Structures
EASL 026 Intermediate Writing - Sentence Structures. This course provides students who speak English as an additional language with instruction in writing and opportunities to write at an intermediate level. The course helps students develop their ability to write sentences and paragraphs using the forms and structures studied in their Grammar courses. Students are introduced to the writing process and write descriptive and narrative chronological paragraphs. Students use the computer lab for some class work and also keep weekly journals to write about their experiences.
EASL027 - Intermediate Reading - Vocabulary and Meaning
EASL 027 Intermediate Reading - Vocabulary and Meaning. This course is an intermediate course for students who speak English as an additional language. Students read and discuss selected articles from the textbook and other sources with a focus on developing vocabulary and understanding meaning. Students develop their knowledge of word forms and use reading strategies such as guessing meaning from context in understanding main ideas. Students are encouraged to do supplementary reading and begin to use an English dictionary.
EASL028 - Intermediate Communications - Conversation Skills
EASL 028 Intermediate Communications - Conversation Skills develops students' ability to communicate beyond the basic skills related to personal and factual topics. Students develop vocabulary and grammar for informal conversations, listen to and practice natural speech patterns, and learn strategies for engaging in everyday conversations and classroom dialogues.
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