ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING

English Language Learning 11, Introductory        4 credit
Prerequisite: Level 1 on IPT test.

This course is designed to introduce ESL students to the four main English language skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking.  Throughout this course students will participate in selected meaningful, real-life situations.  Students will identify and compare their own culture and customs to Canadian culture and customs.  During this course, students will reflect on, discuss, and respond to authentic Canadian creative works and informational text.

English Language Learning 11                                     4 credit
Prerequisite: English Language Learning 11, Introductory OR Level 2 on IPT test.

During this course students will develop an intermediate level of communicative competence in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of cultural differences and similarities.  Throughout the course students will participate in selected meaningful, real-life situations.  Students will develop some academic language proficiencies in order to begin to integrate into academic classes.

English Language Learning 12                                     4 credit
Prerequisite: English Language Learning 11 OR Level 3 on IPT test.

This course is designed to enable ESL students to extend and refine the four main English language skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking.  It focuses on refining strategies needed to read, write, research, and analyze successfully in English and addresses specific needs in language and culture.  Throughout the course students will participate spontaneously in a variety of meaningful, real-life situations.  During the course students will analyze and respond to authentic Canadian creative works and contemporary issues in Canada.