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English Language Program
will benefit from this program. Short-Semester
English language and culture experience programs
are also available for individuals or groups.
Successful completion of the Advanced English
Language Certificate and English 051 with a grade
of ‘C’ or better is required to meet the language
requirements for entry into most University
Transfer and College program..
Additional Information
Students who complete the Advanced English
Language program and wish to continue their
study of English language can enroll in the
University & College Preparation Program.
In addition to courses in College Preparation
and Advanced English, students can take 1-3
university courses offered in other college programs.
Enrolment in such courses must be approved
by Selkirk International Department Head and
program school chair. Acceptance will depend on
the student’s English language ability, performance
in pervious classes, skill level in the subject area, the
prerequisite requirements of the course(s) desired,
and the availability of space in each course.
Successful completion of the Advanced level of the
English Language Program and English 51 with a
grade of ‘C’ or better is required for entry to most
university transfer and college programs.
Program Objectives
The objective of the English Language Program
is to provide students with the language skills to
communicate effectively in an English-speaking
environment, as well as to succeed in college and
university courses and improve future employment
opportunities. Certificates are offered upon
successful completion of different levels of the
program.
Language and Culture
Experience Programs
Selkirk College offers a variety of short-Semester
English language, cultural, and recreational programs
ranging from 2-8 weeks. These programs
can be customized to each group and combine
conversational or academic English with cultural
and recreational activities, Canadian student
and family life, and sightseeing opportunities.
Students can enjoy great golf, canoeing and hiking
in the summer and skiing or snowboarding at one
of Canada’s finest ski areas in the winter. Note:
Student authorizations/visas are not required for
short-Semester programs of six months or less.
Admission Requirements
No TOEFL or IELTS score is needed for entry
into the English Language Program. Applicants
must meet Selkirk College general or international
student admission requirements. International
applicants seeking admission must be at least 18
years of age, or must have successfully completed
the equivalent of British Columbia Grade 12.
Upon arrival, students will be interviewed, tested
and placed according to their skill levels and needs.
Application Deadlines: Students should apply
for the English Language Program at least two
months before classes begin, but applications that
do not requiring visa permits will be accepted at
any time as space allows. Students interested in
other programs should inquire about program
sepcific deadlines.
Program Courses
EASL 015 Fundamental Grammar
This course provides an introduction to basic
grammatical structures for students who speak
English as an additional language. Students
study and practice present, past, and future verb
tenses, question forms, nouns and pronouns, and
expressions of time and number in both written
and oral form.
EASL 016 Fundamental Writing
This course 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 lab
for some class work and keep weekly journals to
write about their experiences.
EASL 017 Fundamental Reading
This course 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.
EASL 018 Fundamental
Communications
This course develops students’ ability and
confidence to conduct fundamental conversa-
tions 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.
EASL 025 Intermediate
Grammar - Verbs
This course provides instruction and opportunities
for students who speak English as an additional
language to practice grammar at an intermediate
level. Students study and practice ways to use
different verb tenses, including present, past, and
future, as well as time clauses, question patterns,
nouns and pronouns, and modals.
Prerequisites
EASL 015 with a grade of “C” or better, or
equivalent.
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 lab for
some class work and also keep weekly journals to
write about their experiences.
Prerequisites
EASL 016 with a grade of “C” or better, or
equivalent.
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.
Prerequisites
EASL 017 with a grade of “C” or better, or
equivalent.
EASL 028 Intermediate
Communications -
Conversation Skills
This course develops students’ ability to communicate
beyond the basic skills related to personal
and factual topics. Students develop vocabulary
and grammar for informal conversations, listen
International Education
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