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English Language Program
Corequisites:
Current enrolment in the English Language
Program.
EASL 094 B International Recreation
International Recreation is a multilevel interactive
communicative seminar that provides students
with the opportunity to increase communicative
skills as they learn and teach both the rules and
the methods of various recreational activities.
Students are expected to learn about different
sports and also share sports and recreational
activities popular in their cultures.
Corequisites:
Current enrolment in the English Language
Program.
EASL 094 C Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Recreation is a multilevel interactive
communicative seminar aimed at giving students
opportunities to develop their speaking and listening
skills as they receive instruction in, discuss,
and enjoy outdoor activities popular in the
Kootenay area. Activities may include, but are not
limited to canoeing, hiking, golfing and various
winter sports, depending on the season.
Corequisites:
Current enrollent in the English Language
Program.
EASL 094 D Nature Studies
Nature Studies is a multilevel interactive
communicative seminar which teaches students
about the natural environment and culture of
the Castlegar area. Students study topics such as
animals, plants, geography and history. Students
learn in the classroom but also have opportunities
to go on outdoor field trips.
Corequisites:
Current enrolment in the English Language
Program.
EASL 094 E Skiing/Snowboarding
Skiing/Snowboarding is a multilevel interactive
communicative seminar that teaches students
listening, speaking, and reading skills through
ski industry based articles, presentations and
discussions. Students interact with native speakers
through excursions to various local ski areas.
Corequisites:
Current enrolment in the English Language
Program.
EASL 095 A Partnership
Partnership is an interactive communicative
seminar which connects English language learners
with other students who are native English speakers
for informal meetings. The ESL student and
their partner meet once a week for conversation
and sharing of cultures and interests. This seminar
provides an opportunity to practice English in a
one on one situation.
Corequisites:
Current enrolment in the fundamental or
intermediate English Language Program.
EASL 095 B Pronunciation
Pronunciation is an interactive communicative
seminar which helps students use, learn, and
practice English idioms, slang and expressions
in addition to practicing elements of natural
pronunciation such as rhythm, stress, articulation
of individual sounds and intonation. Students
create dialogues and conversations and share them
with the class.
Corequisites:
Current enrolment in the fundamental or
intermediate English Language Program.
EASL 095 C Debates and Dialogues
Debates and Dialogues is an advanced interactive
communicative seminar where students read,
discuss and debate. Students work on improving
their speaking and listening skills while they learn
and practice how debates and formal discussions
are structured.
Corequisites:
Current enrolment in the advanced English
Language Program.
EASL 095 D Global Discussions
Global Discussions is an advanced interactive
communicative seminar where students have
the opportunity to explore and learn about a
variety of topics. Students work on building
vocabulary and discussion skills as they increase
their knowledge and understanding of important
issues in the world today. Students also have the
opportunity to share their ideas and opinions with
other Canadian college classes and /or students.
Corequisites:
Current enrolment in the advanced English
Language Program.
TOFL 051 Standardized
Test Preparation
This seminar helps students develop testing
skills necessary to be successful when taking
standardized English language placement tests.
They will practice the listening, writing, grammar
and vocabulary skills and explore exam taking
strategies needed for success.
Prerequisites
Current enrolment in the intermediate or
advanced English Language Program.
TREC 159 Advanced Business
Communications
This course emphasizes a practical approach
to business writing and speaking for advanced
students. TREC 159 provides opportunities for
students to use business communication tools
including reports, memos, business letters, rsums,
interview skills, oral presentations and visual
aids. Business language strategies are emphasized
to give students the skills to become effective
cross-cultural communicators. These strategies
include clarity of spoken and written English, the
use of appropriate vocabulary, and an awareness of
cultural variations in business organizations.
Prerequisites
Completion of one semester of advanced communications
with a ‘C’, or better, or equivalent.
Contacts
Shana Rablah Department Head
Direct: 250.365.1395
Tel: Ext. 395
srablah@selkirk.ca
Philomena Archambault International Student
Services Coordinator, Program Contact
Direct: 250.365.1291
Tel: Ext. 291
parchambault@selkirk.ca
Tracy King School Administrative Assistant
International Admissions Officer, Program
Contact
Direct: 250.365.1293
Tel: Ext. 293
international@selkirk.ca
Campus Contact
Castlegar
301 Frank Beinder Way
Castlegar, BC V1N 4L3
Tel: 250.365.7292Fax: 250.365.5410Toll Free:
888.953.1133
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