Teaching Academic English

Course code TESO 1266

Credit 2.5

Length 24.0 hours

Course outline View

In this course, students are introduced to the best practice methodology and resources needed to prepare non-native speakers of English for English-medium post secondary education. This course focuses on the specific instructional methodologies, techniques, and resources used to teach advanced level English as a Second or Other Language students. The course concentrates on the instructional approaches used to teach reading, composition , oral skills, literature and study skills.

Prerequisites

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Learn more about VCC's academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

What you will learn

  • Academic study skills
  • Language skills in academic context
  • Assessing English for Academic Preparation (EAP) assignments English language test preparation for university entry
  • EAP literary analysis
  • Designing a series of EAP lessons

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.