English Language Development English as a Second Language

Effective date: September 2019

In this integrated skills course, non-native English speakers are introduced to basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills using limited vocabulary in familiar, non-demanding, well-supported contexts. Students can expect to progress from Canadian Language Benchmark 1 to 2. By the end of this course, students will be working at Canadian Language Benchmark 2.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

0

Format

8 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

$0 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: September 2019

In this integrated skills course, non-native English speakers develop basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills using limited vocabulary in familiar, non-demanding, well-supported contexts. Students can expect to progress from Canadian Language Benchmark 2 to 3. By the end of this course, students will be working at Canadian Language Benchmark 3.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

0

Format

8 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

$0 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: September 2019

In this integrated skills course, non-native English speakers continue to develop basic reading and writing skills using limited vocabulary in familiar, non-demanding, well-supported contexts. Students can expect to progress from Canadian Language Benchmark 3 to 4. By the end of this course, students will be working at Canadian Language Benchmark 4.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

0

Format

8 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

$0 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: September 2019

In this integrated skills course, non-native English speakers continue to develop basic listening and speaking skills using limited vocabulary in familiar, non-demanding, well-supported contexts. Students can expect to progress from Canadian Language Benchmark 3 to 4. By the end of this course, students will be working at Canadian Language Benchmark 4.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

0

Format

8 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

$0 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: January 2019

This course presents introductory pronunciation features to basic-level English language learners. The goals are for students to understand what they hear and to have other people understand them better. Students learn to hear, contrast, and produce basic sounds, word stress, rhythm, and intonation patterns. Completing these goals will help students build confidence when speaking in English.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

0

Format

3 lecture hours and 0.5 lab hours per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

$0 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: September 2019

In this integrated skills course, non-native speakers are introduced to essential reading and writing skills using an expanding range of vocabulary in mostly familiar, non-demanding, sometimes supported contexts. Students can expect to progress from Canadian Language Benchmark 4 to 5. By the end of this course, students will be working at Canadian Language Benchmark 5.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

0

Format

8 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

$0 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: January 2018

In this integrated skills course, non-native speakers are introduced to essential listening and speaking skills using an expanding range of vocabulary in mostly familiar, non-demanding, sometimes supported contexts. Students can expect to progress from Canadian Language Benchmark 4 to 5. By the end of this course, students will be working at Canadian Language Benchmark 5.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

0

Format

8 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

$0 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: September 2019

This course is for non-native English speakers who want to improve their spoken English for employment purposes. In the course, students will learn about communication in the Canadian workplace and practice listening and speaking skills for communicating with co-workers, supervisors and customers.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

0

Format

8 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

TBD plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: January 2018

In this integrated skills course, non-native speakers develop essential reading and writing skills using an expanding range of vocabulary in mostly familiar, moderately demanding, sometimes supported contexts. Students can expect to progress from Canadian Language Benchmark 5 to 6. By the end of this course, students will be working at Canadian Language Benchmark 6.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

0

Format

8 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

$0 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: January 2018

In this integrated skills course, non-native speakers develop essential listening and speaking skills using an expanding range of vocabulary in mostly familiar, moderately demanding, sometimes supported contexts. Students can expect to progress from Canadian Language Benchmark 5 to 6. By the end of this course, students will be working at Canadian Language Benchmark 6.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

0

Format

8 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

$0 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: May 2014

This course for non-native English speakers provides language development and support for students studying the Health Care Assistant program. It concentrates on vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, reading and writing skills necessary for students to be successful on the job and at school.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

0

Format

8 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week

Tuition

$0 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: January 2019

This course presents moderately complex pronunciation features to intermediate-level English language learners. The goals are to improve listening comprehension and speaking skills in order to communicate more effectively. Completing these goals will help learners build confidence to interact in a wider number of settings. Students learn to hear, contrast, and produce sounds, word stress, rhythm, and intonation patterns that affect the meaning of what people say.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

0

Format

3 lecture hours and 0.5 lab hours per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

$0 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: June 2006

This course is designed to provide non-native English speakers with the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills necessary to support their studies and for successful completion of college career, academic or vocational courses.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

0

Format

5 lecture hours per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

TBD plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: January 2018

In this integrated skills course, non-native speakers are introduced to intermediate reading and writing skills using an expanded range of vocabulary in partly familiar, moderately demanding, occasionally supported contexts. Students can expect to progress from Canadian Language Benchmark 6 to 7. By the end of this course, students will be working at Canadian Language Benchmark 7. Students who complete this course and ELD 064 will be prepared for Advanced ELD courses and selected courses at the college level.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

0

Format

8 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

$0 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: January 2018

In this integrated skills course, non-native speakers are introduced to intermediate listening and speaking skills using an expanded range of vocabulary in partly familiar, moderately demanding, occasionally supported contexts. Students can expect to progress from Canadian Language Benchmark 6 to 7. By the end of this course, students will be working at Canadian Language Benchmark 7. Students who complete this course and ELD 062 will be prepared for Advanced ELD courses and selected courses at the college level.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

0

Format

8 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

$0 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: September 2019

This course, designed for non-native speakers of English, focuses on reading strategies and on the writing process. It is designed to prepare the student for further academic study. The course provides instruction and practice in the fundamentals of reading comprehension and academic writing.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

5

Format

8 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

$0 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: September 2017

This course is specific to non-native speakers of English and introduces students to the fundamental skills they need to succeed in western post-secondary education. With an emphasis on intercultural awareness and understanding, students will explore self-reflection, discern a variety of college level study skills, familiarize themselves with the college's resources, and develop a variety of research strategies. They will also develop strategies for managing health and wellness while studying, explore methods for developing good working relationships with instructors and classmates, and different academic pathways.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

3

Format

4 lecture hours and 1 lab hour per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

$0 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: September 2019

This course is designed to prepare non-native English speakers for oral communication tasks encountered within an academic or professional environment. Students will improve their ability to participate in discussions, make presentations, comprehend and take notes on academic lectures, explore career options, and speak clearly.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

4

Format

4 lecture hours and 1 lab hour per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

$0 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: September 2019

This course focuses on grammar for college level writing. Offered in a workshop format, it will help non-native English speakers to express analytical and critical thought in clear, grammatical sentences. Written and oral assignments will build and reinforce students' ability to write grammatical prose.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

2

Format

3 lecture hours per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

$0 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: September 2019

This course focuses on improving pronunciation to develop the communicative ability of non-native English speakers. The intent is to develop spoken English that is reasonably easy for native speakers to understand. Students' ability to understand native speakers will also be enhanced.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

2

Format

3 lecture hours per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

$0 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: September 2019

This course focuses on vocabulary acquisition for academic purposes. Non-native English speakers will expand their academic vocabulary and learn strategies for independently dealing with new words.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

2

Format

3 lecture hours per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

TBD plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: September 2014

This course is designed to introduce foreign-trained professionals to the Canadian workplace. It offers students the opportunity to explore career options in Canada, to gain skills for effective information interviews, and to explore the culture of the Canadian workplace.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

3

Format

7 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

TBD plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: October 2008

This course is designed to provide foreign-trained professionals with culturally appropriate job search strategies to enhance their ability to find work in Canada in a field related to their previous education and work history.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

3

Format

4 lecture hours per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

TBD plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: October 2008

This course provides foreign-trained professionals with an opportunity to experience the Canadian workplace in a field related to their previous work experience. This includes preparation for the workplace experience, the workplace experience, and a debriefing.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

3

Format

2 lecture hours and 34 practical work hours per week for 7 weeks

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

TBD plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: October 2008

This course is designed to provide foreign-trained professionals who are currently working in Canada with culturally appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities to enhance their participation in the workplace and to further their professional growth.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

3

Format

6 lecture hours per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

TBD plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: September 2010

This course focuses on accent reduction to improve the communicative ability of foreign-trained professionals in the workplace. The intent is to develop spoken English that is reasonably easy for native speakers to understand. Students ability to understand native speakers will also be enhanced.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

3

Format

3 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

TBD plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: September 2019

This course provides non-native English speakers practice and instruction in critical reading and in the planning, writing, and revising of paragraphs and essays, and prepares the student for college writing.

Note: ELD 092 and 094 combined may be used as an alternate to English 12 for entrance to programs and courses at Camosun.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

4

Format

4 lecture hours and 1 lab hour per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

$0 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: September 2017

This course is specific to non-native speakers of English and builds on the college transition skills students need to thrive in their western post-secondary education. With an emphasis on intercultural awareness and understanding, students will explore self reflection and apply a variety of study skills and strategies to help them succeed in a Canadian academic or workplace setting. Furthermore, students in this course will explore how to plan and manage work – life balance. Students will conduct research and analyze their skills, aptitudes and interests to enable exploration of the best education and career plan for them. They will also explore ways to present themselves through practice interviews, resumes and cover letters.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

3

Format

4 lecture hours and 1 lab hour per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

$0 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: September 2019

This course provides non-native English speakers instruction and practice in reading, discussing, evaluating, and writing about short stories, novels, poetry and drama. Studying these genres introduces the student to basic literary terms and concepts.

Note: ELD 094 and 092 combined may be used as an alternate to English 12 for entrance to programs and courses at Camosun.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

4

Format

4 lecture hours and 1 lab hour per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

$0 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: October 2008

This course for non-native English speakers develops the critical thinking, reading/writing and oral skills needed to be successful in technical/business programs and professions. Students write essays, business reports, summaries, research essays and analyses of graphic information. Students learn to interpret and integrate information in technical, instructional and informational texts.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

6

Format

6 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

$0 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective Date: September 2019

This course prepares non-native English speakers for the demands of academic writing courses through reading, writing and research. It includes instruction and practice in critical writing, reading and thinking; planning, writing, and revision of paragraphs/essays; clarity and coherency of written ideas. Students learn correct grammatical usage and informational/media literacy skills.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

4

Format

4 lecture hours and 1 lab hour per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

$480.75 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective Date: September 2019

This course for non-native speakers of English provides instruction and practice in critical reading, writing and thinking, literary interpretation and discussion and evaluation of a wide variety of literary texts. Students will read short stories, creative non-fiction, novels, drama and poetry, and will learn and apply basic literary terms/concepts in literary analysis.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

4

Format

4 lecture hours and 1 lab hour per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

$480.75 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective Date: September 2019

This course provides non-native English speakers with the communication skills and strategies required for success in academic and professional contexts. Students will develop advanced academic listening and speaking skills and practice socially and culturally appropriate communication strategies required for success in post-secondary education. Students will develop effective language skills, intercultural awareness, and complex critical thinking through lectures, discussions, reflection, group projects, and presentations on familiar and researched topics.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

4

Format

4 lecture hours and 1 lab hour per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

$480.75 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: September 2013

This Business Support course is designed to provide skills to connect past learning, language, and cultural experiences with the active learning environment of Camosun College. Students will learn strategies to improve group discussion and team building skills, interact effectively with instructors and colleagues, comprehend course content, and demonstrate comprehension clearly.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

0

Format

3 lecture hours and 2 practical hours per week

Tuition

TBD plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: September 2017

This course prepares intermediate and advanced level non-native English speakers for the IELTS Exam, which is an internationally recognized English language requirement for educational, professional and immigration-related purposes. Students develop and practice test-taking strategies and language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking that will be encountered in the IELTS exam.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Format

4 lecture hours and 1 lab hour per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

$441.75 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: September 2017

In this course non-native English speaking students upgrade their English language skills in preparation for entry into college programs. This course is a combination of interactive classroom activities, individualized coaching, and independent study. At the end of the course, students will be assisted in undertaking the formal College ESL assessments.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Format

10 lecture hours and 2.5 lab hours per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

$1,104.38 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

Effective date: January 2008

This course prepares intermediate and advanced level non-native English speakers for the TOEFL Exam, which is an internationally recognized English Language requirement for educational, professional, and immigration-related purposes. Students develop and practice test-taking strategies and language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking that will be encountered in the TOEFL exam.

Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections

Credits

3

Format

5 lecture hours and 1 lab hour per week

Related programs

English as a Second Language

Tuition

TBD plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.