English

ENGL 021 Fundamental English 1

F, W (6,0,4,0,0)

This course focuses on learning sound and letter patterns; developing sight, functional and personal reading vocabulary; reading stories with common sight words; and developing simple sentence writing skills. Students explore lifelong learning strategies such as goal setting, time management practices, and working with help and independently.

Prerequisite(s): Assessment; and an information interview with instructor or department chair.

ENGL 022 Fundamental English 2

F, W (6,0,4,0,0)

This course focuses on expanding vocabulary and developing reading fluency; building context and phonic skills; giving oral opinions and writing sentence answers about reading; brainstorming to generate writing ideas; performing basic word processing skills. Students explore lifelong learning strategies such as goal setting, time management practices, and working with help and independently.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 021; or assessment; and an information interview with instructor or department chair.

ENGL 023 Fundamental English 3

F, W (6,0,4,0,0)

This course focuses on developing reading strategies: preview, survey, pre-read; use context clues and self-question to clarify meaning; employ critical thinking skills to distinguish fact from opinion; summarize short passages. Students begin to create paragraphs, use varying verb tense and word forms. Students explore lifelong learning practices: goal setting, time management and word processing.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 022; or assessment; and an information interview with instructor or department chair.

ENGL 024 Fundamental English 4

F, W (6,0,4,0,0)

This course focuses on refining reading strategies: differentiate literal and inferential meanings; apply critical thinking skills to analyze characters and identify facts and opinions. Students generate and organize ideas to write narrative and descriptive paragraphs with correct use of modifiers and verb forms. Students explore lifelong learning practices: goal setting, time management, word processing.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 023; or assessment; and an information interview with instructor or department chair.

ENGL 025 Fundamental English 5

F, W (6,0,4,0,0)

This course focuses on expanding reading strategies and fluency with longer text. Students explore character development and begin to draw inferences and conclusions. Students write descriptive, narrative and expository paragraphs with simple, compound and complex sentences. Students explore lifelong learning practices: test taking, time management, Internet searching and word processing.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 024; or assessment; and an information interview with instructor or department chair.

ENGL 033 Fundamental English 6

M (6,0,4,0,0)

This course focuses on the basic rules of writing sentences and paragraphs. Attention is also paid to developing reading comprehension and vocabulary and to fostering interest in reading.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 025; or assessment.

ENGL 050 Intermediate English

M (6,0,4,0,0)

The Intermediate English course concentrates on the development of critical thinking, reading, formal writing skills, and introductory literature analysis. Students will practice organizing, writing, and revising paragraphs, essays, and business documents. Reading assignments help develop grammar, punctuation, and composition skills while improving reading, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and study skills.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 033; or assessment.

ENGL 057 Intermediate English / Professional Cook

M (6,0,4,0,0)

Adult learners will develop communication skills required for entry to the Professional Cook Foundation program. Writing skills and reading skills will be developed and improved. This course cannot be used as a prerequisite for ENGL 092.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 033; or assessment for Career Preparation.

ENGL 058 Intermediate English/Trades

M (6,0,4,0,0)

Adult learners will develop communication skills required for entry into Carpentry, Horticulture, Automotive Mechanic, Heavy Duty Mechanic, Plumbing, Gas-Fitting, Sheet Metal, Aircraft Sheet Metal and Welding Trades programs. Writing skills and reading skills will be developed and improved. This course cannot be used as a prerequisite for ENGL 092.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 033; or assessment for Career Preparation.

ENGL 059 Intermediate English/HCA

M (6,0,4,0,0)

Adult learners will develop communication skills required for entry to the Health Care Assistant program. Writing skills and reading skills will be developed and improved. This course cannot be used as a prerequisite for ENGL 092.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 033; or assessment for Career Preparation.

ENGL 092 Provincial English Composition

(3 credits) F, W, P, S (3,0,2,0,0)

This course provides practice and instruction in critical reading and in the planning, writing, and revising of paragraphs and essays, and prepares the student for college writing. ENGL 092 combined with ENGL 094 is equivalent to Provincial English 12. Students with a "C+" in English 12 should enrol in ENGL 150.

Prerequisite(s): English 10, or ENGL 050; or assessment.

ENGL 094 Provincial English Literature

(3 credits) F, W, P, S (3,0,2,0,0)

This course provides 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. ENGL 094 combined with ENGL 092 is equivalent to Provincial English 12.

Pre or Co-requisite(s): ENGL 092, or ENGL 103.

ENGL 096 Provincial Indigenous Literature

(3 credits) F, W (3,0,2,0,0)

This course provides instruction and practice in interpreting, discussing, and writing about orature, fiction, poetry, and drama by Indigenous authors. Studying these genres introduces the student to Indigenous perspectives as well as to basic literary terms and concepts. ENGL 096 combined with ENGL 092 is equivalent to Provincial English 12.

Pre or Co-requisite(s): ENGL 092, or ENGL 103.

ENGL 103 Preparatory Academic Writing

(3 credits) F, W (3,0,0,0,0)

This course prepares students 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; and clarity and coherency of written ideas. Students will learn correct grammatical usage and informational/media literacy skills.

Prerequisite(s): English 11, or ENGL 050; or assessment.

ENGL 104 Preparatory English Literature

(3 credits) F, W (3,0,0,0,0)

This course provides instruction and practice in critical reading, writing and thinking, literary interpretation and divergent expression, 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.

Pre or Co-requisite(s): ENGL 103; or permission by the Chair.

ENGL 106 Preparatory Indigenous Literature

(3 credits) (3,0,1,0,0)

This course prepares students for the demands of literary studies through critical reading and discussion of orature, poetry, fiction, and drama by Indigenous authors. Students will become familiar with Indigenous perspectives and will learn and apply literary terms. Assignments include personal responses, analytical essays, and oral storytelling.

Pre or Co-requisite(s): ENGL 103; or permission by the Chair.

ENGL 130 English for Careers

(3 credits) Q1 (3,0,1,0,0)

This access course is for all technologies. It focuses on basic composition and critical reading techniques. Students learn to write paragraphs that they can apply to technical writing formats concisely and grammatically. Students analyze diverse reading material for elements of meaning, significance and style.

Prerequisite(s): English 10, or ENGL 050; or assessment.

ENGL 140 Technical & Professional English

(3 credits) F, W (4,0,0,0,0)

This course develops knowledge, skills processes, strategies, attitudes, and behaviours relevant to the world of academic, technical, and professional reading, writing, speaking, and listening and prepares students for the language demands of the Diploma in Business Administration or the Certificate in Academic and Professional English.

Prerequisite(s): "C" in English 11; or "B" in ENGL 050; or ELD 072 and ELD 074; or ELD 072 and ELD 080; or assessment.

ENGL 150 English Composition

(3 credits) F, W, P, S (3,0,0,0,0)

This course centers on organizing and expressing ideas in clear and effective written prose. Instruction and practice in writing college-level expository prose, based on appropriate models, form the core. Individual assignments range from 500-2,500 words in length (course total of 4,000-4,500 words).

To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide

Prerequisite(s): "C+" in English 12, or EFP 12; or "C" in ENGL 092 and ENGL 094; or ENGL 092 and ENGL 096; or ENGL 103 and ENGL 104; or ENGL 103 and ENGL 106; or ENGL 140; or ELD 092 and ELD 094; or ELD 097; or assessment.

ENGL 152 Creative Writing: Non-Fiction

(3 credits) F, W, P (3,0,1,0,0)

This course offers students with strong writing ability an opportunity to explore and develop their skills and possible goals in writing major nonfiction forms, such as features, memoir, travel, personal essay, history, and social analysis.

To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide

Pre or Co-requisite(s): ENGL 150.

ENGL 154 Creative Writing: Fiction 1

(3 credits) F, W (3,0,1,0,0)

This course offers students with strong writing ability a chance to explore and develop their skills and possible goals in writing prose fiction, especially short stories. Students study elements such as characterization, plot, dialogue, setting, point of view, openings and endings, and theme.

To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide

Pre or Co-requisite(s): ENGL 150.

ENGL 156 Creative Writing: Poetry 1

(3 credits) F, W  (3,0,1,0,0)

The course offers students with strong writing ability a chance to explore and develop their skills and possible goals in the composition of poetry. Students study and practise such elements as traditional and experimental forms, figurative language, and the creation of voice (dramatic, lyric, and narrative).

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Pre or Co-requisite(s): ENGL 150.

ENGL 158 Introduction to Scriptwriting

(3 credits) F  (3,0,1,0,0)

This course offers students with strong writing ability a chance to explore and develop their skills and goals in writing scripts for various media (including dramatic productions, radio and film). Students study and practise such elements as effective dialogue, characterization, sub-text, plot structure, and staging.

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Pre or Co-requisite(s): ENGL 150.

ENGL 160 Introduction to Literature

(3 credits) F, W, P, S (3,0,0,0,0)

This course, which is a discussion of fiction, poetry, and drama, introduces students to the study and analysis of literature. Students will be exposed to a diverse and challenging range of materials, and will be assigned a minimum of 3 essays. Individual assignments range from 200-1,200 words in length (course total of 4,000-4,500 words).

To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 150.

ENGL 164 Indigenous Literature

(3 credits) F, W (3,0,0,0,0)

This course examines both the oral and literary traditions of Indigenous people. Students begin to study and analyze Indigenous literature from North America. They read and discuss a novel, short stories, poems, and plays by Indigenous writers and write about these works in journals, essays and tests.

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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 150.

ENGL 165 Sports Literature

(3 credits) F (3,0,0,0,0)

Students read, study, and analyze novels, short stories, poems, and plays, focusing on the themes of sport, wellness and exercise. The materials will be diverse and challenging, with a minimum of three assigned essays. Individual assignments will range from 200-1200 words in length (course total of 4000 - 4500 words).

To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 150.

ENGL 170 Technical & Professional Communications 1

(3 credits) Q1, Q2 (3,0,1,0,0)

This course focuses on writing for the workplace, including writing formats, structure, style, document design and integrity, with a comprehensive review of grammar, punctuation and usage. Students learn to write letters, memos, emails, short reports, instructions and job-search formats in a clear, concise, purposeful, unambiguous and grammatically correct way.

To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide

Prerequisite(s): English 12, or EFP 12, or ENGL 092, or ENGL 103, or ENGL 140, or ELD 092, or ELD 097; or assessment.

ENGL 180 Technical & Professional Communications 2

(1.5 credits) Q2 (1,1,0,0,0)

This course prepares students in the civil engineering program for the communications skills required in their final-year project courses. Students will learn how to give short solo oral presentations and group presentations, learn and practice conflict resolution strategies, and write reports and proposals.

To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 170.

ENGL 224 American Literature

(3 credits) F (3,0,0,0,0)

Students read and respond to literature of the United States from the eighteenth century to the present. Through class discussion and critical responses, students explore both cultural and political issues in major works of American literature. These include, but are not limited to, race, globalization, nationalism, democracy, regionalism, and independence.

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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160, or ENGL 164, or ENGL 165.

ENGL 250 Advanced Composition

(3 credits) F, W (3,0,0,0,0)

This course offers practice in writing a variety of prose forms. Stress is placed on developing the student's ability to order and structure material into its most effective form. Individual assignments will be written weekly over the semester and range from 500 to 2,000 words (course total of 5,000-5,500 words).

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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 150; and one other 100-level English course; or ENGL 150, and BUS 130.

ENGL 251 Advanced Communications

(3 credits) W (3,0,0,0,0)

This course builds upon the critical writing and reading skills acquired in ENGL 150 by students practicing advanced research skills, literature reviews, executive summaries, formal report writing, oral reporting, and various technical and/or professional writing document styles. Topics include issues of current regional and global concern to multiple disciplines/professions.

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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 150.

ENGL 252 Creative Writing: Non-Fiction 2

(3 credits) W (3,0,1,0,0)

Students focus on writing in one or two genres of creative non-fiction, such as features, memoir, travel, personal essay, biography, literary journalism, food writing, or historical and social analysis. Topics will vary each term, using a workshop approach. Writing for profession or enjoyment, students will work towards publication-quality pieces.

To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 152.

ENGL 254 Creative Writing: Fiction 2

(3 credits) W  (3,0,1,0,0)

This course offers students a chance to further explore and develop their skills and possible goals in writing prose fiction. ENGL 254 focuses on developing the student's ability to structure stories, create characters, experiment with point of view, develop style and voice, and prepare stories for publication.

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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 154.
Pre or Co-requisite(s): ENGL 160, or ENGL 164, or ENGL 165.

ENGL 256 Creative Writing: Poetry 2

(3 credits) W  (3,0,1,0,0) Offered in alternating years only

This course offers students with strong writing ability and experience in poetry an advanced workshop to sharpen their technique. ENGL 256 focuses on developing the student's ability to work with traditional and experimental forms, to create a personal voice, to perform poetry aloud, and to prepare poetry for publication.

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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 156.
Pre or Co-requisite(s): ENGL 160, or ENGL 164, or ENGL 165.

ENGL 258 Advanced Scriptwriting

(3 credits) W ( (3,0,1,0,0) Offered in alternating years only

This course offers students a chance to explore and refine their skills and goals in writing for stage or screen. ENGL 258 focuses on developing a student's ability to craft scenarios with workable conflicts, to create character, to use subtext effectively, and to prepare a script for production.

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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 158.
Pre or Co-requisite(s): ENGL 160, or ENGL 164, or ENGL 165.

ENGL 262 Women's Literature

(3 credits) F, W (3,0,0,0,0)

Students analyze works from a variety of genres and periods by women of various nationalities and ethnicities. Attention is paid to recurring themes, socio-historical context and feminist theories. Students participate in class discussions, compose critical essays and write a final exam. Assignments range from 500-1,500 words (course total 3,000-5,000 words).

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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160, or ENGL 164, or ENGL 165.

ENGL 270 Canadian Literature

(3 credits) F, W (3,0,0,0,0)

Students investigate Canadian literature from the late nineteenth century to the present. Short stories, poetry, drama, essays and novels are presented in many contexts, including historical and geographical. Critical essays and a final examination are required. Individual assignments range from 500 to 2,500 words (course total of approximately 5,000 words).

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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160, or ENGL 164, or ENGL 165.

ENGL 273 Technical & Professional Communications 3

(1.5 credits) Q1, Q3 (1,1,0,0,0)

This course provides individual and group communications support for students in their final-year technology project course. Written assignments include a technical proposal, a progress report, a professional brochure, and a formal technical report. Presentation assignments include short oral progress reports, longer PowerPoint presentations and professional trade-show displays.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 170.
Co-requisite(s): ELEX 290, or MECH 295, or COMP 299.

ENGL 280 British Literature to 1700

(3 credits) F (3,0,0,0,0)

This course examines the development of British literature up to and including Milton by looking at major works.

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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160, or ENGL 164, or ENGL 165.

ENGL 282 British Literature 1700 to 1900

(3 credits) W (3,0,0,0,0)

Designed to follow ENGL 280, this course continues the examination of British literature from the Augustan writers to 19th Century writers by looking at major works.

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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160, or ENGL 164, or ENGL 165.

ENGL 284 Shakespeare Studies

(3 credits) TBA (3,0,0,0,0)

This course focuses on six Shakespeare plays: three tragedies, two comedies and one history, represented in their historical context. It investigates the development of the dramatist's art. Critical essays and a final exam are required. Individual assignments range in length from 500 to 2,500 words (course total approximately 5,000 words).

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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160, or ENGL 164, or ENGL 165.

ENGL 286 20th Century Literature

(3 credits) F, W (3,0,0,0,0)

By studying major authors, primarily British, students investigate trends in 20th century literature. The increased internationalization of literary movements is also examined. Readings are presented historically or by theme. Critical essays and a final exam are required. Individual assignments range from 500 to 2,500 words in length (course total of approximately 5,000 words).

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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160, or ENGL 164, or ENGL 165.

ENGL 288 Literature and Popular Culture

(3 credits) F (3,0,0,0,0)

This course introduces theories about pop-culture texts, their makers, receivers, and cultural interconnections. Students will interpret and write about texts from popular culture sources, e.g. graphic novels, lyrics, performance, orature, cyber media. In addi­tion, they will analyse genres in relation to cultural representations of identity, subculture, and literary expression.

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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 150, and ENGL 160; or ENGL 164, or ENGL 165.

ENGL 290 Special Topics in Literature 1

(3 credits) F (3,0,0,0,0)

Each term students focus on one particular period, genre, topic, author or other aspects of literature or culture through reading selected works or viewing media such as film. Critical essays and a final exam are required. Individual assignments range in length from 500 to 2,500 words (course total approximately 5,000 words).

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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160, or ENGL 164, or ENGL 165.

ENGL 292 Special Topics in Literature 2

(3 credits) W (3,0,0,0,0)

Each term students focus on one particular period, genre, topic, author or other aspects of literature or culture through reading selected works or viewing media such as film. Critical essays and a final exam are required. Individual assignments range in length from 500 to 2,500 words (course total approximately 5,000 words).

To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160, or ENGL 164, or ENGL 165.