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EASL 058 Advanced Communications - Exploring Issues. This course focuses on advanced speaking and listening skills. Students use complex grammar, vocabulary and advanced communication strategies to explore relevant issues in a variety of academic, social and cultural situations. Accuracy, fluency, comprehension and quantity of speech are reinforced through conversation, dialogue, debate, role play

EASL 065 College Preparation - Grammar. This course is for advanced English language learners who wish more in-depth grammar focus. Students identify weaknesses in their writing and grammar, and refine their skills through self and peer editing, discussion and practice. There is a focus on common sentence problem areas such as fragments, splices, run-ons and misplaced and dangling modifiers, as

EASL 066 College Preparation - Research Writing is an advanced writing course that focuses on various forms of writing that can be found in the academic and the work world. In addition to formal academic research techniques, this course will also explore practical technical writing skills needed for clear, timely, concise and accurate communication. The writer must focus on the purpose and

EASL 067 College Preparation - College Bridge is an advanced level EAP IV BC Articulated course equivalent to English 60 which focuses on helping students refine their English language skills necessary for entrance to other college programs. The course provides opportunities for students to write essays, use editing skills to improve grammar, make presentations and study literature through short

EASL 067 College Preparation - College Bridge is an advanced level EAP IV BC Articulated course equivalent to English 60 which focuses on helping students refine their English language skills necessary for entrance to other college programs. The course provides opportunities for students to write essays, use editing skills to improve grammar, make presentations and study literature through short

EASL 068 College Preparation - Community Outreach is a course for English language students who have completed Advanced Communications. Students initiate, plan, and facilitate community based projects which involve interaction with native speakers in real life contexts. Students work independently and in teams to prepare, implement, and evaluate projects. Community Outreach is designed to build

EASL 068 College Preparation - Community Outreach is a course for English language students who have completed Advanced Communications. Students initiate, plan, and facilitate community based projects which involve interaction with native speakers in real life contexts. Students work independently and in teams to prepare, implement, and evaluate projects. Community Outreach is designed to build

EASL 068 College Preparation - Community Outreach is a course for English language students who have completed Advanced Communications. Students initiate, plan, and facilitate community based projects which involve interaction with native speakers in real life contexts. Students work independently and in teams to prepare, implement, and evaluate projects. Community Outreach is designed to build

EASL 071A Intermediate Grammar - Verbs. This course provides instruction and opportunities to practice grammar at an intermediate level. Students will study, analyse, practice, and discuss selected grammar forms and structures, including verb tenses, time clauses, question patterns, nouns and pronouns, and adjective clauses.

EASL 071A Intermediate Grammar - Verbs provides instruction and opportunities to practice grammar at an intermediate level. Students will study, analyse, practice, and discuss selected grammar forms and structures, including verb tenses, time clauses, question patterns, nouns and pronouns, and adjective clauses.

EASL 071B Intermediate Writing is an intermediate level writing course for students of English as a Second Language. Students apply components of the writing process including brainstorming ideas, organizing ideas, drafting and revising; producing accurate simple, compound and complex sentences; using connectors and transition devices; using standard punctuation and capitalization techniques; and

EASL 071B Intermediate Writing is an intermediate level writing course for students of English as a Second Language. Students apply components of the writing process including brainstorming ideas, organizing ideas, drafting and revising; producing accurate simple, compound and complex sentences; using connectors and transition devices; using standard punctuation and capitalization techniques; and

EASL 071C Intermediate Reading is a course for students in the English Language Program. Students will read and discuss selected articles from the textbook and other sources with a focus on applying reading strategies, building vocabulary, and understanding and responding to ideas. Students will be assigned supplementary reading.

EASL 071C Intermediate Reading is a course for students in the English Language Program. Students will read and discuss selected articles from the textbook and other sources with a focus on applying reading strategies, building vocabulary, and understanding and responding to ideas. Students will be assigned supplementary reading.

EASL 072A Intermediate Grammar provides instruction and opportunities to practice grammar at a lower intermediate level. Students will study, analyse, practice, and discuss selected grammar forms and structures, including verb tenses, time clauses, question patterns, nouns and pronouns, and modals.

EASL 072A Intermediate Grammar provides instruction and opportunities to practice grammar at a lower intermediate level. Students will study, analyse, practice, and discuss selected grammar forms and structures, including verb tenses, time clauses, question patterns, nouns and pronouns, and modals.

EASL 091A Music and Pronunciation is a multi-level interactive seminar in which students use songs of their choice to identify and practice features of English pronunciation. Students gain fluency, improve intonation and rhythm and increase their ability to produce difficult sounds. In addition, there is the opportunity to expand vocabulary through the many idioms and collocations used in popular

EASL 091B Art and Photography is a multi-level communications seminar designed to use various forms of art and photography to expand student's English language skills. Using various creative media, students will produce their own art work. Additionally students will visit local galleries, studios and artisans to discus and share ideas.

EASL 091C Movies and Discussions is an interactive communicative seminar which offers students an opportunity to watch international movies chosen by the class. Students practice their speaking and listening skills and increase their vocabulary while introducing, watching, and discussing movies. They also have a chance to write about and share their ideas and opinions.

EASL 091C Movies and Discussions is an interactive communicative seminar which offers students an opportunity to watch international movies chosen by the class. Students practice their speaking and listening skills and increase their vocabulary while introducing, watching, and discussing movies. They also have a chance to write about and share their ideas and opinions.

EASL 091D Movie Making is an interactive communicative seminar which helps students gain confidence and fluency in their use of English by creating a fictional video. Students work cooperatively to write, design, plan, act in, and produce a short movie by the end of the term.

EASL 091E Theatre is an interactive communicative seminar for students who are interested in improving their English while working with other students in role plays, theatre games, and performances. This seminar helps students to improve pronunciation and non-verbal communication skills and gain confidence working in a team and speaking in public.

EASL 092A Volunteer Internship is an advanced interactive communicative seminar where students can volunteer once a week at a business, service or organization in Castlegar. This experience gives students an opportunity to learn more about the community and use their English in a real setting.

EASL 092B Community Adventures is an off-campus excursion seminar that offers the opportunity to practice English outside of the classroom while familiarizing the students with Castlegar and the surrounding area. Students will visit a variety of cultural, educational and service settings. Assignments and projects will be based on field trip experiences.

EASL 092C Canadian Studies is a multi-level interactive communicative seminar for students who are interested in learning more about Canada. Students study such topics as the geography, history, culture and politics of Canada. Students are able to learn more about Canada in relation to their home country and culture.