ESL Experiential Learning 1 (ELSK 0705)

ESL Experiential Learning 1 is the final requirement for students who have achieved ESL Reading and Writing 8 and ESL Listening and Speaking 8 to obtain the ESL Standard Certificate. The focus of the ESL Experiential Learning 1 course to bridge classroom learning and real-world communication. Students learn and practice language learning and communication strategies to plan and carry out individual projects that will help them meet specific language learning goals related to a workplace, academic or personal setting of their choice. Projects are related to real-world experiences, such as employment in a field related to a learner's career, volunteer work, community-based service learning projects, or completion of an academic course.
Course code: ELSK 0705
Credits: 1.5
Length: 48.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=ELSK&number=0705

Prerequisites

ESL Reading and Writing 7 or ESL Reading and Writing 8; and ESL Listening and Speaking 7 or ESL Listening and Speaking 8; or Department approval.

Schedule 1

ELSK 0705 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location
42944April 2, 2025
to April 30, 2025
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  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies
42945April 2, 2025
to April 30, 2025
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  Delivery: Online with Scheduled Classes
  Location: Online
42948April 2, 2025
to April 30, 2025
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  Delivery: Online with Scheduled Classes
  Location: Online

Schedule 2

ELSK 0705 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location
61464June 2, 2025
to July 23, 2025
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  Delivery: Online with Scheduled Classes
  Location: Online
61470June 3, 2025
to July 24, 2025
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  Delivery: Online with Scheduled Classes
  Location: Online
61388July 29, 2025
to August 28, 2025
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  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies

Additional Information

  • Planning to reach a goal (set goals and create an Individualized Learning Plan)
  • Researching language and culture (perform ethnographic research and text analysis)
  • Communicating in authentic contexts (create cultural maps, interview peers, and communicate about oneself)
  • Using strategies for continuous learning (complete an experiential learning cycle, reflect on and articulate learning, and create future Individualized Learning Plans)

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

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