Improve Your Grammar Advanced Focus B (ELSK 0767)
This course focuses on advanced grammatical structures to improve students' spoken and written English. Key components of the course are the analysis of grammatical form, meaning, and usage. Students are given opportunities for grammar practice and production.
Course code: ELSK 0767
Credits: 0.0
Tuition: $0*
Length: 40 hours
Course outline: viewhttps://www.vcc.ca/deptUploads/course-outlines/ELSK-0767.pdf
Campus: Broadway
Broadway
Prerequisites
CLB 6 Listening CLB 6 Speaking CLB 6 Reading CLB 6 Writing
Schedule†
ELSK 0767 schedule for programs:
- ELSK
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
| CRN # | Instructor | Dates | Day/Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
45500
|
04-Feb-2020
to 26-Mar-2020 |
Tue, Thu | 3:30 p.m - 6:00 p.m | ||
| 45500 VCC Broadway Building A |
04-Feb-2020
to 26-Mar-2020 |
Thu | 4:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m | ||
|
45049
|
07-Feb-2020
to 27-Mar-2020 |
Fri | 9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m | ||
| 45049 VCC Broadway Building A |
07-Feb-2020
to 27-Mar-2020 |
Fri | 1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m |
Schedule†
ELSK 0767 schedule for programs:
- EPAA
- EPAT
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
| CRN # | Instructor | Dates | Day/Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
45499
|
08-Feb-2020
to 28-Mar-2020 |
Sat | 9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m | ||
| 45499 VCC Broadway Building A |
08-Feb-2020
to 28-Mar-2020 |
Sat | 1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m |
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Additional Information
What you will learn
- 1. Strategies and techniques specific to improvements in spoken and written advanced level grammar
- 2. Gerunds and Infinitives
- 3. Adverb Clauses/Reduction of Adverb Clauses to Modifying Adverbial Clauses
- 4. Connectives that Express Cause and Effect
- 5. Connectives that Express Contrast and Condition
- 6. Conditional Sentences (Type 2 and 3) and Wishes
- 7. Using the Subjunctive in Noun Clauses
How do I apply for this course?
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
* Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
† 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.
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