ESL Experiential Learning 2 (ELSK 0905)

ESL Experiential Learning 2 is the final requirement for students who have achieved ESL Reading & Writing 9 and ESL Listening & Speaking 9 to obtain the ESL Certificate 2.This course requires independent learning involving seminars and one-on-one consultations with an instructor. The focus of the ESL Experiential Learning 2 course is on language and communication skills development in real world experiences (e.g. employment in a field related to a learner's career; volunteer work; community-based service learning projects; or completion of an academic course, etc.). With ESL instructor support, students identify a real world goal, develop an action plan and reflect and document on their language learning achieved in the pursuit of the real world goal.
Course code: ELSK 0905
Credits: 1.5
Length: 48.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=ELSK&number=0905

Prerequisites

ESL Reading & Writing 9, ESL Listening & Speaking 9, or department approval.

Schedule 1

ELSK 0905 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
42946April 2, 2025
to April 30, 2025
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  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies
42947April 2, 2025
to April 30, 2025
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  Delivery: Online with Scheduled Classes
  Location: Online

Schedule 2

ELSK 0905 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
61465June 2, 2025
to July 23, 2025
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  Delivery: Online with Scheduled Classes
  Location: Online
62028June 3, 2025
to July 24, 2025
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  Delivery: Online with Scheduled Classes
  Location: Online
61389July 29, 2025
to August 28, 2025
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  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies

Additional Information

  • planning to reach a goal (tasks are goal-setting and creating an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP))
  • researching language and culture (tasks are doing ethnographic research and text analysis)
  • communicating in authentic contexts (tasks are cultural mapping, peer interviewing, and communicating about oneself)
  • using strategies for continuous learning (tasks are completing an experiential learning cycle, reflecting on and articulating learning, and creating future Individualized Learning Plans)

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

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