Improve Your Writing - Intermediate Focus B (ELSK 0947)
Students will learn strategies to become more effective writers in English at an intermediate (CLB 5-6) level. Students can expect to practice their writing in a non-intensive, low-stakes atmosphere. Key components include paragraph structure, self-analysis of writing, paraphrasing, and writing techniques. Focus A and Focus B can be taken in any order.
Course code: ELSK 0947
Credits: 0.0
Tuition: $0
Length: 40.0 hours
Course outline:
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Campus: Broadway
Broadway
Prerequisites
CLB 4 or equivalent; or department approval. No schedule is currently available. Please check again later.
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Schedule †
ELSK 0947 schedule for programs:
- EPAA
- EPSC
- LINC
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location |
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72353 | November 26, 2024 to December 19, 2024 | See full schedule Delivery: Online with Scheduled Classes Location: Online |
Schedule †
ELSK 0947 schedule for programs:
- EPAA
- EPSC
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location |
---|---|---|
42951 | April 2, 2025 to April 30, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Online with Scheduled Classes Location: Online |
Additional Information
- Expository and opinion paragraphs
Formal and academic emails
Basic paragraph structure – topic sentence, support, conclusion
Sentence structure (coordination, subordination) connected to expository and opinion writing
Process writing techniques – brainstorming, outlining, drafting, peer editing and revision
Simple paraphrasing and summarizing techniques
Vocabulary development strategies, such as collocation use, word forms, Academic Word List
Understanding and incorporating feedback on writing
Academic integrity in different environments in an increasingly digitized world
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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