English 12 Essential (ENGL 0994)

This ABE Provincial level English course provides students with non-academic reading and writing skills to access some trade and vocational programs. This course does not provide access to academic post-secondary courses/programs. Students develop functional communication skills rather than literary skills. Students write a variety of paragraphs, letters and a report to develop skills in summarizing, organizing, writing and revising. Students read a variety of issue-related fiction, non-fiction and poetry to develop skills for comprehension and expression of information.
Course code: ENGL 0994
Credits: 4.0
Length: 96.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=ENGL&number=0994

Prerequisites

Composition 10, or equivalent, or department approval.

Schedule 1†

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
41531January 1, 2025
to April 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: Broadway Youth Resource Centre		Manning, Garth
41659February 1, 2025
to May 31, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: Broadway Youth Resource Centre		Manning, Garth
41757March 1, 2025
to June 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: Broadway Youth Resource Centre		Manning, Garth
42728April 1, 2025
to June 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: Broadway Youth Resource Centre		Lefaivre, Jillian
60655May 1, 2025
to June 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: Broadway Youth Resource Centre		Lefaivre, Jillian
60657May 1, 2025
to August 22, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Blended
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		Parker, Jane

Schedule 2†

ENGL 0994 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 Instructor
41538January 6, 2025
to April 24, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: In Person/Online Option		Parker, Jane
41665February 3, 2025
to April 24, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: In Person/Online Option		Parker, Jane
41763March 3, 2025
to April 24, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: In Person/Online Option		Parker, Jane

Schedule 3†

ENGL 0994 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 Instructor
60749June 1, 2025
to June 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: Broadway Youth Resource Centre		Manning, Garth

Additional Information

  • Reading
  • Grammar
  • Writing - How to
  • Summary
  • Business Letters and Written Communication
  • Reading Non-fiction
  • Reading Fiction
  • Reading Poetry
  • Report Writing: Argument/Issues-based

For class based courses, please apply online or in person and provide official transcripts.

For Self-paced courses, please phone 604.871.7366.

For courses at Broadway Youth Centre, please phone 604.709.5640 or email ABEYouth@vcc.ca.

For Visually Impaired courses, please call 604.871.7338 or drop by the Broadway campus during regular business hours to speak with the services coordinator for students with disabilities..

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

This course is tuition free! Some fees apply: *

  • College Initiative: $8.50/course
  • Campus Resource: $9.60/course
  • Student Union: $69/term
  • UPass: $180/term (if applicable)

 

* Note: fees are approximate and subject to change.

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† 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.