English (ENGL 1101)
In this course, taken with Integrated Language Support 1 (ENGL 1001), students will read various fiction and non-fiction texts and learn how to identify key elements of those texts, such as main and supporting ideas, thematic intent, rhetorical patterns, figurative language, socio-cultural context, style, and tone. They will analyze and interpret these texts and present their ideas in coherent, well-supported and grammatically correct compositions. Additionally, students will develop and present in a seminar a set of stimulating discussion questions on a selected short story.
Course code: ENGL 1101
Credits: 3.0
Length: 60.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
English Studies 12 with a 'C+', or equivalent, or active registration with the BCCNM.Corequisites
ENGL 1001.
| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42017 | January 6, 2025 to April 23, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Online with Scheduled Classes Location: Online | Roszell, William |
| 61312 | May 5, 2025 to August 22, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building A | Trankner, Mark |
Additional Information
- Effective paraphrasing
- Summary writing and documentation
- Elements of fiction (plot, narration and point of view, characterization, setting, symbolism, figurative language, and theme)
- Analytical paragraph structures
- Quotations (choosing appropriate quotations for evidence, integrating quotations, and providing in-text citations)
- Analysis of quoted or paraphrased evidence
- Essay structure for a literary analysis essay (introductory paragraph with a thesis statement, body paragraphs, concluding paragraph, and documentation)
† 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.