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ENGL 0861: English 11 Part 1
Effective date
September 2024
Department
CF - Humanities
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This course provides students with advanced grammar, the writing process, writing skills, academic paragraph, reading, and essay writing, as well as evaluating, analyzing and writing about literature.
Both ENGL 0861 and ENGL 0871 are required for completion of the ABE Advanced Level English.
Credits
4.0
Year of study
Grade 11 Equivalency
Prerequisites
Composition 10 or equivalent, or department approval.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Students will meet the learning outcomes for ABE Advanced level English located as stated in the most recent ABE Articulation Handbook: https://www.bctransferguide.ca/transfer-options/adult-basic-education/
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 96
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 96
Total Hours: 96
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 96
Total Hours: 96
Instructional Strategies
Option 1: Self-paced - one-to-one individualized instruction
Option 2: Class-based - lecture and small group workshops
Option 2: Class-based - lecture and small group workshops
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
95 |
Self-Paced: A four part writing process, Cause Effect paragraph, Compare Contrast and Argumentative essay, Elements of Story - Evaluation and Analysis, Analysis essay. |
|
Exam |
5 |
Self-Paced: On demand writing on Plot of a story. |
|
Assignments |
65 |
Class-based: 65% Assignments |
|
Exam |
35 |
Class-based: 35% Exam |
Course topics
- The Writing Process
- Cause and Effect Paragraph
- Compare/Contrast Essay
- Argument/Opinion Essay
- Literary Analysis: - Setting - Theme - Conflict - Plot - Character
- Grammar
- Writing skills
- Reading skills
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.