Academic ESL
NOTE: See the beginning of Section H for abbreviations, course numbers and coding.
| AESL1011 | English as a Second Language for Academic Purposes | 3 ch (3C) (W) |
|---|---|---|
A practical course in the written and spoken use of language designed to meet the requirements of students whose first language is not English. Students are placed in groups based on placement testing results, subsequent interviews and in-class assessment procedures. Specialized curriculum is designed and delivered according to the needs of the students as assessed at the beginning of each term. Students may enrol in both AESL 1011 and AESL 1012 as they are not sequential in nature. Students are required to use only English during each three-hour class period. Prerequisite: All students must take a placement test to determine specific language needs. NOTE: Students who already have credit for ENGL 1011 cannot obtain credit for AESL 1011. | ||
| AESL1012 | English as a Second Language for Academic Purposes | 3 ch (3C) (W) |
|---|---|---|
A practical course in the written and spoken use of language designed to meet the requirements of students whose first language is not English. Students are placed in groups based on placement testing results, subsequent interviews and in-class assessment procedures. Specialized curriculum is designed and delivered according to the needs of the students as assessed at the beginning of each term. Students may enrol in both AESL 1011 and AESL 1012 as they are not sequential in nature. Students are required to use only English during each three-hour class period. Prerequisite: All students must take a placement test to determine specific language needs. NOTE: Students who already have credit for ENGL 1012 cannot obtain credit for AESL 1012. | ||
| AESL2011 | Exploration of Literary English for Non-Anglophones | 3 ch (3C) (W) |
|---|---|---|
More advanced than AESL 1011 and AESL 1012. Exclusively for students whose first language is not English. Encompasses examination of prose and extensive composition. Emphasis is given to consideration of sophisticated English expression. Each student’s level of proficiency is determined through testing, subsequent interviews and in-class assessment procedures. Students may enrol in both AESL 2011 and AESL 2012 as they are not sequential in nature. Prerequisites: Successful completion of AESL 1011, AESL 1012 or equivalent proficiency. All students must take a placement test to determine specific language needs. NOTE: Students who already have credit for ENGL 2011 cannot obtain credit for AESL 2011. | ||
| AESL2012 | Exploration of Literary English for Non-Anglophones | 3 ch (3C) (W) |
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More advanced than AESL 1011 and AESL 1012. Exclusively for students whose first language is not English. Encompasses examination of prose and extensive composition. Emphasis is given to consideration of sophisticated English expression. Each student’s level of proficiency is determined through testing, subsequent interviews and in-class assessment procedures. Students may enrol in both AESL 2011 and AESL 2012 as they are not sequential in nature. Prerequisites: Successful completion of AESL 1011, AESL 1012 or equivalent proficiency. All students must take a placement test to determine specific language needs. NOTE: Students who already have credit for ENGL 2012 cannot obtain credit for AESL 2012. | ||
