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EASL 027 Intermediate Reading - Vocabulary and Meaning. This course is an intermediate course for students who speak English as an additional language. Students read and discuss selected articles from the textbook and other sources with a focus on developing vocabulary and understanding meaning. Students develop their knowledge of word forms and use reading strategies such as guessing meaning from context in understanding main ideas. Students are encouraged to do supplementary reading and begin to use an English dictionary.


EASL 037 Intermediate Reading - Current Ideas is an intermediate course for students who speak English as an additional language. Students read and discuss selected simplified and authentic articles from the textbook and other sources with a focus on building vocabulary and knowledge of word forms, applying reading strategies such as predicting and inferring, increasing reading speed, identifying structure, and understanding and responding to current ideas. Students are encouraged to do supplementary reading and use both bilingual and unilingual dictionaries.

HCA 300 is an introductory course designed familiarize students with Canadian academic culture in the context of health care assistance. The course focuses on learning about academic conventions, upholding academic integrity, effective oral and written communication skills, reflective practices and observation. Throughout the course students will learn and apply strategies for active listening, analytical reading, delivering effective presentations and writing and speaking clearly and cohesively. Students are expected to actively participate in course discussions and activities and work both individually and collaboratively on group projects and presentations.