English Language Program
Overview
The Academic English program gives students the opportunity to build their English language skills and meet the English Language requirements for entrance into college programs. The flexible, multi-level intensive language program gives students a chance to build and refine their language skills for academic, career or personal goals.
The core English Language program includes instruction in all key English skill areas (grammar, reading, writing, and communications) at fundamental, intermediate, and advanced stages. Students at all levels can supplement the core skills with a wide variety of oral communication seminars and elective courses. The complete program includes 22 hours of instruction per week for the basic core classes and seminars (18 core hours + 2 elective seminars) per semester.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate English listening and reading comprehension skills in social, academic and/or professional contexts
- Express ideas accurately and clearly in written and spoken English
- Use creative and critical thinking skills to analyze, evaluate and draw conclusions
- Apply a range of learning strategies to achieve their educational goals and capacity as a learner
- Employ technology appropriately for academic purposes
- Demonstrate developing intercultural communication competence
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements to Selkirk College, the applicant must meet the following English Language Program requirements to be considered fully-qualified:
Students applying to only the English Language Program are not subject to the general admission requirements for Selkirk College. The program is intended for adults 18 years or over. Students 16 or 17 years may be considered for admission in some circumstances. Students may also apply if they do not have high school transcripts.
However, students wishing to use their English language studies to meet the language requirements for admission to a college program must meet the general admission requirements for the college before being accepted into the next program.
Academic
a) No academic requirements for English Language
b) Applicants seeking admission to other College Programs in addition to the English Language Program will be admitted in accordance with College policy as it applies to Canadian, Landed Immigrant, or International status. The admission policies of those programs will apply and decisions for admission will be made in consultation with the Selkirk International Department Head and the appropriate Chair and/or Dean.
c) Upon arrival at the College, students will be interviewed, tested and placed in the program according to their skills and needs. Progress through the various levels of the program will be determined by continued assessment of skills.
General
a) Applicants must submit a completed admission application form at least two months in advance and other required documents (i.e. secondary school and any post-secondary transcripts) to the admissions office, Selkirk College.
b) A current and valid student visa is required to study at Selkirk College
c) Medical coverage is required as per policy 8620 “The international student provides evidence of health insurance coverage at the time of admittance to Selkirk College and covering the period until the provincial Medical Services Plan or other plan becomes applicable”.
d) Fees must be paid in full for each semester in accordance with existing College procedure.
e) Applicants who apply late for the program will be given seats as available.
This program has no additional requirements.
Part-time Study
a) Federal Government policies require International students on a student visa to be enrolled full time. No part-time study options are available to International students on student visas.
b) Part-time studies are permitted for Canadian students in the English Language program.
Order of Selection
Applicants for the English Language Program will be processed in order of receipt of their completed applications and will be accepted in accordance with College policy as it applies to Canadian, Landed Immigrant, or International status and as mentioned in (IA1) and (IA2).
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Before an applicant’s file is considered to be complete, the following must have been received by the Admissions office:
a) Completed application form and international processing fee.
b) Official transcripts of high school grades (an interim statement of grades is acceptable if applicant is currently a student).
c) Official transcripts of all post secondary education grades.
2. Applications for admissions will be received until program is full.
3. Applications will be processed by the International Admissions Officer in consultation with the Registrar and the Department Head and/or Chair as outlined in Section A above.
Students must maintain a minimum of 60% in each course to progress to the next level. To meet college entrance requirements into regular programming, students must complete the Advanced 5 program + ENGL 60 or EASL 067.
PROMOTION
1. Promotion to the next level in each course requires a grade of “C” or better.
2. Students may bypass levels of the English Language Program by successful completion of the appropriate placement testing for that level.
GRADUATION
a) GRANTING OF CERTIFICATES
(i) Certificates will be granted at the end of the academic term.
(ii) These certificates will reflect enrollment dates and the level completed in the English Language Program. A grade of AC@ is necessary in individual courses to gain credit toward a certificate at any given level. Certificates may also recognize courses taken in other college programs.
Courses
EASL015 - Fundamental Grammar
EASL 015 Fundamental Grammar is a high beginner level course. Students identify and practice basic grammatical structures in both written and oral form, including the simple present, past, and future verb tenses; question forms; plural and singular nouns; and time/number concepts.
EASL016 - Fundamental Writing
EASL 016 Fundamental Writing provides students who speak English as an additional language with instruction and opportunities to write at a fundamental level. Students use and practice the verb forms studied in Grammar courses in their writing assignments and learn to use basic sentence and paragraph structure. Students begin to use fundamental components of the writing process to write about personal and familiar topics. Students use the computer lab for some class work and keep weekly journals to write about their experiences.
EASL017 - Fundamental Reading
EASL 017 Fundamental Reading helps students who speak English as an additional language to improve their understanding of English through reading at a fundamental level. Students build basic vocabulary, develop an understanding of word forms, learn to use reading skills such as skimming and scanning, and discuss ideas through reading selected material.
EASL018 - Fundamental Communications
EASL 018 Fundamental Communications develops students' ability and confidence to conduct fundamental conversations in English about common daily subjects. Students use common functional vocabulary, form simple phrases and questions, and practice high frequency grammatical structures to communicate personal needs, express personal likes and dislikes, and report personal and factual information.
EASL025 - Intermediate Grammar - Verbs
EASL 025 Intermediate Grammar - Verbs provides instruction and opportunities to practice grammar at a lower intermediate level. Students will study, analyze, practice, and discuss selected grammar forms and structures, including verb tenses, time clauses, question patterns, nouns and pronouns, and modals.
EASL026 - Intermediate Writing - Sentence Structures
EASL 026 Intermediate Writing - Sentence Structures. This course provides students who speak English as an additional language with instruction in writing and opportunities to write at an intermediate level. The course helps students develop their ability to write sentences and paragraphs using the forms and structures studied in their Grammar courses. Students are introduced to the writing process and write descriptive and narrative chronological paragraphs. Students use the computer lab for some class work and also keep weekly journals to write about their experiences.
EASL027 - Intermediate Reading - Vocabulary and Meaning
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.
EASL028 - Intermediate Communications - Conversation Skills
EASL 028 Intermediate Communications - Conversation Skills develops students' ability to communicate beyond the basic skills related to personal and factual topics. Students develop vocabulary and grammar for informal conversations, listen to and practice natural speech patterns, and learn strategies for engaging in everyday conversations and classroom dialogues.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic
International
Policy
Effective Term:
Fall, Winter, SpringEffective Year:
20240801Advanced Standing:
A. ADVANCE CREDIT (see Selkirk Admissions and Standards Policy 8610, Part I, Sections 4.0, 5.0 and 6.0)
A student may obtain credit for a maximum of 75% of program requirements by Transfer Credit, Advanced Placement, Prior Learning Assessment or combination thereof.
a) Advanced Placement see 8610 Part I, Section 4.0
b) Transfer Credit see 8610 Part I, Section 5.0.
c) Prior Learning Assessment see 8610 Part I, Section 6.0
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Re-Entry Instructions:
1. Students who apply for re-admission to the English Language Program, who are students in good standing, will be re-admitted in accordance with Part IA-D of the Selkirk International policies. Students in good standing are described as follows:
a) They have not been excluded from Selkirk College as a result of applying Selkirk College Policy B3002.1, Section 10.
b) They have met their financial obligations in accordance with College policies for Canadian, Landed Immigrant, or International students.
2. Students who are not in good standing will not be re-admitted.
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Assessment:
1. Grading
a) Grading will be based on the categories defined in Selkirk College Policy 8610 (Admissions and Standards), Part II, Section 3.0 and 4.0.
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Grading Table:
Standard Academic and Career Programs
Types of Assessments:
1. Frequency of Evaluation
a) Student performance will be evaluated as specified in course outlines.
2. Types of Evaluation
a) Evaluation will be based on stated course objectives and will normally include assignments, presentations, participation, as well as oral and written examinations. These will be specified in the course outline.
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Attendance:
Attendance Responsibilites/Regulations
a) Attendance at all scheduled lectures, seminars, and other related learning activities is compulsory.
b) Students absent from any learning activity, for any reason, are responsible for making up the work they have missed.
c) Absence from learning activities could prevent the student from being able to meet the required objectives of the course.
d) Students absent for illness or compassionate reasons must contact the instructor previous to the class, in person, by phone, or in writing.
e) Students may be required to provide a letter from a doctor to verify claims of illness longer than two days.
f) See individual course outlines for any additional attendance requirements.
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Assignments:
1. ASSIGNMENTS
a) Assignments must be handed in on the due date or the assignment mark may be penalized as stated on the course outline. Exceptions to due dates must be negotiated with the instructor involved 48 hours in advance of the due date.
b) Plagiarism refers to the presentation or submission of the work of another person, without citation or credit, as the student’s own work. Plagiarized work will be refused, and given a failing grade by the instructor.
c) A second incidence of plagiarism will result in a failing grade for the course.
2. EXAMINATIONS
a) Examinations will be scheduled in all courses as described in course outlines.
b) Students who must be absent from an examination due to special circumstances such as illness, accident or family emergency may apply for permission to write a rescheduled examination. Students who do not apply for such permission and who fail to write a scheduled examination will receive a mark of zero on the examination in question. Applications must be made directly to the instructor concerned. Supporting documentation may be requested.
c) Students guilty of dishonest practices during an examination shall be dismissed immediately and may face disciplinary action. Such practices include:
(i) Making use of any books, notes, or materials other than those authorized by the examiners.
(ii) Communicating with other students.
(iii) Showing written papers to other students.
d) Disciplinary action will result in a grade of zero for the examination. Further action may be recommended by the Department of Selkirk International if deemed appropriate.
e) Examination protocol includes the following:
(i) Eating will not be allowed in the examination room.
(ii) Students are expected to conduct themselves as quietly as possible in consideration of others.
(iii) Students are expected to be punctual.
3. Students wishing to appeal disciplinary action may do so by following the Student Appeals procedures specified by Selkirk College.
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Professional Requirements:
STUDENT CONDUCT See Selkirk College Policy B3002, Student Code of Conduct: Rights and Responsibilities
1. Faculty and students will conduct themselves in an appropriate manner.
2. Students are expected to be on time and prepared for all classes prior to entering the classroom. Assigned materials are to be read by students; such materials and textbooks are not necessarily reviewed page by page in class by the instructor.
3. The student is responsible for researching and obtaining notes of missed sessions. Instructors will not provide personal reviews to students who miss a class.
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Other Regulations:
1. Exam Policy
a) Quizzes and exams must be written at the scheduled time. Exceptions will only be considered when the instructor has been supplied with satisfactory evidence of personal illness, disability, or extenuating circumstances, or prior arrangements have been made with the instructor.
b) No single evaluative event will count for 50% or more of the credit toward a course grade. Dates for taking missed exams will be determined by the instructor.
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Plagiarism and Cheating: Definitions (8610 Admissions and Standards PART II, Section 15.0)
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PROBATION 8610 Admissions and Standards (PART II, Section 14.0)
1. Purpose
The purpose of probation is to create an awareness of the seriousness of unsuitable student conduct and/or performance, as well as to reinforce that students have obligations above and beyond those specified in the course outlines.
2. Criteria for placement on academic probation
A student may be assigned probationary status for unsatisfactory academic performance in the first two-thirds of the term under the following circumstances:
a) Failure to achieve a 2.0 GPA at the end of a semester.
b) A level of absenteeism from learning experiences which results in the student being unprepared for learning or compromising the learning of others.
3. Criteria for placement on behavioural probation
A student may be assigned probationary status for unsatisfactory behaviour at any time during the term, if the student:
a) compromises the safety of others.
b) assaults or abuses others.
c) is destructive to property.
d) disrupts the learning opportunities of others.
e) behaves in threatening or blatantly uncooperative manner towards students, College employees or other College members.
f) behaviour which brings Selkirk College into disrepute.
g) contravening program specific policies.
4. Criteria for removal from probation
a) Conditions for removal from probation will be specified in the written notification of probation.
b) Any student assigned probationary status must meet the following requirements:
(i) Achieve a GPA of 2.0 or better.
(ii) Any other academic or behavioural conditions specified by the Program.
5. Failure to meet conditions of probation
A student placed on probation who does not meet the requirements specified by the letter of probation may be required to withdraw.
6. Number of probationary periods.
7. Students will normally be allowed a maximum of two academic probationary periods.
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B. REQUIRED EXCLUSION/DISMISSAL
1. Criteria
Exclusion or dismissal from courses and programs during the semester.
a) The Registrar may exclude from the College a student who has failed to complete the applicable registration requirements.
b) An instructor may exclude a student from participating in a class, lab, field trip, etc., due to lateness, prior absences, inadequate preparation, failure to complete prerequisite assignments, or lack of participation in co-requisite courses.
c) An instructor, the Registrar or a Campus Administrator may exclude a student from participating in a class, lab, field trip, etc., if the student compromises the safety of others, assaults or abuses others, is destructive to property, disrupts the learning opportunities of others or behaves in a threatening or blatantly uncooperative manner towards students, College employees or other College members. The instructor shall report in writing to the Department Head or designate the circumstances giving rise to the exclusion. All others should report in writing the incident(s) to their appropriate supervisor.
d) An instructor or other employee may recommend to the Department Head that a student be completely excluded from a course/program if that student has missed instructional times, or failed to complete assigned work to such a degree that student could not compensate sufficiently to pass the course in the time available, or if the student has compromised the safety of others, assaults or abuses others, has been destructive to property, has disrupted the learning opportunities of others or has behaved in a threatening or blatantly uncooperative manner towards the instructor.
e) A student recommended for exclusion from a course/program will receive notification from and will be excluded by the Registrar on the written recommendation of the Department Head concerned. The student shall be notified of the appeal process by the Registrar.
f) A student may appeal exclusion/dismissal by following the appeals procedure specified by Selkirk College.
g) If in the opinion of the Registrar, the seriousness of the situation merits suspension or dismissal from the College, a recommendation will be forwarded to the President. The President shall act in accordance with the College and Institute Act. If the President suspends or dismisses the student from the College the student shall be advised of all rights under Policy B3007 Student Appeals Policy of the College.
h) A student excluded or dismissed under this section will receive a DNW on transcripts
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C. APPEAL (see College Policy B3007)
Most disagreements should be resolved through informal discussion between the parties involved before beginning the appeal procedures. This would typically involve the Instructor and the School Chair or designate. For more details refer to College Policy B3007 which is available on the website.
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Note: A student ombudsperson may be available to assist you in this process.
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