This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2001-2002 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.

Effective date of this calendar, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2001 to Aug. 31, 2002.

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English as a Second Language

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Offered at Surrey and Richmond

Academic Preparation

EASL courses provide academic preparation for ESL students who intend to enroll in Kwantlen programs or university transfer courses. Students receive training in the language skills needed for success in academic programs and courses.

The ESL Department offers three levels of academic preparation: Level I -EASL 0055 (Intermediate), Level II -EASL 0065 (Upper-Intermediate), and Level III -EASL 0075 (Advanced).

The ESL Department also offers a number of specialized courses.

EASL 0010 is a course for lower intermediate students who need to improve their listening and speaking skills in an academic context.

EASL 0011 and EASL 0012 are TOEFL preparation courses for students who need to write the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) to gain entry to other colleges and universities.

EASL 0013 is an advanced pronunciation course for students who are preparing to take the TSE (Test of Spoken English).

EASL 0015 is a course for lower and upper intermediate students who need to improve their reading and writing skills and learn more about Canada

EASL 0020 is a course designed for upper-intermediate and advanced ESL students who need to improve their academic listening and speaking skills.

Kwantlen also provides combined skills programs which provide ESL support for Early Childhood Education and Nursing. For more information on the combined skills program in Early Childhood Education refer to the Early Childhood Education Program in the calendar. For information on the upgrading program for graduate nurses from other countries please refer to the Nursing Program in the calendar.

Admission Requirements

Students must present proof of eligibility for entry into each level of academic preparation by providing SLEP or TOEFL scores and ESL Writing Assessment results as demanded by each level or by providing proof of a grade of B minus in EASL 0055 or EASL 0065 as appropriate.

The requirements for entry into the specialized courses are listed under each course description.

EASL 0010 cr-3
Essential Academic Communication

Students will practice basic listening and speaking skills essential for academic communication.

Prerequisites: SLEP 4-47 and Band 3 on Kwantlen ESL Writing Assessment or TOEFL 400-449/cd-TOEFL 97-321 and TWE/Essay 2 or Band 3 on Kwantlen ESL Writing Assessment

EASL 0011 cr-3
TOEFL Preparation Level 1

This course is the lower of two Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) preparation courses. It is intended for non-native speakers of English at the upper-intermediate level of English proficiency who have scored between 450 and 520 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and who wish to improve their proficiency in English in order to improve their TOEFL scores.

Prerequisites: TOEFL 450-520, CB TOEFL 133-190

EASL 0012 cr-3
TOEFL Preparation Level 2

This courses is the higher of two Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) preparation courses. It is intended for non-native speakers of English at the advanced level of English proficiency who have scored above 520 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and who wish to improve their proficiency in English in order to improve their TOEFL scores. This course also includes essay writing and practice on the Test of Written English (TWE).

Prerequisites: TOEFL 520+, CB TOEFL 191+

EASL 0013 cr-3
Test of Spoken English Preparation: Advanced Pronunciation

This course focuses on intensive speech practice with emphasis on pronunciation accuracy, speech fluency and self-monitoring skills. It is intended for students preparing for the TSE and for those needing to improve their speech clarity.

Prerequisites: TSE or SPEAK score of at least 35 (or with permission of instructor

EASL 0015 cr-3
An Introduction to Canada

Students will develop their language skills with an emphasis on reading and writing using factual information about Canada.

Prerequisites: SLEP 40-54 plus Kwantlen ESL Writing Assessment Band 3 or 4 or TOEFL 400-499 /cb-TOEFL 97-172 plus TWE/Essay 2 or 3 or Kwantlen ESL Writing Assessment Band 3 or 4.

EASL 0020 cr-3
Academic Listening and Speaking Skills

This course prepares non-native speakers of English for the listening and speaking demands of academic courses. It is intended for those students at the upper intermediate and advanced level of English proficiency.

Prerequisites: B minus in EASL 0055 or EASL 0055 or TOEFL 450-499 or SLEP 47-53 or CB TOEFL 133

EASL 0055 cr-6
English for Academic Purposes-Level 1

Students at the intermediate level will learn and practice academic listening, speaking, reading, writing and study skills.

Prerequisites: SLEP min. 40 plus Kwantlen's ESL Writing Assessment Band 3; or TOEFL min. 400 plus TWE 2 or Kwantlen's ESL Writing Assessment Band 3 or cb TOEFL min. 97 plus Essay 2 or Kwantlen's ESL Writing Assessment Band 3.

EASL 0065 cr-6
English for Academic Purposes-Level 2

Students at the upper-intermediate level will learn and practice academic listening, speaking, reading, writing and study skills.

Prerequisites: B minus in EASL 0055; or SLEP min. 47 plus Kwantlen's ESL Writing Assessment Band 4; or TOEFL min. 450 plus TWE 3 or Kwantlen's ESL Writing Assessment Band 4; or cb TOEFL min. 133 plus Essay 3 or Kwantlen's ESL Writing Assessment Band 4.

EASL 0075 cr-6
English for Academic Purposes-Level 3

Students at the lower-advanced level will learn and practice academic listening, speaking, reading, writing, and study skills.

Prerequisites: B minus in EASL 0065 or SLEP min. 54 plus Kwantlen's ESL Writing Assessment Band 5 or TOEFL min. 500 plus TWE 4 or Kwantlen's ESL Writing Assessment Band 5 or cb TOEFL min. 173 plus Essay 4 or Kwantlen's ESL Writing Assessment Band 5.

EASL 1100 cr-3.5
English Upgrading for Graduate Nurses I

This 9-week course provides students with an introduction to the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills necessary in the provision of effective nursing care. It focuses on language skill assessment and remediation, and emphasizes preparation for the TOEFL and TSE. There is also a focus on study skills.

Corequisites: GNEA 1102, GNEA 1103

EASL 1190 cr-4.5
English upgrading for Non-Native speakers enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Basic Program

This 15-week course will provide students with an introduction to the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills necessary to support their studies in Early Childhood Education. It includes an emphasis on ECE terminology and relevant cultural background.

Prerequisites: B minus in EASL 0065 or SLEP 54-62 or TOEFL 500-580 or cb TOEFL 173-237
Corequisites: Admission to ECE/EAL program.

EASL 1191 cr-4.5
English Upgrading for ECE/EAL Level

Students will learn and practice the reading, writing, listening, speaking, and study skills necessary to support their studies in Early Childhood Education and their future careers as child educators.

EASL 1200 cr-5
English Upgrading for Graduate Nurses II

This 19 week course builds on the work begun in EASL 1100. Students apply skills learned previously, focus on refining control and extending cultural awareness. Medical terminology, writing for nursing purposes and the RNABC required critical thinking skills are emphasized. Preparation for TOEFL and TSE will continue. In addition, there is a focus on job seeking skills such as resume writing and interviewing skills.

Prerequisites: GNEA 1102, GNEA 1103, EASL 1100
Corequisites: GNEA 1201, GNEA 1202

EASL 1290 cr-4.5
English upgrading for Non-Native speakers enrolled in Early Childhood Education Basic Program

This 13-week course reinforces, on a practical level, the reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills introduced in EASL 1190. Emphasis will be given to communication and problem-solving language skills.

Prerequisites: C in EASL 1190; Successful completion of Term I ECE Basic Program
Corequisites: Enrolment in ECE Basic Program Term II

EASL 1291 cr-3
English Upgrading for ECE/EAL Level 2

Students will review and practice the listening, speaking, reading, writing and study skills necessary to support their studies in Early Childhood Education and their future careers as child educators.

Prerequisites: EASL 1191

EASL 1300 cr-1
English Upgrading for Graduate Nurses III

This 7-week course focuses or remediation for students who have not achieved passing scores (as determined by the Registered Nurses Association of British Columbia) on TOEFL and TSE. Students who have completed EASL (GNEA 1200) successfully and who have achieved TOEFL 550 and TSE 50 may either carry forward their EASL 1200 (GNEA 1200) mark into EASL 1300 (GNEA 1300) or, in special circumstances, undertake an individualized remediation program under the direction of the instructor.

Prerequisites: GNEA 1201, GNEA 1202, EASL 1200
Corequisites: GNEA 1301, GNEA 1302

EASL 1390 cr-1.5
English Upgrading for Non-Native Speakers Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Basic Program

This 6 week course provides additional support to the English language skills introduced in EASL 1190 and EASL 1290 to enable the ECE/EAL student to successfully complete term three of the ECE Basic Program.

Prerequisites: C in EASL 1290
Corequisites: Enrolment in Early Childhood Education Basic Programs (Term 3)

EASL 1391 cr-3
English Upgrading for ECE/EAL Level 3

Students will learn how to write a library research paper and how to prepare a resume. Students will also receive ongoing listening, speaking, reading, and writing support in their ECE course work.

Prerequisites: EASL 1291