ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

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ESL0105 Pre-Academic Foundations in English as a Second Language (21,0,0)
Introduction to the basic elements of reading and listening such as identification of topic, main ideas and details in short, simplified passages. In speaking and writing, coursework includes: simple conversations and short discussions, and simple and compound sentences.
Prerequisite: Basic literacy in English and satisfactory placement test score.
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ESL0110 Academic Entry for Second Language Learners (21,0,0)
Development of listening and reading skills by introducing students to inferences and patterns of organization in more authentic passages. In speaking and writing, revision of various skills, and activities such as: dialogues and role-plays, construction of simple and compound sentences, and composition of short paragraphs.
Prerequisite: ESL0105 or equivalent placement test score.
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ESL0111 Special Project  
Supervised research/material development project to be evaluated for content and academic language use. The project may be based on some of the special language teaching resources in the University, e.g., Multimedia Laboratories (FA), Writing Centre (FA), Learning Resource Centre (FE), Second Language Resource Centre - Learning Section (SLI), Research and Evaluation Sector (SLI); or on programs in the region (e.g., immersion and immigrant education). The project may also involve issues relating to language teaching in the students home country.
Course reserved for students in the Advanced English and EFL Pedagogy Certificate program.
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ESL0120 Academic Development in English as a Second Language (21,0,0)
Building on previously acquired skills to help students understand longer listening and reading passages with different patterns of organization. In speaking and writing, classes introduce students to the academic requirements of: oral presentations, and paragraphs using various organizational patterns.
Prerequisite: ESL0110 or equivalent placement test score.
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ESL0130 Academic Enhancement in English as a Second Language (21,0,0)
Refinement of previously learned reading and listening skills and improvement of critical thinking skills. In speaking and writing, learning self-correction strategies through coursework that includes: debates and extended oral presentations, unguided summaries, and academic essays using various organizational patterns.
Prerequisite: ESL0120 or equivalent placement test score.
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ESL0140 Academic Bridging in English as a Second Language (21,0,0)
Broad range of extended authentic written and oral passages with an emphasis on critical listening and reading. In speaking and writing, importance is placed on: fluent and accurate oral production in a variety of situations such as interviews and speeches, organization and synthesis of information from different sources, and expansion of formal writing skills to include research reports and expository essays in various organizational patterns.
Prerequisite: ESL0130 or equivalent placement test score.
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ESL0150 English for Academic Purposes: Complementary Skills (21,0,0)
Workshop on a selected topic such as receptive or productive skills, vocabulary, or grammar. Topic may vary from section to section.
Prerequisite: Permission from the department.
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ESL0160 Customized Program in English as a Second Language (21,0,0)
Topic may vary from section to section.
Prerequisite: Permission from department.
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ESL1000 Test de compétence en anglais langue seconde / Test of Proficiency in English as a Second Language 6 cr.
The test is offered during registration according to a schedule determined by the Second Language Institute. In all cases, students must make an appointment at the Second Language Institute a few days before the testing session.
Le test est offert pendant les périodes d'inscription selon un calendrier déterminé par l'Institut des langues secondes. Dans tous les cas, les étudiants et étudiantes doivent prendre rendez-vous en s'adressant à l'Institut des langues secondes quelques jours avant la session de testing.
In the case of a significant discrepancy between students' observed second language performance and their results on the Proficiency Test, the Second Language Institute reserves the right to require additional evaluation.
Dans le cas où serait constaté un écart significatif entre les résultats d'un étudiant ou d'une étudiante au test de compétence et ses aptitudes réelles dans la langue seconde, l'Institut des langues secondes se réserve le droit d'exiger une évaluation additionnelle.
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ESL1111 Communication orale et écrite en anglais langue seconde : niveau élémentaire I /Oral and Written Communication in English as a Second Language: Elementary Level I (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Développement des connaissances de base (prononciation, vocabulaire, grammaire). Identification et compréhension du sujet, des faits et des idées principales et secondaires dans des textes oraux et écrits. Pratique d échanges oraux simples. Initiation à l expression écrite.Development of basic language knowledge (pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar). Identification and understanding of topic, facts, and the main and supporting ideas of oral and written texts. Practice in simple oral exchanges. Introduction to written expression.
Ces crédits excluent ceux de ESL1211. Les auditeurs ne sont pas admis.These credits exclude those of ESL1211. Auditors are not permitted.
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ESL1112 Communication orale et écrite en anglais langue seconde : niveau élémentaire II/Oral and Written Communication in English as a Second Language: Elementary Level II (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Développement de la compréhension de l oral et de l écrit. Éléments pertinents du code linguistique (vocabulaire et structures grammaticales). Pratique de conversations simples, des règles de base de l expression écrite et de la prise de notes.Development of oral and written comprehension. Relevant vocabulary and grammatical structures. Practice in simple conversation, basic writing skills and note-taking.
Prerequisite: ESL1111 or equivalent. These credits exclude those of ESL1211. Auditors are not permitted.
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ESL1113 Grammaire anglaise pour étudiants en langue seconde : niveau élémentaire/ English Grammar for Second Language Learners : Elementary level (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction to and practice with the fundamental elements of the English verb system, question formation, adjectives, and pronouns. Auditors are not permitted.
Prerequisite: ESL1112 or equivalent. Auditors are not permitted.
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ESL1211 Communication orale et écrite en anglais langue seconde : niveaux élémentaires I et II / Oral and Written Communication in English as a Second Language: Elementary Levels I and II (8,0,0) 6 cr.
Integration of ESL1111 and ESL 1112 in one semester. See these two course descriptions for content.
These credits exclude those of ESL1111, ESL1112. Auditors are not permitted.
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ESL1251 Anglais oral et écrit 6 cr.
 
Réservé aux étudiants et étudiantes du programme de bourses.
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ESL2100 Effective Language Learning (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Learning how to learn: development of strategies for effective and autonomous second language learning. Knowledge and optimal use of resources available to language learners. Introduction to and planning of a language learner portfolio.
Prerequisite: ESL2112 or equivalent. Auditors are not permitted.
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ESL2111 Communication orale et écrite en anglais langue seconde : niveau intermédiaire I/Oral and Written Communicatio n in English as a Second Language: Intermediate Level I (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Comprehension of varied written and oral texts. Development of note-taking skills. Written expression at the sentence and paragraph levels. Oral communication through guided conversation and short presentations. Further development of grammatical knowledge.
Prerequisite: ESL1113 or equivalent. Auditors are not permitted.
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ESL2112 Communication orale et écrite en anglais langue seconde : niveau intermédiaire II/Oral and Written Communication in English as a Second Language: Intermediate Level II (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Compréhension de l'oral et de l'écrit à partir de textes variés d'intérêt général ou universitaire. Expression écrite au niveau du paragraphe et du texte. Développement de l'expression orale à partir de discussions et d exposés. Consolidation des connaissances grammaticales. Comprehension of general and academic written and oral texts. Written expression at the paragraph and text levels. Development of oral communication through discussions and presentations. Consolidation of grammatical knowledge.
Prerequisite: ESL2111 or equivalent. These credits exclude those of ESL2211. Auditors are not permitted.
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ESL2113 Grammaire anglaise pour étudiants en langue seconde : niveau intermédiaire / English Grammar for Second Language Learners: Intermediate Level 3 cr.
Introduction to and practice with the English verb system, determiners, prepositions, pronouns and basic word order.
Prerequisite: ESL1113 or equivalent. May be taken concurrently with ESL2111, ESL2112 or ESL2211. Auditors are not permitted.
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ESL2121 Reading and Writing Skills for Second Language Learners: Low Advanced (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Expansion of reading and writing skills for general and academic purposes. Reading a variety of texts types as a basis for effective writing. Development of a variety of reading and writing strategies, and critical reading skills. Refinement of sentence structures and enrichment of vocabulary.
Prerequisite: ESL2112 or equivalent. Auditors are not permitted.
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ESL2122 Listening and Speaking Skills for Second Language Learners: Low Advanced (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Development and refinement of general and academic listening and speaking skills. Development of critical listening skills and strategies through exposure to a variety of oral texts. Improvement of oral communication skills through theme-based discussions, debates, and short presentations.
Prerequisite: ESL2112 or equivalent. Auditors are not permitted.
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ESL2181 Adjunct Language Course in ESL: Receptive Skills (1.5,0,0) 3 cr.
Adjunct language course to a 3-credit discipline-specific course, taken in English by non-native speakers of English. Emphasis on development of comprehension skills (listening and reading) while acquiring knowledge and expertise in the discipline. Examination questions in the discipline-specific course may be answered in either English or French; however, all tests and assignments in the language class must be done in English.
Reserved for students in the Telfer School of Management.
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ESL2211 Communication orale et écrite en anglais langue seconde : niveaux intermédiaires I et II / Oral and Written Communication in English as a Second Language: Intermediate Levels I and II (8,0,0) 6 cr.
Integration of ESL2111 and ESL2112 in one semester. See these two course descriptions for content.
Prerequisite: ESL1112 or ESL1211 or equivalent. These credits exclude those of ESL2111, ESL2112. Auditors or not permitted.
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ESL2251 Anglais oral et écrit : 2e cours 6 cr.
 
Réservé aux étudiants du programme de bourses.
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ESL2341 Advanced Reading Skills for Second Language Learners (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Refinement of effective and critical reading skills and expansion of vocabulary through reading a variety of texts from different media. Development of strategies such as identifying contextual clues, scanning for specific information, lexical inferencing, distinguishing facts from opinions, and evaluating arguments.
Prerequisite: ESL2121 or equivalent. Auditors are not permitted.
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ESL2351 Advanced Oral Communication Skills for Second Language Speakers (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Development of skills for fluent and accurate oral language use in academic, professional and social contexts. Interactive activities leading to completion of tasks such as speaking logs, interviews, debates and presentations. Development of conversation management and self-correction skills to encourage learner autonomy.
Prerequisite: ESL2122 or equivalent. Auditors are not permitted.
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ESL2361 Advanced Writing Skills for Second Language Learners (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Development of effective, appropriate and accurate academic writing skills, through the use of models and domain-specific text genres. Consideration of subject, audience, and purpose. Individualized feedback and reflective portfolio
Prerequisite: ESL2121 or equivalent. Auditors are not permitted.
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ESL2371 Advanced Grammar in Use: Written and Oral Expression (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Review and deeper understanding of the English verb system and advanced grammatical structures in context, with a focus on practical applications in both oral and written expression.
Prerequisite: ESL2121 or equivalent. Auditors are not permitted.
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ESL2372 English Pronunciation for Effective Oral Communication (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Improvement of pronunciation and intelligibility by focusing on the articulation of sounds, stress, intonation and rhythm through contextualized practice and tasks. Development of self-monitoring and correction strategies. Individualized feedback.
Prerequisite: ESL2112 or equivalent. Auditors are not permitted.
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ESL3100 Second Language Proficiency: Practice and Assessment 3 cr.
Diagnostic and strategy development exercises in listening comprehension, reading comprehension, academic writing and oral communication skills at high-intermediate and advanced levels of proficiency. A proficiency profile certificate is issued upon successful completion of a series of tests.
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ESL3165 Advanced English for EFL/ESL Teaching: Theory 3 cr.
Development of specialized language skills for the study of EFL/ESL methodology and curriculum design. Introduction of theoretical concepts, principles and terminology. Analysis of language conventions related to the teaching of listening and reading skills and grammatical concepts.
Reserved for students in the Advanced English and EFL Pedagogy Certificate Program.
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ESL3166 Advanced English for EFL/ESL Teaching: Practice 3 cr.
Development of specialized language skills for EFL/ESL teaching practice. Analysis and practice of language conventions related to classroom management and teaching methodology with an emphasis on speaking and writing instruction. Observation and analysis of language use by experienced teachers in ESL classrooms. Development of a Special Project (ESL 0111).
Reserved for students in the Advanced English and EFL Pedagogy Certificate Program.
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ESL3181 Adjunct Language Course in ESL: Productive Skills (1.5,0,0) 3 cr.
Adjunct language course to a 3-credit discipline-specific course taken in English by non-native speakers of English. Development of proficiency and confidence in written and oral communication skills while acquiring knowledge and expertise in the discipline. Examination questions in the discipline-specific course may be answered in either English or French; however, all tests and assignments in the language class must be done in English.
Reserved for students in the Telfer School of Management.
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ESL3331 Listening with a Purpose: Advanced Listening Skills for Second Language Learners (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Refinement of listening skills to access academic and culturally-demanding oral texts. Focused on advanced listening strategies. Oral and written reports on live and pre-recorded events, critiques, and note-taking. Improvement of literal and affective comprehension. Formal and informal oral language.
Prerequisites: 6 course credits from ESL2341, ESL2351, ESL2361, ESL2371, ESL2372 or equivalent. Previously ESL2331. Auditors are not permitted.
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ESL3351 Oral Expression for Academic and Professional Contexts (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Development of skills and strategies for effective oral communication in academic and professional contexts, through the delivery and analysis of formal presentations, 'mini lessons participation in debates, and interviews. Course content draws on students' fields of study. Teacher and peer feedback.
Prerequisites: 6 course credits from ESL2341, ESL2351, ESL2361, ESL2371, ESL2372 or equivalent. Auditors are not permitted.
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ESL3361 Write to Be Read: Writing Academic Texts (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Practice in general academic and domain-specific writing. Preparation of essays, research papers, and reports with a focus on academic audiences. Effective use of sources, with refinement of citation and referencing. Development of peer-editing and self-editing skills.
Prerequisite: ESL2361 or equivalent. Auditors are not permitted.
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ESL3363 Business and Administrative Writing for Second Language Learners (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Contextualized practice in business and administrative writing: emails, memos, letters, and informal reports. Development of awareness of appropriate content and style for the target audience and purpose. Effective use of sources. Development of peer-editing and self-editing skills.
Prerequisite: ESL2361 or equivalent. Auditors are not permitted.
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ESL3371 Exploring Language Conventions in Academic and Professional Contexts (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Grammatical characteristics of formal and informal English in speech and writing. Review of grammatical concepts. Sentence combining, summarizing, and paraphrasing. Paragraph writing. Recognition of errors in style and structure.
Prerequisite: ESL2371 or equivalent. Auditors are not permitted.
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ESL3373 Building your Word Bank: Vocabulary Enrichment in Context (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Systematic expansion of general and academic vocabulary through contextualized thematic practice and analysis of word formation rules, word origins, parts of speech, and lexical grouping. Development of vocabulary through lexical inferencing, learning synonyms and antonyms, paraphrasing, thematic presentations, and appropriate use of vocabulary in oral and written language in formal and informal contexts.
Prerequisites: ESL2121, ESL2122 or equivalent. Auditors are not permitted.
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ESL4100 Capstone Seminar (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Synthesis course. Projects focused on consolidation of knowledge and reflection on language development throughout the program. Goal setting for lifelong language learning. Creation and presentation of a summative portfolio to document personal linguistic development and showcase accomplishments.
Prerequisites: 18 course credits in English as a Second Language (ESL). Reserved for students enrolled in the Major in English as a Second Language program.
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ESL4181 Adjunct Language Course in ESL: Oral Communication (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Adjunct English for academic purposes course for non-native speakers of English taken concurrently with two 3 credits 3000-or 4000-level discipline-specific courses (different from those taken in conjunction with ESL4381). Oral presentations, roundtable discussions and debates related to the two discipline-specific courses (from same or different disciplines). Focus on linguistic accuracy. Refinement of linguistic competence through the study of relevant models of academic speech and debate. Assignments for the discipline-specific courses may not be used for credit in the language courses and vice-versa.
Prerequisites: ESL2351, ESL3181 or equivalent. Auditors are not permitted. See Department for details.
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ESL4351 Community-based Language Learning (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Community engagement through volunteer work in an English-speaking environment. Placements arranged for and supervised by the ESL professor in partnership with the Centre for Global and Community Engagement. Classroom reinforcement and evaluation through oral and written critical reflection activities.
Prerequisites: ESL2351 and 3 course credits in English as a Second Language (ESL) at 3000 level or equivalent. Auditors are not permitted. See department for details.
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ESL4375 The Cultural Dimension of Communication in a Second Language (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Study of Canadian English cultural norms and their manifestations in oral and written communication. Applications.
Prerequisites: ESL2351, ESL2361 or equivalent. Auditors are not permitted.
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ESL4381 Adjunct Language Course in ESL: Written Communication (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Adjunct English for academic purposes course for non-native speakers of English taken concurrently with two 3000-or 4000-level discipline-specific courses (different than those taken in conjunction with ESL 4181). Writing of research reports and academic articles related to the two discipline-specific courses (from same or different disciplines). Focus on linguistic accuracy. Refinement of linguistic competence through the study of relevant models of written academic texts. Assignments for the discipline-based courses may not be submitted for credit in the language course and vice-versa.
Prerequisites: ESL2361, ESL3181 or equivalent. Auditors are not permitted. See Department for details.
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ESL4391 Language through Literature and Film (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction to various literary genres using short selections from English literature (essays, short stories, novel excerpts, poetry). Introduction to literary analysis. Discussions and oral presentations of book and film reviews. Writing short critiques and longer essays. Vocabulary development and refinement of use of complex grammatical structures and appropriate writing style.
Prerequisites: ESL 2351, ESL 2361. Auditors are not permitted.
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