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Calendars > Faculty of Arts > Second Language

Second Language

The bilingual character of the University of Ottawa accords the Second Language Institute a unique position
in teaching English and French as second languages and in conducting research in the field of second language
pedagogy.

The mandate of the SLI is to provide students with the means to improve their proficiency in the second
official language in order to reach the desired level of bilingualism. To accomplish this task, the institute first
evaluates the students’ second language skills and then provides a series of courses which are geared to expand
the students’ linguistic horizons.

The institute offers seven types of courses:

1. preparatory courses for students at the beginner level who have no knowledge of the second official
language;
2. courses for the development of advanced language skills which are open to all students;
3. specialized courses offered as part of the concentration in French as a second language (second program);
4. advanced courses in English as a foreign language within the "Certificate in advanced english and EFL pedagogy for teachers from non-english speaking backgrounds" program offered in collaboration with the Faculty of Education;
5. sheltered programs given in conjunction with various departments in which students improve their second language skills by taking a subject-matter course paired with a second language course specific to their language needs in the subject-matter course;
6. non-credit intensive and semi-intensive second language courses;
7. courses for University of Ottawa staff members.

The Second Language Institute is responsible for courses with codes beginning with ESL and FLS.

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www.uottawa.ca/academic/arts/ils

• Concentration Program in English as a Second Language
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• English as a Second Language (courses)
• Test of Proficiency in English as a Second Language
• Preparatory Courses
• Courses offered for the development of language skills
• Courses offered to students of the Certificate in Advanced English and EFL Pedagogy
• Concentration program in french as a second language
• French as a Second Language (courses)
• Test of Proficiency in French as a Second Language
• Preparatory Courses
• Courses for the development of language skills
• Sheltered courses
• Intensive and Semi-Intensive Second Language Courses
• Courses for University of Ottawa staff members
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Concentration Program in English as a Second Language

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Compulsory courses:cr.
ESL2121Advanced Written Language Skills for Second Language Learners3
ESL2122Advanced Oral Language Skills for Second Language Learners3
ESL2331Advanced Listening Skills for Second Language Learners3
ESL2341Advanced Reading Skills for Second Language Learners I3
ESL2351Advanced Oral Communication Skills for Second Language Learners I3
ESL2361Advanced Composition for Second Language Learners I3
ESL2371Advanced English Grammar for Second Language Learners I3
ESL2372English Pronunciation for Second Language Speakers3
ESL3373Vocabulary Development for Second Language Learners3
 
Nine credits from the following ESL sheltered or ENG courses: 
 
Specialized courses: 
ESL3341Advanced Reading Skills for Second Language Learners II3
ESL3351Advanced Oral Communication Skills for Second Language Learners II3
ESL3361Advanced Composition for Second Language Learners II3
ESL3363English Administrative Writing for Second Language Learners3
ESL3371Advanced English Grammar for Second Language Learners II3
ESL3375The Cultural Dimension of Communication in a Second Language3
 
Sheltered courses 
Sheltered courses provide students with the possibility of earning subject matter and language credits at the same time. Students register in the appropriate section of the subject-matter course and the corresponding ESL course.
ESL2181Sheltered Course3
PSY1101Introduction to Experimental Psychology3
PSY1102Introduction to Applied Psychology3
SOC2106Introduction to Deviance and Social Problems3
 
Literature courses 
Third year students may choose six credits from the following courses (subject to availability):
ENG1122Literature and Composition III: English Literature Before 17003
ENG1123Literature and Composition IV: English Literature Since 17003
ENG2104Canadian Short Fiction and Poetry3
ENG2105The Canadian Novel3
NOTE: This program must be combined with a first concentration or honours program. Anglophones may not enrol in this program. Auditors are not permitted.
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Module 1cr.
 
Compulsory courses: 
DLS1100Introduction to Second Language Teaching I3
DLS2101Listening and Reading3
 
ESL2331Advanced Listening Skills for Second Language Learners3
or 
ESL2351Advanced Oral Communication Skills for Second Language Learners I3
 
ESL3165Advanced English for EFL/ESL Teaching: Theory3
Qualified students may substitute more advanced ESL courses according to their needs. Prior approval is needed.
 
Three credits of electives ESL 2000- and 3000-level courses chosen in consultation with the Second Language Institute.
 
Module 2 
 
Compulsory courses: 
DLS1101Introduction to Second Language Teaching II3
DLS2102Speaking and Writing3
ESL2361Advanced Composition for Second Language Learners I3
ESL3166Advanced English for EFL/ESL Teaching: Practice3
ESL0111Special Project0
 
Three elective credits from: 
 
All ESL 2000- and 3000-level courses3
DLS3101Educational Technology and Second Language Teaching3
DLS3104Curriculum and Teaching Materials in Second Language Education3
DLS4100Topics in Second Language Teaching3
DLS4101Teaching Grammar3
Self-Instruction

Throughout the program, all students will receive guidance in self-access ESL learning using the varied special facilities of the faculties of Arts and Education: second language resource centre - learning (SLI); multimedia laboratories, writing centre (FA); learning resource centre (FE).
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English as a Second Language (courses)

Students who want to take a course in English as a second language need to take a placement test in order to determine their level (unless they already have the prerequisite) either before classes begin or during the first week of class. This computer-based test measures the student’s oral and reading comprehensive as well grammar knowledge.
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Test of Proficiency in English as a Second Language

Students who need to evaluate their level in English may take the English Proficiency Test. Successful students will get a Pass (P) on their transcript but won't get any credits (unless they belong to the School of Management).
ESL1000Test de compétence en anglais langue seconde / Test of Proficiency in English as a Second Language6
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Preparatory Courses

ESL1111Oral and Written Communication in English as a Second Language: Elementary Level I3
ESL1112Oral and Written Communication in English as a Second Language: Elementary Level II3
ESL1211Oral and Written Communication in English as a Second Language: Elementary Levels I and II6
ESL2111Oral and Written Communication in English as a Second Language: Intermediate Level I3
ESL2112Oral and Written Communication in English as a Second Language: Intermediate Level II3
ESL2211Oral and Written Communication in English as a Second Language: Intermediate Levels I and II6
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Courses offered for the development of language skills

The Second Language Institute offers a series of courses at the 2000- and 3000-levels for students who wish to develop their second-language skills. These courses carry credits and can be counted towards undergraduate degree programs as optional courses.
ESL2121Advanced Written Language Skills for Second Language Learners3
ESL2122Advanced Oral Language Skills for Second Language Learners3
ESL2181Sheltered Course3
ESL2281Sheltered Course6
ESL2331Advanced Listening Skills for Second Language Learners3
ESL2341Advanced Reading Skills for Second Language Learners I3
ESL2351Advanced Oral Communication Skills for Second Language Learners I3
ESL2361Advanced Composition for Second Language Learners I3
ESL2371Advanced English Grammar for Second Language Learners I3
ESL2372English Pronunciation for Second Language Speakers3
ESL3341Advanced Reading Skills for Second Language Learners II3
ESL3351Advanced Oral Communication Skills for Second Language Learners II3
ESL3361Advanced Composition for Second Language Learners II3
ESL3363English Administrative Writing for Second Language Learners3
ESL3371Advanced English Grammar for Second Language Learners II3
ESL3373Vocabulary Development for Second Language Learners3
ESL3375The Cultural Dimension of Communication in a Second Language3
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Courses offered to students of the Certificate in Advanced English and EFL Pedagogy

ESL0111Special Project0
ESL3165Advanced English for EFL/ESL Teaching: Theory3
ESL3166Advanced English for EFL/ESL Teaching: Practice3
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Concentration program in french as a second language

NOTE: This program must be combined with a first concentration or honours program. Francophones may not enrol in this program. These courses must be taken for credits. Auditors are not permitted.
 
Compulsory courses: 
FLS2521Cours avancé de français langue seconde (écrit)3
FLS2522Cours avancé de français langue seconde (oral)3
FLS2731Compréhension de l'oral en français langue seconde3
FLS2741Compréhension de l'écrit en français langue seconde I3
FLS2751Perfectionnement de l'expression orale en français langue seconde I3
FLS2761Perfectionnement de l'expression écrite en français langue seconde I3
FLS2771Grammaire française I pour étudiants avancés en langue seconde3
FLS2772Prononciation française pour étudiants en langue seconde3
FLS3773Développement du vocabulaire en français langue seconde3
 
Nine credits from the following, FLS sheltered or FRE courses:
 
Specialized courses 
FLS3741Compréhension de l'écrit en français langue seconde II3
FLS3751Perfectionnement de l'expression orale en français langue seconde II3
FLS3761Perfectionnement de l'expression écrite en français langue seconde II3
FLS3771Grammaire française II pour étudiants avancés en langue seconde3
FLS3774Compréhension du français familier d'ici3
FLS3775Dimension culturelle de la communication en français langue seconde3
 
Sheltered courses: 
Sheltered courses provide students with the possibility of earning subject matter and language credits at the same time. Students register in the appropriate section of the subject-matter course and the corresponding ESL course.
FLS2581Cours encadré3
HIS1501La formation du Canada3
LIN1500Introduction à l'étude du langage3
POL1501Introduction à la vie politique3
POL1502Politique et mondialisation3
PSY1501Introduction à la psychologie expérimentale3
PSY1502Introduction à la psychologie appliquée3
SOC2503Sociologie de la famille3
 
Literature courses: 
Third year students may choose six credits from the following courses (subject to availability):
FRE1731Littérature et culture françaises I3
FRE1732Littérature et culture françaises II3
FRE3506Le roman québécois3
FRE3740Le récit bref3
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French as a Second Language (courses)

Students who want to take a course in French as a second language (FLS) need to take a placement test in order to determine their level (unless they already have the prerequisite) either before classes begin or during the first week of class. This computer-based test measures the student’s oral and reading comprehensive as well grammar knowledge.
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Test of Proficiency in French as a Second Language

Students who need to evaluate their level in French may take the Test de compétence en français langue seconde. Successful students will get a Pass (P) on their transcript but won't get any credits (unless they belong to the School of Management).
FLS1000Test de compétence en français langue seconde / Test of Proficiency in French as a Second Language6
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Preparatory Courses

FLS1510Communication orale et écrite en français langue seconde : niveau débutant3
FLS1511Communication orale et écrite en français langue seconde : niveau élémentaire I3
FLS1511Communication orale et écrite en français langue seconde : niveau élémentaire I3
FLS1512Communication orale et écrite en français langue seconde: niveau élémentaire II3
FLS1611Communication orale et écrite en français langue seconde: niveaux élémentaires I et II / Oral and Written Communication in French as a Second Language: Elementary Levels I and II6
FLS2511Communication orale et écrite en français langue seconde : niveau intermédiaire I3
FLS2512Communication orale et écrite en français langue seconde : niveau intermédiaire II3
FLS2611Communication orale et écrite en français langue seconde: niveaux intermédiaires I et II / Oral and Written Communication in French as a Second Language: Intermediate Levels I and II6
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Courses for the development of language skills

The Second Language Institute offers a series of courses at the 2000- and 3000-level for students who wish to develop their second language skills. These courses carry credits and can be counted towards undergraduate degree programs as optional courses.
FLS2521Cours avancé de français langue seconde (écrit)3
FLS2522Cours avancé de français langue seconde (oral)3
FLS2581Cours encadré3
FLS2681Cours encadré6
FLS2731Compréhension de l'oral en français langue seconde3
FLS2741Compréhension de l'écrit en français langue seconde I3
FLS2751Perfectionnement de l'expression orale en français langue seconde I3
FLS2761Perfectionnement de l'expression écrite en français langue seconde I3
FLS2771Grammaire française I pour étudiants avancés en langue seconde3
FLS2772Prononciation française pour étudiants en langue seconde3
FLS3741Compréhension de l'écrit en français langue seconde II3
FLS3751Perfectionnement de l'expression orale en français langue seconde II3
FLS3761Perfectionnement de l'expression écrite en français langue seconde II3
FLS3771Grammaire française II pour étudiants avancés en langue seconde3
FLS3773Développement du vocabulaire en français langue seconde3
FLS3774Compréhension du français familier d'ici3
FLS3775Dimension culturelle de la communication en français langue seconde3
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Sheltered courses

The institute offers a series of sheltered courses in conjunction with various departments: History, Sociology, Linguistics, Political Science and the School of Psychology. The aim of sheltered courses is the acquisition of second-language skills through the study of a subject-matter course given in the second language. The courses are taught by the subject-matter professor in collaboration with a language teacher.

Sheltered courses are offered at an intermediate and advanced level in the second language and act as a transition between a traditional language course and a regular subject-matter course given in the students’ second language. Work periods related to the course are provided in the second language to help students meet the requirements of the course. Students obtain the credits for both the subject-matter course and the language course.


For further information, contact the Second Language Institute at (613)562-5743.
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Intensive and Semi-Intensive Second Language Courses

The Second Language Institute offers intensive (21 hours per week) second language courses.

These courses are given during the 12 week sessions of the academic year as well as during the 8 week spring and 6 week summer sessions. The following new intensive courses are also offered: English for Academic and Professional Purposes (10 weeks) starting at the end of March, and English for Success in the Workplace (4 weeks) starting in January.

French intensive courses are offered during the 8 week spring and 6 week summer sessions. French semi-intensive courses (5 hours per week) are given during the 12 week sessions of the academic year.

All Intensive and semi-intensive courses are not for credit.

For further information, please contact Special Programs at (613) 562-5980 or check our website at:

www.can.esl.uottawa.ca
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Courses for University of Ottawa staff members

The institute offers a series of second language courses to University of Ottawa employees and their spouses. These courses are directly related to the interests and work-related needs of the participants.
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