English Qualifying (ENGQ)
This is a list of the English Qualifying (ENGQ) courses available at KPU.
- Note:
- These courses are not at the post-secondary level and therefore are not eligible for Education Tax Credit or Tuition Tax Credit (T2202A).
- These courses meet the criteria of Adult Basic Education, and are therefore tuition-free for domestic students (Canadian citizens and permanent residents). Regular student fees and student association fees apply.
ENGQ 0024 CR-0 (Formerly ABEA 0024 )
Detailed English Assessment
Students will complete a thorough assessment and placement process and will, in consultation with the instructor, develop a specific educational plan in relation to achieving their academic goals. Students will understand the demands of learning in an individually-paced continuous-intake classroom.
Prerequisites: ACP assessment
Not Transferable
ENGQ 0044 CR-3 (Formerly ABEW 0044 )
Basic Writing Skills 1A
Students with English as a first language who have little or no writing experience will acquire the basic grammar and mechanical skills necessary for writing different kinds of simple, clear and correct sentences. They will acquire basic level writing skills and prepare for ENGQ 0054.
Prerequisites: ACP Assessment
Co-requisites: ACP reading and phonics course as identified through ACP assessment
Not Transferable
ENGQ 0045 CR-3 (Formerly ABER 0045 )
Basic Reading Skills 1A
Students with English as a first language who have had little or no experience with the printed word will learn basic reading comprehension skills in an individualized self-paced study mode. They will acquire basic level reading skills and prepare for entry into ENGQ 0055
Prerequisites: ACP Assessment
Co-requisites: ENGQ 0056
Not Transferable
ENGQ 0054 CR-3 (Formerly ABEW 0054 )
Basic Writing Skills 1B
Students with limited writing experience will acquire the basic grammar and mechanical skills necessary for writing different kinds of simple, clear and correct sentences. They will acquire basic level writing skills and prepare for ENGQ 0064.
Prerequisites: ACP Assessment
Co-requisites: ACP reading and phonics course as identified through ACP assessment
Not Transferable
ENGQ 0055 CR-3 (Formerly ABER 0055 )
Basic Reading Skills 1B
Students with English as a first language who have had little or no experience with the printed word will learn basic reading comprehension skills in an individualized individually-paced study mode. The students will acquire basic skills and prepare for entry into ENGQ 0065.
Prerequisites: ACP Assessment
Co-requisites: ENGQ 0056
Not Transferable
ENGQ 0056 CR-3 (Formerly ABER 0056 )
Phonetic Reading and Spelling Skills 1
Students who have had little or no experience with the English phonemic system will learn basic phonetic reading and spelling skills, and basic word analysis skills in an individualized study mode. They will acquire basic phonemic awareness and prepare for ENGQ 0066. Note: A required corequisite for this course is an appropriate level reading comprehension course as identified through ACP Assessment.
Prerequisites: ACP Assessment
Co-requisites: ACP Reading course as identified through ACP assessment
Not Transferable
ENGQ 0064 CR-3 (Formerly ABEW 0064 )
Basic Writing Skills 2
Students will acquire the basic grammar and mechanical skills necessary for writing a variety of sentence types and simple paragraphs. They will prepare for ACP Intermediate Level English.
Prerequisites: ENGQ 0054 or ABEW 0054 or ACP assessment
Co-requisites: ACP phonics and spelling or reading course as identified through ACP assessment
Not Transferable
ENGQ 0065 CR-3 (Formerly ABER 0065 )
Basic Reading Skills 2
Students who have had limited experience with the printed word will learn basic reading comprehension skills in an individually-paced study mode. They will prepare for entry into intermediate level ACP reading courses.
Prerequisites: ACP Assessment
Co-requisites: ACP phonics course as identified through ACP assessment
Not Transferable
ENGQ 0066 CR-3 (Formerly ABER 0066 )
Phonetic Reading and Spelling Skills 2
Students who have had limited experience with the English phonemic system will learn phonetic reading and spelling skills and basic word analysis skills in an individualized study mode. Note: Appropriate level reading comprehension course as identified through ACP Assessment.
Prerequisites: ACP Assessment
Not Transferable
ENGQ 0074 CR-3 (Formerly ABEW 0074 )
Directed Studies: Intermediate Writing and Communication
Students will work intensively on improving their writing and/or communication skills. Students will, in consultation with the instructor, choose and complete assignments at the intermediate level pertinent to their specific goals. They will study in a self-paced, continuous-intake mode.
Prerequisites: ENGQ 0064 or ACP Assessment
Not Transferable
ENGQ 0075 CR-3 (Formerly ABER 0075 )
Directed Study: Intermediate Reading
Students at intermediate level will work in a self-paced individualized study mode on individualized, specific objectives. They will work on basic reading improvement, listening comprehension, spelling improvement, vocabulary development, and/or reading in content areas appropriate to the students' goals.
Prerequisites: ENGQ 0065 or ACP Assessment
Not Transferable
ENGQ 0084 CR-3 (Formerly ABEW 0084 )
Directed Studies: Advanced Writing and Communications
Students will work intensively on improving their writing and/or communication skills. Student will, in consultation with the instructor, choose and complete assignments at the Advanced level pertinent to their specific goals. They will study in a self-paced, continuous-intake mode.
Prerequisites: ENGQ 0074 or ACP Assessment
Not Transferable
ENGQ 0085 CR-3 (Formerly ABER 0085 )
Directed Study: Advanced Reading
Students at advanced level will work in a self-paced individualized study mode on individualized, specific objectives. They will work on reading improvement, listening comprehension, spelling improvement, vocabulary development, and/or reading in content areas appropriate to the students' goals.
Prerequisites: ENGQ 0075 or ACP Assessment
Not Transferable
ENGQ 1079 CR-3 (Formerly ENGQ 1097 )
Writing Skills - Focus On Sentences
Students will learn and practise effective writing, with major focus on correct and effective sentences. They will study and practise the writing process and will write basic paragraphs. Students will practise writing in response to reading critically. Note: This course does not offer instruction at the Fundamental level of English skills or English as a Second Language. It is strongly recommended that students seek an individual assessment through the ACP Department and register for supplemental coursework as required.
Prerequisites: English 11 (C) or Comm 12 (C+) or ELST 0281 (C) or ACP assessment or EPT placement
Not Transferable
ENGQ 1089 CR-3 (Formerly ENGQ 1098 )
Writing Skills - Focus on Paragraphs
Students will acquire, review and practise grammar skills for writing effective sentences and paragraphs. They will study and practise the process of composition (including brainstorming ideas, thesis creation, composing an outline, writing a draft, revising a draft, editing and proofreading). Students will practise writing in response to reading critically, and they will practise summarizing. They will focus on sentences and paragraphs. Note: This course does not offer instruction at the Fundamental level of English skills or English as a Second Language.
Prerequisites: English 12 (P) or English 12 First Peoples (P) or English 11 (C+) or Comm 12 (B) or ENGQ 1079 (C) or ENGQ 1097 (C) or ABEE 0070 (C) or ENGP 1070 (C) or LPI score 23, level 3 or ACP assessment or EPT placement
Not Transferable
ENGQ 1090 CR-1.5 (Formerly ENGP 1078 )
Public Speaking
Students will develop their public speaking skills by learning to express their ideas in an organized and clear manner appropriate to a specific audience and purpose. They will learn about the physiology and psychology of communication anxiety and will learn methods to reduce it. Students will develop their abilities to use effective body language, verbal tone, pace and mannerisms when speaking, and will learn to create speeches that are interesting and clear, using audiovisual aids where appropriate. They will also gain experience in listening to and critiquing peers' speeches and practice constructive ways to give and receive feedback.
Prerequisites: English 9 (B) or English 10 (C) or ( ABEE 0060 or ENGP 1060) or {( ABEW 0064 or ENGW 1064) and ( ABER 0065 or ENGR 1065)} or ELST 0181 (B) or ELST 0281 (C) or ACP Assessment.
ENGQ 1091 CR-3 (Formerly ABEE 0091 )
Provincial Level English (English 12)
Students will study English literature in order to prepare for university-level English courses and/or qualify for the B.C. Adult Graduation Diploma. They will read, analyze and respond, orally and in writing, to selected works of literature from prose fiction, poetry and drama.
Prerequisites: English 12 (C) or English 12 First Peoples (C) or English 11 (B) or ABEE 0081 (B-) or ENGQ 1098 (C) or LPI Score (Essay 26 with EU 6+ and Reading Comprehension 16) or ACP Assessment or EPT or [ELST 0381 (B-) and ELST 0383 (B-)] or EPT or IELTS 6.0 (no band less then 6.0) or iBT 80 or PBT 550 (TWE 4.5)
Co-requisites: Students who are entering with a C grade in ENGL 12 are strongly recommended to take ENGQ 1096 concurrently.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
ENGQ 1092 CR-3 (Formerly ABEE 0092 )
Professional and Technical English 12
Students will prepare for post secondary studies through the acquisition of skills in critical reading, listening/viewing, speaking and technical writing. They will apply oral and writing skills by studying, preparing and presenting a variety of business and technical communications and essays.
Prerequisites: English 12 (C) or English 12 First Peoples (C) or English 11 (B) or ABEE 0081 (B-) or ENGP 1081 (B-) or ABEE 0089 (C) or ENGP 1089 (C) or ENGQ 1098 (C) or ENGQ 1099 (C) or LPI Score (Essay 25 with EU 6+ and Reading Comprehension 16) or ACP Assessment or EPT or [ELST 0381 (B-) and ELST 0383 (B-)] or IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) or iBT 80 or PBT 550 (TWE 4.5)
Co-requisites: Students who are entering with a C grade in ENGL 12 are strongly recommended to take ENGQ 1096 concurrently.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
ENGQ 1095 CR-3 (Formerly ENGR 1095 )
College Preparatory Reading
Students will improve their reading skills and comprehension by studying factual and fictional readings. They will recognize organizational patterns, apply reading strategies, expand their vocabularies, listen to and practice oral reading, and recognize purpose, tone and other literary features.
Prerequisites: English 12 (C) or English 12 First Peoples (C) or English 11 (B) or ENGQ 1099 or ABEE 0091 or ABEE 0092 or ENGQ 1098 (B-) or ABEE 0089 (B-) or ABEE 0081 (B) or [ELST 0381 and ELST 0383 (C+)] or IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) or iBT 80 or PBT 550 (TWE 4.5) or ACP Assessment
ENGQ 1096 CR-1.5
University Writing Workshop
Students will improve their writing skills by receiving instruction and practice in the writing process, editing techniques and the active reading process. They will also study selected language, mechanics and grammar topics chosen according to the needs of the students. Students will use their own completed and graded assignments to study and practice writing in a workshop environment.
Note: This course will support students who are taking Qualifying and Preparatory English courses (ENGQ 1091, ENGQ 1092, ENGQ 1099)
Prerequisites: ENGL 12 (C) or English 12 First Peoples (C) or KUC EPT or LPI score 26 or higher—Level 4 or ENGQ 1091 (C-) or ABEE 0091 (C-) or ENGQ 1092 (C+) or ABEE 0092 (C-) or ELST 0381 (C+) or ENGQ 1098 (C) or ABEE 0081 (B) or ACP Placement into ENGQ 1096 or EPT or IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) or iBT 80 or PBT 550 (TWE 4.5)
Co-requisites: It is strongly recommended that students registering in this course take one of ENGQ 1091, ENGQ 1092 or ENGQ 1099 concurrently
Not Transferable
ENGQ 1097 CR-3 (Formerly ENGP 1079 )
Writing Skills - Focus on Sentences
Students will learn and practice effective writing, with major focus on correct and effective sentences. They will study and practice the writing process and will write basic paragraphs. Students will practice writing in response to reading critically.
Note: This course does not offer instruction at the Fundamental level of English skills or English as a Second Language.
It is strongly recommended that students seek an individual assessment through the ACP department and register for supplemental coursework as required.
Prerequisites: English 11 (C) or Comm 12 (C+) or ELST 0281 (C) or ACP Assessment or EPT placement
ENGQ 1098 CR-3 (Formerly ENGP 1089 )
Writing Skills - Focus on Paragraphs
Students will acquire, review and practice grammar skills for writing effective sentences and paragraphs. They will study and practice the process of composition (including brainstorming ideas, thesis creation, composing an outline, writing a draft, revising a draft, editing and proofreading). Students will practice writing in response to reading critically, and they will practice summarizing. They will focus on sentences and paragraphs.
Note: This course does not offer instruction at the Fundamental level of English skills or English as a Second Language.
Prerequisites: English 12 (P) or English 12 First Peoples (P) or English 11 (C+) or Comm 12 (B) or ABEE 0079 (C) or ENGP 1079 (C) or ENGQ 1097 (C) or ABEE 0070 (C) or ENGP 1070 (C) or LPI score 23, level 3 or ACP assessment or EPT placement
ENGQ 1099 CR-3 (Formerly ENGL 1099 )
Writing Skills with Readings
Students will study and practise the process of composition (including brainstorming ideas, thesis creation, composing an outline, writing a draft, revising a draft, editing and proofreading). They will acquire, review and practise grammar skills. Students will practise writing in response to reading critically. They will apply the writing process to the composition of paragraphs and short essays.
NOTE: This course does not offer instruction at the Fundamental or Intermediate level of English skills or English as a Second Language.
Prerequisites: English 12 (C) or English 12 First Peoples (C) or ELST 0381 (C+) or ENGQ 1098 (C) or ABEE 0081 (B) or LPI score 26 or higher-Lever 4 or IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) or iBT 80 or PBT 550 (TWE 4.5) or ACP Placement into ENGQ 1099 or EPT
Co-requisites: Students who are entering with a C grade in ENGL 12 are strongly recommended to take ENGQ 1096 concurrently.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
