English
Language Studies
Foundations Level-Reading and Writing
Students at the intermediate level will learn and practice reading, writing and study skills in preparation for further studies in English for general communication or academic purposes.
Prerequisites: [(SLEP min. 40 or ENLT 0310 with a MAS) and Kwantlen's ESL Writing Assessment Band 3] or [TOEFL min. 400 and (TWE 2 or Kwantlen's ESL Writing Assessment Band 3)] or [Cb-TOEFL min. 97 and (Essay 2 or Kwantlen's ESL Writing Assessment Band 3)]
Foundation Level-Listening and Speaking
Students at the intermediate level will learn and practise listening and speaking skills in preparation for further studies in English for general communication or academic purposes.
Prerequisites: SLEP min. 40 or TOEFL min. 400 or Cb-TOEFL min. 97 or ENLT 0310 or ENLT Placement Test Level 4.
ELST 0061 (formerly ENLT 0074) cr-3
Intermediate Pronunciation
Students at the intermediate and upper-intermediate levels will work on improving the overall clarity of their speech. They will practise identifying, producing, and predicting English sound patterns accurately.
Prerequisites: SLEP min. 40 or TOEFL min. 400 or Cb-TOEFL min. 97 or ENLT 0310 or ENLT Placement Test Level 4
Intercultural Awareness and Communication
Students will develop an awareness of Canadian culture and the English language while living in a homestay placement. They will learn and practise effective communication skills to enhance intercultural awareness within the homestay environment.
Note: Students must be placed in an approved Kwantlen English-speaking homestay for the duration of the course
Prerequisites: SLEP min. 40 or TOEFL min. 400 or Cb-TOEFL min. 97 or ENLT 0310 or ENLT Placement Test Level 4.
ELST 0064 (formerly EASL 0015) cr-3
An Introduction to Canada
Students at the upper-intermediate level will practise listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills by using fiction and non-fiction material about Canada.
Prerequisites: (SLEP 40-54 plus Kwantlen University College ESL Writing Assessment Band 3 or 4) or (TOEFL 400-499 /cb-TOEFL 97-172 plus TWE/Essay 2 or 3) or (Kwantlen University College ESL Writing Assessment Band 3 or 4)
Trades English 1
Students at the upper-intermediate level will learn and practise academic listening, speaking, and pronunciation skills. They will also practise functional language and non-verbal communication skills
Prerequisites: (
ELST 0041 and
0043 with B-) or by designated assessement.
ELST 0181 (Formerly EASL 0065) cr-6
English for Academic Purposes - Level 1
Students at the upper-intermediate level will learn and practise academic reading, writing, and study skills.
Prerequisites: (
EASL 0055 or
ELST 0041 with a B-) or
ENLT 0510 with a B or
ELST 0171 with a B- or (SLEP 47-53 plus Kwantlen's ESL Writing Assessment Band 4) or (TOEFL 450-499 plus TWE 3 or Kwantlen's ESL Writing Assessment Band 4) or
(Cb- TOEFL 133-172 plus TWE 3 or Kwantlen's ESL Writing Assessment Band 4)
Academic Listening and Speaking Skills - Level 1
Students at the upper-intermediate level will learn and practise academic listening, speaking, and pronunciation skills. They will also practise functional language and non-verbal communication skills.
Prerequisite change: effective Jan. 2004
Prerequisites:ELST 0043 with a B- or EASL 0010 with a B- or ENLT 0410 or [(TOEFL Scaled Listening Score 46 or cb TOEFL Scaled Listening Score 11 or SLEP Scaled Listening Score 20) and Kwantlen Speaking Placement Test (KIST) score 30.]
Trades English 2
Students will develop their English communication skills for entry into Appliance Servicing, Automotive-Industrial Trim, Automotive Parts and Light Warehousing, Automotive Service Technician, Millwright/Industrial Mechanic, Outdoor Power Equipment Technician, or Welding.
Prerequisites:
ELST 0160 with B- or by designated assessment
Advanced Pronunciation
Students at the lower and upper-advanced level will learn and practice skills needed to improve speech clarity.
Prerequisites: TSE 35, or SPEAK 35 or IELTS Speaking Band 5, or Kwantlen Speaking Test 35 or [ELST 0061 and (EASL 0020 or ELST 0183 with a C)] or ENLT 0510 with a B- or EASL 0020 with a B- or ELST 0183 with a B-
ELST 0262 (formerly ENLT 0515) cr-3
Grammar II
Students will learn how to identify and correct common grammatical and stylistic errors made by English as a Second Language learners. They will also develop strategies to expand their knowledge of idiomatic usage.
Prerequisites: ELST 0181 with a B- or SLEP 54 plus Kwantlen's ESL Writing Assessment Band 5 or TOEFL 500 plus (TWE 4 or Kwantlen's ESL Writing Assessment Band 5) or cb-TOEFL 173 plus (TWE 4 or Kwantlen's Writing Assessment Band 5) or ENLT 0510 with a B- or ABEE 0060 or PSPE 1060
ELST 0281 (Formerly EASL 0075) cr-6
English for Academic Purposes - Level 2
Students at the lower-advanced level will learn and practise academic reading, writing, and study skills.
Prerequisites: (ELST 0181 or EASL 0065 with a B -) or (SLEP 54 - 57 plus Kwantlen's ESL Writing Assessment Band 5) or (TOEFL 500 - 549 plus TWE 4 or Kwantlen's ESL Writing Assessment Band 5) or (cb-TOEFL 173 - 212 plus TWE 4 or Kwantlen's ESL Writing Assessment Band 5)
ELST 0283 (formerly EASL 0030) cr-3
Academic Listening and Speaking Skills - Level 2
Students at the lower-advanced level will learn and practise academic listening and speaking skills.
Prerequisites: EASL 0020 with a B- or ENLT 0510 or ELST 0183 with a B- or ELST 0173 with a B- or [(TSE 35, or SPEAK 35, or IELTS Speaking Bank 5, or KIST 35) AND (SLEP Scaled Listening Score 27, or TOEFL Listening Scaled Score 50, or cb- TOEFL Listening Scaled Score 16, or IELTS Listening Band 5)].
ELST 0381 (formerly EASL 0085) cr-6
English for Academic Purposes - Level 3
Students at the advanced level will learn and practise academic writing and reading skills
Prerequisites: (EASL 0075 or
ELST 0281 with a B-) or (SLEP min. 58 plus Kwantlen's ESL Writing Assessment Band 6) or (TOEFL min. 550 plus TWE 4.5 or Kwantlen's ESL Writing Assessment Band 6) or (cb-TOEFL min. 213 plus TWE 4.5 or Kwantlen's ESL Writing Assessment Band 6)
ELST 0383 (formerly EASL 0040 cr-3
Academic Listening and Speaking Skills - Level 3
Students at the advanced level will learn and practice academic listening and speaking skills
Prerequisites: ELST 0283 with a B- or ELST 0283 with a B- or ENLT 0610 or ELST 0273 with a B- or [(TSE 40, or SPEAK 40, or IELTS Speaking Band 6, or KIST 40) AND (SLEP Scaled Listening 29, or TOEFL Listening Scaled Score 55, or cb-TOEFL Listening Scaled Score 21, or IELTS Listening Band 6)]
