The instructor will use a variety of methods (whole, small group, individual, and learner directed learning). Faculty will be responsible for classroom-based instruction. Additional activities will be facilitated by monitors and staff.
The course content reflects the communicative approach to language learning within an immersion context. Content and skill development tasks will be based on themes and topics of interest to the learners and will relate to homestay, Douglas College, and Greater Vancouver. Instruction will also focus on use of language functions in the classroom, in homestay, and in the larger community.
Within relevant educational, personal, and social contexts, learners will improve their communicative competence in English. By the end of the course, learners will have:
- demonstrated increased confidence using English in a variety of situations;
- demonstrated improved comprehension of spoken and written English;
- demonstrated improved accuracy and fluency in spoken and written English;
- augmented vocabulary-acquisition skills;
- gained an appreciation of the richness and complexity of Canadian culture;
- demonstrated sensitivity in cross-cultural encounters.
Student achievement will be assessed using the mastery system in accordance with College policy. The following is one example of assessment components and weighting:
15% Class participation
15% Field trip/workshop participation
25% Reading and writing assignments
30% Speaking and listening assignments
15% Quizzes and exams
None required.
Instructor Permission