English Language Foundation Program ELFP
Admission to English Language Foundation Program courses is restricted to students whose native language is not English. Guidelines for admission to this program can be found under Learning English for Academic Purposes in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar.
Introductory Courses
English Language Foundation Program 150 F(10-3)
Introduction to Writing/Grammar
Strategies to improve skills in written English. Concentrates on the formation of sentences and on the basic formation of the expository paragraph. Acquisition and use of grammatical structures to improve accuracy in writing English.
Prerequisites: Proof of English as a Second Language training with results at high intermediate level.
Corequisites: English Language Foundation Program 153, 157.
Note: Not available for credit towards a degree/diploma program.
English Language Foundation Program 153 H(5-1.5)
Introduction to Reading
Strategies for reading and understanding academic texts written in English.
Prerequisites: Proof of English as a Second Language training with results at high intermediate level.
Corequisites: English Language Foundation Program 150, 157.
Note: Not available for credit towards a degree/diploma program.
English Language Foundation Program 157 H(5-1.5)
Introduction to Listening/Speaking
English language listening and speaking skills needed to function in a Canadian cultural and educational setting.
Prerequisites: Proof of English as a Second Language training with results at high intermediate level.
Corequisites: English Language Foundation Program 150, 153.
Note: Not available for credit towards a degree/diploma program.
Level 1 Courses
English Language Foundation Program 160 F(10-3)
Writing English/Grammar 1
Strategies to improve skills in written English. Concentrates on paragraphs and short essays. Use of grammatical structures to improve accuracy in writing English.
Prerequisites: Evidence of high Intermediate to low Advanced English language proficiency.
Corequisites: English Language Foundation Program 163, 167.
Note: Not available for credit towards a degree/diploma program.
English Language Foundation Program 163 H(5-1.5)
Reading English 1
Strategies for reading and understanding academic texts written in English.
Prerequisites: Same as English Language Foundation Program 160.
Corequisites: English Language Foundation Program 160, 167.
Note: Not available for credit towards a degree/diploma program.
English Language Foundation Program 167 H(5-1.5)
Listening/Speaking English 1
English language listening and speaking skills needed in an academic setting.
Prerequisites: Same as English Language Foundation Program 160.
Corequisites: English Language Foundation Program 160, 163.
Note: Not available for credit towards a degree/diploma program.
Level 2 Courses
English Language Foundation Program 170 F(10-3)
Writing English 2
Strategies for writing essays and research papers in English. A continuation of English Language Foundation Program 160. Includes techniques for researching topics, organizing ideas, revising and editing written work, self-evaluation and peer review/discussion.
Prerequisites: Low Advanced to Intermediate Advanced English language proficiency as demonstrated by one of the following: (1) Successful completion of English Language Foundation Program 160, 163, and 167; or (2) Entrance Level II performance on the English Language Foundation Program assessment.
Corequisites: English Language Foundation Program 173, 177.
Note: Not available for credit towards a degree/diploma program. Students may take one credit half course, upon approval, while enrolled in Level 2.
English Language Foundation Program 173 H(5-1.5)
Reading English 2
A continuation of English Language Foundation Program 163. Provides strategies for increasing vocabulary and reading speed. Develops skills in recognizing textual patterns, drawing conclusions, and making inferences.
Prerequisites: Same as English Language Foundation Program 170.
Corequisites: English Language Foundation Program 170, 177.
Note: Not available for credit towards a degree/diploma program. Students may take one credit half course, upon approval, while enrolled in Level 2.
English Language Foundation Program 177 H(5-1.5)
Listening /Speaking English 2
A continuation of English Language Foundation Program 167. Concentrates on discussion and oral presentation skills.
Prerequisites: Same as English Language Foundation Program 170.
Corequisites: English Language Foundation Program 170, 173.
Note: Not available for credit towards a degree/diploma program. Students may take one credit half course, upon approval, while enrolled in Level 2.
Level 3 Courses
English Language Foundation Program 180 F(10-3)
Writing English 3
Writing focuses on developing research skills and perfecting essay writing.
Prerequisites: Intermediate Advanced English language proficiency as demonstrated by one of the following: (1) Successful completion of English Language Foundation Program 170, 173 and 177; or (2) Entrance Level III performance on the English Language Foundation Program assessment.
Corequisites: English Language Foundation Program 183, 187.
Note: Not available for credit towards a degree/diploma program. Students may take one credit half course, upon approval, while enrolled in Level 3.
English Language Foundation Program 183 H(5-1.5)
Reading English 3
A continuation of English Language Foundation Program 173. Students select texts based upon individual interests.
Prerequisites: Same as English Language Foundation Program 180.
Corequisites: English Language Foundation Program 180, 187.
Note: Not available for credit towards a degree/diploma program. Students may take one credit half course, upon approval, while enrolled in Level 3.
English Language Foundation Program 187 H(5-1.5)
Listening/Speaking English 3
Unites speaking, listening, and reading by discussion in a seminar format based upon texts selected by students.
Prerequisites: Same as English Language Foundation Program 180.
Corequisites: English Language Foundation Program 180, 183.
Note: Not available for credit towards a degree/diploma program. Students may take one credit half course, upon approval, while enrolled in Level 3.