EAL701B

EAL701B – English as an Additional Language (Beginning/Introductory Level)

This beginning/introductory level course will be offered to students who already speak at least one other language, or who come from a home in which another language is used. This course will support students’ development and progression of English language proficiency, which is required for success in school and in the community. It will be highly recommended to students whose English language proficiency level in reading and writing is assessed at the beginner/introductory level. This course intends to provide students with ample opportunities to read and write in English, while developing their reading and writing strategies, comprehension, response, and analysis. Although the four strands of language (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are interrelated, the main emphasis of this course is on reading and writing.

Students will be recommended to take EAL701A the same semester as EAL701B where possible, as both courses complement one another. Students who have successfully met the outcomes in EAL701A and EAL701B will be highly recommended to take EAL701C.