EAP - English for Academic Purposes

This course will help elementary-level students to develop a strong foundation of basic oral and written fluency in English. By the end of the course, you should be able to make contributions in small group discussions and engage in simple conversations. You will also demonstrate a growing understanding of written and spoken texts about general interest topics, as well as express ideas in writing at the sentence level with some clarity.

This course will help low-intermediate level students to develop language skills in English. You will participate in interactive classes that provide many opportunities for meaningful language learning. Classes will include interactive tasks such as participating in group discussions, giving class presentations, and engaging with video, audio, and digital material. The focus will be on developing fluency, accuracy, and vocabulary as you develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills with an emphasis on practical use.

This course will help intermediate-level students to develop language skills in English. You will participate in interactive classes that provide many opportunities for meaningful language learning. Classes will include interactive tasks such as participating in group discussions, giving class presentations, and engaging with video, audio, and digital material. The focus will be on developing fluency, accuracy, and vocabulary as you develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills with an emphasis on practical use.

This foundational course in communication skills explores key aspects of learning in a global environment, including aspects of culture, history, diversity, language, and sustainable development, while also supporting English as an Additional Language (EAL) students in beginning their academic journey in a Canadian university setting. Through integrated practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, students will engage with authentic materials such as news articles, blogs, podcasts, and short talks. Classroom activities emphasize both social and academic communication, preparing students to participate in seminar-style discussions, delivering short presentations, and responding to a variety of intercultural texts. Written reflections will help students connect their own cultural perspectives with Canadian contexts, while also introducing the academic habits and critical thinking skills needed for success in a Canadian university environment. By the end of the course, students will be able to navigate everyday social situations, and actively interact, both in the classroom and on campus.

Focuses on the development of language fluency and accuracy and on building the necessary vocabulary for further studies within an academic environment. Listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills are emphasized by engaging students in a variety of academic activities. This course, which precedes EAP 140, will enable students to lay the foundations for successful academic writing. Students will be introduced to language learning strategies and will develop study skills that are crucial to their success in an English-medium university. Prerequisite: Minimum TOEFL score of 65 (internet based) with a minimum score of 16 in each band, or a score of 5.0 IELTS with a minimum score of 4.5 in each band.

This course in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) focuses on general and specialized English language development and grammar. The course will stress the need for clear and accurate use of language with the goal of building confidence and fluency in an academic setting. There will be a focus on language and content-based speaking, listening, reading and writing tasks, employing collaborative communication strategies, and promoting autonomous learning strategies. EAP 136 promotes academic acculturation while introducing students to concepts of academic integrity and basic citation.

This course in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) focuses on general and specialized English language development and grammar. The course will stress the need for clear and accurate use of language with the goal of building confidence and fluency in an academic setting. There will be a focus on language and content-based speaking, listening, reading and writing tasks, employing collaborative communication strategies, and promoting autonomous learning strategies. EAP 136 promotes academic acculturation while introducing students to concepts of academic integrity and basic citation.

This course in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) focuses on general and specialized English language development and grammar. The course will stress the need for clear and accurate use of language with the goal of building confidence and fluency in an academic setting. There will be a focus on language and content-based speaking, listening, reading and writing tasks, employing collaborative communication strategies, and promoting autonomous learning strategies. EAP 136 promotes academic acculturation while introducing students to concepts of academic integrity and basic citation.

This is an intensive course designed to build the language skills necessary for students to become effective participants in graduate studies at an English-language university. Course content focuses on developing the advanced reading, writing and speaking skills required in graduate school. Approaches are interdisciplinary, engaging students in cultural reflection, and facilitating the transitional process to a research-intensive university setting. Coursework assignments reflect the demands of graduate level study.

This is an intensive course designed to build the language skills necessary for students to become effective participants in graduate studies at an English-language university. Course content focuses on developing the advanced reading, writing and speaking skills required in graduate school. Approaches are interdisciplinary, engaging students in cultural reflection, and facilitating the transitional process to a research-intensive university setting. Coursework assignments reflect the demands of graduate level study.

This is an intensive course designed to build the language skills necessary for students to become effective participants in graduate studies at an English-language university. Course content focuses on developing the advanced reading, writing and speaking skills required in graduate school. Approaches are interdisciplinary, engaging students in cultural reflection, and facilitating the transitional process to a research-intensive university setting. Coursework assignments reflect the demands of graduate level study.