EXELP - OCE - English Language Program

This course will focus on the components of effective instructional design for the higher education classroom. Using the principles of constructive alignment, you will gain experience in writing appropriate learning outcomes, designing engaging learning activities and assessing student learning.

This course will build on the basics of instructional design discussed in EXELP 5706 and observations of higher education lessons. You will be introduced to various lesson-planning models, and to the concepts of emergent lesson design and the teachable moment, with the goal of applying these to the design of individual lessons.

This course gives you the opportunity to teach a mini-lesson, using the lesson plan developed in EXELP 5707. Participants will offer feedback to each other, the engage in self-reflection on their lesson.

The growing presence of international students in EMI contexts challenges educators to interact effectively with students from diverse cultural backgrounds and also to understand the importance of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI). This course will help participants to understand the theoretical and practical dimensions of intercultural competence, intercultural pedagogy, discipline-specific intercultural differences, and EDI strategies.

In this course, you will explore the use of technologies that can help make learning in higher education more active and interactive. You will examine the benefits and challenges of using a variety of technology-supported course delivery models, strategies, and tools, and their applicability in international contexts.

This course focuses on the specific disciplinary terminology and general academic language necessary for teaching content in EMI contexts. Participants will also be introduced to strategies for assisting their students to learn and use specialized vocabulary in English.

This course will give you the theoretical foundation on which to base your understanding and practice of teaching and learning in English-medium instruction contexts. Topics will include how students learn; an introduction to the concepts of student-centered learning and active learning; and differences and similarities between teaching and learning in a native language and in English.

This course will assist participants to consider their students' reasons for engagement and non-engagement in their classes, and strategies for more fully fostering participation. According to participant needs and interests, topics may include question-posing strategies; facilitating student engagement in large classes; planning effective group work; and providing alternatives to oral participation.

This course uses an academically oriented approach to English language learning that will help you develop your reading and writing proficiency, along with a content-based approach to developing oral communication skills

In this course, you will learn about topics critical to second-language instruction and address common challenges faced by language teachers. Topics covered may include: strategies for creating an optimal language learning classroom; task-based language teaching approaches; strategies for assessment, feedback, and error correction; inclusive education and approaches to intercultural learning; best practices for balancing accuracy and fluency; developing and implementing curriculum change; and integrating technology into your teaching.

In this 20-hour practicum, you will complete 12 hours of observations and eight hours of teaching. Four seminars will address topics related to the practicum experience, such as observation protocols, reflective practices, teaching philosophies, and reviewing lesson planning.

This course will help beginner-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 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 authentic 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 high-intermediate-level students to develop their language skills in English. You will participate in interactive classes that provide many opportunities for meaningful language learning. Classes will include giving presentations, leading and participating in group discussions, and engaging with authentic video, audio, and digital material. By the end of the course, you should be able to deliver short presentations, demonstrate an understanding of intermediate-level written and spoken texts, and write about familiar topics with increased fluency.

This course will help beginner-level students to develop the most important basic language skills in English. You will participate in interactive classes with many opportunities to improve your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. You will also learn new words and understand how to use them correctly.

Designed for English language learners, this course will help you develop intermediate skills to enhance your reading comprehension, fluency, critical thinking, and vocabulary-building strategies. You will learn how to skim and scan to find information quickly and express your thoughts and opinions about the readings in a clear, organized manner. You will also use digital vocabulary-building tools to recognize and use new words in different situations.

Designed for English language learners, this course will help you develop intermediate skills to enhance your reading comprehension, fluency, critical thinking, and vocabulary-building strategies. Critical reading skills will enable you to challenge reasoning, examine assumptions, and identify biases. You will use textual annotation to learn how to read closely, identify key words and phrases, and have a deeper understanding of new vocabulary.

Designed for English language learners, this course is for those who want to develop public speaking skills. In these interactive classes, you will acquire tools and strategies for planning and delivering effective, persuasive presentations. The course is focused on concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and will address features of various digital platforms, taking into account audience, presentation purpose, structure, and features of public speaking. You will have opportunities to practice your new skills and to deliver a minipresentation for instructor and peer feedback.

Designed for English language learners, this course will help you improve your ability to communicate in writing effectively and professionally. You will develop the writing skills that are necessary to compose clear, concise, and inclusive writing for emailing, texting, and correspondence at work. Topics that will be addressed include format, forms of address, grammar, punctuation, register, vocabulary development, and organization.

Designed for English language learners, this course will help you develop the language, habits, and attitudes needed to perform effectively in the workplace. You will learn how to deal with conflict, work with others to solve a problem, and analyze relationships to understand how to appropriately interact with co-workers and supervisors.

Designed for second-language learners, this course will teach you to communicate in most routine nursing situations with relative confidence. You will participate in interactive learning tasks that will help you develop new vocabulary related to the nursing profession, as well as improve your listening and speaking skills. You will also engage in role-play scenarios, interact with Canadian nurses and other guest speakers, and deliver a simple presentation to a panel audience.

Designed for English language learners, this course takes a content-based approach to developing oral communication skills. You will learn about the wider global community through the exploration of themes related to history, culture, diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and intercultural communication. You are encouraged to focus on building confidence while interacting with other students on topics of global interest.

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 foundation 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 Language university. Students should have a minimum TOEFL iBT of 40 with a minimum of 12 in each band or IELTS score of 5.0 with a minimum score of 4.5 in each band.

This is a content-based oral communication course featuring Canadian history, culture, diversity, sustainability, community engagement and intercultural communication. Learners will communicate in everyday situations; ask for information related to student routines; take part in group discussions on Canadian culture/global citizenship; deliver short presentations on Canada/global community; identify main ideas and details when listening to media; get information from a variety of written texts; understand and appreciate others' perspectives; and interact across cultures.

This is a content-based oral communication course featuring Canadian history, culture, diversity, sustainability, community engagement and intercultural communication. Learners will confidently communicate in everyday situations; ask for information about student routines; take part in and lead discussions on culture/global citizenship; deliver effective presentations on Canada/global community; distinguish between facts and opinions when listening; analyze and respond to written texts; understand and appreciate others' perspectives; interact across cultures; and actively support others.

English for Science and Technology is a language course designed to help international undergraduate students who are nearing completion or have completed their Bachelors' degree in Science or Engineering develop the language and communication strategies necessary for working, studying and undertaking research in a scientific setting. Students will have the opportunity to take part in activities in science-related areas at the University of Alberta, which may include simulated laboratory exercises, tours of faculties and facilities, and/or visits to relevant local institutions.

This course helps upper-level students to develop their grammar skills in English. Students will learn, practice, apply, and review common grammar items that are typically challenging for English language learners. Students will develop an understanding of grammar rules, applications, and strategies that will help them write with precision and clarity in current and future academic writing tasks. This course may be recommended to students of EAP 140 and EAP 145.

This course supports international students, educators and professionals who want to develop their pronunciation skills for successful interpersonal communication. The course will focus on increasing speech intelligibility, and will draw students' attention to elements of pronunciation that can lead to miscommunication. Students will develop an awareness of their own individual strengths and weaknesses in pronunciation, and will build strategies for expanding their pronunciation skills beyond the classroom.

This course supports upper-level English language learners as they develop practical academic writing skills in English. Lessons will focus on three dimensions of wrting that are pertinent to academic contexts: common grammar items, stylistic language choices, and applied writing skills such as summarizing and synthesizing information. Language items will be reviewed and analyzed using real examples of contemporary and academic texts. Students can apply these essential English writing tools to academic writing tasks.

This workshop supports English language learners as they develop presentation skills in English. Three interactive sessions give students tools and strategies for planning and delivering effective presentations. Each session will address features of presentation structure and features of public speaking. Session will each conclude with a practice mini-presentation with instructor feedback. The workshops is suitable for both students and professionals who are looking to develop their public speaking skills.

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. EXELP 7155 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. EXELP 7155 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. EXELP 7155 promotes academic acculturation while introducing students to concepts of academic integrity and basic citation.

Academic and Intercultural Communications is designed to support international undergraduate students to transition and succeed in a research intensive Canadian university. Topics include: learning strategies and skills; academic integrity and the proper use of sources; first-year writing tasks; applied critical thinking and analysis; oral skills and presentations; use of eClass and online technologies; campus resources; equity, diversity and inclusion on campus; Indigenous initiatives on campus; classroom expectations; time management and task planning; emailing etiquette; grammar and tools for self-editing; and project-based collaboration.

An intensive course designed to assist students whose first language is not English in attaining the academic and communication skills necessary for them to become effective, independent participants in graduate studies at an English -language university. Course content is interdisciplinary and focuses on acquiring a practical understanding of and proficiency in approaches to critical thinking, research methodologies, and presentation skills. The course also allows for cultural reflection, facilitating the transitional process, and helping international graduate students to succeed in a North American university setting. Students should have completed EAP 140 or have a minimum score of 69 TOEFL iBT or 6.0 IELTS.

An intensive course designed to assist students whose first language is not English in attaining the academic and communication skills necessary for them to become effective, independent participants in graduate studies at an English -language university. Course content is interdisciplinary and focuses on acquiring a practical understanding of and proficiency in approaches to critical thinking, research methodologies, and presentation skills. The course also allows for cultural reflection, facilitating the transitional process, and helping international graduate students to succeed in a North American university setting. Students should have completed EAP 140 or have a minimum score of 69 TOEFL iBT or 6.0 IELTS.

An intensive course designed to assist students whose first language is not English in attaining the academic and communication skills necessary for them to become effective, independent participants in graduate studies at an English -language university. Course content is interdisciplinary and focuses on acquiring a practical understanding of and proficiency in approaches to critical thinking, research methodologies, and presentation skills. The course also allows for cultural reflection, facilitating the transitional process, and helping international graduate students to succeed in a North American university setting. Students should have completed EAP 140 or have a minimum score of 69 TOEFL iBT or 6.0 IELTS.