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  Minor in English as a Second Language (ESL)

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        The Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) offers three programs in English as a second language, each tailored to your needs, skill level, and communication goals: a basic minor, an advanced minor and a major.

        Our programs are designed to improve and broaden your skills in your second language. Courses focus on the four essential language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and on more specialized areas, such as grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and culture.

        You develop your English through a variety of learning activities using motivating instructional materials. Your learning is supported by innovative and traditional learning resources, such as multimedia materials and language labs, a resource centre, web-based activities and conversation groups.

        This program is offered in English and only to non-Anglophone students.

      The table below includes only discipline-specific courses. Please refer to the Academic Regulations for information on including a minor to your degree.

      Program intended for intermediate-level students in English as a second language.

      Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2023-2024 calendars for the previous requirements.

      Course List
        Code                  Title                                                                              Units  
        Compulsory courses                                                                                     
        ESL 2100              Learning to Learn: Strategies for Effective Language Learning                      3 Units
        ESL 2112              Interactions in English: Improving Oral and Written Proficiency - Intermediate II  3 Units
        ESL 2113              Honing the Rule: Grammar at the Intermediate Level                                 3 Units
        ESL 2121              Creating Meaning: Reading to Improve Writing Skills                                3 Units
        ESL 2122              What did you Hear? Listening to Improve Speaking Skills                            3 Units
        Optional courses                                                                                       
        9 course units from:  9 Units                                                                          
          ESL 2181            Adjunct Language Course in ESL: Receptive Skills                                          
          ESL 2332            Explore the English-Speaking World: Refine your Listening Skills                          
          ESL 2341            Reading Between the Lines: Reading Critically                                             
          ESL 2351            Let’s Talk about it: Oral Communication in Academic Contexts                              
          ESL 2361            State your Position: Writing with a Purpose                                               
          ESL 2371            Bending the Rule: Oral and Written Grammar at the Advanced Level                          
          ESL 2372            Did you say ‘can’ or ‘can’t’? Clarity in Speech and Pronunciation                         
          ESL 2391            Community-Based Language Learning                                                         
        6 course units from:  6 Units                                                                          
          ESL 3181            Adjunct Language Course in ESL: Productive Skills                                         
          ESL 3351            Speak Up and Speak Out: Oral Communication in Academic and Professional Contexts          
          ESL 3361            Write to be Read: Writing Academic Papers                                                 
          ESL 3363            Getting to the Point: Writing in Business and Administrative Contexts                     
          ESL 3371            Sharpen your Skills: Grammar in Academic and Professional Contexts                        
          ESL 3373            Building Your Word Bank: Vocabulary Enrichment in Context                                 
        Total:                30 Units                                                                         
        
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