ENGL 60 English - Provincial Level is for students to upgrade their English skills. Students will develop academic English reading, writing, research, critical thinking and communications skills through studying Canadian literature. Various works of short fiction, poetry, plays and a novel are explored through discussion and analysis, while academic essay skills are developed throughout the course.
Upon completion of this course, students are prepared for academic post-secondary studies. This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma.
ENGL 60 is equivalent to English 12.
Notes:
See the ABE Articulation Handbook 2021/22 Edition at https://www.bctransferguide.ca/transfer-options/adult-basic-education/past-abe-guides/
Prerequisites: Recommended ENGL 50 or equivalent skills
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 128 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 4 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 4.5 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Analyze literature critically and creatively
- Demonstrate understanding of various forms of literature
- Use a writing process approach to write essays
- Effectively write literary analyses
- Effectively evaluate, summarize and paraphrase written material
- Use a variety of strategies and resources to complete research
- Write a research paper that meets basic academic standards
- Interact effectively in discussions and presentations
Grading Table
Standard Academic Upgrading Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
| 85-89 |
A |
| 80-84 |
A- |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
| 72-75 |
B |
| 68-71 |
B- |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
| 60-63 |
C |
| 55-59 |
C- |
| 50-54 |
P |
| Non-completion or unsatisfactory performance |
NCG
No Credit Granted |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.