ECE 223 (formerly ECE 423):
Administration of Childhood Centres  3 credits

Prerequisites: Admission to ECE diploma program.

This course is designed for preschool/daycare centre supervisors and/or potential administrators. The emphasis is on developing sound program management and fiscal management skills with a focus on interpersonal relationships. Students are introduced to the responsibilities of an administrator in terms of setting up and/or maintaining an ongoing program in different types of early childhood centres.

ECE 224 (formerly ECE 424):
Working with Families  3 credits

Prerequisites: Admission to ECE diploma program.

This course examines public and governmental policy, social issues, and cultural influences as they relate to and affect children and their families. Both historical and contemporary perspectives will be explored. This examination will include a review of the theoretical underpinnings while emphasizing practical applications.

ECE 242 (formerly ECE 442):
Practicum: Special Needs  6 credits

Prerequisites: Admission to ECE diploma program, ECE 213 and 260. Could seek permission of the department head.

Co-requisite: ECE 281

Students work directly with children who require extra support in a variety of settings that promote skill acquisition and integration of theory into practice. Students must be prepared to be available regular daytime work hours for practicum.

ECE 243 (formerly ECE 443):
Practicum: Infancy  6 credits

Prerequisites: Admission to ECE diploma program, ECE 213 and 269.

Co-requisite: ECE 282

Students work directly with infants in a variety of settings; emphasis is on observing, recording, health and safety issues and transfer of infant care theory into practice. Students must be prepared to be available regular daytime work hours for practicum.

ECE 260 (formerly ECE 460):
Foundations of Working
with Exceptional Children  3 credits

Prerequisites: Admission to ECE diploma program.

To understand present practices in early childhood special education, the history of the education and care of exceptional children will be investigated. Definitions of exceptionality will be explored, including giftedness. The intent of this course is to lead students to a personal philosophical statement of principles and rights of the exceptional child.

ECE 269 (formerly ECE 469):
Foundations of Infant Caregiving  3 credits

Prerequisites: Admission to ECE diploma program, or permission
of the department.

An examination of historical methods of infant caregiving and the development of philosophies and methods up to the present time.

ECE 281 (formerly ECE 481):
Programming for Exceptional Children  3 credits

Prerequisites: Admission to ECE diploma program.

Co- or prerequisite: ECE 242

A problem-solving approach is taken to the programming needs of exceptional children in nursery schools, daycare centres, kindergartens, and after school programs.

ECE 282 (formerly ECE 482):
Programming for Infants  3 credits

Co- or prerequisites: Admission to the ECE diploma program,
ECE 213 & 269

Instruction in theory and practice of infant care, birth to age three.

Economics

ECON 100:
Principles of Microeconomics  3 credits

Prerequisites: None

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide at  

This is the classic 揻irst principles course� which presumes no prior study of economics and provides powerful insights in consumer and business decision-making. The course also exposes students to a number of public policy issues.

ECON 101:
Principles of Macroeconomics  3 credits

Prerequisites: None

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide at  

This is a first principles course in the study of economy-wide movements in output, unemployment and inflation. First studied are techniques in measuring these variables. These elements are then combined into basic models of macroeconomic behaviours. The models thus developed enable powerful insights into many of the difficult policy issues of our times. This is a first principles course and presumes no prior study of economics.

ECON 102:
Comparative Economic Systems  3 credits

Prerequisites: None

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide at  

This course takes a comparative approach to the study of how different countries deal with the problems of scarcity and choice. The relationships between individuals, interest groups, firms, and the state will be explored. Economic systems are compared within and among three broad categories: market capitalism, central planning, and market socialism. Special attention will be paid to classification of economic systems evaluation criteria, models of economic systems, and coordination of economic activities.

* Students with credit for economics courses at the 200 or higher level (excluding ECON 100 [formerly ECON 201], and ECON 101 [formerly ECON 202]) may not take ECON 102 for further credit.

ECON 215:
Canadian Economic Issues  3 credits

Prerequisites: ECON 100 or ECON 101

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide at  

This is a post-principles course designed to engage students in a discussion of specific micro/macroeconomics topics including: labour markets, agricultural economics, public finance, industrial strategy, free trade, resource development, competition policy, health, and education.

ECON 307:
Managerial Economics  4 credits

Prerequisites: ECON 100 and 101, MATH 111, or MATH 113,
or MATH 115, all with a C grade or better.

The subject of managerial economics takes many of the principles of microeconomic analysis and applies them to the business context. Emphasis throughout the course will be the application of analytical techniques to 揺veryday� economic and business problems. The course will concentrate on the theory of consumer demand, demand estimation, the nature of costs and production theory, theories of organization and coordination of firms, and theories of wage determination in factor markets.

ECON 341:
International Trade  4 credits

Prerequisites: 60 credits, and any lower-level economics course
or POSC 190

This course, designed for the non-business major, provides a survey of international trade and finance. The international business environment is examined with a survey of cultural, social, and economic factors influencing decision making. Major functions of international commerce are reviewed, including (for example) export and import trade, investment transfers, and international monetary control systems.

ECON 352:
Technology, Development
and Economic Growth  4 credits

Prerequisites: 60 credits, and any lower-level Economics,
Political Science or LAS course

The accelerating pace of global change continues to challenge existing paradigms of social, political, and economic order. Developments in the technologies of transportation, communications and finance are commonplace examples where technological change has become a harbinger of profound social and economic change. This course provides students with an understanding and historical perspective on the evolution of societies and the impact of technology, development, and economic growth.

ECON 361:
Environmental and
Resources Management  4 credits

Prerequisites: 60 credits, and any lower-level Economics course

The conceptual focus of this course is two-fold: on the environment side, the economics of pollution is examined along with theories about various remedies; on the resources side, theories of optimal harvest rates are addressed for both renewable and non-renewable resources. Extraction and preservation values, and common versus private property tenures are examples of economic issues examined in this part of the course.

ECON 365:
Transportation Economics  4 credits

Prerequisites: 60 credits, and any lower-level Economics course

This is an applied course to acquaint students with the economic issues of the transportation sector. The issues and the economics particular to the transportation sector are examined with the general aim of understanding public policies and their effects upon industry and upon the communities served. The approach is to develop the economic principles of demand, cost, pricing, and regulation to the various modes, with an emphasis on those modes of topical interest to the students in the course. Refer to the course syllabus for specific detail.

ECON 388:
Law and Economics  4 credits

Prerequisites: 60 credits, and any lower-level Economics course
or CRIM 220

The economic analysis of law is an interdisciplinary subject that draws upon several fields of study. This course will help students perceive law in the context of property rights, externalities, and corporate and social behaviour. While the rule of law is generally regarded as the conveyor of justice, this course promises to look beyond to understand the extent to which criminal behaviour can be described as individual, rational choice influenced by the threat of punishment and various socioeconomic factors.

ECON 397:
Business and Government I �
Topics in Microeconomics  4 credits

Prerequisites: 60 credits, and either any lower-level Economics course or POSC 110

This is an issues-oriented topics course, designed for students with a minimal background in business and economics. The course is focused on the application of microeconomics to the role of business and to the regulatory role of government in the economy. The course is designed as a practical introduction to such issues as for example, industrial strategy, competition policy, and patent policy. This is not a theory course, and as such, economic theory and analysis is developed in the course only to the extent necessary to understand public policy issues of business and of government regulation and intervention. The aim is to understand the divergent private business and public policy interests with respect to a number of regulatory issues.

ECON 398:
Business and Government II �
Topics in Macroeconomics  4 credits

Prerequisites: 60 credits, and any lower-level Economics course

Financial markets and institutions not only affect everyday life but also involve huge flows of funds through the economy, which in turn affect business profits, the production of goods and services, and even the economic well-being of countries. What happens to financial markets, financial institutions, and money is of great concern to our politicians and even can have a major impact on our elections. This course examines how financial markets (such as bonds, stocks and foreign exchange) and financial institutions (banks, insurance companies, mutual funds, and so on) work by exploring the role of money in the economy. This course will also examine the wide variety of instruments for financing, investing and controlling risk that are available in today抯 financial markets.

ECON 410:
Economics of Financial Markets  4 credits

Prerequisites: ECON 100, ECON 101, and at least three credits
of upper-level economics

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course examines economic issues related to the financial market system. Topics include financial market functions, theories of savings and investment, structure of interest rates, interest rate forecasting, and macroeconomic models of the financial sector including monetary models and policy.

Education

EDUC 200:
Educational Psychology 3 credits

Prerequisites: 15 credits of Arts/Science courses

Transfer: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide at  

Educational Psychology introduces students to fundamental psychological principles from the areas of learning, memory, human abilities, assessment, and instruction as they pertain to the practice of education. An emphasis is placed on providing students with multiple perspectives of psychological theories, particularly within the area of human development, in order to encourage students to continually evolve their pedagogy.

EDUC 230/LIBT 230:
Library Services for Children 3 credits

Prerequisites: None

Transfer: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

Students learn to use a wide variety of children抯 literature to provide programs that will help children develop a taste for and a delight in the best materials available.
Note: Students cannot take LIBT 230 for further credits.

EDUC 300:
Introduction to Best Practices
in Teaching and Learning 4 credits

Prerequisites: EDUC 200 and 75 credits of Arts/Science courses

Transfer: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

EDUC 300 provides opportunities for prospective teachers to begin their development as reflective practitioners. Students will be exposed to various educational issues and questions through readings, classroom activities, labs, and interactions with students and practicing teachers. The course will cover different learning styles and instructional methods, curriculum development and design, lesson planning, and assessment. Students will be given time to explore their own values and beliefs about education and teaching. Some travel will be involved since students will observe classes in local schools. These observations may occur outside class time.

EDUC 333/SOC 333:
Schooling and Society 4 credits

Prerequisites: 45 credits, to include at least six credits of sociology

Transfer: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

A sociological analysis of the education system and its relation to major social institutions in Western industrial societies, in particular Canada. Aspects studied may include the classroom, teachers, student culture, bureaucratization, inequality, employment, and social policy. (Seminar)
Note: Students cannot take SOC 333 for further credits.

EDUC 362/PHIL 362:
Philosophy of Education 3 credits

Prerequisites: PHIL 110 or 45 credits of Arts and Applied Arts courses

Transfer: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course is an introduction to the ethical and philosophical dimensions of education. Topics to be examined concern the aims of education, autonomy, the justification of education, the value of knowledge, the distinction between education and indoctrination, the education of the emotions, the justification of educational authority, equality of educational opportunity, personal relationships in teaching, professional ethics in teaching, and moral education.
Note: Students cannot take PHIL 362 for further credits.

EDUC 379/ENGL 379:
Rhetoric: Composition Teaching  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses

Transfer: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course offers readings and discussion that traces trends in writing curriculum design, theories of writing pedagogy, and attitudes towards composition. Workshops teach students to understand assignment design and evaluation as well as curriculum design. This course is of value to prospective teachers.
Note: Students cannot take ENGL 379 for further credits.

Education and Career Planning

ECP 064:
Education and Career Planning �
Career  Explorations  4 credits

Prerequisites: None

Designed to provide employment-readiness skills and the necessary life skills to students who wish to pursue education and/or occupational goals.

ECP 074:
Education and Career Planning �
Skills for Success  4 credits

Prerequisites: CCP assessment

This course is designed to develop your skills in learning, communication, and self-management in order to successfully reach your goals in both education and work. This course teaches new and effective learning strategies, communication and conflict resolution skills, and creative career exploration and planning.

Engineering

ENGR 113 (formerly PHYS 113):
Engineering Physics �
Statics and Dynamics  4 credits

Prerequisites: PHYS 111, MATH 111

Transferability: UBC, OU, TWU

This course is specifically designed for students who wish to pursue a career in engineering. The emphasis of this course will be on solving realistic problems. In place of the normal laboratory period, a weekly problem-solving and tutorial period is used to sharpen problem-solving skills. Topics include Newton抯 laws, kinematics, statics, and dynamics for particles and systems of particles, static and rotational equilibrium, analysis of structures, planar motion of rigid bodies, energy and momentum conservation.

Note: Credit cannot be obtained for both ENGR 113 and
PHYS 113.

ENGR 122 (formerly PHYS 122):
Introduction to Engineering  1 credit

Co- or prerequisite: PHYS 111

Transferability: UBC APSC 122

This course exposes students to a wide range of engineering practices, with a view to helping them identify their interests.

The course meets once a week for between one and four hours. Some weeks there will be a professional engineer coming in to give a presentation of their work. Other weeks the students will visit a site where engineering skills are being applied.

Note: Credit cannot be obtained for both ENGR 122 and
PHYS 122.

ENGR 151 (formerly PHYS 151):
Computer-Aided Engineering Graphics  4 credits

Prerequisites: Familiarity with Windows-based systems PHYS 111

Transferability: UBC

This course covers technical sketching, orthographic projection, visualization in three dimensions and conventions of engineering drawing. Microcomputer-based graphics (CADD) will be introduced. The principles of descriptive geometry will be applied to the solution of space problems. This course is designed for students intending to transfer to Engineering at UBC or UVic and emphasizes engineering practices.

Note: Credit cannot be obtained for both ENGR 151 and
PHYS 151.

ENGR 152:
Linear Algebra for Engineering  4 credits

Co- and prerequisites: MATH 112

Transferability: UBC, OU, UVic, UNBC

This course covers the solutions to linear systems of equations, vector spaces, applications to 2D and 3D geometry, linear dependence and independence, matrix algebra, determinants, orthogonal transformations and bases, application to Fourier series, eigenvalues, diagonalization, symmetric matrices, the algebra of complex numbers, the differential equations of vibrational models and linear systems of differential equations. This course is designed for students seeking a career in engineering; students intending on a BSc or BA degree are recommended to take MATH 221 instead of ENGR/MATH 151.

Note: UCFV math degrees require MATH 221, not MATH 152. Credit cannot be obtained for both MATH 152 and ENGR 152. This course is cross-linked as MATH 152.

ENGR 255:
Ordinary Differential Equations  3 credits

Prerequisites: MATH 112, or MATH 114 with at least a C+;
ENGR 152 unless currently enrolled in MATH 221 or PHYS 221

Corequisites: MATH 211; MATH 221 or PHYS 221 unless the student already has ENGR 152.

Most mathematical models of a system, whether from engineering, biology, physics, sociology, geography, psychology or economics, are in the form of differential equations. This course examines some methods of solving certain types of differential equations. Applications are stressed. Topics include first- and second-order linear differential equations, linear systems, non-linear equations, series solutions, and Laplace transform methods.

Note: Credit cannot be obtained for both ENGR 255 and
MATH 255.

ENGR 257:
Mathematical Physics  3 credits

Prerequisites: (PHYS 112, MATH 211, MATH 310) or (PHYS 112, PHYS 221, MATH 211)

The object of this course is to give students a wide arsenal of mathematical techniques, tools, and tricks to improve their ability in setting up and solving problems from scratch. The solution of partial differential equations with applications to many areas of physics is the biggest single theme of the course. Also included will be special functions, calculus of variations, and integral equations.

Note: Credit cannot be obtained for more than one of
MATH 381, PHYS 381, ENGR 257.

English

Placement in your first English university-level course
(ENGL 105 and above) depends on your Composition Placement Test (CPT) score. If it is 41�47, take ENGL 081 or 099 as preparation for more advanced English courses. Students whose score is lower than 41 should attend a College and Career Preparation orientation and assessment for placement in ENGL 051, 061, or 071. If your score is between 48 and 67, we strongly recommend that you take ENGL 105 before registering in any course numbered above 105. If your CPT score is higher than 67 and you feel confident that you do not need ENGL 105, you may begin with ENGL 120, 130, 150, or 170. Students whose CPT is below 41 and whose first language is not English should enroll in English as a Second Language training.

Students who have an A in English 12 or English Literature 12 do not need to write the CPT in order to register in ENGL 105�170.

Note: An LPI score of 30/40 or five or six on the essay section is considered equivalent to a CPT score of 48.

For Literature in Translation courses, please see French 350, 360 and Russian 251, 252, 351, 352.

ENGL 051:
Fundamental English  4 credits

Prerequisites: Individual CCP assessment and CCP department permission.

This course develops beginning reading, sentence writing, spelling, and oral communications. It is a course for adults who wish to develop basic English survival skills. In some classes, students may be assisted by volunteer tutors. This course is not designed for English as a Second Language students.

ENGL 061:
Fundamental English  4 credits

Prerequisites: ENGL 051 or individual CCP assessment,
and CCP department permission.

This course develops strategies for reading short stories and articles, paragraph writing, spelling, grammar, vocabulary development, oral communications, and study skills. It is not designed as a course for English as a Second Language students unless they are referred by the ESL department and assessed by CCP department.

ENGL 071:
Intermediate English  4 credits

Prerequisites: Completion of English 061 with a grade of C or better and CCP department permission, or individual CCP assessment
and CCP department permission.

This course develops proficiency in reading comprehension, paragraph composition, vocabulary development, sentence variety/grammar, punctuation, spelling, study skills, critical thinking, and interpersonal communication skills. An introduction to essay writing is included. This is not designed as a course for English as a Second Language students.

ENGL 081:
Advanced English  4 credits

Prerequisites: ENGL 071 with a grade of C or better or individual CCP assessment, and CCP department permission.

English 081 is a college preparatory course which develops in-depth skills in the writing process, reading/critical thinking, literary analysis, research, grammar, and oral communications. Emphasis is placed on developing essay writing skills. Completion of English 081 with a C+ or better satisfies the prerequisite requirement for English 091 and English 105.

ENGL 091:
Provincial English
(Pre-College Introduction
to Literature and Composition)  4 credits

Prerequisites: CCP ENGL 081 with at least C+ standing,
or English 11 with at least C+ standing, or CCP assessment;
and CCP department permission.

English 091 introduces students to fiction, poetry, and drama
at the Grade 12 level, preparing them for the challenges of academic literature courses. Development of essay-writing skills is a major component of this course. This course satisfies the Grade 12 English requirement of the B.C. adult graduation diploma (adult secondary completion). Completion of English 091 with a C+ or better satisfies the prerequisite requirement for English 105.

ENGL 099 (formerly ENGL 101):
Pre-College Composition  3 credits

Prerequisites: CPT score of 41 or higher, or a grade of B or better in English 12.

This is a pre-college composition course designed to prepare students for the writing requirements of college-level courses.

ENGL 105:
The Reading and Writing of Prose  3 credits

Prerequisites: CPT score of 48 or better, or a grade of C or better
in ENGL 099 or CMNS 099, or C+ in CCP ENGL 081 or 091,
or success in a previous university-transfer English course.

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide
at  

A workshop for students who want to improve their ability to read and write non-fiction prose. Selected readings from an essay anthology help introduce the principles and practice of writing clear and effective sentences, paragraphs, and essays. Students who are not fully confident of their essay-writing ability are strongly advised to take this course before they embark on other UCFV courses which require essays.

ENGL 120:
Introduction to Modern Fiction  3 credits

Prerequisites: CPT score of 48 or better, or a grade of C or better
in ENGL 099, or C+ in CCP ENGL 081 or 091, or success in a previous university-transfer English course.

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide
at www.bccat.bc.ca 

A study of some of the main themes and techniques in the modern novella, novel, and short story. Students will read these literary forms attentively and discuss them articulately.

ENGL 130:
Introduction to Modern Drama  3 credits

Prerequisites: CPT score of 48 or better, or a grade of C or better
in ENGL 099, or C+ in CCP ENGL 081 or 091, or success in a previous university-transfer English course.

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide at  

An introduction to dramatic literature, focusing chiefly on 20th century plays. A variety of forms of drama are read, seen where possible, and discussed.

ENGL 150:
Introduction to Modern Poetry  3 credits

Prerequisites: CPT score of 48 or better, or a grade of C or better
in ENGL 099, or C+ in CCP ENGL 081 or 091, or success in a previous university-transfer English course.

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide
at  

An introduction to the fundamental concepts and techniques of poetry, focusing on the works of 20th century poetry. Students are encouraged to read poetry sensitively, to listen appreciatively to the poetic voice, and to write about the works analytically.

ENGL 170:
Literature in Context  3 credits

Prerequisites: CPT score of 48 or better, or a grade of C or better
in ENGL 099, or C+ in CCP ENGL 081 or ENGL 091, or success in
a previous university-transfer English course.

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide at  

This course centres on specific themes or cultural fields of study that will vary with the instructor. Areas of interest may include the diasporic literatures; aboriginal cultures; gay, lesbian, and bisexual writings; and period or theme-based studies. The course will feature literary texts drawn from various genres, which may include historical narratives and documents, films, videos, or visual art displays.

ENGL 201:
English Literature,
14th�17th Century Major Authors:
Chaucer to Milton  3 credits

Prerequisites: Any two 100-level English courses � ENGL 105
or higher

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide
at  

An introduction to Chaucer抯 Canterbury Tales, Shakespearean drama, Milton抯 Paradise Lost, and to other 15th to 17th century verse and prose. Essays and an examination are required.

Your appreciation of English literature will be enhanced by studying History 109 either previously to, or concurrently with, English 201.

ENGL 202:
English Literature,
18th�20th Century Major Authors:
Pope to Yeats  3 credits

Prerequisites: Any two 100-level English courses � ENGL 105
or higher

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide
at   

Students will study 18th century writers such as Pope, Swift, Johnson and the early novelists; the rebellion against reason led by Blake and the Romantic poets; Victorians such as George Eliot and Dickens; and the literary innovators of the 20th century such as Woolf, Shaw, Yeats and Joyce. Your appreciation of English literature will be enhanced by studying History 110 either previously to, or concurrently with, English 202.

ENGL 209:
The Structure of the English Language  3 credits

Prerequisites: Any two 100-level English courses (ENGL 105
or higher)
Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide
at   

This course will introduce students to the phonology, morphology, and syntax of modern English. While the course will focus on a descriptive approach to grammatical analysis, students will also examine issues of meaning and usage, with particular reference to Canadian English.

ENGL 210:
Advanced Composition  3 credits

Prerequisites: Any two 100-level English courses � ENGL 105
or higher; or CMNS 125 and 250; or CMNS 155 and 250;

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide
at   

This is a course in advanced composition. Students will analyze aspects of academic discourse, identify features and contexts characteristic of academic discourse, and work to improve their own writing skills.

ENGL 211:
Creative Writing: Play-Writing  3 credits

Prerequisites: ENGL 105 and any first-year literature course ENGL 120 or higher.

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide
at   

This course is an introduction to the creative writing process and techniques of play-writing. It is a writing intensive course. Works by established playwrights are studied as models. Students produce their own dramatic writing which is then critiqued by the instructor and classmates in classroom discussion.

ENGL 212:
Creative Writing: Fiction  3 credits

Prerequisites: ENGL 105 and any first-year literature course ENGL 120 or higher.

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide
at   

This course is an introduction to the creative process and techniques of short fiction writing. It is a writing intensive course. Works by established writers are studied as models. Students produce their own writing which is then critiqued by the instructor and classmates in classroom discussion.

ENGL 213:
Creative Writing: Poetry  3 credits

Prerequisites: ENGL 105 and any first-year literature course ENGL 120 or higher.

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide  
at   

This course is an introduction to the creative process and techniques of poetry writing. It is a writing intensive course. Works by established writers are studied as models. Students produce their own writing which is then critiqued by the instructor and classmates in classroom discussion.

ENGL 214:
Reading, Writing, and Rhetoric  3 credits

Prerequisites: Any two 100-level English courses � ENGL 105
or higher

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide
at   

An introduction to the theories of rhetoric, composition, and reading. This theory course requires written essays and exams, and is offered for university-transfer credit.

ENGL 220:
Development of the British Novel  3 credits

Prerequisites: Any two 100-level English courses � ENGL 105
or higher

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide
at   

A study of the social and literary developments which made the novel possible, and the robust and varied works of the early novelists � Defoe, Richardson, Fielding � and their successors. ENGL 220 is occasionally offered in England.

ENGL 225 (formerly ENGL 265):
Classical Literature in Translation  3 credits

Prerequisites: Any two 100-level English courses � ENGL 105
or higher, or instructor抯 permission

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide
at   

This course studies some of the most influential literature written in Greek and/or Latin from the period of Homer to the period of Virgil and Ovid.

ENGL 226 (formerly ENGL 266):
Renaissance Literature in Translation  3 credits

Prerequisites: Any two 100-level English courses � ENGL 105
or higher, or instructor抯 permission

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide
at   

This course studies some of the most influential literature written in Europe from the period of Dante and Petrarch to the period of Cervantes and Moliere.

ENGL 227:
European Literature in Translation,
1750�1940  3 credits

Prerequisites: Any two 100-level English courses � ENGL 105
or higher, or instructor抯 permission

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide
at   

This course surveys literary developments in Europe between the 18th and 20th centuries, enabling students to compare English with other national literatures. The readings clarify the nature of continental influences on English authors and literary movements.

ENGL 230:
History of British Drama  3 credits

Prerequisites: Any two 100-level English courses � ENGL 105
or higher

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide
at   

A companion course to ENGL 220. While some attention is paid to the roots of Western drama in Ancient Greece and Renaissance Europe, the course focuses on the social, theatrical, and literary conventions of English drama from the medieval to the modern period. Lectures, seminars, readings, and appropriate theatre visits are part of the course. ENGL 230 is occasionally offered in Ashland, Oregon.

ENGL 240 (formerly ENGL 140):
An Introduction to Canadian Literature  3 credits

Prerequisites: Any two 100-level English courses � ENGL 105
or higher, or instructor抯 permission

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide
at   

An introduction to influential figures and themes in Canadian literature. Students read the texts closely, discuss them articulately in the classroom, and identify major themes and styles. Essays and an examination are required for university-transfer credit.

Note: Credit cannot be obtained for both ENGL 140 and
ENGL 240.

ENGL 245 3 credits
Indian Literature in English

Prerequisites: Any two first-year English courses.

This course examines Indian literature written in English in its social and historical contexts. The course focuses primarily on fiction by Indo-Canadian authors, but course materials may include influential works by other Indian writers and works in other genres (eg., autobiographies, essays, film).

ENGL 250:
The Bible as Literature    3 credits

Prerequisites: Any two 100-level English courses � ENGL 105
or higher, or instructor抯 permission

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide
at   

A study of the principal literary forms found in the 1611 King James Bible, with emphasis on biblical narrative, poetry, comedy, romance and epic, and the centrality of the Bible to English literacy history.

ENGL 270 (formerly ENGL 260):
Popular Fiction  3 credits

Prerequisites: Any two 100-level English courses � ENGL 105
or higher.

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide
at   

This course offers a study of one of the genres popularized in
the 19th and 20th centuries, such as detective fiction, horror,
or historical romance.

ENGL 280:
Survey of Children抯 Literature  3 credits

Prerequisites: Any two first-year courses numbered 105 or higher

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide
at   

This course introduces students to the major streams of literature written in English for children from the 17th century through the 揋olden Age� of children抯 literature in the Victorian period and the early part of the 20th century. The course will focus on major authors in classical children抯 literature and on the images of childhood presented in these works over time.

ENGL 301:
Homer, Classicism,
and English Literary History  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course is specifically designed to introduce students of English literature to the influence of Homer and other classical authors on the development of the English literary tradition.

ENGL 304:
Topics in Medieval literature 4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course will introduce students to the non-Chaucerian literature of the 14th and 15th centuries in England. Topics based on individual themes, genres, or authors.

ENGL 306:
Chaucer  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

The poetry of Geoffrey Chaucer will be studied.

ENGL 309:
Topics in Renaissance Literature  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course introduces students to writers and literature of the 16th and 17th centuries (excluding Shakespeare and Milton).

ENGL 310:
Elizabethan and Jacobean Drama  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course will survey Elizabethan and Jacobean Drama, excluding Shakespeare抯 plays.

ENGL 312:
Shakespeare  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course examines a representative sample of Shakespeare抯 plays selected from the 揼enres� of the works as they have been traditionally divided.

ENGL 316:
Milton  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

The poetry and prose of John Milton will be examined.

ENGL 318:
Major Authors of the Restoration
and Eighteenth Century:
Dryden, Swift, Pope, Johnson  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course will study Dryden, Pope, Swift, and Johnson as well as some of their contemporaries.

ENGL 323:
Special Topics in Romanticism  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course approaches the English Romantic period from a variety of perspectives that will vary with the instructor. Studies might, for example, focus on Blake and Archetypal Psychology,
or Works by and Attitudes Toward Women, or The Politics of English Romanticism.

ENGL 325:
British Literature, 1780�1830  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

A survey of literature published in England during the Romantic period, with emphasis on the poetry and poetics of Romanticism. Representative novels, essays, and other genres will also be studied.

ENGL 333 (formerly ENGL 332 and ENGL 334): Nineteenth Century British Novelists  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course will explore novels written by such major authors
as Austen, Scott, Gaskell, Thackeray, Dickens, Trollope, the Bront雜, George, Eliot, Hardy, Gissing, and George Moore.

ENGL 335:
Topics in Victorian Literature   4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

Topics in Victorian literature will be drawn from the rich offerings in Victorian poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and art.

ENGL 336:
British Fiction 1880-1920  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

Some of the major British novelists � Thomas Hardy, George Gissing, E.M. Forster, Joseph Conrad, Ford Maddox Ford,
D.H. Lawrence, Virginia Woolf, and James Joyce � will be studied.

ENGL 338:
Studies in Modernism  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

Works by writers such as Yeats, Pound, Eliot, Kafka, Joyce, Beckett, and David Jones will be studied.

ENGL 344:
American Prose and Poetry,
Beginnings to the Civil War  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course is a survey of American authors and literary/ national themes from the Colonial era to the eve of the
Civil War.

ENGL 348:
American Literature 1865�1910  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course offers a survey of major literary figures and movements from the Civil War to the eve of World War I. This course will pay particular attention to the rapid development of prose fiction under the influence of literary theories of realism and naturalism, and will demonstrate the contemporary 搒hock of the new� as registered in poetry, prose, and drama.

ENGL 349:
Topics in American Literature  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

Special topics in American literature can include the influence
of Puritan theology on American literature, the American Renaissance, naturalism and realism in American literature, and American modernism.

ENGL 350:
Survey of American Literature,
1914-1945  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course surveys the heralded American authors of the 揗odern� period, including Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Faulker,
T.S. Eliot, and Wallace Stevens.

ENGL 352:
American Writers of World War II
and Later  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course is a survey of the key authors and trends in modern and contemporary American writing since World War II.

ENGL 354:
Canadian Poetry and Prose,
Beginnings to 1920  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course will deal with some of the major texts written in or about Canada from the 17th century to the beginning of the 20th century.

ENGL 356:
Canadian Prose of the Twentieth Century  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course will examine representative Canadian fiction of
the 20th century.

ENGL 358:
Modern Canadian Poetry  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course focuses on the developments in Canadian poetry from 1920 to the present.

ENGL 360:
Topics in Canadian Literature  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course will focus on significant Canadian texts organized round a particular topic such as women in poetry, Canadian drama, or multiculturalism.

ENGL 361:
Canadian Drama  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

A literary study of drama as it has developed in Canada, with emphasis on contemporary plays, and on the richness of diversity in form and content. In addition to the reading, students are required to see and review live performances.

ENGL 362:
Literature of British Columbia  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course surveys the literature of British Columbia, from its beginnings through to contemporary times. The course covers 搉ational� groups, paying attention to both rural and urban settings. The course includes poetry, fiction, and drama.

ENGL 364:
History and Principles of Literary Criticism  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course explores a selection of major critical statements about literature, ranging from the Greek classics to renaissance, romantic, and early modern constructions of the literary text. Topics may include the social and aesthetic function of literature as it has been variously conceived, the formal or philosophical parameters of the major genres, or the politics of the criticism itself.

ENGL 366:
Studies in Critical Approaches
to Literature  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course surveys seminal texts in post-war and contemporary literary theory. Areas of concentration may include poststructuralism, psychoanalytic criticism, or Marxism. Students will apply one or two of these critical approaches to a sampling of literary works. Areas of concentration and course content will vary with the instructor.

ENGL 368:
Special Topics in Drama  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course is a literary study of selected dramatic works. It is organized around various forms, issues, regions, or critical approaches � as, for example, Theatre of Protest, or Theatre
of the Absurd.

ENGL 370:
The History of the English Language  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

The course explores the evolution of the English language from its origins in the West Germanic dialects established in England in the seventh century to its present position as an international medium for commerce and technology. Students will examine the linguistic, historical, and social factors that have influenced the language抯 development. Special attention will be paid to the rise of diverse national and regional variations of English.

ENGL 371:
Advanced Composition:
Theory and Practice  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course allows you to examine theories of rhetoric and composition, and to test those theories through your own writing and through observing and helping other students in their composing process.

ENGL 372:
Canadian English  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses. Linguistics 101
is recommended.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course explores the history and structure of English as spoken and written in Canada. In addition to examining the roots of Canadian English in both the British and North American contexts, students will compare the historical and contemporary dialects of the Canadian regions to explore the impact of history, geography, and ideology on the language as used. Readings will be drawn from a range of literary and non-literary sources. The course will begin with a brief introduction to the basic principles of linguistic analysis.

ENGL 374:
Rhetoric: Advanced Composition  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course helps already strong writers further develop competence and flexibility in writing. Practical exercises and discussion cover features of writing for general, academic, and professional readers. The workshop classroom provides hands-on experience in drafting, evaluation, and revision.

ENGL 375:
Rhetoric: Composition Theory  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course introduces students to the field of composition as it emerges from within university English departments in the 1960s. The readings and discussion will focus on ideas which have shaped the ways composition is both thought of and taught.

ENGL 376:
Rhetoric: An Historical Survey  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course introduces students to definitions and roles of rhetoric through the centuries. Readings and discussion in this survey will point to the long-standing connections among language, persuasion and education. The readings cover major periods of rhetoric: Classical, Medieval, Renaissance, Enlightenment, and Twentieth Century.

ENGL 379/EDUC 397:
Rhetoric: Composition Teaching  4 credits

Prerequisites: Any two second-year English courses.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course offers readings and discussion that traces trends
in writing curriculum design, theories of writing pedagogy, and attitudes towards composition. Workshops teach students to understand assignment design and evaluation as well as curriculum design. This course is of value to prospective teachers.
Note: Students with ENGL 379 cannot take EDUC 379 for further credits.

ENGL 490:
Directed Studies in English  4 credits

Prerequisites: Permission to enter requires 45 credits in English and written contract between student and instructor, signed by student, instructor and department head.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This independent study course is designed for upper-level students who wish to pursue in-depth study of an author, genre, period, or topic not otherwise offered.

ENGL 491:
Honours Directed Reading  4 credits

Prerequisites: Acceptance to Honours program as outlined in the calendar; completion of all lower-level course requirements for the English major, and a minimum of 24 upper-level requirements for major.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

The Honours Directed Reading is the first of two courses specific to the Honours program: a reading course and a course devoted to the writing of an extended research essay. Honours Directed Reading is therefore intended to prepare students to write the research paper. The course will consist of instruction in research techniques and intensive reading in an area of interest to be defined by agreement between students and instructors.

ENGL 492:
Honours Directed Essay  4 credits

Prerequisites: Acceptance to Honours program as outlined in the calendar; completion of all lower-level course requirements for the English major, and a minimum of 24 upper-level requirements for major, completion of Honours Directed Reading..

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

Honours Directed Essay is the second of two courses specific to the Honours program. Preceded by Honours Directed Reading, the Honours Essay course will be devoted to the writing of an extended research paper. This essay is to be the graduating project for the student抯 BA Honours degree in English and should display excellent writing ability, knowledge of scholarly conventions, and thorough familiarity with the student抯 chosen topic.

English as a Second Language

Skill-based courses (core)

Writing/Grammar sequence:

ESL WG34:
ESL Writing and Grammar
Pre-Intermediate 6 credits

Prerequisites: Placement by ESL Assessment.

ESL WG 34 is intended for students who are at the beginning of their second language learning. This course is designed to round out students' skills at survival written English and prepare them for the academically oriented intermediate ESL writing and grammar classes. It teaches the basic English grammar used in writing correct simple sentences. Some reading, vocabulary study, and speaking/listening may be involved.

ESL WG44:
ESL Writing and Grammar Intermediate I  6 credits
Prerequisites: ESL I39 or WG34, or placement by ESL Assessment. ESL WG44 is intended for students who are ready to begin working on the more academically oriented intermediate skills needed for writing. It is designed to give students a good grasp of the simple sentence and the simple paragraph. Some reading, vocabulary study, and speaking/listening may be involved.

ESL WG54:
ESL Writing and Grammar Intermediate II 6 credits

Prerequisites: ESL WG44 , or placement by ESL Assesment.

ESL WG54 is designed to give intermediate students near mastery of the simple sentence and to provide them with a good grasp of complex/compound sentences and a variety of basic paragraph types. Some reading, vocabulary study, and speaking/listening may be involved.

ESL WG64:
ESL Writing and Grammar Advanced I  6 credits
Prerequisites: ESL WG54, or placement ESL Assessment.

ESL WG64 reviews basic paragraph structure and teaches students how to incorporate that structure in a variety of paragraph development types that are standard in English. Students will be introduced to multi-paragraph (essay) writing by the end of the course. Throughout the course, the emphasis will be on clear and effective written communication in English, Grammar, sentence structure, style, and logical development will be studied in relation to this emphasis.

ESL WG74:
ESL Writing and Grammar Advanced II 6 credits

Prerequisites: ESL WG64, or placement ESL Assessment.

ESL WG74 develops skills for academic writing. The course focuses on five common writing tasks using a variety of rhetorical modes. In particular, students will develop academic writing abilities in the areas of defining, instructing, explaining, evaluating, summarizing, and responding. The course is conducted as a writer's workshop encompassing researching topics, organizing information, outlining, peer-editing, revising, and publishing. Grammar is integrated and manipulated for essay clarity and cohesion.

ESL WG84:
ESL Writing and Grammar Bridge 6 credits

Prerequisites: ESL WG74 or placement by ESL Assessment.

ESL WG84 provides students with a range of strategies to prepare them for academic writing assignments in their undergraduate college and university courses. In addition to an emphasis on analysis and production of correct grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation, the course provides students with an opportunity to respond to the course writing assignments using a variety of writing strategies and grammatical structures.

Reading/Vocabulary sequence:

ESL RV38 (formerly ESL R30 & ESL V33):
ESL Reading and Vocabulary
Pre-intermediate 6 credits
Prerequisites: Placement by ESL Assessment

ESL RV38 is designed for pre-intermediate students who want to improve their reading and vocabulary skills for academic, personal, and/or career purposes. This skills course will allow students to learn and practice the skills and vocabulary necessary for increasing their reading comprehension and speed.

ESL RV48 (formerly ESL R40 & ESL V43):
ESL Reading and Vocabulary
Intermediate I 6 credits
Prerequisites: ESL I39, or ESL R30 & ESL V33, or ESL RV38, or placement by ESL Assessment.
ESL RV48 is designed for low-intermediate students who want to strengthen their reading and vocabulary skills for academic, personal, and/or career purposes. This skills course will allow students to learn and practice the skills necessary to improve their reading comprehension and their reading speed.

ESL RV58 (formerly ESL R50 & ESL V53):
ESL Reading and Vocabulary
Intermediate II   6 credits
Prerequisites: ESL R40 & ESL V43, or RV48, or placement by ESL Assessment.
ESL RV58 is designed for high-intermediate students who wish to continue to strengthen their reading and vocabulary skills for academic, personal, and/or career purposes. This skills course will expose students to different types of readings and give students the skills they need to enable them to become independent learners.

ESL RV68 (formerly ESL R60 & ESL V63):
ESL Reading and Vocabulary - Advanced I 6 credits
Prerequisites: RV58, or R50 & V53, or placement
by ESL Assessment.

ESL RV68 is designed for advanced students who wish to continue to strengthen their reading and vocabulary skills for academic, personal, or career purposes. This course builds on reading skills with an emphasis on summarizing, outlining, and taking notes from a range of fictional and infictional material. Students are also introduced to literature through unabridged novels and to interpretive reading. Students can also be expect to increase their vocabulary by at least 300 words and 50 idiomatic expressions.

ESL R70:
ESL Reading Advanced II 3 credits

Prerequisites: RV68, or R60 & V63, or placement by ESL Assessment

ESL R70 is designed for high-advanced students who wish to continue to strengthen their reading skills for academic or career purposes. Students will be exposed to a variety of academic reading selections of varying lengths. In addition to consolidating the more literal skills, students will be challenged to develop their skill in critical thinking, analysis, note-taking, and summarizing. Reading speed and comprehension will be developed through specific drills and reading self-directed novels.

ESL R80:
ESL Reading - Bridge  3 credits

Prerequisites: ESL R70 and ESL V73 or placement by ESL Assessment.

ESL R80 is designed for very advanced students who wish to gain the reading skills necessary to be successful in their academic studies. It will prepare students for the reading that is required in university and college courses. Students will strengthen their study/reading skills: note-taking, summarizing, outlining, paraphrasing, understanding and restating logical structure, integrating ideas from multiple sources, and varying reading speed according to purpose.

ESL V73:
ESL Vocabulary Advanced II 3 credits

Prerequisites: RV68, or V63, or placement by ESL Assessment.

ESL V73 is designed for students who already have a good reading vocabulary and a basic knowledge of common idioms. The students will strengthen their vocabulary by learning at least 300 words and 50 idioms. Students will also be made sensitive to levels of formality and become familiar with many word parts which will help the student become more efficient as an independent learner.

ESL V83:
ESL Vocabulary Bridge I 3 credits

Prerequisites: V73, or placement by ESL Assessment.

ESL V83 is intended for students with academic aspirations and a strong vocabulary base. It familiarizes students with the vocabulary that they can expect to encounter in university and college courses. It also includes studies in independent vocabulary development.

Speaking/Listening sequence:

ESL S36:
ESL Listening and Speaking
Pre-Intermediate        3 credits

Prerequisites: placement by ESL Assessment.

ESL S36 is intended for students at the pre-intermediate level. It is designed to provide students with the basic grammar and vocabulary they need to become more confident speakers and listeners in social situations. Though reading and writing skills will be used, the primary focus is on listening, speaking, and pronunciation.

ESL S46:
ESL Listening and Speaking
Intermediate I        3 credits
Prerequisites: ESL S36, or I 39, or placement by ESL Assessment.

ESL S46 is intended for students at the low-intermediate level. It is designed to build on the listening and speaking skills necessary for social interactions and to expand these skills for more challenging academic or career tasks. Though some reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary will be involved, the primary focus is on listening, speaking and pronunciation.

ESL S56:
ESL Listening and Speaking
Intermediate II  3 credits

Prerequisites: ESL S46 or placement by ESL Assessment.

ESL S56 is intended for students at the intermediate level. It is designed to prepare students for more complex academic speaking and listening tasks, and help them toward greater fluency and competence in the use of English. Though some reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary study may be involved, the primary focus is on listening, speaking, and pronunciation.

ESL S66:
ESL Listening and Speaking
Advanced I    3 credits

Prerequisites: ESL S56 or placement by ESL Assessment.

ESL S66 is intended for advanced students. Students will be taught social interaction functions such as making introductions, giving and following instructions, suasion, conversation management strategies, offering suggestions, and debating. Pronunciation emphasis may include stress, intonation, reductions, and contractions. Listening activities may involve identifying a speaker's attitude, mood, and level of formality as well as content. In addition, students will be taught note-taking skills for a variety of lecture situations.

ESL S76:
ESL Listening and Speaking
Advanced II    3 credits

Prerequisites: ESL S66 or placement by ESL Assessment.

ESL S76 is intended for advanced students who wish to take university or college courses. Students will be taught functions such as managing a discussion/debate in a small formal group, giving clear detailed instructions on how to perform a complex task, and presenting a persuasive proposal. They may also discuss information and opinions with individuals in order to coordinate teamwork for accomplishing assignments and tasks. Pronunciation emphasis may shift towards the needs of each specific class, with the aim of developing near-native speech production. Listening tasks may include demonstrating critical comprehension of a lecture given by one speaker, or of an extended oral exchange between several speakers.

ESL L87:
ESL Listening Bridge I   3 credits

Prerequisites: ESL S76 or placement by ESL Assessment.

ESL L87 is intended for students with academic aspirations and good oral skills. The course will expose students to a variety of academic listening situations, taped and live, and develop students� abilities to understand complex language at full speed. The course will also cultivate note-taking skills.

Electives:

ESL BU75:
Pre-University Business English for ESL 3 credits

Prerequisite(s): ESL WG54, RV58 (or R50 & V53), and S56.

This course is designed to help prepare ESL students for Business Administration and Computer Information Systems programs. In addition, it will be extremely useful for ESL students presently at work or aiming to work in a business environment, including customer service.

ESL BU55:
Intermediate Business English  3 credits

Prerequisites: A grade of C- or better in ESL WG44, ESL R40,
ESL V43, and ESL S46; or ESL Assessment of 50 level or above in all skill areas.

This course focuses on basic communication in a business environment. ESL students will be introduced to a wide variety of written and oral communication tasks, including writing short business letters, faxes, memos, and emails. Case studies and role playing will teach students how to act and speak in various business situations. By the end of the course, ESL students will have improved their English skills and will have gained a basic understanding of North American-style business correspondence and face-to-face communication.

ESL CB77:
Computer Concepts English  3 credits

Prerequisites: ESL CB60 or instructor抯 permission

The course focuses on language, terminology, and concepts needed to continue studies in Computer Information Systems. Using a textbook and numerous hands-on computer exercises, ESL students will develop a basic understanding of computer hardware, software for systems and applications, components of the system unit, and storage devices, as well as operating systems and utility programs.

ESL CB50:
Basic Computer Concepts and Use 3 credits

Prerequisites: ESL RV48 (or ESL R40), and ESL S46

A basic introduction to computer use, terminology and concepts, including keyboarding, Windows, word processing, the internet, and e-mail for ESL students who have little or no experience with computers, and weak English skills. This course is designed for intermediate to advanced ESL students who need computer basics for further training in ESL online or ESL courses which incorporate a high degree of computer-aided instruction.

ESL CB60:
Computers for Business 3 credits

Prerequisites: ESL CB50 or instructor's permission

This course focuses on using computers in a business environment. Students will be introduced to a wide range
of computer applications including spreadsheet programs, database management, graphics for business presentations, word processing for professional business documents, and internet and email communication. By the end of the course, students will have a good basic understanding of how computers are being used in the world of business today.

ESL C54:
Canadian Culture & Communication  3 credits

This course is for all new international students in their first semester. It is designed to orient students to Canadian culture and the Canadian educational milieu, to encourage intercultural communication, and to support cultural adjustment. If space is available, other students may also register.

ESL CWE 30:
Computer Word Exploration I

Prerequisite(s): ESL placement showing that a student has a basic grasp of the English alphabet, phonics and sentence structure.

Students will study the spelling, phonics, grammatical class, and meaning of 400 one-syllable English words through the use of computer software, computer-generated activities, and speaking and writing reinforcement activities.

ESL CWE 40:
Computer Word Exploration II

Prerequisite(s): One of ESL CWE30, S36, RV38 or WG34, or placement by ESL Assessment.

Students will study the spelling, phonics, grammatical class, and meaning of 400 one- to three-syllable English words through the use of computer software, computer-generated activities, and speaking and writing reinforcement activities.

ESL CMS:
Computer-Mediated Multiskill Course 3 credits

Students will study each of the skill areas of speaking, grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. Instruction will be through the use of computer software, internet resources, and interactive web-based activities.

ESL DR 47:
ESL Through Drama 3 credits

This course focuses on using drama to practise speaking in English. Students will be introduced to a wide range of drama-related activities intended to improve their speaking and presentation skills. By the end of the course, students will be able to speak and present themselves in a wide variety of culturally appropriate ways.

ESL FLM:
ESL Through Film 3 credits

Prerequisite(s): ESL R40 and S46.

Students practise and develop reading, writing, grammar, listening, and speaking through the interesting medium of film.

ESL MSC:
Multiskill Class for ESL Students  3 credits

Students will study each of the skill areas of speaking, grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. This is a section of ongoing, self-paced instruction and is intended for local students who have insufficient time and little necessity to take academic day courses.

ESL MU 47:
ESL Through Music 3 credits

This course focuses on using music to improve vocabulary, speaking, listening, and pronunciation skills in English. Students will be introduced to a wide variety of musical activities as a way of expanding their English abilities.

ESL P45:
ESL Pronunciation I 3 credits

Prerequisites: ESL WG34, RV38 (or R30 and V33), and S36 or higher, or placement by ESL Assessment.

This course is intended for intermediate to advanced ESL students who would like to improve their listening and speaking skills. It teaches sounds as part of the rhythm and stress used in informal English and focuses on difficult sounds from a variety of perspectives.

ESL P55:
ESL Phonics/Spelling  3 credits

Prerequisites: ESL WG44, RV48 (or R40 AND V43), and S46.

This course is intended for Intermediate/Advanced ESL students who still find sit difficult to understand the relationships between the English spelling and sound systems. The course will survey the English sounds represented by a given spelling as well as all the possible spellings for a given sound. It will also deal with word and phrase stress, rhythm, intonation, and reductions in rapid speech as well as use of dictionary pronunciation keys.

ESL P65:
ESL Pronunciation II 3 credits

Prerequisites: ESL P45 or all of WG44, RV48 and S46.

This course is intended for intermediate to advanced ESL students who would like to improve their listening and speaking skills by studying rhythm, stress, and intonation. It concentrates on which parts of each sentence are essential for clear communication. It includes techniques for improving listening comprehension of formal lectures and oral presentations.

ESL T85:
ESL TOEFL Preparation Bridge I  3 credits

Prerequisites: ESL WG74, R70, V73 and S76, or instructor's permission.

�  ESL T85 is intended for students with academic aspirations and a good grasp of English who wish or need to take the TOEFL test.

ESL T09:
ESL Pre-Beginner

�  for students who cannot attend regular classes.

ESL volunteer tutors � see CCP.

Family Child Care

FAM 01:
Introduction to Family Child Care  1.5 credits

Prerequisites: None

It introduces the individual (potential and existing child care providers, parents, and those considering a career change)
to the mechanics of operating a family child care as a home-based business.

FAM 02:
Understanding Child Development  1.5 credits

Prerequisites: None

This course provides students with an overview of the development of the individual from conception through adolescence. Particular attention is paid to the psychological, emotional, physical, moral, and intellectual development from birth to age twelve. This course will look at each of these areas from different theorists� perspectives, with application to the family child care setting.

FAM 03:
Understanding Children抯 Behaviour 1.5 credits

Prerequisites: None

This course will focus on the guidance and nurturing of young children based on an understanding of their behaviour. Family child care providers will have the opportunity to achieve competency in the development of strategies for interpersonal communication, child management and the fostering of positive emotional and social development of young children. Students will explore effective ways in dealing with negative behaviour while developing strategies to encourage positive behaviour as well as preserving and encouraging child抯 self-esteem.

FAM 04:
Health, Safety, and Nutrition 1.5 credits

Prerequisites: None

This course will familiarize participants with the health, safety, and nutritional needs of young children. It will emphasize how family child care providers can offer a safe home environment that is consistent with the healthy growth and development of children.

FAM 05:
Planning Children抯 Experiences 1.5 credits

Prerequisites: None

This course offers family child care providers practical knowledge in planning activities in terms of materials, space requirements, and time management. The focus will be on play-based activities, that promote developmentally appropriate learning to meet children's needs on an individual basis.

FAM 06:
Administration/Working with Families  1.5 credits

Prerequisites: None

This course will emphasize the importance of seeing family child care in a professional manner - as a business and a career. The course will cover the administrative procedures necessary for licensing, tax planning, parent/care giver contracts, record-keeping, household management, networking and the operation of a business including liability insurance.

Fashion Design

Most of the seats in these courses are reserved for students in the Fashion Design program. Other students may take these courses if they meet the prerequisites and there is space.

FD 113:
Fashion Drawing I  3 credits

Prerequisites: None

An introduction to the basic anatomy of the human body is an essential foundation to fashion drawing. Students will gain understanding of the structure, balance, and movement of the female form and how it is incorporated into fashion images. Emphasis is placed on visual awareness and its relationship to perspective and proportion. Students will be introduced to a variety of techniques which constitute fashion illustration and technical drawing of garments for the apparel industry.

Students will develop drawing skills using a variety of media and improve their powers of observation. Live models will be introduced at appropriate times.

FD 114:
Fashion Drawing II  3 credits

Prerequisites: FD 113

While further developing students� ability to draw the fashion figure, this course will cover the use of colour and mixed media to render the total fashion image. Composition and graphic layout techniques are explored. In addition to drawing for ladies, men抯 and children抯 proportions are explored.

FD 163:
Fashion Design I  3 credits

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Fashion Design program

Corequisites: FD 181 and FD 191

Students will learn how to apply the basic fine art principles and elements of design to garments which meet the needs of today抯 markets. The fashion industry is examined in relation to its many facets, with emphasis placed on exploring the roles and functions held by designers and technicians. Promotion, sales techniques, and marketing are a practical component of the course and demonstrated through seminar presentations. Volume designing of skirt and pants for the contemporary market is covered in detail.

FD 164:
Fashion Design II  3 credits

Prerequisites: FD 163

Corequisites: FD 182 and FD 192

Students enrolled in this course will continue to work with design elements and principles. Emphasis will be placed on the influence and roles colour and texture play throughout apparel design. Marketing is introduced through the exploration and development of oral presentations and visual promotional materials.

FD 171:
Textiles  3 credits

Prerequisites: None

Textile science is the study of the structure, characteristics, and performance of fabrics. Understanding textile composition and production provides the knowledge needed to make informed decisions regarding fabric suitability and performance limitations.

This course provides a broad overview of the composition, production, and utilization of fabrics. Topics include the examination of natural and synthetic fibres, manufacturing of yarns, and the processes of structuring yarns into fabrics. Knowledge will be gained in relation to dyestuffs, printing, and fabric finishes. Fibre content, care, and labelling laws are covered in detail.

FD 172:
Machine Knitting  4 credits

Prerequisites: None

Students gain an understanding of the versatility of knit fabrics in the marketplace and gain awareness of how knitted fabrics are produced. Hands-on experience with the domestic knitting machine allows for experimentation with patterns, textures, colours, and yarns to produce fashion fabrics suitable for the current market. Creativity of design is emphasized. A child抯 sweater and one outfit will be taken to completion. Basic pattern drafting for knitwear on the computer is covered.

FD 174:
Weaving Fashion Fabrics  4 credits

Prerequisites: FD 171 or instructor抯 permission

This course will allow students to develop a basic understanding of threading and weaving techniques on a four-shaft loom. Students will create a resource book of mounted samples through experimenting with a variety of structures and fibres.
A length of fashion fabric (or shawl) will be researched, designed, drafted, and woven. Computer-aided design and weaving programs will be introduced.

FD 181:
Garment Construction I  3 credits

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Fashion Design program

Corequisites: FD 163 and FD 191

An introduction to industrial garment assembly practices. Through a combination of lecture and lab sessions, students will learn and understand how various construction techniques are performed and used in the production of well-made garments. Students will learn how to safely and efficiently operate industrial equipment and become exposed to sequencing methods, planning efficient work-flow and materials handling. Some will compile a resource book of construction samples for future reference. Knowledge and skills acquired will be applied through the construction of a garment bag, and designed skirt and pant.

FD 182:
Garment Construction II  3 credits

Prerequisites: FD 181

Corequisites: FD 164 and FD 192

Students enrolled in this course will learn and understand how various construction techniques are performed and used in the production of well-made garments. Quality assessment methods will be explored through the establishment of relevant criteria in relation to garment type, performance expectations, and cost. This is a continuation of FD 181, involving more complex construction applications and projects involving special fabrics and embellishment details. A shirt, dress, and child抯 outfit will be constructed in full size. Students will develop a resource book of related construction samples, for future reference.

FD 191:
Pattern Drafting I  3 credits

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Fashion Design program

Corequisites: FD 163 and FD 181

Students enrolled in this course will learn and understand how to develop basic skirt and pant pattern drafts and manipulate these drafts to create various design styles using flat pattern techniques. Standard and personal measurements will be used. To reinforce the importance of proper garment 揻it�, alterations and pattern adjustments will be examined and practised. Pattern development in relation to design features, fabric characteristics, and construction methods will be a major focus. Students will develop exercises in full and half scale. Students will be required to work in partnership with others for components of class activities or projects.

FD 192:
Pattern Drafting II  3 credits

Prerequisites: FD 191

Corequisites: FD 164 and FD 182

Students enrolled in this course will learn and understand how to draft patterns for shirts, sleeves, collars, and dresses using standard and personal measurements. Pattern alterations and fitting techniques will be analyzed to develop custom-fitting garments. Children抯 pattern blocks will be manipulated to review pattern- making techniques and to develop styled patterns. Students will develop a resource book of pattern drafts and manipulations in half and full scale.

FD 193:
History of Fashion  3 credits

Prerequisites: None

Today抯 fashion industry continues to be influenced by history. This introductory course is designed to provide an historical framework, define concepts, and present basic knowledge essential to understanding the present fashion industry. The development of fashion from ancient to modern times is examined, with emphasis placed on 20th century fashions and the current Canadian fashion industry.

FD 263:
Apparel Design and Illustration I  3 credits

Prerequisites: FD 114 and FD 164 or instructor抯 permission

Corequisites: FD 281 and FD 283

Students enrolled in this course will learn how to use established fashion art techniques to design, develop, and communicate ideas towards both the manufacturing and marketing sectors of the apparel industry. Students will learn how to develop manufacturer抯 lines and examine inspiration sources, fabric selection, design groupings, and customer expectations. Projects covered will include suits for a select market, lingerie, and swimwear.

FD 264:
Apparel Design and Illustration II  3 credits

Prerequisites: FD 263

Corequisites: FD 282 and FD 284

A continuation of FD 263, with emphasis on market research and the preparation of a portfolio of design inspirations, ideas, illustrations, and photographs to be used at employment interviews.

Students will design apparel which meets the functional needs of specific markets and develop a manufacturer抯 搇ine� of apparel for the market of their choice. Concept boards, illustrations, and technical drawings are integral components.

FD 265:
Computer Applications for Apparel  3 credits

Prerequisites: FD 263, FD 281, and FD 283

This course focuses on the skills and knowledge required to handle technological changes as they occur in the apparel industry. Students will gain understanding and competence utilizing apparel-specific CAD programs and technology. Students will have the opportunity to incorporate and demonstrate competence using the skills, knowledge, and abilities acquired through the Fashion Design program during a work practicum in the apparel industry. The practicum consists of 40 hours (one week) onsite, at a business operating in the apparel field.

FD 271:
Surface Design I  4 credits

Prerequisites: FD 171 or instructor抯 permission

Students will learn how to apply design elements and principles to embellish and decorate the surface of fabrics. Experimentation with pigment paints and dyes on natural and synthetic fabrics is encouraged. A variety of techniques to create 3-D effects for fabric surface embellishment are explored and researched. Students develop a collection of resource samples and produce fabric lengths of surface designed fabrics suitable for apparel.

FD 272:
Surface Design II  4 credits

Prerequisites: FD 171 or instructor抯 permission

A continuation of FD 271, covering more advanced surface design techniques and colour experiments through direct application of dyestuffs and paints, printing, immersion dyeing with fibre- reactive dyes, heat transfer printing with disperse dyes, and screen printing with temporary and permanent screens, including stencilling and direct emulsion. Shibori resist techniques of pole wrapping and clamping, along with bound and stitched methods of altering fabric surfaces, will be explored.

FD 281:
Advanced Construction I  3 credits

Prerequisites: FD 182 and FD 192

Corequisites: FD 263 and FD 283

This course explores advanced garment assembly methods and fabric handling techniques. Students will experiment with a variety of fabrics, support materials, stabilizers and construction methods to develop a resource book of samples. Full-scale projects include a soft-tailored lined jacket, a bustier, and a swimsuit. Appropriate finishing techniques and industrial applications will be incorporated throughout garment construction. Proper fit principles will be stressed. Students will be encouraged to coordinate the jacket project with a designed skirt or pant.

FD 282:
Advanced Construction II  3 credits

Prerequisites: FD 281

Corequisites: FD 264 and FD 284

Students will learn industrial construction and finishing techniques and apply this knowledge to the production of a lined coat and jumpsuit. Emphasis will be placed on the development process, construction sequencing, and production states required in the manufacturing of a line as designed in FD 264. A minimum of two complete 搇ine� outfits will be produced. Students will be expected to research appropriate construction methods prior to garment development.

FD 283:
Advanced Pattern Drafting I  3 credits

Prerequisites: FD 164, FD 182, and FD 192

Corequisites: FD 263 and FD 281

Students enrolled in this course will learn more advanced pattern-drafting skills and gain knowledge of apparel industry standards. Students will test patterns using muslin garments to confirm fit and proportion. Neatness, accuracy, and correct fit will be stressed. Full-scale pattern drafts will include fitted jackets, underwire bodices and swimsuits. Students will refine drafts to develop pattern blocks, add seam allowances, and apply appropriate marking and labels. Design interpretation testing will occur periodically throughout the semester.

FD 284:
Advanced Pattern Drafting II  3 credits

Prerequisites: FD 283

Corequisites: FD 264 and FD 281

Students will continue to develop pattern drafting and manipulation skills along with garment fitting techniques. Building upon concepts acquired in FD 283, students will draft and fit the coat block, then perform manipulations to produce the stylized pattern. The jumpsuit project incorporates performance features with fit and ease of movement. Two complete outfits selected from the line designed by the student in FD 264 will be drafted to reflect the ability to convert design sketches into flat patterns. The importance of neatness, accuracy, and correct fit will continue to be stressed.

FD 291:
Draping  3 credits

Prerequisites: FD 192 or instructor抯 permission

The practical study of three-dimensional draping techniques provides the ability to drape fabric on the dress form to create garments. Students acquire a sense of proportion, and a feel for texture and fabric drapability while handling fabric in relation to the design and fit on the dress form. The principles of draping may be used to develop various types of fit to reflect fashion silhouettes and enhance garment style. An overview of draping principles in relation to millinery will also be explored. Students will produce a garment with accompanying headpiece.

FD 292:
Pattern Grading and Production Processes  3 credits

Prerequisites: FD 192 or instructor抯 permission

Students enrolled in this course will gain knowledge and experience in the development of production patterns and the grading of fit-approved patterns to produce accurate size ranges suitable for use in the apparel industry. Students will generate production patterns; comprehend, develop, and created grade charts; identify split and nested grades, and produce size sets. Manual and machine grading methods will be demonstrated and practised. Grade principles are presented in relation to a variety of production processes, and the computerization of grading within the apparel industry is explored. Students will work independently and/or collaboratively throughout the semester.

FD 296:
Independent Studies � Surface Design  3 credits

Prerequisites: FD 272 or instructor抯 permission

Students will further explore surface design concepts and techniques in relation to apparel. Independent research and experimentation with a variety of fabric embellishment processes is emphasized. Individual focus and major projects will be determined after consultation with the instructor.

FD 297:
Independent Studies � Machine Knitting  3 credits

Prerequisites: FD 172 or instructor抯 permission

A continuation of FD 172. Students will learn advanced techniques and more complex operation of the domestic knitting machine by utilizing the ribber bed, lace carriage, and racking arm. Students will develop a resource book of samples and are encouraged to research knit applications and methods while experimenting with a variety of yarns. Knit contour and computer generated knitting patterns will be used to develop garments. After consultation with the instructor, students will plan, design, and produce a machine knit outfit.

FD 298:
Independent Studies � Weaving  3 credits

Prerequisites: FD 174 or instructor抯 permission

This course will reinforce the principles and techniques of threading and weaving on a four-shaft loom. Students will gain a more complex understanding of specific woven structures. Fabric lengths will be designed, drafted, and woven for the construction into garments after consultation with the instructor. Computer- aided design and weaving programs will be utilized for the generation of advanced fabric drafts.

Film

FILM 110:
Film Studies
(North America and Britain)  3 credits
Prerequisites: None
Transferability: SFU, OU, TWU (under review)

An introduction to film technique (camera, sound, lighting, montage, etc.) concurrent with a study of selected short and feature films from North America and Britain. Essays and an examination are required.

FILM 120:
Film Studies (Foreign)  3 credits

Prerequisites: None

Transferability: SFU, OU, TWU (under review)

An introduction to theories of film aesthetics and criticism, together with a study of selected foreign movies (with English subtitles). Essays and an examination are required from credit students.

First Nations Studies

These courses are part of the Social Services diploma �
First Nations option.

FNST 101:
St�:l� Nation Development  3 credits

Prerequisites: Admittance to the Social Services diploma program
or instructor抯 permission

The purpose of this course is to enable professional helpers working with the St�:l� people to do their jobs more effectively by examining the development of the St�:l� Nation, beginning with a historical, socioeconomic overview. The students will explore St�:l� cultural philosophy, values, and beliefs, and compare them with Western philosophies, values, and beliefs. Using a framework that encompasses pre-contact, contact, and contemporary St�:l� society, students will study the evolution of the St�:l� Nation抯 socioeconomic structure.

FNST 102:
St�:l� Traditional Ways
of Healing and Helping  3 credits

Prerequisites: Admission to the Social Services diploma � General
or First Nations options, or instructor抯 permission.

The purpose of this course is to enable professional helpers working with the St�:l� people to do their jobs more effectively by learning about traditional St�:l� ways of healing and helping. After exploring the role of self-esteem and motivation in healing, students will learn how techniques of teamwork, sharing, and group work contribute to healing and helping processes. Students will be encouraged to reflect on the importance of building 搒elf-in-relation� for healing and maintaining health. Finally, this course will study the relationship between healing individuals and families and building healthy communities and nations. Students will learn that all ways of helping and healing are interconnected in a 揷ircle of wellness�.

FNST 201:
St�:l� Communications and World View  3 credits

Prerequisites: FNST 101 and FNST 102

The purpose of this course is to enable professional helpers working with the St�:l� people to do their jobs more effectively by examining the St�:l� world view. Students will explore and examine St�:l� learning styles and oral traditions, and compare them to Western learning styles and oral/written traditions.

FNST 202:
St�:l� Social Structure  3 credits

Prerequisites: FNST 101 or FNST 102 or instructor's permission

This course will examine St�: l� social structure from pre-contact to contemporary. The role of St�:l� Nation as a service provider, the structure of St�:l� communities, and the roles of community members will be explored. In order for students to gain an understanding of St�:l� identity, relationships, and interconnectedness, family structure and child rearing practices will be examined. The course is intended to assist professional helpers understand St�:l� social structures, particularly family structure. By understanding the complex influences that have contributed to the unique social and family structures within St�:l� communities, students will be better prepared to work in a helping capacity with St�: l�, and other aboriginal people.

French

FREN 100:
Introduction to French   3 credits

Prerequisites: None

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide at  

French 100 is an introductory course for those who have had little (less than Grade 11) or no previous French instruction. The vocabulary and grammatical structures are presented through the use of body language and audio/visual techniques such as pictures, tapes and videos, as well as written material. Students will learn to communicate in relatively natural and spontaneous speech and also develop basic reading and writing skills. The course covers the equivalent of Grade 11 material.

Note: Not open to students with French 11 except with permission of instructor or department head.

FREN 101:
French Language I  3 credits

Prerequisites: FREN 100, or FREN 11, or instructor抯 permission

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide at   

Introduces you to the French language by an intensive study of important aspects of pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar through the use of audio-visual techniques such as flashcards, slides, videotapes and the multimedia laboratory. We teach you to speak, understand, read and write the language by the direct association of visual and aural concepts with their expression in French. The basic goal is to develop 揷reative communication�.

Note: Not open to students with French 12 except with permission of instructor or department head.

FREN 102:
French Language II  3 credits

Prerequisites: FREN 101, or instructor抯 permission
Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide at www.bccat.bc.ca  

Continues to develop your ability to express yourself in oral and written French. It directly follows the goals and methods of French 101.

Note: Not open to students with French 12 except with permission of instructor or department head.

FREN 215:
Intermediate French I  3 credits

Prerequisites: French 12 or FREN 101 and 102
Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide at www.bccat.bc.ca  

Increases communicative competence through vocabulary expansion, improved pronunciation, and the development of efficient reading and writing techniques. Conducted entirely in French, students work together in small groups reviewing the essential elements of French grammar, discussing short texts of contemporary Francophone authors, and learning composition skills. Participation in multimedia programs, along with regular written assignments and oral tutorials, further improves students� abilities to understand and express themselves in French.

Note: Credit cannot be obtained for more than one of FREN 215 or 230.

FREN 216:
Intermediate French II  3 credits

Prerequisites: French 12, or FREN 101 and FREN 102

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide at www.bccat.bc.ca  

This course is a companion to French 215 and has similar goals: through an intensive review of grammatical topics already known to the student, and the introduction of some new topics, French 216 will increase communicative competence through vocabulary expansion, improved pronunciation, study of important grammatical concepts and the development of efficient reading and writing techniques. Conducted entirely in French, students work together in small groups reviewing the essential elements of French grammar, discussing literary texts and learning composition skills. Participation in multimedia programs, along with regular written assignments and oral tutorials, will further improve students� abilities to understand and express themselves in French.

FREN 219:
Intermediate French Composition  3 credits

Prerequisites: One of FREN 215, 216, or 230.

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide at www.bccat.bc.ca  

This course focuses on the development of essay-writing skills
in French. Selected readings from works by contemporary Francophone authors help introduce principles of clear and effective writing; students work to improve their own writing skills and to resolve common problems in second-language writing.

FREN 225: Francophone Language
and Culture via Media  3 credits

Prerequisites: FREN 219 or permission of instructor.

Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide at www.bccat.bc.ca  

This course is conducted entirely in French. Students will increase their communicative competence and knowledge of Francophone culture by reading on a regular basis articles and advertising from 濒'础肠迟耻补濒颈迟� a Qu閎閏ois magazine, reviewing the major Francophone newspapers via Web access, listening to Radio Canada, and viewing television clips from Francophone stations. They will learn specialized vocabulary relating to politics and economics, as well as acronyms and euphemisms. Grammar is reviewed and refined in each class and tested frequently. Participation in discussions, along with regular written assignments and oral tutorials, further improves students' abilities to understand and express themselves in French.

FREN 230:
Intermediate French for
French Immersion Students I  3 credits

Prerequisites: Minimum four years study (up to Grade 11) in the French Immersion program, or instructor抯 permission
Transferability: For transferability see the B.C. transfer guide at   

This course is specifically designed for students from French Immersion programs who are at ease communicating in French and who wish to improve their competency. Taught completely in French, this course will provide a thorough grammar review, vocabulary enrichment and development of reading and writing skills which will address ingrained errors such as 揻ranglais� and enable students to use a more sophisticated language. A cultural project, pair and small group work, video presentations, and work in the multimedia lab will complement class discussions.

Note: Credit cannot be obtained for both FREN 215 and
FREN 230.

FREN 315:
Introduction to Francophone Literature  4 credits

Prerequisites: FREN 219 or instructor抯 permission.
Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This is a one-semester course, conducted entirely in French, introducing students to Francophone literature. The readings will consist primarily of contemporary short stories from diverse countries, some poetry, a short Qu閎閏ois novel and a one-act French play. Discussion will focus on differences of genre and style, and on text analysis as well as thematic and cultural content, enabling students to appreciate French writing in its various forms. Particular idiomatic expressions and language usage will be explicated as needed.

FREN 319:
Advanced French Composition  4 credits

Prerequisites: FREN 219 or instructor抯 permission.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This course refines students' ability to write in French, through the detailed study and practice of stylistic techniques, complex grammatical structures, and vocabulary used in formal contemporary written French.

FREN 325:
Advanced French Conversation  4 credits

Prerequisites: FREN 219 or instructor抯 permission.
Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

This one-semester course, conducted entirely in French, will develop students oral fluency, through conversational practice, oral projects, and an intensive study of phonetics. The latter includes a close examination of the proper articulation of all vowels, consonants and semi-vowels, syllabification, intonation, liaison and 别苍肠丑补頽别尘别苍迟 and other linguistic phenomena that will help students acquire a good standard pronunciation. French 325 will also help students learn to understand different accents and idioms that exist in various parts of the Francophone world, such as Qu閎ec, Acadie, Martinique, and different regions of France. There is a considerable 揷orrective� component to the course, where students are clearly shown the comparative pronunciation between English and French vowels and consonants in order teach English-speaking students the best way to articulate French sounds and eliminate their English accents.

FREN 330:
Introductory French Linguistics  4 credits

Prerequisites: FREN 219 or instructor抯 permission.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

Intended for those who wish to teach French or simply develop their knowledge of the structure and phonology of the French language, this course provides an introduction to the study of linguistics in French as well as an examination of various methods of teaching French as a second language. It shows how linguistic theories can be applied to second language learning and teaching to make language acquisition more effective.

FREN 345:
French Culture Through Film  4 credits

Prerequisites: For students wishing to obtain credit in French:
FREN 219. For students wishing to take the course in English:
45 university-level credits or may seek permission of instructor.

Transferability: Check with the institution you wish to attend.

An analysis of French and Qu閎ec societies since 1950 from a cinematographic perspective. All films will be shown in original French with English subtitles.

Note: This course may count towards the minor in French provided the student participates in French in-class discussion groups and submits all written work in French.

Workplace French

FREN 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 261, 262, 263, 264 and 265:

Workplace French  1 credit each
(In partnership with Canada School of Public Service/蒫ole de la fonction publique du Canada)

Prerequisites: Preceding course on this list, or placement by Federal Government Language Training Officer

The curriculum for these courses has been developed by the Canada School of Public Service/蒫ole de la fonction publique du Canada. Designed for Federal Public Servants, but now open to the general public, these courses focus on vocabulary and structures used in government memos, reports, and other official documents. The courses emphasize the development of oral proficiency. These courses are offered through a flexible format on a cost-recovery basis. For further information, contact Julie Laursen at 604-557-4035 or email julie.laursen@ucfv.ca

Note: These courses are not transferable and do not count towards the UCFV minor in French.