Digital Art & Design Program

Graphic Applications and Digital Art & Design Systems 1 (2,1,3) 3 credits

This is an introduction to the theories, processes, hardware and software used in solving illustration or photograph-based visual problems and creating computer generated artwork. Students will take their solutions from sketch through to print and network-based output for applications including: desktop publishing and prepress, multimedia and web development. Students will be exposed to hardware and software commonly used in the industry.

Graphic Applications and Digital Art & Design Systems 1 (2,1,3) 3 credits

This is an introduction to the theories, processes, hardware and software used in solving illustration or photograph-based visual problems and creating computer generated artwork. Students will take their solutions from sketch through to print and network-based output for applications including: desktop publishing and prepress, multimedia and web development. Students will be exposed to hardware and software commonly used in the industry.

Graphic Applications and Digital Art & Design Systems 1 (2,1,3) 3 credits

This is an introduction to the theories, processes, hardware and software used in solving illustration or photograph-based visual problems and creating computer generated artwork. Students will take their solutions from sketch through to print and network-based output for applications including: desktop publishing and prepress, multimedia and web development. Students will be exposed to hardware and software commonly used in the industry.

Typography (2,1,0)(L) 3 credits

This course provides the student with the typographic skills required to produce effective communications in the Computer Graphics and Desktop Publishing environments. The importance of sound typographic communication skills will be stressed. Elements of good typography. choosing the proper typestyle, and type as a powerful communication tool will be explored. An in-depth look at Desktop Publishing software will also be included in this course.

Corequisite: DAAD 1750

Graphic Design (2,1,0) 3 credits

The basis of design requires the bringing together of various elements – words, photographs, illustrations and graphic images – into one area to achieve an interaction with the intended audience that will communicate a message within a given context. This course will allow the students to explore the creative potential of these elements through conscious experimentation and study of the effects of reworking and refining ideas.

Corequisite: DAAD 1750

Graphic Applications and Digital Art & Design Systems 1 (2,1,3) 3 credits

This is an introduction to the theories, processes, hardware and software used in solving illustration or photograph-based visual problems and creating computer generated artwork. Students will take their solutions from sketch through to print and network-based output for applications including: desktop publishing and prepress, multimedia and web development. Students will be exposed to hardware and software commonly used in the industry.

Typography (2,1,0)(L) 3 credits

This course provides the student with the typographic skills required to produce effective communications in the Computer Graphics and Desktop Publishing environments. The importance of sound typographic communication skills will be stressed. Elements of good typography. choosing the proper typestyle, and type as a powerful communication tool will be explored. An in-depth look at Desktop Publishing software will also be included in this course.

Corequisite: DAAD 1750

Graphic Design (2,1,0) 3 credits

The basis of design requires the bringing together of various elements – words, photographs, illustrations and graphic images – into one area to achieve an interaction with the intended audience that will communicate a message within a given context. This course will allow the students to explore the creative potential of these elements through conscious experimentation and study of the effects of reworking and refining ideas.

Corequisite: DAAD 1750

Graphic Applications and Digital Art & Design Systems 1 (2,1,3) 3 credits

This is an introduction to the theories, processes, hardware and software used in solving illustration or photograph-based visual problems and creating computer generated artwork. Students will take their solutions from sketch through to print and network-based output for applications including: desktop publishing and prepress, multimedia and web development. Students will be exposed to hardware and software commonly used in the industry.

New Media 1: Multimedia, Animation & Online Publishing (2,1,3)(L) 3 credits

In this course students are introduced to organizing information and designing user interfaces for computer delivered communications using prevailing development software. Topics will include: project planning – storyboards, maps and other planning documents; principles of animation – time, motion and juxtaposition as design elements; presentation design – both esthetic and pragmatic; user interface development; technical issues – file formats, moving information between various software packages, CDROM publishing, network-based publishing; players and roles; projects types and applications.

Prerequisite: DAAD 1200, DAAD 1300, DAAD 175 (or relevant work experience with a work portfolio)

Graphic Applications and Digital Art & Design Systems 1 (2,1,3) 3 credits

This is an introduction to the theories, processes, hardware and software used in solving illustration or photograph-based visual problems and creating computer generated artwork. Students will take their solutions from sketch through to print and network-based output for applications including: desktop publishing and prepress, multimedia and web development. Students will be exposed to hardware and software commonly used in the industry.

Typography (2,1,0)(L) 3 credits

This course provides the student with the typographic skills required to produce effective communications in the Computer Graphics and Desktop Publishing environments. The importance of sound typographic communication skills will be stressed. Elements of good typography. choosing the proper typestyle, and type as a powerful communication tool will be explored. An in-depth look at Desktop Publishing software will also be included in this course.

Corequisite: DAAD 1750

Typography (2,1,0)(L) 3 credits

This course provides the student with the typographic skills required to produce effective communications in the Computer Graphics and Desktop Publishing environments. The importance of sound typographic communication skills will be stressed. Elements of good typography. choosing the proper typestyle, and type as a powerful communication tool will be explored. An in-depth look at Desktop Publishing software will also be included in this course.

Corequisite: DAAD 1750

Graphic Design (2,1,0) 3 credits

The basis of design requires the bringing together of various elements – words, photographs, illustrations and graphic images – into one area to achieve an interaction with the intended audience that will communicate a message within a given context. This course will allow the students to explore the creative potential of these elements through conscious experimentation and study of the effects of reworking and refining ideas.

Corequisite: DAAD 1750

Communications Graphics (2,1,0)(L) 3 credits

This course is designed to develop the student’s awareness of the principles and practices involved in the production and design of effective visual communications for both print production and online/multimedia applications. Creative and practical applications of typography, photography and illustration, as they relate to visual problem solving in a computer graphics environment, will be covered. Oral and visual presentation skills will be emphasized.

Prerequisite: DAAD 1200, DAAD 1750

Business, Professional and Academic Composition (3,0,0) 3 credits

Students in this course learn the theory and the practice of successful academic, business, and professional writing. They examine the similarities and differences involved in writing for business and academic purposes. Students also study and apply conventional methods of academic research and documentation involved in completing essays and reports.

Prerequisite: 73% on the combined English 12 and Government Exam (within the last five years), or Level 4 on the composition section of the LPI (within the last two years), or completion of ENGL 0600, or completion of ESAL 0570 and 0580 with a grade of C+ or better

Academic Writing (6,0,0) 4 credits

ESAL 0580 focuses on the process of writing. However, integral to the writing process are the skills of reading and listening, actively and critically. Collaboration and teamwork will be important components of this course, as well. These skills enhance writing ability and also contribute generally to success in both education and employment. Students will be expected, therefore, to read, research, discuss, and work co-operatively, as part of the composition process.

Prerequisite: ESAL 0420 and ESAL 0480 (C+ or better), or entry assessment

Advanced Composition (4,0,0) 3 credits

A continuation of ESAL 0380, this course reviews the paragraph as a component of the English essay. Emphasis is on the planning, development and revision of multi-paragraph compositions. Students will focus on particular problems with their writing and practice editing.

Intermediate Composition (4,0,0) 3 credits

This writing course will focus on academic paragraph writing. Various forms and purposes for paragraph writing will be analyzed and practiced. Sentence skills will be reviewed and essay writing will be introduced.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of ESAL 0280 (C+ or better), or entry assessment

Pre-Intermediate Writing Skills (4,0,0) 3 credits

This introductory composition course for second language students will focus on recognizing and practicing grammatical structures and sentence patterns, within the familiar thematic context of shared personal and cultural experience. Pre-writing and revision strategies will be introduced.

Prerequisite: A mark of C+ (65% or better) in ESAL 0180 or placement in Level II as a result of the Accuplacer placement test

Basic Writing Skills (4,0,0) 3 credits

This course will focus on writing strategies. Emphasis will be on development of sentence structure and sentence variety to the paragraph level. Students will also be introduced to the paragraph form, including expression of the main idea in topic sentences.

Prerequisite: Placement according to English Placement test

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of ESAL 0380 (C+ or better), or entry assessment

Advanced Grammar (4,0,0) 3 credits

The purpose of this course is to support advanced academic writing, by developing and refining the grammar and editing skills necessary to detect and remedy common ESL writing problems. While the focus will be on accuracy, this course will also include logical analysis of the components of a composition, and editing for improved clarity and effectiveness.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ESAL 0320 and ESAL 0340 or placement from English Placement test

Intermediate Grammar 2 (4,0,0) 3 credits

Within the relevant academic contexts, a variety of more difficult structures in English grammar will be examined and practiced for a better understanding of their uses. Structures studied will include articles, count and non-count nouns and expressions of quantity, subject-verb agreement, the passive voice, gerunds and infinitives, and conditional sentences.

Prerequisite: Completion of ESAL 0220 with a C+ or better, or placement on the ESL intake test

Pre-Intermediate Grammar (4,0,0) 3 credits

This course is intended to assist students in improving and practicing their spoken English and written grammar. Students will study past, present and future verb tenses in the simple, progressive and perfect forms. Students will also study gerunds and infinitives, phrasal verbs, comparatives, prepositions, modals, determiners, articles and agreement.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of ESAL 0120 (C+ or better) or placement from English Placement test

Basic Grammar (4,0,0) 3 credits

Students will learn basic forms of English Grammar including simple and progressive verb tenses, parts of speech, prepositions, and an introduction to modals. Students will practice these structures through communicative and functional activities.

Prerequisite: Placement according to English placement test

Intermediate Grammar 1 (4,0,0) 3 credits

Within the relevant academic contexts, a variety of difficult structures in English grammar will be examined and practiced both orally and in written work. Structures studied will include the tense aspect system; phrasal verbs; modal meanings, and the use of prepositions.

Prerequisite: Completion of ESAL 0220 with a C+ or better, or placement from ESL intake test

Corequisite: ESAL 0420

Academic Reading Skills (4,0,0) 3 credits

Intended for advanced ESL students, this course is designed to prepare for reading college level material effectively and efficiently. Specific approaches to reading will be taught for both factual and fictional writing. Emphasis will be on the short story. Students intending to take ENGL 1100 must achieve a C+ or better in ESAL 0570.

Composition (4,0,0) 3 credits

The emphasis is on the development of composition skills and on short essays, logical thinking and argument. Instructors may use some literature in the course.

Prerequisite: One of the following guidelines should be followed:

English 12/English 12 First Peoples with a minimum of 73% (within the last 5 years)

or Level 4, on the composition section of the Language Proficiency Index (within the last 2 years)

or completion of ENGL 0600

or completion of ESAL 0570 and ESAL 0580 with a grade of C+ or better

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of ESAL 0450 and ESAL 0470 (C+ or better), or entry assessment

Advanced Reading and Study Skills (4,0,0) 3 credits

This course includes a wide range of fictional and nonfictional reading. Emphasis is on the analysis and evaluation of both form and content as well as on pre-reading strategies and vocabulary development. Study skills include note-taking, paraphrasing, and summarizing.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of ESAL 0370 (C+ or better), or entry assessment

Intermediate Reading and Study Skills (4,0,0) 3 credits

This is a reading skills course intended to prepare the ESL student for University materials. The focus will be on improving comprehension and reading rate, and on strengthening reading vocabulary. As well, study skills will be introduced and practiced.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of ESAL 0270 (C+ or better), or entry assessment

Pre-Intermediate Reading Skills (4,0,0) 3 credits

This reading course will continue to strengthen basic skills of vocabulary development and comprehension with a variety of written material of gradually increasing difficulty. The objective is to progress from mechanical to more meaningful reading.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of ESAL 0170 (C+ or better), or entry assessment

Basic Reading Skills (4,0,0) 3 credits

This course will focus on reading strategies. Emphasis will be on vocabulary growth and comprehension and expression of the main idea. Students will develop study and reading skills such as pre-reading and reading rate strategies.

Prerequisite: Placement according to English Placement test

Advanced Oral Communication (4,0,0) 3 credits

The student will practice strategies for speaking clear and appropriate English in a variety of academic situations. Attention to fluency, pronunciation and intonation will also be emphasized.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of ESAL 0350 (C+ or better), or entry assessment

Intermediate Oral Communication (4,0,0) 3 credits

This course is designed to enable the student to refine conversational skills for the purpose of participating in academic discussions. ESAL 0350 focuses on acquiring strategies for effective oral communication. Students will participate in group discussions, give oral presentations and practice their listening skills.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of ESAL 0230 and ESAL 0250 (C+ or better), or entry assessment

Pre-Intermediate Oral Skills (4,0,0) 3 credits

This course is intended to assist students to improve their communication skills. Students will develop their listening and speaking skills.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of ESAL 0130 and ESAL 0150 (C+ or better) or placement on the English Placement test

Basic Oral Communication (4,0,0) 3 credits

Through listening comprehension and oral performances, students will practice their communication skills. Students will learn to comprehend the main ideas in short passages and listen for specific detail as well as engage in short conversations and report personal information and express opinions.

Prerequisite: Placement according to English Placement test

Basic Integrated Language Skills (4,0,0) 3 credits

This course offers integrated skills with an emphasis on improving English proficiency and understanding of Canadian culture. It includes continued practice in listening, speaking, pronunciation, vocabulary building, grammar, reading, writing and learning strategies. It also includes using computer technology and university and community resources.

Prerequisite: Placement according to English Placement test

Pre-Intermediate Integrated Language Skills (4,0,0) 3 credits

This course will integrate language skills with an emphasis on improving English proficiency and understanding of Canadian culture. It includes continued practice in listening, speaking, pronunciation, vocabulary building, grammar, reading, writing and learning strategies. It also includes using computer technology an university and community resources.

Prerequisite: Completion of ESAL 0130 and ESAL 0150 (65% or better) or by the Accuplacer placement test

Note: ESAL 0450 may also be taken as a corequisite

See International Student Section for TOEFL and IELTS prerequisite details.

Literature and Composition (6,0,0) 4 credits

ABE – Provincial: ENGL 0600 is a Provincial Level (Grade 12 equivalency) course which prepares students for the demands of compositions required in academic courses. It provides for further development of writing and thinking skills begun in earlier levels. Students work with a variety of rhetorical models for essay development. Also included is a critical analysis of selected works of prose and poetry.

Prerequisite: ENGL 0500 or English 11 or equivalent, with a C+ or better, or completion of all of ESAL 0570 and ESAL 0580 with a grade of C or better

Developing Writing Skills (6,0,0) 4 credits

ABE – Advanced: A basic writing skills course which covers mechanics, sentence structure, grammar and composition. The major modes of writing (description, narration, and exposition) are covered.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGL 0400 or English 10, or equivalent with a C+ or better or Communications 12 with a C+ or better

Basic Language Skills (6,0,0) 4 credits

ABE – Intermediate: This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to enter higher level courses. It is based on the following core skills: vocabulary development, reading, writing and study skills.

Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 0300, or English 9, or equivalent, with a "B" or better; or placement on the TRU entry assessment tests at an 0400 level in English.

Fundamentals of English (8,0,0) 4 credits

ABE – Fundamentals: This course combines reading and writing to provide students with a greater ability to cope in work and educational situations. Students will practice reading and writing skills, and develop basic grammar.

Note: This course is taught by the University Preparation Department.

Note: This course is taught by the University Preparation department.

Note: This course is taught by the University Preparation department.

Note: This course is taught by the University Preparation department.

Desktop Publishing and Digital Prepress 1 (2,1,3) (L) 3 credits

This course introduces the issues and technologies involved in moving print-based design projects from concept to final output. This is accomplished by a study of print technologies, their limitations and attributes; and an exploration of common computer-based publishing technologies and processes.

Prerequisite: DAAD 1200, DAAD 1300, DAAD 1750 (or relevant work experience with a work portfolio)

Graphic Applications and Digital Art & Design Systems 1 (2,1,3) 3 credits

This is an introduction to the theories, processes, hardware and software used in solving illustration or photograph-based visual problems and creating computer generated artwork. Students will take their solutions from sketch through to print and network-based output for applications including: desktop publishing and prepress, multimedia and web development. Students will be exposed to hardware and software commonly used in the industry.

Typography (2,1,0)(L) 3 credits

This course provides the student with the typographic skills required to produce effective communications in the Computer Graphics and Desktop Publishing environments. The importance of sound typographic communication skills will be stressed. Elements of good typography. choosing the proper typestyle, and type as a powerful communication tool will be explored. An in-depth look at Desktop Publishing software will also be included in this course.

Corequisite: DAAD 1750

Graphic Design (2,1,0) 3 credits

The basis of design requires the bringing together of various elements – words, photographs, illustrations and graphic images – into one area to achieve an interaction with the intended audience that will communicate a message within a given context. This course will allow the students to explore the creative potential of these elements through conscious experimentation and study of the effects of reworking and refining ideas.

Corequisite: DAAD 1750

Typography (2,1,0)(L) 3 credits

This course provides the student with the typographic skills required to produce effective communications in the Computer Graphics and Desktop Publishing environments. The importance of sound typographic communication skills will be stressed. Elements of good typography. choosing the proper typestyle, and type as a powerful communication tool will be explored. An in-depth look at Desktop Publishing software will also be included in this course.

Corequisite: DAAD 1750

Communications Graphics (2,1,0)(L) 3 credits

This course is designed to develop the student’s awareness of the principles and practices involved in the production and design of effective visual communications for both print production and online/multimedia applications. Creative and practical applications of typography, photography and illustration, as they relate to visual problem solving in a computer graphics environment, will be covered. Oral and visual presentation skills will be emphasized.

Prerequisite: DAAD 1200, DAAD 1750

New Media 1: Multimedia, Animation & Online Publishing (2,1,3)(L) 3 credits

In this course students are introduced to organizing information and designing user interfaces for computer delivered communications using prevailing development software. Topics will include: project planning – storyboards, maps and other planning documents; principles of animation – time, motion and juxtaposition as design elements; presentation design – both esthetic and pragmatic; user interface development; technical issues – file formats, moving information between various software packages, CDROM publishing, network-based publishing; players and roles; projects types and applications.

Prerequisite: DAAD 1200, DAAD 1300, DAAD 175 (or relevant work experience with a work portfolio)

Graphic Applications and Digital Art & Design Systems 1 (2,1,3) 3 credits

This is an introduction to the theories, processes, hardware and software used in solving illustration or photograph-based visual problems and creating computer generated artwork. Students will take their solutions from sketch through to print and network-based output for applications including: desktop publishing and prepress, multimedia and web development. Students will be exposed to hardware and software commonly used in the industry.

Typography (2,1,0)(L) 3 credits

This course provides the student with the typographic skills required to produce effective communications in the Computer Graphics and Desktop Publishing environments. The importance of sound typographic communication skills will be stressed. Elements of good typography. choosing the proper typestyle, and type as a powerful communication tool will be explored. An in-depth look at Desktop Publishing software will also be included in this course.

Corequisite: DAAD 1750

Graphic Design (2,1,0) 3 credits

The basis of design requires the bringing together of various elements – words, photographs, illustrations and graphic images – into one area to achieve an interaction with the intended audience that will communicate a message within a given context. This course will allow the students to explore the creative potential of these elements through conscious experimentation and study of the effects of reworking and refining ideas.

Corequisite: DAAD 1750

Typography (2,1,0)(L) 3 credits

This course provides the student with the typographic skills required to produce effective communications in the Computer Graphics and Desktop Publishing environments. The importance of sound typographic communication skills will be stressed. Elements of good typography. choosing the proper typestyle, and type as a powerful communication tool will be explored. An in-depth look at Desktop Publishing software will also be included in this course.

Corequisite: DAAD 1750

Communications Graphics (2,1,0)(L) 3 credits

This course is designed to develop the student’s awareness of the principles and practices involved in the production and design of effective visual communications for both print production and online/multimedia applications. Creative and practical applications of typography, photography and illustration, as they relate to visual problem solving in a computer graphics environment, will be covered. Oral and visual presentation skills will be emphasized.

Prerequisite: DAAD 1200, DAAD 1750

Content Creation, Information Design and Portfolio Development (2,1,3) (L) 3 credits

This course explores the essential principles of multimedia writing, information design, editing and conception, including approaches to content arrangement, narrative, and the use of non-linear and associative patterns. Strategies for repurposing existing content will also be explored.

Prerequisite: CMNS 1810, DAAD 1100, 1200, 1300, 1960

Business, Professional and Academic Composition (3,0,0) 3 credits

Students in this course learn the theory and the practice of successful academic, business, and professional writing. They examine the similarities and differences involved in writing for business and academic purposes. Students also study and apply conventional methods of academic research and documentation involved in completing essays and reports.

Prerequisite: 73% on the combined English 12 and Government Exam (within the last five years), or Level 4 on the composition section of the LPI (within the last two years), or completion of ENGL 0600, or completion of ESAL 0570 and 0580 with a grade of C+ or better

Academic Writing (6,0,0) 4 credits

ESAL 0580 focuses on the process of writing. However, integral to the writing process are the skills of reading and listening, actively and critically. Collaboration and teamwork will be important components of this course, as well. These skills enhance writing ability and also contribute generally to success in both education and employment. Students will be expected, therefore, to read, research, discuss, and work co-operatively, as part of the composition process.

Prerequisite: ESAL 0420 and ESAL 0480 (C+ or better), or entry assessment

Advanced Composition (4,0,0) 3 credits

A continuation of ESAL 0380, this course reviews the paragraph as a component of the English essay. Emphasis is on the planning, development and revision of multi-paragraph compositions. Students will focus on particular problems with their writing and practice editing.

Intermediate Composition (4,0,0) 3 credits

This writing course will focus on academic paragraph writing. Various forms and purposes for paragraph writing will be analyzed and practiced. Sentence skills will be reviewed and essay writing will be introduced.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of ESAL 0280 (C+ or better), or entry assessment

Pre-Intermediate Writing Skills (4,0,0) 3 credits

This introductory composition course for second language students will focus on recognizing and practicing grammatical structures and sentence patterns, within the familiar thematic context of shared personal and cultural experience. Pre-writing and revision strategies will be introduced.

Prerequisite: A mark of C+ (65% or better) in ESAL 0180 or placement in Level II as a result of the Accuplacer placement test

Basic Writing Skills (4,0,0) 3 credits

This course will focus on writing strategies. Emphasis will be on development of sentence structure and sentence variety to the paragraph level. Students will also be introduced to the paragraph form, including expression of the main idea in topic sentences.

Prerequisite: Placement according to English Placement test

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of ESAL 0380 (C+ or better), or entry assessment

Advanced Grammar (4,0,0) 3 credits

The purpose of this course is to support advanced academic writing, by developing and refining the grammar and editing skills necessary to detect and remedy common ESL writing problems. While the focus will be on accuracy, this course will also include logical analysis of the components of a composition, and editing for improved clarity and effectiveness.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ESAL 0320 and ESAL 0340 or placement from English Placement test

Intermediate Grammar 2 (4,0,0) 3 credits

Within the relevant academic contexts, a variety of more difficult structures in English grammar will be examined and practiced for a better understanding of their uses. Structures studied will include articles, count and non-count nouns and expressions of quantity, subject-verb agreement, the passive voice, gerunds and infinitives, and conditional sentences.

Prerequisite: Completion of ESAL 0220 with a C+ or better, or placement on the ESL intake test

Pre-Intermediate Grammar (4,0,0) 3 credits

This course is intended to assist students in improving and practicing their spoken English and written grammar. Students will study past, present and future verb tenses in the simple, progressive and perfect forms. Students will also study gerunds and infinitives, phrasal verbs, comparatives, prepositions, modals, determiners, articles and agreement.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of ESAL 0120 (C+ or better) or placement from English Placement test

Basic Grammar (4,0,0) 3 credits

Students will learn basic forms of English Grammar including simple and progressive verb tenses, parts of speech, prepositions, and an introduction to modals. Students will practice these structures through communicative and functional activities.

Prerequisite: Placement according to English placement test

Intermediate Grammar 1 (4,0,0) 3 credits

Within the relevant academic contexts, a variety of difficult structures in English grammar will be examined and practiced both orally and in written work. Structures studied will include the tense aspect system; phrasal verbs; modal meanings, and the use of prepositions.

Prerequisite: Completion of ESAL 0220 with a C+ or better, or placement from ESL intake test

Corequisite: ESAL 0420

Academic Reading Skills (4,0,0) 3 credits

Intended for advanced ESL students, this course is designed to prepare for reading college level material effectively and efficiently. Specific approaches to reading will be taught for both factual and fictional writing. Emphasis will be on the short story. Students intending to take ENGL 1100 must achieve a C+ or better in ESAL 0570.

Composition (4,0,0) 3 credits

The emphasis is on the development of composition skills and on short essays, logical thinking and argument. Instructors may use some literature in the course.

Prerequisite: One of the following guidelines should be followed:

English 12/English 12 First Peoples with a minimum of 73% (within the last 5 years)

or Level 4, on the composition section of the Language Proficiency Index (within the last 2 years)

or completion of ENGL 0600

or completion of ESAL 0570 and ESAL 0580 with a grade of C+ or better

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of ESAL 0450 and ESAL 0470 (C+ or better), or entry assessment

Advanced Reading and Study Skills (4,0,0) 3 credits

This course includes a wide range of fictional and nonfictional reading. Emphasis is on the analysis and evaluation of both form and content as well as on pre-reading strategies and vocabulary development. Study skills include note-taking, paraphrasing, and summarizing.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of ESAL 0370 (C+ or better), or entry assessment

Intermediate Reading and Study Skills (4,0,0) 3 credits

This is a reading skills course intended to prepare the ESL student for University materials. The focus will be on improving comprehension and reading rate, and on strengthening reading vocabulary. As well, study skills will be introduced and practiced.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of ESAL 0270 (C+ or better), or entry assessment

Pre-Intermediate Reading Skills (4,0,0) 3 credits

This reading course will continue to strengthen basic skills of vocabulary development and comprehension with a variety of written material of gradually increasing difficulty. The objective is to progress from mechanical to more meaningful reading.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of ESAL 0170 (C+ or better), or entry assessment

Basic Reading Skills (4,0,0) 3 credits

This course will focus on reading strategies. Emphasis will be on vocabulary growth and comprehension and expression of the main idea. Students will develop study and reading skills such as pre-reading and reading rate strategies.

Prerequisite: Placement according to English Placement test

Advanced Oral Communication (4,0,0) 3 credits

The student will practice strategies for speaking clear and appropriate English in a variety of academic situations. Attention to fluency, pronunciation and intonation will also be emphasized.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of ESAL 0350 (C+ or better), or entry assessment

Intermediate Oral Communication (4,0,0) 3 credits

This course is designed to enable the student to refine conversational skills for the purpose of participating in academic discussions. ESAL 0350 focuses on acquiring strategies for effective oral communication. Students will participate in group discussions, give oral presentations and practice their listening skills.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of ESAL 0230 and ESAL 0250 (C+ or better), or entry assessment

Pre-Intermediate Oral Skills (4,0,0) 3 credits

This course is intended to assist students to improve their communication skills. Students will develop their listening and speaking skills.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of ESAL 0130 and ESAL 0150 (C+ or better) or placement on the English Placement test

Basic Oral Communication (4,0,0) 3 credits

Through listening comprehension and oral performances, students will practice their communication skills. Students will learn to comprehend the main ideas in short passages and listen for specific detail as well as engage in short conversations and report personal information and express opinions.

Prerequisite: Placement according to English Placement test

Basic Integrated Language Skills (4,0,0) 3 credits

This course offers integrated skills with an emphasis on improving English proficiency and understanding of Canadian culture. It includes continued practice in listening, speaking, pronunciation, vocabulary building, grammar, reading, writing and learning strategies. It also includes using computer technology and university and community resources.

Prerequisite: Placement according to English Placement test

Pre-Intermediate Integrated Language Skills (4,0,0) 3 credits

This course will integrate language skills with an emphasis on improving English proficiency and understanding of Canadian culture. It includes continued practice in listening, speaking, pronunciation, vocabulary building, grammar, reading, writing and learning strategies. It also includes using computer technology an university and community resources.

Prerequisite: Completion of ESAL 0130 and ESAL 0150 (65% or better) or by the Accuplacer placement test

Note: ESAL 0450 may also be taken as a corequisite

See International Student Section for TOEFL and IELTS prerequisite details.

Literature and Composition (6,0,0) 4 credits

ABE – Provincial: ENGL 0600 is a Provincial Level (Grade 12 equivalency) course which prepares students for the demands of compositions required in academic courses. It provides for further development of writing and thinking skills begun in earlier levels. Students work with a variety of rhetorical models for essay development. Also included is a critical analysis of selected works of prose and poetry.

Prerequisite: ENGL 0500 or English 11 or equivalent, with a C+ or better, or completion of all of ESAL 0570 and ESAL 0580 with a grade of C or better

Developing Writing Skills (6,0,0) 4 credits

ABE – Advanced: A basic writing skills course which covers mechanics, sentence structure, grammar and composition. The major modes of writing (description, narration, and exposition) are covered.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGL 0400 or English 10, or equivalent with a C+ or better or Communications 12 with a C+ or better

Basic Language Skills (6,0,0) 4 credits

ABE – Intermediate: This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to enter higher level courses. It is based on the following core skills: vocabulary development, reading, writing and study skills.

Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 0300, or English 9, or equivalent, with a "B" or better; or placement on the TRU entry assessment tests at an 0400 level in English.

Fundamentals of English (8,0,0) 4 credits

ABE – Fundamentals: This course combines reading and writing to provide students with a greater ability to cope in work and educational situations. Students will practice reading and writing skills, and develop basic grammar.

Note: This course is taught by the University Preparation Department.

Note: This course is taught by the University Preparation department.

Note: This course is taught by the University Preparation department.

Note: This course is taught by the University Preparation department.

Drawing 1 (3,1,0)(L) Studio - 3 credits

An introduction to the fundamentals of drawing, covering formal elements of drawing, composition, and balance as well as practical techniques for seeing/drawing effectively. The student will be introduced to a range of drawing media and methods. Visual references, group critiques, discussions and readings will fortify theory. Although practical projects and techniques will be demonstrated in class, students are advised to timetable additional studio time in order to complete assignments which will be presented for critique.

Prerequisite: None