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THE ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (EAP) PROGRAM
grade 12 courses that are recognized by the BC Ministry of Education and taken from a BC certified teacher, or 2) A continuing student with an average of 67% (minimum) in all Grade 11 and 12 courses taken at Columbia College, or 3) A new student who has an average of 80% in at least two successfully completed academic Grade 12 courses that are recognized by the BC Ministry of Education. Students should note that: • Students are limited to one dual credit registration per semester with the following exception; students who have achieved a (minimum) 80% average in high school courses at Columbia College may be considered for up to two PSIAD courses in the following semester. • A student is not eligible for dual credit registration if he/she is on probation. • All prerequisite requirements must be met.
The English for Academic Purposes Program (EAP) is for students who have been accepted into a College Academic Program but whose English skills require improvement before beginning their academic studies. Upon completion of this program, students will have a seamless transfer into the University Transfer, Associate Degree, or High School programs.
There are three levels in the EAP Program: Level 097, 098 and 099.
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
This is an English preparatory course for students in the university transfer or secondary program.
In Level 097, English 097 (ENGL 097) + Writing Discourse (WD 097) + one academic course elective, is a full-time course load. In Level 098, English Preparation (ENGL 098)+ Writing Discourse (WD 098) + two academic course electives, is a full-time course load.
In Level 099, Advanced College Preparation (ENGL 099)
+ three academic course electives, is a full-time course load. LEVEL 097
Course Name: English 097 Course Number: ENGL 097 Number of credits: None Class Hours: 8 Prerequisites: A valid external test score, or equivalent in partner programs, as per the college requirement, or as determined by the college English Placement Test (LWA). Corequisites: WD 097 and one academic course elective The course covers all aspects of language development, with particular attention to the reading, writing, listening,