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LANGARA CONTINUING STUDIES
LANGUAGES OF THE WORLD & ESL
Langara English for Academic Purposes (LEAP)
LEAP Program | 604.323.5049 leap@langara.ca Session dates: April 29–June 19, 2020
Build English language skills and academic readiness with the Langara English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) program. During this full-time, intensive program, you will develop the academic skills necessary to thrive in a North American college or university. Drawing from a variety of academic disciplines, LEAP’s specially designed materials will improve your language, academic, and cultural competencies. Course materials, projects, and assignments are tailored to each step of your English language journey. Our team of instructors, guest lecturers, and workshop facilitators will engage you in a dynamic, student-centred learning environment. OFFERED ONLINE langara.ca/leap
Costs: International Students: $155 application fee $2,988 course fee (minimum 2 sessions) Domestic Students: $40 application fee Course fee paid through government funding. Register in person with proof of domestic status.
LEAP Program
Schedule: Monday to Friday Between 8:30am – 5:30pm 20 hours in-class instruction 20 hours of homework Credential: Certificate Levels: LEAP Basics – LEAP 8 Program Focus: English language skills: • Reading • Writing • Speaking • Listening Canadian academic skills: • Essay writing • Note taking • Presentations • Critical thinking • Working in teams
LEAP uses an integrated approach that combines speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, and connects language learning to the academic skills you will need to succeed. Each successive LEAP level will challenge you to expand your academic abilities, whether you are working on an interview project, reading source material for a research essay, or meeting your teammates to work on a group presentation. LEAP prepares students to tackle university classroom content the same way as Canadian students whose first language is English. LEAP graduates are granted direct admission to many programs at Langara, including university-transfer studies.
Foundation Levels (LEAP Basics to LEAP 2) The beginner to pre-intermediate levels of LEAP focus on the environment and culture of Vancouver and Canada. Through a variety of topics, materials, and activities, the classroom is transformed into a living language environment. You will develop your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills while exploring and expanding your knowledge of Vancouver, Canada, and the world. Interactive workshops and educational outings related to your course topics will give you opportunities to apply your new skills in a natural environment.
Academic Preparation (LEAP 3 to LEAP 8) The content for the intermediate to advanced levels of the LEAP program is drawn from a wide range of academic disciplines. As you progress through the program, the complexity of academic strategies and the level of critical thinking required will increase. With each new level, your classes will more closely mirror college courses, including the introduction of the online learning environment and an increased emphasis on independent learning.
Program Expectations LEAP students are required to attend daily classes from Monday to Friday; to be active participants in classroom discussions and activities; and to complete their homework and assignments each night. You should expect to spend 20 hours in class and to complete an additional 20 hours of homework each week. Commitment is essential to success in this rigorous program.
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