Certificate in English for Foreign Students - Advanced West

Course details

To improve students' ability to read for a variety of purposes, plan and write for a wide variety of purposes and audiences, apply standard English grammar and usage, speak effectively and listen responsively, develop and apply higher order (critical) thinking skills

Areas

• Word-attack skills
• Text-attack skills (syntactical processing)
• Schema Activation
• Integrated Aural/Oral Skills
• Reference skills/ Study skills
• Integrating four language skills

Reading: Reading: Reading sophisticated advanced level expository texts, distinguishing main ideas and supporting points, evaluating the persuasiveness of arguments and evidence, critique assumptions, and making relevant inferences etc.

Writing: Planning and writing well-focused, logically organized, thoroughly developed, and coherent extended advanced level compositions

Writing Process: Demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the writing process and pre-writing, planning, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading

Syntax and Stylistics: Distinguishing between different styles of written English and evaluating the appropriateness of a particular style, tone, or voice for a given audience. Varying sentence shape and structure for emphasis and effect

Evaluation Criteria and Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Assessments Homework is checked for completeness, accuracy, and understanding Class work is evaluated overall by the teacher; Quizzes, multiple choice, short answers and open-ended items are given as needed to check comprehension and development of skills

Entry Requirements

Minimum Age

9 years old

Academic Qualifications

Primary education

Proficiency Level

English at Intermediate Level

Course Outcomes

Certificate