English for Academic Purposes Program
2014 - 2015
What is the English for
Academic Purposes
Program?
The English for Academic Purposes Program (EAP) is a course
designed to enable students whose first language is other than
English to develop English grammar, writing skills, reading skills, and
listening and speaking skills required to succeed in postsecondary
education. Students will learn to write clearly and effectively,
comprehend various pieces of text, become proficient in listening
critically to the instructor, classmates, and guests and speak
effectively in individual, pair or group settings.
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Hours: 5 hours a week for a 14 week semester
Introduction
The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program is a 13 week comprehensive, intensive program designed to
prepare academically qualified students, whose native language is not English, for the purpose of admission to
undergraduate or graduate programs at Concordia. The EAP program is for prospective International, Permanent
Resident or Canadian students whose level of English language proficiency (ELP) is at a high-intermediate to lowadvanced level of fluency. This program is accredited by Languages Canada.
The program is comprised of four courses scheduled Monday to Thursday. Fridays are dedicated to online
assignments and tutorials as required. The 260-hour program includes: 10 hours per week on grammar and
writing, and 10 hours per week of academic reading, speaking, listening, and presentation skills. The program will
also include special interest seminars and activities which focus on culture, literature, and pronunciation.
Conversation tutorials and practice in a language lab will be assigned as needed.
The general objectives of this course are to develop advanced skills in English:
 TO WRITE clearly and effectively
The course will include classes dedicated to grammar development. Students will work with words by themselves
and move on to larger units, to sentences, paragraphs, and finally, essays and a research paper.
 TO READ easily and comprehend what is read
The course will introduce shorter pieces of literature, stories and modern essays. Students will study a novel
written in a Canadian context. Specific reading comprehension exercises will be completed on a regular basis.
 TO LISTEN critically – to the Instructor, classmates, and guests
Listening is a critical, but often, underappreciated skill for students, requiring attention and a sense of purpose.
Students will learn to take notes while listening. In addition, some viewing and interpreting of visual material are
included in the course.
 TO SPEAK comfortably
Classroom activities provide the students with the opportunity to speak in small groups within the class,
completing group work in the class and, in front of peers. Presentation skills will enable students to become
comfortable speaking to larger groups.
About Concordia…
Concordia is a welcoming community within the busy urban
center of Edmonton, Alberta's capital. Our Highlands campus
is tucked away in a residential area overlooking the beautiful
North Saskatchewan River valley, minutes from downtown by
public or private transportation. It's the best of both worlds: a
peaceful locale within easy reach of the countless amenities
of city center.
Concordia’s degree programs represent the finest liberal arts
tradition over a wide range of subjects and disciplines.
When you graduate from Concordia, you’ll be equipped with
an internationally-recognized degree, and with the critical
thinking and communication skills you’ll need to succeed,
regardless of the field you choose.
Course Structure
The EAP is divided into two levels according to the student’s proficiency in English. Academically
qualified students can apply for admission to EAP Tier 1 and EAP Tier 2.
Admission Requirements
In order to be considered for admission, applicants will need to submit minimum scores in one of the
following:
a)
TOEFL iBT 40
b)
IELTS 4.0
c)
CLB 4.0
Results from placement testing will place applicants into the appropriate Tier courses of the program.
EAP Tier 1 (EAP 96, 97, 98, and 99)
4 months
Intermediate Proficiency (TOEFL scores 40-59; IELTS 4.0; CLB
4.0)
EAP Tier 2 (EAP 101, 102, 103, and Advanced Proficiency (TOEFL scores 60-79; IELTS 5.0; CLB 5.0)
104)
4 months
One term (four months) is required to complete each tier. EAP courses are offered during Fall and
Winter.
All EAP Tier 1 students who achieve a grade of "C" or better in all co-requisite courses of the tier will be
permitted to advance to Tier 2. Students who achieve a grade of "C-" or lower in one or more corequisite course will be required to repeat and successfully complete all courses of the first tier before
advancing to tier 2.
EAP Tier 2 students who successfully complete all EAP Tier 2 courses with a grade of 'C' or better, will
meet the broader English Language requirement for admission to Concordia’s Undergraduate or
Graduate degree programs with the exception of Concordia’s After-Degree in Education program.
Admission into regular university courses requires the successful completion of EAP Tier 2.
Syllabus
Course Description
These four courses enable students whose first language is other than English to develop English
grammar, writing skills, reading skills, and listening and speaking skills required to succeed in
postsecondary education. Students will learn to write clearly and effectively, comprehend various pieces
of text, become proficient in listening critically to the instructor, classmates, and guests and speak
effectively in individual, pair or group settings. Students will learn to take notes in class; some viewing
and interpreting of visual material are included in the course. Students will develop English language
verbal skills through in class group work and presentation skills. Students will be able to communicate
effectively on practical, social and academic topics. Students will be challenged to think critically and
respond freely in order to create a healthy and growing learning environment.
Course Prerequisite(s) and/or Co-requisites: N/A
Course Hours: 5 hours a week for a 14 week semester
Credit value: non-credit
Instructor: Ms. Ileana Fernandez
Class Schedule: Monday – Thursday:
9:00 am – 10:15 am Grammar
10:30 am – 11:45 am Writing
12:30 pm – 1:45 pm Reading
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm Speaking/Listening
Course Objectives
Grammar: To recognize and correct tense errors, spelling errors, syntax errors. The content learned in
the grammar class will depend on commonly made mistakes on assignments and in class activities.
Reading: To understand the meaning of vocabulary by using context clues. To recognize word families,
prefixes, roots and suffixes. To predict, use inferences, summarize, and identify main points and details
in multiple types of texts. To distinguish metaphors, connotation and subtleties in texts. To identify
purpose and writer´s point of view. To analyze the structure of different types of texts.
Writing: To connect ideas and sentences. To write descriptively and detailed sentences. To create
cohesive, well-developed compositions. To express relationship between time, space and condition. To
convey abstract meaning. To address an audience. To develop a voice and purpose for each genre
explored in class. To use appropriate formality.
Speaking/Listening: To use a descriptive language. To give instructions effectively. To use a variety of
academic, social and courteous language. To agree and disagree. To give effective presentations. To
manipulate words in order to convey precise meaning. To organize ideas in a coherent and logical
pattern. To speak with increased accuracy. To understand synonyms, antonyms and words with multiple
meanings. To understand subtleties and cultural references. To ask open-ended questions. To listen for
main points and details.
Costs
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Fee per Semester: CA$ 4420.00
Mandatory Fees: CA$ 378.00
International Students Fee per semester: CA$ 2340.00
Concordia Health and Dental Plan - CA$ 300.00 if start in Fall, CA$ 200.00 if start in Winter.
Repatriation Fee - CA$ 50.00 per Year
Contact
Concordia University College of Alberta
international.concordia.ab.ca/eap/
Dr Barbara van Ingen – Dean of Students
[email protected] – (001) 780-479-9289
Dr Manfred Zeuch – Vice President International
[email protected] – (001) 780-479-9329