This course continues the writing and reading skills developed in English 0861. Students learn proper reading and research techniques. They also learn to analyse, evaluate, summarize, and research material that may include documentary films, literature and non-fiction works. Students write a research report and present the report.
Both ENGL 0861 and ENGL 0871 are required for completion of the ABE Advanced Level English.
Prerequisites
English 0861 or equivalent, or department approval.
What you will learn
- Reading Skills:
- Reading about and researching topics or issues
- Choosing a research topic and finding 3 articles or sources that support the topic - Evaluating the validity of research and writing
- Evaluating sources
- Summarizing source content - Viewing and analyzing documentary films
- Reading, analyzing, researching and writing about a variety of sources such as literature and/or non-fiction works.
- Writing a Research Report including APA formatting
- Presenting a Research Report
- Grammar
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70944 |
September 8, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | Register |
| 70948 |
September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
| 71211 |
November 2, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | Register |
| 71215 |
November 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
| 71722 |
October 1, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | Register |
| 71726 |
October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
| 71743 |
December 1, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
Additional information
This course is tuition free! Some fees apply: *
- College Initiative: $8.85/course
- Campus Resource: $9.95/course
- Student Union: $71/term
- UPass: $188/term (if applicable)
* Note: fees are approximate and subject to change.
Contact the department at [email protected] with any questions.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.