This course, integrated with ENGL 1101, addresses the needs of non-native speakers of English who require specific help in order to meet course expectations. Students are given various proofreading and editing exercises, as well as paraphrasing and summarizing exercises. They will be introduced to effective techniques of quotation. Through multiple-draft writing assignments, they will learn the principles of effective revision.
Prerequisites
English Studies 12 with a 'C+' , or equivalent, or active registration with the BCCNM.
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What you will learn
- Faulty parallelism
- Misplaced and dangling modifiers
- Unnecessary passive verbs
- Sexist language
- Inaccurate idiomatic prepositions and phrasal verbs
- Faulty coordination and subordination
- Wordiness
- Vague or inaccurate vocabulary
- Faulty logic
- Inaccurate word choice in a paraphrase or summary
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60985 |
May 4, 2026 to June 26, 2026 |
Online | Online | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71476 |
September 8, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Online | Online | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at [email protected].
† 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.