In this course, taken with Integrated Language Support 1 (ENGL 1001), students will read various fiction and non-fiction texts and learn how to identify key elements of those texts, such as main and supporting ideas, thematic intent, rhetorical patterns, figurative language, socio-cultural context, style, and tone. They will analyze and interpret these texts and present their ideas in coherent, well-supported and grammatically correct compositions. Additionally, students will develop and present in a seminar a set of stimulating discussion questions on a selected short story.
Prerequisites
English Studies 12 with a 'C+', or equivalent, or active registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
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What you will learn
- Effective paraphrasing
- Summary writing and documentation
- Elements of fiction (plot, narration and point of view, characterization, setting, symbolism, figurative language, and theme)
- Analytical paragraph structures
- Quotations (choosing appropriate quotations for evidence, integrating quotations, and providing in-text citations)
- Analysis of quoted or paraphrased evidence
- Essay structure for a literary analysis essay (introductory paragraph with a thesis statement, body paragraphs, concluding paragraph, and documentation)
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60986 |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71471 |
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
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† 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.