Ontario College Certificate in General Arts and Science - English for Academic Purposes

Humber Polytechnic

Humber General Arts and Science – English for Academic Purposes (EAP) certificate program is an intensive, full-time academic pathway program. The curriculum is geared toward English language learners who want to improve their language competence and fluency in writing, communication and critical thinking skills for entry into most college diploma, degree and graduate certificate programs or for further professional development. The program focuses on communicative academic English and integrates listening and reading (receptive skills) and speaking and writing (productive skills), together with classroom interaction and mediation language activities and strategies, to support students in achieving their language goals. You will benefit from innovative language study skills and accessible individual tutoring support. The program consists of: two semesters that run for 14 weeks each. A student’s length of study (either one or two semesters) will be based on their initial placement which is determined by English proficiency test results. Get placement information. 24 hours per week of in-class and online instruction three hours every week practising and strengthening skills by completing computer assisted language learning (CALL) activities including additional reading activities, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and digital literacy skills, under the guidance of a Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) certified lab co-ordinator Our faculty are dedicated professionals who have been trained in English as a Second Language/English for Academic Purposes (ESL/EAP) teaching. Humber’s EAP professors have extensive teaching and publishing experience working in the ESL/EAP field. Improving your language skills in the EAP program has the additional benefit of allowing you to become familiar with Humber faculty, staff, administration and campus life. Our college community guides your transition into your future academic study at Humber. This program is supported by an advisory committee which provides regular review of our curriculum and input that guides curriculum improvements. This committee helps us ensure our program is always on the forefront of post-secondary and industry developments.

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