Program Overview

ENGL099 University Preparation

Course Description

This course prepares students for university-level success by exploring many of the practices and concepts associated with North American university culture. Students will examine individual responsibilities in an academic environment, the shared construction of knowledge, and the fundamental aspects of clear and appropriate written communication in academic settings. Topics may include structuring of a list of sources, (bibliography), and summarizing and criticizing academic articles. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental components of clear written communication, including source documentation, basic research skills, essay structure, organization of ideas, diction, grammar, and punctuation.

Course Details

• Credits: 3.0
• Restrictions: Must have been admitted to an NLC program.
• Lecture Hours: 45

Program Information

• Areas of Study: University Arts & Science
• Program Type: University Preparation
• Program Description: This program prepares students for university-level success by exploring many of the practices and concepts associated with North American university culture.

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Continuing Education

• CE at NLC: Available on the NLC website
• Careers: Available on the NLC website
• Courses: Available on the NLC website
• StrongerBC future skills grant: Available on the NLC website

Admissions

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Acknowledgement

Northern Lights College serves the communities of Northern British Columbia that are located on the territories of the Cree, Dene, Dunne-Za, Kaska, Saulteau, Tse’khene, Tahltan, and Tlingit. We also recognize Metis Nation BC members who live in this area of our beautiful province. We acknowledge our hosts and honour their gracious welcome to those seeking knowledge.