English for Academic Purposes (Foundation 2)

The EAP courses consist of 24 hours a week of instruction. The courses can be taken 100 online or face-to-face. You will learn how toWrite academic texts including research essays and reportsCarry out research using the Dalhousie library and digital resources Apply strategies for more effective reading of academic textsBetter understand and take notes in university lecturesPrepare and deliver effective academic oral presentations Participate in seminars tutorials and academic debates Develop advanced grammar and vocabulary skills and the ability to edit and proofread your own writingThis is an intermediate-level course at the B1 level with a focus on building a solid foundation in English for academic purposes.In this course students willlearn to apply their English skills to academic tasks as they deepen their knowledge of English and develop their ability to use it in a university contextbe introduced to the research process and learn to write well-structured accurate essays and other textsform strategies for reading and listening comprehension of short academic texts and lectures and improve their speaking abilities when discussing their area of study and other topicsbroaden their knowledge of the topics practices and behaviours associated with academic success at university.