This syllabus is a course overview for “Enhanced Language Training for Skilled Immigrants in Engineering, Earth Sciences and Technology.” It includes an overview of the focus areas, thematic units, and learning model of the program. This document also lists the content of the course in the following areas: functions and gambits, special features of technical English, rhetorical writing patterns, grammar, pronunciation, workplace documents, culture and the Canadian workplace, and safety in the workplace. The accompanying document entitled ELT Curriculum Guide (also on this database) provides outlines for units on the following topics: 1) a program introduction; 2) surveying and construction; 3) earth sciences; 4) the environment and alternative energy; 5) machines, transportation, automation; and 6) natural resources.

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Alberta Initiatives Gallery:	Yes
Areas of Focus:	Teaching
Instructional Level:	CLB Stage II (5-8) CLB Stage III (9-12)
Language Focus:	Culture/Intercultural Communication Essential Skills Grammar Integrated Skills Listening Pronunciation Reading Speaking Vocabulary Workplace Skills Writing
Programs:	Workplace English
Produced by:	Calgary Catholic Immigration Society
Funded by:	CIC and AEI
Author:	Paul Anderson
Publication year:	2006
Keywords:	EST, English for Science and Technology, course outline, syllabus, course overview
Contact:	Erin Donais
Contact Email:	eltcoordinator@ccis-calgary.ab.ca
Added:	Nov. 13, 2012, 1:41 p.m.
Updated:	Nov. 13, 2012, 1:41 p.m.