Course Overview
This course supports learners in successfully transitioning into their BCIT programs and strengthening the listening and speaking skills needed for effective participation in academic and workplace settings. Learners will participate actively in experiential activities that they will encounter in BCIT studies and the workplace. Intercultural competence and academic study strategies are embedded throughout the course. The course focuses on developing proficiency in English speaking and listening for presentations, group discussions, conversations, meetings, and interviews. Learners will practice expressing detailed ideas clearly and concisely, while adjusting language, tone, and style for different purposes and audiences. Learners will also improve their ability to listen to lectures, presentations, conversations, and talks to identify key information. They will also improve their ability to communicate with others by reflecting on how culture and assumptions can affect interaction. By the end of the course, learners will increase their understanding of CEFR B2–C1 vocabulary and grammatical features and will use B1 and most B2 features accurately in spoken communication.
Prerequisite(s)
- You need to show the results of an approved language assessment, course(s), or credential(s) to enter EPAS. These will decide your EPAS course level. Please check the Placement webpage for approved language assessments or courses. Departmental approval is required. Sometimes the department may ask for extra documents to confirm your results for placement.
Credits
0.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Domestic fees
$419.84 - $456.49 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of lively, complex conversations, discussions, and arguments, including speakers' viewpoints and attitudes
- Demonstrate understanding of the essential aspects of lectures, talks, and reports and other forms of complex technical academic presentations
- Communicate complex technical academic ideas and concepts clearly and precisely, distinguishing between those that are similar to each other
- Give a clear, well-structured presentation or argument, highlighting significant points and relevant supporting detail. Respond to interruptions and follow-up questions quickly and without difficulty
- Organize a discussion to decide a course of action with a partner or group, reporting on what others have said, summarizing, elaborating, and weighing multiple points of view
- Carry out an effective, fluent interview of a person in his/her target field of study/work, handling spontaneous questions, following up and exploring interesting replies
- Identify differences in sociocultural traditions or styles of communication, critically reflect on them, and adjust own communication accordingly
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2026
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are four offerings of EPAS 0511 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 70465
Dates
May 02 - Jun 21 Loading
- CRN 70465
- $419.84 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
7 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- **IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING** Domestic students or students with protected person status who qualify for free tuition must still pay a $23.46 service fee to reserve a seat. If you register online, log in to my.bcit.ca and pay the service fee immediately after checkout. The total amount (tuition + service fees) will appear on your account at first. Please ignore the total amount and just pay the service fees of $23.46. Once payment is received, the tuition portion of the fees will be removed automatically within three business days unless there is a problem on your account. Please call 604-434-1610 for assistance if the balance does not show $0.00 after you have made payment and waited a few days. Students are responsible for paying the service fees on time. We will allow a maximum of TWO business days for you to make payment before we cancel your registration. You will lose your seat once the cancelation is complete and it may not be available again if the course appears full. This course includes eight hours of synchronous online classes each week and two hours of asynchronous learning, for a total of ten hours per week. The asynchronous learning is self-paced, but all assignments must be completed by the deadlines listed in the course schedule. The course also requires students to BRING YOUR OWN DEVICES (laptop and headsets/earphones) to every class. NO CLASS WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY MAY 16 AND SUNDAY MAY 17, 2026
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 70459
Dates
May 04 - Jun 18 Loading
- CRN 70459
- $456.49 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
7 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- **IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING** Domestic students or students with protected person status who qualify for free tuition must still pay a $60.11 service fee to reserve a seat. If you register online, log in to my.bcit.ca and pay the service fee immediately after checkout. The total amount (tuition + service fees) will appear on your account at first. Please ignore the total amount and just pay the service fees of $60.11. Once payment is received, the tuition portion of the fees will be removed automatically within three business days unless there is a problem on your account. Please call 604-434-1610 for assistance if the balance does not show $0.00 after you have made payment and waited a few days. Students are responsible for paying the service fees on time. We will allow a maximum of TWO business days for you to make payment before we cancel your registration. You will lose your seat once the cancelation is complete and it may not be available again if the course appears full. This course includes eight hours of in-person classes each week and two hours of required asynchronous learning, for a total of ten hours per week. The asynchronous learning is self-paced, but all assignments must still be completed by the deadlines listed in the course schedule. The course also requires students to BRING YOUR OWN DEVICES (laptop and headsets/earphones) to every class. NO CLASS WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY MAY 18, 2026
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 70466
Dates
Jul 04 - Aug 23 Loading
- CRN 70466
- $419.84 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
7 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- **IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING** Domestic students or students with protected person status who qualify for free tuition must still pay a $23.46 service fee to reserve a seat. If you register online, log in to my.bcit.ca and pay the service fee immediately after checkout. The total amount (tuition + service fees) will appear on your account at first. Please ignore the total amount and just pay the service fees of $23.46. Once payment is received, the tuition portion of the fees will be removed automatically within three business days unless there is a problem on your account. Please call 604-434-1610 for assistance if the balance does not show $0.00 after you have made payment and waited a few days. Students are responsible for paying the service fees on time. We will allow a maximum of TWO business days for you to make payment before we cancel your registration. You will lose your seat once the cancelation is complete and it may not be available again if the course appears full. This course includes eight hours of synchronous online classes each week and two hours of asynchronous learning, for a total of ten hours per week. The asynchronous learning is self-paced, but all assignments must be completed by the deadlines listed in the course schedule. The course also requires students to BRING YOUR OWN DEVICES (laptop and headsets/earphones) to every class. NO CLASS WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY AUGUST 1 AND SUNDAY AUGUST 2, 2026
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 70460
Dates
Jul 06 - Aug 20 Loading
- CRN 70460
- $456.49 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
7 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- **IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING**. Domestic students or students with protected person status who qualify for free tuition must still pay a $60.11 service fee to reserve a seat. If you register online, log in to my.bcit.ca and pay the service fee immediately after checkout. The total amount (tuition + service fees) will appear on your account at first. Please ignore the total amount and just pay the service fees of $60.11. Once payment is received, the tuition portion of the fees will be removed automatically within three business days unless there is a problem on your account. Please call 604-434-1610 for assistance if the balance does not show $0.00 after you have made payment and waited a few days. Students are responsible for paying the service fees on time. We will allow a maximum of TWO business days for you to make payment before we cancel your registration. You will lose your seat once the cancelation is complete and it may not be available again if the course appears full. This course includes eight hours of in-person classes each week and two hours of required asynchronous learning, for a total of ten hours per week. The asynchronous learning is self-paced, but all assignments must still be completed by the deadlines listed in the course schedule. The course also requires students to BRING YOUR OWN DEVICES (laptop and headsets/earphones) to every class.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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