Course Overview
This course aims to improve English skills in reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary, at the high intermediate level while also developing the collaborative skills needed to participate effectively in BCIT programs and the workplace. In this course, you will practice reading and writing technical and academic texts, such as textbooks, lab materials, case studies, and articles. You will apply these skills to real tasks used in BCIT programs and in the workplace. The course focuses on writing with clear organization, accuracy, and logic for professional and academic goals. You will also expand your grammar and vocabulary to succeed at this level. It’s recommended that learners bring their own devices to every class (laptop/earphones). Weekly requirements: Courses includes two hours of online asynchronous class time. Prepare to spend 3- 5 hours on homework studying, or assignments.
Prerequisite(s)
- Submit results of an approved language assessment, course(s), or credential(s). These results will decide your EPAS level. Please check the EPAS placement webpage for the language assessments or courses that are accepted.
Credits
0.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$428.53 - $466.12 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 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:
- Read quickly through long and complex texts to evaluate and prioritize content based on technical and academic tasks and goals
- Obtain information, ideas, and opinions from complex technical academic texts
- Demonstrate understanding of long technical academic articles while using dictionaries or other materials to check meaning
- Write notes or short responses, descriptions or summaries in order to communicate facts, ideas or procedures
- Write up a lab or workshop report to describe concepts, observations, and relevant theories; outline procedure or methodology; discuss data analysis; and report results
- Write a report that describes problems or challenges and compares their methods, procedures, solutions, and/or outcomes
- Participate in online discussion boards, linking own contributions to previous ones in the thread, understanding cultural implications and reacting appropriately
- Describe and evaluate the viewpoints and customs of own and other social groups, showing awareness of how judgments and prejudices are frequently based
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2026
Related Programs
English for Professional and Academic Success - Reading and Writing 4 (EPAS 0451) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- English for Professional and Academic Success
Credential not offered by BCIT Full-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below are five offerings of EPAS 0451 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 52496
Dates
Sep 08 - Oct 27 Loading
- CRN 52496
- $451.15 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Oct 27 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | 09:30 - 11:20 | Downtown DTC Rm. 472 |
Duration
7 weeks
Instructor
Robin Steen
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Domestic students who qualify for free tuition must still pay $46.84 in ancillary fees, upon registration *Final exam held (in person) on Tuesday, October 27 *No class September 30 or October 12 due to stat holiday
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 52497
Dates
Nov 02 - Dec 17 Loading
- CRN 52497
- $451.15 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02 - Dec 17 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | 09:30 - 11:20 | Downtown DTC Rm. 472 |
Duration
7 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Domestic students who qualify for free tuition must still pay $46.84 in ancillary fees, upon registration *Final exam held (in person) on Thursday, December 17 *No class November 11 due to stat holiday
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 52513
Dates
Nov 07 - Dec 20 Loading
- CRN 52513
- $428.53 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 07 - Dec 20 | Sat, Sun | 08:30 - 12:20 | Online |
Duration
7 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Domestic students who qualify for free tuition must still pay $24.22 in ancillary fees, upon registration *Final exam held (online) Sunday, December 20
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 52528
Dates
Sep 08 - Oct 27 Loading
- CRN 52528
- $466.12 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
7 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Domestic students who qualify for free tuition must still pay $61.81 in ancillary fees, upon registration *Hybrid format; 50% in person and 50% online (synchronous). First class held in person *Final exam held (in person) on Tuesday, October 27 *No class September 30 October 12 due to stat holiday
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 52512
Dates
Sep 12 - Nov 01 Loading
- CRN 52512
- $428.53 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Nov 01 | Sat, Sun | 08:30 - 12:20 | Online |
Duration
7 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Domestic students who qualify for free tuition must still pay $24.22 in ancillary fees, upon registration *Final exam held (online) Sunday, November 1 *No class October 10 or October 11 due to stat holiday
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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