George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
This course introduces students to critical analyses of abridged authentic college-level academic texts. Through the integration of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, you will learn how to break the text down into sections, summarize the main ideas and supporting details, and paraphrase. You will write a summary using appropriate and consistent tenses, punctuation, and organizational format. You will also engage in conversations with peers and deliver a presentation applying the appropriate presentation style and formality for an academic presentation.
Prerequisites: You must have completed ESL 9067 or have the equivalent English placement test result.
Fee: $390 (the course fees include educational resources)
Hours: 50
Spring/Summer 2026 Semester
Session 1: May 12 – June 19, 2026
| CRN | Date | Day | Time | Hybrid Delivery Method | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81302 | May 12 – June 19, 2026 | Tue, Thu + Fri | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Room 715 at 200 King St E + online |
Session 2: July 7 – August 14, 2026
| CRN | Date | Day | Time | Hybrid Delivery Method | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81303 | July 7 – August 14, 2026 | Tue, Thu + Fri | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Room 715 at 200 King St E + online |
Note: Each week includes 50 minutes of asynchronous learning. All Friday classes run online and are scheduled every second week on the following dates:
- Session 1: May 22, June 5, June 19
- Session 2: July 17, July 31, August 14