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: $397 (the course fees include educational resources)
Hours: 50
Fall 2026 Semester
Session 1 – September 8 – October 16, 2026
| CRN | Date | Day | Time | Hybrid Delivery Method | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16273 | 08Sep26-16Oct26 | Tue, Thu + Fri | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Room 715 at 200 King St E + online | Register Online |
Session 2 – November 3 – December 11, 2026
| CRN | Date | Day | Time | Hybrid Delivery Method | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16282 | 03Nov26-11Dec26 | Tue, Thu + Fri | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Room 715 at 200 King St E + online | Register 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: Sep 18, Oct 2, Oct 16
- Session 2: Nov 13, Nov 27, Dec 11