University Credentials

Today on my first blog post, I will be giving my opinion on whether or not grade 12 University level English is a necessary requirement for entry into all university programs.

Should grade 12 University level English be a requirement for entry into all University programs?

I pondered about this question before. ‘Do I really need English if I want to further study subjects such as Mathematics, or any branch of Science, or even programming?’ You have to really think about it. Canada is bilingual and its main language is English, English has been established as a universal language, and English is the third most spoken language worldwide. So in order to be viable in the ‘real’ world you must be proficient in English. Hence …

To start things off, in my opinion, all university courses should have it as a requirement to pass University level English that are offered in high schools.

The more I asked myself that question, the more I thought I knew the answer. Then the answer came to me, instead of enlightening and satisfying me, it hit me like a brick. The more I looked around the more I realised that English is practically everywhere. Writing creatively to convey your thoughts and emotions brings an intrigue to one’s character; a wide vocabulary is required in describing your situation with accuracy and efficiency. English is a useful tool and the University level English course is just another hurdle to help you raise your standards. Thus it should be viewed as more of a reflection, mirroring that of University levels of understatement and thought process.

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Abraham Lincoln.

To make a difference you must be able to present yourself and your ideas, while also defending them. To sell a product or convince an audience, a well-off comprehension of English is required. To sway masses and conclude findings, usually in the forms of essays, persuasiveness paragraphs, or adverts. To be able to create my own works of literature will help me to create more meaningful works in other subjects. Thusly, English can help me to communicate with others who understand the ideas. Communication is a powerful tool, when misunderstood it can have disastrous consequences. Communication is very sought after that we built a World Wide Web to communicate and interact with one another simultaneously. This course should allow me to do what was described and more.

Regardless of what I do in the future, English will always be rooted in my life and will always be used to describe my standing in the world.

I wholeheartedly believe that the grade 12 University level English course should be a requirement for entry into all university programs. The course should be viewed as evidence to determine if you are able to handle the workload and posse the proficiency of University English.

• Citations:
• Lesson Nine GmbH. “What Are The 10 Most Spoken Languages In The World? | Babbel Magazine.” The Babbel Magazine, http://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/the-10-most-spoken-languages-in-the-world/.
• “19 Motivational Quotes to Keep You Learning English.” EF English Live, 3 Apr. 2019, englishlive.ef.com/blog/english-in-the-real-world/19-motivational-quotes-keep-learning-english/.