Classification of instructional programs (CIP) Canada 2000

Classification of instructional programs (CIP) Canada 2000
Introduction

1 - Chapter I: Academic and Occupation-specific Programs

This chapter comprises academic and occupation-specific instructional programs offered for academic credit at one or more postsecondary educational levels. These programs usually result in recognized completion points and awards such as degrees, diplomas, certificates or other formal awards.

16. - Aboriginal and Foreign Languages, Literatures and Linguistics

This series comprises instructional programs that focus on foreign languages and literatures, the humanistic and scientific study of linguistics, and the provision of professional interpretation and translation services.

16.17 - Second Language Learning

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 16.1701 to 16.1799.

16.1701 - English as a Second Language

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the development of proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English for those for whom English is not their mother tongue. These programs include courses in the use of basic communication skills to develop and transmit ideas and thoughts in English as well as specialized programs that focus on the development of proficiency in English sufficient to meet specific occupational or academic demands.

  • Example Program Names:

    • English as a second language (ESL) teaching

  • Exclusion

    • Bilingual and multilingual education(13.0201)
    • English teacher(13.1305)
    • Teaching English as a second language(13.1401)
    • Second language learning (not for credit)(32.0109)
16.1702 - French as a Second Language

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the development of proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking French for those for whom French is not their mother tongue. These programs include courses in the use of basic communication skills to develop and transmit ideas and thoughts in French as well as specialized programs that focus on the development of proficiency in French sufficient to meet specific occupational or academic demands.

  • Example Program Names:

    • French as a second language

  • Exclusion

    • Bilingual and multilingual education(13.0201)
    • French teacher(13.1325)
    • Teaching French as a second language(13.1402)
    • Second language learning (not for credit)(32.0109)
16.1799 - Second Language Learning, Other

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Second Language Learning.

  • Example Program Names:

    • Native as a second language
    • Second language
    • Second language learning
    • Spanish as a second language

  • Exclusion

    • Second language learning (not for credit)(32.0109)
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