Develops advanced skills in critical analysis, close reading and composition through lectures, discussion and group activities in which students analyze and evaluate materials from various disciplines. Readings might come from professional journals, reports, newspapers, magazines and literature. Multimedia such as video, music and the Internet may also be included. (3.0 Credits)
Prerequisite(s)
BCIT ENGL 1177, or 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above, or 3 credits of university/college composition.
***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams.*** Course content, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. You must have an email address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. ALL FINAL EXAMS MUST BE WRITTEN DURING THE LAST WEEK OF THE COURSE ON DESIGNATED DATES AND TIMES. If you live outside the Lower Mainland area you will be required to have an approved proctor administer the exam.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.
***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams.*** Course content, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. You must have an email address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. ALL FINAL EXAMS MUST BE WRITTEN DURING THE LAST WEEK OF THE COURSE ON DESIGNATED DATES AND TIMES. If you live outside the Lower Mainland area you will be required to have an approved proctor administer the exam.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.
***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams.*** Course content, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. You must have an email address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. ALL FINAL EXAMS MUST BE WRITTEN DURING THE LAST WEEK OF THE COURSE ON DESIGNATED DATES AND TIMES. If you live outside the Lower Mainland area you will be required to have an approved proctor administer the exam.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.
***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams.*** Course content, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. You must have an email address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. ALL FINAL EXAMS MUST BE WRITTEN DURING THE LAST WEEK OF THE COURSE ON DESIGNATED DATES AND TIMES. If you live outside the Lower Mainland area you will be required to have an approved proctor administer the exam.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.
This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams.*** Course content, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online exam are the same as classroom courses. You must have an email address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. ALL FINAL EXAMS MUST BE WRITTEN DURING THE LAST WEEK OF THE COURSE ON DESIGNATED DATES AND TIMES. If you live outside of the Lower Mainland area you will be required to have an approved proctor administer the exam.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.
ALL FINAL EXAMS MUST BE WRITTEN DURING THE LAST WEEK OF THE COURSE ON THE DESIGNATED DATE AND TIME.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.
ALL FINAL EXAMS MUST BE WRITTEN DURING THE LAST WEEK OF THE COURSE ON THE DESIGNATED DATE AND TIME.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.
ALL FINAL EXAMS MUST BE WRITTEN DURING THE LAST WEEK OF THE COURSE ON THE DESIGNATED DATE AND TIME.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.
THIS SECTION IS FOR CURRENT FULL-TIME NURSING STUDENTS ONLY. Students who register for this section who not enrolled in the BCIT Nursing Program will be withdrawn. ***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams.*** Course content, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. You must have an email address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. ALL FINAL EXAMS MUST BE WRITTEN DURING THE LAST WEEK OF THE COURSE ON DESIGNATED DATES AND TIMES. If you live outside the Lower Mainland area you will be required to have an approved proctor administer the exam.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.
THIS SECTION IS FOR CURRENT FULL-TIME NURSING STUDENTS ONLY. Students who register for this section who are not enrolled in the BCIT Nursing Program will be withdrawn. ***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams.*** Course content, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. You must have an email address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. ALL FINAL EXAMS MUST BE WRITTEN DURING THE LAST WEEK OF THE COURSE ON DESIGNATED DATES AND TIMES. If you live outside the Lower Mainland area you will be required to have an approved proctor administer the exam.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.
THIS SECTION IS FOR CURRENT FULL-TIME NURSING STUDENTS ONLY. Students who register for this section who are not enrolled in the BCIT Nursing Program will be withdrawn. ***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams.*** Course content, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. You must have an email address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. ALL FINAL EXAMS MUST BE WRITTEN DURING THE LAST WEEK OF THE COURSE ON DESIGNATED DATES AND TIMES. If you live outside the Lower Mainland area you will be required to have an approved proctor administer the exam.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.
***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams.*** Course content, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. You must have an email address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. ALL FINAL EXAMS MUST BE WRITTEN DURING THE LAST WEEK OF THE COURSE ON DESIGNATED DATES AND TIMES. If you live outside the Lower Mainland area you will be required to have an approved proctor administer the exam.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.
***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams.*** Course content, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. You must have an email address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. ALL FINAL EXAMS MUST BE WRITTEN DURING THE LAST WEEK OF THE COURSE ON DESIGNATED DATES AND TIMES. If you live outside the Lower Mainland area you will be required to have an approved proctor administer the exam.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.
RESERVED FOR BTECH – ACCOUNTING STUDENTS *** This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams.*** Course, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. You must have an email address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. ALL FINAL EXAMS MUST BE WRITTEN DURING THE LAST WEEK OF THE COURSE ON DESIGNATED DATES AND TIMES. If you live outside the Lower Mainland area you will be required to have an approved proctor administer the exam.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
One seat remaining as of May 24, 2013 9:59 am PDT. Seats remaining may change at any time prior to registration and payment.
Fall 2013
Below are 10 offerings of this course for the Fall 2013 term.
***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams.*** Course, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. You must have an email address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. ALL FINAL EXAMS MUST BE WRITTEN DURING THE LAST WEEK OF THE COURSE ON DESIGNATED DATES AND TIMES. If you live outside the Lower Mainland area you will be required to have an approved proctor administer the exam.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This section is only available for registration starting Sun, May 26 at 9:00 am (PDT)
***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams.*** Course content, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. You must have an email address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. ALL FINAL EXAMS MUST BE WRITTEN DURING THE LAST WEEK OF THE COURSE ON DESIGNATED DATES AND TIMES. If you live outside the Lower Mainland area you will be required to have an approved proctor administer the exam.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This section is only available for registration starting Sun, May 26 at 9:00 am (PDT)
***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams.*** Course content, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. You must have an email address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. ALL FINAL EXAMS MUST BE WRITTEN DURING THE LAST WEEK OF THE COURSE ON DESIGNATED DATES AND TIMES. If you live outside the Lower Mainland area you will be required to have an approved proctor administer the exam.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This section is only available for registration starting Sun, May 26 at 9:00 am (PDT)
***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams.*** Course content, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. You must have an email address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. ALL FINAL EXAMS MUST BE WRITTEN DURING THE LAST WEEK OF THE COURSE ON DESIGNATED DATES AND TIMES. If you live outside the Lower Mainland area you will be required to have an approved proctor administer the exam.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This section is only available for registration starting Sun, May 26 at 9:00 am (PDT)
***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams.*** Course content, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. You must have an email address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. ALL FINAL EXAMS MUST BE WRITTEN DURING THE LAST WEEK OF THE COURSE ON DESIGNATED DATES AND TIMES. If you live outside of the Lower Mainland area you will be required to have an approved proctor administer the exam.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This section is only available for registration starting Sun, May 26 at 9:00 am (PDT)
THIS SECTION IS RESERVED FOR ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION STUDENTS AND WILL REQUIRE DEPARTMENT APPROVAL PRIOR TO REGISTRATION. Please contact the Ecological Restoration Program Assistant at 604-432-8539 for approval to register for this course. ***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams.*** Course content, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. You must have an email address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. ALL FINAL EXAMS MUST BE WRITTEN DURING THE LAST WEEK OF THE COURSE ON DESIGNATED DATES AND TIMES.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This section is only available for registration starting Sun, May 26 at 9:00 am (PDT)
***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams.***Course, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. You must have an email address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. ALL FINAL EXAMS MUST BE WRITTEN DURING THE LAST WEEK OF THE COURSE ON DESIGNATED DATES AND TIMES. If you live outside the Lower Mainland area you will be required to have an approved proctor administer the exam.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This section is only available for registration starting Sun, May 26 at 9:00 am (PDT)
No class on Monday, October 14 (Thanksgiving) or Monday, November 11 (Remembrance Day). This is a 45 hour course. If there are fewer than 15 sessions, additional course work will be assigned by the instructor. ALL FINAL EXAMS MUST BE WRITTEN DURING THE LAST WEEK OF THE COURSE ON THE DESIGNATED DATE AND TIME.
Status
This section is only available for registration starting Sun, May 26 at 9:00 am (PDT)
Sneak Preview
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
Analyze and use complex levels of style and tone suited to a given purpose.
Identify and assess logical and organizational patterns within complex texts.
Recognize writing conventions within specific professional/technical disciplines.
Compose documents for audiences with different backgrounds and specializations.
Critically read and compose documents of the following types:
Informative
Evaluative
Comparative
Descriptive
Persuasive.
Summarize a written text clearly and concisely.
Research, organize, and write a research paper that incorporates the clinical skills developed throughout the course.
Related Programs
LIBS 7001 is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business
Accounting Full-time/Part-time Bachelor of Technology
Registration is currently open for the Spring/Summer 2013 term.
A sneak preview of Fall 2013 term courses is also available here. These courses are available for Web
registration starting only starting Sun, May 26 at 9:00 am (PDT).
Students may also register by phone, mail or in-person, starting Mon, May 27 at 8:00 am (PDT).
Classroom Locations
Classroom locations are subject to last minute changes. Please check the Part-time Studies Classroom Locations listing at www.bcit.ca/rooms on the first day of any course you are registered for.