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Critical Reading and Writing LIBS 7001

Liberal Studies Course

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This is a course in advanced composition and rhetoric, in which students will develop skills in complex critical analysis and interpretation by analyzing and evaluating materials from a variety of discourses or genres, including visual, online, and print; developing and writing essays, including critiques and research papers; applying and discussing principles of rhetoric and critical theory; examining and using methods of interpretation and analysis from the humanities and social sciences; evaluating the credibility of primary and secondary sources, including as it applies to media literacy, and for the purposes of academic research; situating discourses within their historical context and relevant to rhetorical theories of different periods (for example, Aristotle in the ancient world and Bakhtin in the twentieth century). The course format will include lecture, discussion, and both individual and group activities.

Prerequisite(s)

  • BCIT ENGL 1177 or equivalent, or 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above, or 3 credits of a university/college first-year social science or humanities course.

Credits

3.0

Cost

$667.34 - $706.09 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Winter 2023

Below are 13 offerings of LIBS 7001 for the Winter 2023 term.

CRN 43096

Duration

Wed Jan 04 - Fri Apr 14 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 43096
  • $667.34
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 04 - Apr 14 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Hannah Watts

Course outline

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Cost

$667.34

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. *(A)* PREREQUISITE: Department approval may be granted only if you have met the prerequisite requirement: BCIT ENGL 1177, OR 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above. *(B)* EMAIL your transcript to echienchu@bcit.ca. You must indicate in your email that you are requesting approval for the LIBS 7001 course and provide your BCIT student number. All approval is on a first-come, first-served basis. *(C)* 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 will have discussions and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or day). *(D)* FINAL EXAMS: Your instructor will provide further information regarding format and date of all exams.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 44505

Duration

Wed Jan 04 - Fri Apr 14 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 44505
  • $667.34
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 04 - Apr 14 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Ashton Howley

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$667.34

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. *(A)* PREREQUISITE: Department approval may be granted only if you have met the prerequisite requirement: BCIT ENGL 1177, OR 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above. *(B)* EMAIL your transcript to echienchu@bcit.ca. You must indicate in your email that you are requesting approval for the LIBS 7001 course and provide your BCIT student number. All approval is on a first-come, first-served basis. *(C)* 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 will have discussions and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or day). *(D)* FINAL EXAMS: Your instructor will provide further information regarding format and date of all exams.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 44988

Duration

Wed Jan 04 - Fri Apr 14 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 44988
  • $667.34
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 04 - Apr 14 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Stephen Ogden

Course outline

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Cost

$667.34

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. *(A)* PREREQUISITE: Department approval may be granted only if you have met the prerequisite requirement: BCIT ENGL 1177, OR 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above. *(B)* EMAIL your transcript to echienchu@bcit.ca. You must indicate in your email that you are requesting approval for the LIBS 7001 course and provide your BCIT student number. All approval is on a first-come, first-served basis. *(C)* 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 will have discussions and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or day). *(D)* FINAL EXAMS: Your instructor will provide further information regarding format and date of all exams.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 44990

Duration

Wed Jan 04 - Fri Apr 14 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 44990
  • $667.34
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 04 - Apr 14 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Robin Dahling

Course outline

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Cost

$667.34

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. Online asynchronous delivery. On the start date of the course, you will have access to the course link in the Learning Hub. *(A)* PREREQUISITE: Department approval may be granted only if you have met the prerequisite requirement: BCIT ENGL 1177, OR 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above. *(B)* EMAIL your transcript to echienchu@bcit.ca. You must indicate in your email that you are requesting approval for the LIBS 7001 course and provide your BCIT student number. All approval is on a first-come, first-served basis. *(C)* FINAL EXAMS: Your instructor will provide further information regarding format and date of all exams.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 47656

Duration

Wed Jan 04 - Fri Apr 14 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 47656
  • $667.34
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 04 - Apr 14 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Robin Dahling

Course outline

View

Cost

$667.34

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. *(A)* PREREQUISITE: Department approval may be granted only if you have met the prerequisite requirement: BCIT ENGL 1177, OR 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above. *(B)* EMAIL your transcript to echienchu@bcit.ca. You must indicate in your email that you are requesting approval for the LIBS 7001 course and provide your BCIT student number. All approval is on a first-come, first-served basis. *(C)* 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 will have discussions and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or day). *(D)* FINAL EXAMS: Your instructor will provide further information regarding format and date of all exams.
Status

In Progress and Full

This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 74102

Duration

Wed Jan 04 - Wed Apr 12 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 74102
  • $706.09
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 04 - Apr 12 Wed 18:30 - 21:30 Burnaby
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$706.09

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. On the start date of the course, you will have access to the course link in the Learning Hub. *(A)* PREREQUISITE: Department approval may be granted only if you have met the prerequisite requirement: BCIT ENGL 1177, OR 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above. *(B)* EMAIL your transcript to echienchu@bcit.ca. You must indicate in your email that you are requesting approval for the LIBS 7001 course and provide your BCIT student number. All approval is on a first-come, first-served basis. *(C)* FINAL EXAMS: Your instructor will provide further information regarding format and date of all exams.
Status

Cancelled

This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 48227

Duration

Thu Jan 05 - Thu Apr 13 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 48227
  • $667.34
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 05 - Apr 13 Thu 18:30 - 19:30 Online
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$667.34

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. PLEASE NOTE: The course will be ONLINE and will consist of a one-hour synchronous class, but students are also required to commit a few hours each week for independent study. The instructor will give you more details and instructions at the start of the course. *(A)* PREREQUISITE: Department approval may be granted only if you have met the prerequisite requirement: BCIT ENGL 1177, OR 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above. *(B)* EMAIL your transcript to echienchu@bcit.ca. You must indicate in your email that you are requesting approval for the LIBS 7001 course and provide your BCIT student number. All approval is on a first-come, first-served basis. *(C)* FINAL EXAMS: Your instructor will provide further information regarding format and date of all exams.
Status

Cancelled

This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 43095

Duration

Mon Jan 09 - Mon Apr 17 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 43095
  • $706.09
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 09 - Apr 17 Mon 13:30 - 16:20 Burnaby
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$706.09

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. No Class on Monday, February 20 (Family Day) and Monday, April 10 (Easter Monday). On the start date of the course, you will have access to the course link in the Learning Hub. *(A)* PREREQUISITE: Department approval may be granted only if you have met the prerequisite requirement: BCIT ENGL 1177, OR 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above. *(B)* EMAIL your transcript to echienchu@bcit.ca. You must indicate in your email that you are requesting approval for the LIBS 7001 course and provide your BCIT student number. All approval is on a first-come, first-served basis. *(C)* FINAL EXAMS: Your instructor will provide further information regarding format and date of all exams.
Status

Cancelled

This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 49675

Duration

Mon Jan 09 - Fri Mar 31 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 49675
  • $667.34
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 09 - Mar 31 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Chris-Anne Stumpf

Course outline

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Credits

3

Cost

$667.34

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. THIS SECTION IS FOR CURRENT FULL-TIME NURSING STUDENTS ONLY. Students who register for this section and are not enrolled in the BCIT Nursing Program will be withdrawn. *(A)* PREREQUISITE: Department approval may be granted only if you have met the prerequisite requirement: BCIT ENGL 1177, OR 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above. *(B)* EMAIL your transcript to echienchu@bcit.ca. You must indicate in your email that you are requesting approval for the LIBS 7001 course and provide your BCIT student number. All approval is on a first-come, first-served basis. *(C)* 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 will have discussions and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or day). *(D)* FINAL EXAMS: Your instructor will provide further information regarding format and date of all exams.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 73331

Duration

Mon Jan 09 - Fri Mar 31 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 73331
  • $667.34
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 09 - Mar 31 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Chris-Anne Stumpf

Course outline

View

Cost

$667.34

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. THIS SECTION IS FOR CURRENT FULL-TIME NURSING STUDENTS ONLY. Students who register for this section and are not enrolled in the BCIT Nursing Program will be withdrawn. *(A)* PREREQUISITE: Department approval may be granted only if you have met the prerequisite requirement: BCIT ENGL 1177, OR 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above. *(B)* EMAIL your transcript to echienchu@bcit.ca. You must indicate in your email that you are requesting approval for the LIBS 7001 course and provide your BCIT student number. All approval is on a first-come, first-served basis. *(C)* 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 will have discussions and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or day). *(D)* FINAL EXAMS: Your instructor will provide further information regarding format and date of all exams.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 74103

Duration

Mon Jan 09 - Fri Mar 31 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 74103
  • $667.34
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 09 - Mar 31 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Hannah Watts

Course outline

View

Cost

$667.34

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. THIS SECTION IS FOR CURRENT FULL-TIME NURSING STUDENTS ONLY. Students who register for this section and are not enrolled in the BCIT Nursing Program will be withdrawn. *(A)* PREREQUISITE: Department approval may be granted only if you have met the prerequisite requirement: BCIT ENGL 1177, OR 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above. *(B)* EMAIL your transcript to echienchu@bcit.ca. You must indicate in your email that you are requesting approval for the LIBS 7001 course and provide your BCIT student number. All approval is on a first-come, first-served basis. *(C)* 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 will have discussions and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or day). *(D)* FINAL EXAMS: Your instructor will provide further information regarding format and date of all exams.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 90461

Duration

Mon Jan 09 - Fri Mar 31 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 90461
  • $667.34
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 09 - Mar 31 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Sanja Garic-Komnenic

Course outline

View

Cost

$667.34

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. THIS SECTION IS FOR CURRENT FULL-TIME NURSING STUDENTS ONLY. Students who register for this section and are not enrolled in the BCIT Nursing Program will be withdrawn. *(A)* PREREQUISITE: Department approval may be granted only if you have met the prerequisite requirement: BCIT ENGL 1177, OR 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above. *(B)* EMAIL your transcript to echienchu@bcit.ca. You must indicate in your email that you are requesting approval for the LIBS 7001 course and provide your BCIT student number. All approval is on a first-come, first-served basis. *(C)* 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 will have discussions and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or day). *(D)* FINAL EXAMS: Your instructor will provide further information regarding format and date of all exams.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 90483

Duration

Tue Jan 10 - Tue Apr 18 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 90483
  • $706.09
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 10 - Apr 18 Tue 16:30 - 19:30 Burnaby SE04 Rm. 106
Instructor

Michael Bourne

Course outline

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Cost

$706.09

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. THIS SECTION IS RESERVED FOR ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION STUDENTS AND WILL REQUIRE DEPARTMENT APPROVAL PRIOR TO REGISTRATION. Please contact the Ecological Restoration Program Assistant at 778-331-1392 for approval to register for this course.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

Spring/Summer 2023

Below are 14 offerings of LIBS 7001 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.

CRN 68698

Duration

Mon Apr 17 - Fri Jul 07 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 68698
  • $667.34
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 17 - Jul 07 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$667.34

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. THIS SECTION IS RESERVED FOR FULL-TIME NURSING STUDENTS ONLY. Students who register for this section and are not currently enrolled in the BCIT Nursing Program will be withdrawn. *(A)* EMAIL your transcript to echienchu@bcit.ca. You must indicate in your email that you are requesting approval for the LIBS 7001 course and provide your BCIT student number. All approval is on a first-come, first-served basis. *(B)* 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 will have discussions and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or day). *(C)* FINAL EXAMS: Your instructor will provide further information regarding format and date of all exams.
Status

CRN 50866

Duration

Mon May 22 - Fri Aug 11 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 50866
  • $667.34
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 22 - Aug 11 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$667.34

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. *(A)* EMAIL your transcript to echienchu@bcit.ca. You must indicate in your email that you are requesting approval for the LIBS 7001 course and provide your BCIT student number. All approval is on a first-come, first-served basis. *(B)* 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 will have discussions and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or day). *(C)* FINAL EXAMS: Your instructor will provide further information regarding format and date of all exams.
Status

CRN 51736

Duration

Mon May 22 - Fri Aug 11 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 51736
  • $667.34
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 22 - Aug 11 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$667.34

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. *(A)* EMAIL your transcript to echienchu@bcit.ca. You must indicate in your email that you are requesting approval for the LIBS 7001 course and provide your BCIT student number. All approval is on a first-come, first-served basis. *(B)* 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 will have discussions and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or day). *(C)* FINAL EXAMS: Your instructor will provide further information regarding format and date of all exams.
Status

CRN 57899

Duration

Mon May 22 - Fri Aug 11 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 57899
  • $667.34
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 22 - Aug 11 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$667.34

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. *(A)* EMAIL your transcript to echienchu@bcit.ca. You must indicate in your email that you are requesting approval for the LIBS 7001 course and provide your BCIT student number. All approval is on a first-come, first-served basis. *(B)* 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 will have discussions and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or day). *(C)* FINAL EXAMS: Your instructor will provide further information regarding format and date of all exams.
Status

CRN 58584

Duration

Mon May 22 - Fri Aug 11 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 58584
  • $667.34
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 22 - Aug 11 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$667.34

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. *(A)* EMAIL your transcript to echienchu@bcit.ca. You must indicate in your email that you are requesting approval for the LIBS 7001 course and provide your BCIT student number. All approval is on a first-come, first-served basis. *(B)* 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 will have discussions and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or day). *(C)* FINAL EXAMS: Your instructor will provide further information regarding format and date of all exams.
Status

CRN 58585

Duration

Mon May 22 - Fri Aug 11 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 58585
  • $667.34
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 22 - Aug 11 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$667.34

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. *(A)* EMAIL your transcript to echienchu@bcit.ca. You must indicate in your email that you are requesting approval for the LIBS 7001 course and provide your BCIT student number. All approval is on a first-come, first-served basis. *(B)* 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 will have discussions and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or day). *(C)* FINAL EXAMS: Your instructor will provide further information regarding format and date of all exams.
Status

CRN 61303

Duration

Mon May 22 - Fri Aug 11 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 61303
  • $667.34
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 22 - Aug 11 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$667.34

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. *(A)* EMAIL your transcript to echienchu@bcit.ca. You must indicate in your email that you are requesting approval for the LIBS 7001 course and provide your BCIT student number. All approval is on a first-come, first-served basis. *(B)* 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 will have discussions and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or day). *(C)* FINAL EXAMS: Your instructor will provide further information regarding format and date of all exams.
Status

CRN 61418

Duration

Mon May 22 - Fri Aug 11 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 61418
  • $667.34
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 22 - Aug 11 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$667.34

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. *(A)* EMAIL your transcript to echienchu@bcit.ca. You must indicate in your email that you are requesting approval for the LIBS 7001 course and provide your BCIT student number. All approval is on a first-come, first-served basis. *(B)* 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 will have discussions and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or day). *(C)* FINAL EXAMS: Your instructor will provide further information regarding format and date of all exams.
Status

Seats Available

1 seat remaining as of Wed March 29, 2023 at 5:38 am (PDT). Availability may change at any time.

CRN 28529

Duration

Tue May 23 - Tue Aug 08 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 28529
  • $706.09
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 23 - Aug 08 Tue 18:30 - 21:30 Burnaby SW03 Rm. 4785
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$706.09

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. *(A)* PREREQUISITE: Department approval may be granted only if you have met the prerequisite requirement: BCIT ENGL 1177, OR 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above. *(B)* EMAIL your transcript to echienchu@bcit.ca. You must indicate in your email that you are requesting approval for the LIBS 7001 course and provide your BCIT student number. All approval is on a first-come, first-served basis. *(C)* FINAL EXAMS: All final exams MUST be written at BCIT during the last week of the course on the designated dates and times given at course start.
Status

CRN 58580

Duration

Mon Apr 17 - Fri Jul 07 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 58580
  • $667.34
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 17 - Jul 07 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$667.34

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. THIS SECTION IS RESERVED FOR FULL-TIME NURSING STUDENTS ONLY. Students who register for this section and are not currently enrolled in the BCIT Nursing Program will be withdrawn. *(A)* EMAIL your transcript to echienchu@bcit.ca. You must indicate in your email that you are requesting approval for the LIBS 7001 course and provide your BCIT student number. All approval is on a first-come, first-served basis. *(B)* 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 will have discussions and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or day). *(C)* FINAL EXAMS: Your instructor will provide further information regarding format and date of all exams.
Status

Full

This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 58581

Duration

Mon Apr 17 - Fri Jul 07 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 58581
  • $667.34
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 17 - Jul 07 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$667.34

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. THIS SECTION IS RESERVED FOR FULL-TIME NURSING STUDENTS ONLY. Students who register for this section and are not currently enrolled in the BCIT Nursing Program will be withdrawn.*(A)* PREREQUISITE: Department approval may be granted only if you have met the prerequisite requirement: BCIT ENGL 1177, OR 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above. *(B)* EMAIL your transcript to echienchu@bcit.ca. You must indicate in your email that you are requesting approval for the LIBS 7001 course and provide your BCIT student number. All approval is on a first-come, first-served basis. *(C)* 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 will have discussions and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or day). *(D)* FINAL EXAMS: Your instructor will provide further information regarding format and date of all exams.
Status

Full

This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 68697

Duration

Mon Apr 17 - Fri Jul 07 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 68697
  • $667.34
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 17 - Jul 07 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$667.34

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. THIS SECTION IS RESERVED FOR FULL-TIME NURSING STUDENTS ONLY. Students who register for this section and are not currently enrolled in the BCIT Nursing Program will be withdrawn. *(A)* EMAIL your transcript to echienchu@bcit.ca. You must indicate in your email that you are requesting approval for the LIBS 7001 course and provide your BCIT student number. All approval is on a first-come, first-served basis. *(B)* 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 will have discussions and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or day). *(C)* FINAL EXAMS: Your instructor will provide further information regarding format and date of all exams.
Status

Full

This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 29695

Duration

Mon May 22 - Fri Aug 11 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 29695
  • $667.34
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 22 - Aug 11 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$667.34

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. *(A)* EMAIL your transcript to echienchu@bcit.ca. You must indicate in your email that you are requesting approval for the LIBS 7001 course and provide your BCIT student number. All approval is on a first-come, first-served basis. *(B)* 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 will have discussions and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or day). *(C)* FINAL EXAMS: Your instructor will provide further information regarding format and date of all exams.
Status

Full

This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 58583

Duration

Mon May 22 - Fri Jul 28 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 58583
  • $667.34
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 22 - Jul 28 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$667.34

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. *(A)* EMAIL your transcript to echienchu@bcit.ca. You must indicate in your email that you are requesting approval for the LIBS 7001 course and provide your BCIT student number. All approval is on a first-come, first-served basis. *(B)* 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 will have discussions and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or day). *(C)* FINAL EXAMS: Your instructor will provide further information regarding format and date of all exams.
Status

Full

This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, 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 written, oral, and visual discourse conventions within and outside of specific disciplines.
  • Compose documents for audiences with different backgrounds and specializations.
  • Evaluate rhetorical strategies in a variety of written and digital media.
  • Develop and apply interpretative and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrate the social and ethical implications of rhetoric in historical development and contemporary practice.
  • Propose, research, organize, and write a research paper that uses the rhetorical concepts and strategies discussed in the course.

Effective as of Fall 2018

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