Course details
This communication course is designed for students needing additional assistance in meeting the language standards of a credit introductory business and technical Communication course. It teaches practical business communication techniques for planning, organizing, selecting, writing, and presenting information in business or industry. It covers the same content as COMM 1103, but has additional English language support and communication development. NOTE: Students do not need to submit transcripts for entrance to this course. BUT, in the case of formal or informal grade appeals or reviews they will be asked to show proof of their English requirements. Students who wish to confirm their English level are strongly advised to take COMM 0015.
Prerequisite(s)
- English Studies 12 "50%" (PASS) or equivalent (ie: COMM 0015 "50+" or IELTS Academic 6.0, etc.)
Credits
3.0
Cost
$602.93 - $615.79 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below are three offerings of COMM 1106 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 29845
Duration
Tue Apr 11 - Tue Jun 27 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 29845
- $602.93
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Apr 11 - Jun 27 | Tue | 18:00 - 22:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 470 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$602.93
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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*(A)*RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS: English Studies 12 "50%+" (PASS) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent. *(B)* COMM 1106 IS EQUIVALENT TO COMM 1103, and Full-time Studies level 1 COMM courses (some exceptions apply). If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. Search our equivalency database at www.bcit.ca/admission/transfer/ to confirm equivalencies. If your COMM course is not listed, it will not be eligible for transfer credit. *(C)* CLASS SIZE LIMIT: Once the enrolment limit has been reached (FULL), you will not be able to join this class –no capacity override. This course is offered every term, so you will have the opportunity to take it next term. Register early to secure your seat.
Status
CRN 54465
Duration
Mon Jul 10 - Mon Aug 21 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 54465
- $602.93
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Jul 10 - Aug 21 | Mon, Wed | 17:30 - 21:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 470 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$602.93
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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*(A)*RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS: English Studies 12 "50%+" (PASS) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent. *(B)* COMM 1106 IS EQUIVALENT TO COMM 1103, and Full-time Studies level 1 COMM courses (some exceptions apply). If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. Search our equivalency database at www.bcit.ca/admission/transfer/ to confirm equivalencies. If your COMM course is not listed, it will not be eligible for transfer credit. *(C)* CLASS SIZE LIMIT: Once the enrolment limit has been reached (FULL), you will not be able to join this class –no capacity override. This course is offered every term, so you will have the opportunity to take it next term. Register early to secure your seat. *(D)*STAT HOLIDAY: No class on Monday, August 7.
Status
CRN 52418
Duration
Thu Apr 13 - Thu Jun 29 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 52418
- $615.79
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Apr 13 - Jun 29 | Thu | 18:00 - 22:00 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2004 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$615.79
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
-
*(A)*RECOMMENDED FOR SUCCESS: English Studies 12 "50%+" (PASS) or IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent. *(B)* COMM 1106 IS EQUIVALENT TO COMM 1103, and Full-time Studies level 1 COMM courses (some exceptions apply). If you take COMM 1106 for your program, you do not need to take COMM 1103. Search our equivalency database at www.bcit.ca/admission/transfer/ to confirm equivalencies. If your COMM course is not listed, it will not be eligible for transfer credit. *(C)* CLASS SIZE LIMIT: Once the enrolment limit has been reached (FULL), you will not be able to join this class –no capacity override. This course is offered every term, so you will have the opportunity to take it next term. Register early to secure your seat.
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:
- Follow a systematic process in planning and writing business and technical documents.
- Select and organize information to meet the needs of your readers.
- Write sentences that are clear, concise, easily readable, and correct.
- Use a positive, audience-oriented tone in written and oral communication.
- Make written information more accessible through appropriate use of headings, lists, and white space.
- Use the most effective strategies and patterns in organizing routine memos, emails, letters and short reports.
- Prepare and deliver an effective oral presentation on a work-related topic.
- Critically evaluate information to determine if it is accurate, relevant, and complete, and to use critical thinking to develop strong arguments.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2016
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