Course Overview
Comm 1140 is an applied course focused on using systematic techniques to communicate effectively and professionally in the workplace; its goal is to introduce you to the technical writing skills and the presentation skills you will need to succeed in other career related courses and at work.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
- Not offered this term
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Determine the purpose and audience for a variety of communication tasks
- Select and organize information to meet the needs of a specific audience
- Make information easily accessible to listeners and readers
- Write clear, concise and grammatically correct sentences and paragraphs
- Use language effectively
- Use appropriate tone in written and oral communication
- Write instructions and describe processes
- Use graphics appropriately in written and oral communication
- Plan, organize, and deliver an informative 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
Related Programs
Technical Communication 1 for Building (COMM 1140) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Architectural and Building Technology
Diploma Full-time
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