Course details
The introductory course is for students who intend to study technology and trades at the college level. It provides students with a foundation in English language skills, including reading, writing, speaking and listening, and prepares them for future Professional English Language Development courses at BCIT. The course will emphasize developing accurate writing, in particular, applying grammar rules and appropriate phrasing. Each week, students will be introduced to topics based on themes found in business, technology, and trades. NOTE: Seat availability is limited and registration is on a first-come-first-serve basis only. We do not guarantee or reserve seats for students with no exceptions. Please also be mindful that taking the COMM 0015 test and receiving a placement does NOT guarantee students a seat for a course in the next available term/schedule. Financial aid is also available for this course. Please refer to the following website: www.bcit.ca/finaid/abesap.shtml. Your application must be submitted NO LATER THAN THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS.
Prerequisite(s)
- For admission into COMM 0071, students must have completed ONE of the following: (1) COMM 0015 (placement at the COMM 0071 level) within the past 12 months OR (2) CLB/LINC or CELPIP score of 5 or better in both reading and writing within the last 12 months OR (3) IELTS (academic format only) of 4.5 or better in both reading and writing within the last 24 months OR (4) Completion of ELSK 420 through the VCC Pathway program OR (5) Completion of LEAP 4 through the Langara LEAP program OR (6) TOEFL overall score of 32 or better within the last 24 months OR (7) CAEL score of 30 or better. Please check our website for other placement level(s) if your scores do not meet the prerequisites for COMM 0071: https://www.bcit.ca/computing-academic-studies/communication/professional-english-language-development/placement/ .
Credits
0.0
Cost
$626.52 - $640.57 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below are three offerings of COMM 0071 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 29985
Duration
Fri Jun 23 - Mon Aug 14 (7 weeks)
- 7 weeks
- CRN 29985
- $626.52
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23 - Aug 14 | Mon, Wed | 08:30 - 12:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 687 |
| Jun 26 - Aug 14 | Fri | 08:30 - 12:30 | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$626.52
Important information
-
Please check course prerequisites before registering. You can email your test scores/transcript and BCIT student number to PELD@bcit.ca for registration approval. This is a blended (online and face-to-face) course. Students are required to attend all classes at the downtown campus every Monday and Wednesday, but online every Friday from 8:30am to 12:30pm. The tuition portion of this course is free for Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or people with protected/Convention refugee status; but all students will still need to pay the ancillary fee (ex. student activity fee, student ID card, etc.). BCIT must receive this payment within two business days from the time you register. You will be dropped from the course if you do not make payment before the deadline. There are no classes held on July 01 and August 07.
Status
Online registration for this course offering is not available. However, you can still register by phone.
CRN 29982
Duration
Sat Jun 24 - Sun Aug 13 (7 weeks)
- 7 weeks
- CRN 29982
- $626.52
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24 - Aug 13 | Sat, Sun | 08:30 - 16:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 687 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$626.52
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
-
Please check course prerequisites before registering. You can email your test scores/transcript and BCIT student number to PELD@bcit.ca for registration approval. This is an in-class course. Students are required to attend all classes at the downtown campus every Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. The tuition portion of this course is free for Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or people with protected/Convention refugee status; but all students will still need to pay the ancillary fee (ex. student activity fee, student ID card, etc.). BCIT must receive this payment within two business days from the time you register. You will be dropped from the course if you do not make payment before the deadline. There are no classes held on July 01 and 02 as well as August 05 and 06.
Status
Online registration for this course offering is not available. However, you can still register by phone.
CRN 29975
Duration
Sat May 06 - Sun Jun 18 (7 weeks)
- 7 weeks
- CRN 29975
- $626.52
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 06 - Jun 18 | Sat, Sun | 08:30 - 16:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 687 |
Instructor
Izabela Lazar
Course outline
Cost
$626.52
Important information
-
Please check course prerequisites before registering. You can email your test scores/transcript and BCIT student number to PELD@bcit.ca for registration approval. This is an in-class course. Students are required to attend all classes at the downtown campus every Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. The tuition portion of this course is free for Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or people with protected/Convention refugee status; but all students will still need to pay the ancillary fee (ex. student activity fee, student ID card, etc.). BCIT must receive this payment within two business days from the time you register. You will be dropped from the course if you do not make payment before the deadline. There are no classes held on May 20 and 21.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Fall 2023
Below are two offerings of COMM 0071 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 32592
Duration
Sat Sep 09 - Sun Oct 29 (7 weeks)
- 7 weeks
- CRN 32592
- $640.57
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Oct 29 | Sat, Sun | 08:30 - 16:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 685 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$640.57
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
-
Please check course prerequisites before registering. You can email your test scores/transcript and BCIT student number to PELD@bcit.ca for registration approval. The tuition portion of this course is free for Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or people with protected/Convention refugee status but all students will still need to pay the ancillary, which includes things like student activity fee, student ID card, etc. BCIT must receive this payment within two business days from the time you register. You will be dropped from the course if you do not make payment before the deadline and the department cannot guarantee your spot back once you have been dropped for non-payment. There will be no classes held on Sep 30, Oct 01, 07, and 08.
Status
Online registration for this course offering is not available. However, you can still register by phone.
CRN 32593
Duration
Sat Nov 04 - Sun Dec 17 (7 weeks)
- 7 weeks
- CRN 32593
- $640.57
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 04 - Dec 17 | Sat, Sun | 08:30 - 16:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 685 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$640.57
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
-
Please check course prerequisites before registering. Students who register for the course without meeting the prerequisite may risk being dropped from the course without notice. You can email your test scores/transcript and BCIT student number to PELD@bcit.ca for registration approval. The tuition portion of this course is free for Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or people with protected/Convention refugee status but all students will still need to pay the ancillary, which includes things like student activity fee, student ID card, etc. BCIT must receive this payment within two business days from the time you register. You will be dropped from the course if you do not make payment before the deadline and the department cannot guarantee your spot back once you have been dropped for non-payment. There will be no class held on Nov 11 & 12.
Status
Online registration for this course offering is not available. However, you can still register by phone.
Learning Outcomes
Writing Skills
- Write sentences that are clear, concise, and grammatically correct.
- Organize paragraphs effectively.
- Organize and develop your ideas effectively in written assignments.
- Write documents that use a variety of sentence patterns and appropriate vocabulary.
- Use appropriate vocabulary correctly.
- Demonstrate improvement in written work.
Reading and Learning Skills
- Read textbooks, handouts, and articles with greater comprehension and retention.
- Identify main ideas and important details in reading assignments.
- Take effective notes from written course materials and listening exercises.
Listening and Speaking Skills
- Plan, organize, and deliver an effective oral presentation.
- Improve the grammatical correctness of your speech.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
Technical Communication Skills for EAL Students 1 (COMM 0071) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
- Business Fundamentals
Associate Certificate Full-time
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