Course details
This course provides students with the writing, speaking, listening, and reading skills required to succeed in BCIT's other Professional English Language Development courses. You will practice grammar skills and language structures useful for technical communication, including writing and speaking about your background, writing formal definitions and descriptions, summarizing, and making presentations. 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 0004, students must have completed ONE of the following: (1) COMM 0015 (placement at the COMM 0004 level) within the past 12 months OR (2) Completion of COMM 0003 within the last 12 months OR (3) CLB/LINC or CELPIP score of 7 or better in both reading and writing within the last 12 months OR (4) IELTS (academic format only) of 5.5 or better in both reading and writing within the last 24 months OR (5) Completion of ELSK 620 through the VCC Pathway program OR (6) Completion of ISEP Level 4 with 60% or better in each course (if taken before January 2021) OR (7) TAE 3 with 60% (if taken after January 2021) OR (8) Completion of LEAP 6 through the Langara LEAP program OR (9) TOEFL score of 46 or better within the last 24 months OR (10) CAEL score of 40 or better within the last 12 months. Please check our website for other placement level(s) if your scores do not meet the prerequisites for COMM 0004: https://www.bcit.ca/computing-academic-studies/communication/professional-english-language-development/placement/ .
Credits
0.0
Cost
$606.55 - $654.32 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below are four offerings of COMM 0004 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 29946
Duration
Fri Jun 23 - Mon Aug 14 (7 weeks)
- 7 weeks
- CRN 29946
- $639.38
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23 - Aug 14 | Mon | 08:30 - 12:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 201 |
| Jun 23 - Aug 14 | Wed | 08:30 - 12:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 318 |
| Jun 23 - Aug 14 | Fri | 08:30 - 12:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 318 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$639.38
Important information
-
Please check course prerequisites before registering. Department approval is not required to register for this course but we may request students to provide proof of eligibility at any time. This is an in-class course. Students are required to attend classes on campus every Monday, Wednesday, and 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; however, 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. This course runs concurrently with the BFUN program. 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 25413
Duration
Sat Jun 24 - Sun Aug 13 (7 weeks)
- 7 weeks
- CRN 25413
- $606.55
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24 - Aug 13 | Sat, Sun | 08:30 - 16:30 | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$606.55
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
Please check course prerequisites before registering. Department approval is not required to register for this course but we may request students to provide proof of eligibility at any time. This is an online course with a teacher present during class hours. Students are required to attend online classes 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; however, 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 27280
Duration
Wed May 03 - Wed Jun 21 (7 weeks)
- 7 weeks
- CRN 27280
- $606.55
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 03 - Jun 21 | Mon, Wed, Fri | 17:30 - 21:30 | Distance |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$606.55
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
Please check course prerequisites before registering. Department approval is not required to register for this course but we may request students to provide proof of eligibility at any time. This is an online course with a teach present during class hours. Students are required to attend online classes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. The tuition portion of this course is free for Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or people with protected/Convention refugee status; however, 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 is no class on May 22.
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 50927
Duration
Wed May 03 - Wed Jun 21 (7 weeks)
- 7 weeks
- CRN 50927
- $639.38
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 03 - Jun 21 | Wed | 08:30 - 12:20 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 319 |
| May 03 - Jun 21 | Mon | 08:30 - 12:20 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 201 |
| May 03 - Jun 21 | Fri | 08:30 - 12:20 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 319 |
Instructor
Izabela Lazar
Course outline
Cost
$639.38
Important information
-
Please check course prerequisites before registering. Department approval is not required to register for this course but we may request students to provide proof of eligibility at any time. This is an in-class course. Students are required to attend classes on campus every Monday, Wednesday, and 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; however, 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. This course runs concurrently with the BFUN program. There is no class held on May 22.
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 four offerings of COMM 0004 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 32584
Duration
Wed Sep 06 - Fri Oct 27 (7 weeks)
- 7 weeks
- CRN 32584
- $654.32
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 06 - Oct 27 | Mon | 08:30 - 12:20 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 403 |
| Sep 06 - Oct 27 | Wed | 08:30 - 12:20 | Burnaby NE23 Rm. 102 |
| Sep 06 - Oct 27 | Fri | 08:30 - 12:20 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 201 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$654.32
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. 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 Oct 02 and 09.
Status
Online registration for this course offering is not available. However, you can still register by phone.
CRN 48160
Duration
Sat Sep 09 - Sun Oct 29 (7 weeks)
- 7 weeks
- CRN 48160
- $619.50
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Oct 29 | Sat, Sun | 08:30 - 16:30 | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$619.50
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
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 33996
Duration
Mon Oct 30 - Mon Dec 18 (8 weeks)
- 8 weeks
- CRN 33996
- $654.32
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30 - Dec 18 | Mon | 08:30 - 12:20 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 403 |
| Oct 30 - Dec 18 | Wed | 08:30 - 12:20 | Burnaby NE23 Rm. 102 |
| Oct 30 - Dec 08 | Fri | 08:30 - 12:20 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 201 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$654.32
Important information
-
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. The department cannot guarantee your spot back once you have been dropped for non-payment. There will be no class held on Nov 13.
Status
Online registration for this course offering is not available. However, you can still register by phone.
CRN 48161
Duration
Sat Nov 04 - Sun Dec 17 (7 weeks)
- 7 weeks
- CRN 48161
- $640.57
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 04 - Dec 17 | Sat, Sun | 08:30 - 16:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 472 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$640.57
Important information
-
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
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
WRITING Skills
- Organize, draft, revise, and edit a variety of texts.
- Identify and correct major grammatical, structural and lexical errors; demonstrate control over sentence structure errors in own reading.
- Use a wide range of sentence patterns appropriately in written tasks.
- Recognize and demonstrate an understanding of audience (e.g. needs, background knowledge) and purpose.
- Use appropriate vocabulary to express message clearly.
- Choose and apply appropriate paragraph organization when writing on a familiar, relevant or previously researched subject.
READING Skills
- Read and understand a wide variety of written materials of moderate length.
- Read and analyze a wide range of texts to analyze sentence structures.
- Comprehend less familiar and/or technical terms using a range of decoding strategies and context clues.
- Adjust reading techniques according to the level of the material and the purpose for reading.
SPEAKING Skills
- Ask questions to clarify instructions; respond to questions appropriately.
- Demonstrate the use of appropriate of verbal and nonverbal communication skills (e.g., turn-taking, eye contact, body language).
- Provide appropriate peer feedback.
- Participate effectively in a variety of classroom activities.
LISTENING Skills
- Understand discussions, instructions, and lectures at a normal rate of speech.
- Understand a variety of natural speech with a varied rate of delivery with some dependence on repetition.
Effective as of Fall 2003
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