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Technical Communication Skills for EAL Students 4 COMM 0005

Communication Course

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This course prepares students to develop the necessary reading, writing, speaking, listening, and study skills to succeed in BCIT full-time programs. The course covers many essentials of business language skills. A grade of 50% in this course equals a "P" in English 12. For BCIT full-time program language entrance requirements, please check with the BCIT Admissions office. 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 0005, students must have completed ONE of the following: (1) COMM 0015 (placement at the COMM 0005 level) within the past 12 months OR (2) Completion of COMM 0004 within the last 12 months OR (3) CLB/LINC or CELPIP score of 8 in both reading and writing within the last 12 months OR (4) IELTS (academic format only) of 6.0 or better in both reading and writing within the last 24 months OR (5) Completion of ELSK 820 through the VCC Pathway program OR (6) Completion of ISEP Level 5 with 50% or better in each course (if taken before January 2021) OR (7) TAE 4 with 50% (if taken after January 2021) OR (8) CAEL score of 50 or better within the last 12 months OR (9) Previous completion of English 12 with a minimum score of 50% OR (10) An official placement into COMM 0005 from the Immigrant Services Society (ISS) OR (11) TOEFL overall score of 60 or better within the last 24 months OR (12) Completion of LEAP 7 and 8 or LEAP 8 in the Langara LEAP program. Please check our website for other placement level(s) if your scores do not meet the prerequisites for COMM 0005: 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 six offerings of COMM 0005 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.

CRN 50976

Duration

Fri Jun 23 - Mon Aug 14 (7 weeks)

  • 7 weeks
  • CRN 50976
  • $639.38
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jun 23 - Aug 14 Wed 08:30 - 12:30 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 201
Jun 23 - Aug 14 Mon 08:30 - 12:30 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 422
Jun 23 - Aug 14 Fri 08:30 - 12:30 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 201
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$639.38

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. 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 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

Registration Options

Online registration for this course offering is not available. However, you can still register by phone.

CRN 25414

Duration

Sat Jun 24 - Sun Aug 13 (7 weeks)

  • 7 weeks
  • CRN 25414
  • $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
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. 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 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

Registration Options

Online registration for this course offering is not available. However, you can still register by phone.

CRN 29955

Duration

Tue Jun 27 - Thu Aug 10 (7 weeks)

  • 7 weeks
  • CRN 29955
  • $626.52
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jun 27 - Aug 10 Tue, Wed, Thu 08:30 - 12:30 Downtown DTC Rm. 685
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$626.52

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. 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 classes on campus every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 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.
Status

Registration Options

Online registration for this course offering is not available. However, you can still register by phone.

CRN 20624

Duration

Wed May 03 - Wed Jun 21 (7 weeks)

  • 7 weeks
  • CRN 20624
  • $639.38
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 03 - Jun 21 Mon 08:30 - 12:20 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 422
May 03 - Jun 21 Wed 08:30 - 12:20 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 201
May 03 - Jun 21 Fri 08:30 - 12:20 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 201
Instructor

Tamara Ghomari

Course outline

View

Cost

$639.38

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. 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 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. 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.

CRN 20617

Duration

Sat May 06 - Sun Jun 18 (7 weeks)

  • 7 weeks
  • CRN 20617
  • $606.55
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 06 - Jun 18 Sat, Sun 08:30 - 16:30 Online
Instructor

Tamara Ghomari

Course outline

View

Cost

$606.55

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. 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 online course with a teach 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 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.

CRN 27287

Duration

Tue May 09 - Tue Jun 27 (7 weeks)

  • 7 weeks
  • CRN 27287
  • $626.52
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 09 - Jun 27 Tue, Wed, Thu 08:30 - 12:30 Downtown DTC
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$626.52

Important information
  1. 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 classes on campus every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 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.
Status

Cancelled

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

Fall 2023

Below are six offerings of COMM 0005 for the Fall 2023 term.

CRN 31656

Duration

Tue Sep 05 - Thu Oct 19 (7 weeks)

  • 7 weeks
  • CRN 31656
  • $619.50
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 05 - Oct 19 Tue, Wed, Thu 08:30 - 12:30 Online
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$619.50

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. 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.
Status

Registration Options

Online registration for this course offering is not available. However, you can still register by phone.

CRN 30687

Duration

Wed Sep 06 - Fri Oct 27 (7 weeks)

  • 7 weeks
  • CRN 30687
  • $654.32
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 06 - Oct 27 Mon 08:30 - 12:20 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 201
Sep 06 - Oct 27 Wed 08:30 - 12:20 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 103
Sep 06 - Oct 27 Fri 08:30 - 12:20 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 320
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$654.32

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. 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

Registration Options

Online registration for this course offering is not available. However, you can still register by phone.

CRN 48145

Duration

Sat Sep 09 - Sun Oct 29 (7 weeks)

  • 7 weeks
  • CRN 48145
  • $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
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. 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

Registration Options

Online registration for this course offering is not available. However, you can still register by phone.

CRN 32963

Duration

Tue Oct 24 - Thu Dec 07 (7 weeks)

  • 7 weeks
  • CRN 32963
  • $640.57
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Oct 24 - Dec 07 Tue, Wed, Thu 08:30 - 12:30 Downtown DTC Rm. 685
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$640.57

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. 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.
Status

Registration Options

Online registration for this course offering is not available. However, you can still register by phone.

CRN 32585

Duration

Mon Oct 30 - Mon Dec 18 (7 weeks)

  • 7 weeks
  • CRN 32585
  • $654.32
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Oct 30 - Dec 18 Mon 08:30 - 12:20 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 201
Oct 30 - Dec 18 Fri 08:30 - 12:20 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 320
Oct 30 - Dec 18 Wed 08:30 - 12:20 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 103
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$654.32

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. 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

Registration Options

Online registration for this course offering is not available. However, you can still register by phone.

CRN 48156

Duration

Sat Nov 04 - Sun Dec 17 (7 weeks)

  • 7 weeks
  • CRN 48156
  • $619.50
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Nov 04 - Dec 17 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
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. 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

Registration Options

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

  • Draft, revise, and edit extended texts such as sustained series of paragraphs comprising a college level report.
  • Identify and correct to eliminate all but occasional grammatical and lexical errors.
  • Use a wide range of complex structures and a good control over sentence patterns.
  • Use a wide range of vocabulary appropriate to the formality, level, subject area, topic and task.
  • Set and adjust goals according to audience, purpose, form, and organization.

Reading skills

  • Comprehend a wide variety of lengthy complex material (e.g. technical manuals, journal articles, formal and informal reports).
  • Comprehend a complete range of structures to be able to fully interact with the text.

Speaking skills

  • Participate in a variety of complex academic activities or situations involving multiple purposes and participants (e.g. group work, discussions, seminars, presentations).
  • Respond to questions and feedback and maintain or extend an exchange.
  • Use a wide range of vocabulary, idioms, and colloquial expressions to handle most study situations typical of academic environments.
  • Use a wide range of structures fluently and appropriately with very few errors which interfere with meaning.

Listening skills

  • Understand conversations, discussions, instructions, lectures at a normal rate of speech, despite unfamiliar or low frequency vocabulary.
  • Understand natural speech incorporating changes in rate of delivery and a full range of structures.
  • Understand a range of vocabulary, idioms, colloquial expressions and technical terminology to handle most study situations typical of an academic environment.
  • Take effective notes from oral academic discourse (e.g. lectures, presentations, videos).

Effective as of Fall 2008

Related Programs

Technical Communication Skills for EAL Students 4 (COMM 0005) is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Business + Media

  1. Business Fundamentals
    Associate Certificate Full-time

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