COMM 0004 - Technical Communication Skills for ESL Students 3
Communication Part-time Studies Course
School of Computing and Academic Studies
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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: https://www.bcit.ca/finaid/abesap.shtml. Your application must be submitted NO LATER THAN THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS.
Prerequisite(s)
Students must have ONE of the following: (1) COMM 0015 (placement at the COMM 0004 level) within the past 12 months OR (2) CLB/LINC score of 7 or better in both reading and writing within the last 12 months OR (3) IELTS (academic format only) of 5.5 or better in both reading and writing within the last 12 months OR (4) Completion of ELSK 620 through the Pathway program OR (5) Completion of ISEP Level 5 with 50% or better in each course.
Credits
0.0
Cost
$602.47 - $612.47 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Spring/Summer 2020
Below is one offering of this course for the Spring/Summer 2020 term.
CRN 29946
Duration
Mon Jun 22 - Wed Aug 12 8 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jun 22 - Aug 12 | Mon | 08:30 - 12:20 | BBY Online Delivery |
| Jun 22 - Aug 12 | Wed | 08:30 - 12:20 | BBY Online Delivery |
| Jun 22 - Aug 12 | Fri | 08:30 - 12:20 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
Izabela Lazar
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$607.68
Notes
- All scheduled PELD classes will be temporarily online via Learning Hub (learn.bcit.ca) until further notice. Once BCIT deems it safe to return to face-to-face classes, our courses will resume their on-campus schedule, as posted on the PELD website. Your instructor will send you details via your BCIT email (my.bcit.ca) about your course approximately one week before the start date. Effective September 1, 2017, the tuition portion of this course is free for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please note: ancillary fees such as Student Association fees, BCIT ID card fees, etc. will be charged and must be paid. All course registrations work on a first-come first-served basis only. Seats will NOT be guaranteed or reserved for students with no exceptions. There is no waitlist for this course. We recommend students check our course website frequently for updates on seat availability. In order to register for this course, you must either have (1) a CLB/LINC score of "7" in both reading AND writing OR (2) written the COMM 0015 test (and been placed at this level) within the last 12 months, OR (3) have successfully completed COMM 0003 within the last 12 months. Note: Attendance is mandatory for ALL classes. If you are unable to attend the first class, please be sure to email PELD@bcit.ca to inform the department; otherwise, you may be dropped from the course WITHOUT notice. All course registrations work on a first-come first-served basis only. Seats will NOT be guaranteed or reserved for students with no exceptions. There is no waitlist for this course. We recommend students check our course website frequently for updates on seat availability. NO CLASSES ON JULY 1 AND AUGUST 3. This course runs concurrently with the BFUN program.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress
Fall 2020
Below are four offerings of this course for the Fall 2020 term.
CRN 31576
Duration
Sat Sep 12 - Sun Oct 25 7 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 12 - Oct 25 | Sat/Sun | 08:30 - 16:30 | DTC Online Delivery |
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$602.47
Notes
- All scheduled PELD classes will be temporarily online via Learning Hub (learn.bcit.ca) until further notice. Once BCIT deems it safe to return to face-to-face classes, our courses will resume their on-campus schedule, as posted on the PELD website. Your instructor will send you details via your BCIT email (my.bcit.ca) about your course approximately one week before the start date. Effective September 1, 2017, the tuition portion of this course is free for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please note: ancillary fees such as Student Association fees, BCIT ID card fees, etc. will be charged and must be paid. In order to register for this course, you must either have (1) a CLB/LINC score of "7" in both reading AND writing (2) written the COMM 0015 test (and been placed at this level) within the last 12 months, or (3) have successfully completed COMM 0003 within the last 12 months (4) completed ELSK 620 through VCC Pathway Program (5) have an IELTS score (academic format only) of 5.5 in BOTH reading and writing (6) completed ISEP level 5 with 50% or better in all four levels. Note: Attendance is mandatory for ALL classes. If you are unable to attend the first class, please be sure to email PELD@bcit.ca to inform the department; otherwise, you may be dropped from the course WITHOUT notice. All course registrations work on a first-come first-served basis only. Seats will NOT be guaranteed or reserved for students with no exceptions. There is no waitlist for this course. We recommend students check our course website frequently for updates on seat availability. NO CLASSES ON OCTOBER 10 & 11.
Status
Online registration for this course offering is not available. However, you can still register via phone, mail or in person.
CRN 33996
Duration
Fri Oct 30 - Fri Dec 18 8 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Oct 30 - Dec 18 | Wed | 08:30 - 12:20 | BBY Online Delivery |
| Oct 30 - Dec 18 | Mon | 08:30 - 12:20 | BBY Online Delivery |
| Oct 30 - Dec 18 | Fri | 08:30 - 12:20 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$612.47
Notes
- All scheduled PELD classes will be temporarily online via Learning Hub (learn.bcit.ca) until further notice. Once BCIT deems it safe to return to face-to-face classes, our courses will resume their on-campus schedule, as posted on the PELD website. Your instructor will send you details via your BCIT email (my.bcit.ca) about your course approximately one week before the start date. Effective September 1, 2017, the tuition portion of this course is free for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please note: ancillary fees such as Student Association fees, BCIT ID card fees, etc. will be charged and must be paid. In order to register for this course, you must either have (1) a CLB/LINC score of "7" in both reading AND writing (2) written the COMM 0015 test (and been placed at this level) within the last 12 months, or (3) have successfully completed COMM 0003 within the last 12 months (4) completed ELSK 620 through VCC Pathway Program (5) have an IELTS score (academic format only) of 5.5 in BOTH reading and writing (6) completed ISEP level 5 with 50% or better in all four levels. Note: Attendance is mandatory for ALL classes. If you are unable to attend the first class, please be sure to email PELD@bcit.ca to inform the department; otherwise, you may be dropped from the course WITHOUT notice. All course registrations work on a first-come first-served basis only. Seats will NOT be guaranteed or reserved for students with no exceptions. There is no waitlist for this course. We recommend students check our course website frequently for updates on seat availability. NO CLASS ON NOVEMBER 11. This course runs concurrently with the BFUN program.
Status
Online registration for this course offering is not available. However, you can still register via phone, mail or in person.
CRN 31655
Duration
Sat Nov 07 - Sun Dec 13 7 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Nov 07 - Dec 13 | Sat/Sun | 08:30 - 16:30 | DTC Online Delivery |
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$602.47
Notes
- All scheduled PELD classes will be temporarily online via Learning Hub (learn.bcit.ca) until further notice. Once BCIT deems it safe to return to face-to-face classes, our courses will resume their on-campus schedule, as posted on the PELD website. Your instructor will send you details via your BCIT email (my.bcit.ca) about your course approximately one week before the start date. Effective September 1, 2017, the tuition portion of this course is free for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please note: ancillary fees such as Student Association fees, BCIT ID card fees, etc. will be charged and must be paid. In order to register for this course, you must either have (1) a CLB/LINC score of "7" in both reading AND writing (2) written the COMM 0015 test (and been placed at this level) within the last 12 months, or (3) have successfully completed COMM 0003 within the last 12 months (4) completed ELSK 620 through VCC Pathway Program (5) have an IELTS score (academic format only) of 5.5 in BOTH reading and writing (6) completed ISEP level 5 with 50% or better in all four levels. Note: Attendance is mandatory for ALL classes. If you are unable to attend the first class, please be sure to email PELD@bcit.ca to inform the department; otherwise, you may be dropped from the course WITHOUT notice. All course registrations work on a first-come first-served basis only. Seats will NOT be guaranteed or reserved for students with no exceptions. There is no waitlist for this course. We recommend students check our course website frequently for updates on seat availability.
Status
Online registration for this course offering is not available. However, you can still register via phone, mail or in person.
CRN 32584
Duration
Fri Sep 04 - Mon Oct 26 8 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 04 - Oct 26 | Mon | 08:30 - 12:20 | BBY Online Delivery |
| Sep 04 - Oct 26 | Fri | 08:30 - 12:20 | BBY Online Delivery |
| Sep 04 - Oct 26 | Wed | 08:30 - 12:20 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$612.47
Notes
- All scheduled PELD classes will be temporarily online via Learning Hub (learn.bcit.ca) until further notice. Once BCIT deems it safe to return to face-to-face classes, our courses will resume their on-campus schedule, as posted on the PELD website. Your instructor will send you details via your BCIT email (my.bcit.ca) about your course approximately one week before the start date. Effective September 1, 2017, the tuition portion of this course is free for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please note: ancillary fees such as Student Association fees, BCIT ID card fees, etc. will be charged and must be paid. In order to register for this course, you must either have (1) a CLB/LINC score of "7" in both reading AND writing (2) written the COMM 0015 test (and been placed at this level) within the last 12 months, or (3) have successfully completed COMM 0003 within the last 12 months (4) completed ELSK 620 through VCC Pathway Program (5) have an IELTS score (academic format only) of 5.5 in BOTH reading and writing (6) completed ISEP level 5 with 50% or better in all four levels. Note: Attendance is mandatory for ALL classes. If you are unable to attend the first class, please be sure to email PELD@bcit.ca to inform the department; otherwise, you may be dropped from the course WITHOUT notice. All course registrations work on a first-come first-served basis only. Seats will NOT be guaranteed or reserved for students with no exceptions. There is no waitlist for this course. We recommend students check our course website frequently for updates on seat availability. NO CLASSES ON SEPTEMBER 7 and OCTOBER 12. This course runs concurrently with the BFUN program.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Full
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
Related Programs
COMM 0004 is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
- Business Fundamentals
Full-time Associate Certificate
Books & Supplies
The BCIT bookstore carries textbooks, general reference books, software, and stationery. Please visit bcit.ca/bookstore for more information.
Spring/Summer 2020
Books for Spring/Summer 2020 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering you are considering.
BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore
If you are taking this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore.
| Comm 0004: Introduction To Technical Communication (Oct 2018) | |
|---|---|
| Author | Comm |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Price | $11.50 |
| Required | |
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| Understanding & Using English Grammar W. Myenglishlab | |
|---|---|
| Author | Azar |
| Publisher | Ph |
| Copyright | 2016 |
| Binding | Kit/Set/Package |
| ISBN | 978-0-13427-526-0 |
| Price | $75.95 |
| Optional | |
Fall 2020
Books for Fall 2020 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering you are considering.
BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore
If you are taking this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore.
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| Cei Digital: Understanding & Using English Grammar, 5Th Ed W Etext/Audio + Mylab | |
|---|---|
| Author | Azar |
| Publisher | Ph |
| Copyright | 2018 |
| Binding | Digital Version |
| ISBN | 978-0-13427-524-6 |
| Price | $62.50 |
| Required | |
| Comm 0004: Introduction To Technical Communication (Oct 2018) | |
|---|---|
| Author | Comm |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Price | $11.50 |
| Required | |
BCIT Burnaby Bookstore
If you are taking this course, but are not taking it through either Distance Education or Online Learning, nor at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Burnaby Bookstore.
| Comm 0004: Introduction To Technical Communication (Oct 2018) | |
|---|---|
| Author | Comm |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Price | $11.50 |
| Required | |
Image not available
| Understanding & Using English Grammar W. Myenglishlab | |
|---|---|
| Author | Azar |
| Publisher | Ph |
| Copyright | 2016 |
| Binding | Kit/Set/Package |
| ISBN | 978-0-13427-526-0 |
| Price | $75.95 |
| Optional | |
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