COMM 0030 is a level two course that provides opportunities for individuals working in business, technical, and health fields to improve their listening and speaking communications skills for successful participation in both BCIT courses and the workplace. The course emphasizes language required for trades, business and science/technology environments, as well as the jargon of specific fields of study and work. It concentrates on pronunciation and intonation as well as on-the-job speaking skills. Individuals will study and practice the essential aspects of speaking and listening in English and develop proficiency in conversation, group discussion, meetings, and interviews. Extensive out-of-class resources such as audio laboratory and online assignments will assist students in broadening their knowledge of specific communications skills required for the workplace. Students can take this course as an option to meet the Speaking and Listening requirement to enter BCIT programs. 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 0033 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 for more information. Your application must be submitted NO LATER THAN THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS.
Prerequisite(s)
Students must have ONE of the following: (1) COMM 0033 (placement at the COMM 0030 level) within the past 12 months OR (2) CLB/LINC score of 7 or better in both speaking and listening within the last 12 months OR (3) IELTS (academic format only) of 6.0 or better in both speaking and listening within the last 2 years OR (4) Completion of ELSK 615 through the Pathway program OR (5) Completion of ISEP Level 5 with 70% or better in each course OR (6) Completion of ISEP Level 6 with 50% or better in each course OR (7) Successful pass and completion of English 12 or equivalent with 50% or better OR (8) TOEFL overall score of 80 or better within the last 2 years
Credits
0.0
Cost
$368.49 - $374.77 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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. **Headset and microphone required** STUDENTS MUST GET APPROVAL FROM THE DEPARTMENT TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE. In order to register for this course, you must either have (1) a CLB/LINC score of at least "7" in both speaking AND listening (2) taken the COMM 0033 test (and been placed at this level) within the last 12 months (3) have an IELTS score (academic format only) of at least 6.0 in both speaking and listening (4) completed ELSK 615 through VCC Pathway program (5) completion of English 12. Students who pass COMM 0033 with a mark of 60 or higher OR receive a “Satisfactory (S)” mark in COMM 0029 will automatically be approved to register for COMM 0030. 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. This course runs concurrently with the BMS program.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
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. **Headset and microphone required** STUDENTS MUST GET APPROVAL FROM THE DEPARTMENT TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE. In order to register for this course, you must either have (1) a CLB/LINC score of at least "7" in both speaking AND listening (2) taken the COMM 0033 test (and been placed at this level) within the last 12 months (3) have an IELTS score (academic format only) of at least 6.0 in both speaking and listening (4) completed ELSK 615 through VCC Pathway program (5) completion of English 12. Students who pass COMM 0033 with a mark of 60 or higher OR receive a “Satisfactory (S)” mark in COMM 0029 will automatically be approved to register for COMM 0030. 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 12.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
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. **Headset and microphone required** STUDENTS MUST GET APPROVAL FROM THE DEPARTMENT TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE. In order to register for this course, you must either have (1) a CLB/LINC score of at least "7" in both speaking AND listening (2) taken the COMM 0033 test (and been placed at this level) within the last 12 months (3) have an IELTS score (academic format only) of at least 6.0 in both speaking and listening (4) completed ELSK 615 through VCC Pathway program (5) completion of English 12. Students who pass COMM 0033 with a mark of 60 or higher OR receive a “Satisfactory (S)” mark in COMM 0029 will automatically be approved to register for COMM 0030. 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
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress
Winter 2019
Below are five offerings of this course for the Winter 2019 term.
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 within two days of registration. Please be sure to ask the Registrar's office of payment options and deadlines. You will be dropped from the course if ancillary fees are not paid within the deadline. **Headset and microphone required** STUDENTS MUST GET APPROVAL FROM THE DEPARTMENT TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE. In order to register for this course, you must either have (1) a CLB/LINC score of at least "7" in both speaking AND listening (2) taken the COMM 0033 test (and been placed at this level) within the last 12 months (3) have an IELTS score (academic format only) of at least 6.0 in both speaking and listening (4) completed ELSK 615 through VCC Pathway program (5) completion of English 12. Students who pass COMM 0033 with a mark of 60 or higher OR receive a “Satisfactory (S)” mark in COMM 0029 will automatically be approved to register for COMM 0030. 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 to check our course website frequently for updates on seat availability.
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 within two days of registration. Please be sure to ask the Registrar's office of payment options and deadlines. You will be dropped from the course if ancillary fees are not paid within the deadline. **Headset and microphone required** STUDENTS MUST GET APPROVAL FROM THE DEPARTMENT TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE. In order to register for this course, you must either have (1) a CLB/LINC score of at least "7" in both speaking AND listening (2) taken the COMM 0033 test (and been placed at this level) within the last 12 months (3) have an IELTS score (academic format only) of at least 6.0 in both speaking and listening (4) completed ELSK 615 through VCC Pathway program (5) completion of English 12. Students who pass COMM 0033 with a mark of 60 or higher OR receive a “Satisfactory (S)” mark in COMM 0029 will automatically be approved to register for COMM 0030. 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 to check our course website frequently for updates on seat availability.
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 within two days of registration. Please be sure to ask the Registrar's office of payment options and deadlines. You will be dropped from the course if ancillary fees are not paid within the deadline. **Headset and microphone required** STUDENTS MUST GET APPROVAL FROM THE DEPARTMENT TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE. In order to register for this course, you must either have (1) a CLB/LINC score of at least "7" in both speaking AND listening (2) taken the COMM 0033 test (and been placed at this level) within the last 12 months (3) have an IELTS score (academic format only) of at least 6.0 in both speaking and listening (4) completed ELSK 615 through VCC Pathway program (5) completion of English 12. Students who pass COMM 0033 with a mark of 60 or higher OR receive a “Satisfactory (S)” mark in COMM 0029 will automatically be approved to register for COMM 0030. 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 to check our course website frequently for updates on seat availability.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
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 within two days of registration. Please be sure to ask the Registrar's office of payment options and deadlines. You will be dropped from the course if ancillary fees are not paid within the deadline. **Headset and microphone required** STUDENTS MUST GET APPROVAL FROM THE DEPARTMENT TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE. In order to register for this course, you must either have (1) a CLB/LINC score of at least "7" in both speaking AND listening (2) taken the COMM 0033 test (and been placed at this level) within the last 12 months (3) have an IELTS score (academic format only) of at least 6.0 in both speaking and listening (4) completed ELSK 615 through VCC Pathway program (5) completion of English 12. Students who pass COMM 0033 with a mark of 60 or higher OR receive a “Satisfactory (S)” mark in COMM 0029 will automatically be approved to register for COMM 0030. 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 to check our course website frequently for updates on seat availability. This course runs concurrently with the BMS program.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
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 within two days of registration. Please be sure to ask the Registrar's office of payment options and deadlines. You will be dropped from the course if ancillary fees are not paid within the deadline. **Headset and microphone required** STUDENTS MUST GET APPROVAL FROM THE DEPARTMENT TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE. In order to register for this course, you must either have (1) a CLB/LINC score of at least "7" in both speaking AND listening (2) taken the COMM 0033 test (and been placed at this level) within the last 12 months (3) have an IELTS score (academic format only) of at least 6.0 in both speaking and listening (4) completed ELSK 615 through VCC Pathway program (5) completion of English 12. Students who pass COMM 0033 with a mark of 60 or higher OR receive a “Satisfactory (S)” mark in COMM 0029 will automatically be approved to register for COMM 0030. 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 to check our course website frequently for updates on seat availability.
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:
Understand conversations, discussions, interactions and lectures at a normal rate of speech.
Understand and use the language and vocabulary of business, trades and technologies, including terms, idioms, colloquial expressions and technical terminology that may be unfamiliar or low frequency.
Participate actively and appropriately in conversations, group discussions and other interactions.
Exhibit appropriate language choices, including register (level of formality) and tone for a variety of academic and workplace situations.
Use a range of grammatical structures with infrequent and/or minor errors that do not impede meaning present business and/or technical information extemporaneously.
Present business and/or technical information extemporaneously.
Take effective notes in various academic situations, for example, lectures, presentations, videos, etc.
Improve pronunciation skills including linking, rhythm, syllable stress, intonation, formation of vowel sounds, the schwa vowel sound, accent reduction and specifics for first-language learning needs.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
COMM 0030 is offered as a part of the following programs:
Books for Fall 2018 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT
online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering
you are considering.
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.
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Mosaic Level 2 Listening And Speaking
Author
Hanreddy
Publisher
Mhr
Copyright
2013
Binding
Paperback
ISBN
978-0-07783-106-6
Price
$79.50
Required
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E-English (3-Month Membership Access Card)
Author
English Computerized Learning Inc
Binding
None
Price
$33.50
Optional
Winter 2019
No information on books is currently available for Winter 2019 offerings of this course.
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