COMM 1120 - Communication 1
Communication Part-time Studies Course
School of Computing and Academic Studies
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Course Details
This is an applied communication course that examines systematic techniques to communicate effectively and professionally in the workplace; its goal is to introduce students to technical writing skills and presentation skills needed to succeed in career- related courses and at work.
Prerequisite(s)
Students must have one of the following: 1) English 12 "67%+" or equivalent; 2) COMM 0015 score of 70+.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$473.08 - $508.21 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Fall 2020
Below are eight offerings of this course for the Fall 2020 term.
CRN 34196
Duration
Wed Sep 09 - Wed Dec 02 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 09 - Dec 02 | Wed | 14:30 - 17:30 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$508.21
Notes
- IMPORTANT UPDATE: Classes will be temporarily online until BCIT deems it safe to return to F2F classes. On the start date of the course, you will have access to the course link in learn.bcit.ca . RESERVED: COMM 1120 is reserved for students in the Interior Design program. BEFORE YOU REGISTER, you must click on the URL link for important course registration and info: https://www.bcit.ca/files/cas/communication/pdf/comm1120_prerequisite_requirement.pdf . *(A)*PREREQUISITE: You must have English 12 final grade of 67%+ (C+). If you do not have the required English 12 mark, you CANNOT take COMM 1120. You can take COMM 1106 to help you get into COMM 1120. COMM 1120 is a mandatory co-requisite for the INTD courses in term one. Transfer credit, PLAR, and exemption requests will not be considered for this course. If you have further questions, contact BCIT_Interior_Design@bcit.ca. *(C)*REGISTRATION FOR COMM 1120 IS PROCESSED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. Space in this course is limited. Thus, if this class is showing full, we have already reached the maximum enrolment capacity and cannot accept further registrants. No capacity override or waitlist for this course. COMM 1120 is offered every term, so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term. STAT HOLIDAY: No class on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Full
CRN 34197
Duration
Wed Sep 09 - Wed Dec 02 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 09 - Dec 02 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$508.21
Notes
- IMPORTANT UPDATE: Classes will be temporarily online until BCIT deems it safe to return to F2F classes. On the start date of the course, you will have access to the course link in learn.bcit.ca . RESERVED: COMM 1120 is reserved for students in the Interior Design program. BEFORE YOU REGISTER, you must click on the URL link for important course registration and info: https://www.bcit.ca/files/cas/communication/pdf/comm1120_prerequisite_requirement.pdf . *(A)*PREREQUISITE: You must have English 12 final grade of 67%+ (C+). If you do not have the required English 12 mark, you CANNOT take COMM 1120. You can take COMM 1106 to help you get into COMM 1120. COMM 1120 is a mandatory co-requisite for the INTD courses in term one. Transfer credit, PLAR, and exemption requests will not be considered for this course. If you have further questions, contact BCIT_Interior_Design@bcit.ca. *(C)*REGISTRATION FOR COMM 1120 IS PROCESSED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. Space in this course is limited. Thus, if this class is showing full, we have already reached the maximum enrolment capacity and cannot accept further registrants. No capacity override or waitlist for this course. COMM 1120 is offered every term, so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term. STAT HOLIDAY: No class on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Full
CRN 39448
Duration
Fri Sep 11 - Fri Nov 27 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 11 - Nov 27 | Fri | 14:30 - 17:30 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$508.21
Notes
- IMPORTANT UPDATE: Classes will be temporarily online until BCIT deems it safe to return to F2F classes. On the start date of the course, you will have access to the course link in learn.bcit.ca . RESERVED: COMM 1120 is reserved for students in the Interior Design program. BEFORE YOU REGISTER, you must click on the URL link for important course registration and info: https://www.bcit.ca/files/cas/communication/pdf/comm1120_prerequisite_requirement.pdf . *(A)*PREREQUISITE: You must have English 12 final grade of 67%+ (C+). If you do not have the required English 12 mark, you CANNOT take COMM 1120. You can take COMM 1106 to help you get into COMM 1120. COMM 1120 is a mandatory co-requisite for the INTD courses in term one. Transfer credit, PLAR, and exemption requests will not be considered for this course. If you have further questions, contact BCIT_Interior_Design@bcit.ca. *(C)*REGISTRATION FOR COMM 1120 IS PROCESSED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. Space in this course is limited. Thus, if this class is showing full, we have already reached the maximum enrolment capacity and cannot accept further registrants. No capacity override or waitlist for this course. COMM 1120 is offered every term, so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Full
CRN 41368
Duration
Fri Sep 11 - Fri Nov 27 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 11 - Nov 27 | Online Online Delivery |
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$473.08
Notes
- Internet delivery format.
- RESERVED: COMM 1120 is reserved for students in the Interior Design program. BEFORE YOU REGISTER, you must click on the URL link for important course registration and info: https://www.bcit.ca/files/cas/communication/pdf/comm1120_prerequisite_requirement.pdf . *(A)*PREREQUISITE: You must have English 12 final grade of 67%+ (C+). If you do not have the required English 12 mark, you CANNOT take COMM 1120. You can take COMM 1106 to help you get into COMM 1120. COMM 1120 is a mandatory co-requisite for the INTD courses in term one. Transfer credit, PLAR, and exemption requests will not be considered for this course. If you have further questions, contact BCIT_Interior_Design@bcit.ca. *(C)*REGISTRATION FOR COMM 1120 IS PROCESSED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. Space in this course is limited. Thus, if this class is showing full, we have already reached the maximum enrolment capacity and cannot accept further registrants. No capacity override or waitlist for this course. COMM 1120 is offered every term, so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term. *(D)*THIS IS NOT A SELF-PACED COURSE: There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. You will have readings, discussions, peer review, and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or on a particular day). *(E)*MANDATORY IN-PERSON FINAL EXAM: If you live within 100 km from BCIT, you must write the final exam at BCIT Burnaby Campus on Friday, November 27, 2020, from 1830 to 2130, without exception. If you live outside 100 km from BCIT, you will arrange to write the final exam at one of BCIT's network of approved Test Centres. You are directly responsible for all invigilation fees and related costs. *(E)*REGISTRATION FOR COMM 1120 IS PROCESSED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. Space in COMM 1120 is limited. Thus, if this class is showing full, we have already reached the maximum enrolment capacity and cannot accept further registrants. No capacity override or waitlist for this course. COMM 1120 is offered every term, so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Full
CRN 47361
Duration
Fri Sep 11 - Fri Nov 27 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 11 - Nov 27 | Fri | 17:30 - 20:30 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$508.21
Notes
- IMPORTANT UPDATE: Classes will be temporarily online until BCIT deems it safe to return to F2F classes. On the start date of the course, you will have access to the course link in learn.bcit.ca. RESERVED: COMM 1120 is reserved for students in the Interior Design program. BEFORE YOU REGISTER, you must click on the URL link for important course registration and info: https://www.bcit.ca/files/cas/communication/pdf/comm1120_prerequisite_requirement.pdf . *(A)*PREREQUISITE: You must have English 12 final grade of 67%+ (C+). If you do not have the required English 12 mark, you CANNOT take COMM 1120. You can take COMM 1106 to help you get into COMM 1120. COMM 1120 is a mandatory co-requisite for the INTD courses in term one. Transfer credit, PLAR, and exemption requests will not be considered for this course. If you have further questions, contact BCIT_Interior_Design@bcit.ca. *(C)*REGISTRATION FOR COMM 1120 IS PROCESSED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. Space in this course is limited. Thus, if this class is showing full, we have already reached the maximum enrolment capacity and cannot accept further registrants. No capacity override or waitlist for this course. COMM 1120 is offered every term, so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Full
CRN 45439
Duration
Sat Sep 12 - Sat Nov 28 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 12 - Nov 28 | Sat | 09:30 - 12:30 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$508.21
Notes
- IMPORTANT UPDATE: Classes will be temporarily online until BCIT deems it safe to return to F2F classes. On the start date of the course, you will have access to the course link in learn.bcit.ca . RESERVED: COMM 1120 is reserved for students in the Interior Design program. BEFORE YOU REGISTER, you must click on the URL link for important course registration and info: https://www.bcit.ca/files/cas/communication/pdf/comm1120_prerequisite_requirement.pdf . *(A)*PREREQUISITE: You must have English 12 final grade of 67%+ (C+). If you do not have the required English 12 mark, you CANNOT take COMM 1120. You can take COMM 1106 to help you get into COMM 1120. COMM 1120 is a mandatory co-requisite for the INTD courses in term one. Transfer credit, PLAR, and exemption requests will not be considered for this course. If you have further questions, contact BCIT_Interior_Design@bcit.ca. *(C)*REGISTRATION FOR COMM 1120 IS PROCESSED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. Space in this course is limited. Thus, if this class is showing full, we have already reached the maximum enrolment capacity and cannot accept further registrants. No capacity override or waitlist for this course. COMM 1120 is offered every term, so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Full
CRN 45480
Duration
Sat Sep 12 - Sat Nov 28 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 12 - Nov 28 | Sat | 13:30 - 16:30 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$508.21
Notes
- IMPORTANT UPDATE: Classes will be temporarily online until BCIT deems it safe to return to F2F classes. On the start date of the course, you will have access to the course link in learn.bcit.ca . RESERVED: COMM 1120 is reserved for students in the Interior Design program. BEFORE YOU REGISTER, you must click on the URL link for important course registration and info: https://www.bcit.ca/files/cas/communication/pdf/comm1120_prerequisite_requirement.pdf . *(A)*PREREQUISITE: You must have English 12 final grade of 67%+ (C+). If you do not have the required English 12 mark, you CANNOT take COMM 1120. You can take COMM 1106 to help you get into COMM 1120. COMM 1120 is a mandatory co-requisite for the INTD courses in term one. Transfer credit, PLAR, and exemption requests will not be considered for this course. If you have further questions, contact BCIT_Interior_Design@bcit.ca. *(C)*REGISTRATION FOR COMM 1120 IS PROCESSED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. Space in this course is limited. Thus, if this class is showing full, we have already reached the maximum enrolment capacity and cannot accept further registrants. No capacity override or waitlist for this course. COMM 1120 is offered every term, so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Full
CRN 46255
Duration
Sat Sep 12 - Sat Nov 28 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 12 - Nov 28 | Sat | 17:00 - 20:00 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
TBD
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$508.21
Notes
- IMPORTANT UPDATE: Classes will be temporarily online until BCIT deems it safe to return to F2F classes. On the start date of the course, you will have access to the course link in learn.bcit.ca . RESERVED: COMM 1120 is reserved for students in the Interior Design program. BEFORE YOU REGISTER, you must click on the URL link for important course registration and info: https://www.bcit.ca/files/cas/communication/pdf/comm1120_prerequisite_requirement.pdf . *(A)*PREREQUISITE: You must have English 12 final grade of 67%+ (C+). If you do not have the required English 12 mark, you CANNOT take COMM 1120. You can take COMM 1106 to help you get into COMM 1120. COMM 1120 is a mandatory co-requisite for the INTD courses in term one. Transfer credit, PLAR, and exemption requests will not be considered for this course. If you have further questions, contact BCIT_Interior_Design@bcit.ca. *(C)*REGISTRATION FOR COMM 1120 IS PROCESSED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. Space in this course is limited. Thus, if this class is showing full, we have already reached the maximum enrolment capacity and cannot accept further registrants. No capacity override or waitlist for this course. COMM 1120 is offered every term, so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Full
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student should be able to:
- Determine the purpose and target audience for a variety of communication tasks.
- Select and organize information to meet the needs of a specific audience.
- Make information understandable to listeners and readers.
- Write clear, concise and grammatically correct sentences and paragraphs.
- Use language effectively.
- Use an appropriate tone in written and oral communications.
- Write instructions and describe processes.
- Use graphics appropriately in written and oral communications.
- Plan, organize, and deliver an informative oral presentation on a work-related topic.
Effective as of Fall 2005
Related Programs
COMM 1120 is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Construction and the Environment
- Interior Design Fundamentals
Part-time Certificate
Books & Supplies
The BCIT bookstore carries textbooks, general reference books, software, and stationery. Please visit bcit.ca/bookstore for more information.
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 Distance & Online Learning Bookstore
If you are taking this course through either Distance Education or Online Learning, please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Distance & Online Learning Bookstore.
| Business Communication Essentials Custom, 6Th Ed W. Mylab Bus Comm Nd Code Rvp | |
|---|---|
| Author | Bovee |
| Publisher | Ph |
| Copyright | 2019 |
| Binding | Kit/Set/Package |
| ISBN | 978-0-13655-841-5 |
| Price | $119.95 |
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| Cei Digital: Mylab Business Comm Nd W Etext For Custom Edition | |
|---|---|
| Author | Bovee |
| Publisher | Ph |
| Copyright | 2019 |
| Binding | Digital Version |
| ISBN | 978-0-13645-168-6 |
| Price | $78.95 |
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