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ENGL 0992: Technical and Professional English 12
Effective date
May 2024
Department
College & Career Access
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This course develops skills required in the context of reading and writing technical, professional, and academic documents generated in the modern workplace, and it prepares students for entry into post-secondary courses in many academic, career, and technical programs.
Credits
4.0
Year of study
Grade 12 Equivalency
Prerequisites
Composition 11, or ENSK 0826, or ENGL 0871, or equivalent; or department approval.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Students will meet the learning outcomes for ABE Provincial level English (Technical) as stated in the most recent ABE articulation handbook: https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/abehandbook/chapter/english-provincial-level-2/.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 96
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 96
Total Hours: 96
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 96
Total Hours: 96
Instructional Strategies
1. Self-paced- one on one instruction.
2. Class-based-lecture and small group activities.
3. Online – blended.
2. Class-based-lecture and small group activities.
3. Online – blended.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
60 (Units 2-6) |
Paragraphs, on-demand writing and group communication assignments, multimedia analysis, journals - 2-3 per unit. |
|
Other |
25 |
Research Essay: Students will examine the elements of academic argument by completing the required videos and readings and write an academic research essay. |
|
Project |
15 |
Students will prepare an effective audio-visual presentation of the research essay. |
Course topics
- Unit 1: Understanding Plagiarism - Using Your Own Words
- Unit 2: The Communication Process
- Unit 3: Reflective Journals
- Unit 4: Writing for the Workplace
- Unit 5: Critical Thinking
- Unit 6: Research Essay
- Unit 7: Research Essay Presentation
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.