This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for
2004-2005 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the
Calendar for updated information.
The on-line version of the University College Calendar is the Official version.
In the event of conflict between the printed version and the online version, the
on-line version will prevail.
Effective date of this course calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2004 to Aug. 31, 2005.
Applied Communication
Applied Communication courses are developed and taught by
instructors with experience in report writing and oral
presentations. These courses will help students to sharpen the
thinking, writing and oral presentation skills that are critical for
success in their academic studies and future careers.
Applied Communication courses have varying levels of
prerequisites. All students who intend to enrol in an Applied
Communication course at Kwantlen University College must
present acceptable evidence of one of the following prior to
registration:
English 12 or Literature 12 at the appropriate level for the desired course.
Language Proficiency Index (LPI) or Kwantlen English Placement Test at the appropriate level for the desired course.
COM 12 or TPC 12 at the appropriate level for the desired course.
This information will not be used to determine eligibility to enter
Kwantlen, but rather to direct students to the courses best suited
to their ability. Students with an identified serious weakness in
writing will be directed to ENGL 1099 or other appropriate
writing courses or to ELST courses.
CMNS 1105 cr-2
Introduction to Interactive Communication
Students will study basic transactional communication and
listening theory as it applies to the front-line workplace. They will
learn how to determine message detail and establish purpose(s) by
analyzing context and audience in order to solve communication
problems common to small group environments.
Prerequisites: (LPI 21 and EU #4) (English 11 or Com 11 or ABEE
0081 or PSPE 1081 or ENGL 1099) or ELST 0381 B-)
CMNS 1110 cr-3
Introduction to Business and Technical Writing
Students will be introduced to the interactive relationship between
context, message, audience, and purpose in workplace writing.
They will learn basic strategies and current conventions for
correspondence and short reports, research and documentation,
integration of visual elements, and correct language usage.
Students will study the theories, principles and applications of oral
communications, and apply these theories and principles to design,
develop and deliver effective oral presentations for a variety of
contexts.
Business and Technical Communication: Theory and
Application
Students will learn how to analyze context and audience, determine
purpose, message content, visual design and media in order to
create written and oral workplace messages that can be received,
understood, used and retrieved with speed and accuracy.
Students will learn how to communicate successfully in small
groups: to participate effectively, to collaborate successfully, to
build relationships and teams, to determine and support collective
goals, and to plan, track and manage projects. They will engage in
group activities that emphasize communication skills and enhance
interpersonal and creative problem solving skills.
Prerequisites: English 12 (C) or TPC 12 (C) or ABEE 0091 (C) or PSPE
1091 (C) or LPI 26 or (ELST 0381 & 0383 with a B-) or Kwantlen
English Assessment Test placement
CMNS 2130 cr-3
Communications for Design Professionals
Students will learn written and oral communication skills required
by communications professionals to develop, manage, and
communicate complex information in their professional practice.
They will learn the principles, theories, and techniques required for
designing, developing, and communicating proposals, reports, and
presentations and will apply them to both individual and team
projects.
Students will learn written and oral communication skills required
by behavioural science professionals to develop, manage, and
communicate complex information in their professional practice.
They will learn the principles, theories, and techniques required for
designing, developing, and communicating proposals, reports, and
project plans, and will apply them to written and oral projects
integrated within a project management framework throughout the
course.
