Effective date of this calendar, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2002 to Aug. 31, 2003.
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 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 EASL courses.
CMNS 1105 cr-2
Introduction to Interactive Communication
Students will learn oral and written communication strategies for use in small group, workplace settings. They will learn how to determine what message details and media are appropriate for specific audiences and settings and purposes, then acquire, organize, deliver, and follow-up that information.
Prerequisites: LPI 21 and EU #4 or C in English 11, (ACPE 0081 or ABEE 0081 or PSPE 1081), ENGL 0099/ 1099
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.
Prerequisites: English 12C or TPC 12 C or ACPE 0091 C- or ABEE 0091 C- or PSPE 1091 C-) or LPI 24 or Kwantlen English Assessment Test placement
(Note: CMNS 1120 prerequisite correction)
CMNS 1120 cr-3
Intro. to Business and Technical Oral Communications
Students will be introduced to the theory and practice of business and technical oral communications. They will apply the analysis of context, message, audience, and purpose in the design, and delivery of presentations and will also learn and practice related written communication skills.
Prerequisites: English 12 (C) or TPC 12 (C) or ABEE 0091 (C-) or PSPE 1091 (C-) or LPI 24 or Kwantlen English Assessment Test placement
CMNS 1140 cr-3
Theory and Application
Students will learn how to analyze context and audience, establish purpose and determine 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.
Prerequisites: (LPI 24 plus EU #6+) or (TPC 12 - C+) or (ENGL 12 - C+) or (ACPE 0091 or ABEE 0091 or PSPE 1091) or CMNS 1110 or ENGL 0099 /1099) or CMNS 1105 with a C or better, Kwantlen English Placement Test or (ACPE 0097 or ABEE 0097 or PSPE 1097)
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)
CMNS 3100 cr-3
Technical Report Writing
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.
