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- 1. SAMPLE OF COLLEGE COMMUNICATIONS COURSES Source Durham College 2009 School of Media Course Name: CAREERS IN COMMUNICATION ARTS Course Code: COMM 1305 Description: Careers in Communication Arts include units on self- assessment, career search strategies, portfolio preparation and job interviews. The underlying goal is to teach students the required set of skills needed to compete for employment and to help gain a clear career focus. School School of Applied Science, Apprenticeship, Skilled Trades, Technology Course Name: COMMUNICATION FOR THE WORKPLACE Course Code: COMM 2136 Description: This course is designed to reinforce and expand on the writing skills students require in the technical workplace. Students will learn to select and use appropriate research, language, layout and graphics for technical documents. Emphasis will be placed on: the process of completing any on-the-job writing assignment, the specific formats most often used, and related communication tasks such as oral presentations. To help reach these goals, the course will focus on the elements of clear writing, and the necessary critical thinking that must precede good writing.
- 2. Course Name: COMMUNICATIONS FOR SUCCESS Course Code: COMM 2103 Description: This course helps students to discover and perfect the skills that will prepare them for success in college, career, and life. Reading comprehension, writing skills and presentation techniques will be covered. Also, students learn and practice basic computer applications to complete technical documents and present research assignments. School of Media, Art and Design Course Name: COMMUNICATION ESSENTIALS Course Code: COMM 1334 Description: This course provides a review of the principles of written communication skills as well as an introduction to those communication rudiments which are essential in business today. Through hands-on, practical writing exercises, students will learn and practice these essential communication processes. The primary focus of the course will be on effective writing which includes correct spelling, grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation. School of Health and Community Services Course Name: COMMUNICATION CONCEPTS Course Code: COMM 1505 Description:
- 3. In this course the students learn the concepts of communication essential to the PSW role. Application of knowledge of writing, reading, listening and speaking skills will be incorporated into this course. The student will learn effective interpersonal skills, communication strategies, how to form helping relationships and barriers to communication. The application of medical terminology will help the students refine their communication skills and understanding.