This composition course introduces students to different genres of academic writing in a post-secondary context. It also trains students in critical thinking, the mechanics of writing, analysis of prose, and research and documentation skills.
Prerequisites
English Studies 12 with a 'B', or equivalent, or active registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Academic writing conventions
- Understanding audiences
- Critical thinking and rhetorical analysis
- Annotation, summary, and evaluation
- Essay writing
- Grammar
- Editing and revision
- Research and documentation skills
- Academic Integrity
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71459 |
September 8, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Online Lecture |
Varies | See full schedule | |
| 71460 |
September 8, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Lecture | Varies | See full schedule | |
| 71461 |
September 8, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Lecture Online |
Varies | See full schedule | |
| 71475 |
September 8, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Lecture | Varies | See full schedule | |
| 72919 |
September 8, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Online Lecture |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40879 |
January 6, 2027 to April 23, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
| 40880 |
January 6, 2027 to April 23, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
| 40881 |
January 6, 2027 to April 23, 2027 |
Online Lecture |
Varies | See full schedule | Register |
| 40903 |
January 6, 2027 to April 23, 2027 |
Online Lecture |
Varies | See full schedule | Register |
| 42744 |
January 6, 2027 to April 23, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.