CLEN 1101: Ethical Communication and Workplace Correspondence

Description

Effective communication is the cornerstone of any successful professional endeavor, ensuring clarity, collaboration, and understanding in the workplace. This course aims to empower students to craft impactful documents, delve into the nuances of ethical communication dynamics, and harness the principles of persuasion across a variety of contexts. Through a mix of lectures, hands-on writing workshops, and role-playing exercises, students will refine their communication skills, preparing them for diverse professional scenarios.

Credits

3.0

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Explain the principles of workplace communication, including intercultural dynamics.
Apply appropriate style and tone in workplace documents.
Create effective workplace documents and presentations.
Create research for workplace writing assignments and understand conventions concerning plagiarism and citation.
Develop a resume, cover letter, and apply best practices in a simulated interview.

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

Methods of assessment may include a challenge exam, submission of a product or portfolio for review, or a practical demonstration. Please contact the Department for details.

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45

Instructional Strategies

Lecture, group work, case studies, discussions, presentations, guest speakers, online activities 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F)

Passing grade

Evaluation Plan

Type	Percentage	Assessment activity
Assignments	30	Resume, cover letter, mock interview
Other	30	Presentation
Assignments	20	Documents use assignment
Quizzes/Tests	20

Course topics

Workplace communication principles and intercultural dynamics
Effective style and tone in workplace documents
Constructing workplace documents and presentations
Research, plagiarism conventions, and citation
Resume, cover letter, and simulated interview practices

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.