ELSK 0730: Communication for Engineering and Technology
Effective date
September 2018
Description
Communication for Engineering and Technology is designed to enhance workplace communication of Internationally Trained Engineers and Technologists in order to improve employability and communications in the workplace. This course teaches culturally appropriate speaking, listening, and language specific for the Engineering and Technology workplace.
Prerequisites
Be an internationally trained Engineer or Technologist; AND ELSK 0715 and ELSK 0720; OR CLBPT/CLB with a minimum of CLB 7 Reading, CLB 7 Writing, CLB 7 Listening, CLB 7 Speaking; OR IELTS 6.0 overall with no band lower than a 5.5; OR ELA score of minimum 36 in Reading, 13 in Essay, 20 in Listening, 24 in Speaking; OR Department approval.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- demonstrate awareness of socio-cultural competency and its importance in communicating in specific industry-based contexts in a generalized North American setting.
- select and apply appropriate socio-cultural competencies (i.e clarifying, making and receiving requests, giving and receiving feedback,etc.) in engineering and technology-specific oral communication contexts such as meetings and networking.
- use socio-cultural competencies to respond with appropriate register to differences in culturally specific professional communication (i.e., manager/employee relations, client/professional service provider relations, promotion process, team work)
- employ pronunciation strategies for improved clear speech
- self-correct some oral grammar errors for more accuracy and clearer communication
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 84
Total Hours: 84
Instructional Strategies
Demonstration, ongoing needs analysis,coaching, one-on-one consultations, audio/video recording,independent practice (Moodle), and group/partner practice.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Other
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80
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Portfolio-based assessment involving 15-20 oral communication tasks (see course topics)
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Assignments
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10
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Reading Response Quizzes
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Assignments
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5
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Personal pronunciation plan
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Assignments
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5
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Personal log of common oral grammar errors with corrections
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Course topics
- Culture
- Talking about Workplace Culture
- Building Rapport
- Seeking Assistance - making, clarifying and refusing requests
- Setting Boundaries
- Managing information and communicating ideas - effective listening and speaking strategies
- Communicating different viewpoints- expressing opinions, agreeing and disagreeing
- Promotion and networking
- Taking Initiative - giving and receiving feedback
- Improving Performance
- Client/customer relations - dealing with clients on the phone
- Giving an update on a project
- Standing your ground
- Dealing with difficult issues and conflicts
- Meetings
- Clear Speech (pronunciation awareness and correction)
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.