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).
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What you will learn
- 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
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41608 |
January 5, 2026 to April 22, 2026 |
Lecture | Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41609 |
January 5, 2026 to April 22, 2026 |
Lecture | Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41610 |
January 5, 2026 to April 22, 2026 |
Online | Online | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41632 |
January 5, 2026 to April 22, 2026 |
Online | Online | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60981 |
May 4, 2026 to August 21, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60982 |
May 4, 2026 to August 21, 2026 |
Online | Online | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60991 |
May 4, 2026 to August 21, 2026 |
Online | Online | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42941 |
January 5, 2026 to April 22, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† 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.