This course is intended to introduce students to the theories and practices of contemporary communications in the Canadian workplace. Attention will be devoted to the ethical and relational implications of communication in the workplace as well as the development of clarity in communications. Written assignments will include letters, memoranda, resumes and reports and visual presentations.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Theory and Process of Workplace Communication
- Collaborative Writing and Workplace Ethics
- Communicating in the Digital Workplace
- Modes of Persuasion
- Layout, Design and Graphics
- Style and Tone
- Varieties of workplace Correspondence
- Research Strategies for Workplace Writing
- Employment Correspondence
- Bibliographies and Literature Reviews
- Abstracts, Summaries, Definitions, Descriptions and Instructions
- Recommendation Reports and Proposals
- Oral Reports and Electronic Presentations
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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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.