TADM 135 Professional Communication is a highly interactive course in which students develop their authentic voices for a broad range of audiences in tourism and hospitality settings. Through verbal, written and digital communications, students will deepen their intercultural awareness and learn to communicate with purpose, clarity and intention. Using various forms of media, students will collaborate with their peers and practice storytelling to convey inclusive and culturally aware professional communications.
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective written, verbal and digital communication for tourism and hospitality workplaces
- Prepare professional business documents including emails, presentations, resumes and cover letters
- Deliver clear, intentional, engaging and well-organized oral presentations
- Apply intercultural communication strategies in diverse workplace contexts
- Collaborate with peers using culturally inclusive, accessible and respectful communication techniques
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional integrity by consistently applying ethical principles in all activities
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage | Letter Grade | GPA |
| 90-100 | A+ | 4.33 |
| 85-89 | A | 4.00 |
| 80-84 | A- | 3.67 |
| 76-79 | B+ | 3.33 |
| 72-75 | B | 3.00 |
| 68-71 | B- | 2.67 |
| 64-67 | C+ | 2.33 |
| 60-63 | C | 2.00 |
| 55-59 | C- | 1.67 |
| 50-54 | P | 1.00 |
| 0-49 | F | 0.00 |
| | DNW | 0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.