TWC 266 Introduction to Technical Writing and Communications is a review of basic English skills with an introduction to general principles in written technical communication and its application to professional music. Classroom sessions focus on grammar, writing skills, professional correspondence, oral presentation skills, and employment documents. This course is designed to prepare students for the writing demands of the workplace. Through the production of written content for print and the web, students will learn to communicate in a clear and concise writing style. Students will also have an opportunity to deliver an effective and engaging oral presentation. Classroom sessions focus personal brand development through resumes, bios, blogging, professional communication, narrative design and oral presentation skills.
Prerequisites: English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 or ENGL 60 with a minimum grade of 60%
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 | 2.00 |
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| Total Hours | 30 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 2 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- apply a reader based approach to the planning and production of documents;
- produce effective correspondence using an appropriate style and format;
- communicate their goals and experiences as artists in a professional manner;
- edit documents to improve content, organization, and style including clarity, concision, and grammatical correctness; and
- produce a polished, error-free cover letter and resume.
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 |
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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.