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March 2006
SITE BC June 14, 2008
Communication for Engineering and Technology
Vancouver Community College
March 2006
Course Development
•Started in September 2006 •Curriculum designed on research in Engineering companies•Govt supported the start up•Skills Connect: Bamboo Network, Arrive BC, DiverseCity, etc.
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Course Scheduling
Every September, January and May
Next class: Sept. 8th, 2008 to Dec. 6th , 2008
Mon & Wed 6-9pm Sat 8:30-12:30
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Course Content
Focus on Oral Communication & Canadian Workplace Culture
Topics: Networking, meeting skills, working as part of a team, giving presentations, speaking with clients, telephone skills, etc.
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Course Content Cont.
Pronunciation & clear speechIdiomatic language
Not focused on technical terminology
Professional development; not credit
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Student Profiles
•15 engineers: 6 mechanical, 3 civil/structural, 2 chemical, 1 electro-mechanical, 1 electrical, 1 computer
•6 countries: Russia, China, Iran, Colombia, Rumania, Taiwan, (Quebec) •4/15 P.Eng, 6/15 commensurate, 6/15 technologist/technician level, 5/15
unemployed/survival job
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Course fees: $462.41
Financial aid available:
ABESAPSkills connect program
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How to register?
Canadian Language BenchmarksListening 6 Speaking 6
Or, appointment with Dept. Head
March 2006
Questions?
Contact:
Tanis Sawkins [email protected]
(Dept. Head, Professional and Career English)
