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Course Name: Professional Communication Skills: Skilled Trades  (WRIT 208)

Academic Period: 2024 - 2025

Faculty:


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Associate Dean:
Patrice Esson
patrice.esson@humber.ca

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Land Acknowledgement

Humber College is located within the traditional and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit. Known as Adoobiigok [A-doe-bee-goke], the “Place of the Alders” in Michi Saagiig [Mi-Chee Saw-Geeg] language, the region is uniquely situated along Humber River Watershed, which historically provided an integral connection for Anishinaabe [Ah-nish-nah-bay], Haudenosaunee [Hoeden-no-shownee], and Wendat [Wine-Dot] peoples between the Ontario Lakeshore and the Lake Simcoe/Georgian Bay regions. Now home to people of numerous nations, Adoobiigok continues to provide a vital source of interconnection for all.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber (Humber) are leaders in providing a learning, working and living environment that recognizes and values equity, diversity and inclusion in all its programs and services. Humber commits to reflect the diversity of the communities the College serves. Students, faculty, support and administrative staff feel a sense of belonging and have opportunities to be their authentic selves.

Faculty or Department Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Course Name: Professional Communication Skills: Skilled Trades  (WRIT 208)
Pre-Requisites WRIT 108 OR WRIT 100 OR CORE 100 OR ESOL 100
Co-Requisites none
Pre-Requisites for none
Equates Workplace Writing Skills (WRIT 200)
Workplace Writing Skills: ESOL (ESOL 200)
Restrictions none
Credit Value 3
Total Course Hours 42
Developed By: Prepared By: Approved by:
Maria-Lucia Di Placito Patrice Esson

Humber Learning Outcomes (HLOs) in this course.

The HLOs are a cross-institutional learning outcomes strategy aimed at equipping Humber graduates with the employability skills, mindsets, and values they need to succeed in the future of work. To explore all the HLOs, please consult the Humber Learning Outcomes framework.

  • A white tree with roots, branches, and leaves appearing in an orange and green circleEquity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
  • A white butterlfy flying into the centre of a blue circleSustainability
  • A white beaver appearing in a purple circleSystems Thinking
  • A white canoe rowing into a red circleCritical Thinking
  • A white howling coyote in a green circleCommunication
  • A white bat in flight and sound waves fly in from the left side into the centre of a blue circleDigital Fluency
  • A white sun spinning into an orange circleInnovation
  • A white soaring eagle flying into the centre of a blue circleProfessionalism
  • A white beaver falling from the top of a purple and yellow circle to the centre of the circleStrategic Problem-Solving

Course Description

WRIT 208 is designed to reinforce and expand on the skills students learned in WRIT 108. In WRIT 208, students will research, synthesize, and evaluate information to produce clear, accurate, organized, and professionally designed written and digital communication. They will also learn to analyze and manage problems and subsequently propose inclusive, tech-innovative, and sustainable solutions for the workplace and community.

Course Rationale

This course will contribute to the learner’s growth as (1) A thoughtful communicator who engages with a variety of audiences using the genre, content, language, tone, and medium appropriate to the communication context; (2) An ethical researcher who analyzes problems within a workplace or community and proposes sustainable solutions that consider a variety of perspectives; (3) A critical reader who uses context-appropriate strategies for interpreting and synthesizing information; (4) A reflective writer who develops purposeful content and revises for clarity, accuracy, organization, and formatting; and (5) An engaged citizen and professional who can articulate how their communication skills bring value and integrity to their communities and workplaces.

Course Learning Method(s)

  • Online

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)

Learning Outcome Learning Objectives Summative Assessments Formative Assessments
Reflect on issues of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB) and the systemic impact of social identity
  • Final Assignment
  • Reading and Writing Assignments
    Analyze problems and think critically to propose inclusive, tech-innovative, and/or sustainable solutions for the workplace and community.
    • Reading and Writing Assignments
    • Final Assignment
      Research to locate and evaluate information for timely and practical uses.
      • Reading and Writing Assignments
      • Final Assignment
        Evaluate purpose, audience, and context for creating relevant communications.
        • Final Assignment
        • Reading and Writing Assignments
          Synthesize information from a variety of secondary sources to produce clear, accurate, organized, and professionally designed writing.
          • Final Assignment
          • Reading and Writing Assignments
            Employ plain language principles to develop and manage written and digital works and processes appropriate to the communication context.
            • Final Assignment
            • Reading and Writing Assignments

              Assessment Weighting

              Assessment Weight
              Instructor-Created Assessments
                  Reading and Writing Assignments 75%
                  Final Assignment 25%
              Total 100%

              Online Assessment Weighting

              Online Assessment Weight
              Final Assignment 25%
              Reading and Writing Assignments 75%
              Total 100%

              Modules of Study

              Module Course Learning Outcomes Resources Assessments
              Analysis
              • Analyze problems and think critically to propose inclusive, tech-innovative, and/or sustainable solutions for the workplace and community.
              • Research to locate and evaluate information for timely and practical uses.
              • Evaluate purpose, audience, and context for creating relevant communications.
              • Reflect on issues of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB) and the systemic impact of social identity
              • Reading and Writing Assignments
              • Final Assignment
              Research in Context
              • Research to locate and evaluate information for timely and practical uses.
              • Synthesize information from a variety of secondary sources to produce clear, accurate, organized, and professionally designed writing.
              • Reading and Writing Assignments
              • Final Assignment
              Problem-Solving
              • Analyze problems and think critically to propose inclusive, tech-innovative, and/or sustainable solutions for the workplace and community.
              • Research to locate and evaluate information for timely and practical uses.
              • Evaluate purpose, audience, and context for creating relevant communications.
              • Synthesize information from a variety of secondary sources to produce clear, accurate, organized, and professionally designed writing.
              • Employ plain language principles to develop and manage written and digital works and processes appropriate to the communication context.
              • Reflect on issues of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB) and the systemic impact of social identity
              • Reading and Writing Assignments
              • Final Assignment
              Planning and Scheduling
              • Analyze problems and think critically to propose inclusive, tech-innovative, and/or sustainable solutions for the workplace and community.
              • Research to locate and evaluate information for timely and practical uses.
              • Evaluate purpose, audience, and context for creating relevant communications.
              • Synthesize information from a variety of secondary sources to produce clear, accurate, organized, and professionally designed writing.
              • Employ plain language principles to develop and manage written and digital works and processes appropriate to the communication context.
              • Reflect on issues of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB) and the systemic impact of social identity
              • Reading and Writing Assignments
              • Final Assignment
              Effective Communication Principles
              • Evaluate purpose, audience, and context for creating relevant communications.
              • Synthesize information from a variety of secondary sources to produce clear, accurate, organized, and professionally designed writing.
              • Employ plain language principles to develop and manage written and digital works and processes appropriate to the communication context.
              • Reading and Writing Assignments
              • Final Assignment

              Required Resources

              Title ISBN

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              Supplemental Resources

              Title ISBN

              The Library

              Located on the fourth floor of the Learning Resource Commons at the North Campus and in B202 at the Lakeshore Campus, the library houses books, journals, and audio-visual materials, and provides access to online resources, such as e-books, journals and articles. The librarians are able to help you find research and archived materials and assist you with inter-library loans, booking study spaces, and checking out materials. Visit the library online at https://library.humber.ca/

              The Writing Centre

              The staff in the Writing Centre can suggest ways for you to improve your writing. You can visit the Writing Centre website for hours of operation and to book an appointment with a writing tutor: https://liberalarts.humber.ca/current-students/resources/learning-resources/writing-centre.html

              Resource(s):

              Course material costs can be found through the Humber Bookstore.

              Essential Skills

              Section Skills Measurement Details
              Communication
              • Reading
              • Writing
              • Speaking
              • Listening
              • Presenting
              • Visual Literacy
              		 Reinforce and measure
              • See learning outcomes
              • See assessments
              Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
              • Analysing
              • Synthesizing
              • Evaluating
              • Decision-Making
              • Creative and Innovative Thinking
              		 Teach and measure
              • See learning outcomes
              • See assessments
              Information Management
              • Gathering and managing information
              • Selecting and using appropriate tools and technology for a task or project
              • Computer literacy
              • Internet skills
              		 Teach and measure
              • See learning outcomes
              • See assessments
              Personal Skills
              • Managing self
              • Managing change and being flexible and adaptable
              • Engaging in reflective practice
              • Demonstrating personal responsibility
              		 Reinforce and measure
              • See learning outcomes
              • See assessments

              Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

              Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) is the formal evaluation and credit-granting process whereby candidates may obtain credits for prior learning. Prior learning includes the knowledge competencies and skills acquired, in both formal and informal ways, outside of post-secondary education. Candidates may have their knowledge, skills and competencies evaluated against the learning outcomes as defined in the course outline. Please review the Assessment Methods Glossary for more information on the Learning Portfolio assessment methods identified below.

              The method(s) that are used to assess prior learning for this course may include:

              • Learning Portfolio (results reflected as SAT and not added to student’s CGPA)

              Please contact the Program Coordinator for more details.

              Academic Regulations

              It is the student's responsibility to be aware of the College Academic Regulations. The Academic Regulations apply to all applicants to Humber and all current students enrolled in any program or course offered by Humber, in any location. Information about academic appeals is found in the Academic Regulations.  

              Anti-Discrimination Statement

              At Humber College, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. Students and employees have the right to study, live and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance on concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion or the Office of Student Conduct.

              Accessible Learning Services

              Humber strives to create a welcoming environment for all students where equity, diversity and inclusion are paramount. Accessible Learning Services facilitates equal access for students with disabilities by coordinating academic accommodations and services.  Staff in Accessible Learning Services are available by appointment to assess specific needs, provide referrals and arrange appropriate accommodations. If you require academic accommodations, contact:

              Accessible Learning Services

              North Campus: (416) 675-6622 X5090

              Lakeshore Campus: (416) 675-6622 X3331 

              Academic Integrity

              Academic integrity is essentially honesty in all academic endeavors. Academic integrity requires that students avoid all forms of academic misconduct or dishonesty, including plagiarism, cheating on tests or exams or any misrepresentation of academic accomplishment.

              Disclaimer

              While every effort is made by the professor/faculty to cover all material listed in the outline, the order, content, and/or evaluation may change in the event of special circumstances (e.g. time constraints due to inclement weather, sickness, college closure, technology/equipment problems or changes, etc.). In any such case, students will be given appropriate notification in writing, with approval from the Senior Dean (or designate) of the Faculty.

              Copyright

              Copyright is the exclusive legal right given to a creator to reproduce, publish, sell or distribute his/her work. All members of the Humber community are required to comply with Canadian copyright law which governs the reproduction, use and distribution of copyrighted materials. This means that the copying, use and distribution of copyright- protected materials, regardless of format, is subject to certain limits and restrictions. For example, photocopying or scanning an entire textbook is not allowed, nor is distributing a scanned book.

              See the Humber Libraries website for additional information regarding copyright and for details on allowable limits.

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