1. SAMPLE OF COLLEGE COMMUNICATIONS COURSES
Source Durham College 2009
School of Media
Course Name: CAREERS IN COMMUNICATION ARTS
Course Code: COMM 1305
Description: Careers in Communication Arts include units on self-
assessment, career search strategies, portfolio preparation and
job interviews. The underlying goal is to teach students the
required set of skills needed to compete for employment and to
help gain a clear career focus.
School
School of Applied Science, Apprenticeship, Skilled Trades, Technology
Course Name: COMMUNICATION FOR THE WORKPLACE
Course Code: COMM 2136
Description:
This course is designed to reinforce and expand on the writing skills
students require in the technical workplace. Students will learn to select
and use appropriate research, language, layout and graphics for
technical documents. Emphasis will be placed on: the process of
completing any on-the-job writing assignment, the specific formats most
often used, and related communication tasks such as oral presentations.
To help reach these goals, the course will focus on the elements of clear
writing, and the necessary critical thinking that must precede good
writing.

2. Course Name: COMMUNICATIONS FOR SUCCESS
Course Code: COMM 2103
Description:
This course helps students to discover and perfect the skills that will
prepare them for success in college, career, and life. Reading
comprehension, writing skills and presentation techniques will be
covered. Also, students learn and practice basic computer applications to
complete technical documents and present research assignments.
School of Media, Art and Design
Course Name: COMMUNICATION ESSENTIALS
Course Code: COMM 1334
Description:
This course provides a review of the principles of written communication
skills as well as an introduction to those communication rudiments which
are essential in business today. Through hands-on, practical writing
exercises, students will learn and practice these essential communication
processes. The primary focus of the course will be on effective writing
which includes correct spelling, grammar, sentence structure, and
punctuation.
School of Health and Community Services
Course Name: COMMUNICATION CONCEPTS
Course Code: COMM 1505
Description:

3. In this course the students learn the concepts of communication essential
to the PSW role. Application of knowledge of writing, reading, listening
and speaking skills will be incorporated into this course. The student will
learn effective interpersonal skills, communication strategies, how to form
helping relationships and barriers to communication. The application of
medical terminology will help the students refine their communication
skills and understanding.