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SITE BC June 14, 2008 Communication for Engineering and Technology Vancouver Community College

SITE BC June 14, 2008 Communication for Engineering and Technology Vancouver Community College. 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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SITE BC June 14, 2008 Communication for Engineering and Technology Vancouver Community College

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  1. SITE BC June 14, 2008Communication for Engineering and Technology Vancouver Community College

  2. 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.

  3. Course SchedulingEvery September, January and MayNext class: Sept. 8th, 2008 to Dec. 6th , 2008Mon & Wed 6-9pm Sat 8:30-12:30

  4. Course ContentFocus on Oral Communication & Canadian Workplace CultureTopics: Networking, meeting skills, working as part of a team, giving presentations, speaking with clients, telephone skills, etc.

  5. Course ContentCont.Pronunciation & clear speechIdiomatic language Not focused on technical terminologyProfessional development; not credit

  6. 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

  7. Course fees: $462.41Financial aid available:ABESAPSkills connect program

  8. How to register?Canadian Language BenchmarksListening 6 Speaking 6Or, appointment with Dept. Head

  9. Contact: Tanis Sawkins tsawkins@vcc.ca (Dept. Head, Professional and Career English) Questions?

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