FALL 2013 - Fleming College

Technical Communications
Engage in various technical writing problems that will challenge you to
generate practical solutions that are clear, focused and expressed in
appropriate language style. Develop the sound thinking and planning
skills that are fundamental to communicating successfully in technical
fields. In addition, you will conduct online research, collaborate with
other learners and format technical information to industry standards
using text and graphics on your computer.
COMM 84 $395.92 Online, starts Sep 6
Understanding Literature
Acquire the tools necessary to appreciate literature critically by
reviewing literary history and examining different genres. You will explore
themes and conventions associated with these genres and develop an
understanding of literary analysis and various critical approaches. For
creative-writing enthusiasts, this course will provide a framework in
which to appreciate and evaluate their own writing.
COMM 77 $395.92 Online, starts Sep 6
Writing a Business Manual
Discover how to write clear, concise, context-specific descriptive prose
that will enable you to produce effective instructions and manuals. A
project planning approach to determining sections, headings, page
layout and packaging will be examined in terms of audience analysis,
the incorporation of visuals and collaborative writing. You will complete a
business manual suitable for use as a company handbook of operational
policies, responsibilities and procedures.
COMM 86 $232.96 Online, starts Sep 6
Writing a Proposal
This project-based course will systematically guide you through the
entire process of producing a proposal. You will describe your chosen
topic, produce an initial plan, then create a hierarchical framework
of headings, and finally develop a detailed written outline. Paragraph
structure, sentence composition, and word choice will also be reviewed
to ensure effective writing.
COMM 91 $232.96 Online, starts Sep 6
Writing for Publication I
Examine the publishing process and available opportunities for writers
as well as the key elements of major genres. You will follow the various
steps of manuscript preparation, from query letter to polished final draft
and on to professional submission.
COMM 71 $355.18 Online, starts Sep 6
Writing for Publication II
Discover the publishing process with specific focus on the Canadian
magazine trade. You will be encouraged to develop your ideas into
acceptable compositions and to approach suitable publishers for your
work.
COMM 74 $355.18 Online, starts Sep 6
Writing for Sales Material
Examine the craft of persuasive writing as it applies to sales letters
and promotional material. Learn to analyze the logical and rhetorical
structure of effective sales material and to apply similar strategies
to your own persuasive writing project. The media’s use of literary
techniques such as allusion and irony are examined. Practice the use of
such techniques in persuading target audiences.
COMM 88 $232.96 Online, starts Sep 6
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