FALL 2013 - Fleming College
FALL 2013 - Fleming College
FALL 2013 - Fleming College
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Writing for the Web<br />
Using a practical, hands on approach, examine specific issues and<br />
writing techniques for writing for the web such as writing for emphasis<br />
and visual impact, the basics of search engine optimization, sourcing<br />
images and incorporating multi-media with text. Gain an understanding<br />
of the various styles and requirements involved in writing for blogs,<br />
online magazines, commercial websites and other text-based web<br />
content.<br />
COMM 168 $355.18 Online, starts Sep 6<br />
Writing Grammatically<br />
Catch up on the rules of English grammar in a comprehensive, easy-tofollow<br />
manner. We will review sentence parts, explain sentence structuring<br />
in depth, and conduct a practical review of stylistic conventions in<br />
business writing.<br />
LANG 35 $395.92 Online, starts monthly<br />
Writing Short Stories<br />
Explore character development, narrative unity, and plot construction<br />
by analyzing selected short stories and participating in writing exercises.<br />
Work step-by-step to produce a story suitable for publication. The<br />
process of submission for publication as well as the various opportunities<br />
for publication are examined.<br />
COMM 70 $395.92 Online, starts Sep 6<br />
LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FREE!<br />
FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA (LINC)<br />
Are you new to Canada and would you like to meet new friends,<br />
develop your English language skills and learn about Canadian<br />
culture?<br />
Come and join our friendly group to learn conversation skills,<br />
reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary, to participate in field<br />
trips and maybe to exchange some recipes.<br />
Classes are offered from LINC level 0-8. Daycare subsidies are<br />
available for eligible clients.<br />
LINC is funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.<br />
Monday – Friday, 12:15pm – 3:15pm (levels 0 – 3)<br />
Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00noon (levels 4 – 7)<br />
This free program is offered to permanent residents of Canada and<br />
conventional refugees who have completed an assessment at the<br />
New Canadian Centre in Peterborough. Daycare and bus passes<br />
are available for eligible clients.<br />
For more information, please contact the<br />
New Canadian Centre at 705-743-0882<br />
or by email at info@nccpeterborough.ca<br />
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Writing For Professionals Certificate – ONLINE New!<br />
Is This for You? This is an essential certificate for anyone whose job<br />
includes writing, editing or proof reading as well as those who want to<br />
add these skills to their resume for a competitive edge.<br />
Certificate Highlights: A professionally written document is articulate,<br />
persuasive, concise, and usable. Experienced faculty will hone your<br />
competency in grammar and spelling and refine your writing style for a<br />
variety of different applications, from professional and concise business<br />
documents to web based communications. Exchange ideas with a group<br />
of like-minded peers as you learn how to plan, structure, manage and<br />
promote your written work.<br />
Career Prospects<br />
• Technical writer, manual preparation<br />
• Consulting and Research Firms<br />
• Editor/Proof reader<br />
• Online contributor<br />
• Publishing Industry, including non-fiction author<br />
• Professional development for office and administrative staff<br />
ONLINE<br />
Core Courses<br />
LANG 35 Writing Grammatically 3<br />
LANG 28 Grammar for Writing Professionals 3<br />
COMM 84 Technical Communications 3<br />
COMM 58 Business Report Writing 3<br />
Electives (choose 3)<br />
COMM 71 Writing for Publication I 3<br />
COMM 74 Writing for Publication II 3<br />
COMM 165 Introduction to Non-Fiction 3<br />
COMP 158 Desktop Publishing for Business 3 (see<br />
Computers section)<br />
COMM 55 Business Writing Strategies 3<br />
SOCI 75 Critical Thinking 3<br />
COMP 220<br />
Microsoft – Word Specialist 3 (see Computers<br />
section)<br />
COMM 86 Writing a Business Manual 3<br />
COMM 91 Writing a Proposal 3<br />
COMM 88 Writing for Sales Material 3<br />
COMM 51 Researching & Reporting 3<br />
COMM 168 Writing for the Web 3<br />
3 offered this fall