Course description
This course explores the intersections of reading, writing, and critical thinking with an emphasis on academic and workplace competencies for the 21st century. Through regular reading, writing, and discussion, students will develop the ability to analyze texts, construct well-supported arguments, and express their ideas effectively by learning to meet the expectations of selected audiences, purposes, and contexts. The course also provides a foundation for understanding the complexities of research, information literacy, and ethical communication in relation to various contemporary social and cultural issues.
Course details
Build courses into a credential
This course is part of the following
program(s):
- Bookkeeping
- Business
- Business - Insurance
- Business - Marketing
- Business Administration - Accounting
- Business Fundamentals
- Early Childhood Education
- Health Office Administration
- Medical Office Practices
- Office Administration - Executive
- Office Administration - General
- Office Administration - Legal
- Payroll and Bookkeeping
- Personal Support Worker
- Practical Nursing (PSW to PN Bridge)
- Procurement and Strategic Sourcing
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Fall 2025 registration is now open.Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery