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TG COMM 150	Communications for Resource Managers
Topics for this course include principles of public speaking, audiovisual presentations, handling complaints, interacting with the media, and promotion of public awareness. Classroom and off-campus presentations are required throughout the course. If you are successful, you may receive certification in the Alberta Best Customer Service Staff Seminar program.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3

TG COMM 151	Written Business Communications
Introduction to written business communications. While the course focuses on the planning and preparation of business-related documents, especially memos and letters, other document formats may be introduced depending on time and program requirements. A grammar competency test comprises part of the final grade.
Hours: 70 hrs (5-0)
Credits: 4

COMM 152	Communicating in the Workplace
This course develops both written and oral communication skills so that you learn how to present information, concepts, and ideas clearly, concisely, and correctly for a variety of audiences and situations. Since this is a career-oriented communications course, time will be spent on helping you develop a clear, persuasive communication style. Techniques for improving listening and reading, as well as a review of basic grammar, are also presented. (You can not receive credit for this course and COMM 151/COMM 250).
Hours: 70 hrs (5-0)
Credits: 4

TG COMM 175	Advanced Business Communications
Prerequisite: COMM 151 or COMM 152 or OTEC 125. OTEC 125 requires a minimum of a C grade.
Course provides you with the opportunity to enhance and refine your communication skills by working with a variety of longer, more challenging projects and assignments. You will learn how to analyze contexts and audiences and adapt your communication skills to fit a variety of different situations and audiences.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3

TG COMM 250	Oral Communications
Course helps you develop the necessary confidence and skill to present your ideas clearly and effectively to both large and small audiences. The course is designed to provide a number of different speaking and listening opportunities so that you can practice the techniques necessary to become competent oral communicators in a wide variety of social and business settings.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3

TG COMM 253	Human Relations in the Workplace
Introductory course in interpersonal relations that focuses on specific skills, behaviours, and attitudes needed to work productively with others. By encouraging self awareness, along with an understanding of communication dynamics, this course can help you develop the “people skills” needed to be successful in today’s organizations.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3