LSC - Communication (LSC)
LSC 0109 English Communications IA (19-1-9)
Covers English vocabulary, grammar and communication skills at CEFR levels A2 and A2+. Reading for detail and overall meaning in simple texts is covered as well as writing short descriptive paragraphs about experiences and opinions, and communicating effectively using appropriate vocabulary and grammar at the A2+ level. Basic research, study, and IT skills are introduced.
LSC 0209 English Communications IB (14-1-9)
Covers English vocabulary, grammar and communication skills at CEFR levels A2 and A2+. Reading for detail and overall meaning in simple texts is covered as well as writing short descriptive paragraphs about experiences and opinions, and communicating effectively using appropriate vocabulary and grammar at the A2+ level. Basic research, study, and IT skills are introduced.
LSC 0306 English Communications II (9-1-6)
Covers English vocabulary, grammar and communication skills at CEFR levels B1 and B1+. Using a broad range of articles, reports and introductory academic texts to write a range of essay types, and communicating effectively in an academic context using a range of vocabulary and grammar structures at the B1+ level is covered. Basic research skills, study skills, and IT skills are introduced.
LSC 1103 Professional Communication and Reporting (3-1-3)
Prepares students for selecting appropriate sources as evidence for a variety of professional written communication tasks, reading for purpose, and combining original ideas with the ideas of others into a professional evidence-based written formats with appropriately constructed in-text citations and references.
LSC 1503 Academic Spoken Communication (3-1-3)
Students explore the use of spoken English in academic and professional contexts. They analyse extended formal speech as well as mini-lectures,and identify non-verbal features such as emotions from both linguistic and non-linguistic clues. Students then apply the knowledge gleaned to take part in discussions and other spoken activities, such as creating and delivering presentations, delivering public speeches, and participating in interviews.
LSC 2103 Academic Reading and Writing II (3-1-3)
Fourth semester BAS course focusing on refining the skills needed for understanding longer texts and developing academic integrity and competency in writing academic English on a researched topic to a professional standard. Students interpret information and argument provided in longer academic texts and produce written English which successfully demonstrates their critical understanding of a topic and clear use of academic honesty principles using standard APA guidelines.
Prerequisites: LSC 1103 or EDUC 118 or LSEC N100 or (GCD 1022, GCD 1032)
LSC 2193 Applied Skills Capstone (3-1-3)
Incorporates the skills and competencies introduced in the pre-requisite courses into a futures-based applied research capstone course in which students conceptualize and frame a study, conduct qualitative and quantitative primary data collection, analyze and interpret data, and present findings in a professional report with oral defense
Prerequisites: LSC 1103, LSS 1003, LSS 1123, (LSM 1003 or LSM 1103 or LSM 1113 or LSM 1123 or MTH 1113)
LSC 2223 Future Skills Capstone (3-1-3)
Incorporates the skills and competencies introduced in the pre-requisite courses into a futures-based applied research capstone course in which students conceptualize and frame a study, conduct qualitative and quantitative primary data collection, analyze and interpret data, and present findings in a professional report with oral defense
Prerequisites: LSC 1103, LSS 1003, LSS 1123, (LSM 1003 or LSM 1103 or LSM 1113 or LSM 1123)
LSC 3023 Professional English (3-1-3)
Focus is on career preparation by developing students’ professional skills, as well as writing, speaking, listening, and innovative thinking skills. Students will demonstrate a mastery of taught content by analyzing and synthesizing different job related scenarios using problem solving and negotiation skills. Students demonstrate proficiency in conducting and participating in career related meetings, simulations, and presentations.
Prerequisites: LSC 1103