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Creative Writing Information Sessions
Are you interested in creative writing? Come to an information session to meet instructors, hear readings from the work of George Brown College creative writing students and get answers to your questions.
Date(s): Monday, August 23, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Time: 6 pm
Location: St. James campus
Call 416-415-5000, ext. 2092, to reserve
a spot. For details and updates, visit
coned.georgebrown.ca/infosessions.
Story Writing Certificate Learn various types of story writing for different age groups. Our well-known instructors help you to develop your own ideas and style. For more information, call 416-415-5000, ext. 2092, or
e-mail [email protected]. You are also
invited to attend an information session (this page).
Completion Details: You must complete
LIBA 9124/COMM 9136 (Creative Writing – Getting Started) prior to taking the other courses in this certificate. You must achieve a cumulative grade average of B- (70%) or better in the seven required courses in order to receive the certificate. Compulsory Courses (Six)
One of the following:
LIBA 9124 Creative Writing – Getting Started (p. 66)
COMM 9136 Creative Writing – Getting Started (distance education) (p. 228) and
COMM 9031 Expressive Writing (p. 67) and one of the following:
LIBA 9081 Short Story Writing I (p. 66) LIBA 9104 Short Story Writing I (distance
education) (p. 228)
and one of the following:
LIBA 9095 Short Story Writing II (p. 66) LIBA 9308 Short Story Writing II (distance
education) (p. 228)
and
LIBA 9083 Writing Fiction for Children I (p. 66) LIBA 9088 Writing Fiction for Children II (p. 66) Elective Courses (Choose One)
LIBA 9125 Creating Non-fiction for Children (p. 67)
LIBA 9056 Poetry Writing I (p. 67)
Professional
Communications
Communications Certificate Win that paper war at the office by making your letters, memos and reports clearer, more concise and harder to ignore. Put more punch in your oral presentations and public speaking. Build your vocabulary or improve your reading speed and comprehension. This certificate helps you become more effective in your interpersonal communications. For more information, call 416-415-5000, ext. 2092,
or e-mail [email protected].
Prerequisite(s): You must have completed
COMM 1008 (College English) (p. 65) or an approved equivalent.
Completion Details: You must achieve a
cumulative grade average of B- (70%) or better in the six required courses in order to receive the certificate. Compulsory Courses (Two)
COMM 1017 Professional Communications (p. 68) GHUM 1114 Speaking with Confidence (p. 150) Elective Courses (Choose Four) GNRL 9125 Assertiveness Training (p. 67) COMM 9053 Copywriting II (p. 68) COMM 9054 Copywriting III (p. 68)
COMM 9024 Developing Your Vocabulary (p. 65) COMM 9021 Grammar and Punctuation II (p. 65) COMM 9091 Oral Communications (p. 67) COMM 9008 Presentation Skills (p. 67)
PREP 9033 Speed Reading and Note Taking (p. 65) COMM 9064 Written Business Communications
(p. 68)
Editing Certificate
Develop the skills and knowledge needed for editing text in the English-language media. This certificate provides a practical introduction to the essential skills required in the key areas of editing. The seven compulsory courses cover all stages of the process: substantive editing, copyediting, proofreading and production. A 45-hour work placement gives you the opportunity to enhance your skills in a work setting. For more information, call 416-415-5000, ext. 2092,
or e-mail [email protected]. You are also
invited to attend an information session (this page).
Career Opportunities: Editing skills are in
demand in many sectors, both public and private, and in a wide range of media, including newspapers, magazines, books, corporate newsletters and online publications.
Completion Details: You should complete the
compulsory courses in the order shown below. You must achieve a cumulative grade average of B- (70%) or better in the eight required courses in order to receive the certificate.
Compulsory Courses (Seven)
LIBA 9309 Grammar for Editors and Writers (p. 69) LIBA 9326 Editing Principles and Practices (p. 68) LIBA 9103 Substantive Editing (p. 69)
LIBA 9294 Copyediting (p. 68) LIBA 9332 Proofreading (p. 69) LIBA 9102 Production Editing (p. 69) LIBA 9110 Editorial Work Placement (p. 68) Elective Courses (Choose One)
COMP 9413 Adobe Acrobat (Macintosh) (p. 45) COMP 9528 Adobe Acrobat (Windows) (p. 45) LIBA 9323 Arts Journalism (p. 69)
COMP 9103 Basic Layout and Design for Digital Publishing (p. 46)
LIBA 9293 Complete Travel Writer (p. 69) LIBA 9302 Editing for the Web (p. 68) LIBA 9325 Elements of Feature Writing (p. 69) LIBA 9300 Food Writing (p. 69)
LIBA 9322 Fundamentals of Reporting (p. 69) BUS 9095 Starting a Small Business (p. 20) LIBA 9096 Writing for Magazines (p. 69)
Editing Information Sessions Are you interested in knowing more about an editing career and how our certificate can prepare you to work in this field? Come to an information session and have your questions answered by our instructors.
Date(s): Thursday, August 12, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010 Thursday, March 3, 2011
Time: 6 pm
Location: St. James campus
Call 416-415-5000, ext. 2092, to reserve
a spot. For details and updates, visit
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English and CommunicationsRelated Certificates and Designations Available
J Creative Writing Certificate (distance education) (p. 214)
J Digital Publishing Foundation Certificate (p. 41)
J Food and the Media Certificate (p. 107) J Internet Publishing Certificate (p. 41) J Screenwriting Certificate (p. 82)
Interested in full-time programs? To learn more about full-time programs, visit www.georgebrown.ca or order a
free full-time programs calendar at
www.georgebrown.ca/calendar.
Journalism Certificate
Develop the writing skills, creativity and news sense required to report general news and feature stories in print and on the web. Increase your experience with journalistic activities, including research, analysis, reporting, feature writing and using images. Acquire an appreciation for journalism’s role in society while learning its principles and practices. This certificate provides an overview of the field of journalism, develops journalistic skills and increases your professional opportunities, including self-employment. For more information, call 416-415-5000, ext. 2092,
or e-mail [email protected]. You are also
invited to attend an information session (this page).
Prerequisite(s): You must be proficient in
written English.
Completion Details: You should complete the
compulsory courses in the order shown below. You must achieve a cumulative grade average of B- (70%) or better in the five required courses in order to receive the certificate.
Compulsory Courses (Four)
LIBA 9309 Grammar for Editors and Writers (p. 69) LIBA 9322 Fundamentals of Reporting (p. 69) LIBA 9325 Elements of Feature Writing (p. 69) LIBA 9096 Writing for Magazines (p. 69) Elective Courses (Choose One) LIBA 9323 Arts Journalism (p. 69) LIBA 9293 Complete Travel Writer (p. 69) LIBA 9294 Copyediting (p. 68)
LIBA 9326 Editing Principles and Practices (p. 68) LIBA 9300 Food Writing (p. 69)
LIBA 9135 Media Ethics (p. 69) LIBA 9103 Substantive Editing (p. 69)
Technical Communications Certificate
Learn the key principles involved in planning, developing and producing publications as you develop skills in analysis, writing, editing and graphic design. This certificate is composed of six interrelated courses and is intended for both those seeking the knowledge and abilities required for entry-level positions and those seeking to develop existing skills for career advancement. For more information, call 416-415-5000, ext. 2092, or e-mail
[email protected]. You are also
invited to attend an information session (this page).
Career Opportunities: Technical communicators
work in almost every industry and with a range of media (the written word, illustrations, video, electronic content). In the high-tech sector, they create a variety of multimedia tools to train and support users of software and hardware products. In the government and business sectors, they produce user documentation, training materials, policy and procedure manuals and other publications. The demand for technical communicators is growing in such areas as computing, biotechnology, manufacturing, aerospace, medicine, training and electronic learning.
Prerequisite(s): You must have good computer
skills and be proficient in oral and written English.
Completion Details: You must complete COMM
9093 (Technical Writing and Analysis) before taking the other courses in this certificate.
Compulsory Courses (Six)
COMM 9093 Technical Writing and Analysis (p. 70) COMM 9095 Design and Illustration for Technical
Publications (p. 70)
COMM 9096 Managing Documentation Services (p. 70)
COMM 9094 Technical Editing and Production (p. 70) COMM 9135 Writing for Business Processes (p. 70) COMM 9134 Writing for Software Products (p. 70) Journalism Information Sessions
Are you interested in knowing more about a journalism career and how our certificate can prepare you to work in this field? Come to an information session and have your questions answered by our instructors.
Date(s): Monday, August 23, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010 Monday, March 7, 2011
Time: 6 pm
Location: St. James campus
Call 416-415-5000, ext. 2092, to reserve
a spot. For details and updates, visit
coned.georgebrown.ca/infosessions.
Technical Communications Information Sessions
Are you interested in knowing more about a technical communications career and how our certificate can prepare you to work in this field? Come to an information session and have your questions answered by our instructors.
Date(s): Thursday, August 12, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Time: 6 pm
Location: St. James campus
Call 416-415-5000, ext. 2092, to reserve
a spot. For details and updates, visit
English
and
Communications
There are no refunds or transfers allowed on one-day courses or courses of 12 hours or fewer, unless a written request to withdraw is received ten business days before the start of the course.
Courses
Basic English
Questions about the following?
416-415-5000, ext. 4831
[email protected] English as a Second
Language (ESL)
J Unless you are registering for ESL 9031 (ESL IA), you must come in for an interview to determine the level you should start in. An appointment is not necessary. Visit us at Casa Loma campus,
1 Dartnell Ave., Building D, room 309, between 5 and 7 pm on any of the following dates: August 23 or 24, 2010; December 13 or 14, 2010; or April 18 or 19, 2011.
J All ESL courses are offered at Casa Loma campus (see inside back cover of this calendar or coned.georgebrown.ca/maps for
location details).
Canadian English and Culture ESL 9040 Improve your English language skills while learning more about Canada. Investigate how the country was formed, including the history of Canada’s First Peoples. Discover what makes Canada unique (such as its cultural and regional diversity) and how its heritage has shaped its present values.
Fee: $261 Hours: 36
CRN Date Day Time Loc
F10527 Sep13-Dec6 M 6-9pm CLE W45579 Jan17-Apr11 M 6-9pm CLE S80373 May30-Aug22 M 6-9pm CLE
Conversational English ESL 9004 This course develops fluency in conversational English and is intended for those at a high-intermediate or advanced level.
Note: Since there is no formal instruction in grammar
in this course, you should register in the appropriate ESL beginner or intermediate class (depending on your interview results) if you have grammar problems.
Fee: $270 Hours: 40
CRN Date Day Time Loc
F10238 Sep7-Nov11 Tu&Th 7-9pm CLE W45250 Jan11-Mar17 Tu&Th 7-9pm CLE S80172 May17-Jul21 Tu&Th 7-9pm CLE English Pronunciation I ESL 9018 This course is for those at an intermediate or advanced level of English fluency who want to improve their pronunciation in the language laboratory.
Note: There is no formal instruction in grammar
in this course.
Fee: $236 Hours: 30
CRN Date Day Time Loc
F10345 Sep8-Nov24 W 6:30-9pm CLE W45372 Jan12-Mar30 W 6:30-9pm CLE S80258 May18-Aug3 W 6:30-9pm CLE
ESL IA ESL 9031
Do you need to use English in the workplace and everyday situations? This course introduces you to the basic English vocabulary, structures and expressions needed to communicate about the classroom, family, home, work, transportation, money and food.
Fee: $323 Hours: 50
CRN Date Day Time Loc
F10437 Sep7-Nov30 Tu&Th 7-9pm CLE W45479 Jan11-Apr5 Tu&Th 7-9pm CLE S80315 May17-Aug9 Tu&Th 7-9pm CLE
ESL IB ESL 9032
Continue to learn basic English structures and expressions while also learning facts about Canada and Canadian life.
Prerequisite(s): You must have completed
ESL 9031 (ESL IA) or have the equivalent English placement interview result.
Fee: $323 Hours: 50
CRN Date Day Time Loc
F10452 Sep7-Nov30 Tu&Th 7-9pm CLE W45496 Jan11-Apr5 Tu&Th 7-9pm CLE S80323 May17-Aug9 Tu&Th 7-9pm CLE
ESL IIA ESL 9033
Continue to learn the basic English structures and expressions that are useful in everyday life and at work. Explore some parts of daily life in Canada, including employment, finances, moving and driving.
Prerequisite(s): You must have completed
ESL 9032 (ESL IB) or have the equivalent English placement interview result.
Fee: $323 Hours: 50
CRN Date Day Time Loc
F10466 Sep7-Nov30 Tu&Th 7-9pm CLE W45514 Jan11-Apr5 Tu&Th 7-9pm CLE S80330 May17-Aug9 Tu&Th 7-9pm CLE
ESL IIB ESL 9034
This course includes an intensive review of basic English structures and expressions in demanding contexts. Examine some parts of daily life in Canada, including customs, personal relationships, education and tenants’ rights and obligations.
Prerequisite(s): You must have completed
ESL 9033 (ESL IIA) or have the equivalent English placement interview result.
Fee: $323 Hours: 50
CRN Date Day Time Loc
F10475 Sep7-Nov30 Tu&Th 7-9pm CLE W45524 Jan11-Apr5 Tu&Th 7-9pm CLE S80333 May17-Aug9 Tu&Th 7-9pm CLE
ESL IIC ESL 9035
Learn some advanced English language structures and revisit some intermediate ones while exploring topics about daily life in Canada, including health concerns, insurance, banking, superstitions and complaints.
Prerequisite(s): You must have completed
ESL 9034 (ESL IIB) or have the equivalent English placement interview result.
Fee: $323 Hours: 50
CRN Date Day Time Loc
F10486 Sep7-Nov30 Tu&Th 7-9pm CLE W45535 Jan11-Apr5 Tu&Th 7-9pm CLE S80340 May17-Aug9 Tu&Th 7-9pm CLE
ESL IIIA ESL 9036
Learn additional advanced English language structures. Review and expand on some intermediate structures using the context of job searches, health, legislation, day care and income tax.
Prerequisite(s): You must have completed
ESL 9035 (ESL IIC) or have the equivalent English placement interview result.
Fee: $323 Hours: 50
CRN Date Day Time Loc
F10493 Sep7-Nov30 Tu&Th 7-9pm CLE W45542 Jan11-Apr5 Tu&Th 7-9pm CLE S80344 May17-Aug9 Tu&Th 7-9pm CLE
ESL IIIB ESL 9037
Learn additional advanced English language structures, and review intermediate ones in the context of Canadian laws, post-secondary education, phone services, violence on television and drug abuse.
Prerequisite(s): You must have completed
ESL 9036 (ESL IIIA) or have the equivalent English placement interview result.
Fee: $323 Hours: 50
CRN Date Day Time Loc
F10500 Sep7-Nov30 Tu&Th 7-9pm CLE W45551 Jan11-Apr5 Tu&Th 7-9pm CLE S80353 May17-Aug9 Tu&Th 7-9pm CLE Essay Writing for
Advanced ESL Students ESL 9027 This course is for those at an advanced level of English fluency who want to learn essay writing formats. Express and argue more complex ideas in written form.
Prerequisite(s): You must have a solid knowledge
of paragraph writing.
Fee: $298 Hours: 40
CRN Date Day Time Loc
F10408 Sep11-Nov20 Sa 9am-1pm CLE W45438 Jan15-Mar26 Sa 9am-1pm CLE Class full? Add your name to the wait list at