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TSOL 116 Multimedia in the Language Classroom focuses on the teaching strategies and practical applications of multimedia materials when used in the English as a Second/Other Language classroom. Students learn how to use and incorporate multimedia tools such as Learning Management Systems (i.e. Moodle, Power Point presentations, Website resources (i.e., audio, puzzle maker), MOOCs, Vodcasting

TSOL 120 International Practicum is an international teaching practicum experience provides students with an opportunity to live and teach in an international setting with the support of Selkirk College. During their practicum students will apply the theories and methods studied in the Selkirk College TESOL Program in a work environment. Please Note: TSOL120 is an additional practicum for

In the TSOL 121 Extended Practicum course, students gain first-hand experience observing and teaching in one of Selkirk's multicultural, skill-based ESL classes on campus. Students will be supported by experienced ESL instructors who provide one-on-one guidance, supervision and feedback.

In the TSOL 122 Visiting Practicum course, students who have completed a minimum of 100 hours of TESOL coursework at an institution other than Selkirk College can gain first-hand experience observing and teaching in one of Selkirk's multicultural, skill-based ESL classes on campus. Students will be supported by experienced ESL instructors who provide one-on-one guidance, supervision and feedback.

TSOL 123 Practical Studies in TESOL is designed to give visiting TESOL students or teachers first-hand experience observing and teaching in Selkirk's multicultural, skill-based ESL classes on campus. Students will work closely with one of Selkirk's experienced ESL instructors. As a teaching assistant, students will plan, prepare and conduct instructional activities with one-on-one guidance

TWC 130 Technical Writing and Communications aims to prepare engineering students to present complex information to a variety of audiences clearly, precisely and consistently using various formats, including correspondence (memos, letters, emails, text messages), reports, proposals, and presentations. The course is writing-intensive with informal in-class writing assignments aimed at giving the

TWC 150 Introduction to Technical Writing and Communications I is an introduction to general principles in written technical communication and their application to environmental concerns and workplace communication. Classroom sessions focus on developing writing skills, the organization and presentation of data, basic report formats, and job search techniques.

TWC 151 Introduction to Technical Writing and Communications II is an introduction to general principles in written scientific communication, research strategies, and oral presentations. Lectures and in-class writing focus upon research strategies, the formal report, technical style, and graphic illustration. Students practice delivery techniques for oral presentations and learn research skills

TWC 164 Business Communications I is an introduction to the fundamentals of effective written business communication and their application to workplace communication. Additionally, students will solidify and advance their skills in researching and presenting ideas and reports.

TWC 164 Business Communications I is an introduction to the fundamentals of effective written business communication and their application to workplace communication. Additionally, students will solidify and advance their skills in researching and presenting ideas and reports.

TWC 165 Business Communications II focuses on developing oral presentation skills by practice and application. Students will develop these skills by planning and delivering speeches, pitches, interviews, and informative reports created through a rigorous research and pre-writing process.

TWC 266 Introduction to Technical Writing and Communications is a review of basic English skills with an introduction to general principles in written technical communication and its application to professional music. Classroom sessions focus on grammar, writing skills, professional correspondence, oral presentation skills, and employment documents. This course is designed to prepare students for

WEB 101 Agile Project Management introduces students to the principles and methodology of an agile approach to project management. By applying this approach to a real-life or simulated project students learn how to create an adaptive project environment that responds to continually changing requirements, reduces risk and enhances the quality of project delivery. Emphasis is on documenting project

WEB 102 HTML and CSS introduces students to Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), web standards and web accessibility. Students will use best practices and follow web standards set by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to create content that looks appropriate and functions correctly on all devices. Using the mobile first method, students will apply the skills learned to

WEB 103 Programming Fundamentals with JavaScript introduces students to techniques commonly used in programming web pages with interactive content to enhance user experience. Students will explore fundamental programming concepts through various aspects of JavaScript programming language, including variables, functions, objects, events, data types, operators and conditional logic. Hands-on in

WEB 104 Advanced Front-end Development with JavaScript expands upon students foundational knowledge and skills in front-end web development to explore modular, maintainable, and efficient approaches to coding in JavaScript through the integration of external dependencies and use of tools and frameworks. Students will apply these approaches and refine skills to develop more complex client-side

WEB 105 Development Environment provides students with the current industry context, standards and fundamental tools required to dive into back-end web developing. Students will become familiar with the back-end environment by setting up a web server, setting up a virtual host, running an https and creating sandboxes. They will gain confidence and access greater control in front and back-end web

WEB 106 Entrepreneurship helps students identify and respond to a market need by bringing a marketable business idea to life. Simulating a start up environment students are challenged to explore new ways of team-based problem solving, ideation and business model development that will establish a working foundation for a viable business. Students will prepare a pitch deck and present their startup

WEB 107 Back-end Development Fundamentals takes students on a deep dive into the back-end systems that drive modern web applications so that they can gain a more holistic understanding of web development practices and tailor website content for individual users. Students will learn, practice and apply a scripting language, as well as use packages, frameworks, and application program interfaces

WEB 108 Data Persistence builds upon fundamental back-end development knowledge and skills by familiarizing students with database management systems, frameworks, and methods for data storage and retrieval. Students will learn to how to utilize both relational and non-relational databases in web application development as well as gain understanding of how the two models are different and why they

WEB 109 Web Application Development Infrastructure and Operations introduces students to the selection and configuration of appropriate tools to form a scalable and continuous development-delivery-operations support pipeline. By reviewing their web applications from an infrastructure, architecture, and coding perspective, students will develop more secure web applications, test their web

WEB 110 Full-stack Web Application Development provides students with the opportunity to employ their cumulative skills and talents to develop a full stack web application. Each student must choose an area of focus, plan and complete a series of scheduled tasks to create a unique and custom portfolio-ready web application product.

WELL 13 Healthy Living Skills for Adult Living explores basic health and wellness skills to set up a student for a successful balance in adult life. Students will identify positive healthy behaviours, apply general health and wellness knowledge, recognize community resources for healthy living, and set goals for healthy living.

WELL 15 Health and Wellness I helps students to develop an understanding of health and wellness that will help them meet their personal, educational and employment goals. Students will describe their own mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health; create goals for health management; and research resources for assistance, benefits, and goal achievement.

WELL 17 Health and Wellness II builds upon the skills developed in Health and Wellness I. Students continue to develop an understanding of health and wellness with a focus on healthy balances, goal setting and community networking. Students will refer to the values that support wellness set out by the BC First Nations Perspective of Wellness: respect, responsibility, wisdom and relationships.