Acadia ALERT - Campus Closed (Weather)

Today, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Acadia University will remain closed, with the exception of residences and Wheelock Dining Hall, due to the current campus and travel conditions. Wheelock Dining Hall may adjust their hours and any change in hours will be communicated through Residence Life.

Employees and students are not expected to come to campus and only employees deemed essential are required to report to work. Non-essential employees are not expected to work during the closure. Any events scheduled for today will be postponed or cancelled.

Updates will be posted on www.acadiau.ca and pre-recorded on Acadia’s Information Line: 902-585-4636 (585-INFO) and on 585 phone system voicemail. If you need emergency-related information, please contact the Department of Safety and Security by dialing 88 on all 585-phone systems, or by calling 902-585-1103.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Acadia University

Department of Safety & Security

902-585-1103

security@acadiau.ca

(Tuesday January 27, 2026 @ 9:42 am)

 

COMM 1213 COIN4

Communication 1

Development of the basic skills needed for effective communications. Communication theory is introduced. Grammar and sentence structure are taught. Emphasis is upon developing an effective, concise, direct writing style. Students also learn the appropriate techniques and formats for writing reports and letters, and how to plan and deliver oral presentations and speak in public. The textbook can be ordered online from Amazon: please be sure to use ISBN: 9780132385688

Instructor: Kendra Carmichael
Prerequisites: None.
Course Type: Online; Continuous-intake. Register anytime and learn at your own pace

This introductory course will develop the skills you need for effective communication in professional environments.

Topics include:

  • Assessing your audience
  • Crafting professional emails and instant messages
  • Planning, organizing, and writing proposals and reports


You will develop your critical thinking and your ability to write clearly, concisely, and professionally in a variety of business contexts.

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Syllabus