TecCOMFrame: Developing prototype technical communication curricula

Joyce Karreman, Yvonne Cleary, Sissi Closs, Zygmunt Drazek, Jan Engberg, Voichita Ghenghea, Birgitta Meex, Patricia Minacori, Julia Muller, Daniela Straub

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Abstract

In Europe, the number of academic programs in technical communication is limited, and the academic profile of the field remains low as a result. The three-year TecCOMFrame project, designed to address the shortage of academic programs, began in October 2015. The project involves academic partners from eight European countries and is coordinated by Tekom Europe, the European Association for Technical Communication. The project deliverables include an academic competence framework and several prototype curricula developed from the competence framework. The process of developing the prototypes was iterative and collaborative. The purpose of the prototypes is to provide inspiration and guidance for academics planning to develop a technical communication program. The prototypes follow European norms as outlined by the Bologna process: Each curriculum corresponds to a level within the European Qualifications Framework, specifies European credits, and includes modules, subjects and learning goals. The prototypes include a three-semester master's program and a master's-level specialization in a language studies program.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2018 IEEE International Professional Communication Conference, ProComm 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages69-73
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781538658574
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Sep 2018
Event2018 IEEE International Professional Communication Conference, ProComm 2018 - Toronto, Canada
Duration: 22 Jul 201825 Jul 2018

Publication series

NameIEEE International Professional Communication Conference
Volume2018-July
ISSN (Print)2158-091X
ISSN (Electronic)2158-1002

Conference

Conference2018 IEEE International Professional Communication Conference, ProComm 2018
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityToronto
Period22/07/1825/07/18

Keywords

  • Academic programs
  • curricula
  • Europe technical communication

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