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3.00 Credits
Catalog Description Introduction to major elements of speech. Enables students to acquire competence in two person, small group, and public situations. Models and concepts are used to explain the speech act. (3 hrs. lect.) Prerequisite: Placement in ENG 21 or higher. Student Learning Outcomes Choose and narrow a topic appropriately for the audience and occasion. Communicate the thesis/specific purpose in a manner appropriate for audience and occasion. Provide appropriate supporting material based on the audience and occasion. Use an organizational pattern appropriate to topic, audience, occasion, and purpose. Use language that is appropriate to the audience, occasion, and purpose. Use vocal variety in rate, pitch, and intensity to heighten and maintain interest. Use pronunciation, grammar, and articulation appropriate to the designated audience. Use physical behaviors that support the verbal message Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To WCC Associate in Arts: FO or DA Required for Academic Subject Certificate in Business Resources Speech Current Syllabus Spring, 2009 (60196) - taught by Alan C. Ragains Spring, 2009 (60197) - taught by Alan C. Ragains Spring, 2009 (60198) - taught by Alan C. Ragains Spring, 2009 (60199) - taught by Mary Lewis Spring, 2009 (60201) - taught by Bette Finlayson Past Syllabi Fall 2008 - Syllabus ... Schedule - taught by Alan Ragains Fall 2007 - taught by Hae Lin Han
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3.00 Credits
Catalog Description Introduction to the study of literature through performance. Practice in rhetorical and literary analysis culminating in and performance of literary selections for an audience. The nature of performance criticism. (3 hrs. lect.) Prerequisite: Credit for ENG 100 or SP 151. Student Spotlight: The Thurber Carnival (.mov, 620MB) Student Learning Outcomes Use an in-depth process of written literary analysis to understand and appreciate various selections from prose, poetry and dramatic literature. Utilize voice, speech and body to interpret and communicate effectively to an audience selections from prose, poetry and dramatic literature. Use emotion and imagination through recall and transference to bring the literary happenings alive in a creative experience. Listen critically and appreciatively to the oral presentation of various selections from prose, poetry and dramatic literature and give evaluation feedback to peers as well as analyze in writing one's own performances. Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To WCC Associate in Arts: FO or DA Resources Speech Rhetoric Current Syllabus Spring, 2009 (60202) - taught by Alan C. Ragains Past Syllabi None
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3.00 Credits
Catalog Description Theory and practice of public speaking. Emphasizes practical skills in communicating with today's audiences, planning, and delivering speeches. (Offered occasionally) (3 hrs. lect.) Prerequisite: Credit for ENG 100 or SP 151. Student Learning Outcomes Independently research some aspect of Aristotle's life and times, contributing to a composite view. Apply the principles of Aristotle's Rhetoric to contemporary speeches, evaluating the validity of those principles. Identify resources with the use of an annotated bibliography. Use group process to create evaluation formats for Public Speaking. Present speeches investigating the results or process of their research in the areas of Aristotle's context and application of Rhetoric. Write and deliver a Special Occasion Speech, using Rhetoric as a guide. Participate in a group discussion using a symposium format. Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To WCC Associate in Arts: FO or DA Resources Speech Current Syllabus Fall 2008 - Syllabus ... Schedule - taught by Alan Ragains Past Syllabi None
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4.00 Credits
Catalog Description Introduction to basic structures of the Spanish language emphasizing speaking, writing, listening and reading. Oral communication emphasized to provide students with the right pronunciation vocabulary and the control of basic grammar. Introduction to Hispanic culture. (4 hrs. lect.; 1 hr. lab.) Student Learning Outcomes Use appropriate pronunciation, structure and vocabulary to communicate orally with speakers of Spanish, answering questions or making simple descriptions. Read and understand authentic documents in Spanish for cultural information. Write simple texts (shopping lists, descriptions, postcards, forms) using knowledge of vocabulary, culture and basic grammatical structures. Analyze oral, written and visual sources (phone messages, menus, advertisements, cartoons) of information about Hispanic culture and compare and contrast with what the students know of their own culture. Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To none listed yet Resources Spanish Language Spanish Studies Current Syllabus none currently available Past Syllabi None
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4.00 Credits
Catalog Description Continues SPAN 101 through reading, speaking, writing and listening. Oral communication emphasized. Utilizes videos, stories and songs. Deals with Hispanic culture and the basic knowledge of the history, geography, and the traditions of Spanish speaking countries. (4 hrs. lect.; 1 hr. lab.) Prerequisite: Credit for SPAN 101 or consent of instructor. Student Learning Outcomes Use appropriate pronunciation, structure and vocabulary to communicate orally with speakers of Spanish with greater proficiency, using role playing to create dialogues based on real-life situations. Read and understand authentic documents in Spanish (simple articles, poems, newspaper articles) for cultural information with greater proficiency. Write simple texts (letters, diaries, simple essays) using knowledge of vocabulary, culture and basic grammatical structures with greater proficiency. Analyze oral, written and visual sources (dialogues, articles, film clips, Internet sites) of information about Hispanic culture and compare and contrast with what the students know of their own culture. Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To none listed yet Resources Spanish Language Spanish Studies Current Syllabus Spring, 2009 (60203) - taught by Laurie Tomchak Past Syllabi None
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3.00 Credits
Catalog Description Continuation of SPAN 102. Further refinement of basic language skills. Increased control over structures and idioms in written and oral expression. Reading about Hispanic culture, society, history and literature. (3 hrs. lect.) Prerequisite: Credit for SPAN 102 or consent of instructor. Student Learning Outcomes Use appropriate pronunciation, structure and vocabulary to communicate orally with speakers of Spanish. Read and understand authentic documents (menus, recipes, itineraries, articles) in Spanish for cultural information. Compose dialogues and do research on some aspect of Hispanic culture or history and present it orally. Analyze oral, written and visual sources of information about Hispanic culture and compare and contrast with what the students know of their own culture. Write descriptions, letters, diaries, showing knowledge of vocabulary, appropriate structures and knowledge of Hispanic culture. Use Spanish to communicate personal information and experience and narrate past events and future aspirations. Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To none listed yet Resources Spanish Language Spanish Studies Current Syllabus none currently available Past Syllabi None
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3.00 Credits
Catalog Description Continuation of SPAN 201. Further refinement of basic language skills including vocabulary development beyond the 201 level. Increased control over structures and idioms. Includes reading about literature, culture and society. (3 hrs. lect.) Prerequisite: Credit for SPAN 201 or consent of instructor. Student Learning Outcomes Use accurate pronunciation, structure and vocabulary to communicate orally with speakers of Spanish, creating dialogs based on real-life situations. Read and understand authentic documents in Spanish (articles, poems, short stories, film scripts, plays) for cultural information and critical thinking. Write texts (poems, essays, diaries, reports) using knowledge of vocabulary, culture and increasingly sophisticated syntax and grammatical structure, with increasing fluency and proficiency. Analyze oral, written and visual sources (dialogs, articles, film clips, feature length films, Internet sites) of information about Hispanic culture and compare and contrast with what the students know of their own culture. Create short film clips in the u-tube genre, containing both visual and verbal information about Hispanic culture. Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To none listed yet Resources Spanish Language Spanish Studies Current Syllabus Spring, 2009 (60204) - taught by Laurie Tomchak Past Syllabi None
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Catalog Description A workstudy course providing opportunities to reinforce skills learned in the Social Science areas and to apply those skills in actual job situations. Repeatable up to 6 credits, 6 credits applicable toward A.A. degree. No more than 12 credits, in any combination of Independent Study or Cooperative Education may apply to the degree requirements. Prerequisite: 12-16 hours general curricula. Student Learning Outcomes Integrate the foundations of knowledge, skills, professional attitudes and values associated with a career field in the helping and human resource professions. Discuss the dynamics and multiple causes of interpersonal, family, and organizational dysfunction. Utilize a range of helping strategies and skills appropriate for prevention and early intervention work in a variety of settings. Apply the basic knowledge and practice of counseling and problem solving skills. Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To Academic Subject Certificate in Psycho-Social Developmental Studies Resources Social Sciences Current Syllabus Spring, 2009 (60205) - taught by Pamela DaGrossa Past Syllabi None
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3.00 Credits
Catalog Description Focus on various ways social scientists undertake research. The course introduces the student to decision making with statistics research design methods and computers to assist analysis. (3 hrs. lect.) Prerequisite: Successful completion of one social science course at 100 level, and placement in MATH 24 or consent of instructor. Student Learning Outcomes Critique the foundation of knowledge, skills, professional attitudes and values associated with research design and application. Apply current research methods and interpretation of research findings. Utilize a range of strategies and skills appropriate for gathering and analyzing research data. Write a research project using the basic knowledge and practice research. Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To WCC Associate in Arts: DS Resources Social Sciences Statistics Current Syllabus none currently available Past Syllabi None
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Catalog Description A work-study course providing opportunities to upgrade and diversify knowledge and skills learned in the behavioral and social sciences, and to apply these in job situations. (Practicum) Prerequisite: SSCI 193V. Student Learning Outcomes Integrate the foundations of knowledge, skills, professional attitudes and values associated with a career field in the helping and human resource professions. Discuss the dynamics and multiple causes of interpersonal, family, and organizational dysfunction. Utilize a range of helping strategies and skills appropriate for prevention and early intervention work in a variety of settings. Apply the basic knowledge and practice of counseling and problem solving skills. Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To Academic Subject Certificate in Psycho-Social Developmental Studies Resources Social Sciences Current Syllabus Spring, 2009 (60206) - taught by Pamela DaGrossa Past Syllabi None
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