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3Building on skills developed in College Composition I and incorporating artistic techniques such as scenes, dialog, and detailed descriptions, this course introduces students to the basic principles of writing creative nonfiction. Drawing on course readings for essay models and idea development, students produce creative nonfiction works such as the personal essay, the memoir, nature and science writing, and literary journalism. Peer review and instructor feedback constitute a significant component of the course. Prerequisite: ENGL 110 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor. (Fulfills English or Humanities requirement.)
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3In this course, students study the short story as a major literary genre, reading, interpreting, and analyzing a representative selection of texts. Students apply critical contexts and practice various theoretical approaches to the readings. Prerequisite: ENGL 110 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor. (Fulfills English or Humanities requirement.)
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In this course, students study American fiction, poetry, and drama -- reading, interpreting, and analyzing a representative selection of texts. Students apply critical contexts and practice various theoretical approaches to the readings. Prerequisite: ENGL110 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor. (Fulfills English or Humanities requirement.)
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3In this course, students study the works of Shakespeare, with emphasis on his plays. In particular, students read, interpret, and analyze no fewer than seven of Shakespeare's plays, including the four major genres: comedy, romance, history, and tragedy. Moreover, students apply critical contexts and practice various theoretical approaches to the readings. Prerequisite: ENGL 110 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor. (Fulfills English or Humanities requirement.)
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This course will explore the basics of Earth Science including geology, meteorology, and astronomy. The geology section will include the many earth processes that change the face of the planet such as plate tectonics and erosion. In meteorology, students will study how weather is created and its effects both globally and locally. The study of astronomy will include our solar system, stars and galaxies. Also covered will be possible origins of the universe and our place in it.
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4.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the science of meteorology. Students will discover the relationships between everyday weather and the Earth's atmosphere. Topics covered will include atmospheric pressure, air masses, fronts, atmospheric circulation, severe storms, forecasting and the ever changing climate. Real time data delivered via the Internet will be used as a foundation of study and create weather maps and local forecasts.
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This is one semester course that will cover basic ecological concepts and explores contemporary environmental and resource management issures. Included in these issues are global warming and loss of species diversity. Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL110. High school biology recommended.
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3.00 Credits
In this high-beginner/low-intermediate course, students receive instruction and extensive practice in speaking, listening, and pronunciation. Grammar is taught in the content of speaking and in the context of reading materials. The overall objective is for students to improve communication for work, school, and daily situations. Prerequisite: a qualifying score on the ESL Placement Test, or ESL070 ESL Beginning I with a passing grade.
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This course prepares students to acquire the language skills and test-taking strategies necessary to succeed on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). This course gives students the skills, strategies, practice, and confidence needed to increase their scores on all sections of the TOEFL: listening, structure, reading, and writing.
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3.00 Credits
This beginning course focuses on improving speaking skills that are necessary in an academic setting. Speaking activities will be organized around reading and writing exercises. Grammar is integrated through the content of the material covered. Students will use expressions (e.g., idioms, dialogues) to increase their participation in conversations and thus build their confidence and fluency in English. Prerequisite: a qualifying score on the ESL Placement Test.
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