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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
The course examines urban schooling from contemporary, philosophical, sociological, economic, and political perspectives. Factors such as language, ability, socioeconomic class, ethnicity, race, gender, and family make-up are introduced through critical perspective to explore how factors influence and shape urban education. Topics including sensitivity to diversity, classroom management, differentiated instruction, parent involvement, and academic motivation are addressed through current research, active leaning, and field-based research. 3 credits (Spring). 3 credits (Spring)
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3.00 Credits
A study and application of methods and materials appropriate for teaching in the elementary classroom. Major topics include curriculum design, lesson planning, implementing New York State Learning Standards, discipline techniques, classroom structure, assessing children learning, collaboration, inclusion and building partnership with families. Students must earn a grade of C+ or above to be eligible for EDU 109. Students receiving a grade below C+ must repeat the course. 3 credits (Spring)
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3.00 Credits
A study of psychological principles applied to the teaching/learning process with emphasis on learning, motivation, individual differences, classroom management, development of cognitive abilities, measurement and evaluation. Writing intensive course. 3 credits (Spring) English
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3.00 Credits
A reading course featuring individualized instruction designed to improve vocabulary and comprehension, strengthen study skills, and expand awareness of the reading process. Students must achieve competence in course knowledge and skills with a minimum grade of "RC." Notapplicable toward degree requirements. Placement is based upon initial College entrance assessment criteria. No credit (Fall, Spring)
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3.00 Credits
An intensive course in composition designed to increase the student's ability to organize, express and develop ideas and experience. Also included is a study of the library and its resources, and procedures in preparing and writing a research paper. Writing intensive course. 3 credits (Fall, Spring)
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3.00 Credits
Study and appreciation of literature through interpretive readings of prose, poetry and drama, and written and oral responses to literature. Prerequisite: ENG 101 or its equivalent. Writing intensive course. 3 credits (Fall, Spring)
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3.00 Credits
A course featuring intensive individualized instruction to develop critical literacy knowledge and skills. The course emphasizes college-level writing, vocabulary, reading comprehension, the reading process, and critical analysis of college-level reading. Placement is based upon initial entrance assessment criteria. 3 credit hours (Fall, Spring) Course not applicable toward degree requirements.
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1.00 Credits
Study of oral communication techniques including speech for various purposes. Includes frequent experiences speaking to a group. 1 credit (Fall, Spring)
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3.00 Credits
Study of techniques used in print journalism. Instruction and practice in writing various types of news stories. Discussion of journalistic ethics, first amendment rights, the press' role in society, and its relationship with the government. Prerequisite: ENG 101 or its equivalent. Writing intensive course. 3 credits (Cycled)
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3.00 Credits
The basic principles of acting are presented. Emphasis is on character development in narrative film including how to make heroes likeable, whether they are villains or heroes. Creating characters to whom viewers relate is explored. Prerequisite: ANM 101, ANM 102, ANM 104, ANM 105, ENG 101, ENG 102. 3 credits (Fall)
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