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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course is designed to provide practical field experience in an elementary, secondary, or pre-school setting (e.g., tutor or aid). Forty-five hours of experience are required, in addition to keeping a journal and a written report of the experience. Consent of instructor. Fall, Spring.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits An introduction to essay writing, this course focuses on the writing process and includes such skills as generating ideas, writing and revising drafts. Students will learn to write and support thesis statements. They will practice active reading and write journal reaction in response to assigned readings. In addition to free writing and journal entries, they will write and revise at least four word-processed papers. Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to read and think critically, write effectively at the college level in a variety of methods and genres, and communicate at a higher level. Placement will be based on ASSET scores, and students will complete a writing sample at the beginning of the course. Fall, Spring.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Students who enroll in Associate of Applied Science and one-year certificate programs should take this course to learn how to communicate effectively in the workplace. They will develop their ability to analyze communication situations and implement problem-solving strategies in various written formats and in oral presentations before a group. Placement recommendation for writing courses is based on placement test scores. Students will complete an in-class writing sample during the first week to confirm class placement. Fall, Spring.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Students who enroll in the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science degree programs should take this course to develop a foundation in writing skills necessary for college-level academics. During this course, they will become more efficient with the writing process, write 141 well-organized papers, implement citation and documentation in research, judge the validity of research information according to criteria, and evaluate the effectiveness of written work. They will write at least six word-processed papers, with at least one assignment a research paper written in MLA style. Placement recommendation for writing courses is based on placement test scores. Students will complete an in-class writing sample during the first week to confirm class placement. Fall, Spring.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Beginning students may enroll in this class to increase their understanding and enjoyment of literature and as preparation for higher-level literature courses. Students will read, analyze, discuss, and write about literature, both classic and multi-cultural, in the genres of short fiction, poetry, and drama. They will learn to implement literary terminology and to integrate information from various cultures and historical periods. Fall, Spring.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Students who plan on seeking a bachelors level degree need to enroll in this sophomore-level class. They will read critically from diverse fields, analyzing the ideas, writing styles, and strategies of the various authors. They will complete in-depth writing assignments that demonstrate critical thinking and employ such techniques as argumentation, analysis, and illustration, demonstrating competency in editing and revising their own work. They will write at least six word-processed papers, with at least one assignment a research paper written in MLA or APA style. Prerequisite: EN 105. Fall, Spring.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits While designed for students wishing to transfer to a four-year college or university, all students can benefit from a survey of American Literature from the civil war to the present. Students can expect to learn about major figures in poetry, drama and fiction through lecture, video and discussion. In addition to brief essays, students can expect to submit mid-term and final research papers on assigned topics in MLA format. Prerequisite: EN 105. Fall, Spring.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course will explore American Indian literature, especially the poetry, novels and fiction written in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Myths, legends, and songs from the oral tradition will be examined where relevant. Students will also learn the rudiments of a literary vocabulary. Cross-listed as AIS 223. Spring.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Any student interested in writing fiction can expect to learn the structure and content of a comprehensive selection of fiction ranging from the classics to writers of the present day. Students will acquire a literary vocabulary and be introduced to a wide range of styles and techniques. They will apply different styles and formats to writing original fiction, as well as ?Compare and Contrast? research papers at mid-term and finals. Fall.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Students interested in learning about poetry-and in writing poetry-can expect to study form, patterns and content in traditional, modern and contemporary poetry. They will be required to write original poems in specific formats such as haiku and sonnets. In addition, students can expect to write mid-term and final papers in which assigned poets are compared and contrasted. Spring.
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