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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Students in Writing History will write about historical change over time. We will investigate and write in a variety of genres. Assignments will invite discovery and encourage personal perspective. The goal is to cultivate confidence in the writing process, to connect with real audiences, and to critically analyze rhetorical choices.
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3.00 Credits
Students in CMP 200 practice research and research writing. Assignments challenge you to revise you work and to experiment with a variety of writer's tools as you put your own voice and perspectives into conversation with those of other writers and thinkers. The course focuses on: the development of research questions; the uses of library databases, the library, and digital resources to find information and perspectives; and writing with research. Particular attention is paid to developing intellectual curiosity, assessing sources' credibility, reading academic work and studies, and practicing ethical attribution and citation. Student writers are at the center of the class. CMP:200 fulfills the General Education requirement for a 200-level CMP course.
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3.00 Credits
The course will provide a general introduction to the nature and methods of research that students of all majors may find useful during their college career and afterwards. Students will specifically develop and improve their skills in writing, research, and communication.
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3.00 Credits
This course develops skills in analytical writing and critical thinking through research of various topics and studying and writing upon various texts. (Topics and figures covered vary.) Analytical writing focuses on formulating a thesis, gathering information and data for it, constructing arguments, and dealing with counterarguments. Such "soft skills" are crucial for success in academic fields as well in business and personal life.
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3.00 Credits
The course will provide a general introduction to research and writing that are appropriate for the academic disciplines of anthropology and sociology, and related social sciences. The course will include how to successfully research a topic, cite sources and then compose a written research report or article about the topic in a manner that is appropriate for expressing social science concepts. Emphasis will be placed on the components of composing an article or paper with scaffolded assignments. It will be emphasized that successful writing is a process.
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3.00 Credits
Through this course, students practice and refine their writing while learning to use research in writing through the application to topics in the Physical Sciences. The course focuses on learning to find, evaluate, and implement a wide range of scientific sources in a range of writing pieces. Students will read and write various types of scientific formats to practice implementing and refining their writing, revision, and research techniques.
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3.00 Credits
The course introduces the theory and practice of oral communication in presentational, interpersonal, and group contexts. Students develop knowledge of, appreciation for, and the requisite skills to communicate effectively in our culturally and professionally diverse world. Students will learn to develop, organize, and prepare messages, as well as apply active and critical listening skills. This course also prepares students to understand the role of perception, ethics, beliefs, attitudes, nonverbal signals, and stereotypical language in oral communication.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the Nature, Variety, Functions, and Processes involved in creating Theatre. The course will deconstruct the components of Theatre and increase respect for Theatre practitioners: Audience, Producer, Playwright, Director, Actor, Designers, and Critic. The course will also examine the evolving nature of Theatre since its beginning and the context of its social inquiry.
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3.00 Credits
Acting theory and skills, with primary emphasis on Stanislavski-based techniques, are explored through exercises and improvisations, reading, outside play attendance, writing assignments, and performances. Skills presented and developed include awareness, concentration, imagination, discipline, sense memory, emotional truth, choices, physical/vocal expressiveness, and ensemble.
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3.00 Credits
This course further develops the student's public speaking skills in business and professional situations. Through discussions, activities, and presentations, students develop advanced knowledge of principles necessary for professional and business presentations and practice their skills in presenting before an audience. Cultural sensitivity, ethical practices, and basic research skills are highlighted in accomplishing these goals.
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