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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. Students will gain critical reading skills that are essential to the successful completion of college reading requirements. A variety of readings will be used that may include short stories and essays, a novel, sample readings from textbooks, and newspaper and magazine articles. Students will also investigate a personal learning style and apply it to their learning. Credits earned in this course do not apply to the associate degree.
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. A review of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence mechanics and structure, preparing students to write on a college level. Students will learn to analyze and organize thoughts and express them clearly in paragraph and short essay form. Credits earned in this course do not apply to the associate degree.
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. Using a thematic approach, students will gain critical reading and writing skills that are essential to the successful completion of college courses. Students will learn effective strategies for completing reading and writing assignments and will refine language skills to promote clarity and comprehension. Credits earned in this course do not apply to the associate degree.
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. Using a thematic approach, students will gain critical reading and writing skills that are essential to the successful completion of college courses. Students will learn effective strategies for completing reading and writing assignments and will refine language skills to promote clarity and comprehension. Credits earned in this course do not apply to the associate degree.
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. Introduces students to research methods across disciplines. Topics include various methodologies (e.g., interviewing, questionnaires, literature search), presentation formats (e.g., written vs. oral), and documentation procedures (APA and MLA). Also examines internet-based research techniques. This course fulfills the research and writing intensive requirement. Students must complete a final research paper with a grade of C- or better in order to pass this course. Prerequisite: English Composition.
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1.00 Credits
1 CR. This course provides a structured process for students writing research papers. Narrowing topics, note taking, research procedures, drafting and revising will be covered. Quoting, paraphrasing, summarizing and documenting sources will be emphasized.
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. In this course, students refine their reading, writing and critical thinking skills through an exploration of communication in the online environment. Students write, revise, and edit a variety of assignments that present their positions on events and issues. In addition, they learn the processes and strategies used by effective writers, and they read and analyze a range of texts from online and print sources.
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. Students develop clarity and confidence in interpersonal spoken communication by preparing and delivering various types of presentations before a class group. Emphasizes organization of material, clear and lively language, adaptation to the audience, and control of nervousness. Also covers researching the speech and using visual aids.
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. Students are introduced to the skills and strategies required to present business and professional topics in clear easy-to-read language for a variety of audiences. May include formal and informal reports, instructions, memoranda, letters, resumes, and oral reports.
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. Students read a diverse selection of fiction, poetry, and drama with an emphasis on how to study literature: understanding plot and character, identifying themes and the author's point of view, and analyzing techniques in prose and verse. This course fulfills the research and writing intensive requirement. Students must complete a final research paper with a grade of C- or better in order to pass this course. Prerequisite: English Composition.
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