ABS10WR
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Adult Basic Skills, Bridge Writing I
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- F/W This course focuses on college preparation writing, workplace writing
and preparing students for the GED writing test. Learners will express
themselves through expository writing, apply knowledge of English conventions,
vocabulary, and language structure as they write and use a variety of
strategies to convey meaning through written English.
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AHS7WR
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Writing
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This course is designed for students reading skills. Students will develop
basic language skills in reading, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, and
written composition. Current literature will be stressed with basic concepts
such as plot and mood, in conjunction with fundamental language skills,
communication skills and writing skills. A grade of C or better is required for
passing this course.
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CSX30WR
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Beginning Windows 98
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This class introduces you to the Windows 98 user interface with hands-on
application. The course approaches Windows 98 from a user viewpoint not from a
system architecture viewpoint. The course covers general topics such as;
differences from Win95, control panel, Windows 98 and the Internet, Windows 98
user environment, file management via Explorer, drag and drop procedures, cut
and paste procedures, customizing Windows 98, fine tuning Windows 98, and system
tools and tips for making Win98 easier to use.
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WR080
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Writing Skills - Sentence to Paragraph
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- Su/F/W/Sp WR080 focuses on basic written communication skills, language
mechanics, grammar, spelling, sentence structure and paragraph development.
Considerable attention is given to process, topic sentence, supporting details
and correctness. The course also helps students develop analytical skills so
they can become critical thinkers, readers, and writers.
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WR090
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Writing Skills - Paragraph to Essay
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- Su/F/W/Sp WR090 focuses on the skills necessary in writing clearly
organized, well-developed and mechanically sound paragraphs. Considerable
attention will be given to process, topic sentence, supporting details,
sentence structure and correctness. The course will also introduce students to
the concept of essay writing and help students develop analytical skills so
they can become critical thinkers, readers and writers.
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WR101
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Workplace Communications I
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- F/W/Sp Designed for students in professional/technical programs, WR101
helps students improve their ability to communicate effectively by developing
skills in preparing and presenting documents such as resumes, letters, memos,
short reports, and instructions.
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WR102
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Workplace Communications II
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- F/W/Sp Designed for students in professional/technical programs, WR102
refines and expands on workplace communication skills introduced in WR101.
Activities may include interviews, group projects, research in one's field of
study, and longer workplace writing and/or presentation projects.
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WR115
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Introduction to College Writing
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- Su/F/W/Sp This course introduces students to college-level writing that is
informed by critical thinking and the ideas of others as found in texts. The
primary focus is on writing short analytical, expository essays based on
readings, outside materials and, to a lesser extent, personal experience.
Summary writing, organization, development, sentence style, grammar and
beginning documentation also are stressed. Information literacy is introduced.
WR115 is a preparatory course for students who need to improve their writing
skills before they begin the standard transfer college composition sequence.
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WR121
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English Composition
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- Su/F/W/Sp WR121 presents writing as a means of exploring, developing, and
communicating ideas. Students compose essays that support and develop a thesis,
and learn to develop critical reading and analytical skills. They learn clear
and effective communication with an emphasis on understanding audience and the
process of written reasoning through the development of information literacy
skills.
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WR122
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English Composition: Critical Thinking
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- Su/F/W/Sp WR122 focuses on specific ways to develop critical argumentative
essays in response to the challenges of increasingly complex contexts,
competing arguments, and issues in politics, rhetoric and commercial media.
Students practice further how to develop effective theses and reasoning.
Students will learn the skills to find an appropriate subject and evaluate a
variety of sources to write a major research assignment.
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WR123
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English Composition: Research
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- F/W/Sp This is the third course in a three-term sequence of college
composition. While continuing the goals of WR121 and WR122, this course
emphasizes skills needed to write the research essay. Students learn to
formulate a research subject and to find, evaluate, and interpret information on
that subject. They learn to distinguish between opinion and fact, to assert a
thesis, and to present their findings and conclusions in a well-organized,
carefully documented research paper. One long paper (2000-3000 words) and
a shorter research essay are required. Prerequisite: WR121. Strongly
recommended: WR122.
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WR198A
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Writing - Independent Study
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This course is designed for students who wish to develop individual projects in
creative and expository writing, critical analysis, or special research. These
projects may not duplicate work in any other scheduled course. Enrollment
requires a written project proposal that must be approved by the instructor and
area manager before registration. Maximum of three credits per term. Contact
division for availability. Instructor and dean permission is required.
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WR198B
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Writing - Independent Study
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(see WR198A)
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WR198C
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Writing-Independent Study
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(see WR198A)
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WR227
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Technical Report Writing
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- Su/F/W/Sp This course introduces students to professional and technical
documents with an emphasis on improving their abilities to read, analyze, and
prepare technical reports used in the workplace. The term's work culminates in
a major technical report using research and documentation. Students prepare and
revise memos, a proposal, a progress report, and a PowerPoint presentation
that lead up to this major technical report. Students also produce a job
portfolio. All work in this course emphasizes precise use of language and
graphics to communicate complex information efficiently and ethically.
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WR240
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Creative Writing: Nonfiction
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- maximum 9 This is a writing elective designed for students of composition
who wish to improve personal writing styles and to explore forms of creative
writing other than fiction and poetry. Autobiography, biography, memoir,
journal, review, letter, interview, and journalistic essay are some of the forms
discussed in this workshop-oriented class. This course may be repeated for up
to 9 hours of credit.
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WR241
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Creative Writing: Fiction I
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- F - maximum 6 This course is a practical study of the proven techniques for
creating vivid, successful stories. Students learn basic elements of conflict
and plot, how to create openings that grab and complications that build tension,
how to move readers with detail and well drawn characters. May be repeated once
for additional credit. Satisfies Humanities requirements.
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WR242
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Creative Writing: Poetry I
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- maximum of 6 Beginning poetry writing is designed for students with little
or no previous experience. The course emphasizes basics of poetic language
and form. Students practice using these elements by writing their own poetry and
discussing it in a workshop atmosphere. (This course may help satisfy
requirements for humanities credits.) This course may be repeated for up
to 6 hours of credit. Offered at irregular intervals.
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WR244
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Creative Writing: Poetry II
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For further practice in poetry writing, students write a small portfolio of
poems, explore the work of a contemporary poet they admire, and learn the
basics of poetry performance and publication. (This course may help satisfy
requirements for humanities credits.) Offered at irregular intervals.
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WR245
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Creative Writing: Fiction II
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- Sp This course explores some of the advanced techniques of professional
fiction writers. Students learn how to create strong, believable dialogue, how
to refine characters, how to pace a story with scene and summary, how to
enhance their language and adopt a style of their own. Satisfies Humanities
requirements.
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WR247A
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The Literary Publication
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- F/W/Sp - maximum 12 This course offers practical application of
literature and composition instruction through work on the student
multimedia publication, Perceptions. Students register fall term to plan,
winter term to edit, and spring term to produce and market this annual
publication. A maximum of 12 hours may be taken under the WR247 designation
(one or two credits per term).
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WR247B
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The Literary Publication
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(See WR247A)
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WR248
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Strategies For Revision: Advanced Professional Writing
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- W This course is designed for students who wish to study professional
writing and develop and refine specific projects for publication. Emphasis will
be placed on non-fiction writing for a variety of audiences and publications.
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WR90
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Writing Skills - Paragraph to Essay
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- Su/F/W/Sp WR90 focuses on the skills necessary in writing clearly
organized, well-developed and mechanically sound paragraphs. Considerable
attention will be given to process, topic sentence, supporting details,
sentence structure and correctness. The course will also introduce students to
the concept of essay writing and help students develop analytical skills so
they can become critical thinkers, readers and writers.
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