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  • COMP 110: English Composition I

    3.00 Credits
    Bucks County Community College

    English Composition I emphasizes the systematic study of writing effective expository prose and argumentation, stressing development and support of a clear thesis. The focus of the course is to lay the foundation for future academic writing requirements, including the ability to analyze, synthesize, evaluate, summarize, paraphrase, and cite textual sources from required course readings. Prerequisite:    Writing Placement Test score of 6 or COMP107 (C or better) or COMP108 (C or better)
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  • COMP 110H: English Composition I (Honors section)

    3.00 Credits
    Bucks County Community College

    English Composition I emphasizes the systematic study of writing effective expository prose and argumentation, stressing development and support of a clear thesis. The focus of the course is to lay the foundation for future academic writing requirements, including the ability to analyze, synthesize, evaluate, summarize, paraphrase, and cite textual sources from required course readings. Prerequisite:    Writing Placement Test score of 6 or COMP107 (C or better) or COMP108 (C or better); admission to the Honors Program
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  • COMP 111: English Composition II

    3.00 Credits
    Bucks County Community College

    In this continuation of English Composition I, students write several analytical essays assigned in conjunction with classroom study of a range of readings, including literature and critical analysis, that may center around a course theme. After sequenced instruction in research techniques, students write an argumentative and scholarly research paper. Prerequisite:    COMP110 (C or better) or Permission of the Department of Language and Literature
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  • COMP 111H: English Composition II (Honors section)

    3.00 Credits
    Bucks County Community College

    In this continuation of English Composition I, students write several analytical essays assigned in conjunction with classroom study of a range of readings, including literature and critical analysis, that may center around a course theme. After sequenced instruction in research techniques, students write an argumentative and scholarly research paper. Prerequisite:    COMP110 (C or better) or Permission of the Department of Language and Literature; admission to the Honors Program
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  • COMP 114: Technical Writing

    3.00 Credits
    Bucks County Community College

    This course is designed for students majoring in technical, pre-engineering, and scientific fields. Assignments reflect actual technical writing tasks, with a focus on subject, purpose, and audience. The class examines traditional linear documents (instruction manuals, proposals) and those in an on-line format. Students learn to incorporate electronic formatting into technical documents. Prerequisite:    COMP110 (C or better) or Writing Placement Test score of 9 or permission of the Department of Language and Literature
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  • COMP 115: Creative Writing I

    3.00 Credits
    Bucks County Community College

    This course is a seminar-type exploration of creative writing techniques with emphasis on writing and criticism of student writing. Work from literary tradition will be studied as models and inspiration for the students' own literary efforts. Assignments will enable students to express and develop their creative skills. Prerequisite:    COMP110 (C or better) or Writing Placement Test score of 9 or permission of the Department of Language and Literature, based on the writing samples
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  • COMP 116: Creative Writing II

    3.00 Credits
    Bucks County Community College

    This course is a seminar-type exploration of creative writing techniques with emphasis on writing and criticism of student writing. Work from literary tradition will be studied as models and inspiration for the students' own literary efforts. Assignments will enable students to express and develop their creative skills. COMP116: Creative Writing II is an expansion of the skills listed in COMP115. Prerequisite:    COMP110 (C or better) or Writing Placement Test score of 9 or permission of the Department of Language and Literature, based on the writing samples
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  • COMT 101: Introduction to Theater

    3.00 Credits
    Bucks County Community College

    Students in this course read, watch, discuss, and analyze historical and contemporary plays. Students examine aesthetic concerns of audience, playwright, performers, director, and designers.
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  • COMT 103: Introduction to Acting

    3.00 Credits
    Bucks County Community College

    Students experience a non-threatening introduction to basic acting techniques through improvisation, theater games in pairs and groups, and beginning scenes. Exploration of interpersonal relationships and non-verbal body language are stressed.
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  • COMT 106: Introduction to Improvisational Performance

    3.00 Credits
    Bucks County Community College

    This course develops the student's performance skills in creating improvised theater. Emphasis is placed on developing ensemble compatibility, collaborative and creative skills, spontaneity, initiative, risk-taking, the creation of character and environment, as well as a full understanding of both character-driven comedy and drama.
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