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  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduction to Creative Writing entails the study of the craft of creative writing. Over the course of the semester, students will learn to identify and discuss the characteristics of literary creative writing, compose basic works of creative writing, employ effective editing and revision skills, and use a standardized vocabulary to justify aesthetic literary judgments. Class enrollment is limited to 20 students.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is a general introduction to the comedies, histories, and tragedies of Shakespeare. The aim of the course is to enable the student to appreciate Shakespeare's dramatic ability, his skill with language, and his insights into humanity.
  • 6.00 Credits

    This semi-intensive (two hours a day, five days a week for seven weeks) ESL course introduces the student to basic everyday structure, vocabulary and pronunciation with practice in listening/speaking and writing. This precollege level course cannot be used to fulfill a degree requirement nor is it calculated in a student's Grade Point Average (GPA); however, the credits billed will be applied towards a student's financial aid enrollment status and enrollment status reported to the National Student Clearinghouse.
  • 6.00 Credits

    This semi-intensive (two hours a day, five days a week for seven weeks) ESL course is designed to develop the student's oral communication so that the native speakers would have little difficulty in understanding the student and to develop in the student the ability to write a well-constructed paragraph. This course is for students who have completed ESL 005 or have an appropriate score on the placement test. This precollege level course cannot be used to fulfill a degree requirement nor is it calculated in a student's Grade Point Average (GPA); however, the credits billed will be applied towards a student's financial aid enrollment status and enrollment status reported to the National Student Clearinghouse.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A course designed for developing listening comprehension and pronunciation skills for ESL students with low intermediate English proficiency. By using tapes of lessons and natural speech, the student should attain accuracy at the sound, word and sentence level. Conversation practice will be based on topical discussions, readings and student debates. This precollege level course cannot be used to fulfill a degree requirement nor is it calculated in a student's Grade Point Average (GPA); however, the credits billed will be applied towards a student's financial aid enrollment status and enrollment status reported to the National Student Clearinghouse.
  • 3.00 Credits

    ESL 010 is a low intermediate course to develop writing skills and teach communication through writing. This course reviews simple and advanced verb forms, adjectives and adverbs. Emphasis is on sentence structure: word order, word choice, sentence combining and punctuation. Students will build upon their sentence skills to develop a unified paragraph of at least 75 words in length utilizing topic sentences. A student must receive a grade of A, B, or C to progress to the next level of ESL. This precollege level course cannot be used to fulfill a degree requirement nor is it calculated in a student's Grade Point Average (GPA); however, the credits billed will be applied towards a student's financial aid enrollment status and enrollment status reported to the National Student Clearinghouse.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course covers advanced grammar structures and paragraph development. Emphasis is placed on writing in a coherent and well organized manner through the development of main ideas/topic sentences, supporting information and conclusion. This course is for students who have successfully completed ESL 010 or have an appropriate score on the placement test. This precollege level course cannot be used to fulfill a degree requirement nor is it calculated in a student's Grade Point Average (GPA); however, the credits billed will be applied towards a student's financial aid enrollment status and enrollment status reported to the National Student Clearinghouse.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This ESW majors course is designed to provide foundational knowledge in exercise science, wellness, and sport studies through a broad range of classroom presentations and service learning experiences as well as integration of technology. Students will explore the various professional opportunities in the field and will develop an educational and professional plan to support their career aspirations.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course is designed to introduce the student to all areas of fitness training including progressive resistance (weight training), cardiovascular training, flexibility, and weight management. The student develops skills in planning and implementing personal fitness programs designed to meet student-own personal needs. Basic understanding of the physiological and psychological principles of human fitness is emphasized. Course designed for both women and men. Separate sections may be offered. This course is subject to a course fee.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Introduction to Hatha Yoga postures, breathing exercises, mental discipline, terminology, precepts and practices. The influence of Yoga on Western culture and guideline for advanced study will also be discussed. This course is subject to a course fee.