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• ENG 249: Contemporary American Literature

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  The works of the major contemporary writers from 1950 to the present are examined. The changing cultural and philosophic ideas represented in the literature are discussed. Prerequisite:    Take COM-121; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).
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• ENG 250: African American Literature Since 1920

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  The course presents a survey of African American literature beginning with the Harlem Renaissance and continuing through the present day. Through active discussion, primary and secondary research, and written analysis of the fiction, poetry, and drama of African American authors, the course will enable students to celebrate the distinct voices of these writers and to understand how these voices evolved to fight racism. Prerequisite:    Take COM-121; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).
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• ENG 251: Introduction to Drama

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  The course explores the nature and development of dramatic literature. In addition to focusing on the literary techniques in representative works, students also examine theatrical effects used to interpret individual plays. Prerequisite:    Take COM-121 or COM-122; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).
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• ENG 255: Introduction to Shakespeare

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  The course introduces students to a sampling of Shakespeare's writings. Students will read and discuss a representative play from each genre - history, comedy, tragedy, and romance - as well as many of the sonnets and a longer poem. Learning enhancements such as video and audio as well as class presentations supplement the reading and class discussion to facilitate students' ability to write critical papers incorporating literary criticism. Prerequisite:    Take COM-121; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).
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• ENG 261: Film Studies

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  The course focuses on film styles and development from the 19th century through recent times. In addition to exploring the contributions of early directors and actors, students in the course assess the impact of technology on film aesthetics, the markers of film genres, and the role of film as it both reflects and influences society. Students view films and film excerpts as part of the course. Prerequisite:    Take COM-121; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).
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• ENG 270: Screenwriting: Writing for Performance

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of screenwriting. Students will view and analyze representative works from classic and contemporary drama and cinema and will imitate various forms through creative writing exercises. Guided by continual oral and written feedback from both the instructor and peers, students will write and revise original and complete (albeit short) works for media such as television, film, and video games, as well as for stage performance such as plays and stand-up comedy. Prerequisite:    Take COM-121 or COM-122; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).
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• ENV 130: The Environment

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course is designed to introduce non-STEM students to basic environmental principles, problems and solutions. Topics include resource utilization, water, air and land pollution, climate change and biodiversity. Specific consideration will be given to the human alteration of the biosphere and development of scientific literacy. Prerequisite:    Take 1 group (Take COM-098 or COM-121; Minimum grade D /Take ESL-050 ESL-060; Minimum grade D). (Required, Previous).
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• ENV 131: The Environment (Honors)

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course is designed to introduce non-STEM students to basic environmental principles, problems and solutions. Topics include resource utilization, water, air and land pollution, climate change and biodiversity. Specific consideration will be given to the human alteration of the biosphere and development of scientific literacy. Prerequisite:    Take 1 group (Take COM-098 or COM-121; Minimum grade D /Take EAP-050 EAP-060; Minimum grade D). (Required, Previous).
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• GEO 101: Introduction to World Geography

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  A broad introduction to concepts and methods in the discipline of Geography. The course surveys world regions, examining physical, cultural, political, historical and economic aspects as well as the interconnections between regions. Prerequisite:    Take 1 group (Take EAP-050 EAP-060; Minimum grade D /Take COM-121; Minimum grade D /Take COM-098; Minimum grade D). (Required, Previous).
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• HEA 101: Introduction to Health Sciences - Pathways to Your Future

  1.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  Introduction to Health Sciences is a survey course designed to create awareness and provide knowledge of the history, current trends, educational requirements and career options in the health sciences. Students explore and compare health science career options such as: healthcare management/administration, public/community health, nutrition and dietetics, exercise science/wellness, and occupational/physical therapy and examine the educational requirements and pathways needed in these areas.
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