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• ENGL 257G: 20th Century Literature by Women

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  A sophomore-level study of 20th century literature by women through works by major authors of the time, specifically focusing on the written images these authors created of women, and their search for self-awareness in various cultures. Writing intensive. Core: AH, D, WI. Also Available via Online Learning. Prerequisite:    ENGL 151
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• ENGL 258: Fiction Writing

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Students will study elements of fiction in greater depth, read and analyze the techniques of established authors, and practice incorporating these elements and strategies in creating their own original fictional works. Emphasis will be placed on narrative structure, plot, point of view, characterization, setting, dialogue, use of figurative language, and theme. This workshop-style course will include writing exercises, written and verbal analysis, self-assessments, peer and instructor feedback, and revision and editing, as well as an examination of paths to publication and appropriate submission preparation. Core: AH. Prerequisite:    ENGL 151 or ENGL 253
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• ENGL 260G: Contemporary Literature

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  In this course we will study literary works in English and in translation dating from mid-twentieth century to the present with a focus on non-Western literature. We will emphasize situating individual works within their cultural historical, political, and social contexts. The course will include all four main literary genres-poetry, short fiction, the novel, and drama-and works will range from traditional to experimental. Core: AH, CT, D, WI. Prerequisite:    ENGL 151
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• ENGL 264G: Irish Literature

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  A survey of the literary works of Irish authors from the mid-nineteenth century to the present, the course emphasizes understanding primary literary texts within their historical, political, and cultural contexts. Core: AH, D, IL, WI. Approved for the Honors Program. Prerequisite:    ENGL 151
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• ENGL 265: African American Literature

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  The literary works of African-Americans from pre-twentieth century literature to the present; genres and themes in their historical, political, and socio-cultural contexts. Core: AH, D. Also Available via Online Learning. Approved for the Honors Program. Prerequisite:    ENGL 151
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• ENGL 265G: African American Literature

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course introduces students to the literary works of African-Americans from the nineteenth century to the present, exploring various genres and themes in their historical, political, and socio-cultural contexts. Core: AH, D, and WI. Also available through Online Learning. Approved for the Honors Program. Core: AH, D. Prerequisite:    ENGL 151
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• ENGL 267: Poetry Writing

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course is intended for students who have experience in writing poetry but would like to improve their writing. The content, structure, and techniques of contemporary poems will be studied, with an emphasis of using such study for the writing and critiquing of the students' own poems. Conducted through lectures and workshops, the course promotes the critical analysis of their own writing, as well as the writings of their peers, with the purpose of writing publishable poems. Prerequisite:    ENGL 101C or Instructor Approval
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• ENTR 101: Entrepreneurial Mindset

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This interdisciplinary course introduces students to "mindsets" and explores the core components of an entrepreneurial mindset. Students develop the key entrepreneurial habits of curiosity, observation, opportunity recognition, experimentation, adaptation, and problem-solving. Students shape their ideas into innovative solutions through "design thinking" projects while learning new skills, including interviewing, brainstorming, prototyping and iteration. Students learn that mistakes contain valuable learning experiences and the importance of self-reliance, resourcefulness, creativity, role models, and comfort with ambiguity. These entrepreneurial skills and behaviors help students create successful lives by expanding options for any major or vocational path.
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• ESLL 001: ESL I

  6.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  For the student with little or no knowledge of English, this course integrates the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing English. Students will practice these skills through various activities and tests in a college classroom environment. Students complete 15 hours of using ESL software as part of the requirements for this course.
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• ESLL 002: Clear Speech I

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course begins the study of English pronunciation for non-native speakers with beginning level language proficiency. Students will learn to correctly articulate the simple vowel and consonant sounds of English using the basic phonetic alphabet. In this class, students will apply the building blocks of speech and use rhythm, stress, and intonation for more effective communication. In addition, students complete 15 hours of independent study using ESL software as part of the requirements for this course.
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