The course consists of study and practical application of good listening habits, speech research, organization, voice and articulation, nonverbal communication, ethics and oral interpretation. A major emphasis is placed on interpersonal relationships and informal speaking situations. This course is a thorough review for students who want to improve their writing skills. Content includes proper usage, sentence and paragraph structure, and an introduction to the multi-paragraph essay. In addition, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization skills will be studied.
Students receive individual help in writing labs.
Those who elect to take both Standard and Advanced Composition should take Standard Composition first. Reading, discussion, and personal experience provide the basis for reviewing the structure of the language. Practice in these techniques continues with emphasis on expository paragraphs and longer essays. Class time provides for a writing laboratory where students can receive individual help during the writing process. Students will become more aware of themselves and their values in relation to the media by critically evaluating what they see and hear through media and by expressing themselves via various media.