In addition, students are provided with methods for improving their reading comprehension, especially their understanding of implied meanings. Composition I students learn and practice the steps of the writing process as they prepare essays and papers. Students confer individually with the instructor weekly and progress in writing ability at their own speed. Students again explore topics of interest, focusing on some advanced skills, including research writing, argumentation, persuasion, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Usage, word choice, and style remain central.
Students continue to develop their writing-process skills and meet with their instructor weekly.
Reading and going to the movies are two of our most popular pastimes. Their appeal resides in their ability to provide us simultaneously with entertainment and knowledge. The purpose of this course is to enhance our appreciation of these art forms by comparing storytelling techniques of authors and filmmakers. With this comparison in mind, the class reads several novels and short stories and compares them with their film counterparts. This course is designed to help the student develop the ability to prepare and deliver effective speeches and presentations.