This one-semester course focuses on the improvement of understanding and analyzing literature and continues the writing skills developed in Sophomore Writing. This course focuses on the development of language arts skills particularly helpful in career training and the workplace. Assignments including occupational profiles, advertising campaigns and newsletters give students experience reading, writing, speaking, and listening within the context of the business environment. This course also emphasizes the role of technology in business communication. None A course in which students learn the principles of argumentation and debate, analyze contemporary problems and issues, research the topics, and organize material for effective oral presentations.
Students do in-class debating.
Because the students skills can be further developed and because the issues investigated change, the course may be repeated for credit. None A one-semester course in which students study the elements of film, and apply them to the evaluation and criticism of movies. In addition, students learn about the historical development of movies. A significant number of films are viewed and discussed in class. No fee Students have the opportunity to develop their talents as actors through work in voice, movement, improvisation, and characterization.