I Explores the analysis of literature and articles about issues in the humanities and in society. Students practice various modes of writing, ranging from exposition to argumentation and persuasion. The course includes a review of standard grammatical and stylistic usage in proofreading and editing. An introduction to library resources lays the foundation for research. Emphasizes the student's ability to read literature analytically and meaningfully and to communicate clearly.
Students analyze the form and content of literature and practice various modes of writing.
Students attain a minimum typing speed of 25 words per minute with a maximum of three errors on a three minute timed keyboarding test. Laboratory practice parallels class instruction. This course is designed to acclimate the new student to strategies that are conducive to educational achievement and success. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Along with this new method of programming, common elements of Windows applications will be discussed.