Course Descriptions 11-12 - NHTI - Concord's Community College

Additionally, the students will explore some of thegenres of fiction in more depth including science fictionand fantasy, mystery and children's books. Lectures onpreparing a manuscript for submission and thepublishing industry are included as well. Available inHonors format. (Prerequisite: EN 101 or permission ofinstructor. Students who do not have the prerequisitemay be asked to submit a writing sample beforeenrollment is confirmed. Suggested additionalprerequisite: a literature elective.)EN 295B Creative Writing: Poetry 3-0-3This course is designed for writers interested inlearning about the craft of poetry writing. Students willpresent original work to their teacher and classmatesfor discussion and critique as well as examinepublished works. Additionally, the students will explorethe various elements of poetry. Students will beexpected to spend the majority of their time writingand revising original works. Information on preparing amanuscript for submission and publication may also beincluded. (Prerequisite: EN 101 or permission of theinstructor; EN 102 or EN 160 is recommended)EN 295C Creative Nonfiction 3-0-3This course provides an introduction to the art andcraft of writing creative nonfiction, an approach to"telling the truth" that uses many of the tools of bothfiction writing and journalism. Students will read, write,critique, and analyze pieces demonstrating thedifferent styles in this genre: memoir, essay, andliterary journalism. In addition, this course will includelectures, workshops, and peer editing. Students willexperiment with the basic techniques of journalism,such as researching, reporting, and interviewing. Thegoal is to help students write stories that give meaningto experience, in a way that touches others.(Prerequisite: EN 101 or by permission of theinstructor)English as a Second LanguageLS 101 Basic Writing 3-0-3This course focuses on developing writing skills at theparagraph level. Students will have opportunities to developwriting skills through a learning process that integratesreading, writing, and grammar practice. In learning andpracticing a variety of writing tasks, students will gainincreasing competence in expressing themselves inappropriate written English in an academic context. Thedevelopmental process also encourages cultural learning. Thethree institutional credits awarded for this course do notcount toward graduation requirements but are calculatedinto GPA. (Prerequisite: Students must attain a minimumcomposite score of 55 on the MTELP. Completion of thiscourse with a grade of “C” or better will satisfy theprerequisite for LS201 Academic Writing.)LS 102 Pronunciation Matters 3-0-3The purpose of this course is to guide students into speakingclear and natural American English. It addresses basics inpronunciation for clear communication. Contents includesound/spelling patterns, syllables, consonant/vowelproblems, linking, stress, and rhythm. The course will be alearner-centered, encouraging interactive activities andpractice. The three institutional credits awarded for thiscourse do not count toward graduation requirements butare calculated into GPA. (Prerequisite: Students must attain aminimum composite score of 55 on the MTELP. Completionof this course with a grade of C or better will satisfy theprerequisite for LS202 Clear Communication.)LS 104 American Culture I 3-0-3The major purpose of this course is to introduce and exploreAmerican culture through selected topics of interest. Thecourse introduces typical American people, places, and ideas,providing students with essential information about the USAand stimulating cross-cultural exchange. This courseemphasizes cultural awareness and addresses the four basiclanguage skills - reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Avariety of high-interest topics will enable students to takepart in discussions, present short talks, solve problems, andinteract with each other. The three institutional creditsawarded for this course do not count toward graduationrequirements but are calculated into GPA. (Prerequisite:Students must attain a minimum composite score of 55 onthe MTELP. Completion of this course with a grade of C orbetter will satisfy the prerequisite for LS204 American CultureII.)LS 201 Academic Writing 3-0-3The goal of this course is to continue to prepare students forEnglish composition and other academic writing at thecollege level. It focuses on developing writing skills at theessay level. Students will move from writing structuredparagraphs to organizing, drafting, and revising completeessays. Course content includes introduction to patterns ofessay organization such as the comparison and contrast,cause and effect, and process analysis. Grammar and complexsentence structures will be reviewed as needed. The threeinstitutional credits awarded for this course do not counttoward graduation requirements but are calculated intoGPA. Prerequisite: LS 101 Basic Writing with a grade of C orbetter, or permission of the Department Head of Cross-Cultural Education as determined using the student's scoreon the MTELP.LS 202 Clear Communication 3-0-3The primary goal of this course is to help non-native speakersof English develop skills of oral communication and listeningcomprehension. Various pronunciation needs forcommunicating more effectively in academic or professionalsettings will also be addressed. The learner-centeredinstruction guides students in developing communicativeEnglish through a variety of interactive practices includingstresses of words, intonations of sentences and styles ofcommunication. The three institutional credits awarded forthis course do not count toward graduation requirementsbut are calculated into GPA. (Prerequisite: LS102Pronunciation Matters with a grade of C or better, orpermission of the Department Head of Cross-CulturalEducation as determined using the student's score on theMTELP.)8/17/2011 NHTI, Concord’s Community College Course Descriptions 2011-2012 27