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

LS 203 Grammar Practice 3-0-3This course focuses on training students in developingproficiency through active grammar practice. Students willhave various opportunities to learn grammar structuresthrough systematic themes as well as practical applicationthrough exercises. Reading and other communicativeactivities will be integrated. Grammar exercises will cover abroad content of both a scientific and humanistic nature aswell as selections from TOEFL. The three institutional creditsawarded for this course do not count toward graduationrequirements but are calculated into GPA. (Prerequisite: LS101 Basic Writing with a grade of C or better, or permission ofthe Department Head of Cross-Cultural Education asdetermined using the student's score on the MTELP.)LS 204 American Culture II 3-0-3The major purpose of this course is to expand the students'knowledge of the American culture through selected topics ofinterest. The course not only provides students with essentialinformation about the USA but also stimulates cross-culturalexchange. This course provides students with the opportunityto conduct research and then develop and deliverpresentations to the class on their findings. Four languageskills - reading, writing, speaking and listening - are addressedin this course. The three institutional credits awarded forthis course do not count toward graduation requirementsbut are calculated into GPA. (Prerequisite: LS104 AmericanCulture I with a grade of C, or permission of the DepartmentHead of Cross-Cultural Education as determined using thestudent's score on the MTELP.)LS 205 Reading Comprehension 3-0-3The main goal of this course is to move learners towardhigher proficiency in reading comprehension and culturalliteracy by investigating concepts and texts related to manyfields of study to include business, science, psychology,politics, technology, etc. Classes will emphasize adevelopmental process that integrates readingcomprehension, vocabulary expansion, problem solving,critical thinking, and cultural literacy. Readings from journals,newspapers, and works of fiction and non-fiction will beexplored in this course. The three institutional creditsawarded for this course do not count toward graduationrequirements but are calculated into GPA. (Prerequisite: LS101 Basic Writing or LS104 American Culture I with a grade ofC or better, or permission of the Department Head of Cross-Cultural Education as determined using the student's scoreon the MTELP.)Environmental ScienceENV 101 Fundamentals of Environmental Science 3-2-4This course will provide an introduction to the structure,function and interactions of atmospheric, terrestrial andaquatic systems, as well as the impact of the humanpopulation on such systems. Topics will include basicscientific concepts and methods for understanding humanpopulation growth and their impact on the environment,including cycles of carbon, water and other materials,weather and climate, and sustainability of natural resources,in particular water and energy. The course will evaluatenatural environmental processes, as well as human impactsto these processes, using case studies and real data todemonstrate the role of science in solving pressingenvironmental problems. (Prerequisite: high school biologyand chemistry recommended)Fine ArtsDANC 101 Dance Survey I 0-5-2This studio class provides novice dancers with thefundamentals of strength and conditioning and anintroduction to the basic dance genres of ballet, tap, jazz,and contemporary/lyrical. (Pass/No Pass grades only. Classesare held at the Concord Dance Academy. Students arerequired to wear dance-appropriate clothing.)DANC 102 Dance Survey II 0-5-2This studio class builds on the fundamentals of strength andconditioning and the introduction to the basic dance genresof ballet, tap, jazz, and contemporary/lyrical presented inDance Survey I. (Pass/No Pass grades only. Classes are held atthe Concord Dance Academy. Students are required to weardance-appropriate clothing.) (Prerequisite: Successfulcompletion of Dance Survey I or placement audition.)FA 105 Introduction to Music 3-0-3This course offers a fundamental approach to perceptivelistening based on a detailed study of several masterpiecesrepresenting different periods and forms. The pieces will bestudied from aesthetic and historical perspectives.FA 106 The History of Jazz, Blues and Rock and Roll 3-0-3This course examines the history of three of America's greatmusical contributions to world culture-jazz, blues and rock &roll-via detailed study of several masterpieces in each genre.Students will explore the fundamental musical elements, thehistorical roots and the development of musical traditions ofeach style. Various listening and vocal music guides willfacilitate the student's knowledge and awareness.FA 107 World Music 3-0-3Through the exploration of "soundscapes," or music within acultural setting, students will learn sound characteristics andinstrument classification that can be used for any type ofmusic. Students will come to understand the significance ofmusic within a culture. Students will develop critical listeningskills and the vocabulary necessary to understand andevaluate music. No musical background is necessary.FA 140 Introduction to Modern Dance 1-4-3This course is designed to guide students' knowledge andawareness of the performing art form that is Modern Dancethrough the study of the history of modern dance viaassigned readings and viewings of videotaped performancesby various modern dance companies and through thephysical development of a basic movement vocabulary,elementary dance technique, improvisation exploration, andcomposition. Students must wear fitted sweat pants, runningpants or shorts, and fitted T-shirts or a leotard with footlesstights or other dance/exercise clothing during class sessions.This course will be taught at the Petit Papillon dance studio,which is a 10-15-minute drive from the NHTI campus.8/17/2011 NHTI, Concord’s Community College Course Descriptions 2011-2012 28