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Freshman Literature and
Composition A |
10 Credits;
Year |
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course is structured around a literature-based writing curriculum. The emphasis is
developing higher level reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Literature
studied include both traditional and contemporary selections designed to present the
literature of the world in a historical context. This course is taught in collaboration
with Accelerated World History and Geography I curriculum. Students will analyze classical
and modern "heroes" as reflected in the literature and society. Other areas to
be covered include epic and lyric poetry, Elizabethan theater, art and music, fiction and
expository prose. Fulfills U.C. "b" and C.S.U. subject requirement. |
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| Freshman Literature and
Composition B |
10 Credits;
Year |
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| The main
purposes of this course are to build the student's writing and language skills, to develop
reading comprehension and enjoyment of literature, and to improve study habits. Literature
study focuses on short works of varied genres-novella, short story, drama (including
Shakespeare), non-fiction and poetry. The course reading list emphasizes works of action,
adventure and mystery. Major emphasis in written work is on becoming familiar with the
three-stage process of writing-pre-writing, writing and revising (especially
pre-writing)-on developing unified and coherent paragraphs and essays, and on improving
sentence structure and clarity. Specifics of grammar including parts of speech, parts of
sentence, and mechanics are additionally emphasized within the course and are further
supplemented by programs in vocabulary and spelling. This course is taught in
collaboration with the instructors of World History and Geography I. Fulfills U.C.
"b" and C.S.U. subject requirement. |
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| Freshman Literature and
Composition C |
10 Credits;
Year |
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| The main
goals of this course include the continuing development of writing and language skills,
the enhancement of reading comprehension and the improvement of study habits. Literature
study focuses on the short story, novel, drama, non-fiction and poetry. The three-stage
process of writing-pre-writing, writing and revising--is the major emphasis for
composition. Grammar and mechanics, vocabulary and spelling are taught in context with all
reading and writing. Study skills units include the use of reference books, outlining and
note-taking. Collaboration with the World History and Geography I C course periodically
occurs. This is a community college (2 year college) preparatory course. |
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