Courses

ENGL 221 - Popular Literature

• Demonstrate literal and inferential comprehension of the texts
• Pose and investigate interpretive questions on texts
• Write focused, unified and well-developed analytical papers and exam essays
• Explain the development of a given genre of popular literature from its beginnings to its contemporary practice.
• Identify genre conventions and apply them to sub-genres
• Use appropriate literary terminology in analyzing the various forms of popular literature
• Relate the sub-genres of the given literature to their cultural context
• Use various methods of literary analysis, such as formal, psychological, and/or feminist analysis/
• Demonstrate how popular literature reflects the concerns and prejudices of its own time.
  

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ENGL 223 - Children’s Literature

• Explain how an individual work reflects the characteristics of children’s literature as a genre and support their explanation with examples from the reading and lectures.
• Compare the conventions of oral tales (fairy tales), traditional 19th-century children’s literature, and contemporary children’s literature, referring to

• Plot
• Language
• Character
• Style
• Audience expectations

• What a child is
• How children develop and learn
• Relationships between parents and children
• Purpose of story-telling (e.g., didactic)
• Social norms and expectations
• Economic and political forces (e.g., WWII)
• Belief system (world view)

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ENGL& 224 - Shakespeare I

• Demonstrate a comfortable level of reading and understanding the language of Shakespeare in poems and plays.
• Show a sense of Elizabethan culture and history in discussions and writing.
• Explain the difference between early and late plays, to demonstrate awareness of Shakespeare’s development as an artist.
• Develop a process for analyzing plays and sonnets.
• Demonstrate improved inferential skills in discussions and writing.
• Discuss both comedies and tragedies with insight.
• Identify controlling ideas and themes characteristic of Shakespeare’s plays.
• Develop writing-about-literature skills and techniques.
• Practice effective group skills in collaborative activities.
• Demonstrate oral presentation skills.
• Demonstrate enjoyment in the reading, discussing, and writing about Shakespeare.
• Assess own skills.
  

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ENGL 226 - Literature & Current Issues I

• Demonstrate an awareness of a cultural attitudes, social/political forces, philosophical attitudes presented in the literature from a particular Current Issue.
• Demonstrate an awareness of varying points of view within this current issue
• Identify major themes and ideas
• Recognize how style relates to content in various writers’ works
• Apply the analytical process to literary works
• Apply writing skills to analyzing literature
  

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ENGL 228 - Historical Perspectives in Literature I

• Common Course Numbering changed course from ENGL 224 to ENGL 228
• Demonstrate an awareness of a cultural attitudes, social/political forces, philosophical attitudes presented in the literature from a particular historical period.
• Demonstrate an awareness of varying points of view within this historical period, including those presented by women and other minority voices whenever possible
• Identify major themes and ideas
• Recognize how style relates to content in various writers’ works
• Apply the analytical process to literary works
• Apply writing skills to analyzing literature
  

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ENGL& 235 - Technical Writing

• Write documents such as summaries, instruction manuals, analyses, proposals, and research reports, using accepted professional formats
• Design a research strategy to solve a specific problem for a specific client
• Conduct secondary and primary research
• Propose a clearly reasoned, convincingly supported solution to a client’s problem
• Paraphrase, summarize, and quote information with integrity and documentsources accurately, following the accepted form for the field of inquiry
• Design visually effective documents and presentations
• Revise and edit to improve clarity, economy, and rhetorical effectiveness

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ENGL 237 - Writing Fiction I

• Distinguish between plot and story
• Show, rather than tell, by using specific details, naming nouns and strong, active verbs
• Develop scenes
• Create believable characters through description, action, scene, and dialogue
• Establish and sustain a point of view
• Create and sustain tension
• Control sentence structure, length and word choice to create a particular tone and mood
• Critique, revise, and edit works in progress

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ENGL 238 - Writing Fiction II

• Distinguish between plot and story
• Show, rather than tell, by using specific details, naming nouns and strong, active verbs
• Develop scenes
• Create believable characters through description, action, scene, and dialogue
• Establish and sustain a point of view
• Create and sustain tension
• Control sentence structure, length and word choice to create a particular tone and mood
• Critique, revise, and edit works in progress

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ENGL 239 - Writing Fiction III

•  Distinguish between plot and story
• Show, rather than tell, by using specific details, naming nouns and strong, active verbs
• Develop scenes
• Create believable characters through description, action, scene, and dialogue
• Establish and sustain a point of view
• Create and sustain tension
• Control sentence structure, length and word choice to create a particular tone and mood
• Critique, revise, and edit works in progress
  

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ENGL& 244 - American Literature I

• Demonstrate an awareness of American history, philosophy, and culture as reflected in the literature.
• Demonstrate an awareness of varying points of view within this culture, including women and other minority voices whenever possible
• Identify major themes and ideas
• Recognize how style relates to content in various writers’ works
• Apply the analytical process to literary works
• Apply writing skills to analyzing literature

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ENGL& 245 - American Literature II

• Demonstrate an awareness of American history, philosophy, and culture as reflected in the literature.
• Demonstrate an awareness of varying points of view within this culture, including women and other minority voices whenever possible
• Identify major themes and ideas
• Recognize how style relates to content in various writers’ works
• Apply the analytical process to literary works
• Apply writing skills to analyzing literature

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ENGL& 246 - American Literature III

• Demonstrate an awareness of American history, philosophy, and culture as reflected in the literature.
• Demonstrate an awareness of varying points of view within this culture, including women and other minority voices whenever possible
• Identify major themes and ideas
• Recognize how style relates to content in various writers’ works
• Apply the analytical process to literary works
• Apply writing skills to analyzing literature

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ENGL 247 - Writing Poetry I

• Control word choices and word order to create a particular mood or tone
• Explore ideas using different tones or personas
• Employ metaphors, similes, symbols and other forms of figurative language
• Employ sound as a device, through alliteration, assonance, etc.
• Use meter and rhyme
• Identify the characteristics of conventional poetic forms, as well as open form poetry
• Critique works in progress
• Edit final drafts in a collection of their poetry
• Identify publication methods for poetry
  

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ENGL 248 - Writing Poetry II

• Control word choices and word order to create a particular mood or tone
• Explore ideas using different tones or personas
• Employ metaphors, similes, symbols and other forms of figurative language
• Employ sound as a device, through alliteration, assonance, etc.
• Use meter and rhyme
• Identify the characteristics of conventional poetic forms, as well as open form poetry 
• Critique works in progress
• Edit final drafts in a collection of their poetry
• Identify publication methods for poetry
  

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ENGL 249 - Writing Poetry III

• Control word choices and word order to create a particular mood or tone
• Explore ideas using different tones or personas
• Employ metaphors, similes, symbols and other forms of figurative language
• Employ sound as a device, through alliteration, assonance, etc.
• Use meter and rhyme
• Identify the characteristics of conventional poetic forms, as well as open form poetry 
• Critique works in progress
• Edit final drafts in a collection of their poetry
• Identify publication methods for poetry

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ENGL 253 - Writing Creative Non-fiction I

• Identify distinguishing characteristics of creative non-fiction
• Control sentence structure, length and word choice to create a particular mood, tone and narrative persona
• Identify subjective and objective perspectives in creative non-fiction
• Apply literary devices to personal experience to develop a theme
• Apply literary devices to personal experiences/perspectives to create narrative veracity
• Explore subjects and theme using variations of subjective and objective perspective
• Critique, revise and edit works in progress

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ENGL 254 - Writing Creative Non-fiction II

• Identify distinguishing characteristics of creative non-fiction
• Control sentence structure, length and word choice to create a particular mood, tone and narrative persona
• Identify subjective and objective perspectives in creative non-fiction
• Apply literary devices to personal experience to develop a theme
• Apply literary devices to personal experiences/perspectives to create narrative veracity
• Explore subjects and theme using variations of subjective and objective perspective
• Critique, revise and edit works in progress
  

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ENGL 255 - Writing Creative Non-fiction III

• Identify distinguishing characteristics of creative non-fiction
• Control sentence structure, length and word choice to create a particular mood, tone and narrative persona
• Identify subjective and objective perspectives in creative non-fiction
• Apply literary devices to personal experience to develop a theme
• Apply literary devices to personal experiences/perspectives to create narrative veracity
• Explore subjects and theme using variations of subjective and objective perspective
• Critique, revise and edit works in progress

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ENGL 260 - American Literature: Harlem Renaissance

• Connect cultural attitudes, historical, social and political forces of the period.
• Analyze and synthesize multiple points of view and positions within the context of the Harlem Renaissance.
• Write critical analyses of major themes and ideas of the Harlem Renaissance.
• Read and respond to the central feelings, thoughts and concerns of the era.
• Associate Harlem Renaissance writers to their respective themes and styles.
• Analyze the influences of Harlem Renaissance writers.
• Interpret and explain the role of writing as literary experience and the significance of literature in life.
• Acquire and use precise literary vocabulary and concepts with which to synthesize and write responses and analyses.
• Apply literary concepts and conventions to thoughtful engagement in and out of the classroom.
  
  

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ENGL 261 - American Literature: Essential Black Voice

• Connect cultural attitudes, historical, social and political forces of one writer to another.
• Analyze and synthesize multiple points of view and positions within the context of various writers.
• Write critical analyses of major themes and ideas.
• Read and respond to the central feelings, thoughts and concerns of the writers.
• Associate writers to their respective themes and styles.
• Analyze major influences of the writers.
• Interpret and explain the role of writing as literary experience and the significance of literature in life.
• Acquire and use precise literary vocabulary and concepts with which to synthesize and write responses and analyses.
• Apply literary concepts and conventions to thoughtful engagement in and out of the classroom.
  
  

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ENGL 266 - English Literature: 20th-Century Writers

• To learn the role of Twentieth-Century Literature in the larger history of English literature
• To understand how the economic, social, political, and religious conditions of the 20th century affected poets, novelists, and writers of the time.
• To understand and be able to use the terminology of literature and literary analysis
• To become adept at the processes of analysis and synthesis, of your reading and in your writing.
• To develop the skill of asking insightful questions of literature and examining the various responses.
• To become comfortable with ambiguity and to move away from needing precise yes or no/black and white answers.
• To develop oral presentation skills (individual and/or as part of a group).
• To practice good group skills: how to give useful feedback, and how to make use of feedback you receive.
• To develop self-assessment skills.
• To improve inferential reading skills, using prose, drama, and poetry.

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ENGL 271 - Expository Writing I

• Identify implicitly and/or explicitly one’s intentions as a writer.
• Define implicitly and/or explicitly the audience for a particular piece of writing.
• Apply appropriate style, tone and format to the writer’s purpose and audience.
• Use rhetorical formats conventional to expository writing.
• Demonstrate objectivity toward one’s own writing.
• Demonstrate practical uses/applications for expository writing beyond the college classroom.
  

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ENGL 272 - Expository Writing II

• Identify implicitly and/or explicitly one’s intentions as a writer.
• Define implicitly and/or explicitly the audience for a particular piece of writing.
• Apply appropriate style, tone and format to the writer’s purpose and audience.
• Use rhetorical formats conventional to expository writing.
• Demonstrate objectivity toward one’s own writing.
• Demonstrate practical uses/applications for expository writing beyond the college classroom.
  

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ENGL 276 - Women Writers

• Read closely and analytically many different women’s writing styles and forms
• Pose and investigate interpretive questions
• Write focused analytical essays on literature
• Compose essays and engage in discussions that demonstrate awareness of historical events and movements that influenced women writers
• Identify the literary characteristics of women writers: such as themes, styles, motifs, and narrative techniques
• Synthesize the works of women writers in different eras, in order to assess their influence on the canon of modern literature
• Analyze and synthesize female voices typically marginalized by our mainstream culture: lesbian, African American, Asian, radical feminist
• Explore questions about women’s writing: is there a “women’s writing” distinct from “men’s” writing?
• How is the female experience of the world different?
  

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ENGL 279 - King Arthur the Round Table & the Grail

• Trace the development of the Arthurian legends from their beginnings to the present
• Relate the development of the legends to their historical and cultural contexts, including social, political, religious, and philosophical issues 
• Identify the literary conventions that shaped the stories at various stages of development
• Analyze the interrelationships among plot, character, theme, structure, and meaning in Arthurian texts
• Compare and contrast the medieval Christian interpretations of the grail with modern “esoteric,” “Celtic,” and other, wilder interpretations
• Write short, analytical papers that express and support an interpretive idea about some aspect of the reading
  
  

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ENGL 294 - Special Studies in Literature

• Special topics course. Outcomes dependent upon selected topic each quarter.

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ENGL 295 - Special Studies in Literature

• Special topics course. Outcomes dependent upon selected topic each quarter.

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ENGL 296 - Special Studies in Literature

• Special topics course. Outcomes dependent upon selected topic each quarter.

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ENGL 297 - Special Studies in Literature

• Special topics course. Outcomes dependent upon selected topic each quarter.

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ENGL 299 - Directed Reading & Research

• Individual study course. Outcomes dependent upon topic selected between student and teacher.

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ELIUP 031 - Writing Level I

• Use correct level one grammar
• Write different simple sentence patterns
• Brainstorm and free-write to get ideas
• Tell a story, or describe a person or a place
• Use periods, question marks, and capital letters correctly
• Use a dictionary to correct spelling errors Use correct paragraph format
• Work in pairs and small groups to improve writing

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ELIUP 032 - Grammar Level I

• Name and use the parts of speech
• Write and speak simple sentences and questions
• Use the present simple, past simple, future simple and the present progressive tenses

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ELIUP 033 - Reading I

• Use skimming and scanning.
• Explain the meaning of a short reading.
• Find specific details and main ideas.
• Explain feelings about a reading.
• Make smart guesses based on given information.
• Make connections between sounds and letters.
• Spell words correctly.
• Use a dictionary to find words.
• Create and use a basic list of vocabulary words.

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ELIUP 034 - Speaking & Listening I

• Ask and answer simple questions
• Use level 1 grammar and vocabulary
• Fix a misunderstanding Hear and say correct vowel and consonant sounds
• Hear and say correct intonation in statements and questions
• Understand a speaker’s main idea

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ELIUP 041 - Writing Level II

• Use correct Level 2 grammar.
• Write simple and compound sentences.
• Write a well-organized paragraph.
• Write clear topic sentences and conclusions.
• Write a basic paragraph in class in 45 minutes Use correct punctuation in sentences.
• Proofread and edit written work Join simple sentences with and, or, but, so.

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ELIUP 042 - Grammar Level II

• Use the present simple, past simple, future simple, present progressive, and past progressive tenses.
• Use a variety of modals to express different meanings.
• Use different forms of adjectives and adverbs.
• Use different forms of nouns and determiners.
• Use subject pronouns, object pronouns, possessive pronouns, and possessive adjectives.

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ELIUP 043 - Reading II

• Scanning

• Identify key words to locate specific information in a limited time

• Locate main ideas and important details in a reading passage in a limited time

• Comprehend the literal meaning of a passage
• Identify main idea and supporting details in a passage
• Express and support an opinion about a passage
• Make basic inferences from a passage

• Make connections between sounds and letters

• Recognize a core of vocabulary
• Demonstrate knowledge of spelling rules
• Guess vocabulary from context

• Use a dictionary to find correct spelling, meaning, and part of speech
• Identify common stems and affixes
• Find and use simple library materials

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ELIUP 044 - Speaking & Listening II

• Ask and answer simple questions, and add details.
• Use Level 2 grammar and vocabulary in daily life.
• Fix a misunderstanding in different ways.
• Hear and say correct vowel and consonant sounds, especially final –s and –ed.
• Hear and say correct intonation in statements and questions Understand a speaker’s main idea and details.
• Write simple notes from a very short lecture.

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ELIUP 051 - Writing Level III

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  Use correct Level 3 grammar.
  
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  Use the writing process from brainstorming to final draft.
  
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  Write a variety of compositions as homework and in-class writings.
  
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  Develop thoughtful and relevant supporting details.
  
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  Organize paragraphs clearly and logically.
  
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  Use sentence variety in paragraphs.
  
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  Write correct sentences and avoid common sentence errors.
  
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  Proofread and edit written work.
• Punctuate correctly.

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ELIUP 052 - Grammar Level III

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  Use the passive voice.
  
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  Identify and use passive modals.
  
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  Review personal pronouns (I me my mine), and learn demonstrative and reflexive pronouns.
  
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  Write compound sentences with coordinating conjunctions and sentence connectors.
  
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  Write complex sentences with adverb clauses of time and cause.
• Use the simple, progressive, and perfect tenses.
  
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  Recognize the perfect progressive tenses.

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ELIUP 053 - Reading III

• Scan and skim to locate information in a text.
• Read and understand paragraphs and short passages.
• Outline and summarize a paragraph and short selection.
• Express an opinion about a passage.
• Use knowledge of word parts and context clues to guess meanings of new words.
• Use a dictionary to find correct definitions, parts of speech, usage, syllables, and stress.
• Locate level-appropriate reading materials in a library or on-line.
• Read and understand graphs, tables, and charts.

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ELIUP 054 - Speaking & Listening III

• Begin and continue conversations in small and large groups with good listening signals.
• Use Level 3 grammar and vocabulary to ask and talk about likes, opinions, and the news.
• Write a plan for and give a presentation.
• Hear and say correct sounds, rhythm, stress, and intonation.
• Write simple notes from a short lecture.

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ELIUP 061 - Integrated Skills IV

• Write a variety of sentence types with correct grammar.
• Use the writing process from brainstorming to final draft.
• Determine the purpose of an essay and write it accordingly.
• Focus an essay with a clear thesis statement and topic sentences.
• Make a point and support it with relevant ideas and specific details.
• Paraphrase and summarize written material accurately.
• Proofread and edit written work.
• Write sentence or short paragraph answers to test questions.

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ELIUP 062 - Reading IV

• Increase reading speed and comprehension.
• Determine the main idea of a reading selection.
• Use vocabulary in context skills effectively.
• Think critically about readings and respond in discussion and writing.

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ELIUP 063 - Read and React IV

• Read and analyze fiction and non-fiction readings.
• Clearly express and support an opinion related to a reading.
• Synthesize information to create new ideas and opinions.
• Respond to questions about readings in discussions.
• Recognize personal values and acknowledge perspectives of others.
• Summarize readings.
• Find specific materials in the library and on-line.

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ELIUP 064 - Speaking & Listening IV

• Use Level 4 grammar and vocabulary to discuss varied topics
• Write a clear plan for and give a presentation with main ideas and good illustrations
• Show awareness of your listener’s knowledge
• Begin and continue formal and informal conversations with good listening signals
• Write organized notes with main ideas and key details, from a short academic lecture

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ELIUP 065 - Advanced Grammar

• Write and edit nearly error-free sentences.
• Use modals, parallelism, conditionals, determiners, collocations, quotations, and all verb tenses.
• Combine independent and dependent clauses.
• Understand explanations in writing and grammar handbooks.
• Recognize common correction symbols.

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ELIUP 066 - American Culture

• Understand the differences between beliefs, values, and norms in a culture.
• Explain common American beliefs, values, norms, and communication patterns.
• Explain common American behaviors and ways of reasoning.
• Explain the similarities and differences between US culture and your culture.
• Feel more comfortable interacting in a second culture.
• Think more globally.

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ELIUP 067 - English Through Film

• Understand the story from images, words, and other sounds
• Explain setting, plot, and themes.
• Use film vocabulary in class and life.
• Say and support opinions.
• Explain how style (music, mood, symbols, foreshadowing) affect a viewer’s response.
• Explain personal values and respect others’ opinions.

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ELIUP 068 - Pronunciation & Accent Reduction

• Explain and say American English sounds and clusters.
• Explain and say minimal pairs.
• Explain and say sentence stress and intonation.
• Explain key differences between your first language and American English, and reduce these differences
• Evaluate and modify your accent.

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ELIUP 069 - TOEFL Preparation

• Listen for key words, idioms, time words, main ideas, and negatives.
• Infer meaning in conversations and lectures.
• Use correct grammar.
• Read and skim, scan, infer, guess vocabulary from context, and identify attitudes and key ideas.
• Use test-taking skills to manage time.

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ELIUP 071 - Integrated Skills V

• Write grammatically correct sentences and use sentence variety.
• Use the writing process from brainstorming to final draft.
• Paraphrase and summarize longer and more complex reading passages.
• Write paragraph answers to essay questions.
• Determine the purpose of your writing and compose an appropriate essay.
• Focus the essay with a clear thesis statement and topic sentences.
• Make a point and support it with relevant evidence.
• Proofread and edit written work.

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ELIUP 072 - Reading V

• Increase reading speed and comprehension.
• Identify the main idea of a reading.
• Analyze the organization of a reading.
• Analyze the writer’s point of view in a reading.
• Think critically about readings and respond in discussion and writing.
• Take complete and accurate notes from readings and discussions.

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ELIUP 073 - Read & React V

• Read and analyze authentic college-level fiction and non-fiction readings.
• Respond appropriately to questions about readings.
• Express opinions about readings using reasons and evidence.
• Summarize, paraphrase and synthesize ideas in a reading.
• Recognize personal values and acknowledge perspectives of others.
• Find and evaluate materials in the library and on-line.
• Cite sources using MLA format.

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ELIUP 074 - Exploring Contemporary Issues

• Analyze, paraphrase, and summarize current events in conversation.
• Clearly express and support an opinion.
• Synthesize information from a variety of sources.
• Share ideas and organize, divide, and complete tasks as part of a team.
• Recognize audience expectations and level of knowledge.
• Prepare and deliver an effective lengthy presentation.
• Take notes on main ideas and details from a listening, and use them to answer questions.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of a presentation.

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ELIUP 080 - Academic Preparation

• Think critically about college-level content; connect issues in the course to local and global communities.
• Use active reading, listening, and discussion strategies.
• Summarize and paraphrase academic materials orally and in writing.
• Speak and write English clearly and effectively.
• Plan and deliver effective individual and group presentations.
• Gather and evaluate information on a topic using library databases and other research tools.
• Use proactive study skills.

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ELIUP 084 - English Through Music

• Use songs in English to reinforce understanding of English grammar.
• Learn and use new vocabulary and idioms from songs and videos.
• Name different genres of music.
• Explain elements of basic song structure.
• Organize and give effective presentations.
• Understand and interpret lyrics to determine themes and meanings in songs.
• Relate themes in songs to yourself and to the larger social context.
• Think critically about values and perspectives in songs.

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ELIUP 087 - English Through Technology

• Analyze and create Web-based multimedia, such as podcasts, blogs, or digital stories.
• Use software and Web sites to practice and improve English.
• Interact with the larger campus community through the use of technology.
• Discuss and summarize articles related to current trends and issues in technology.
• Give presentations on topics related to technology.

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ELIUP 094 - Special Topics in Intensive ESL

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ELIUP 295 - Special Topics in Intensive ESL

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ELIUP 296 - Special Topics in Intensive ESL

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ELIUP 297 - Special Topics in Intensive ESL

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IBP 070 - Effective Communication

This course improves the verbal and written effectiveness of non-native English speaking students to prepare them for internships.
 

Prerequisite(s):  

Acceptance into the IBP Program.
 

Course Outcomes

• Make an effective business presentation 
• Participate effectively in a simulated business meeting 
• Communicate effectively by telephone 
• Write effective business communication for specific purposes 
• Use appropriate format, tone, grammar, language, and punctuation
   

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IBP 077 - Observation Preparation

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IBP 086 - Observation Placement

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IBP 087 - Pronunciation Workshop

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IBP 096 - Workplace Support

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ENVS& 100 - Survey of Environmental Science

• Outline and describe the major components of an ecosystem.
• Describe the ways that human activities have unbalanced biogeochemical cycles, leading to current environmental dilemmas.
• List the major types of air and water pollution, and describe their effects on global health.
• Compare and contrast the population dynamics controlling the growth of other species with that of the growing global human population.
• Define biodiversity and outline the major threats to biodiversity existing today.
• Compare and contrast current conventional energy uses with those of sustainable energy.
• Explain how the dumping of solid, toxic, and hazardous wastes relate to environmental health.
• Describe, and give examples of, how each human has an impact on environmental sustainability.

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ENVS 105 - The Science of Sustainable Living

• Provide a good working definition of sustainability that includes environmental, economic, and social justice factors.
• Discuss ways to consume less energy and reduce carbon footprint in the home, business, and transportation.
• Describe ways each person can identify and reduce exposure to toxins in everyday life.
• Discuss ways to produce, transport, and distribute food more sustainably.
• Differentiate between renewable and non-renewable resources, and describe traditional, as well as new, more innovative techniques for producing, using, and conserving those resources.
• Explain economic and political factors that may either help or hinder the movement toward a more sustainable global society.
• Discuss how local actions can have a worldwide impact, and include positive and negative examples.
• Describe the concept of environmental justice as it relates to sustainability.

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ENVS 110 - Environmental Oceanography

• List and explain the basic physical and biological factors affecting ocean ecology.
• List the major biological, mineral, and fossil fuel resources in the ocean and describe the known and potential environmental impacts related to their extraction.
• Provide a comprehensive definition of “ocean pollution”, listing the major classes of pollution, and summarizing the ecological impacts associated with each.
• Describe the documented and hypothesized impacts on the ocean due to global climate change.
• Explain the reasons for observed habitat losses in the coastal zone, estuaries, and coral reefs over the past century.
• Enumerate and evaluate scientific priorities dealing with studies of marine environmental change in the coming decades.
• Summarize key past and present international agreements and treaties that govern human use of the ocean, and assess their success in protecting the marine environment.

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ENVS 120 - Introduction to Science Communication & Outreach

• Define the terms used in the field of science communication. 
• Discuss and analyze science communication in the contexts of (i) the role of communication in science and (ii) the cultural, practical, and policy-related role of science communication in society. 
• Discuss and analyze research and theories on how people learn and connect it to effective teaching. 
• Describe and demonstrate the importance of developing personal connections with audiences. 
• Establish tools for communicating and creating relationships with audiences that are respectful, inclusive, and reflect an understanding of cultural and community influences. 
• Design and facilitate materials-rich activities which engage audiences in active learning. 
• Demonstrate effective communication skills by adjusting content, organization, language, and delivery for a variety of audiences.

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ENVS 150 - Puget Sound Ecology

• Explain basic ecological principles, e.g. energy flow, sustainable yield, carrying capacity.
• List the geological and physical processes that formed and continue to shape Puget Sound.
• Describe the characteristics of the different aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems of the Puget Sound region.
• Identify representatives of the major phyla of organisms in Puget Sound ecosystems and their role in their communities.
• Describe the factors that have contributed to the loss of estuaries and wetlands in the Puget Sound region.
• Explain the social, economic and cultural importance of salmon species in Puget Sound and the reasons for their declining populations.
• Analyze the impact of human activities, historically and currently, on Puget Sound ecosystems.

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ENVS 207 - Field & Laboratory Environmental Science

• Explain and use the scientific method to design and conduct research in terrestrial and aquatic environments.
• Explain the basic principles of environmental science, particularly the science of ecology, environmental chemistry, and biogeochemical cycling.
• Make careful observations and conduct environmental field work using multiple sampling methods to collect data on biota, air, soil and water.
• Set up and conduct controlled experiments in the lab, to test hypotheses.
• Analyze field, laboratory and published data using scientific method, basic statistical analysis, library research and graphing.
• Interpret biological, chemical and geologic data, to determine human impacts on the environment.
• Critically review and discuss important scientific articles and newly released studies.
• Present and effectively communicate collected data and data analysis in a concise written and oral format.

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ENVS 281 - Current Issues in Environmental Science

• Special topics course. Outcomes dependent upon selected topic each quarter.

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ENVS 282 - Current Issues in Environmental Science

• Special topics course. Outcomes dependent upon selected topic each quarter.

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ENVS 283 - Current Issues in Environmental Science

• Special topics course. Outcomes dependent upon selected topic each quarter.

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ENVS 294 - Special Topics in Environmental Science

• Special topics course. Outcomes dependent upon selected topic each quarter.

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ENVS 295 - Special Topics in Environmental Science

• Special topics course. Outcomes dependent upon selected topic each quarter.

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ENVS 296 - Special Topics in Environmental Science

• Special topics course. Outcomes dependent upon selected topic each quarter.

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ENVS 297 - Special Topics in Environmental Science

• Special topics course. Outcomes dependent upon selected topic each quarter.

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ENVS 299 - Individual Studies in Environmental Science

• Individual study course. Outcomes dependent upon selected topic between student and teacher.

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EXPRL 181 - Self-Advocacy

1. Define self-advocacy and carry out advocacy for themselves when needed. 
2. Define self disclosure and identify how to use it appropriately in different situations.   
3. Define and demonstrate basic communication strategies for self-advocacy. 
4. Identify sensory distractions that may impact ability to function 
5. Identify social communication difficulties that may impact success 
6. Describe how to advocate for strengths as well as for difficulties. 
7. Articulate civil rights issues applicable to advocacy. 

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EXPRL 182 - Executive Functioning

1. Define executive functioning (EF) in relation to oneself. 
2. Define and describe twelve areas of executive functioning in relation to oneself.   
3. Describe how executive functions are used in the workplace, school and daily life. 
4. Identify personal goals and priorities related to EF. 
5. Analyze how to reach one’s potential by using EF resources effectively. 
6. Analyze and evaluate how to best apply EF skills in “good fit” career paths. 
7. Discuss the behavior of oneself and others through the lens of executive functioning. 

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EXPRL 187 - Prior Learning Portfolio Development

• Successfully complete portfolio for evaluation of experiential learning for college-credit, including
• Articulate rationale for college-level experiential learning
• Use experiential learning models and concepts
• Synthesize material from assigned readings and relevant experience 
• Generate theoretical and conceptual understanding from relevant experience
• Demonstrate agreed upon course/discipline outcomes
• Assess quality of own learning

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EXPRL 190 - Learning Portfolio Fundamentals

• Define in written form their purpose in cre

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EXPRL 191 - Academic Internship Experience

• Define and put into writing three learning objectives related to their area of study; students must attain at least 80% of the possible points.
  
• Identify and put into writing at least two internship activities for each learning objective, that will facilitate their accomplishment; students must attain at least 80% of the possible points.
  
• Identify and put into writing a method of assessment for each learning objective; students must attain at least 80% of the possible points.
  
• Write three learning statements that include an objective, activities and assessment method ; students must attain at least 80% of the possible points.
  
• Articulate the importance of each learning goal to their internship experience in written form; students must attain at least 80% of the possible points.
  
• Identify supportive factors in the accomplishment of their objectives in a final written report; students must receive 80% of the possible points.
  
• Identify challenging factors in the accomplishment of their objectives in a final written report; students must attain at least 80% of the possible points.
• Identify new skills and knowledge acquired from the internship experience in a final written report;  students must attain at least 80% of the possible points.
• Discuss how the internship experience reinforced or changed their academic plans in a final written report; students must attain at least 80% of the possible points.
  
• Effectively organize information about their internship experience, in portfolio form; students must attain at least 80% of the possible points.

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EXPRL 192 - Academic Internship Experience

• Define and put into writing three learning objectives related to their area of study; students must attain at least 80% of the possible points.
  
• Identify and put into writing at least two internship activities for each learning objective, that will facilitate their accomplishment; students must attain at least 80% of the possible points.
  
• Identify and put into writing a method of assessment for each learning objective; students must attain at least 80% of the possible points.
  
• Write three learning statements that include an objective, activities and assessment method ; students must attain at least 80% of the possible points.
  
• Articulate the importance of each learning goal to their internship experience in written form; students must attain at least 80% of the possible points.
  
• Identify supportive factors in the accomplishment of their objectives in a final written report; students must receive 80% of the possible points.
  
• Identify challenging factors in the accomplishment of their objectives in a final written report; students must attain at least 80% of the possible points.
  
• Identify new skills and knowledge acquired from the internship experience in a final written report;  students must attain at least 80% of the possible points.
  
• Discuss how the internship experience reinforced or changed their academic plans in a final written report; students must attain at least 80% of the possible points.
  
• Effectively organize information about their internship experience, in portfolio form; students must attain at least 80% of the possible points.

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EXPRL 193 - Academic Internship Experience

• Define and put into writing three learning objectives related to their area of study; students must attain at least 80% of the possible points.
  
• Identify and put into writing at least two internship activities for each learning objective, that will facilitate their accomplishment; students must attain at least 80% of the possible points.
  
• Identify and put into writing a method of assessment for each learning objective; students must attain at least 80% of the possible points.
  
• Write three learning statements that include an objective, activities and assessment method ; students must attain at least 80% of the possible points.
  
• Articulate the importance of each learning goal to their internship experience in written form; students must attain at least 80% of the possible points.
  
• Identify supportive factors in the accomplishment of their objectives in a final written report; students must receive 80% of the possible points.
  
• Identify challenging factors in the accomplishment of their objectives in a final written report; students must attain at least 80% of the possible points.
  
• Identify new skills and knowledge acquired from the internship experience in a final written report;  students must attain at least 80% of the possible points.
  
• Discuss how the internship experience reinforced or changed their academic plans in a final written report; students must attain at least 80% of the possible points.
  
• Effectively organize information about their internship experience, in portfolio form; students must attain at least 80% of the possible points.

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EXPRL 194 - Special Topics in Experiential Learning

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EXPRL 195 - Special Topics in Experiential Learning

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EXPRL 196 - Special Topics in Experiential Learning

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EXPRL 197 - Special Topics in Experiential Learning

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EXPRL 220 - Resume & Interviewing Strategies

• Complete a job target worksheet and select one job target
• Complete a one-page reflection sheet summarizing perspectives of the employer panel on resumes
• Demonstrate a match for the job target by completing a skills summary proof worksheet
• Write a resume draft which includes five basic categories detailed in the class
• Revise and format the resume to the satisfaction of the instructor
• Write a reflection paper summarizing the perspectives of the employer panel on interviewing strategies
• Write a one to two minute response to each of five common interview questions
• Role-play each of the five interview questions with fellow students
• Participate in one to two mock interviews with company representatives
  

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EXPRL 230 - Job Shadowing & Professional Networking

• Communicate in a professional environment by role-playing situations involving communication in the workplace
• Demonstrate knowledge of an organization by submitting a written or oral summary of research on the organization in which the student does his/her job shadowing.
• Demonstrate knowledge of an industry by submitting a written or oral summary of research on the niche industry of the organization.
• Demonstrate the organizational culture by giving an oral or written report on the culture of the organization.
• Communicate in a professional environment by role-playing situations involving communication in the workplace, show knowledge of appropriate and effective communication in a variety of situations, analyze facets of appropriate and effective professional communication.
• Demonstrate knowledge of an organization and an industry by submitting a written or oral summary of research on the organization in which the student does his/her job shadowing. 
• Understand organizational culture differences by comparing and contrasting the organizational culture of the organization and how it is similar or different to other organizations the student has worked in or been a part of. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of a job in the organization by submitting a written or oral report of responsibilities, skills, attributes and qualifications needed for the job. 
• Understand methods of professional development in the organization by submitting a written or oral summary of professional development opportunities and pathways for advancement in the organization. 
• Demonstrate networking skills by successfully role playing a networking opportunity. 
• Articulate a self-analysis of their skills and attributes that are important in the workplace. 
• Recognize and articulate their skills and attributes that are a good match for a job in this organization by matching and analyzing their self-identified skills and attributes with those required for the job. 
• Develop a plan for next steps for education or experience based on their research into what is needed for the career.

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EXPRL 240 - Social Media for Job Search and Personal Branding

1. Identify and articulate their strengths using the dependable strengths articulation process
2. Create strengths-based social media profiles
3. Develop an “elevator pitch,” a succinct summary of their strengths and experience, and deliver it in a polished fashion
4. Apply effective job search strategies on multiple social media channels
5. Apply networking strategies to make connections with industry professionals on social media
6. Integrate their knowledge of their strengths, their passions, and their experience in order to develop a personal brand–and articulate that brand on a social media channel

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EXPRL 240 - Social Media for Job Search and Personal Branding

1. Identify and articulate their strengths using the dependable strengths articulation process
2. Create strengths-based social media profiles
3. Develop an “elevator pitch,” a succinct summary of their strengths and experience, and deliver it in a polished fashion
4. Apply effective job search strategies on multiple social media channels
5. Apply networking strategies to make connections with industry professionals on social media
6. Integrate their knowledge of their strengths, their passions, and their experience in order to develop a personal brand–and articulate that brand on a social media channel

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EXPRL 280 - Who Am I, Where Am I Going?

• Evaluate career options and connect them to an educational plan
• Articulate personal strengths and create a map for achieving  professional goals
• Reflect on interests, strengths and values to develop an aspirational resume 

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EXPRL 281 - Connecting with Community

•Understand and articulate different ways to find and connect with communities

•Use at least one form of social media to connect with others

•Reflect on their community identities and how those identities support them in achieving academic, social, and career goals

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EXPRL 294 - Special Topics in Experiential Learning

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EXPRL 295 - Special Topics in Experiential Learning

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