ABE 84 - Communications/Contemporary World Issues

1-10 CR

Course develops academic communication strategies for high school completion and college and career readiness. Students practice speaking, listening, and presentation skills while learning about current world issues concerning the environment, human rights, and social justice.

Prerequisite(s): ABE Orientation and advising.

Course Outcomes

Cite strong and thorough evidence and inferences from a text
Apply evidence and express opinions in discussion-based activities
Apply content specific vocabulary to written work, discussions, and presentations
Pose questions that connect texts, the ideas of classmates, and the broader themes and ideas of the course.
Analyze and summarize data and statistics and apply findings in written and oral reports and position statements
Analyze and evaluate the reasoning, use of evidence, and purpose of information presented in diverse formats and evaluate the motive behind its presentation.
Report on a topic or opinion in an organized presentation while speaking clearly, making eye contact, and using technology/graphics effectively to increase audience understanding

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