AP/College Courses
AP LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION - 01515 - 1 CREDIT
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation - Junior Year
Credit: English
Description: This full year course is designed for highly motivated students with advanced skills in reading and writing critically. The course studies the art of using language for effect in various genres, with primary focus on nonfiction prose, specifically argument and persuasion. Students will begin their study by tracing the ever-changing English language through selected readings from Old English, Middle English, and from the 16th century through the 20th century. Students will learn and practice the tools of effective composition and speech writing by composing a series of essays and speeches that manipulate language and syntax for rhetorical purposes. The course will include a research-based position paper and require summer reading to prepare the student for the course. Students should expect an exam on summer reading during the first week of classes. For information regarding AP exam dates and fees, please visit the College Board website at http://www.collegeboard.org
AP LITERATURE & COMPOSITION - 01530- 1 CREDIT
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation - Senior Year
Credit: English
Description: This course focuses on fostering the ability to read closely and analyze insightfully. The content of this course is designed to provide a college-level English experience. The literature in the curriculum draws from British and American traditions and ranges from the British Romantics through the twenty-first century. Students will read a comprehensive range of short fiction, poetry, excerpts from longer works, plays, novels, as well as non-fiction prose. The composition aspect of the curriculum will allow students to experience college-level assignments and to refine their composition skills. Writing will include a variety of Advanced Placement in-class essays, creative assignments and responses to the works and ideas of the course. Other course activities will include a variety of quizzes and exams, class discussions and debate, maintenance of a writer's notebook to include reading responses and personal reflection. For information regarding AP exam dates and fees, please visit the College Board website at http://www.collegeboard.org
COLLEGE ENGLISH COMPOSITION 101-102 - 01500 - 1 CREDIT
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation - Senior Year
Credit: English
Description: English 101 addresses the major principles of college writing, which are meant to serve students in all disciplines across the curriculum. The course concentrates primarily on expository and argumentative writing, traditional rhetorical modes, and effective composing, revising and editing strategies. English 101 covers MLA conventions, and a research paper is required. Critical thinking and reading skills are also stressed. English 102 readings will include fiction, poetry and drama. Emphasis will be placed upon well organized, written composition, factually supported conclusions and awareness of language variety. Effectiveness of expression and validity of judgment in the student's writing are stressed. Students must complete an application to Dutchess Community College. Students that successfully complete this course can obtain as many as 6 credits from Dutchess Community College at a reduced tuition. DCC course Eng-101(Comp. 1) & Eng-102 (Comp. II). This course is a full year commitment. Students will not be eligible to receive 1/2 credit for this course after completing only the first semester.
COLLEGE PUBLIC SPEAKING 101 - 01460 - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM)
Prerequisite: Open to students in grades 11-12.
Credit: Elective
Description: SPE 101 is devoted to the study of oral communication as it relates to the speaker, their purpose, subject, outline, presentational aids, delivery and audience. The first part of the course emphasizes the theory of public speaking, while the latter part is concerned with the analysis, preparation and performance in the areas of informative, demonstrative, persuasive and occasional speaking. Students who successfully complete this course can obtain as many as 3 credits from Dutchess Community College at a reduced tuition.
COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNICATION 100 - 01465 - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM)
Prerequisite: Open to students in grades 11-12.
Credit: Elective
Description: SPE 100 is designed to develop students' knowledge and skills pertaining to the fundamental theories, concepts, vocabulary, and practices related to the discipline of communication. Topic areas the course addresses include the process of communication, as well as verbal, nonverbal, listening, interpersonal, small group, intercultural, organizational, public and mediated forms of communication. Students who successfully complete this course can obtain as many as 3 credits from Dutchess Community College at a reduced tuition.