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DE Speech (first college semester) Everybody is a public speaker. Maybe you’re delivering a corporate presentation or interviewing for a new job. Maybe you’re a teacher lecturing students or a citizen addressing a neighborhood association. Perhaps you’re simply giving a toast at your best friend’s wedding. Whatever the situation, being able to speak in public is essential to success. This course examines these functions and methods in contemporary public speaking through preparation of effectively organized ideas and dynamic verbal interpretation. The student is given opportunities to develop proper speaking habits, effective listening techniques standards of criticism, and awareness of ethical responsibilities of a speaker.
Prerequisites: An overall 3.0 grade point average and application to Butler County Community College. The cost of tuition will be determined by the sponsoring college within the classroom/dual enrollment program. Contact the Guidance Office for information regarding tuition.
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English 11 (required)
Effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills are valuable in the workplace; employees must know how to communicate well in every situation. In English 11, teachers will prepare students to enter the 21st century job market as they build upon strategies in reading and writing, speaking and listening, and viewing as they critically analyze works of both fiction and nonfiction. Each unit cultivates language arts strategies with a deeper emphasis on linking academic and technical education to future careers. Additional focus will be made on preparation for post-secondary technical and occupational opportunities for all students.
Prerequisites: The successful completion of 10th grade English.
Credit, Course Length, Class Meets:
1 Credit
Full Year
5 Periods Per Week
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College Prep English 11
Our nation’s social and economic future depends on our ability to increase the percentage of students who leave high school ready for college and work. The workplace is changing and demanding a higher level of skills than ever before. Though more and more of our young adults realize the importance of higher education and aspire to continue their education after high school. College Prep English 11 students will prepare for the demands of a post-secondary program as they build on strategies in reading, composition and grammar, speaking and listening, and viewing as they critically analyze upper-lexile fiction and nonfiction resources. Additional focus will be made on preparation for post-secondary academic opportunities including SAT prep, college planning, and entrance exam preparation.
Prerequisites: The successful completion of 10th grade English and teacher recommendation. Students should have a genuine interest in and aptitude for literature and writing.
Credit, Course Length, Class Meets:
1 Credit
Full Year
5 Periods Per Week
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Journalism
Journalism is a single or double semester course designed for students interested in developing their skills as a writer. Students will create numerous and original stories using varied structures and writing techniques. This course presents an intensive review & development of grammar and composition skills.
Single Semester: Credit, Course Length, Class Meets:
.5 Credit
Single Semester
5 Periods Per Week
Double Semester: Credit, Course Length, Class Meets:
1 Credit
Full Year
5 Periods Per Week