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Course Description Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include: analysis of writing techniques used in selected readings, writing practice, editing and proofreading, research skills, and oral presentation skills. Homework assignments reinforce classroom learning. Competencies | Analysis of Writing Techniques Used in Selected Readings | | Review and analysis of various writing techniques | Read and analyze writing to identify subject and focus.
Read and analyze writing to identify supporting information.
Read and analyze writing to identify patterns of development, such as time, space, climax, examples, process, instructions, definition, comparison/contrast, cause and effect, classification, and problem solving. | | Writing Practice | | Review of grammar fundamentals | Produce logically organized, grammatically acceptable writing. | | Review of composition fundamentals | Compose a variety of paragraphs, reports, memoranda, and business letters.
Demonstrate listening skills by following directions for writing assignments.
Participate in team writing assignment. | | Editing and Proofreading | | Review of editing fundamentals | Revise to improve ideas, style, organization, and format, preferably with word processing. Edit to improve grammar, mechanics, and spelling. | | Research Skills | | Reference materials location and utilization | Use library resources to enhance writing.
Participate in team research activity.
Access and select information from data banks such as GALILEO.
Access professional journals for occupational research. | | Oral Presentation Skills | | Types of oral presentation participation | Participate in class discussion, small group discussion, and/or individual presentations. | | Role of the listener | Participate as an active listener. | Required Textbooks/materials - Langan, J. English Skills. 7th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1997.
- Standard course materials should include the following: paper, pen, pencil, highlighter, computer disk, collegiate dictionary.
Evaluation and Grading 100-90 / A 89-80 / B 79-70 / C 69-65 / D Below 64 / F
Assignments are weighted as follows: - Out of class work 25%
- In class work 25%
- Other work 25%
- Final Exam 25%
Disabilities and Counseling Statement If there is a student in this class who needs testing or classroom accommodations due to a disability, please feel free to come by my office and discuss this with me. Augusta Technical College has ADA coordinator/disability counselor services available to all students. Please contact the counseling and testing center for further details, 771-4067.
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