The Learning Commons offers Bard students collaborative learning and support through academic workshops, drop-in and subject tutoring, study rooms, and our Writing Fellows program. We provide credit-bearing courses in writing, public speaking, mathematics, and English for non-native speakers.

TUTORING
Individual tutoring in writing and in other subjects can be arranged by contacting the Learning Commons, located in the basement of Stone Row, by calling 758-7812, or by filling out the appointment form at
http://inside.bard.edu/learningcommons/findtutor/.

The Learning Commons is open Monday-Friday, 9am-8pm, although tutoring sessions may be scheduled with peer-tutors for others days and times as well. Call 758-7812 for days and times, or visit the Learning Commons' website:   http://inside.bard.edu/learningcommons/

For information on review sessions and individual tutoring in math and sciences and the Math placement see Quantitative Literacy (below).

SERVICES FOR DISABLED STUDENTS

In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, Bard College is committed to providing equal access to the College’s academic courses, programs, and activities for all students. Students with physical or psychological disabilities should register with the Disability Support Coordinator in order to receive necessary accommodations. Forms are available at: http://www.bard.edu/admission/forms/pdfs/disability.pdf.

 

Learning Commons Courses

Courses listed below are credit bearing but do not satisfy program or distribution credit.

 

Intensive ESL

 

Professor: Denise Minin  

 

Course Number: BLC 107

CRN Number: 10354

Class cap: 12

Credits: 4

 

Schedule/Location:

Mon Tue Wed Thurs    9:10 AM - 11:40 AM Olin 310

 

 

Mon Tue Wed Thurs    9:10 AM10:10 AM Henderson Comp. Center 106

 

Distributional Area:

None   

 

 

(Part one of a year long course.) This course is designed to give incoming international students an overview of the Liberal Arts experience through exploring some of the fields of study Bard has to offer. Through this investigation, students will develop the academic and study skills needed to survive this challenging academic environment. An emphasis on reading and writing will provide opportunities for students to develop vocabulary,  improve grammar and strengthen their grasp of the written language.

 

Grammar for Writers

 

Professor: Denise Minin  

 

Course Number: BLC 110

CRN Number: 10355

Class cap: 10

Credits: 4

 

Schedule/Location:

 Tue  Thurs    1:30 PM - 2:50 PM Olin 309

 

Distributional Area:

None   

 

 

(4 credits) This class examines issues of grammar, usage, and style, with an emphasis on the difficulties encountered by non-native speakers of English. Special attention will be given to the problems created by language transfer issues and to the specific expectations of writing in different disciplines. Through frequent writing and rewriting, we will study rules and habits that lead to clear and concise academic writing. At least 25 pages of revised writing will be expected.

 

Argument and Advocacy

 

Professor: David Register  

 

Course Number: BLC 240

CRN Number: 10359

Class cap: 12

Credits: 4

 

Schedule/Location:

 Tue  Thurs    10:10 AM - 11:30 AM Hegeman 106

 

Distributional Area:

None   

 

 

(4 credits)  This course engages  students in the practice of public  deliberation. Toward this end, students will focus their efforts on a    specific, semester-long topic –researching, scrutinizing sources, constructing and analyzing arguments, learning how to advocate for policies,    and practicing public speaking and debate. Students will write as they research, and will deliver several speeches. The course will culminate    with students organizing and staging a public debate on campus.

 

Writing and Research

 

Professor: Jane Smith  

 

Course Number: BLC 305

CRN Number: 10360

Class cap: 12

Credits: 4

 

Schedule/Location:

 Tue  Thurs    3:30 PM - 4:50 PM Olin 307

 

Distributional Area:

None   

 

 

(4 credits) This course is designed especially for moderated juniors who want to prepare for the senior project. Emphasis will be given to the early work of articulating a significant research question and to working with primary and secondary sources to develop a sustained argument in response to it. Students will explore the specific rhetorical strategies, styles, and formats of his or her own discipline and meet with faculty in their field of interest. Students will write a literature review, a Senior Project proposal, and a research paper.

 

 

Quantitative Literacy

 

The Quantitative Literacy program supports Bard students in their study of quantitative subjects. Study Rooms and individual tutoring for math and the sciences are available during the semester. Please email Japheth Wood <jwood@bard.edu>, the director of Quantitative Literacy for more information.

 

THE MATH PLACEMENT 

All students at Bard College must take and pass a mathematics or computing course before graduation. If you haven’t taken a math course at Bard yet, please take our Math Placement. Go to http://math.bard.edu/placement/ for instructions.

 

 

Algebra Workshop

 

Professor: Japheth Wood  

 

Course Number: BLC 150

CRN Number: 10356

Class cap: 22

Credits: 2

 

Schedule/Location:

    Fri   11:50 AM - 1:50 PM Hegeman 308         (February 2 – April 12)

 

Distributional Area:

None   

 

 

This course provides a review of the algebra used in math, science, and social science courses. It is designed for students who would like to improve their algebra skills while taking or in preparation to take an introductory math, science, economics or statistics course. Topics include linear equations and their graphs, quadratic equations, fractions, rational expressions, and exponents. This course will be graded Pass/Fail. No distributional credit is earned. This course will meet for the first 10 weeks of the semester.

 

Algebra, Trigonometry, and Functions

 

Professor: Japheth Wood  

 

Course Number: BLC 190

CRN Number: 10357

Class cap: 22

Credits: 2

 

Schedule/Location:

Mon       5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Reem Kayden Center 101        (January 29 – April 8)

 

Distributional Area:

None   

 

 

This course is designed for students who have taken a pre-calculus course in high school or at Bard, but would like more computational practice with algebra, trigonometry, logarithms and exponentials. This course can be taken at the same time as a math, science, or economics course, or in preparation to take such a course in a subsequent semester. This course will be graded Pass/Fail. No distributional credit is earned.  This course will meet for the first 10 weeks of the semester. Prerequisite: passing score on Part I of the Mathematics Placement.