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 |
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Professor:
Denise Minin |
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Course Number: BLC 107 |
CRN Number: 10354 |
Class
cap: 12 |
Credits: 4 |
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Mon Tue Wed Thurs 9:10 AM
- 11:40 AM Olin 310 |
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Mon Tue Wed Thurs 9:10 AM
– 10:10 AM Henderson Comp. Center 106 |
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None |
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(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. |
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Grammar for Writers |
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Professor:
Denise Minin |
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Course Number: BLC 110 |
CRN Number: 10355 |
Class
cap: 10 |
Credits: 4 |
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Tue Thurs 1:30 PM
- 2:50 PM Olin 309 |
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None |
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(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. |
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Argument and Advocacy |
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Professor:
David Register |
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Course Number: BLC 240 |
CRN Number: 10359 |
Class
cap: 12 |
Credits: 4 |
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Schedule/Location: |
Tue Thurs 10:10 AM
- 11:30 AM Hegeman 106 |
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None |
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(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. |
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Writing and Research |
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Professor:
Jane Smith |
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Course Number: BLC 305 |
CRN Number: 10360 |
Class
cap: 12 |
Credits: 4 |
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Schedule/Location: |
Tue Thurs 3:30 PM
- 4:50 PM Olin 307 |
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Distributional Area: |
None |
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(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. |
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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/
Algebra Workshop |
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Professor:
Japheth Wood |
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Course Number: BLC 150 |
CRN Number: 10356 |
Class
cap: 22 |
Credits: 2 |
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Schedule/Location: |
Fri 11:50 AM
- 1:50 PM Hegeman 308 (February 2 – April 12) |
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Distributional Area: |
None |
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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. |
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Algebra, Trigonometry, and Functions |
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Professor:
Japheth Wood |
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Course Number: BLC 190 |
CRN Number: 10357 |
Class
cap: 22 |
Credits: 2 |
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Schedule/Location: |
Mon 5:00 PM - 7:00
PM Reem Kayden Center 101 (January
29 – April 8) |
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Distributional Area: |
None |
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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. |
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