Courses listed below do not satisfy area or distribution credit.

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ARC 150 Algebra Workshop

Maria Belk

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7:00 – 9:00 pm

RKC 115

N/A

(2 credits) 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 meets for the first ten weeks of the semester, and it will be graded Pass/Fail. No distributional credit is earned. Class Size: 20

12304

ARC 190 Algebra, Trigonometry and Functions

Maria Belk

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7:00 – 9:00 pm

RKC 115

N/A

(2 credits) 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 meets for the first ten weeks of the semester, and will be graded Pass/Fail. No distributional credit is earned. Class size: 20

12305

ARC 107 Intensive ESL

Ester Flaim

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10:00 - 12:30 pm

HEG 200

N/A

(8 credit hours, 4 credits per semester) A Liberal Arts education is designed to engage people across a variety of disciplines in order to teach thinking skills and associative skills; however, if students have never encountered this type of educational environment before, this broad definition can hinder meaningful engagement in academic courses. This yearlong class 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. Class Size: 14

12306

ARC 110 Grammar for Writers

Ester Flaim

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1:30 -2:50 pm

OLIN 304

N/A

(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 the rules and habits that lead to clear and concise academic writing. At least 25 pages of revised writing will be expected. Class Size: 14

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ARC 205 Essay and Revision

David Gruber

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3:10 -4:30 pm

OLIN 304

N/A

(4 credits) In this course, we will sharpen our skills at writing and revising academic essays. Focusing on the foundational elements of the essay, we will break down the writing process into its constituent steps and consider how each step relates to developing a strong persuasive and/or interpretive argument. Additionally, we will consider questions such as: how to respond to an essay prompt, how to incorporate outside sources and evidence into our arguments, how to revise and edit our writing, and how to incorporate other skills necessary to write effectively. We will also focus on anticipating and meeting the expectations of our readers. Students should expect to produce 25 pages of finished writing, through various assignments with multiple revisions. Class Size: 14

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ARC 212 Grammar, Rhetoric & Style

James Keller

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11:50 -1:10 pm

ASP 302

N/A

(4 credits) This course explores the strategies and tools available to writers seeking to capture complex ideas in clear and concise prose.  As we write and revise essays, we will consider how we, as writers, can control the reader’s experience of the text by writing sentences that are not only correct but also powerful and precise.  As we expand our range of rhetorical devices, we’ll consider such questions as, How does grammar relate to content? At what point in the writing process should I worry about grammar?  When is it okay to break the rules?  Through careful attention to our own work, we will gain greater control over our writing from the sentence up—from basic grammar to more complex sentence structures and rhetorical moves—to write more forceful, assertive prose.  A total of 25 pages of revised prose will be expected. Class Size: 16

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ARC 305 Writing and Research

Jane Smith

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9:00 -12:00 pm

RKC 200

N/A

(4 credits) This course focuses on the development of a lengthy research paper and is designed for moderated juniors preparing to begin work on their 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 be introduced to research methodologies and annotated bibliographies, and each student will explore the specific rhetorical strategies, styles, and formats of his or her own discipline. At least 25 pages of revised writing will be expected.