students
who need tutoring in subject-specific fields in the many disciplines offered at
Bard. Services provided include classes, workshops, and assistance in
developing new learning strategies, tutorials, and other academic advice that
may be appropriate to the student’s individual needs.
students who
possess basic academic skills but who experience difficulties with the demands of college level work, including such
issues as time management, study skills, and the writing of research papers;
Individual tutoring in writing and
in other subjects can be arranged by contacting the Learning Commons, located
in the basement of Stone Row, or 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, 9-5, although tutoring sessions may be
scheduled with peer-tutors for others days and times as well. Review sessions
and individual tutoring for math and sciences, and drop-in hours for math and
writing help are also available during the semester. Call 758-7812 for days and times, or visit
the BARC website at: http://inside.bard.edu/learningcommons/.
All
students at
In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, Bard College
LEARNING COMMONS COURSES
Courses
listed below do not satisfy area or distribution credit.
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11837 |
BLC
150 Algebra Workshop |
Maria Belk |
. T . . . |
7:00 – 9:00 pm |
RKC 115 |
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(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: 18
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11838 |
BLC
190 Algebra,
Trigonometry and Functions |
Maria Belk |
. . W . . |
7:00 – 9:00 pm |
RKC 115 |
|
(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: 18
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11886 |
BLC
107 Intensive
ESL |
Denise
Minin |
M . W Th . .
T . . . |
10:00am
– 12:30pm 10:00am
– 12:30pm |
HDR
106 HDR
101A |
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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.
Class size: 14
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11801 |
BLC
110 Grammar for
Writers |
Denise
Minin |
.
T . Th . |
8:30
am-9:50 am |
HDR
101A |
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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 of 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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11311 |
BLC
205 Essay and Revision |
David Gruber |
. . W . F |
1:30 pm -2:50 pm |
HDR 106 |
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(4 credits) In this course, we will sharpen our skills at writing and revising thesis-driven academic essays. The class will focus on breaking down the writing process into its constituent steps, considering what qualities make each part of the essay effective, and anticipating the experience of a reader in order to produce persuasive arguments. Along the way, we’ll consider ways to frame and analyze textual evidence, revision and editing, critical close reading, and other skills necessary to write effectively.Class Size: 14
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11799 |
BLC
212 Grammar, Rhetoric & Style |
James Keller |
. T . Th . |
11:50 am -1:10 pm |
HEG 102 |
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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.
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11800 |
BLC
305 Writing and Research |
Jane Smith |
. T . Th . |
1:30 pm -2:50 pm |
OLIN LC 206 |
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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 research will be
required.