LEARNING COMMONS COURSES
Courses
listed below do not satisfy area or distribution credit.
11886 |
BLC
107 Intensive
ESL |
Denise
Minin |
M . W Th . .
T . . . |
10:00am
– 12:30pm 10:00am
– 12:30pm |
HDR
106 HDR
101A |
|
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
11801 |
BLC
110 Grammar for
Writers |
Denise
Minin |
.
T . Th . |
8:30
am-9:50 am |
HDR
101A |
|
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
11837 |
BLC
150 Algebra Workshop |
Maria Belk |
. T . . . |
7:00 – 9:00 pm |
RKC 115 |
|
(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
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
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
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.
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.