LEARNING COMMONS
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. 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 Learning Commons' website: 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 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 do not satisfy area or distribution credit.
11929 |
BLC
107 Intensive
ESL |
Denise Minin |
M T W Th . |
10:00 - 12:30 pm |
HDR 106 |
|
(4
credits, two-semester requirement) 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
11930 |
BLC
110 Grammar for
Writers |
Denise Minin |
. T . Th . |
1:30 -2:50 pm |
HDR 101A |
|
(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 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
11932 |
BLC
180 The Art of
Public Speaking |
David Register |
. T . Th . |
11:50 -1:10 pm |
OLIN 101 |
|
(4
credits) This class will introduce students to the art
of public speaking. Over the course of the semester, students will: (1) examine
the role of culture in informing speaking situations, (2) develop practical
skills related to the research, invention, organization, and presentation of
speeches, and (3) learn how to analyze and evaluate arguments as they are
presented in public speeches, political debates, television interviews, etc.
Additionally, the course will explore the use of rhetoric in meeting the needs
of ceremonial occasions, the narration of events, and persuasion.
Students will be required, at several points through the course of the
semester, to present speeches to the class as a whole. In addition, students
will be responsible for weekly homework assignments and the evaluation of one
another’s presentations. Class
size: 16
11948 |
BLC
205 Essay and Revision |
Dorothy Albertini |
. T . Th . |
11:50 – 1:10 pm |
OLIN 307 |
|
(4
credits) In this course, we will
sharpen our skills at writing and revising academic essays. By breaking down
the writing process into its constituent steps, considering what each step
needs in order to be useful, and anticipating the experience of a reader, this
class allows students to hone their skills at producing successful academic
writing. Along the way, we’ll consider question framing, using outside sources,
revision and editing, and other skills necessary to write effectively. Class size: 12
11931 |
BLC
212 Grammar,
Rhetoric & Style |
James Keller |
M . W . . |
1:30 -2:50 pm |
ASP 302 |
|
(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: 12
11950 |
BLC
305 Writing and
Research |
Jane Smith |
. T . Th . |
3:10 – 4:30 pm |
OLINLC 206 |
|
(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 research will be required. Class
size: 12