Difference between revisions of "Communication"
(created page) |
(catalog) |
||
| Line 7: | Line 7: | ||
'''Communication''' is a college prep [[English]] course in the lower rotation, taken during the same year as [[Western Literature]]. | '''Communication''' is a college prep [[English]] course in the lower rotation, taken during the same year as [[Western Literature]]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Course catalog description == | ||
| + | This course is for students who want a college prep program in high school English and is an introduction to basic | ||
| + | school-level study of composition, reading, and public speaking. The work of the semester is on effective persuasive | ||
| + | organizing, supporting, and presenting materials in a paper or speech. Reading is selected to emphasize the challenges | ||
| + | of effective communication. Students should expect to complete two to three major projects, including public | ||
| + | speaking, during the course. | ||
| + | |||
| + | One semester of this course or of Advanced Communications is required for graduation. | ||
| + | * Prerequisites: None; grades 9 and 10 | ||
| + | * Homework Expectation: 1-2 hours a week, depending on assigned projects/speeches | ||
| + | * District SLOs Addressed in this Course: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 | ||
| + | * This class is a College Prep Class | ||
| + | * Student must be concurrently enrolled in Western Literature (0117) | ||
== Topics covered == | == Topics covered == | ||
Revision as of 20:11, 17 September 2021
| Department | English |
|---|---|
| Length | Semester |
| Credit type | Unweighted |
| Teacher(s) | Mr. Halter Ms. Whichard ??? LaFountain |
Communication is a college prep English course in the lower rotation, taken during the same year as Western Literature.
Course catalog description
This course is for students who want a college prep program in high school English and is an introduction to basic school-level study of composition, reading, and public speaking. The work of the semester is on effective persuasive organizing, supporting, and presenting materials in a paper or speech. Reading is selected to emphasize the challenges of effective communication. Students should expect to complete two to three major projects, including public speaking, during the course.
One semester of this course or of Advanced Communications is required for graduation.
- Prerequisites: None; grades 9 and 10
- Homework Expectation: 1-2 hours a week, depending on assigned projects/speeches
- District SLOs Addressed in this Course: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6
- This class is a College Prep Class
- Student must be concurrently enrolled in Western Literature (0117)
Topics covered
- Overview of Communication
- Professionalism
- Public speaking
- Marketing (if time)
Should I take this course?
This course contains minimal amounts of writing, and should be taken if writing is not desired.