Fall 2017-1 Course Previews

Session 1: Aug 22 - Dec 13

AML 2631 U.S. Hispanic/Latino Literature

Course Info

#553694

Tuesdays

11:00-12:15 PM

Room 72/164

Note: This is a blended course that meets once a week on Tuesdays. The remainder of the coursework will be delivered and completed online in D2L. Both online and face-to-face work and attendance is required. Students should log-in to http://bconline.broward.edu once classes begin.

Course Description

A broad survey of US Hispanic/Latino Literature covering works from the New World Encounter to present era. Students will analyze texts that may be selected from authors such as Alvar Nunez Cabeza De Vaca, Hernando De Soto, Jose Marti, William Carlos Williams, Santiago Baca, Tato Laviera, Sandra Cisneros, Rudolfo Anaya, Gloria Anzaldua, Reinaldo Arenas, Junot Diaz, Jennine Capo Crucet, among others. This is a writing credit course with International/Intercultural content. Students must earn a minimum grade of C to meet the requirements of the Gordon Rule for writing. 

Textbooks

1. Latino Boom: An Anthology of US Latino Literature, eds Christie and Gonzalez, 2006 edition
2. When I Was Puerto-Rican: A Memoir by Esmeralda Santiago
3. The Red Umbrella by Christina Diaz Gonzalez

CRW 1001 Creative Writing 1

Course Info

#553693

Thursdays

11:00-12:15 PM

Room 72/164

Note: This is a blended course that meets once a week on Thursdays. The remainder of the coursework will be delivered and completed online in D2L. Both online and face-to-face work and attendance is required. Students should log-in to http://bconline.broward.edu once classes begin.

Course Description

The course is structured toward producing literary fiction, poetry, dramatic forms, creative non-fiction and other original expression. Student writing will be the primary basis for critical discussion with emphasis on fundamental aspects of poetry, fiction, and/or drama, as illustrated in master writers' work and demonstrated in student work. Lectures, readings, craft analysis, discussions, exercises and workshops provide students with the opportunity to develop the craft of creative writing. 

Textbooks

Creative Writing: Four Genres in Brief, editor David Starkey, 2^nd edition    

ENC 1101 English Composition 1

Course Info

#547853

Wednesdays

12:30-1:45 PM

Room 72/164

Note: This is a blended course that meets once a week on Wednesdays. The remainder of the coursework will be delivered and completed online in D2L. Both online and face-to-face work and attendance is required. Students should log-in to http://bconline.broward.edu once classes begin.

Course Description

ENC 1101 is a university parallel course that requires students to learn and practice writing by creating original compositions, exploring basic rhetorical forms such as narration, exposition, and argumentation. Students also will develop research skills and learn to incorporate researched material through the writing process. For non-exempt students, placement in ENC 1101 is determined by both standard and departmental assessment tests. Students must earn a grade of C or higher to meet the requirements of the Gordon Rule. This is a writing credit course that focuses on extensive writing and revision. 

Textbooks

Successful College Writing w/ 2016 MLA Update, by Kathleen T. McWhorter, 6^th edition    

Session 3: Sep 7 - Dec 4

ENC 1101 English Composition 1

Course Info

#551467

Online

Note: This course will be delivered fully online in D2L. On the first day of classes, students should log-in to http://bconline.broward.edu.

Course Description

ENC 1101 is a university parallel course that requires students to learn and practice writing by creating original compositions, exploring basic rhetorical forms such as narration, exposition, and argumentation. Students also will develop research skills and learn to incorporate researched material through the writing process. For non-exempt students, placement in ENC 1101 is determined by both standard and departmental assessment tests. Students must earn a grade of C or higher to meet the requirements of the Gordon Rule. This is a writing credit course that focuses on extensive writing and revision. 

Textbooks

No textbooks are required for this class. All readings and materials for assignments will be found within the course shell in D2L.  

Session 4: Oct 18 - Dec 13

CRW 1001 Creative Writing 1

Course Info

#553460

Online

Note: This course will be delivered fully online in D2L. On the first day of classes, students should log-in to http://bconline.broward.edu.

Course Description

The course is structured toward producing literary fiction, poetry, dramatic forms, creative non-fiction and other original expression. Student writing will be the primary basis for critical discussion with emphasis on fundamental aspects of poetry, fiction, and/or drama, as illustrated in master writers' work and demonstrated in student work. Lectures, readings, craft analysis, discussions, exercises and workshops provide students with the opportunity to develop the craft of creative writing. 

Textbooks

No textbooks are required for this class. All readings and materials for assignments will be found within the course shell in D2L.