Language Arts

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Fall Semester: August 26–December 20, 2024
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CH 122 Chinese Conversation I
CT 200 Content Design and Research
EN 121 English Composition
EN 202 Women Write New York City
EN 231 Short Fiction
EN 233 Poetry
EN 235 African-American Literature
EN 236 Major Writers of the Western World
EN 245 Intercultural Communication
EN 271 Literature and History: The Development of American Culture to 1865
EN 272 Identity in America: History and Literature, 1865 to Present
EN 279 Women's Writing: 1900 - Present
EN 342 Argumentation and Persuasion
EN 361 Creative Writing
EN 363 Fiction Writing
EN 364 Poetry Writing
EN 371 Chinese Odyssey: Introduction to Chinese Literature
ES 129 College Composition for Non-Native Speakers of English
FI 256 Screenwriting I
FR 111 French I
FR 112 French II
FR 122 French Conversation I
HA 219 African American Art
IT 111 Elementary Italian
IT 112 Italian II
JA 111 Japanese I
JA 112 Japanese II
MC 305 Tang Poetry and Calligraphy: Classical Traditions of China (618-907 CE)
MC 345 Food for Thought: Gastronomy in Italian Literature and Culture
MC 351 From Modern to Contemporary Latin American Women Writers
SP 111 Spanish I
SP 112 Spanish II
SP 311 Spanish for Business
SS 131 General Psychology

CH 122
Chinese Conversation I
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00

Students learn to converse in Chinese by emphasizing interaction in real-world situations. Functional and practical verbal communications are addressed with a focus on the cultures where Chinese is spoken. The course also continues to build writing and reading skills in order to give students a strong foundation in the language. Prerequisite(s): CH 111 or equivalent

CT 200
Content Design and Research
2.0 credits
In state $440.00 Out of state $1322.00

This course introduces fundamental design research methods, including content design principles. Students develop thoughtful content and effective presentation skills through the process of content design. Creative outcomes include physical and digital designs.

EN 121
English Composition
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Students learn rhetorical concepts and apply them to produce various genres of writing appropriate to different rhetorical situations. They will use revision to develop texts through multiple drafts, edit work to produce polished texts, and reflect upon their writing process. Students will practice reading complex texts and using information technologies. (G1: Basic Communication) Prerequisite(s): college-level English proficiency as demonstrated by placement test or completion of appropriate ES course(s)

EN 202
Women Write New York City
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

This course examines women's contributions to the creation of NYC as literary construct through analysis of their writings on literature, art and activism. Students will engage the city as literary landscape by visiting spaces and attending events in correlation with the works we study to create their own writing. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 231
Short Fiction
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Students read and analyze stories by authors from around the world. They consider various aspects of narrative and explore different modes of storytelling. The study of short fiction prepares students to read more widely on their own in the future. (G7: Humanities) Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 233
Poetry
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Students are introduced to the techniques of reading and writing about poetry from different times and cultures. By examining diction, figures of speech, rhyme, meter, free verse, translation, and other poetic strategies within the context of culture and history, students develop an understanding of the poet's craft and vision. (G7: Humanities) Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 235
African-American Literature
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

A survey of the history of African-American literature from slavery to the present is offered. Students read and analyze various genres of African-American literature and are introduced to the social, economic, and political forces that have influenced the writers. Through presentations, critical reading, and analytical writing, students become familiar with the influence of these works on the evolution of world literature. (G7: Humanities) Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 236
Major Writers of the Western World
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Studies major themes in the cultural heritage of the Western world from Greek tragedy to the modern novel. Readings are from such representative writers as Plato, Sophocles, Euripides, Dante, Shakespeare, Austen, Flaubert, Tolstoy, Ibsen, Chekhov, Mann, and Sartre. (G7: Humanities) Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 245
Intercultural Communication
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

This course is designed to examine the relationship between culture and communication. Students will explore cultural patterns, verbal and nonverbal communication, and cultural expressions in intercultural interactions. Course content is selected to balance theory and research in intercultural communication with the application of this information to intercultural encounters. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 271
Literature and History: The Development of American Culture to 1865
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Students read significant texts from America’s cultural development against the background of a narrative of U.S. history through the Civil War. The course surveys a wide variety of literature, from firsthand accounts of slavery to philosophical sources of the U.S. Constitution to early documents in the debate over the role of women in society. (G7: Humanities; G10: American History) Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129

EN 272
Identity in America: History and Literature, 1865 to Present
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Students read and interpret literary texts in order to understand the evolution of America’s self-images since the Civil War. They explore the cultural context of particular works and how identity manifests itself in literature. Themes examined include regional and ethnic diversity between 1865 and World War I; modernism and expatriation in a context of alienation, loss of faith, and new scientific questions between 1918 and World War II; the civil rights and women’s movements through 1980; and multiculturalism, postmodernism, and the implications of technological development and globalization in the last 20 years. (G7: Humanities; G10: American History) Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 279
Women’s Writing: 1900 - Present
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

This course examines how women writers construct and analyze their identity through literature. The impact of gender, race, class, sexuality, culture, and other aspects of identity are considered by close reading of a selection of writings by women in the 20th and 21st centuries. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or equivalent

EN 342
Argumentation and Persuasion
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00

Examines the strategies and techniques used to influence the decision-making processes. Students prepare and present persuasive speeches based on principles of argumentation and persuasion. Exercises in debate are also included. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 361
Creative Writing
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

In a workshop environment, students prepare a portfolio of works from one or more of the following genres: fiction, poetry, or drama. Structure, plot, characterization, point of view, theme, and metaphoric language are explored, and works-in-progress are critiqued by faculty and fellow students. Through the processes of writing, critiquing, and revising, ideas are shaped into imaginative form. (G6: Arts) Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

EN 363
Fiction Writing
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

This writing course focuses on imaginative storytelling. Students read short stories and novel excerpts by established writers and create their own fictions, beginning with craft exercises and evolving toward polished stories as the semester progresses. In a workshop environment, students discuss and respond constructively to each other’s works-in-progress. (G6: Arts) Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129

EN 364
Poetry Writing
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

Students learn the major elements of writing poetry through a variety of exercises and examples. Works-in-progress are critiqued by fellow students in a rigorous yet supportive environment. Poems are revised and collected in a portfolio at the end of the semester. (G6: Arts) Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129

EN 371
Chinese Odyssey: Introduction to Chinese Literature
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

Students study Chinese literature by reading and examining a variety of literary forms from a range of historical periods. The course focuses on relationships between the self, the nation, gender roles, and modernity and how the influence of local and global histories has shaped the focus and reception of each work. All readings are in English. (G7: Humanities; G9: Other World Civilizations) Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

ES 129
College Composition for Non-Native Speakers of English
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

College Composition for Non-Native Speakers of English is a writing intensive course designed to develop the writing and oral communication skills of students form whom English is a second language. By working through the various stages of the writing process, students become more confident and skilled writers. A variety of genres are explored through reading assignments, class discussions, writing and an oral presentation. This course is equivalent to EN121. Prerequisite(s): ES 023 and ES 123 or appropriate score on FIT English Placement Test. Corequisite(s): ES 029

FI 256
Screenwriting I
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00

This course is cross-listed with EN 266. This course introduces the practice of writing fiction for the screen, focusing on the short film. In a workshop setting, students explore a range of approaches to the short screenplay, from traditional to innovative, and use examples from a variety of genres and geographical origins. (G6: Arts) Prerequisite(s): EN121 or equivalent.

FR 111
French I
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

This introductory course enables students with no background in French to communicate with French-speaking people. The basic skills of speaking, reading, and writing in French are established and the cultures where French is spoken are introduced. All new grammatical, syntactical and phonetic skills covered in course lectures will be further developed in a multimedia environment.

FR 112
French II
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00

Students expand upon the skills established in French I and continue to study the cultures where French is spoken. All new grammatical, syntactical and phonetic skills covered in course lectures will be further developed in a multimedia environment. Prerequisite(s): FR 111 or equivalent

FR 122
French Conversation I
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00

Students learn to converse in French by interacting in real-life situations. Functional and practical verbal communications are addressed, with a focus on the cultures where French is spoken. Course also taught in Paris in Winter and Summer Sessions. Prerequisite(s): FR 111 or equivalent

HA 219
African American Art
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Surveys diverse African traditions that have contributed to the rich fabric of American life since the 17th century. Students explore the continuities and disruptions of these traditions in art, and analyze concepts of race and racism, from the first moments of slavery through the contemporary era. (G7 Humanities; G10 American History)

IT 111
Elementary Italian
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Students with no background in Italian learn how to communicate with Italian-speaking people. The basic skills of speaking, reading, and writing in Italian are established and Italian culture is introduced. All new grammatical, syntactical and phonetic skills covered in course lectures will be further developed in a multimedia environment.

IT 112
Italian II
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Students expand upon the skills established in Italian I and continue to study Italian culture. All new grammatical, syntactical and phonetic skills covered in course lectures will be further developed in a multimedia environment. Prerequisite(s): IT 111 or equivalent

JA 111
Japanese I
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

The purpose of this course is to enable students to communicate effectively in Japanese at an elementary level and to introduce them to Japanese culture. Reading, writing and speaking will be given equal attention and Japanese culture is introduced. All new grammatical, syntactical and phonetic skills covered in course lectures will be further developed in a multimedia environment.

JA 112
Japanese II
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00

Students expand upon the skills established in Japanese I and continue to study Japanese culture. Students workshop and hone all new grammatical, syntactical and phonetic skills worked on in the lecture hours in a multimedia environment. Prerequisite(s): JA 111 or equivalent

MC 305
Tang Poetry and Calligraphy: Classical Traditions of China (618-907 CE)
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00

This course introduces students to Chinese calligraphy and poetry during the Tang period (618-907 CE), the golden age of Chinese art and culture. Students develop extensive knowledge of the classical tradition of Chinese language and literature, an understanding and appreciation of Chinese thought and culture and their place in the broader East Asian cultural ecology since the Middle Ages.

MC 345
Food for Thought: Gastronomy in Italian Literature and Culture
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

An overview of italian literature reveals how, through food, Italians have affirmed and defended their cultural heritage. Utilizing an analysis of influential literary texts, students examine the historical evolution of Italian cuisine from the excesses of the Roman table to today's ‘slow food movement' and Taught in English. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or equivalent

MC 351
From Modern to Contemporary Latin American Women Writers
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

An introduction to Latin American literature written by women. Using the lense of sociopolitical realities on the Latin American continent, students critically examine work created in diverse genres. Course is taught in English. (G7: Humanities; G9: Other World Civilizations)

SP 111
Spanish I
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

This introductory course enables students with no background in Spanish to communicate with Spanish-speaking people. The basic skills of speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish are established and the cultures where Spanish is spoken are introduced. Teacher-instructed multimedia laboratory sessions reinforce skills learned in the classroom.

SP 112
Spanish II
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Students expand upon the skills established in Spanish I and continue to study Italian culture. Students workshop and hone all new grammatical, syntactical and phonetic skills worked on in the lecture hours in a multimedia environment. Prerequisite(s): SP 111 or equivalent

SP 311
Spanish for Business
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2757.00

Conducted entirely in Spanish, this course prepares students for successful communication in the Hispanic business world by building on their existing knowledge of Spanish and emphasizing its practical, real-world use. Students are introduced to technical vocabulary and cultural concepts for expressing basic economic ideas and conducting business. Teacher-instructed multimedia laboratory sessions reinforce skills learned in the classroom. (G8: Foreign Language) Prerequisite(s): SP 142 or SP 214 or equivalent

SS 131
General Psychology
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Principles of psychology and their application to general behavior are presented. Stresses the scientific method in understanding learning, perception, motivation, emotion, personality development, and the social influences on human behavior. (G4: Social Sciences)