In-House Dual Credit

Communications (Dual Credit)

• Prerequisite: Passing TSI Scores: Reading 351, Writing 363 and a “4” on the essay, or “5” on the essay can stand alone

• Grade level: 11 or 12

• 0.5 credit (1 semester)

•  This course fulfills a college requirement in many majors and a high school elective exploring conflict, factors related to productivity, family, friend and coworker relationships, intrapersonal communication, nonverbal behavior, listening techniques, group work, brainstorming and diversity.

Public Speaking (Dual Credit)

• Prerequisite: Passing TSI scores: Reading 351, Writing 363 and a “4” on the essay, or “5” on the essay can stand alone

• Grade level: 11 or 12

• 0.5 credit (1 semester)

•  This course fulfills a high school and college requirement simultaneously, digging into presentation aids, mediated communication, delivery techniques, audience analysis, language, outlining and research.

DC English 3

• Prerequisite: 85 or higher during both semesters of English 2 and minimum GPA of 3.5

• Grade level: 11

• 1 credit (2 semesters)

• This course focuses on helping students develop effective processes for writing in multiple genres, including research-based academic projects and creative works.  Students will learn techniques for generating ideas; giving and receiving feedback; finding, evaluating, and integrating sources; adapting rhetorical strategies for audience and context; revising; and editing.

DC English 4

• Prerequisite: 85 or higher during both semesters of English 3 and minimum GPA of 3.5

• Grade level: 12

• 1 credit (2 semesters)

• Dual Credit English Language and Composition is a highly sophisticated and intensive study of the craft of writing for the academically-skilled senior who desires rigorous instruction in college-level writing.  Students briefly review grammatical terms, usage problems, and various composition techniques before they begin composing descriptive, narrative, and argumentative essays, letters, and analysis of non-fiction.  Vocabulary skills are emphasized.  In addition, students read and analyze classical and modern essays, short stories, and novels.  Students should develop effective processes for writing in multiple genres, including research-based academic projects and creative pieces of literature enabling them to write with confidence and accuracy in future college courses across the curriculum.