3 semester hour credits
English Composition I covers principles of good writing with attention to grammar, sentence construction, punctuation, diction, mechanics, and the major forms of discourse. Compositions, parallel readings, and a short, documented essay are required.
ENG102 English Composition II
3 semester hour credits
(Prerequisite: English Composition I)
English Composition II addresses different kinds of arguments in professional writing by using persuasive evidence derived from authoritative sources. Readings introduce students to a variety of sources used in academic work including scholarly non-fiction and literature. Strong emphasis is placed on revising and editing, critical thinking, information literacy, and appropriate citing of sources.
- Teacher: Chris Van Jimenez
HUM200 American
Character
3 semester hour
credits
(Prerequisite: English Composition I)
American Character examines what it has meant, and what it means today, to be an American. Elements of cultural diversity as well as unifying concepts are discussed. The three themes vitally important to the understanding American culture, which include consumption, gender, and race, are explored in this course.
- Teacher: Laura Farnsworth, MS, CNS, CN
SSC201 Food and Culture
3 semester hour credits
Food and Culture explores how religion, traditions, environmental
factors, and ethnicity affect food choices and health. Students
learn how these factors contribute to nutritional deficiencies
and problems unique to specific groups. This course enables
nutrition professionals to work effectively with members of
different ethnic and religious groups in a culturally sensitive
manner. Assignments include preparing foods from different areas
of the world.
- Teacher: Laura Farnsworth, MS, CNS, CN