Course Descriptions and Objectives

HORT 254 - Fruit and Nut Production: Summer

1. Identify and select bioregionally appropriate soft fruit cultivars and rootstock, and manage their site specific growth and cultural requirements.
2. Discuss cultivar physiology and the limiting factors to growth, such as soil conditions, pollination, and pestiferous organisms.
3. Demonstrate tree fruit bud grafting propagation, summer pruning and training techniques, and harvest and storage practices while managing limiting factors.
4. Apply Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and other pest control techniques to maintain cultivar health, vigor, and productivity.
5. Design polycultural cropping plans and food forest systems and discuss management practices that integrate soil building, annual crops, and small animals.

HORT 255 - Special Topics: Horticulture

1. Demonstrate learning objectives as determined by the supervising instructor.

HORT 256 - Permaculture Design

1. Describe whole systems and permaculture design ethics, principles, processes, methods, strategies, and techniques, and apply these tools to urban and small farm agriculture systems.
2. Examine design principles in the context of agroecosystem productivity, resiliency, diversity, and equitability.
3. Analyze and assess site conditions, interpret user and client needs, and employ whole systems thinking to real world design challenges and opportunities.
4. Integrate design elements of agricultural, natural, and built environments to support multiple functions for resource production and conservation.
5. Create design products that respond to user and client needs and demonstrate a comprehensive assimilation of whole systems and permaculture design concepts.

HORT 257 - Urban Farming and Business Planning I

1. Discuss and evaluate common and emergent urban farm models, and describe the entrepreneurial competencies required to sustain these small businesses.
2. Demonstrate springtime urban farm management skills with farm site soils, plants, animals, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies both in a greenhouse and in the field.
3. Apply and compare a diverse set of cropping systems and practices associated with urban scale operations for four season production in the Pacific Northwest.
4. Produce an urban whole farm management plan outline that balances productive efficiency, resource conservation, and socioeconomic resiliency.
5. Describe the components of a farm business plan, and create a plan outline based upon triple bottom line sustainability principles and agricultural market research.

HORT 258 - Urban Farming and Business Planning II

1. Discuss and evaluate common and emergent urban farm models, and describe the entrepreneurial compentencies required to sustain these small businesses.
2. Demonstrate summertime urban farm management skills with farm site soils, plants, animals, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies both in a greenhouse and in the field.
3. Apply and compare a diverse set of cropping systems and practices associated with urban scale operations for four season production in the Pacific Northwest.
4. Produce an urban whole farm management plan that balances productive efficiency, resource conservation, and socioeconomic resiliency.
5. Describe the components of a farm business plan, and create a plan based upon triple bottom line sustainability principles and agricultural market research.

HORT 259 - Postharvest to Local Market Operations

1. Describe the components of a food system, compare conventional and alternative food systems, and interpret emerging trends in local food system and food hub development.
2. Explain postharvest physiology in terms of food processing and storage methods and infrastructure design, and recognize associated equipment, tools, materials, and supplies.
3. Examine the importance of Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) and Good Handling Practice (GHP) standards and their effect upon food security, safety, and quality.
4. Discuss direct market and value-added sales opportunities for micro-scale farms, such as farmers markets, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs, grocery stores, and restaurants.
5. Produce postharvest and direct market operational recommendations and plans based upon the needs of an urban agriculture enterprise.

HORT 262 - Landscape Design I

1. Engage in imaginative and critical inquiry to explore concepts and perspectives in order to develop landscape designs that are site and client specific.
2. Locate, acquire, evaluate, and apply information in order to prepare landscape basemaps, site surveys, and site analysis.
3. Use appropriate tools, techniques, and technology to communicate effectively with clients and professionals in the landscape industry.

HORT 263 - Landscape Design II

1. Analyze, synthesize, integrate and evaluate principles of planting design theory in the context of spatial design.
2. Engage in imaginative and critical inquiry to explore planting schemes in the field and during the planning stages using criteria of sound horticulture and aesthetics.
3. Prepare professional level planting plans and schedules, estimating quantity and sizes of plants required.
4. Demonstrate appropriate techniques and technologies to present and deliver oral presentations to clients.
5. Demonstrate skills and knowledge associated with the responsible stewardship sustainability of the managed landscape through planting design.

HORT 264 - CADD for Landscape

1. Develop residential landscape plans in a CADD 2-D drawing program.
2. Evaluate and apply information from a landscape plan to develop cost estimates using commercial software.
3. Utilize plan, elevation and section drawings completed in CADD as communication, marketing and sales tools.

HORT 269 - Horticulture Business Practices

1. Complete Washington state Master Business Application online.
2. Define and describe the necessary resources, licenses and permits needed to run a landscaping business in Washington state.
3. Develop a basic business plan utilizing a template.
4. Define and describe basic book keeping requirements for a small business.

HORT 270 - Restorative Design Solutions

1. Identify and analyze site conditions that influence hydrology and plant communities.
2. Develop planting plans and schedules that restore wildlife habitat, reduce surface runoff and improve water quality.
3. Describe and illustrate the restoration principles for successful site design.
4. Define and describe the goals of low-impact development.

HORT 272 - Aquaponic Systems and Food Production

1. Describe specific aquaponic and hydroponic systems, compare the trade offs between these systems and soil based agriculture, and examine their relative contribution to food security.
2. Design aquaponic system conceptual models, and construct structures when applicable while maintaining the functional components of a working system.
3. Select, propagate, and manage the cultural requirements of aquaponic system food plants and aquatic animals, and harvest products for four season production.
4. Identify and analyze the limiting factors to aquaponic system crop growth, such as water quality and nutrient cycling, and modify the system to optimize efficiency.
5. Explain how aquaponic system structures, products, by-products, and energy requirements can be integrated into a whole farm management plan and business plan.

HORT 275 - Garden Structures

1. Identify and describe common garden structures by purpose, style, and building materials.
2. Identify and describe common construction methods and details for garden structures.
3. Identify and describe basic building materials including fasteners and other hardware.

HORT 276 - Hardscapes: Brick, Concrete, and Stone

1. Identify and describe common garden hardscape features and their iconic details.
2. Identify and describe hardscape construction techniques applied to concrete, pavers and stone.
3. Describe the construction assets and liabilities of various hardscape materials.

HORT 277 - Landscape Lighting

1. Describe basic components of landscape lighting.
2. Measure and calculate the number and spacing of lights for particular situations.

HORT 278 - Landscape Construction Design

1. Analyze data to solve grading and slope calculations.
2. Use plane geometry to develop site layout plans.
3. Describe and discuss results of analytical processes for suitability of construction materials and techniques through appropriate graphic and written modes.
4. Apply appropriate tools, techniques and technology to facilitate sustainable practices in landscape design and installation.

HORT 280 - Weed Identification and Management

1. Analyze, synthesize and integrate information about a variety of weedy plants and control options to develop weed management plans (including weed identification, control choices, and costs) for specific site situations.
2. Work effectively in groups to evaluate a variety of sites, identify common weeds, and recommend appropriate control options (including cultural, mechanical, biological and chemical).
3. Apply appropriate tools, techniques and technology to facilitate selection of the least toxic and most sustainable methods of weed control for a variety of landscape, nursery and natural area weed situations.

HORT 281 - Sustainable Lawn Installation

1. Describe and define sustainable turf criteria for the landscape.
2. Calculate necessary amounts of sod, seed, bulk materials and fertilizer necessary for installation and maintenance of any given area.

HORT 282 - Sustainable Lawn Management

1. Describe and define the dynamics of sustainable turf maintenance including weed, insect, and disease control, fertilization and cultural requirements.
2. Perform calculations regarding quantities of topdressing, fertilizers and pesticides required for a specific turf area.

HORT 283 - Groundcovers

1. Describe and identify sites where groundcovers would be viable alternatives to turf.
2. Identify a variety of groundcover plants appropriate for Pacific Northwest gardens and their cultural needs.
3. Calculate the number of plants needed for specific sites.

HORT 284 - Irrigation Design

1. Define and describe sprinkler components and their functions (including the multiple styles used today) and their general location.
2. Design a basic irrigation system utilizing appropriate sprinkler heads, nozzles, valves and pipes.
3. Program and troubleshoot sprinkler controllers for sustainably managed landscapes.
4. Describe basic sprinkler system maintenance and repair procedures.
5. Draft, to scale, a basic irrigation system.

HORT 286 - Landscape Maintenance and Renovation

1. Develop a check list to identify biotic and abiotic stresses on plants in the landscape.
2. Identify design flaws contributing to the need for excessive and unsustainable landscape management.
3. Synthesize the stress checklist and design flaws into a series of renovation recommendations.
4. Implement landscape renovation recommendations.
5. Develop a 12 month landscape management plan.

HORT 287 - Low Volume Irrigation

1. Identify and describe the material and tools used in the installation of low-volume irrigation systems.
2. Identify the various kinds of low-volume irrigation systems and contrast their applications.
3. Install a complete low-volume system.

HORT 291 - Internship in Horticulture

HORT 293 - Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture

1. Apply knowledge and skills derived from program coursework to seasonally appropriate urban farm site planning, propagation, production, cultivation, harvesting, and postharvest management of crops.
2. Operate task appropriate urban farm equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner while managing biological competitors for optimal agroecosystem health and economic benefit.
3. Evaluate urban farm site operations and production within an integrated whole farm context that aims to balance sustainable small business and landscape management.

HORT 294 - Research in Sustainable Agriculture

1. Use online databases to identify, evaluate, and synthesize scientific literature related to a sustainable agriculture research topic, resulting in a properly cited literature review and bibliography.
2. Formulate a sustainable agriculture hypothesis, as well as design and conduct an experiment to test the hypothesis.
3. Interpret and illustrate the results of a sustainable agriculture research project, using technical writing and graphical representations, and effectively report the results in the form of a scientific poster, verbal presentation, or research paper.

HORT 295 - Final Project in Horticulture

1. Demonstrate their ability to apply training and problem-solving techniques to realistic situations in design, landscaping or maintenance projects.
2. Provide evidence of skills in order to convince future clients of abilities and experience.

HORT 296 - Greenhouse/Nursery Practicum I

1. Create a crop production plan.
2. Propagate and produce crops for sale.
3. Document crop production activities in a comprehensive record.

HORT 297 - Greenhouse/Nursery Practicum II

1. Create a crop production plan.
2. Propagate and produce crops for sale.
3. Document crop production activities in a comprehensive record.

HORT 298 - Individual Project in Horticulture

1. Demonstrate learning objectives as determined by the supervising instructor.

HSPTR 104 - Airline Computer Training

1. Describe and demonstrate decoding and encoding specific airports and airlines.
2. Access availability schedules and read, write, and decode symbols.
3. Demonstrate formats required to sell, change, cancel, and rebook flights from availability schedules.
4. Analyze fare quotes from flights sold and verify price by accessing airline tariff and rules.
5. Create and evaluate a PNR.

HSPTR 111 - Tours

1. Define and explain the components that can make up a packaged tour.
2. Identify and explain the benefits of tour products for clients.
3. Compare and contrast tour products and features.
4. Match client needs to appropriate tour products.
5. Accurately calculate price and discounts for packaged tours.
6. Assemble a customized tour based on client needs.

HSPTR 112 - Cruises

1. Compare and contrast cruise line itineraries.
2. Analyze and explain a cruise line’s target market.
3. Match client needs and preferences to the appropriate cruise product.
4. Design a unique cruise portfolio to use as a resource in cruise sales.
5. Accurately price a cruise product and explain options, itineraries, taxes, and available discounts.
6. Utilize computer technology appropriate to the industry, including Internet research.
7. Utilize brochures and the Internet to sell cruises.

HSPTR 115 - North American Geography

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the prime tourist destinations in North America.
2. Analyze historical and cultural information as it relates to travel destinations in North America.
3. Research and present a group project on a travel destination.
4. Utilize case studies and the Internet to research travel destinations.

HSPTR 116 - Europe:CD

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the prime tourist destinations in Western Europe.
2. Analyze historical and cultural information as it relates to travel destinations.
3. Research and explain travel documentation, currencies, travel restrictions, and time zones for travel to Western Europe.
4. Research and present a group project on a travel destination.
5. Utilize case studies and the Internet to research travel destinations.
6. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.

HSPTR 117 - Caribbean, Mexico, and Africa

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the prime tourist destinations in the Caribbean and Mexico.
2. Describe major safari destinations in Africa.
3. Analyze historical and cultural information as it relates to travel destinations.
4. Research and explain travel documentation, currencies, travel restrictions, and time zones for travel to the Caribbean, Mexico, and Africa.
5. Research and present a group project on a travel destination.
6. Utilize case studies and the Internet to research travel destinations.

HSPTR 118 - East Asia and the South Pacific

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the prime tourist destinations in East Asia and the South Pacific.
2. Analyze historical and cultural information as it relates to travel destinations.
3. Research and explain travel documentation, currencies, travel restrictions, and time zones for travel to East Asia and the South Pacific.
4. Research and present a group project on a travel destination.
5. Utilize case studies and the Internet to research travel destinations.

HSPTR 140 - Introduction to Hospitality

1. Describe the history and current scope of the Hospitality industry.
2. Describe the basic structure and organization of the foodservice industry.
3. List and describe the basics of catering operations.
4. Explain the structure, amenities, and product types available in the lodging industry.
5. Analyze the various types of companies in the travel industry.
6. Explain how the three segments of the hospitality industry fit together and their value to the economy of our region.
7. Explain the importance of good customer service skills in the hospitality industry.
8. Evaluate career options in the hospitality field.

HSPTR 155 - Special Topics: Hospitality and Tourism

1. Demonstrate learning objectives as determined by the supervising instructor.

HSPTR 198 - Individual Project in Hospitality and Tourism

1. Develop a comprehensive independent project related to the Hospitality industry.

HSPTR 205 - Advanced Airline Computer Lab

1. Analyze, explain, and implement airline-pricing structures for domestic itineraries.
2. Compare multiple airline schedules and fares, and choose the best option for the client.
3. Access and utilize advanced computer information and entries.
4. Calculate correct prices, discounts, and taxes when preparing fill-in-formats or using discount pricing modifiers.
5. Describe and use linear and horizontal fare formats.
6. Analyze and sell cars, rail, and hotels via the Internet and GDS system.

HSPTR 206 - Airline Tariff and Ticketing

1. Utilize the Apollo/Smartpoint centralized airline reservation system to create passenger reservations.
2. Explain orally and in writing the rules and regulations for the issuance of airline documents according to ARC (Airline Reporting Corporation).
3. Accurately calculate fares and issue tickets for air travel itineraries.
4. Describe and complete REN forms.

HSPTR 207 - International Tariff and Marketing

1. Demonstrate ability to make reservations on either the Apollo/Smartpoint airline computer system or Internet reservation websites.
2. Accurately calculate fares and issue tickets for international itineraries.
3. Demonstrate ability to interpret and explain taxes and fees for international fares.
4. Demonstrate the ability to identify international airports and airport codes; list which country, IATA area, and sub-area the airports are in and spell them correctly.
5. Develop a marketing and promotional plan for a virtual hospitality business.
6. Create a Foreign Inclusive Tour (FIT).

HSPTR 220 - Ecotourism

1. Define the concepts of Ecotourism and sustainable development in the hospitality industry.
2. Develop criteria for evaluating businesses and government tourism organization’s sustainability practices.
3. Research companies whose business models meet the criteria developed above.
4. Analyze the impact of Ecotourism and sustainable practices on environments and people.
5. Utilize case studies to review and evaluate Ecotourism companies and plans.
6. Examine and evaluate the growing Ecotourism business in the United States and internationally.

HSPTR 230 - Hospitality Law and Ethics

1. Describe the basic legal principles, professional standards, and regulatory bodies that govern the hospitality industry.
2. Research hospitality management policies and how they are used to minimize legal liability.
3. Compare and evaluate the types of contracts used in the hospitality industry.
4. Identify the connections among professional ethics, industry regulations, and the law, and explain their roles in decision-making processes.

HSPTR 255 - Special Topics: Hospitality and Tourism

1. Present areas of current interest in Hospitality and Tourism.

HSPTR 258 - Hotel Management

1. Analyze the role of management in a lodging operation.
2. Explain the operations and functions of each lodging department.
3. Describe the financial role of each lodging department to the business as a whole.
4. Develop strategies for effective management of each segment of the lodging operation.
5. Demonstrate the analytical role of the manager in a lodging operation.

HSPTR 260 - Travel Sales

1. Explain and demonstrate the importance of quality customer service in a sales transaction.
2. Describe and demonstrate how to match customer needs and preferences to the appropriate travel product.
3. Evaluate and coach peers in the development of sales skills.
4. Accurately price retail travel products and compare, evaluate, and accurately price travel insurance policies.
5. Describe and demonstrate effective listening and questioning skills used in travel sales.
6. Research and describe how to arrange accommodation for disabled travelers and other populations requiring travel assistance.

HSPTR 284 - Hospitality Employment Preparation

1. Create a new resume or update an existing resume targeted to job skills.
2. Describe and analyze successful job search tips and tools for the hospitality industry.

HSPTR 285 - Hospitality Employment

1. Analyze a variety of hospitality career paths and resources, based on industry presentations.
2. Evaluate industry professional’s presentations.

HSPTR 291 - Internship in Hospitality

1. Identify, discuss, and write specific learning objectives and develop a career and educational plan.
2. Demonstrate understanding of workplace trends and opportunities.
3. Evaluate self and create options to achieve greater success in the experiential learning environment.
4. Develop positive work habits and skills in interpersonal relations while interning at the internship site.
5. Develop understanding of workplace issues: employer expectations, professional and ethical attitudes, understanding of work environment; job descriptions and performance objectives; interpersonal work skills, work site leadership, group interaction, conflict management, and workplace cultural diversity.
6. Gain and/or improve job specific technical skills and soft skills.

HSPTR 298 - Individual Project in Hospitality and Tourism

1. Develop a comprehensive independent project related to the Hospitality industry.

HUM 101 - Studies in American Culture

1. Demonstrate comprehension of print and visual texts.
2. Discern and articulate explicit and implied cultural content in print and visual texts.
3. Compare cultural content of print and visual texts.
4. Apply course concepts to print and visual texts in discussion and in formal writings.
5. Cooperate productively in groups to complete assigned tasks.
6. Demonstrate comprehension of the concepts of mainstream and marginal in relation to American cultural texts.
7. Analyze evidence of competing perspectives in diverse groups’ cultural expressions in print and images.

HUM 105 - Introduction to Film

1. Identify and describe the basic elements of film and its particular vocabulary (narrative, mise en scene, cinematography, acting, editing, sound).
2. Identify major films, theories and/or filmmakers, including characteristics of stylistic patterns in major directors’ works.
3. Analyze film techniques and dramatic and literary qualities.
4. Write well-organized film analyses.
5. Communicate effectively in discussions, group work and oral presentations.
6. Evaluate and compare films within the cultural contexts in which they are made and viewed.

HUM 106 - Film Genres

1. Identify the basic elements of various film genres (film noir, the Western, sci-fi, musicals, thrillers, etc.) and their particular vocabulary (narrative, mise en scene, cinematography, acting, editing, sound).
2. Analyze film techniques, dramatic and literary qualities, and underlying themes, archetypes, and mythologies.
3. Write well-organized film analyses.
4. Communicate effectively in discussions, group work and oral presentations.
5. Evaluate and compare films within the cultural contexts in which they are made and viewed.

HUM 108 - World Mythology

1. Demonstrate knowledge of mythological concepts and identify and disparate genres and forms of the works.
2. Analyze and interpret psychological representations of the material, spiritual, cultural, and historical values/truths embodied in diverse myths.
3. Evaluate and compare through written and oral means the distinctive ways diverse mythological texts shape and are shaped by cultural/historical/literary/political contexts and trends.
4. Dramatize and interpret, through collaborative presentation, the imaginative experience and appeal of representative myths in contemporary culture.

HUM 109 - Greek Mythology

1. Read, evaluate and analyze through written and oral means the nature of myths and their function in Greek culture and history by applying critical-reading methods/theories.
2. Analyze and explain how myth can be exploited for social, political and ideological purposes.
3. Identify the diversity of cultures, ethics, values, and ways of thinking across communities as embodied in selected myths.
4. Compare and interpret, both individually and collaboratively, the importance and influence of Greek myth on world culture.

HUM& 116 - Humanities I

1. Demonstrate knowledge of assigned readings.
2. Demonstrate understanding of drama as a literary genre, and of theatrical performance as an element of culture.
3. Analyze character, structure, and language of plays and relate these elements to themes and ideas of works read.
4. Support analysis and interpretation of literary texts and other culture productions by locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
5. Explain how dramatic literature reflects diverse cultural, political, and historical contexts.
6. Demonstrate collaboration skills by working with classmates to share and build ideas about drama through discussions and activities.

HUM 155 - Special Topics: Humanities

1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of a specific topic related to Humanities Studies.
2. Demonstrate other topic-specific objectives as determined by the instructor.

HUM 161 - Events Production

1. Describe, explain, and evaluate how they contributed to planning and implementing the event.
2. Identify, explain, and evaluate knowledge and skills they used and/or developed as part of producing the event.
3. Describe, analyze, and evaluate the event and how it did or did not meet the college’s and participant’s goals and expectations.
4. Demonstrate other objectives as determined by the instructor.

HUM 188 - Instructional Assistant Humanities

1. Demonstrate objectives determined by the supervising instructor.

HUM 198 - Individual Project in Humanities

1. Identify and explore/research topic(s) relevant to Humanities studies for individual study.
2. Support findings/analyses by locating, using and citing suitable materials.
3. Communicate findings from the individual study through an agreed-upon means, such as a paper, a presentation, or a display.
4. Demonstrate other project-specific objectives as determined by the instructor.

HUM 199 - Special Projects in Humanities

1. Identify and demonstrate a well-developed understanding of a specific topic related to Humanities Studies.
2. Support independent analysis, interpretation, or explanation of topic by locating, using, and citing suitable materials.
3. Communicate findings from the individual study of topic through an agreed-upon means, such as a paper, a presentation, or a display.
4. Demonstrate other project-specific objectives as determined by the instructor.

HUM 201 - American People:CD

1. Demonstrate comprehension of course readings.
2. Identify American cultural values, assumptions and characteristics as expressed in course readings.
3. Explain how cultural expressions in course readings reflect their historical contexts.
4. Apply course concepts to course readings in analytical essays and a major class project.
5. Collaborate with others in producing and presenting the class project.
6. Explain how texts read for the course and for the project reflect the experiences and perceptions of diverse groups within American culture at a particular time and place.
7. Use visual images to demonstrate diverse perspectives in American culture.

HUM 202 - Studies in Culture

1. Describe and explain how specific individuals/groups and major geographical, historical, and political elements have affected the culture(s) being studied.
2. Describe and explain current challenges that the culture faces.
3. Describe, analyze, and explain significant cultural elements, such as language, symbols, norms, values, beliefs and customs.
4. Describe, analyze, and explain expressions of the culture in art, music, literature, theatre, philosophy, and sport.
5. Describe and analyze the culture(s) in relation to other cultures, especially in reference to power relations, cross-cultural influences, political alliances, trade practices, etc.
6. Compare and contrast various elements (political, cultural, economic, historical, etc.,) of the culture(s) with those of the USA.
7. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.

HUM 210 - Francophone Cultures:CD

1. Acquire and enhance cultural sensitivity and competence of the French speaking world.
2. Understand the impact of cultural differences within the French speaking nations.
3. Develop necessary foundation and tools to become culturally competent and acquire better understanding of the cultural and political challenges facing the French speaking world and multicultural workplaces.
4. Learn practical tools to reduce cross-cultural misunderstanding and encourage positive cross-cultural and working relationships.
5. Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.

HUM 235 - Publications

1. Apply creative and analytic techniques and reasoning to create and critique literary and/or visual-art works.
2. Apply principles of layout and design to create a literary and visual-art publication.
3. Apply publication methods/principles to budget, produce, and market the publication.
4. Identify, analyze and evaluate key historical issues in publishing.

HUM 255 - Special Topics: Humanities

1. Identify and demonstrate thorough understanding of focused area of interest related to Humanities studies.
2. Demonstrate other project-specific objectives as determined by the instructor.

HUM 288 - Instructional Assistant Humanities

1. Demonstrate learning objectives as determined by the supervising instructor.

HUM 298 - Individual Project in Humanities

1. Independently identify and explore/research topic(s) relevant to Humanities studies for individual study.
2. Support findings/analyses by locating, using, and citing suitable materials.
3. Communicate findings from the individual study through an agreed-upon means, such as a paper, a presentation, or a display.
4. Demonstrate other project-specific objectives as determined by the instructor.

HUM 299 - Special Projects in Humanities

1. Independently identify and demonstrate a thorough understanding of a specific topic related to Humanities studies.
2. Support independent analysis, interpretation, or explanation of topic by locating, using, and citing suitable materials.
3. Communicate findings from the individual study of topic.
4. Demonstrate other project-specific objectives as determined by the instructor.

INTEN 001 - Beginning Grammar:ESL

1. Identify and demonstrate understanding of certain nouns, adjectives, prepositions, “to be,” and certain action verbs.
2. Use the present progressive tense in statements and questions.
3. Identify key components of, and errors in, the present simple tense.

INTEN 002 - Beginning Speak/Listen:ESL

1. Understand and use simple numbers for time, dates, and money.
2. Understand simple questions and give comprehensible answers on topics regarding the classroom, colors, the body, food, health, the family, and seasonally selected topics.
3. Log on to campus computers and access and use EdMail and software for practicing English language skills

INTEN 003 - Beginning Writing:ESL

1. Write upper and lower case letters correctly, including from dictation.
2. Spell phonetically based items correctly or make educated guesses about spelling.
3. Write short, simple sentences (statements and questions) with the verb “to be” and in present progressive tense from word or picture prompts.

INTEN 004 - Beginning Reading:ESL

1. Demonstrate their understanding of English alphabet letters and sound combinations.
2. Read simple phonetically based texts and answer questions about the texts.
3. Demonstrate comprehension of selected basic vocabulary.

INTEN 010 - Reading 1:ESL

1. Use reading skills to demonstrate understanding of a very basic text.
2. Demonstrate understanding of very basic vocabulary.

INTEN 011 - Grammar 1:ESL

1. Use correct grammar in very basic sentences.
2. Demonstrate understanding of very basic grammar structures.

INTEN 012 - Speaking and Listening 1:ESL

1. Demonstrate very basic conversation skills.
2. Demonstrate understanding of very basic spoken English.

INTEN 013 - Writing 1:ESL

1. Demonstrate understanding of sound-letter correspondence.
2. Write very basic sentences and passages.
3. Use very basic punctuation, capitalization and coordination correctly.

INTEN 020 - Reading 2:ESL

1. Use reading skills to demonstrate understanding of a basic text.
2. Demonstrate understanding of basic vocabulary.

INTEN 021 - Grammar 2:ESL

1. Use correct grammar in basic sentences.
2. Demonstrate understanding of basic grammar structures.

INTEN 022 - Speaking and Listening 2:ESL

1. Demonstrate basic conversation skills.
2. Demonstrate understanding of basic spoken English.

INTEN 023 - Writing 2:ESL

1. Write a basic paragraph on a simple topic.
2. Demonstrate use of basic written grammar and mechanics.
3. Use basic vocabulary in writing.

INTEN 030 - Reading 3:ESL

1. Use reading skills to demonstrate understanding of a lower intermediate text.
2. Demonstrate understanding of lower intermediate vocabulary.
3. Summarize a lower intermediate text.
4. Express opinions about the content of a lower intermediate text.

INTEN 031 - Grammar 3:ESL

1. Use correct grammar in low-intermediate discourse.
2. Demonstrate understanding of low-intermediate grammar structures.

INTEN 032 - Speaking and Listening 3:ESL

1. Demonstrate lower-intermediate conversation skills.
2. Demonstrate understanding of lower-intermediate spoken English.
3. Demonstrate basic understanding of non-ESL spoken English in selected media.
4. Discuss common topics at a lower-intermediate level.

INTEN 033 - Writing 3:ESL

1. Write an academic paragraph at a low-intermediate level.
2. Demonstrate use of low-intermediate level written grammar and mechanics.
3. Use low-intermediate level vocabulary in writing.

INTEN 040 - Reading 4:ESL

1. Use reading skills to demonstrate understanding of intermediate texts.
2. Demonstrate understanding of intermediate vocabulary.
3. Summarize intermediate texts and non-ESL readings.
4. Express opinions about the content of intermediate texts and non-ESL readings.

INTEN 041 - Grammar 4:ESL

1. Use correct grammar in intermediate discourse.
2. Demonstrate understanding of intermediate grammar structures.

INTEN 043 - Writing 4-ESL

1. Write an academic paragraph at an intermediate level.
2. Demonstrate use of intermediate level written grammar and mechanics.
3. Use intermediate level vocabulary in writing.
4. Identify and correct sentence errors.

INTEN 050 - Reading 5:ESL

1. Use reading skills to demonstrate understanding of upper-intermediate texts.
2. Demonstrate understanding of upper-intermediate vocabulary.
3. Summarize upper-intermediate texts and non-ESL readings.
4. Express opinions about the content of upper-intermediate texts and non-ESL readings.

INTEN 051 - Grammar 5:ESL

1. Use correct grammar in upper-intermediate discourse.
2. Demonstrate understanding of upper-intermediate grammar structures.

INTEN 053 - Writing 5:ESL

1. Write an academic paragraph at an upper-intermediate level.
2. Write a basic academic essay.
3. Write a formal letter.
4. Demonstrate use of upper-intermediate level written grammar and mechanics.
5. Use upper-intermediate level vocabulary in writing.
6. Identify and correct sentence errors.

INTEN 055 - TOEFL Preparation

1. Identify the three sections of the TOEFL Test.
2. Identify specific question types for each section of the TOEFL Test.
3. Demonstrate test-taking strategies.

INTEN 071 - Advanced Speaking and Listening

1. Demonstrate intermediate level of understanding of spoken English.
2. Present a short speech.
3. Participate in small group discussions.
4. Demonstrate understanding of target vocabulary.
5. Use target vocabulary in conversation.

INTEN 072 - College Preparation

1. Take notes on the main ideas and essential information of academic lectures.
2. Demonstrate understanding of the main ideas and essential information of academic lectures.
3. Participate in small group discussions.
4. Present a short speech.
5. Observe and describe several college classes.

INTEN 073 - Pronunciation Plus

1. Demonstrate individual improvement in English pronunciation.
2. Recognize difference of meaning in English due to rhythm, intonation, and stress.
3. Demonstrate understanding of spoken English from authentic sources.
4. Present a short speech.
5. Participate in small group discussions.

INTEN 074 - Partners in Service

1. Demonstrate improvement of oral communication skills using English with native speakers, in a volunteer job.
2. Demonstrate cultural understanding represented in the volunteer site.
3. Communicate with native speakers about their respective countries and cultures.
4. Complete volunteer responsibilities.
5. Present a short speech describing the service experience.

INTEN 075 - English Through Movies

1. Demonstrate upper-intermediate level understanding of spoken English, especially in terms of movies and video clips.
2. Present a short speech.
3. Participate in small group discussions.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of course vocabulary.
5. Use course vocabulary in conversation.

INTEN 076 - Special Topics in Speaking and Listening

1. Demonstrate intermediate-level understanding of spoken English (videos, news clips, lectures, etc.).
2. Demonstrate understanding of target vocabulary.
3. Use target vocabulary in spoken English.
4. Present a short speech based on course themes.
5. Participate in small group discussions.