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Instruction in the fundamental techniques and concepts associated with jazz dance. Integrated with credit DANC-1247. For questions regarding dance classes, please contact Catherine Solaas csolaas@austincc.edu.
A short conversational course for intermediate to advanced student, to assist them in conducting conversations in Spanish, as well as understanding articles written in Spanish. This course includes reviews of some basic grammar in order to expand on more advanced concepts, and it introduces new advanced grammar topics.
Instruction in dance performance through experiential projects at the sophomore level. Students will rehearse and perform dance works choreographed by dance faculty and/or guest artists. Integrated with credit DANC-2151. For questions regarding dance classes, please contact Catherine Solaas csolaas@austincc.edu.
Public Speaking is the application of communication theory and practice within the public speaking context. Emphasis is placed on speaking publicly without stress, audience analysis, speaker delivery, ethics of communication, cultural diversity, and speech organizational techniques in order to develop students' speaking abilities, as well as the ability to effectively evaluate oral presentations. Additional emphasis placed on the use of verbal and non-verbal skills to make points clear and effective.
Court Interpreting is a two-part course presenting interpreting skills for individuals who are fluent in English and Spanish and students must take the courses in order. This course focuses on simultaneous and consecutive interpreting and sight translation in court settings. It will include roles, responsibilities, and ethics of the court interpreter, protocol and procedures for effectively working with judges, attorneys, and respondents to avoid conflicts of interest, and legal terminology. Information about licensing and certification for court interpreters will also be provided. Prerequisites: Introduction to Translation and Interpreting and passing a language fluency test.
Reading and Vocabulary 3 is the third in a sequence of four ESOL reading courses, builds on skills introduced in the previous reading courses and continues to emphasize building comprehension skills. Students develop more analytical skills for reading college textbooks and novels. Also included are the study of vocabulary in context, pronoun referents, skimming, scanning, and paraphrasing. The course introduces the idea of annotation and includes summary-response writing. Integrated with credit ESOL-0313.
Students are taught in a layered curriculum to enhance reading, writing and mathematics. Instruction is planned to build vocational and independent living skills in reading, writing and mathematics. Lesson plans are personalized to each student’s skills and goals. This course is geared toward supporting students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Contact Christine Price at (512) 223-7856 or via email to cprice12@austincc.edu for additional information.