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Reading and Vocabulary 1
Program Area: Lifelong Learning
Course Description
This is a high beginning course designed to not only improve reading proficiency but also increase the appreciation of reading. It teaches language through reading and vocabulary. It is for students who need either to improve or review basic reading and vocabulary skills in English. Word attack skills, phonics, and syllabication are some of the skills that are introduced during the course. In addition, students will learn how to distinguish between a topic, main idea and supporting details as they expand their word recognition and active production of vocabulary. Skimming and scanning, pronoun reference, main ideas and their relationships to supporting ideas will be part of textual analysis. Students will also work with the content of reading passages through discussion and writing exercises that focus on meaning. The objective is to help students prepare for future academic coursework. Integrated with credit ESOL-0311.
CPR for Health Care Professionals
Program Area: Health Sciences
Course Description
Instruction in lifesaving skills of respiratory (choking and near drowning) and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children, and infants. Must meet requirements of certifying agency. Meets American Heart Association standards and requirements for all healthcare programs.
Acting on Camera I
Program Area: Lifelong Learning
Course Description
This is an intermediate class focusing on acting for the camera. It is required that you have had at least a basic acting class before joining - such as Acting Fundamentals or equivalent. The emphasis is on camera technique as well as developing a naturalistic acting style through connection, honesty, vulnerability, and following intuitive impulses. The students’ work will be explored through exercises and scene study from film and television scripts. Some videotaping and playback will be used for critique.
Jazz Ensemble
Program Area: Lifelong Learning
Course Description
Provides training in the specific techniques necessary for jazz ensemble performance. Emphasizes both ensemble and solo playing. Repertoire varies according to emphasis. Combined with credit MUEN-1121.
Oral Communication 4
Program Area: Lifelong Learning
Course Description
Designed for advanced ESOL students, this course emphasizes speaking and listening to formal American English used in college and work settings. There will be continued practice on academic listening and note-taking skills as well as exposure to real-life formal talks and college lectures. Class activities include leading and participating in group discussions, listening to lectures and taking notes, giving presentations and speeches and participating in debates. This course may be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. Integrated with credit ESOL-0304.
World Dance
Program Area: Lifelong Learning
Course Description
A survey of dances from different cultures, their histories, and their influences on contemporary dance and society. Cultural origins, significance, motivations and techniques will be explored experientially. No previous dance experience necessary. Integrated with credit DANC-1305. For questions regarding dance classes, please contact Catherine Solaas csolaas@austincc.edu.
Kinesiology for Massage
Program Area: Health Sciences
Course Description
Applied study of human kinesiology. Muscle movements and dysfunctions will be discussed and palpated. Includes theory and practice of functional muscle testing. Meets the minimum 50-contact-hour requirement for licensure for Massage. Prerequisite: MSSG 1013: Anatomy & Physiology.
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