MATC 2023-24 Catalog

700 - LEVEL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

COMMUNICATIONS – ADULT HIGH SCHOOL COMMHS-703 Credits:3 World Literature 1 The major focus is short fi ction, poetry and drama. Students will learn literary terms and story elements. Students will develop an understanding of the characteristics of various literary genres. Students will explore the works of culturally diverse authors, playwrights and poets. COMMHS-705 Credits:3 American Literature 1 During this junior-level English course, American literature from the American Colonial Period to post-Civil War days is studied. A sampling of authors studied will include Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Louisa May Alcott and Chief Joseph. The mechanics of writing is reviewed as it applied to story responses through word-processed compositions. COMMHS-706 Credits:3 American Literature 2 During this junior-level English course, the study of American literature is continued covering the mid-1800s to modern times. Authors studied include Langston Hughes, Robert Frost, Walt Whitman and Richard Wright. A review of writing complete ande ff ective sentences is done in order to enhance word-processed composition. COMMHS-711 Credits:3 Multicultural Literature 1 This course will study the rich literary genres of a variety of cultures such as African American, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Jewish, Korean, Latino/Hispanic and Native American. Biographies, essays, poetry and short fi ction readings may be supplemented by fi lms to provide a broader appreciation of the literary contributions made by a variety of noted world authors. COMMHS-713 Credits:3 Science Fiction Literature This English class reads, discusses and analyzes science fi ction short stories, novels and fi lms. This course is designed to help students think about the impact rapid changes in medicine, technology and science will have on their future. Great science fi ction classics by Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, H.G. Wells, George Orwell, Arthur Clarke and other noted science fi ction writers are introduced to students. Based on their readings, students will complete three written reports. COMMHS-725 Credits:3 Composition Prepares students to compose materials for common purposes and audiences. It provides instruction in the process of writing and the practice of the speci fi c skills needed

to communicate e ff ectively for writing in academic and occupational settings. The student will review basic grammar, sentence structure and paragraph development to serve as a stepping stone for perfecting writing skills. Students further develop essay writing skills. COMMHS-730 Credits:3 Language Arts Communication 1 This English class is a combination of literature, grammar and writing. Short stories, poems and plays will be read and discussed. Grammar lessons of sentence structure, parts of speech, punctuation and spelling will be taught and incorporated into writing activities. Students learn to understand and appreciate literature and to develop their writing skills. COMMHS-731 Credits:3 Language Arts Communication 2 This English class is a combination of literature, grammar and writing. Short stories, poems and plays will be read and discussed. Grammar lessons of the parts of speech, phrases, clauses, sentences and punctuation will be reviewed and incorporated into writing activities. Students learn to understand and appreciate literature and to develop their writing skills. COMMHS-732 Credits:3 English Review and Mastery This English class is an intense review of grammar, punctuation, capitalization, phrases, clauses, sentence structure, spelling and vocabulary with a writing component. Writing assignments will include writing paragraphs, business letters, a résumé, reports and a research paper. COMMHS-750 Credits:3 Speak for Yourself This is a speech class designed to emphasize the importance of speaking well to facilitate e ff ective communication. It will give students an opportunity to prepare and deliver speeches. The speeches will focus on everyday situations that one might encounter in family living, at school, at church, at work, in the community and in the world. It will stress that e ff ective communication skills are relevant and very pertinent to being successful. Computer Basics - Adult Basic Education This introductory course to computers requires no prior experience. Students learn basic functions, terminology, applications, and use of the keyboard and mouse. Topics covered are the history of the computer, computer terminology, operating system, hardware components, software packages, and mouse dexterity. Students create simple documents in Microsoft Word. Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in a basic skills course. COMPUTER BASICS (DEPARTMENT 860) COMPUB-701

COMPUB-768

Credits:3

Digital Literacy for GED This course introduces and develops targeted digital literacy skills needed for GED coursework and GED testing and is enhanced with academic computer and technology essentials. Focus is on computer and technology topics and skill sets for GED success that include access, familiarity, and ease of use of GED software and tools. GED computer-based testing fundamentals, Google Drive, and Blackboard, and computer basics (e.g., navigation, word processing, and fi le management). COMPUB-798 Credits:1 Online Student Readiness Course introduces skills and methods regarding technology literacy and self management for fi rst-time, online college students. Course learning outcomes focus on skills development for distance learning student success at Milwaukee Area Technical College by exploring the following tools: Blackboard, SelfServe, MyMATC and Gmail. Prepares students to be engaged and self-directed in asynchronous learning environments by addressing time management and best practices for online student success. ENGLISH (DEPARTMENT 851) ENG-700 Credits:2 Intro to English Foundations This is a reading- and writing-intensive course that prepares students to succeed in a gateway English course. Learners who successfully complete the English Foundations course will learn active reading strategies, writing strategies, intermediate vocabulary development strategies, and written communication skills. ENG-740 Credits:2 Communication and Interaction In Customer Service This course is designed to improve the student’s customer service communication skills through practical reading, customer focused writing, active listening and oral interaction assignments. Students will learn a wide range of strategies to enhance their customer service communication skills, including: the examination of customer service behaviors, the application of customer-focused active listening and nonverbal communication skills, the analysis of the role of diversity and equity in customer service, and the prevention of customer service communication breakdowns and the implementation of recovery strategies. Special attention will be paid to the creation of an individual customer service communication and interaction philosophy.

Credits:1 700-Level Courses for Adult High School/GED/HSED, College Support and Learning English

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