MATC 2025-26 Catalog

Communication (Department 851) Communications Basic Skills Level 1 COMMB1-711 Basic Communications 1 Level 1 communication emphasizes writing simple notes and messages on familiar situations. Learners who successfully complete Level 1 Communication achieve beginning basic education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. Communications Basic Skills Level 2 COMMB2-721 Credits: 4 Basic Communications 2 Level 2 Communication emphasizes basic writing tasks related to life roles, such as completing medical forms, order forms and job applications. Learners write short reports and messages to fellow workers. Learners self and peer edit for spelling and punctuation. Learners who successfully complete Level 2 Communication achieve low intermediate education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. Communications Basic Skills Level 3 COMMB3-731 Credits: 4 Basic Communications 3 Level 3 Communication emphasizes writing simple narrative descriptions and short essays on familiar topics. Learners complete forms, such as job applications, and strive for consistent use of basic grammar and punctuation. Learners who successfully complete Level 3 Communication achieve high intermediate education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. Communications Basic Skills Level 4 COMMB4-741 Credits: 4 Basic Communications 4 Level 4 Communication emphasizes writing complete compound and complex sentences, personal notes, and letters that accurately reflect thoughts. Learners strive for writing that is organized and cohesive with few mechanical errors. Learners who successfully complete Level 4 Communication achieve low adult secondary education benchmarks according to NRS standards. Communications Basic Skills Level 5 COMMB5-751 Credits: 4 Basic Communications 5 Level 5 Communication emphasizes using varied and complex sentence structure with Credits: 4

few mechanical errors. Learners’ writing is cohesive with clearly expressed ideas supported by relevant detail. Learners who successfully complete Level 5 Communication achieve high adult secondary education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. Communications Basic Skills Level 6 COMMB6-761 Basic Communications 6 Level 6 Communication emphasizes creating written documents, including a research paper. Learners express both written and spoken ideas in a clear, concise manner in a variety of settings. Learners who successfully complete Level 6 Communication are prepared to enter postsecondary education and/or obtain and maintain employment. World Literature 1 The major focus is short fiction, 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 applies 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 and effective 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 fiction readings may be supplemented by films to provide a broader appreciation of the literary contributions made by a variety of noted world authors. Credits: 4 Communications Adult High School COMMHS-703 Credits: 3

COMMHS-713

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Science Fiction Literature This English class reads, discusses and analyzes science fiction short stories, novels and films. 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 fiction classics by Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, H.G. Wells, George Orwell, Arthur Clarke and other noted science fiction 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 specific skills needed to communicate effectively 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 resume, 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 effective 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 effective communication skills are relevant and very pertinent to being successful.

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