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Examines the American legal system; the nature and functions of civil law; the function and structure of the state and federal court system and administrative agencies. The course also presents an overview of the trial of a civil lawsuit and a survey of the major areas of civil law.
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This course combines the study of British literature with written composition. It provides the student with a broad overview from Beowulf through The Canterbury Tales and into the 20th century. Different critical approaches to literature are taught, focusing on British and world authors. Essays are primarily persuasive in nature and emphasizing critical thinking. In addition, the students complete a ten page research paper.
This course is a World Literature study focusing on: short stories, poetry selections, including at least one Shakespearean play and several novels. Vocabulary study will include verbal analogies generated primarily from the readings. Students will strengthen writing skills in paragraph writing, emphasizing correct grammar, word choice, and organization. Writing projects will center on reading selections as well as expository and persuasive essays of two-three pages in length. A research paper of 5-7 pages in length is an expectation using MLA format.
This course is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students cultivate their understanding of physics through classroom study, in-class activity, and hands-on, inquiry-based laboratory work as they explore concepts like systems, fields, force interactions, change, and conservation.
