to respond constructively to peers’ works. Students will be challenged not only to develop their natural poetic talents, but also to work on their less developed areas. By the end of the course, students will compile a portfolio demonstrating careful revisions of their best work. (Meets MnTC Goals 1 & 6) (Prerequisite: C or higher in ENGL 1445 Introduction to Creative Writing) ENGL2470 Creative Writing: The Business of Writing Creative Writing: The Business of Writing will serve to develop the student’s facility in publishing his or her written works. Students will be challenged to identify publishers and editors, organize publishing details such as contact information and submission guidelines, write query letters, submit written work electronically or in paper form, and develop the practice of patience. By the end of the course, the student will compile a publishing portfolio demonstrating the craft of the business of writing. (Prerequisite: a minimum of C or higher in Introduction to Creative Writing) (1 credit: 0 lecture/1 lab) ENGL2525 College Writing II Reading critically and writing persuasively from multiple sources is emphasized. Students will evaluate the stylistic, structural and substantive merits of what they read; they will analyze and synthesize various points of view, develop interpretive skills, and employ various critical stances and techniques. Students must write at least one research paper substantially based on the reading of at least one book-length text (assigned to the whole class by the instructor). The text may be fictional, non-fictional, dramatic, or poetic. Students will write at least three academic essays of analysis and/or synthesis. (MN Transfer Goals 1 and 2) (Prerequisites: “C” or better in ENGL2515 College Writing I, ENGL2545 Introduction to Creative Writing, or equivalent course transfer) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) ENGL2570 Poetry of the English Language This course will serve to introduce the student to major poems and poets of the English language. Students will study the technical elements of poetry (e.g. meter, form, sound, metaphor) as well as its power, in the hands of its masters, to communicate important truths. (MnTC Goal 6) (Prerequisite: A minimum score of 78 in the Reading Comprehension portion of the ACCUPLACER basic skills test or a minimum score of 21 in the Reading Subject area of the ACT test or successful completion of ENGL0528) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) ENGL2580 Independent Reading: The Great Books Independent Reading: The Great Books allows students to choose books to read from a list provided by the instructor and discuss them in one-on-one meetings with the instructor and/or in small group meetings with other students and the instructor. The course may be conducted on campus or through electronic delivery (by discretion of instructor). The focus of the course will be on classic literary texts; however, books which are historical, political, philosophical, or representative of other disciplines may be used, though they should be ones accessible to skilled readers from outside those disciplines. Note: This course does not involve regular class meetings; rather, students must arrange meetings with the instructor. (MnTC Goals 2 and 6) (Prerequisite: A minimum score of 78 in the Reading Comprehension portion of the ACCUPLACER basic skills test or a minimum score of 21 in the Reading Subject area of the ACT test or successful completion of ENGL0528) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) ENGL2590 Special Topics in Literature This course will focus on a subcategory of literature-a particular genre, a particular time period, a particular author or group of authors, a particular cultural impact, or any combination of thereof-in each semester that it is offered. Offered irregularly. (Meets MnTC goal 6) (Prerequisite: A minimum score of 78 in the Reading Comprehension portion of the ACCUPLACER basic skills test or a minimum score of 21 in the Reading Subject area of the ACT test or successful completion of ENGL0528) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) ENGL2595 Special Topics in Writing This course will offer students the opportunity to write in a specific genre (e.g. poetry, memoir, drama, screenplay, literary journalism, short fiction, creative nonfiction, writing for the Web, professional writing, writing in organizations, etc.) in each semester that it is offered. Offered irregularly. (Meets MnTC goal 1) (Prerequisite: A minimum score of 78 on the Reading Comprehension portion of the ACCUPLACER basic skills test or a minimum score of 18 on the English subject area of the ACT test or successful completion of ENGL0528) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) EXSC1204 Personal & Community Health This course will provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to create and maintain healthy lifestyles. students will explore the importance of health and wellness as it applies to the individual as well as the community. students will consider how overall wellness is influenced by a variety of factors including behavior, stress, nutrition, socioeconomic, emotions, physical fitness, and sexuality. Students will consider risks associated with lifestyle choices and behaviors including an examination of the consequences surrounding alcohol, tobacco, and drug use. (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) EXSC1280 Introduction to Exercise Science This course provides an introduction to the field of exercise science. Students will explore career opportunities and develop an understanding of the expectations for professionals in the field of exercise science. The course will include hands-on experiences for students in fitness assessment and resistance training. (Prerequisite: BIOL 1200 or BIOL 2515) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) FREN1230 French Culture Students will read, discuss, and write about issues of past and present French culture including, but not limited to, history, language, literature, art, music, cinema, and cuisine. This course will serve to introduce students to the variety and scope of French culture as it relates to the human condition. (Meets MnTC Goals 6 & 8) (Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) FYEX1000 College Success Strategies Strategies for success in college and career for lifelong learning, including using learning styles, managing motivation and stress, developing personal, career and financial goals and plans, improving time management and prioritization, applying study, test-taking and critical thinking skills, and exploring college policies, resources, and technologies. (Prerequisite: None) (1 credit: 1 lecture/0 lab) GEOG1115 World Regional Geography This course will present an introduction to the physical, economic, political, cultural, and demographic characteristics of world regions. Particular emphasis is placed on spatial (geographic) relationships and principles that impact the formation of economies and cultures, on settlement and land use patterns, populaCourse Descriptions 133
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