A space for writing assistants
Reviews basic grammar, with emphasis on composing focused paragraphs and essays, creating thesis statements and developing ideas with supporting details. Does not satisfy Hesston College writing requirement and may not transfer to a four-year school. Students are placed in this course with an ACT English score below 15 or an SAT Verbal score between 300-390 or an ACCUPLACER Next Gen Writing below 255.
Introduces students to fiction, nonfiction, drama and poetry of a selected theme, period or country. Emphasis on nonwestern and western literature and on literature as a means of expressing and shaping gendered, cultural, racial and ethnic identity. 3.0 Hours
Introduces students to fiction, nonfiction, drama and poetry of a selected theme, period or country. Emphasis on nonwestern and western literature and on literature as a means of expressing and shaping gendered, cultural, racial and ethnic identity. A Knowledge general education course.
Designed to help students improve writing and critical thinking skills necessary for college success. Students analyze, critique and respond to challenging texts in a variety of modes, including narrative, argument and research essays. 3.0 Hours
Designed to help students improve writing and critical thinking skills necessary for college success. Students analyze, critique and respond to challenging texts in a variety of modes, including narrative, argument and research essays. 3.0 Hours
Designed to help students improve writing and critical thinking skills necessary for college success. Students analyze, critique and respond to challenging texts in a variety of modes, including narrative, argument and research essays. 3.0 Hours
Designed to help students improve writing and critical thinking skills necessary for college success. Students analyze, critique and respond to challenging texts in a variety of modes, including narrative, argument and research essays. A Skills Source Course. 3 credits.
This course will establish support skill development for all outcomes of College Writing I with an emphasis on writing as a process. Students will review grammar concepts, establish strong writing habits and develop skills to support their assignments in College Writing I. 1.0 Hour
Designed to help students improve reading, writing, research and critical thinking skills necessary for college success. Students analyze and critique challenging texts and write several analytical essays. Students work through the research process and complete research projects. Content areas selected by course professor and students. 3.0 Hours
Designed to help students improve reading, writing, research and critical thinking skills necessary for college success. Students analyze and critique challenging texts and write several analytical essays. Students work through the research process and complete research projects. Content areas selected by course professor and students. A Skills Source Course.
Designed to help students improve reading, writing, research and critical thinking skills necessary for college success. Students analyze and critique challenging texts and write several analytical essays. Students work through the research process and complete research projects. Content areas selected by course professor and students. 3.0 Hours
Designed to help students improve reading, writing, research and critical thinking skills necessary for college success. Students analyze and critique challenging texts and write several analytical essays. Students work through the research process and complete research projects. Content areas selected by course professor and students. A Skills Source Course.
This course will focus on a specific subject or genre within the art of film. Fulfills the Hesston College Learning Outcomes in Thought. The course is repeatable for credit as the topics will alternate from year to year.
Discusses the production, cultural context and interpretation of literary texts from both the Eastern and Western hemispheres, focusing on the foundational relationships between identity, ethnicity, place and culture and paying special attention to human/textual relationships as they emerge out of empire, colonization and diasporic migration. World Literature also exposes students to a global vision of the human mind engaged in the universal art of storytelling. In addition to its extensive focus on modern and contemporary literature, course also surveys literary classics from Ancient through the Early Modern periods. Class will review texts written by male and female, and Western and (predominantly) non-Western authors in genres including novels, poetry, prose, criticism and autobiography. A Knowledge or Responsibility Source Course.
Introduces students to film concepts and terminology, history, criticism and film as a medium of communication. Subjects of focus selected by course professor. Course involves required evening film screenings. A Knowledge Source Course.
Welcome to Studies in Literature! Our theme this semester is Young Adult literature, and I'm looking forward to revisiting some old favorites and introducing some wonderful works by some contemporary American authors. This course is designed to prepare you to study literature in college, so don't be intimidated! Ask questions, be curious, and have a wonderful semester!