Nixa High School Course Description Book 2024-2025 (3) - Flipbook - Page 28
DC COLLEGE COMPOSITION - 550
1 Year = 1 Credit
PR DC
Grade Level: 12
Optional College Est. Fee: $210/semester
This class is divided into two distinct semesters to comply with the college dual credit
requirements: Fall Semester English 110 (Writing I) provides an introduction to collegelevel writing in which students develop critical reading and writing skills. The emphasis in
reading has students locating, evaluating, and synthesizing information in an analytical
and ethical manner. The emphasis in writing develops students' understanding of the
ways writers generate and express ideas for different purposes and various kinds of
audiences. Spring Semester English 210 (Writing II) focuses on the practice of writing
and researching in various disciplinary fields of study. Students integrate and apply
academic forms to specific problems and situations. College Composition is
recommended for academically advanced students who plan to attend a four-year
college. NCAA Approved Course
Prerequisites: Minimum of 85% in both semesters of English III. Students must maintain at
least an 75% average to remain in this course 2nd semester.
Dual Credit Prerequisite: ACT composite score of 21, ACT English score of 18, and a 3.25
GPA
FICTIONAL LITERATURE - 570
1 Sem = 0.5 Credit
PR
1 Sem = 0.5 Credit
PR
Grade Level: 12
Fictional Literature is an individualized and independent reading class with an emphasis
on in-depth literature analysis and writing. Students will read novels and novel-length
nonfiction of their own choice (with instructor’s approval). Students will complete reading
journals, write an analytical essay; and give a presentation. NCAA Approved Course
Prerequisites: Successful completion of English III
MYTHOLOGY - FOLKLORE - 535
Grade Level: 12
Mythology-Folklore explores a variety of myths and legends (Greek, Roman, Norse, etc.).
Students will complete a research project and will understand how mythology and
folklore have influenced the modern world through language, literature, and art. NCAA
Approved Course
Prerequisites: Successful completion of English III
DC PUBLIC SPEAKING - 5065
1 Sem = 0.5 Credit
VC
DC
Grade Level: 12 Optional College Est Fee: $210/semester
This course will focus on instruction and practice in researching, composing, and
delivering formal and informal speeches in a variety of public contexts. Representative
topics include: ethics in public speaking; listening; library research; outlining; delivery;
writing in an oral style; evaluation of public address; and analyzing and adapting to
audiences. The course emphasizes informative and persuasive speaking. Students may
earn COM 115 Fundamentals of Public Speaking dual credit upon successful completion
of the semester. NCAA Approved Course
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DC
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Prerequisite
Dual Credit
Advanced Placement
Virtual Course
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