For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
- Students will demonstrate, through written work and tests, skills in the Competencies through a variety of methods using universally accepted guidelines of grammar.
- Think and write critically about assigned readings.
- Compose, organize, and develop six paragraphs and two essays for a variety of purposes.
- Demonstrate control of the grammatical and mechanical conventions of Standard American Edited English in writings.
- Writing Process
- Paragraph Structure
- Essay Structure
- Essay Development
- Correctness
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Textbook exercises
- Writing assignments
- Textbook
- Handouts
- Computer Software
Outcome 1
Outcome 2
& 5
- Competency 1 will be achieved by requiring students to read various selections from the textbook Evergreen. Students' ability to read and comprehend these assignments will be measured by classroom discussion, paragraphs/essays, and journals.
- Students' essays will measure SCCC Competencies 2 and 5. These assignments require students to apply what they have learned to their own circumstances and the world around them.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.