Communications and Humanities

Communications is the exchange of thoughts and ideas through reading, writing, speaking, and listening. In communications, we offer general education composition courses and elective courses in:

• English
• Humanities
• Speech & Forensics
• Foreign Language
• Fine & Performing Arts
• Developmental Reading
• Developmental Writing

Humanities is the study of the artistic and intellectual expressions of various cultures. It includes music history, art history, drama, literature, religion, and philosophy. Humanities courses can be used to fulfill general education requirements for the Associate of Arts degree. Some courses fulfill the requirements for Associate of Science degrees.

Writing Champions

Writing Champions are students who are paired with a faculty member to assist with student success. They help facilitate learning as a combination of peer mentor and tutor.

Writing Champions enrich their own professional collaboration and writing skills through this faculty pairing. They are students recognized for exemplary written communication, critical thinking skills, and their ability to explain rhetorical and linguistic concepts clearly to others.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed one English course at TSC
• English GPA of 3.0 or greater and cumulative GPA of 2.8 or greater
• Completed application and interview

Responsibilities – 7 hours per week

• Attend class and assist students during class (3 hours per week).
• Attend training sessions that prepare you for tutoring and develop leadership skills
• Assist students during class
• Hold peer-mentoring sessions three hours per week in the TSC Writing Center in the Learning Commons. In these sessions, Writing Champions will:
  • Assist students in reviewing and clarifying information covered in class
  • Assist students in improving their study skills
  • Assist students in achieving subject mastery

Benefits

• Tuition scholarship valued at $1000
• Early registration
• Professional development of collaboration skills
• Professional development of writing and critical thinking skills
• Strengthened resume experience that combines communication and leadership proficiencies

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