An outline for a beginning typing course which covers introduction to the keyboard and basic typing techniques is presented. Fifty lessons are organized into two levels. General course objectives and student performance objectives are given. Level one (lessons 1-26) emphasizes keyboard learning, technique development, speed building, and control…

An outline for an advanced typing course which emphasizes the development of production typing skills in a variety of business situations is presented. General course objectives and student performance objectives are given. Fifty lessons are organized into levels five and six. (Levels one through four comprise the Typing I and Typing II courses.)…

An outline for a course designed to review shorthand principles and provide practice for speed and accuracy in transcription is given. Class activities are organized in conjunction with the textbook, "Gregg Shorthand for Colleges, Volume One, Series 90." Course and performance objectives, suggested instructor and student materials, an…

A shorthand course designed to develop writing speed with the use of specialized vocabulary is outlined and described. Skill development in the nonshorthand elements of transcription (punctuation, spelling, grammar, and vocabulary building) is emphasized. Class activities are organized in conjunction with the textbook, "Gregg Shorthand for…

An outline for an intermediate typing course with an emphasis on developing proficiency in typing letters, reports, and manuscripts is presented. Fifty lessons are organized into levels three and four. (Levels one and two comprise the Typing I course.) General course objectives and student performance objectives are given. Level three (lessons…

This document is a course syllabus for "The Community Junior College." The purpose of the course is to familiarize students with the variety of institutions classified as community junior colleges. More specifically, the lectures, class discussions, and readings aim to provide students with a better understanding of (among other topics):…

A description is provided of "Fundamentals of Nursing," a two-year college course designed to introduce nursing students to the basic principles of patient care. First, information is presented on the place of the course in the nursing curriculum, in-class time allotments, and course prerequisites. A section on course content includes a statement…

An outline for an introductory course designed to present the fundamentals of Gregg shorthand is given. The objectives listed are: (1) to be able to read Gregg shorthand symbols rapidly and accurately; (2) to develop proficiency in vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar as it relates to shorthand theory; and (3) to develop speed and…

A proposal is presented for a Community College of Philadelphia Life Sciences and Allied Health Services course in Badminton. Following a standard cover form, a statement of purpose explains that the course is designed to introduce students to the techniques, knowledge, and strategies of badminton. Next, course goals and a course outline are…

A proposal is presented for a Community College of Philadelphia Life Sciences and Allied Health Services course in tennis. Following a standard cover form, a statement of purpose explains that the course is designed to provide instruction and practice in the basic tennis techniques of the forehand, backhand, serve, volley, and overhead. Next,…

A proposal is presented for a Community College of Philadelphia Life Sciences and Allied Health Services course in volleyball. Following a standard cover form, a course description and statement of purpose explain that the course is designed to teach students the skills and fundamentals of team play, the rules and etiquette of the game, and the…

The following are some techniques for adding depth to a survey course in mythology: (1) allow students to generate their own list of important mythological characters on which they are to be tested; (2) use films; (3) compare and contrast characters of different mythology systems using discussions, written assignments, and comparison grids; (4)…

A proposal is presented for a Community College of Philadelphia Life Sciences and Allied Health Services course in physical fitness. Following a standard cover form, a statement of purpose explains that the course is designed to provide instruction and experience in the basic areas of nutrition and physical conditioning, including dietary…

A proposal is presented for a Music Ensemble course to be offered at the Community College of Philadelphia for music students who have had previous vocal or instrumental training. A standardized course proposal cover form is followed by a statement of purpose for the course, a list of major course goals, a course outline, and a bibliography. Next,…

An outline for a course in developing speed and accuracy in transcribing dictation from machine to typewriter is presented. The instructional objectives are: (1) to improve language arts skills and proofreading competencies; (2) to acquire occupational abilities; and (3) to develop an awareness of word processing career opportunities and an…