Dual Enrollment
+ WRITING AND RESEARCH
In this course, students read, write, share, and discuss writing in a variety of genres, and sharpen their ability to use research strategies and presentation methods appropriately. Class meetings are dedicated to discussing the readings and practicing writing techniques. The class will discuss the choices the writer made to achieve the effect he or she desired – choices of organization, voice, tone, diction, metaphor, imagery, persuasive techniques, openings and closings, etc. In addition, Standard English conventions are reviewed and are expected to be accurately applied to student writing.
Prerequisite: B or better in prior English course and teacher recommendation.
Eligibility: 11th-12th grades
*This course is a part of Eagle University - BCHS' collaboration with Concordia University Irvine. An additional fee applies to this course and allows the student concurrent college enrollment and credit.
+ PUBLIC SPEAKING
Public Speaking is an introductory course designed to teach speech preparation, delivery and evaluation. In-class exercises included informative and persuasive speaking experiences.
Prerequisite: B or better in prior English course and teacher recommendation.
Eligibility: 11th-12th grades
*This course is a part of Eagle University - BCHS' collaboration with Concordia University Irvine. An additional fee applies to this course and allows the student concurrent college enrollment and credit.
Four courses are currently offered in partnership with Bakersfield College: Writing and Composition, Public Speaking, and Spanish Levels 1 and 2. BCHS faculty teach the courses on this campus and are also adjunct faculty at BC. We will expand the number of offerings as student interest grows.
All courses are fully accredited and aligned to the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). These courses satisfy the lower division general education requirements in both the California State University and University of California systems.