Brian Ballie’s Profile
My name is Brian, I play the saxophone, i work in Real Estate and i have aspirations that are larger than life
My Courses
Sp 2013 Introduction to Fiction
INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE: FICTION ENG 2001 3 class hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ENG 1101 Students will read and discuss works of fiction including novels, novellas and the short story; conduct research, prepare and deliver oral presentations, and write a variety of assignments, which must include a final examination and midterm examination or quizzes, and may include but are not limited to a term research paper, essays, in-class essays, shorter response writings, and online writing activities. Written and oral assignments will measure studentsâ ability to *understand a range of narrative stylesâincluding Western, non-Western and experimentalâas well as the relationship between story form, function and meaning. *apply various methods of literary criticism and analysis (for example, study of character, setting, language and other elements of form; study of genre and narrative method; comparison of various authorâs works). *incorporate biographical, cultural or historical contexts where they will help students understand the literary work. *follow MLA New Style conventions for writing essays about fiction. Each instructor will determine the forms and methods of assessment as specified by their course syllabi. Such evaluation must meet criteria appropriate for a course taken in the junior or senior year of college. By the end of the semester graded work will total approximately 3750 words (or 15 typed pages). Students must submit acceptable papers and pass the final exam in order to pass the course. Course Avatar by Team Tanenbaum, http://www.flickr.com/photos/jtanenbaum/6819994470/
MECH3600 Mechanical Measurements and Instrumentation D220 Nakamura Fall2015
This course teaches technique, equipment and measurement procedures used by Mechanical Engineers
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Each year, the English Department at New York City College of Technology organizes the Literary Arts Festival. This event highlights the work of students, staff, and faculty, as well as accomplished writers outside of the City Tech community. There is also a writing competition that awards prizes to students in a variety of writing categories, as well as to faculty and staff in their own category.
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