Maricopa Community Colleges  ENG080TA   19946-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
ENG080TA 19946-20086 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Comparing and Classifying
Emphasis on distinguishing similarities and differences through comparison and classification, including applying the distinctions between part and whole and general and specific, and on elaborating a general idea by adding more detail.
Prerequisites: None.
Cross-References: RDG080TA
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ENG080TA   19946-20086 Comparing and Classifying
1. Identify the patterns in a series of shapes. (I)
2. Identify the details of a given item. (I)
3. List the similarities/differences among given items. (Shapes, pictures, sentences, paragraphs, etc.) (II)
4. Compare the differences and similarities of given items. (II)
5. Given a general idea, supply additional items which provide a more detailed picture or description. (III)
6. List given items from general to specific and specific to general. (III)
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ENG080TA   19946-20086 Comparing and Classifying
    I. Pattern Identification
        A. Part/Whole Distinction
          1. Figure Analogies
          2. Spacial Perceptions
        B. Perceptual Variations
          1. Primary Details
          2. Additional Details
      II. Similarities and Differences
          A. Characteristic Attributes of Given Items
            1. Critical Features
            2. Unnecessary Features
          B. Characteristic Attributes of More Than One Item
            1. Similar Attributes
            2. Different Attributes
            3. Comparison of Similarities and Differences
          C. Grouped Items
            1. Shared attributes
            2. Group Variation
            3. Characteristics of the Whole Group
        III. Concept of General/Specific
            A. Significant Details
            B. Increased Detail
            C. Unnecessary Details
            D. Specific to General Order
            E. General to Specific Order
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