JOUR-4950 Internship
–Fa, Sp
3–12 hour
Students are placed with professional organizations to apply
their journalism training and gain experience in actual career
situations. This should be discussed with an advisor one semester
prior to the internship experience. Internship agreements must be
signed by the student, the job supervisor, and the faculty mentor
prior to the initiation of the internship. Prerequisite: for print major,
JOUR-3420 Editing and Design; for broadcasting major, JOUR-
3350 Television News Production; for public relations major,
JOUR-3550 Advanced Public Relations Writing.
K
Keyboard Pedagogy (KPMU)
KPMU-2010 Keyboard Pedagogy I
–Fa
3 hours
Study of techniques and literature for the teaching of beginning
and intermediate piano students both in private and class settings.
Includes study of graded teaching materials and participation in
a supervised teaching setting. Prerequisites: THMU-1210,1220
Music Theory I and II; THMU1310,1320 Aural Skills I and II.
KPMU-2020 Keyboard Pedagogy II
–Sp
3 hours
Discussion of pedagogical problems involving intermediate
students; evaluations of piano literature and investigation of
specific aspects of piano pedagogy through readings and
discussion. Survey of piano literature and its predecessors—
clavichord, harpsichord, and pianoforte—from the early English
virginal music to the present time. Prerequisite: KPMU-2010
Keyboard Pedagogy I.
KPMU-3110, 3120, 4110, 4120
1 hour each
Directed Teaching
–Fa, Sp
Supervised teaching experience in a private or class format
with beginning to intermediate-level piano students. Prerequisites:
KPMU-2010, 2020 Keyboard Pedagogy I and II. (Fee: $50)
KPMU-3150 Keyboard Pedagogy Seminar I
–Fa
2 hours
Designed to develop critical and creative teaching approaches
for students of varying personality and learning styles with
application to theory, technique, and music concepts needed
by primary and elementary-level piano students in both private
and group settings. Prerequisites: KPMU-2010,2020 Keyboard
Pedagogy I and II.
KPMU-3160 Keyboard Pedagogy Seminar II
–Sp
2 hours
Survey of representative Baroque through 20th century
literature for the advanced pre-college pianist. The course
is enhanced with videos, required readings, and discussion
relative to topics such as performance anxiety, technique, and
performance style. Prerequisites: KPMU-2010,2020 Keyboard
Pedagogy I and II.
KPMU-4150 Keyboard Pedagogy Seminar III
–Fa
2 hours
Pedagogical methods and techniques using electronic studio
in-class teaching. The course is enhanced with videos, required
readings, and discussion relative to group teaching. Prerequisites:
KPMU-2010,2020 Keyboard Pedagogy I and II.
KPMU-4160 Keyboard Pedagogy Seminar IV
–Sp
2 hours
Continued application of various learning styles with application
to developing musical performance in intermediate and advanced-
level piano students in both private and group settings. The
course also includes an introduction to business practices for the
independent piano teacher.
L
Liberal Arts (LART)
LART-1000 Introduction to Liberal Arts
–Fa
1 hour
An introduction to the liberal arts and the Liberal Arts program.
(Fee: $25)
LART-4950 Capstone Project in the Liberal Arts
–Fa, Sp
3
hours
Students select a topic of interest and then research and write a
paper under the direction of a research mentor. Students present
findings before faculty and peers. Prerequisites: Acceptance in the
B.A. of Liberal Arts degree program and senior status.
Linguistics (LING)
LING-2070 Introduction to Linguistics
–Fa
2 hours
This introduction to the study of linguistics provides an
opportunity for students to become familiar with the tenets,
concepts, and theories of the field of study. It additionally
acquaints students with the practical side of the study of linguistics
in disciplines such as philosophy and biblical languages, English
and writing, cultural studies, mathematics, information technology,
computer science, education and psychology, electronic media,
and teaching English to speakers of other languages.
LING-3080 Linguistics for Language Learning
–Fa
3 hours
An analytical approach of language functioning applicable
to learning any second language. Using theoretical-based
approaches, the emphasis is on English language variations,
phonology, morphology, and syntax. The student is also introduced
to various theories of second (new) language acquisition at
different age/grade levels. Second (new) language study as a
means of personal development and the importance of second
(new) language learning in modern society are addressed.
LING-3082 Phonetics
–Fa
3 hours
Phonetics is the study and classification of speech sounds,
within the broader study of phonology, the study of the sound
system of language. This course builds on the theories of
phonology and provides opportunities for practical application of
the theories. Students will work with the International Phonetic
Alphabet (IPA) in classifying sounds in standard and nonstandard
forms of English and will consider and classify the sounds of other
languages. Prerequisites: LING-2070 Introduction to Linguistics;
LING-3080 Linguistics for Language Learning.
LING-3090 Sociolinguistics
–Sp
3 hours
An overview of the relationship between language and
society. Topics covered include ethnicity, social contact, change,
and issues related to minority students such as education,
immigration, migration, demographics, and historical and legal
precedents. The student will also gain knowledge and cultural
understanding of minority groups in Ohio. (even years)
LING-3100 Principles of Language Acquisition
–Sp
3 hours
The practical side of the study of linguistics is the study of how
language is acquired, both by children learning to speak and
by adults learning a second language. This course will present
the basic theories of both types of language acquisition and will
provide students the opportunity to do original research in the
field. Prerequisites: LING-2070 Introduction to Linguistics; LING-
3080 Linguistics for Language Learning.
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