2024-25 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

JOUR-4650 3 hours Designing Solutions for New Audiences–Sp Because of the ongoing changes in the communication system, media companies and businesses are in constant reinvention of the ways in which they meet the needs of their audiences by innovations in programming, products and services. In this course students will be presented with a current problem in the use of new and emerging media to connect a client with its audience. Teams will then design a solution to meet the needs of both client and audience. Prerequisite: JOUR/BRDM-3650 Networked Audience. JOUR-4810 Special Topics in Journalism–Fa 3 hours Available to advanced students who desire in-depth study of special areas of journalism. Topics of current interest in the field of journalism will be offered to cover in-depth areas of specialization. Topics may include photojournalism, sports journalism, international news, news and religion, news media management, magazine, editing, opinion writing, and business and financial reporting. Prequisite: Permission of instructor. (even years) (Fee: $50) JOUR-4820 Special Topics in Public Relations–Sp 3 hours Available to advanced students who desire intense study of special areas of public relations. Topics of current interest in the field of public relations will be offered to cover in-depth areas of specialization. Topics may include crisis communication, agency management, event planning, and international public relations. Prerequisite: JOUR-3550 Advanced Public Relations Writing or permission of instructor. (even years) JOUR-4910 Multiplatform Seminar–Sp 3 hours This senior-level class will tie together the students’ reporting and news presentation skills, resulting in a reporting project that will use text, visuals, and audio. The project will align with career goals, putting emphasis on the each student’s preferred platform of reporting. Studentw will also study the work of professionals and industry trends. (Fee: $50) Korean (KOR) KOR-1510 Elementary Korean I–Fa 4 hours Introduction to Korean language and culture with emphasis on developing skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Korean. KOR-1520 Elementary Korean II–Sp 4 hours Introduction to Korean language and culture with emphasis on developing skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Korean. Prerequisites: KOR-1510 Elementary Korean I, instructor approval, or placement by exam. 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 Directed Teaching–Fa, Sp 1 hour each 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-4110, 4120 Directed Teaching–Fa, Sp 2 hours each 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 advancedlevel piano students in both private and group settings. The course also includes an introduction to business practices for the independent piano teacher. Liberal Arts (LART) LART-1000 Introduction to Liberal Arts–Fa 1 hour An introduction to the liberal arts and the Liberal Arts program. LART-4940 Senior Research Methodology–Fa, Sp 1 hour This course prepares students for the senior capstone project and guides them through the completion of their capstone proposal. Prerequisites: LART-1000 Introduction to Liberal Arts; permission of instructor. LART-4950 Senior Project–Fa, Sp 2 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: LART-4940 Senior Research Methodology; acceptance in the BA of Liberal Arts degree program and senior status. Linguistics (LING) LING-2070 Introduction to Linguistics–Sp 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. Prerequisite: Degree-seeking students only; sophomore, junior, or senior status only. Page 270 2024–25 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions JOUR-4650 – LING-3080

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