1990-1991 Academic Catalog

136 Languages and Literature Faculty seek to develop professional awareness in students by taking them to national conferences. Sandi Harner, coordinator ofthe professional writing program, takes her students to the International Technical Communicator's conference in Chicago each yem: PWRT-211 Style and Mechanics for Writers 3 hours A prescriptive approach to a clear, concise prose which is grammatically correct. Prerequi– site: permission of instructor. PWRT-312 Professional Writing 5 hours An introduction to basic technical communication in which students learn written commu– nication with the use of effective visuals. Prerequisite: PWRT-315 Public Relations Writing. PWRT-314 Computer Applications for Writers 2 hours A study in which students learn to use an integrated software program for word process– ing, producing spreadsheets, managing databases, and producing graphics. Prerequisite: PWRT- 211 Style and Mechanics for Writers. PWRT-315 Public Relations Writing 3 hours A study in which students learn to prepare newsletters, press releases, and sales literature. Prerequisite: PWRT-211 Style and Mechanics for Writers. PWRT-414 Report Writing 5 hours A study of the techniques necessary for writing clear, well-organized reports of various kinds. Prerequisite: PWRT-312 Professional Writing. PWRT-415 Advanced Professional Writing 4 hours A senior seminar in which students research a given topic and complete an investigative report while participating in other projects which require advanced skills. Prerequisite: PWRT- 414 Report Writing. PWRT-416 Professional Writing Internship 1-16 hours A work-study program arranged and administered by the department in which advanced professional writing students receive a variety ofjob-related experiences in a writing environ– ment. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. PWRT-417 Editing and Proofreading 3 hours A study in which students will learn and practice a professional approach to technical proofreading and editing. Prerequisite: PWRT-312 Professional Writing. SPAN-171, 172, 173 Elementary Spanish-A, W, Sp 5 hours each quarter Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening in Spanish, along with an introduction to Hispanic cultures. (Offered also in the summer, odd years) SPAN-271, 272 Intermediate Spanish-A, W 5 hours each quarter Grammar review, composition, conversation, and readings in Spanish literature and cul– ture. Prerequisite: SPAN-171, 172, 173 Elementary Spanish or at least two years of high school Spanish. SPAN-360 Clinical Teaching in Spanish 1-3 hours each quarter A practical, on-campus experience in which a student is assigned to assist a college in– structor in preparation for classes, grading of reports and papers, tutoring students, and con– ducting small conversational practice sessions for students in Elementary Spanish. The stu– dent is expected to participate in twenty-two clock hours for each hour of credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.