1995-1996 Academic Catalog

Language PWRT-317 Graphic Design--A 5 hours This course provides instruction for the development of effective and usable graphics for professional documentation. Students will gain proficiency in desktop publishing and computer graphics tools. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. PWRT-413 Technical Editing--Sp 3 hours This course addresses the roles, responsibilities, and practices of the editor of technical communication. Students learn how to establish effective relationships with authors, edit manuscripts to make them clear to readers or consistent with the policies of an organization, mark copy for typesetters, and create and use style guides. Prerequisite: PWRT-311 Style and Mechanics for Writers, PWRT-316 Technical Connnunication. PWRT-414 Report Writing--A 5 hours A study of the techniques necessary for writing clear, well– organized reports of various kinds. Prerequisite: PWRT-311 Style and Mechanics, PWRT-316 Technical Communication. PWRT-415 Special Topics for Professional Communicators--W 5 hours Students will participate in a class project incorporating new technology and alternative ideas for information development. Prerequisites: PWRT-416 Technical Communication, PWRT-414 Report Writing. PWRT-416 Professional Writing Internship--A,W,Sp 1-16 hours A work-study program arrnnged and administered by the depart– ment in which advanced professional writing students receive a variety of job-related experiences in a writing environment. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. PWRT-419 Design of Manuals--A 5 hours An intensive study of planning, designing, and writing of end-user documentation. Traditional and innovative designs are treated. Foreign Language Spanish 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 culture. Prerequisite: SPAN-173 or instructor's approval, or placement by exam. 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 instructor in preparation for classes, grading of reports and papers, tutoring students, and conducting small conversational practice sessions for students in Elementary Spanish. The student is expected to participate in twenty-two clock hours for each hour of credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program. SPAN-361 Spanish Composition--A 4 hours Emphasis on development of clear, natural, and effective written communication in Spanish. Includes grammar review, vocabulary expansion, discussion of stylistic elements and extensive writing practice. Prerequisite: SPAN-272 Intermediate Spanish or permission of instructor. SPAN-362 Spanish Conversation--W 4 hours A course designed to sharpen the student's communication skills in oral Spanish, as well as to increase aural comprehension of spoken Spanish. Attention given to pronunciation, vocabulary building, grammar, and practice in hearing and speaking through in-class presentations and other activities. Prerequisite: SPAN-272 Intermediate Spanish or permission of instructor. SPAN-363 Chicano Literature--Sp 3 hours The study of the literary works of Spanish Americans, emphasizing the Mexican-American. Includes short story, drama, poetry, and novel. Course taught in English and open to all students. (even years) SPAN-364 Introduction to Hispanic Literature--Sp 5 hours An introduction to basic concepts and vocabulary relating to literary theory through the study and analysis of representative works in Hispanic poetry, drama, and narrative. Prerequisite: SPAN-272 Intermediate Spanish or permission of instructor. SPAN/LING-370 Teaching Foreign Language--W 3 hours Examination of the purposes and objectives along with the methods used in the secondary level foreign language classroom. Prerequi– site: Admission to the teacher education or TESL Program. SPAN-460 Hispanic Civilization--A 4 hours In-depth study of Spanish or Latin American cultural and historical backgrounds. Course alternates yearly between Spain and Latin America and serves partly as introduction to literature survey courses. Repeatable to eight hours, provided that both Latin America and Spain are studied. Prerequisite: SPAN-273 Intermedi– ate Spanish or permission of instructor. SPAN-461 Advanced Spanish Grammar--Sp 5 hours Detailed examination of grammatical structures in Spanish, in comparison/contrast with similar structures in English. Emphasizes both the theoretical aspect of the nature of language, and the practical development of written and oral sldlls in Spanish. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (even years) SPAN-462,463 Spanish American Literature--W,Sp 4 hours each quarter American literature from pre-Hispanic time until the present day. Prerequisite: SPAN-364 Introduction to Hispanic Literature. SPAN-464 Topics in Hispanic Culture--Sp 3 hours In-depth study of a particular topic of interest either through individual research or group discussion. Orientation may be interdisciplinary, or author and genre specific. Prerequisites: Major/minor in Spanish and instructor's permission. (odd years) SPAN-470 Independent Study in Spanish--A,W,Sp 1-4 hours Independent and intensive study in a particular area of the Spanish language, literature, or culture for individual students who demon– strate special interests and ability. SPAN-472,473 Masterpieces of Spanish Literature--W,Sp 4 hours each quarter A study of major literary works of Spain from the medieval and Renaissance periods to the present day. Prerequisite: SPAN-364 Introduction to Hispanic Literature. SPAN-478 Cervantes 4 hours A study of Miguel de Cervantes' works including Don Quixote and selected short stories. Offered in English for non-majors. Prerequi– site: SPAN-364 or permission of instructor. French FREN-191,192,193 Elementary French 5 hours each quarter Development of basic sldlls in reading, writing, speaking and listening in French, along with an introduction to French culture. German (even years) GER-181,182,183 Elementary German 5 hours each quarter Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in German, along with an introduction to German culture. Linguistics (odd years) LING-308 Linguistics for Language Learning--A 5 hours An analytical approach of language functioning applicable to learning any second language. Topics include phonology, morphol- ogy, and syntax. (even years) LING-309 Sociolinguistics--W 4 hours An overview of the relationships between language and society. Topics include ethnicity, culture, social contact, and change. (even years) LING-360 Clinical Experience--A,W,Sp 2 hours Practical experience in assisting an instructor in an ESL program. LING-361 Practicum--A,W,Sp 3 hours Independent teaching of ESL under general supervision of master teacher. (Fee: $25)