2001-2002 Academic Catalog

L LIT-451 Recent American Literature-1945-Present-Sp 5 hours A study of the social, political, economic, and religious issues that have defined the American experience in the last half of the 20th centmy. Diverse poetry, short stories, drama, novels, and films will be analyzed to give students an understanding of the myriad subjectivities that have shaped American values and attitudes since World War II. Prerequisite: Any 200-level literature course. Technical & Professional Communication TPC-301 Style for Technical Communicators-A 4 hours This course is about rewriting. It provides students the opportunity to learn reliable principles that make writing clear, concise, coherent, and cohesive as they apply these principles to various texts. (For Technical and Professional Co11111111nicatio11 majors only.) TPC-305 Graphic Design-A 5 hours Provides instrnction 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. TPC-309 Technical Marketing Communication-W 5 hours Students will learn to create marketing materials for the technical industry, from design to completion. Prerequisite: TPC-301 Style for Technical Co111municators and TPC-305 Graphic Design. TPC-313 Technical Communication-W 5 hours Study oftechnical communication in which students learn to produce effective technical documents. Prerequisite: TPC-301 Stylefor Technical Communicators and TPC-305 Graphic Design. TPC-317 The Technical Communicator in a Corporate Culture-Sp 3 hours Corporations take for granted that employees have enough intellec– tual ability and technical know-how to do their jobs. This course provides a fornm to discuss other issues that contribute to a success– ful career. Students will discover guidelines to assist them in improv– ing their own emotional intelligence capabilities. TPC-321 Technical Editing-Sp 3 hours Addresses the roles, responsibilities, and practices ofthe 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 ofan organization, mark copy for typesetters, and create and use style guides. Prerequisite: TPC-301 Style/or Technical Co111111unicators; TPC-313 Technical Co111111unication. TPC-325 Design of Ma1mals-Sp 5 hours Intensive study ofplanning, designing, and writing ofend-user documentation. Traditional and innovative designs are treated. Prereq– uisite: TPC-313 Technical Communication. TPC-329 Proofreading-Su 3 hours Students will learn to proofread using the techniques that professional proofreaders have found most practical and effective. TPC-401 Report Writing-A 5 hours Study ofthe techniques necessmy for writing clear, well-organized reports of various kinds. Prerequisite: TPC-301 Style for Technical Communicators; TPC-313 Technical Communication. TPC-405 Designing Information For The Web-W 4 hours Students will learn how to design and manage information on the World Wide Web. Prerequisite: TPC-301 Style/or Technical Commu– nicators and TPC-305 Graphic Design. TPC-409 Designing Online Information-W 5 hours Student will learn to design and develop online help systems. Prerequisite: TPC-313 Technical Communication and TPC-325 Design ofManuals. TPC-413 Instructional Design-Sp 5 hours Teaches technical communicators how to employ technology and learning themy in developing adult training courses. Prerequisite: TPC- 313 Technical Co111111u11ication. TPC-416 Technical and Professional Communication Internship-A,W,Sp 1-16 hours Work-study program arranged and administered by the department in which advanced technical and professional communication students receive a variety ofjob-related experiences in a writing environment. Prerequisite: permission ofinstrnctor. TPC-417 Special Topics -Sp 5 hours Students will study a selected topic(s) at the 400 level. The flexibility of this course allows the faculty to meet the ever-changing nature of technical communication. Possible topics include project management, professional presentations, research methods, ethics in TPC, or other topics presented by faculty or requested by students. Prerequisite: TPC-313 Technical Communication; TPC-301 Stylefor Technical Co11111111nicators. Capstone course. Foreign Language Spam sh SPAN-171,172,173 Elementary Spanish-A,W,Sp; Su 5 hours each quarter Development ofbasic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in Spanish in order to satisfy a broad variety ofeve1yday, school, and work situations, along with an introduction to Hispanic cultures. SPAN-271,272 Intermediate Spanish-A,W 5 hours each quarter Development of all four language skills through grammar review, composition, conversation, and readings in Spanish literature and culture. Prerequisite: SPAN-173 Elemental)' Spanish, instructor's approval, or placement by exam. SPAN-335 Elementary Education for Foreign Language Teachers-Sp 3 hours An inh·oduction to the teaching ofreading, writing, and literacy development as developmental skills for the elementary age learner. Knowledge of elementary school curriculum with an emphasis on using the teaching of foreign language to reinforce the content of the elementary school curriculum. Emphasis on the use of children's literature as a means of teaching foreign language and culture to elementary students. Prerequisite: Admission into the Teacher education program. (odd years) SPAN-360 Clinical Teaching in Spanish-A,W,Sp,Su 1-3 hours A practical experience in which a student is assigned to assist an instrnctor in preparation for classes, grading of reports and papers, tutoring students, and conducting small classes. The student is expected to participate in 20 clock hours for each hour of credit divided among early childhood (20 hours), middle childhood (20 hours), and adolescent/young adult (20 hours) contexts. Prerequi– site: admission to the Teacher Education Program. Credit/no credit. 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 practice in writing narrative, descriptive, and several types of expositmy texts. Prerequi– site: SPAN-272 Intermediate Spanish or permission ofinstructor. SPAN-362 Spanish Conversation-W 4 hours Designed to sharpen the student's conmrnnication in oral Spanish, as well as to increase aural comprehension of spoken Spanish. Attention given to pronunciation, vocabulary building, and practice on hearing and speaking through in-class presentations and other activities. Also emphasizes the development of culturally appropriate approaches to communication and comparative study of Anglo and Hispanic cultures. Prerequisite: SPAN-272 Intermediate Spanish or permission ofinstructor. SPAN-364 Introduction to Hispanic Literature-Sp 5 hours An introduction to basic concepts and vocabulmy relating to litermy themy through the study and analysis of representative works in Hispanic poehy, drama, and narrative, with emphasis on contempo– raiy authors. Prerequisite: SPAN-272 Intermediate Spanish or permission of instructor. SPAN-366 Spanish For Professionals-Sp 4 hours Development ofpractical Spanish vocabulary and conversational skills related to careers in criminal justice, social work, and health care professions. Prerequisite: SPAN-272 Intermediate Spanish or permission ofinstructor. (odd years) SPAN-368 Understanding Hispanic Cultures-Sp 4 hours Analysis of historical and contempora1y issues that have shaped the Hispanic cultures in the U.S. Discussion of similarities and differ– ences between Anglo and Latino world views. Course taught in English; counts for Global Awareness elective. (even years) SPAN-370 Teaching Foreign Language--W 3 hours Examination of the purposes and objectives along with the methods used in the secondmy level foreign language classroom. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education or TESOL Program.