2004-2005 Academic Catalog

128 Language and Literature School of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Bible TPC-4010 Designing Technical Reports –Fa 3 hours Students will learn to design and write effective technical reports and presentations that purposefully convey clear, concise, and accurate information to a targeted audience while using an appropriate level of technicality and supporting data or information. TPC-4020 Professional Portfolio Development II –Fa 1 hour Students will maintain a professional portfolio and learn to use it effectively to obtain employment after graduation. (Fee: $25) TPC-4050 Designing Information For The Web –Fa 3 hours Students will learn how to design and manage information on the World Wide Web. Prerequisites: TPC-3010 Style for Technical Communicators; TPC-3100 Designing Visual Communication. TPC-4090DesigningOnline Information –Sp 3 hours Students will learn to design and develop online help systems. Prerequisites: TPC-3130 Technical Communication; TPC-3250 Design of Manuals. TPC-4130 Instructional Design –Sp 3 hours Teaches technical communicators how to employ technology and learning theory in developing adult training courses. TPC-4160 1-10 hours Technical and Professional Communication Internship –Sp Students will participate in a work-study program approved and administered by the department in which advanced technical and professional communication students receive a variety of job-related experiences in a communication environment. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. TPC-4170 Special Topics –Sp 3 hours Students will study a selected topic(s) at the 4000 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. Prerequisites: TPC-3130 Technical Communication; TPC-3010 Style for Technical Communicators. Capstone course. TPC-4230 1-3 hours Independent Study in Tech. andProf.Communication –Fa,Sp,Su Independent study for junior and senior level TPC majors with special interests and demonstrated ability. ForeignLanguage Arabic ARBC-1510 Introduction to Arabic Language and Culture Introduction of the Arabic script and basic vocabulary used for greetings and other everyday situations. Introduction to various aspects of Arab culture, including history, religion, literature, politics, and daily life. This course is intended for non-native speakers with no previous Arabic study. This course satisfies the global awareness course requirement. Spanish SPAN-1710, 1720 Elementary Spanish –Fa,Sp,Su 4 hours/sem Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in Spanish in order to satisfy a broad variety of every- day, school, and work situations, along with an introduction to Hispanic cultures. SPAN-2710, 2720 Intermediate Spanish –Fa,Sp 4/3 hours/sem Development of all four language skills through grammar review, composition, conversation, and readings in Spanish literature and culture. Prerequisite: SPAN-1720 Elementary Spanish, instructor’s approval, or placement by exam. SPAN-3350 2 hours Elementary Education for Foreign Language Teachers –Sp An introduction to the teaching of reading, 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. The student will have knowledge of Ohio’s model competency-based program and its four stages of language development to guide school foreign language programs. Prerequisite: admission into the teacher education program. (odd years) SPAN-3600 Clinical Teaching in Spanish –Fa,Sp, Su 0-2 hours A practical experience in which a student is assigned to assist a classroom teacher in preparation for classes, grading, and tutoring students. The student is expected to participate in 30 clock hours for each hour of credit divided among early child- hood (20 hours), middle childhood (20 hours), and adolescent/ young adult (20 hours) contexts. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. SPAN-3610SpanishComposition –Fa 3 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 expository texts. Prerequisite: SPAN-2720 Intermediate Spanish or permission of instructor. SPAN-3620 Spanish Conversation –Fa 3 hours Designed to sharpen the student’s communication in oral Spanish and to increase aural comprehension of spoken Spanish. Attention given to pronunciation, vocabulary building, and practice on hearing and speaking through in-class presen- tations and other activities. Also emphasizes the development of culturally appropriate approaches to communication and comparative study of Anglo and Hispanic cultures. Prerequisite: SPAN-2720 Intermediate Spanish or permission of instructor. SPAN-3640 Introduction to Hispanic Literature –Sp 3 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, with emphasis on contemporary authors. Prerequisite: SPAN-2720 Intermedi- ate Spanish or permission of instructor. SPAN-3660 Spanish For Professionals –Sp 3 hours Development of practical Spanish vocabulary and conversa- tional skills related to careers in criminal justice, social work, and health care professions. Prerequisite: SPAN-2720 Interme- diate Spanish or permission of instructor. (odd years) SPAN-3670 Introduction to Translation –Sp 2 hours An introduction to theory and practice related to bilingual translation and interpreting. Students will learn strategies for translating a variety of text types, as well as the fundamentals of interpreting. Sp ‘06. SPAN-3680 Understanding Hispanic Cultures –Sp 3 hours Analysis of historical and contemporary issues that have shaped the Hispanic cultures in the U.S. Discussion of similarities and differences between Anglo and Latino world-views. Course taught in English; counts for Global Awareness elective. (even years) SPAN-3690 Hispanic Film –Sp 3 hours Explores the genres of Hispanic film and how these genres portray the cultural, social, and political environments in Spain and the Americas. Prerequisites: SPAN-3640 Introduction to Hispanic Literature; permission of instructor. (even years) SPAN-3700 2 hours Methods of Teaching Foreign Language –Fa Examination of the purposes and objectives along with the methods and curricular models used in the K-12 foreign lan- guage classroom. This course addresses the theories of first and second language acquisition, as well as topics such as the relationship of foreign language learning to other content areas. The student is given information regarding opportunities in planning lessons with appropriate materials, sequencing, and execution of learning activities. Evaluations of student learning, student behavior, and self-evaluation as integral parts of success- ful teaching are also stressed. The student will also gain insight into the importance of understanding one’s own language and culture as a means to understanding the language and culture of the target peoples. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program.