2005-2006 Academic Catalog

129 Language and Literature School of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Bible LIT-3420 American Novel –Fa 3 hours Study of the historical development of the American novel and an analysis of the writings of major American novelists from Cooper to Roth. Prerequisite: major status or permission of instructor. (odd years) LIT-3510 Modern American Literature –Sp 3 hours Study of major American authors of the 20th century. Prerequi- site: major status or permission of instructor. LIT-3520 C.S. Lewis: Life, Thought, Literature –Sp 2 hours Study of Lewis’ contributions in the fields of literature, criticism, and apologetics. Special attention will be placed on understand- ing Lewis’ personal and intellectual development; his relation- ships with contemporary scholars and writers; along with his continuing influence. Prerequisite: major status or permission of instructor. (even years) LIT-4220 English Seminar –Sp 3 hours Designed to help the student synthesize his or her major areas of study. Required of all senior English majors. Capstone course. LIT-4230 Independent Study in Literature –Fa,Sp 1-3 hours Independent study in a selected field for students with special interests and demonstrated ability. LIT-4310 Literary Theory –Fa 3 hours A study of theoretical literary contexts. Special consideration will be given to economic, political, psychological, linguistic and cultural contexts. Prerequisite: LIT-2090 Literary Analysis. LIT-4420EuropeanNovel –Fa 3 hours Study of the 19th and 20th century influence on the novel from Balzac to Camus. Prerequisite: major status or permission of instructor. LIT-4450 Milton: Poetry and Selected Prose –Fa 3 hours A study of Milton’s early poetry, Paradise Lost , Paradise Re- gained , Samson Agonistes, and selected prose works. Prerequi- site: major status or permission of instructor. (even years) LIT-4490 Special Topics –Fa,Sp 1-3 hours Investigation of such literary phenomena that have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. LIT-4510 3 hours Recent American Literature 1945-Present –Sp A study of the social, political, economic, and religious issues that defined the American experience in the last half of the 20th century. 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 2000-level literature course. Technical & Professional Communication TPC-3000 3 hours Production Tools for Technical Communication Students will learn to produce print and electronic media through hands-on introduction to various tools used by technical communicators. TPC-3010 Style for Technical Communicators –Fa 3 hours Students will learn to apply reliable principles to make writing clear, concise, coherent, and cohesive. (For technical and professional communication majors only .) TPC-3020 Professional Portfolio Development I –Fa 1 hour Students will develop a professional portfolio and learn to use it effectively as a tool to obtain an internship. TPC-3090 Technical Marketing Communication –Fa 3 hours Students will learn to create marketing materials for the technical industry, from design to completion. Prerequisites: TPC-3010 Style for Technical Communic ators; TPC-3100 Designing Visual Communication . TPC-3100DesigningVisual Communication –Fa 3 hours Students will learn to integrate visual design concepts to enhance communication in various documents and media. Topics will focus on increasing usability of communication products by targeted audiences. Corequisite: TPC-3000 Produc- tion Tools for Technical Communication. TPC-3130 Technical Communication –Fa 3 hours Students will learn to design and produce various technical documents and communication solutions for targeted audi- ences while exploring the technical communication profession. TPC-3170 2 hours The Technical Communicator in a Corporate Culture –Sp Students will discuss issues beyond intellectual ability and technical know-how that are crucial to a successful career. They will discover guidelines to assist them in improving their emotional intelligence capabilities. TPC-3210 Technical Editing –Sp 2 hours Students will learn to develop style guides and edit technical documents or communication using conventional and electronic methods to ensure consistent grammar, style, visual design, and technical accuracy for end-users in targeted audiences. TPC-3250 Design of Manuals –Sp 3 hours Students will learn to plan, design, and write user manuals or documentation through systematic user analysis, task identifica- tion, effective writing, and efficient visual design elements. TPC-3290 Proofreading –Sp 2 hours Students will learn to proofread using the techniques that professional proofreaders have found most practical and effective. 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-3 100 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.