2009-2010 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions Course Descriptions 268 Cedarville University 2009–10 TPC-3210 – WSHP-4980 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 identification, effective writing, and efficient visual design elements. TPC-3290 Proofreading –Su 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 Online Information I –Fa 3 hours Students will learn how to design and manage information on the World Wide Web. TPC-4090 Designing Online Information II –Sp 3 hours Students will learn to design and develop online help systems. Prerequisites: TPC-4050 Designing Online Information I. TPC-4130 Instructional Design I –Sp 3 hours Teaches technical communicators how to employ technology and learning theory in developing adult training courses. TPC-4140 Instructional Design II –Sp 3 hours This course provides students with the opportunity to delve deeper into the art and science of instructional design by focusing on educational technology in general and e-learning tools, techniques, and practices specifically in use in today’s corporate environment. The course also investigates the topics of knowledge management, performance support and human capital management in order to give students a well-rounded introduction to the contemporary practice of non-traditional instructional design. Prerequisites: TPC-4130 Instructional Design I or permission of instructor. TPC-4160 5 hours Technical and Professional Communication Internship –Su 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 and Mechanics for Writers Capstone course. TPC-4230 1-3 hours Independent Study in Tech. and Prof. Communication – Fa, Sp, Su Independent study for junior and senior-level TPC majors with special interests and demonstrated ability. W Worship (WSHP) WSHP-1010 Introduction to Worship Ministry –Fa 1 hour This class is designed to be an introductory course to the field of worship ministry. It will provide the student with an examination of current practices in worship ministry, an overview of the worship degree at Cedarville, the character of a worshipper, the role of a worship leader, and career opportunities. WSHP-1020 Introduction to Worship Technology –Sp 2 hours This class is designed to be an introductory course to the field of worship technology. It will explore the basic technologies and concepts that are needed in worship ministry today, including audio, graphics, video, copyright, and ministry team building. WSHP-2100 Worship Forum –Fa, Sp 0 hour A once-per-semester seminar designed to expose students to various aspects of worship ministry. The seminar may take the form of a lecture or masterclass. Crosslisted with CHMU- 2100 Church Music Seminar. Prerequisites: worship major or permission of instructor. WSHP-2200 Worship Field Experience –Fa, Sp, Su 1 hour Initial field experience in a local church or parachurch organization. Students are responsible for finding a place of ministry involvement to begin developing music ministry skills. Supervision will be provided by an on-site staff member. Prerequisites: worship major or permission of instructor. WSHP-3100 Worship Practicum –Fa, Sp 0-1 hours This class is designed to help students refine their worship leadership abilities. Students will be given in-class and out-of- class worship leading assignments. Current trends and advanced worship leading topics will also be discussed. Prerequisites: junior-level status; church music or worship major; or permission of instructor. WSHP-4900 Worship Internship –Fa, Sp 9 hours Intensive field experience in worship leadership. Place of service is determined by student interest, recommendation of supervising faculty, and by sponsoring organization (typically a local church congregation). Students must apply for internships and receive endorsement from the advisor and the chair of the department one academic semester before period of service and prior to registering. Students should check with their advisor for complete internship requirements. Prerequisites: senior- level standing as a worship major, approval by the advisor and department chair. WSHP-4980 Special Topics in Worship 1-3 hours This is a workshop for students interested in worship leadership and will be offered on a periodic basis depending on instructor availability and student interest. Contact hours will determine the amount of credit given. Prerequisite: topic dependent.