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IET 475 - Industrial Practice V
Practice in industry and written reports of this practice for co-op students.
Preparation for Course
P: 376.
Cr. 1.
Hours
Class 3,
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IET 480 - Cost Estimating and Design
Economic design of manufacturing systems. Includes a capstone project.
Preparation for Course
P: 204, 267, 310, 401; senior status.
Cr. 3.
Hours
Class 0-5, Lab. 0-9,
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IET 499 - Industrial Engineering Technology
Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff.
Cr. 1-3.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
Notes
May be repeated up to 9 credits.
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IM 105 - Introduction to Informatics
This is a required foundation course for all students interested in the study of informatics leading to the fulfillment of requirements in the minor or certificate programs. The course will cover key topics relating to ethics and social issues regarding informatics. The course will provide applications and discipline-specific examples involving all of the current converging technologies utilized in informatics. The material presented will explore the interdisciplinary nature of informatics. This course will provide the program plan of study and describe various courses so the student can make the decisions necessary for elective options as well as the semesters in which courses will be taken.
Preparation for Course
P: CS 106 or equivalent.
Cr. 1.
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IM 210 - Problem Solving and Programming for Informatics
An introduction to computer programming and problem solving at the level needed for the study of informatics. Programming topics include data representation, expressions, control statements, subprograms, simple input/output, GUI development basics, and event-driven programming. Problem-solving techniques include problem specification, pseudo-code, and stepwise refinement.
Preparation for Course
P: MA 153, CS 106,3 or equivalent and IM 105.
Cr. 4.
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IM 220 - Database Applications for Informatics
Theory and application of database systems from the viewpoint of informatics. Topics include data analysis and design, data storage, data querying, and data visualization. A special emphasis will be on developing Web applications that allow for information gathering and graphical representation of information through the deployment of database technology.
Preparation for Course
P: IM 210.
Cr. 3.
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IM 230 - Informatics Infrastructure
This course focuses on the fundamental informatics technologies and their use in the company, business, or organization. Topics include design and development of Web and other applications, computer operating systems, distributed systems, data applications, data information analysis, e-commerce, multimedia technology, social implication of informatics, current and emerging technologies.
Preparation for Course
P: IM 210.
Cr. 3.
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IM 310 - Problem Solving and Programming for Informatics
A continuation of IM 210 for students interested in a deeper understanding of program development. New topics include arrays, file I/O, fundamentals of object-oriented programming, and development of user-defined classes, advanced GUI programming, graphics, and presentation of visual data. Reinforcement of problem-solving techniques.
Preparation for Course
P: IM 210.
Cr. 1.
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IM 330 - Information Retrieval and Presentation
An introduction to the basic concepts and techniques in information retrieval and visualization. Topics include information organization, access, and visualization, Web-based information retrieval, searching, and graphical presentations and interfaces. Students will study existing information retrieval and visualization systems.
Preparation for Course
P: IM 210.
Cr. 3.
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IM 370 - Network Design and Management for Informatics
The design, implementation, and management of computer networks for informatics. Topics include telecommunication concepts, client-server environments, Internet and intranet, wireless systems, network devices, network operating systems, network design, implementation and management, and network security. Students are expected to design and implement small networks.
Preparation for Course
P: IM 230.
Cr. 3.
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IM 380 - HCI Design for Informatics
A survey of human-computer interaction concepts, methods, and evaluation. Topics include HCI design issues, Web design, user interface design and techniques, multimedia, and simulated environments. Students are expected to design, implement, and evaluate user interface designs in small projects.
Preparation for Course
P: IM 330.
Cr. 3.
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IM 450 - Informatics Design Project
This course will incorporate a discipline-oriented project. The student will be involved in a project from the planning through the end product. Parts of the project will include the data design, gathering, manipulating, and analysis. The project will also consider Web interface and network considerations. Final graphics and visualization presentations (including multimedia if needed) will be the end product. Students will work in teams.
Preparation for Course
P: IM 310 or 370 or 380.
Cr. 3.
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INTL I200 - Introduction to International Studies: Emerging Global Visions
An interdisciplinary, team-taught course for students who wish to deepen their understanding of an increasingly interdependent world and broaden their perspective of a variety of international topics such as international politics and history, global environmental issues, international business and economics, and international cultural studies.
Preparation for Course
P: sophomore standing.
Cr. 3.
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INTL I208 - International Cinema
In this course students will study international cinema in order to increase their critical thinking, analytical, and communicative ability through reading and writing about films made outside of the United States. It will focus on the international filmmakers that work consciously to express their own sense of national identity.
Cr. 3.
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INTR 111 - Introduction to Interior Design
Introduction to requirements of design with emphasis on people, space, scale, light, color, materials, furniture, accessories, and budget in the residential environment.
Preparation for Course
P: 121.
Cr. 3.
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INTR 112 - Residential Interior Design II
Advanced techniques of furniture arrangements and design principles. Coordination of interior design principles throughout a complete residential environment (i.e., house, apartment, condominium). Estimating of drapery, floor, and wall coverings as it applies to various projects.
Preparation for Course
P: 111 with a C or better required, INTR 123, and ARET 123.
Cr. 3.
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INTR 121 - Freehand Sketching
Drawing in the “freehand” (nonmechanical) method will be presented in pencil, ink, and markers. The course is aimed at the beginning design student. It will utilize objects of interior environment as a means of understanding various drawing principles and familiarize the student with basic rendering techniques.
Cr. 3.
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INTR 123 - Perspective Drawing
Perspective drawing of building interiors and rooms in one- or two-point projection incorporating light, shadow, and furnishings are emphasized. Application of texture and color are presented in multimedia.
Preparation for Course
P: 121.
Cr. 3.
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INTR 131 - Decorative Materials and Accessories I
History of textiles, fiber content, weaves, and designs. Functional uses of fabrics for interiors (i.e., windows, upholstery). Emphasizes decorative treatment of textile patterns and uses of materials through design problems. The assembling of notebooks is required.
Cr. 3.
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INTR 132 - Decorative Materials and Accessories II
Study of area rugs, hand-made and machine-made carpeting and hard surface floorcovering with regards to practical application. Construction techniques of carpeting, upholstery, and case goods.
Cr. 3.
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INTR 201 - CAD for Interior Design
The study and application of computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) as a means of visualizing complex spatial designs of the built environment, reducing the amount of time needed to produce complicated hand-constructed drawings.
Cr. 3.
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INTR 206 - Portfolio and Professional Presentation
Students will study portfolio design, materials selection, and publication methods. Graphic themes, reprographic techniques, and binding or alternative presentation will be studied. Development of a personal portfolio is required. Course may include development of a public exhibition of student work.
Preparation for Course
P: 112 and 201; C: 241.
Cr. 1
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INTR 220 - Architecture and Urban Form
Survey of styles and influence of cultures that led to the development of architecture and engineering from the earliest times to the early 20th century.
Cr. 3.
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INTR 241 - Lighting and Color Design
Study of how natural and artificial lighting and color affect the human environment. Principles of physical and psychological aspects of lighting and color (i.e., hue, value, and intensity) are applied to design theory.
Preparation for Course
P: 112, 201 and ARET 281; C: PHY 125.
Cr. 3.
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INTR 299 - Interior Design
Special topics of study with concentration on developing a working knowledge in a specific area of interior design. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
Preparation for Course
P: Consent of interior design program.
Cr. 1-3.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
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INTR 306 - Interior and Furniture Styles I
All courses in historical interiors and furniture styles include slides or photographs of each period. Each student will be required to keep a notebook. I. Historical interiors and furniture styles of the ancient world: Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Romanesque, Gothic, and 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries of Renaissance Europe.
Preparation for Course
P: 220.
Cr. 3.
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INTR 307 - Interior and Furniture Styles II
All courses in historical interiors and furniture styles include slides or photographs of each period. Each student will be required to keep a notebook. Historical interiors and furniture styles of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries in France, England, and the United Sates.
Preparation for Course
P: 306.
Cr. 3.
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INTR 308 - Contract Interior Design I
An environmental study of the principles of commercial/institutional design with special emphasis on sociophysiological factors relating to the design elements of individual contract projects.
Preparation for Course
P: Junior standing in the INTR program.
Cr. 3.
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INTR 309 - Contract Interior Design II
The development and application of spatial concepts through the design of a commercial/institutional interior project. Incorporates contents of all prerequisite courses. Presentation techniques will be emphasized.
Preparation for Course
P: 308 and VCD P476.
Cr. 3.
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INTR 310 - Interior Design Travel
This course emphasizes an investigation of design solutions, aesthetic language, symbol language , and cultural context through visits to sites of art, architecture and design significance. A greater understanding is developed through analysis and reflection.
Preparation for Course
P: Junior standing in CAET department.
Cr. 1-3
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INTR 320 - Architecture and Urban Form in the Modern World
A survey of architectural and engineering developments of the 20th century.
Preparation for Course
P: ARET 210 or INTR 220.
Cr. 3.
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INTR 330 - Culture and Design: A Cross-Culture Comparison of Architecture
Architecture and the built-environment reflect political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of a society. Cross-cultural comparisons of architectural design philosophy are explored through the study of design principles such as space and order, form and color, architecture semiotics and building components. The comparison is between Western and Eastern architecture with the same type of building. The interrelationship of architecture and culture is examined through design theories and philosophy by the expression of architecture digital photos and videotapes. Papers, presentation, group studies and non-written projects are required.
Preparation for Course
P: COM 114 or ENG W131.
Cr. 3
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INTR 400 - Interior Design Studio I
The course emphasizes development of a functional need program, and design of complex interior spaces, with special consideration of psychological aspects of spatial components. Studio projects will be chosen from the following list: residential design, special population — aging; healthcare design, education design, hotel design, restaurant design, or corrections design.
Preparation for Course
P: 309, OLS 342; C: Interdisciplinary design topic course approved by department.
Cr. 3
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INTR 402 - Professional Practice
The study of professional office and business procedures for the practice of interior design. Includes public relations, marketing, legal, accounting and financial considerations, professional organizations and conduct, resourcing, project management, contracts, forms, and documents.
Preparation for Course
P: 309, ENG W232 and OLS 342.
Cr. 3.
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INTR 403 - Interior Design Details
A study of typical and specialty interior details. Emphasis will be placed on creative problem solving and the inter-relationship of detailing and fine craftsmanship to overall aesthetics. Details and material selection related to green design will be studied.
Preparation for Course
P: 206, 241, and ARET 281.
Cr. 3
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INTR 404 - Interior Design Practicum
Special problems in planning, furnishing, design, crafts, or work-study.
Preparation for Course
P: 309, ENG W232 and OLS 342.
Cr. 3.
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JOUR C200 - Mass Communications
Survey of functions, responsibilities, and influence of various mass communications media. For nonmajors. Directed toward the consumer and critic of mass media in modern society.
Cr. 3.
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JOUR C201 - Topics in Journalism
Topical course dealing with changing subjects and material from semester to semester. Variation of fundamental concepts presented in C200. May be repeated once for credit with a different topic. Does not count toward journalism major.
Preparation for Course
P: sophomore or junior class standing.
Cr. 1-3.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
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JOUR C300 - Citizen and the News
A study of the institutions that produce news and information about public affairs for the citizen of American mass society. The problems about the selection of what is communicated. Case studies. International comparisons.
Cr. 3.
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JOUR C327 - Writing for Publication
A workshop for nonmajors to improve writing skills and learn basic requirements of writing for publication. Instruction in market analysis and interpreting specific editorial requirements, gathering and researching background materials, and preparing manuscripts. Examination of various types and styles of published writing. Does not count toward journalism major.
Preparation for Course
R: J200 and a grade of A or B in ENG W131.
Cr. 3.
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JOUR J110 - Foundations of Journalism and Mass Communication
Survey of the institutions of journalism and mass communication, their philosophical foundations, history, processes, economic realities, and effects. Required course for journalism majors and IPFW journalism minor.
Cr. 3.
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JOUR J200 - Reporting, Writing and Editing I
Small working seminar relating communication theory to practice in journalistic writing. Emphasis on narration, exposition, description, and argumentation. Development of skills in conceptualization, organization, gathering evidence, and effective presentation of articles for publication in various mass media. Required course for journalism majors and IPFW journalism minor.
Preparation for Course
P: ENG W131 or equivalent and typing ability of 35 words per minute.
Cr. 3.
Hours
Class 3, Lab. 0-1,
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JOUR J20I - Reporting, Writing, and Editing II
Working seminar focused on the strengthening of basic journalism skills, including in-depth reporting, editing, and multimedia presentations. Creativity, cooperation, and critical thinking are used to shape effective messages for diverse audiences.
Preparation for Course
P: J200.
Cr. 3.
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JOUR J210 - Visual Communication
Basic principles, theories, and history of channels of human communication other than written and spoken language; development of elementary skills and experimentation in producing nonverbal messages and combining nonverbal with verbal messages. Some darkroom lab activities. Adjustable camera required. Required course for journalism majors and IPFW journalism minor.
Cr. 3.
Hours
Class 2-3, Lab. 0-2,
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JOUR J219 - Introduction to Public Relations
Provides an overview of public relations, and introduces theory and practice of the field. Topics include the relationship between public relations and marketing, the history and development of public relations, media relations, measurement and assessment methods, ethics, and law.
Cr. 3.
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JOUR J280 - Sophomore Seminar in Journalism
Selected topics in journalism, e.g., professional ethics, government and the press, contemporary problems of the press.
Preparation for Course
P: 6 hours of journalism including C200.
Cr. 3.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
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JOUR J290 - Internship in Journalism
Work as staff member on campus publications. Work will include reporting and writing, layout and paste-up work, photo work, and advertising sales work.
Preparation for Course
P or C: J200.
Cr. 1-3.
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JOUR J300 - Communications Law
History and philosophy of laws pertaining to free press and free speech. Censorship, libel, contempt, obscenity, right of privacy, copyright, government regulations, and business law affecting media operations. Stresses responsibilities and freedoms in a democratic communications system. Required course for journalism majors and IPFW journalism minor. Also required course for radio and television students.
Cr. 3.
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JOUR J310 - Editorial Practices
Workshop in fundamentals of editing and reporting with special emphasis on news judgment, fairness, accuracy, and editorial balance. Practical experience in gathering, writing, and editing news and public affairs materials. Stress on principles applying to all mass media.
Preparation for Course
P: J200.
Cr. 3.
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JOUR J315 - Feature Writing
The course aims to develop skill in gathering and presenting feature story material, exploring the realm between straight news and editorials. It follows feature-story practice in combining information with entertainment stressing the imperative of research, accuracy, and mechanical correctness.
Preparation for Course
P: J200.
Cr. 3.
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JOUR J320 - Principles of Creative Advertising
Analysis of strategy employed in developing creative advertising, with emphasis on role of the copywriter. Research media, legal aspects, ethical standards as they apply to the copywriting functions. Place of the creative function within the advertising agency and the retail business.
Cr. 3.
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JOUR J321 - Principles of Public Relations
Survey course about the theory and practice of public relations. Examines public relations function within organizations, its impact on publics, and its function in society. Topics include the evolution of the field: the range of roles and responsibilities that public relations practitioners assume in a variety of settings; ethics; and significant issues and trends that have shaped the practice. Course provides a foundation for more advanced study in the field. Also useful for those planning another professional or managerial career that requires an understanding of public relations concepts and management practices.
Cr. 3.
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JOUR J337 - Media Economics
This course explores how economic forces influence production of media content, particularly at U.S. organizations. It examines basic economic concepts, such as market and competition, as they relate to commercial media organizations. Special attention is paid to the effect of advertising and market considerations on news decision making.
Cr. 3.
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JOUR J351 - Newspaper Editing
Workshop in fundamentals of editing newspapers, including both individual and team projects. Emphasis on news judgment, fairness, accuracy, editorial balance, and language usage. Practice in writing news summaries, editing copy, writing headlines, laying out pages, and using computer editing technology.
Preparation for Course
P: J200, J201, and J210.
Cr. 3.
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JOUR J360 - Journalism Specialties
Provides a concentrated study of a well-defined area of specialization. The specialty areas vary each semester. The range of offerings includes such courses as Writing for Magazines, Advertising Copywriting, and Producing Company Publications.
Cr. 1-3.
Hours
Class 1-3,
Variable Title
(V.T.)
Notes
May be repeated for credit.
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JOUR J390 - Corporate Publications
This course focuses on the practical and specialized concerns of editing and designing newsletters, tabloids, magazines, and newspapers for business, industry, institutions, or other organizations. Attention is given to audience surveys, readability, copy editing, headlines, photographs, cutlines, copyfitting, and printing instruction, with special emphasis on design techniques for the four major types of organizational publications. Includes practice in all facets of publication design. Recommended for persons interested in print communications programs or in developing limited circulation publications. Limited enrollment; consent of instructor required.
Cr. 1-3.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
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JOUR J413 - Magazine Article Writing
In-depth explanation of the nonfiction magazine article field. Examination of trends and problems in nonfiction writing for both general and specialized magazines. Criticism of student articles written for publication. Seminar sessions with editors and freelance writers. Transfer students advised to complete this course at IUPUI or Bloomington.
Preparation for Course
P: J200.
Cr. 3.
Dual Level Course
Eligible for graduate credit.
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JOUR J425 - Supervision of School Publications
Lectures and discussion on designing, producing, and financing school newspapers, magazines, and yearbooks. Management of school news bureau.
Preparation for Course
P: 12 credit hours of journalism courses.
Cr. 3.
Dual Level Course
Eligible for graduate credit.
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JOUR J427 - Public Relations in a Democratic Society
Lectures and discussion on dissemination of public information by industry and institutions. Examination of procedures and policies and evaluation of public relations efforts. Contrast public relations practices in America with those in other nations and cultures.
Preparation for Course
P: COM 253 or JOUR J321.
Cr. 3.
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JOUR J492 - Media Internship
Must have permission to enroll. Supervised professional experience in communications media. Does not contribute to 27 credit hours of required course work in journalism major but will count toward 33 credit hours maximum allowed in journalism and telecommunications. May be repeated, but student may take no more than 3 hours of internship credit for the B.A. either through the Journalism Program or any other academic unit.
Cr. 1-3.
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LING L103 - Introduction to the Study of Language
Linguistics as a body of information; nature and function of language; relevance of linguistics to other disciplines, with reference to modern American English.
Preparation for Course
P: placement at or above ENG W131 (or equivalent) and exemption from or completion of ENG R150.
Cr. 3.
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LING L303 - Introduction to Linguistic Analysis
Introduction to basic concepts of linguistic analysis, exemplifying the general principles of structural approaches to the study of language. Application of analytical methods to problems in phonology, syntax, and semantics.
Preparation for Course
P: L103.
Cr. 3.
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LING L307 - Phonology
Basic concepts such as phoneme and distinctive feature as defined and used within particular theories. The relationship of phonology to phonetics and morphology; exploration of salient aspects of sound structure and some characteristic modes of argumentation; extensive phonological analysis with some practice in writing phonological rules.
Preparation for Course
R: L103 or L303.
Cr. 3.
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LING L310 - Syntax
Examination of the basic concepts, assumptions, and argumentation of modern syntactic theory to describe and analyze common syntactic structures in English and other languages. Practice in constructing and evaluating grammars.
Preparation for Course
P: L103 or L303.
Cr. 3.
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LING L321 - Methods and Materials for TESOL I
This course provides an overview of teaching English to speakers of other languages with an emphasis on methodology, examining different approaches, techniques, and various instructional options in light of different teaching contexts and learners’ needs.
Cr. 3.
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LING L322 - Methods and Materials for TESOL II
This course aims at enhancing participants’ understanding of theoretical principles underlying the preparation of ESL instructional materials as well as course participants’ knowledge and skills in materials preparation and effective implementation. It also addresses issues related to course design, content selection and organizing, and language assessment.
Cr. 3.
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LING L325 - Semantics
An introduction to the systematic investigation of the relation between linguistic form, its use, and interpretation.
Preparation for Course
P: L103 or L303.
Cr. 3.
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LING L360 - Language in Society
A general introduction to sociolinguistics, for the nonspecialist. Topics covered include regional and social dialects, the politics of language use in social interaction, language and social change, and men’s and women’s language, as well as issues in applied sociolinguistics such as bilingualism and black English in education.
Preparation for Course
P: L103 or L303.
Cr. 3.
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LING L366 - Linguistics and Adjacent Arts and Sciences
Introduction to basic interdisciplinary problems involving linguistics, with special reference to language and culture, sociolinguistics, linguistics or literature, psycholinguistics.
Preparation for Course
P: L103 or L303.
Cr. 3.
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LING L430 - Language Change and Variation
Basic principles of diachronic linguistics. The comparative method. Phonological and morphological development. Growth of lexicon.
Preparation for Course
P: L103 or L303.
Cr. 3.
Dual Level Course
Eligible for graduate credit.
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LING L431 - Field Methods
Introduction to the procedures involved in the structural description of language, using a native speaker of an unfamiliar language whose speech will be analyzed.
Preparation for Course
P: permission of instructor.
Cr. 3.
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LING L470 - TENL Practicum
Under supervision, students teach English as a new language. The course provides experience in instruction, assessment, placement, and materials preparation. Classroom lectures, discussions, and assigned readings focus on teaching English as a new language.
Preparation for Course
P: permission of instructor.
Cr. 3.
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LING L485 - Topics in Linguistics
Studies in special topics not ordinarily covered in departmental courses. May be repeated, with different topics for a maximum of 9 credits.
Preparation for Course
P: varies according to topic.
Cr. 3.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
Dual Level Course
Eligible for graduate credit.
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LING L490 - Linguistic Structures
The linguistic analysis of particular aspects of the structure of one language or a group of closely related languages. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 9 credits.
Preparation for Course
P: consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
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LING S103 - Honors Introduction to the Study of Language
Equivalent of L103 for honors students.
Cr. 3.
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LSTU L100 - Survey of Unions and Collective Bargaining
A survey of labor unions in the United States, focusing on their organization and their representational, economic, and political activities. Includes coverage of historical development, labor law basics, and contemporary issues.
Cr. 3.
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LSTU L101 - American Labor History
A survey of the origin and development of unions and the labor movement from colonial times to the present. The struggle of working people to achieve a measure of dignity and security will be examined from social, economic, and political perspectives.
Cr. 3.
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LSTU L110 - Introduction to Labor Studies: Labor and Society
An introduction to the changing role of labor in society. The course will emphasize a comparative approach to issues confronting labor organizations.
Cr. 3.
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LSTU L190 - The Labor Studies Degree
Required for all DLS majors. This course will provide an introduction to the labor studies degree and to the knowledge and skills needed by students to progress toward a degree in a reasonable time frame. Students will learn how to build a plan of study that takes advantage of both credit for prior learning and new learning opportunities.
Cr. 1.
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LSTU L199 - Portfolio Development Workshop
Emphasis on developing learning portfolios as foundation documents for academic self-assessment and planning and as applications for self-acquired competency (SAC) credit. Applies only as elective credit to labor studies degrees.
Cr. 1.
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LSTU L200 - Survey of Employment Law
Statutes and common law actions protecting income, working conditions, and rights of workers. Topics include workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, fair labor standards, Social Security, retirement income protection, privacy, and other rights.
Cr. 3.
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LSTU L201 - Labor Law
A survey of the law governing labor-management relations. Topics include the legal framework of collective bargaining, problems in the administration and enforcement of agreements, protection of individual employee rights.
Cr. 3.
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LSTU L203 - Labor and the Political System
Federal, state, and local governmental effects on workers, unions, and labor-management relations; political goals; influences on union choices of strategies and modes of political participation, past and present; relationships with community and other groups.
Cr. 3.
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LSTU L205 - Contemporary Labor Problems
An examination of some of the major problems confronting society, workers, and the labor movement. Topics may include automation, unemployment, international trade and conglomerates, environmental problems, minority and women’s rights, community relations, changing government policies.
Cr. 3.
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LSTU L210 - Workplace Discrimination and Fair Employment
Examines policies and practices that contribute to workplace discrimination and those designed to eliminate discrimination. Explores effects of job discrimination and occupational segregation. Analyzes Title VII, ADA, and related topics in relation to broader strategies for addressing discrimination.
Cr. 3.
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LSTU L220 - Grievance Representation
Union representation in the workplace. The use of grievance procedures to address problems and administer the collective bargaining agreement. Identification, research, presentation, and writing of grievance cases. Analysis of relevant labor law and the logic applied by arbitrators to grievance decisions.
Cr. 3.
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LSTU L230 - Labor and the Economy
Analysis of the political economy of labor and the role of organized labor within it. Emphasis on the effects on workers, unions, and collective bargaining of unemployment investment policy, and changes in technology and corporate structure. Patterns of union political and bargaining response.
Cr. 3.
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LSTU L240 - Occupational Health and Safety
Elements and issues of occupational health and safety. Emphasis on the union’s role in the implementation of workplace health and safety programs, worker and union rights, hazard recognition techniques, and negotiated and statutory remedies, in particular the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
Cr. 3.
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LSTU L250 - Collective Bargaining
The development and organization of collective bargaining in the United States. Union preparation for negotiations, bargaining patterns and practices, strategy and tactics; economic and legal considerations.
Cr. 3.
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LSTU L251 - Collective Bargaining Laboratory
Designed to provide collective bargaining simulations and other participatory experiences in conjunction with L250.
Preparation for Course
P: or C: L250.
Cr. 1-3.
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LSTU L255 - Unions in State and Local Government
Union organization and representation of state and municipal government employees, including patterns in union structure, collective bargaining, grievance representation, and applicable law.
Cr. 3.
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LSTU L260 - Leadership and Representation
Organizational leadership issues for the union, community, and other advocate organizations. Analyzes leadership styles, membership recruitment, and leadership development. Examines the role of leaders in internal governance and external affairs including committee building, delegation, negotiations, and coalition building.
Cr. 3.
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LSTU L270 - Union Government and Organization
An analysis of the growth, composition, structure, behavior, and governmental processes of U.S. labor organizations, from the local to national federation level. Consideration is given to the influence on unions of industrial and political environments, to organizational behavior in different types of unions, and to problems in union democracy.
Cr. 3.
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LSTU L280 - Union Organizing
Explores various approaches and problems in private and public sector organizing. Traditional approaches are evaluated in light of structural changes in labor markets and workforce demographics. Topics range from targeting and assessments to committee building and leadership development.
Cr. 3.
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LSTU L285 - Assessment Project
Capstone experience for associate degree.
Cr. 1.
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LSTU L290 - Topics in Labor Studies
This is a number under which a variety of topics may be addressed in classroom-based programs on the campuses. Courses may focus on contemporary or special areas of labor studies. Others are directed toward specific categories of employees and labor organizations. Inquire at the Division of Labor Studies office.
Cr. 1-3.
Variable Title
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LSTU L299 - Self-Acquired Competencies, Labor Studies
Credit for labor-related competencies demonstrated, assessed, and approved according to established procedures. Maximum of 15 credits applicable to Associate of Science and/or Bachelor of Science in Labor Studies.
Cr. 1-15.
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LSTU L315 - The Organization of Work
Examines how work is organized and jobs are evaluated, measured, and controlled. Explores social and technical elements of work through theories of scientific management, the human relations school of management, and contemporary labor process literature.
Cr. 3.
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LSTU L320 - Grievance Arbitration
The legal and practical context of grievance arbitration, its limitations and advantages in resolving workplace problems. Varieties of arbitration clauses and the status of awards. Participants analyze, research, prepare, and present cases in mock arbitration hearings.
Preparation for Course
R: L220 or consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
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LSTU L350 - Issues in Collective Bargaining
Readings and discussions of selected problems. Research paper ordinarily required.
Cr. 3.
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