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Course Descriptions
J215 Publishing Lab: Print and Electronic
2 credits (1 lec, 2 lab hrs/wk)
Students practice journalism and publishing skills by
publishing the student newspaper and other publications,
including magazine and World Wide Web pages. Staff
duties include writing, editing, photography, graphic
design, computer network management, advertising, and
business management. This lab is required for all staff
members on the Southwester.
Prerequisite: Any one of the following: J202, J203,
J204, J217, WR241, WR242, WR243, or WR222.
J217 Feature Writing
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Students write non-fiction feature articles for print and
electronic media. After studying basic models of narrative
and explanatory feature writing, students write feature
articles for the student newspaper, magazine, and World
Wide Web page.
J220 Digital Media
4 credits (3 lec, 2 lec-lab hrs/wk)
Digital media provides an introduction to software,
production techniques, and theory required for new
media and multimedia publishing. Students will practice
and analyze new media and multimedia technologies,
and analyze the effects of these technologies on the
communication process, focusing on the practice of
documentary journalism and on the interplay between
audience and interactive content. Students will apply
these technologies in media projects that integrate digital
imaging (graphics, photography, and video) and digital
audio for publication in various delivery formats.
Prerequisite: J204 with a “C” or better.
J280 Field Experience
1-5 credits (variable hours)
This course offers career exploration and workplace
experience within a widely defined number of supervised
settings which provide professional experience in the
field of Journalism.
Prerequisite: WR122 with a “B” or better.
LIBRARY
LIB127 Introduction to the Library
1 credit (3 TBA hrs/wk)
Introduction to using the fundamental resources of a
library: its catalogs, periodical indexes, electronic
resources, and special collections. Includes an
integrated set of skills and knowledge in assessing,
evaluating, and using various kinds of information. This
course is considered a supportive course.
LITERATURE
ENG104 Introduction to Literature - Fiction
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Reading, analysis, and appreciation of significant works
of fiction, especially short stories, with emphasis on the
fiction writer's craft. Presents methods of in-depth critical
reading that serve as a basis for further study and
enjoyment of literature.
ENG105 Introduction to Literature - Drama
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Reading, analysis, and appreciation of significant works
of drama and the elements of dramatic literature (setting,
theme, characterization and language) serve as a basis
for further study and enjoyment of drama.
ENG106 Introduction to Literature - Poetry
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Reading, analysis, and appreciation of significant poems,
how they are written and how they speak to human
concerns. Presents those elements of poetry, language,
form, metrics, style, and voice that serve as a basis for
further study and enjoyment of poetry.
ENG107 World Literature
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course introduces the student to key literary works
and authors of World Literature from the Ancient and
Classical foundations to the Middle Ages. Students
should consider taking History of Western Civilization
concurrently.
ENG108 World Literature
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course introduces the student to key literary works
and authors of World Literature from the late Middle
Ages and Renaissance to the Enlightenment. Students
should consider taking History of Western Civilization
concurrently.
ENG109 World Literature
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course introduces the student to key literary works
and authors of World Literature from Romanticism to
modern and contemporary writings. Occasional study of
literature of other cultures may be introduced. Students
should consider taking History of Western Civilization
concurrently.
ENG198/298 Independent Study in Literature
1-3 credits (hrs to be arranged)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent.
Southwestern Oregon Community College 2006-07 Catalog www.socc.edu Course Descriptions 182