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Japanese
jAPN 1010
(4 cr.)
First Year japanese I
An introductory course focusing on
conversation, vocabulary development
and the fundamentals of grammatical
structure, composition and reading. Students
develop a command of basic conversational
Japanese and learn to read
and comprehend basic Japanese scripts,
focusing on everyday words, phrases and
expressions.
jAPN 1020
(4 cr.)
First Year japanese II
This course continues focusing on useful
everyday conversations, vocabulary
development, and the fundamentals of
grammatical structure, composition,
and reading. Students demonstrate a
command of conversational Japanese as
well as use of Japanese scripts with an
emphasis on everyday words, phrases,
and expressions. Prerequisite: Completion
of JAPN 1010.
Language – Linguistics
LANG 2400
(3 cr.)
Applied Foreign Language
A practical course in conversational language
such as Spanish, French, and the
like for those wanting to learn the basics
without the usual intensity of study.
Does NOT apply to program language
requirements; may NOT transfer to other
schools. May be repeated for up to 6
hours credit.
Latin
LATN 1010
(4 cr.)
First Year Latin I
An introductory, college-level course
focusing on vocabulary development
and the fundamentals of grammatical
structure, composition, and reading.
Students demonstrate a command of
basic grammatical structures and will be
able to read and comprehend excerpts
from ancient authors. Students also will
be able to recognize the contributions
of Latin to the English language while
expanding their appreciation of Roman
literature, thought, and expression.
Prerequisite: Completion of DVST 0520
or ENGL 0520 (or equivalent placement
test score).
LATN 1020
(4 cr.)
First Year Latin II
A continuation of an introductory,
college-level course focusing on vocabulary
development and the fundamentals
of grammatical structure, composition,
and reading. Students demonstrate a
command of more complex grammatical
structures and will be able to read
and comprehend excerpts from ancient
authors. Students also will be able to
recognize the contributions of Latin to
the English language while expanding
their appreciation of Roman literature,
thought, and expression. Prerequisite:
Completion of LATN 1010.
LATN 2030
(4 cr.)
Second Year Latin
An intermediate, college-level course
focusing on the review and mastery of
major grammatical structures of the
language, as well as the refinement of
basic skills through readings based on
works by Latin writers. Students demonstrate
a command of complex grammar
structures and idiomatic expressions,
translate passages of increasing difficulty,
and interpret Latin poetry and
prose in cultural context. In addition,
students develop a recognition of the
contributions of Latin to the English
language while expanding their appreciation
of Roman literature, thought, and
expression. Prerequisite: Completion of
LATN 1020.
LATN 2110
(4 cr.)
Vergil, The Aeneid I
This course is designed to cover the
second-year sequence in Latin within
one semester, and thus prepares students
for upper-division classes the
following semester. Students review
syntactical principles, and they acquire
rapid reading ability through the study of
Vergil’s Aeneid. Students survey the main
interpretative issues surrounding Vergil’s
Aeneid. In addition, students develop an
understanding and appreciation of the
formal structure of the Latin language
and also the ability to scan and read
Latin hexameters out loud. Prerequisite:
Completion of LATN 2030.
Legal Assistant
LEGL 1500
(3 cr.)
Introduction to Legal Assistant
An introductory study of the American
legal system with emphasis on the nature
of legal processes and institutions.
Included in the course is coverage of the
American and Wyoming judicial systems,
legal reasoning, ethical standards, and
those procedural and substantive aspects
of the law pertinent to the legal assistant.
Legal Assistant majors are strongly
encouraged to have completed or be currently
enrolled in ENGL 1010. Prerequisites:
Completion of DVST 0520 or ENGL
0520, DVST 0900 or MATH 0900, and
ENGL 0700 or ENGL 1001 (or equivalent
placement test scores).
LEGL 1710
(3 cr.)
Legal Research and Writing I
A study of legal research techniques and
methods used in the practice of law,
including electronic legal research. The
course is designed to develop skills in
legal reasoning, identifying and effectively
using legal resources, and writing
basic legal memoranda. Prerequisites:
Completion of LEGL 1500 or enrollment
in LEGL 1500 and permission of the
program advisor.
LEGL 1720
(3 cr.)
Legal Research and Writing II
A continuation of LEGL 1710 with
emphasis on the advanced application
of legal research principles. Topics c
overed include the preparation of various
documents and memoranda and the
application of a variety of research skills
and sources. Prerequisite: Completion of
LEGL 1500 and LEGL 171 0 or equivalent
or permission of legal assistant advisor.
LEGL 1800
(3 cr.)
Law Office Management
Students acquire skills in managing a law
office by developing an understanding of
the basic administration, management,
and technological aspects of today’s firm.
Students develop an understanding of
law office structures, time and recordkeeping
systems, and general office
procedures. Students will be exposed to
ethical considerations faced by nonlawyer
professionals as well as to professional
development for the non-lawyer.
Prerequisite: Completion of LEGL 1500.
LEGL 2500
(3 cr.)
Civil Procedure and Litigation
A continuation of LEGL 2550. A study
of the litigation process, including the
Federal and Wyoming Rules of Civil
Procedure. Students acquire skills in
performing the functions and duties of a
legal assistant in the litigation process,
including the drafting of documents,
such as pleadings, motions, discovery
documents, and trial notebooks. Prerequisites:
Completion of LEGL 1500 and
LEGL 1710, or permission of instructor.
LEGL 2550
(3 cr.)
Evidence and Investigation
Students acquire skills in interviewing
clients and witnesses and locating
information necessary when preparing a
case for trial. Students develop an understanding
of the basic state and federal
rules governing the admissibility of evidence
and acquire skills in preparing and
handling evidence for courtroom use.
Students also learn to prepare a variety
of pre-trial documents. Legal Assistant
majors must take this course prior to
enrolling in LEGL 2500. Since LEGL
2500 is a continuation of this course,
students are strongly encouraged to take
these courses in consecutive semesters.