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C OLLEGE OF A RTS AND S CIENCES<br />
COM3553 INTERPERSONAL<br />
AND NONVERBAL<br />
COMMUNICATION<br />
Prerequisite: COM2103.<br />
Over<strong>view</strong> of interpersonal communication<br />
and focus on relations<br />
in <strong>the</strong> professional world.<br />
Listening skills, nonverbal communication,<br />
language analysis,<br />
conflict management, and intercultural<br />
communication.<br />
Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit<br />
COM4111-3 INTERNSHIP OR<br />
SENIOR PROJECT<br />
Prerequisite: Junior/Senior standing<br />
and permission of advisor.<br />
Under <strong>the</strong> supervision of an advisor,<br />
students apply knowledge<br />
gained in course work <strong>to</strong> a practical<br />
work environment, through an<br />
internship with a local company<br />
or a specially designed work project.<br />
Student’s progress evaluated<br />
through a task log, project or<br />
work portfolio, final report, and<br />
evaluation report. 1-3 hours credit<br />
COM4121-3 INTERNSHIP OR<br />
SENIOR PROJECT 2<br />
Prerequisite: COM4113.<br />
Continuation of COM4113.<br />
1-3 hours credit<br />
COM4133 MULTIMEDIA<br />
STUDIO<br />
Prerequisite: COM2103; co-requisites:<br />
COM3473, COM3483.<br />
Study and application of multimedia<br />
hardware, software, and<br />
design techniques. Emphasis on<br />
design techniques, industry standards,<br />
and application in business<br />
and industrial environments.<br />
Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit<br />
COM4143 DESKTOP<br />
PUBLISHING<br />
Prerequisites: COM2103,<br />
COM3473. Application of <strong>the</strong><br />
principles of document design<br />
using computerized desk<strong>to</strong>p publishing<br />
software <strong>to</strong> produce printbased<br />
publications. Students work<br />
in groups <strong>to</strong> design and produce<br />
short print and electronic pieces<br />
(newsletter, brochure, etc.) for<br />
specialized audiences. Lect. 3 hrs.<br />
3 hours credit<br />
COM4153 WRITING<br />
PROPOSALS<br />
Prerequisites: COM2103,<br />
COM2443, COM3543. The basic<br />
principles of writing proposals<br />
that seek organizational support<br />
and funding. Methods for identifying<br />
funding sources and analyzing<br />
<strong>the</strong> needs of <strong>the</strong> target audience.<br />
Lect. 3 hrs. 3 hours credit<br />
COM4963 SEMINAR IN<br />
COMMUNICATIONS<br />
Prerequisites: COM2103, Junior<br />
standing, and permission of <strong>the</strong><br />
program direc<strong>to</strong>r. Intensive study<br />
of a technical communication<br />
<strong>to</strong>pic. Readings, written assignments,<br />
and group work will support<br />
<strong>the</strong> course <strong>the</strong>me. Lect. 3 hrs.<br />
3 hours credit<br />
COM5963 WEB SITE DESIGN<br />
Prerequisites: COM3473 and<br />
COM4143, or COM6103, or permission<br />
of instruc<strong>to</strong>r. A comprehensive<br />
introduction <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> principles<br />
and practices of effective<br />
content and graphic design for<br />
web sites. Application of techniques<br />
and software <strong>to</strong>ols for<br />
organizing web site information<br />
and for writing and editing texts<br />
presented in this digital communication<br />
medium. Lect. 3 hrs.<br />
3 hours credit<br />
ENGLISH AS A<br />
SECOND LANGUAGE<br />
ESL0013 ENGLISH AS A<br />
SECOND LANGUAGE<br />
Provides opportunities for learning<br />
oral and written language<br />
communication skills. Intensive<br />
English course for students for<br />
whom English is a second language.<br />
3 credit hours<br />
ESL0041 ENGLISH<br />
VOCABULARY<br />
Introduces students <strong>to</strong> a comprehensive<br />
range of vocabulary with<br />
<strong>the</strong> express purpose of enhancing<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir proficiency in all aspects and<br />
types of academic, scientific, and<br />
professional interaction in<br />
English. Each week, approximately<br />
100 new vocabulary items are<br />
introduced and explained in a<br />
meaningful context. Particular<br />
attention is given <strong>to</strong> Latin and<br />
Greek terms, productive morphemes,<br />
and affixes. Pronunciation<br />
and grammar are dealt with as <strong>the</strong><br />
situation calls for it. Among <strong>the</strong><br />
concrete results expected from<br />
successful completion of this<br />
course are: enhanced comprehension<br />
of university texts and lectures;<br />
faster, more effective reading;,<br />
increased conversational fluency;<br />
and more confidence in<br />
one’s ability <strong>to</strong> communicate in<br />
English. Studio 3 hrs.<br />
1 hour credit<br />
ESL0140 ESL I<br />
Constitutes <strong>the</strong> beginning of <strong>the</strong><br />
ESL curriculum sequence.<br />
Accordingly, it is an intensive<br />
course with 12 contact hours<br />
weekly. The four major content<br />
areas are emphasized, namely<br />
reading, academic writing, speaking<br />
skills, and grammar. Students<br />
who successfully complete this<br />
course are expected <strong>to</strong> exhibit<br />
moderate proficiency in English<br />
pronunciation with <strong>the</strong> ability <strong>to</strong><br />
carry on a fairly complex conversation<br />
in standard English.<br />
Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore, <strong>the</strong>ir writing should<br />
be readable and reasonably free of<br />
major grammatical and structural<br />
errors. Because student participation<br />
is vital <strong>to</strong> success in ESL,<br />
performance in regularly-scheduled<br />
group activities and presentation<br />
skills is very important.<br />
0 hours credit<br />
ESL0210 ESL II<br />
Prerequisite: ESL 0140. This<br />
course is <strong>the</strong> continuation of<br />
ESL0140 for those who have performed<br />
at a very high level of proficiency<br />
<strong>the</strong>rein. The four major<br />
content areas are emphasized ,<br />
namely reading, academic writing,<br />
speaking skills, and grammar,<br />
but at a higher level than <strong>the</strong> less<br />
advanced course. Students who<br />
successfully complete this course<br />
are expected <strong>to</strong> exhibit moderate<br />
<strong>to</strong> high proficiency in English pronunciation,<br />
enabling <strong>the</strong>m <strong>to</strong> carry<br />
on a comprehensible conversation<br />
in standard English. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore,<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir writing should be very readable<br />
and without an excessive<br />
amount of interference from <strong>the</strong><br />
native language. 0 hours credit<br />
ESL0220 CONTINUING ESL II<br />
Prerequisite: ESL0140. This<br />
course is <strong>the</strong> continuation of<br />
ESL0140. It emphasizes <strong>the</strong> four<br />
major content areas: reading, academic<br />
writing, speaking skills,<br />
and grammar. As <strong>the</strong> second<br />
semester of ESL instruction, students<br />
who successfully complete<br />
this course are expected <strong>to</strong> exhibit<br />
moderate proficiency in English<br />
pronunciation, enabling <strong>the</strong>m <strong>to</strong><br />
carry on a reasonably comprehensible<br />
conversation in standard<br />
English. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore, <strong>the</strong>ir writing<br />
should be readable and without<br />
an excessive amount of interference<br />
from <strong>the</strong> native language.<br />
0 hours credit<br />
ESL0310 ESL III<br />
Prerequisite: ESL0210 or<br />
ESL0220. This course emphasizes<br />
<strong>the</strong> four major content areas: reading,<br />
academic writing, speaking<br />
skills, and grammar. As it is <strong>the</strong><br />
third semester of ESL introduction,<br />
students are expected <strong>to</strong><br />
exhibit advanced proficiency in<br />
English pronunciation.<br />
Additionally, students are expected<br />
<strong>to</strong> be able <strong>to</strong> carry on a normal<br />
conversation on a wide variety of<br />
<strong>to</strong>pics comprehensible <strong>to</strong> a native<br />
speaker of English. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore,<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir writing should be relatively<br />
free of grammatical mistakes and<br />
exhibit a high degree of fluency.<br />
0 hours credit<br />
106<br />
U N D E R G R A D U A T E C A T A L O G 2 0 0 5 - 2 0 0 7