Undergraduate Catalog - Lake Erie College

IM 400 Multidisciplinary Art and Digital Performance (4
SH)
Pre-Requisite(s): Junior or Senior standing (Sophomore
by permission)
This course explores experimental and traditional work of
integrating digital technologies into visual, dance, music
and theater performances. This includes working with
digital projections, real-time processing of data (i.e. music
data connected and controlling visual display or devices
controlling instruments/sounds), sensors, motion tracking
via software and other emerging technologies. Reading
about contemporary performances and art will be included
and we will work towards creating a performance/installation
within this multidisciplinary course.
IM 404 Senior Project in Integrated Media (4 SH)
BFA I and BFA II: Directed time to complete BFA show
Semester Offered: Fall
IM 405 Senior Project in Integrated Media II (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring
BFA I and BFA II: Directed time to complete BFA show
INTERCULTURAL STUDIES (IS)
IS 200 Peoples and Cultures in Contrast (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
A focused and in-depth study of the history, traditions,
values and practices of a specific culture, region, gender
group, ethnic community or linguistic community, including,
but not limited to, western European cultures. Specific
focus will vary from term to term.
IS 212 Intercultural Studies: Civilization (4 SH)
This course is undertaken while the student is in a study
center abroad. It involves a structured and supervised
investigation into the general cultural differences observed,
culminating in a project related to specific investigations.
IS 300/301 Intercultural Relationships I, II (2, 2 SH)
Pre-Requisite(s): IS 300
This intercultural course is designed to prepare students
for a living and study experience in a foreign environment.
Lectures, presentations and discussion groups
are scheduled. They aim at giving the students the basic
background for exploring further the cultural heritage
and transformation of the host country. They also aim
at overcoming preconceived notions by making students
aware of changes in family structure, peer relationships,
social and political attitudes. During the second term, a
journal or sketchbook, kept abroad, is used as one of the
measures of the students’ growth and perceptiveness of
self and environment. The first course is normally offered
on the campus in the fall. The second course is ordinarily
completed during the spring term abroad.
IS 305 Professional Culture (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring even years
This course examines the mechanics of professional interaction
within an international context, both in the U.S. and
abroad. Selecting a specific ethnic group and its culture,
students will explore the intricacies of a professional
relationship with members of this group. An interactive,
discussion-driven learning environment, the involvement
of guest presenters and a focus on field observation at
internationally focused workplaces in the area will provide
excellent academic opportunities for students.
ITALIAN (IT)
IT 101 Beginning Italian I (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
Fundamentals of written and spoken language. Emphasis
is placed on vocabulary acquisition and mastery of basic
grammar concepts.
IT 102 Beginning Italian II (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
Continuation of the study of grammar, syntax and vocabulary.
Further development of speaking and writing skills and
of reading facility and comprehension.
IT 160/260/360/460 Individual Investigation in Italian
(2-5 SH)
An independent study course providing an opportunity to
pursue a topic of particular interest. Available only above
the 102 level.
IT 170-79/270-79/370-79/470-79 Special Topics in Italian
(2-4 SH)
May include: popular culture, an interdisciplinary topic, a
single theme in literature, film, art and music, authors and
periods of particular interest to student.
IT 201 Intermediate Italian (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall
Continued development of written and spoken language.
Communication skills are built through an interactive
classroom atmosphere based on the discussion of videos
and readings.
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