Undergraduate Catalog - Lake Erie College

IT 412 Studies in Contemporary Italian Literature and
Culture (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall odd 4th year
The readings and understanding of Dante’s Divine Comedy
with selected multidisciplinary critical works and films. The
Divine Comedy is a world literature masterpiece that has
come to be regarded as one of our great human treasures.
It offers an almost encyclopedic presentation of classical
and medieval ethics, philosophy, theology, politics, and
some of the most imaginative, stirring and beautiful poetry
ever written.
IT 413 Studies in Italian Renaissance (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall even 4th
Italian Renaissance is a period of great cultural change
and achievement. It is an explosion of the creativity, of
the beauty, and of the excellence of the human mind.
Philosophical ideas of the Italian Renaissance such as
the dignity of Man (a precursor of the principle of basic
human rights), and the belief in an ideal, in a free world,
still inform our discourse today. This course examines this
great cultural achievement through major authors, artists,
philosophers, musicians, explorers, trends and intellectual
movements of the Italian Renaissance.
IT 420 Studies in Italian Fine Arts (2 or 4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring odd 4th year
Study of some of the major periods in fine arts and the
social trends and historical events that shaped them.
Emphasis will be placed on particular artistic movements
and their representative artists. Visits to nearby museums.
Also offered at study centers abroad.
IT 422 Studies in Italian Cinema (2 or 4 SH)
A selection of some representative films and their impact
on the culture and on the society from the birth of cinema
to current day are examined and analyzed
IT 490 Senior Project (4 SH)
This capstone experience is designed as an interdisciplinary
project based either on the student’s internship experience,
the student’s term abroad, the interrelationship of the
student’s two fields of study or any combination of the
above.
LEGAL STUDIES (LG)
LG 110 Introduction to Legal Assisting (2 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall
A study of the functioning of legal assistants in law-related
employment including legal interviewing, investigation,
formal and informal advocacy support roles, as well as
a study of ethical conduct required by lawyers and their
employees as prescribed by the rules of professional
conduct. This course is recommended before taking other
LG courses.
168
LG 160/260/360/460 Individual Investigation in Legal
Studies (2-5 SH)
Independent study of topics not offered as regular courses.
LG 170-79/270-79/370-79/470-79 Special Topics in Legal
Studies (2-4 SH)
Courses will be offered on a rotating basis and are designed
to keep students abreast of current legal issues for example;
current Supreme Court decisions.
LG 210 Principles of Legal Research and Writing (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): EN 101 or permission of instructor
A study and practical application of legal research skills
and citation forms; analysis and determination of issues
of law and fact and evaluations of points and authorities.
LG 220 Criminal Law and Procedure (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring
A course of study to familiarize the student with the classification
and types of criminal offenses and all aspects of
criminal procedures. Cross-listed as CJ 220.
LG 222 Civil Litigation and Procedure (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring even years
A study of the practice of the attorney within the state and
federal judicial system, including the choice of legal forms,
filing of civil actions and motions before, during and after
trial and appellate practice.
LG 230 Investigative Techniques (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall
A study of the skills necessary to carry out investigative fact
finding (i.e. insurance work, preparation for trial, on-site
investigations, etc.). Includes public records research.
Cross-listed as CJ 230.
LG 250/350/450 Internship in Legal Studies (1-5 SH)
Internships are academic courses that take place in professional
work settings and call for the application of concepts
learned in the classroom. Students gain on-the-job experience
under supervision by working directly with a manager
in a business or not-for-profit organization. Students are
required to complete 75 hours of work for each credit hour
registered and earned. An Internship Application must be
completed and filed with the Office of Career Services and
Internships.