2004-2005 COLLEGE CATALOG - Luzerne County Community ...

ENG 242-Modern Drama 3 Sem.-Hrs.
This course will include discussion of contemporary theatre as well as selected
classical plays. Attendance at amateur and professional theatre productions
will supplement the readings. Participation in various dramatic exercises
will be encouraged.
ENG 251-Creative Writing 3 Sem.-Hrs.
Open to students who have demonstrated their capacity and interest in writing.
Students will study the different forms of creative writing, particularly poetry and
short fiction for style and theme, in order to produce their own individual works.
Through the class, students will create a portfolio of original works of poetry and
fiction pieces. The process of publishing personal writing is discussed, and students
who wish may undertake original work for possible publication in a studentsponsored
project.
Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 104.
ENG 261-Technical Communications 2 Lect., 2 Lab., 3 Sem.-Hrs.
Technical Communications is designed to provide the student with experience
in preparing and drafting documents particular to most business settings. The course
examines the differences in style from prose or academic settings. Students prepare
actual documents in collaborative and individual settings using word processing
and presentation software. The assignments provide the opportunity for students
to showcase research results through written and oral formats.
Prerequisite: ENG 101.
FINE ARTS
ART 110-Art Appreciation 3 Sem.-Hrs.
An introduction to the elements of architecture, painting and sculpture; the principles
of the fine and applied arts are considered for their immediate relevance to
contemporary life; through various media and through classroom experiences, the
student develops his/her awareness of the sensitivity to all forms of art.
ART 150-The Creative Spirit in Modern and Contemporary Art 3 Sem.-Hrs.
This course will examine the major developments in art from Impressionism to
the present. Class sessions will include lectures, visual presentations and class discussions.
ART 200-The Movies 3 Sem.-Hrs.
Techniques of film making, surveys of history, movements, and genres of movies;
analysis of selected performers and directors.
MUS 150-Music Appreciation 3 Sem.-Hrs.
An introduction to Western music including the elements of music, various
musical styles, medias and forms, stylistic periods, and significant composers.
FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
FST 101-Introduction to Fire Protection and Prevention 3 Sem.-Hrs.
An introduction to fire science with emphasis upon municipal fire services,
fire defenses through prevention and the basic concepts of combustion and extinguishment
FST 111-Fire Service Management 3 Sem.-Hrs.
An introduction to the management of fire service resources, equipment and
personnel; financing of fire service operations; fire related laws of Pennsylvania;
personnel leadership and development; public relations for the fire service.
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