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itAl 318 Commercial and Workplace italian (4)
Prerequisite: ITAL 212 or equivalent Italian proficiency.
A study of business terminology, vocabulary, formats, and
practices. Emphasis is on everyday spoken and written
workplace Italian, using authentic text from native speakers.
Written and oral practice is provided in finding and
communicating information, especially on commercial topics
in business and other workplace situations. Assignments
include a project involving specific vocabulary, forms of
professional communication, and cultural protocols relevant
to the student’s workplace or major.
itAl 333 italian life and Culture i (3)
(Conducted in English.) A study of Italian life and culture
from Roman times to the Renaissance. Field trips may be
included.
itAl 334 italian life and Culture ii (3)
(Conducted in English.) A study of Italian life and culture
from the Renaissance to the present. Field trips may be
included.
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itAl 318 tHRougH libs 150
libRARy skills And
inFoRmAtion litERACy
Courses in library skills (designated LIBS) may be applied
toward:
G the general education requirement in information literacy;
and
G electives.
Degree-seeking students must complete LIBS 150 (or present
its equivalent in transfer) during their first 18 credits of
enrollment at UMUC.
libs 150 information literacy and Research methods (1)
An introduction to the research process and methods for
retrieving information in a library or through online sources.
Development of a research topic and the creation of effective
strategies for finding relevant information are discussed
and practiced. The following information literacy skills are
emphasized: understanding the research process; selecting
appropriate print and electronic sources to answer research
questions; effectively using Web search engines and UMUC
Information and Library Services’ electronic resources to find
information; and evaluating, organizing, and correctly citing
the information found. Credit for LIBS 150 may not be
earned through challenge exam or portfolio credit. Students
may receive credit for only one of the following courses:
COMP 111, LIBS 100, or LIBS 150.
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