Citrus College Catalog 2009-2010 (ver. 10/22

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Japanese
(Foreign Languages Department)
The Foreign Languages program offers
four semesters of proficiency-based instruction
in listening, speaking, reading,
and writing Spanish, French, German, and
Japanese. Areas of study include beginning
and intermediate vocabulary, grammar
and syntax, pronunciation, and
cultural understanding. The program combines
classroom lectures, guides practice
and a variety of communicative activities
in the target language, with individual
work in the language lab, using various
media.
Japanese Courses
JPN 101
Japanese I
5 Units Grade or P/NP
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
A course in elementary Japanese grammar,
vocabulary, and pronunciation which
aims at understanding, speaking, reading,
and writing simple Japanese and serves as
an introduction to Japanese geography
and culture. This course may be taken
three times. 90 lecture hours, 18 lab
hours. CSU;UC
JPN 102
Japanese II
5 Units Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: JPN 101 or one year of
high school Japanese.
A further study of elementary Japanese
grammar and vocabulary which develops
understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing skills. Includes additional study of
Japanese culture. This course may be
taken three times. 90 lecture hours, 18 lab
hours. CSU;UC
Library Technology
(Library)
The library technology program trains students
for paraprofessional work in school,
academic, research, public and special libraries.
Library Technology Courses
LIBT 100
Information Literacy
1 Unit
This course is an in introduction to the use
of information resources and technologies,
emphasizing the principles of information
competency. The course focuses on the
organization of information and the research
process. Students will be introduced
to information resources available
in libraries and on the Internet, how to
successfully identify, select, evaluate and
cite various types of information, and also
the ethical and legal implications of information.
18 lecture hours. CSU;UC
LIBT 101
Introduction to Library Public Services
2 Units
This course is an introduction to the field
of library technology. It surveys the philosophy
and techniques of providing direct
service to patrons in all types of libraries.
The course covers the history of books
and libraries, the philosophy and techniques
of providing public service in different
kinds of libraries, career exploration
and resume writing, as well as an
overview of the many functions of the library
technician, including the use of catalogs
and classification systems, circulation
systems, reference, inter-library loans and
others. 36 lecture hours.
LIBT 102
Reference Sources and Research
Methods
3 Units Grade or P/NP
Students will survey and evaluate a broad
range of reference materials in print and
electronic formats. They will present a library
orientation, practice the reference
interview, prepare a bibliography, and formulate
search strategies for answering
user queries. 54 lecture hours. CSU
LIBT 201
Introduction to Cataloging
3 Units
An introduction to the tasks involved with
cataloging and processing library materials.
Includes descriptive and subject cataloging,
classification, processing, card
filing, and inventory. Covers AACR2 and
MARC formats as well as the use of on line
data base services. 36 lecture hours, 54
lab hours.
LIBT 203
Introduction to Acquisitions
2 Units
An introduction to the techniques of selecting,
ordering and receiving library materials.
Training includes: bibliographic
verification, library bookkeeping, preparation
of requisitions and purchase orders,
and correspondence with vendors. Theory
and practice on a variety of paraprofessional
library services including binding
and repair of books and the preservation
of books. 36 lecture hours.
LIBT 290
Children's Library Services
2 Units
This course provides an evaluation of library
materials and services for children.
Included in coursework is presentation of
techniques for assisting in planning and
carrying out reading programs and story
hours. 36 lecture hours.
LIBT 295
Audiovisual Services
3 Units
A survey of the non print media and
equipment common to media centers, libraries,
and learning centers. Emphasis on
the operation of equipment and the care
of materials. Includes acquisition of commercial
materials and production of local
presentations. 36 lecture hours, 54 lab
hours.
Linguistics
(Language Arts Department)
LING 101
Introduction to Language and Linguistics
3 Units Grade or P/NP
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
An introduction to the study of language
and the fundamental concepts in the field
of linguistics. Emphasis is on the nature of
human language, including differences
and universalities of linguistic structures,
and the analysis of the syntactic, morphological,
and phonological systems of language.
First and second language
acquisition and the role of language in society
will also be explored. Does not meet
Major Prep requirements for Anthropology.
54 lecture hours.
Mathematics
(Mathematics Department)
The Mathematics Program offers courses
ranging from arithmetic to differential
equations.
Mathematics course offerings may be
grouped in the following manner: courses:
High school equivalent courses: 017, 020,
029, 090, 115, 129,130, 131, 150 (or 148
and 149),151
Conventional college offerings: 160, 162,
165, 168,169, 170, 175, 190, 191, 210,
211 Business, biological science, social science:
162, 165
The department maintains a mathematics
study center and computer lab where students
can study and get help.
NOTE: All mathematics prerequisites must
be completed with a minimum grade of
"C". It is strongly recommended that all
prerequisites be taken within two years
prior to enrollment in the course.
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