Communication Arts, Humanities & Fine Arts Division Department Courses

Code	Name	Description
ARA121	Elementary Modern Standard Arabic I	An introduction to the phonology and writing systems of modern standard Arabic and its basic vocabulary and fundamental structures. This course offers combined training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through dialogues, texts, and narra...
ARA122	Elementary Modern Standard Arabic II	A continuation of the mastery of Arabic phonology, basic vocabulary, and fundamental syntax. This course puts emphasis on oral reading and writing practice based on selected texts from Islamic literature, including the Qur'an and Hadith.
ARA221	Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic I	Expansion of the student's understanding of the Arabic language with active vocabulary and structure and the development of reading and oral skills. Selected readings include texts and narratives from various genres of Arabic prose literature.
ARA222	Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic II	This course continues to expand the knowledge of Arabic grammar, with emphasis in verbal and written communication. Films, readings and materials from newspapers, magazines, and media are utilized so students explore the Arabic-speaking world and cul...
ART121	Introduction to Art	This course will introduce students to an appreciation of the visual arts through an intercultural, social/historical approach. The course will also emphasize the nature of the creative process, integrating a study of the conceptual principles, with...
ART122	Two Dimensional Design	This course is a basic studio experience for those interested in fine arts, commercial arts or art education. Students will carry out a series of problems relating to the elements and principles of two-dimensional design. The course will develop the...
ART123	Color and Design Techniques	This studio course is a continuation of ART 122 that focuses on two dimensional design concepts, principles, and techniques. Use of color techniques and development will be focused on through a variety of mediums.Note: Additional materials beyond tho...
ART124	Drawing I	This course provides students with an introduction to drawing concepts and processes through freehand application. Throughout the course, in-class and out-of-class assignments will stress linear and tonal approaches to describe objects drawn from dir...
ART127	Drawing II	This is a second level drawing course in which freehand linear, tonal, and color approaches will be used to describe the relationships of objects and spaces drawn from direct observation. All work will build off of basic drawing principles. Compositi...
ART128	Watercolor I	This course explores the methods and techniques of water-soluble painting media with an emphasis on developing knowledge of compositional elements in watercolor. Note: Additional materials beyond those covered by course or lab fees will be required....
ART129	Photography I	This course introduces students to the principles of the photographic process from picture taking to printing. Emphasis is placed on historical photographs to illustrate these principles. The course includes the use of cameras, darkroom equipment, fi...
ART149	Digital Photography I	This course covers the capture, processing, and output of digital images. Digital camera and scanner input technology, as well as inkjet and electronic media output are explored. Technical instruction in Adobe Photoshop image processing software will...
ART220	Watercolor II	This course is a continuation of Watercolor I with emphasis on advanced investigation of aesthetic concerns of water-based media. The course covers development of sophisticated ideas and techniques through directed experimentation. Various aqueous me...
ART221	Three Dimensional Design	This course is a studio experience intended to introduce students to three-dimensional design through the use of a variety of materials, processes and concepts. The course stresses the technical aspects of design, construction, problem solving, and p...
ART222	Computer Art I	This course presents a computer software-based approach to produce art. Visual image manipulation and generation will be stressed, including the integration of computer hardware, software, and peripheral devices as tools to manufacture, capture, and...
ART223	Sculpture I	This course is an introduction to the processes of creating three-dimensional sculptural art forms. Students will be exposed to a variety of techniques, materials, and equipment used by artists to create sculpture.Note: Additional materials beyond th...
ART224	Painting I	This course will expose students to the methods and techniques of various painting media to develop knowledge of composition. The course will concentrate on the basic techniques of the direct and indirect methods of oil painting.Note: Additional mate...
ART225	Figure Drawing	Continuation of basic drawing with the application of drawing techniques and concepts as related to the figure.Note: Additional materials beyond those covered by course or lab fees will be required. See course syllabus for a list of materials and app...
ART226	Ceramics I	This beginning ceramics course covers basic handbuilding (pinching, coiling, and slab building), wheel throwing (basic cylinder and bowl forms), and glaze techniques. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of the ceramic process and ceramics as a fi...
ART227	Painting II	This course is an advanced study of the methods and techniques of the various painting media, as well as problems of composition. Emphasis is on the development of ideas, content and technique.Note: Additional materials beyond those covered by course...
ART228	Sculpture II	This is an advanced course designed to help students understand the development of materials and processes necessary to transform ideas and concepts into three dimensional forms. Technical information in materials and processes of forming, attaching,...
ART229	Photography II	This course provides an advanced technical and artistic approach to photography which includes camera use, darkroom techniques, and references to the history of photography. Students will develop skills through the development of a portfolio.Note: Ad...
ART240	History of Art I	A survey of the history of the civilizations of the prehistoric era and the ancient world before 1400 by examination of specific works of art and architecture including artifacts and monuments from Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, India, Japan, Afri...
ART241	History of Art II	This course is a survey of the history of the civilizations, countries, and culture areas from the dawn of the Renaissance tradition in Italy through the present day in Western Europe, Asia, India, Africa, Amerindian/Mesoamerica and the Middle East b...
ART243	Introduction to Printmaking I	An introduction to printmaking as a fine art. Execution of prints in relief, intaglio, lithography and silkscreen processes.
ART244	Color Photography	This color photography course covers color theory, color darkroom procedures, color filtration, and the historical and technical developments of color photography. Students must provide a camera and color darkroom materials for use in completing cour...
ART245	Jewelry I	This is a beginning course in the design and fabrication of small three dimensional objects. Emphasis is placed on gaining an understanding of the aesthetic concerns of small scale metal work and the skills and techniques of producing jewelry as art....
ART246	Ceramics II	This course is a continuation of Ceramics I with further exploration of wheel throwing, handbuilding, glaze techniques, and kiln firing. Students will learn how to throw plates, fit lids, pull handles, and create spouts. Students will also learn the...
ART247	Ceramics III	This third ceramics course is a continuation of Ceramics II. Students will continue to develop their personal artistic direction with more independence, while being introduced to other forming and firing methods on a rotating basis. Students will con...
ART248	Individual Art Projects	This course is designed to provide opportunities for students to pursue interests in specific areas of art with instructor supervision in such cases where the student has already completed the course offerings in that area.NOTE: Must have successfull...
ART249	Digital Photography II	Digital Photography II is a continuation of Digital Photography I and expands upon the skills and techniques learned in the beginning course. Course work includes instruction in color management, raster image processor (RIP) output routines, hybrid...
ART260	History of Photography	This course traces the historical development of photography as an art form from 1839 to the present. Discussions will begin with the pre-history of the camera obscura through the discoveries of the inventors of photography as an art form. Discussi...
ART261	Non-Western Art History	This course introduces non-Western cultural perspectives. Emphasis will be placed on, but not limited to, African, Latin American, Middle Eastern, Indian, Asian, and Oceanic art forms throughout history. Students should be able to demonstrate an hist...
ART262	Commercial Photography	This is a course designed to instruct the photography student in specialized techniques used in the creation of saleable photographs, and use of photographic equipment for revealing the form and demonstration of products. Students will also learn te...
ART263	2D Computer Animation	This is a hands-on intermediate level course in the creation and development of 2D animations. Through various assigned projects the student will be exposed to the history of animation, theory, image manipulation, drawing, video, audio and other var...
ART264	3D Computer Animation	This is a hands-on intermediate level course in the creation and development of 3D animations. Through various assigned projects the student will be exposed to the history of animation, theory, image manipulation, lighting, wire frames, vector point...
ART267	Wood and Soda Fired Ceramics	This course will investigate the technical and aesthetic possibilities of firing with wood and soda. Students are introduced to and participate in the entire firing process including: the preparation of the kilns and ceramic pieces for firing, firing...
ART272	Introduction to Video Production	Students are introduced to the concepts and processes of visual storytelling with an emphasis on motion pictures. Students will learn file theory and techniques in all phases of production, which will give them a foundation for future production cla...
ART274	Video Production II	Video Production II is an intermediate level class that will take the basic skills from the Introduction to Video Production course and move the student into a more technological and advanced area of video production. This course will focus on the c...
ART275	Digital Illustration	This course will introduce students to illustration styles from diverse cultures and convey how these different artistic styles can be applied to a contemporary digital art medium. Critical examination of illustration artists and their artistic expre...
ART280	Audio Production	The Exploration of Audio Production is a unique application of field and studio production techniques, lecturing in sound theory, recording live audio, utilizing and learning how microphones are used for certain situations, operating studio and field...
ART299	Special Topics in Art	Special topics in the field of art, which are outside of the existing curriculum, will be developed. Courses will provide an opportunity for in-depth study of topics pertinent to both traditional and contemporary mediums and themes.Note: Additional...
ASI121	Introduction to Asian American Studies	This interdisciplinary course will introduce students to key ideas and issues in the study of Asian American histories, cultures, and racial formation including, but not limited to, matters of migration, social/cultural/legal citizenship, social move...
CHI121	Beginning Chinese I	This course is the first semester of a one year introduction to Mandarin Chinese, the official standard language of Mainland China and Taiwan. Emphasis will be on developing basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills within the context of...
CHI122	Beginning Chinese II	This course is the second semester of a one year introduction to Mandarin Chinese, the official standard language of Mainland China and Taiwan. Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills will be further developed within the context of Chinese cu...
CHI221	Intermediate Chinese I	This course is the first semester of one year of continuing study for beginning Chinese learners who have studied Book I and II, Elementary Chinese Reader, or have equivalent mastery of the Chinese language. Grammar and character writing review with...
CHI222	Intermediate Chinese II	This course continues to expand the knowledge of Chinese grammar, with emphasis in verbal and written communication. Films, short videos, readings and materials from newspapers, magazines, and media are utilized so students explore the Chinese speaki...
CMM111	Communication Skills	For students in career programs or individuals interested in improving communication skills. Acquaints students with a variety of interpersonal communication concepts and theories designed to improve communication competence. The focus is on interpe...
CMM121	Fundamentals of Speech	For students interested in improving their oral communication competency. This course combines a theoretical basis with practical verbal and nonverbal skills to enhance public speaking effectiveness. Students learn how to develop, research, organiz...
CMM122	Business and Professional Speaking	For students desiring additional and concentrated experience in public speaking. A workshop oriented course covering informative, demonstrative, persuasive and argumentative speaking. Basic goal is for student to think and speak comfortably and eff...
CMM123	Dynamics of Small Group Discussion	The study of small groups with an emphasis on decision making and problem solving. A behavioral approach to group communication that includes leadership, interpersonal relationships, communication barriers, conflict resolution, etc. Although of gen...
CMM124	Oral Interpretation	Understanding and appreciation of literature through performing it orally in class, both individually and in groups. For students who desire more familiarity with literature and/or students interested in developing their speaking voice.
CMM125	Communication and Gender	This course explores how gender influences the communications process. Components of male and female, male and male, female and female, interactions and how each affects our ability to communicate across and within the sexes are reviewed. Major theo...
CMM127	Intercultural Communication	This course will examine the complex relationships between communication and culture by using social, psychological, interpretive and critical perspectives. Additionally, this course will allow one to consider the role that communication has in creat...
CMM128	Interviewing Practices	Techniques and skills to improve fluency, accuracy, and persuasiveness in one-to-one communication. Covers all types of interviewing and process of dyadic communication.
CMM299	Special Topics in Communication	This course addresses the in-depth study of special topics in communication that do not have specific courses in the catalog. Course content will vary depending on the topic being studied. Topics may include campaign or presidential rhetoric, nonverb...
DMD111	Introduction to Digital Media	This course will explore the variety of hardware and software now used to produce digital media, from simple audience-oriented presentations to highly interactive applications. Through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on laboratory experience, we...
DMD113	History of Graphic Design	This course is a general survey of the history of graphic design from its origins to contemporary practice. The goals of this course are to provide the following: the visual vocabulary of the development of signs and symbols, insight into the contin...
DMD115	Internet Fundamentals	This course addresses in detail everything students need to know to access, explore, and use the world's richest information resource: the Internet. The course examines software, online provider options, costs, the telecommunication process, E-mail,...
DMD116	Web Design and Development	This course is an introduction to Web page design and creation using industry standard Web design software. Students will learn to use graphics, sound, video, animation, scripts, and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to enhance Web pages. The course will...
DMD117	Concepts in New Media	This course is an introductory evaluation of the critical concepts of new media, and their impact on our society and culture. Through readings, lectures, group discussions and hands-on experience, students will study the technical, economic, politi...
DMD121	Introduction to Graphic Design	This is a foundation course that develops a student’s ability to understand graphic design with a focus on print media but applies to interactive media as well. The student is introduced to basic design terminology, principles, theory, tools, and tec...
DMD125	Printing Production	Printing Production focuses on current procedures that prepare designers and creative thinkers for real world situations in the printing industry. Sending a job to the print vendor can be a mysterious and expensive process of trial and error. Underst...
DMD127	Survey of Social Media	This course provides an introductory survey of social media in its historical, social, cultural, and economic context with a goal of preparing students to become informed social media users and decision makers. It also examines social media in everyd...
DMD157	Introduction to Animation	This course will introduce students to 2D animation using state-of-the-art industry relevant software and hardware. Students will explore various animation concepts and techniques including history, drawing, rotoscoping, basic movement, timing, soun...
DMD170	Introduction to Video Production	This is an introductory course in digital video filmmaking and production. Students will be introduced to video filmmaking and production principles, terminology, theory, industry-relevant software and hardware. Students will gain hands-on experience...
DMD173	Introduction to Digital Sound	This course introduces students to the exploration of digital sound for multimedia. Students will learn how to manipulate wave files, understand various sound file formats, compressions, history of digital sound, and the difference between analog and...
DMD174	Typography	This course introduces students to the use of typography within the design process. Major topics to cover include anatomy of letterforms, type history, classification systems, methods of typographic communication, critical comparisons of type styles,...
DMD216	Interactive Scripting	This course is designed for digital media designers who need to integrate advanced control management and interactivity into their media applications. Students will gain a fundamental knowledge of a popular scripting language for making media applica...
DMD218	Advanced Web Design and Development	This course takes DMD 116 Web Design and Development to another level and has a two-fold focus. A state-of-the-art Web design program will be used to explore advanced Web production skills such as layers and table-free layouts, templates, re-usable...
DMD233	Digital Video Editing	This course introduces students to the basics of postproduction non-linear digital video editing for multimedia, video and web capabilities. Students will produce, edit, and optimize video using industry relevant editing software. Upon completion of...
DMD251	Advanced 3D Modeling	This course is designed as an advanced modeling course for students who are experienced with basic 3D modeling concepts and technical practice. The course introduces more sophisticated concepts and techniques such as polygon modeling, texture mapping...
DMD253	Advanced 3D Animation	This course is designed as an advanced animation course for students who are experienced with basic 3D animation concepts and technical practice. The course introduces more sophisticated concepts and techniques with an emphasis on animation developme...
DMD256	Dynamic Web Design and Development	This project-based, advanced course is developed for digital media designers who will be creating Web sites with dynamic content and secure data transfer. Students will learn to use industry-standard software/applications to set up Web sites with dyn...
DMD257	Interactive Animation	This course is an overview of developing and designing interactive presentations, animations and Web sites using an industry relevant, vector-based interactive animation program. Topics covered include storyboarding, 2D animation, scripting, navigat...
DMD259	3D Special Effects	This course is designed as an advanced level computer course using state-of-the-art industry-relevant special effects 3D software. In conjunction with 3D modeling and animation, students will learn to create and produce special effects including: atm...
DMD270	Advanced Video Production	This is an advanced course designed to develop creative and technical skills in digital video filmmaking and production. Students will expand their experience with digital video filmmaking by producing narrative and documentary shorts. The course wil...
DMD273	Advanced Electronic Graphic Publishing	This course is designed as an advanced study of two dimensional design principles for creating page layout. The course will provide students the opportunity to develop a complete print identity design system in support of a marketing strategy includi...
DMD275	Audio Recording and Production	This course develops skills and experience in digital audio recording and production. Students will be introduced to both analog and digital recording terminology, theory, techniques, software and hardware. Students will work in a professional-level...
DMD277	Digital Media Delivery	This advanced-level course will examine various software programs and techniques for generating, delivering and managing streaming/live media content. Students will learn digital media data types, compression technologies and streaming technologies....
DMD279	Packaging Design	This course is designed as an overview of two dimensional design principles for creating three-dimensional packaging. The history of design packaging and strategies of consumer decision-making will be explored. The course will provide students the o...
DMD299	Selected Topics in Digital Media and Design	This course addresses the in-depth study of special topics in digital media and design that explore cutting-edge knowledge, concepts and techniques, and new developments in the industry. Course content will vary depending on the topic being studied.
DNC121	Ballet I	This course introduces students to ballet techniques and styles. No prior dance experience is needed. Students will learn basic skills, terminology, and performance expressiveness in ballet. An overview of the history of ballet is including in the co...
DNC122	Contemporary I	This course introduces students to contemporary dance techniques and styles. No prior dance experience is needed. Students will learn basic movement skills, terminology, and performance expressiveness in contemporary dance styles. An overview of majo...
DNC123	Jazz I	This course introduces students to jazz dance techniques and styles. No prior dance experience is needed. Students will learn basic skills, terminology, and performance expressiveness in jazz dance. An overview of the history of jazz dance is includi...
DNC124	Beginning Yoga	In this course students will study the physical and philosophical foundations of Yoga, the ancient art of unifying the body and mind. Students will learn and practice physical postures (asanas), as well as techniques for proper breathing, relaxation...
DNC125	Choreography I	An introductory course to the fundamentals of dance making. No prior dance experience is required. Through improvisational and problem solving exercises, students will explore their own movement vocabulary and create short movement studies for solo a...
DNC126	Dance Forms I	This course explores specific movements, styles, and social and cultural backgrounds of various dance forms. It will increase students' technical abilities as well as broaden their understanding of the history of selected dance traditions and practi...
DNC127	Musical Theatre Dance I	This course introduces students to musical theatre dance techniques and styles. No prior dance experience is needed. Students will learn basic skills, terminology, and performance expressiveness in various musical theatre dance styles. A historical o...
DNC128	Latin Dance I	This course introduces students to Latin dance techniques and styles (merengue, bachata, salsa, cha-cha, cumbia). No prior dance experience is needed. Students will learn basic skills, terminology, and performance expressiveness in Latin dance forms...
DNC129	Dance Practicum I	This course provides students with supervised practical experience in dance performance, technique studies, and/or production. Course can be tailored to various aspects of dance production including performance, choreography, teaching, directing, cos...
DNC131	Ballet Practicum	This course provides students with practical experience in ballet technique and performance studies. Note: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 hours, but only 6 may be applied toward the associates degree.
DNC132	Contemporary Practicum	This course provides students with practical experience in Contemporary/Modern technique and performance studies. Note: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 hours, but only 6 may be applied toward the associates degree.
DNC133	Jazz Practicum	This course provides students with practical experience in Jazz technique and performance studies. Note: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 hours, but only 6 may be applied toward the associates degree.
DNC137	Musical Theatre Dance Practicum	This course provides students with practical experience in musical theatre dance technique and performance studies. Note: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 hours, but only 6 may be applied toward the associates degree.
DNC138	Latin Dance Practicum	This course provides students with practical experience in Latin dance technique and performance studies. Note: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 hours, but only 6 may be applied toward the associates degree.
DNC141	Hip Hop I	This course introduces students to hip hop techniques and styles. No prior dance experience is needed. Students will learn basic skills, terminology, and performance expressiveness in hip hop. An overview of the history of hip hop is including in the...
DNC142	Capoeira I	This course introduces students to Capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art form that incorporates elements of dance, martial arts, music, and acrobatics. No prior dance experience is needed. Students will be introduced to the basic movement skills, m...
DNC143	Tap I	This course introduces students to tap techniques and styles. No prior dance experience is needed. Students will learn basic skills, terminology, and performance expressiveness in tap. An overview of the history of tap is including in the course. Thi...
DNC151	Hip Hop Practicum	This course provides students with practical experience in hip hop technique and performance studies. Note: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 hours, but only 6 may be applied toward the associates degree.
DNC152	Capoeira Practicum	This course provides students with practical experience in Capoeira technique and performance studies. Note: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 hours, but only 6 may be applied toward the associates degree.
DNC153	Tap Practicum	This course provides students with practical experience in tap technique and performance studies. Note: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 hours, but only 6 may be applied toward the associates degree.
DNC160	Teaching Methods I	This course offers a philosophical and practical foundation for teaching movement-based arts across a variety of genres and ages. Students will be introduced to different educational philosophies while gaining practical skills for effective and safe...
DNC161	Teaching Dance for Children	This course introduces students to theories and methods of teaching dance to children. The course will cover Illinois Arts Learning Standards/Dance Standards and focus on age-appropriate development in dance. Students will learn how to plan, manage,...
DNC221	Ballet II	This course is designed as a continuation of Ballet I to provide further developments in mastery of movement and the expansion of artistic expression and performance skills. Students will continue to explore and analyze historical, theoretical, and c...
DNC222	Contemporary II	This course is designed as a continuation of Contemporary I to provide further developments in mastery of movement and the expansion of artistic expression and performance skills. Students will continue to explore and analyze historical, theoretical,...
DNC223	Jazz II	This course is designed as a continuation of Jazz I to provide further developments in mastery of movement and the expansion of artistic expression and performance skills. Students will continue to explore and analyze historical, theoretical, and cul...
DNC224	Intermediate Yoga	In this course students will deepen their study and practice of yoga. Students will master the basic knowledge learned in Beginning Yoga, while studying advanced poses and breathing techniques. The course will look more deeply into Indian philosophy...
DNC225	Choreography II	This course is designed as a continuation of Choreography I to provide further developments in mastery of students own artistic movement practice. Studies will focus on group works and students will continue to explore, examine, and analyze acclaimed...
DNC227	Musical Theatre Dance II	This course is designed as a continuation of Musical Theatre Dance I to provide further developments in mastery of movement and the expansion of artistic expression and performance skills. Students will continue to explore and analyze historical, the...
DNC228	Latin Dance II	This course is designed as a continuation of Latin Dance I to introduce Samba, Rumba, and Tango. Students will expand on skills, terminology, and performance expressiveness in Latin dance forms individually, with a partner, and in a group setting. St...
DNC240	The Art of Dance	This course introduces students to an interdisciplinary, multicultural study of the art of dance. Combining an historical framework with various dance genres and a study of stylistic movement, the course introduces ancient and modern trends; a variet...
DNC241	Hip Hop II	This course is designed as a continuation of Hip Hop I to provide further developments in mastery of movement and the expansion of artistic expression and performance skills. Students will continue to explore and analyze historical, theoretical, and...
DNC242	Capoeira II	This course is designed as a continuation of Capoeira I to provide further developments in mastery of movement and the expansion of artistic expression and performance skills. Students will continue to explore and analyze historical, theoretical, and...
DNC243	Tap II	This course is designed as a continuation of Tap I to provide further developments in mastery of movement and the expansion of artistic expression and performance skills. Students will continue to explore and analyze historical, theoretical, and cult...
DNC260	Teaching Methods II	This course advances the content learned in Teaching Methods I, by providing prospective teachers with supervised, field-based teaching experiences. Working within one’s discipline, students will apprentice with a teaching mentor in the classroom: ob...
DNC280	Dance and Popular Culture	In this course, students examine contemporary culture and popular dance in the United States within the framework of sociopolitical, historical, gender, ethnicity, and identity constructs. American dance forms from the 1920's to the present will be s...
ELI100	Topics in Academic Enhancement for English Language Learners	This course will help high- intermediate to advanced level English language learners to improve and practice specific language skills, such as pronunciation, vocabulary, or grammar, in an academic or professional context. NOTE: This course may be rep...
ELI101	Academic English-Beginning	This course offers intensive academic language instruction at the beginning level to English language learners who want to pursue academic studies in American colleges and universities or who want to practice their careers in the United States. The c...
ELI102	Academic English-Intermediate	This course offers intensive academic language instruction at the intermediate level to English language learners who want to pursue academic studies in American colleges and universities or who want to practice their careers in the United States. Th...
ELI103	Academic English - Advanced I	This course offers intensive academic language instruction at the advanced level to English language learners who want to pursue academic studies in American colleges and universities or who want to practice their careers in the United States. The co...
ELI104	Academic English - Advanced II	This course offers intensive academic language instruction at the advanced level to English language learners who want to pursue academic studies in American colleges and universities or who want to practice their careers in the United States. The co...
ELI108	Academic Reading and Writing for English Language Learners	This course is designed for English language learners who have been educated in the US or who have lived for many years in the US but who still need to develop advanced academic reading and writing skills necessary to succeed in courses in American c...
ELI109	Academic Reading and Writing for English Language Learners II	This course is designed for English language learners who have been educated in the US or who have lived for many years in the US but who still need to further enhance their academic reading and writing skills in order to succeed in courses in Americ...
ELI110	Academic English for English Learners - Transitional	This course is the fourth and highest level of intensive English language instruction. All English language skills are integratively taught and practiced: reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, speaking and listening. The focus is on formal language,...
ELI125	Introduction to American College Culture	This course introduces college-level academic strategies and acculturation skills to English language learners with academic goals. Topics will include the organization of higher education systems in the US, the differences and navigation of US gradi...
ENG100	English Composition Support	This course is designed for students who have not met the language proficiency prerequisite, but whose academic proficiency test scores indicate that they are close to that achievement. Each section of English 100 is linked with a section of English...
ENG104	Individual Topics in Writing and Reading	English 104 is a module designed to help students develop their competencies in writing and/or reading. The instruction is self-paced and self-scheduled. Each student, with an assigned tutor and under the supervision of the writing Center Coordinat...
ENG108	Strategic Reading and Writing I	This developmental course is designed to provide time-intensive experience with critical reading, writing, and thinking skills to prepare for college-level coursework.
ENG109	Strategic Reading and Writing II	This developmental course is designed to provide experience with critical reading, writing, thinking, and research skills to prepare for college-level coursework.
ENG113	Technical Communication Practicum	Technical Communication Practicum provides work simulation experience in a variety of writing areas according to the student's major occupational area. The purpose of the course is to allow development and evaluation of writing assignments taken from...
ENG120	Technical Composition I	A beginning college level writing course. Emphasis is on writing with conciseness, precision and objectivity. Specifically covered are business letters, memoranda, periodic reports, descriptions of mechanisms and processes, instructions and proposal...
ENG121	English Composition I	This course is designed to help students develop their competence in college-level writing and in the analysis of texts so they can enter the dialogue of the academic community. This course includes the analysis and practice of argument and the use o...
ENG122	English Composition II	This course furthers the work done in English Composition I by providing students more experience as academic writers, readers, researchers and critical thinkers. To help students construct their own meaning while engaging with the texts of others, t...
ENG123	Mass Communications	Mass Communications is designed to provide an overview of the history, nature, functions and responsibilities of the mass communications media from a global perspective with an emphasis on their continuous and evolving role in American society. The c...
ENG124	Newswriting I	This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of gathering, analyzing, organizing, writing, and editing news for a mass audience reached by different but converging media. Students will be introduced to the techniques of reporting...
ENG126	Advanced Composition: Scientific and Technical Communications	This course is a transferable advanced composition course stressing the writing process for students in scientific and technical majors. It covers writing concisely, precisely, and clearly for a variety of purposes and audiences. It includes a multi...
ENG127	Introduction to General Linguistics	This introductory course will explore the origins of language, its internal structure and its function. This course will analyze language in terms of its phonology, morphology, grammar, syntax, semantics and pragmatics. In addition, the course will e...
ENG128	Linguistics and Society	This course will introduce students to some of the important principles of linguistics, as well as to the complex nature of language acquisition and use within any given society. The course will discuss some of the unique characteristics of human lan...
ENG129	Women in Literature	This course introduces students to the wealth of literature by and/or about women. Discussion of readings, films and other media enables students to analyze the portrayal of women in literature and to trace the historical development of writing by wo...
ENG140	Writing for New Media	Writing for New Media introduces students to strategies for composing content across a variety of digital media, including websites, blogs, podcasts, social media and/or other new and emerging media. Students will learn the fundamentals of new media...
ENG220	Introduction to Scripts for Screen	This course will introduce students to the concepts, structure and format needed to develop reading scripts for TV and film. Students will complete several invention and writing exercises in this screenwriting genre. They will analyze professional an...
ENG222	Creative Writing	This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of approaches, writing techniques and stages of the crafting process in the genres of prose fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry. Students will complete writing exercises in these genres....
ENG224	Creative Writing II	This course is designed to focus on the creative process in one of three specific genres - prose fiction, prose creative nonfiction or poetry. The course will emphasize the creative process and the ability to critique and analyze texts in the topic g...
ENG225	Survey of British Literature I	This course introduces students to the authors and texts that have greatly influenced the literature of English speakers. From the first English epic to the poems, prose, and drama of the Eighteenth Century, the works covered reflect the major artist...
ENG226	Survey of British Literature II	This course introduces students to British and Anglophone literatures from the Romantic, Victorian, Modern, and Postmodern periods. Students will explore the philosophical, social, aesthetic, and critical contexts of selected literature from the nine...
ENG227	Introduction to Shakespeare	Introduction to Shakespeare offers an examination of the writer's works and their historical and literary background through readings and discussions of selected comedies, histories and tragedies. Videotapes of performances will be shown in class.
ENG228	World Literature	This course examines representative writers of European, Asian, African, Middle Eastern, and Latin American literature. It surveys the classics and the influential works from societies around the world, their periods and movements from ancient times...
ENG229	American Literature: 20th Century to Present	This course introduces students to American literature in the 20th and 21st centuries and is designed to acquaint them with selected major writers of prose fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Students will explore this literature in light of its...
ENG241	Introduction to Poetry	The course is designed to introduce students to a wide variety of English and American poetry, both traditional and modern. Emphasis will be on the relationship between meaning and form in individual poems, and class discussion will allow for student...
ENG243	Introduction to Fiction	The course is designed to introduce students to a wide variety of English, American, and Continental short stories, both traditional and modern. At least two longer short stories will be read, and at least one novel will be selected later in the cou...
ENG244	Mythology and Fairy Tales	This course introduces students to the study of myths, legends, and fairy tales from various cultures. Students will consider Greek, Norse, and Hindu mythology as well as Grimm's fairy tales. The lasting power and influence of mythological themes and...
ENG246	Latin American Writers	This course introduces students to significant Latin American writers. Drawing upon poetry, short fiction, novels and memoirs in English, the course will present and discuss the significant conditions and contributions of people of this underrepresen...
ENG249	Children's Literature	This course introduces students to significant works, authors and trends in literature written for children and young adults. Emphasis will be placed on identifying various literary genres, developing criteria for evaluation of texts as well as explo...
ENG260	Introduction to Writing Center Theory and Practice	This course is designed to introduce student tutors to the fundamental issues of theory and practice underlying writing center work. Topics will include practical strategies and techniques for effective tutoring in a variety of situations and with a...
ENG261	Methods of Teaching English Language Learners (ELLs)	This course will discuss approaches to teaching English Language Learners (ELLs). Techniques for needs assessment, syllabus design, selection of course materials and assessment will be introduced. Current methods of teaching academic content in Engli...
ENG262	Theories of Teaching ELLs and Bilingual Education	This course will introduce the prominent theories of second language acquisition and teaching with a special emphasis on the instructional models for teaching of English Language Learners (ELLs). In addition, the course will discuss the relationship...
ENG264	Modern American Minority Writers	This course introduces students to the wealth of literature contributed by minority writers after 1920. For this course, minority will be defined as groups who have not traditionally been represented in the American Literary Canon. Such groups includ...
ENG265	Teaching Grammar to ELLs	This course will begin with a brief historical perspective of transformational, structural and traditional methodologies used in teaching English Language Learners (ELLs). In addition, the course will focus on a descriptive analysis of English and so...
ENG266	Professional Communication	Professional Communication is a sophomore-level course designed for students who have completed their composition requirements and are interested in furthering their writing skills for a variety of purposes. Students will learn about technical writi...
ENG267	Teaching Pronunciation to ELLs	This course will introduce students to the basic concepts in articulatory phonetics, including the physiology of articulation, phonetic characterization of individual speech sounds, stress at the word and sentence level, intonation patterns, rhythm a...
ENG268	Assessment of Multilingual Learners	This course will provide participants with a basic understanding of assessment concepts and terminology. Current assessment tools used with multilingual learners (MLLs) will be introduced. The course will also examine alternative assessments and tech...
ENG271	Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Practicum	This course will include observation of experienced ESL teachers, as well as supervised teaching in an ESL setting. It will include evaluating course materials and planning and implementing of lesson plans that apply TESOL theory and methodology in t...
ENG272	Principles and Practices in Foreign Language Teaching	This course will present important principles and practices in language learning and teaching in a foreign language context. There will be an overview of first and second language acquisition theories and of issues to consider in both first and secon...
ENG273	English Language: Structure and Use	This introductory course will explore the English language, its internal structure and its function. An analysis of the English language in terms of its phonetics, phonology, and grammar will be made. Students will apply this knowledge in examining a...
ENG274	Teaching English as a Foreign Language Pedagogy	This course will discuss approaches to teaching English in a non-English speaking context, referred to as Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL).There will be a brief overview of the methodical history of foreign language teaching. Strategies,...
ENG275	Language Teaching Fieldwork	This practicum program allows students a chance to gain hands-on experience in a real classroom environment while using the skills and methods addressed in the TEFL courses. The practicum also gives students a chance to experiment with new classroom...
ENG299	Special Topics in English	This course addresses the in-depth study of special topics in English that do not have specific courses in the catalog. Course content will vary depending on the topic being studied. Topics may include Humor in Literature, the Graphic Novel, Literatu...
FRN121	Beginning Conversational French I	Fundamentals of language necessary for understanding, speaking, reading and writing of French. Practice in pronunciation from dialogues and pattern practices.
FRN122	Beginning Conversational French II	Fundamentals of language necessary for understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of French. Practice in pronunciation from dialogues and pattern practices. This is a continuation of FRN 121.
FRN221	Intermediate French I	Review and further study of grammar concepts, continued aural-oral practice, simple conversation and selected readings with text analysis.
FRN222	Intermediate French II	This course reviews and expands the use of French grammar by introducing more advanced structures into verbal and written communication. Films, material from newspapers and magazines, and from other media will enable students to use authentic materia...
FRN223	French Civilization I	Composition and conversation based on contemporary writings emphasizing the social, political, economic and literary trends of modern France.
FRN224	French Civilization II	Study of France and its people through its language and political institutions as well as major trends in literature and art from the Gallo-Roman area to the present.
GER121	Beginning Conversational German I	Fundamentals of language necessary for understanding, speaking, reading and writing of German. Practice in pronunciation from dialogues and pattern practices.
GER122	Beginning Conversational German II	Fundamentals of language necessary for understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of German. Practice in pronunciation from dialogues and pattern practices. This is a continuation of GER 121.
GER221	Intermediate German I	Review and further study of grammar concepts, continued oral practice, simple conversation and selected readings. Laboratory practice encouraged.
GER222	Intermediate German II	This course reviews and expands the use of German grammar by introducing more advanced structures into verbal and written communication. Films, material from newspapers and magazines, and from other media will enable students to use authentic materia...
HUM121	Humanities: Ancient Times to the Middle Ages	This interdisciplinary course introduces students to art, architecture, literature, philosophy, religion, myth, music, and dance of western (Europe; North, Latin, and South America) and non-western (Asia, Africa, India) civilizations from ancient per...
HUM122	Humanities: Renaissance to the Present	This interdisciplinary course introduces students to art, architecture, literature, philosophy, religion, myth, music, and philosophy of western (Europe; North, Latin, and South America) and non-western (Asia, Africa, India) civilizations from the 15...
HUM123	Introduction to Film	This is an introductory course on the historical, technical and aesthetic study of film. Students will learn how the film maker communicates to us through cinematography, mise-en-scene, editing, sound and narrative construction and will gain a histor...
HUM126	Introduction to the Performing Arts	This course provides an introduction to current performing arts trends, inclusive of cultures, traditions and populations that are typically underrepresented in the study of performing arts. Theatre, music, opera, and dance will all be examined from...
HUM127	Critical Thinking	This course is an introduction to critical thinking skills (i.e., informal logic), including the following: problem solving, diagramming and evaluating arguments, constructing sound reasoning skills and habits, detecting fallacies, and reasoning from...
HUM128	Introduction to Middle Eastern Civilizations	This course provides a multi-media exploration of (1) the diverse philosophical and religious concepts and values in the Middle East, (2) the diverse expressions of these concepts and values in the art, architecture, craftsmanship, film, and literatu...
HUM129	Introduction to East Asian Civilization	This course is an introduction to East Asian culture, past and present. Particularly, this course will focus on China, Japan, and Korea. Students will learn about representative works and significant developments in the arts, philosophy, religion, an...
HUM140	Introduction to International Film	This is a survey course on the history and aesthetic appreciation of film as an international medium of entertainment, communication and persuasion. Through viewing and analysis of classic and contemporary films from Europe, Central and South America...
HUM141	World Humanities of 20/21 Century	This is an interdisciplinary and multicultural course which introduces students to the visual art, architecture, literature, philosophy/religion/myth, music, dance, and history of various non-Western cultures through selected works and a comparative...
HUM221	American Decades	This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary study of American culture by examining the intercultural/multicultural ideas, processes, values, motifs, and traditions that have shaped our pluralistic society. American history, philosophy,...
HUM222	Film and Society	This course will examine the evolution of American cinema and its relationship to society. The focus of the course is on the history of film and the social, economic and political pressures which have shaped its development. Periods of film history w...
HUM226	Women and the Arts	This interdisciplinary humanities course explores the depiction and contributions of women in the visual and performing arts throughout history. Current multicultural and global developments, the contrast of female and male creativity, social attitud...
HUM299	Special Topics in Humanities	This course will address the in-depth study of special topics in Humanities which do not have specific courses in the catalog. Course content and requirements will vary depending on the topic being studied.
ITL121	Beginning Italian I	An introduction to the Italian language. The course develops basic skills in pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension, and oral and written communication within the context of Italian culture.
ITL122	Beginning Italian II	This course continues to develop the basic skills introduced in ITL 121: pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension, and oral and written communication within the context of Italian culture.
ITL221	Intermediate Italian I	Continued development of basic skills introduced in ITL 121 and ITL 122. The course is a general review and expansion of beginning grammar, conversation, vocabulary development, readings and writing exercises which focus on life in Italy.
ITL222	Intermediate Italian II	This course reviews and expands the use of Italian grammar by introducing more advanced structures into verbal and written communication. Films, material from newspapers and magazines, and from other media will enable students to use authentic materi...
JPN121	Beginning Japanese I	This course develops basic skills in pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening, comprehension, and oral and written communication within the context of Japanese culture.
JPN122	Beginning Japanese II	This course continues to develop the basic skills introduced in JPN 121: pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading and writing of Kana and Kanji, listening comprehension, and oral and written communication within the context of Japanese culture.
JPN221	Intermediate Japanese I	Designed to continue the development of basic skills, this course is a general review and expansion of beginning grammar, along with conversation, vocabulary development, and reading and writing of Kana and Kanji within the context of Japanese cultur...
JPN222	Intermediate Japanese II	This course continues to expand the knowledge of Japanese grammar, with emphasis in verbal and written communication. Students will use various sentence patterns and speech styles with Kana and Kanji (additional 100 Kanji). Films, short videos, readi...
JPN223	Japanese Civilization I	This course is designed to give the advanced Japanese language and culture students more opportunity in reading and writing complex material with new Kanji. It is also designed to expand the students' knowledge of Japanese culture through articles an...
JPN224	Japanese Civilization II	This course is a continuation of Japanese Civilization I. Advanced Japanese language and culture students will continue to gain cultural enrichment through lively discussions, readings, and writing about Japan. This course will incorporate a broad va...
LAT121	Introduction to Latin American Studies	This course will provide an overview of the Latin American and Caribbean people and their countries, from their origins to the present. Some of the areas examined are the political, cultural, historical, and ethnicity issues that affect these civiliz...
MUS120	Vocal Ensembles	Understanding and enjoyment of choral music. Student may choose the Gospel Choir, CLC Singers, or Choir of Lake County.Note: The CLC Singers requires an audition.
MUS121	Voice Class I	Introduction to singing techniques beginning with group singing and gradually introducing solo singing. No vocal background is needed. For non-music majors.
MUS122	Voice Class II	Introduction to singing techniques with emphasis on repertoire. A continuation of MUS 121.
MUS123	Wind Ensemble	Understanding and enjoyment of instrumental music through selected examples of standard instrumental ensemble literature of all periods.
MUS124	Music Appreciation	This course introduces standard concert music through intensive guided listening. Representative works by major composers from each period are chosen to illustrate the principal styles, forms and techniques of vocal and instrumental music.
MUS125	Aural Skills I	(Formerly MUS 142) This course introduces students to the development of skills in melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation and sight singing.
MUS126	Aural Skills II	(Formerly MUS 149) This course is a continuation of MUS 125 - Aural Skills I and further develops skills in melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation and sight singing.
MUS127	Fundamentals of Music Theory	This course provides the background to interpret and understand the language of music through the study of notation, rhythm, scales, intervals, triads, cadences, basic forms and musical terms. Students are prepared for the study of harmony and for pr...
MUS128	Theory of Music I	This course begins an intensive study of musical language including analysis, recognition and writing of chords and harmonic progressions leading to formal music composition. Students without keyboard background should combine this course with MUS 14...
MUS129	Theory of Music II	This course continues an intensive study of musical language including analysis, recognition and writing of chords and harmonic progressions leading to formal music composition. Particular attention is paid to harmonic language and its effect upon m...
MUS140	20th Century Music	A non-technical listening course emphasizing recognition and understanding of various styles of 20th century music including jazz and popular music. Emphasis placed on music through recordings, scores, and performance of representative works of each...
MUS141	Applied Music-Voice I	This course is designed for the vocalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, MUS 143-...
MUS143	Applied Music Piano I	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS144	Applied Music-Jazz Piano I	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS145	Piano Class I	An introduction to basic playing, keyboard chords, and music reading. Interpretation of various music styles is considered. For beginners or those who have not studied for a considerable time. NOTE: Students should combine this course with Fundamen...
MUS146	Piano Class II	A continuation of MUS 145. Provides additional opportunity for study and practice of more advanced compositions for piano.
MUS147	Guitar Class I	Introduction to the fundamentals of the guitar for development of playing skills, reading, improvisation and technique. Explores the use of music theory as it relates to the guitar in terms of keys, chord construction and progression. Emphasis on v...
MUS148	Guitar Class II	A continuation of MUS 147. It develops and advances skills learned and introduces new concepts and techniques.
MUS160	Applied Music - Violin I	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS161	Applied Music-Viola I	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS162	Applied Music Cello I	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.Note: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS163	Applied Music-String Bass I	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS164	Applied Music-Flute I	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS165	Applied Music-Oboe I	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS166	Applied Music-Clarinet I	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS167	Applied Music English Horn I	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis. Note: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 14...
MUS168	Applied Music-Bassoon I	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS169	Applied Music-Bass Clarinet I	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS180	Applied Music-Saxophone I	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS181	Applied Music-Trumpet I	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS182	Applied Music-French Horn I	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS183	Applied Music Trombone I	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS184	Applied Music Baritone Horn I	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS185	Applied Music Tuba I	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS186	Applied Music-Percussion I	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS187	Applied Music-Guitar I	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS188	Applied Music-Electric Bass I	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS223	Jazz Ensemble	Understanding and enjoyment of instrumental music through selected examples of standard instrumental ensemble literature of all periods.
MUS224	Music Literature	The historical development of western music, including various musical styles and periods and the contribution of key composers in shaping the western musical tradition.
MUS225	Aural Skills III	This course is a continuation of MUS 126 - Aural Skills II and further develops skills in melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation and sight singing.
MUS226	Aural Skills IV	This course is a continuation of MUS 225 - Aural Skills III and further develops skills in melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation and sight singing.
MUS228	Theory of Music III	This course continues an intensive study of musical language including analysis, recognition and writing of chords and harmonic progressions leading to formal music composition. Particular attention is paid to harmonic language and its effect upon mu...
MUS229	Theory of Music IV	This course completes the study of the structure of classical and avant-garde music in the 20th century and explores the structure of atonal and tonal music from a linear perspective.
MUS241	Applied Music-Voice II	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS243	Applied Music-Piano II	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS244	Applied Music-Jazz Piano II	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS245	Piano Class III	Continuation of MUS 146. More advanced keyboard techniques, use of pedals, improvisation and functional piano. Music reading of all periods.
MUS246	Piano Class IV	Continuation of MUS 245. The highest level of advancement in piano class. Increased skills in all piano techniques.
MUS260	Applied Music Violin II	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS261	Applied Music Viola II	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS263	Applied Music-String Bass II	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS264	Applied Music-Flute II	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS266	Applied Music-Clarinet II	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS280	Applied Music-Saxophone II	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS281	Applied Music-Trumpet II	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS282	Applied Music French Horn II	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS283	Applied Music-Trombone II	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS286	Applied Music-Percussion II	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS287	Applied Music-Guitar II	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS288	Applied Music-Electric Bass II	This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...
MUS299	Special Topics in Music	This course will address the in-depth study of special topics in music which do not have specific courses in the catalog. Course content and requirements will vary depending on the topic being studied.
PHI121	Introduction to Philosophy	This course discusses the ideas of major philosophers concerning questions of human knowledge, logic, moral values, political and social philosophy, and religious beliefs. Attempts are made to get students to think out their own answers to these que...
PHI122	Logic	This course develops formal reasoning, including categorical and symbolic modes of analysis. It covers Venn diagrams, predicate logic, rules of inference and replacement. It introduces the inductive method and the problem of induction.
PHI123	Philosophy of Religion	This course is a study of selected religious concepts, theories, and arguments. Topics may include the existence of God, conceptions of divinity, characterizations of the divine/human relationship, religious pluralism, the nature of good and evil, fa...
PHI125	Introduction to Ethics	In this course, students critically evaluate general moral theories, fundamental moral concepts, and contemporary moral issues such as animal rights and the environment, reproductive technology and abortion, euthanasia and assisted suicide, poverty a...
PHI126	World Religions	This course introduces students to the teachings, rituals, symbols, and cultures of living world religions. Religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shintoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the religions of Africa may be includ...
PHI128	Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy	This course introduces students to social and political philosophies. Students will discuss and critically evaluate major social and political theories on justice, equality, liberty, law, order, rights, and duties. Contract theory, classic liberalism...
PHI129	Philosophy of Gender and Sexuality	This course provides an interdisciplinary introduction to the ways in which gender and sexuality have been reflected in philosophy, literature, history, music, and art. The course explores issues related to cisgender/nonbinary/transgender and queer i...
PHI221	Asian Philosophy	This course introduces students to the influential ideas and thinkers of India, China, and Japan. Students will cover a wide range of philosophical theories regarding the self, reality, knowledge, and aesthetics.
PHI299	Special Topics in Philosophy	This course will address the in-depth study of special topics in Philosophy which do not have specific courses in the catalogue. Course content and requirements will vary depending on the topic being studied.
RUS121	Beginning Russian I	This course will develop basic skills in pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension, and oral and written communication within the context of the Russian culture.
RUS122	Beginning Russian II	This course continues to develop the basic skills introduced in RUS 121: pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension, and oral and written communication within the context of Russian culture.
SGN121	American Sign Language I	This course introduces students to a unique visual-gestural language by emphasizing recognition and production of American Sign Language signs with accurate nonmanual behaviors. It focuses on developing conversational fluency by using major language...
SGN122	American Sign Language II	This course focuses on the progression and fluency of conversational American Sign Language. Emphasis is on expanding vocabulary, fingerspelling, grammatical structures, and honing receptive and expressive skills. It introduces the importance and acc...
SPA121	Beginning Conversational Spanish I	This course introduces the fundamentals of language necessary for understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Spanish. It will include practice in pronunciation from dialogues and pattern practices. This is the college level course.
SPA122	Beginning Conversational Spanish II	This course is a continuation of SPA 121. Emphasis will be placed on the development of oral comprehension and conversational ability. Instruction in the appreciation of the Spanish culture will be an integral part of the regular class activities.
SPA123	Spanish for Spanish Speakers	The goal of this course is to enhance the student's knowledge of his/her native language. This course is designed for those students who speak Spanish at home but have not had any or little formal education in the Spanish language. The course will...
SPA221	Intermediate Spanish I	This course covers the continued development of oral comprehension and accurate control of sound system and syntax. It includes selected examples of cultural and contemporary writing to elicit an awareness of the similarities and differences of each...
SPA222	Intermediate Spanish II	This course continues to expand the knowledge of Spanish grammar, with emphasis in verbal and written communication. Films, short videos, readings and materials from newspapers, magazines, and media are utilized so students explore the Spanish speaki...
SPA223	Spanish Civilization I	This course is designed to give the advanced student of Spanish the opportunity to increase his/her proficiency in the Spanish language, and to explore the Spanish speaking culture. A selection of readings from literary works, newspapers, magazines,...
SPA224	Spanish Civilization II	This course is the continuance of Spanish Civilization I. Students will continue to gain cultural enrichment through lively discussions, readings, and writing about the Hispanic world. This course will incorporate a broad variety of materials such as...
THE121	Introduction to Theatre I	This course explores the elements, artists and collaborative process of live theatre. It includes the study and analysis of historical, social, aesthetic and technical aspects of traditional and contemporary theatrical production. Play attendance is...
THE123	Diversity in American Theatre	This course will examine various dramatic expressions that reflect the experience and construction of racial and cultural identity in the United States. It will explore issues of diversity in contemporary U.S. society and introduce a sampling of dram...
THE125	Principles of Acting	This course introduces students to the fundamental skills and concepts of acting. Concentration, observation, playing action and other basics are introduced through acting exercises, improvisations, and scene study. Major acting approaches, such as C...
THE126	Stagecraft	This course provides training in methods of scene construction, tool use, property construction, painting, rigging and shifting, with elementary work in lighting practice and control. Practical methods will be taught as well as a survey of historical...
THE127	Theatre Practicum II	This course involves supervised work on a production, either via a smaller acting role or backstage technical work like Props Master, running crew, etc.
THE128	Introduction to Theatrical Costuming	This course is an introduction to the principles and elements of costume design for the theatre. This course will cover design concepts, character analysis and the creation of theoretical costumes for a play. This is a project based class and student...
THE129	Theatre Practicum	This course is designed to give students an in-depth experience of the technical work involved in a theatre production. Students will learn how the elements of theatre proceed from the planning stage through the performance nights. Students will be e...
THE145	Voice for the Stage	This course explores the demands of an actor's vocal life and provides techniques to strengthen the speaker’s vocal instrument. Major voice production approaches, such as Linklater, Berry, and Rodenburg will be used to help the student develop a heal...
THE220	Creative Dramatics for the Classroom Teacher	This course introduces the skills and techniques of the creative dramatics process to classroom teachers at the pre-school, grade school, junior high and high school levels for use in all curriculum areas. The format includes explanation, demonstrat...
THE223	Play Analysis for Production	This course is an introductory exploration of the relationships between the dramatic text and the play in performance with special emphasis on basic terminology and methodology. Representative plays will be studied in their genre, historical and soc...
THE225	Acting II	This course is a continuation of the study of acting, this course will concentrate on characterization, scene study and ensemble work. An introduction to acting styles and period drama will be included.
THE226	Lighting for Stage and Studio	This course will instruct the student in basic electricity, technology, and design of lighting for the stage; elements of studio lighting techniques will also be taught. Specifications and the use of instrumentation will be learned with a hands on a...
THE228	Directing I	This course is an introduction to the principles, problems, procedures of directing for the stage. Will include historical background, script selection, interpretation, stage composition, blocking, rehearsal techniques and performance, and a worksho...
THE229	Stage Makeup	This course is an investigation of the principles, techniques and materials of stage makeup and practical experience in their application. Students will learn how to apply makeup on their own face using both cream and water-based makeup. Contouring,...
THE299	Special Topics in Theatre	This course addresses the in-depth study of special topics in Theatre, which do not have specific courses in the catalog. Course content and requirements will vary depending on the topic being studied.

Elementary Modern Standard Arabic I

An introduction to the phonology and writing systems of modern standard Arabic and its basic vocabulary and fundamental structures. This course offers combined training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through dialogues, texts, and narra...

ARA122

Elementary Modern Standard Arabic II

A continuation of the mastery of Arabic phonology, basic vocabulary, and fundamental syntax. This course puts emphasis on oral reading and writing practice based on selected texts from Islamic literature, including the Qur'an and Hadith.

ARA221

Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic I

Expansion of the student's understanding of the Arabic language with active vocabulary and structure and the development of reading and oral skills. Selected readings include texts and narratives from various genres of Arabic prose literature.

ARA222

Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic II

This course continues to expand the knowledge of Arabic grammar, with emphasis in verbal and written communication. Films, readings and materials from newspapers, magazines, and media are utilized so students explore the Arabic-speaking world and cul...

ART121

Introduction to Art

This course will introduce students to an appreciation of the visual arts through an intercultural, social/historical approach. The course will also emphasize the nature of the creative process, integrating a study of the conceptual principles, with...

ART122

Two Dimensional Design

This course is a basic studio experience for those interested in fine arts, commercial arts or art education. Students will carry out a series of problems relating to the elements and principles of two-dimensional design. The course will develop the...

ART123

Color and Design Techniques

This studio course is a continuation of ART 122 that focuses on two dimensional design concepts, principles, and techniques. Use of color techniques and development will be focused on through a variety of mediums.Note: Additional materials beyond tho...

ART124

Drawing I

This course provides students with an introduction to drawing concepts and processes through freehand application. Throughout the course, in-class and out-of-class assignments will stress linear and tonal approaches to describe objects drawn from dir...

ART127

Drawing II

This is a second level drawing course in which freehand linear, tonal, and color approaches will be used to describe the relationships of objects and spaces drawn from direct observation. All work will build off of basic drawing principles. Compositi...

ART128

Watercolor I

This course explores the methods and techniques of water-soluble painting media with an emphasis on developing knowledge of compositional elements in watercolor. Note: Additional materials beyond those covered by course or lab fees will be required....

ART129

Photography I

This course introduces students to the principles of the photographic process from picture taking to printing. Emphasis is placed on historical photographs to illustrate these principles. The course includes the use of cameras, darkroom equipment, fi...

ART149

Digital Photography I

This course covers the capture, processing, and output of digital images. Digital camera and scanner input technology, as well as inkjet and electronic media output are explored. Technical instruction in Adobe Photoshop image processing software will...

ART220

Watercolor II

This course is a continuation of Watercolor I with emphasis on advanced investigation of aesthetic concerns of water-based media. The course covers development of sophisticated ideas and techniques through directed experimentation. Various aqueous me...

ART221

Three Dimensional Design

This course is a studio experience intended to introduce students to three-dimensional design through the use of a variety of materials, processes and concepts. The course stresses the technical aspects of design, construction, problem solving, and p...

ART222

Computer Art I

This course presents a computer software-based approach to produce art. Visual image manipulation and generation will be stressed, including the integration of computer hardware, software, and peripheral devices as tools to manufacture, capture, and...

ART223

Sculpture I

This course is an introduction to the processes of creating three-dimensional sculptural art forms. Students will be exposed to a variety of techniques, materials, and equipment used by artists to create sculpture.Note: Additional materials beyond th...

ART224

Painting I

This course will expose students to the methods and techniques of various painting media to develop knowledge of composition. The course will concentrate on the basic techniques of the direct and indirect methods of oil painting.Note: Additional mate...

ART225

Figure Drawing

Continuation of basic drawing with the application of drawing techniques and concepts as related to the figure.Note: Additional materials beyond those covered by course or lab fees will be required. See course syllabus for a list of materials and app...

ART226

Ceramics I

This beginning ceramics course covers basic handbuilding (pinching, coiling, and slab building), wheel throwing (basic cylinder and bowl forms), and glaze techniques. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of the ceramic process and ceramics as a fi...

ART227

Painting II

This course is an advanced study of the methods and techniques of the various painting media, as well as problems of composition. Emphasis is on the development of ideas, content and technique.Note: Additional materials beyond those covered by course...

ART228

Sculpture II

This is an advanced course designed to help students understand the development of materials and processes necessary to transform ideas and concepts into three dimensional forms. Technical information in materials and processes of forming, attaching,...

ART229

Photography II

This course provides an advanced technical and artistic approach to photography which includes camera use, darkroom techniques, and references to the history of photography. Students will develop skills through the development of a portfolio.Note: Ad...

ART240

History of Art I

A survey of the history of the civilizations of the prehistoric era and the ancient world before 1400 by examination of specific works of art and architecture including artifacts and monuments from Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, India, Japan, Afri...

ART241

History of Art II

This course is a survey of the history of the civilizations, countries, and culture areas from the dawn of the Renaissance tradition in Italy through the present day in Western Europe, Asia, India, Africa, Amerindian/Mesoamerica and the Middle East b...

ART243

Introduction to Printmaking I

An introduction to printmaking as a fine art. Execution of prints in relief, intaglio, lithography and silkscreen processes.

ART244

Color Photography

This color photography course covers color theory, color darkroom procedures, color filtration, and the historical and technical developments of color photography. Students must provide a camera and color darkroom materials for use in completing cour...

ART245

Jewelry I

This is a beginning course in the design and fabrication of small three dimensional objects. Emphasis is placed on gaining an understanding of the aesthetic concerns of small scale metal work and the skills and techniques of producing jewelry as art....

ART246

Ceramics II

This course is a continuation of Ceramics I with further exploration of wheel throwing, handbuilding, glaze techniques, and kiln firing. Students will learn how to throw plates, fit lids, pull handles, and create spouts. Students will also learn the...

ART247

Ceramics III

This third ceramics course is a continuation of Ceramics II. Students will continue to develop their personal artistic direction with more independence, while being introduced to other forming and firing methods on a rotating basis. Students will con...

ART248

Individual Art Projects

This course is designed to provide opportunities for students to pursue interests in specific areas of art with instructor supervision in such cases where the student has already completed the course offerings in that area.NOTE: Must have successfull...

ART249

Digital Photography II

Digital Photography II is a continuation of Digital Photography I and expands upon the skills and techniques learned in the beginning course. Course work includes instruction in color management, raster image processor (RIP) output routines, hybrid...

ART260

History of Photography

This course traces the historical development of photography as an art form from 1839 to the present. Discussions will begin with the pre-history of the camera obscura through the discoveries of the inventors of photography as an art form. Discussi...

ART261

Non-Western Art History

This course introduces non-Western cultural perspectives. Emphasis will be placed on, but not limited to, African, Latin American, Middle Eastern, Indian, Asian, and Oceanic art forms throughout history. Students should be able to demonstrate an hist...

ART262

Commercial Photography

This is a course designed to instruct the photography student in specialized techniques used in the creation of saleable photographs, and use of photographic equipment for revealing the form and demonstration of products. Students will also learn te...

ART263

2D Computer Animation

This is a hands-on intermediate level course in the creation and development of 2D animations. Through various assigned projects the student will be exposed to the history of animation, theory, image manipulation, drawing, video, audio and other var...

ART264

3D Computer Animation

This is a hands-on intermediate level course in the creation and development of 3D animations. Through various assigned projects the student will be exposed to the history of animation, theory, image manipulation, lighting, wire frames, vector point...

ART267

Wood and Soda Fired Ceramics

This course will investigate the technical and aesthetic possibilities of firing with wood and soda. Students are introduced to and participate in the entire firing process including: the preparation of the kilns and ceramic pieces for firing, firing...

ART272

Introduction to Video Production

Students are introduced to the concepts and processes of visual storytelling with an emphasis on motion pictures. Students will learn file theory and techniques in all phases of production, which will give them a foundation for future production cla...

ART274

Video Production II

Video Production II is an intermediate level class that will take the basic skills from the Introduction to Video Production course and move the student into a more technological and advanced area of video production. This course will focus on the c...

ART275

Digital Illustration

This course will introduce students to illustration styles from diverse cultures and convey how these different artistic styles can be applied to a contemporary digital art medium. Critical examination of illustration artists and their artistic expre...

ART280

Audio Production

The Exploration of Audio Production is a unique application of field and studio production techniques, lecturing in sound theory, recording live audio, utilizing and learning how microphones are used for certain situations, operating studio and field...

ART299

Special Topics in Art

Special topics in the field of art, which are outside of the existing curriculum, will be developed. Courses will provide an opportunity for in-depth study of topics pertinent to both traditional and contemporary mediums and themes.Note: Additional...

ASI121

Introduction to Asian American Studies

This interdisciplinary course will introduce students to key ideas and issues in the study of Asian American histories, cultures, and racial formation including, but not limited to, matters of migration, social/cultural/legal citizenship, social move...

CHI121

Beginning Chinese I

This course is the first semester of a one year introduction to Mandarin Chinese, the official standard language of Mainland China and Taiwan. Emphasis will be on developing basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills within the context of...

CHI122

Beginning Chinese II

This course is the second semester of a one year introduction to Mandarin Chinese, the official standard language of Mainland China and Taiwan. Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills will be further developed within the context of Chinese cu...

CHI221

Intermediate Chinese I

This course is the first semester of one year of continuing study for beginning Chinese learners who have studied Book I and II, Elementary Chinese Reader, or have equivalent mastery of the Chinese language. Grammar and character writing review with...

CHI222

Intermediate Chinese II

This course continues to expand the knowledge of Chinese grammar, with emphasis in verbal and written communication. Films, short videos, readings and materials from newspapers, magazines, and media are utilized so students explore the Chinese speaki...

CMM111

Communication Skills

For students in career programs or individuals interested in improving communication skills. Acquaints students with a variety of interpersonal communication concepts and theories designed to improve communication competence. The focus is on interpe...

CMM121

Fundamentals of Speech

For students interested in improving their oral communication competency. This course combines a theoretical basis with practical verbal and nonverbal skills to enhance public speaking effectiveness. Students learn how to develop, research, organiz...

CMM122

Business and Professional Speaking

For students desiring additional and concentrated experience in public speaking. A workshop oriented course covering informative, demonstrative, persuasive and argumentative speaking. Basic goal is for student to think and speak comfortably and eff...

CMM123

Dynamics of Small Group Discussion

The study of small groups with an emphasis on decision making and problem solving. A behavioral approach to group communication that includes leadership, interpersonal relationships, communication barriers, conflict resolution, etc. Although of gen...

CMM124

Oral Interpretation

Understanding and appreciation of literature through performing it orally in class, both individually and in groups. For students who desire more familiarity with literature and/or students interested in developing their speaking voice.

CMM125

Communication and Gender

This course explores how gender influences the communications process. Components of male and female, male and male, female and female, interactions and how each affects our ability to communicate across and within the sexes are reviewed. Major theo...

CMM127

Intercultural Communication

This course will examine the complex relationships between communication and culture by using social, psychological, interpretive and critical perspectives. Additionally, this course will allow one to consider the role that communication has in creat...

CMM128

Interviewing Practices

Techniques and skills to improve fluency, accuracy, and persuasiveness in one-to-one communication. Covers all types of interviewing and process of dyadic communication.

CMM299

Special Topics in Communication

This course addresses the in-depth study of special topics in communication that do not have specific courses in the catalog. Course content will vary depending on the topic being studied. Topics may include campaign or presidential rhetoric, nonverb...

DMD111

Introduction to Digital Media

This course will explore the variety of hardware and software now used to produce digital media, from simple audience-oriented presentations to highly interactive applications. Through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on laboratory experience, we...

DMD113

History of Graphic Design

This course is a general survey of the history of graphic design from its origins to contemporary practice. The goals of this course are to provide the following: the visual vocabulary of the development of signs and symbols, insight into the contin...

DMD115

Internet Fundamentals

This course addresses in detail everything students need to know to access, explore, and use the world's richest information resource: the Internet. The course examines software, online provider options, costs, the telecommunication process, E-mail,...

DMD116

Web Design and Development

This course is an introduction to Web page design and creation using industry standard Web design software. Students will learn to use graphics, sound, video, animation, scripts, and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to enhance Web pages. The course will...

DMD117

Concepts in New Media

This course is an introductory evaluation of the critical concepts of new media, and their impact on our society and culture. Through readings, lectures, group discussions and hands-on experience, students will study the technical, economic, politi...

DMD121

Introduction to Graphic Design

This is a foundation course that develops a student’s ability to understand graphic design with a focus on print media but applies to interactive media as well. The student is introduced to basic design terminology, principles, theory, tools, and tec...

DMD125

Printing Production

Printing Production focuses on current procedures that prepare designers and creative thinkers for real world situations in the printing industry. Sending a job to the print vendor can be a mysterious and expensive process of trial and error. Underst...

DMD127

Survey of Social Media

This course provides an introductory survey of social media in its historical, social, cultural, and economic context with a goal of preparing students to become informed social media users and decision makers. It also examines social media in everyd...

DMD157

Introduction to Animation

This course will introduce students to 2D animation using state-of-the-art industry relevant software and hardware. Students will explore various animation concepts and techniques including history, drawing, rotoscoping, basic movement, timing, soun...

DMD170

Introduction to Video Production

This is an introductory course in digital video filmmaking and production. Students will be introduced to video filmmaking and production principles, terminology, theory, industry-relevant software and hardware. Students will gain hands-on experience...

DMD173

Introduction to Digital Sound

This course introduces students to the exploration of digital sound for multimedia. Students will learn how to manipulate wave files, understand various sound file formats, compressions, history of digital sound, and the difference between analog and...

DMD174

Typography

This course introduces students to the use of typography within the design process. Major topics to cover include anatomy of letterforms, type history, classification systems, methods of typographic communication, critical comparisons of type styles,...

DMD216

Interactive Scripting

This course is designed for digital media designers who need to integrate advanced control management and interactivity into their media applications. Students will gain a fundamental knowledge of a popular scripting language for making media applica...

DMD218

Advanced Web Design and Development

This course takes DMD 116 Web Design and Development to another level and has a two-fold focus. A state-of-the-art Web design program will be used to explore advanced Web production skills such as layers and table-free layouts, templates, re-usable...

DMD233

Digital Video Editing

This course introduces students to the basics of postproduction non-linear digital video editing for multimedia, video and web capabilities. Students will produce, edit, and optimize video using industry relevant editing software. Upon completion of...

DMD251

Advanced 3D Modeling

This course is designed as an advanced modeling course for students who are experienced with basic 3D modeling concepts and technical practice. The course introduces more sophisticated concepts and techniques such as polygon modeling, texture mapping...

DMD253

Advanced 3D Animation

This course is designed as an advanced animation course for students who are experienced with basic 3D animation concepts and technical practice. The course introduces more sophisticated concepts and techniques with an emphasis on animation developme...

DMD256

Dynamic Web Design and Development

This project-based, advanced course is developed for digital media designers who will be creating Web sites with dynamic content and secure data transfer. Students will learn to use industry-standard software/applications to set up Web sites with dyn...

DMD257

Interactive Animation

This course is an overview of developing and designing interactive presentations, animations and Web sites using an industry relevant, vector-based interactive animation program. Topics covered include storyboarding, 2D animation, scripting, navigat...

DMD259

3D Special Effects

This course is designed as an advanced level computer course using state-of-the-art industry-relevant special effects 3D software. In conjunction with 3D modeling and animation, students will learn to create and produce special effects including: atm...

DMD270

Advanced Video Production

This is an advanced course designed to develop creative and technical skills in digital video filmmaking and production. Students will expand their experience with digital video filmmaking by producing narrative and documentary shorts. The course wil...

DMD273

Advanced Electronic Graphic Publishing

This course is designed as an advanced study of two dimensional design principles for creating page layout. The course will provide students the opportunity to develop a complete print identity design system in support of a marketing strategy includi...

DMD275

Audio Recording and Production

This course develops skills and experience in digital audio recording and production. Students will be introduced to both analog and digital recording terminology, theory, techniques, software and hardware. Students will work in a professional-level...

DMD277

Digital Media Delivery

This advanced-level course will examine various software programs and techniques for generating, delivering and managing streaming/live media content. Students will learn digital media data types, compression technologies and streaming technologies....

DMD279

Packaging Design

This course is designed as an overview of two dimensional design principles for creating three-dimensional packaging. The history of design packaging and strategies of consumer decision-making will be explored. The course will provide students the o...

DMD299

Selected Topics in Digital Media and Design

This course addresses the in-depth study of special topics in digital media and design that explore cutting-edge knowledge, concepts and techniques, and new developments in the industry. Course content will vary depending on the topic being studied.

DNC121

Ballet I

This course introduces students to ballet techniques and styles. No prior dance experience is needed. Students will learn basic skills, terminology, and performance expressiveness in ballet. An overview of the history of ballet is including in the co...

DNC122

Contemporary I

This course introduces students to contemporary dance techniques and styles. No prior dance experience is needed. Students will learn basic movement skills, terminology, and performance expressiveness in contemporary dance styles. An overview of majo...

DNC123

Jazz I

This course introduces students to jazz dance techniques and styles. No prior dance experience is needed. Students will learn basic skills, terminology, and performance expressiveness in jazz dance. An overview of the history of jazz dance is includi...

DNC124

Beginning Yoga

In this course students will study the physical and philosophical foundations of Yoga, the ancient art of unifying the body and mind. Students will learn and practice physical postures (asanas), as well as techniques for proper breathing, relaxation...

DNC125

Choreography I

An introductory course to the fundamentals of dance making. No prior dance experience is required. Through improvisational and problem solving exercises, students will explore their own movement vocabulary and create short movement studies for solo a...

DNC126

Dance Forms I

This course explores specific movements, styles, and social and cultural backgrounds of various dance forms. It will increase students' technical abilities as well as broaden their understanding of the history of selected dance traditions and practi...

DNC127

Musical Theatre Dance I

This course introduces students to musical theatre dance techniques and styles. No prior dance experience is needed. Students will learn basic skills, terminology, and performance expressiveness in various musical theatre dance styles. A historical o...

DNC128

Latin Dance I

This course introduces students to Latin dance techniques and styles (merengue, bachata, salsa, cha-cha, cumbia). No prior dance experience is needed. Students will learn basic skills, terminology, and performance expressiveness in Latin dance forms...

DNC129

Dance Practicum I

This course provides students with supervised practical experience in dance performance, technique studies, and/or production. Course can be tailored to various aspects of dance production including performance, choreography, teaching, directing, cos...

DNC131

Ballet Practicum

This course provides students with practical experience in ballet technique and performance studies. Note: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 hours, but only 6 may be applied toward the associates degree.

DNC132

Contemporary Practicum

This course provides students with practical experience in Contemporary/Modern technique and performance studies. Note: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 hours, but only 6 may be applied toward the associates degree.

DNC133

Jazz Practicum

This course provides students with practical experience in Jazz technique and performance studies. Note: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 hours, but only 6 may be applied toward the associates degree.

DNC137

Musical Theatre Dance Practicum

This course provides students with practical experience in musical theatre dance technique and performance studies. Note: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 hours, but only 6 may be applied toward the associates degree.

DNC138

Latin Dance Practicum

This course provides students with practical experience in Latin dance technique and performance studies. Note: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 hours, but only 6 may be applied toward the associates degree.

DNC141

Hip Hop I

This course introduces students to hip hop techniques and styles. No prior dance experience is needed. Students will learn basic skills, terminology, and performance expressiveness in hip hop. An overview of the history of hip hop is including in the...

DNC142

Capoeira I

This course introduces students to Capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art form that incorporates elements of dance, martial arts, music, and acrobatics. No prior dance experience is needed. Students will be introduced to the basic movement skills, m...

DNC143

Tap I

This course introduces students to tap techniques and styles. No prior dance experience is needed. Students will learn basic skills, terminology, and performance expressiveness in tap. An overview of the history of tap is including in the course. Thi...

DNC151

Hip Hop Practicum

This course provides students with practical experience in hip hop technique and performance studies. Note: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 hours, but only 6 may be applied toward the associates degree.

DNC152

Capoeira Practicum

This course provides students with practical experience in Capoeira technique and performance studies. Note: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 hours, but only 6 may be applied toward the associates degree.

DNC153

Tap Practicum

This course provides students with practical experience in tap technique and performance studies. Note: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 hours, but only 6 may be applied toward the associates degree.

DNC160

Teaching Methods I

This course offers a philosophical and practical foundation for teaching movement-based arts across a variety of genres and ages. Students will be introduced to different educational philosophies while gaining practical skills for effective and safe...

DNC161

Teaching Dance for Children

This course introduces students to theories and methods of teaching dance to children. The course will cover Illinois Arts Learning Standards/Dance Standards and focus on age-appropriate development in dance. Students will learn how to plan, manage,...

DNC221

Ballet II

This course is designed as a continuation of Ballet I to provide further developments in mastery of movement and the expansion of artistic expression and performance skills. Students will continue to explore and analyze historical, theoretical, and c...

DNC222

Contemporary II

This course is designed as a continuation of Contemporary I to provide further developments in mastery of movement and the expansion of artistic expression and performance skills. Students will continue to explore and analyze historical, theoretical,...

DNC223

Jazz II

This course is designed as a continuation of Jazz I to provide further developments in mastery of movement and the expansion of artistic expression and performance skills. Students will continue to explore and analyze historical, theoretical, and cul...

DNC224

Intermediate Yoga

In this course students will deepen their study and practice of yoga. Students will master the basic knowledge learned in Beginning Yoga, while studying advanced poses and breathing techniques. The course will look more deeply into Indian philosophy...

DNC225

Choreography II

This course is designed as a continuation of Choreography I to provide further developments in mastery of students own artistic movement practice. Studies will focus on group works and students will continue to explore, examine, and analyze acclaimed...

DNC227

Musical Theatre Dance II

This course is designed as a continuation of Musical Theatre Dance I to provide further developments in mastery of movement and the expansion of artistic expression and performance skills. Students will continue to explore and analyze historical, the...

DNC228

Latin Dance II

This course is designed as a continuation of Latin Dance I to introduce Samba, Rumba, and Tango. Students will expand on skills, terminology, and performance expressiveness in Latin dance forms individually, with a partner, and in a group setting. St...

DNC240

The Art of Dance

This course introduces students to an interdisciplinary, multicultural study of the art of dance. Combining an historical framework with various dance genres and a study of stylistic movement, the course introduces ancient and modern trends; a variet...

DNC241

Hip Hop II

This course is designed as a continuation of Hip Hop I to provide further developments in mastery of movement and the expansion of artistic expression and performance skills. Students will continue to explore and analyze historical, theoretical, and...

DNC242

Capoeira II

This course is designed as a continuation of Capoeira I to provide further developments in mastery of movement and the expansion of artistic expression and performance skills. Students will continue to explore and analyze historical, theoretical, and...

DNC243

Tap II

This course is designed as a continuation of Tap I to provide further developments in mastery of movement and the expansion of artistic expression and performance skills. Students will continue to explore and analyze historical, theoretical, and cult...

DNC260

Teaching Methods II

This course advances the content learned in Teaching Methods I, by providing prospective teachers with supervised, field-based teaching experiences. Working within one’s discipline, students will apprentice with a teaching mentor in the classroom: ob...

DNC280

Dance and Popular Culture

In this course, students examine contemporary culture and popular dance in the United States within the framework of sociopolitical, historical, gender, ethnicity, and identity constructs. American dance forms from the 1920's to the present will be s...

ELI100

Topics in Academic Enhancement for English Language Learners

This course will help high- intermediate to advanced level English language learners to improve and practice specific language skills, such as pronunciation, vocabulary, or grammar, in an academic or professional context. NOTE: This course may be rep...

ELI101

Academic English-Beginning

This course offers intensive academic language instruction at the beginning level to English language learners who want to pursue academic studies in American colleges and universities or who want to practice their careers in the United States. The c...

ELI102

Academic English-Intermediate

This course offers intensive academic language instruction at the intermediate level to English language learners who want to pursue academic studies in American colleges and universities or who want to practice their careers in the United States. Th...

ELI103

Academic English - Advanced I

This course offers intensive academic language instruction at the advanced level to English language learners who want to pursue academic studies in American colleges and universities or who want to practice their careers in the United States. The co...

ELI104

Academic English - Advanced II

This course offers intensive academic language instruction at the advanced level to English language learners who want to pursue academic studies in American colleges and universities or who want to practice their careers in the United States. The co...

ELI108

Academic Reading and Writing for English Language Learners

This course is designed for English language learners who have been educated in the US or who have lived for many years in the US but who still need to develop advanced academic reading and writing skills necessary to succeed in courses in American c...

ELI109

Academic Reading and Writing for English Language Learners II

This course is designed for English language learners who have been educated in the US or who have lived for many years in the US but who still need to further enhance their academic reading and writing skills in order to succeed in courses in Americ...

ELI110

Academic English for English Learners - Transitional

This course is the fourth and highest level of intensive English language instruction. All English language skills are integratively taught and practiced: reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, speaking and listening. The focus is on formal language,...

ELI125

Introduction to American College Culture

This course introduces college-level academic strategies and acculturation skills to English language learners with academic goals. Topics will include the organization of higher education systems in the US, the differences and navigation of US gradi...

ENG100

English Composition Support

This course is designed for students who have not met the language proficiency prerequisite, but whose academic proficiency test scores indicate that they are close to that achievement. Each section of English 100 is linked with a section of English...

ENG104

Individual Topics in Writing and Reading

English 104 is a module designed to help students develop their competencies in writing and/or reading. The instruction is self-paced and self-scheduled. Each student, with an assigned tutor and under the supervision of the writing Center Coordinat...

ENG108

Strategic Reading and Writing I

This developmental course is designed to provide time-intensive experience with critical reading, writing, and thinking skills to prepare for college-level coursework.

ENG109

Strategic Reading and Writing II

This developmental course is designed to provide experience with critical reading, writing, thinking, and research skills to prepare for college-level coursework.

ENG113

Technical Communication Practicum

Technical Communication Practicum provides work simulation experience in a variety of writing areas according to the student's major occupational area. The purpose of the course is to allow development and evaluation of writing assignments taken from...

ENG120

Technical Composition I

A beginning college level writing course. Emphasis is on writing with conciseness, precision and objectivity. Specifically covered are business letters, memoranda, periodic reports, descriptions of mechanisms and processes, instructions and proposal...

ENG121

English Composition I

This course is designed to help students develop their competence in college-level writing and in the analysis of texts so they can enter the dialogue of the academic community. This course includes the analysis and practice of argument and the use o...

ENG122

English Composition II

This course furthers the work done in English Composition I by providing students more experience as academic writers, readers, researchers and critical thinkers. To help students construct their own meaning while engaging with the texts of others, t...

ENG123

Mass Communications

Mass Communications is designed to provide an overview of the history, nature, functions and responsibilities of the mass communications media from a global perspective with an emphasis on their continuous and evolving role in American society. The c...

ENG124

Newswriting I

This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of gathering, analyzing, organizing, writing, and editing news for a mass audience reached by different but converging media. Students will be introduced to the techniques of reporting...

ENG126

Advanced Composition: Scientific and Technical Communications

This course is a transferable advanced composition course stressing the writing process for students in scientific and technical majors. It covers writing concisely, precisely, and clearly for a variety of purposes and audiences. It includes a multi...

ENG127

Introduction to General Linguistics

This introductory course will explore the origins of language, its internal structure and its function. This course will analyze language in terms of its phonology, morphology, grammar, syntax, semantics and pragmatics. In addition, the course will e...

ENG128

Linguistics and Society

This course will introduce students to some of the important principles of linguistics, as well as to the complex nature of language acquisition and use within any given society. The course will discuss some of the unique characteristics of human lan...

ENG129

Women in Literature

This course introduces students to the wealth of literature by and/or about women. Discussion of readings, films and other media enables students to analyze the portrayal of women in literature and to trace the historical development of writing by wo...

ENG140

Writing for New Media

Writing for New Media introduces students to strategies for composing content across a variety of digital media, including websites, blogs, podcasts, social media and/or other new and emerging media. Students will learn the fundamentals of new media...

ENG220

Introduction to Scripts for Screen

This course will introduce students to the concepts, structure and format needed to develop reading scripts for TV and film. Students will complete several invention and writing exercises in this screenwriting genre. They will analyze professional an...

ENG222

Creative Writing

This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of approaches, writing techniques and stages of the crafting process in the genres of prose fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry. Students will complete writing exercises in these genres....

ENG224

Creative Writing II

This course is designed to focus on the creative process in one of three specific genres - prose fiction, prose creative nonfiction or poetry. The course will emphasize the creative process and the ability to critique and analyze texts in the topic g...

ENG225

Survey of British Literature I

This course introduces students to the authors and texts that have greatly influenced the literature of English speakers. From the first English epic to the poems, prose, and drama of the Eighteenth Century, the works covered reflect the major artist...

ENG226

Survey of British Literature II

This course introduces students to British and Anglophone literatures from the Romantic, Victorian, Modern, and Postmodern periods. Students will explore the philosophical, social, aesthetic, and critical contexts of selected literature from the nine...

ENG227

Introduction to Shakespeare

Introduction to Shakespeare offers an examination of the writer's works and their historical and literary background through readings and discussions of selected comedies, histories and tragedies. Videotapes of performances will be shown in class.

ENG228

World Literature

This course examines representative writers of European, Asian, African, Middle Eastern, and Latin American literature. It surveys the classics and the influential works from societies around the world, their periods and movements from ancient times...

ENG229

American Literature: 20th Century to Present

This course introduces students to American literature in the 20th and 21st centuries and is designed to acquaint them with selected major writers of prose fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Students will explore this literature in light of its...

ENG241

Introduction to Poetry

The course is designed to introduce students to a wide variety of English and American poetry, both traditional and modern. Emphasis will be on the relationship between meaning and form in individual poems, and class discussion will allow for student...

ENG243

Introduction to Fiction

The course is designed to introduce students to a wide variety of English, American, and Continental short stories, both traditional and modern. At least two longer short stories will be read, and at least one novel will be selected later in the cou...

ENG244

Mythology and Fairy Tales

This course introduces students to the study of myths, legends, and fairy tales from various cultures. Students will consider Greek, Norse, and Hindu mythology as well as Grimm's fairy tales. The lasting power and influence of mythological themes and...

ENG246

Latin American Writers

This course introduces students to significant Latin American writers. Drawing upon poetry, short fiction, novels and memoirs in English, the course will present and discuss the significant conditions and contributions of people of this underrepresen...

ENG249

Children's Literature

This course introduces students to significant works, authors and trends in literature written for children and young adults. Emphasis will be placed on identifying various literary genres, developing criteria for evaluation of texts as well as explo...

ENG260

Introduction to Writing Center Theory and Practice

This course is designed to introduce student tutors to the fundamental issues of theory and practice underlying writing center work. Topics will include practical strategies and techniques for effective tutoring in a variety of situations and with a...

ENG261

Methods of Teaching English Language Learners (ELLs)

This course will discuss approaches to teaching English Language Learners (ELLs). Techniques for needs assessment, syllabus design, selection of course materials and assessment will be introduced. Current methods of teaching academic content in Engli...

ENG262

Theories of Teaching ELLs and Bilingual Education

This course will introduce the prominent theories of second language acquisition and teaching with a special emphasis on the instructional models for teaching of English Language Learners (ELLs). In addition, the course will discuss the relationship...

ENG264

Modern American Minority Writers

This course introduces students to the wealth of literature contributed by minority writers after 1920. For this course, minority will be defined as groups who have not traditionally been represented in the American Literary Canon. Such groups includ...

ENG265

Teaching Grammar to ELLs

This course will begin with a brief historical perspective of transformational, structural and traditional methodologies used in teaching English Language Learners (ELLs). In addition, the course will focus on a descriptive analysis of English and so...

ENG266

Professional Communication

Professional Communication is a sophomore-level course designed for students who have completed their composition requirements and are interested in furthering their writing skills for a variety of purposes. Students will learn about technical writi...

ENG267

Teaching Pronunciation to ELLs

This course will introduce students to the basic concepts in articulatory phonetics, including the physiology of articulation, phonetic characterization of individual speech sounds, stress at the word and sentence level, intonation patterns, rhythm a...

ENG268

Assessment of Multilingual Learners

This course will provide participants with a basic understanding of assessment concepts and terminology. Current assessment tools used with multilingual learners (MLLs) will be introduced. The course will also examine alternative assessments and tech...

ENG271

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Practicum

This course will include observation of experienced ESL teachers, as well as supervised teaching in an ESL setting. It will include evaluating course materials and planning and implementing of lesson plans that apply TESOL theory and methodology in t...

ENG272

Principles and Practices in Foreign Language Teaching

This course will present important principles and practices in language learning and teaching in a foreign language context. There will be an overview of first and second language acquisition theories and of issues to consider in both first and secon...

ENG273

English Language: Structure and Use

This introductory course will explore the English language, its internal structure and its function. An analysis of the English language in terms of its phonetics, phonology, and grammar will be made. Students will apply this knowledge in examining a...

ENG274

Teaching English as a Foreign Language Pedagogy

This course will discuss approaches to teaching English in a non-English speaking context, referred to as Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL).There will be a brief overview of the methodical history of foreign language teaching. Strategies,...

ENG275

Language Teaching Fieldwork

This practicum program allows students a chance to gain hands-on experience in a real classroom environment while using the skills and methods addressed in the TEFL courses. The practicum also gives students a chance to experiment with new classroom...

ENG299

Special Topics in English

This course addresses the in-depth study of special topics in English that do not have specific courses in the catalog. Course content will vary depending on the topic being studied. Topics may include Humor in Literature, the Graphic Novel, Literatu...

FRN121

Beginning Conversational French I

Fundamentals of language necessary for understanding, speaking, reading and writing of French. Practice in pronunciation from dialogues and pattern practices.

FRN122

Beginning Conversational French II

Fundamentals of language necessary for understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of French. Practice in pronunciation from dialogues and pattern practices. This is a continuation of FRN 121.

FRN221

Intermediate French I

Review and further study of grammar concepts, continued aural-oral practice, simple conversation and selected readings with text analysis.

FRN222

Intermediate French II

This course reviews and expands the use of French grammar by introducing more advanced structures into verbal and written communication. Films, material from newspapers and magazines, and from other media will enable students to use authentic materia...

FRN223

French Civilization I

Composition and conversation based on contemporary writings emphasizing the social, political, economic and literary trends of modern France.

FRN224

French Civilization II

Study of France and its people through its language and political institutions as well as major trends in literature and art from the Gallo-Roman area to the present.

GER121

Beginning Conversational German I

Fundamentals of language necessary for understanding, speaking, reading and writing of German. Practice in pronunciation from dialogues and pattern practices.

GER122

Beginning Conversational German II

Fundamentals of language necessary for understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of German. Practice in pronunciation from dialogues and pattern practices. This is a continuation of GER 121.

GER221

Intermediate German I

Review and further study of grammar concepts, continued oral practice, simple conversation and selected readings. Laboratory practice encouraged.

GER222

Intermediate German II

This course reviews and expands the use of German grammar by introducing more advanced structures into verbal and written communication. Films, material from newspapers and magazines, and from other media will enable students to use authentic materia...

HUM121

Humanities: Ancient Times to the Middle Ages

This interdisciplinary course introduces students to art, architecture, literature, philosophy, religion, myth, music, and dance of western (Europe; North, Latin, and South America) and non-western (Asia, Africa, India) civilizations from ancient per...

HUM122

Humanities: Renaissance to the Present

This interdisciplinary course introduces students to art, architecture, literature, philosophy, religion, myth, music, and philosophy of western (Europe; North, Latin, and South America) and non-western (Asia, Africa, India) civilizations from the 15...

HUM123

Introduction to Film

This is an introductory course on the historical, technical and aesthetic study of film. Students will learn how the film maker communicates to us through cinematography, mise-en-scene, editing, sound and narrative construction and will gain a histor...

HUM126

Introduction to the Performing Arts

This course provides an introduction to current performing arts trends, inclusive of cultures, traditions and populations that are typically underrepresented in the study of performing arts. Theatre, music, opera, and dance will all be examined from...

HUM127

Critical Thinking

This course is an introduction to critical thinking skills (i.e., informal logic), including the following: problem solving, diagramming and evaluating arguments, constructing sound reasoning skills and habits, detecting fallacies, and reasoning from...

HUM128

Introduction to Middle Eastern Civilizations

This course provides a multi-media exploration of (1) the diverse philosophical and religious concepts and values in the Middle East, (2) the diverse expressions of these concepts and values in the art, architecture, craftsmanship, film, and literatu...

HUM129

Introduction to East Asian Civilization

This course is an introduction to East Asian culture, past and present. Particularly, this course will focus on China, Japan, and Korea. Students will learn about representative works and significant developments in the arts, philosophy, religion, an...

HUM140

Introduction to International Film

This is a survey course on the history and aesthetic appreciation of film as an international medium of entertainment, communication and persuasion. Through viewing and analysis of classic and contemporary films from Europe, Central and South America...

HUM141

World Humanities of 20/21 Century

This is an interdisciplinary and multicultural course which introduces students to the visual art, architecture, literature, philosophy/religion/myth, music, dance, and history of various non-Western cultures through selected works and a comparative...

HUM221

American Decades

This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary study of American culture by examining the intercultural/multicultural ideas, processes, values, motifs, and traditions that have shaped our pluralistic society. American history, philosophy,...

HUM222

Film and Society

This course will examine the evolution of American cinema and its relationship to society. The focus of the course is on the history of film and the social, economic and political pressures which have shaped its development. Periods of film history w...

HUM226

Women and the Arts

This interdisciplinary humanities course explores the depiction and contributions of women in the visual and performing arts throughout history. Current multicultural and global developments, the contrast of female and male creativity, social attitud...

HUM299

Special Topics in Humanities

This course will address the in-depth study of special topics in Humanities which do not have specific courses in the catalog. Course content and requirements will vary depending on the topic being studied.

ITL121

Beginning Italian I

An introduction to the Italian language. The course develops basic skills in pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension, and oral and written communication within the context of Italian culture.

ITL122

Beginning Italian II

This course continues to develop the basic skills introduced in ITL 121: pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension, and oral and written communication within the context of Italian culture.

ITL221

Intermediate Italian I

Continued development of basic skills introduced in ITL 121 and ITL 122. The course is a general review and expansion of beginning grammar, conversation, vocabulary development, readings and writing exercises which focus on life in Italy.

ITL222

Intermediate Italian II

This course reviews and expands the use of Italian grammar by introducing more advanced structures into verbal and written communication. Films, material from newspapers and magazines, and from other media will enable students to use authentic materi...

JPN121

Beginning Japanese I

This course develops basic skills in pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening, comprehension, and oral and written communication within the context of Japanese culture.

JPN122

Beginning Japanese II

This course continues to develop the basic skills introduced in JPN 121: pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading and writing of Kana and Kanji, listening comprehension, and oral and written communication within the context of Japanese culture.

JPN221

Intermediate Japanese I

Designed to continue the development of basic skills, this course is a general review and expansion of beginning grammar, along with conversation, vocabulary development, and reading and writing of Kana and Kanji within the context of Japanese cultur...

JPN222

Intermediate Japanese II

This course continues to expand the knowledge of Japanese grammar, with emphasis in verbal and written communication. Students will use various sentence patterns and speech styles with Kana and Kanji (additional 100 Kanji). Films, short videos, readi...

JPN223

Japanese Civilization I

This course is designed to give the advanced Japanese language and culture students more opportunity in reading and writing complex material with new Kanji. It is also designed to expand the students' knowledge of Japanese culture through articles an...

JPN224

Japanese Civilization II

This course is a continuation of Japanese Civilization I. Advanced Japanese language and culture students will continue to gain cultural enrichment through lively discussions, readings, and writing about Japan. This course will incorporate a broad va...

LAT121

Introduction to Latin American Studies

This course will provide an overview of the Latin American and Caribbean people and their countries, from their origins to the present. Some of the areas examined are the political, cultural, historical, and ethnicity issues that affect these civiliz...

MUS120

Vocal Ensembles

Understanding and enjoyment of choral music. Student may choose the Gospel Choir, CLC Singers, or Choir of Lake County.Note: The CLC Singers requires an audition.

MUS121

Voice Class I

Introduction to singing techniques beginning with group singing and gradually introducing solo singing. No vocal background is needed. For non-music majors.

MUS122

Voice Class II

Introduction to singing techniques with emphasis on repertoire. A continuation of MUS 121.

MUS123

Wind Ensemble

Understanding and enjoyment of instrumental music through selected examples of standard instrumental ensemble literature of all periods.

MUS124

Music Appreciation

This course introduces standard concert music through intensive guided listening. Representative works by major composers from each period are chosen to illustrate the principal styles, forms and techniques of vocal and instrumental music.

MUS125

Aural Skills I

(Formerly MUS 142) This course introduces students to the development of skills in melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation and sight singing.

MUS126

Aural Skills II

(Formerly MUS 149) This course is a continuation of MUS 125 - Aural Skills I and further develops skills in melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation and sight singing.

MUS127

Fundamentals of Music Theory

This course provides the background to interpret and understand the language of music through the study of notation, rhythm, scales, intervals, triads, cadences, basic forms and musical terms. Students are prepared for the study of harmony and for pr...

MUS128

Theory of Music I

This course begins an intensive study of musical language including analysis, recognition and writing of chords and harmonic progressions leading to formal music composition. Students without keyboard background should combine this course with MUS 14...

MUS129

Theory of Music II

This course continues an intensive study of musical language including analysis, recognition and writing of chords and harmonic progressions leading to formal music composition. Particular attention is paid to harmonic language and its effect upon m...

MUS140

20th Century Music

A non-technical listening course emphasizing recognition and understanding of various styles of 20th century music including jazz and popular music. Emphasis placed on music through recordings, scores, and performance of representative works of each...

MUS141

Applied Music-Voice I

This course is designed for the vocalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, MUS 143-...

MUS143

Applied Music Piano I

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS144

Applied Music-Jazz Piano I

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS145

Piano Class I

An introduction to basic playing, keyboard chords, and music reading. Interpretation of various music styles is considered. For beginners or those who have not studied for a considerable time. NOTE: Students should combine this course with Fundamen...

MUS146

Piano Class II

A continuation of MUS 145. Provides additional opportunity for study and practice of more advanced compositions for piano.

MUS147

Guitar Class I

Introduction to the fundamentals of the guitar for development of playing skills, reading, improvisation and technique. Explores the use of music theory as it relates to the guitar in terms of keys, chord construction and progression. Emphasis on v...

MUS148

Guitar Class II

A continuation of MUS 147. It develops and advances skills learned and introduces new concepts and techniques.

MUS160

Applied Music - Violin I

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS161

Applied Music-Viola I

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS162

Applied Music Cello I

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.Note: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS163

Applied Music-String Bass I

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS164

Applied Music-Flute I

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS165

Applied Music-Oboe I

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS166

Applied Music-Clarinet I

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS167

Applied Music English Horn I

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis. Note: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 14...

MUS168

Applied Music-Bassoon I

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS169

Applied Music-Bass Clarinet I

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS180

Applied Music-Saxophone I

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS181

Applied Music-Trumpet I

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS182

Applied Music-French Horn I

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS183

Applied Music Trombone I

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS184

Applied Music Baritone Horn I

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS185

Applied Music Tuba I

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS186

Applied Music-Percussion I

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS187

Applied Music-Guitar I

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS188

Applied Music-Electric Bass I

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS223

Jazz Ensemble

Understanding and enjoyment of instrumental music through selected examples of standard instrumental ensemble literature of all periods.

MUS224

Music Literature

The historical development of western music, including various musical styles and periods and the contribution of key composers in shaping the western musical tradition.

MUS225

Aural Skills III

This course is a continuation of MUS 126 - Aural Skills II and further develops skills in melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation and sight singing.

MUS226

Aural Skills IV

This course is a continuation of MUS 225 - Aural Skills III and further develops skills in melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation and sight singing.

MUS228

Theory of Music III

This course continues an intensive study of musical language including analysis, recognition and writing of chords and harmonic progressions leading to formal music composition. Particular attention is paid to harmonic language and its effect upon mu...

MUS229

Theory of Music IV

This course completes the study of the structure of classical and avant-garde music in the 20th century and explores the structure of atonal and tonal music from a linear perspective.

MUS241

Applied Music-Voice II

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS243

Applied Music-Piano II

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS244

Applied Music-Jazz Piano II

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS245

Piano Class III

Continuation of MUS 146. More advanced keyboard techniques, use of pedals, improvisation and functional piano. Music reading of all periods.

MUS246

Piano Class IV

Continuation of MUS 245. The highest level of advancement in piano class. Increased skills in all piano techniques.

MUS260

Applied Music Violin II

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS261

Applied Music Viola II

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS263

Applied Music-String Bass II

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS264

Applied Music-Flute II

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS266

Applied Music-Clarinet II

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS280

Applied Music-Saxophone II

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS281

Applied Music-Trumpet II

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS282

Applied Music French Horn II

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS283

Applied Music-Trombone II

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS286

Applied Music-Percussion II

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS287

Applied Music-Guitar II

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS288

Applied Music-Electric Bass II

This course is designed for the instrumentalist who is a beginner or advanced and intends to become seriously involved with music. This is a course of independent study on a private lesson basis.NOTE: No more than 4 credit hours earned in MUS 141, M...

MUS299

Special Topics in Music

This course will address the in-depth study of special topics in music which do not have specific courses in the catalog. Course content and requirements will vary depending on the topic being studied.

PHI121

Introduction to Philosophy

This course discusses the ideas of major philosophers concerning questions of human knowledge, logic, moral values, political and social philosophy, and religious beliefs. Attempts are made to get students to think out their own answers to these que...

PHI122

Logic

This course develops formal reasoning, including categorical and symbolic modes of analysis. It covers Venn diagrams, predicate logic, rules of inference and replacement. It introduces the inductive method and the problem of induction.

PHI123

Philosophy of Religion

This course is a study of selected religious concepts, theories, and arguments. Topics may include the existence of God, conceptions of divinity, characterizations of the divine/human relationship, religious pluralism, the nature of good and evil, fa...

PHI125

Introduction to Ethics

In this course, students critically evaluate general moral theories, fundamental moral concepts, and contemporary moral issues such as animal rights and the environment, reproductive technology and abortion, euthanasia and assisted suicide, poverty a...

PHI126

World Religions

This course introduces students to the teachings, rituals, symbols, and cultures of living world religions. Religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shintoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the religions of Africa may be includ...

PHI128

Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy

This course introduces students to social and political philosophies. Students will discuss and critically evaluate major social and political theories on justice, equality, liberty, law, order, rights, and duties. Contract theory, classic liberalism...

PHI129

Philosophy of Gender and Sexuality

This course provides an interdisciplinary introduction to the ways in which gender and sexuality have been reflected in philosophy, literature, history, music, and art. The course explores issues related to cisgender/nonbinary/transgender and queer i...

PHI221

Asian Philosophy

This course introduces students to the influential ideas and thinkers of India, China, and Japan. Students will cover a wide range of philosophical theories regarding the self, reality, knowledge, and aesthetics.

PHI299

Special Topics in Philosophy

This course will address the in-depth study of special topics in Philosophy which do not have specific courses in the catalogue. Course content and requirements will vary depending on the topic being studied.

RUS121

Beginning Russian I

This course will develop basic skills in pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension, and oral and written communication within the context of the Russian culture.

RUS122

Beginning Russian II

This course continues to develop the basic skills introduced in RUS 121: pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension, and oral and written communication within the context of Russian culture.

SGN121

American Sign Language I

This course introduces students to a unique visual-gestural language by emphasizing recognition and production of American Sign Language signs with accurate nonmanual behaviors. It focuses on developing conversational fluency by using major language...

SGN122

American Sign Language II

This course focuses on the progression and fluency of conversational American Sign Language. Emphasis is on expanding vocabulary, fingerspelling, grammatical structures, and honing receptive and expressive skills. It introduces the importance and acc...

SPA121

Beginning Conversational Spanish I

This course introduces the fundamentals of language necessary for understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Spanish. It will include practice in pronunciation from dialogues and pattern practices. This is the college level course.

SPA122

Beginning Conversational Spanish II

This course is a continuation of SPA 121. Emphasis will be placed on the development of oral comprehension and conversational ability. Instruction in the appreciation of the Spanish culture will be an integral part of the regular class activities.

SPA123

Spanish for Spanish Speakers

The goal of this course is to enhance the student's knowledge of his/her native language. This course is designed for those students who speak Spanish at home but have not had any or little formal education in the Spanish language. The course will...

SPA221

Intermediate Spanish I

This course covers the continued development of oral comprehension and accurate control of sound system and syntax. It includes selected examples of cultural and contemporary writing to elicit an awareness of the similarities and differences of each...

SPA222

Intermediate Spanish II

This course continues to expand the knowledge of Spanish grammar, with emphasis in verbal and written communication. Films, short videos, readings and materials from newspapers, magazines, and media are utilized so students explore the Spanish speaki...

SPA223

Spanish Civilization I

This course is designed to give the advanced student of Spanish the opportunity to increase his/her proficiency in the Spanish language, and to explore the Spanish speaking culture. A selection of readings from literary works, newspapers, magazines,...

SPA224

Spanish Civilization II

This course is the continuance of Spanish Civilization I. Students will continue to gain cultural enrichment through lively discussions, readings, and writing about the Hispanic world. This course will incorporate a broad variety of materials such as...

THE121

Introduction to Theatre I

This course explores the elements, artists and collaborative process of live theatre. It includes the study and analysis of historical, social, aesthetic and technical aspects of traditional and contemporary theatrical production. Play attendance is...

THE123

Diversity in American Theatre

This course will examine various dramatic expressions that reflect the experience and construction of racial and cultural identity in the United States. It will explore issues of diversity in contemporary U.S. society and introduce a sampling of dram...

THE125

Principles of Acting

This course introduces students to the fundamental skills and concepts of acting. Concentration, observation, playing action and other basics are introduced through acting exercises, improvisations, and scene study. Major acting approaches, such as C...

THE126

Stagecraft

This course provides training in methods of scene construction, tool use, property construction, painting, rigging and shifting, with elementary work in lighting practice and control. Practical methods will be taught as well as a survey of historical...

THE127

Theatre Practicum II

This course involves supervised work on a production, either via a smaller acting role or backstage technical work like Props Master, running crew, etc.

THE128

Introduction to Theatrical Costuming

This course is an introduction to the principles and elements of costume design for the theatre. This course will cover design concepts, character analysis and the creation of theoretical costumes for a play. This is a project based class and student...

THE129

Theatre Practicum

This course is designed to give students an in-depth experience of the technical work involved in a theatre production. Students will learn how the elements of theatre proceed from the planning stage through the performance nights. Students will be e...

THE145

Voice for the Stage

This course explores the demands of an actor's vocal life and provides techniques to strengthen the speaker’s vocal instrument. Major voice production approaches, such as Linklater, Berry, and Rodenburg will be used to help the student develop a heal...

THE220

Creative Dramatics for the Classroom Teacher

This course introduces the skills and techniques of the creative dramatics process to classroom teachers at the pre-school, grade school, junior high and high school levels for use in all curriculum areas. The format includes explanation, demonstrat...

THE223

Play Analysis for Production

This course is an introductory exploration of the relationships between the dramatic text and the play in performance with special emphasis on basic terminology and methodology. Representative plays will be studied in their genre, historical and soc...

THE225

Acting II

This course is a continuation of the study of acting, this course will concentrate on characterization, scene study and ensemble work. An introduction to acting styles and period drama will be included.

THE226

Lighting for Stage and Studio

This course will instruct the student in basic electricity, technology, and design of lighting for the stage; elements of studio lighting techniques will also be taught. Specifications and the use of instrumentation will be learned with a hands on a...

THE228

Directing I

This course is an introduction to the principles, problems, procedures of directing for the stage. Will include historical background, script selection, interpretation, stage composition, blocking, rehearsal techniques and performance, and a worksho...

THE229

Stage Makeup

This course is an investigation of the principles, techniques and materials of stage makeup and practical experience in their application. Students will learn how to apply makeup on their own face using both cream and water-based makeup. Contouring,...

THE299

Special Topics in Theatre

This course addresses the in-depth study of special topics in Theatre, which do not have specific courses in the catalog. Course content and requirements will vary depending on the topic being studied.

Department: Communication Arts, Humanities & Fine Arts Division