Course Descriptions

ARTS

ARTS 2205. Understanding Art.
Study of the underlying principles and understanding of the visual arts, including architecture, sculpture, and painting. Learning how to look at art in historical context. 3 0 3.

COMMUNICATIONS

COMM 1110. Public Speaking.
Concentrates on one to group communication, stressing organization, content, and delivery. Prerequisite: Exemption of or completion of English and Reading LS requirements. 3-0-3.

ENGLISH

ENGL 0099. Grammar Review and Basic Composition.
A course providing review of standard English usage and instruction and practice in writing sentences, paragraphs, and essays. $3.00 lab fee. 4 0 4. (Institutional Credit.)
ENGL 1101. Composition I.
A composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of research skills. Prerequisite: Passing or exempting ENGL 0099 and READ 0099. Minimum grade of ��C�� is required for graduation. 3-0-3.
ENGL 1102. Composition II.
A composition course that develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENGL 1101, that emphasizes interpretation and evaluation of works of various literary genres, and that incorporates a variety of more advanced research methods. Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 with a minimum grade of ��C��. Minimum grade of ��C�� in ENGL 1102 is required for graduation. 3-0-3.
ENGL 1111-1116. Creative Writing.
This course sequence offers practical writing experience in major literary genres, with special emphasis on short fiction and poetry. It includes in-class analysis and criticism of the works produced. 1-0-1. (Institutional credit).
ENGL 2111. World Literature I. A survey of important works of world literature from ancient times through the mid-seventeenth century. Prerequisite: ENGL 1101. 3-0-3.
ENGL 2112. World Literature II.
A survey of important works of world literature from the mid-seventeenth century to the present. Prerequisite: ENGL 1101. 3-0-3.
ENGL 2120. British Literature.
A survey of important works of British literature. Prerequisite: ENGL 1101. 3-0-3.
ENGL 2130. American Literature.
A survey of important works of American literature. Prerequisite: ENGL 1101. 3-0-3.

FRENCH

FREN 1001. Elementary French I.
Grammar, reading, writing, simple listening and speaking skills. Prerequisite: Passing or exempting ENGL 0099 and READ 0099. 3-0-3.
FREN 1002. Elementary French II.
Continuation of French 1001. Prerequisite: FREN 1001 or equivalent. 3-0-3
FREN 2001. Intermediate French I.
A more advanced course which refines skills in grammar, reading, writing, and speaking. Prerequisite: FREN 1002 or equivalent. 3-0-3.
FREN 2002. Intermediate French II.
Application and refinement of basic skills with emphasis on reading, writing, and 3-0-3.speaking. Prerequisite: FREN 2001 or equivalent. 3-0-3.

HUMANITIES

HUMI 2221. Humanities.
An integrated course stressing the interrelationship of the visual arts, music, and literature of Western Civilization. 3-0-3.

JOURNALISM

JRNL 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, 1105.
Practical Journalism. Primarily lab courses designed for students working on student publications. Some theory plus practical experience in writing, editing, and graphics. 0-2-1 for each course. (Institutional Credit)

MATHEMATICS

MATH 0090. Arithmetic Review.
A course designed to review basic arithmetic and provide instruction in fundamental mathematical operations. Topics include fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and proportions. For students in selected non-transfer programs. 1-0-1. (Institutional credit)
MATH 0097. Fundamentals of Algebra.
A study of the real number system and its properties. A review of basic arithmetic concepts with special attention to fractions and decimals. Special emphasis on exploring the language of algebra, linear equations and inequalities, quadratic and literal equations, polynomial operations, factorization, rational expressions and word problems. 4 0 4. (Institutional Credit)
MATH 0099. Intermediate Algebra.
A study of the real and complex number systems. Special emphasis on rational expressions, rational exponents, quadratic equations, radicals, graphing, compound inequalities, complete factorization and word problems. Topics will be investigated through the use of a graphing calculator. Prerequisite: MATH 0097, or appropriate score on the COMPASS. $3.00 lab fee. 4 0 4. (Institutional Credit)

MUSIC

MUSI 1100. Music Appreciation.
Designed to develop appreciation of music through listening and study. Topics include musical instruments, terms and symbols, forms, and characteristics/composers of the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods. 3-0-3.

PHILOSOPHY

PHIL 1104. Introduction to Philosophy.
A sampling of the insights of major philosophers and their relevance to contemporary problems. Prerequisite: Passing or exempting READ 0099. 3-0-3.

READING

READ 0099. Developmental Reading.
A course providing instruction for the improvement of reading skills. Emphasizes the building of vocabulary, the improvement of rate, and the acquisition of analytical skills necessary for efficient reading of college level materials. $3.00 lab fee. 4 0 4. (Institutional Credit.)

REGENTS' TEST

RGTR 0198. Regents' Reading Skills.
The Regents' Reading Skills course is intended to ensure that all graduates of USG institutions possess certain minimum skills in reading comprehension. Students work on improving their comprehension of material drawn from a variety of subject areas (social science, natural science and humanities) with various modes of discourse (exposition, narration and argumentation). Critical thinking and the following four major aspects of reading are emphasized: vocabulary in context, inferential and literal comprehension, and analysis. 3-0-3. RGTE 0199. Regents' Writing Skills. The Regents' Writing Skills course is intended to ensure that all graduates of USG institutions possess certain minimum skills in writing. Students learn to evaluate their own writing strengths and weaknesses and work on improving their writing skills so that they are able to write an essay meeting the Regents' criteria. 3-0-3.

SPANISH

SPAN 1001. Elementary Spanish I.
Grammar, reading, writing, simple listening and speaking skills. Prerequisite: Passing or exempting ENGL 0099 and READ 0099. 3-0-3.
SPAN 1002. Elementary Spanish II.
Continuation of SPAN 1001. Prerequisite: SPAN 1001 or equivalent. 3-0-3.
SPAN 1101. Elementary Spanish Conversation and Culture I.
Students will develop the cultural understandings, attitudes and performance skills needed to function appropriately within a society of the target language and to communicate with the culture bearer. Prerequisite or Corequisite: passing or exempting SPAN 1001, or instructor's permission. 0-2-1. (Institutional Credit.) (May not be used to satisfy core curriculum requirements.)
SPAN 1102. Elementary Spanish Conversation and Culture II.
Students will develop the cultural understandings, attitudes and performance skills needed to function appropriately within a society of the target language and to communicate with the culture bearer. Prerequisite or Corequisite: Passing or exempting SPAN 1002, or instructor's permission. 0-2-1. (Institutional Credit.) (May not be used to satisfy core curriculum requirements.)
SPAN 2001. Intermediate Spanish I.
A more advanced course which refines skills in grammar, reading, writing, and speaking. Prerequisite: SPAN 1002 or equivalent. 3-0-3.
SPAN 2002. Intermediate Spanish II.
Application and refinement of basic skills with emphasis on reading, writing, and speaking. Prerequisite: SPAN 2001 or equivalent. 3-0-3.
SPAN 2101. Intermediate Spanish Conversation and Culture I.
Students will develop the cultural understandings, attitudes and performance skills needed to function appropriately within a society of the target language and to communicate with the culture bearer. Prerequisite or Corequisite: passing or exempting SPAN 2001, or instructor's permission. 0-2-1. (Institutional Credit.) (May not be used to satisfy core curriculum requirements.)
SPAN 2102. Intermediate Spanish Conversation and Culture II.
Students will develop the cultural understandings, attitudes and performance skills needed to function appropriately within a society of the target language and to communicate with the culture bearer. Prerequisite of Corequisite: passing or exempting SPAN 2002, or instructor's permission. 0-2-1. (Institutional Credit.) (May not be used to satisfy core curriculum requirements.)

THEATER

THEA 1000, 1001, 1002, 1003. Theater Practicum.
A lab course for students participating in a theater production as actors and/or technical crew. 0-2-1. (Institutional Credit.)
THEA 1100. Theater Appreciation.
A study of the theater as a collaborative art form, from script to performance. Includes historical background, the roles of the various persons involved both on and off stage, and the importance of both the performance space and the audience. 3-0-3.
THEA 2750. Basic Technical Theater and Stage Lighting.
An introduction to stagecraft and stage lighting, including the tools, materials, equipment, and techniques used for the construction of scenery, properties, and basic lighting for the stage. 3-0-3.
THEA 2800. Fundamentals of Acting.
An introduction to the principles of acting, including proper preparation for acting, physical and vocal control and flexibility, and the analysis and creation of character. Instruction includes class lectures, exercises, and scene study. 3-0-3.