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ISCI
2002 Foundations of Physical Science
(2-2-3)
This course is an Area F science course for students studying Early Childhood Education.
This course will emphasize the understanding and use of the major concepts of physical
science, including physics and chemistry. As a general theme, strategies of investigating
science will be used and discussed in the context of various topics.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of one Area D Science course.
Corequisites: None.
Offered: All semesters.
JAPN
1001 Elementary Japanese I
(3-0-3)
JAPN 1001 is an Introduction to Japanese language, both spoken and written, and
orientation to Japanese culture.
Prerequisite: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, ENGL 0989 or satisfactory English scores to
place into co-requisite remediation or higher.
JAPN
1002 Elementary Japanese II
(3-0-3)
JAPN 1002 is a continuation of JAPN 1001 and includes expansion of vocabulary and
grammar, and practice in conversation, writing, and reading, as well as advancing
knowledge of Japan related issues.
Prerequisite: JAPN 1001 with a grade of C or higher or equivalent.
or equivalent.
JAPN
2001 Intermediate Japanese I
(3-0-3)
JAPN 2001 is a continuation of JAPN 1002 and includes intermediate grammar,
expansion of vocabulary and continued practice in conversation, writing, and reading and
further extension of Japan related issues.
Prerequisite: JAPN 1002 with a grade of C or higher or equivalent.
JAPN
2002 Intermediate Japanese II
(3-0-3)
JAPN 2002 is a continuation of JAPN 2001 and includes intermediate grammar,
expansion of vocabulary and continued practice in conversation, writing and reading, and
advancing knowledge of Japan related issues.
Prerequisite: JAPN 2001 with a grade of C or higher or equivalent.
JOUR
1100 Introduction to Mass Communication
(3-0-3)
This course is also listed as COMM 2230.
JOUR 1100 is a survey of the field of mass communication, including newspapers,
magazines, radio, television, cable television, and public relations and advertising, with
emphasis on the historical development, current practices and future trends of these
media.
Prerequisite: None.
JOUR
1110 News Writing
(3-0-3)
JOUR 1110 is an introductory course in writing for the mass media, with emphasis on
gathering, writing and reporting for newspapers and broadcast media.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1101.
JOUR
1111 Writing for Television, Radio and the New Media
(3-0-3)
This course teaches students to write for a variety of genres and media. Includes
discussions of how and why journalism has evolved from newspapers and broadcast in
the 20
th
century to newspapers, broadcast, cable, and the social media in the 21
st
century.
The course will also provide instruction and practice in writing for social media and
instruction in how people access, use, and produce news. Careful attention will be given
to the interactive nature of today’s reporting and blogging.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1101.