D E PARTM ENT Library Science University Librarian: Joan Hubbard Location: Stewart Library, Room 108A Telephone: 801-626-6403 Professors: Carol Hansen, John R. Sillito; Associate Professors: G. Arthur Carpenter, Stella Chang, Joan Hubbard, Wade Kotter, John Lamborn, Kathryn Payne; Assistant Professors: Evan Christensen, JaNae Kinikin, Shaun Spiegel I o be successful in a global information society, students must understand how to identify, locate, and critically evaluate information. The Department of Library Science provides instruction and assistance that enable students to effectively access and utilize digital and print information resources to meet their academic, professional and life long learning needs. LIBRARY SCIENCE COURSES LIBSCI LibSci HUl 115. Humanities on the Internet: Culture, Content and Access (3) An introductory course integrating Humanities content with technology and information skills. Students will learn to use the Internet to understand, access and critically evaluate art, literature, music, and other Humanities topics and information. Strong emphasis will be placed on active learning including student writing, group discussion, and oral presentations. Students will complete a research project on a Humanities topic and publish it on the World Wide Web. Students are expected to attend exhibits and performances outside of regularly scheduled class time. Cross listed in Art, Comm, Engl, ForLng, & Theatr. LibSci TD1704. Internet Navigator (1) This course is taught online and students may work at their own pace within the calendar set by the instructor. The course is available on the Web at http://wsuonline.weber.edu or http://www- navigator.utah.edu. Students will plan, develop and document a research project and publish it on the World Wide Web. Students completing this course will be able to use an academic library and the Internet to successfully identify, access, evaluate and use information resources to support academic success and lifelong learning. Completion of this course meets part D of the WSU Computer and Information Literacy requirement. Cross listed in TBE. LibSci TD2201. Library Skills, Resources and Research (2) Taught in a state of the art electronic environment, this interactive, hands-on course emphasizes student writing, speaking and critical thinking. Students will plan, develop, document and complete a research project. Students completing this course will be able to use an academic library and the Internet to successfully identify, access, evaluate and use information resources to support academic success and lifelong learning. Completion of this course meets part D of the WSU Computer and Information Literacy requirement. Cross listed in TBE. LibSci TD2704. Information Resources in the Business Disciplines (1) Information Resources in the Business Disciplines is a one credit hour course that will assist students in developing information literacy and basic research skills to support life-long learning. Students will develop skills in identifying, locating, retrieving, documenting, and critically evaluating both electronic and print resources that are appropriate for undergraduate research, with emphasis in the business disciplines. Completion of this course meets part D of the WSU Computer and Information Literacy requirement. Cross listed with BusAdm TD2704. Instructor approval required. PROGRAM Asian Studies Minor Program Coordinator: Dr. Greg Lewis Location: Social Science, Room 256 Telephone: 801-626-6707 Fax: 801-626-7130 Asian Studies at Weber State offers a Minor in Asian Studies, supports the Foreign Language Department's Japanese Minor, oversees courses in the Middle East Track, and cooperates with the BIS Program to offer a Bachelor's degree "BIS Asian Studies Concentration." Asian Studies courses are offered through a number of cooperating departments including History, Political Science and Philosophy, Geography, Foreign Language, English, Honors, Sociology and Anthropology, Visual Arts, Health and Physical Education, and others. ASIAN STUDIES ^^^^^^^^^^^■~ MINOR ^^^^^^^^^^^H » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or above in each course used toward the Asian Studies Minor (a grade of C- is not acceptable). » Credit Hour Requirements: Fifteen credit hours of courses must be taken from at least four of the areas listed below. Courses taken which are part of the student's major will not count as fulfillment of the minor requtement. Course Requirements for Minor Required Courses (15 credit hours) Select 15 credit hours torn at least four of the following areas Art 2040 Art & Architecture of Asia (4) Art 3060 The Art & Architecture of India (4) Art 3070 The Art & Architecture of China (3) Art 3080 The Art & Architecture of Japan (3) Art 3100 The Art & Architecture of the Islamic World (4) Engl DV3730* Literatures of Cultures & Places (3) Engl HU/DV2710* Perspectives on Women's Literature (3) ForLng 1010* First Year I (4) ForLng 1020* First Year II (4) ForLng HU2010* Second Year I (4) ForLng 2020* Second Year II (4) ForLng 3060' Grammar & Composition (3) ForLng 3160* Intro to Literature Analysis (3) ForLng 3220* Phonetics & Phonology (3) ForLng 3300* Foreign Language Journal (1) ForLng 3320* Applied Language Study (1-3) ForLng 3 510* Bu siness Language I (3) ForLng DV3550* Studies in Culture & Civilization (3) ForLng 3630* Literature Genres (3) ForLng 3650* Literature Periods (3) ForLng 3670* Literature Authors (3) ForLng 3690* Literature Special Topics in Literature (1-3) ForLng 3850* Study Abroad (1-6) ForLng 4300* Foreign Language Journal (1) ForLng 4400* Methods of Teaching a Foreign Language (4) ForLng 4510* Business Language II (3) Weber State Univ 2003-2004 CATALOG E R S I T Y