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Show 54 Engaged Learning and Interdisciplinary Programs community organization. Students will receive Community Engaged Learning credit for their volunteer activity in this class. ESL 2510 - Written Communication V Credits: (3) This class prepares students to function successfully in the required university writing classes, ENGL 1010 and ENGL 2010 . Students write three to five page essays on academic topics. Students continue to use teacher and writing center resources to edit and revise their work as they expand their ability to write. Paraphrasing, analyzing, summarizing, and documenting sources are emphasized. Students are introduced to library and internet resources. Students continue to practice writing responses and opinions. ESL 2520 - Topics for Academic Study Credits: (3) This course focuses on reading, understanding, and dealing with academic topics and course assignments. Using authentic, unadapted texts, this course provides the student with a guided approach in bridging the difficulty level between ESL classes and other academic courses. ESL 2750 - Special Projects and Activities for Language Learning Credits: (1-3) Variable Title. Special projects are designed to offer a variety of language and cultural experiences for the ESL student. Activities offered may include trips, special interest seminars, independent study or workshops. Contact the LEAP Department for programs offered. Library Science University Librarian: Joan Hubbard Location: Stewart Library, Room 108A Telephone: Marie Richards 801-626-6403 Professor: Wade Kotter; Associate Professors: G. Arthur Carpenter, Joan Hubbard, Shaun Adamson Jackson, JaNae Kinikin, Ruby Licona, Kathryn Payne; Assistant Professors: Nicole Beatty, Jason Francis, Edward Hahn, Chris Hauser To 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. Course Descriptions - LIBS Library Science LIBS 1704 TD - Information Navigator Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, lst Blk, 2nd Blk, Online] Spring [Full Sem, lst Blk, 2nd Blk, Online] Summer [Full Sem, lst Blk, 2nd Blk, Online] 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. LIBS 2604 TD - Information Resources in Education Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [lst Blk, 2nd Blk, Online] Spring [lst Blk, 2nd Blk, Online] Summer [lst Blk, Online] Intended for students interested in education, this one- credit hour course will assist in developing information literacy and academic research skills, and an understanding of academic integrity issues unique to the field of education. 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 education and related disciplines. Completion of this course meets part D of the WSU Computer and Information Literacy requirement. Cross-Listed with EDUC 2604. LIBS 2704 TD - Information Resources in the Business Disciplines Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [lst Blk, 2nd Blk, Online] Spring [lst Blk, 2nd Blk, Online] 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 BSAD 2704 . LIBS 2804 TD - Information Resources in the Social Sciences Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Intended for students interested in the social sciences, this one credit hour course will assist them in developing information literacy and basic research skills to support life-long learning. Students will develop skills in identifying, Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog |