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Show 116 Intermediate Mid (IM) Students at this level build on an ability to perform informational tasks beyond immediate and personal needs while they continue to practice narration, description and comparison. In addition, students begin practice in supporting opinions and hypothesizing in the language. They move from complex sentence- level structures to paragraph-level discourse. Intermediate High (IH) At this level students can function at the Advanced level most of the time. They still need practice narrating, describing and comparing, and Linking sentences together smoothly. In addition, they encounter more tasks that require them to support opinion and to hypothesize. Students progress from complex sentences to paragraphs to extended discourse. Lower Division Courses 1000. Proficiency Development (1-2) (Cr/NCr) (N) Non-graded courses for entry-level students to augment foreign language instruction in stress-free activities such as reading children's literature, learning and performing skits, folk dancing, singing, cooking, etc. May be repeated for credit under different titles. 1010. First Year I (4) (N) Introductory course assuming no significant previous experience with the language. 1020. First Year II (4) (N) Continuation of 1010. HUH 15. Humanities on the Internet: Culture, Content and Access (3) (N) 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, LibSci & Theatr. 1300. Conversational Skills for Specific Purposes (1-3) (N) Specific vocabulary and speaking skills in one semester (e.g., nursing, law enforcement, medical, tourism, family language courses, etc.). May be repeated for credit under different titles. HU1851. Study Abroad (3) (N) Language and culture studies for students with no previous experience in the target language and culture. Most assignments are performed in English. Prior travel experience does not apply. 1852. Study Abroad (1-3) (N) Language and culture studies for students with no previous experience in the target language and culture. Most assignments are performed in English. Prior travel experience does not apply. 2000. Proficiency Development (1-2) (Cr/NCr) (NH) Non-graded courses for second-year students to augment foreign language instruction in stress-free activities appropriate to the linguistic level of second-year students. May be repeated under different titles. HU2010. Second Year I (4) (NH) Students learn and apply strategies for acquiring a foreign language. The process of foreign language acquisition reflects how humans learn, think and communicate. This course assumes completion of first-year or equivalent experience. 2020. Second Year II (4) (NH) Continuation of 2010. HU2700. Introduction to Foreign Literature in Translation (3) May be offered under any of the languages taught in the department. All Foreign Language HU2700 courses are taught in English and all texts are read in English translation in order to make some of the literature we normally would teach in a foreign language accessible to all students. These courses may introduce students to specific literary periods, literary themes or some prominent authors in specific areas of the world where languages other than English are spoken. May be repeated for credit under different titles. HU2851. Study Abroad (3) (NH) Language and culture studies for students whose minimal proficiency is Novice High. Language assignments at the Novice or Intermediate-Low levels are performed in the target language. All other assignments are performed in English. Prior travel experience does not apply. 2852. Study Abroad (1-3) (NH) Language and culture studies for students whose minimal proficiency is at Novice High. Language assignments at the Novice or Intermediate-Low levels are performed in the target language. All other assignments are performed in English. Prior travel experience does not apply. 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 2920S. Community Service (2) (NH) Students will receive an overview of community service and explore opportunities for service learning in the community. Five preparatory workshops (first week only) followed by 55 hours of approved community service. Upper-Division Courses 3060. Grammar & Composition (3) (IL) Readings to develop conversation, composition and grammar skills. Required of all majors and minors. One sheltered section may be offered to students who have not had extensive in-country experience. 3160. Introduction to Literature (3) (IL) Required of all majors and minors. 3160 may be taken concurrently with other literature courses. One sheltered section may be offered to students who have not had extensive in-country experience. 3220. Phonetics and Phonology (3) (IL) Analysis of the sounds of language and word formation: practice of native like speech patterns. Required of all teaching majors and minors. 3300. Foreign Language Journal (1) (IM) For foreign language students in the third year who work on publishing the foreign literary journal. Includes selecting articles, editing and preparing journal layout. 117 Weber State University 3320. Applied Language Studies (1-3) (Minimal proficiency level varies with content) May be repeated under different titles. 3360. Grammar Review (3) (IL) Analysis and application of syntactic principles and discourse structure. 3510. Business Language I (3) (IM) Business Language and Practices. Required of all commercial majors. 3550. Studies in Culture and Civilization (3) (IM) May be repeated under different titles. A 3550 course specified by department advisor is required for commercial majors. 3630. Literature—Genres (3) (IM) May be repeated under different titles. One literature course is required for regular and teaching majors. 3650. Literature—Periods (3) (IM) May be repeated under different titles. One literature course is required for regular and teaching majors. 3670. Literature—Authors (3) (IM) May be repeated under different titles. One literature course is required for regular and teaching majors. 3690. Literature—Special Topics in Literature (1-3) (IM) May be repeated under different titles. One literature course is required for regular and teaching majors. 3850. Study Abroad (1-6) (IM) Language and culture studies for students whose language proficiency is Intermediate Low to Intermediate High. All Intermediate and Advanced tasks will be performed in the target language. All Superior tasks may be performed in English. Prior travel experience does not apply. 4300. Foreign Language Journal (1) (IM) For foreign language students in the fourth year who work on publishing the foreign language literary journal. Includes selecting articles, editing and preparing journal layout. 4400. Methods of Teaching a Foreign Language (4) (IH) Emphasis on practical techniques in teaching foreign languages. Prerequisites: 3220 (may be taken concurrently) and a minimum oral and written proficiency rating of Intermediate High. 4510. Business Language II (3) (IM) Advanced Business Language and Practices. Required of all commercial majors. 4620. Survey of Literature I (3) (IH) One literature course is required of regular and teaching majors. 4630. Survey of Literature II (3) (IH) One literature course is required of regular and teaching majors. 4850. Study Abroad (1-6) (A) Language and culture studies for students whose language proficiency is Advanced or Superior. All tasks are performed in the target language. Prior travel experience does not apply. 4830. Directed Readings (1-3) (IH) 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) (minimal proficiency level varies with content) °nsult the class schedule for the current offering under this umber. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 4960. Senior Seminar and Thesis (3) (IH) DEPARTMENT Performing Arts Chair: Dr. Michael A. Palumbo Location: BC 423 Telephone Contact: Christine Robinson 801-626-6437 Professors: James C. Christian, Sherwin W. Howard, Paul R. Joines, Donald K. Keipp, Ronald Ladwig, Joanne L. Lawrence, Michael A. Palumbo, Thomas R. Root, Ronald L. Wooden, Catherine Zublin; Associate Professors: Tracy L. Callahan, David E. Feller, Mark A. Henderson, Scott L. Jensen, Diana Page, Erik A. Stern, Shi-Hwa Wang, Yu Jane Yang; Assistant Professors: Timothy Brakel, Evelyn Harris; Instructor Specialist: Van Tinkham The Department of Performing Arts program at Weber State is based on five primary purposes: 1) to develop aesthetically aware and artistically discriminating citizens; 2) to provide opportunities for all students to participate in creative, artistic experiences and to encourage community members to participate in the performing arts; 3) to develop artistic competence and sensitivity; 4) to provide for career development in the arts through the preparation of teachers, performing artists, scholars, and technical specialists; and 5) to expose students and community to classic and contemporary works in all genres of the performing arts and to continue to provide the finest possible performances in the arts. The department's degree programs prepare students for professional careers in teaching and performance as well as in technical specialities while providing the liberal arts background necessary for graduate study. In the department's Performing Arts Series, students and faculty participate in professionally produced dance, musical, and theatrical events. ,*;,.* DANCE AREA The primary goals of the Dance area are: 1) To develop aesthetically aware and artistically discriminating citizens; 2) To promote cultural understanding of ourselves and others through the study of dance; 3) To encourage appreciation of dance through critical thinking. 4) To provide opportunities for students and community members to participate in a range of dance experiences; 5) To foster an understanding of and engagement in the creative process in dance performance, improvisation, choreography, teaching and collaborative endeavors; 6) To provide the guidance class work, and experience necessary to prepare teachers, performing artists, and scholars; 7) To prepare students for careers or professional schooling fields which require creativity, collaboration, and an understanding of human experience as explored in the study of dance; 8) To provide rigorous dance training. Dance majors follow a program based on growth beginning with foundational theory courses, technique courses appropriate to each dancer's ability, and a culminating senior project. Two departmental minors are offered: 1) Dance: Performance and Choreography; and 2) Dance Teaching. Dance minors follow a program which provides for study in technique, creative and theoretical coursework. A minimum of eighteen (18) credit hours (GPA of 2.25 or better) must be completed in the Dance Area courses. Dance Teaching minors must complete a minimum of eighteen (18) credit hours (GPA of 2.25 or better) from the Dance Area courses. This program is comprised of a dance teaching core (8 hours), dance history, technique in ballet and modern dance, PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GEN ED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science ft Technology ...'■ CS EET MFET/MET CMT DG PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts ft Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business ft Econ MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTR1 PE/REC EDUC Health Professions CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM MRSCI NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science "1»MS1 BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social ft Behavioral Sciences Q ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Weber State Universit |