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ITALIAN
Intermediate Italian I ITAL 213 3.00
Prerequisite: ITAL 114 or equivalent course or instructor's approval.
Structural review. This course introduces intermediate forms of Italian grammar. Spoken communication, listening and written
communication skills. Readings from newspaper clips and magazine articles. Viewing and discussing of Italian films.
Intermediate Italian II ITAL 214 3.00
Prerequisite: ITAL 213 or equivalent course or instructor's approval.
Structural review. This course is a continuation of Italian 103. It introduces intermediate/advanced forms of Italian grammar. Spoken
communication, listening and written communication skills. Readings from newspaper clips and magazine articles. Viewing and discussion
of Italian films.
JAPANESE
Conversational Japanese I JPN 101 3.00
Prerequisite: None
A course emphasizing spoken communication. Writing, listening and reading skills will be explored. This course may not transfer to a
baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Conversational Japanese II JPN 102 3.00
Prerequisite: JPN 101 or instructor approval.
A continuation of Japanese 101. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the
Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Special Topics in Japanese JPN 198 0.50 - 6.00
Prerequisite: None
Various short courses and experimental classes covering a variety of subjects. The course will be a variable credit of one-half to six credits
depending on the course content and number of hours required. The course may be repeated for up to six credits. This course may not
transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
JOURNALISM
Critical Analysis of Mass Media JOUR 101 3.00
Prerequisite: None
Survey of the role of newspapers, radio, television, advertising and public relations organizations. Interpretation of the day's news and
analysis of media performance.
News Production I JOUR 105 3.00
Prerequisite: None
Introduction to news and features gathering, writing and presentation with practical application demonstrated in production of a campus
print publications, Web pages, and electronic programming (e.g., podcasts).
News Production II JOUR 106 3.00
Prerequisite: JOUR 105.
Student write and edit more complex news and feature materials as staff members for campus newspaper, Web pages, podcasts, and other
student journalistic vehicles.
Multimedia News Reporting and Writing I JOUR 107 3.00
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and Co-enroll in Jour 108.
Introduction to collecting, analyzing and presenting information across contemporary news media platforms. Emphasizes writing in
journalistic styles with clarity.
Media Production I JOUR 108 2.00
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and Co-enroll in JOUR 107.
Introduction to media production tools and computer interfaces; emphasis on visual literacy, imaging, video and audio editing.
Photojournalism Basics JOUR 115 3.00
Prerequisite: ART 141 or permission of instructor.
Course emphasis practical and technical considerations of print and Web photographic publishing. Students must already possess
background in film and digital photography.
Web Page Basics JOUR 118 3.00
Prerequisite: JOUR 101.
Course introduces basic Web design and emphasizes factors typical to journalistic dissemination, such as posting timely material, legal,
and other considerations.
Digital Audio Basics JOUR 119 3.00
Prerequisite: JOUR 101.
Course introduces beginning digital audio capture and editing for both traditional radio and new media such as podcasts.
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* This course might not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE). If you plan to pursue a four-year degree, check with the institution where you intend to transfer to learn whether this course will count
toward the degree you intend to seek.