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2012-2014 Catalog

Writing and Library Science

Writing and Library Science Department

University of Wisconsin-Superior

Swenson Hall 3061
Belknap and Catlin
P.O. Box 2000
Superior, WI 54880

ph. 715-394-8195

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The Department of Writing and Library Science supports the University of Wisconsin Superior's liberal arts mission by promoting literacy across disciplines. In doing so, the Department refines skills in reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and thinking (both critical and creative) for both native and non-native speakers of English. Moreover, the Department develops in its students, skills in accessing, processing, creating, evaluating, and sharing print and non-print media including today's technologies.

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Faculty and Staff Top of Page

For the current Faculty listing, please visit the Department website.

Course Descriptions Top of Page

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ESL - English as a Second LanguageTop of Page
Catalog Nbr.Course Title/Course TopicsCredits
ESL 131Reading Academic Texts3.00
Provides high-intermediate and advanced-level ESL students with opportunities to become more efficient and flexible readers. The content of the course is broad and of general interest, and consists mainly of unadapted academic material.
ESL 132Writing for Academic Purposes3.00
Focus on English composition beyond the paragraph level with an emphasis on writing for academic purposes. The writing process of thinking, planning, writing, rewriting and editing is practiced along with control of grammar. Students are introduced to the major rhetorical modes of English writing. Also discusses the issues of limiting a topic, determining an approach to a topic, organizing content and assessing the audience.
ESL 133Listening to Academic English2.00
Provides structured practice in the skills and subskills of listening to university lecturesand taking notes. Begins with adapted materials and moves on to semi-adapted materials and finishes with student visits to class lectures on campus. Specific practice in subskills like listening to large numbers and developing a personal set of abbreviations for use is also included.
ESL 134Speaking for Academic Purposes2.00
Focus on developing oral skills needed to participate effectively in classroom discussions on an advanced level. Students are introduced to aspects of effective discussion and elements which make or break communication. Emphasizes the process of controlling a conversation, participating in a group discussion, leading a group discussion and debating. In addition to group discussions, students will learn about the process of planning, organizing and delivering an effective presentation.
 
LIBS - Library ScienceTop of Page
Catalog Nbr.Course Title/Course TopicsCredits
LIBS 189Library Science Elective1.00 - 9.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.
LIBS 289Library Science Elective1.00 - 9.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.
LIBS 303Information Resources and Services3.00
Principles and philosophies of library reference service, information literacy, reading, listening and viewing guidance, and information resources with special emphasis on the Application of Wisconsin Model Academic Standards within the school library media center. Knowledge and use of major reference resources as well as discussions of strategies for effective information services.
LIBS 307Selecting and Organizing Library Resources3.00
Develops the ability to build and maintain resource collections by studying the principles and practices of selection, acquisition, and evaluation for resources to support the library's goals. Includes the study and application of standardized procedures for classifying and cataloging resources and maintaining electronics systems of collections.
LIBS 309Information Literacy Leadership3.00
Introduction to information literacy program development in a range of libraries. Examines leadership roles as they relate to information literacy and the collaborative teaching responsibility of librarians.
LIBS 310Young Adult Literature3.00
Examination of the range of print and mediated literature available to young adults. Criteria for evaluation, selection, and guidance in use to meet both student and curriculum uses are discussed. An appreciation for the literature is developed through experiences in reading, viewing, and classroom reporting.
LIBS 325Administration of Library Media Programs3.00
Introduction to administration of library/media programs with emphasis on leadership in the library/media program, the school, and the broader community of the library/media program and the library/media specialist profession. Examines the state and national guidelines appropriate to library/ media programs.
LIBS 389Library Science Elective1.00 - 9.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.
LIBS 406Children's Literature3.00
Study of the various types of fiction and nonfiction literatures published for, used with, or selected by children birth to age 12. Emphasis is on using children's literature across the content area with best practice instruction. Includes the selection, evaluation, appreciation, and use of children's literature and related media. Explores methods to help develop a child's interest in reading and ability to appreciate quality children's literature.
LIBS 435Technology for Teaching and Learning3.00
Effective use of technology with students and faculty to facilitate teaching and learning. Educational media selection, design, production, and instructional delivery to meet Wisconsin and Minnesota information and technology literacy standards. Management and planning concepts for technology in schools and libraries.
LIBS 450Topics in Library Science1.00 - 3.00
Concentrated study of current special or advanced topics/issues in librarianship. Topics are selected by library faculty based upon student/library community interest. Course may be repeated when topics are different. Summer only.
LIBS 485Library Practice1.00 - 3.00
Supervised practice in library situations providing opportunity for practical application of library principles. Primarily for those in non-teaching areas. Requires consent of the instructor. (N.B. For prospective teachers the practicum in school library media centers is included in the student teacher's professional sequence.)
LIBS 489Library Science Elective0.00 - 9.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.
LIBS 499Directed Studies In Librarianship1.00 - 3.00
Individualized study of a particular area or problem in librarianship. Topic selected requires approval of the instructor within the program who will be directing the study. May be taken in several units providing a different topic is taken each time.
 
WRIT - WritingTop of Page
Catalog Nbr.Course Title/Course TopicsCredits
WRIT 099Fundamentals of Writing3.00
Fundamentals of academic writing: active reading strategies, writing processes, revision, audience awareness, full development of ideas, adherence to rules of standard edited English. Credits in this course cannot be used to fulfill General Education requirements, graduation requirements, or the requirements of a major or minor. Credits count for transcript only.
Prerequisites:
Placement based on score of ACT English or SAT verbal or Wisconsin English Placement Test; or approval of the Writing Coordinator for students taking ESL 132.
WRIT 101College Writing I3.00
Fundamentals of expository writing: writing of short essays, critical reading, introduction to library research.
General Education Attributes:
ENG English
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for this course is completion of ENGL/WRIT 099 with a grade of C- or better; or qualifying score on ACT English or SAT verbal or Wisconsin English Placement Test; or approval of Writing Coordinator for students taking ESL 132.
WRIT 102College Writing II3.00
Continuation of ENGL 101 or WRIT 101, more advanced critical writing and reading, writing the documented library research essay. Prerequisite: C- or better in ENGL 101 or WRIT 101 or FYS 116; or qualifying score on ACT English or SAT Verbal or WEPT or AP Literature and Composition test or AP Language and Composition test; or approval of Writing Coordinator for students taking ESL 132. Students must pass with a C- or better to complete the College Writing Sequence.
General Education Attributes:
ENG English
Prerequisites:
All students must pass with a grade of C- or better to complete the College Writing Sequence.
WRIT 189Writing Elective0.00 - 9.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.
WRIT 208Journaling for Study Away Students1.00
The practice of journaling during study away. Students read and think about the journaling of other travelers from many time periods and cultures and keep their own journals that center on their lived experience and their developing understanding of such phenomena as culture shock, intercultural sensitivity, communication complications, and reverse culture shock. Online format. Students must complete this course during their semester away or during the first semester of their academic year away.
Prerequisites:
Prerequsite for taking this course is completion of ENGL 102, WRIT 102, or instructor consent.
WRIT 209Business and Professional Writing3.00
Foundations of business, professional, and technical communication, primarily in writing but including oral and nonverbal forms. Emphasizes the rhetorical situations, languages, and cultural environments of domestic and international business, of the helping professions, and of technical/professional interests.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites for this course is completion of ENGL/WRIT 102 and COMM 110 with a grade of C- or better.
WRIT 215The Writer's Craft: Poetry and Drama3.00
The study of poems and plays, with emphasis on form and technique, increases awareness and appreciation of available subjects and strategies developed by writers over time.
General Education Attributes:
FAA Fine Arts Appreciation
WRIT 216The Writer's Craft: Fiction3.00
The study of short stories and novels, with emphasis on form and technique, increases awareness and appreciation of available subjects and strategies developed by writers over time.
General Education Attributes:
FAA Fine Arts Appreciation
WRIT 250Introduction to Creative Writing3.00
Introductory creative writing course in which students develop their ability to write in a variety of genres. Study of contemporary works in genres including literary prose, poetry, and drama; composition in genres including literary prose, poetry, and drama; development of a writing process and writerly identify; workshop critiques of student writing.
General Education Attributes:
FAAE Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience
WRIT 251Creative Writing: Memoir3.00
Introductory creative writing course in which students develop their ability to write autobiographical essays. Study of exemplary contemporary texts; composition of brief memoirs; workshop critiques of student writing.
General Education Attributes:
FAAE Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience
WRIT 252Creative Writing: Poetry3.00
Introductory creative writing course in which students develop their ability to write poetry. Study of exemplary contemporary texts; composition of poems in both free verse and traditional forms; workshop critiques of student writing.
General Education Attributes:
FAAE Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience
WRIT 253Creative Writing: Fiction3.00
Introductory creative writing course in which students develop their ability to write short fiction. Study of exemplary contemporary texts; composition of short fiction; workshop critiques of student writing.
General Education Attributes:
FAAE Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience
WRIT 255Gender and Sexuality in Writing3.00
Explores writing on gender and sexuality with a focus on texts by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex (LGBTQI) and allied writers from diverse cultures, classes, races, and ethnicities. Students discover and deepen their own perspectives through writing and reading. Students of all genders and gender identities are welcome. Cross listed as WRIT/WST 255.
General Education Attributes:
DIV Diversity
WRIT 265Writing Center Internship1.00
Training for and supervised practice of one-to-one instruction as writing consultants at the University Writing Center. Report writing and data analysis.
WRIT 270Contemporary Topics in Writing3.00
Studies in writing. May be repeated for credit with different content.
General Education Attributes:
FAAE Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience
Prerequisites:
Prerequsite for taking this course is completion of ENGL 102, WRIT 102, or instructor consent.
WRIT 289Writing Elective0.00 - 9.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivealent to a UW-Superior course.
WRIT 298Portfolio Development1.00
Analysis and evaluation of prior learning experiences in the context of academic requirements and goals. Development of a portfolio for assessment of prior learning for credit. Designed for students with significant life and work experiences. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. Pass-Fail only.
WRIT 301Writing Creative Nonfiction3.00
Writing of nonfiction prose.
Prerequisites:
Prerequsite for taking this course is completion of ENGL 102, WRIT 102, or instructor consent.
WRIT 303Introduction to Rhetoric3.00
Introduction to the field of rhetoric, including discussion of ancient and contemporary theories and practices.
Prerequisites:
Prerequsite for taking this course is completion of ENGL 102 or WRIT 102 or consent of instructor.
WRIT 307English Grammar3.00
Introductory linguistic explanation and analysis of the traditional and the transformational generative models of English grammar.
Prerequisites:
Prerequsite for taking this course is completion of ENGL 102 or WRIT 102 or consent of instructor.
WRIT 308Nature Writing3.00
Study of exemplary contemporary and/or classic works of nature writing. Writing of essays related to nature, science, and/or the environment. Research and writing in areas of student interest.
Prerequisites:
Prerequsite for taking this course is completion of ENGL 102 or WRIT 102 or consent of instructor.
WRIT 325Writing Women, Women Writing3.00
Women's non-fiction writing from a variety of time periods and cultures as models for the students' own writing projects. Cross-listed as ENGL/WST 325.
Prerequisites:
Prerequsite for taking this course is completion of ENGL 102 or WRIT 102 or consent of instructor.
WRIT 350Advanced Creative Writing Fiction3.00
Study and practice of a creative writing genre determined by the instructor.
General Education Attributes:
FAAE Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of WRIT 250 or 253 is prerequisite for enrolling in this course.
WRIT 352Advanced Creative Writing: Poetry3.00
Advanced creative writing course in which students further develop their ability to write poetry. Study of contemporary works of poetry; examination of and practice in elements of poetic craft; composition of poetry (drafts and revisions); further development of a writing process and writerly identity; workshop critiques of student writing.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is having completed WRIT 250 or 252.
WRIT 389Writing Elective1.00 - 9.00
Tranfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-S course.
WRIT 401Art of Persuasive Writing3.00
Study of persuasive writing. Students learn classical and contemporary approaches to the arts of persuasion and apply them in reading and writing contemporary discourse.
Prerequisites:
Prerequsite for taking this course is completion of ENGL 102 or WRIT 102 or consent of instructor.
WRIT 450Special Topics in Rhetoric1.00 - 6.00
Studies in language, rhetoric, or poetics. May be repeated for credit with different content.
Prerequisites:
Prerequsite for taking this course is completion of ENGL 102 or WRIT 102 or consent of instructor.
WRIT 470Special Topics in Writing1.00 - 6.00
Studies in writing. May be repeated for credit with different topics.
Prerequisites:
Prerequsite for taking this course is completion of ENGL 102 or WRIT 102 or consent of instructor.
WRIT 489Writing Elective1.00 - 12.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.
WRIT 498Independent Study1.00 - 6.00
Advanced study for students who have shown themselves capable of independent work, carried on under direction of a staff member chosen by the student with approval of the department chair. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
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