Course Offerings

Library Media

LIBM 205  CHILDREN’S LITERATURE.   An introduction to children’s literature with emphasis on historical types of literature; selection and evaluation of books according to levels, interests, special needs, and educations objectives. Level II field experience required.      2

LIBM 339  SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTERS.  Current trends in systems and services of school library media centers focused on new technologies and their applications in the school setting. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, CSC 105 or consent of the instructor.               3

LIBM 404  LITERATURE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.  The characteristics of the peer group, personal interests, occupational needs, citizen responsibilities and educational aims, relating to the principles of selecting fiction and nonfiction books to these aspects of their development will be explored.          2

LIBM 441  INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA.  The selection, operation and utilization of instructional audio-visual materials, both commercial and locally-produced, to make instruction more effective. One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.               1

LIBM 492  TOPICS.  Topics in information needs, information seeking, information technology, information evaluation, and information use that are essential to lifelong learning in the disciplines studied at DSU.                1-4

Mass Communication

MCOM 151  INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION.  A comprehensive look at the mass media in the United States and the world.  Includes discussions of newspapers, magazines, radio, television, books, movies, recordings, advertising and public relations.  Also studies mass media rights and responsibilities, ethics and censorship.         2-3

MCOM 161  FUNDAMENTALS OF DESKTOP PUBLISHING.  Fundamental design principles, techniques, and technology of electronic layout and production.                                                     3

MCOM 210  BASIC NEWSWRITING.  Introduces students to gathering, evaluating and writing new. Prerequisites: ENGL 101          3

MCOM 291  INDEPENDENT STUDY.  A student independently studies a mass communications topic with help from instructor. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.                                                    1-3

MCOM 351  WEB PUBLISHING I.  Basic and intermediate techniques for creating documents for the World Wide Web. Emphasis will be placed on the principles of design, using the most recent versions of hyper-text markup language and enhancements. Prerequisites: CSC 105.              3

MCOM 352  WEB PUBLISHING II.  A continuation of the principles presented in MCOM 351, students will learn more sophisticated techniques for creating documents for the World Wide Web. Emphasis will be placed on the principles of design, using the most recent versions of Hyper-text Markup Language and enhancements. Prerequisites: CSC 105, ART 121, MCOM 351; ARTD 282 is highly recommended.       3

MCOM 360  TECHNICAL PUBLISHING.  A study and practice in the use of computer hardware and software used for writing, editing, printing, and publishing technical media. Prerequisite: ART 121 is recommended.         3

MCOM 389  PORTFOLIO AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.  Planning, creation, and production of portfolios and other professional materials.                                                                    1-3

MCOM 409  INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE.  A study of the structure, organization, and presentation of written and graphic information based on form, content, and user analysis.                               3

MCOM 480  COMPUTER PUBLISHING LABORATORY. Advanced practice in the use of computers for electronic publishing, electronic design and layout, network distribution of texts, or other kinds of computer applications for publication. Prerequisite: MCOM 161 and ART 121.             1-6

MCOM 489 PORTFOLIO PRODUCTION & DESIGN.  Planning, creation, and production of portfolios for a variety of purposes. 1-3

MCOM 491  INDEPENDENT STUDY.  Independent study of some aspect of mass communication.      1-4

MCOM 494  INTERNSHIP.  Practical professional-level experience creating, designing, or developing mass communication materials. Prior application required.                                                     1-12

MCOM 495  PRACTICUM.  Supervised practice in specified areas of mass communications and journalistic practice. Prior approval required.    1-4