COURSE INDEX - LaGuardia Community College

Humanities Department
decision making and problem solving processes, conflict management
and technology and virtual groups. The purpose of this course
is to help students enhance their small group communication effectiveness
in both interpersonal groups and task-oriented teams.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101
HUC113 Oral Interpretation
3 credits; 3 hours
This course introduces students to oral performance through
verbal and nonverbal interpretation of literature. The focus of this
course is to provide students with performance techniques and
analytical tools to explore the communicative, aesthetic, and
performance elements in prose, poetry, and dramatic literature by
means of creative oral presentations. Topics will include: voice
development, use of body movement and interpretation and analysis
of literature.
Prerequisite: HUC106
HUC114/ELL114 Normal Language Development
3 credits; 3 hours
This course provides a comprehensive overview of normal
language acquisition and development. It explores historical and
current language theories, research findings and basic stages of
typically developing language users. Related topics include an
exploration of second language acquisition and atypical language
development in people with specific language impairment.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, ELL101 or
ELL114; Pre- or Corequisite: HUC106 or HUC114
HUC115 Phonetics
3 credits; 3 hours
This course is an introduction to the speech sound system of
American English, or, the system of English phonemes. Students
will learn how to categorize phonemes according to the International
Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Students will practice listening to
speech and transcribing it phonetically. Students will be introduced
to the acoustic features of sound that are important to
speech production. They will be introduced to syllable structure
and suprasegmental features that contribute to communication.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, HUC106
HUC116 Survey of Speech, Language, and Hearing
Disorders
3 credits; 3 hours
This course will survey the more commonly known speech,
language, and hearing disorders that affect children. It is designed
to help classroom teachers recognize these disorders, to make
appropriate referrals for intervention, and to promote the ability
of those with communication disorders to achieve their maximum
communicative potential.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101
HUC117 Introduction to Computer-mediated
Communication
3 credits; 3 hours
This course examines features of Computer-mediated Communication
(CMC) and the effect of technology on human communication,
language, and relationships. Topics discussed include the
unique properties of language utilized in conducting online discourse;
emoticons, flaming, synchronicity, behavior and netiquette,
identity (self-representation in online social communities versus
for attraction) the affects of gender–language and purpose in
online communication, and communication choices in building
relationships.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101
HUC140 Introduction to Broadcasting
3 credits; 3 hours
This course will provide students with an introduction to the history
of Radio and TV, with an emphasis on major facets of electronic
media, including networks, legal aspects and government
regulations, cable and satellite ratings and programming. Guest
lecturers and field trips as well as hands-on work at the College
Radio Station will enhance the experience.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101
HUC141 Public Relations
3 credits; 3 hours
This course will familiarize students with a basic understanding
of the dynamic field of public relations. Students will examine the
history, theory, ethics, planning, evaluation, analysis and global
trends of public relations.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101
HUL100 Communication and the Non-Native Speaker
3 credits; 4 hours
This course is designed to help the student develop facility with
English when it is not his or her native language. It is especially
designed to provide students with insight into interpersonal relations
in various cultural settings. Course content will include communication
theory, interpersonal skills in both verbal and
non-verbal communication, and reinforcement of oral language
skills. Students will survey the sound system for Standard English,
learn listening skills, and self-corrections for pronunciation and
grammar.
Pre- or Corequisite: ESL099
HUL110, Group Communication for Non-Native Speakers
3 credits; 3 hours
This course is designed to help students who are not native speakers
of English develop their oral communication skills in a group
setting. Integrating language, content and culture, students will
carry out a variety of tasks requiring them to process and produce
academic language. Students will become familiar with effective
styles of group leadership and participation. Other topics include
listening in groups, decision making, problem solving, agenda
setting, conflict resolution, research methods and presentation
techniques.
Prerequisite: HUL100
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