1991-1993 Catalog - Catalogs - West Virginia University

Library Science (L. Scl.)1. Using Books and Libraries. I, II. 1 hr. Provides a working knowledge of libraryfacilities, particularly of the University Library. Includes how and when to use basicreference sources and search strategy for term-paper preparation. Useful to anystudent in the University.191. Special Topics. I, II. 1-4 hr. PR: Consent201 .* Reference and Bibliography. I, II. 3 hr. Basic reference materials in print andnon-print formats (dictionaries, encyclopedias, indexes, yearbooks, computerized databases, etc.) are studied and evaluated. Emphasizes theory of information seeking andpractical experience with materials.203.* Literature for Children. I, II. 3 hr. A survey of children's literature including itshistorical development as well as current trends. Emphasizes selection, criticalevaluation, and utilization of literary materials for developmental, recreational, andcurriculum needs. Appropriate media included.205. • Young Adult Literature. I, II. 3 hr. Survey of adolescent literature and otherlibrary materials (print and non-print) for junior and senior high school students.222 /Field Practice. I, II. 3 hr. PR: L. Sci. 201, 203, 205, 223, 250. Practical experiencein a variety of public, school, and special libraries, and instructional materialscenters, under the supervision of experienced librarians and media specialists.Students must complete 100 clock hours.223. * Cataloging and Classification. 1. 3 hr. Basic principles and problems of catalogingand classification, with practical experience in processing the various types ofbooks and materials. Problems peculiar to the teacher-librarian are considered.250. Managing School Library Media Centers. II. 3 hr. PR: L. Sci. 201 , 203, 205, 223,or consent. Covers planning, organizing, and operating a school library media center.Includes staffing, budgeting, scheduling, public relations, and program design.Stresses the role of the media center in the total educational process.291 . Advanced Study. I, II. 1-3 hr. (Course may be repeated for credit only when thecontent of the course is different.) Study of current topics related to informationalresources or the school media center. A final project will be required.'Presently required for School Lbrary Media Certification in West Virginia.Linguistics (Lingu.)1. Introduction to Language. I, II, S. 3 hr. General introduction to the nature ofhuman language—its sounds, structure, mechanisms, and forms (oral/sign); itsevolution and variation, how it is learned and stored, and how it differs from animalcommunications systems.3. Introduction to Language Comparison. I. 3 hr. (No previous language experiencerequired.) Comparison of various Indo-European languages.111. Introduction to Structural Linguistics. I, II. 3 hr. Required for foreign languagemajors.191. Special Topics. I, II, S. 1\nd4 hr.* PR: Consent. 202. < Phonology. >l. 3 hr. PR:Lingu. 1 , 1 1 1 or consent. Description of sounds and sound systems in language.Articulatory phonetics. Structuralist and generative approaches to phonemics.217. Structure of Spanish. 1. 3 hr. PR: 18 hr. of Spanish and Lingu. 1 1 1 or consent.Description of the phonological or grammatical systems of Spanish, with emphasis oncontrastive analysis (Spanish/English) and applied linguistics.386 Library Science Courses