2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

FREN 3413 French and Francophone Civilization andCulture3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: FREN 2203Survey of the main points in French and Francophonehistory, civilization, and culture from early Frenchkingdoms through colonization to contemporary issues.Examining both major national events and the majorworld influences which developed from the Frencheffect on the globe.FREN 3423 Intermediate Grammar and Composition3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: FREN 2213Writing course which will continue to addressproblematic areas in the French language by moreprecise review of advanced grammar topics. Studentswill learn to properly express themselves in French bywriting compositions which inform, persuade, give anopinion, and the like.FREN 3433 Survey of French Literature I3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: FREN 2203, FREN 2213Literature by periods from its beginnings to the end ofthe 18th century.FREN 4613 Advanced Composition3 credits: 3 hours lectureAdvanced French translation and free composition.Emphasis on literary style and building newvocabulary.FREN 4653 Seminar in French Literature3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: FREN 3433 or 3443, or instructor’spermission.Emphasis on literary analysis and interpretation ofmajor authors of a given century and work characteristicsof various movements of that century.FREN 479V Independent Study in FrenchVariable creditConsult the Independent Study Courses subheading inthe Academic Regulations section of this catalog forprerequisites and description.G B Courses(General Business)G B 1023 Introduction to Business3 credits: 3 hours lectureBusiness activities, business position in generaleconomic framework; survey of courses in production,personnel, marketing, finance, managerial control, andgovernment relations.Offered: SpringG B 1033 Elementary Computer Keyboarding3 credits: 3 hours lectureKnowledge and operation of computer keyboards.Preparation of simple business documents; developmentof a competent rate of speed.G B 2103 Administrative Support Procedures3 credits: 3 hours lectureDevelopment of a professional image and goals;development of a knowledge of computerizedadministrative tasks performed by office supportpersonnel in the electronic office; specific training inareas such as travel, communications, and reportpreparation. Some hands-on computer procedures suchas how to maintain a calendar, update a telephone list,handle electronic mail, complete an expense report, usefile transfer, and make domestic and internationaltravel arrangements.G B 2153 Intermediate Computer Keyboarding3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: Keyboarding abilityDevelopment of proficiency in preparation of businessletters, reports, tabular material, and forms.Development of a competent rate of speed andproofreading ability.G B 2273 Word Processing3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: Keyboarding abilityBasic concepts of word processing systems; languagearts skills as applicable to the processing of documents;development of skill in preparing and revising businessdocuments using microcomputers equipped withcommercial software.G B 2553 Advanced Computer Keyboarding3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: G B 2153An intensive course consisting of a variety of “minisimulations”designed to build confidence and aproductive level of speed in preparing officedocuments.G B 3043 Business Communications3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: Keyboarding abilityComposition and preparation of a variety of effectivebusiness letters, including good news, requests,refusals, collections, sales, and employment letters.Correct and concise use of English is stressed.Offered: Fall, Spring, SummerG B 3203 Desktop Publishing3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: G B 2273Advanced concepts of word processing systems;production of high volume, high quality documents;techniques of combining text and graphics to producepublications.186Course Descriptions