The following courses are offered only at Lakeshore Technical College : 10-801-195 , Written Communication 10-806-112 , Principles of Sustainability
The following optional courses are recommended for skills enhancement : 10-170-140 , Realtime Reporting Speed Maintenance 10-170-161 , Realtime Reporting Technology Adv ( Fall ) Skillbuilding 1 , 2 , or 3 ( recommended in Summer Semester )
10-170-106 REALTIME REPORTING I ... prepares the learner to use machine shorthand to write consonants , vowels , numbers , multi-syllabic words , multi-consonant words , punctuation and special symbols , short forms and phrases , words in their singular and plural forms , and pre�xes and suf�xes . Concurrent registration in Realtime Reporting 1 Lab is required . CONDITION : 101701 Broadcast Captioning or 101702 Court Reporting or 101061 Judicial Reporting program requirements met .
10-170-144 REALTIME REPORTING ORIENTATION ... prepares the student to use computer-assisted , real-time transcription software , Windows , e-mail , a steno machine , and a laptop in writing machine shorthand in court reporting and to complete and submit required coursework . CONDITION : 10-170-1 Broadcast Captioning or 10-170-2 Court Reporting program requirements met .
10-170-160 LEGAL TERMINOLOGY ... provides the student with the ability to spell , pronounce , and de�ne legal terms .
10-170-804 REALTIME REPORTING I LAB ... prepares the learner to use machine shorthand to write consonants , vowels , numbers , multi-syllabic words , multi-consonant words , punctuation and special symbols , short forms and phrases , words in their singular and plural forms , and pre�xes and suf�xes . Concurrent registration in Realtime Reporting I is required . Corequisite : 10170106 Realtime Reporting 1 or 10106104 Realtime Reporting 1 and CONDITION : 101701 Broadcast Captioning or 101702 Court Reporting or 101061 Judicial Reporting program requirement met .
10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 ... learners develop knowledge / skills in planning , organizing , writing , editing . Students will also analyze audience / purpose , use elements of research , format documents using standard guidelines , and develop critical reading skills . ( Prerequisite : High school GPA greater / equal to 2.6 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 18 ; OR Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 260 ; OR " preparatory course ( s )", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-809-198 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY ... survey of theoretical foundations of human behavior such as sensation and perception , motivation , emotions , learning , personality , psychological disorders , therapy , stress , and human diversity in personal , social and vocational settings . ( Prerequisite : Cumulative GPA of 2.6 or greater OR satisfactory reading and writing assessment scores OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing 1 with " B " or better OR Corequisite : 10-831-102 , English Comp Prep ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-170-105 REALTIME REPORTING II ... prepares the learner to write multi-syllabic words ; punctuation and special symbols , short forms and phrases , pre�xes and suf�xes ; numbers , frequently used words and phrases , contractions using the Z-rule , the " Flagged Alphabet ;" apply realtime con�ict elimination principles ; apply realtime theory and write dictation using a realtime theory at a minimum speed of 100 wpm . Concurrent registration in Realtime Reporting 2 Lab is required . ( Prerequisite : 10-170-106 Realtime Reporting 1 )
10-170-159 REALTIME REPORTING TECHNOLOGY ... prepares the student to use CAT ( Computer-Assisted Transcription ) and real-time software ; build personal dictionaries ; and read , translate , and edit transcripts . Students are introduced to real-time translation procedures in court , depositions , captioning , and educational environments .
10-801-196 ORAL / INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION ... this course focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation , group activity , and other projects . The study of self , con�ict , and cultural contexts will be explored , as well as their impact on communication . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English score greater / equal to 16 ; OR preparatory course-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-170-805 REALTIME REPORTING II LAB ... expands the learner ' s ability to write multi-syllabic words ; punctuation and special symbols , short forms and phrases , pre�xes and suf�ces ; numbers , frequently used words and phrases , contractions using the Z-rule , the " Flagged Alphabet ;" apply realtime con�ict elimination principles ; apply realtime theory and write dictation using a realtime theory . Concurrent registration in Realtime Reporting 2 is required . ( Prerequisite : 10-170-804 Realtime Reporting Lab 1 )
10-170-184 ENGLISH FOR REALTIME REPORTERS ... enhances the student ' s ability to use proper English grammar , spelling , punctuation , capitalization , and vocabulary techniques in the transcription of the spoken word .
10-170-108 REALTIME REPORTING SPEED DEVELOPMENT ... further develops skills acquired in Realtime Reporting 2 on literary , jury charge , and testimony material beginning at 100 wpm . Scheduled during the summer term , students must pass two , 3-minute timings at a minimum speed of 110 words per minute . ( Prerequisite : 10-170-105 , Realtime Reporting 2 or 10-106-105 , Realtime Reporting 2 )
10-170-104 BROADCAST CAPTIONING RESEARCH METHODS ... prepares the learner to prepare ( research ) prior to broadcast , conduct research in preparation for broadcasting international news , national news , local news , weather reports , sporting events , writing geographical terms , utilize culturally diverse terminology , and create job dictionaries . Course Typically Offered : At NWTC via distance learning
10-809-172 INTRO TO DIVERSITY STUDIES ... basic American values of justice and equality by teaching vocabulary , history of immigration / conquest , transcultural communication , legal liability , multicultural majority / minority relations , ageism , sexism , gender , sexual orientation , the disabled / ADA . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 15 ; OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing with a B or better ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-809-122 INTRO TO AMER GOVERNMENT ... introduces American political processes and institutions : focusing on rights / responsibilities of citizens and the process of participatory democracy . Examines separation of powers and checks / balances & the roles of different groups . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 AND English score greater / equal to 15 ; OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing with a B or better ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-170-109 LITERARY I-ADVANCED ... prepares the learner to write literary material at 150 words per minute for 3 minutes and transcribe at least 3 timings with a minimum of 95 percent accuracy , write and read back current events dictation , and prepare salable transcripts . ( Prerequisite : 10-170-113 , Literary 1-Beginner or 10-106-113 , Literacy 1-Beginnger or CONDITION : Minimum of 130 WPM met )
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