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Course Listings 2017-2018 195 or permission of Department or Division. CTR271 2 Credits 2 Periods Scoping Ability to read machine shorthand steno notes and employ Computer-Aided Transcript (CAT) software to edit/ correct court reporters' files with an emphasis on correct transcript formatting structure. Concentration on grammar, punctuation, proofreading skills, and accuracy to produce transcripts, including, but not limited to trials, depositions, conferences, arbitrations, and other administrative hearings. Prerequisites: (CTR101, CTR215, and BPC101AA) or permission of Department or Division. CTR272 2 Credits 2 Periods Transcription Machine shorthand transcription, realtime writing from audio and/or video files, with an emphasis on correct transcript formatting structure. Concentration on dictation, transcription, proofreading skills and accuracy. Computerized machine shorthand in conjunction with specialized Computer-Aided Transcription (CAT) software to generate transcripts that would include medical, interviews, judicial hearings, dissertations, and meetings. Prerequisites: (CTR101, CTR215, CTR271, and BPC101AA) or permission of Department or Division. CTR290 2 Credits 2 Periods Registered Professional Reporter Preparation Live dictation practice to increase speed in any machine shorthand system in preparation for the national Court Reporters Association Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) Exam. Prerequisites: One year of machine shorthand. CTR291 2 Credits 2 Periods Extended Machine Shorthand Practice Dictation and testing in Literary, Jury Charge, and Question/Answer testimony material at incremental speeds for the purpose of the student to increase machine shorthand speed and accuracy. Readback of paper or computerized notes. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. CREATIVE WRITING (CRW) CRW150 3 Credits 3 Periods Introduction to Creative Writing Introduces the student to elements and techniques of creative writing in a variety of genres; teaches terminology and concepts needed for successful participation in writing workshops; facilitates writing practice and evaluation; offers individual guidance on the student's development as a writer. Prerequisites: None. CRW160 3 Credits 3 Periods Introduction to Writing Poetry Description: Prewriting (invention and discovery); writing; analyzing and evaluating (in workshop); and revising to practice manipulating various elements of poetry, critique one`s own and the poetry of others, and produce a portfolio of finished, marketable poems. Prerequisites: None. CRW150 recommended but not required CRW170 3 Credits 3 Periods Introduction to Writing Fiction Description: Practice in writing fiction through a process of prewriting (invention and discovery), writing, analysis and evaluation (in workshop), and revision; practice in manipulating various elements and forms of fiction. Prerequisites: None. CRW150 recommended but not required.