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INF X82L.3 INF 382L.3  Inquiry and Information Seeking in K-12  3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Examine inquiry models and information-seeking theories relevant to K-12 teaching and learning. Explore tools and resources for student learning and strategies for teaching specific information literacy skills within the context of an inquiry process and varying K-12 subject areas. Designed for students pursuing the Information Studies: School Librarian stackable certificate.
Pre/Corequisites: Prior coursework in educational psychology and methodology is strongly recommended.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Doctoral  

INF X82L INF 382L  Topics in Information Resources and Services  3 Hours

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Evaluation and use of printed online information resources and services in specialized areas, with emphasis on new information technologies. Information-seeking behavior of users, document delivery, new roles of the information specialist in user support, and information needs of a variety of clients. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; prerequisites may vary with the topic.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.  
Academic Level: Doctoral  
Topic 1: Information Resources in the Humanities. Communication patterns, bibliographic organization, and information resources of the humanities, including fine arts, literature, music, performing arts, philosophy, and religion. Additional prerequisite: Information Studies 382D is strongly recommended.

Topic 2: Information Resources in the Social Sciences. Communication patterns, bibliographic organization, and information resources of the social sciences, including anthropology, economics and business, education, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. Additional prerequisite: Information Studies 382D is strongly recommended.

Topic 3: Inquiry and Information Seeking in K-12. Examine inquiry models and information-seeking theories relevant to K-12 teaching and learning. Explore tools and resources for student learning and strategies for teaching specific information literacy skills within the context of an inquiry process and varying K-12 subject areas. Designed for students pursuing the Information Studies: School Librarian stackable certificate. Additional prerequisite: Prior coursework in educational psychology and methodology is strongly recommended.