OF 150 - Realtime Writing I

Credit Hours: 4

This course will teach the student how to write, read and transcribe the spoken word by means of a conflict-free, real-time ready shorthand theory. All students are expected to spend a minimum of three hours a day on homework, which includes practicing accuracy and speed. Students must be able to transcribe three minutes of unfamiliar dictation at 50 words a minute with at least 95 percent accuracy. Successful completion of the course requires a grade of “C” or better. The course includes online computer-aided technology for real-time translation.