Texas Register, Volume 9, Number 3, Pages 223-296, January 10, 1984 Page: 239
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(B) identify different classes of mail and spe-
cial mailing services.
(6) Travel, meetings, and conferences. The stu-
dent shall be provided opportunities to:
(A) arrange travel and transportation services;
and
(B) schedule meetings and conferences.
(7) Electronic information processes. The stu-
dent shall be provided opportunities to discuss the use
of current electronic office technology, including methods
of transmitting and receiving information as related to
course content.
(o) Shorthand (one-half to one unit). Shorthand
shall include the essential elements in this subsection.
Shorthand offered for one semester must include the ele-
ments in paragraphs (1)-(3) of this subsection. Shorthand
offered for two semesters must include all of the elements
in this subsection.
(1) Shorthand theory. The student shall be pro-
vided opportunities to:
(A) learn shorthand symbols;
(B) automatize brief forms/speed forms;
(D) write phonetically; and
(E) master shorthand theory.
(2) Techniques. The student shall be provided
opportunities to:
(A) learn the correct writing position;
(B) develop correct writing techniques; and
(C) develop proportion rather than size of
characters.
(3) Skill development (should be emphasized
both semesters). The student shall be provided oppor-
tunities to:
(A) read under timing;
(B) write familiar outlines;
(C) preview dictation material;
(D) build speed by repetition;
(E) expand business vocabulary;
(F) construct unfamiliar outlines;
(G) improve concentration and retention; and
(H) write for extended periods of time.
(4) Transcription. The student shall be provided
opportunities to:
(A) transcribe at the typewriter;
(B) improve proofreading and correcting tech-
niques;
(C) increase skill in punctuation, word divi-
sion, spelling, and grammar usage; and
(D) produce copy in mailable business form
under timed situations.
(5) Electronic information processes. The stu-
dent shall be provided opportunities to discuss how the
skill of shorthand can expedite the flow of information
in the automated office.
(p) Advanced shorthand (one-half to one unit). Ad-
vanced shorthand shall include the following essential
elements:
(1) Reinforcement of theory. The student shall
be provided opportunities to:
(A) review theory principles;
(B) automatize frequently used words and
phrases; and
(C) construct unfamiliar outlines.(2) Dictation. The student shall be provided op-
portunities to:
(A) increase dictation speed levels;
(B) use varied and specialized materials; and
(C) develop specialized terminology.
(3) Transcription. The student shall be provided
opportunities to:
(A) refine subskills of spelling, word differen-
tiation, rules of punctuation, number usage, capitaliza-
tion;
(B) produce usable transcripts; and
(C) refine proofreading ability.
(4) Office-style dictation. The student shall be
provided opportunities to:
(A) make insertions and deletions in notes;
(B) change location of words or sentences; and
(C) check figures for accuracy.
(5) Production. The student shall be provided
opportunities to:
(A) extend periods of dictation;
(B) lengthen timed transcription;
(C) use a variety of communications; and
(D) transcribe office-type dictation.
(6) Electronic information processes. The stu-
dent shall be provided opportunities to discuss how the
skill of shorthand can expedite the flow of information
in the automated office.
(q) Personal finance (one-half to one unit). Per-
sonal finance shall include the following essential ele-
ments:
(I) Insurance. The student shall be provided op-
portunities to:
(A) examine the concept of risk and the need
for insurance;
(B) discuss the probability of loss and how in-
surance works;
(C) identify the different kinds of insurance;
(D) read and understand insurance policies;
(E) differentiate between personal and prop-
erty insurance;
(F) determine the legal status of an insurance
policy; and
(G) plan an insurance program.
(2) Insestments. The student shall be provided
opportunities to:
(A) investigate and discuss investing in securi-
ties;
(B), relate investments to short- and long-term
goals and needs;
(C) establish criteria for the selection of sav-
ings and investments;
(D) distinguish between stocks and bonds;
(E) analyze an annual report;
(F) investigate how one participates in a mu-
tual fund investment plan; and
(G) plan an investment program.
(3) Real estate. The student shall be provided op-
portunities to:ership;
(A) discus; investing in real estate;
(B) compare costs of renting with home own-
(C) identify types of land ownership;January 10, 1984
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Texas. Secretary of State. Texas Register, Volume 9, Number 3, Pages 223-296, January 10, 1984, periodical, October 1, 1984; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth243555/m1/17/: accessed March 29, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.