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EDUC 4540 - Managing Student Behavior (3)
Current issues, practices, and application of a variety of approaches for behavior change, discipline and management of the classroom environment, and the teaching of appropriate social skills. Prerequisite: EDUC 4510 , EDUC 4520 , EDUC 4650 , EDUC 4550 with B- or above.
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EDUC 4550 - Instructional Planning and Learning Environments for Special Education Students (3)
Instructional programming and modification of curriculum for students with disabilities served by teachers with Mild/Moderate Endorsements. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.
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EDUC 4580 - Learning Strategies and Transition for Special Education Students (3)
Instructional programming and modification of curriculum for students with disabilities served by teachers with Mild/Moderate Endorsements. Prerequisite: EDUC 4510 , EDUC 4520 , EDUC 4650 , EDUC 4550 with B- or above.
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EDUC 4581 - Pre-Student Teaching in Special Education: Assessment, Behavior Management, Instruction (4)
The purpose of Pre-Student Teaching is to continue field experience in a supportive and professional manner. The student will have the opportunity to experience teaching and the responsibilities that it entails under the direct guidance of the Cooperating Teacher and the Course Instructor. This course is designed to provide students with practical experiences in the areas of: (a) assessment, (b) behavior management, (c) curriculum and instruction for students K-12, and (d) planning and developing post secondary transition plans. Prerequisite: EDUC 4530 , EDUC 4540 , EDUC 4580 , EDUC 4640 with B- or above.
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EDUC 4640 - Validated Instructional Methods and Practicum: Mathematics (4)
This course is designed to introduce principles and techniques for diagnosis and remediation of mathematics problems. The course will cover student characteristics and school setting demands that contribute to lack of success in mathematics classrooms. Field experience required. (Special Education majors only). Prerequisite: EDUC 4510 , EDUC 4520 , EDUC 4650 , EDUC 4550 with B- or above.
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EDUC 4650 - Validated Instructional Methods and Practicum: Reading (4)
This course is designed to introduce principles and techniques for diagnosis and remediation of reading problems. The course will cover student characteristics and school setting demands that contribute to lack of success in reading classrooms. Field experience required. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.
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EDUC 4660 - Validated Instructional Methods and Practicum: Written Expression (4)
This course is designed to introduce principles and validated strategies for teaching written expression to students with mild/moderate disabilities. The course will cover student characteristics and school setting demands that contribute to lack of success in written expression. Field experience required. Prerequisite: EDUC 4640 , EDUC 4530 , EDUC 4540 , EDUC 4580 with B- or above.
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EDUC 4670 - Special Education Student Teaching (4) Su, F, Sp
Supervised teaching in selected special education programs in an elementary or secondary school. Available on a CR/NC basis only. Prerequisite: successful completion of mild/moderate licensure course work.
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EDUC 4680 - Special Education Student Teaching (8)
Supervised clinical practice in an elementary or secondary school at which candidates teach pupils with mild/moderate disabilities. Available on a CR/NC basis only. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Special Education major requirements, EDUC 4581 , EDUC 4660 with B- or above. Must be taken concurrently with EDUC 4686 .
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EDUC 4685 - Special Education Student Teaching Seminar and Synthesis (1) Non-majors
The Seminar and Synthesis will support student teaching through regular meetings. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Special Education Licensure requirements. Must be taken concurrently with EDUC 4670 .
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EDUC 4686 - Special Education Student Teaching Seminar & Synthesis for Special Education Majors (4)
The Seminar and Synthesis will support student teaching through regular meetings on campus. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Professional Core, Special Education Core, and Concentration courses as specified in course catalog, EDUC 4581 , and EDUC 4660 with B- or above.
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EDUC 4700 - Learning in the Schools (2)
Principles of learning and management and their application to the school situation. Prerequisite: Student teaching.
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EDUC 4740 - Building School Partnerships with ESL/Bilingual Families (1)
This course prepares students to be advocates and practitioners of family involvement in education. Goals and benefits of family involvement will be explored along with specific strategies for developing a partnership within the education system. Components of family structure, economics, cultural diversity, second-language learners, communication skills and resources are integrated into the student experience.
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EDUC 4810 - Adult Education (2)
A survey course in adult education with emphasis on philosophy, principles, and practices as evidenced in programs and various adult education organizations. Prerequisite: professional education course work, teaching experience, or approval of the instructor.
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EDUC 4820E - Managing Diverse Classrooms (3) (not currently taught)
Current issues, methodology and application of a variety of approaches for behavioral change, discipline and management of diverse learners in the context of classroom environments. Prerequisite: Teacher Education Level 3 Elementary (EDUC 4300 , EDUC 4320 or EDUC 4350 if previously taken, EDUC 4330 , EDUC 4340 ). Should be taken concurrently with the other courses in Teacher Education Level 4 Elementary (EDUC 4840 , EDUC 4860 ).
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EDUC 4820S - Managing Diverse Classrooms (3) (not currently taught)
Current issues, methodology and application of a variety of approaches for behavioral change, discipline and management of diverse learners in the context of classroom environments. Prerequisite: Secondary Teacher Education Core (EDUC 3200S , EDUC 3260S , EDUC 3900 , and EDUC 3930 ).
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EDUC 4830 - Individually Prescribed Program (1-6) Su, F, Sp
Designed primarily for individual needs.
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EDUC 4840 - Student Teaching in Elementary Education (8) F, Sp
Student teaching experience in a public school to synthesize theory and practice. Support seminars held on campus. Available on a CR/NC basis only. Prerequisite: EDUC Level 3 (EDUC 4300 , EDUC 4330 , EDUC 4340 , & 4350) Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 4850 .
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EDUC 4850 - Integrated Elementary Education Student Teaching Seminar and Synthesis (4)
This course will help prepare teacher candidates for student teaching and ultimately licensure with two different types of activities. First, are weekly, 3-hour collaboration and topical seminars emphasizing on-going discussions and support on classroom management, preparing the TWS and INTASC portfolio, creating your career file, and other education issues. Second, is a two-day workshop to synthesize the semester and have your INTASC portfolio assessed. Prerequisite: EDUC 4300 , EDUC 4320 , EDUC 4330 , and EDUC 4340 . (Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 4840 .)
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EDUC 4860 - Elementary Senior Synthesis Seminar (1) (not currently taught)
Synthesis of the TREC model for elementary programs with specific emphasis on beginning a professional career in teaching. Senior project is required. To be taken for CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Teacher Education Level 3 Elementary (EDUC 4300 , EDUC 4320 or EDUC 4350 if previously taken, EDUC 4330 , EDUC 4340 ). Should be taken concurrently with the other courses in Teacher Education Level 4 Elementary (EDUC 4820E , EDUC 4840 ).
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EDUC 4870 - Directed Experiences with Students (1) F, Sp
Directed experiences with elementary and secondary school students in cooperating schools. Students may register for one unit of credit per semester for a maximum of three semester hours.
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EDUC 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience (1-6)
For students accepted to the Teacher Education Program who meet the minimum cooperative work experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Amount of credit will be determined by the department. Fingerprinting/background check must be completed prior to working in the schools.
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EDUC 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number.
The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Available on CR/NC basis.
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EDUC 4930 - Student Teaching in Secondary Education (4) F, Sp
Student teaching experience in secondary public school setting plus weekly seminar on campus. Offered CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Secondary Teacher Education Core (EDUC 3200S , EDUC 3260S , EDUC 3900 & EDUC 3930 ) and permission of Student Teaching Coordinator. Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 4950 Integrated Secondary Student Teaching Seminar.
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EDUC 4940 - Student Teaching in Secondary Education (8) F, Sp
Student teaching experience in a public school to synthesize theory and practice. Support seminars held on campus. Available on a CR/NC basis only. Prerequisite: Secondary Teacher Education Core (EDUC 3200S , EDUC 3260S , EDUC 3900 & EDUC 3930 ). Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 4950 Integrated Secondary Student Teaching Seminar.
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EDUC 4950 - Integrated Secondary Student Teaching Seminar (4) F, Sp
Preparation and support for secondary clinical practice. Collaborative and topical seminars will emphasize on-going discussions and support on classroom management, ethics, preparing the TWS and INTASC portfolio, creating a career file, and secondary school issues. Prerequisite: Completion of Secondary Teacher Education Core (EDUC 3200S , EDUC 3260S , EDUC 3900 , EDUC 3930 ). Should be taken concurrently with Student Teaching in Secondary Education (EDUC 4930 or EDUC 4940 ).
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EDUC 4960 - Secondary Senior Synthesis Seminar (1) (not currently taught)
Synthesis of the TREC Model for elementary and secondary programs with specific emphasis on beginning a professional career in teaching. Senior Project is required. Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 4820S and EDUC 4840 .
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EDUC 5050 - Action Research in the Classroom (2) (TBA, as needed)
Students will explore effective classroom-based research techniques, complete a classroom-based case study, and promote the ongoing application of research to the improvement of teaching practice. This course is designed for cooperating teachers in the site-based teacher education program, and is graded CR/NC.
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EDUC 5060 - Effective Mentoring in the Classroom (2) (TBA, as needed)
Course covers strategies for effectively mentoring student teachers and novice teachers by expert teachers. Expectations for the course include journal keeping, writing assignments, and mentoring project.
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EDUC 5110 - Advanced Multicultural/Bilingual Education (3)
Provides a knowledge base concerning the curricular issues and need for multicultural education, and explores various curriculum models and approaches for successful implementation of multicultural education across the curriculum.
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EDUC 5120 - Culture and Language (3)
Examines the effects and impact of historical, political, social, and economic issues which affect teaching and learning for students from diverse cultural and ethnic groups.
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EDUC 5320 - Reading in the Content Areas (3)
Use of reading as an effective means to help students comprehend their course material. Explores how to incorporate these skills into the curriculum of the content areas.
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EDUC 5330 - Using Children’s Literature in the Classroom (2)
This course will provide a broad basis for using children’s literature for instructional purposes in elementary classrooms to enhance literacy development.
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EDUC 5340 - Assessment and Corrective Procedures in Reading (3)
Assessment of reading problems and corrective procedures for remediation in elementary classrooms.
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EDUC 5360 - Literacy in the Elementary School (3)
An exploration of current reading, oral and written language theories, and their applications for the improvement of literacy practices in schools.
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EDUC 5770 - Field Experience in ESL/Bilingual Education (2) F, Sp
Students will gain experience in teaching and working with ESL/bilingual students and apply what they have learned from relevant courses.
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EDUC 5840 - Student Teaching in Elementary Education for MED Students (6)
CHANGED TO MED 6870 STARTING SPRING 2013. The student teaching experience is the culminating learning experience for the elementary licensure track. Student teaching is a time for developing one’s classroom management style, instructional design, and collaborating with a mentor teacher. Student teaching is a rigorous experience, which is carefully planned, guided, assessed, and evaluated. Offered CR/NC only. Prerequisite: EDUC 5860 , MED 6110 or MED 6120 , MED 6050 , MED 6510 , MED 6020 , MED 6310 or MED 6311 and MED 6312 and MED 6313 , MED 6360 and one of the following MED 6330 , MED 6350 , or MED 6352 .
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EDUC 5860 - Practicum in Education (1-4) Variable Title F, Sp
CHANGED TO MED 6860 STARTING SPRING 2013. Practical synthesis and application of knowledge and skills gained in previous education courses. Student must have approval from the department or program chair, and should follow specific program guidelines for prerequisites and other requirements. This course may be taken more than one time. Offered CR/NC only.
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EDUC 5880 - Student Teaching in Secondary Education for MED Students (6)
CHANGED TO MED 6880 STARTING SPRING 2013. Student teaching experience, with supervision, in a public school to synthesize theory and practice from previous education courses. Offered CR/NC only. Prerequisite: EDUC 5860 , MED 6020 , MED 6060 , MED 6120 or MED 6110 , MED 6050 , MED 6320 , and MED 6510 .
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EDUC 5920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number.
The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Available on CR/NC basis.
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EE 1000 - Introduction to Electronics Engineering (2)
An introductory course to Electronics Engineering topics including electronic terms, numbering systems, software tools, and documentation practices. College algebra and trigonometry are strongly recommended.
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EE 1270 - Introduction to Electrical Circuits (4)
The basics of analog circuits as an introduction to Electronics Engineering. Concepts of voltage, current, power, resistance capacitance and inductance. Circuit analysis techniques such as Kirchhoff’s Laws, node voltages, and mesh currents. Thevenin’s and Norton’s equivalent circuits, sinusoidal steady state and phasors. Lecture and lab combination. Prerequisite: MATH 1210 .
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EE 2260 - Fundamentals of Electrical Circuits (4)
Fundamental electric-circuit techniques including: time domain transient responses for 1st and 2nd order circuits, Laplace transforms, Fourier series, and filters. Lecture and lab combination. Prerequisite: EE 1270 and MATH 1220 .
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EE 2700 - Digital Circuits (4)
An introduction to digital electronics, integrated circuits, numbering systems, Boolean algebra, gates, flip-flops, multiplexers, sequential circuits, combinational circuits, and computer architecture. Introduction to hardware description language and programmable logic devices. Lecture and lab combination. Laboratory activities to include the design, construction, analysis, and measurement of basic digital systems. Co-Requisite: (Recommend) CS 2250 or CS 1410 .
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EE 3000 - Engineering Seminar (1)
An engineering seminar course designed to prepare the student for professional engineering employment. Topics to include resumes, hiring criteria, interviewing techniques, engineering ethics, professional and societal responsibilities, lifelong learning, diversity, creative problem solving, goals, quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement. The students will research related topics and write a paper.
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EE 3010 - Electronic Circuits (2)
A review course of fundamental concepts of electrical and digital circuits. It is designed for returning students or anyone that needs to refresh concepts that are included in EE 1270 , EE 2260 , and EE 2700 . Prerequisite: An EET BS from an ABET accredited program or EE 2260 and EE 2700 .
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EE 3110 - Microelectronics I (4)
Fundamental semiconductor device characteristics including diodes, MOSFETs and bipolar transistors; small and large signal characteristics and design of linear circuits. Lecture and lab combination. Laboratory activities to include the design, construction, computer simulation, and analysis of semiconductor circuits, amplifiers and power supplies. Prerequisite: CHEM 1210 and EE 2260 or EE 3010 .
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EE 3120 - Microelectronics II (4)
Intermediate topics related to microelectronics including differential and multistage amplifiers, frequency response, feedback systems, power amplifiers, filters, and signal generation. Lecture and lab combination. Laboratory activities to include the design, construction, computer simulation, and analysis of filters and advanced circuits. Prerequisite: EE 3110 .
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EE 3210 - Signals and Systems (4)
Topics related to the analysis of linear time invariant continuous and discrete systems and signal transformations, convolution, frequency spectra, Laplace transforms, Z transforms, and fast Fourier transforms. Lecture and lab combination. Laboratory activities to include the computer simulation, analysis, and numerical modeling of signals and systems. Prerequisite: EE 2260 or EE 3010 and MATH 2250 or MATH 2270 and MATH 2280 .
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EE 3310 - Electromagnetics I (4)
An introduction to electrostatics, magnetostatics and Maxwell’s equations with specific applications to wave propagation and transmission line theory. Lecture and lab combination. Laboratory activities to include the design, construction, and analysis of RF radar subsystems. Prerequisite: MATH 2210 , PHYS 2220 , and EE 2260 or EE 3010 .
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EE 3610 - Digital Systems (4)
Introduction to microprocessor architecture, arithmetic logic units, memory systems, input/output interfaces, peripheral devices, and communication. Lecture and lab combination. Laboratory activities to include the programming and operation of microprocessor circuits. Prerequisite: EE 2700 or EE 3010 and CS 2250 or CS 1410 .
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EE 3710 - Embedded Systems (4)
Design and implementation of a microcontroller or microprocessor embedded system including assembly language programming, interfacing to peripherals, interrupt handling and debugging techniques. Lecture and Lab. Laboratory exercises build toward a final embedded systems project. Prerequisite: EE 2700 or EE 3010 , and CS 2250 or CS 1410 .
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EE 3890 - Internship (2)
This is a core course that is required for the BS Engineering degree. EE 3890 can be taken a maximum of three times for a total of six credits, but only two credits count toward the major. The student will need department approval before being allowed to register. Prerequisite: Permission from the department.
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EE 4010 - Senior Project I (2)
Students will be required to complete a 200-hour engineering project in a team environment. Project management and problem solving techniques will be emphasized. Topics to include goal setting, developing milestone charts, writing contracts, conducting research, project design and construction, testing and analysis, project documentation, and design review presentations. Prerequisite: Permission from the department.
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EE 4020 - Senior Project II (2)
A continuation of Senior Project I. Students will be required to complete a significant engineering project in a team environment. Project management and problem solving techniques will be emphasized. Topics to include goal setting, developing milestone charts, writing contracts, conducting research, project design and construction, testing and analysis, project documentation, and design review presentations. Prerequisite: EE 4010 .
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EE 4100 - Control Systems (4)
Topics related to control theory, analysis, and testing of systems in the time domain, frequency domain and state space. Lecture and lab combination. Prerequisite: EE 3120 and EE 3210 .
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EE 4210 - Digital Signal Processing (3)
Theory, application, and implementation of digital signal processing (DSP) concepts, from the design and implementation perspective. Topics include: Fast Fourier transforms, adaptive filters, state-space algorithms, random signals, and spectral estimation. Prerequisite: EE 3210 .
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EE 4310 - Electromagnetics II (3)
A study of intermediate electromagnetic issues common to circuits, systems, and communication networks. Prerequisite: EE 3310 .
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EE 4410 - Communication Circuits and Systems (3)
A study of communication circuits, modulation and decoding theory, spectrum usage, networks, and protocols. Prerequisite: EE 3210 and MATH 3410 .
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EE 4800 - Individual Studies (1-4)
The students will receive credit for approved studies in the Electronics Engineering program. A maximum of four credits can count as an elective course in the Electronics Engineering program.
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EE 4900 - Special Topics (1-4)
A one-time special study course designed to introduce a new relevant topic that is not covered in the EE program. Lecture and lab combination. Laboratory activities support the selected course topic. A maximum of four credits can be counted for EE program.
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ENGL 0900 ND - Fundamentals of College Reading and Writing (3)
A course designed to help students develop fundamental reading, writing, and thinking skills. Students in this course work closely with Skills Enhancement Center tutors in both group and one-to-one settings. Students with ACT scores in either English or Reading of 12 and below are required to take ENGL ND0900. Students without ACT scores are also placed in this course unless they are otherwise placed by Accuplacer. Students must complete this course with a grade of C or better before enrolling in ENGL 0955 . ND (non-degree) do not count toward hours required for graduation.
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ENGL 0955 ND - Developmental College Reading and Writing (6)
A course to help students develop reading, writing, and critical thinking skills prerequisite for entry-level college courses. Students in this course are supported by the Skills Enhancement Center. Students who pass ENGL 0900 with a grade of C or better, whose ACT scores in English or Reading run from 13 to 16, or who are placed by Accuplacer are placed in ENGL ND0955. Students must complete ENGL ND0955 with a grade of C or better before enrolling in ENGL 1010 . ND (non-degree) do not count toward hours required for graduation.
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ENGL 0960 ND - Developmental College Writing (3)
Developing fundamental reading, thinking, and writing skills. Focuses on sentence structure and essay development. ND (non-degree) do not count toward hours required for graduation.
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ENGL 1000 - College Reading (1-3)
The English department recommends this course as an excellent entry-level college course. Students in this course can expect to improve their reading comprehension, their critical thinking skills, their breadth and depth of knowledge, and their aptitude for learning.
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ENGL 1010 EN - Introductory College Writing (3)
Students will learn practices of successful academic writing. Students will focus on the writing process, writing for specific audiences, collaboration with peers, and on the interrelationship between reading and writing. To enter 1010 the student must have 17 or higher on the ACT English portion, or equivalent. Student must complete ENGL 1010 satisfactorily (a grade of “C” or better) before enrolling in ENGL 2010 .
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ENGL 2010 EN - Intermediate College Writing (3)
This course will focus on writing arguments, conducting research, and documenting sources. Students will continue to learn practices of successful academic writing including the writing process, writing for specific audiences, and collaboration with peers. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 with “C” grade or better, AP Language and Composition or Literature and Composition examination with a score of 3 or better, ACT English and Reading score of 29 or better, CLEP with essay test with a score of 50 or better, or articulated transfer credit from another regionally accredited college or university.
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ENGL 2100 - Technical Writing (3)
This course prepares students for on-the-job writing and emphasizes the importance of audience analysis, graphics, and document design. Students study and practice writing and designing a variety of technical documents as they learn to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively to a specific audience for a specific purpose. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 .
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ENGL 2200 HU/DV - Introduction to Literature (3)
An introduction to three major literary genres, fiction, poetry, and drama, drawn from a diverse range of authors from various cultures and historical periods. Students will learn how to read literary texts closely and critically, and how literature–reading more generally–can have a meaningful part of their daily lives. Course includes relevant practice in the principles of successful writing, including drafting, revising, and editing. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 with a “C” grade or better or equivalent.
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ENGL 2220 HU/DV - Introduction to Fiction (3)
An introduction to short stories, novellas, and novels, selected from a diverse range of authors from various cultures and historical periods. Students will learn how to read fiction carefully and critically, and how fiction can have a meaningful part in their daily lives. Course includes relevant practice in the principles of successful writing, including drafting, revising, and editing. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 with a “C” grade or better or equivalent.
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ENGL 2240 HU/DV - Introduction to Poetry (3)
An introduction to poetry written in English, selected from a diverse range of authors from various cultures and historical periods. Students will develop the critical and interpretive skills necessary to appreciate the craft of poetry as a valid and important way of talking about human experiences. Course includes relevant practice in the principles of successful writing, including drafting, revising, and editing. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 with a “C” grade or better or equivalent.
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ENGL 2250 CA - Creative Writing (3)
In this Gen Ed course students will learn in a workshop setting to write original pieces in three genres that may include the following: short stories, poetry, creative non-fiction, and plays. As models for their own writing, students will read exemplary pieces from each genre taught from different eras and cultures, in order to build a vocabulary base. Thus, students will become familiar with aspects of storytelling such as story arc, characterization, and dialogue; and aspects of poetry such as rhyme, rhythm, and figurative language, for use in their own writing. Through regular exercises, students will generate ideas for creating original writing such as stories, poems, plays, and creative essays, and will refine oral and communicative skills. Students will critique and be critiqued by the entire class in order to revise early drafts, will analyze selected texts, and will evaluate their own and others’ work. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 with a “C” grade or better or equivalent.
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ENGL 2260 CA - Introduction to Writing Short Fiction (3)
This course introduces students to writing original short fiction in a workshop setting. Students will read as models a judicious sampling of stories by authors such as Edgar Allen Poe, William Faulkner, Toni Morrison, Truman Capote, and others as selected by the professor in order to build a vocabulary for analyzing aspects of storytelling such as plot, story arc, characterization, dialogue, meaningful detail, and story pacing. Using guided writing exercises and journaling, students will develop ideas from these sources to create original fiction for a series of in-class workshops. Students will critique, and be critiqued by, the entire class, in order to revise their stories. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 with a “C” grade or better or equivalent.
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ENGL 2290 HU/DV - Introduction to Drama (3)
An introduction to drama from around the globe, selected from a diverse range of authors from various cultures and historical periods. Students will develop the critical and interpretive skills necessary to analyze and appreciate plays and to recognize their contemporary relevance. Course includes relevant practice in the principles of successful writing, including drafting, revising, and editing. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 with a “C” grade or better or equivalent.
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ENGL 2510 HU/DV - Masterpieces of Literature (3)
An introduction to select masterworks, selected from a diverse range of authors from various cultures and historical periods. Students will develop the critical and interpretive skills necessary to analyze various genres (fiction, drama, and poetry) and to reflect on the nature of literary excellence. Course includes relevant practice in the principles of successful writing, including, drafting, revising, and editing. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 with a “C” grade or better or equivalent.
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ENGL 2710 HU /DV - Perspectives on Women’s Literature (3)
The purpose of this class is to introduce students to the rich contributions of women to the field of literature. The course will cover a variety of women writers that may range from the medieval period to the present and will feature literary genres such as fiction, poetry, drama, non-fiction, and journals/diaries. In discussing and writing about these works, students will consider why women were excluded or marginalized in the canon for such a large part of literary history and how society, family, and politics impacted the way these women wrote. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 with a “C” grade or better or equivalent.
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ENGL 2830 - Directed Readings (1-3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or equivalent.
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ENGL 2890 - Cooperative Work Experience (1-6)
Open to all students in the English Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or equivalent.
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ENGL 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4)
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 with a “C” grade or better or equivalent.
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ENGL 2920S - Community Service (3)
Students will receive an overview of community service and explore opportunities for service learning in the community. A weekly seminar with required readings and writings as necessary and 50 hours of community service. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or equivalent.
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ENGL 3010 - Introduction to Linguistics (3)
This course introduces students to the scientific study of language. It looks across languages to explore what they have in common, as well as what distinguishes them from one another. Students learn basic analytic techniques in articulatory phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics and apply them to data drawn from various languages. These core concepts may be applied to other areas, such as language acquisition, language history, language and culture, language and society, language and thought, or language and literary expression. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or equivalent. Students in English, foreign languages, anthropology, philosophy, psychology, and history are encouraged to take this course.
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ENGL 3020 - Introduction to the Study of Language for Teachers (3)
This course is designed for English teaching majors and minors. It introduces students to the nature of language and linguistics. It also reviews the elements of traditional grammar. This course surveys prescribed applications for prospective secondary school English teachers, including language variation, contemporary alternatives to traditional grammar, the history of English, and linguistics and composition. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or equivalent.
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ENGL 3030 - Structure of English (3)
This course presents the major parts of speech, grammatical functions, and constructions of Standard English. Its purpose is to show that English, like any human language, is an intricate and rule-governed system. To this end, it draws on the terminology of traditional grammar and the analytical techniques of structural and transformational grammar, including contextual definitions and tree diagramming. The course is directed toward departmental English majors, teaching majors, advanced ESL students, and students majoring in foreign language teaching. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or equivalent.
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ENGL 3040 - History of the English Language (3)
This course begins by introducing the elementary vocabulary and concepts of linguistic theory as these pertain to historical linguistics. It then traces the prehistory of English from its beginnings in Indo-European, through its place in the Germanic branch, to its historical phases of Old, Middle, and Early Modern English. Attention may also be given to national varieties of English and the development of English as a world language. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or equivalent.
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ENGL 3050 - Grammar, Style, and Usage for Advanced Writing (3)
This course presents the concepts and nomenclature of traditional grammar as a context for students wishing to increase their control of punctuation, style, and usage in order to become more proficient writers. Its purpose is to offer practical guidance in how grammatical concepts can be applied to revising and editing one’s own or others’ writing to more effectively express one’s intended meaning. The course is offered to all English majors and minors as a means of fulfilling the language requirement for the major, especially those in technical writing, as well as students in communication, pre-law, and criminal justice. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or equivalent.
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ENGL 3080 - Critical Approaches to Literature (3)
Students will study and practice critical approaches to literature. The course will begin with New Criticism and proceed to study more resistant reading strategies such as feminism, Marxism, and deconstruction. Students will not only learn the theoretical premises behind these theories, but also practice explicating various texts from a particular critical perspective. Primarily for English majors and minors. Recommended to take early in major. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or equivalent. Recommended prerequisites: ENGL 2220 , ENGL 2240 , or ENGL 2290 .
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ENGL 3100 - Professional and Technical Writing (3)
This course introduces students to the basic theories and practices of technical communication. Using audience, purpose, and context as their guides, students create various professional and technical documents, such as formal and informal reports, instructions, proposals, job application materials, brochures, web media, and presentations. Working both individually, and in collaboration, students analyze their rhetorical situation as they create usable and appropriate professional documents. This course provides the practical and theoretical basis for the minor and emphasis in Professional and Technical Writing. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or equivalent.
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ENGL 3140 - Professional and Technical Editing (3)
Building on the knowledge of technical writing genres and the writing strengths developed in ENGL 3100, this course introduces students to copyediting, comprehensive editing, and the basics of collaborative editing and document management. Technical editing is designed to strengthen students’ writing, editing, and visual design skills through attention to detail and application of style, grammar, and usage principles. Additionally, this course focuses on hard copy and soft copy editing principles. Co-Requisite: ENGL 3100 .
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ENGL 3190 - Document Design (3)
This course teaches a rhetorical approach to document design. Using the rhetorical principles of audience, purpose, and context, students will discuss sample documents, analyze the layout of documents (both professional documents and ones students create in class), and articulate what makes an effective layout and design (regarding arrangement, emphasis, clarity, conciseness, tone, and ethos). Throughout the course, students will create (both individually and collaboratively) documents that meet client specifications thereby providing practical experience and generating material for their professional portfolios. Prerequisite: ENGL 3100 .
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ENGL 3210 - Advanced College Writing (3)
Basic expository techniques combined with other forms of discourse. Emphasis on originality, clarity and practical application for other courses as well as vocation. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or equivalent.
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ENGL 3250 - Advanced Fiction Writing (3)
Short story and novel writing with emphasis upon free lancing and publication. Begins with a review of basic elements of literature and effective creative writing and offers extensive feedback on each assignment from both professor and peers. Class lectures are combined with extensive student discussion. Prior experience in creative writing and other areas of literature is recommended. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or equivalent.
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ENGL 3260 - Poetry Writing (3)
Using “workshop” methodology, this course identifies and practices a variety of techniques and devices for generating, writing, and revising poems. It is intended for the serious student interested in writing poetry for publication and public reading. The course requires a substantial commitment to reading and evaluating original poetry. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or equivalent.
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ENGL 3270 - Magazine Article Writing (3)
Emphasis on writing for publication and study of the current market. Extensive feedback is provided on each assignment by teacher and class. Lecture is combined with lively class discussion. Any additional background in imaginative writing, other areas of literature, or communications such as news reporting not essential but helpful. Lecture is combined with lively class discussion. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or equivalent.
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ENGL 3280 - Biographical Writing (3)
Includes autobiographical writing and is oriented strongly toward personal and familial interests. Written assignments include the personal narrative, character sketch, as told to, and conclude with a chapter or two on a projected book-length project. Extensive written and oral input on each assignment from professor and class. Strong emphasis is placed on techniques of research including interviewing, effective characterization, narration and description. Prior experience in imaginative writing and other areas of literature is recommended. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or equivalent.
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ENGL 3300 - Children’s Literature (3)
Students will study the principles of literature for children with special emphasis on evaluation and selection, classroom and library use, ethnic and cultural diversity, and the development of literacy. Designed to meet the needs of teachers, those preparing to teach and those who work with children in various settings. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or equivalent.
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ENGL 3310 - Young Adult Literature (3)
Students will study the characteristics of literature for young adults and connections to adolescent development. Selection and evaluation, ethnic and culturally diverse authors, the history of young adult literature, and book-to-film comparisons will receive special emphasis. This course is designed for non-teaching English majors, students interested in adolescent psychology or in acquiring a breadth of exposure to literature that appeals to young adult readers. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or equivalent.
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ENGL 3350 - Studies in Literary Genres (3) Variable Title Course
This variable topics course introduces students to the historical and cultural origins of literary genres, their distinguishing features, and the dynamics of literary development. Genres may include the novel, drama, poetry, creative non-fiction, bildungsroman, the diary, biography, autobiography, satire, and others. It may be taken more than once with different designations. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or equivalent.
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ENGL 3400 - The Teaching of Literature (3)
Students will develop their own philosophies for teaching literature and language to middle, junior high, and high school students by exploring current research findings, theoretical approaches and practical strategies. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or equivalent. Any student not admitted to the Teacher Education Program must have instructor approval prior to registering for this course. This course must be taken concurrently with ENGL 3410 .
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ENGL 3410 - The Teaching of Writing (3)
Students will develop their own philosophies for teaching writing to middle, junior high, and high school students by exploring current research findings, theoretical approaches and practical strategies. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or equivalent. Any student not admitted to the Teacher Education Program must have instructor approval prior to registering for this course. This course must be taken concurrently with ENGL 3400 .
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ENGL 3420 - Teaching With Young Adult Literature (3)
This course introduces prospective teachers, librarians, and other educators to the use of contemporary adolescent literature across the curriculum. Multicultural and global selection, critical evaluation of the literature, issues of censorship, reader response theory, media connections, and reading/writing strategies for teaching young adult readers will receive major emphasis. The course includes a practicum or service-learning experience in planning, sharing, and using young adult literature in public school classrooms. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or equivalent. This course is required of English teaching majors and minors and must be taken concurrently with ENGL 3020, ENGL 3400, and ENGL 3410.
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