May 19, 2024  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • ECON 2106H - Honors Principles of Microeconomics


    This principles of economics course is intended to introduce students to concepts that will enable them to understand and analyze structure and performance of the market economy. Includes analysis of supply and demand and pricing, understanding consumer and producer behavior, application of microeconomic analysis in decision-making, and the impact of globalization on microeconomics. This honors section is smaller and seminar-oriented; as a result, students receive more individualized attention from faculty members and enjoy an enhanced learning environment with other gifted students.Credit will not be given for both ECON 2106 and ECON 2106H.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ACT Mathematics with a score of 23 or higher, Old SAT Mathematics with a score of 550 or higher, New SAT Mathematics with a score of 570 or higher, or MATH 1001, MATH 1101, MATH 1111, MATH 1113, MATH 1450, or MATH 2450 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



    Notes:
    Credit will not be given to students who have credit for ECON 2106.

  
  • ECON 2258 - Applied Microeconomics


    Elementary principles of economics as applied to decision making in production and distribution, prices, interest and credit, demand and supply, and comparative advantage.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECON 3240 - Money and Banking


    A study of the basic principles and concepts of money and credit and their importance in the present economy. The major topics emphasized are the commercial banking system, central banking as a means of expanding and stabilizing the supply of money and credit, monetary theory, monetary and fiscal policies, international banking and finance, and other banking and credit institutions.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to Upper Division

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECON 3299 - Special Topics in Economics


    This course will be an in-depth examination of an economics topic. The course may be an independent study under the supervision of a member of the economics faculty or may be a formal class. The content and requirements of this course will vary depending on the instructor and the subject of the course. This is a 1-3 credit hour course. The course may be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours if the topic is different.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to Upper Division

    Hours:
    1-3



  
  • ECSP 3001 - Child Development


    This course examines the roles played by heredity, maturation, culture, and experience in the development of social, intellectual, emotional, and physical and language development of children from birth through adolescence. Clinical experiences in the field required. Pre-requisite: Admission to Teacher Education.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECSP 3002 - Educational Assessment


    This course addresses theory and practice in the construction, administration, and interpretation of formative, curriculum-based, and standardized tests and outcomes for the purpose of identifying instructional objectives. Introductory statistical concepts in measurement are addressed. The role of assessment in the RTI process is reviewed. Clinical experiences in the field required. Pre-requisite: Admission to Teacher Education.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECSP 3003 - Classroom Organization & Management


    This course is designed to provide classroom teachers with the knowledge and skills to organize physical environments and social climates that support the intellectual and social development of diverse groups of students, including second language learners. Clinical experiences in the field required. Pre-requisite: Admission to Teacher Education.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECSP 3010 - Strategies for Supporting Children and Families from Diverse Communities


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to develop strategies to support the needs of students and families in diverse cultural, language and economic contexts. Clinical experience in the field required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECSP 3030 - Language and Cognition


    This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to learn and understand the development and nature of language, language varieties, and the phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and discourse of English and to use this knowledge to bring all students including those learning English to higher levels of learning.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECSP 3100 - Characteristics of Students with Special Needs


    This course examines characteristics and needs of students with exceptionalities, as well as the role, and responsibilities of a special education teacher in RTI, instruction, evaluation and communication with families of students with special needs.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECSP 3300 - Teaching Social Studies


    Study of basic techniques in the teaching of social studies and language arts learning in grades P-8 and the various instructional materials used at those levels is placed on multicultural literature and other interdisciplinary connections. Structured experiences in public schools is required.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECSP 3540 - Applied Data Analysis


    This course requires preservice teachers in their final semester of training to demonstrate skills in data collection and analysis. Teacher candidates will demonstrate their ability to bring diverse groups of elementary school students to high levels of learning, and communicate those outcomes through a variety of formal and informal oral and written modes. In addition, preservice teachers will be required to validate their own professional development through completion and presentation of professional portfolios.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program

    Hours:
    1



  
  • ECSP 4000 - Educational Assessment of Students with Special Needs


    A course designed to develop skills in formal and informal psycho-educational evaluation of students from diverse backgrounds, including second language learners, for the purpose of providing effective interventions. The role of assessment in the RTI process is reviewed. Clinical experiences in the field required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECSP 4001 - Applied Behavior Analysis


    This course addresses the study and application of effective standards based instruction for students in elementary schools.  Intensive clinical experiences are required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECSP 4002 - Curriculum, Methods, & Materials


    This course examines applications of standards based curriculum and research based developmentally and culturally appropriate methodologies for working with diverse groups of students in grades P-5, including second language learners. Clinical experiences in the field required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECSP 4200 - Instruction of Students with Special Needs


    This course addresses methodologies for supporting academic achievement in students with special needs including differentiation of instruction through co-teaching, direct instruction, content modifications, cooperative learning, and content enhancement, including second language learners. Clinical experiences in the field required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ECSP 4403 - Education Internship - Planning


    Internship for specific teaching fields. Pre-requisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program; scholastic standing of at least 2.75; completion of all professional education courses with a grade of C or higher; enrollment at the University for at least two semesters; and written application two semesters in advance.

    Hours:
    2



  
  • ECSP 4404 - Early Childhood/Special Education Internship - Performance


    Internship for specific teaching fields. Pre-requisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program; scholastic standing of at least 2.75; completion of all professional education courses with a grade of C or higher; enrollment at the University for at least two semesters; and written application two semesters in advance.

    Hours:
    2



  
  • ECSP 4405 - Early Childhood/Special Education Internship - Performance


    Internship for specific teaching fields. Pre-requisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program; scholastic standing of at least 2.75; completion of all professional education courses with a grade of C or higher; enrollment at the University for at least two semesters; and written application two semesters in advance.

    Hours:
    2



  
  • EDUC 2110 - Critical/Contemporary Issues in Education


    This course engages teacher candidates in observations, interactions, and analysis of critical and contemporary educational issues. A minimum of 20 hours of field experience is required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 1101 with a grade of C or higher, minimum overall 2.5 GPA, and completion of a minimum of 15 semester hours

    Hours:
    3



  
  • EDUC 2110H - Honors Critical/Contemporary Issues in Education


    A reading-intensive lecture/discussion course intended for GSC Honors Program students and is an enhanced version of the non-honors course. Students will engage in observations, interactions, and analysis of critical and contemporary educational issues via integration of scholarly reading in relevant theories in education, social science and the humanities with field practice and research. The course provides aspirant teachers with a vocabulary as well as philosophical, historical, economic, sociological, and policy frameworks which scholars use to analyze P-12 schooling in U.S. society. This honors course offers in-depth readings and discussions, as well as an opportunity to work more closely with the professor on research projects. A minimum of 20 hours of field experience is required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102 with grades of B or higher, 3.0 GPA, 30 hours of previous coursework; for enrollment in honors classes, or incoming freshmen must show a combined 1100+ SAT (or 24+ ACT) and a 3.5+ high school GPA

    Hours:
    3



  
  • EDUC 2120 - Sociocultural Diversity in Education


    This course is designed for teacher candidates to examine (a) the nature and function of culture, (b) the development of individual and group cultural identity; (c) definitions and implications of diversity, and (d) the influences of culture on learning, development, and pedagogy. A minimum of 20 hours of field experiences is required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: EDUC 2110 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • EDUC 2130 - Explore Learning and Teaching


    Teacher candidates will explore key aspects of learning and technology by examining their own learning processes with the goal of applying this knowledge to enhance the learning of students in a variety of educational settings and contexts. Minimum of 20 observation hours.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: EDUC 2110 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • EDUC 2902 - Special Topics in Education


    Hours:
    2



  
  • EDUC 2903 - Special Topics in Education


    Hours:
    3



  
  • EDUC 3002 - Educational Assessment


    Hours:
    2



  
  • EDUC 3003 - Classroom Management


    Hours:
    2



  
  • EDUC 3010 - Child and Adolescent Develop


    Hours:
    3



  
  • EDUC 3020 - Curriculum and Methods


    Hours:
    3



  
  • EDUC 3040 - Children, Families & Community


    Hours:
    3



  
  • EDUC 3050 - Literature and Language Arts


    Hours:
    3



  
  • EDUC 3540 - Applied Classroom Data Analysis


    Hours:
    3



  
  • EDUC 4000 - Curriculum P12-712


    Study of the problems in planning for and executing appropriate learning experiences for learners in diverse P-12 classrooms. Clinical experience in selected schools is required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program

    Hours:
    4



  
  • EDUC 4103 - P-12/7-12 Internship Planning


    Internship for specific teaching fields.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program, scholastic standing of at least 2.75, completion of all professional education courses with a grade of C or higher, enrollment at UNG for at least two semesters, and written application two semesters in advance

    Hours:
    3



  
  • EDUC 4104 - P-12/7-12 Internship Performance


    Internship for specific teaching fields.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program, scholastic standing of at least 2.75, completion of all professional education courses with a grade of C or higher, enrollment at UNG for at least two semesters, and written application two semesters in advance

    Hours:
    3



  
  • EDUC 4105 - P-12/7-12 Internship Professionalism


    Internship for specific teaching fields.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program, scholastic standing of at least 2.75, completion of all professional education courses with a grade of C or higher, enrollment at UNG for at least two semesters, and written application two semesters in advance

    Hours:
    3



  
  • EDUC 4545 - Special Topics in Education


    This course is offered to provide areas of study in addition to what is covered in regularly offered education courses. Special topics may be cutting edge education theory or practice, may be related to teaching abroad programs, may be remedial, or may be suggested by a faculty member for approval within the College of Education. Special topics will vary and will be announced in advance. This course is available for variable hours, from 1 hour to 12 hours, depending on the special topic. The course may be repeated for up to 12 credit hours, if the course titles are different.

    Hours:
    1-12



  
  • ENGL 0989 - Foundations for English Composition


    An integrated reading and writing course designed to give students with Learning Support English requirements an opportunity to develop their basic skills in English and composition before they proceed with the freshman-level English course.  This is an individualized lecture/lab-based course designed to prepare students for college credit English and reading-intensive classes by providing exposure and practice in reading and writing expository, narrative, and persuasive texts.  Topics include applying critical reading skills for organizing, analyzing, and retaining material and developing written work appropriate to the audience, purpose, situation, and length of the assignment.  The course integrates fundamental reading skills - comprehension, vocabulary, and rate - with foundation skills in writing a variety of academic essays.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 0999 - Support for English Composition


    This is a 1 credit hour, 1 contact hour, just-in-time remediation course which will have, as it co-requisite, English 1101, thus fulfilling national-, state-, and System-wide mandates.  The course will meet for one hour, once a week, for 16 weeks in addition to the class meeting of the co-requisite English 1101 course in which the student is enrolled.  The course has a required computer-based Adaptive Learning Software component that must be completed on the student’s own time outside of the classroom.  This class is taken along with English 1101 as a co-requisite and may be facilitated by the same professor, although the course is malleable to different methods of delivery as deemed necessary by the department.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Corequisite:  ENGL 1101

    Hours:
    1



  
  • ENGL 1101 - English Composition I


    This course focuses on developing academic and professional written communication through a variety of rhetorical strategies. Using primarily nonfiction texts as models, the course emphasizes critical thinking and analysis, as well as introductory academic research skills. Student must meet placement requirements prior to enrolling.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Placement requirements must be met

    Hours:
    3



    Notes:
    A grade of C or higher is required

  
  • ENGL 1101H - Honors English Composition I


    This course focuses on developing academic and professional written communication through a variety of rhetorical strategies. Using primarily nonfiction texts as models, the course emphasizes critical thinking and analysis, as well as introductory academic research skills. Students must meet placement requirements prior to enrolling. This course incorporates the academic standards maintained by the honors program.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Honors program

    Hours:
    3



    Notes:
    A grade of C or higher is required.

  
  • ENGL 1102 - English Composition II


    This course develops skills in written analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of texts and emphasizes critical thinking skills, increased stylistic sophistication, and the application of advanced research methods.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: ENGL1101 or ENGL1101H with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



    Notes:
    A grade of C or higher is required

  
  • ENGL 1102H - Honors English Composition II


    This course develops skills in written analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of texts and emphasizes critical thinking skills, increased stylistic sophistication, and the application of advanced research methods. This course incorporates the academic standards maintained by the honors program.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 or ENGL1101H with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



    Notes:
    A grade of C or higher is required.

  
  • ENGL 2010 - Technical Communication


    Introduction to organization, style, and mechanics of technical and professional writing. Includes practice in writing such typical documents as technical descriptions, instructions, proposals, and recommendation reports. Emphasis placed on planning, organizing, and writing reports; designing visual aids; and editing. Among other assignments, at least one complete technical report is required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 2050 - Standard English Grammar


    This course is an introductory study of structural grammar and Standard English usage.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: ENGL1102 or ENGL1102H with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 2111 - World Literature I


    This course is a study of world literature from the beginnings through the seventeenth century, which involves reading, analyzing, and interpreting significant literary works within their historical, social, and cultural contexts.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 2111H - Honors World Literature I


    This course is a study of world literature from the beginnings through the seventeenth century, which involves reading, analyzing, and interpreting significant literary works within their historical, social, and cultural contexts. This course incorporates the academic standards maintained by the honors program.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: Acceptance to the Honors program and ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 2112 - World Literature II


    This course is a study of world literature from the eighteenth century to the present, which involves reading, analyzing, and interpreting significant literary works within their historical, social, and cultural contexts.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 2112H - Honors World Literature II


    This course is a study of world literature from the eighteenth century to the present, which involves reading, analyzing, and interpreting significant literary works within their historical, social, and cultural contexts. This course incorporates the academic standards maintained by the honors program.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: Acceptance to the Honors program, and ENGL1102 or ENGL 1102H with a grade of B or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 2121 - British Literature I


    This course is a survey of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the end of the eighteenth century, which involves reading, analyzing, and interpreting significant texts within their historical, social, and cultural contexts.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 1102 or ENGL1102H with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 2121H - Honors English Literature I


    This course is a survey of British Literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the end of the eighteenth century, which involves reading, analyzing, and interpreting significant texts within their historical, social, and cultural contexts.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: Acceptance to the Honors program and ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a grade of B or higher

    Hours:
    3



    Notes:
    ENGL 2121H, Honors British Literature I, will count for credit in AREA C of the Core Curriculum and in AREA F for English, English Education, and General Studies majors.

  
  • ENGL 2122 - British Literature II


    This course is a survey of British literature from the end of the eighteenth century to the present, which involves reading, analyzing, and interpreting significant literary works within their historical, social, and cultural contexts.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 2122H - Honors British Literature II


    This course is a survey of British literature from the end of the eighteenth century to the present, which involves reading, analyzing, and interpreting significant literary works within their historical, social, and cultural contexts. This course incorporates the academic standards maintained by the honors program.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: Acceptance to the Honors program, and ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a grade of B or higher

    Hours:
    3



    Notes:
    ENGL 2122H, Honors British Literature II, will count for credit in AREA C of the Core Curriculum and in AREA F for English, English Education, and General Studies majors.

  
  • ENGL 2131 - American Literature I


    This course is a survey of American literature from the beginnings to the Civil War, which involves reading, analyzing, and interpreting significant literary works within their historical, social, and cultural contexts.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 2131H - Honors American Literature I


    This course is a survey of American Literature from the beginnings to the Civil War, which involves reading, analyzing, and interpreting significant literary works within their historical. social, and cultural contexts.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: Acceptance to the Honors program, and ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a grade of B or higher

    Hours:
    3



    Notes:
    ENGL 2131H, Honors American Literature I, will count for credit in AREA C of the Core Curriculum and in AREA F for English, English Education, and General Studies majors.

  
  • ENGL 2132 - American Literature II


    This course is a survey of American literature from the Civil War to the present, which involves reading, analyzing, and interpreting significant literary works within their historical, social, and cultural contexts.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL1102H with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 2132H - Honors American Literature II


    This course is a survey of American literature from the Civil War to the present, which involves reading, analyzing, and interpreting significant literary works within their historical, social, and cultural contexts. This course incorporates the academic standards maintained by the honors program.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: Acceptance to the Honors program, and ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a grade of B or higher

    Hours:
    3



    Notes:
    ENGL 2132H, Honors American Literature II, will count for credit in AREA C of the Core Curriculum and in AREA F for English, English Education, and General Studies majors.

  
  • ENGL 2135 - African American Literature


    This course is a survey of African American texts from the slave narrative to contemporary poetry and fiction, exploring issues of identity and political and social agency. The course involves reading, analyzing, and interpreting significant texts within their historical, social, and cultural contexts.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 2140 - Gender and Literature


    This course is a historical survey of literary texts with a focus on gender and its relationships to economics, religion, politics, art and culture. This survey involves reading, analyzing, and interpreting significant literary works within their historical, social, and cultural contexts.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 2150 - Literature and Film


    This course is a study of the relationships between film and literature, which focuses primarily on cinematic adaptations of literary texts and/or cinema as text. It involves analyzing and interpreting significant texts within their historical, social, cultural, and generic contexts; and considers the influence of commercial factors on the artistic process.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 2160 - Multicultural American Literature


    This course is a survey of American literature by writers with distinct national, social, or ethnic identities. This survey involves reading, analyzing, and interpreting significant literary works within their historical, social, and cultural contexts.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL1102H with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 2210 - Magazine Production I


    This course offers students instruction in writing, editing, and designing a literary and art publication. As a practicum, it allows students the opportunity to work on the production of the annual magazine.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

    Hours:
    1



  
  • ENGL 2215 - Magazine Production II


    This course offers students instruction in writing, editing, and designing a literary and art publication. As a practicum, it allows students the opportunity to work on the production of the annual magazine.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

    Hours:
    2



  
  • ENGL 2230 - Intermediate Composition


    This course is an introduction to a variety of academic, professional, and public genres. Emphasis is placed on evaluation and integrating various kinds of evidence. The course considers the composing process in light of rhetorical theory, current research in writing, and technological advancements.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102 with grades of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 2238 - Business Communication


    This course is an introduction to communication theory and principles and their applications to business documents and presentations. It includes extensive practice in writing and articulating ideas clearly, accurately, creatively, and ethically in business environments. Note: For non-English majors.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a grade of C or higher, mastery of keyboarding skills, and proficiency with word processing software

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 2270 - Introduction to Creative Writing


    This is a course on creative writing–creative nonfiction, poetry, prose, and drama–with concern for the relation of form to content, viewpoint, narrative voice, audience, syntax, imagery, and diction. Issues related to publication and writing will be a significant focus of the course as well.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 2275 - Introduction to Poetry Writing


    This is a course on poetry writing, with concern for the relation of form to content, viewpoint, audience, syntax, imagery, and diction. Issues related to publication and writing for publication will be a significant focus of the course as well.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 2280 - Introduction to Fiction Writing


    This is a course on fiction writing, with concern for the relation of form to content, viewpoint, narrative voice, audience, syntax, imagery and diction. Issues related to publication and writing for publication will be a significant focus of the course as well.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL1102H with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 2285 - Introduction to Creative Non-Fiction Writing


    This is a course on nonfiction genres, which includes personal essay, memoir, literary journalism, nature, travel, and science writing, cultural criticism, and other forms. Issues related to publication and writing for publication will be a significant focus of the course as well.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102  or ENGL 1102H with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 2290 - Introduction to Playwriting


    This is a course on developing the skills needed to write stage plays, with a concern for dramatic form and theory. Issues related to play development and production will be a significant focus of the course as well.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 1102 or ENGL1102H with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 2900 - Introduction to Literary Studies


    This course functions as an introduction to upper-level coursework in literature, providing an initial survey of modern critical theories for interpreting literature and advanced instruction in literary research, writing, and presentation strategies.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 1102 with a grade of C or higher and one 2100-level literature survey course with a B or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 3010 - History of the English Language


    This course is a detailed introduction to the background, origins, development, and structure of the English language and the fundamental tools and concepts used in the study of a language’s history.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 2050, ENGL 2230 and one ENGL 2100-level literature course, each with a grade of B or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 3020 - Introduction to English Linguistics


    An introduction to English linguistics and some of its important subfields, including the structure of English (its phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics), psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 2050, ENGL 2230 and one ENGL 2100-level literature course, all with a grade of B or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 3050 - Advanced English Grammar


    This course is a study of the syntax of English and introduces theories of structural, generative, and functional grammars. This course assumes a mastery of prescriptive English Grammar.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 2050, ENGL 2230 and one ENGL 2100-level literature course, all with a grade of B or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 3120 - An Introduction to Rhetorical Theory


    An introductory survey of rhetorical theory, with an emphasis on theories of political and civic discourse. Intensive study of classical and contemporary rhetoric, with some attention to theory from other historical periods. Works from the traditional canon of Western rhetoric and works that represent alternative Western traditions will be studied.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 2050, ENGL 2230 and one ENGL 2100-level literature course, all with a grade of B or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 3130 - Advanced Composition


    Intensive analysis of and practice in writing varieties of creative nonfiction with attention to different audiences, purposes, and contexts. Emphasis is placed on exploring new genres and writing with increased effectiveness and sophistication. The course considers the writing process in light of the history of rhetoric and rhetorical theory (including principles of visual rhetoric), current research in composition studies, and changing writing technologies.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102 with grades of C or higher and ENGL 2050, ENGL 2230 and one ENGL 2100-level literature course, all with a grade of B or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 3140 - Literary Research & Writing


    A study of research methods and writing strategies essential to the criticism and interpretation of literary texts. Practice in writing and making public presentations on literary topics.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 2050, ENGL 2230 and one ENGL 2100-level literature course, all with grades of B or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 3160 - Technical & Professional Writing


    This course involves advanced study of the principles and practices of technical and professional writing and includes planning, organizing, and writing technical descriptions, instructions, proposals, and recommendation reports, as well as designing visual aids and editing. Assignments include individual and group projects and at least one complete technical report.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 2050, ENGL 2230 and one ENGL 2100-level literature course, all with a grade of B or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 3170 - Advanced Creative Writing


    This course will focus on the writing of poetry and/or fiction (focus will vary with semester/instructor.) Students will read and analyze a variety of published poetry. The course includes a workshop format for peer discussion and revision of students’ work.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 2050, ENGL 2230, and one ENGL 2100-level literature survey course with grades of B or higher, and ENGL 2270 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 3175 - Poetry Writing Workshop


    This course will focus on the writing of poetry. Students will read and analyze a variety of published poetry; further, the course includes a workshop format for peer discussion and revision of student poetry.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 2050, ENGL 2230, and one ENGL 2100-level literature survey course with grades of B or higher, and ENGL 2275 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 3180 - Fiction Writing Workshop


    This course is an advanced study of fiction with concern for the relation of form to content, viewpoint, narrative voice, audience, syntax, imagery, and diction; further, the course includes a workshop format for peer discussion and revision of students’ fiction.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 2050, ENGL 2230, and one ENGL 2100-level literature survey course, each with a grade of B or higher, and ENGL 2280 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 3185 - Creative Non-Fiction Writing Workshop


    This course is a study of creative nonfiction, with an emphasis on formal analysis, the history of the genre, and its variations across cultures and includes a workshop format for peer-discussion and revision of student’s nonfiction.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 2050, ENGL 2230, and one ENGL 2100-level literature course, each with a grade of B or higher, and ENGL 2285 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 3190 - Playwriting Workshop


    This course involves advanced study of playwriting with concern for dramatic form and theory and includes a workshop format for peer-discussion and revision of student plays.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 2050, ENGL 2230, and one ENGL 2100-level literature course, each with a grade of B or higher, and ENGL 2290 with a C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 3195 - Intro to Publishing


    This course is an introduction to the culture of and careers in publishing, providing broad professional knowledge of acquisitions, editing, design, publicity, and rights. Editorial principles, production, marketing problems, distribution methods and informational systems and techniques will be discussed. Literary tastes in publishing will also be examined.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 2050, ENGL 2230, and one ENGL 2100-level literature course, each with a grade of B or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 3220 - Poetry & Poetics


    This course is a study of poetry, approaches to poetry, and theories of poetry.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 2050, ENGL 2230, and one ENGL 2100-level literature course, each with a grade of B or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 3230 - The Novel


    This course is the study of the development of prose fiction from the eighteenth century to present.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 2050, ENGL 2230, and one ENGL 2100-level literature course, each with a grade of B or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 3240 - The Short Story


    This course is a study of short stories from various cultures. This course emphasizes recognition of recurrent formal and thematic patterns and introduces methods of literary interpretation and analysis appropriate to understanding and teaching the short story.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 2050, ENGL 2230, and one ENGL 2100-level literature course, each with a grade of B or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 3250 - World Drama


    A comprehensive study of the theatrical literature of the world, from ancient through modern.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 2050, ENGL 2230 and one ENGL 2100-level literature course, all with a grade of B or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 3260 - Creative Nonfiction


    This course is a study of the creative nonfiction with the emphasis on formal analysis, the history of the genre, and its variations across cultures.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 2050, ENGL 2230, and one ENGL 2100-level literature course, each with a grade of B or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 3300 - Mythology


    An introduction to the mythologies of the world and the uses that writers make of them.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 2050, ENGL 2230 and one ENGL 2100-level literature course, all with a grade of B or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 3310 - Immigrant Literature


    This course examines how immigrant authors represent immigrant experiences across time and place. Students will analyze texts by men and women from several different primary cultures who are writing about first as well as second-generation immigrant experiences to several countries. Students will read appropriate works of theory and criticism and analyze how these theories can be applied to the primary texts for the course.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 2050, ENGL 2230, and one ENGL 2100-level literature course, each with a grade of B or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 3320 - Caribbean Literature


    This course examines how Caribbean authors represent Caribbean culture and experiences across time and place. Students will analyze texts by men and women from several different Caribbean islands and read appropriate works of theory and criticism as well as analyze how these theories can be applied to the primary texts for the course.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: English 2050, ENGL 2230 and one 2100-level literature course, each with a grade of B or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 3330 - Indian Literature


    This course examines how Indian authors represent Indian cultures and experiences across time and place. Students will analyze texts by men and women from several different areas of India and read appropriate works of theory and criticism as well as analyze how these theories can be applied to the primary texts.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 2050, ENGL 2230, and one ENGL 2100-level literature course, each with a grade of B or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 3340 - Women Writers in World Literature


    The course will study the literary representation and self-representation of women and the question of the female identity–in a cultural, social, and psychological sense–in world literature. The class will encompass works from the 8th Century to the present. After a brief overview of gender theory, the course will offer students an understanding of how countries, cultures, and individuals approach the formation of an identity.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 2050, ENGL 2230 and one ENGL 2100-level literature course, all with a grade of B or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 3350 - Postcolonial World Literature


    The course will study the question of identity-both personal and national-in postcolonial works around the globe. Postcolonial literature occurs at different times for different countries (and cultures), but the majority of the literature will be in the modern era. After a brief overview of the colonial mindset, including such concepts as mimicry and the Other, the course will offer students an understanding of how countries, cultures, and individuals approach the formation of an identity that is both separate from and linked to the former colonizer.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 2050, ENGL 2230 and one ENGL 2100-level literature course, all with a grade of B or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 3360 - African Literatures & Cultures


    This course examines how African authors represent African culture and experiences across time and place. Students will analyze texts by men and women from four broad geographic areas (Northern, West, East, and Southern) and several individual countries to see how specific historical, cultural, colonial, linguistic, and religious influences shape African literary expressions. Additionally, we will read appropriate works of Postcolonial theory and criticism and analyze how these theories can be applied to the primary texts for the course.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 2050, ENGL 2230 and one ENGL 2100-level literature course, all with a grade of B or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 3370 - Chinese Literature in Translation


    Chinese literature extends back thousands of years. This course, instead of a survey of Chinese literature, is designed to study a selection of Chinese literary masterpieces (prose, poetry, and drama) from different periods. Students will read these works in relation to their historical and social contexts, explore their meanings and ideas, analyze their artistic techniques, and discuss how they reflect a particular time and place and what they mean to us today. Topics may include family and tradition, individual and society, past and present, man and nature, the change of cultural and social values, and women’s role in society. This course emphasizes interactive learning. The instructor will encourage students to raise questions, broaden their perspectives, and become self-aware through their reading activities.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 2050, ENGL 2230 and one ENGL 2100-level literature course, all with a grade of B or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 3410 - Medieval English Literature


    This course is a study of major works of Old and Middle English literature.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 2050, ENGL 2230 and one ENGL 2100-level literature course, all with a grade of B or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 3430 - English Renaissance


    This course is an examination of English Renaissance prose, poetry, and/or drama, exclusive of Shakespeare.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 2050, ENGL 2230 and one ENGL 2100-level Literature course, all with a grade of B or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • ENGL 3450 - Restoration & 18th Century Literature


    This course is a study of major British writers from 1660 to 1789.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 2050, ENGL 2230, and one ENGL 2100-level Literature course, each with a grade of B or higher

    Hours:
    3



 

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