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EDU 4355 - Principles and Methods of Teaching Science Credits: 3 hrs
This course combines methods of teaching with a survey of subject matter in the areas of science. Emphasis will be placed upon principles, techniques, and procedures that will form an articulate bridge between the learner and the competencies to be developed and the attitudes and appreciations to be gained. The problems and challenges in methodology will be treated objectively. Methods and their adaptations to scientific situations will be presented, discussed, and demonstrated. Effective methods that have been handed down through the ages, as well as current practices, will be noted. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program. Grade: C or better.
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EDU 4356 - Principles and Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages in the Secondary School Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to examine the principles of teaching modern foreign languages. All current methodological and pedagogical theories and applications will be examined. Emphasis will be placed on innovative techniques used in the teaching of Spanish at the junior and senior high levels. Special attention will be given to the development of competencies needed to select, organize, and effectively use materials for enhancing the fundamental language skills of students. Lesson planning, micro-teaching, the examination of textbooks, professional organizations and the evaluation of instruction within the discipline will be introduced. Attention will also be paid to the role of proficiency testing. Prerequisite(s): An average of 25 or better in foreign language courses and admission to the Teacher Education Program.
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EDU 4357 - Principles and Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages in the Elementary Schools Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to examine the principles of teaching modern foreign languages. All current methodological and pedagogical theories and applications will be examined. Emphasis will be placed on innovative techniques used in the teaching of Spanish at the elementary school level. Special attention will be given to the development of competencies needed to select, organize, and effectively use materials for enhancing the fundamental language skills of students. Lesson planning, micro-teaching, the examination of textbooks, professional organizations, and the evaluation of instruction within the discipline will be introduced. Attention will also be paid to the role of proficiency testing. Prerequisite(s): An average of 25 or better in foreign language courses and admission to the Teacher Education Program.
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EDU 4981 - Observation, Student Teaching, and Practicum Credits: 9 hrs
This course deals with the application of theory to teaching situations in the school. Proficiency in handling typical classroom situations is developed. This course is required for all teacher education majors. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program Approval by the Teacher Education Committee and the major department.
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EDU 4991 - Cooperative Education Field Experience: Alternating Plan Credits: 9 hrs
This course offers students an opportunity to prepare for their chosen careers by combining academic theory and actual work experience. The work experience is to be full-time paid work for approximately 15 weeks. The Cooperative Education staff, the employer, the student, and the student’s major department must agree on the employment terms and the learning experience to be gained. The academic grade (either Pass-Fail, or A, B, C, D, F) is the responsibility of the student’s major department, with due consideration given to the employer’s evaluation of the student. The student may enroll in this course in two non-consecutive semesters for a total of 12 credit hours. These hours or any part thereof can count toward the student’s degree, or may be additive, at the discretion of the student’s major department. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the student’s major department and the staff of Cooperative Education.
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EFL 1103 - Freshman Seminar for English & Foreign Languages Credits: 1 hr.
This course is designed to acquaint students with Winston-Salem State University and the disciplines within the Department of English and Foreign Languages. The focus will be on helping new students enhance interpersonal relationships, develop a personal identity, explore possible careers, and begin the process of developing academic and intellectual competence.
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ESL 2305 - Language, Culture, and Cross- cultural Interaction Credits: 3
The course will engage students in critical inquiry about the relationship between language and culture, which defines humans’ outlook on the world. Students will learn about diverse cultures and languages so that they acquire an integrative understanding of the shared human values across significant differences. Metaphorically put, the course will help students ‘figure out the foreigners’ and ‘step out and fit in around the world’. The course will focus on language universals, on different linguistic ways used in communication by different societies, and on some effective strategies for appropriately addressing the challenges posed to cross-cultural communication by cultural and linguistic diversity. The course may be used as a course that satisfies some of WSSU’s general education requirements as well as an elective course for students majoring in elementary education with an academic concentration in TESL.
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ESL 2310 - Englishes of the World Credits: 3
The course will familiarize the students with the global spread of English and its linguistic, social, and cultural implications for the world’s nations as well as for international communication. The course aims at examining and re-evaluating concepts such as native speaker, non-native speaker, linguistic ownership, and language variety as well as the new meaning attached to them in the globalized era. The course will serve as a course that satisfies some of the WSSU’s general education requirements as well as an elective course for students majoring in elementary education with an academic concentration in TESL.
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ESL 2315 - Gender Differences in Language Use Credits: 3 hrs
The course will introduce students to the study of the relationship between language as used by women and language as used by men as well as the culural/social expectations of such use. Students will be introduced to investigative tools they need in order to be able to conduct their independent exploration of problematic areas, such as, language power and women’s status, female vs. male style in communication and interaction, language and gender stereotypes, miscommunication across genders, promotion of gender equality in language use, and ungenderized language. SLO: Information Literacy: AK: Foreign Language and Culture; CuT: Diversity Prerequisite(s): One level two writing course; one critical thinking course
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RED 3309 - Teaching Reading in Elementary School K-2 Credits: 3
This course deals with methods and materials of teaching reading to students in grades K-2 with emphasis on the appropriate methods and materials for the individual student. A systematic study is made of factors influencing the development of reading ability such as readiness methods of teaching reading, process, and materials. The course also stresses the selection, development, and utilization of reading materials that are designed to enhance ability in early childhood especially children’s literature
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RED 4312 - Reading, Assessment, and Remediation Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to develop facility in identifying factors and studying the various causes of reading disability. An important component of the course requires students to develop and refine their skills in planning effective treatment programs. The reading abilities of a special group of public school students will be assessed and appropriate courses of treatment implemented. Prerequisite(s): RED 3361, admission to Teacher Education. (Three hours/periods per week.) Grade: C or better.
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EDU 3311 - Child and Adolescent Development Credits: 3 hrs
The course will examine the growth and development of the child from birth to twelve years. Emphasis will be placed on the whole child and all aspects of development: physical, mental, language, emotional, psychomotor, and social will be considered. Students will be introduced to various theories of the developmental process and will explore their implications for the classroom. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program.
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ELE 43XX - Methods and Assessment in Teaching Social Studies Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to focus knowledge of and appreciation for the interplay of the social sciences with the multicultural forces in society and developing the abilities and attitudes in teacher candidates to understand those dynamics will be highlighted in this course. The Integrated Social Studies Methods course focuses on knowledge and understanding of social studies concepts, generalizations, and experiences that are developmentally appropriate for elementary school children with opportunities provided for the planning of integrated cross-curricular activities using citizenship transmission, social science inquiry, and reflective inquiry to aid in the acquisition and maintenance of social studies skills, concepts, and attitudes. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program, EDU 4338, RED 3361. Corequisite(s): Taken concurrently with ELE 4335, ELE 4334, ELE 4336, RED 4312.
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ELE 3302 - Concepts of Mathematics and Science Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to prepare prospective elementary school teachers in the areas of mathematics and science so that they will be able to use this knowledge to teach these two subjects in the elementary grades. The knowledge base under girding mathematical and scientific concepts, skills and processes that are outlined in the curriculum guides (K-6) will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program.
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ELE 3304 - Curriculum Development Credits: 3 hrs
This course introduces the prospective teacher to the major types of elementary curricula: the State Course of Study, the organization, objectives, techniques, procedures, and instructional resources. Emphasis is placed on innovation and current trends in the curricula; analysis of modern teaching situations and issues; the selection, application and organization of content; and the optimum use of appropriate materials and techniques applicable to grades K-6. Provisions are made for observations in schools with varying organizational patterns. (Three periods per week.) Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program.
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ELE 4332 - Elem. Lang. Arts & Soc. Studies Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to prepare the prospective elementary teacher to apply various approaches to teaching language arts in grades K-6. A variety of classroom experiences will be utilized to stimulate and involve the student in the teaching process. Special attention will be given to oral and written communication, development of a balanced literary program, and the selection, preparation, and organization of various teaching materials into lessons and an integrated unit. Furthermore, a critical understanding of social studies concepts, generalizations, and experiences developmentally appropriate for elementary students will be stressed. Opportunities are provided for planning of integrated cross-curricular activities using citizenship transmission, social science inquiry, and reflective inquiry to aid the acquisition and maintenance of social studies skills, concepts, and attitudes.
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ELE 4333 - Responsive Pedagogy Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to prepare the prospective elementary school teacher to apply various methods and materials associated with teaching and learning arithmetic, social studies, and science in grades K-6. Special attention is given to theories of motivation, classroom management, and lesson and unit planning, ages 3- 12, in a regular classroom. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program, ELE 3302, ELE 3304 Grade of C or better.
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ELE 4334 - Methods and Assessment in Teaching Language Arts Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to prepare the teacher candidate to apply various approaches to teaching and assessing the language arts for grades K-6. The content of six language arts domains: reading, writing, listening, critical thinking, visually representing, and speaking will be emphasized. A variety of classroom pedagogical experiences will involve the candidate in developing and presenting both literacy lessons and thematic units. Special attention will be given to the handwriting, spelling, visually representing, and the writing process. In addition, both informal and formal assessments in the language arts will be covered. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program, EDU 4338, RED 3361. Corequisite(s): Taken concurrently with ELE 4335, ELE 4332, ELE 4336, RED 4312.
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ELE 4335 - Methods and Assessment in Teaching Mathematics Credits: 3 hrs
This course will examine methods of teaching mathematics to students in grades K-6 to enhance prospective elementary teachers’ knowledge of mathematical concepts. The course is designed with an emphasis on meaning, theory, developmentally appropriate methods, instructional resources, objectives, and assessments, while including procedures in teaching fundamental operations, number sense, geometry, algebra, measurement, data analysis and probability. Senior Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program
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ELE 4336 - Classroom Management and Instruction Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to introduce pre-service teachers to effective classroom management practices to successfully address students needing behavioral support. The primary focus is to help teachers understand foundational as well as contemporary classroom management models and theorists, and use those models to develop their own classroom management model. In addition, classroom instructional methods including differentiated learning, student learning objectives, lesson planning, and unit development will be covered. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program, EDU 4338, RED 3361. Corequisite(s): Taken concurrently with ELE 4335, ELE 4332, ELE 4334, RED 4312.
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AAS 2315 - Black Female Identity Through Time Credits: 3 hrs.
This course traces African origins of black female identity derived from cosmology and spiritual traditions of African people. The examination of black women’s identity uses a holistic approach to explore cultural features such as matriarchy, mothering, aesthetics, popular culture, female body as text, gender dynamics, and challenges of black women’s empowerment in the 21st century.
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ENG 1300 - Introduction to College Writing Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is designed to introduce students to the principles and practices of college writing. Through intensive writing practice, students concentrate on mastering the basic composition skills needed to communicate effectively. Note: Placement in this writing depends upon the student’s level of proficiency as measured by a departmental examination. (Students enrolled in this course receive a grade of “P” or “F”. Credit for this course is not counted toward the total hours needed for graduation.)
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ENG 1301 - Freshman Composition I Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is designed to improve students’ ability to understand the written language and to communicate their ideas to others, especially in written form. Students discover, develop, organize, and then communicate their thoughts and evaluate the ideas of others. They work on speaking and listening skills in group discussions and in oral presentations. They use word processing extensively, including completing the common examination university computer labs. Note: Placement in this writing course depends upon the student’s level of proficiency as measured by a departmental examination. General Education Course that Satisfies SLO: Written Communication; AK:Other Prerequisite(s): Departmental placement or successful completion of ENG 1300.
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ENG 1303 - The Autobiography/Me Credits: 3 hrs.
This writing course leads to self-discovery and finding one’s voice. Students will be introduced to a variety of written pathways to self-discovery, including the autobiography, the manifesto, the sermon, and the critical essay. Students will write essays and will blog about themselves and their personal journeys of self-discovery.
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ENG 1304 - Moving Behind the Mask Credits: 3 hrs.
This course focuses on the gaze, masquerade, and hybridity in literature. Students will learn about the “masks” writers and readers assume through an examination of masquerade in literature. Students will identify and examine the gaze, masquerade, and hybridity in and beyond texts while analyzing themselves and their visual culture. Students will demonstrate their understanding of these concepts through blogging, role-playing, and the creation of individual and group presentations.
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ENG 1311 - English as a Second Language (ESL) Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to teach non-native speakers and Limited English Proficient students the fundamentals of standard English through listening, speaking, reading, and writing and to develop and refine these skills. Emphasis is placed on proficiency in using vocabulary and syntax in context. Teaching/learning strategies are designed specifically for adults. Special attention will be given to age-appropriate and career-specific skills development through the selection of definite ESL activities and educational materials and media. Individualized sessions are offered according to the native language of each speaker/student.
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ENG 1312 - Engaging the World Through Writing Credits: 3 hrs.
This writing course is designed to improve students’ abilities to understand how to communicate ideas to others through argumentation and exposition of global issues. The course focuses on global issues and students will make connections between local knowledge and global perspectives. By the end of the semester, students will have broadened their thinking to critique issues from a global perspective.
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ENG 1313 - Writing in a Digital World Credits: 3 hrs.
In this course, students will write effectively in print and digital environments and will work through the writing process with an emphasis on revision. Traditional writing assignments include narration, description, exposition, argumentation, and research. New media writing assignments include blogs, multimedia storytelling, and digital research projects. Students will work individually and collaboratively, and projects will be peer critiqued using evaluative rubrics. The course will conclude with a final reflective digital portfolio.
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ENG 1314 - Compositions on Current Events Credits: 3 hrs.
The purpose of this course is to help students improve their proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking by keeping abreast of current events. Students will have extensive opportunities to read, listen to, discuss, and write about local, national, and international current events to improve their proficiency in written communication skills. Throughout the semester, projects will be peer critiqued using evaluative rubrics. The course will conclude with a final writing portfolio.
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ENG 1315 - Black Speculative Literature of the 20th and 21st Centuries Credits: 3 hrs.
In this course, students are introduced to black writers of speculative literature, including Octavia Butler, Tananarive Due, and Derrick Bell, as well as other writers who introduce race as a major theme. Through a series of readings and writing assignments, students will examine ways in which writers grapple with key themes typically addressed in speculative literature: communication (alien contact, time travel), political structures (utopias / dystopias, post-apocalyptic environments), impact of science (drugs and diseases), and religion. Students will also evaluate the depiction of race in science fiction films.
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ENG 2101 - Tutor Training for the Writing Center Credits: 1 hr
The course trains students to serve as writing consultants in the Writing Center. Students will be introduced to writing theory and explore tutoring methods designed to help improve writing skills, including prewriting, organization, development, support, documentation, and proofreading. Prerequisite(s): Must have earned at least a B in Freshman Composition I and II, and must provide writing samples and letters of recommendation from faculty.
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ENG 2115 - Practicum in English Credits: 1 hr.
This course is designed for freshman and sophomore students interested in teaching English, grades 9-12. Opportunities are provided to explore approaches to teaching English through practicum assignments in local secondary schools. Grade: Pass/Fail.
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ENG 2301 - World Literature I Credits: 3 hrs
This course is a study of select world literature from its beginnings to the seventh century and represents a variety of genres, cultures, genders, and traditions. Students use various writing techniques to construct meaning from the text. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite(s): two written communication courses.
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ENG 2302 - World Literature II Credits: 3 hrs.
This course of study of select literary works represents a variety of genres, cultures, genders, and traditions and is from the seventeenth century and beyond. Attention is given to the intellectual and cultural backgrounds of the works and their interaction with their sociohistorical contexts. Students use various writing techniques to construct meaning from the text. General Education Course that Satisfies SLO: Critical Reading; AK: Literature Prerequisite(s): two written communication courses.
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ENG 2304 - Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales from Around the World Credits: 3 hrs.
In this course, students will discover that fairytales offer far more than magic and childhood whimsy as they re-examine the fairytale genre through a scholarly lens. Students will explore common themes within the fairytale genre. Readings include variations of familiar fairytales such as “Cinderella,” “The Three Pigs,” and “Rapunzel” as told in countries around the world. Universal in nature, fairytales provide cultural insight into the countries telling or “retelling” the narrative.
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ENG 2306 - Women’s Literature in a Global Context Credits: 3 hrs.
This course focuses on the cross-cultural experiences of women as expressed in their literature. An important focus of the course is to highlight universal aspects of women’s lives through exploration of common themes such as patriarchy, women’s resistance, exile, traditional customs, rebellion, political repression, sexual violence, marriage, and family. Selections will include literature from South America, North and West Africa, and Asia. A broad theme in the course, as depicted through women’s voices, is the ways in which women respond to oppression and articulate feminist consciousness. The course will incorporate critical analysis of the literary elements of plot, characterization, symbolism, irony, setting, theme, point of view, style, and poetic techniques.
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ENG 2313 - Survey of American Literature I Credits: 3 hrs.
This is a critical survey of the diverse literature of the United States from its beginnings to the Civil War. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation and appreciation of the literature studied. Prerequisite(s): two written communication courses.
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ENG 2314 - Survey of American Literature II Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is a critical study of diverse literature of the United States from the Civil War to the present. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation and appreciation of literature. Prerequisite(s): two written communication courses.
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ENG 3132 - Review of English Usage Credits: 1 hr.
This course assists more advanced students in reviewing what is considered to be standard English usage in the academic, business, and professional worlds. Emphasis is placed mastery of standard items, combined with the study of major reference works and handbooks. Grade: Pass/Fail.
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ENG 3151 - Junior Practicum I
This course introduces English/language arts teacher candidates to classroom management techniques, theory and practice, and the assessment of student learning. Candidates will be assigned a mentor who will work with them throughout their matriculation at the university. They will develop a notebook of teaching strategies and assessment methods and instruments, keep a journal reflecting on their mentoring experience, and use their reflections to compose a final paper focusing on the impact of the mentoring experience, particularly as it has prepared them for the methods course and the clinical experience.
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ENG 3161 - Junior Practicum II Credits: 1 hr.
This course is a follow-up to Junior Practicum I and will reinforce theory introduced in the first course through activities which allow students (1) to work through classroom management problems (case studies, scenarios, role play, workshops on conflict resolution and negotiation, etc.) and (2) to become familiar with the variety of classroom assessment tools and practices currently used by our public school partners. Candidates will continue to work with their mentors and to develop their reflection journal focusing on the application of theories learned in Junior Practicum I.
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ENG 3301 - Introduction to Linguistics Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is an introduction to linguistics with emphasis on theory, method, and terminology. Language structures, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics are examined in relation to historical, descriptive, and generative linguistics. Social uses of language and language variationare also studied. Prerequisite(s): ENG 2301 and 2302.
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ENG 3302 - Advanced Composition Credits: 3 hrs.
This course focuses on the development of mature skills in composition, with special emphasis on collaborative work and revision. Students do reflective, expository, and persuasive writing and critique their own and others’ work. Attention is given to document design, online research, and additional forms of written communication. Prerequisite(s): junior status.
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ENG 3303 - Technical Writing Credits: 3 hrs.
This course provides students an opportunity to study and practice basic techniques for writing and editing technical materials for both the general audience and the specialist (for students in technical majors such as computer science.) Prerequisite(s): junior status.
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ENG 3306 - British Literature I Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is a critical study of the literary periods, movements and major authors of British literature from its beginnings through the Restoration and eighteenth century. Prerequisite(s): junior status.
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ENG 3307 - British Literature II Credits: 3 hrs
This course is a critical study of the literary periods, movements and major authors of British literature from the Romantic Period through the twentieth century. Prerequisite(s): junior status.
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ENG 3313 - Studies in American Literature Credits: 3 Hrs
This course covers major American authors and literary movements, spanning from the Colonial Period to the Contemporary Era. Discussions will focus on dominant themes found in the literature, which may include the construction of an American identity, minority voices (Native Americans, Latinos, African Americans, women, LGBTQ), and persuasive writing (political, ethical). The theme of the course may vary each time that it is taught.
Prerequisites: 2302/2302 or permission of instructor
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ENG 3321 - Grammars of English Credits: 3 hrs.
This course examines the phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics of present-day English. Attention is given to the history and varieties of modern English and to varied approaches to the study of English grammar. Students discuss issues related to the study of language, including dialect variation and levels of usage. Prerequisite(s): junior status.
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ENG 3331 - Literary Aspects of the Bible Credits: 3
This survey course is designed to study the Bible its authors, themes and genres. Emphasis is placed on literary and critical analysis and appreciation of the works. Prerequisite(s): Junior status.
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ENG 3341 - Creative Writing Credits: 3 hrs.
This course involves analyzing, discussing, and writing poetry and short fiction.
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ENG 3347 - Topics in Language and Literature Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is a critical study of a topic or area of interest not covered. The content and emphasis may vary at each offering. Course announcements will ordinarily be made during the preceding semester. This course may be repeated for credit up to a total of 6 semester hours with permission of the department chair. Prerequisite(s): junior status
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ENG 3348 - Adolescent Literature Credits: 3 hrs.
This survey course explores a variety of literature of special interest to middle grades and senior high school students. Students read and evaluate classics in literature as well as literature which falls into the contemporary and popular mold. Field-based semester projects included in this course allow students to examine the nexus between theories of teaching literature and classroom practice. Prerequisite(s): junior status.
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ENG 3350 - The History of the British Novel Credits: 3 hrs.
This course will trace the developments in the great tradition of the British novel from its beginning with the eighteenth century realists through the early twentieth century experimental novelists. Representative selections from Defoe, Fielding, Richardson, Sterne, Smollett, Austen, and Scott; from the Brontes, Thackeray, Trollope, Dickens, Eliot, Meredith, Hardy, Lawrence, Conrad, Joyce, Woolf, and Forster will form the content of the course. Prerequisite(s): ENG 2301 and 2302.
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ENG 3355 - The Elizabethan Era Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is a critical study of the poetry, prose, and non-Shakespearean drama of the era. In poetry, the emphasis is placed upon Wyatt, Sidney, Spenser, Raleigh, and Shakespeare; in translation, upon Florio’s Montaigne; in drama, upon Marlowe, Kyd, Greene, and Peele. Prerequisite(s): ENG 2301 and 2302
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ENG 3356 - Seventeenth Century English Literature Credits: 3 hrs.
This course offers a critical study of the poets from Donne to Vaughn, and of such prose writers as Bacon, Donne, and Browne. Consideration is given to such dramatists as Johnson, Webster, and Ford. Prerequisite(s): ENG 2301 and 2302.
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ENG 3363 - Restoration and Eighteenth Century Literature Credits: 3 hrs
This course offers study in British literature from 1660 to 1798. Attention is given to Dryden, Pope, Swift, the periodical essay, Johnson, the decline of Classicism, and the beginnings of Romanticism. Prerequisite(s): ENG 2301 and 2302.
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ENG 3368 - English Romantic Writers Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is a critical study of selections from the works of Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, and Keats. Some attention is given to the prose of the period and to minor poets. Prerequisite(s): ENG 2301 and 2302.
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ENG 3373 - Victorian Literature Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is a critical study of the temper and spirit of the Victorian Era reflected in the poetry and prose of the period. Prerequisite(s): ENG 2301 and 2302.
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ENG 3374 - Nineteenth-Century American Literature Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is a critical study of selected American writers of the period. In a particular semester, special emphasis may be on writers associated with any of the major developments such as the Rise of American Romanticism, the Transcendentalists, and the Rise of Realism. Prerequisite(s): ENG 2301 and 2302.
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ENG 3377 - Modern Poetry Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is a critical study of twentieth century British and American poetry. Prerequisite(s): ENG 2301 and 2302.
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ENG 3378 - Modern Fiction Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is a critical study of major developments in the short story and the novel since 1900. Prerequisite(s): ENG 2301 and 2302.
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ENG 3381 - Black Writers in American Literature Credits: 3 hrs.
This course focuses upon an important body of American literature often neglected and provides insight into the black experience in America up to the present. Some attention is also given to the black writer in Africa. Prerequisite(s): junior status.
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ENG 4093 - English Internship Credits: 3-6 hrs.
This internship is designed to give the student practical experience in career-related areas. Arrangements to enroll must be made during the semester prior to the internship. (Open to juniors and seniors.) Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval. Grade: Pass/Fail.
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ENG 4302 - Composition Theory and Pedagogy Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed for prospective teachers. Students read and do research in modern composition theory and strategies for teaching writing. Practicum experiences will permit prospective teachers to observe teachers teaching and evaluating student writing at the level they intend to teach. Prospective teachers will also gain practical experience evaluating writing and developing improvement plans for students. Prerequisite(s): ENG 3302.
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ENG 4303 - Writing for Publication Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is designed for the non-teaching major. Students read and research modern composition theory and strategies for writing professional papers and journal articles. Students engage in practicum with the goals of producing a minimum of one publishable paper. Prerequisite(s): ENG 3302 and permission of instructor. Prerequisite(s): ENG 3302 and permission of instructor.
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ENG 4304 - Senior Seminar Credits: 3 hrs.
The seminar is designed to give students an opportunity to review, consolidate, and extend their study as English majors and to consider this study in a context of interrelatedness of subject matter and concern for English as a discipline. Permission required. Prerequisite(s): ENG 3302, 3306 and 3307.
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ENG 4312 - Film Theory and Criticism Credits: 3 hrs.
This course explores the relationship of the English language to the Indo-European language family and traces the history of its development from Old English through Middle and Early Modern English to the present day Prerequisite(s): ENG 3302, 3306 and 3307.
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ENG 4316 - History of the English Language Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to show the relations of the English language to the Indo-European language family and to trace the history of its development from Old English through Middle and Early Modern English to the present day. Prerequisite(s): ENG 3302, 3306 and 3307.
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ENG 4326 - American Studies Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is interdisciplinary, combining literature and history. Students must have the instructor’s permission before repeating this course to receive credit for both HIS 4326 and ENG 4326. Students must have the instructor’s permission before repeating this course to receive credit for both HIS 4326 and ENG 4326. Prerequisite(s): ENG 2301 and permission of instructor.
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ENG 4346 - Independent Study Credits: 3 hrs.
A student may make application for independent study on a semester project in the major area. Such study requires the approval of the department chair and two professors under whom the student has taken courses at the 3000 level or above. (Open to juniors and seniors.) A student should not take this course in lieu of any other course offered in the department. Prerequisite(s): ENG 3302, 3306 and 3307.
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ENG 4353 - Principles and Methods of Teaching English I Credits: 3 hrs.
(See course description under EDU 4353).
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ENG 4355 - Literary Criticism Credits: 3 hrs.
This course introduces the student to theories and practices of literary criticism through an examination of representative critical writing. Students will analyze selected texts. (Open to juniors and seniors.) Prerequisite(s): ENG 3302, 3306 and 3307.
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ENG 4361 - Chaucer Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is an introduction to the study of Chaucer’s poetry with primary emphasis on the Canterbury Tales. In-class reading, translation, and commentary on the levels of language, literature, and social history are combined with readings in modern English translation Prerequisite(s): ENG 3302, 3306 and 3307.
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ENG 4364 - Shakespeare Credits: 3 hrs.
This course provides a critical study of selections from Shakespeare’s poetry, comedies, histories, and tragedies. Prerequisite(s): ENG 3302, 3306 and 3307.
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ENG 4368 - Milton Credits: 3 hrs.
This course provides a study of Minton’s prose and poetry in the literary and social context of the era. Emphasis will be placed upon the major poems. Prerequisite(s): ENG 3302, 3306 and 3307.
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ESL 634 - Special Topics in Linguistics Credits: 3 hrs
Topics of current interest in Applied Linguistics not covered in existing courses will be explored and researched.
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ESL 2301 - Introduction to Second Language Acquisition Credits: 3 hrs.
In this course, candidates will study the basic features of language learning, fundamental language acquisition theories, the stages of second language development, and the individual student needs and characteristics that will contribute to student performance. Candidates will draw conclusions about various language learning theories and how those theories can be applied to the school community. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1301 and ENG 1302
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ESL 3300 - Cultural Aspects of Teaching and Learning ESL Credits: 3 hrs.
This course will examine major issues of language and culture relevant to elementary school teachers who might be faced with ESL students in their classes. Candidates will be introduced to universal aspects of language such as communicative meaning and intentions/uses of communication. Relevant similarities and differences in world languages will be examined with respect to the interconnectedness of language and culture. Candidates will study the function of language in daily life, its effect on bilingual students, and the influence of cultural heritage and identity on second language skills development. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1301 and ENG 1302
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ESL 3301 - Grammar for Teachers of ESL Credits: 3 hrs.
This course examines basic issues concerning the role of grammar in the development of ESL students’ communicative competence as well as basic issues concerning the teaching of grammar and the techniques for doing so. The course will also provide a general overview of English grammar from a traditional as well as a communicative/functional perspective. It will focus primarily on aspects of English grammar that are relevant to teaching ESL students. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1301 and ENG 1302
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ESL 3308 - Literacy Strategies for English Language Learners Credits: 3 hrs.
The course examines instructional strategies to meet the needs of English language learners in the mainstream classroom. Teacher candidates are introduced to strategies for the development of students’ reading and writing skills, academic language, and vocabulary. Special emphasis is placed on designing and implementing effective lesson plans that include both language objectives and content-area objectives. Some attention is given to selecting diverse age-appropriate works, evaluating/adapting literary materials, and using a variety of texts such as advertisements and cartoons. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of the instructor.
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ESL 4301 - Effective Teaching Methods in ESL Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is designed to examine the major trends, methods, principles and strategies of teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). Special emphasis will be placed on the major trends language teaching contributing to the development of students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. ESL content-based instruction will also be referenced in this course. Lesson planning, micro-teaching, examination of textbooks in the discipline will be addressed. Ways of adapting lesson plans and textbooks to the needs of ESL students will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): ENG 2301 or ENG 2302
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ESL 6303 - Research Methods in Linguistics Credits: 3 hrs
The course examines aspects of meaning in communicative practice, speech acts embedded in social action, and gender schemas and ideologies. Emphasis will also be placed on genderizing discourse (especially gender opposition), gender and use of linguistic varieties, and women’s language and gendered positioning.
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WRI 1301 - Expository Writing Credits: 3 hrs
Through the writing process, this experiential first-year course is designed to improve students’ ability to communicate their ideas effectively to others. Emphasis is placed on grammar and mechanics, as well as demonstrating appropriate language, content and supporting evidence within each written assignment. Students will write several drafts based on student feedback, instructor feedback, and (especially) self-reflection. Emphasis is also placed on expository essay mastery. This course serves as an automatic replacement for students who need to retake ENG 1301, 1312, or 1313. GE SLO: Written Communications
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EXS 1103 - Freshman Seminar Credits: 1 hr.
This course is designed to provide entering freshmen and new students with an orientation to the University. The student will become knowledgeable of the traditions of the university and be introduced to various academic concentrations, academic requirements and regulations, extracurricular activities, and other general information. Survival skills that enable the students to cope with academia and to develop a better understanding of themselves will be stressed. Class meets for one hour each week. Attendance is required.
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EXS 1301 - Lifestyle Behaviors for a Healthy Heart Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to introduce the student to fundamental aspects of cardiovascular health, wellness, fitness and healthy lifestyle behaviors using evidence-based health data easily accessible to the public for free. With the emphasis on lifestyle modifications to promote heart health and overall health and wellness, this course will prepare undergraduate students to 1) calculate cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and understand how lifestyle behaviors contribute to chronic disease risks, 2) organize and analyze data, 3) interpret quantitative information and draw conclusions and, 4) evaluate the presentation of health data in mass media, e-learning and web-based sources.
GE: Quantitative Literacy; CuT Healthful Living Prerequisite(s): None
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EXS 2122 - Physiological Basis for Human Movement Lab Credits: 1 hr.
This course is designed to teach students to understand human physiology in the conceptual framework on human movement through basic exercise science laboratory testing procedures. It also focuses on the important underlying foundation for the development of complete and ethical scientific writing. Prerequisite(s): BIO 2312 or PED 2321
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EXS 2130 - Field Experience for Exercise Science Credits: 1 hr.
This course allows the student to gain practical experience working with populations in exercise and recreation settings under the direct supervision of an exercise professional. Students, in conjunction with their university supervisor, will select a site in the community where they will volunteer to work for a minimum of 40 hours during the semester. Progress will be monitored by the university supervisor. Prerequisite(s): EXS 2202
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EXS 2310 - Demystifying the Statistics of the Health Sciences Credits: 3 Hr
This course will introduce the students to the use of statistical methods for analyzing publically available data within the health sciences. The objective of the course is to guide students through common statistical methods including frequencies, descriptive statistics, means, correlations, t-tests, analysis of variance, and simple linear regression. This course meets the general education requirement for quantitative literacy.
Prerequisite: None
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EXS 2325 - Sport and Exercise Psychology Credits: 3 hrs
This course will aid students’ familiarization with psychological concepts and their applications in a sport and exercise environment. Students will be introduced to theories and research in the field of sport and exercise psychology. The course is designed to address psychological factors affecting an individual’s behaviors as they relate to sport performance, exercise, health and/or rehabilitation. In addition, the course will cover means to enhance performance in areas of sport, exercise, health and/or rehabilitation using psychological skills. Written communication is a primary focus. GE SLO: Written Communication; AK: Social and Behavioral Science; CuT: Healthful Living Prerequisite(s): General Psychology such as PSY 2301
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EXS 3121 - Exercise Physiology Lab Credits: 1 hr
In the spring of 2008, Physiology of Human Movement (PED 2321) was dropped from the curriculum. The lab associated with the course (only taken by EXS majors) was retained. Exercise Science advisers have been instructing students to enroll in the course while taking Exercise Physiology (EXS 3321). To maintain consistency, we propose this name change to match our current curriculum. Prerequisite(s): BIO 2312 anatomy and Physiology II
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EXS 3310 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is designed for future coaches and students who desire academic and practical preparation in athletic training. It provides a theoretical background in the methods of preventing and treating athletic injuries, techniques of taping, bandaging, emergency first aid, and massage. Prerequisite(s): EXS 3411
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EXS 3315 - Biomechanics Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is designed to address the science of human movement involving laws and principles governing force, motion and equilibrium which is inherent to the anatomy and physiology of the muscular, skeletal and neural systems of the human body. Furthermore, this course is intended to be a comprehensive examination of forces and the effects with specific applications to the human body in movement and at rest. Prerequisite: Prerequisite(s): EXS 3411
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EXS 3321 - Exercise Physiology Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is an in-depth study of the physiological aspects of exercise and training. The health aspects of exercise will be emphasized. Laboratory required. Prerequisite(s): PED 2321 or BIO 2312
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EXS 3322 - Training and Performance in Exercise Science Credits: 3 hrs
This course will examine the most current training techniques used in the fitness and sport industries. Students will be exposed to various performance testing techniques, emerging fitness trends, as well as the scientific rationale behind these types of skills and training. This course will not only include classroom instruction on exercise, but will require students to perform and administer these types these training techniques. Prerequisite(s): EXS 3321 Exercise Physiology
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