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2021-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Applied Language Studies |
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ALS 1301 - Intro to Applied Linguistics Credits: 3 hrs
The course is an introduction to the study of applied linguistics. Students will be in the field (grammer, vocabulary, discourse analysis, not pragmatics) and will be familiarized with key issues in each of those areas. Special emphasis will be given to deciphering the nature of language (social, cultural, and cognitive) and the place of language study in society.
General Education Designation: Yes
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Reading
Area of Knowledge: Foreign Lang & Culture
Banner Schedule: Fall
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ALS 2305 - Language, Culture, & Cross-Cult Inter Credits: 3 hrs
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 and integrative undertstanding of the shared human values across significant differences. Metathaphorically put, the course will hlp students ‘figure out the foreigners’ and ‘step out and fit in around the world.’ The course will focus on language universals, on communications by different societies, and on some effective strategies for appropriately addressing the challenges posed to cross-cultural communication by cultural and 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 concentrationin TESL.
Pre-requisite(s): Students should be at least in their sophmore year.
Student Learning Outcome: Written Communication
Area of Knowledge: Foreign Lang & Culture
Curricular Theme: Globalization
Banner Schedule: Fall
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ALS 2310 - Englishes of the World Credits: 3 hrs
This 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, 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 requirement as well as an elective course for students majoring in elementary educationwith an academic concentration in TESL.
Pre-requisite(s): Students should be at least in their sophmore year.
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking
Area of Knowledge: Foreign Lang & Culture
Curricular Theme: Globalization
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ALS 2315 - Gender Diff in Language Use Credits: 3 hrs
The course will introduce students to the study of thr relationship between language as used by women and language as used by men as well as the cultural/social expectations of such use. Students will be introduced to investigation to investigate 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 and interaction, language and genders, promotion of gender equality in language use, and ungenderized language.
Pre-requisite(s): One level two writing course; one critical thinking course.
Student Learning Outcome: Information Literacy
Area of Knowledge: Foreign Lang & Culture
Curricular Theme: Diversity
Banner Schedule: Fall
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ALS 2320 - Language and Society Credits: 3 hrs
The course explores sociolinguistics, that is, the study of the ways language works in society. Students will be familiarized with both classic and contemporary issues in the field, namely, the relationshio between linguistic variation and social categories like socioeconomic class, ethnicity, geographical location, and age, to name a few. In addition, students will be presented with ways language creates identites, ways in which it contructs, mirrors, and disputes social justice and power in society.
General Education Designation: Yes
Student Learning Outcome: Information Literacy
Area of Knowledge: Foreign Lang & Culture
Curricular Theme: Diversity
Banner Schedule: Fall
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ALS 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.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 1301 and ENG 1302
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ALS 3301 - ESL Grammar for Teachers 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.
Pre-requisite(s): ENG 1301 and ENG 1302
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ALS 3302 - Foundations of Second Language Credits: 3 hrs
In this course, candidates will study of basic features of language learning, fundamental langugae acquistion 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.
Pre-requisite(s): Sophomore level or above
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ALS 3308 - Literacy Strategies for ESL 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.
Pre-requisite(s): Junior standing or permission of the instructor.
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Accounting |
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ACC 1301 - Introduction to Financial Literacy Credits: 3 hrs
This course introduces basic concepts of financial literacy. Students will increase awareness of how emotional decision-making and manipulative messaging of marketers, the media, family, and peers affect financial behavior. The concepts learned will help students to be informed and prepared to be effective managers of financial resources, as well as to avoid emotional pitfalls and understand the costs and benefits of financial decisions.
General Education Designation: Yes
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Reading
Area of Knowledge: Social and Behavioral Science
Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: May 5, 2016
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ACC 2316 - Principles of Financial Accounting Credits: 3 hrs
The course introduces the basic financial accounting process and underlying principles pertaining to the preparation and interpretation of financial statements for use by stockholders, investors, creditors, government, and other external decision makers.
Banner Schedule: Fall
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ACC 2317 - Principles of Managerial Accounting Credits: 3 hrs
The course introduces the managerial accounting process and concepts pertaining to the preparation and interpretation of requisite accounting reports for planning, control, performance evaluation, and other management decisions within entities.
Pre-requisite(s): ACC 2316 - Principles of Financial Accounting
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ACC 3101 - Fundamentals of Nonprofit Accounting Credits: 1.5 hrs
This course introduces students to various accounting and financial reporting systems for nonprofit organizations. Topics discussed include accounting for contributions, fundamentals of financial statement analysis, investments and financial instruments, budgeting, budget controls, and ethics and values.
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ACC 3314 - Income Tax Accounting I Credits: 3 hrs
This course introduces the principles underlying taxation and examines in detail the relationship between taxes and the accounting function. Emphasis is on tax technicalities, tax liability computations, and tax problems faced by sole proprietorship and the individual taxpayer.
Pre-requisite(s): ACC 2316 - Principles of Financial Accounting
Banner Schedule: Fall
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ACC 3316 - Intermediate Accounting I Credits: 3 hrs
This course concentrates on the nature of financial reporting in the United States and generally accepted accounting principles. Topics covered include cash, receivables, inventories, property, plant and equipment, intangibles, current liabilities, bonds, and stockholders’ equity. While the course focuses on the recording of transactions and ultimately the preparation of an Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows, it also exposes students to cases that deal with ethics, applying technical judgment, and internet research.
The student is exposed to the history and body of theory that has led to the development of generally accepted accounting principles. Topics covered include receivables, investments, inventory, property, plant and equipment, intangibles, and basic financial statements.
Pre-requisite(s): ACC 2317 - Principles of Managerial Accounting
Banner Schedule: Fall
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ACC 3317 - Intermediate Accounting II Credits: 3 hrs
This course is a continuation of Intermediate Accounting I (ACC 3316) and covers the more complex financial reporting issues not addressed in Intermediate Accounting I. Topics covered include inventory valuation issues, revenue recognition, investments, deferred taxes, pensions, leases, earnings per share, accounting changes and error analysis, disclosure, and statement of cash flows. While the course focuses on the recording of transactions and ultimately the preparation of financial statements, it also exposes students to cases that deal with ethics, applying technical judgment, and internet research.
Pre-requisite(s): ACC 3316
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ACC 3319 - Cost Accounting Credits: 3 hrs
The course concentrates on an in-depth study of cost concepts and cost classifications, various costing systems, cost allocation methods, and cost control tools for managerial decision making.
Pre-requisite(s): ACC 2317 - Principles of Managerial Accounting
Banner Schedule: Fall
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ACC 3320 - Accounting for Management Decision-Making Credits: 3 hrs
This course concentrates on the application of accounting information in making business decisions. Focus is on the conceptual background and analytical tools necessary to understand and interpret financial statements and the applications of accounting information in planning and control of organizations.
Pre-requisite(s): ACC 2317
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ACC 3321 - Accounting for Governmental, Health Care, & Other Not-for-Profit Organizations Credits: 3 hrs
This course introduces accounting concepts, principles, and procedures pertaining to the government, health care, and other not-for-profit organizations.
Pre-requisite(s): ACC 2317
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ACC 3322 - Accounting Information Systems Credits: 3 hrs
The course introduces various elements of subsystems of accounting information systems in manual and computerized accounting environments and principles pertaining to the design, implementation, and evaluation of systems for processing accounting information.
Pre-requisite(s): ACC 3316 and ACC 3319
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ACC 3330 - Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation Credits: 3 hrs
This course focuses on fraud principles that relate to asset misappropriation, corruption and fraudulent financial statements. Emphasis is placed on the examination and review of major fraud schemes, investigate strategies and controls used to detect and prevent fraud in an organization.
Pre-requisite(s): ACC 2317
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ACC 3391 - Accounting Internship Credits: 3 hrs
A business internship (ACC 3391, ACC 4391, BUA 3391, BUA 4391, ECO 3391, ECO 4391, FIN 3391, FIN 4391, MIS 3391, MIS 4391, MGT 3391, MGT 4391, MKT 3391, MKT 4391) is defined as an academically-sponsored, career-related work experience for which projects, research papers, presentations, reflective journals, and/or evaluations will be required by faculty for reporting/grading purposes. Business internships may be paid or unpaid opportunities. Students may take a maximum of six (6) credit hours of business internships regardless of prefix during matriculation, i.e., two different experiences. An internship requires a minimum of 120 contact hours per semester. Internships are counted as elective credit and cannot be substituted for required courses.
Pre-requisite(s): Junior standing, ACC 2316 , ACC 2317 , BCO 2311 or another Level II written communications course, ECO 2311 and ECO 2312 , good academic standing with no violations of the academic integrity code, grade-point average of 2.50 or higher.
Banner Schedule: Fall
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ACC 4000 - Accounting Independent Study Credits: 1-3 hrs
This course is designed to give students opportunities to broaden basic knowledge and skills relating to accounting practices and concepts. Students work independently under the guidance of specified departmental faculty members. Study may involve basic research projects, comprehensive reading arrangements, field studies, and participation in special seminars, workshops or other similar experiences.
Note(s): The course may be taken more than once. but the total credit allowed toward a degree cannot exceed 6 hours.
Pre-requisite(s): Senior standing, instructor and Accounting Department chair approval.
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ACC 4317 - Income Tax Accounting II Credits: 3 hrs
This course is a continuation of Income Tax Accounting I. It proceeds from individual and proprietorship income tax calculations and principles for partnerships, corporations, estates and trusts.
Pre-requisite(s): ACC 3314 and ACC 3316
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ACC 4319 - Advanced Cost Accounting Credits: 3 hrs
This course is a continuation of the Cost Accounting course. The course focus is on advanced cost analysis, cost management, and performance measurement. Topics covered include cost accounting for world-class manufacturing, total quality control and management, theory of constraints, target costing, revenue variances, transfer pricing, and application of quantitative tools and techniques for cost control and management.
Pre-requisite(s): ACC 3319 and QBA 2325
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ACC 4321 - Auditing Credits: 3 hrs
This course introduces students to the concepts and standards currently employed in financial statement audits in the United States. The primary emphasis is on the auditor’s decision- making process, evidence accumulation, evaluation, and reporting. Topics covered include the auditing profession, audit process, application of the audit process, and completion of the audit.
Pre-requisite(s): ACC 3317 - Intermediate Accounting II
Banner Schedule: Fall
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ACC 4327 - Consolidation and Not-for-Profit Accounting Credits: 3 hrs
This course will provide a detailed examination of using the equity method of preparing consolidated financial statements for organizations consisting of parent companies and subsidiaries. This course also studies the tracking of expenditures and related accounting issues involving not-for-profit businesses.
Pre-requisite(s): ACC 3317 - Intermediate Accounting II
Banner Schedule: Fall
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ACC 4328 - Global and Ethical Issues in Accounting Credits: 3 hrs
The international accounting environment, foreign currency transactions, translation of foreign financial statements, and ethical accounting/auditing concerns will be addressed in this course. An in depth examination of the ethical climate for accounting will be made with analysis of legislation and standards designed to curtail unethical behavior. Ethical standards used in various countries will be compared and the impact of these ethical differences on multinational firms’ controls and accounting statements will be studied.
Pre-requisite(s): ACC 3317
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ACC 4329 - Comprehensive Accounting Review Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to bring accounting knowledge and data together as a capstone for preparation in the study of accounting.
Pre-requisite(s): ACC 3319 and ACC 4327
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ACC 4391 - Accounting Internship Credits: 3 hrs
A business internship (ACC 3391, ACC 4391, BUA 3391, BUA 4391, ECO 3391, ECO 4391, FIN 3391, FIN 4391, MIS 3391, MIS 4391, MGT 3391, MGT 4391, MKT 3391, MKT 4391) is defined as an academically-sponsored, career-related work experience for which projects, research papers, presentations, reflective journals, and/or evaluations will be required by faculty for reporting/grading purposes. Business internships may be paid or unpaid opportunities. Students may take a maximum of six (6) credit hours of business internships regardless of prefix during matriculation, i.e., two different experiences. An internship requires a minimum of 120 contact hours per semester. Internships are counted as elective credit and cannot be substituted for required courses.
Pre-requisite(s): ACC 3391 , BUA 3391 , ECO 3391 , FIN 3391 , MIS 3391 , MGT 3391 , or good academic standing with no violations of the academic integrity code; grade-point average of 2.50 or higher.
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African and African-American Studies |
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AAS 1301 - Introduction to Africana Studies Credits: 3 hrs
Formally institutionalized in the American academy in the last half of the twentieth century, African American studies is a vibrant and dynamic discipline that creates new knowledge about the world and human existence through the critical and comprehensive study of the peoples, cultures, and ideas of Africa and the African diaspora. In this introductory lecture course students Will examine the history and evolution of the discipline, key scholars, ideas, and themes, Central disciplinary questions and debates, and prominent theoretical and methodological frameworks used by African studies scholars. students will Also engage African social and political thought ad literary, cultural and aesthetic forms and expressions. In all, this course is designed to enable students to develop a solid disciplinary understanding of African Studies, gain facility i understanding the conceptual, theoretical, ad analytical framework of the discipline, and acquire skills in critically comprehending interdisciplinary scholarship.
General Education Designation: Yes
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking
Area of Knowledge: Culture & amp
Curricular Theme: Foreign Language
Banner Schedule: Fall
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AAS 2020 - Study Abroad in the Discipline
This course allows a student to earn sophomore-level credit for courses in his/her discipline or non-catalog courses in the discipline taken through study abroad.
Pre-requisite(s): Departmental approval
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AAS 2302 - Politics of Africa Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the historical, political, social, cultural and economic forces shaping contemporary African political processes, systems and institutions. The course first examines different theories and approaches used to study African politics. Topics covered include: the colonial experience (1900-1960); the rise of African nationalism and the struggle for independence; experiments with African Socialism; military regimes (including military Marxist regimes); and the first and second waves of democracy movements and democratic electoral processes in Africa, starting in the 1990s. Required for AAAS majors with a concentration in the Africa region.
Pre-requisite(s): AAS 1301 - Introduction to Africana Studies
Banner Schedule: Fall
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AAS 2303 - African Political Thought Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides a comprehensive overview of both indigenous and modern African political thought. It includes a survey of the most popular ideologies of post-colonial Africa, namely African nationalism, African socialism, and Afro-Marxism; it ends with a review of democracy and development in contemporary Africa. The course surveys indigenous African scholars such as Ibn Khaldun, 19th century African theorists, such as Edward Blyden and Africanus Horton, prominent African nationalists, such as Amilcar Cabral, Kwame Nkrumah and Julius Nyerere, as well as contemporary African intellectuals, such as Cheikh Anta Diop and Claude Ake. Required of all AAAS majors with a concentration in the Africa region.
Pre-requisite(s): AAS 1301 - Introduction to Africana Studies
Banner Schedule: Fall
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AAS 2305 - African Diaspora Studies Credits: 3 hrs
Through a systematic study of African descendant communities created outside of the African continent, students will learn about African Diaspora Studies as a field of intellectual inquiry. First, by exploring key contributions from pioneers in the field from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds. Second, examining theories, concepts, and methodologies as it relates to the origins and evolution of the African Diaspora. Lastly, critically engage methodologies of Africana Studies to understand the continuities and discontinuities in the transmission of ideas that inform the African human experience.
Banner Schedule: Fall
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AAS 2308 - African World Cultures Credits: 3 hrs
In this survey course students will be introduced to and explore an understanding of the concept of a culturally and historically linked African world by (a) examining the cultural history of African peoples and their movement through time and space from antiquity to the present and (b) analyzing the major tenets of cultural unity and diasporic theories and their application. The course will use an interdisciplinary approach to examine the spiritual, ideational, and physical-material dimensions of African culture, and those that participate in that culture, in its socio-political, ecological and historically constituted contexts.
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AAS 2310 - Research Methods in African and African American Studies Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to provide students with the skills required to conduct multi-disciplinary research in African and African American Studies. Students will be introduced to all aspects of research in the discipline, including library, search of databases, Internet searches, field research (ethnography, analysis of artwork, oral traditions, interviews and surveys). The course will also expose students to the ethics of conducting field research and academic inquiry. The tools garnered in this courses will train the students in the qualitative and quantitative methods needed for upper-division research.
Pre-requisite(s): AAS 1301
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AAS 2311 - Masculinity, Resistance and African-American Cultural Texts Credits: 3 hrs
This interdisciplinary humanities course is designed to introduce students to various aspects of African-American culture. Students will examine African-American male narratives, popular culture and scholarly texts, speeches, figures, organizations, icons, and experiences to balance the historical record by highlighting instances of African-American resistance. This course will begin in pre-colonial Africa and end with the 2008 election of President Barack Obama.
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AAS 2312 - Afrocentric Wisdom and Values Credits: 3 hrs
This course in critical thinking focuses on wisdom literature from selected African countries, Brazil, the West Indies, and the United States. Students will read and critically discuss Afrocentric folk literature, proverbs, poetry, music, mother-wit, essays, films, and sacred texts. Emphasis is placed on analyzing the subtle messages that exist within the selected literatures and the value of literature within Afrocentric cultures and societies. Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate effective critical thinking skills.
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AAS 2313 - From Back Stage to Center Stage: Black Female Playwrights in America Credits: 3 hrs
This course introduces students to African-American women’s drama of the 20th and 21st centuries. Readings will include topics that impact the black collective: slavery, sexual victimization of women, politics, migration, motherhood, and intra-racial relations, to name a few. Students will engage in discussions about the “worlds” reflected in select plays and how these reflections provide another glimpse into the lives of black women. Central to the course is the identification of setting, social attitudes, and cultural beliefs.
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AAS 2314 - Shades of Black Credits: 3 hrs
In this course, students will explore the historical roots of colorism and will analyze its impact and influence in three primary areas: identity, community, and entertainment. Widely accepted labels have been used in the African-American community to categorize individuals based on their complexion. Students will explore reasons why African-Americans have adopted and continued this complexion stratification and will consider whether this practice causes harm within the African-American community.
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AAS 2315 - Language, Literacy and Liberation in Africa Credits: 3 hrs
This course introduces students to issues of language in African education. Language is a major tool that each education system uses either to make education accessible or inaccessible to its intended population. Through close reading and critical analysis of carefully selected material on language and education in Africa, students will be exposed to different aspects of African indigenous knowledge and how language has been used to convey or offer those kinds of “knowledges”. Texts introduced in class will be used to foster students’ critical reading skills and at the same time enable them discover the pivotal role of lanaguage in African education prior to colonialism, during colonialism, and after colonialism. Discussions in this course will be used to generate critical perspectives on the role of African languages vis-á-vis former colonial languages that have now taken over the role of media of instruction in education.
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Reading
Area of Knowledge: Foreign Language and Culture
Curricular Theme: Globalization
Banner Schedule: Fall
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AAS 2316 - 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.
Banner Schedule: Fall
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AAS 2325 - Hip Hop and African American Culture Credits: 3 hrs
This is an interdisciplinary course, which investigates the social, aesthetic, cultural, political and historical contours of hip-hop, as well as its impact on American (Popular) Culture. It is designed to introduce students to hip-hop culture, while simultaneously utilizing hip-hop as a lens through which to explore the various dimensions, themes and nuances of African and African-American music/history in general, and the development and emergence of hip-hop in particular.
This course explores contemporary themes within hip-hop culture drawing parallels between the past and present. Students will examine the influence of African American Literature on hip hop discourse with a focus on major literary movements, writers, etc. (The Harlem Renaissance, The Black Arts Movement, et al) and their impact on hip hop aesthetics. Students will also utilize literary criticism and theory to analyze hip hop discourse while examining the trajectory of contemporary African American literature within the context of hip hop expression.
Pre-requisite(s): AAS 1301 - Introduction to Africana Studies or ENG 1305 - Thinking and Writing Critically About Literature (or equivalent)
Banner Schedule: Fall
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AAS 3301 - African Political Systems and Institutions Credits: 3 hrs
This course introduces students to African political systems and institutions based on kinship and on lineages (common ancestry) sanctioned by a founding myth which developed in the context of highly advanced African cultures, societies, states and civilizations throughout Africa from the 9th century B.C.E. to the 19th century A.D. These African political systems and institutions were based on an elaborate system of checks and balances with effective checks on the abuse of power by the leader (chief, king or emperor); the basic political unit was the village assembly, where major decisions concerning the society were adopted by majority rule. Starting in the 16th century, the Atlantic slave trade severely undermined, denatured and eventually destroyed these systems and institutions.
Pre-requisite(s): For AAAS majors AAS 1301 and junior status.
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AAS 3302 - The Political Economy of African Development Credits: 3 hrs
This course introduces students to the various ideologies and strategies of economic development initiated by African states and leaders after independence. It examines Africa’s place and role in the current globalization process and in the world economy, with particular attention to the continent’s relations with the international financial institutions (the International Monetary Fund/IMF and the World Bank). The course will also examine key cooperation and integration experiments and institutions in each of the five sub-regions of Africa, as well as various continental initiatives, such as the 1980 Lagos Plan of Action and the 2001 New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD).
Pre-requisite(s): AAS 2302 and junior status.
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AAS 3303 - Conflict and Conflict Resolution in Africa Credits: 3 hrs
This course starts from the observation that conflicts are part and parcel of the dynamics of African society. Historically, Africa has experienced a perennial struggle among individuals, families, clans, ethnic groups and nations for control over scarce natural, economic and political resources. The course focuses on the post-Cold War period which, paradoxically, saw a resurgence of sub-regional, political, ethnic, racial and religious conflict in many African countries. Liberia, Ivory Coast, the Central African Republic/ CAR, the Democratic Republic of Congo/DRC, Rwanda, Sudan, and Somalia are some of the on-going conflicts that this course will analyze. The course will then examine various conflict prevention, management and resolution mechanisms and institutions developed at the international (United Nations), continental (African Union) and sub-regional levels.
Pre-requisite(s): For AAAS majors with Africa concentration, AAS 1301 and junior status.
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AAS 3304 - Politics of Selected Regions of Africa Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the historical, political, social, cultural and economic forces shaping contemporary political processes, systems and institutions in [North, West, Central, Eastern/the Horn or Southern] Africa. Topics covered include: the colonial experience; the rise of African nationalism and the struggle for independence; experiments with African Socialism, military regimes and military Marxist regimes; and the first and second waves of democracy movements and democratic electoral processes in Africa
Pre-requisite(s): AAS 2302 and junior status
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AAS 3305 - African International Relations Credits: 3 hrs
This course introduces students to the economic, political, diplomatic and strategic dimensions of the external relations of the 54 African states, from independence to the present. The course begins with an historical overview of Africa’s international relations from 1945 to 1965 focusing on such issues as the heritage of colonialism, federalism, and pan-Africanism and African unity. Topics covered include: Africa’s evolving relations with the major world powers–particularly the U.S.A., the European Union and France—during and after the Cold War; Africa in the world economy; African conflicts and conflict prevention, management and resolution initiatives; and African cooperation and integration at the sub-regional and continental levels, with particular focus on the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and its successor organization, the African Union (AU).
Pre-requisite(s): For AAAS majors with Africa concentration, AAS 1301 and AAS 2302 and junior status.
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AAS 3306 - Negritude and Afrocentricity Credits: 3 hrs
These concepts represent an historic development in the formulation of African diasporic identity and culture in the twentieth-century, and both were designed locate peoples of African descent at the center of their cultural and historical experiences. Negritude and Afrocentricity form the basis of this course and students will become acquainted with their respective yet overlapping histories, the conceptions of each paradigm, their relevance in the production and utilization of knowledge, and the debate both have and continue to generate among a wide range of thinkers and scholars.
Pre-requisite(s): For AAAS majors with Africa concentration, AAS 1301 and junior status.
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AAS 3307 - Latin American Economic History Credits: 3 hrs
This course analyses the economic development of Latin America from colonial times to the present, including the evolution of markets, changing roles of government and politics; and the impact of international organizations.
Note(s): Students may not receive credit for both AAS 3307 and HIS 3307.For AAAS majors, with South America concentration, AAS 2301 Introduction to African, African American Studies and junior status.
Pre-requisite(s): Junior status.
Cross-listed as HIS 3307
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AAS 3354 - Modern Latin America Credits: 3 hrs
This course surveys the major Latin American countries since independence with emphasis on political structure and government development, but also including economic, social and cultural development.
Note(s): Students may not receive credit for AAS 3354 and HIS 3354.
Pre-requisite(s): For AAAS majors with South America concentration, AAS 1301 Introduction to African, African American Studies and junior status.
Cross-listed as HIS 3354
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AAS 3371 - Colonial Latin America Credits: 3 hrs
A survey of major political, economic, and cultural developments from the pre-Contact period through the Wars for Independence. Meets history Third World requirement.
Note(s): Students may not receive credit for both AAS 3371 and HIS 3372.
Pre-requisite(s): For AAAS majors with South America concentration, AAS 2301 Introduction to African, African American Studies and junior status.
Cross-listed as HIS 3372
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AAS 4302 - Race and Economics in the USA Credits: 3 hrs
This course critically examines the effect of race on the economic position of the diverse racial and cultural groups in the USA. It will examine how income inequities, menial occupational distribution, and poverty heighten group diversity and solidify racial boundaries in the USA. Students enrolled in the course will be required to a) engage in practical field research of one racial or ethnic group in the USA, b) produce a research report and c) give an in-class presentation based on their own research activity.
Pre-requisite(s): For AAAS majors with North America concentration, AAS 2301 Introduction to African, African American Studies and junior status.
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AAS 4322 - Special Topics in Africa Credits: 3 hrs
A seminar on selected contemporary themes. Special Topics in Africa is designed to highlight the inter-disciplinary focus of the field of African studies, develop research projects, and to further develop critical thinking and writing skills. The theme or focus will vary from semester to semester.
Pre-requisite(s): For AAAS majors with Africa concentration, AAS 2301 Introduction to African, African American Studies and senior status.
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AAS 4323 - Special Topics in Latin America Credits: 3 hrs
A colloquium designed around a problem in Latin American history, requiring reading, discussion, reports, and a major paper.
Pre-requisite(s): HIS/AAS 3354 Modern Latin America or permission of the Instructor. For AAAS majors, AAS 2301 Introduction to Africa, African American Studies, AAS 3354 Modern Latin America, and senior status.
Cross-listed as HIS 4323 Special Topics in Latin America Students may not receive credit for both AAS 4323 and HIS 4323.
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AAS 4324 - Senior Seminar in African and African American Studies Credits: 3 hrs
This course serves as a capstone course for AAAS majors. Students are provided the opportunity to refine their skills in research and writing. This advanced seminar explores a wide body of literature selected as the eminent scholarship in the field of African and African American Studies. Students participate in planned seminar sessions and conduct in-depth research resulting in a senior thesis under the supervision of a member of the African & African American Studies faculty.
Pre-requisite(s): Senior Status in the AAAS major.
Banner Schedule: Fall
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ART 1310 - Drawing for Non-Art Majors Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides a comprehensive and systematic introduction to the art of drawing, focusing on traditional skills as the basis for expressive drawing for non-art majors. The course offers an introduction to the range of subjects, media, and techniques that provide a framework for developing individual ideas and approaches, with expression as the goal.
Pre-requisite(s): None.
Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week.)
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ART 1311 - Drawing I Credits: 3 hrs
This studio course provides a comprehensive and systematic introduction to the art of drawing, focusing on the mastery of traditional skills as the basis for expressive drawing. The course offers an introduction to the range of subjects, media, and techniques that provide a framework for developing individual ideas and approaches, with expression as the goal.
General Education Designation: Yes
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking
Area of Knowledge: Fine Arts
Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week.)
Banner Schedule: Fall
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ART 1314 - Introduction to Computer Art and Design Credits: 3 hrs
This computer course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamentals of computer-generated images. The basic objective of this course is to show the artist/designer how creativity, graphic design, and technical skill can be enhanced by using the computer as a powerful design tool.
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking
Area of Knowledge: Fine Arts
Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week.)
Banner Schedule: Fall
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ART 1315 - Electronic Imaging Credits: 3 hrs
This computer course teaches the fundamentals of image editing. It introduces the tools needed to achieve professional-quality results in photo retouching, image editing, compositing, collages, and photomontages. Students learn to create original artwork using the latest media and tools.
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking
Area of Knowledge: Fine Arts
Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week.)
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ART 1316 - 2D Design Credits: 3 hrs
This is a studio art course exploring the fundamental elements of basic two-dimensional design. Through production of a professional portfolio and final design projects, the student gains an understanding of problem solving as it applies to two-dimensional design. Students develop proficiency in color mixing and the handling of a variety of media in preparation for future art courses.
Student Learning Outcome: Information Literacy
Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week)
Banner Schedule: Fall
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ART 1318 - 4D Design Credits: 3 hrs
This advanced course in drawing and design builds upon the traditional skills gained in the first semester and moves towards the understanding and inclusion of time. It provides a wide range of experiences for the student reaching beyond traditionally static solutions.
Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week)
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ART 1320 - Color Credits: 3 hrs
This course analyzes color as an element of design in the visual world. It is an introductory study of the basic properties of color, including an examination of systems of color classification and a thorough analysis of the interaction of color. This is done through a series of exercises and individual assignments which refer to the use of color in both traditional, contemporary and internationa art. Additional work is required outside the classroom.
General Education Designation: Yes
Student Learning Outcome: Oral Communication
Area of Knowledge: Fine Arts
Curricular Theme: Globalization
Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: May 18, 2021
Effective Date: Fall 2021
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ART 2306 - African-American Art Credits: 3 hrs
This course examines art created by African-American artists in the United States from the 19th century to the present day. Painting, sculpture, architecture, textiles, and other artistic forms, are examined, considering formal style, subject matter, function, context and meaning. A particular focus is placed on the emergence of African-American artists in the post-Civil War period, the Harlem Renaissance, mural production and artists working in contemporary society. As much as possible, the course will examine works of art that can be viewed in person: in the Diggs Gallery, O’Kelly Library and elsewhere on campus and in the local community. There is an emphasis placed on writing in this course.
Pre-requisite(s): ART 2302 or permission of instructor
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ART 2309 - Latin American Wormen Artists Credits: 3 hrs
The course introduces students to major modern and contemporary Latin American women artists (1900 to the present). It addressses the education, status and working conditions of women artists in Latin America. The course will provide a survey of paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs, films/videos, literary works and installations by major Latin American women artists such as Frida Kahlo, Tina Modotti, Remedios Varo, Maria Izquierdo, Amerila Pelaez, and Ana Mendieta among many others.
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ART 2311 - 3 D Computer Modeling Credits: 3 hrs
This studio art couse explores the creation of computer-generated 3-D models and the creation of 3-D environments. Course studey willinclude model generation, camera movement, lighting, atmosphere, color and material manipulation, and texture-mapping in a 3-D virtual world. Students will be required to develop 3-demensional models to exit in the space of simulated virtual worlds.
Pre-requisite(s): ART 1314 or permission of instructor.
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ART 2312 - Drawing II Credits: 3 hrs
This studio course is designed to build upon the traditional skills gained in the introductory drawing course. It provides a wider range of experiences in drawing for the student who is self-motivated and capable of reaching beyond traditionally acceptable solutions.
Pre-requisite(s): ART 1311
General Education Designation: Yes
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking
Area of Knowledge: Fine Arts
Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week.)
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ART 2315 - Color Credits: 3 hrs
This course analyzes color as an element of design in the visual world. It is an introductory study of the basic properties of color, including an examination of systems of color classification and a thorough analysis of the interaction of color. This is done through a series of exercises and individual assignments which refer to the use of color in both traditional, contemporary and international art. Additional work is required outside the classroom.
General Education Designation: Yes
Student Learning Outcome: Oral Communication
Area of Knowledge: Fine Arts
Curricular Theme: Globalization
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ART 2317 - 3D Design Credits: 3 hrs
This foundation course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of three-dimensional form. The student will become familiar with the language and elements of sculpture and with the various types of sculpture and the technical methods and processes. The course permits exploration and experimentation with a variety of materials.
Periods Per week: (Three hours per week.)
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ART 2322 - Vector Graphics for Designers Credits: 3 hrs
This computer course covers the mainstream software used by graphic designers. Students master vector graphics ranging from fine-tuned illustrations to effective typographic studies. They develop creative strategies for problem solving and investigate market-related design issues. Emphasis is on both technical and artistic mastery and aesthetic judgments as students focus on establishing effective design methods.
Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week.)
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ART 2331 - Painting I Credits: 3 hrs
This studio course develops skills and techniques in acrylic painting. Observational painting skills will be the primary focus.
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking
Area of Knowledge: Fine Arts
Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week.)
Banner Schedule: Fall
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ART 2352 - Typography Credits: 3 hrs
This computer course explores the use and representation of type and its effects in visual communication. Students develop their ability to use typographic solutions effectively in various facets of advertising and design projects. Strong emphasis is placed on the history of type and the technical, problem-solving and aesthetic use of display and text type.
Pre-requisite(s): ART 1314 - Introduction to Computer Art and Design or Permission of instructor for non-majors.
Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week.)
Banner Schedule: Fall
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ART 3305 - African-American Art Credits: 3 hrs
This lecture course deals with the African-American aesthetic and the indigenous arts and artifacts that establish an African- American art heritage. It traces the evolution of African-Americans’ involvement in the visual arts in the United States from the period of slavery through the Harlem Renaissance, the depression years, and Civil Rights movements of the 1960s to the present. This course is offered for non-majors. It is a required course for majors.
Pre-requisite(s): ART 2302
Student Learning Outcome: Written Communication
Area of Knowledge: Fine Arts
Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week.)
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ART 3332 - Painting II Credits: 3 hrs
This studio course is a continuation of the development of fundamental painting techniques. Students become proficient in advanced and experimental applications. The development of the student’s personal vision, imagination, and originality is encouraged. Experimentation with abstraction, historical approaches to process and personal thematic development through painterly explorations will be expected.
Pre-requisite(s): ART 2331
Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week.)
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ART 3333 - Computer Animation I Credits: 3 hrs
This course includes the fundamentals of 3-D modeling and computer animation. Studies will study advanced imaging techniques such as metaclay modeling, deformation, and morphing. The course is an introduction to special effects imaging techniques. The course will also focus on shape, wave, flock, animation, and data capture with channels. Rendering technique, inverse kinematic skeleton and dynamic simulation will also be studied.
Pre-requisite(s): ART 2311
Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week.)
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ART 3343 - Graphic Design I Credits: 3 hrs
This course examines complex and varied graphic design problems as a means of developing innovative solutions. Design projects are analyzed on the basis of conceptual and visual organization strategies and are developed to effectively communicate a message to a specific audience.
Pre-requisite(s): ART 1314 - Introduction to Computer Art and Design and ART 2352 - Typography or permission of instructor for non-majors
Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week.)
Banner Schedule: Fall
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ART 3354 - Digital Photography Credits: 3 hrs
This studio course is designed to provide the student with a basic working knowledge of the digital camera and its use as tool for artist. Attention is given to basic aesthetic principles such as composition, design and lighting. Student work will be critiqued for image quality, creative control and presentation standards. A digital camera is required
Periods Per week: (Three hours per week.)
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking
Area of Knowledge: Fine Arts
Banner Schedule: Fall
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ART 3356 - Fiber Design Credits: 3 hrs
This studio course is designed to acquaint students with a variety of basic techniques and processes, which fall under the general heading of fiber design and sculpture. The student will become familiar with the language and elements of fiber use in sculpture along with technical methods and processes. The course permits exploration and experimentation with a variety of materials.
Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week.)
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ART 3357 - Portfolio Design Credits: 3 hrs
This lecture/participation course covers the organization and presentation of a design or art portfolio and appropriate related materials. Emphasis is placed on development and evaluation of the portfolio, design and production of a resume and self-promotional materials, and interview techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and professionally present an effective portfolio and related self-promotional materials.
Pre-requisite(s): Permission of Instructor.
Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week)
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ART 3370 - Special Topics in Art History Credits: 3 hrs.
This course involves research and creative activity in art history focused on a specialized area or topic. Areas and topics to be considered will be determined by the availability of qualified faculty. Enrollment will be by the approval of the instructor. This course is designed to allow students to work in areas of art history outside of traditional course offerings. This course is designed for students interested in creative exploration in preparation for graduate level work. This course will fulfill an Art elective requirement at the 3000 level. Students will refine their ability to research and critique meaningful works of art. Students will be expected to articulate their ideas to others as well as respond to visual work and pursue research.
Pre-requisite(s): Permission of Instructor
Hours Per Week: 3 hrs.
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ART 3371 - Printmaking Methods Credits: 3 hrs
This studio course introduces the student to the techniques of the relief , drypoint etching and the screen-based print. Students will use skills and knowledge from color and design, drawing, and composition.
Pre-requisite(s): ART 1311
Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week.)
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ART 3372 - Printmaking Production Credits: 3 hrs
This studio course is a continuation of Printmaking I with emphasis of exhibition quality prints and the techniques of the relief , drypoint etching and the screen-based print.. Students will have the opportunity to participate in Portfolio Exchanges. Students will use skills and knowledge from color and design, drawing, and composition.
Pre-requisite(s): ART 1311
Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week.)
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ART 3380 - Special Topics in Studio Art Credits: 3 hrs
This course involves research and creative activity in studio art focused on a specialized area or topic. Areas and topics to be considered will be determined by the availability of qualified faculty. Enrollment will be by approval of the instructor. This course is designed to allow students to work in areas of studio art outside of traditional course offerings. This course is designed for students interested in creative exploration in preparation for graduate level work. This course will fulfill an Art elective requirement at the 3000 level. Students will refine their ability to create and critique works of art. Students will be expected to articulate their ideas to others as well as respond to visual work and pursue research.
Pre-requisite(s): Permission of Instructor.
Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week).
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ART 3390 - Studio Practice Seminar I Credits: 3 hrs
This studio course is designed to allow students to pursue their interests in an area of studio art. Students build on skills acquired in previous course work to develop projects based on their individual interests. Students will work with the materials and techniques of their choice that are appropriate for the particular project being developed. Through their projects students will expand their conceptual command of the use of materials and creative ideas in their studio practice. Students will be expected to develop their ideas through research and create a visual proposal before starting their project. Students will be expected to articulate their ideas to others as well as respond to visual work and pursue research.
Pre-requisite(s): ART 1311 - Drawing I
Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week.)
Banner Schedule: Fall
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ART 4093 - Art Internship Credits: 3 or 6 hrs
This field course is designed to offer art majors at the junior or senior level an opportunity to participate in art museum management in area museums and galleries, or to gain valuable work experience at a company whose primary focus is art related. The cooperative education staff, the employer, the student, and the student’s advisor must agree on the employment terms and the learning experience to be gained. The academic grade is the responsibility of the faculty advisor, with due consideration given to the report of the employer.
Pre-requisite(s): Junior standing and approval of the cooperative education staff and the academic advisor.
Hours Per Week: (Six or twelve hours per week.)
Banner Schedule: Fall
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ART 4307 - Contemporary Art Seminar Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to further a student’s understanding of contemporary art. As the definition of art in contemporary culture has become more fluid, students will investigate a broad range of practices and approaches. This course will investigate contemporary art from a global perspective introducing students to artists from various cultures. This course will emphasize oral presentations and classroom discussion based on student research, readings, and creative projects. Through this process students will come to better understand the role of the artist and their role as artist in our contemporary culture. This course will create an environment for students to discuss contemporary art as part of their creative practice. Students will complete a final project based on their research for this course.
Pre-requisite(s): ART 2301 , ART 2302 , ART 3305 , or permission of the instructor
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ART 4310 - Multimedia Editing Credits: 3 hrs
This upper-level art course is designed to have the creative production of time-based art using digital video and motion graphics. It focuses on developing aesthetic, conceptual and technical skills to produce time-based works. Class activities include video camera instruction, video editing demonstration, imn-calss video shooting, screenings, reading, discussion, student presentation, video production projects, motion graphics projects, and critiques.
Pre-requisite(s): ART 1314
Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week.)
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ART 4320 - Digital Photography II Credits: 3 hrs.
This advanced level course is an intensive exploration of the transition of photographic processes and techniques into digital formats. A range of tools are presented including digital cameras (DSLR) color correction, composition, and inkjet printing. Students produce original work throughout the technical components of the class. After mastering the basics, students work toward the completion of a final project and participation in class critiques. The course includes lectures, presentations, and museum visits that raise critical issues concerning the impact of digital applications and by-products of the medium of photography.
Pre-requisite(s): ART 3354
Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week).
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ART 4346 - Graphic Design II Credits: 3 hrs
This computer course examines the design methodologies required to create an effective visual communicaitons published in various media and platforms. Projects and case studies take students through planning, idea generation, implementation and publishing processes. Students learn how to their creative design skills through a variety of meaningful projects.
Pre-requisite(s): ART 3343
Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week.)
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ART 4380 - Metal Design Credits: 3 hrs
This studio course is designed to acquaint students with a variety of basic techniques and processes, which fall under the general heading of metal design and sculpture. The student will become familiar with the language and elements of the use of metal in sculpture along with technical methods and processes. The course permits exploration and experimentation with a variety of materials.
Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week.)
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ART 4385 - Studio Practice Seminar II Credits: 3 hrs.
This studio course is designed to allow students to pursue their advanced interests in an area of studio art. Students build on skills acquired in previous course work to develop projects based on their individual interests. Students will work with the materials and techniques of their choice that are appropriate for the particular project being developed. Through their projects students will expand their conceptual command of the use of materials and creative ideas in their studio practice. Students will be expected to develop their ideas through research and create a visual proposal before starting their project. Students will be expected to articulate their ideas to others as well as respond to visual work and pursue research.
Pre-requisite(s): ART 3390 Studio Practice Seminar I.
Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week).
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ART 4387 - Visual Studies Seminar Credits: 3 hrs
The omnipresence of digital media and its influence on culture has created an increasing interest in the study of visual culture. Visual Studies recognizes the interdisciplinary nature of the current research in the arts, humanities, and sciences, with a focus on the important influence images have on this work. This course will emphasize oral presentations based on student research, readings, projects, and classroom discussion. Through this process students will come to better understand the role of the visual image in our contemporary culture. Students will complete a final project or thesis; this course is the capstone of the Visual Studies minor.
Pre-requisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
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ART 4398 - Senior Art History Seminar Credits: 3 hrs
This course helps prepare students for the Senior Art Exhibit Seminar (taken in the spring semester of senior year). Students will refine their ability to write and talk about art—both their own work and that of other artists. Specific topics to be determined in conjunction with the exhibition schedule of the Diggs Gallery and other local venues. There is an emphasis on writing, oral presentations and classroom discussion in this course.
Pre-requisite(s): Completion of the GEN ED Core curriculum and Permission of the instructor.
Banner Schedule: Fall
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