2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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EDUC 2200 - Educational Psychology: Early Childhood Hours: 3
Child growth and development, and the principles of learning applied to early childhood education. Emphasis on using and interpreting assessment strategies and working with families as partners in the child’s education. Formal and informal assessments on typical and atypical language development. Developmentally appropriate curricular practices (instruction, materials, and environment) are explored. Minimum of 20 off campus field hours in tutoring required.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1600; current BCI/FBI background check must be on file in the Education Office; ACT scores 20 or above on English and Math or SAT scores 500 or above on Critical Reading and Math or Praxis I scores 172 or above on Writing and Math.
Notes: This course has an additional fee. This course requires 20 off campus field hours.
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EDUC 2300 - Educational Technology: Early Childhood Hours: 3
Development of skills and knowledge required for successful integration of technology with instruction in early childhood instructional settings to make learning more efficient, effective, and engaging. Completion of projects that enable the development of competence as it relates to the International Society for Technology in Education standards, implementing them in methods placements, and displaying work in a web-based portfolio.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1600 and 2200 with minimum grades of C or better. Corequisites: EDUC 2510, 2600 and 3550; or permission of instructor.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EDUC 2400 - Social Studies in the Primary and Intermediate Classroom Hours: 3
Social studies curriculum in primary and intermediate classrooms. Grounded in state and national standards, as well as the curricular themes from the National Council for the Teaching of Social Studies (culture; time, continuity, and change; people, places, and environment; individual development and identity; individuals, groups, and institutions; power, authority, and governance; production, distribution, and consumption; science, technology, and society; global connections; and civic ideals and practices). Children’s literature will be a major vehicle through which the methods, materials, and content of social studies are explored.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1600 and either EDUC 2000 or 2200 with minimum grades of C. Corequisites: EDUC 3200 or permission of instructor.
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EDUC 2500 - Science in the Primary and Intermediate Classroom Hours: 3
Basic topics in life, earth and physical science and the application of content appropriate for teaching primary and intermediate grades students. Design and participate in science investigations, consider the nature of science and scientific inquiry, and examine the role of science and technology in human society. Discuss and plan instructional and assessment strategies for teaching science according to content standards and in the context of diverse learner needs. The management of science activities and materials, including specific science safety issues.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1600 and either EDUC 2000 or 2200 with minimum grades of C. Corequisites: EDUC 3200 or permission of instructor.
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EDUC 2510 - Exceptional Children: Early Childhood Hours: 3
Early childhood special education and the knowledge necessary to meet the needs of young children with disabilities and their families in early childhood classrooms. Topics include foundations of early childhood special education, federal legislation, collaboration with families and professionals, the educational needs of young children with disabilities, assessments, instructional strategies, and planning developmentally and individually appropriate instruction.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1600 and 2200 with minimum grades of C. Current BCI/FBI background check must be on file in the Education Department. Corequisites: EDUC 2550 and 2600.
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EDUC 2550 - Classroom Management, Teaming, and Collaboration Hours: 3
This course provides an overview of classroom management and collaborative strategies for the early childhood classroom. Topics include arranging the physical environment for a diverse group of learners, establishing rules and procedures, and using instructional strategies to promote a positive classroom environment. Additional topics will cover designing intervention, individual, group, and whole class systems and collaborating with professionals, paraprofessionals and parents. Models of teaming will be examined and students will be expected to engage in research and role playing activities.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1600 and 2200.
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EDUC 2555 - Preschool Intervention Internship Hours: 3
An intensive and extended teaching apprenticeship within an intervention preschool classroom. Interns serve at least 70 hours routinely engaging in cycles of assessment, instructional planning, lesson implementation, and evaluation of teaching/learning outcomes. Interns are expected to co-teach and collaborate with other professionals and families to support student learning. Interns take on the role of classroom teacher as much as possible with the support of a cooperating teacher and faculty coach. The overarching goal is to provide opportunities to refine teaching efficacy through faculty supported data-driven instructional reflections and systematic faculty coaching.
Corequisites: EDUC 2510 and 2600, or permission of instructor.
Notes: This course has 75 off campus field hours.
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EDUC 2600 - Emergent Literacy in Inclusive Environments - Writing Intensive Hours: 3
The socio-linguistic foundations of literacy learning and childhood development. Emphasis on assessment, observation, and description of emergent literacy learning. Teacher candidates learn to use assessment tools and techniques to inform the creation of learning environments, select methods and materials, and design differentiated individual, small group, and whole class instruction.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1600, 1700, and either 2000 or 2200; current BCI/FBI background check must be on file in the Education Office.
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EDUC 3200 - Integrated Methods: Early Childhood Hours: 3
Methods and materials which are developmentally appropriate for young children. Emphasis on using strategies and creating environments to encourage children’s development and meet the diverse needs of students in the K-3 classroom. Developing an integrated unit that synthesizes learning activities from the content areas in the early childhood curriculum. Emphasis on the use of responsible assessment procedures and the inclusion of children’s families in the planning and implementation of instruction. The role of the early childhood professional in advocacy and ethical practice is also addressed. Minimum of 70 off campus field hours required.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1600, 2200 and 2600; permission of the department and teacher education admission is required; current BCI/FBI background check must be on file with the Education Department.
Prerequisites or Corequisites: EDUC 2400, 2500, 3640 and MATH 2100.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EDUC 3210 - Advanced Pedagogical Content Knowledge: Intermediate Science Hours: 3
Basic topics in life, earth and physical science and the application of content appropriate for teaching fourth and fifth grade students. Designing and participation in science investigations, considering the nature of science and scientific inquiry, and examining the role of science and technology in human society. Class activities, including discussion of instructional strategies and classroom management of science activities, are designed to develop standards-based pedagogical content knowledge in upper-elementary-level science.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1600, 2500, and 2000 or 2200 or 5100
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EDUC 3220 - Advanced Pedagogical Content Knowledge: Intermediate Mathematics Hours: 3
Introduction to integral components of the intermediate mathematics curriculum. With an emphasis on mathematical content, teaching methods including the use of multiple representations and technology will also be underscored. Development of the real number system and arithmetic operations, measurement, probability, data analysis, and geometry.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1600, MATH 2100, and EDUC 2000 or 2200 or 5100 with minimum grades of C.
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EDUC 3230 - Advanced Pedagogical Content Knowledge: Intermediate Social Studies Hours: 3
Introduction to integral components of the intermediate social studies curriculum grounded in state and national standards. With an emphasis on social studies content, teaching methods including the use of multiple social and historical inquiries and technology will also be underscored.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1600, 2400, and 2000 or 2200 or 5100.
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EDUC 3240 - Advanced Pedagogical Content Knowledge: Intermediate Language Arts Hours: 3
The teaching of language arts in the intermediate grades (i.e., grades 4, 5, 6). Topics include teaching writing, integrating language skills in unit planning, designing and using assessments to guide instruction, promoting comprehension of informational texts, and supporting student development of research skills.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1600; 2000 or 2200 or 5100; and 2600 or 3850.
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EDUC 3250 - Pedagogical Design for Intermediate Students Hours: 3
The nature and needs of young adolescents, characteristics of responsive schools, resources for the intermediate level practitioner, characteristics of effective intermediate grade teachers and middle childhood curriculum and instruction. Reflecting on personal beliefs, research, theory, and practice. Includes a 20-hour field experience in which students assess 4th and 5th grade students, develop and integrate an integrated unit plan that meets student developmental and academic needs, and reflect on effectiveness of their instruction. 50 off campus field hours required.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1600 and 2200 with minimum grades of C; current BCI/FBI Background Checks must be on file with the Education Department.
Prerequisites or Corequisites: EDUC 3210, 3220, 3230, 3240.
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EDUC 3300 - Early Childhood Internship Hours: 3
An intensive and extended teaching apprenticeship within an elementary (K - grade 3) classroom. Interns serve at least 75 hours. Activities include gathering information about the children in the classroom (their individual needs, interests, cultural strengths, etc.), becoming familiar with the school and community contexts of the classroom, practicing authentic assessment techniques that inform next steps for the children’s activities, designing and implementing learning activities that align with the classroom curriculum, and engaging in interactive communication with the children’s families. Interns take on the role of classroom teacher as much as possible with the support of cooperating teacher and faculty coach. An opportunity to refine teaching efficacy through faculty supported data-driven instructional reflections and systematic faculty coaching.
Corequisites: EDUC 3200.
Notes: This course has at least 75 off campus field hours.
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EDUC 3410 - Middle Childhood Methods I Hours: 3
Nature and needs of young adolescents, characteristics of responsive schools, resources for the middle child practitioner, characteristics of effective middle childhood teachers, and critical issues in middle level education are addressed in depth; reflection on personal beliefs, research, theory, and practice is encouraged. Examining the organizational structures of middle schools, including flexible scheduling, teaming, the use of technology as in instructional resource, and integrated curriculum. The role of other stakeholders is also examined. Integrated units are developed. 40 off campus field hours required.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1600 and 2000 with minimum grades of C, and current BCI/FBI background check must be on file in the Education Department. Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in at least one content-specific methods course that reflects one concentration area.
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EDUC 3420 - Middle Childhood Methods II Hours: 3
Implementation of long and short-term planning, the use of expository, inquiry, and small group instructional strategies, the use of technology as an instructional resource, and elements of effective classroom management and discipline as they contribute to a sense of positive classroom climate. Requires 60 off campus field hours in an urban middle childhood setting in one of the teaching areas for which licensure is sought.
Prerequisites: EDUC 3410 with a minimum grade of C, permission of the department, teacher education admission, Jr standing, current BCI/FBI background check must be on file in the Education Department. Corequisites: Must concurrently in two content methods courses (from language arts, math, science, social studies).
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EDUC 3430 - Middle Grades: Language Arts Methods Hours: 3
Topics include, but are not limited to, the structure of language, construction of meaning, application and multidisciplinary issues of reading, writing, listening, visual literacy, and oral communication for middle grades language arts instruction.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1710. Corequisites: EDUC 3410 or 3420; or permission of instructor.
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EDUC 3440 - Middle Grades: Math Methods Hours: 3
Topics include, but are not limited to, problem solving, reasoning, communication of mathematical concepts, and the use of manipulatives and technology as they pertain to mathematics in the middle grades mathematics curriculum.
Corequisites: EDUC 3410 or 3420; or permission of instructor.
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EDUC 3450 - Middle Grades: Science Methods Hours: 3
A study of middle grades teaching methods in life, earth and space, and physical science, including planning and implementing standards-based inquiry investigations, and integrating history and philosophy of science and societal issues in the science curricula. Pre-service teachers will develop instructional and assessment strategies based on knowledge of middle-grades students’ difficulties in learning science. Cultivates a science-specific professional knowledge base, including awareness of: safety issues involved in organizing and maintaining a science classroom, science-related community resources, and science teacher professional organizations.
Corequisites: EDUC 3410 or 3420; or permission of instructor.
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EDUC 3460 - Middle Grades: Social Studies Methods Hours: 3
Topics include, but are not limited to, means by which the themes of American heritage, people in societies, world interactions, decision making and resources, the democratic processes and citizenship rights and responsibilities may be developed within the middle grades social studies curriculum.
Corequisites: EDUC 3410 or 3420, or permission of instructor.
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EDUC 3550 - Classroom Management Hours: 2
This course provides an overview of classroom management and focuses on strategies to establish and maintain a positive and productive learning environment for a diverse group of students in early childhood classrooms. Topics include arranging the physical environment, establishing rules and procedures, instructional strategies to promote positive classroom and social behaviors, conducting functional behavior assessments, planning behavior intervention, and maintaining effective home/school communications.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1600, 2200 with minimum grades of C. Corequisites: EDUC 2300, 2510 and 2600 or permission of instructor.
Notes: Teacher candidates must achieve a grade of C or better.
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EDUC 3600 - Multicultural Education Hours: 3
This course will address pedagogy and research relevant to multicultural, diversity, equity, and social justice issues. Curriculum planning and teaching strategies for diverse student needs will be examined.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1600 and either 2000 or 2200. Teacher candidates must achieve a grade of C or better. Corequisites: EDUC 3200, 3420, or 3700.
Notes: Teacher candidates must achieve a grade of C or better.
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EDUC 3630 - Adolescent Literature in a Comprehensive Reading Program Hours: 3
Reading and analysis of a wide variety of literature for adolescents from the following perspectives: embedding reading instruction in a meaningful context, importance of reading instruction as a means to access information and enhance quality of life, providing for differences among learners and how these differences influence reading, understanding the influence on the reading process of what the reader brings to the experience, and exploring strategies to encourage and motivate students to pursue and respond to reading and writing for personal growth and fulfillment.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1600, 2000 with minimum grades of C.
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EDUC 3640 - Elementary Literacy Assessment and Instruction Hours: 3
Builds on the pedagogical content knowledge and instruction strategies introduced in EDUC 2600. Introduction to state of the art research supported elementary literacy methods, teaching techniques, and materials. Emphasis is placed on the role of assessment to guide differentiated instructional design and teacher decision making in elementary literacy and content area classrooms.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1600 and 2600 with minimum grades of C.
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EDUC 3650 - Elementary Language Arts Methods Hours: 3
Elementary Language Arts Methods focuses on the pedagogical content knowledge needed to support listening, speaking, writing, and content area reading in grades K through 3, with a particular emphasis on developing vocabulary, comprehension, and writing skills (including composing and handwriting/keyboarding). Children’s and young adult literature will serve as a primary, meaningful context for investigating literary elements and research-based strategies for supporting student language arts development.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1700.
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EDUC 3650 - Elementary Language Arts Methods Hours: 3
Pedagogical content knowledge needed to support listening, speaking, writing, and content area reading in grades K through 3, with a particular emphasis on developing vocabulary, comprehension, and writing skills (including composing and handwriting/keyboarding). Children’s and young adult literature will serve as a primary, meaningful context for investigating literary elements and research-based strategies for supporting student language arts development.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1700.
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EDUC 3700 - Introduction to Adolescent/Young Adult and Multi-age Pedagogy Hours: 3
A study of multi-age and secondary school curriculum, emphasizing short- and long-term instructional design and planning, a variety of instructional strategies and materials, culturally relevant classroom management, and formal/informal assessment strategies. Exploring the appropriate Ohio Model Curriculum Standards, methods of assessment, and national standards that shape the teaching of the disciplines. Implementing long and short-term planning, using expository texts, inquiry, and small group instructional strategies and integrating technology as an instructional tool and resource to promote student learning and achievement.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1600 and 2000 with a minimum grade of C, teacher education admission, and Soph standing.
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EDUC 3705 - Adolescent and Young Adult/Multiage Teaching Practicum Hours: 3
A weekly seminar and 100 hour teaching practicum in area schools. Developing a two week unit that synthesizes learning from the content areas in the adolescent and young adult content or multiage curriculum. Using strategies and creating environments to encourage student development and achievement and to meet the diverse needs of all students, regardless of learning exceptionalities, home language, culture, or ethnicity. A modified teacher performance assessment to support the capacity to explain, evaluate, and write about instructional practice.
FA Sem.
Prerequisites: EDUC 3700 and current BCI/FBI background check must be on file in the Education Department. Corequisites: Disciplinary content methods course.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EDUC 3710 - Science Seminar Hours: 3
Secondary-level teaching methods in life, earth and space, and physical science, including planning and implementing standards-based inquiry investigations, and integrating history and philosophy of science and societal issues in the science curricula. Developing instructional and assessment strategies based on knowledge of secondary students’ difficulties in learning science. Cultivating a science-specific professional knowledge base, including awareness of: safety issues involved in organizing and maintaining a science classroom, science-related community resources, and science teacher professional organizations.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1600 and 2000 with minimum grades of C; teacher education admission; Jr standing. Corequisites: EDUC 3700.
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EDUC 3720 - Mathematics Seminar Hours: 3
Secondary school mathematics teaching methods, student assessment and curriculum planning. Includes development of knowledge of the Ohio Academic Content Standards with a focus on problem solving, mathematical communication and reasoning, connections among mathematical strands and with other disciplines, and real world applications of mathematics for the secondary student.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1600 and 2000 with minimum grades of C; teacher education admission; Corequisites: EDUC 3700.
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EDUC 3740 - Social Studies Seminar Hours: 3
Secondary school social studies teaching methods, student assessment and curriculum planning. Includes development of a knowledge of the Ohio Academic Content Standards with a focus on studying the past and present from multiple perspectives, knowing democratic principles, and valuing civil competence for the secondary student.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1600 and 2000 with minimum grades of C; teacher education admission; Jr standing. Corequisites: EDUC 3700.
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EDUC 3750 - Integrated Language Arts Seminar Hours: 3
Secondary school language arts teaching methods, student assessment and curriculum planning. Includes development of knowledge of the Ohio Academic Content Standards with a focus on reading, writing, literature and speaking for the secondary student.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1600 and 2000 with minimum grades of C; teacher education admission; Jr standing. Corequisites: EDUC 3700.
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EDUC 3760 - Visual Arts Seminar Hours: 3
Secondary school visual arts teaching methods, student assessment and curriculum planning. Includes development of knowledge of the state curriculum model with a focus on developing creative problem solving, studio techniques, personal expression, and critical response for the secondary student.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1600 and 2000 with minimum grades of C; teacher education admission; Jr standing. Corequisites: EDUC 3700.
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EDUC 3800 - Literacies in the Content Area Hours: 3
Implementation of research-based strategies that promote content area literacy in 4-12 classrooms. Major course topics include: adolescent readers, reading comprehension, vocabulary instruction, selecting appropriate texts, writing-to-learn strategies, questioning and discussion strategies, thinking skills, and study skills in the content areas (e.g., music, science, etc.). Also addresses the following: information about teaching English language learners, general assessment tools and terminology, and characteristics of a positive classroom culture. Assignments include: conducting small-scale research, building repertoire of teaching strategies, and completing a field-based project related to teaching English learners.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1600, and 2000 or 2200 or 5100 all with minimum grades of C.
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EDUC 3850 - Using Literacy Across Disciplines in the Middle Grades - Writing Intensive Hours: 3
The theories and practices of teaching reading and writing in the middle grades. Grounded in and builds on knowledge and understanding of the linguistic foundations of literacy learning and of young adolescent development. Emphasis on the multiple psychological and social processes that contribute to reading comprehension and the methods, techniques, and materials of instruction that promote and motivate students’ comprehension of texts in all content area classes. The thinking and decision-making processes teachers use to ensure high-quality literacy learning environments and instruction that allows young adolescents to experience authentic interactions and transactions with text. 25 off campus field hours required.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1600, and 2000 or 2200; current BCI/FBI background checks must be on file in the Education Office.
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EDUC 3900 - Independent Study Hours: 1-12
Individual or group research or practicum in education.
Prerequisites: Permission of the department required.
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EDUC 3910 - Experimental Course Topics Hours: 1-3
Experimental course topics.
Notes: This course is repeatable.
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EDUC 4000 - Field Experience Hours: 1-3
Teaching experience in grades 7-12 (AYA) or K-12 (Multi-Age) under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and a University supervisor (12 weeks, full-time). Participation in all aspects of school life including curriculum design, student assessment, classroom management, teaching methodologies and professional development. Demonstration of competence in all program standards and solo-teaching in order to be recommended for licensure. No other course work (except Seminar) should be taken with student teaching. Requires a capstone portfolio.
Prerequisites: EDUC 3700 and specific licensure methods course (EDUC 3710, 3720, 3740, 3750, 3760, or SPAN 3700, or PUBH 4000 and PHED 4000, or MUSC 3032 and MUSC 3033 or 3034) with minimum grades of C; permission of Education Department; fingerprinting/background check is required prior to placement for student teaching. Corequisites: EDUC 4110. See department for more information about requirements and application deadlines.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EDUC 4100 - Student Teaching: AYA/Multi-Age Hours: 10
Teaching experience in grades 7-12 (AYA) or K-12 (Multi-Age) under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and a University supervisor (12 weeks, full-time). Participation in all aspects of school life including curriculum design, student assessment, classroom management, teaching methodologies and professional development. Demonstration of competence in all program standards and solo-teaching in order to be recommended for licensure. No other course work (except Seminar) should be taken with student teaching. Requires a capstone portfolio.
Prerequisites: EDUC 3700 and specific licensure methods course (EDUC 3710, 3720, 3740, 3750, 3760, or SPAN 3700, or PUBH 4000 and PHED 4000, or MUSC 3032 and MUSC 3033 or 3034) with minimum grades of C; permission of Education Department; fingerprinting/background check is required prior to placement for student teaching. Corequisites: EDUC 4110. See department for more information about requirements and application deadlines.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EDUC 4110 - Senior Year Experience Seminar: AYA/Multi-Age Hours: 2
Taken in conjunction with student teaching.
Prerequisites: urrent BCI/FBI Background Checks must be on file with the Education Department; EDUC 3700 and specific licensure methods course (EDUC 3710, 3720, 3740, 3750, 3760, or SPAN 3700, or PUBH 4000 and PHED 4000, or MUSC 3032 and MUSC 3033 or 3034) with minimum grades of C, and recommendation of Education Department. See department for more information about requirements and application deadlines.
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EDUC 4130 - Student Teaching at McCurdy: AYA/Multi-Age Hours: 9
Teaching experience in grades 7-12 (AYA) or K-12 (Multi-Age) under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and a University supervisor (12 weeks, full-time). Participation in all aspects of school life including curriculum design, student assessment, classroom management, teaching methodologies and professional development. Demonstration of competence in all program standards and solo-teaching in order to be recommended for licensure. No other course work (except Seminar) should be taken with student teaching. Requires a capstone portfolio.
Prerequisites: EDUC 3700 and specific licensure methods course (EDUC 3710, 3720, 3740, 3750, 3760, or SPAN 3700, or PUBH 4000 and PHED 4000, or MUSC 3032 and MUSC 3033 or 3034) with minimum grades of C; permission of Education Department; fingerprinting/background check is required prior to placement for student teaching. Corequisites: EDUC 4140.
Notes: See department for more information about requirements and application deadlines.
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EDUC 4140 - McCurdy SYE Seminar: AYA/Multi-Age Hours: 2
Taken in conjunction with student teaching.
Prerequisites: EDUC 3700 and specific licensure methods course (EDUC 3710, 3720, 3740, 3750, 3760, or SPAN 3700, or HLED 400 and PHED 4000, or MUSC 3032 and MUSC 3033 or 3034) with minimum grades of C and recommendation of Education Department.
Notes: Current BCI/FBI Background check must be on file in the Education office. See department for more information about requirements and application deadlines.
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EDUC 4430 - Special Topics in Social Studies Education Hours: 1-3
An opportunity to study, in-depth, current research-based programs and practices related to K-12 social studies education. The specific topic will change as research-based practices and school-based programs are updated and highlighted.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Notes: This course is repeatable.
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EDUC 4440 - Special Topics in Mathematics Education Hours: 1-3
An opportunity to study contemporary theories and research-based practices related to K-12 Mathematics Education. The specific topic will change as the knowledge-base of effective mathematics instruction continues to expand and evolve.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Notes: This course is repeatable.
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EDUC 4450 - Special Topics in Science Education Hours: 1-3
An opportunity to study, in-depth, current research-based programs and practices related to K-12 science education. The specific topic will change as research-based practices and school-based programs are updated and highlighted.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Notes: This course is repeatable.
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EDUC 4460 - Special Topics in Health and Physical Education Hours: 1-4
This course offers traditional students and practicing teachers the opportunity to study, in-depth, current research-based programs and practices related to K-12 Health and Physical Education. The specific topic of the course will change as research-based practices and school-based programs are updated and highlighted. Students may receive credit more than once for this course, as topics change.
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EDUC 4470 - Special Topics in Fine Arts Education Hours: 1-3
An opportunity to study, in-depth, current studio art, music and theatre related arts practices which are applicable to prek-12 Education. The specific topic will change as practices and school-based programs are updated and highlighted.
Notes: This course is repeatable.
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EDUC 4480 - Special Topics in Technology Education Hours: 1-3
An opportunity to pursue current educational technologies and classroom integration with these technologies. The specific topic will change as new tools and instructional approaches are developed and disseminated.
Notes: This course is repeatable.
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EDUC 4490 - Special Topics in Literacy Education Hours: 1-3
An opportunity to study, in-depth, current research-based programs and practices in k-12 Literacy Education. The specific topic will change as research-based practices and school-based programs are updated and highlighted.
Notes: This course is repeatable.
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EDUC 4500 - Exceptional Children: Adolescence Hours: 3
An overview of special education and the knowledge necessary for teachers to meet the needs of students with exceptionalities in middle childhood and high school classrooms. In addition, time will be spent focusing on the role of the inclusion teacher in preparing pre-referral intervention strategies, collaborating with the intervention specialist, familiarizing themselves with the referral process including the multi-factored evaluation and working with a team of professionals in establishing IEP goals, objectives and services. Other topics include foundations of special education, laws and policies, collaboration with families, characteristics of students with exceptional learning needs, assessments, instructional strategies, and differentiated instruction.
Prerequisites: EDUC 2000 with a minimum grade of C, and current BCI/FBI background checks must be on file with the Education Department.
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EDUC 4550 - Early Childhood Special Education: Methods Hours: 3
Examination of formal and informal assessment measures, assistive technology, speech, language, social, emotional, cognitive, gross, and fine motor skill development in early childhood students. An in-depth look at legislation, rules, and regulations as well as service delivery options, intervention strategies, and working with families will be emphasized. Participants will learn the tools needed to differentiate instruction and will have the opportunity to apply this skill in their field placements. Evaluation for this course will be based on the participants’ ability to meet the Early Childhood Special Needs standards as developed by Council for Exceptional Children.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1600, 2200 and 2510.
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EDUC 4555 - Intervention Specialist Practicum Hours: 3
An intensive and extended teaching apprenticeship within an intervention classroom. Interns serve at least 75 hours routinely engaging in cycles of assessment, instructional planning, lesson implementation, and evaluation of teaching/learning outcomes. Interns take on the role of intervention teacher as much as possible with the support of cooperating teacher and faculty coach. Provides the intern opportunities to refine teaching efficacy through faculty supported data-driven instructional reflections and systematic faculty coaching.
Prerequisites: EDUC 2510, 2550, and 2600.
Notes: This course requires at least 75 off campus field hours.
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EDUC 4600 - Research-Based Decision-Making in Literacy Instruction Hours: 4
Reading educational research critically and using its findings to inform instructional decision-making in literacy.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1600, 3640, and 2000 or 2200.
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EDUC 4710 - Student Teaching: Early Childhood Hours: 10
Teaching experience in grades PK-3 under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and a University supervisor (12 weeks, full-time). Participation in all aspects of school life including curriculum design, student assessment, classroom management, teaching methodologies and professional development. Demonstration of competence in all program standards and solo-teaching in order to be recommended for licensure. No other course work (except SYE Seminar) should be taken with student teaching. Requires a capstone portfolio.
Prerequisites: EDUC 3200 with a minimum grade of C and permission of Education Department; current BCI/FBI background checks must be on file with the Education Department. Corequisites: EDUC 4720.
Notes: See department for more information about requirements and application deadlines. This course has an additional fee.
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EDUC 4720 - Senior Year Experience Seminar: Early Childhood Hours: 2
Taken in conjunction with student teaching.
Prerequisites: Current BCI/FBI Background Checks must be on file with the Education Department; EDUC 3200 and recommendation of Education Department. See department for more information about requirements and application deadlines.
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EDUC 4730 - Student Teaching at McCurdy: Early Childhood Hours: 14
Teaching experience in grades PK-3 under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and a University supervisor (12 weeks, full-time). Participation in all aspects of school life including curriculum design, student assessment, classroom management, teaching methodologies and professional development. Demonstration of competence in all program standards and solo-teaching in order to be recommended for licensure. No other course work (except SYE Seminar) should be taken with student teaching. Requires a capstone portfolio.
Prerequisites: EDUC 3200 with a minimum grade of C, and permission of Education Department; current BCI/FBI background checks must be on file with the Education Department. Corequisites: EDUC 4740.
Notes: See department for more information about requirements and application deadlines.
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EDUC 4750 - Student Teaching Out-of-Region: Early Childhood Hours: 9
Teaching experience in grades PK-3 under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and a University supervisor (12 weeks, full-time). Participation in all aspects of school life including curriculum design, student assessment, classroom management, teaching methodologies and professional development. Demonstration of competence in all program standards and solo-teaching in order to be recommended for licensure. No other course work (except SYE Seminar) should be taken with student teaching. Requires a capstone portfolio.
Prerequisites: EDUC 3200 with a minimum grade of C, and permission of Education Department; current BCI/FBI background checks must be on file with the Education Department. Corequisites: EDUC 4760.
Notes: See department for more information about requirements and application deadlines.
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EDUC 4760 - Out-of-Region SYE Seminar: Early Childhood Hours: 2
Taken in conjunction with student teaching.
Prerequisites: EDUC 3200, and permission of Education Department; current BCI/FBI background checks must be on file with the Education Department.
Notes: See department for more information about requirements and application deadlines. Graded Pass/Fail.
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EDUC 4800 - Practicum: Reading K-12 Hours: 4
A capstone practicum for Reading Endorsement. Minimum of 100 field hours required. Field hours will be completed in a local school district.
Prerequisites: EDUC 2000 or 2200; 2600 and 3640, or 3850; current BCI/FBI background checks must be on file with the Education Department.
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EDUC 4810 - Student Teaching: Middle Childhood Hours: 10
Teaching experience in grades 4-9 under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and a University supervisor (12 weeks, full-time). Pre-service teachers participate in all aspects of school life including curriculum design, student assessment, classroom management, teaching methodologies and professional development. Students must demonstrate competence in all program standards and solo-teaching in order to be recommended for licensure. No other course work (except SYE Seminar) should be taken with student teaching.
Prerequisites: Fingerprinting/background check is required prior to placement for student teaching; EDUC 3420 and two concentration area methods courses (EDUC 3430, 3440, 3450, or 3460) with minimum grades of C, and recommendation of Education Department. Corequisites: EDUC 4820. See department for more information about requirements and application deadlines.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.
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EDUC 4820 - Senior Year Experience Seminar: Middle Childhood Hours: 2
Taken in conjunction with student teaching.
Prerequisites: Current BCI/FBI Background Checks must be on file with the Education Department; EDUC 3420 and 2 concentration area methods courses (EDUC 3430, 3440, 3450, or 3460) and recommendation of Education Department. See department for more information about requirements and application deadlines.
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EDUC 4830 - Student Teaching at McCurdy: Middle Childhood Hours: 9
Teaching experience in grades 4-9 under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and a University supervisor (12 weeks, full-time). Participation in all aspects of school life including curriculum design, student assessment, classroom management, teaching methodologies and professional development. Students must demonstrate competence in all program standards and solo-teaching in order to be recommended for licensure. No other course work (except SYE Seminar) should be taken with student teaching. Requires a capstone portfolio.
Prerequisites: EDUC 3420 and two concentration area methods courses (EDUC 3430, 3440, 3450, or 3460) with minimum grades of C, and permission of Education Department; fingerprinting/background check is required prior to placement for student teaching. Corequisites: EDUC 4840.
Notes: See department for more information about requirements and application deadlines.
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EDUC 4850 - Student Teaching Out-of-Region: Middle Childhood Hours: 9
Teaching experience in grades 4-9 under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and a University supervisor (12 weeks, full-time). Participation in all aspects of school life including curriculum design, student assessment, classroom management, teaching methodologies and professional development. Demonstration of competence in all program standards and solo-teaching in order to be recommended for licensure. No other course work (except SYE Seminar) should be taken with student teaching. Requires a capstone portfolio.
Prerequisites: EDUC 3420 and two concentration area methods courses (EDUC 3430, 3440, 3450, or 3460) with minimum grades of C, and permission of Education Department; fingerprinting/background check is required prior to placement for student teaching. Corequisites: EDUC 4860.
Notes: See department for more information about requirements and application deadlines.
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EDUC 4860 - Out-of-Region SYE Seminar: Middle Childhood Hours: 2
Taken in conjunction with student teaching.
Prerequisites: EDUC 3420 and two concentration area methods courses (EDUC 3430, 3440, 3450, or 3460) with minimum grades of C and recommendation of Education Department.
Notes: Current BCI/FBI Background check must be on file in the Education office. See department for more information about requirements and application deadlines.
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EDUC 4900 - Teaching Internship Hours: 1-12
Teaching experience in elementary, middle or secondary schools under contract to the school and supervised by a cooperating school teacher and a University supervisor.
Prerequisites: Permission of the department and the cooperating school district; current BCI/FBI background check must be on file in the Education Office.
Notes: Repeatable to a maximum of 16 hrs.
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EHS 1001 - Introduction to Environmental Health and Safety Hours: 3
Introductory overview of the skills and objectives related to industrial and institutional compliance with environmental regulations and workplace health and safety practices. Professional practices, historical context, and fundamental scientific concepts are presented.
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EHS 2200 - Environmental Compliance Audits Hours: 2
Exploration of environmental regulatory compliance. An overview of rules and regulations will be presented along with demonstrations of auditing processes. Conducting audits and writing compliance reports that meet the industry standard for documentation of conditions and situations. Right-to-Know requirements, Safety Data Sheet management, SARA Title III reporting, and waste management documentation will be stressed.
Prerequisites: EHS 1001 (recommended)
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EHS 2250 - Environmental Standards and Regulations Hours: 2
Application of the skills related to interpreting environmental standards and regulations. Hypothetical situations will be provided so that students can work through discussions of the applicability of existing standards and regulations.
Prerequisites: EHS 1001 (recommended)
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EHS 3000 - Toxicology and Industrial Hygiene Hours: 3
Basic theory and methods used in identifying, evaluating, and controlling health risks of biological and chemical contaminants are presented. Course topics will include basic toxicology, exposure standards, identification and control of air and fluid emissions sources, and application of engineering controls.
Prerequisites: EHS 1001, BIO 1010, CHEM 1400, 1410, 1500, and 1510.
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EHS 3100 - EHS Management and Legal Issues Hours: 4
Principles and practices of occupational safety and environmental compliance management programs. Review of the legal framework for the management programs.
Prerequisites: EHS 1001 and ESCI 3000.
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EHS 3200 - Safety Engineering & OSHA Compliance Hours: 3
Methods for the identification, analysis, and mitigation of industrial hazards. Emphasis on the application of basic safety engineering principles for the control of losses in industrial and institutional environments.
Prerequisites: EHS 1001.
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EHS 3400 - Fire Protection Engineering Hours: 2
Basic principles related to the chemistry of fire, fire hazard determination, worker notification, overview of alarm and sprinkler systems, protective equipment, evacuation procedures and basic methods for firefighting.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1400, 1410, 1500, and 1510.
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EHS 3500 - Monitoring Equipment Practicum Hours: 1
Demonstrations of state-of-the-art monitoring equipment for evaluating risk associated with chemical exposures in typical workplace environments.
Prerequisites: EHS 2200, 2500, 3000, ESCI 3000; or permission of instructor.
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EHS 4900 - Internship Hours: 1-12
Work in a supervised internship to gain experience in the EHS field.
Prerequisites: Instructor permission.
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EHS 4950 - Independent Research Hours: 1-3
Independent research. A research advisor will direct and supervise the project.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior status; or permission from the instructor.
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ENGL 1155 - Special Topics in Writing and Literature - Writing Intensive Hours: 3
Dynamic, topical explorations of literature, critical, and expository writing. Advances close reading and analytical skills. Includes opportunities to write autobiographically, reflectively, creatively, and critically. Emphasizes essential general education learning outcomes for effective writing: knowledge of craft, conventions, purpose, argument, and audience; critical thinking, reading, and writing; the writing process and collaboration; integrating ideas from primary and secondary sources; and writing in electronic contexts.
FA, SP Sems.
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ENGL 1160 - Creative Writing Across the Genres Hours: 3
Drafting, critiquing, and revising creative work in all genres with special attention to the techniques, devices, tools, and elements of writing poetry, fiction, essays, and plays. Readings nurture students’ understandings of historical and contemporary relationships between genres.
FA, SP Sems.
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ENGL 1170 - Reading Poetry Hours: 2
Exploring foundational and groundbreaking examples of poetry, with particular emphases on the evolution of the genre and the ways that reading broadly in the genre expands readers’ and writers’ skills and aptitudes. All students will strive toward understanding poetry within larger contexts.
Every other year, even years.
Notes: Repeatable to a maximum of 4 hrs. Graded Pass/Fail.
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ENGL 1171 - Reading Fiction Hours: 2
Exploring foundational and groundbreaking examples of fiction, with particular emphases on the evolution of the genre and the ways that reading broadly in the genre expands readers’ and writers’ skills and aptitudes. All students will strive toward understanding fiction within larger contexts.
Every other year, odd years.
Notes: Repeatable to a maximum of 4 hrs. Graded Pass/Fail.
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ENGL 1172 - Reading Essays Hours: 2
Exploring foundational and groundbreaking examples of the personal essay, with particular emphases on the evolution of the genre and the ways that reading broadly in the genre expands readers’ and writers’ skills and aptitudes. All students will strive toward understanding essays within larger contexts.
Every other year, even years.
Notes: Repeatable to a maximum of 4 hrs. Graded Pass/Fail.
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ENGL 1173 - Reading Plays Hours: 2
Exploring foundational and groundbreaking examples of plays, with particular emphases on the evolution of the genre and the ways that reading broadly in the genre expands readers’ and writers’ skills and aptitudes. All students will strive toward understanding plays within larger contexts.
Every other year, odd years.
Notes: Repeatable to a maximum of 4 hrs. Graded Pass/Fail.
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ENGL 1175 - Reading and Writing About Film - Writing Intensive Hours: 3
Topical, thematic explorations of film as a distinct artistic medium. May emphasize technologies and elements of production; the definitive components of iconic genres and subgenres; relevant media and critical theories; rich cultural and historical contexts; the work of groundbreaking directors. Advances close reading and analytical skills. Emphasizes essential general education learning outcomes for effective writing: knowledge of craft, conventions, purpose, argument, and audience; critical thinking, reading, and writing; the writing process and collaboration; integrating ideas from primary and secondary sources; and writing in electronic contexts. Course topics will vary.
FA, SP Sems.
Notes: Repeatable to a maximum of 6 hrs. Cross-listed with FMST 1175.
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ENGL 1176 - Studies in Graphic Narrative Hours: 3
Topical, thematic explorations of graphic narrative as a distinct artistic medium. May emphasize the power of formal and visual elements; the definitive components of iconic genres and subgenres; relevant media and critical theories; rich cultural and historical contexts; the work of groundbreaking writers. Advances foundational interpretive skills; includes opportunities to write autobiographically, reflectively, creatively, or critically; and may integrate production components.
Every other year, even years.
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ENGL 1177 - Writing for Screens - Writing Intensive Hours: 3
Topical, thematic explorations of screen-based technologies as distinct textual, reading, writing, and creative media. Investigates the innovative and compelling ways that screen-based texts make meaning, create worlds, and construct realities. May emphasize the intricacies of digital production, screenwriting, authorship, reading, consumption, and reception; or the cultural contexts and impact of digital or screen-based media. Emphasizes essential general education learning outcomes for effective writing: knowledge of craft, conventions, purpose, argument, and audience; critical thinking, reading, and writing; the writing process and collaboration; integrating ideas from primary and secondary sources; and writing in electronic contexts.
Every other year, odd years.
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ENGL 1192 - Special Topics in Expository Writing - Writing Intensive Hours: 1-3
Emphasizes the practice of expository writing on a specific topic or theme (e.g. “Writing War,” “Writing Gender,” etc.). Emphasizes essential general education learning outcomes for effective writing: knowledge of craft, conventions, purpose, argument, and audience; critical thinking, reading, and writing; the writing process and collaboration; integrating ideas from primary and secondary sources; and writing in electronic contexts. May have experiential, service-learning, or out-of-class components.
Notes: Repeatable to a maximum of 6 hrs.
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ENGL 1193 - Special Topics in Professional Writing - Writing Intensive Hours: 1-3
Emphasizes the practice of writing in professional, Internet, and other real world contexts (e.g. Writing for Nonprofits, Blogging, Investigative Writing, Writing on the Job, Writing Public Policy, etc.). May have experiential, service-learning, or out-of-class components. Emphasizes essential general education learning outcomes for effective writing: knowledge of craft, conventions, purpose, argument, and audience; critical thinking, reading, and writing; the writing process and collaboration; integrating ideas from primary and secondary sources; and writing in electronic contexts.
Notes: Repeatable to a maximum of 6 hrs.
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ENGL 1199 - English Symposium Hours: 1
Study of visiting writers’ work and participation in their visits. Selecting visiting writers for following year, and discussing issues in the profession.
FA, SP Sems.
Notes: Repeatable to a maximum of 4 hrs. Graded Pass/Fail.
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ENGL 2210 - Studies in British Literatures Before 1700 Hours: 3
Topical, thematic explorations of British literature in old English, medieval, early modern, Elizabethan, and/or Jacobean eras. Situates literature in its time and place, exploring dynamic relationships between literature and national identities, histories, cultures, events, issues, and ideologies. Considers a variety of writers and genres; advances intermediate reading, writing, analysis, and research skills, and includes opportunities to write autobiographically, reflectively, creatively, and critically.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1155.
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ENGL 2215 - Studies in British Literatures 1700-1900 Hours: 3
Topical, thematic explorations of British literature in the long eighteenth-century, Romantic, and/or Victorian periods. Situates literature in its time and place, exploring dynamic relationships between literature and national identities, histories, cultures, events, issues, and ideologies. Considers a variety of writers and genres; advances intermediate reading, writing, analysis, and research skills, and includes opportunities to write autobiographically, reflectively, creatively, and critically.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1155.
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ENGL 2220 - Studies in British Literature After 1900 Hours: 3
Topical, thematic explorations of modern, postmodern, and/or contemporary British literatures. Situates literature in its time and place, exploring dynamic relationships between literature and national identities, histories, cultures, events, issues, and ideologies. Considers a variety of writers and genres; advances intermediate reading, writing, analysis, and research skills, and includes opportunities to write autobiographically, reflectively, creatively, and critically.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1155.
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ENGL 2230 - Reading and Writing in African-American Literatures - Writing Intensive Hours: 3
Through topical, thematic, written investigations of African-American literature, students will explore the ways racial identity in the United States both shapes and has been shaped by the literary arts. Discussions will situate literature in regional, national, transnational, colonial, postcolonial, diasporic, or global contexts; investigate its power as a catalyst for self-discovery, communal survival, and social justice; and explore the transformative power of creative expression. While developing close reading, analytical, and research skills, students will engage with knowledge that encourages deeper understanding and appreciation of the role of the arts across a diversity of human cultures and contexts, including how the arts engage questions of human meaning and purpose. Writing assignments are designed to help students sharpen their drafting, critiquing, and revision skills while writing autobiographically, reflectively, critically, or creatively.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1155 or HNRS 1500 or INST 1501, 1502, or 1503.
Notes: Cross-listed with INST 2614.
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ENGL 2231 - Reading and Writing in Women’s Literatures - Writing Intensive Hours: 3
Through topical, thematic, written investigations of women’s communities, cultures, or subcultures, exploring the ways identity both shapes and has been shaped by the literary arts. Discussions will situate literature in regional, national, transnational, colonial, postcolonial, diasporic, or global contexts; investigate its power as a catalyst for self-discovery, communal survival, and social justice; and explore the transformative power of creative expression. While developing close reading, analytical, and research skills, engaging with knowledge that encourages deeper understanding and appreciation of the role of the arts across a diversity of human cultures and contexts, including how the arts engage questions of human meaning and purpose. Writing assignments are designed to help sharpen drafting, critiquing, and revision skills while writing autobiographically, reflectively, critically, or creatively.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1155 or HNRS 1500 or INST 1501, 1502, or 1503.
Notes: Cross-listed with INST 2615.
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ENGL 2232 - Reading and Writing in Diverse Literary Cultures - Writing Intensive Hours: 3
Through topical, thematic, written investigations of distinct communities, cultures, or subcultures (e.g. Appalachian Literature & Writing, Native American Literature & Writing, Asian American Literature & Writing, etc.), exploring the ways identity both shapes and has been shaped by the literary arts. Discussions will situate literature in regional, national, transnational, colonial, postcolonial, diasporic, or global contexts; investigate its power as a catalyst for self-discovery, communal survival, and social justice; and explore the transformative power of creative expression. While developing close reading, analytical, and research skills, engaging with knowledge that encourages deeper understanding and appreciation of the role of the arts across a diversity of human cultures and contexts, including how the arts engage questions of human meaning and purpose. Writing assignments are designed to sharpen drafting, critiquing, and revision skills while writing autobiographically, reflectively, critically, or creatively.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1155 or HNRS 1500 or INST 1501, 1502, or 1503.
Notes: Cross-listed with INST 2616.
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ENGL 2233 - Reading and Writing in World Literatures - Writing Intensive Hours: 3
Through topical, thematic, written investigations of distinct communities, cultures, or subcultures, especially non-Western voices and texts, exploring the ways identity both shapes and has been shaped by the literary arts. Discussions will situate literature in regional, national, transnational, colonial, postcolonial, diasporic, or global contexts; investigate its power as a catalyst for self-discovery, communal survival, and social justice; and explore the transformative power of creative expression. While developing close reading, analytical, and research skills, engaging with knowledge that encourages deeper understanding and appreciation of the role of the arts across a diversity of human cultures and contexts, including how the arts engage questions of human meaning and purpose. Writing assignments are designed to sharpen drafting, critiquing, and revision skills while writing autobiographically, reflectively, critically, or creatively.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1155 or HNRS 1500 or INST 1501, 1502, or 1503.
Notes: Cross-listed with INST 2617.
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ENGL 2234 - Reading and Writing in LGBTQ Literatures - Writing Intensive Hours: 3
Through topical, thematic investigations of literature and writing in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities and cultures, exploring the ways identity both shapes and has been shaped by the literary arts. Discussions will situate literature in regional, national, transnational, colonial, postcolonial, diasporic, or global contexts; investigate its power as a catalyst for self-discovery, communal survival, and social justice; and explore the transformative power of creative expression. While developing close reading, analytical, and research skills, students will engage with knowledge that encourages deeper understanding and appreciation of the role of the arts across a diversity of human cultures and contexts, including how the arts engage questions of human meaning and purpose. Writing assignments are designed to sharpen drafting, critiquing, and revision skills while writing autobiographically, reflectively, critically, or creatively.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1155 or HNRS 1500 or INST 1501, 1502, or 1503.
Notes: Cross-listed with INST 2618.
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ENGL 2250 - Studies in American Literatures Before 1900 Hours: 3
Topical, thematic explorations of early American literatures, including Native American, colonial, Puritan, postcolonial, Revolutionary, antebellum, civil war, and/or Victorian eras. Situates literature in its time and place, exploring dynamic relationships between literature and national identities, histories, cultures, events, issues, and ideologies. Considers a variety of writers and genres; advances intermediate reading, writing, analysis, and research skills, and includes opportunities to write autobiographically, reflectively, creatively, and critically.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1155.
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ENGL 2255 - Studies in American Literatures After 1900 Hours: 3
Topical, thematic explorations of modern, postmodern, and/or contemporary American literatures. Situates literature in its time and place, exploring dynamic relationships between literature and national identities, histories, cultures, events, issues, and ideologies. Considers a variety of writers and genres; advances intermediate reading, writing, analysis, and research skills, and includes opportunities to write autobiographically, reflectively, creatively, and critically.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1155.
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ENGL 2260 - Intermediate Poetry Writing Hours: 3
Builds on skills and approaches from Creative Writing Across the Genres; encourages grappling with issues of form, style, voice, sound and image; emphasizes knowledge, practice, and experimentation with a variety of techniques; explores the history of poetry; includes collaborative discussions of writing. Study may include the long poem, the ekphrastic poem, and the nature of the book.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1155 and 1160.
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ENGL 2261 - Intermediate Fiction Writing Hours: 3
Builds on skills and approaches from Creative Writing Across the Genres; encourages grappling with issues of character, plotting, pace and tone; emphasizes knowledge, practice, and experimentation with a variety of techniques; explores the history of fiction; includes collaborative discussions of writing. Study may include microfiction, short stories, and novellas.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1155 and 1160.
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