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EDCI 4042 - Secondary Methods II (English)
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 3
Integration of standards-based planning, research-based pedagogical and management practices, assessment roles, and materials, methods, and technologies for the purpose of preparing teacher candidates to become proactive English/ language arts teachers who positively impact student learning in varied and multicultural junior high and high school settings. The use of various works of literature, including adolescent and multicultural literature, and print and non- print materials, are emphasized. Field mentors, university content professors, and education faculty collaborate to guide and critique the planning and implementation of candidates’ English/language arts lessons. Offered SP.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in EDCI 3040 and admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program; or permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
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EDCI 4043 - Secondary Methods II (Mathematics)
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 3
Integration of standards-based planning, research-based pedagogical and management practices, assessment roles, and materials, methods, and technologies for the purpose of preparing teacher candidates to become proactive mathematics teachers who positively impact student learning in varied and multicultural junior high and high school settings. Mathematical technology, communication, and problem-solving are emphasized. Field mentors, university content professors, and education faculty collaborate to guide and critique the planning and implementation of candidates’ mathematics lessons. Offered SP.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in EDCI 3040 and admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program; or permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
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EDCI 4044 - Secondary Methods II (Social Studies)
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 3
Integration of standards-based planning, research-based pedagogical and management practices, assessment roles, and materials, methods, and technologies for the purpose of preparing teacher candidates to become proactive social studies teachers who positively impact student learning in varied and multicultural junior high and high school settings. The NCSS thematic standards are emphasized. Field mentors, university content professors, and education faculty collaborate to guide and critique the planning and implementation of candidates’ social studies lessons. Offered SP.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in EDCI 3040 and admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program; or permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
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EDCI 4045 - Secondary Methods II (Chemistry)
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 3
Integration of standards-based planning, research-based pedagogical and management practices, assessment roles, and selected materials, methods, and technologies for the purpose of preparing teacher candidates to become proactive chemistry science teachers who positively impact student learning in varied and multicultural junior high and high school settings. Inquiry-based instruction and science lab safety are emphasized. Field mentors, university content professors, and education faculty collaborate to guide and critique the planning and implementation of candidates’ chemistry science lessons. Offered, SP.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in EDCI 3040 and admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program; or permission of the Chair of the Department of Education.
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EDCI 4046 - Secondary Methods II (Health & Physical Education)
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 3
Interaction of research- based instructional strategies, content-specific strategies, best teacher practices, standards- based lessons, response options to a variety of classroom situations, and factors that impact student learning and teacher performance. Field mentors, university content professors, and education faculty collaborate to guide and critique the planning and presenting of candidates’ content specific lessons. Thirty+ hours of content-specific field experiences required. Offered, FA, SP.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
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EDCI 4100 - Assessing and Guiding Classroom Reading Instruction
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 3
Additional training in reading instruction with emphasis on assessment. Offered FA, SP.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in EDCI 3200 and admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program; or permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
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EDCI 4200 - Reading in the Content Area
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 2
Methods and materials for building content area literacy, with emphasis on the assessment of the readability of text and reading abilities of P-12 students, are explored for the purpose of developing proactive educators with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to positively impact the development of students’ literacy skills within and across content areas. Various diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments are administered to inform instructional decisions and the development and implementation of literacy-based lessons appropriate for diverse learners. The basic components of reading are addressed as well as note-taking, study and test-taking skills, and research strategies. Offered FA, SP.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in EDCI 3200 or EDCI 3040 and admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program; or permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
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EDCI 4300 - Assessing and Guiding Classroom Mathematics Instruction
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 3
Addresses the purposes, types, and uses of assessment data as it relates to the learning of mathematics in the elementary school. The teacher candidate acquires efficiency in the use of varied assessment techniques in an effort to provide learners of mathematics equal opportunities of revealing their mathematical knowledge, skills, attitudes, and needs. Offered FA, SP.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in EDCI 3400 and admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program; or permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
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EDCI 4400 - Content, Methods, and Materials for Elementary Mathematics II
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 3
Interaction with theoretical and historical perspectives, standards- based mathematical content, research-based pedagogical practices, and selected materials for the purpose of preparing teacher candidates to become proactive educators who positively impact the mathematical knowledge, skills, and dispositions of diverse learners in varied and multicultural elementary school settings. Content focuses on fractions, decimals, and percents, addressing concepts and operations, relationships, proportional and algebraic reasoning, geometry, measurement, data analysis, probability, patterns, functions, and relations. Field based experiences required. Offered FA, SP.
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or higher in EDCI 3400 and admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program; or permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
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EDCI 4810 - Methods for Literacy-Based Instructional Planning and Design
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Methods and materials for building content area literacy in reading, mathematics, science, and social studies with emphasis on assessment, purposes, types, and usage of assessment data as it relates to the content areas. Uses of research-based literacy strategies will drive the development of differentiated lesson planning. Offered SU.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Practitioner Teacher Program (PTP).
Corequisite(s): EDCI 4800 and PSYC 2060 .
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EDCI 4820 - Meeting Diverse Instructional Needs in Today’s Classrooms
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Strategies and resources for differentiating instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students in the classroom; differentiated lessons and classroom management plan; role of reflection as it impacts the enhancement of learning experiences and student learning. Offered SU.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Practitioner Teacher Program (PTP).
Corequisite(s): EDCI 4810 and PSYC 2060 .
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EDCI 4840 - Special Topics in Education
Credits: 1-3
Lecture Hours: TBA
Laboratory Hours: TBA
This course is designed to cover current topics in education, including current research topics, state mandates, and other topics not specifically addressed in other courses. This course includes classroom lecture, viewing of professional development materials, and seminar presentations and discussions. Field experiences may be required. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours of credit when topics change. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the chair of the Department of Education.
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EDCI 4900 - Residency in Elementary Grades, 1-5
Credits: 3-9
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 35+
The residency program designed for an all day, year-long experience in an elementary school setting (grades 1-5) offers college students or “residents” the opportunity to implement effective practices in a classroom setting, while receiving feedback, support, from highly qualified mentors and a university supervisor/coach. The residency provides a blend of theory and practices making the residency model a unique route into teaching, helping students draw meaningful connections between their daily classroom work and the latest in education theory and research. Over the course of an entire school year, residents move from a supportive, co-teaching role in the classroom to an increasingly demanding teaching role. Residents also complete their coursework embedding research-based practices in field assignments and prescribed course requirements to further impact student learning. A variety of coaching, conferencing, and reflective practices will be implemented to provide valuable insight into effective teaching methodology, helping residents develop knowledge, skills, and habits of mind. To meet the residency requirements, students must take this course for six credit hours in the fall semester and three credit hours in the spring totaling nine credit hours over two consecutive semesters. Entrance in FA only, continues through both FA and SP. To meet the needs of alternative certification students, this course may be take once for six credit hours in one semester or twice for three credit hours for two consecutive semesters. Offered FA.
Prerequisite(s): see “Requirements for Residency.”
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EDCI 4930 - Teacher Practitioner Residency
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 35+
The residency program is designed as an all-day, full-time, year-long school-based experience that offers residents the opportunity to implement effective practices in a classroom setting. Residents plan, direct, and continually assess learning experiences in K-12 educational settings. A variety of coaching, conferencing, and reflective practices will be provided by school-based mentors and university supervisosr/coaches to provide valuable feedback and support. Seminar attendance is required for residents/interns. This course is required for 6 credit hours over two consecutive semesters. Offered, FA, SU.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Practitioner Teacher Program (PTP).
Corequisite(s): For Internship I: EDCI 4930 and EDCI 4840 ; for Internship II: EDCI 4930 and EDCI 4200 (Internship II).
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EDCI 4940 - Residency in Health and Physical Education Grades K-12
Credits: 6-9
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 35
Residency is an all-day, full-time, school-based experience which is supervised by a certified supervising/mentor teacher and a university supervisor. Residents plan, direct, and continually assess learning experiences in K-12 health and physical education settings. For residents in the kinesiology degree program, at least 180 hours of teaching are required with 90 hours in K-5 school settings and 90 hours in 6-12 school settings. For residents in the alternative certification K-12 program who are the “teacher of record”, at least 180 hours of teaching are required in the area of certification in which the resident is seeking. Additional hours of observation and participation are required. Seminars are required for residents. This course is taken for nine credit hours over two consecutive semesters. Pass-No credit. Offered FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): See “Requirements for Residency.”
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EDCI 4945 - Residency in Secondary Grades, 6-12
Credits: 3-9
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 35+
Residency is an all-day, full-time, school-based experience which is supervised by a certified supervising/mentor teacher and a university supervisor. Residents plan, direct, and continually assess learning experiences of students in 6-12 school settings. At least 180 hours of teaching are required. Additional hours of observation and participation are required. Seminars are required for residents. Students in an undergraduate program with a minor in education will receive nine credit hours for this course over two consecutive semesters. To meet the needs of alternative certification students, this course is taken for six credit hours over two consecutive semesters. Pass-No credit. Offered FA, SP.
Prerequisite(s): see “Requirements for Student Teaching.”
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ENGL 0092 - Developmental English
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Introduction to the basics of paragraph and essay writing with substantial emphasis on sentence composition and correct usage and some attention to reading analytically. A grade of “C” or higher is required to advance to ENGL 1001 . Students cannot use this course to meet degree requirements. Offered FA, SP, SU.
Prerequisite(s): ACT score as specified in the placement section of the catalog.
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ENGL 1000 - English Composition I Supplement
Credits: 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A supplement to English Composition I Not for baccalaureate or associate degree credit. Offered FA, SP.
Prerequisite(s): English ACT score of 15-17 or equivalent.
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ENGL 1001 - English Composition I
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CENL 1013]
ENGL 1001 offers an introduction to composition and analysis of the essay and its rhetorical strategies. A grade of “C” or higher is required to advance to ENGL 1002 . Offered FA, SP, SU.
Prerequisite(s): ACT score as specified in the placement section of the catalog or a grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 0092 .
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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ENGL 1002 - English Composition II
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CENL 1023]
The study and practice of rhetorical strategies, critical reading and thinking, culminating in the research paper. A grade of “C” or higher is required to advance to all sophomore English courses. Offered FA, SP, SU.
Prerequisite(s): ACT score as specified in the placement section of the catalog or a grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 1001 .
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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ENGL 1100 - English Composition I Supplement
Credits: 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A supplement to English Composition I. Not for baccalaureate or associate degree credit. Offered FA, SP.
Prerequisite(s): English ACT score of 15-17 or equivalent.
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ENGL 1999 - Topics in English
Credits: 1-4
Lecture Hours: 0-3
Laboratory Hours: 0-3
Study of specific topics in English. Topics offered will be determined by the needs of students and the availability of faculty. May be repeated for credit with permission of department chair. Pass/No-Credit. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair.
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ENGL 2002 - Professional Writing
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CENL 2513]
Training in the communication skills required of practicing professionals in business and technical fields with an emphasis on composing written documents. Topics include professional writing style, workplace collaboration, audience analysis, usability testing, and visual design. Assignments may include the creation of résumés, instructions, brochures, grant proposals, and presentations. Offered FA.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 1001
Fulfills General Education Requirements
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ENGL 2005 - Introduction to Creative Writing
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CENL 2523]
Introduction to forms of creative writing: practice in writing poetry, short fiction, and drama. Offered SU.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 1001
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ENGL 2010 - English Grammar
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A survey of the structure of English grammar and an exploration of the complexities of usage; of particular interest to English and Education majors. Offered FA.
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ENGL 2025 - Introduction to Fiction
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CENL 2303]
Introduction to the short story and the novel. Offered FA, SP, SU.
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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ENGL 2027 - Poetry
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [ CENL 2313]
A study of poetic forms, meter, scansion, and the use of language open to poets and to those who write about poetry. Offered FA.
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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ENGL 2030 - Literature Study Tour (Travel Course)
Credits: 3
Travel to selected sites of literary interest; pre- tour lectures, discussions, assigned readings and essays. Offered as needed.
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ENGL 2031 - The Novel
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CENL 2303]
A study of the novel as a unique literary form and an exploration of its historical and cultural development and its major critics. Offered SP.
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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ENGL 2084 - Myths, Legends, and Folklore
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CENL 2503]
A study of myths, legends, and folklore and their varied relationships to Western literature. Offered SP.
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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ENGL 2148 - Shakespeare
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of a selection of Shakespeare’s plays and poems. Offered SP.
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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ENGL 3002 - Technical Writing
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Training in the advanced writing and research skills required of practicing professionals in technical fields, including technical writing style, professional culture, technical definition and description, document analysis, primary and secondary research, Internet research, and document and graphic design. Offered FA, SP.
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ENGL 3006 - Jongleur
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6
A study of and practical experience in gathering, editing, and laying out manuscripts and various kinds of art work (e.g., paintings, sketches, etc.). May be repeated for a maximum of six hours of credit. Offered SP
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor
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ENGL 3008 - Creative Writing: for Theatre/Stage
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Practice in writing drama for the stage; the study of dramatic theory; the development of the script; and the analysis of original scenes and plays. Offered FA
Prerequisite(s): 2000-level literature course or ENGL 2005
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ENGL 3011 - American Poetry
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Study of representative American poets or a specific period in the development of American poetry. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): one 2000-level literature course.
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ENGL 3020 - British Literature I
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of the canonical writers of the English Anglo-Saxon period, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Enlightenment. Offered SP.
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ENGL 3021 - Chaucer
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Study of the poetry of Chaucer. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): one 2000-level literature course.
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ENGL 3022 - British Literature II
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of the major writers of England from the Romantic period to the present day. Offered SP.
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ENGL 3024 - Literary Criticism
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Introduction to literary theory from Plato to the present; attention to the practical application of theory to texts. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): one 2000-level literature course.
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ENGL 3026 - Literary History
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of the aesthetic, linguistic, and/or cultural influences on the literature of a selected time period. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours of credit when content varies. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): one 2000-level literature course.
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ENGL 3030 - American Slave Narratives
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of the slave narrative as artistic, intellectual, and political literature, including the essential patterns and motifs that structure the form. A comparison of slave narratives with American captivity narratives. Offered SP
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ENGL 3070 - American Literature I
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of major works by significant writers from the exploration period through the United States Civil War. Offered FA.
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ENGL 3072 - American Literature II
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of significant works by writers of the United States from the Civil War to the present day. Offered SP.
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ENGL 3099 - Special Topics
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Study of literary topics to be offered on a one-time basis. May be taken for a maximum of six hours of credit when topics change. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): one 2000-level literature course.
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ENGL 3173 - Southern Literature
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of selected literature from the American South. May examine poetry, fiction, drama, and non-fiction. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): one 2000-level literature course.
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ENGL 3900 - English Composition Practicum
Credits: 3-4
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: min 5 hrs. per week per credit hr
Supervised practice in workshopping and evaluating the writing of first year beginning writers. Senior English majors will observe and analyze both the Instructor’s English 1001 and ENGL 1100 courses. Under supervision of the instructor, students will help beginning writers identify basic elements of composition and learn how to evaluate student work. They will meet twice weekly with the instructor for discussions of student work and submit a reflective paper at the end of the semester that examines the ways in which their experience assisting the instructor has changed their evaluation of their previous experience as students. An additional credit hour may be earned by tutoring 5 hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the BA in English; completion of ENGL 2010 and 21 hours of 3000 and/or 4000 level courses; a 3.00 GPA in the major; and permission of the instructor.
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ENGL 3901 - Internship
Credits: 1-3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: min 5 per hr.
Structured and supervised off-campus work experience in English (e.g., research, editing, composing, memo writing, etc.) designed to allow the student to apply concepts and skills learned in the classroom in a work environment. The student must work at least 5 hours per week for each hour of academic credit awarded (based on a 15-week semester. This equates to 75 work hours per hour of academic credit awarded). Interns will meet with faculty supervisor, read pertinent literature, and maintain a weekly journal of their experiences in preparation for writing a final essay or report detailing the relevance of the internship to the learning outcomes established for the Bachelor of Arts in English. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours of credit if the internship experiences change. Students will earn letter grades for unpaid internships only. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): GPA of 2.0 or higher; completion of at least 30 credit hours including one 2000-level English course; and permission of instructor.
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ENGL 3920 - Independent Study
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Readings, reports, and conferences under departmental faculty direction. May be taken for a maximum of six hours of credit. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): one 2000-level literature course; grade point average of at least 3.0; and permission of the department chair.
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ENGL 4001 - Advanced Writing Workshop
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Intensive instruction and practice in the writing skills necessary for success in a specific genre of creative writing, such as creative non-fiction, poetry, or short fiction. May be repeated for a maximum of nine hours of credit when subject matter changes. Offered SP
Prerequisite(s): 2000-level literature class or ENGL 3008 .
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ENGL 4026 - Studies in Poetry
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A focused study of one poet, one group of poets, a specific theme, a critical approach, or poetry from a historical period. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours of credit when topics change. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): one 2000-level literature course.
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ENGL 4028 - Studies in Drama
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of the work of one or more playwrights, a theme, a historical period, or a critical approach to drama. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours of credit when topics change. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): one 2000-level literature course.
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ENGL 4040 - Studies in the Novel
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Study of one or more novelists, or of a specific theme, historical period, or critical problem relevant to the novel. May be taken for a maximum of six hours of credit when topics change. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): one 2000-level literature course.
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ENGL 4148 - Studies in Shakespeare
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Study of a specific theme, genre, or critical problem in Shakespeare’s dramatic, lyric, and/or narrative works. May be taken for a maximum of six hours of credit when topics change. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): one 2000-level literature course.
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ENGL 4230 - Studies in Literature and Religion
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of the literature of a specific period, genre, or author in religious context. May be taken for a maximum of six hours of credit when topics vary. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): One 2000 or higher level ENGL literature course.
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ENGL 4231 - Studies in Literature and Film
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Study of the relationship between literature and film through specific authors and directors, or of a theme, historical period, or critical problem in literature and film. May be taken for a maximum of six hours of credit when topics change. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): one 2000-level literature course.
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ENGL 4301 - Writing Pedagogy
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An introduction to writing theories with an emphasis on applying such theories to the student’s own writing as well as to the teaching of writing; intended for students who recognize the centrality of writing in their own education and who intend to become educators. Offered as needed.
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ENGL 4370 - Major Writers in World Literature
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of selected English language or translated texts from international writers, with attention to a specific theme, region, historical period, or critical approach. May be taken for a maximum of six hours of credit when topics change. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): one 2000-level literature course.
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ENGL 4593 - Women Writers
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Study of one or more women writers, with attention to issues of gender. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours of credit when topics change. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): one 2000-level literature course.
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ENGL 4674 - Major African-American Writers
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
A study of one or more African-American writers, the Harlem Renaissance, the social protest movement after World War II, the Black Arts Movement, and/or the canonical status of African-American writers. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours of credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): one 2000-level literature course.
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ENGL 4710 - Linguistics
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Study of the structure and use of language, with emphasis on phonology (sound patterns), morphology (word structure), syntax (sentence structure), semantics (meaning), and pragmatics (language use), and some attention to child language acquisition, second language acquisition, sociolinguistics, and psycholinguistics. Offered SP.
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ENTR 3001 - Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Exploration of the process of starting a new business. Students will learn how to identify, assess, and develop a business plan and learn how to identify and evaluate business opportunities. Offered FA.
Prerequisite(s): BUSN 1001 .
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ENTR 4001 - Entrepreneurship Project
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
The objective of this course is to give the student hands-on, real world experience with business operations. Activities include studying the operations of an actual business; assisting small business owners in writing business plans; helping businesses find solutions to problems; and doing business research in central Louisiana. Offered SP.
Prerequisite(s): BUSN 1001 , ENTR 3001 , and senior status; or permission of instructor.
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ENTR 4999 - Seminar in Entrepreneurship
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Exploration and analysis of selected topics, problems, and issues in today’s entrepreneurship environment. Course content necessarily changes each semester as selected topics, problems and issues are discussed. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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ESLN 0071 - Introduction to Academic Composition
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Introduction to the fundamental elements of English grammar with a focus on sentence structure and usage. Special attention to areas of challenge for non-native English speakers and an emphasis on vocabulary building. Will introduce the basic elements of the academic essay and consist of writing projects culminating in a final essay. Offered FA, SP.
Prerequisite(s): score as specified in the placement section of the catalog.
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ESLN 0081 - Advanced Academic Composition
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Focus on the structure and flow of the academic essay with special attention given to voice, argument, and strategies involved in fluidly incorporating primary and secondary sources. Will introduce non-native English speaking students to skills required in Western higher education, such as critical thinking, analytical reading, and effective writing in response to reading. Offered FA, SP.
Prerequisite(s): score as specified in the placement section of the catalog or completion of ESLN 0071 .
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ESLN 0091 - Intensive Spoken English
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Emphasis on spoken English with special attention given to pronunciation, formal and informal speech, slang, American idioms, and academic jargon. Will consist of lectures and classroom discussions on topics including culture, academic integrity, diversity, and students’ majors. Designed as a supplementary course for non-native English speaking students who desire to improve their spoken English. Offered FA, SP.
Prerequisite(s): score as specified in the placement section of the catalog or completion of ESLN 0071 .
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ESLN 1001 - English Composition I for ESL Writers
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An introduction to composition and analysis of the essay and its rhetorical strategies. In addition to composition, emphasis is given to vocabulary building, grammar foundations, and descriptive writing techniques. A grade of “C” or higher required to advance to ESLN 1002 . Offered FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): TOEFL score as specified in the Placement section of the catalog.
Fulfills General Education Requirements
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ESLN 1002 - English Composition II for ESL Writers
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
The study and practice of rhetorical strategies, critical reading and thinking, culminating in a documented research paper. In addition to composition, emphasis is given to vocabulary building, grammar, and fluid writing strategies. A grade of “C” or higher is required to advance to all sophomore English courses. Offered FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in ESLN 1001 .
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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FIAR 1001 - Introduction to Fine Arts
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CART 1023]
An introduction to the fundamental problems and concepts of art in the fields of design, sculpture, graphics, painting, and ceramics as they relate to the home, community, religion, commerce, and industry. Discussions, lectures, outside readings. Offered FA, SP, SU.
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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FIAR 1003 - Interdisciplinary Survey of the Arts
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 2
Common Course Code [CART 1013]
The fine arts (music, fine arts, theatre, and dance) as they relate to human experience. An exploration of achievements, content, and function in each of the four primary arts. Attendance at or participation in cultural activities required. Recommended for education majors. Offered FA.
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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FIAR 1011 - Art Structure
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6
The primary study of the disciplines in art with practice in the various media. Offered as needed.
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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FIAR 1371 - Introduction to Lithography
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6
Planographic printing from plates in black and white. Offered as needed.
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FIAR 1551 - Basic Design
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6
Common Course Code [CART 1113]
Design as a basic problem-solving creative activity; project dealing with mechanical and communicative utility. Offered SP.
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FIAR 1554 - Basic Principles of Graphic Design
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6
The use of basic design concepts to create computer generated images. Works will incorporate fundamental design concepts through the use of computer software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign Suite. Offered FA, SP, SU.
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FIAR 1761 - Basic Sculpture
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6
A development of three-dimensional structures; exercises and experiments relative to theories and techniques; actual projects using appropriate materials and processes; discussions, lectures, slide talks, and outside reading. Offered as needed.
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FIAR 1762 - Sculpture II
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6
Studies in sculpture using appropriate materials and processes. Offered as needed.
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FIAR 1847 - Drawing and Composition
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6
Common Course Code [CART 2203]
Basic principles of observation, with emphasis on the graphic analysis and delineation of special structure. Offered FA.
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FIAR 1848 - Drawing and Composition
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6
Common Course Code [CART 2213]
Studies from the live model; introduction of graphic representation, structure, and form. Offered FA.
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FIAR 2030 - Fine Arts Study Tour (Travel Course)
Credits: 3
Selected sites and topics. Introductory lectures, travel, discussions, and reports. This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the great works of art through study and travel to museums. Specific works to be studied will correspond to holdings of museums visited. Offered as needed.
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FIAR 2271 - Art Education for Elementary Schools
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 2
A critical analysis and evaluation of past and present concepts of art education with a view toward developing a functional art program for the elementary schools of Louisiana. Art materials, techniques, and art activities recommended for use in the elementary school grades. Readings, discussions, and studio activities. Offered as needed.
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FIAR 2272 - Art Education for Elementary Schools
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 2
A critical analysis and evaluation of past and present concepts of art education with a view toward developing a functional art program for the elementary schools of Louisiana. Art materials, techniques, and art activities recommended for use in the elementary school grades. Readings, discussions, and studio activities. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): FIAR 2271 .
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FIAR 2350 - Illustration I
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An introductory course balancing an emphasis on concept and individual expression with continuous development of skills for the professional illustration field. Includes the history of illustration and major movements, as well as the role of technology in illustration. Offered SP
Prerequisite(s): FIAR 1554
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FIAR 2440 - Historical Survey of the Arts
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CART 2103]
Prehistoric, Near-Eastern, Greek, Roman, and Medieval art. Offered as needed.
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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FIAR 2441 - Historical Survey of the Arts
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Common Course Code [CART 2113]
Renaissance to modern art. Offered as needed.
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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FIAR 2470 - Survey of 20th-Century Art
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Modern Art. Offered as needed.
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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FIAR 2552 - Color Design
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6
Common Course Code [CART 2303]
Color as a functional design element of perception and visual communication. Offered FA.
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FIAR 2554 - Graphic Design I
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6
An introduction to the professional graphic design field through the study of basic concepts of visual communication. Best practices in visual image construction, typography form and composition are utilized. Methods of research, idea generation, and image making are investigated. Processes of defining problems, gathering information, and formulating persuasive visual statements are developed. Typographic information through hierarchy, typographic space, and the interrelationships of letter, word, line, and page are developed. The development of design works in handmade and computer generated media. Offered FA, SP, SU.
Prerequisite(s): FIAR 1554 .
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FIAR 2605 - Introduction to Arts Management
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
Introduction to the theories and practices of arts management.
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FIAR 2655 - Basic Jewelry/Metalsmithing
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6
Piercing, construction, cold connection, soldering, forming, and stone setting; studio problems in bronze, copper, and sterling silver. Offered as needed.
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FIAR 2661 - Beginning Ceramics
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6
Basic ceramic concepts and techniques using the potter’s wheel and hand building techniques to create ceramic vessels. Practical and expressive application of ceramics and pottery processes to the visual arts. Lectures, classroom critiques, studio work, and outside research. Offered SP
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FIAR 2879 - Intermediate Drawing and Composition
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6
Emphasis on imaginative composition utilizing the figure, still life, and landscape forms. Offered FA.
Prerequisite(s): FIAR 1848 .
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FIAR 2881 - Painting
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6
Basic painting concepts and techniques using oil paint. Painting from perceptual observation and expressive application of oil painting processes to the visual arts. Lectures, classroom critiques, studio work, and outside research. Offered SP.
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FIAR 2882 - Painting
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6
Studio approaches to abstraction; thematic problems based on the figure and nature forms; synthesizing form and experience; individual criticism, class discussion. Offered SP.
Prerequisite(s): FIAR 1847 , FIAR 1848 , and FIAR 2881 .
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FIAR 2901 - Internship
Credits: 1-3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: TBA
Supervised work in a local museum, gallery, private agency, or on-campus office concerned with Fine Arts related projects. Interns must also attend discussions with faculty coordinator and read assigned materials. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours of credit. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): permission of department chair.
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FIAR 2992 - Digital Photography I
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6
Basic digital photographic concepts and techniques using a digital 35mm SLR camera and image manipulation software, such as Adobe Photoshop, to create black and white digital photographs. Practical and expressive application of photographic processes to the visual arts. Lectures, classroom critiques, studio work, and outside research. Offered SP.
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FIAR 2995 - Basic Photography
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6
Basic photographic concepts and techniques. Practical and expressive application of photographic processes to the visual arts. Lectures, classroom critiques, studio work, outside research. Offered FA.
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FIAR 2996 - Intermediate Photography
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6
A combination of experimental darkroom lab techniques; continuing development of black and white photography, with emphasis on creative image orientation. Offered FA.
Prerequisite(s): FIAR 2995 .
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FIAR 3001 - Introduction to Non-profit Arts Agency Management
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 2
An introduction to all phases of the development and operation of a non-profit arts agency. Includes field work with a non-profit arts agency. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite(s): completion of Fine Arts general education course (fine arts, music, or theatre) and demonstration of computer proficiency; or permission of instructor.
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FIAR 3350 - Illustration II
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0
An advanced course intended to develop a more self-directed and inspired illustration student through a concentration of process, communication, technical skill, craft and professionalism. Students will be introduced to a variety of media and encouraged to work with a sketchbook to broaden their concepts. Offered SP
Prerequisite(s): FIAR 2350
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FIAR 3554 - Graphic Design II
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 6
Intermediate graphic design processes of defining problems, gathering information, and formulating clear, powerful, and persuasive visual statements are developed. Course content will explore further systems of visual organization such as the grid, proportion, symmetry, sequence, and rhythm as well as typographic space and structures. The use of semiotics and visual narrative to create meaning will be considered. Writing skills, handmade processes, and computer media will be utilized. Research, idea generation, and image making will be an integral part of this course. Offered FA, SP, SU.
Prerequisite(s): FIAR 2554 .
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