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College Writing I. (3) Introduction to college writing, with an emphasis on the writing process, reflective writing, and critical thinking. All sections taught with word processors. Graded A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, U, F.

College Writing II. (3) A second course in college writing, to be taken during sophomore year. Emphasis on the interaction between writer and reader. Prerequisites: ENG 180 and at least 24 s.h. earned. Designated sections taught with word processors. Graded A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, U, F.

Introduction to Public Speaking (3) Preparation and delivery of informative and persuasive speeches. Students apply concepts of critical listening, audience adaptation, organization/support of ideas, appropriate style, and effective delivery. Not open to students with credit for COMM 242.

Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3) Preparation and delivery of informative and persuasive speeches. Students apply concepts of critical listening, audience adaptation, organization/support of ideas, appropriate style, and effective delivery completed in an online format. Not open to students with credit for COMM 241.

Concepts of Mathematics (3) An introduction to sets, logic, counting and probability and statistics to provide students with an insight into mathematical reasoning and its applications.

Mathematics for General Education (3) Three or four topics chosen from mathematics of social choice and game theory, management science and graph theory, linear programming, mathematics of finance, geometry and symmetry, emphasizing applications.

Modeling with Mathematical Functions (3) The application of numeric, geometric, algebraic, and trigonometric models to analyze situations and solve problems from natural, social, and applied sciences, with integrated use of technology. Not open to students with credit in MATH 128.

Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) Derivatives and integrals of elementary functions with applications and analytic geometry.

Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) Further techniques of integration with applications, additional topics in analytic geometry, infinite series.

Applied Calculus I (3) Introduction to differential and integral   calculus with applications to business and social science. Not open to students who have credit for MATH 133.

Applied Calculus II (3) Extension of basic operations to new functions including functions of several variables with appropriate applications.

Applied Linear Algebra and Finite Mathematics (3) Matrix algebra with applications. Topics from finite mathematics. Not open to students with credit in MATH 311.

General Elementary Statistics (3) Principles and applications of sampling, estimation, and hypothesis testing.

Introduction to Poetry (3) Reading and discussion of poetry from around the world and spanning more than a century, introducing students to questions of social justice and methods of interpretation.

Introduction to Fiction (3) Reading and discussion of prose fiction from around the world and spanning more than a century, introducing students to questions of social justice, and methods of interpretation.

Introduction to Drama (3) Reading and discussion of plays from around the world and spanning more than a century, introducing students to questions of social justice, and methods of interpretation.

Critical Methods of Reading and Writing (3) Introduction to basic forms and conventions of critical writing, strategies of interpretation, and theoretical issues in literary studies.

Professional Development Workshop (1) Students prepare application materials for internships, jobs or further schooling, a portfolio of writing, and an essay that articulates personal and professional goals. Students will also take part in workshops for career and or educational opportunities for English majors.

Senior Seminar (3, repeatable to 6 for different topics) Intensive exploration of a major issue, era, author or text, culminating in the writing of a substantial scholarly essay. Writing Instruction in the Disciplines (WID) course.

Introduction to Film (3) (General Education/Humanities) Screening and discussion of films from around               the world, introducing students to selected traditions, questions of social justice, and methods of interpretation (with laboratory). Not open to students with credit in BC 290. IAI:F2 908.

Forms of New Media Literature (3) Studies in forms of new media literature, including forms such as digital literature, graphic novels, video games, and/or other literary forms which experiment with medium.

Studies in Medieval British Literature (3) Studies of selected British literary works from the beginnings to about 1500, with the Old English and more difficult Middle English texts read in translation.

Studies in Renaissance and Seventeenth-Century British Literature (3) Studies of selected British literary works from 1485 to 1660.            

Shakespeare (3) A study of the major comedies, histories, and tragedies of Shakespeare and his contemporaries in the historical, cultural, intellectual, and theatrical          contexts in which they were written.

Studies in Nineteenth-Century British Literature (3) Investigates those qualities, issues, and forms which distinguish nineteenth-century British writers from their predecessors and which inform the literature of their successors.

Studies in Twentieth-Century British Literature (3) Investigates selected poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction in the context of   changing social and political horizons characteristic of modern Britain.

Studies in Nineteenth-Century American Literature (3) Investigates the development of a distinctive American literature against the background of the cultural changes in an expanding nation.

Studies in Twentieth-Century American Literature (3) Investigates literary responses to the cultural expansions and fragmentations of twentieth-century American life

Studies in American Poetry (3) Focuses on one or more of the critical issues which have characterized the emergence and development of poetry in America.

Contemporary American Literature (3) Study of contemporary American fiction, poetry, non-fiction, drama, and film, emphasizing recent formal and thematic trends.

American Nature Writing (3) Study of selected literary works, primarily non-fiction, from the seventeenth century to the present, that explore the human engagement with the American landscape and its forms of life.

The Novel in Context (3) Study of the novel in light of a particular context such as literary movements, social conditions, an award (Booker, Pulitzer, etc.), or political issues.

Great Books (3) Study of selected literary masterpieces, from the ancient Greeks through the present: European epics, drama, lyric poetry, and prose in English translation.     

IAI: H3 906.

Myths, Legends, and Literature (3) A literary study of myths and legends, with special emphasis on European myths     and legends and their relationship to literature.

Film History (3) This course is an historical survey that covers the international history of cinema from its origins to the present. It considers issues including the development of national film industries, national and international film movements, and the social history of film (with laboratory). Not open to students with credit in BC 390.

Topics in Literature (1-3, repeatable for different topics) A study of a special theme or topic in literature.

Major Authors (1-3, repeatable for different authors) A thorough study of the work of a major author or two closely related authors.

Independent Study (1-3, repeatable to 3) Independent reading or research projects for the senior English major.

(cross-listed with WS 307) Issues for Women Writing (3, repeatable to 6 for different topics) Reading, discussion, and writing focused on a particular social, cultural, or personal issue related to how and what women write. Not open to students with credit in WS 307.

(cross-listed with AAS 346) African-American Fiction (3) Study of selected African-American short stories and novels from the beginning to the present, from Brown, Johnson, and Toomer to Ellison, Baldwin, Morrison, and beyond. Not open to students with credit for AAS 346.

Ethnic Literatures of the United States (3) Study of literary texts, authors, and genres from various ethnic groups in the U.S. Examinations of culturally specific and cross-cultural questions including issues of race, class, and gender.

Postcolonial Literature (3) A study of texts that address the experiences of empire by writers from countries with a history of colonialism or works by writers who have migrated from formerly colonized countries.

Marginalized Literature (3) A study of texts by writers and/or about characters who are marginalized and underrepresented because of sexuality, disability, class, race, gender, or religion.

Nation and Literature (3) The study of literature by writers of a particular            nation (or related nations) with special attention to that nation's identity, history, cultural traditions, and international relations.

Studies in Non-Western Literature (3) Study of selected literary works (in English translation) from developing countries, with attention to their distinctive forms and viewpoints. IAI: H3 908N.

National Cinemas (3) An intensive study of selected national cinemas, concentrating on how different nations have developed film industries and how these films have affected national identities.

Topics in Literature (1-3, repeatable for different topics) A study of a special theme or topic in literature.

Major Authors (1-3, repeatable for different authors) A thorough study of the work of a major author or two closely related authors.        

Independent Study (1-3, repeatable to 3) Independent reading or research projects for the senior English major.              

Literature for Young Adults (3) Survey of literature for secondary students grade 7-12. Emphasis on critical analysis, evaluation, and use of books in various genres.

Introduction to Creative Writing (3) An introductory course for students who wish to explore various forms of poetry and short-fiction writing. ENG 285 or consent of instructor is prerequisite for ENG 385, 386, 485.

Reporting for the Mass Media I (3) Laboratory in news gathering, news writing, and news judgment.                 

Middle Level Education (4) Philosophical development of the middle school will be analyzed as well as the advisory role of the middle school teacher for health and social services. Developmentally appropriate curriculum and instructional methods including         content area reading instruction and techniques for blending subject matter content relevant to the early adolescent are provided. A minimum grade of C is required of teacher education majors.

Technical Communication (3)Developing informative, reader-centered technical communication. Writing, testing, and revising common genres and styles. Writing Instruction in the Disciplines (WID) course. BGS online writing course.

Introduction to Public Speaking (3) (General Education/Communication Skills) Preparation and delivery of informative and persuasive speeches. Students apply concepts of critical listening, audience adaptation, organization/support of ideas, appropriate style, and effective delivery. Not open to students with credit for COMM 242.

Small Group Communication (3) Examination of significant factors which affect the behavior and effectiveness                  of social and task groups. Study of group behavior research.

Interpersonal Communication (3) Theory and concepts relevant to face-to-face interaction. Focus on the content of communication in relationships and the role of communication in creating and defining relationships.

Multicultural and Social Foundations of Education. (3) A study of the social, linguistic, and cultural factors that affect the educational experiences, practices, and environments in America. This course broadens students’ understanding of the diverse pluralistic nature of the contexts that either enhance or negate one’s educational experience. Field experience—10 hours required. A grade of C or above must be earned for teacher licensure.

The Exceptional Learner (2) A survey of the characteristics of individuals with diverse mental, physical, behavioral, learning, or communication needs. This course emphasizes the identification and education of exceptional learners. For non-majors only. A minimum grade of C is required of Teacher Education majors.

Cognition, Development, and Motivation in Academic Settings (3) An introduction to the state of knowledge in contemporary educational and developmental psychology as related to academic settings. Topics include cognitive processing, motivation, and physical, social, and emotional development. A grade of C or above must be achieved in EIS 301 for teacher licensure.

Measurement and Assessment of Learning in Academic Settings. (2) An introduction to the language and principles of assessment, measurement theory, and assessment-related issues (reliability, validity, etc.) within education grounded in a cognitive theoretical framework that views assessment as the integration of observation, interpretation, and cognition. A grade of C or above must be achieved in EIS 305 for teacher licensure. Prerequisites: C or better in EIS 202, SPED 210, and EIS 301.

Reading Instruction in Secondary Schools (2) This course addresses instructional reading strategies for secondary school content area classrooms. It focuses on reading and literacy instruction, design and selection of content-specific reading materials, creating course content to meet learner needs, and formal and informal reading assessment.

Teaching Writing in Secondary Schools (3) An advanced writing course designed primarily for English education majors and minors; a study of the rhetorical process, practice in writing essays, and consideration of teaching composition. Writing Instruction in the Disciplines (WID) course.

Teaching Literature in Secondary Schools (3) Constructs teaching units for 6-12 grade students that integrate age-appropriate literary genres, and examines reading strategies derived from literary theory.

Language Diversity and Grammar for Teachers (3) Examines the relationships among standard and nonstandard dialects and effective practices for teaching grammar.

Differentiating Instruction for Learners with Special Needs (2) Introduces and provides practice in using various strategies, including Universal Design for Learning, collaboration, Response to Intervention, and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, to help general educators serve learners with special needs in their classrooms. Not open to Special Education majors. A minimum grade of C is required of Teacher Education majors.

Teaching New Media in Secondary Schools (3) This course is designed to prepare students for teaching in middle and secondary schools by focusing on contemporary issues and controversies in education. Additionally, students will examine research methodologies and read a range of professional publications

Classroom Management and Field Work in Academic Settings. (2) Introduction to understanding and analyzing the learning environment as it relates to classroom and behavior management. Students will participate in supervised practicum in off-campus educational settings (public, private, or title programs) as part of professional preparation in Teacher Education. C grade or above is required. Transportation not provided. Prerequisite: 2.50 cumulative and major GPAs; EIS 301 with a grade of C or better; and satisfactory compliance of a fingerprint background investigation prior to the start of the field experience. (See EIS 301 above for additional prerequisites.)

Minimum Required Field Experience Contact Hours:  40

Field Work in Educational and Interdisciplinary Studies. (1) The second supervised practicum in off-campus PK–12 educational settings as part of professional preparation in Teacher Education. C grade or above is required. Prerequisites: Full acceptance into the Teacher Education Program (TEP) and must have completed EIS 303 with a grade of C or better. Candidates are required to have already completed a methods course or be concurrently enrolled in a methods course at the time of enrollment in EIS 304.

Minimum Required Field Experience Contact Hours:  40

English Methods (3) Preparation for student teaching, including analysis of techniques and materials useful to the English teacher in the secondary school. Observation and demonstration teaching. Open to English majors and minors.

Educational Law and Policy (2) An analysis of formal legal and ethical problems that will allow students to 

critique contemporary debates in educational policy, law, and ethics. The course will examine the tension between competing philosophical theories and the construction and function of educational policy.  A grade of C or above must be earned for teacher education.

Student Teaching—Secondary. (12) Student teaching in grades 7–12.

Required Clinical Student Teaching Hours:  16 weeks, Full-time