NSU Catalog 2013-2014 
    
    May 20, 2024  
NSU Catalog 2013-2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course descriptions are arranged in alphabetical order by subject code (prefix).

Courses numbered less than 100 are considered developmental and do not count as credit toward graduation. These courses serve as preparation for college level courses and are required prerequisites for math and English courses. They must be completed in the first 30 attempted credit hours. Placement in these courses is based on ACT, SAT, or COMPASS test scores. They are self-support courses and charged at that tuition rate.

Freshmen and sophomores may take courses numbered 100 and 200 providing that the necessary prerequisites have been completed. Courses numbered 300 and 400 are normally junior and senior level but might be taken by sophomores if the necessary prerequisites have been met. Courses numbered 500 and 600 are entry- level graduate courses offered in conjunction with the undergraduate-level course. Undergraduate students who wish to enroll for the course at the 500 or 600 level must secure permission from the Graduate School. Courses numbered 700 are open to graduate students only.

Pre-requisites: Some classes have pre-requisites which must be met before enrolling in the class. This can consist of passing grades in specific courses, minimum scores on placement exams, a specified class level or admission to a particular program. It has been determined by the disciplines that these pre-requisites are necessary to prepare the student for enrollment. Pre-requisites are listed in the course description for each class.

Credits are semester hours. Asterisk (*) indicates that the course is not offered every year.

 

Elementary Education

  
  • ELED 740 - School Curriculum


    An overview of the historical background, current issues, trends and research findings by subjects and levels to include a critical analyses of local, state, and national standards. Administrators and teachers work on individual projects directed toward the improvement of curriculum in specified grade levels and content areas. 2 credits



  
  • ELED 761 - Research and Teaching in the Humanities


    This course provides the opportunity to explore current research and instructional practices in the teaching of humanities to include the social sciences and integrated experiences. By combining educators from all levels, participants will become knowledgeable about the entire educational experience in the humanities. Participants will read current literature and explore curriculum materials specific to their needs. 2 credits



  
  • ELED 790 - Seminar


    A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students. 1-3 credits



  
  • ELED 791 - Independent Study


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-8 credits



  
  • ELED 792 - Topics


    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-3 credits



  
  • ELED 794 - Internship


    Applied, monitored, and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. 1-8 credits



  
  • ELED 798 - Thesis


    A formal treatise presenting the results of study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the applicable degree. The process requires extensive and intensive one-on-one interaction between the candidate and professor with more limited interaction between and among the candidate and other members of the committee. 1-4 credits




E-learning

  
  • ELRN 385 - Educational Technology and Distance Teaching


    This course will prepare education majors to integrate evolving technologies into the curriculum. In addition, the course will include the design, implementation, and assessment of instruction offered via distance in an electronic learning environment. 3 credits



  
  • ELRN 410 - Digital Learning and Communication


    This course prepares students to effectively develop learning experiences and communicate using digital technologies and tools. Students will develop learning experiences and communicate with the latest synchronous and asynchronous digital technologies and tools. 3 credits



  
  • ELRN 420 - Technology Support for Educational Systems


    Introduction to administration and maintenance of information system in education: network/domains, servers, student accounts, security, lab organization, system updates. This course is a survey of tools and techniques used in the support of computing systems. Included will be client administration, network access, remote administration, system administration tasks, disc maintenance, file security, data warehouse and data mining. Prerequisite: MIS 105  and two computer courses at the 200 level or higher 3 credits



  
  • ELRN 430 - Web Site Design and Development


    Students will be introduced to many of the basic concepts, issues, and techniques relating to designing, developing, and deploying Web sites. In addition, students will learn about Web design, HTML, XHTML, basic JavaScript, Dynamic HTML, and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and will create sites both manually and with current development software. 3 credits



  
  • ELRN 435 - Principles of Instructional Design


    Students will engage in a problem-based approach to planning effective instruction in electronic learning environments, including the development of instructional goals and objectives, the design and evaluation of instructional materials, the implementation of instructional methodologies and strategies, and the analysis and assessment of instruction and student performance. 3 credits



  
  • ELRN 440 - Multimedia Design and Development


    Students will design, develop, and utilize interactive media and multimedia such as audio, video, animation, graphics, hypertext, and still media to deliver e-learning applications. Activities include information literacy; digital media design and production; instructional design media design and production; instructional design and the delivery of digital media; managing, information; information acquisition and evaluation strategies; advanced Web authoring; podcasting, IMs, tablets, and other emerging mobile technology; and technology-related legal, ethical, and societal issues. 3 credits



  
  • ELRN 445 - Design and Administration of E-Learning Networks


    This course will examine the issues related to planning new networks and implementing changes to existing networks. Students will learn principals of network design based on identified needs and constraints. The tasks of selecting, configuring and administering services in an internetworking environment will include user administration, security and privacy issues and data access. Students completing this course will have experience in administering an intranet of computers with a variety of services, including file, print, application, name, FTP, WEB and remote control services. Students will assess network status and utilization of distance education and academic network services at NSU. 3 credits



  
  • ELRN 453 - Copyright Law and Electronic Media


    This course surveys copyright law and applies the principles to electronic media issues. Related topics include registration of domain names and federal anti-cyber squatting statutes. The course also deals with typical educational transactions as impacted by the Uniform Electronic Transactions as impacted by the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act and the Uniform Computer Information educational records in the electronic age are related to FERPA, FOIA, open meeting and public records laws. Applications will include content ownership, management, presentation and fair use concepts. 1 credit



  
  • ELRN 455 - Electronically-Mediated Research


    Through selected readings and discussion, students will explore the use of electronic methods to collect research data. Students will gain experience in creating online surveys and interviews. Students will develop a research question and plan a method of data collection. The course will include a discussion on ethics in research methods and representation. 2 credits



  
  • ELRN 460 - Content Administration in Database Environments


    This course will involve design of databases containing educational and multimedia content. Students will learn how to manipulate information using different models and techniques of data storage and retrieval. The techniques that apply to text, image, video and sound will be discussed. Prerequisite: MIS 105 , MIS-280 3 credits



  
  • ELRN 465 - Digital Audio and Video Production and Editing


    Students will investigate methods for recording, editing, mixing, and delivering audio and video for e-learning applications. Emphasis will be on audio and video production technology hardware and software. The course includes examination of recording and editing equipment, media players, and streaming technology. Discussions will focus and streaming technology. Discussions will focus learning environments. Prerequisite: MIS 105  3 credits



  
  • ELRN 475 - Scripting Techniques


    During this course, students will learn how to enhance educational multimedia content by using dynamic Internet presentations. Students will manipulate educational content using advanced Java Script, client/server site mapping, and CSS. This hands-on development course will introduce techniques that apply to text, image, sound and video using content data from existing NSU and e-learning Internet presentations. 2 credits



  
  • ELRN 485 - Classroom Technology


    This course prepares students to use the latest classroom technologies to effectively support learning in face-to-face settings. Students also learn about current issues with the use of technology in K-12 educational settings. Technologies featured in this course are chosen based on current best practice by K-12 teachers. Students will also learn and use an authentic project-based learning approach to design effective learning experiences using current and future technologies. 3 credits



  
  • ELRN 491 - Independent Study


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits



  
  • ELRN 492 - Topics


    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 0-3 credits



  
  • ELRN 494 - Internship


    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. 1-3 credits



  
  • ELRN 510 - Digital Learning and Communication


    This course prepares students to effectively develop learning experiences and communicate using digital technologies and tools. Students will develop learning experiences and communicate with the latest synchronous and asynchronous digital technologies and tools. 3 credits



  
  • ELRN 520 - Technology Support for Educational Systems


    Introduction to administration and maintenance of information system in education: network/domains, servers, student accounts, security, lab organization, system updates. This course is a survey of tools and techniques used in the support of computing systems. Included will be client administration, network access, remote administration, system administration tasks, disc maintenance, file security, data warehouse and data mining. Prerequisite: MIS 105  3 credits



  
  • ELRN 530 - Web Site Design and Development


    Students will be introduced to many of the basic concepts, issues, and techniques relating to designing, developing, and deploying Web sites. In addition, students will learn about Web design, HTML, XHTML, basic JavaScript, Dynamic HTML, and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and will create sites both manually and with current development software. 3 credits



  
  • ELRN 535 - Principles of Instructional Design


    Students will engage in a problem-based approach to planning effective instruction in electronic learning environments, including the development of instructional goals and objectives, the design and evaluation of instructional materials, the implementation of instructional methodologies and strategies, and the analysis and assessment of instruction and student performance. 3 credits



  
  • ELRN 540 - Multimedia Design and Development


    Students will design, develop, and utilize interactive media and multimedia such as audio, video, animation, graphics, hypertext, and still media to deliver e-learning applications. Activities include information literacy; digital media design and production; instructional design media design and production; instructional design and the delivery of digital media; managing, information; information acquisition and evaluation strategies; advanced Web authoring; podcasting, IMs, tablets, and other emerging mobile technology; and technology-related legal, ethical, and societal issues. 3 credits



  
  • ELRN 545 - Design and Administration of E-Learning Networks


    This course will examine the issues related to planning new networks and implementing changes to existing networks. Students will learn principals of network design based on identified needs and constraints. The tasks of selecting, configuring and administering services in an internetworking environment will include user administration, security and privacy issues and data access. Students completing this course will have experience in administering an intranet of computers with a variety of services, including file, print, application, name, FTP, WEB and remote control services. Students will assess network status and utilization of distance education and academic network services at NSU. 3 credits



  
  • ELRN 553 - Copyright Law and Electronic Media


    This course surveys copyright law and applies the principles to electronic media issues. Related topics include registration of domain names and federal anti-cyber squatting statutes. The course also deals with typical educational transactions as impacted by the Uniform Electronic Transactions as impacted by the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act and the Uniform Computer Information educational records in the electronic age are related to FERPA, FOIA, open meeting and public records laws. Applications will include content ownership, management, presentation and fair use concepts. 1 credit



  
  • ELRN 555 - Electronically-Mediated Research


    Through selected readings and discussion, students will explore the use of electronic methods to collect research data. Students will gain experience in creating online surveys and interviews. Students will develop a research question and plan a method of data collection. The course will include a discussion on ethics in research methods and representation. 2 credits



  
  • ELRN 560 - Content Administration in Database Environments


    This course will involve design of databases containing educational and multimedia content. Students will learn how to manipulate information using different models and techniques of data storage and retrieval. The techniques that apply to text, image, video and sound will be discussed. Prerequisite: MIS 105 , MIS-280 3 credits



  
  • ELRN 565 - Digital Audio and Video Production and Editing


    Students will investigate methods for recording, editing, mixing, and delivering audio and video for e-learning applications. Emphasis will be on audio and video production technology hardware and software. The course includes examination of recording and editing equipment, media players, and streaming technology. Discussions will focus and streaming technology. Discussions will focus learning environments. Prerequisite: MIS 105  3 credits



  
  • ELRN 575 - Scripting Techniques


    During this course, students will learn how to enhance educational multimedia content by using dynamic Internet presentations. Students will manipulate educational content using advanced Java Script, client/server site mapping, and CSS. This hands-on development course will introduce techniques that apply to text, image, sound and video using content data from existing NSU and e-learning Internet presentations. 2 credits



  
  • ELRN 585 - Classroom Technology


    This course prepares students to use the latest classroom technologies to effectively support learning in face-to-face settings. Students also learn about current issues with the use of technology in K-12 educational settings. Technologies featured in this course are chosen based on current best practice by K-12 teachers. Students will also learn and use an authentic project-based learning approach to design effective learning experiences using current and future technologies. 3 credits



  
  • ELRN 591 - Independent Study


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits



  
  • ELRN 592 - Topics


    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-3 credits



  
  • ELRN 710 - Communication in the Digital Age


    Students will examine the evolution of communications technologies to include the design, analysis, and assessment of a variety of digital communications media. Also addressed are the importance of effective communication and the utilization of technology and information systems to access information and enhance collaboration. to access information and enhance collaboration. and privacy issues in the electronic age. 3 credits



  
  • ELRN 715 - Multimedia Theory and Interface Design


    In both lecture and laboratory settings, students will study multimedia theory and critique a variety of multimedia examples. From readings, lectures, and critiques, students will develop guidelines for designing and delivering effective multimedia presentations. Interface Design explores computer-human interactions and helps explores computer-human interactions and helps interfaces for multimedia projects. Students will apply their knowledge by developing and delivering a professional level presentation. Emphasis will be on the educational uses of multimedia. This course will help students to evaluate the needs of the educational content producer as well as the end user, and choose the best way to achieve the required educational outcomes. 3 credits



  
  • ELRN 720 - Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship


    Students will examine strategic and organizational issues in the development of new technologies and new business areas for existing firms, with issues examined from the perspectives of both large corporations and emerging technology-based enterprises. Linkages between internal and external sources of technology in new business external sources of technology in new business students will examine internal entrepreneurial ventures, alliances, acquisitions, corporate venture capital investments, and licensing as alternative business development approaches. 3 credits



  
  • ELRN 725 - Analysis and Design of Electronic Instruction


    This course will focus on the methodologies used to analyze and design instruction for electronic learning environments, including needs analysis, task analysis, assessment of instructional outcomes and program evaluation. 3 credits



  
  • ELRN 728 - Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of Electronic Instruction


    This course will focus on the development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional materials and will address learner diversity, teaching and learning environments, and the importance of integrating authentic experiences within electronic learning environments. 3 credits



  
  • ELRN 745 - Technology Implementation Strategies


    Students will develop action plans that incorporate technology into teaching curricula. The course will explore challenges related to technology implementation in E-learning including organizational, social, computing/networking, financial and content development issues. Students will learn how to assess resources needed at different stages of technology implementation by analyzing needs and expected outcomes. The existing educational paradigms in E-learning settings in higher education, business, professional education, government and military including barriers to technology integration will be discussed. Prerequisite: ELRN 520  2 credits



  
  • ELRN 748 - Strategic Management of E-Learning Environments


    This course presents an overview of effective management of technical organizations in an increasingly competitive and rapidly changing global environment. Particular emphasis is placed on technology management concepts, processes and techniques, development of technology policy and strategy, and the role of technology managers in strategy, and the role of technology managers in This course also provides an introduction to project planning, organizational structure, change management, and social, legal and ethical issues in innovating and implementing technology. 3 credits



  
  • ELRN 750 - Teaching and Learning with Digital Technology


    This course addresses the instructional uses of current technologies and includes a review of current research focusing on the impact of technology on teaching and learning and the integration of technology in teaching and learning environments. It includes an examination of the issues of equity and ethical use of technology and issues of equity and ethical use of technology and obtained using technology. 3 credits



  
  • ELRN 766 - Vector-Based Graphic Environments


    Students will develop facility in creating vector graphics, an important mainstay of web-based multimedia, in order to build instructional content. Various programs and platforms will be used to allow students to explore vector illustration and animation (time-based) content construction for multimedia. Vector illustration and animation are primary multimedia tools for military and industrial simulation learning. SCROM and AICC standards relating to vector-based Content Objects will be addressed. 3 credits



  
  • ELRN 772 - Application of Learning Theory Models to E-learning Environments


    Students will explore how virtual learning environments and instructional models can be used to analyze learning outcomes. Students will learn to assess and evaluate technology use in learner- centered instruction. Models and simulations, applying Kolb’s experiential learning theory and Blooms taxonomy will be used to analyze options of Blooms taxonomy will be used to analyze options of student-centered assessment. The technologies available at the E-learning Center combined with appropriate instructional techniques will be used to analyze variety of instructional scenarios. This course provides theoretical background along with implementation of practical assessment techniques. Prerequisite: EDFN-525 or ELRN 530  3 credits



  
  • ELRN 774 - Elements of Artificial Intelligence in E-learning Systems


    During this course students will learn how to implement intelligent tutoring and assessment elements into traditional E-learning systems. Using chosen Internet courses taught in the E-learning Center as a teaching model, students will analyze the content knowledge, technical architecture, pedagogical style and presentation architecture, pedagogical style and presentation models used in case-based learning will be included as part of expert system techniques. Course participant will develop intelligent heuristic modules to assess student knowledge and his learning preference. Course participants will implement these modules into authoring program to create interactive presentations that adopt methods of instruction to individual needs of the Prerequisite: ELRN 510 , ELRN 772  3 credits



  
  • ELRN 780 - Multimedia Programming


    This course introduces design and programming techniques related to development of the Internet multimedia delivery systems. During this course students will design and develop on-line presentations for e-learning using animations, sound and video clips. Students will use multimedia markup languages to complete projects multimedia markup languages to complete projects. Prerequisite: ELRN 530 , ELRN 560  2 credits



  
  • ELRN 788 - Master’s Research Problem/Project


    Independent research problems/projects that lead to research or design paper, but not to a thesis. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the candidate. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical. 1-3 credits



  
  • ELRN 788 - Master’s Research Problems/Projects


    Independent research problems/projects that lead to research or design paper, but not to a thesis. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the candidate. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical. 3 credits



  
  • ELRN 789 - Master’s Research Problems/Projects Sustaining


    This is a zero-credit instructional method type used to track students who are not currently working with faculty on thesis or doctoral activities. Universities may require students to register under this instructional method type to remain active degree candidates. 3 credits



  
  • ELRN 790 - Seminar


    A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students. 1 credit



  
  • ELRN 791 - Independent Study


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits



  
  • ELRN 792 - Topics


    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 0-3 credits



  
  • ELRN 794 - Internship


    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. 1-4 credits



  
  • ELRN 798 - Thesis


    A formal treatise presenting the results of study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the applicable degree. The process requires extensive and intensive one-on-one interaction between the candidate and professor with more limited interaction between and among the candidate and other members of the committee. 3 credits




English

  
  • ENGL 003 - English as a Second Language: Grammar Review and Intermediate Composition


    Conversation, listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary and idioms, grammar review and intermediate composition. 3 credits



  
  • ENGL 013 - English as a Second Language: More Complex Structural Patterns and Advanced Composition


    Conservation, listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary and idioms, more complex structural patterns, and advanced composition. P, 003 or placement. Prerequisite: ENGL 003  3 credits



  
  • ENGL 023 - English as a Second Language: Listening and Reading, Grammar, Comprehension


    A multi-skills course preliminary to ENLG 003 and ENGL 013. Reading and listening comprehension, vocabulary building, pronunciation, grammar and sentence structure, and formal and informal written and spoken English. A major focus will be written and oral responses to written and oral sources. 1-6 credits



  
  • ENGL 031 - Basic Writing


    Intensive work in grammar and usage, punctuation, and paragraph development. Does not count toward graduation. 1-3 credits



  
  • ENGL 032 - Basic Writing


    Intensive work in grammar and usage, punctuation, and paragraph development. Does not count toward graduation. 1-3 credits



  
  • ENGL 033 - Basic Writing


    Intensive work in grammar and usage, punctuation, and paragraph development. Does not count toward graduation. Prerequisite: Placement Test Score 1-3 credits



  
  • ENGL 092 - Topics


    A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-4 credits



  
  • ENGL 099 - English As a Second Language


    Concentrated study in aspects of the English language and the culture of its speakers. Designed for students who do not speak English as their native language. May be repeated with a change of subject matter for a maximum of 9 hours. ENGL 099 does not count towards graduation. 1-8 credits



  
  • ENGL 101 - Composition I


    Practice in the skills, research, and documentation needed for the effective academic writing. Analysis of a variety of academic and non-academic texts, rhetorical structures, critical thinking, and audience will be included. Prerequisite: Placement Test Score or satisfactory completion of ENGL 033  3 credits



  
  • ENGL 191 - Independent Study


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits



  
  • ENGL 192 - Topics


    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. Prerequisite: ENGL 101  1-3 credits



  
  • ENGL 201 - Composition II


    Study of and practice in writing persuasive prose, with the aim to improve writing skills in all disciplines. Prerequisite: ENGL 101  3 credits



  
  • ENGL 210 - Introduction to Literature


    Readings in fiction, drama, and poetry to acquaint students with literature and aesthetic form. Prerequisite: ENGL 101  3 credits



  
  • ENGL 213 - Backgrounds to Literature


    A study of important influences on literary tradition. May include topics like Mythology, the Bible, or the King Arthur Legend. May be repeated for different topics. Prerequisite: ENGL 101  3 credits



  
  • ENGL 215 - Literature in Global Contexts


    Each offering of this course will focus on a literary tradition outside of the United States and England. The focus may include national literatures in translation or post-colonial literature in English during specific periods ranging from ancient times to the present. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ENGL 101  3 credits



  
  • ENGL 221 - British Literature I


    A chronological survey of British literature from Old English through the 18th century. Prerequisite: ENGL 101  3 credits



  
  • ENGL 222 - British Literature II


    A chronological survey of British literature from the 19th century to the present. ENGL 221 and 222 need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: ENGL 101  3 credits



  
  • ENGL 230 - Literature for Younger Readers


    Study of literature written for children or adolescents. May include topics like Adolescent Novels, Fairy Tales, or the Golden Age of Children’s Literature. Prerequisite: ENGL 101  3 credits



  
  • ENGL 241 - American Literature I


    Background to and survey of major works from the beginnings to the Civil War. ENGL 241 and ENGL 242  need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: ENGL 101  3 credits



  
  • ENGL 242 - American Literature II


    Background to and survey of major works for the Civil War to the present. ENGL 241  and 242 need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: ENGL 101  3 credits



  
  • ENGL 258 - Literature and Culture


    A study of a particular topic reflecting the cultural aspects of literature. May include Ethnic Literature, Folk Literature, or Literature of the Upper Plains. May be repeated for different topics. Prerequisite: ENGL 101  3 credits



  
  • ENGL 284 - Introduction to Criticism


    A writing intensive course in analyzing and interpreting literature for English majors and minors. Includes instruction in critical approaches to literature and research tools. Prerequisite: ENGL 101  3 credits



  
  • ENGL 292 - Topics


    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-3 credits



  
  • ENGL 295 - Practicum


    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. 3 credits



  
  • ENGL 301 - Advanced Composition


    A course offering advanced study and practices in the process of developing both expressive and transactional writings. Prerequisite: ENGL 101  3 credits



  
  • ENGL 302 - Hypertext Writing


    A basic Web publishing course including HTML coding, preparing images for the Web and designing hypertext. No prior computer experience required. Prerequisite: ENGL 101  3 credits



  
  • ENGL 305 - Professional, Technical, and Grant Writing


    Professional and technical writing in such areas as grant research and proposals, progress and project reports, abstracts, technical articles and correspondence. Prerequisite: ENGL 101  3 credits



  
  • ENGL 363 - Literary Genres


    A concentrated study of a particular literary genre. May include historical development of a particular literary genre (poetry, drama, the novel), or a more concentrated study of genre in the twentieth century (modern drama, modern poetry, film as literature). May be repeated for different topics. Prerequisite: ENGL 101  3 credits



  
  • ENGL 379 - Technical Communication


    Study of and practice in writing of a technical nature. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in ENGL 101  3 credits



  
  • ENGL 391 - Independent Study


    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits



  
  • ENGL 413 - Literature of the Ancient World


    Survey of the major works of literature of ancient civilizations, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. 3 credits



  
  • ENGL 422 - Age of Chaucer


    Literature of the later medieval period, especially the 14th century, with some attention to continental works. Major focus on Geoffrey Chaucer, with reading in middle English. Prerequisite: ENGL 101  3 credits



  
  • ENGL 425 - Age of Milton


    Verse and prose of the 17th century, including that of Donne, Marvell, and Milton. Prerequisite: ENGL 101  3 credits



  
  • ENGL 431 - Shakespeare I


    Studies of the comedies and their background. Prerequisite: ENGL 101  3 credits



  
  • ENGL 432 - Shakespeare II


    Studies of the tragedies and their background. 3 credits



  
  • ENGL 475 - Creative Writing: Non-Fiction


    Advanced study of the writing process concentrating on non-fiction. Prerequisite: ENGL 101  3 credits



  
  • ENGL 476 - Creative Writing: Fiction


    Advanced study of the writing process concentrating on fiction. Prerequisite: ENGL 101  3 credits



  
  • ENGL 478 - Creative Writing: Poetry


    Advanced study of the writing process concentrating on poetry. Prerequisite: ENGL 101  3 credits



  
  • ENGL 480 - Contemporary Rhetoric


    A study of rhetoric based in classical rhetorical theory applied to contemporary rhetorical discussions. The course will emphasize the impact and applications of computer technology and current rhetorical theory and pedagogy. Prerequisite:  

    ENGL 101  Minimum grade C and ENGL 201  3 credits



  
  • ENGL 484 - Literary Criticism


    The theory and practice of various critical approaches to literature. Prerequisite: ENGL 101  3 credits



  
  • ENGL 486 - Rhetorical Theory and Practice


    Survey of the developments and applications of the theories of rhetoric. Prerequisite: ENGL 101  3 credits



  
  • ENGL 488 - Literary Studies Review


    A review of the historical and generic categories of literary expression, with particular attention to the distinctions between literary periods and literary works representative of those periods; a review of vocabulary specific to literary study; preparation for exit examinations; review of students’ portfolios. Required of all English majors immediately preceding or during the semester of their graduation; take in conjunction with the capstone seminar course. S/U grading. Co-requisite: ENGL 422 , ENGL 425  or ENGL 490  1 credit



  
  • ENGL 490 - Seminar


    A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students. 1-4 credits



 

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