NSU Catalog 2016-2017 
    
    May 21, 2024  
NSU Catalog 2016-2017 [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.

 

Educational Foundations

  
  • EDFN 555 - Research-Based Literacy Instruction and Assessment


    This course will focus on current research in the area of literacy, including effective instructional strategies and methodologies. Students will also investigate the use of formal and informal literacy assessment instruments. 3 credits



  
  • EDFN 575 - Human Relations


    This course is designed to reflect the six strands of the human relations component as mandated by the South Dakota Board of Education. Students will develop expertise in listening and communicating to create a climate within the school environment that is more conducive to learning. The course is also designed to help the education and to encourage the teachers to be more aware of ways to strengthen community involvement in the school. Another area that will be addressed is the dehumanizing impact of biases and negative stereotyping. 3 credits



  
  • EDFN 590 - 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



  
  • EDFN 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



  
  • EDFN 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



  
  • EDFN 593 - Workshop


    Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may included lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity. 1-3 credits



  
  • EDFN 595 - 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. 1-3 credits



  
  • EDFN 720 - Philosophies of Education


    This course is a study in the analysis of basic philosophies that have influenced and given direction to American education. 3 credits



  
  • EDFN 737 - School Culture and Change


    This course will examine organizational culture and change concepts, processes, procedures, implications on behavior, and educational practices in P-12 schools. A variety of topics related to school culture and change will be covered. 3 credits



  
  • EDFN 742 - School and Community Partnerships


    This course addresses the importance of involving families and other stakeholders in school decision making processes, reflecting an understanding that schools are an integral part of the larger community; an emphasis is placed on involving families in the education of their children and bringing together the resources of family members bringing together the resources of family members student learning. 3 credits



  
  • EDFN 752 - Research Based Curriculum and Instruction


    This course addresses the design, implementation, and evaluation of a curriculum that meets state and national standards and fully accommodates learners’ diverse needs; also addressed are the principles of effective instruction and the application of best practices for student learning. 3 credits



  
  • EDFN 760 - Writing for Learning


    Philosophy, theory, research and application of writing in all curricular areas and at all levels of instruction, K-16 and beyond. 3 credits



  
  • EDFN 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



  
  • EDFN 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



  
  • EDFN 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. 1-6 credits



  
  • EDFN 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



  
  • EDFN 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 in the case with field experience courses. 1-6 credits




Educational Psychology

  
  • EPSY 302 - Educational Psychology


    A comprehensive study of the fundamental psychological facts, principles and theories that apply to the nature of the learner and the learning process. 3 credits



  
  • EPSY 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. 1-4 credits



  
  • EPSY 428 - Child and Adolescent Development


    An overview of human physiological, psychological, and social changes occurring from birth throughout adolescence with emphasis on the developmental characteristics of elementary, middle, and secondary level learners. 2 credits



  
  • EPSY 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



  
  • EPSY 528 - Child and Adolescent Development


    An overview of human physiological, psychological, and social changes occurring from birth throughout adolescence with emphasis on the developmental characteristics of elementary, middle, and secondary level learners. 2-3 credits



  
  • EPSY 590 - 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



  
  • EPSY 741 - Psychology of Learning


    An intensive study of the nature of human learning based on traditional and current learning theories, information processing theory, and current research for their implications for curriculum and instruction. Also addressed are the variables influencing individual differences, cultural aspects of the learner and motivation. 3 credits




Elementary Education

  
  • ELED 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. 1-4 credits



  
  • ELED 291 - 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. 1-4 credits



  
  • ELED 296 - Field Experience


    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 established between the student, instructor and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case in an internship or practicum course. 1 credit



  
  • ELED 303 - Earth and Physical Science for Elementary Teachers


    A non-methods course that presents major concepts and theories in astronomy, geology, meteorology, chemistry, and physics. Scientific concepts and theories for elementary teachers working with K-8 students. 4 credits



  
  • ELED 320 - K-8 Science Methods


    Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-8 science; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-8 science; the ability to assess student learning in K-8 science; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Admission to Teacher Education required 3 credits



  
  • ELED 330 - K-8 Math Methods


    Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-8 math; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-8 math; the ability to assess student learning in K-8 math; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Admission to Teacher Education required 3 credits



  
  • ELED 360 - K-8 Social Science Methods


    Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-8 social studies; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-8 social studies; the ability to assess student learning in K-8 social studies; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Admission to Teacher Education required 2 credits



  
  • ELED 395 - 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. Admission to Teacher Education required 1-2 credits



  
  • ELED 396 - Field Experience


    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 established by the student, instructor, and field-based supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with an internship or practicum course. 1 credit



  
  • ELED 413 - Early Childhood Curriculum


    The materials and methods employed with young children in early childhood education programs with emphasis on developmentally appropriate practices. 3 credits



  
  • ELED 440 - K-8 Language Arts Methods


    Students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-8 language arts, integrating reading, writing, speaking and listening, the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum technologies, and state and national curriculum ability to assess student learning in K-8 language arts; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Admission to Teacher Education required 2 credits



  
  • ELED 450 - K-8 Reading Methods


    Students develop an understanding of the research and tools of inquiry of K-8 reading, the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-8 reading, the ability to assess student learning in K-8 reading, and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Admission to Teacher Education required 3 credits



  
  • ELED 488 - K-8 Student Teaching


    Students preparing for teaching in the elementary school will observe, participate, and teach under the supervision of the regular classroom teacher in an approved elementary school. An additional fee applies to this course. Admission to Teacher Education required 2-16 credits



  
  • ELED 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. 1-6 credits



  
  • ELED 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. 1-3 credits



  
  • ELED 496 - Field Experience


    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 established by the student, instructor, and field-based supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with an internship or practicum course. 1 credit



  
  • ELED 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



  
  • ELED 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



  
  • ELED 593 - Workshop


    Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity. 1-3 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 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 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 450 - Digital Learning Tools and Resources


    This course introduces digital tools and resources and includes concepts and models for the integration of these tools and resources into educational environments. The course also focuses on planning effective learning experiences that integrate the latest digital tools and resources as well as guidelines for equitable, ethical and fair use of technology. 3 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 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 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 550 - Digital Learning Tools and Resources


    This course introduces digital tools and resources and includes concepts and models for the integration of these tools and resources into educational environments. The course also focuses on planning effective learning experiences that integrate the latest digital tools and resources as well as guidelines for equitable, ethical and fair use of technology. 3 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 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 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 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 291 - 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 details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 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



 

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