NSU Catalog 2017-2018 
    
    May 11, 2024  
NSU Catalog 2017-2018 [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.

 

History

  
  • HIST 361 - The United States During the 1960s


    This course examines American politics, foreign affairs, civil unrest, and the popular culture during the 1960s. Course not offered every year. Prerequisite: HIST 152  3 credits



  
  • HIST 363 - The United States from 1890-1940


    This course examines the social, political, and economic history of America from 1890-1940. Prerequisite: HIST 152  3 credits



  
  • HIST 365 - Cold War


    This course examines America during the Cold War. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 368 - History and Culture of the American Indian


    Presents history and culture of North American Indians from before white contact to the present, emphasizing regional Dakota cultures. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 369 - Modern American Indian History and Culture


    A survey of the social, cultural, political, and economic history of the Indian peoples of North America from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 379 - Environmental History of the United States


    Examines the relationship between the natural environment and the historical movements of humans by tracing U.S. environmental changes, beginning with the activities of the Native American peoples through the Euro-American presence to the Cold War era. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 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 three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits



  
  • HIST 413 - Ancient Israel


    A survey of Hebrew history from the time of the patriarchs to the time of the Great Diaspora. Prerequisite: HIST 121  3 credits



  
  • HIST 420 - Contemporary Europe


    Presents the history, politics, and culture of Europe from approximately 1890 to the present. Prerequisite: HIST 122  3 credits



  
  • HIST 422 - Ancient Rome


    A survey of Roman History from its beginnings through the reign of Constantine. Course not offered every year. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 424 - Early Church


    This class will examine the growth and development of Christianity from its beginning through the reign of Constantine. Course not offered every year. Prerequisite: HIST 121  3 credits



  
  • HIST 425 - Medieval Europe


    Examines the history of Western Europe from the end of the Roman Empire to the beginning of the Renaissance and emphasizes religious, political, economic, and social developments. Prerequisite: HIST 121  3 credits



  
  • HIST 440 - Ancient Greece


    A survey of Greek history from its beginning through the Hellensistic Age. Course not offered each year. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 443 - History of Russia Under Tsars


    Examines the history of Russia to approximately 1917, including the development of the Russian land and character, the growth of the tsarist autocracy, reform and revolutionary movements, and the cultural heritage of imperial Russia. Prerequisite: HIST 122  3 credits



  
  • HIST 444 - History of Modern Russia


    Presents the history of Russia form the mid-nineteenth century through Communist period in the twentieth century, including politics, foreign policy, economy, social and political reform, revolutionary movements, art, music, science, and literature. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 450 - American Colonial History


    Provides an in-depth look at the English colonies in America, emphasizing how and why they were founded, and tracing their growth and development through the revolutionary period. Prerequisite: HIST 151  3 credits



  
  • HIST 459 - Vietnam War, 1945-1975


    A survey of the Vietnam War from 1945 to 1975 emphasizing both American and Vietnamese perspectives. Course not offered every year. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 460 - American Military History


    Examines the origins and development of military institutions, traditions, tactics, and practices in the United States from 1775 to the present, including the relation between the armed forces and other government agencies. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 464 - 20th Century Frontier


    Examines the trans-Mississippi West, emphasizing twentieth-century federal influence and regulation, shifting demographics, business and capitalism, plus the relationship between racial and ethnic groups. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 470 - History of World War II


    Study of the war from a political, military, social, and economic point of view. American or European emphasis dependent upon instructor. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 476 - History of South Dakota


    Examines the history of South Dakota’s physical environment, Native American presence, European settlement, economic developments, political institutions, and social life. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 480 - Historical Methods and Historiography


    Introduces the problems, materials, and techniques of historical and writing, explains the larger meaning and directions of history, and examines major schools of historical thought. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 481 - Material Culture Studies


    Provides students with an overview of material culture studies - how artifacts and other material evidence of the past can be used as primary sources to teach history and historical methods. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 483 - Museums and Archives


    Provides students with an overview of the purposes, function, and history of museums and their role in society. The course will cover both practical skills and theoretical issues and will expose students to a broad range of museum and archive types and career opportunities. Ethical issues of museum and non-profit organization management will also be emphasized. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 485 - History of Modern Genocide


    This course examines the origins, evolution, consequences, and efforts to understand one of the most troubling aspects of the modern world: state-sponsored or sanctioned mass murder. Case studies include, but are not limited to, the Armenian Genocide, the Holocaust, and atrocities against the Roma; war-time violence by the German and Japanese militaries; Communist-inspired killings, focusing on the Soviet Union and Cambodia; ethnic-cleansing in the Balkans; and Genocide in Rwanda. 3 credits



  
  • HIST 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. Enrollments in generally limited to fewer than 20 students. 1-3 credits



  
  • HIST 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 three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits



  
  • HIST 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. 1-4 credits



  
  • HIST 493 - 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



  
  • HIST 592 - Topics


    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in 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



  
  • HIST 780 - Historiography and Historical Problems


    Development of historical writing; methods and materials of historical research; theories of history. Required of all graduate students whose academic field is history. 2 credits




Health

  
  • HLTH 103 - Personal Health


    The dynamics of health in modern life in a rapidly changing world; modern concepts of health, disease, and longevity; current medical findings relative to emotional health, human sexuality, family planning, disease control, environmental health, and quackery are included. 2 credits



  
  • HLTH 240 - Health and Fitness for Older Adults


    This course is designed to prepare students to understand the importance of lifelong health and fitness, especially for the older adult. The student will be prepared to design and implement health and fitness programs which will enable the older adult to remain independent and functional as long as possible. 3 credits



  
  • HLTH 250 - Pre-Professional First Aid and CPR


    Instruction of those who are frequently in a position to provide first aid/CPR and emergency care. Provides essential knowledge and skills needed to develop the functional first aid/CPR capabilities required by a basic first responders, including nurses, teachers, athletic trainers, and other special interest groups. 2 credits



  
  • HLTH 251 - First Aid and CPR


    First aid instruction meeting the requirements of the American Red Cross responding to emergencies standard first aid course is given. Safety in everyday living is emphasized, with special consideration given to the kindergarten and elementary school levels. 1 credit



  
  • HLTH 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 three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits



  
  • HLTH 320 - Community Health


    This course presents the structural organization, functional roles, and political foundations of public and private health agencies relative to community health. The roles and responsibilities of community health educators and professional associations/career opportunities receive particular attention. Prerequisite: WEL 100 , WEL 100L   3 credits



  
  • HLTH 321 - K-8 Methods of Teaching Health


    In this course, students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry for K-8 health education; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state/national curriculum standards appropriate to K-8 health; the ability to assess student learning in K-8 health; and to apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real-life situations and experiences. Junior Class Standing 2 credits



  
  • HLTH 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 three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits



  
  • HLTH 392 - 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 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1-4 credits



  
  • HLTH 400 - Elements of Health


    Discusses the scientific foundation of health and the role of behavior in advancing individual levels of health. Focus of the course will be on principles of disease prevention in understanding basic elements of accident prevention, substance abuse, nutrition, mental health, family, planning, infection control, chronic disease prevention, sexually transmitted diseases and organization of health services as they relate to the education of children and adolescents. Admission to Teacher Education required 2 credits



  
  • HLTH 420 - K-12 Methods of Health Instruction


    Curriculum content at elementary and secondary levels. Methods of presentation including direct, correlated, and integrated health instruction. Organization of health and safety education. 3 credits



  
  • HLTH 422 - Nutrition


    This course investigates the science of food relative to human performance, nutrition, and health education. Areas of emphasis include nutrient chemistry, function, and interactions; energy consumption and metabolism; and resources for nutrition education. Advanced students will examine theories and resources of nutrition education, as well as design, implement, and evaluate models of nutrition education as part of health promotion and disease prevention interventions in schools, community, worksite, and medical care settings. 3 credits



  
  • HLTH 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 three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits



  
  • HLTH 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. 1-4 credits



  
  • HLTH 493 - 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



  
  • HLTH 522 - Nutrition


    This course will address concepts and skills related to the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of nutrition education initiatives and strategies by health education specialists in school, community, worksite, and medical care settings. The course will emphasize health education theories, models, and resources for nutrition education as a part of health promotion and disease prevention interventions. 3 credits



  
  • HLTH 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 three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits



  
  • HLTH 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



  
  • HLTH 770 - Perspectives in Health Promotion and Education


    An overview of the history and philosophy of public health as it relates to current health practices in health promotion and education. Model building and the application of health promotion theory will be examined in relation to current health problems. 3 credits



  
  • HLTH 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 three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits




Honors

  
  • HON 190 - 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



  
  • HON 263 - Special Problems in Service Learning


    Honors students with the supervision of the honor’s director arrange for special learning/service experiences with community organizations. 1 credit



  
  • HON 290 - 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



  
  • HON 390 - 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



  
  • HON 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 three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-5 credits



  
  • HON 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship


    Includes senior project, and capstone experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical. 1-12 credits




Health and Physical Education

  
  • HPE 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. 1-4 credits



  
  • HPE 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 three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits



  
  • HPE 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



  
  • HPE 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



  
  • HPE 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. 2 credits



  
  • HPE 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. 2-4 credits



  
  • HPE 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. 6 credits




Interdisciplinary Studies

  
  • IDL 091 - 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 three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. Grade assigned S/U. 1-3 credits



  
  • IDL 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 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. Grade assigned S/U. 1-3 credits



  
  • IDL 101 - University Success Course


    This class focuses on the skills needed to complete a bachelor’s degree including notetaking, textbook reading, test taking skills for essay and multiple choice exams, library skills and study habits. Time management and university resources will also be included. Personal responsibility for the student’s education is stressed. 1 credit



  
  • IDL 190 - 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



  
  • IDL 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 three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits



  
  • IDL 192 - Topics


    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is no 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



  
  • IDL 201 - Advanced Academic Skills


    This course is designed to further develop learning, academic and test-taking skills that are related to successful academic performance. In particular it focuses on improving reading and writing skills for academically at-risk students and reviews relevant materials for other courses. Required for students with ACT scores courses. Required for students with ACT scores the COMPASS exam in their sophomore year. 2 credits




Industrial Education

  
  • IE 450 - Occupational and Safety Education


    An introduction to safety awareness and the development of safety programs for schools, homes, businesses, industries and transportation. Accident cause, costs, prevention and research will be studied. 3 credits




Indian Education

  
  • INED 411 - South Dakota Indian Studies


    A basic knowledge of Indian history with emphasis on the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota speaking people. Current cultural issues are presented including values, family structures, traditional religion, fine arts, legends, economics, governmental policies, treaties, acts and related areas. Focuses on teaching methods, content and materials to equip students to teach bi-culturally. 3 credits



  
  • INED 511 - South Dakota Indian Studies


    An introduction to the historical and contemporary life of the Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota (Sioux Tribes). The following conceptual areas are addressed throughout the course: Indian values, family structures, traditional religion; Indian fine arts; legends; economics; governmental policies, treaties and acts and related areas. The course focuses on teaching methods, context, and materials to equip student to teach bicultural. 3 credits




Latin

  
  • LATI 101 - Elementary Latin


    An introduction to the Latin language with emphasis on Roman civilization 3-4 credits




Library Media

  
  • LIBM 155 - On-Line Information Literacy


    Covers concepts of information; research processes; and techniques and skills necessary for efficient use and evaluation of information resources. 1-2 credits



  
  • LIBM 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 three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits



  
  • LIBM 192 - 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



  
  • LIBM 205 - Children’s Literature


    An introduction to children’s literature with emphasis on historical types of literature; selection and evaluation of books according to levels, interests, special needs, and educational objectives. 2 credits



  
  • LIBM 306 - Reference


    Introduction to on-line databases such as SDLN and standard reference works found in school and public libraries. 3 credits



  
  • LIBM 322 - Organization of Information


    Covers best practices for library collection development and maintenance. Introduction to and basics of cataloging and material classification. Survey of selection tools for print and electronic collections. 3 credits



  
  • LIBM 407 - Selection of Library Media Materials


    Selection of and criteria for evaluation of books and non- print materials for the school library/media center and public library, including developing selection policies, and censorship issues. Emphasis on reading interests, kindergarten through the young adult years. 3 credits



  
  • LIBM 410 - Library Media Center Management


    The role of the media center in the curriculum and the educational culture of the school including management methods, tools for program development and public relations, and fundamental principles and issues such as intellectual freedom, dealing with challenges and equity of access. 3 credits



  
  • LIBM 480 - Library Instruction: Technology and Methods


    Instructional technologies and their impact on the library. Information literacy programming and the role of information technology. Copyright issues, plagiarism, and how they are affected by changing technology. 3 credits



  
  • LIBM 487 - Practicum in Library Media


    Practical application of library science theory to a selected library problem or problems. A portion of the course is on-site in an academic, public, or school library. 1-3 credits



  
  • LIBM 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 three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-4 credits



  
  • LIBM 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. 1-4 credits



  
  • LIBM 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 three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits



  
  • LIBM 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. 1-4 credits




Linguistics

  
  • LING 403 - Introduction to Linguistics


    History of linguistics and basic principles of its subareas. Prerequisite to all other linguistic courses. 3 credits



  
  • LING 425 - Modern Grammar


    Structures of modern English through analyses that are primarily traditional, structural, and transformational. 3 credits



  
  • LING 435 - Second Language Development


    An applied linguistic course designed to provide an overview of psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic variables affecting the development and use of a second language and to familiarize students with current theories of second language learning. 3 credits



  
  • LING 436 - Methods of Teaching English As a Second Language


    This is an applied linguistic course designed for students who are new to the field of Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) and for those who have practical experience but little formal exposure to the area. It is intended to provide students with an introduction to ESL methodologies and at the same time encourage an analytical and at the same time encourage an analytical underlying assumptions of the various methods, materials and techniques to be studied. In addition, students will have an opportunity to observe in an ESL setting and develop and teach a lesson in that setting. The course aims to build toward a comprehensive, integrated understanding of the relationship between second language teaching practices and the process of second 3 credits



  
  • LING 443 - Development of the English Language


    Historical survey of phonology, grammar, syntax, and lexicon of English leading to an understanding of the present state of the language and future developments. 3 credits



  
  • LING 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 three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-5 credits



  
  • LING 535 - Second Language Development


    An applied linguistic course designed to provide an overview of psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic variables affecting the development and use of a second language and to familiarize students with current theories of second language learning. Prerequisite: LING 403  3 credits



  
  • LING 536 - Methods of Teaching English As a Second Language


    This is an applied linguistics course designed for students who are new to the field of Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) and for those who have practical experience but little formal exposure to the area. It is intended to provide students with an introduction to ESL methodologies and at the same time encourage an analytical and at the same time encourage an analytical underlying assumptions of the various methods, materials and techniques to be studied. In addition, students will have an opportunity to observe in an ESL setting and develop and teach a lesson in that setting. The course aims to build toward a comprehensive, integrated understanding of the relationship between second language teaching practices and the process of second 3 credits



  
  • LING 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 three or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits




Mathematics

  
  • MATH 021 - Basic Algebra


    This course prepares students for college level mathematics. Topics generally include: basic properties of real numbers, exponents & radicals, rectangular coordinate geometry, solutions to linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, polynomials, and factoring. Students may also be introduced to functions and systems of equations. Note: This is remedial level course and no credit for MATH 021 will be granted for graduation.  Grade assigned S/U. Prerequisite: Appropriate Math Placement 3 credits



  
  • MATH 092 - 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



 

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