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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

The listing of courses is as accurate as possible at the time of publication of the catalog. Please note that the University reserves the right to change requirements where changes are necessary to comply with Board of Regents policy directives, to meet external demands relating to accountability or accreditation standards, to reflect curriculum changes or substitutions or to implement evolving discipline requirements in major fields. For information regarding definition and assignment of credit hours and the level and numbering of courses, the University follows SDBOR policy 2:32 and SDBOR policy 2:8.
 

EPSY (Educational Psychology)
  

  • EPSY 210 - Lifespan Development (C) [SGR #3]

    Study of the changes that take place during an individual’s life, from conception until death. Emphases placed on theory, psychosocial, biosocial, and cognitive development.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #3 

    Note
    Currently taught as EPSY 210 at USD and DSU and HDFS 210 at SDSU.

    (C) denotes Common Course

    3 cr


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  • EPSY 302 - Educational Psychology (C)

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

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    2-3 cr


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  • EPSY 322 - Ecology of Child and Adolescent Development

    This course will provide students with an introduction to a systems view of human development, understood as the ecology of human development. This model portrays child and adolescent development in the global environments in which human beings live. Students will apply ecological theories toward an understanding of child and adolescent development across borders of discipline and geography.

    Note
    New Fall 2013.

    3 cr


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  • EPSY 328 - Child and Adolescent Development

    A study of the physical, cognitive, and social/emotional growth and development of children and adolescents from birth to age 21 in the contexts of family, school, peer group, and community.

    2-3 (2 required) cr


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  • EPSY 333 - The Science of Love

    Students will explore the nature and psychology of love in our important relationships: both parent-child and romantic. Three general areas are explored, including (1) Why the nature of a child’s tie to her parents is critical to adaptation from cradle to grave; (2) How culture and biology interact to inform variations in mate selection and sexual bonding; and (3) What biological and cultural mechanisms are responsible for transmitting individual expectations for love from our parent relationships to our sexual relationships and then to our own children.

    Note
    New as of Fall 2013.

    3 cr


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  • EPSY 422 - Psychology of Adolescence (C)

    A study of the behavior and development of middle and secondary level students.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • EPSY 427 - Child Growth and Development

    A study of the physical, language, cognitive, and social/emotional growth and development of the child from birth to young adult in the contexts of family, school, peer and community.

    Note
    Changed from 3 cr to 2-3 credit hours Fall 2011.
    Changed from 2-3 credit hours to 3 cr Fall 2013.

    3 cr


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  • EPSY 428 - Child and Adolescent Development (C)

    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.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    2-3 cr


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  • EPSY 440 - Development Through the School Years

    This course will introduce the student to developmental theories and issues that are applicable to children throughout their public school years. Normative and atypical patterns of developing in all areas (physical, cognitive, social and emotional) will be covered. Biological factors as well as environmental and socio-cultural influences will be investigated. Educational and social program implications will be explored.

    3 cr


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  • EPSY 491 - Independent Study (C)

    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.

    Note
    Registration restriction: Instructor consent

    (C) denotes common course

    1-4 cr


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ELED (Elementary Education)
  

  • ELED 121 - Physical Science for Elementary School Teachers

    Selected content, materials and laboratory procedures in the physical sciences including physics and related chemistry and earth science for elementary majors.

    2 cr


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  • ELED 121L - Physical Science Lab

    This lab course is designed to accompany ELED 121 Physical Science for Elementary Teachers focusing on the concepts, equipment, and techniques relevant to application of the principles of physical science.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    ELED 121 is either a pre-requisite or a co-requisite.

    1 cr


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  • ELED 162 - Geography and World History for Elementary Teachers

    This course addresses the relative classroom methodologies, content knowledge, and curriculum design and assessment for teaching geography and World History in K-8 classrooms. This includes the adaptation of the Five Themes of Geography and World Cultures/History to the expanding horizons social studies model; physical and human geography; issues of environmental stewardship; and cultural diversity.

    3 cr


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  • ELED 296 - Field Experience (C)

    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.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1 cr


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  • ELED 311 - Introduction to Early Childhood

    Provides understanding of early childhood education today. Covers many kinds of early education programs, research, developmental theories, teaching young children and basic philosophy underlying early childhood education.

    3 cr


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  • ELED 320 - K-8 Science Methods (C)

    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.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    2-3 cr


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  • ELED 330 - K-8 Math Methods (C)

    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.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    2-3 cr


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  • ELED 331 - K-8 Math Methods Seminar I

    Students develop and practice an understanding of the tools of: inquiry of K-8 math; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional moves, strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) 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. Content in this course will parallel content in Math Concepts I.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Students will take this course concurrently or after successful completion of Math Concepts I (MATH 341).

    2 cr


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  • ELED 342 - Grammar for Teachers (K-8)

    This course is designed to enhance a student’s understanding and competency in the use of grammar in K-8 grades.

    1 cr


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  • ELED 343 - Technology in Literacy & Language (P-8)

    This course is designed to include a variety of instructional strategies based on knowledge of subject matter and technology. Students will be introduced to the uses of technology in literacy and language arts in preschool through 8th grade.

    1 cr


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  • ELED 344 - Integrated Literacy I K-8

    This course integrates reading and language arts methods, demonstrating how these subjects are related in the K-8 classroom. Literacy development, the basic elements of language arts and reading instruction are major components. Students must be admitted into the teacher education program prior to enrollment in this course.

    3 cr


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  • ELED 345 - Integrated Literacy II K-8

     

    This course will further integrate reading methods and language arts methods, demonstrating how these subjects are related in the K-8 classroom. This will also include use of children’s literature and informational text as common text structures for reading and writing.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite requirement: Students must have successfully completed ELED 344 with a grade of C or better prior to enrollment in this course.

    3 cr


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  • ELED 352 - Understanding Reading Process I

    This course is designed to introduce students to the reading processes that affect literacy acquisition. Focus will be given to the role of language in learning to read, to the social constructive processes that influence reading acquisition, and to how perceptual and cognitive processes interact in children’s literacy.

    1 cr


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  • ELED 360 - K-8 Social Science Methods (C)

    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.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    2 cr


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  • ELED 394 - Internship (C)

    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.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-2 cr


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  • ELED 395 - Practicum (C)

    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.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1 cr


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  • ELED 412 - Kindergarten Education (C)

    An overview of the principles and philosophy of kindergarten education as it relates to curriculum planning and the development of activities and materials. Course utilizes NAEYC curriculum standards.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ELED 413 - Early Childhood Curriculum (C)

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

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ELED 422 - Science/Math Technology (K-8) (C)

    Methods of integrating the teaching of science and mathematics through the use of technology.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1 cr


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  • ELED 431 - Classroom Management

    This course is designed to explore the principles and practices of effective classroom management. It also examines methods of establishing a safe, orderly, and equitable learning environment that fosters positive social interaction, active engagement in learning and self-motivation.

    1 cr


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  • ELED 432 - K-8 Math Seminar II

    Students develop an understanding of the tools of: inquiry of K-8 math; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional moves, strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) 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. Students will take this course concurrently or after successful completion of Math Concepts II.

    1 cr


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  • ELED 433 - Professional and Ethical Issues

    Course provides skill building in strategies necessary for applying integration of content, work sample/unit development, and dealing with professional and ethical issues in the elementary school.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: ELED 394

    Note
    Registration restriction: Admission to Teacher Education

    1 cr


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  • ELED 440 - K-8 Language Arts Methods (C)

    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 standards appropriate to K-8 language arts; the ability to assess student learning in K-8 language arts; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    2-3 cr


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  • ELED 450 - K-8 Reading Methods (C)

    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.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    2-3 cr


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  • ELED 453 - Understanding Reading Process II

    This course is designed to expand understanding of reading processes by introducing students to perceptual and cognitive processes associated with low progress children. The focus will be the role of phonological awareness, perception, and cognitive processes in literacy learning of low progress readers.

    1 cr


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  • ELED 459 - Introduction to Literacy Assessment and Remediation (C)

    This introductory course to remedial reading will present material relative to the factors of disability, principles and techniques of group and individual assessment and techniques and materials for remediation.

    Note
    Registration restriction: Admission to Teacher Education
    (C) denotes common course

    2-3 cr


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  • ELED 462 - Teaching English as a New Language (C)

    This course is designed to introduce and prepare students to teach new English language learners in diverse classrooms. This course focuses on curriculum, instruction, and assessment methods for teaching English as a new language to multicultural students in rural and urban settings.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: SEED 462

    2 cr


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  • ELED 464 - Linguistics and Language Acquisition for P-12 ELL Teachers

    This course will introduce the key components of language including phonology, phonetics, morphology, syntax and semantics and develop a basic understanding of language acquisition for P-12 students learning English as a new language.

     

    Cross-listed: SEED 464

    3 cr


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  • ELED 466 - P-12 Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment for ELL

    Students will learn current research-based methods of instruction, curriculum development, and program assessment for P-12 English Language Learners. This course is designed to fulfill state requirements for the ELL endorsement.

     

    Cross-listed: SEED 466

    3 cr


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  • ELED 470 - P-12 Reading Methods for English Languages Learners

    Students will learn current research-based methods of reading instruction, curriculum development, and assessment for P-12 English Language Learners. This course is designed to fulfill state requirements for the ELL endorsement.

     

    Cross-listed: SEED 470

    3 cr


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  • ELED 488 - K-8 Student Teaching (C)

    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.

    Note
    An additional mandatory fee applies to this course

    (C) denotes common course

    2-16 cr


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  • ELED 491 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Student 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.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-6 cr


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  • ELED 492 - Topics (C)

    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.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-3 cr


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  • ELED 495 - Practicum (C)

    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.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-12 cr


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  • ELED 498 - Undergrad Research/Scholarship (C)

    Includes senior project, and capstone experience. Independent research problems/project 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.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    0-12 cr


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ENGL (English)
  

  • ENGL 001 - College Reading & Writing

    Review of reading comprehension, grammar, and editing skills for students preparing to take the sophomore proficiency examination.

    Note
    Does not count toward graduation

    1 cr


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  • ENGL 003 - English Second Language-Grm Rev Int Comp (C)

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

    Note
    (C) denotes Common Course

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 023 - ESL-Listening/Reading/Grammar/Composition

    A multi-skills course preliminary to Engl 003 and English 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 cr


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  • ENGL 032 - Basic Writing (C)

    Intensive work in grammar and usage, punctuation, and paragraph development.

    Note
    Does not count toward graduation

    (C) denotes common course

    2 cr


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  • ENGL 033 - Basic Writing (C)

    Intensive work in grammar and usage, punctuation, and paragraph development.

    Note
    Does not count toward graduation
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 092 - Topics (C)

    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 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-5 cr


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  • ENGL 095 - Practicum (C)

    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.

    Note
    (C) denotes Common Course

    1-5 cr


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  • ENGL 099 - English as a Second Language (C)

    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.

    Note
    Does not count towards graduation

    (C) denotes common course

    1-8 cr


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  • ENGL 101 - Composition I (C) [SGR #1]

    Practice in the skills, research, and documentation needed for effective academic writing. Analysis of a variety of academic and non-academic texts, rhetorical structures, critical thinking, and audience will be included.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #1  

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 191 - Independent Study (C)

    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 depend upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-3 cr


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  • ENGL 192 - Topics (C)

    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.

     

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: ENGL 101

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-3 cr


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  • ENGL 195 - Practicum (C)

    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.

     

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-2 cr


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  • ENGL 201 - Composition II (C) [SGR #1]

    Study of and practice in writing persuasive prose, with the aim to improve writing skills in all disciplines.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #1  

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ENGL 101 or UHON 110

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 203 - English Grammar

    A comprehensive study of formal grammar and usage.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ENGL 101 or UHON 110

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 205 - Business Writing [SGR #1]

    A pre-professional course concentrating on the planning and writing of an extensive, business-focused research paper.  Also covers effective letters, memos, position papers, and resumes.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #1  

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ENGL 101 or UHON 110

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 210 - Introduction to Literature (C) [SGR #4]

    Readings in fiction, drama, and poetry to acquaint students with literature and aesthetic form.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: ENGL 101

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 212 - World Literature II (C) [SGR #4]

    Selected works of world literature in translation since the Renaissance.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4  

    Note
    ENGL 211 and 212 need not be taken in sequence

    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 214 - Introduction to American Indian Literature (C) [SGR #4]

    This introductory course in American Indian literature allows students to read and study a variety of genres, including traditional oral literature, autobiography, poetry, fiction, and drama by American Indian authors. Students learn basic research and critical skills needed in reading Native American texts.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4  

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: AIS 214 and NATV 214

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 221 - British Literature I (C) [SGR #4]

    A chronological survey of British literature from Old English through the 18th century.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4  

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 222 - British Literature II (C) [SGR #4]

    A chronological survey of British literature from the 19th century to the present.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement:  SGR #4  

    Note
    ENGL 221 and 222 need not be taken in sequence
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 241 - American Literature I (C) [SGR #4]

    Background to and survey of major works from the beginnings to the Civil War.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4  

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 242 - American Literature II (C) [SGR #4]

    Background to and survey of major works for the Civil War to the present.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4  

    Note
    ENGL 241 and 242 need not be taken in sequence

    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 247 - Women’s Studies

    Surveys women’s studies and feminist critical theory within a variety of liberal arts disciplines.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ENGL 101 and 210, or UHON 110

    Note
    Required for the Women’s Studies minor

    Cross-listed: WMST 201

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 283 - Introduction to Creative Writing (C) [SGR #1]

    This course introduces students to the craft of writing, with readings and practice in at least two genres (including fiction, poetry, and drama).

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #1  

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ENGL 101 or UHON 110

    Note
    (C) denotes Common Course

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 284 - Introduction to Criticism (C) [SGR #1]

    A writing-intensive course in analyzing and interpreting literature for English majors and minors. Includes instruction in critical approaches to literature and research tools.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #1  

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ENGL 101 or UHON 110

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 291 - Independent Study (C)

    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 depend upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-3 cr


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  • ENGL 292 - Topics (C)

    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.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: ENGL 101 or UHON 110

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    1-3 cr


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  • ENGL 305 - Professional, Technical & Grant Writing (C)

    Professional and technical writing in such areas as grant research and proposals, progress and project reports, abstracts, technical articles and correspondence.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Must complete one of the following: ANTH 211, CJUS 202, ENGL 201, ENGL 205, ENGL 283, ENGL 284, POLS 202, SOC 211, or UHON 211.
    Registration Restriction: Sophomore class standing.

    Note
    (C) Denotes a common course

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 370 - Critical Writing

    This course, which meets the University’s upper-division critical writing requirement for graduation, is an interdisciplinary writing course on a specific topic or theme. Course content includes readings from across the disciplines and emphasizes advanced research-based critical writing skills.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites:  Must complete one of the following:  ANTH 211, CJUS 202, ENGL 201, ENGL 205, ENGL 283, ENGL 284, POLS 202, SOC 211 or UNHON 211 and must have 60 credit hours completed or in progress.

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 378 - Professional Writing

    This course prepares students to write competently as members of professional organizations, for-profit corporations, and non-profit enterprises. Students review the genres of professional communication, including memos, emails, reports, proposals, and oral presentations. This course challenges students to think critically about the rhetorical complexities of professional writing and communication by examining the ethical nature of professional communication, particularly in a global, intercultural environment.

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 379 - Technical Communication (C)

    This writing intensive course provides instruction and practice in communicating effectively in technical and professional situations. Students can expect to write and deliver both informal and formal reports, proposals, and other professional documents, using standard and electronic formats and effective, concise, and ethical written and spoken English. Students will develop skills in document design and information literacy while analyzing workplace audiences (including global audiences) and writing collaboratively.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: ENGL 201 Composition II

    Note
    (C) denotes common course.

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 402 - Persuasive Writing

    This writing intensive course will help students apply the principles of persuasive writing. Students will analyze the form, content, style, and structure of professional documents written for different target markets. Students will develop creative non-fiction writing skills and experience the process of combining subject matter knowledge and copywriting skills to design, develop, and produce professional-caliber content.

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 403 - Grant Writing

    Students will learn how to find federal, state, local, and private foundation grants. Students will then explore how to customize proposals to match a grant maker’s interests and requirements, while working on behalf of a nonprofit organization. Students will articulate the values and need of the organization, so they can clearly address grant components such as the following: statement of need, goal, objectives, procedures, budget, qualifications, evaluation, sustainability, dissemination, sources cited, and appendix.

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 404 - Classical Mythology

    The origin and development of classical myths, their importance in classical literature, and their influence in literature, drama, music, psychology, and art.

    Note
    Registration restriction: Junior standing or Instructor consent
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: Also CLHU 404, HIST 404 and REL 404

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 407 - World Englishes

    This course explores the sociopolitical, cultural, economic, and ethical aspects of the global spread of English. The course equips students with the ability to critically engage in a wide variety of topics related to the status, functions, and features of world Englishes. 

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 409 - Teaching English as a Second Language (C)

    This course prepares teachers to teach English to those whose native language is not English.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ENGL 101 or UHON 110

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 420 - The Arthurian Tradition

    This course will examine the diverse history of the Arthurian legend, beginning with its earliest Anglo-Saxon manifestations and moving through its elaboration in the later Middle Ages and since.

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 421 - The Heroic Age

    Literature of Anglo-Saxon England (700-1100) and related works from the continent, read in translation. Includes an introduction to Old English, the language of Beowulf.

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 422 - Age of Chaucer (C)

    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.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 425 - Age of Milton (C)

    Verse and prose of the 17th century, including that of Donne, Marvell, and Milton.

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    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 431 - Shakespeare I (C)

    Studies of the comedies and their background.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: THEA 413

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 432 - Shakespeare II (C)

    Studies of the tragedies and their background.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: THEA 414

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 433 - Studies in Shakespeare

    Study of Shakespeare’s works, other than comedies and tragedies.

    Cross-listed: THEA 433

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 434 - 18th-Century English Literature (C)

    British poetry, prose, drama, fiction, and criticism, 1660-1800.

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    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 437 - English Romantic Literature (C)

    English literature of the Romantic movement (1789-1832).

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: 2 Courses from: ENGL 221, 222, 241, 242

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 439 - Modern English Literature (C)

    English literature from 1900 to 1945.

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    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 441 - The West in American Literature

    19th- and 20th-century Western American literature from the travel narrative to the regional novel.

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 446 - American Indian Literature II

    20th-century poetry, fiction, and drama by American Indians.

    Cross-listed: NATV 446

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 451 - African American Literature

    The development of African American literature through the modern era, with emphasis on the social, historical, and cultural forces that have informed its tradition.

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 452 - Colonial American Literature

    Major works in American literature from John Smith to the Romantic period.

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 453 - American Renaissance (C)

    An analysis of the major American writers from 1820-1865

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    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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  • ENGL 454 - American Realism & Naturalism (C)

    American literature of the realist and naturalist movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: 2 Courses from: ENGL 221, 222, 241, 242

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    3 cr


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