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ENG-3070 English Grammar–Fa, Sp 3 hours
In this course, students will study the conventions of the
English language, which include the grammar and syntax of
standard English. Students will use Reed and Kellogg traditional
sentence diagrams to analyze and to represent the syntax of
English sentences. The course also includes discussions about
contemporary usage. Required of all majors with English as
a teaching field. Prerequisite for adolescent and young adult
language arts majors only: ENG-2070 Fundamentals of English
Grammar.
ENG-3180 Visual Rhetoric–Fa 2 hours
Students will be given an overview of visual design principles
and practices related to the technical communication field. During
the course, students will build their design acumen by reading
widely and by participating and leading coherent, comprehensive
discussions. Students will also practice their growing design
expertise by critiquing various visual tratments, writing a treatise
on the Christian approach to visual communication, and by
analyzing visual communication through the lens of a Christian
worldview.
ENG-3220 Advanced Journalism–Sp 2 hours
Designed for the student who anticipates writing as a
vocation or avocation. The emphasis is on reporting and
writing for newspapers and magazines. Topics of study include:
beat reporting, developing the in-depth features and series,
investigative practices, standards and ethics, community and
publisher relations, and manuscript production. Prerequisite: ENG-
2210 Principles of Journalism.
ENG-3300 Developmental Reading–Sp 3 hours
Includes basic philosophies, testing, evaluation, clinical
methods, and materials utilized in the prescriptive teaching
of basic reading skills in the language arts content area for
adolescent/young adult teachers. Field and clinical experiences
included. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education
Program. (Fee: $25)
ENG-3550 Writing Center Theory and Training–Sp 2 hours
Designed to orient students to writing center theory and
practice. Will train students for employment opportunities in the
writing center. Prerequisite: ENG-1400 Composition; permission of
instructor.
ENG-3620 Practicum in Journalism–Fa, Sp 1 hour
Experience in the varied tasks of the journalistic enterprise.
Prerequisite: ENG-2210 Principles of Journalism.
ENG-4030 Advanced Workshop: Fiction–Fa 2 hours
Course provides an opportunity to do high-level work in fiction
writing. Workshop environment will be rigorous and diagnostic, but
also supportive. Prerequisite: ENG-3030 Creative Writing: Fiction
(odd years)
ENG-4040 Advanced Workshop: Poetry–Sp 2 hours
Course provides an opportunity to do high-level work in poetry.
Workshop environment will be rigorous and diagnostic, but also
supportive. Prerequisite: ENG-3040 Creative Writing: Poetry (odd
years)
ENG-4050 Advanced Workshop: Nonfiction–Sp 2 hours
Course provides an opportunity to do high-level work in creative
nonfiction. Workshop environment will be rigorous and diagnostic,
but also supportive. Prerequisite: ENG-3050 Creative Writing:
Nonfiction. (even years)
ENG-4200 Methods of Teaching Writing–Fa 2 hours
This course will prepare students to teach writing. Course
content will include instructional methodology and conferencing
and assessment techniques. Prerequisite: EDSE-4100 Principles
of Teaching: Adolescent and Young Adult; currently enrolled in
student teaching or by permission of instructor.
ENG-4230 Independent Study in English–Fa, Sp 1–3 hours
Independent study in a selected field for students with special
interests and demonstrated ability.
ENG-4345 1 hour
Creative Writing: Portfolio and Performance–Fa, Sp
Course provides an opportunity to prepare a final collection of
creative writing in close consultation with the advising professor.
Students will also organize and present a public reading of their
work. Prerequisite: any two 4000-level creative writing workshops.
Film (FILM)
FILM-2350 Christian Motifs in Film–Sp 3 hours
Study of depictions of Christ and Christ-figures as well as
other Christian motifs in film. This course will provide a detailed
introduction to the characteristics of the Christ-figure and its
most common manifestations in film. The course will focus on
viewing and evaluating films containing Christian motifs such as
redemption, sacrifice, sin, and faith. This course may be used to
satisfy the general education humanities elective requirement.
French (FREN)
FREN-1910 4 hours
Elementary French I–Fa, Sp
Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and
listening in French, along with an introduction to French culture.
FREN-1920 4 hours
Elementary French II–Sp
Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and
listening in French, along with an introduction to French culture.
FREN-2910, 2920 Intermediate French I and II–Fa4/3 hours/sem
Development of all four language skills through grammar review,
composition, conversation and readings in French literature and
culture. Prerequisite: FREN-1920 Elementary French II; instructor’s
approval or placement by exam.
FREN-3910 French Conversation–Fa 3 hours
Designed to increase the student’s aural comprehension and
oral communication in French. Attention given to pronunciation,
vocabulary building, communication strategies, and effective
cross-cultural communication. Prerequisite: FREN-2920
Intermediate French II; instructor’s approval or placement by
exam.
FREN-3920 Contemporary French Culture–Sp 3 hours
Exploration of beliefs, behaviors, and values of Francophone
cultures through a comparative approach that provides a
framework for describing France and the French in relation to
others and themselves. Prerequisite: FREN-2920 Intermediate
French II; instructor’s approval or placement by exam.
FREN-3930 Survey of French Literature–Sp 3 hours
This course focuses on a sampling of French literature
selections set in historical context. The course includes readings
from major French and Francophone authors. Students will gain
knowledge of the literature, analyze the techniques used, and gain
cultural background and understanding. Prerequisite: FREN-2920
Contemporary French Culture or permission of instructor.
German (GER)
GER-1810, 1820 4 hours/sem
Elementary German I–Fa and II–Sp
Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and
listening in German, along with an introduction to German culture.
GER-2810, 2820 Intermediate German I and II 4/3 hours/sem
Development of all four language skills through grammar
review, composition, conversation, and readings in German
literature and culture. Prerequisite: GER-1820 Elementary German
II or equivalent.
GER-3800 Special Topics in German–Fa, Sp 1–3 hours
Topic chosen by the student and professor, based upon need
and interests. Prerequisite: GER-2820 Intermediate German II or
equivalent.
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Course Descriptions ENG-3070 – GER-3800