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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-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
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.
Prerequisite: FREN-1910 Elementary French I.
FREN-2910, 2920 Intermediate French I and II
–Fa
4/3 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; FREN-
2910 Intermediate French I prerequisite for Intermediate 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 Elementary German I
–Fa
4 hours
Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and
listening in German, along with an introduction to German culture.
GER-1820 Elementary German II
–Sp
4 hours
Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and
listening in German, along with an introduction to German culture.
Prerequisite: GER-1810 Elementary German I.
GER-2810 Intermediate German I
4 hours
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- 2820 Intermediate German II
3 hours
Development of all four language skills through grammar review,
composition, conversation, and readings in German literature
and culture.
Prerequisite: GER-2810 Intermediate German I 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
.
GER-3810 German Conversation and Composition
–Sp
3 hours
Students will focus on the productive skills of the German
language, speaking and writing. Oral practice in German through
speeches and oral reports, along with a review of pronunciation,
will provide emphasis on speaking skills. Written versions of
speeches and reports, along with a review of grammar, will
provide emphasis on writing skills..
Prerequisite: GER-2820
Intermediate German II or equivalent
. (even years)
GER-3820 Germanic History and Culture
–Sp
3 hours
This course is designed to introduce students to the history and
culture of Central Europe, specifically the region where German
is the native language of the inhabitants and where present-day
Germany, Austria and Switzerland are located. Students will
also learn how Germanic History influenced and played a role in
establishing modern-day western cultural norms. Course taught in
English. (odd years).
GER-3830 Survey of German Literature
–Fa
3 hours
A survey of German literature from the Middle Ages through
the 20th century designed to provide the student with an
understanding of the literature and its reflection of the culture.
Readings in German and English.
Prerequisite: GER-2820
Intermediate German or equivalent
.
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ENG-3300 – GER-3830
ENGLISH, LITERATURE, AND MODERN LANGUAGES