May 05, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses of Instruction


Courses numbered 0 to 99 are developmental and credits may not be used to satisfy degree requirements.  Courses numbered 1000 to 1099, freshman; 2000 to 2099, sophomore; 3000 to 3099, junior; 4000 to 4099, senior; 5000 to 5099, graduate; 6000 to 7099, graduate courses beyond the master’s level.  Where indicated, certain 4000-level courses are accepted for graduate credit.

The number after each course title indicates the semester hours credit. CR(credit) or NC (no credit) after a course title indicates a pass/fail course with no semester hours credit.

An abbreviation following a course description indicates the semester or summer term the course will normally be offered: F-fall semester; Sp-spring semester; Sum-entire summer session; Sum I - first summer term; Sum II - second summer term.  The word “even” or “odd” follows the description of a course which is offered only in alternate years.

Students may not enroll in more than one section of the same course specified in the University catalog without approval of the Registrar.  Students who register for more than one section of the same course may be arbitrarily dropped from one of the sections without notice.

Class pre-requisites must be completed as prescribed by the most current catalog, regardless of the catalog or curriculum in effect for any student.  Students who do not meet course qualifications or who have not completed pre-requisites for a course may be arbitrarily dropped without notice.

The courses that are listed in this catalog may be offered for credit in a variety of formats, including electronically mediated teaching.

 

 

Elementary Education

  
  • ELED 4041 - Science Methodology


    3 cr.

    Techniques for organizing and teaching science at the lower and upper elementary school levels.

    Must be admitted to Teacher Education. Take during professional semester 3.

    F, Sp


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  • ELED 4042 - Lower Elementary Mathematics Methodology


    3 cr.

    Techniques of organizing and teaching mathematics at the lower elementary level.

    Must be admitted to Teacher Education. Take during professional semester 3.

    F, Sp


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  • ELED 4043 - Upper Elementary Mathematics Methodology


    3 cr.

    Techniques of organizing and teaching mathematics at the upper elementary level.

    Must be admitted to Teacher Education. Take during professional semester 3.

    F, Sp


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  • ELED 4051 - Early Childhood Education


    3 cr.

    History, trends and principles of educational programs for children between the ages of three and six.

    Must be admitted to Teacher Education.

    F, Sum


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  • ELED 4052 - Nursery School and Kindergarten


    3 cr.

    Materials, methods, organization, and administration of nursery schools and kindergartens.

    Prerequisite(s): ELED 4051 
    Must be admitted to Teacher Education.

    Sp, Sum


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  • ELED 4053 - Language Experiences for Early Childhood Education


    3 cr.

    Techniques and strategies for developing languages and teaching language skills to pre-school children.

    Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to Teacher Education.


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  • ELED 4061 - Student Teaching in the Lower Elementary School


    5 cr.

    Directed observation and participation in classroom activities in the lower grades in an approved elementary school.

    Must be admitted to Teacher Education and pass all applicable parts of PRAXIS. Take during professional semester 4.

    F, Sp


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  • ELED 4062 - Student Teaching for Early Childhood Education


    6 cr.

    Directed observation and participation in kindergarten and nursery school classroom activities.

    Must be admitted to Teacher Education and pass all applicable parts of PRAXIS.

    F, Sp


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  • ELED 4063 - Student Teaching in the Upper Elementary School


    4 cr.

    Directed observation and participation in classroom activities in the upper grades in an approved elementary school.

    Must be admitted to Teacher Education and pass all applicable parts of PRAXIS. Take during professional semester 4.

    F, Sp


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  • ELED 4085 - Early Childhood-Kindergarten/Nursery School


    3-6 cr.

    Internship program designed to give supervised experience in the school.

    (Formerly ELED 483B)

    Must be admitted to Teacher Education.


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  • ELED 4086 - Elementary Education


    3-6 cr.

    Internship program designed to give supervised experience in the school.

    (Formerly ELED 483C)

    Must be admitted to Teacher Education.


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English

A grade of “C” or better is required in all English courses for those majoring in English.

A grade of “C” or better in English 1002 is required for enrollment in English courses that are 2000-level and above.

  
  • ENGL 0090 - Grammar and Composition


    3 cr.

    Intensive instruction in basic grammar and composition. Three semester hours will be added to the degree program of any student required to take this course.


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  • ENGL 1000 - Composition Recitation


    1 cr.

    A recitation session to accompany ENGL 1001 . Credit/No Credit. Not for degree credit.

    Prerequisite(s): English ACT of 16 or 17.

    Co-requisite: enrollment in ENGL 1001 .


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  • ENGL 1001 - Composition I


    3 cr.

    Composition of analytical, expository, and argumentative writing; emphasizing writing as a process that includes analyzing a writing situation, prewriting, drafting, revising, and some documentation.

    Co-requisite(s): Students whose placement criteria indicate that they are deficient in basic English skills will be required to enroll in ENGL 1000  along with ENGL 1001.

    Prerequisite(s):

     
     LCCN: CENL 1013

     


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  • ENGL 1002 - Composition II


    3 cr.

    Composition of analytical and argumentative writing using documentation and research.

    A grade of “C” or better in English 1002 is required for enrollment in English courses that are 2000-level and above.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1001  with “C” or better.
     

    LCCN: CENL 1023


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  • ENGL 1010 - Honors Composition


    3 cr.

    A thematic first-year composition course for proficient writers, focusing on the study of sophisticated writing and reading strategies, critical thinking, and research.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors Program or permission of the Honors Council.
    (Formerly HONR 110H)

    Acceptance to the Honors Program and successful completion of English 1010 substitute for ENGL 1002 . Honors students are not required to take ENGL 1001 . English 1010 fulfills three hours of the total number of hours in English required in any curriculum.


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  • ENGL 2001 - British Literature I


    3 cr.

    Texts through the eighteenth century. Content varies.

    LCCN: CENL 2103


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  • ENGL 2002 - British Literature II


    3 cr.

    Texts from Romanticism to the present. Content varies.

    LCCN: CENL 2113


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  • ENGL 2003 - World Literature I


    3 cr.

    Texts through the Renaissance, in English translation. Contents varies.

    LCCN: CENL 2203


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  • ENGL 2004 - World Literature II


    3 cr.

    Texts from the Enlightenment to the present, in English translation. Content varies.

    LCCN: CENL 2213


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  • ENGL 2005 - American Literature I


    3 cr.

    Texts to the Civil War. Content varies.

    LCCN: CENL 2153


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  • ENGL 2006 - American Literature II


    3 cr.

    Texts from the Civil War to the present. Content varies.

    LCCN: CENL 2163


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  • ENGL 2007 - Honors English


    3 cr.

    A study of major works of world literature, designed to strengthen the students’ critical abilities and writing skills.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Undergraduate Honors Program or permission of the Honors Council.
    (Formerly HONR 207H)


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  • ENGL 2016 - African-American Literature


    3 cr.

    A thematic and cultural study of works of Afro-American writers.

    LCCN: CENL 2403


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  • ENGL 2017 - The African-American Experience in Literature


    3 cr.

    An in-depth study of selected African-American authors.


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  • ENGL 2019 - Honors English


    3 cr.

    A study of major works of American Literature designed to strengthen the students’ critical abilities and writing skills.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors Program or permission of the Honors Council.
    (Formerly HONR 219H)


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  • ENGL 2050 - Explorations in Literature


    3 cr.

    Introduction to varying themes in literature.


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  • ENGL 2052 - Special Topic of Gender


    3 cr.

    (Individual topic may not be repeated for credit.) Introduction to varying themes in literature.

    (Formerly ENGL 251A)


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  • ENGL 2053 - Special Topic of Nature And Science


    3 cr.

    Individual topic may not be repeated for credit. Introduction to varying themes in literature.

    (Formerly ENGL 251B)


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  • ENGL 2054 - Special Topic of Native Peoples


    3 cr.

    Individual topic may not be repeated for credit. Introduction to varying themes in literature.

    (Formerly ENGL 251C)


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  • ENGL 2055 - Special Topic of Immigrants and Emigrants


    3 cr.

    Individual topic may not be repeated for credit. Introduction to varying themes in literature.

    (Formerly ENGL 251D)


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  • ENGL 2056 - Special Topic of Society and Culture


    3 cr.

    Individual topic may not be repeated for credit. Introduction to varying themes in literature.

    (Formerly ENGL 251E)


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  • ENGL 2057 - Special Topic of Politics and Economics


    3 cr.

    Individual topic may not be repeated for credit. Introduction to varying themes in literature.

    (Formerly ENGL 251F)


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  • ENGL 2058 - Special Topic of Child and Adolescent


    3 cr.

    Individual topic may not be repeated for credit. Introduction to varying themes in literature.

    (Formerly ENGL 251G)


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  • ENGL 3003 - Literature and Film


    3 cr.

    The study of film adaptations with a focus on American literature and films as reflections of our national identity.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1002 


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  • ENGL 3004 - The Film: Analysis and Criticism


    3 cr.

    The theory and criticism of film, analysis of film as art form and entertainment medium; evaluation of trends in film presentation.


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  • ENGL 3009 - Louisiana Life and Literature


    3 cr.

    Louisiana’s cultural heritage and folklore as preserved in her literature. Short stories, poetry, drama, and novels will be read including representative works by George Washington Cable, Kate Chopin, Ernest Gaines, Walker Percy, Robert Penn Warren, and Tennessee Williams.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1002 


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  • ENGL 3010 - Science Fiction


    3 cr.

    Selected readings in contemporary science fiction.


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  • ENGL 3011 - The Short Story


    3 cr.

    The development and techniques of the short story with emphasis on literary appreciation.


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  • ENGL 3012 - Contemporary American Fiction


    3 cr.

    Critical analysis of selected novels written since World War II.


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  • ENGL 3013 - Introduction to the Novel


    3 cr.

    An introduction to the development of the novel as a literary genre, and to approaches to its study.


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  • ENGL 3014 - Introduction to Personal Narrative


    3 cr.

    The autobiography, journal, diary, essay and others as representative texts of personal narrative. Topics and texts to vary.


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  • ENGL 3015 - Creative Writing


    3 cr.

    Writing and criticism of short stories, essays, one-act plays, and poetry.


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  • ENGL 3024 - Professional Writing and Communication


    3 cr.

    Focuses on technical and professional writing and communication in various disciplines. Emphasis is on written and oral forms.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1002   and junior standing or permission of program head.
    (Formerly ENGL 3020  , ENGL 3021  , ENGL 3022  , ENGL 3023 )


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  • ENGL 3025 - Advanced Grammar


    3 cr.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1002 


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  • ENGL 3026 - Advanced Composition


    3 cr.

    Factual, narrative, biographical, informal, and critical essays with intensive study of prose techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1002 


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  • ENGL 3050 - Junior Seminar: Prose


    3 cr.

    Intensive study of a significant body of prose works, with an emphasis on close reading.

    Prerequisite(s): one 2000-level literature course in English.


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  • ENGL 3051 - Junior Seminar: Poetry/Drama


    3 cr.

    Intensive study of a significant body of poetry and/or drama, with an emphasis on close reading.

    Prerequisite(s): one 2000-level literature course in English.


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  • ENGL 3093 - Mythology of the Greeks and Romans


    3 cr.

    Tales of the gods, heroes, and great families that have influenced literature, art, and music.

    (Same as LATN 3003 .)


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  • ENGL 3094 - Classical Tragedy and Comedy


    3 cr.

    The study of major Greek and Roman plays.


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  • ENGL 4000 - Featured Author


    3 cr.

    Study of selected authors, either individually or in a small, related group. 

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in ENGL 1002 is required for enrollment in English courses that are 2000 level and above.


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  • ENGL 4005 - English Novel to 1800


    3 cr.

    Critical analysis of major novels and study of origin and development.


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  • ENGL 4006 - Nineteenth Century English Novel


    3 cr.

    Critical analysis of major novels and study of changes in aim and technique.


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  • ENGL 4007 - Twentieth Century English Novel


    3 cr.

    Critical analysis of major novels and study of changes in aim and technique.


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  • ENGL 4009 - Modern Poetry


    3 cr.

    Analysis of structure, form, and content of significant works of selected twentieth-century British and American poets.


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  • ENGL 4010 - Modern Drama


    3 cr.

    Selected contemporary English, continental, and American dramas.


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  • ENGL 4013 - American Novel


    3 cr.

    Critical analysis of major novels and study of the context.


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  • ENGL 4016 - Modern European Fiction


    3 cr.

    Selected English works, and/or continental works in translation.


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  • ENGL 4020 - Research for Technical Writers


    3 cr.

    Materials, methods, and techniques of research required of the technical writer.


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  • ENGL 4021 - The Literature of the Bible


    3 cr.

    Selected books from the Old and New Testaments, with emphasis on their literary and cultural value and influence.


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  • ENGL 4025 - Literary Criticism


    3 cr.

    Major aesthetic theories related to exercises in practical criticism.


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  • ENGL 4026 - Multicultural Literature


    3 cr.

    Introduction to the multicultural literature of the world.


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  • ENGL 4027 - Literature of the South


    3 cr.

    Selected writers who exemplify the cultural complexities of The South.


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  • ENGL 4036 - Chaucer


    3 cr.

    Studies in the works of Chaucer.


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  • ENGL 4037 - Shakespeare’s Tragedies


    3 cr.

    Selected tragedies.


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  • ENGL 4038 - Shakespeare’s Comedies and Histories


    3 cr.

    Selected comedies and histories.


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  • ENGL 4039 - Milton


    3 cr.

    Selected prose and poetry.


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  • ENGL 4040 - Graphic Presentation in Technical Communication


    3 cr.

    Theory, use, and creation of graphics and visuals in professional communication and documentation.

    Prerequisite(s): registration in or completion of any upper-level writing course or permission of the department head.


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  • ENGL 4042 - Style and Editing in Technical Writing


    3 cr.

    A study of the varieties of technical style and techniques of editing and revision.

    Prerequisite(s): Registration in or completion of any junior-level or above writing course or department head approval.


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  • ENGL 4044 - Writing in the Sciences


    3 cr.

    Writing professional documents (abstracts, proposals, research) and developing professional presentations for the scientific community with emphasis on rhetorical strategies and the conventions of scientific discourse.


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  • ENGL 4045 - Writing for the Web


    3 cr.

    An introduction to writing effective content for the Web with emphasis on visual design, rhetorical principles, technology, and usability.

    Prerequisite(s): registration in or completion of any junior-level or above writing course or department head approval.


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  • ENGL 4046 - Advanced Professional Writing and Communication


    3 cr.

    Theory, use, and creation of advanced professional documents. Focus on writing and communication outcomes based on audience needs. Instruction in various areas of professional communication and preparation for the job market.

    Prerequisite(s): registration in or completion of any upper-level writing class or permission of the department head.
    Credit for BUSN 3005  and ENGL 4046 cannot be used to fulfill requirements for the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree without permission of the CBA.


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  • ENGL 4051 - Literature


    1-3 cr.

    Directed study in selected topics.

    May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
    Prerequisite(s): advanced standing and approval of department head.
    (Formerly ENGL 450A)


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  • ENGL 4052 - Creative Writing.


    1-3 cr.

    Directed study in selected topics.

    May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
    Prerequisite(s): advanced standing and approval of department head.
    (Formerly ENGL 450B)


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  • ENGL 4053 - Critical Theory


    1-3 cr.

    Directed study in selected topics.

    May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
    Prerequisite(s): advanced standing and approval of department head.
    (Formerly ENGL 450C)


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  • ENGL 4054 - Rhetoric/Comp Praxis and Theory


    1-3 cr.

    Directed study in selected topics.

    May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
    Prerequisite(s): advanced standing and approval of department head.
    (Formerly ENGL 450D)


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  • ENGL 4071 - Medieval Literature


    3 cr.

    Selected English or European works before 1500.


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  • ENGL 4072 - Renaissance


    3 cr.

    Non-dramatic poetry and prose of the Tudor Period.


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  • ENGL 4073 - Seventeenth Century


    3 cr.

    Development of English prose and poetry from the beginning of the Jacobean Age through the Restoration.


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  • ENGL 4074 - Eighteenth Century


    3 cr.

    Selected works of 18th century authors.


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  • ENGL 4075 - Romantic Movement


    3 cr.

    Representative writers and works of the Romantic period.


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  • ENGL 4076 - Victorian Period


    3 cr.

    Representative writers and works of the British Victorian era.


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  • ENGL 4078 - American Literary Studies I


    3 cr.

    Works of selected writers to 1850.


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  • ENGL 4079 - American Literary Studies II


    3 cr.

    Works of selected writers from 1850 to the present.


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  • ENGL 4080 - Internship in Technical and Professional Communication


    3 cr., Maximum - 6 cr.

    Advanced instruction and on-the-job experience in technical writing.


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  • ENGL 4081 - Expository Writing


    3 cr.

    Development of the ability to communicate accurately and effectively in writing, with emphasis on the teaching of writing in all disciplines.


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  • ENGL 4082 - Linguistics


    3 cr.

    An introduction to theories and analysis of language structure and use.


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  • ENGL 4083 - History of the English Language


    3 cr.

    The origins and development of the English language, including evolution of syntax, accretion of vocabulary, and study of pronunciation in England and the United States.


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  • ENGL 4090 - Advanced Poetry Writing


    3 cr.

    The writing of poetry, with emphasis on voice, style, and vision.

    Course may be taken twice for maximum of 6 credit hours.


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  • ENGL 4091 - Advanced Fiction Writing


    3 cr.

    The writing of fiction, with emphasis on voice, style, and fictive worlds.

    Course may be taken twice for maximum of 6 credit hours.


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  • ENGL 4099 - Senior Capstone


    3 cr.

    A synthesis of undergraduate coursework incorporating genre analysis, research proficiency, and professional preparedness.

    Prerequisite(s): senior status English major.


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English as a Second Language

  
  • ESLG 0071 - Beginning Reading and Writing


    5 cr.

    A beginning English reading and writing course for non-native speakers. Students will receive a grade of A, B, C, or NC.


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  • ESLG 0072 - Beginning Structure


    5 cr.

    A beginning English structure course for non-native speakers. Students will receive a grade of A, B, C, or NC.


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  • ESLG 0073 - Pronunciation


    2 cr.

    The first of two English pronunciation courses for non-native speakers with emphasis on phonetics, rhythm, stress and intonation and the features of English phrasing. Students will receive a grade of A, B, C, or NC.


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  • ESLG 0074 - Beginning Oral Proficiency


    3 cr.

    A beginning English oral proficiency course for non-native speakers. Development of basic conversation skills utilizing the language laboratory, classroom and extended activities. Students will receive a grade of A, B, C, or NC.


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  • ESLG 0081 - Low Intermediate Reading and Writing


    5 cr.

    The first of two intermediate English reading and writing courses for non-native speakers.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum of “C” in ESLG 0071  or placement based on English competency tests given by the Department of Foreign Languages. Students will receive a grade of A, B, C, or NC.


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  • ESLG 0082 - Low Intermediate Structure


    5 cr.

    The first of two intermediate English structure courses for non-native speakers.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum of “C” in ESLG 0072  or placement based on English competency tests given by the Department of Foreign Languages. Students will receive a grade of A, B, C, or NC.


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  • ESLG 0083 - Pronunciation


    2 cr.

    The second of two English pronunciation courses for non-native speakers. A continuation of ESLG 0073 . Focuses on increasing accuracy in pronunciation. Addresses individual needs.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum of “C” in ESLG 0073  or placement based on English competency tests given by the Department of Foreign Languages. Students will receive a grade of A, B, C, or NC.


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  • ESLG 0084 - Low Intermediate Oral Proficiency


    3 cr.

    The first of two intermediate oral proficiency courses for non-native speakers. Emphasis on fluency and communication skills in real life academic and non-academic contexts.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum of “C” in ESLG 0074  or placement based on English competency tests given by the Department of Foreign Languages. Students will receive a grade of A, B, C, or NC.


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  • ESLG 0091 - Intermediate Reading and Writing


    5 cr.

    The second of two intermediate English reading and writing courses for non-native speakers.

    Prerequisite(s): A minimum of “C” in ESLG 0081  or placement based on English competency tests given by the Department of Foreign Languages. Students will receive a grade of A, B, C, or NC.


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