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EDUC 6100 - Personnel Administration and Professional Negotiations 3
Description: Presentation of various aspects of administrative, instructional and non-instructional management-qualifications, selections, pay schedules and general policies dealing with retirement, sick leave, insurance and other issues.
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EDUC 6200 - Seminar on Leadership and Organizational Theory 3
Description: Presentation of the classical models of management which support leadership theory: examination of leadership in educational and other organizations; study of leadership as revealed in specific leaders.
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EDUC 6400 - Social and Cultural Foundations in Education 3
Description: This course examines the impact of past and contemporary assets in American education from anthropological and sociological perspectives, focusing on the teaching and learning of students from diverse backgrounds.
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EDUC 6450 - Culture, Communication and Community in the ELL Classroom 3
Description: Topics include language and identity, language and power, cultural competence and factors related to participating in a culture other than one’s native culture. The course focuses on cultural issues related to managing the second language classroom environment and the significance of culture and school in building literacy in a second language.
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EDUC 6500 - Seminar on Curriculum Improvement and Construction 3
Description: Basic principles of curriculum improvement with emphasis upon the means by which schools can more effectively provide learning through curricular organization, adjustment and rebuilding.
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EDUC 6610 - Issues and Applications in Instructional Technology 3
Prerequisite: EDUC 5613
Description: Seminar with directed, in depth readings in Instructional Technology Research and Application.
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EDUC 6620 - Teaching Modern English Grammar to English Language Learners 3
Prerequisite: Milestone I ;
Description: This course is designed to allow students to become familiar with various techniques of teaching grammar to non-native English speakers. Specific areas covered include grammatical terminology, identifying and labeling sentence structures, and developing understandings of the ways English syntax conveys meaning.
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EDUC 6630 - Reading, Writing, and Learning Methods for ELL 3
Description: Topics build basic knowledge in oral, reading, and writing development in English ELL students. The course covers language acquisition theories, literacy development in the first and second language. The course assists practicing classroom teachers in meeting the needs of English language learners with varying levels of English language proficiency and educational experiences.
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EDUC 6650 - Assessment of ELL Students 3
Description: Topics will train teachers to survey varying approaches to evaluating language and communication skills; distinguish between tests designed for language proficiency from those designed to detect learning problems; investigate models of language assessment; distinguish between tests designed to assess knowledge of language structure from those that evaluate communicative skill; critique research being done in the area of testing in a second language.
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EDUC 6800 - Seminar on Teaching Effectiveness 3
Description: Focus on theory and practice of teaching, with emphasis upon leadership responsibilities in improving the effectiveness of the classroom teacher.
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EDUC 6900 - Internship in Administration 6
Description: Designed to provide an elective experience for students seeking the Ed.S. degree. The experience must be full-time and continuous. Approximately 250 hours on the job will be expected.
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EDUC 6990 - Field Study 3
Prerequisite: Graduate Milestone II requirements
Description: Provides a field research in an area related to the student’s specialization. The research topic must be approved in advance by the candidate’s graduate committee. Guides to assist students in preparing a research proposal are available in the education department.
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Milestone I - Candidacy Status
Description:
- Completion of EDUC 2100 /EDUC 5500 or equivalent with “C” or better
- Minimum of 12 hours of undergraduate credit or 3 hours of graduate credit
- Mimimum 2.5 GPA
- Acceptable level for knowledge and skills identified for Milestone I through approval of electronic portfolio
- Evidence of Professional Dispositions
- Completion of security clearance by TBI/FBI
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Milestone II - Provisional Status
Description:
- Minimum 2.75 GPA
- Minimum of “C” in Professional Minor courses
- Acceptable level for knowledge and skills identified for Milestone II through approval of electronic portfolio
- Evidence of Professional Dispositions
- Minimum of 45 hours if undergraduate or 9 hours if graduate student
- Minimum Praxis I (PPRST Reading–174; Writing–173; and Math–173 or ACT–22; SAT–1020) or GRE (Verbal–350 and Quantitative–350) for graduate students
- Successful interview (during EDUC 3070 /EDUC 5501
- Completion of security clearance by TBI/FBI
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Milestone III - Clinical Status
Description:
- 2.75 GPA
- Minimum grade of “C” in all professional Education courses
- Passing all required Praxis II tests (see list of testing requirements for specific tests on College of Education website)
- Completion of all courses required for licensure/degree
- Acceptable level for knowledge and skills identified for Milestone III through approval of electronic portfolio
- Evidence of Professional Disposition
- Completion of security clearance by TBI/FBI
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EDUC 7000 - Theories of Leadership 3
Description: This course is a study of current theories and principles of organizational leadership. It examines traditional and contemporary styles of leadership with an emphasis on the applicability of the theories to the various work settings in a globally influenced work environment.
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EDUC 7001 - Theories of Educational Leadership 3
Description: The course examines the most significant traditional and contemporary leadership theories pertaining to the educational leadership domain. The course is built around the synthesis and analysis of research in the metamorphosis from management of educational organizations: leadership, planning, change, administrative styles, decision-making, and informal organizations; to an instructional leadership-centered domain.
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EDUC 7002 - Technology Applications for Educational Leaders 3
Description: The course emphasizes the visionary leadership role of the leader as a technology proponent and consumer, modeling the use and strengths of instructional technology. The educational leader is also one who can thoughtfully and strategically provide direction to selection, use and evaluation of constantly changing technologies. The course provides an in-depth analysis of administrative technologies and resources with significant opportunities for practical experience with related technologies.
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EDUC 7003 - Team Building and Group Dynamics 3
Description: The course is structured on the basis of building organizational strengths through an analysis of team development strategies based on cooperation and consensus decision-making for the most positive outcomes for an organization. The course centers on the understanding and use of a variety of traditional and contemporary communication and group dynamics theories in working through the complex issues involved in making decisions where large groups of people are affected. The course makes use of exercises developed to employ various individual and group strengths and skills in practical simulations and scenarios which are relevant developing organizational health through the involvement, cooperation and support of each individual as valued members of the group.
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EDUC 7004 - Organizational Development 3
Description: This course will emphasize administrative behavior with special attention to planning and organizational improvement. The course is designed to analyze and synthesize the various patterns of organizational governance with an emphasis on management principles associated organizational administration.
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EDUC 7006 - Program Planning and Evaluation 3
Description: The course focuses on the essential elements of program planning including design, delivery, implementation, and evaluation. Special emphasis is placed on the program implementation cycle and the importance of program evaluation to completing the program implementation cycle. Additionally, equal emphasis is given to understanding the relationship between the elements of program planning and evaluation and the affects on organizational wellness.
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EDUC 7007 - Educational Statistics 3
Prerequisite: EDUC 6030
Description: The course focuses on the use of statistical analysis packages and the application of computers to research and analysis of educational problems. Special emphasis will be given to student understanding and applicability of the essential elements of statistics required in conducting comprehensive doctoral dissertation research. The students will also be immersed in practical applications of the various statistic measuring devices used to determine the importance or relevancy of sets of data to the issues identified in identified problem.
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EDUC 7008 - Quantitative and Qualitative Research 3
Description: The course examines theoretical and practical aspects of research in designing, conducting, analyzing and interpreting experimental, quasi-experimental, and survey procedures for educational research and evaluation. Additionally, it includes a discussion of qualitative research and a study of sampling methods, control methods, data collection, and communication of empirical results.
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EDUC 7009 - Research in Educational Leadership 3
Description: The course is a practical application of the various theoretical research constructs employed in identifying and solving issues in the educational organization. Equal emphasis is given to the traditional research methodologies, along with more contemporary research methods specifically, action research. The course examines the processes employed in these various research methods and how the traditional quantitative research methodologies are incorporated into the action research model. The course focuses on how this blended model is used in public education settings to provide a process for examining the issues and using data as the basis for program change and evaluation.
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EDUC 7010 - Policy Analysis 3
Description: The course focuses on the process of policy development and implementation with special attention to the careful examination of the affects of policy on the organization. The course also examines various loval, state and federal policies and the affects, with both short-term and long-term consequences, of the policies for all organizations as well as the public, both local and global.
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EDUC 7011 - Educational Pollicy 3
Description: This course is an in-depth examination of the development and implementation of local, state and federal policy on educational organizations and how the laws and decisions impact the educational establishment at various levels. Special attention is given to the analysis of the forces which shape the thinking of policy making bodies and the affects the policies have on the education systems to include public, private, and higher learning institutions as well as the public. Additionally, the course will take a focused look at why policy and laws become a necessary component in the evolutionary development of education.
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EDUC 7012 - Social, Political, and Legal Issues 3
Description: The course explores the purpose and function of politics at the local, state, and national levels as they influence and impact public education. Additionally, the course examines the various influences on public education including laws and statutes originating at the local, state and federal levels, employee rights and discipline, curriculum, student rights and discipline, special education, torts, contracts, religion, and diversity. The course is designed to provide opportunities for in-depth analysis of the legal, economic, and socio-political influences. These learning opportunities provide the theoretical framework for understanding how individuals and groups act within an organizational environment and how their behaviors are molded by their social and political influences.
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EDUC 7013 - Dissertation 3
Description: This portion of the program is the practical application of all the previous course-work. The course is designed to allow students to develop a model proposal for the research project leading to a dissertation. Special attention is given to the guidance of students as they understand and apply the elements of dissertation writing including the components of a good proposal, analysis of research proposals, and student research projects.
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EDUC 7014 - Dissertation 6
Description: This portion of the program is the practical application of all the previous course-work. The course is designed to allow students to develop a model proposal for the research project leading to a dissertation. Special attention is given to the guidance of students as they understand and apply the elements of dissertation writing including the components of a good proposal, analysis of research proposals, and student research projects.
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EDUC 7030 - Educational Statistics I 3
Description: Description: The course focuses on the use of interpretation of statistical methods as applied to the research analysis of educational problems. Topics include frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and variability, normal distribution, probability, correlation, linear regression, interval estimation, and hypothesis testing using t-test and chi-square. Special emphasis will be given to student understanding and applicability of statistical software used in conducting comprehensive doctoral dissertation research.
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EDUC 7031 - Educational Statistics II 3
Prerequisite: EDUC 7030 ;
Description: The course focuses on the use and interpretation of advanced statistical methods as applied to the research analysis of educational problems. Topics include one- and two-way analyses of variance, a priority and post hoc tests of significance, multiple regression, analysis of covariance, and an introduction to nonparametric testing. Special emphasis will be given to extending student understanding and applicability of statistical software used in conducting comprehensive doctoral dissertation research.
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EDUC 7050 - Qualitative Research 3
Description: The course focuses on the assumptions, theories, and practice of qualitative research. Methods including interviewing, observation, and focus groups will be taught and practiced. In addition, the course examines appropriate communication of qualitative research results.
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EDUC 8003 - Team-Building and Group Dynamics 3
Description: The course is structure on the basis of building organizational strengths through an analysis of team development strategies based on cooperation and consensus decision-making for the most positive outcomes for an organization. The course centers on the understanding and use of a variety of traditional and contemporary communication and group dynamics theories in working through the compolex issues involved in making decisions where large groups of people are affected. The course makes use of exercises developed to employ various individual and group strengths and skills in practical simulations and scenarios which are relevant to developing organizational health through the involvement, cooperation and support of each individual as valued members of the group.
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EDUC 8005 - Strategic Planning and Decision Making 3
Description: The course examines the historical development of strategic planning with primary emphasis on the strategic planning process and its relationship to the improvement of organizations. The examination, synthesis and analysis of various types of disaggregated data are used to emphasize the relationship of data to making decisions beneficial to the organization.
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EDUC 8006 - Program Planning and Evaluation 3
Description: The course focuses on the essential elements of program planning including design, delivery, implementation, and evaluation. Special emphasis is placed on the program implementation cycle and the importance of program evaluation to completing the program implementation cycle. Additionally, equal emphasis is given to understanding the relationship between the elements of program planning and evaluation and the effects on organizational wellness.
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EDUC 8013 - Dissertation 6
Prerequisite: EDUC 8050 ;
Description: This portion of the program is the practical application of all the previous course-work. The course is designed to allow students to develop a model proposal for the research project leading to a dissertation. Special attention is given to the guidance of students as they understand and apply the elements of dissertation writing including the components of a good proposal, analysis of research proposals, and student research projects. Doctoral candidates are expected to complete an acceptable draft format of Chapters I, II, and III as a culmination of this course to be followed by their dissertation proposal defense.
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EDUC 8014 - Dissertation 6
Prerequisite: EDUC 8013 ;
Description: This six hour course is dedicated to the development of the dissertation from proposal approval through data collection and analysis and the completion of the dissertation project which is the culminating activity for all doctoral programs. Doctoral candidates are expected to complete an acceptable draft format of Chapters IV and V in conjunction with course to be followed by dissertation defense.
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EDUC 8050 - Quantitative Research 3
Prerequisite: EDUC 7031 ;
Description: The course examines theoretical and practical aspects of research in designing, conducting, analyzing, and interpreting experimental and quasi-experimental procedures for education research and evaluation. The course includes a study of sampling methods, control methods, data collection, and communication of empirical results.
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ENGT 1000 - Introduction to Engineering Technology 3
Description: Basic engineering graphics to include descriptive geometry, orthographic projection, sectioning, auxiliary views, dimensioning, axonometric and obilque views.
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ENGT 1020 - Computer Aided Design 3
Description: Use of computers for drafting and design; used in two-dimensional mechanical drawing; creating multi-views, sections, auxiliary views and dimensioning and plotting on paper scale. Three dimensional and isometric drawings will also be included.
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ENGT 2730 - Introduction to Solid Modeling 3
Prerequisite: ENGT 1020
Description: Introduction to technical drawing and solid object modeling using ProEngineer software. Basic techniques for generating 3D solid models. Basic topics in 2D Engineering drawing and generation of drawings from solid models.
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ENGT 3820 - Technology and Society 3
Description: Overview of technology and the effects of technical innovations on society. Physical, economic, and societal aspects in technical decision-making. Ethics in technology. Examination of the public image of technology and its impact on society. Focus on developing technical literacy and preparing students to make informed decisions on technological issues.
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ENGT 5110 - Numerical Analysis in Engineering Technology 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1530 , 1810 or equivalent
Description: Selected topics in Numerical Analysis including error analysis, roots of equations, systems of linear equations, linear programming, interpolation, numerical integration, and ordinary differential equations, approximation of functions, iterative methods for linear equations, systems of nonlinear equations, boundary-value problems and partial differential equations.
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ENGT 5120 - Applied Statistics and Probability Theorem 3
Description: Application of probability theory, statistical techniques, discrete and continues probability densities, sampling distributions, means, variances and proportions, curve fitting.
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ENGT 5130 - Operation Research and Optimization Methods 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1530 , 1810 or equivalent
Description: Overview of the operations research modeling approach, linear programming and solving problems, the simplex method, duality theory, sensitivity analysis, network optimization models, dynamic programming, integer programming, nonlinear programming.
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ENGT 5140 - Additive Manufacturing and Rapid Prototyping 3
Prerequisite: ENGT 2730 or equivalent
Description: Development of Rapid Prototyping (RP) and Additive Manufacturing (AM), overview and comparison of Additive Manufacturing technologies and processes, impact of Additive Manufacturing technologies to the product design, the use of multiple materials in Additive Manufacturing, data formats and software issues, applications and case studies.
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ENGT 5150 - Finite Element Methods and Applications 3
Prerequisite: ENGT 2730 or equivalent
Description: Theory and applications of finite element methods in engineering technology; fundamentals of Finite Elements Methods (FEM) in solid mechanics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics; introduction to ANSYS, ABAQUS, and MATLAB programs.
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ENGT 5160 - Non-Destructive Evaluation 3
Prerequisite: ENGT 1000 , 3820 or exposure to engineering and technology through work experience.
Description: Non-Destructive Evaluation/Test–principle and application of liquid penetrate, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, eddy current, acoustic emission, radiology, active thermography, microwave, and optical method technologies.
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ENGT 5170 - Systems Engineering 3
Prerequisite: ENGT 1000 , 3820 or exposure to engineering and technology through work experience
Description: Elements of systems engineering–the development cycle; consideration of the business and technical needs of the customer; functional requirements; documentation; design synthesis and system validation; application of systems engineering concepts to the design of physical systems and processes.
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ENGT 5210 - Advanced Sensor Technology 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1810 or equivalent
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ENGT 5220 - Management and Leadership in Technological Projects 3
Prerequisite: Writing, speaking and general office software skills
Description: A practical guide to leading groups that will cover the theory, strategy, and tactics that create high-performing teams and organizations; compiles the theories and practical knowledge required to be an extraordinarily effective leader. Organize theory, tools and processes obligatory into action.
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ENGT 5230 - Signal and Image Processing 3
Description: Data analysis methods in engineering technology, fundamentals and applications of frequency analysis, digital filter, averaging windowing, de-noising, and compressing methods introduction to fast Fourier transform (FFT), short-time Fourier transform (STFT); and wavelet transform (WT). Introduction to MATLAB signal processing toolbox.
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ENGT 5240 - Quality Standards 3
Description: An in-depth study of ISO standards applied to the quality management systems (QMS) of manufacturing and the engineering and design for manufacture. Methods for concurrent implementation of changing standards as new requirements emerge and the mandate for stringent compliance.
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ENGT 5250 - Lean Six Sigma 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1530 or equivalent
Description: Methods of lean six sigma; application of six sigma tools to improve products and process quality in all areas of a business or government operation. Lean manufacturing concepts and their application to increasing flexibility and improving quality while reducing costs and the time required to deliver products.
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ENGT 5260 - Concurrent Manufacturing 3
Prerequisite: ENGT 1000 , 3820 or exposure to engineering and technology through work experience
Description: Theory, modeling and implementation of concurrent manufacturing processes to include concurrent engineering and design with consideration for product support, delivery, servicing, and end-of-life disposition during the design and manufacturing phases; application of optimization evaluation methods for continued process evolution.
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ENGT 5270 - Graduate Capstone Project 3
Prerequisite: Completion of other courses in MSET degree program and committee approval
Description: Project topics to be selected in consultation with student’s faculty advisor and approval of department head. The project will involve hardware and systems approach to the design and development of an integrated system. Incorporating engineering technology standards and realistic design constraints. Requires formal reports and oral presentation.
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ENGL 508A - Seminar in Criticism and Theory 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: A study of various critical approaches to literary texts and other texts through recent developments in the theory of language and literature.
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ENGL 508B - Special Topics in Criticism and Theory 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: An intensive study of a narrowly-defined topic in criticism and theory. May be taken with different topics to a maximum of six hours.
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ENGL 508C - Composition Theory and Pedagogy 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: The study of major composition theories and their implications for teaching writing in secondary school (middle and high school) through the first-year college composition classes.
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ENGL 508D - Technical Writing Theory and Research 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: A study of theoretical issues in technical, professional, and scientific writing, including ethics, rhetoric, usability, design, cognition and international communication.
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ENGL 530A - Seminar in English Drama 1550 to 1780 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: Selected topics and playwrights within the period of 1550-1780.
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ENGL 530B - Special Topics in World Drama 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: A cross-cultural and multi-cultural perspective to investigate themes and conventions in world drama.
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ENGL 530C - Seminar in Modern Serious Drama 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: Important plays from Ibsen to the present.
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ENGL 541A - Seminar in Creative Writing: Prose Non-Fiction 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: Develop the student’s creative writing and editing skills to a professional level.
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ENGL 541B - Seminar in Creative Writing: Fiction 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: Develop the student’s creative writing and editing skills to a professional level.
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ENGL 541C - Seminar in Creative Writing: Poetry 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: Develop the student’s creative writing and editing skills to a professional level.
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ENGL 549A - Medieval English Literature 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: Studies in major literary figures, excluding Chaucer.
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ENGL 549B - Masterworks of the Middle Ages 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: Emphasis on the great works of literature, philosophy and art extending from 300 A.D. to 1500 A.D., beginning with Augustine’s City of God and ending with Malory’s Morte D’ Arthur.
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ENGL 549C - Seminar in Chaucer 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: Emphasis on Chaucer’s major writings, including Troilus and Criseyede and The Canterbury Tales, studied in relation to social, cultural, political, artistic and religious contexts of the Middle Ages and the 20th century.
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ENGL 550A - Seminar in Shakespeare 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: Reading of selected plays and poems.
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ENGL 550B - Renaissance Poets 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: The poetry of England from the late fifteenth to the late seventeenth century with special emphasis on the writings of John Milton, John Donne, and the metaphysical poets George Herbert, Henry Vaughan, Andrew Marvell, and Richard Crashaw; and the Cavalier Poets Sir John Suckling, Robert Herrick, and Richard Lovelace.
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ENGL 551A - A Rise of the Novel 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: A study of the development of the novel from its inception until the end of the eighteenth century.
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ENGL 551B - Restoration and Eighteenth Century British Literature 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: A study of representative works from drama, poetry, fiction and essays of the period.
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ENGL 551C - Special Topics in Eighteenth Century British Literature 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: A special study in one theme or genre of eighteenth century literature, such as Augustan satire, sentimental poetry, Gothic fiction and women’s writings.
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ENGL 552A - Studies in the British Romantic Period 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: A survey of significant writers and genres from 1780-1830.
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ENGL 552B - Special Topics in the British Romantic Period 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: A specialized study of selected authors, texts and genres from 1780-1830.
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ENGL 552C - Victorian Poetry 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: Poetry of the great Victorians from 1830 to 1890. Concentration on major figures will vary from year to year.
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ENGL 552D - Victorian Novel 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: Novels of the Victorian period from 1830 to 1890. Concentration on major figures will vary from year to year.
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ENGL 554A - American Renaissance 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: A selection of representative works from essays, short stories, novels and poems of the period.
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ENGL 554B - Nineteenth Century American Fiction 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: Emphasis on major figures will vary from year to year. May be taken with different topics to maximum of six hours.
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ENGL 554C - Nineteenth Century American Poets 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: Emphasis will be placed on the poetry of Whitman and Dickinson.
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ENGL 554D - Early American Literature 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: Major and minor writers from the first arrival of the Europeans to the American Renaissance.
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ENGL 556A - Southern Literature 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: Works of Southern Literature, excluding Faulkner.
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ENGL 556B - Seminar In Faulkner 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: Several of Faulkner’s novels will be studied.
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ENGL 556C - Clarksville and South Renaissance 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: This course will investigate the role of Clarksville and the surrounding area (called “The Black Patch”) during the Southern Renaissance (1920-1960). Particular attention will be given to the literary achievements of Evelyn Scott, Caroline Gordon and Robert Penn Warren.
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ENGL 558A - Twentieth Century American Poetry 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: The range, possibility and achievement in American poetry from Frost and Robinson to present.
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ENGL 558B - Major Figures in Twentieth Century American Fiction 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: The works of major figures, excluding Faulkner. May be taken with different topics to maximum of six hours.
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ENGL 558C - Major Figures in Twentieth Century American Poetry 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: Major poets vary from year to year.
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ENGL 558D - African American Literature 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: A study of the major African American writers.
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ENGL 560D - Twentieth Century American and English Poetry 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: The works of major figures will be studied.
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ENGL 561A - Twentieth Century English Fiction 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: A study of representative novelists and short story writers.
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ENGL 561B - Twentieth Century English Poetry 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: A study of representative poetry including war poets, Georgian poets, high modern poets and postmoderns. Political, social and cultural context will be provided in reading, films and discussion.
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ENGL 561C - Major Figures in Twentieth Century English Fiction 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: A study of one or two figures in Twentieth Century English fiction.
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ENGL 5000 - Bibliography and Methods of Research 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: An introduction to the graduate program in English, a thorough study of the principal tools of literary scholarship and a consideration of the objectives of literary research and the profession of college English teaching.
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ENGL 5300 - The Art of Review 3
Description: This course helps writers learn how editors assess writing that has been submitted for publication. This course also helps students determine whether a piece of writing is appropriate for a press. Students produce book review essays as a means of acquiring skill at making this determination.
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ENGL 5360 - Professional Writing and Editing 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: Comprehensive writing process from macro- to micro-level editing including copyediting, stages of editing, proofreading, audience, nuances in diction and syntax, page design of text and visuals, writer-editor relationships, writing dilemmas, persona, voice, and the politics of narrative. Students will complete a substantial analytical manual that applies course concepts.
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ENGL 5400 - Teaching English in Secondary School 3
Prerequisite: Milestone II , English Major restriction
Description: Surveys practices and issues in secondary English education and includes preparing a teaching unit, teaching lessons, and learning methods for teaching literature, language, composition, visual literacy, speaking and listening. This class requires 30 hours of field experience with specific requirements.
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ENGL 5450 - Special Topics in Professional Writing Internship 3
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and on-site supervisor, English Major restriction
Description: A specialized study of the technical, professional or scientific writing discipline based on independent research and internship experience. Students must produce scholarly work and professional documents meeting the requirements of the instructor and the on-site supervisor.
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ENGL 5460 - Literary Journal Internship 3
Prerequisite: Instructor permission only
Description: This internship offers selected students the chance to put literary editing into practice. The practicum includes a training period to establish evaluation criteria for publishing. After this orientation, students appraise, and provide written and oral feedback on each submission. Participants also complete a personal narrative essay about the editorial process.
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ENGL 5550 - Independent Study 3
Prerequisite: English Major restriction
Description: Studies are planned to satisfy special individual needs and interests.
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