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EDUC 525D - Creative Arts 2
Designed to develop competence in elementary and middle school teachers to affect program changes in the creative arts by investigating existing structures, models and teaching strategies, innovative practices and interdisciplinary approaches to the arts. Art, music, drama, and photography will receive specific attention.
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EDUC 581A-W - Mini-Course 1-3
(A) Technology of Cognition (C) Curriculum Development and Materials (D) Workshop-Division in Classroom (G) Nature and Needs of the Gifted (H) Curriculum-Method for the Gifted Learner (I) Webquest (J) Basic HTML (K) Powerpoint (L) Reading-Slingerland Lab (M) Spreadsheet and Data Base (P) Poetry for Elementary and Middle School (Q) Computer Generated IEPs (T) Workshop-Trends and Issues (W) Writing Workshop. Specialized courses that focus on improving teaching skills. Each course identifies specific teaching areas, skills and competencies designed for elementary and secondary teachers and administrators who supervise instruction.
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EDUC 603A - Seminar on Administration-Law 2
A critical study of selected problems in school administration. Emphasis will be given to the role of educational leadership as related to the content areas examined.
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EDUC 603B - Seminar on Administration and Principal 3
A critical study of selected problems in school administration. Emphasis will be given to the role of educational leadership to the content areas examined.
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EDUC 5000 - Research in Education 3
Study and practice in the techniques of educational research; isolation of research problems; development of skill in reading, interpreting and applying research with extensive reading related to the student’s interest. Should be taken at the beginning of your program.
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EDUC 5080 - Classroom Organization and Management 3
Prerequisite: Initial Licensure Milestone II
Study of the theories of classroom organization and management and their application. A field experience is required. Should not be taken if student has credit for EDUC 4080.
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EDUC 5090 - Middle Grades Curriculum, Program and Philosophy 3
A study of curriculum, program and philosophy uniquely focused on the middle grades student. Nationally recognized curriculum materials will be the focus of the course.
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EDUC 5100 - School and Community Leadership and Politics 3
Examines leadership of school-community relations under reform; theory, practice and case study of both rural and urban school politics. Students will analyze leadership problems and design campaigns.
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EDUC 5150 - The Reflective Practitioner 3
Prerequisite: Graduate Milestone II requirements
This course is a capstone seminar for students that articulates the role of and explores the varied dimensions of the process of reflective teaching as it may be utilized by the elementary, special education, reading or secondary teacher. A culminating course that summarizes and synthesizes the knowledge acquired throughout the Master of Arts in Education - Advanced Studies specialization. This course should be taken the last term of enrollment.
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EDUC 5200 - Evaluation of Teaching and Learning 3
Designed to aid the teacher or administrator in evaluating pupils and programs in terms of goal achievement, desired outcomes, program adjustment and development of evaluation strategies.
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EDUC 5300 - Supervision of Student Teacher 2
Designed as an in-service workshop for professional teachers who are involved in the supervision of student teachers. Studies are made of problems and solutions in guiding the student teacher in the range of the teacher’s work.
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EDUC 5320 - Supervision of Instruction 2
Addresses roles and duties of supervisor, skills needed, major theories of supervision, employee motivation and leadership.
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EDUC 5360 - Teaching Science and Social Studies 3
This course is designed to survey materials and methods appropriate for teaching science and social studies in the elementary school to develop instruction and assessment skills in these subjects. Curriculum content and grade level objectives for each subject will be planning and field work are required.
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EDUC 5410 - Student Teaching: K-3 5
Prerequisite: Milestone III
Teacher candidates will teach a full semester under the direction of supervising teachers. Experience at two grade levels (completion of two of the 5-credit courses above) and in varied settings is required. According to state directives, the student teacher must receive prior written permission from the Director of School of Education to enroll in coursework other than student teaching during the semester. EDUC 5310, EDUC 5410, EDUC 5510 , and EDUC 5710 is accompanied by an intensive seminar in which portfolio-based summative assessment is accomplished. The seminar also addresses relevant issues in professional education as well as licensure procedures and induction to the teaching profession.
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EDUC 5420 - Problems in Education 1-3
Planned to meet the needs of students who wish to pursue a problem which is not covered in the context of a regular course.
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EDUC 5430 - Problems in Education 1-3
Planned to meet the needs of students who wish to pursue a problem which is not covered in the context of a regular course.
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EDUC 5500 - Foundations of American Education 3
Designed for students seeking initial licensure, this interdisciplinary study of educational policies and practices and practices in American society; role and function of the school and the teacher; analysis of major problems and issues facing contemporary public education; and an evaluation and development of personal education philosophy. This course requires a 15-hour field experience and the development of an electronic portfolio.
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EDUC 5501 - Models of Teaching 3
Prerequisite: Initial Licensure Milestone I
Designed for graduate students seeking initial licensure, this course is an intensive, interdisciplinary, and integrative study of the models of teaching with an emphasis on theory, research, and skills through simulations and microteaching. Students are required to complete a 30-hour field experience.
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EDUC 5510 - Student Teaching: Grades 4-6 5
Prerequisite: Milestone III
Designed for graduate students seeking initial licensure, this course is an intensive, interdisciplinary, and integrative study of the models of teaching with an emphasis on theory, research, and skills through simulations and icroteaching. Students are required to complete a 30-hour field experience.
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EDUC 5520 - Teaching Pluralistic Society 3
Designed for graduate students seeking initial licensure, the course provides and addresses the impact of student diversity on teaching and learning. Differences in beliefs, practices, language, and socialization among groups will be analyzed.
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EDUC 5530 - Classroom Assessment 3
Designed for graduate students seeking initial licensure, the course provides and addresses the impact of student diversity on teaching and learning. Differences in beliefs, practices, language, and socialization among groups will be analyzed. Instructional strategies based on multicultural models of education will be examined.
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EDUC 5540 - Instructional Technology Strategies 3
Designed for graduate students earning initial licensure, this course promotes competency in computer applications in the instructional process, including the use of instructional software, media integration in the curriculum, and use of computers in classroom management.
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EDUC 5550 - Teaching and Learning 3
Designed for graduate students earning initial licensure, this course promotes understanding of human learning and development necessary to engender competent, caring professionals by providing opportunities to describe, compare, and contract various theories in order to create appropriate learning environments.
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EDUC 5610 - Student Teaching: Grades 7-8 3
Teacher candidates will teach a full semester under the direction of supervising teachers. Experience at two grade levels (completion of two of the 5-credit courses above) and in varied settings is required. According to state directives, the student teacher must receive prior written permission from the Coordinator of Clinical Experiences to enroll in coursework other than student teaching during the semester. EDUC 5410, 5510, 5610, and 5710 are accompanied by an intensive seminar in which portfolio-based summative assessment is accomplished. The seminar also addresses relevant issues in professional education as well as licensure procedures and induction into the teaching profession.
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EDUC 5611 - Educational Computer Applications 3
Students will demonstrate competency in computer applications in the instructional process, including the development of learning materials, the location of educational resources, and the use of software for assessment and classroom management.
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EDUC 5612 - Computers for School Administrators 3
Provides an overview of administrative and instructional technologies and resources available to the school community. Emphasis on the school leader’s role in fostering effective use of available technologies in all aspects of school operations and instruction. Provides practical experience with relevant technologies.
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EDUC 5613 - Instructional Design 3
Students will demonstrate competency of the fundamental principles of instructional design and technology. The course provides a foundation of theory in practice of instructional design using a systems approach to the development of instruction.
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EDUC 5614 - Electronic Publishing 3
Prerequisite: EDUC 5618
The basis of electronic publishing for paper and electronic products.
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EDUC 5616 - Mulitimedia Creation 3
Prerequisite: EDUC 5618
Technical skills in the areas of graphics, audio, quick time and hypermedia creation to create a hypermedia based project.
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EDUC 5617 - Instructional Internet Use 3
Prerequisite: EDUC 5613 or permission of instructor
Provides teachers with the technical skills and ideas to use the internet in their classroom.
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EDUC 5618 - Visual Literacy and Design 3
The study of the principles of visual design applied to the development of instructional materials.
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EDUC 5619 - Technological Training Methods 3
The course will prepare students to work in a training environment by examining differences between traditional teaching and training and through the application of an instructional design model. Discussions will be included on the scope, purpose, and cost efficiency of training. Online training will be investigated to determine factors that lead to effective online training.
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EDUC 5620 - Supervised Public School Teaching 1-3
Prerequisite: See Dean of the College of Education
When requested by a public school system, student will teach one year on an alternative license. Must be approved by the Director of Teacher Education. School system initiates the request. May also be taken when graduate credit is desired for post-baccalaureate student teaching. Seminar attendance is required.
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EDUC 5621 - Instructional Video Design 3
Prerequisite: EDUC 5618 or permission of instructor
Basics of video design and application of video in an educational setting.
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EDUC 5625 - Maintenance and Management 3
This course provides training to manage technology in a school setting, develop a technology plan, and infuse technology in education.
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EDUC 5700 - Seminar on Education Leadership 3
This course examines the most significant traditional and contemporary leadership theories and their applicability to the educational leadership domain. The course is built on synthesis and analysis of research in the management of educational organizations, leadership, planning, change, leadership styles, and decision-making. Field experience is required.
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EDUC 5710 - Introduction to School Leadership 3
Corequisite: EDUC 5700
A survey of trends and issues in educational leadership, including an introduction to ISLLC standards for school leaders, the program of study leading to Tennessee administrative licensure. Must be taken during the first semester of enrollment in the ELS degree program.
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EDUC 5720 - Research and Decision Making 3
The study of action research and decision-making as they apply to problems encountered in school leadership and supervision. In this course, students are introduced to the techniques of action research. These various methods, which are generally common to the qualitative research paradigm, include: keeping a research journal, document collection and analysis, participant observation recordings, questionnaire surveys, structured and unstructured interviews. In addition, students are introduced and provided an overview of theories, methods, and analyses that are used in educational research. Must be taken during first ten hours of course work in the Master’s Degree program. This course is not interchangeable with EDUC 5000 or other general research courses.
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EDUC 5730 - School and Community Relations 3
A survey of issues related to the school leader’s understanding of, response to, and influence of the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural contexts of public education. Emphasis on databased decision-making and systems thinking related to these contextual variables and their relationship to student success and school improvement.
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EDUC 5740 - Supervision of Curriculum and Instruction 3
Prerequisite: EDUC 5700
A survey of the administrator’s role as instructional leader, with emphasis on advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning, teaching effectiveness staff professional growth, and school improvement. Field experience is required.
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EDUC 5750 - School Finance and Business Management 3
A survey of the school leader’s role as a manager of physical and fiscal sources, and school operations, leading to a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
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EDUC 5760 - Human Resources Admininistration 3
A survey of the school leader’s role as a manager of human
resources, leading to an ethical, humane, and effective learning
environment that fosters student success and school improvement.
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EDUC 5770 - Administration of Special Services Programs 3
A survey of the school administrator’s role in fostering collaboration with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources. Emphasis on systems thinking and organization behavior designed to foster student success and school improvement.
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EDUC 5780 - School Law and Ethics 3
A survey of public school law and a study of legal and ethical issues that provide the foundation of fair, equitable, and ethical leadership that supports the success of all students. Emphasis on diversity and exceptionality issues that relate to student success, teaching effectiveness, and school improvement.
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EDUC 5799 - Special Topics in Educational Leadership 1-3
An elective seminar on relevant topics and issues in school administration and leadership. May be taken for 1, 2, or 3 credits. May not substitute for a required course in the education leadership degree program.
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EDUC 5800 - Reflective Practitioner 3
An integrated capstone seminar for students that articulates the role of and explores the varied dimensions of the process of reflective teaching as it may be utilized by the elementary, special education, reading or secondary teacher. A culminating course that summarizes and synthesizes the knowledge acquired throughout the Masters of Arts in Education - Advanced Studies.
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EDUC 5870 - Seminar in Children’s Literature 3
This course focuses on the appreciation, selection and use of literature in the classroom. Literature is presented as a way to enhance curricular knowledge, help with language and vocabulary development, comprehension, best practices for classroom integration, and enriching the lives of students through involvement with quality literature.
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EDUC 5900 - Practicum in Educational Administration 3
Designed to provide on-the-job experience for candidates in administration and supervision. Must be scheduled toward the end of one’s program of study and after the basic courses in the specialty are taken. Pass-fail grading.
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EDUC 5910 - Student Teaching: Grades 9-12 5
Teacher candidates will teach a full semester under the direction of supervising teachers. Experience at two grade levels (completion of two of the 5-credit courses above) and in varied settings is required. According to state directives, the student teacher must receive prior written permission from the Director of School of Education to enroll in coursework other than student teaching during the semester. EDUC 5310, EDUC 5410 , EDUC 5510 , and EDUC 5710 is accompanied by an intensive seminar in which portfolio-based summative assessment is accomplished. The seminar also addresses relevant issues in professional education as well as licensure procedures and induction to the teaching profession.
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EDUC 5940 - Teaching Seminar 2
Prerequisite: Milestone III
This course is a capstone seminar required during the student teaching semester. The course will focus on formative and summative assessment, completion of program and licensure requirements, professional development, and orientation and induction into the teaching profession. The “Live Text” electronic portfolio will be completed and defended during the seminar. Course includes small group and whole groups discussions, guest speakers, and self-reflection.
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EDUC 5950 - Research Paper 3
Designed to meet the Plan II research requirements for the M.A.Ed.
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EDUC 5990 - Thesis 6
Designed to meet the Plan II research requirements for the M.A.Ed.
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EDUC 5991 - Research Require Completion 1
For students not fulfilling graduate school research literacy requirement within one year after scheduled completion of thesis, field study report, research project paper, or research literacy paper. Enrollment required each subsequent semester until research requirement is met.
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EDUC 6000 - Practicum in Instructional Technology 1
Prerequisite: EDUC 5613
This course provides practical, guided experience in instructional technology. Students work under the direct supervision of a practicing technologist while documenting their experience.
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EDUC 6003 - Seminar in Instructional Technology 1
Prerequisite: EDUC 5613 Corequisite: EDUC 6005
Provide discussion of current issues and trends in instructional technology and discuss with other students and faculty issues in their instructional technology project work.
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EDUC 6005 - Instructional Technology Project 2
Prerequisite: Graduate Milestone II requirements Corequisite: EDUC 6003
Capstone experience in which the student creates a project based on current research and principles of instructional design using current technologies. The project is created, implemented and tested. All students will publicly present their project and findings.
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EDUC 6030 - Statistics for Educational Research 3
Prerequisite: EDUC 5000
This course prepares students to conduct research and engage in scholarly activities by providing a clear understanding of descriptive and univariate inferential statistics. This course will prepare students to gain a level of independence that will allow good performance in any computer applications course required for the Educational Specialist or doctoral degree.
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EDUC 6050 - Seminar on Research 3
Prerequisite: Graduate Milestone II requirements and EDUC 5000 , 6030
Designed to update educators on latest research in areas of concern; i.e. instruction, curriculum, management, etc.
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EDUC 6060 - Workshop in Educational Administration 2
Designed to provide specified experiences based on demonstrated needs of a particular group. Simulation and participation in a workshop format is expected.
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EDUC 6070 - Selected Topics in Educational Administration 1-3
Designed to provide a specified experience for an individual or a group of individuals. Content will vary depending on demonstrated needs.
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EDUC 6100 - Personnel Administration and Professional Negotiations 3
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
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
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 - Issues in Comparative Education 3
This course will explore numerous issues in education from a comparative approach, examining how these issues are perceived and addressed as a cultural aspect of the educational systems of various countries.
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EDUC 6500 - Seminar on Curriculum Improvement and Construction 3
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
Seminar with directed, in depth readings in Instructional Technology Research and Application.
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EDUC 6630 - Literacy in Inclusive Classroom 3
This course provides graduate students with concepts and skills for today’s inclusive classrooms. Emphasis is on choosing methods, materials, and technology to enhance differentiated literacy instruction. Focus is on the varied learning needs of students, which includes learning styles, multiple intelligences, giftedness, special needs, socio-economic levels, and English Language Learners.
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EDUC 6650 - Linking Literacy Instruction and Technology 3
This course is designed for students and non-teaching educators who seek to integrate technology as an effective tool in literacy in the K-12 classroom. The content will include examining the role of technology with other instructional methods, curricular priorities, and varied approaches to assessment.
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EDUC 6800 - Seminar on Teaching Effectiveness 3
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
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
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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ENGL 508A - Seminar in Criticism and Theory 3
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
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
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
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
Selected topics and playwrights within the period of 1550-1780.
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ENGL 530B - Special Topics in World Drama 3
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
Important plays from Ibsen to the present.
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ENGL 541A - Seminar in Creative Writing: Prose Non-Fiction 3
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
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
Develop the student’s creative writing and editing skills to a professional level.
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ENGL 549A - Medieval English Literature 3
Studies in major literary figures, excluding Chaucer.
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ENGL 549B - Masterworks of the Middle Ages 3
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
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
Reading of selected plays and poems.
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ENGL 550B - Renaissance Poets 3
The poetry of England from the late fifteenth to the late seventeenth century, excluding Milton. Special emphasis is placed on metaphysical poets. Major figures will vary from year to year.
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ENGL 551A - A Rise of the Novel 3
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
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
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
A survey of significant writers and genres from 1780-1830.
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ENGL 552B - Special Topics in the British Romantic Period 3
A specialized study of selected authors, texts and genres from 1780-1830.
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ENGL 552C - Victorian Poetry 3
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
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
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
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
Emphasis will be placed on the poetry of Whitman and Dickinson.
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ENGL 554D - Early American Literature 3
Major and minor writers from the first arrival of the Europeans to the American Renaissance.
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ENGL 556A - Southern Literature 3
Works of Southern Literature, excluding Faulkner.
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ENGL 556B - Seminar In Faulkner 3
Several of Faulkner’s novels will be studied.
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ENGL 556C - Clarksville and South Renaissance 3
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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