May 04, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2021-2022 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Undergraduate Course Descriptions


 

Education

  
  • EDU 363 - Birth-kindergarten Assessment


    Practice interpreting standardized evaluations and placement data, observation of preschool screening, and assessment of an infant/toddler and preschool/ kindergarten child required. Observation narratives, anecdotal notes, authentic assessment, curriculum based assessment, parent interview, and assessment of family concerns. Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION.

    Hours: 3
  
  • EDU 365 - The Young Exceptional Child


    Research into the field of early childhood and special education to study in depth the current developments and problems concerning typically/atypically developing children including appropriate programs, assessment, and team collaborations. Experience in programs with the very young child with disabilities in various settings required. Minimum grade of ”C-” required for education majors. Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION.

    Hours: 3
  
  • EDU 381 - Special Topics


    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 , EDU 220, 230 and permission of the department.
    Arrangements to be made by the department. Individual study options available in such areas as identification and analysis of learning problems of individual pupils and design of instructional systems to combat them. Emphasis on tutorial, individualized learning, and other independent study techniques. Minimum grade of ”C-” required for education majors. Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION.

    Hours: 1
  
  • EDU 382 - Special Topics


    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 , EDU 220, 230 and permission of the department.
    Arrangements to be made by the department. Individual study options available in such areas as identification and analysis of learning problems of individual pupils and design of instructional systems to combat them. Emphasis on tutorial, individualized learning, and other independent study techniques. Minimum grade of ”C-” required for education majors. Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION.

    Hours: 2
  
  • EDU 383 - Special Topics


    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 , EDU 220, 230 and permission of the department.
    Arrangements to be made by the department. Individual study options available in such areas as identification and analysis of learning problems of individual pupils and design of instructional systems to combat them. Emphasis on tutorial, individualized learning, and other independent study techniques. Minimum grade of ”C-” required for education majors. Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION.

    Hours: 3
  
  • EDU 384 - Special Topics


    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 , EDU 220, 230 and permission of the department.
    Arrangements to be made by the department. Individual study options available in such areas as identification and analysis of learning problems of individual pupils and design of instructional systems to combat them. Emphasis on tutorial, individualized learning, and other independent study techniques. Minimum grade of ”C-” required for education majors. Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION.

    Hours: 4
  
  • EDU 403 - Inclusive Elementary Curriculum Principles of Teaching & Learning: ELA & SS


    Prerequisite(s): Formal admission to the Teacher Education program/School of Education required.
    Co-requisite(s): - Minimum grade of C- required for education majors.
    Includes content, methods, and materials for teaching integrated language arts and social studies in inclusive K-6 settings. Strategies for implementing and assessing student achievement will be emphasized.

    Hours: 4
  
  • EDU 403L - Principles of Teaching & Learning Lab: ELA & SS


    Prerequisite(s): Formal admission to the Teacher Education program/School of Education required.
    Co-requisite(s): EDU 403  - Minimum grade of C- required for education majors.
    Through micro-teaching methodology,teacher candidates will provide small group reading instruction to elementary school students.. Emphasis is placed on supporting developing readers vocabulary knowledge and use, formulating meaning from written text, and composing text as a means to communicate thoughts and ideas. Through peer observation and constructive feedback, students will provide responsive literacy instruction, in addition to building pedagogical content knowledge within an authentic learning environment. Lab meets at partnering elementary school site.

    Hours: 2
  
  • EDU 404 - Inclusive Elementary Curriculum Principles of Teaching & Learning: Math & Science


    Prerequisite(s): Formal admission to the Teacher Education program/School of Education required.
    Co-requisite(s): - Minimum grade of C- required for education majors.
    Includes content, methods, and materials for teaching integrated mathematics, science, and technology in inclusive K-6 settings. Strategies for designing and assessing student achievement will be emphasized. Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION

    Hours: 4
  
  • EDU 404L - Principles of Teaching & Learning Lab: Math & Science


    Prerequisite(s): Formal admission to the Teacher Education program/School of Education required.
    Co-requisite(s): EDU 404  - Minimum grade of “C-” required for education majors.
    Teacher candidates will implement the content knowledge, pedagogical methods, and integrated STEM philosophies from corequisite Principles of Teaching and Learning course. Lab meets at partnering elementary school site.

    Hours: 2
  
  • EDU 405 - Inclusive Elementary Curriculum Social Studies


    Formal admission to the Teacher Education program/School of Education required. Includes content, methods, and materials for teaching social studies in inclusive K-6 settings. Strategies for implementing and assessing student achievement will be emphasized. Minimum grade of “C-” required for education majors. Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION

    Hours: 3
  
  • EDU 408 - Inclusive Elementary Curriculum Science


    Formal admission to the Teacher Education program/School of Education required. Includes content, methods, and materials for teaching science in inclusive K-6 settings. Strategies for implementing and assessing student achievement will be emphasized. Minimum grade of “C-” required for education majors. Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION

    Hours: 3
  
  • EDU 409 - Inclusive Elementary Curriculum Language Arts


    Formal admission to the Teacher Education program/School of Education required. Includes content, methods, and materials for teaching language arts in inclusive K-6 settings. Strategies for implementing and assessing student achievement will be emphasized. Minimum grade of “C-” required for education majors. Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION

    Hours: 3
  
  • EDU 413 - Differentiation


    Prerequisite(s): Formal admission to School of Education required.
    This course is a study of decision-making processes involved in adapting, accommodating and differentiating instruction to facilitate the learning of children from young adolescence into young adulthood. Minimum grade of “C-” required for education majors.

    Hours: 3
  
  • EDU 416 - Teaching the Young Adolescent


    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
    Co-requisite(s): EDU 432 .
    Study of the nature and developmental needs of young adolescents with subject-specific application of methods of teaching and facilitating the learning activities of students in grades 6-9 in two of four core content areas (mathematics, social studies, English/language arts, and science). Field work required at field site assigned for EDU 432 . Minimum grade of “C-” required for education majors. Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION.

    Hours: 3
  
  • EDU 420 - Specific Subject Methods in Secondary/K-12 Education


    Prerequisite(s): EDU 316 , EDU 241 , EDU 355 , and admission into the Teacher Education Program.
    Co-requisite(s): EDU 430 .
    Utilizing general knowledge of planning and teaching adolescents, students will be guided in the analysis of specific content and methodologies for teaching their content. This is a field-based course that will be co-taught by content-area teachers in the delivery and assessment of content-specific assignments. Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION.

    Hours: 3
  
  • EDU 421 - Teaching Foreign Languages in Elementary Middle and High Schools


    Application of reflection as applied to objectives, methods and materials for teaching modern foreign languages in grades K-12. Emphasis on language acquisition patterns in children, language proficiency, and integration of the second language with other content areas. Minimum grade of ”C-” required for education majors. Cross-listed with SPA 421. Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION.

    Hours: 3
  
  • EDU 422 - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education


    This overview course addresses family, cultural, and educational perspectives, consequences of deafness and hearing loss to cognition and socialization. Students develop basic functional understanding of all methods and review the literature on methodological efficacy and variables relevant to success. Legal, eligibility, and programmatic issues are addressed. Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION.

    Hours: 3
  
  • EDU 423 - Student Teaching Seminar (K-6 Consult & Collaboration)


    Formal admission to the Teacher Education program/School of Education required. Minimum grade of “C-” required for education majors. Fee Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION.

    Hours: 3
  
  • EDU 426 - Student Teaching Seminar (6-9 Consult & Collaboration)


    Prerequisite(s): EDU 416  
    Preparation for meeting student teaching requirements and discussions on transforming and strengthening appropriate practices for diverse students, families, and communities. This course also includes in-depth examination of consultation/collaboration, professionalism, current licensure processes, and options after graduation. Minimum grade of “C-” required for education majors. Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION.

    Hours: 3
  
  • EDU 430 - Field Experience in Secondary/K-12 Education


    Prerequisite(s): Formal admission to the School of Education and Student Teaching candidacy,
    Application of reflection as applied to one day per week in the student teaching placement in a public school. Minimum grade of “C-” required for education majors in professional education courses; verification of passing scores on content and foundational licensure exams. Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION.

    Hours: 1
  
  • EDU 431 - Field Experience in Elementary/K-6 Education


    Application of reflection as applied to one full day per week in the student teaching. Minimum grade of “C-” required for education majors in professional education courses. Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION.

    Hours: 1
  
  • EDU 432 - Field Experience in Middle Grades Education


    Prerequisite(s): Formal admission to the School of Education and Student Teaching candidacy,
    Application of reflection as applied to one full day per week in the student teaching placement in a public school in the middle grades. Minimum grade of “C-” required for education majors in professional education courses; verification of passing scores on content and foundational licensure exams. Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION.

    Hours: 1
  
  • EDU 435 - Literacy Across the Content Areas


    The utilization of instructional frameworks and literacy strategies to promote content area instruction. Minimum grade of ”C-” required for education majors. Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION.

    Hours: 3
  
  • EDU 440 - Student Teaching in the Secondary/K-12 School


    Prerequisite(s): Formal admission to School of Education and Student Teaching candidacy,
    Co-requisite(s): EDU 423  or EDU 426 .
    A minimum of sixteen weeks of full time observation, assisting in instruction and teaching in a public school. Minimum grade of “C-” required for education majors in professional education courses, successful completion of EDU 430 , verification of passing scores on content and foundational licensure exams. Fee-$150. 00. SPRING ONLY Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION.

    Hours: 12
  
  • EDU 441 - Student Teaching in the Elementary School and B-K Settings


    Sixteen weeks of reflection on full-time observation assisting in instruction and teaching in an elementary school setting. Senior year. Minimum grade of “C-” required for education majors. Formal admission to the Teacher Education program/School of Education and Student Teaching Candidacy required. Fee-$75. 00. Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION.

    Hours: 10
  
  • EDU 442 - Student Teaching in the Middle Grades


    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the School of Education and Student Teaching candidacy,
    Co-requisite(s): EDU 426 .
    A minimum of sixteen weeks of reflection on full-time observation assisting in instruction and teaching in a public middle grades school setting. Senior year. Minimum grade of “C-” required for education majors in professional education courses, successful completion of EDU 432 , verification of passing scores on content and foundational licensure exams. Fee-$75. 00. Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION.

    Hours: 12
  
  • EDU 443 - edTPA Concepts & Support I


    Prerequisite(s): Formal admission to the Teacher Education program/School of Education required.
    Analyses of pedagogical tasks resulting in composition of explanatory written commentary with theoretical justification. Minimum grade of “C-” required for licensure seeking students. Course Fee: $100.00

    Hours: 1
  
  • EDU 444 - edTPA Concepts & Support II


    Prerequisite(s): Formal admission to the Teacher Education program/School of Education required.
    Analyses of pedagogical tasks resulting in composition of explanatory written commentary with theoretical justification. Minimum grade of “C-” required for licensure seeking students.

    Hours: 1
  
  • EDU 445 - Methods for Engish Language Learners


    Articulating the sequences of language acquisition with the development of cognitive and academic skill sequences described in the Standard Course of Study. Strategies, principles of learning, group and individual lessons, unit plans. Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION.

    Hours: 3
  
  • EDU 446 - Student Teaching in the Elementary School & B-K Settings


    Prerequisite(s): Formal admission to the Teacher Education program/School of Education and Student Teaching Candidacy required.
    Sixteen weeks of reflection on full-time observation assisting in instruction and teaching in an elementary school setting. Senior year. Minimum grade of “C-” required for education majors. Course Fee: $75.00

    Hours: 10
  
  • EDU 450 - Internship in Non-public Educational Settings


    Prerequisite(s): Admission to School of Education
    Internship assisting in instruction in a non-public school setting. Minimum grade of ”C-” required for education majors. Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION.

    Hours: 1
  
  • EDU 451 - Technology in the Classroom


    This course involves the study and application of contemporary knowledge and skills to the practice of teaching as a means to enhance student engagement, activity, and achievement. Minimum grade of “C-” required for education majors. Formal admission to the Teacher Education program/School of Education required. Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION.

    Hours: 2
  
  • EDU 455 - Practicum in Non-public Educational Settings


    Prerequisite(s): Admission to School of Education
    Practicum assisting in instruction in a non-public school setting. Six credits. Minimum grade of ”C-” required for education majors. Fee $75. 00. Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION.

    Hours: 6
  
  • EDU 456 - Secondary Methods for Teaching STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) in Grades 6-12


    Prerequisite(s): Formal admission to the Teacher Education program and School of Education required.
    This course provides subject-specific application of methods of teaching and facilitating the learning activities of students in an Integrated STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) classroom for grades 6-12 using appropriate pedagogical methods. A focus on the NC Science, Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Standards will highlight areas for integrating these curricular areas using hands-on inquiry teaching methods. Students will explore and implement resources and develop strategies for meeting the needs of today’s learners in an integrated STEM Classroom. Class activities include evaluation and use of technology in the classroom, examining effective instructional and assessment strategies to teach integrated STEM, and improving content knowledge in STEM subjects. Three Credits. Minimum grade of “C-” required for education majors.

    Hours: 3
  
  • EDU 457 - Secondary ELA/SS Education Methods 6-12


    Prerequisite(s): Formal admission to the Teacher Education program and School of Education required.
    This course provides subject-specific application of methods of teaching and facilitating the learning activities of students in an Integrated (English Language Arts/Social Studies) classroom for grades 6-12 using appropriate pedagogical methods. Students will explore and implement resources and develop strategies for meeting the needs of today’s learners in integrated ELA/SS classrooms. Class activities include improving content knowledge using research-based practices and assessment. Three Credits. Minimum grade of “C-” required for education majors.

    Hours: 3
  
  • EDU 458 - Field Experience Internship 6-12: Thematic Field Experience III


    Prerequisite(s): Formal admission to the School of Education and Student Teaching candidacy.  
    Application of reflection as applied to 30 hours in the field in the student teaching placement in a public school in the middle grades or high school. Two credits. Minimum grade of “C-” required for education majors in professional education courses. Course Fee: $50.00

    Hours: 2
  
  • EDU 459 - Local Scoring: edTPA Support 6-12


    Prerequisite(s): Student Teacher Candidacy status required.
    Co-requisite(s): EDU 456  
    This course includes preparation and practice for the national edTPA, utilizing local scoring and feedback and support strategies. It includes analyses of pedagogical tasks resulting in the composition of explanatory written commentaries with theoretical justification. Minimum grade of “C-” required for all education majors and licensure seeking students. Course Fee: $100.00

    Hours: 3
  
  • EDU 480 - Reflective Teaching and Research in TESL


    Culmination course designed to provide students with opportunities to supplement previous academic work with research and reflection in the academic area. Particular attention on TESL issues such as innovative trends in the field of K-12 EDL education, ways in which ESL teaching profession can implement changes and sustain practices for ELL’s within the K-12 community, how and why to initiate and build support networks within the school and beyond, and strategies for action research and professional growth. Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION.

    Hours: 2
  
  • EDU 485 - Alcohol and Drug Prevention Education


    This course addresses the multiple causes of drug abuse and provides students with the skills and knowledge to implement and design drug prevention activities in a variety of settings. The course focuses on classroom climate and provides practical ideas, skills and teaching methods to implement educational programs and lessons with students and adults. A major component of the course will consist of team building and problem solving as they relate to social interaction in schools, groups and athletic teams. Minimum grade of ”C-” required for education majors. Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION.

    Hours: 3
  
  • EDU 486 - Student Teaching Seminar 6-12


    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the School of Education and Student Teaching candidacy EDU 456 Methods for Teaching STEM or EDU 457 ELA/SS Education Methods grades 6-12. 
    Preparation for meeting student teaching requirements and discussions on transforming and strengthening appropriate practices for diverse students, families, and communities. This course also includes in-depth examination of consultation/collaboration, professionalism, current licensure processes, and options after graduation. Three credits.  Minimum grade of “C-” required for education majors. 

    Hours: 3
  
  • EDU 487 - Student Teaching in STEM Grades 6-12


    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the School of Education and Student Teaching candidacy and successful completion of EDU 458 .
    Co-requisite(s): EDU 456  
    A minimum of sixteen weeks of reflection on full-time observation, assisting in instruction, and teaching mathematics or science with a STEM context in a public education 6-12 classroom setting. Senior year. Ten credits.  Minimum grade of “C-” required for education majors in professional education courses. Course Fee: $75.00

    Hours: 10
  
  • EDU 488 - Student Teaching English Language Arts (ELA) in Grades 6-12


    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the School of Education and Student Teaching candidacy, EDU 456 EDU 457  
    Co-requisite(s): EDU 486  
    A minimum of sixteen weeks of reflection on full-time observation assisting in instruction and teaching English Language Arts in a public middle or high school setting. Senior year. Ten credits. Minimum grade of “C-” required for education majors. Course Fee: $75.00

    Hours: 10
  
  • EDU 499 - Senior Honors Thesis


    Intensive investigation of an area of education culminating in an honors thesis. Oral examination required. Minimum grade of ”C-” required for education majors. Note: ENROLLMENT IN COURSES NUMBERED 300 OR ABOVE REQUIRES ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION.

    Hours: 3
  
  • SED 417 - Classroom Management in Inclusive & Special Education Settings


    Prerequisite(s): Formal admission to the Teacher Education program/School of Education required
    Students will be introduced to research validated behavioral strategies used to promote a positive learning environment. Small group and individualized strategies that enable students with behavioral problems to develop academic and social competence will be explored.

    Hours: 3
  
  • SED 420 - Special Education Assessment & Planning


    Prerequisite(s): Formal admission to the Teacher Education program/School of Education required.
    Students will be introduced to a variety of assessment strategies used in inclusive and special education settings to determine students’ prior knowledge and skills, plan appropriate instruction, evaluate progress toward learning goals, and inform families and professional service providers.

    Hours: 3

Engaged Scholars

  
  • ESP 100 - Engaged Scholars Program Seminar


    Open only to students in the Engaged Scholars Program. Students will register for this seminar each semester they are participants in the Engaged Scholars Program. The seminar meets at least three times a semester and may include guest speakers, informal conversation, program orientation and assistance, group presentations and reflective activities. Course fee per seminar of $100. Pass/Fail only.

    Hours: 0
  
  • ESP 100 - ESP Seminar - First Year Fall


    Students successfully complete ESP 100 , a course designed to orient the Scholars to the program and provide them the context necessary to promote optimal future learning.

    Hours: 0
  
  • ESP 101 - Engaged Scholars Program Seminar


    Open only to students in the Engaged Scholars Program. Students will register for this seminar each semester they are participants in the Engaged Scholars Program. The seminar meets at least three times a semester and may include guest speakers, informal conversation, program orientation and assistance, group presentations and reflective activities. Course fee per seminar of $100. Pass/Fail only.

    Hours: 0
  
  • ESP 101 - ESP Seminar - First Year Spring


    Complete ESP 101 ; provide an acceptable plan regarding goals and time tables for meeting program requirements.

    Hours: 0
  
  • ESP 200 - ESP Seminar - Second Year Fall


    Complete ESP 200 ; have had initiated at least one experience from one category by end of this term (which includes reflective essay accompanying activity when it is completed).

    Hours: 0
  
  • ESP 201 - ESP Seminar - Second Year Spring


    Complete ESP 201 ; have had completed at least two experiences from two categories by end of this term.

    Hours: 0
  
  • ESP 300 - ESP Seminar - Third Year Fall


    Complete ESP 300 ; have had completed at least two experiences from three categories and initiated at least a third experience by end of this term.

    Hours: 0
  
  • ESP 301 - ESP Seminar - Third Year Spring


    Complete ESP 301 ; have had completed at least four experiences from four categories by end of this term.

    Hours: 0
  
  • ESP 400 - Engaged Scholars Program Seminar


    Open only to students in the Engaged Scholars Program. Students will register for this seminar each semester they are participants in the Engaged Scholars Program. The seminar meets at least three times a semester and may include guest speakers, informal conversation, program orientation and assistance, group presentations and reflective activities. Course fee per seminar of $100. Pass/Fail only.

    Hours: 0
  
  • ESP 400 - ESP Seminar - Fourth Year Fall


    Complete ESP 400 , which includes preparation for the final semester requirements; have had completed at least five experiences from five categories by end of this term.

    Hours: 0
  
  • ESP 401 - Engaged Scholars Program Seminar


    Open only to students in the Engaged Scholars Program. Students will register for this seminar each semester they are participants in the Engaged Scholars Program. The seminar meets at least three times a semester and may include guest speakers, informal conversation, program orientation and assistance, group presentations and reflective activities. Course fee per seminar of $100. Pass/Fail only.

    Hours: 0
  
  • ESP 401 - ESP Seminar - Fourth Year Spring


    Complete ESP 401 , which includes all the final semester requirements for graduation as an Engaged Scholar, including final portfolio and defense of work; have had completed at least six experiences from six categories by end of this term.

    Hours: 0

English

  
  • ENG 130 - Introduction to College Writing


    Prerequisite(s): Students placed in this course as determined by SAT/ACT scores must take it during their first semester and must successfully complete it before enrolling in ENG 131 .
    Introduction to key rhetorical concepts, such as audience and purpose, for both reading and writing. Students will learn to develop and support increasingly complex ideas in response to college-level texts and reflect on their reading and writing as processes in order to understand their own practice as academic readers and writers.

    Hours: 4
  
  • ENG 131 - Critical Thinking and Writing


    Prerequisite(s): An SAT score of 520 or higher, an ACT score of 20 or higher, or ENG 130  Workshop-based instruction and practice in writing college-level arguments and engaging critically with others’ ideas.
    Emphasis on reading and writing rhetorically and critically reflecting on the reading and writing processes.

    Hours: 4
  
  • ENG 131H - Critical Thiking and Writing - Honors


    Prerequisite(s): Students must also be admitted to the University Honors program to enroll in this honors-level course.
    Workshop-based instruction and practice in writing college-level arguments and engaging critically with others’ ideas. Emphasis on reading and writing rhetorically and critically reflecting on the reading and writing processes.

    Hours: 4
  
  • ENG 230 - Exploring Literature


    Prerequisite(s) or Co-requisite(s): ENG 131  

    Pre- or co-requisite: ENG 131.

    Students will learn to analyze texts and their contexts through a thematic approach to literature from different genres and time periods.  Three credits. 

    Hours: 3

  
  • ENG 231 - Reading Fiction


    Prerequisite(s): ENG 131 .
    Students will study fiction, focusing on key developments in the genre, foundational analytical skills, and writing arguments about literature.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 232 - Reading Poetry


    Prerequisite(s): ENG 131 .
    Students will study poetry, focusing on key developments in the genre, foundational analytical skills, and writing arguments about literature.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 233G - Reading World Literature


    Prerequisite(s): ENG 131 .
    Students will explore and analyze the literature of different cultures. In addition to gaining an understanding of cultural difference, students will learn to use texts to examine their own experiences and ideas.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 235 - Writing Arguments


    Prerequisite(s) or Co-requisite(s): ENG 131  

    Students will develop skills in producing convincing arguments for a range of rhetorical situations, focusing on rhetorical analysis, reflective practice, and multimodal strategies.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 236 - Reading Like a Writer


    Prerequisite(s) or Co-requisite(s): ENG 131  

    Students will learn to analyze texts as writers, identifying and applying principles of the writer’s craft in their own creative work.  Three credits.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 281 - Introduction to Creative Writing


    Students will develop skills in creative writing in a workshop setting, with an emphasis on representative models, habits of creativity, and the professional world of creative writing.  Three credits.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 303 - American Novel I


    One of the following: ENG 231  or C or higher in ENG 131  Study of the development of the American novel, from its origins through the Civil War, with attention to historical contexts and critical approaches.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 315 - Grammar of the English Language


    Prerequisite(s): ENG 131 .
    Students will explore grammatical conventions of Edited Standard Written English, language structure and acquisition, and linguistic diversity. Emphasis will be placed on theoretical and practical issues.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 330 - Visiting Writer-in-residence Workshop in Poetry or Fiction


    Prerequisite(s): ENG 131 .
    Students will participate in a writing workshop in either poetry or fiction taught by a published author. First-year students must petition the English Program to enroll in the course. The course may be repeated with different authors. Two to four credits. Spring

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 336 - Early English Literature


    Prerequisite(s): ENG 131 .
    Students will explore a range of British literary texts written between c. 600 to 1550. They will develop a rich understanding of the major ideas and developments of the period by placing these texts in relation to their cultural and literary contexts. Two of the following recommended: ENG 231 , ENG 232 , 233, 234.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 337 - Renaissance Literature


    Prerequisite(s): ENG 131 .
    Students will explore a range of British literary texts written between 1550 and 1660. They will develop a rich understanding of the major ideas and developments of the period by placing these texts in relation to their cultural and literary contexts. Two of the following recommended: ENG 231 , ENG 232 , 233, 234.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 339 - Shakespeare


    Prerequisite(s): ENG 131 .
    Students will explore a selection of Shakespeare’s plays. They will develop a rich understanding of the major ideas and developments of the period by placing these texts in relation to their cultural and literary contexts. Two of the following recommended: ENG 231 , ENG 232 , 233, 234.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 345 - Writing Fiction


    Prerequisite(s): ENG 281 .
    Students will be introduced to the theory and practice of writing fiction through analysis of student writing and selected models.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 346 - Writing Poetry


    Prerequisite(s): ENG 281 .
    Students will be introduced to the theory and practice of writing poetry through analysis of student writing and selected models.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 347 - Writing Creative Non-fiction


    Prerequisite(s): ENG 281 .
    Students will be introduced to the theory and practice of writing creative non-fiction through analysis of student writing and selected models.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 355 - Contemporary Literature


    Prerequisite(s): ENG 131 .
    Students will explore a range of recent literary texts. They will develop a rich understanding of the major ideas and developments of the period by placing these texts in relation to their cultural and literary contexts. Two of the following recommended: ENG 231 , ENG 232 , 233, 234.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 356 - Contemporary Literature Lenoir-Rhyne Writers Series


    Prerequisite(s): ENG 131 .
    Students will explore a range of recent literary texts with a focus on works written by authors currently included in Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Visiting Writers Series. They will develop a rich understanding of the major ideas and developments of the period by placing these texts in relation to their cultural and literary contexts. Two of the following recommended: ENG 231 , ENG 232 , 233, 234.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 362 - British Novel I


    Prerequisite(s): ENG 131 .
    Students will explore a range of British novels written through 1900. They will develop a rich understanding of the major ideas and developments of the period by placing these texts in relation to their cultural and literary contexts. Two of the following recommended: ENG 231 , ENG 232 , 233, 234.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 363 - British Novel II


    Prerequisite(s): ENG 131 .
    Students will explore a range of British novels written since 1900. They will develop a rich understanding of the major ideas and developments of the period by placing these texts in relation to their cultural and literary contexts. Two of the following recommended: ENG 231 , ENG 232 , 233, 234.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 364 - Restoration and Eighteenth-century British Literature


    Prerequisite(s): ENG 131 .
    Students will explore a range of British literary texts written between 1660 and 1798. They will develop a rich understanding of the major ideas and developments of the period by placing these texts in relation to their cultural and literary contexts. Two of the following recommended: ENG 231 , ENG 232 , 233, 234.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 365 - British Romanticism


    Prerequisite(s): ENG 131 .
    Students will explore a range of British literary texts written between 1798 and 1837. They will develop a rich understanding of the major ideas and developments of the period by placing these texts in relation to their cultural and literary contexts. Two of the following recommended: ENG 231 , ENG 232 , 233, 234.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 366 - Victorian Literature


    Prerequisite(s): ENG 131 .
    Students will explore a range of British literary texts written between 1837 and 1901. They will develop a rich understanding of the major ideas and developments of the period by placing these texts in relation to their cultural and literary contexts. Two of the following recommended: ENG 231 , ENG 232 , 233, 234.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 367 - Twentieth-century British Literature


    Prerequisite(s): ENG 131 .
    Students will explore a range of literary texts written during the twentieth century. They will develop a rich understanding of the major ideas and developments of the period by placing these texts in relation to their cultural and literary contexts. Two of the following recommended: ENG 231 , ENG 232 , 233, 234.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 372 - American Novel I


    Prerequisite(s): ENG 131 .
    Students will explore a range of American novels written through 1900. They will develop a rich understanding of the major ideas and developments of the period by placing these texts in relation to their cultural and literary contexts. Two of the following recommended: ENG 231 , ENG 232 , 233, 234.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 373 - Early American Literature


    Prerequisite(s): ENG 131 .
    Students will explore a range of American literary texts written from the age of exploration to 1820. They will develop a rich understanding of the major ideas and developments of the period by placing these texts in relation to their cultural and literary contexts. Two of the following recommended: ENG 231 , ENG 232 , 233, 234.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 374 - American Romanticism


    Prerequisite(s): ENG 131 .
    Students will explore a range of American literary texts written between 1820 and 1865. They will develop a rich understanding of the major ideas and developments of the period by placing these texts in relation to their cultural and literary contexts. Two of the following recommended: ENG 231 , ENG 232 , 233, 234.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 381 - Special Topics


    Students will engage in study of selected topics in literature, such as major authors, thematic studies, and nontraditional genres.

    Hours: 1
  
  • ENG 382 - Special Topics


    Students will engage in study of selected topics in literature, such as major authors, thematic studies, and nontraditional genres.

    Hours: 2
  
  • ENG 383 - Special Topics


    Students will engage in study of selected topics in literature, such as major authors, thematic studies, and nontraditional genres.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 385 - American Novel II


    Prerequisite(s): ENG 131 .
    Students will explore a range of American novels written since 1900. They will develop a rich understanding of the major ideas and developments of the period by placing these texts in relation to their cultural and literary contexts. Two of the following recommended: ENG 231 , ENG 232 , 233, 234.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 386 - American Realism and Naturalism


    Prerequisite(s): ENG 131 .
    Students will explore a range of American literary texts written between 1865 and 1914. They will develop a rich understanding of the major ideas and developments of the period by placing these texts in relation to their cultural and literary contexts. Two of the following recommended: ENG 231 , ENG 232 , 233, 234.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 387 - Twentieth-century American Literature


    Prerequisite(s): ENG 131 .
    Students will explore a range of American literary texts written during the twentieth century. They will develop a rich understanding of the major ideas and developments of the period by placing these texts in relation to their cultural and literary contexts. Two of the following recommended: ENG 231 , ENG 232 , 233, 234.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 388 - Contemporary American Literature


    Prerequisite(s): ENG 231  (ENG 232  recommended)
    A study of recent works of American literature emphasizing multiple interpretive possibilities raised by historical and cultural contexts. Three credits.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 399 - English Beyond the Classroom


    Students will apply disciplinary thinking to issues of cultural importance, culminating in a multimodal product created for a general audience.  This product will generally be completed within a course, internship, thesis, etc.  Requires a reflective response.  Zero credits.

    Hours: 0
  
  • ENG 413 - Seminar in Literary Topics


    Prerequisite(s): ENG 231 , ENG 232 , 233, 2XX, and junior standing; or permission of the instructor.
    Students will engage in intensive study of a focused group of texts (such as a single author, literary movement, or genre) culminating in the production of a major critical research paper. Note: prior to Summer 2014 this course was titled Junior Seminar I.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 414 - Seminar in Cultural Studies


    Prerequisite(s): ENG 231 , ENG 232 , 233, 2XX, and junior standing; or permission of the instructor.
    Students will engage in study of a culturally important question through a range of literary texts. This writing intensive course culminates with a major researched argument that synthesizes texts. It may be repeated for credit under different subtitles. Note: prior to Summer 2014 this course was titled Junior Seminar II.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 415 - Seminar in Non-literary Texts & Contexts


    Prerequisite(s): ENG 231 , ENG 232 , 233, 2XX, and junior standing; or permission of the instructor.
    Students will engage in study of non-literary texts (such as political speeches, advertisements, or films), culminating in a major research project that critiques an aspect of contemporary culture. This writing intensive course may be repeated for credit under different subtitles. Note: prior to Summer 2014 this course was titled Junior Seminar III.

    Hours: 3
  
  • ENG 450 - Internship for English Majors


    Internship for English Majors: Fieldwork with a local business, a non-profit agency, or an on-campus organization in which English majors use the skills they have developed in a workplace environment.

    Hours: 3
 

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