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ENGL 338 - Studies in Drama
An examination of a topic in dramatic literature, including plays originating outside of the United States and Great Britain. The title in the Course Schedule will reflect the specific subject matter of the course.
Requisites: ENGL 201. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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ENGL 341 - Contemporary American Fiction
A study of American fiction from 1960 to the present.
Requisites: ENGL 201. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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ENGL 345 - History of the English Lang
A study of the origins and development of English.
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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ENGL 350 - Dialects in Contemp English
A study of English Dialects around the world with a focus on American varieties. Topics may include social and regional variation, sociolinguistic methodology, English-based creoles, and African-American and Hispanic varieties of English as they may appear in oral and written forms.
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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ENGL 355 - Language in Society
Exploration of the structure and functions of language in speech communities around the world. Topics include such issues as language, gender, class and ethnicity; the politics and economics of language, language maintenance and shift; and language planning and standard language.
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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ENGL 360 - Grammar of Contemporary English
A descriptive, comprehensive approach to analyzing the sentence structure of standard written English and the rhetorical effects of grammatical choices.
Requisites: All reading and writing Basic Skills requirements, (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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ENGL 365 - TESOL I:Tch Engl as Sec or Foreign Lang
Introduction to theoretical foundations, standards, and instructional practices. Includes working with ESL learners.
Requisites: All reading and writing Basic Skills requirements. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
Notes: Must be taken prior to enrolling in a TESOL practicum.
3 cr |
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ENGL 370 - Language in Education
This course will focus on language theory, practice and policies; language variety in the classroom and its relationship to speech, writing and reading; and language as it is affected by other sociolinguistic issues.
Requisites: All required Basic Skills reading and writing courses, and one course from General Education Category 10. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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ENGL 372 - History of Literary Criticism
A selective study of principal ideas in literary criticism from classical to contemporary times.
Requisites: ENGL 201. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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ENGL 373 - Literary Theory
A study of selected approaches to literature practiced in the discipline since 1900 (e.g. formalist, psychoanalytical, reader response, post-structuralist, feminist).
Requisites: ENGL 201. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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ENGL 380 - Teaching the Art of Writing
This course provides theoretical foundations and practical experiences as a basis for teaching writing. It focuses on contemporary theories and research on the writing process and the ways K-12 students learn to write and can use writing to learn in all disciplines.
Requisites: ENGL 201, one course from General Education (GE) Category 10, and admission to the Teacher Education Program. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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ENGL 383 - Tutoring Writing
Study of principles for effective tutoring in writing, models of the writing process, the underlying assumptions of an academic discourse, community, and approaches to error analysis. Concurrent tutoring experience required.
Requisites: RPW 260, RPW 300, ENGL 301 or RPW 304. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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ENGL 386 - Internship in English
Students secure an internship and work on writing projects under supervision of English faculty and a sponsoring organization. Internships must involve 10 to 14 hours a week for a minimum of 10 weeks.
Requisites: All required Basic Skills reading and writing courses; one course from General Education Category 10; ENGL 301; Department approval of portfolio. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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ENGL 390 - Special Topics
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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ENGL 391 - Special Topics
A departmental seminar in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the course schedule and the transcript.
Requisites: As listed in the course schedule. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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ENGL 394 - Independent Research
An independent research project in the discipline by a student or a cooperative research project with a faculty member. The student and instructor must agree on a project before enrollment.
Requisites: Instructor permission, 3.00 GPA or higher, and a minimum of 12 credits in the discipline. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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ENGL 395 - Independent Laboratory/Studio
An independent research project in the discipline by a student; a cooperative research project with a faculty member or an advanced independent studio in a performing art. The student and instructor must agree on a project before enrollment.
Requisites: Instructor permission, 3.00 GPA or higher, and a minimum of 12 credits in the discipline. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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ENGL 410 - Topics/Medieval & Renaissance Literature
A study of a theme or subject as it relates to the development of literature in English during the Middle Ages or the Renaissance. The title of the Course Schedule will reflect the specific subject matter of the course.
Requisites: ENGL 201, ENGL 301 (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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ENGL 415 - Seminar in Selected Author Prior to 1800
An intensive study of the works of a single canonical figure prior to 1800. Subjects might include a major figure such as Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare, Milton or another writer of equal significance.
Requisites: ENGL 201, ENGL 301 (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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ENGL 417 - Seminar in Selected Author Post 1800
An intensive study of the works of a single canonical figure after 1800. Subjects might include William Wordsworth, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Jane Austen, Virginia Woolf, William Faulkner, or another writer of equal significance.
Requisites: ENGL 201 (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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ENGL 426 - Topics in 17th & 18th Century Literature
A study of a theme or subject as it relates to literature in English written during the 1600s or 1700s. The title in the Course Schedule will reflect the specific subject matter of the course.
Requisites: ENGL 201, ENGL 301. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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ENGL 431 - Topics- 19th Cent Lit of the Brit Empire
A study of a theme or subject as it relates to the literature of the British Isles and/or British Empire written between 1800 and 1900. The title in the Course Schedule will reflect the specific subject matter of the course.
Requisites: ENGL 201, ENGL 301. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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ENGL 434 - Topics in 20th Cen Brit & Post-Col Lit
A study of a theme or subject as it relates to the literature of the British Isles, the Commonwealth, the former British colonies outside of North America, or a combination of these traditions since 1900. The title in the course schedule will reflect the specific subject matter of the course.
Requisites: ENGL 201, ENGL 301. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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ENGL 441 - Topics in 19th Century American Lit
Variable specialized studies in some cross-cultural aspect, theme, or period in American literature during the 1800s. May focus on literature in the U.S. or may take a multi-national approach to literatures of the Americas. The title in the Course Schedule will reflect the specific subject matter of the course.
Requisites: ENGL 201, ENGL 301. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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ENGL 442 - Topics in American Lit 1900-present
Variable specialized studies in some cross-cultural aspect, theme, or period in American literature from 1900 to the present. May focus on literature in the U.S. or may take a multi-national approach to literatures of the Americas. The title in the Course Schedule will reflect the specific subject matter of the course.
Requisites: ENGL 201, ENGL 301. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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ENGL 461 - Seminar in Creative Writing
A seminar on various topics in creative writing. Particular emphasis determined by instructor. May be repeated once for credit with instructor permission.
Requisites: Restricted to English-Creative Writing majors only, or instructor permission. Minimum of 6 previous hours of creative writing courses. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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ENGL 465 - TESOL II: Adv Meth, Materials, & Assess
Lesson planning, strategies, resources identification and development, and assessment at all levels of TESOL. environment in which they plan to be certified. Includes classroom observation and practical experience.
Requisites: ENGL 365. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
Notes: Must be taken prior to enrolling in a TESOL practicum.
3 cr |
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ENGL 470 - Second Lang and Culture Acquisition
Second language acquisition theories and research; the nature and role of culture in language development and academic achievement; comparisons between American English and mainstream culture, and other languages and cultures.
Requisites: ENGL 244, ENGL 350, ENGL 355, or ENGL 370. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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ENGL 482 - Methods of Teaching English
An examination of the components that make up the English curriculum and their integration in secondary English classrooms. These include expository and creative writing, the reading and appreciation of literature, language study, classroom drama, and non-print media.
Requisites: ENGL 380, TEMS 302 and RPW 300 or ENGL 301 (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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ENGL 490 - Special Topics
A departmental course in a subject are not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and transcript.
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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ENGL 491 - Seminar in Sel Author, Period Or Topic
Seminar in selected author, period or topic (1-4).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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ENGL 493 - Directed Study
Intensive study of an author, literary form or period.
Requisites: Instructor permission, a plan of study for approval before enrolling. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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ENGL 494 - Independent Research
An independent research project in the discipline by a student or a cooperative research project with a faculty member. The student and instructor must agree on a project before enrollment.
Requisites: Instructor permission, 3.00 GPA or higher, and a minimum of 12 credits in the discipline. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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ENGL 495 - Independent Lab/Studio
An independent research project in the discipline by a student; a cooperative research project with a faculty member or an advanced independent studio in a performing art. The student and instructor must agree on a project before enrollment.
Requisites: Instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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ENGL 496 - Practicum in TESOL
Supervised work in a setting appropriate to each student’s current or future TESOL environment. Students will prepare a teacher portfolio relevant to their programs.
Requisites: Program advisor permission, ENGL 244, ENGL 365 ENGL 465, ENGL 470 or graduate equivalents. Required for all students completing the ESL endorsement or TESOL certificate programs. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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ENGL 497 - Senior Project
An independent Senior project in the discipline.
Requisites: Senior standing in the discipline, instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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ENGL 498 - Honors Thesis
Preparation and completion of an Honors Thesis. May enroll twice, once for the preparation of the proposal and once for its completion.
Requisites: Honors students status and thesis advisor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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ENGL 499 - Senior Seminar in Literary Studies
Capstone for English majors; specific authors, themes, or disciplinary issues will vary. Students will integrate knowledge and skills from the program in this focused study of literary texts. Students will produce a well developed academic paper and publicly present their findings.
Requisites: 21 credits towards and English major including ENGL 301. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
Finance |
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FIN 104 - Consumer Finance
The course will give students a general exposure to the economic and social developments that continue to influence the personal financial planning environment. Topics include financial institutions, financial markets and government financial systems.
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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FIN 302 - Investment Analysis
Basic concepts relating to security analysis, available investments and portfolio management. Risk and selection are explored in conjunction with market analysis and investment timing.
Requisites: ECON 222, junior standing. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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FIN 304 - Financial Management
Basic theoretical framework for decision making in financial management within a corporate, social and political environment. Role of the financial manager in balancing risk and profitability. Financial planning to estimate sources and uses of funds. Fundamentals of capital budgeting and international finance. Case studies are used.
Requisites: ACCT 213 and junior standing. (Required, Previous).
Credits:4 cr
4 cr |
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FIN 305 - Principles of Risk and Insurance
A study of risk and risk meeting methods with emphasis on insurance as a mechanism. Legal relationships, types of carriers, principle types of coverage and problems of risk managers.
Requisites: Junior standing. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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FIN 306 - Commercial Banking
Problems of commercial banking discussed from the point of view of bank management; asset management, liability management, credit analysis, capital accounts, investment policies, as well as current topics including bank marketing, branch banking, bank holding companies, etc.
Requisites: ECON 222, junior standing. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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FIN 307 - Real Estate Finance
An analysis of the various types of real estate investments, the institutions involved in real estate finance and financial options utilized. Emphasis will be on current trade and techniques.
Requisites: ECON 222, junior standing. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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FIN 308 - Student Managed Investment Portfolio
An opportunity for College of Business and Managements students to gain hands-on experience in fiduciary management of investment assets through security research, asset valuation, asset allocation, and portfolio management. Students will manage an allocation of the Saginaw Valley State University Foundation’s endowment. This course may be taken multiple times but only 2 credit hours will be counted for the major.
Requisites: FIN 302 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:2 cr
2 cr |
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FIN 310 - International Finance
A study of contemporary problems in international finance. An analysis of the international money and capital markets, working capital considerations, currency problems, capital budgeting problems as faced by multinational firms and international investments.
Requisites: Junior standing. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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FIN 311 - Entrepreneurial Finance
Topics covered will include business life cycle financing, forecasting, cash flow burn, securities laws, financial planning, types and costs of financial capital, venture capital, alternative financing, financial distress, exit strategies. Applied methodologies will be used to teach this course.
Requisites: Junior standing. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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FIN 313 - Money and Financial Institutions
An exploratory course into the role of money, banking, and financial institutions. Topics such as monetary policy, banks and other financial intermediaries, and significant developments in monetary/banking policy are covered. Students are provided with the tools necessary to evaluate monetary policy and the role of banks in the financial markets from both the theoretical and practical aspects.
Requisites: ECON 222 , junior standing. (Required, Previous).
XLIST: ECON 313
Credits:4 cr
4 cr |
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FIN 342 - Global Experience in Finance
The course provides students with an academic and experiential learning opportunity abroad. The primary goal of this course is to learn how to do business in an international setting.
Requisites: Junior status, Instructor Permission
XLIST: ACCT 342 , LAW 342
Credits:3 cr
Notes: Special course fees may apply.
3 cr |
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FIN 390 - Special Topics
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear in the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Requisites: As listed in course schedule. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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FIN 401 - Investment Strategy
A study of the role of stocks and bonds in a dynamic economy with analysis of various theories and techniques available to achieve superior selection in management of securities.
Requisites: FIN 302, FIN 304, ECON 222 and junior standing or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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FIN 403 - Advanced Financial Management
Case studies in financial management with emphasis placed on current problems and the strategies used by financial managers to solve them.
Requisites: FIN 304, junior standing. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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FIN 405 - Financial Policy
This course is designed to serve as the capstone course in finance. Course topics include dividend policy, valuation of the firm, capital budgeting decisions and other topics of current interest in the financial sector.
Requisites: FIN 304, LAW 308 and junior standing or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:4 cr
4 cr |
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FIN 490 - Selected Topics in Finance
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Requisites: As listed in the course schedule (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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FIN 493 - Directed Readings in Finance
A student must submit a plan of study for approval by the faculty member and the dean before enrolling.
Requisites: FIN 302, instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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FIN 493A - Directed Readings in Finance
Requisites: Instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-3 cr
1-3 cr |
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FIN 493B - Directed Readings in Finance
Requisites: Instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-3 cr
1-3 cr |
French |
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FREN 111 - Elementary French I (GE9)
Focuses on active language use to develop functional French proficiency at the Novice level. Authentic materials are used as the basis for real-world communication and the development of cultural competence.
Credits:4 cr
General Education:
4 cr |
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FREN 112 - Elementary French II (GE9)
Focuses on active language use to develop functional French proficiency at the Novice level. Authentic materials are used as the basis for real-world communication and the development of cultural competence.
Requisites: FREN 111 or equivalent. (Required, Previous).
Credits:4 cr
General Education:
4 cr |
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FREN 190 - Special Topics
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Requisites: As listed in the course schedule. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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FREN 211 - Intermediate French (GE9)
Focuses on active language use to develop functional French proficiency at the Intermediate Low-Mid levels. Authentic materials are used as the basis for real-world communication and the development of cultural competence.
Requisites: FREN 112, or the equivalent. (Required, Previous).
Credits:4 cr
General Education:
4 cr |
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FREN 212 - Intermediate French
Focuses on active language use to develop functional French proficiency at the Intermediate Low-Mid levels. Authentic materials are used as the basis for real-world communication and the development of cultural competence.
Requisites: FREN 112 or the equivalent. (Required, Previous).
Credits:4 cr
4 cr |
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FREN 290 - Special Topics
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Requisites: As listed in the course schedule. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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FREN 311 - Advanced French
Focuses on active language use to develop functional French proficiency at the Intermediate High level and beyond. Authentic materials are used as the basis for real-world communication and the development of cultural competence.
Requisites: FREN 211 and FREN 212, or instructor permission (Required, previous)
Credits:4 cr
4 cr |
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FREN 313 - Advanced French
Focuses on active language use to develop functional French proficiency at the Intermediate High level and beyond. Authentic materials are used as the basis for real-world communication and the development of cultural competence.
Requisites: FREN 211 and FREN 212, or instructor permission (Required, previous)
Credits:4 cr
4 cr |
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FREN 314 - Advanced French
Focuses on active language use to develop functional French proficiency at the Intermediate High level and beyond. Authentic materials are used as the basis for real-world communication and the development of cultural competence.
Requisites: FREN 211 and FREN 212, or instructor permission (Required, previous)
Credits:4 cr
4 cr |
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FREN 315 - Advanced French
Focuses on active language use to develop functional French proficiency at the Intermediate High level and beyond. Authentic materials are used as the basis for real-world communication and the development of cultural competence.
Requisites: FREN 211 and FREN 212, or instructor permission (Required, previous)
Credits:4 cr
4 cr |
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FREN 390 - Special Topics
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Requisites: FREN 211 and FREN 212 or instructor permission (Required, Previous)
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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FREN 391 - Special Seminar
A departmental seminar in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Requisites: As listed in the course schedule. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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FREN 411 - Oral Communication
Focuses on the continued development of interpersonal speaking and listening in real-world contexts, and improving pronunciation through the study of the French sound system.
Requisites: FREN 311, 313, 314, or 315, or instructor permission (required, previous)
Credits:4 cr
4 cr |
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FREN 412 - Written Communication
Focuses on the continued development of interpersonal and presentational writing in real-world contexts using authentic readings from a variety of genres as models.
Requisites: FREN 311, 313, 314, or 315, or instructor permission (required, previous)
Credits:4 cr
4 cr |
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FREN 413 - France and the French-Speaking World
Authentic texts and materials are the basis for inquiry into the cultures of France and the Francophone world.
Requisites: FREN 311, 313, 314, or 315, or instructor permission (required, previous)
Credits:4 cr
4 cr |
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FREN 414 - French/English Translation
French-English and English-French translation in a variety of genres is used as the basis for continued development of knowledge of French language structures, stylistics, idiomatic and colloquial French.
Requisites: FREN 311, 313, 314, or 315, or instructor permission (required, previous)
Credits:4 cr
4 cr |
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FREN 415 - French for the Professions
Exploration of job opportunities in the U.S. and abroad for French speakers in a variety of fields, and preparation for entering the job market.
Requisites: FREN 311, 313, 314, or 315, or instructor permission (required, previous)
Credits:4 cr
4 cr |
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FREN 490 - Special Topics
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and transcript.
Requisites: One 300-level FREN course or instructor permission (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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FREN 491 - Seminar in French Studies
A departmental seminar in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and transcript.
Requisites: Instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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FREN 498 - Honors Thesis
Preparation and completion of an Honors Thesis. May enroll twice, once for the preparation of the proposal and once for its completion.
Requisites: Honors student status and thesis advisor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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FREN 499 - Directed Study
With the guidance and approval of a member of the French faculty, students may investigate an area, of French studies – including literature, culture, and/or language – that is not included in the content of an existing course.
Requisites: Instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
Gender Studies |
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GS 100 - Introduction to Gender Studies (GE10)
Core course for gender studies minor. An analysis of the significance of gender in our culture, from the perspectives of communication, English, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology.
Requisites: ENGL 111. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
General Education: Category 10
3 cr |
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GS 494 - Capstone Project in Gender Studies
Research culminating in a final paper focused on one issue within the scope of Gender Studies, to be undertaken as an independent study, with the approval and under the supervision of any faculty member regularly offering courses within the Gender Studies Program. The focus of these projects will vary considerably from student to student, depending upon disciplinary orientation.
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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GS 498 - Honors Thesis
Preparation and completion of an honors thesis. May enroll twice, once for the preparation of the proposal and once for its completion.
Requisites: Honors students status and thesis advisor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
Geography |
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GEOG 101! - Introduction to Physical Geography (GE4)
An introduction to Earth’s varied climates, environments and landforms. Lectures are accompanied by in-class activities designed to develop specific skills, including navigation and interpretation of topographic maps, climate and weather maps, air photos and satellite images. Communication skills are developed with oral reports, essays and a term paper.
Requisites: ENGL 111 or equivalent. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
General Education:
3 cr |
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GEOG 190 - Special Topics in Geography
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the course schedule and the transcript.
Requisites: As listed in the course schedule. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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GEOG 201 - World Cultural/Regional Geography (GE8)
Surveys the world using concepts from the disciplinary subfields of physical, historical, cultural, political, and economic geography and demography. Emphasis on similarities and differences among world regions, and on developing abilities to evaluate international media coverage.
Credits:3 cr
General Education:
3 cr |
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GEOG 202! - North Amer Regional Geography (GE6)
Geographic regions of North America. Special emphasis on role of geographic issues in past and present relations between U.S. and Canada and Mexico.
Requisites: ENGL 111. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
General Education:
3 cr |
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GEOG 210 - Introduction to Soil Science
Introduction to Soil Science provides an introduction to the nature and properties of soils from an agricultural and natural resource perspective. Topics include physical, biological, and chemical properties and processes; soil genesis; soil water and nutrient cycles; soil classification, distribution, and mapping; and soil management and environmental issues. Some laboratory and field assignments will require scheduling time outside of regularly scheduled lecture periods.
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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GEOG 290 - Selected Topics in Geography
A sophomore-junior level seminar in selected areas of geographical study.
Credits:1-3 cr
1-3 cr |
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GEOG 301 - Environmental Issues in Geography
An examination of contemporary environmental issues addressing human impacts on air, water, land, soil, vegetation, animal species, and natural resources. Topics to include: global climate change, energy types and use, water resources, air pollution, land cover change, hazardous waste, agriculture and food production, human population, and sustainability.
Requisites: Any geography course or any course from General Education Category 4 (Natural Science) (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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GEOG 302 - Climatology and Climate Change
This course introduces students to the forces that control Earth’s climate, how Earth’s climate has changed naturally over time, and how scientists measure and reconstruct climate changes. This course also covers current anthropogenic (human-caused) climate change, including the evidence for it, how it differs from what has happened in the past, and its impact on human and natural systems.
Requisites: GEOG 101! (recommended)
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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GEOG 309 - Natural Hazards and Geomorphology
In the globalized world in which we live, every natural hazard contains two separate components: the natural science cause for the hazard, and the linked human-environmental effect of the hazard. In this course, students will understand the cause for natural hazards, and assess the risk associated with various types of natural hazards based on the proximity to a region’s “hot spots”. Students will gain an appreciation for how the natural sciences are used to address real-world problems by:
1. Analyzing any given natural disaster from a scientific, historical, and social perspective using theories and models that help describe the natural world.
2. Organizing and displaying collected data, interpret experimental observations and construct explanatory scientific hypotheses.
3. Articulating key considerations in planning and decision making related to managing the impacts of natural disasters.
Secondary goals include the introduction of geospatial tools and preparation for students to take additional courses in Physical Geography.
Requisites: GEOG 101! or PHYS 106A
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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GEOG 311 - Geography of Africa
Examines Africa’s great achievements, serious problems, and enormous potential. Topics include prehistory, historical geography, environments, population, food production systems, health and disease, tropical deforestation and desertification, political geography, and economic development strategies.
XLIST: HIST 380
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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GEOG 312 - Historical Geography of Latin America
This course examines Latin America from both spatial and historical perspectives, while focusing on economic, political, demographic, and cultural linkages through time and space. Topics include, pre-Columbian settlement, colonization, the slave trade, economic development, political (r)evolutions, human impact on the landscape, population growth, migration, and urbanization.
XLIST: HIST 381
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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GEOG 320 - Principles of Urban Geography
This course examines the origin, diffusion, and growth of urban areas, as well as the relationship between urban areas and the environment. The internal structure, economic role, and function of cities, as well as issues of social justice and segregation of certain people, are also discussed.
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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GEOG 322 - Geography of Population
An examination of spatial patterns of fertility, mortality, and mobility among the world’s regions. Special emphasis is placed on the settlement patterns of U.S. immigrants, internal migration patterns within U.S., and the spatial variation in demographic and economic characteristics of the U.S. population.
Requisites: GEOG 101! and GEOG 201 or GEOG 202! (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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GEOG 325 - Crime Mapping & Analysis
This interdisciplinary course introduces students to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applied to Criminal Justice theory and practices. Emphasis is placed on mapping crime data to determine spatial patterns, trends and hot spots through the scope of criminal justice theory for the end goal of informing police decisions. Students will develop skills in using ArcGIS extensions, managing spatial data, understanding statistical results, and applying existing criminal justice best practices to solve spatio-temporal problems.
XLIST: CJ 325
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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GEOG 330 - Cultural Geography
Introduces students to foundational concepts and theories used in the spatial patterns of the cultural landscape. Topics include Roots and Meanings of Culture, Ethnic Geography, Gender, Geography, Folk and Popular Culture, Patterns of Development, Urban Systems, and Language and Religion.
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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GEOG 340 - Geographic Information Systems
An introduction to the use of spatial data processors called geographic information systems (GIS). This course covers the utilization and interpretation of geo-referenced spatial data using current GIS software. Lectures and laboratory exercises introduce students to: data models and structures; cartographic representation; and processes for measuring, mapping and analyzing spatial data.
Requisites: 1 Geog course (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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GEOG 341 - Remote Sensing
A technical course designed to develop the basic remote sensing skills expected of entry-level employees in planning, mapping and natural resource agencies. Lectures explain the essentials of satellite image and air photo interpretation, which students apply to problems in urban and agricultural land use, natural resource management, terrain evaluation, and archaeology. Thermal infrared, radar, and weather satellite images also are examined.
Requisites: 1 GEOG course (Recommended, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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GEOG 350 - Economic Geography
Introduces students to concepts and theories used in understanding spatial patterns of economic development and interaction. Topics include: urban hierarchy, patterns of economic interaction, global economic trade and development. International economic organizations (World Bank, WTO) and the results of their projects, transportation geography as it relates to economic development and growth, economic effects on the environment, and trends in the agriculture industry and the global politics of food.
Requisites: GEOG 201, GEOG 202! (Required, Previous). | ECON 221 (Recommended, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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GEOG 385 - Special Regional Studies in Geography
A junior-senior level course in selected areas of geographic study.
Requisites: GEOG 101!, GEOG 201 or GEOG 202! (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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