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EDLE 5178 - Special Topics
Credit(s): 1-6
An in-depth study of a selected topic in a given field or discipline.
Repeated: May be repeated with different titles but only offered three times with the same title.
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EDLE 5301 - Fundamentals of Educational Leadership
Credit(s): 3
Study and application of the historical, research, philosophical, theoretical, demographic forces and required strategic-planning skills to provide learner-centered leadership.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Principal Preparation Program
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EDLE 5313 - Administration of Special Services
Credit(s): 3
Organization and administration of career, technical-vocational, special education, reading and other programs in the public schools.
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EDLE 5316 - The Principalship
Credit(s): 3
The preparation and qualification of the successful school principal, including duties, responsibilities and problems.
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EDLE 5319 - Instructional Leadership
Credit(s): 3
The improvement of curriculum and instruction in the school through facilitative leadership and collaborative planning with theory and practice of instructional supervision for K-12. Includes an overview of the professional development appraisal system.
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EDLE 5349 - Foundations of Curriculum Planning
Credit(s): 3
A study of the sociological and psychological forces that affect curriculum planning and the utilization of these forces in establishing goals and priorities for grades K-12.
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EDLE 5352 - School Resource Management
Credit(s): 3
This course investigates how the educational leader applies successful communication and management principles to create a safe and effective learning environment. The course’s content emphasizes concepts related to school resource utilization, including positive community relations, campus budgeting, personnel management, financial management, technology utilization and management of the physical plant. Successful school administrators must be able to effectively manage the campus’ resources in order to ensure a safe and successful learning environment.
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EDLE 5365 - Public School Law
Credit(s): 3
The law in relation to public school operation.
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EDLE 5391 - Educational Research
Credit(s): 3
A study of research methodologies, practical inquiry and action research related to educational leadership in the K-12 school setting with focus on the improvement of practice and completion of the active research plan.
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EDLE 5392 - Practical Inquiry and Action Research II
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): EDLE 5391
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EDLE 5399 - Synthesis in Educational Leadership
Credit(s): 3
A capstone series of seminars designed to assist practicing school administrators in the examination of crucial issues and problems in educational administration. Includes TExES preparation.
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EDLE 6199 - Dissertation
Credit(s): 1-6
A doctoral dissertation is required for partial fulfillment of the EdD in Educational Leadership. The dissertation reflects an original, scholarly contribution to the research literature relevant to educational leadership. At a minimum, students will enroll in two consecutive semesters/terms for the dissertation proposal/prospectus and the dissertation oral defense must be scheduled in two different semesters/terms. Students must register for at least one credit each fall/spring semester and summer term; must maintain continuous enrollment until the dissertation is successfully defended, corrected/adjusted according to the committee’s will, and submitted to the Graduate School; must accumulate a minimum of 12 credit hours.
Repeated: No
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EDLE 6301 - Connecting Leadership Theory and Practice
Credit(s): 3
A consideration of the knowledge, skills and understanding required for visionary leadership.
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EDLE 6302 - Inquiring into the Foundations of Ethics and Philosophy of School Leaders
Credit(s): 3
A survey of major ethical and philosophical influences that are of importance for educational leadership.
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EDLE 6303 - Exploring Contemporary and Emerging Paradigms of Educational Research
Credit(s): 3
An introduction to issues in educational research related to leadership.
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EDLE 6304 - Examining the Dynamics of Organizational and Human Interaction within Educational Systems
Credit(s): 3
An emphasis on research and the dynamic nature of school organizations as human activity systems.
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EDLE 6310 - Critical Voice, Design, Analysis Educational Policy
Credit(s): 3
This doctoral course focuses on the identification and analysis of policy and the political influences that shape the direction of education. Attention is given to examining models of policy design used to guide policy development and implementation and to political and cultural ideologies that influence policy on a local, state, and national level. Alternative models and theories of policy analysis will be explored in relation to examining the impact of policy on education. Social capital, feminism, institutional, and social justice issues will help shape the various lenses used in the study of educational policy and the political dynamics of American education.
Repeated: No
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EDLE 6311 - The Superintendency
Credit(s): 3
Course includes the preparation and qualifications of the successful school superintendent and the duties, responsibilities and problems of the school superintendent.
Repeated: No
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the superintendent program
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EDLE 6312 - Conceptualizing Scholar-Practitioner Models of Leadership
Credit(s): 3
An advanced study of leadership theory and practice through analysis of cross-disciplinary research and literature.
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EDLE 6313 - Operationalizing the Dynamics of Change in Educational Systems
Credit(s): 3
Research and study of the design, implementation, management and evaluation of the change process.
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EDLE 6321 - Examining Human Inquiry Systems
Credit(s): 3
A study in comparing and contrasting philosophies and logic systems, which inform human inquiry and educational research.
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EDLE 6323 - Designing Research within Educational Settings
Credit(s): 3
A study of qualitative and quantitative design logic inclusive of problem and question clarification, data gathering and analysis techniques to support the dissertation.
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EDLE 6329 - Curriculum Leadership
Credit(s): 3
The idea of curriculum is not new, but the way we understand and theorize it has altered through the years, and there remains considerable dispute as to its meaning. The idea of curriculum leadership is perhaps more nuanced; yet, like curriculum itself, there is varied meaning. When considered in the context of a democratic society and its educational systems, curriculum and curriculum leadership take on decidedly more important and critical meaning.
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EDLE 6330 - Foundations of Curriculum
Credit(s): 3
The idea of curriculum is not new, but the way we understand and theorize it has altered through the years, and there remains considerable dispute as to its meaning. The historical foundations of curriculum, as well as the theories of learning aligned to curriculum, have evolved through the years. Compounded by the advancement of standards and accountability, the foundational structures of curriculum in schools has shifted, consequently presenting difficult questions yet to be answered for/by educators. The idea of foundations of curriculum offers varied meaning. When considered in the context of a democratic society and its educational systems, curriculum and curriculum leadership take on decidedly more important and critical meaning.
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EDLE 6331 - Doctoral Seminar in Curriculum Studies
Credit(s): 3
A study of curriculum development, implementation and assessment with state, national and international applications.
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EDLE 6332 - Legal Regulatory Issues in Education
Credit(s): 3
A study of the evolution and current status of the law regulating educational institutions.
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EDLE 6333 - Investigating Cultural and Societal Patterns
Credit(s): 3
A survey of local, state, national and global conditions affecting schools.
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EDLE 6334 - Advanced Mixed Methods in Research
Credit(s): 3
An advanced seminar in the study of the logic and applications of mixed methods research with an emphasis on the conceptual, epistemological, and methodological implications of cross paradigmatic, mixed methods approaches to educational research.
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EDLE 6347 - Public School Finance and Business Administration
Credit(s): 3
The study of school finance, budgeting and accounting procedures, and problems of local administration.
Repeated: No
Prerequisite(s): Admission to superintendent certification
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EDLE 6350 - Synthesis Seminar I
Credit(s): 3
Integrating, synthesizing and evaluating the major concepts encountered in the preceding courses.
Repeated: No
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EDLE 6351 - School Asset/Capital Management
Credit(s): 3
This course is a study of the major aspects of school design, maintenance and construction of safe school facilities as they relate to the quality instruction of students and to the role of the Texas school district superintendent to assure this quality.
Repeated: No
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the superintendent certification program
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EDLE 6352 - Synthesis Seminar II
Credit(s): 3
This course is an advanced seminar in the inquiry processes related to and practical applications of integrating, synthesizing and evaluating major or primary concepts related to the educational leader as scholar practitioner. Specific attention will be given to the major concepts introduced in the doctoral courses preceding the seminar. All courses completed by the candidate during the academic years preceding the third summer will be the focus of the seminar.
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EDLE 6375 - Advanced Special Problems: Independent Study
Credit(s): 3-6
Individual study of a selected topic under the direction of a faculty member. Conferences between the student and faculty member are required during the semester. Approval from the faculty member directing the study and the department chair or school director are required.
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EDLE 6376 - Overview of the Superintendency
Credit(s): 3
Studies the duties, preparation, qualifications, responsibilities and problems of the school superintendent.
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EDLE 6378 - Special Topics
Credit(s): 3-6
An in-depth study of a selected topic in a given field or discipline.
Repeated: May be repeated with different titles but only offered three times with the same title.
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EDLE 6379 - Facilities and Resource Management
Credit(s): 3
Operation, maintenance, utilization and management of the physical plant, property records, inventory control and school building programs.
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EDLE 6381 - Internship
Credit(s): 3
Field experiences that link theory, research and practice.
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EDLE 6382 - Developing the Dissertation Research Proposal
Credit(s): 3
The design, development and implementation of dissertation research.
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EDLE 6383 - Higher Education Finance Policy and Law
Credit(s): 3
A survey of finance, educational policy and legal issues in higher education.
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EDLE 6384 - Higher Education Administration
Credit(s): 3
A survey of college and university administration and governance.
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EDLE 6385 - Critical Issues in Higher Education
Credit(s): 3
A survey of critical issues confronting colleges and universities in the U.S. today.
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EDLE 6386 - Public School Finance and Resources
Credit(s): 3
The principles of school finance, budgeting and accounting procedures and problems of local administration.
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EDLE 6394 - Superintendency Seminar
Credit(s): 3
The individual and collective study of the superintendency both from a theoretical and field-based perspective. The course presents a series of culminating scenarios that connects research-based leadership practices with recognized proficiencies of leadership achievement. A significant number of hours of field work are required with a practicing superintendent.
Repeated: No
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the superintendent program
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EDLE 6396 - Internship for the School Superintendent
Credit(s): 3
Designed to give on-the-job training under the guidance of successful, experienced, practicing public school administrators and members of the university staff.
Repeated: No
Prerequisite(s): Completion of four core courses in superintendent program
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ELED 5141 - PBIC Field Inter/First Semester
Credit(s): 1-6
First semester of one full year of field internship in which a PBIC intern is employed as a teacher of record and where the intern is jointly supervised by the school and the university.
When Offered: Fall and spring only Repeated: May be repeated one time.
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ELED 5142 - PBIC Field Inter/Second Semester
Credit(s): 1-6
Second semester of the one-year field internship in which a PBIC intern is employed as a teacher of record and where the intern is jointly supervised by the school and the university. Additional fee required.
When Offered: Fall and spring only. Repeated: May be repeated one time.
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ELED 5175 - Special Problems: Independent Study
Credit(s): 1-6
Individual study of a selected topic under the direction of a faculty member. Conferences between the student and faculty member are required during the semester. Approval from the faculty member directing the study and the department chair is required.
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ELED 5178 - Special Topics
Credit(s): 1-6
An in-depth study of a selected topic in a given field or discipline.
Repeated: May be repeated with different titles but only offered three times with the same title.
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ELED 5300 - Survey of Teaching
Credit(s): 3
A survey of teaching course designed for post-baccalaureate students seeking initial certification that focuses on the knowledge base necessary to teach effectively in Texas public schools. Web-based and requires orientation to technology.
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ELED 5305 - Elementary School Child Advanced
Credit(s): 3
Presents the factors in a learner’s intellectual, psychological, emotional, social and physical development and their implications for the elementary teacher.
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ELED 5310 - Standards-Based Assessment
Credit(s): 3
Examination of teaching and assessment strategies that support a community of learners and facilitate learning in the elementary classroom. This course is usually offered as a web-based course.
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ELED 5315 - Social Studies in the Elementary School Advanced
Credit(s): 3
Current trends, practices and research pertaining to the teaching of social studies in the elementary school.
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ELED 5320 - Elementary STEM Teaching I
Credit(s): 3
An introduction to science, technology, engineering and mathematics curriculum and instruction in the EC-8 classroom. The course is designed to assist teachers in exploring the current trends, practices, research, development and use of hands-on, inquiry-based, integrated STEM activities in EC-8 classrooms.
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ELED 5321 - Elementary STEM Teaching II
Credit(s): 3
An advanced examination of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics curiculum and instruction in the EC-8 classroom. The course is designed to assist teachers in exploring the current trends, practices, research, development, and use of hands-on, inquiry-based, integrated STEM activies in EC-8 classroom and includes programmatic application.
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ELED 5325 - Language Arts in the Elementary School Advanced
Credit(s): 3
Current trends, practices and research pertaining to the teaching of language arts in the elementary school.
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ELED 5340 - Foundations of ESL/Bilingual
Credit(s): 3
Emphasizes the foundation of ESL/bilingual education and factors that contribute to an effective multicultural and multilingual learning environment.
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ELED 5341 - ESL/Bilingual Teaching Methods
Credit(s): 3
Using ESL/bilingual techniques and materials for teaching the content areas math, science and social studies to English-language learners.
Prerequisite(s): ELED 5340 , ELED 5343
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ELED 5342 - Language Acquisition for ESL/Bilingual
Credit(s): 3
An introduction to the essential theories and concepts of English-language teaching with emphasis on applying theory to the public classroom setting for grades P-12.
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ELED 5343 - ESL/Bilingual Assessment
Credit(s): 3
Second language assessment and development for both language proficiency and academic achievement; focuses on formal and informal assessment procedures to plan and adapt instruction.
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ELED 5345 - Humane and Environmental Education
Credit(s): 3
A study of humane and environmental education concepts and methods with emphasis on the role they can play in the teaching of the essential elements of the curriculum prescribed for Texas schools.
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ELED 5350 - Research and Analysis of Teaching
Credit(s): 3
Theory, practice and research in methods and techniques of instruction to meet the learner’s needs, interests and abilities of students.
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ELED 5380 - Study Abroad
Credit(s): 3
This is a study abroad course offered through the Office of International Programs and the Department of Elementary Education where students study the culture and educational system of other countries.
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ELED 5389 - Thesis Research
Credit(s): 3
Individual study of a specific problem in the field of education. The thesis may be an organized scientific contribution or a comprehensive analysis of theory and practice in a specific area. Grade withheld until completion of thesis.
Note: Note: A student must register for 589 and/or ELED 5390 each semester or summer session until the thesis is completed; however, a student may not register the first time for ELED 5390 until the thesis prospectus has been approved.
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ELED 5390 - Thesis Writing
Credit(s): 3
Organization and revision of thesis for final submission to thesis committee and graduate dean.
Note: Note: A student must register for ELED 5389 and/or ELE 590 each semester or summer session until the thesis is completed; however, a student may not register the first time for 590 until the thesis prospectus has been approved.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of major professor
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ELED 5644 - Clinical Teaching in Elementary
Credit(s): 6
Student teacher is supervised jointly by the partner school and the university.
When Offered: Fall and spring only.
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ENG 578 - Internship in Publishing
Credit(s): 1-3
This course is designed to provide concentration on the book and journal publishing trade as it occurs in academia. Students enrolled in the course will work closely with authors, learn the processes of manuscript acquisition and selection, manuscript set-up, book design and production, and distribution processes and agendas. Students may work closely with individual authors and serve as publication representatives and liaisons at professional meetings and conferences.
Repeated: The course is repeatable up to six hours.
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ENGL 5169 - Distinguished Writer Seminar
Credit(s): 1
An intensive, weeklong workshop/seminar for advanced creative or literary criticism students with a distinguished visiting writer. This one-hour seminar is available to students via an application process through the Department of English and Creative Writing, based upon the quality of manuscripts submitted.
Repeated: May be repeated for a total of four hours.
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ENGL 5181 - Practicum Teaching 132
Credit(s): 1
Two-semester training and supervision for GTAs teaching first-year composition. Instruction and support in administering a freshman-writing course as established in the goals and guidelines for English 131 and 132. Pass/Fail. Required for GTAs concurrent with their teaching English 131 and 132 for the first time.
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ENGL 5188 - Comprehensive Examination Preparation
Credit(s): 1
This course is designated only for students who are not able to complete their comprehensive exams during the timeline of regular M.A. course completion. Special circumstances or exam retake may necessitate enrollment in a one-hour preparation section.
Repeated: May be repeated up to three hours.
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ENGL 5195 - Independent Study
Credit(s): 1-3
This course is an independent investigation of topics of specific interest to individual students. Students wishing to enroll in independent study must petition the director of graduate studies prior to the beginning of the semester.
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ENGL 5302 - Bibliography and Research Methods
Credit(s): 3
An introduction to the profession; an emphasis on developing skills in research and bibliographic methods, such as electronic databases and traditional texts; intensive practice and application of those skills in graduate-level scholarly writing; additional concentration in rhetoric and critical theory. Required of all majors and first-year students.
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ENGL 5305 - World Literary Topics
Credit(s): 3
Intensive study of an aspect of world literature from antiquity to the present, such as form, genre or period.
Repeated: May be repeated for credit with different topic.
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ENGL 5310 - British Literary Topics
Credit(s): 3
Intensive study of an aspect of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present, such as form, genre or period.
Repeated: May be repeated for credit with different topic.
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ENGL 5320 - American Literary Topics
Credit(s): 3
Intensive study of American literature from the colonial period to the present, focusing on a theme, literary movement, period or other unifying emphasis.
Repeated: May be repeated for credit with different topic.
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ENGL 5321 - Comparative Literature
Credit(s): 3
The study of literature (authors, genres, themes, style, movements, periods) beyond the confines of national and linguistic boundaries; relationships between literature and other areas of knowledge, such as the arts (film, painting, sculpture, architecture, music), philosophy, history, science, religion, politics, sociology, etc.
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ENGL 5330 - Major Authors
Credit(s): 3
Intensive study of the writings, life and cultural context of major writers.
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ENGL 5335 - Teaching Literature
Credit(s): 3
A study of the theory and practices relevant to the teaching of literature at the secondary and post-secondary levels. Includes a study of the history of the American English department with an emphasis on the development of teaching materials, including syllabi, lesson plans and course assignments.
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ENGL 5345 - Film Narratology
Credit(s): 3
Studies the various texts and subtexts of film, encompassing matters of not only script and story but also visual components and how these facilitate story delivery. This course is open to English graduate students, as well as students pursuing the M.F.A. in Fine Arts.
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ENGL 5346 - Topics in Film
Credit(s): 3
Film topics provide students with the opportunity to study various graduate-level topics relative to film theory, either as a general overview or a focus upon certain aspects, such as auteur, genre, realism/formalism/postmodernism, adaptation, and so on. Available to English majors and students enrolled in M.F.A. coursework in the College of Fine Arts.
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ENGL 5351 - Special Topics: Children’s Literature
Credit(s): 3
Course will focus on specific periods, genres and modes of children’s and young adult literature. Students on M.A.-track in children’s literature may only take course once for credit toward the degree.
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ENGL 5352 - Teaching Children’s/Young Adult Literature
Credit(s): 3
In-depth examination of best pedagogical practices for the introduction of children’s literature in elementary and secondary school classrooms.
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ENGL 5353 - Golden Age of Children’s Literature
Credit(s): 3
In-depth examination and analysis of children’s literature pre-1930, often referred to as the Golden Age of Children’s Literature.
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ENGL 5356 - Young Adult Literature
Credit(s): 3
Focuses on literature for adolescents and young adults. Sections of the course may focus on World, British or American Literature for adolescents and young adults.
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ENGL 5359 - Graduate Poetry Workshop
Credit(s): 3
Classroom analysis and discussion of student writing.
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ENGL 5361 - Graduate Fiction Workshop
Credit(s): 3
Classroom analysis and discussion of student writing.
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ENGL 5362 - Graduate Nonfiction Workshop
Credit(s): 3-6
Classroom analysis and discussion of contemporary creative nonfiction and student writing.
Repeated: May be repeated up to six credits.
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ENGL 5365 - Poetics and Prosody
Credit(s): 3
This graduate-level course focuses on the techniques and craft of formal poetry. Students will study poetic and formalist strategies of poets spanning the range of the tradition in English. Students will learn about tropes, schemes, line, rhyme, meter, scansion and poetic form through close analysis of published poetry. Though this course is not a creative writing course per se, students will be given the opportunity to explore the considerations of craft in experimentations of their own.
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ENGL 5366 - Teaching Creative Writing
Credit(s): 3
The study of various pedagogical approaches to the teaching of creative writing from the high school to the college levels.
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ENGL 5373 - Pedagogy of Technical Writing
Credit(s): 3
This course is a graduate seminar designed to train students concerning best practices in the field of tech-writing pedagogy. This class is partly a seminar for the discussion of pedagogical theory and partly a laboratory for the development and practice of teaching skills. While the main focus of the class is on teaching technical writing to undergraduates in an academic setting, many of the tools we use also will be of use in a professional setting.
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ENGL 5380 - Teaching First-Year Composition
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to the field of composition and to first-year composition pedagogical practices. Instruction in preparing syllabi, grading student papers and addressing the daily concerns of administering a freshman writing course. Required of all GTAs prior to teaching for the first time.
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ENGL 5383 - Special Topics
Credit(s): 3
Focus on a theme, genre or theory.
Repeated: May be repeated with different topic.
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ENGL 5385 - Literary Criticism
Credit(s): 3
Surveys literary criticism from Plato to the present and introduces the variety of critical and theoretical thought in literary studies from new criticism, structuralism and post-structuralism, psychoanalysis, reader-response criticism, gender studies, Marxist criticism, multicultural and postcolonial theory, etc.
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ENGL 5389 - Thesis Research
Credit(s): 3
Course includes the research and writing necessary to complete the M.A. thesis proposal.
Repeated: No
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ENGL 5390 - Thesis Writing
Credit(s): 3-9
Writing and revision of thesis for final submission to departmental committee and graduate dean.
Note: Note: students completing a thesis must register each semester university resources are being utilized.
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ENVR 5003 - Remediation and Reclamation of Disturbed Land Lab
Credit(s): 0
Remediation and reclamation of contaminated or disturbed lands. Required field trips.
Co-requisite(s): ENVR 5303
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ENVR 5012 - Environmental Hydrology Lab
Credit(s): 0
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ENVR 5014 - Environmental Delineation and Functional Assessment Lab
Credit(s): 0
Introduction to the history, regulations and current technical criteria for the identification and delineation of wetland boundaries and the functional assessment of wetlands.
When Offered: Spring only, odd years.
Co-requisite(s): ENVR 5314
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