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ENG 365 - Junior Seminar: Author
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
An intensive introduction to the study of authorship organized around questions of authority and institution, cannon, law, signature and property, history and biography. Focused study on a single author, including selected works, biography, correspondence, etc.
Prerequisite: ENG 265; or ENG 304 either previously or concurrently; or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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ENG 367 - Literature and Psychology
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
An interdisciplinary approach to the study of literature through selected readings in literature psychology, and psychological criticism of literature.
Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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ENG 370 - Women in Literature
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
A focus on literature by and about women. Applying techniques of literary analysis to works in several genres, students will concentrate on acquiring more sophisticated interpretive skills while at the same time examining literature from a feminist perspective.
Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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ENG 371 - Postmodernism
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
The course consists of readings of theoretical, critical and historiographical texts on postmodernism as well as critical engagements with works of art, literature, music, film, and video, considered postmodern. The course, then, is conceived as an extended inquiry into the meanings of ‘modernity’ and ‘postmodernity’.
Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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ENG 372 - Decolonial Thought and Literature
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course explores the development of Decolonial theory, key moments and theoretical shifts, and specifically focusing on the emergence of this theory in the Americas within both “theory” texts as well as “literature.”
Prerequisite: ENG 102 or ENG 204, and minimum sophomore standing; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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ENG 373 - Theories of Language
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
A survey and analysis of recent theories of language as the ground of literature, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding. The course will examine the interplay between language and the issues of class, culture, gender, race, and childhood that affect our use of languages.
Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing or LIN 100; or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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ENG 374 - History and Development of the English Language
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
Historical backgrounds of the English language, growth of vocabulary, and development of linguistics standards and usage.
Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing OR or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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ENG 375 - Theories of Diverse Sexuality
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course examines the contributions of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and transexual studies to literature, art, politics and culture as well as many of the intellectual issues that surround controversies about non-normative human sexuality.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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ENG 376 - Science Fiction
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course examines the science fiction genre from the historical perspective by concentrating on key writers who established the generic purviews before 1950 and as an exercise in social, cultural, political, technical, and epistemological critique.
Prerequisite: HIS 100 or HIS 230 or ANT 111 or ANT 112 or ENG 210 or ENG 211
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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ENG 380 - Narratives of Identity
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course uses narratives that define individuals and their relationships to a larger world. It utilizes approaches from different disciplines to investigate ways a personality or individual consciousness can be defined.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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ENG 381 - Narrative Theory
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course offers a theoretical examination of narrative and the various literary components and critical values associated with narrative. It concentrates on investigating key theoretical and critical statements that have helped define the way narrative is perceived. It also offers an opportunity to examine different examples of narrative by applying theoretical narrative principles to specific texts.
Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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ENG 382 - Modern African Literature
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
An introduction to the various genres of written African literature since World War II, with attention to the historical, political, social and cultural contexts from which this literature has emerged.
Prerequisite: ENG 237, or nine hours of English courses numbered 299 or lower, or junior standing.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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ENG 384 - Young Adult Literature
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course involves the study of current issues in the field of young adult (YA) literature. Emphasis will be on literary interpretation and analysis. It will provide a rationale and strategies for using YA literature to meet learning standards and to further social justice in schools and libraries.
Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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ENG 385 - Children’s Literature
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
Study of literature for children from beginning to present. Emphasis on literary merits rather than methodology.
Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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ENG 386 - The Cinema
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
The history and development of the cinematic art.
Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing OR ENG 286.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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ENG 387 - Vision and Textuality
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
The course is a study of historical, political and theoretical relations of vision and the visual arts to writing, both literary and nonliterary.
Note: Repeatable for a total of 6 credits.
Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing; or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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ENG 388 - Film Genre
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
A history and analysis of film genre. The course will examine the notion of film genre as distinct from other notions of genre, in particular, literary genre. Special attention will be paid to horror, melodrama, film noir, musicals, science fiction, and teen pics.
Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing OR ENG 286.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit: 3
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ENG 389 - Documentary Traditions
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
Intensive study of documentary traditions in film, video and new media. The course will examine different approaches to documentary, including ethnographic film, the social documentary and guerrilla media. It will also provide historical and geopolitical frames for examining the politics of documentary.
Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing OR ENG 286.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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ENG 390 - Images of Native Americans in Film
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This is a course in the cinematic representations of Native Americans. Significant attention will be paid to the relationship between those representations and the construction of America and American identity.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
Equivalent Course: NAS 390
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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ENG 395 - Specialized Studies
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
Course in specialized literary topics, with emphasis on the development of analytical and interpretive skills.
Note: May be offered in more than one section with different content, and may be repeated for credit if content is not the same.
Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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ENG 396 - Literature Studies Pedagogies for Teaching Assistants
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course allows junior and senior English majors to become teaching assistants in English classes under the supervision of a literary studies faculty member. The course focuses on knowledge of English teaching pedagogies, presentation and public speaking; critical thinking; time management; agenda setting and course planning. Individual faculty mentors may ask for additional duties and responsibilities.
Note: Variable credit 1 to 3 hours, maximum credit allowed is six.
Prerequisite: Minimum upper division standing and instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
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ENG 399 - Independent Study
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
Individual study in the field of English under the direct supervision of a department faculty member.
Note: Variable credit one to six, may be repeated three times for a total of eight credits. A total of only six hours in independent study may be credited toward the major in English.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
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ENG 426 - Shakespearean Contexts
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course reads selected works by Shakespeare in relation to changing historical, theatrical, and film contexts.
Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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ENG 427 - Shakespeare and Interpretive Theories
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course studies a selection of Shakespeare’s writings in light of recent theoretical discussions and their applications in literary criticism.
Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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ENG 443 - Critical Response/Critical Reputation: William Faulkner
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course examines issues surrounding the formation of the canon of American literature, using as a primary example the status of William Faulkner in that canon. Students read a selection of Faulkner’s work, the evolving critical responses to that work which ultimately created Faulkner’s reputation as America’s preeminent twentieth-century fiction writer, and the recent variety of critical response to Faulkner, reflecting varied critical stances.
Note: It is recommended that students enrolling in this course have taken ENG 366 and at least two other 300-level English courses, including one in American literature.
Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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ENG 465 - Seminar in Advanced Literary Study
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
A comprehensive review of the problems confronting the literary scholar, with emphasis on the theory and methodology of literary study.
Prerequisite: ENG 304 or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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ENG 470 - Feminist Theory
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course explores feminist theory as it centers on women, women’s points of view, the cultural spaces women inhabit, and how they inhabit them. It also discusses feminist theories of value and nature in the context of the global village.
Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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ENG 485 - Words in the World
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
A hands-on practicum for English majors seeking real-world experience in designing and implementing writing projects outside the classroom. Participants will undertake one or more writing and research projects for local businesses, civic, community or other organizations, in addition to creating a resume, working portfolio and final reflective essay.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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ENG 486 - World Cinema
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
A history and examination of, as well as an engagement with, cinema as a global phenomenon. The course will explore the idea, effects and institutions of many different cinemas, growing in different parts of the world, as these constitute both a single, global phenomenon and a set of independent existences and resistances.
Note: This course is repeatable.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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ENG 487 - Advanced Study in Film Theory
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
Seminar devoted to intensive study of a particular film theorist, a particular theoretical problem, or a particular theory.
Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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ENG 488 - Auteur Studies
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
Intensive study of the history and theory of “auteurism” from its inception in 1954 to the present. Comparative study of two major film and/or new media “authors”.
Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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ENG 489 - Women and Screen Studies
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
Intensive study of the relationships between women and visual media, including film, television and new media. The course will introduce students to the major feminist approaches to screen studies, including theories of spectatorship, cultural histories of reception, and feminist analysis of representation.
Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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ENG 498 - Internship in English
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
A course designed for upper division students who wish to take part in a semester long internship related to the academic major or minor. Students will work in a position for the purpose of testing academic learning in a work situation.
Note: Variable credit 1 to 8, repeatable for a total of 8 credits.
Prerequisite: Acceptance in the EXCEL Program, a minimum GPA of 2.5, upper division standing, an approved placement and permission of the sponsoring faculty member.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
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FIN 325 - Corporate Finance
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
An introduction to the theory and practice of corporate financial decision making. Topics include financial statement analysis, capital markets, capital budgeting, capital structure and financing decisions and working capital management. The emphasis is on the allocation of corporate resources in the context of corporate strategic policy.
Prerequisite: ACC 202 or ACC 321; ECO 101 and ECO 200 or ECO 120; MAT 158 and upper division standing.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit: 3
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FIN 340 - Financial Statement Analysis
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course develops the ability to analyze financial reports, with an emphasis on equity valuation. Selected financial accounting principles are studied in detail, and the implications for financial analysis are discussed. The purpose of this course is to prepare the finance major to use and interpret economic and accounting information that is essential in financial analysis and valuation.
Prerequisite: FIN 325
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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FIN 354 - Investments
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course uses a basic set of financial and economic principles to describe the theory and practice of investment decision making. Financial market opportunities, market prices, and the preferences of participants, are used to analyze the theory of choice, the efficiency of capital markets, and the valuation and pricing of securities. The emphasis is on the practical application of the modern theory of finance to investment decisions.
Prerequisite: FIN 325 and minimum second semester junior standing.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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FIN 391 - Real Estate Finance
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course is designed to analyze real estate investing, including financing, and the structure and functioning of the mortgage and mortgage derivatives markets. Topics covered include the analysis of real estate as investments, residential mortgage and consumer credit financing, the relationship between government macro policies and credit, as well as techniques for evaluating expected price movements of real estate in the future. In addition, the course explores theoretical and technical approaches used to estimate the value of real estate.
Prerequisite: FIN 325
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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FIN 425 - Topics in Finance
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
An intensive and comprehensive analysis of selected topics in Finance. Topics may include risk and insurance, real estate finance, commercial bank management, and others.
Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: FIN 325 and minimum second semester junior standing.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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FIN 426 - Multinational Financial Management
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course is an examination of the modern concepts and techniques of financial decision making applied by firms engaged in more than one national market. Special emphasis will be given to multinational investment and financing decisions, the management of international risk, working capital management, international trade finance, and international taxation.
Prerequisite: FIN 325 and minimum second semester junior standing.
Offered: Spring, Summer
Credit: 3
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FIN 427 - Management of Financial Institutions
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course uses modern finance theory to study the specific management problems facing financial intermediaries such as banks, savings institutions, insurance companies and pension funds. Topics covered include asset and liability management, the pricing of services, the management of risk, funding of assets, capital adequacy and regulation.
Prerequisite: FIN 325 and minimum second semester junior standing.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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FIN 428 - Applied Financial Management
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This is an advanced corporate finance course with an emphasis on integrating theory and practice. Topics such as capital budgeting, risk analysis, capital structure, dividend policy and working capital management are discussed using textbooks, journal articles, case studies and computer simulations.
Prerequisite: FIN 325 and minimum second semester junior standing.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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FIN 430 - Portfolio Management
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course studies the applications of modern portfolio theory in the context of an increasingly complex financial system. Ethical issues comprise a large component of course material. Topics include how recent innovations in financial instruments and financial markets affect the traditional process of portfolio management.
Prerequisite: FIN 354
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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FIN 454 - Financial Options and Futures
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
In this course, recent financial innovations such as exchange-traded stock options, futures contracts, and other derivative securities will be examined in depth. The course will focus on the uses of these securities, the markets in which they are traded, the strategies employed in trading them, and their valuation.
Prerequisite: FIN 354 and minimum second semester junior standing.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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FRE 101 - Elementary French
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
Preparation of students without previous knowledge of French in the fundamentals of conversation, reading, and composition.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit: 3
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FRE 102 - Continuing Elementary French
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
Continuation of French 101. Fundamentals of conversation, reading, and composition.
Prerequisite: FRE 101 or three years of transcripted high school French; or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit: 3
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FRE 201 - Intermediate French
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
Review of basic grammar and introduction of more advanced structures; intermediate level conversation, reading, and composition.
Prerequisite: FRE 102 or four years of transcripted high school French; or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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FRE 202 - Continuing Intermediate French
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
Continuation of French 201. Review of basic grammar and introduction of more advanced structures; intermediate level conversation, reading, and composition.
Prerequisite: FRE 102 or four years of transcripted high school French; or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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FRE 301 - Advanced French A
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
Advanced-level conversation, reading, and composition, with special emphasis on more complex grammatical structures.
Prerequisite: FRE 201 OR 202, or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall in even years.
Credit: 3
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FRE 302 - Advanced French B
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
Continuation of French 301. Advanced-level conversation, reading, and composition, with special emphasis on more complex grammatical structures.
Prerequisite: FRE 201 OR 202; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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FRE 303 - Advanced French: Culture, Communications, Commerce
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
Advanced-level conversation, reading and composition, with special emphasis on more complex grammatical structures, cultural and literary appreciation, and exposure to the language and culture of commerce.
Prerequisite: FRE 201 or 202
Credit: 3
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FRE 306 - French Writing and Composition
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course is an initiation to diverse French styles and techniques in reading and writing. Starting with the analysis of various texts, literary and non-literary, and genres, the students will systematically practice through specific models in order to learn writing in the target language.
Prerequisite: FRE 301 or 302, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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FRE 310 - Business French
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
Students will be introduced to the spoken and written language of business in the French-speaking world in a variety of contexts through audio and visual as well as print media. The basic terminology of business and economics will be stressed, and students will be given “hands-on” experience in simulated business situations.
Prerequisite: FRE 202 or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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FRE 315 - French Language and Culture through Film
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
An advanced course in French language and culture through French / Francophone films.
Prerequisite: Any 300 level French course; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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FRE 320 - French Phonetics
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
French articulatory phonetics from a modern structural point of view. Thorough presentation and intensive practical drill of all aspects of French pronunciation. Approximately one-half of classroom time will be devoted to laboratory drill. Special attention to individual pronunciation problems. This course is not intended for native French speakers.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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FRE 321 - La Francophonie
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
Introduction to the history, literature and culture of Francophone regions in Africa, North America, the Caribbean, Asia and Europe.
Prerequisite: FRE 201 or 202; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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FRE 340 - French Literature in Translation
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course taught in English offers different topics in French literature, film and culture.
Note: Course is repeatable for a total of six credits.
Prerequisite: ENG 102 and instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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FRE 350 - Survey of French Literature
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
General view of literary and cultural aspects of French tradition from its origins to the end of the eighteenth century.
Prerequisite: FRE 301 OR 302, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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FRE 351 - Survey of French Literature
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
General view of literary and cultural aspects of French tradition from the nineteenth century through the contemporary period.
Prerequisite: FRE 301 OR 302, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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FRE 355 - French Culture and Civilization I
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course, conducted in French, is designed to trace the evolution of the civilization of France from its origins to 1789. It addresses such aspects as the growth and culture of the French state, with an emphasis on the formation and development of social, economical and artistic movements and ideas. Special attention is drawn to corresponding developments and parallels in the arts, music, architecture, painting, socio-economic developments, etc.
Prerequisite: FRE 301 or 302, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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FRE 356 - French Culture and Civilization II
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course conducted in French, is designed to trace the evolution of the civilization of France from 1789 to the present. It addresses such aspects as state and government, society, family, role of man and women, youth, children, religion, education, economics and politics, news media, cultural life, foreign policy. It also follows the development of the arts, as well as ideas in modern and postmodern French society.
Prerequisite: FRE 301 or 302, or instructor permission
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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FRE 379 - The Francophone World: Literature, Theory & Politics of Diversity
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course focuses on the main cultural, economic and political aspects of a number of francophone countries. In addition to the study of literary texts, fundamental aspects such as colonialism and post colonialism in the Francophone world, “orientalism,”“negritude” and “créolité,” and other socio- political aspects of these territories will be addressed.
Prerequisite: FRE 301 OR 302, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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FRE 385 - French Cinema and Culture
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
Student will get familiar with the history and aesthetics of the French from its beginnings to the postmodern age. Students will acquire practical knowledge of film vocabulary and develop expertise in various methods of film analysis.
Prerequisite: FRE 350; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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FRE 396 - French Teaching Assistantship
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
In this course students will teach small units, participate in limited evaluation under instructor supervision, learn various pedagogical strategies, conduct review sessions, and evaluate textbooks.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: irregular basis
Credit: 3
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FRE 403 - Seminar: Study of Text
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
An analysis in depth of those techniques which make up a work of art. We will approach the text through a study of the syntax, sound, versification, semantics, figures of speech , etc. In an attempt to demonstrate the unity that exists in a literary work. Different periods and authors will be covered with concentration mostly n contemporary French writers.
Prerequisite: FRE 301 or 302 and instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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FRE 417 - French Novel of 19th Century
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
Development of the novel of the nineteenth century, from Romanticism through Realism and Naturalism.
Prerequisite: FRE 301 or 302, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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FRE 498 - French Internship
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
Internship in French.
Note: Variable credit one to 12, may be repeated for a total of 12 credits.
Prerequisite: Minimum 2.5 GPA, upper division standing and instructor permission required.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
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FRE 499 - Independent Study
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
Course for advanced seniors who wish to do independent study on a particular author, work, or literary period. Students will read and do research under the direction of a faculty member.
Prerequisite: Senior standing and instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 1 to 6
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GST 100 - College Orientation and Success
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course is designed to help new students (freshman) become productive and successful members of the Oswego college community. Students will be introduced to information about Oswego’s history, college policies and procedures, strategies for being a successful student, campus resources, academic/career planning, personal development, issues of racism, sexism, ageism, and student responsibilities within the college social/academic environment.
Prerequisite: Restricted to new first year students.
Offered: Fall, Spring
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GST 101 - Professional Skills Preparatory
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
Through this course students will examine, define and equip themselves with the critical skills and workplace competencies employers’ desire in successful candidates for employment. These professional skills assist students in obtaining valuable volunteer/community service/service learning, internships, co-ops and jobs, and give job candidates a competitive advantage in the workplace. This course will prepare, involve and connect students in the fundamental aspects of career planning through self-assessment, market analysis, professional etiquette and networking, personal budgeting, and career application through to the interview process. It will produce informed and engaged citizens who think clearly and deeply, express themselves effectively, and pride themselves on being lifelong learners who are able to adapt and flourish in any setting. Students are required to have good academic standing.
Prerequisite: 15 hours completed, or instructor permission
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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GST 103 - Exploring Your Strengths
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course is designed to help students discover and develop their strengths in academics, career selection, and beyond. Students who understand and regularly apply their strengths throughout their lives are more satisfied and more likely to achieve academic, personal and professional success.
Prerequisite: Restricted to undeclared students.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1
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GST 110 - Life Planning and Major Exploration
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
Life Planning and Major Exploration helps students to explore their interests, strengths and values and to apply those to the process of choosing and/or confirming a major. During the course, students will build self-confidence and competency and develop an educational plan that includes the identification of possible career directions.
Note: Restricted to undeclared first semester, first-year students.
Prerequisite: Restricted to undeclared first semester, first-year students.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 2
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GST 120 - Leadership in Action
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course provides both a cognitive and experiential base to enhance student knowledge and understanding of the styles, theories and competencies underlying leadership, followership, and trusteeship. Students will focus on group behavior and leadership through required active participation in the course, and involvement in campus or community leadership activities. Students will enhance their awareness of civility, ethics, group dynamics, and team building.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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GST 270 - U.S. Culture for International Students
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course is designed to provide knowledge and understanding of U.S. culture for international students attending a U.S. college to ease their transition into a completely new academic and social environment.
Note: One credit course repeatable for total of two credits.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 1
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GST 302 - Service-Learning
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course will provide the student with the opportunity to provide direct service to those in need as volunteers working with local agencies. The classroom component of the course will focus upon a history of volunteerism, the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, social structures, altruism, and methods of eliminating discrimination.
Note: Variable credit one to three repeatable for a total of six credits.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing and instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
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GST 303 - Leadership in Your Field
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
Leadership in your field is designed as a means of earning academic credit based on leadership, social ethics, and professional development. Through reading,
assignments, class discussion, reflection, interaction in the community and advisement students will develop time management plans, self awareness, and self marketing materials to guide the development of progression in the workplace. Students will be required to have a community field experience and assignments.
Prerequisite: 30 credits or instructor permission
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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GST 304 - First Year Peer Advisement Program
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course is designed to provide first year peer advisors with 1) a forum to explore the research literature related to successful first year college programs and to the strategies that lead to student success, student retention and positive outcomes 2) opportunities for peer advisors to work collaboratively with faculty and administration while gaining skills to assist first year students effectively.
Note: Variable credit one to three repeatable for a total of three credits.
Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing and instructor permission.
Offered: Fall
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GST 305 - Transfer Student Mentoring
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course is designed to provide transfer student peer mentors an opportunity to explore literature and research related to transfer student success. Students enrolled in this course will serve as mentors and be provided a forum to discuss their mentoring experiences, information pertaining to leadership skills and collaboration in a group setting. Course content will include effective mentoring, communication, time management and organizational skills.
Note: Students must be returning transfer students and selected to be a part of the MOST (Mentors Offering Support to Transfers) Program.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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GST 306 - Oswego Children’s Project: Introduction and Training
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course (first semester of a two semester program) provides students with an in-depth training in play techniques to be implemented in one-on-one sessions with pre at-risk students.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing and instructor permission required.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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GST 307 - Oswego Children’s Project:Advanced Training and Site Placement
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This is the second semester of a two semester program. This course will provide students with a hands-on experience utilizing the play techniques they received training in the “Introduction and Training” semester of the Oswego Children’s Project. This course will strengthen students’ understanding of play techniques, interpersonal communication and professionalism.
Note: May be repeated for total of 6 credits.
Prerequisite: GST 306; instructor permission
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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GST 308 - Peer Tutor Training
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
To provide training for students who have been hired by the Office of Learning Services to become a nationally certified peer tutor. The course goals include: understanding theory and best practices, learning strategies and skills technique application, working with diverse populations, and knowledge of issues addressing intellectual integrity, confidentiality, and ethics.
Note: Requirements include: Applicants must meet the following criteria: 1. 2.75+ GPA; 2. Two (2) faculty recommendations with at least one recommendation from the faculty of the course students wish to tutor; 3. A grade of “B+” or higher in the course(s) they wish to tutor. In addition, applicants must submit an essay addressing their living-learning philosophy, academic experiences, campus involvement, and goals for becoming a tutor. The OLS staff conducts final interviews.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 2
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GST 311 - Mentor Scholar Program: Mentors
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course will provide students with the opportunity to provide direct service to “at-risk” youth in the community through participation in the Mentor-Scholar Program as a mentor. The classroom component of the course will focus upon training in youth development, age appropriate practices, and cultural competency.
Note: Repeatable for a total of up to 8 hours.
Prerequisite: Completion of pre-screening interview with program staff. Instructor approval required.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 1
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GST 312 - Mentor-Scholar Program: Team Leaders
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course offers students the opportunity to provide direct service to “at-risk” youth in the community through participation in the Mentor-Scholar Program as a “Team Leader”. The classroom component of the course will focus upon leadership within mentoring programs and its impact on youth development through the lens of the duties/responsibilities of being a Team Leader.
Note: Repeatable up to a total of 12 hours
Prerequisite: GST 311 and instructor permission
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 2
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GST 313 - STEM Mentoring
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course will provide students with the opportunity to provide direct service to “at-risk” youth in the community through participation in the STEM Mentoring Program as a mentor. The classroom component of the course will focus upon training in inquiry based teaching, STEM curriculum facilitation, mentoring practices, assessment techniques, and youth development.
Note: Repeatable for a total of 4 credits.
Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore class standing and department approval.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 1
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GST 314 - Creating Digital Presentations for Digital OZ
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course assists students to prepare materials for display on Digital OZ, the SUNY Oswego showcase of student scholarly and creative work. Students work on digital essays, digital stories, digital poems, and other multimedia digital presentations with faculty. Scripts and multimedia materials will be given group critiques. Although inclusion in Digital OZ is not guaranteed, students will leave the course with a completed digital narrative/multimedia presentation. Students will have training in the creation of digital portfolios for marketing themselves and their digital work.
Note: One credit course, may be repeated for total of two credits.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor required.
Credit: 1
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GST 315 - Transfer Success Seminar
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course is designed to provide transfer students with a concise ½ semester of relevant information and support geared toward giving them an overview of Oswego. Course content will provide opportunities for discussion and solutions regarding transfer issues, meeting faculty & staff, locating important offices, learning of Oswego’s academic standards, and more.
Note: Course is for transfer students only.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Offered: Fall and Spring
Credit: 1
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GST 318 - CSC Peer Education Course
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
tudents will assist with the acquisition and use of knowledge, skills, tools, and attitude for working as a paraprofessional in mental health. Students engage, empower, and promote educational campus environments connected to psychological health and wellness. They provide knowledge, awareness, and support on mental health issues. Through outreach and advocacy, they help with making our campus community a healthier environment for all students.
Note: 3 credit course repeatable for a total of 6 credits.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
Credit: 3
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GST 333 - Career Practica
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This class provides a platform for observation, practice, feedback, discussion and reflection that will introduce you to the professional work community and world. This practicum course gives students an opportunity to connect practical experience with interesting occupations, and prepare for the work world. Students will be required to attend lectures and/or webinars, meet with the instructor in class and/or individually, and work in a professional setting.
Note: Variable credit 1 to 3 hours.
Prerequisite: GPA minimum of 2.0, and minimum of 30 credits earned, and if transfer student one full semester (minimum 12 credits) completed at SUNY Oswego. Instructor permission is required.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
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GST 350 - Lifestyles Center Peer Education
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
Students promote campus social and educational environments consisting of lower-risk choices, and reflect the attitudes, behaviors and values of healthy lifestyles. Students are trained to facilitate programs dealing with alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, sexual health, general wellness or violence.
Note: Course is repeatable for total of six credits.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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GST 498 - Internship
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
A course designed for upper division students who wish to take part in a semester long internship related to the academic major or minor. Students will work in a position for the purpose of testing academic learning in a work situation.
Note: Variable credit zero to 12, may be repeated for a total of 15 credits.
Prerequisite: Acceptance in the EXCEL Program, a GPA of 2.5, upper division standing, an approved placement and permission of the sponsoring faculty member.
Offered: Fall, Spring
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GST 498C - Cooperative Education
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
This course provides work experience with a college approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.
Note: Students will need to meet any college or major specific requirements as determined by an academic advisor prior to co-op; Maintain good academic standing as defined by SUNY policy; have the approval of Co-op by the Cooperative Education coordinator; and comply with any pre-employment checks required by the employer, such as drug testing, credit checks, physical examinations, security clearance, and criminal record checks. (Advisor Note: a Co-op is not guaranteed).
Prerequisite: <br>Prerequisite: Minimum GPA of 2.5, upper division standing, and GST 101 or MGT 494 or an approved Co-op preparatory course offered by an academic department as a pre-requisite. Transfer students must have completed one semester at SUNY Oswego prior to Co-op, International students on an F-1 visa must have written authorization from their international student advisor from the International Education Office prior to participation in a Co-op.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
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GCH 436 - Solid Earth Geochemistry
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
An intensive study of the chemical composition of the Earth its internal evolution. Topics include cosmochemistry and early solar system processes, the age of the Earth, models for the composition of the bulk Earth, approaches to the study of mantle dynamics, and the formation and evolution of the continental crust.
Prerequisite: GEO 310 or CHE 451, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 4
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GCH 437 - Earth Surface Geochemistry
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
An intensive study of the processes that shape the chemical compositions of materials at the Earth’s surface, past and present. Areas of concentration will include aqueous geochemistry, chemical weathering, and marine geochemistry. Associated topics, such as the geochemical records of climate change and environmental pollution will be dealt with.
Prerequisite: GEO 310 or CHE 451, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 4
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GCH 438 - Isotope Geochemistry
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
A quantitative examination of radiogenic and stable isotopes that balances theoretical and applied aspects of the science. Topics that are covered include radioactive decay, geochronology of primarily long-lived isotope systems, isochron systematics, model ages, radiogenic isotope tracers, equilibrium and kinetic stable isotope fractionation, and the evolution of analytical techniques.
Prerequisite: GEO 310 or CHE 451; or instructor permission
Offered: Spring odd years.
Credit: 3
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GCH 494 - Capstone Research in Geochemistry
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
Students perform independent research under the direction of a faculty advisor. The student’s experiences and results will be shared via oral progress reports, a final presentation at Quest or other professional conference and a final written research report. Students must arrange with a faculty member to sponsor and supervise a research project. This course can be repeated for up to six credit hours. Available for 1 to 6 credits.
Prerequisite: GCH 436.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
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GEG 100 - Introduction to Geography
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
An introduction to the basic concepts of physical and human geography. Geographic patterns of human-environment relations are emphasized.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit: 3
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GEO 100 - Physical Geology
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
An introduction to the natural physical processes that operate at or near the earth’s surface. Topics include: earth materials, volcanism, weathering, fluvial processes, glaciation, metamorphism, earthquakes, mountain building, and plate tectonics.
Note: Field trip fee required for some sections.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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GEO 101 - Physical Geology Laboratory
2018-2019 Catalog Year:
Laboratory to accompany GEO 100.
Note: Required of Geology majors and Earth Science concentrators, optional for all other students. Required field trip and fee.
Prerequisite: GEO 100 concurrently or previously, or GEO 115, or OCE 100; or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1
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