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EDT 5030 - Special Topics for Instructional Technology Applications
This course is designed to permit students to update knowledge and skills in current instructional technology and apply this learning for use in instructional programs. Such applications include methods of using computers, and digital technologies, video and audiovisual technologies for a variety of instructional and communication tasks. Participation in the course presumes subject matter knowledge and basic computer literacy on the part of the students. Final course outcomes include application of material to the classroom/workplace. These different instructional technology offerings bring students with specific needs, instructors with unique expertise together for intensive and highly-focused learning experiences.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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EDT 5410 - Foundations of Instructional Technology
This course introduces foundational theories, ideas and history that are critical for the development of expertise in the field of instruction technology. Students will engage with this content in a variety of ways and will be given opportunities to synthesize and apply what they learn in ways that are meaningful and productive for their professional interests. This course also introduces students to a variety of computer-base tools and supports their development of instructional strategies that utilize these tools. Many of the tools presented in this course will be used in the delivery of the course.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
When Offered: Every semester on-line.
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EDT 5420 - Teaching with Technology: Design and Development for Learning
This course focuses on the design, development, and integration of educational technology methods for teaching, learning, and personal productivity. This course provides an overview of learning theory and instructional design principles related to the development of educational technology programs. A review of the theory of individual learning styles and application of technology will be presented. Upon completion of this course, students will possess knowledge in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of instruction through the implementation of various technologies. Students will design and develop educational technology products (computer based, hypermedia/multimedia, internet, etc.) based upon learning theory and instructional design principles.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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EDT 5500 - Digital Photography
Intended to sharpen visual perception while improving technical skills, this workshop course emphasizes the photographic process as a creative and expressive medium of visual communication. Using digital photographic equipment, students are expected to produce new photographic images, edit the images using common computer editing tools, and publish the images using common desktop publishing, desktop presentation, and multimedia software for group critique. Each student will be required to find access to appropriate photographic/multimedia and software.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated up to a total of six hours. Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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EDT 6410 - Instructional Technology for School Leaders
This course would explore the effective use of a variety of advanced technology and multi-media applications and how these can assist with curricular objectives and improvement of student achievement. This class will develop significant projects which will integrate technology into the classroom and building environment and support teaching and learning.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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EDT 6420 - Instructional Design
This course focuses students on learning a systematic approach to the design and development of instructional interventions, strategies and environments. This course provides an overview of innovative instructional design methods and principles that are supported by current learning theories. Students will have opportunities to apply their learning through applied course projects in which students will practice all aspects of instructional design including analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. Instructional design that integrates learning and communication technologies will be featured.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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EDT 6430 - Fundamentals of Online Learning
This course focuses on the history, purposes, theories and methods behind the creation and implementation of online learning tools and environments. This course grounds an examination of online learning in learning and instructional theory and actual cases. Students are helped to link content to their own practice through the examination of actual online learning tools and systems. Upon completion of this course, students will possess knowledge in making strategic decisions regarding the planning, delivery, and evaluation of online instruction. Students will develop a proposal for the design of an online learning solution.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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EDT 6440 - Instructional Technology Tools and Development
This course provides a detailed review of the latest technological advancements and their potential impact on learning organizations. Students will receive information on the wide array of media types and methods for transmitting them. Students will also be exposed to and experience a variety of data, video, and audio technologies. This course will include an introduction to management issues , including equipment and costs necessary to implement these systems and the impact these technologies have on the learning system. Students will acquire skills that will enable them to select and use both newly emerging and future instructional technologies.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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EDT 6450 - Technical and Operational Issues
This course covers management issues related to the selection, purchase, installation, and maintenance of software programs for computers and computer network systems. Students will learn how to conduct a technology needs assessment. Using information gained from the needs assessment, students will also learn methods of planning for, implementing, and maintaining technology across an entire system. A detailed review of networking items including hardware, software, Internet connectivity, and troubleshooting issues will also be addressed.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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EDT 6460 - Special Issues in Instructional Technology
A variety of state-of-the-art topics are covered in different semesters. Students may be immersed in deep theoretical study or trained in high-level competencies that will be of use and of interest to technology practitioners and leaders. Recent topics have included Creating Online Courses, Digital Video and Animation, Google Apps and Project Based Learning.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to graduate students only.
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EDT 6480 - Professional Development in Technology
This course will provide students with necessary skills to plan, present and implement professional development activities. The course focuses on technology rich teaching strategies to promote learning, along with gaining skills in designing and assessing instruction for a wide variety of audiences. This course is designed to assist students to grow personally and professionally.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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EDT 6490 - Instructional Technology Leadership
This course focuses on the development of creative leadership skills for technology planning and administration. Steps involved with planning, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating technology integration will be addressed. Specific management issues include creating technology plans and managing and budgeting technology finances. Policy and procedure issues such as staffing, scheduling, and technology security will also be discussed. Students will be able to make informed decisions about technology selection, purchase, and implementation based upon the organization technology goals and financial resources.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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EDT 7000 - Master’s Thesis
Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
Credits: 6 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. May be repeated for credit.
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EDT 7100 - Independent Research
Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
Credits: 2 to 6 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. May be repeated for credit.
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EM 5050 - Continuous Improvement in Operations
The purpose of this course is to introduce business and engineering students as well as managers to the process of kaizen (Continuous Improvement) and Total Employee Involvement.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3-0)
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EM 5080 - Advanced Quality Management
Analysis and application of new concepts in the field of quality control. Tests of significance, probability studies, and other uses of statistics as applied to quality control.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Recommended, IEE 2622 or EDMM 3280 or IEE 5010 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3-0)
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EM 5120 - Management of Service Operations
An analysis of service industries exploring differences in planning and controlling operations. Emphasis will be on service system design, service quality, and comparing customer expectations with their perceptions.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3-0)
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EM 5570 - Topics in Engineering Management
Study of special topics in engineering management. The specific topic will be shown in the course title when scheduled.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit with a different topic. Open to upperclass and graduate students.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 0)
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EM 6000 - Concepts and Principles of Engineering Management
Concepts, models, and applications of organizational behavior in engineering management settings. Understanding and analyzing the role of human behavior in complex sociotechnical systems.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3-0)
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EM 6120 - Production/Operations Management
Topics relating to the planning and control functions of manufacturing systems are presented. These topics include management of the production system, strategies of product design and process selection, design of production systems, plant location, shop floor control, purchasing, quality management, and productivity improvement.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Recommended, EDMM 3260 or IEE 4160 or IEE 5010, or equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3-0)
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EM 6140 - Project Management
To address the basic rules of managing projects and the advantages and disadvantages of this method of getting things done. The problems of selecting projects, initiating them, and operating and controlling them are discussed. The demands made on the project manager and the interaction with the parent organization are also presented.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3-0)
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EM 6220 - Engineering Management Seminar
A critical analysis of the literature and current practice in applied engineering management research. Topics reflect current issues and classic methods and have included: frameworks for change, uncertainty, ethics and professional responsibility, organizational culture, measurement, and implementation.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: EM 6000 or IME 6000 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 0)
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EM 6570 - Studies in Engineering Management
Advanced work organized around topics of current interest in engineering management. The specific topic will be shown in the course title when scheduled.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit with a different topic. Open to graduate students only.
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EM 6970 - Projects in Engineering Management
Special projects of individual need or interest under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. May be elected with approval of department chairperson and faculty member. Application must be submitted and approved prior to the election of the course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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EM 6980 - Readings in Engineering Management
Directed individual study of topics or bodies of knowledge not otherwise treated in department courses. A maximum of three hours can be earned in EM 6980 as applicable to degree programs.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Approval of advisor preceding enrollment.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to graduate students only.
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EM 6990 - Practical Training in Engineering Management
Designed for students who wish to pursue practical training in off-campus activites in industries or institutions. May be elected with approval of department chairperson and faculty member. Application must be submitted and approved prior to election of the course. A maximum of three hours can be earned in EM 6990 as applicable to degree programs with approval of academic advisor.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
Credits: 1 to 12 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to graduate students only.
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EMR 5400 - Fundamentals of Evaluation, Measurement, and Research
This course is designed to develop skills in the fundamentals of research design and the uses and interpretations of research findings. Each student is expected to prepare a review of literature and a design for a research study.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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EMR 5410 - Introduction to Educational Measurement and Assessment
This course provides the student with an examination of the basic concepts, principles, and tools used in the construction and use of educational tests, for the evaluation of classroom learning outcomes. Many aspects of testing will be presented: including writing and using educational objectives; constructing tests; evaluating the psychometric properties of a test reliability and validity; interpretation of test scores norms, scales, and grades; and some of the current controversies in testing. Class discussions will additionally include standardized testing in the areas such as achievement, intelligence, and specific aptitudes, and general teacher teaching evaluation.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: EMR 5400 with a grade of “B” or better, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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EMR 6410 - Fundamentals of Measurement in the Behavioral Sciences
The criteria by which instruments are selected and developed serve as the central focus of this course. Information regarding the theory and practice of measurement and testing are applied across educational, social, and behavioral settings. Students are expected critically to evaluate instrumentation as well as to develop a plan for the creation of an instrument.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: EMR 6450 and (EMR 5400 or EMR 6400).
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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EMR 6420 - Evaluation I: Theory, Methods, and Program Evaluation
Emphasis is on evaluation theory and methods and how these apply to the evaluation of programs. Skills addressed include effective verbal and written communication as well as critical thinking. Students will apply their knowledge to the design of program evaluations.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: EMR 5400
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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EMR 6430 - Evaluation II: Evaluating Products, Personnel and Policy
This course is an advanced graduate seminar designed to provide an overview of theory and practice related to evaluating products, personnel, and policy. Participants will learn how to design and conduct evaluations of products, personnel, and policy. The course will require that participants design evaluations of products, personnel, and policies.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: EMR 5400
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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EMR 6450 - Data Analytics I: Designed Studies
This class focuses on the principles of research design and data analysis. Primary topics include: descriptive statistics, t-tests, chi-square, correlation, analysis of variance, post-hoc comparisons, non-parametric statistics, and statistical power. All topics will be taught from an applied perspective. Students will learn how to use statistical software for analyses.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: EMR 5400 (may be taken concurrently) or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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EMR 6480 - Qualitative Research Methods
A study of the philosophical and methodological foundations of naturalistic research in education. Students will develop skills in planning and conducting naturalistic studies in education. Standards for judging naturalistic inquiry will be studied and applied to selected naturalistic study reports.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: EMR 5400
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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EMR 6490 - The Nature of Science and Scientific Inquiry
This course is designed for graduate students engaged or preparing to engage in social and educational research. As an introduction to philosophy of science, it centers on conceptual questions concerning the nature and scientific investigation of the world. The questions are both metaphysical, concerned with the most general account of what sorts of things science aims to represent, and epistemological, concerned with the justification of belief. The course examines debates surrounding the question of what distinguishes science and scientific reasoning from other forms of thought and sources of belief. Particular attention will focus on the rise of historicist, postpositivist conceptions of scientific inquiry and, in light of these, on questions about objectivity, relativism, and value neutrality in scientific research, particularly in social sciences. The course will conclude with examination of the status, aims, social context, and value commitments of educational research as a form of scientific inquiry.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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EMR 6500 - Survey Research
The principles and practices of survey research design and analysis are the focus of this course. Critical examination is made of the appropriate uses of survey research in response to educational issues. Students are expected to develop instrumentation used in survey research, to engage in the design of a survey research study in a field setting, and to critique survey studies and findings.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: EMR 5400 and EMR 6450.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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EMR 6510 - Advanced Applications of Measurement Methods
Intensive study of applications of educational measurement theory and methodology to specific needs for instrumentation in education. Students will engage in development, validation, and application of new instruments for collecting educationally important data.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: (EMR 5400 or EMR 6400), EMR 6410 and EMR 6550.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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EMR 6520 - Evaluation Practicum
Planned field applications of principles of program evaluation under the guidance of a qualified instructor. The class meets weekly as a seminar to discuss evaluation progress and issues.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: EMR 5400 and (EMR 6420 or EMR 6430).
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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EMR 6550 - Experimental and Quasi-experimental Design for Applied Research and Evaluation
With an emphasis on casual inference and various types on validity, this course consists of systematically studying the principles for designing experimental, quasi-experimental and, to a lesser extent, non-experimental investigations for applied research and evaluation. Students also will be introduced to design sensitivity/statistical power for individual-level and group-level studies.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: EMR 6450 and EMR 6650, or instructor approval. (EMR 6650 may be taken concurrently.)
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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EMR 6580 - Qualitative Research Practicum
The focus of this course is on carrying out the qualitative study designed in EMR 648. Topics of discussion include forms of qualitative data, grounded theory, identifying patterns in data, codes and coding, data interpretation, data presentation, and use of the computer to facilitate data collection and analysis. The emphasis of the course is on the implementation, analysis, interpretation, and writing of a qualitative research study. The final product is a research paper based on the qualitative study conducted in the class. At the heart of EMR 6580 is the practicum experience: Each student will carry out a small-scale research project. If we combine EMR 6480 and EMR 6580, the goal of the sequence is for students to experience the full cycle of research, from the identification and narrowing of a problem to the final rendering and reporting of results.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: (EMR 5400 or EMR 6400) and EMR 6480.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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EMR 6590 - Contemporary Trends in Research
This course is intended to develop awareness of current inquiries in the areas of evaluation, measurement, and research methodology. This is an advanced core course in the master’s degree program. Each year the instructor will examine the annual meeting programs of the American Educational Research Association, the American Evaluation Association, and the National Council on Measurement in Education to identify areas of activity in evaluation, measurement, and research methodology. Students will read and critique selected papers from those meeting, identify issues in need of further research and development, and prepare proposals for addressing those issues.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: EMR 5400 or EMR 6400.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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EMR 6600 - Advanced Seminar in Research
This is a seminar course focusing on theoretical and methodological research methods and techniques utilized when conducting meta-analyses in the educational and social sciences. This course will cover topics relevant to planning and carrying out a meta-analysis.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: EMR 6550 or 6580 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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EMR 6610 - Advanced Seminar in Measurement
A seminar for students seeking advanced theoretical understanding of the principles of measurement. Theories of instrument construction beyond classical test theory (e.g., item response theory and generalizability theory) are applied to instruments relevant to education.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: (EMR 5400 or EMR 6400), EMR 6410, EMR 6510, and EMR 6550; or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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EMR 6620 - Advanced Seminar in Evaluation
An advanced seminar for the study of theoretical and practical problems in evaluation. Issues of ethics and quality in evaluation are addressed.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: (EMR 5400 or EMR 6400) and (EMR 6420 or EMR 6430) and EMR 6520, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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EMR 6650 - Data Analytics II: Correlation Studies
This course presents a continuation in the study of the principles of data analytics appropriate for correlation and related research designs. The general linear model serves as the over-riding analytical model. Advanced skills in design and analysis are developed through examination of design issues common in educational, social science and health science settings. Design tools covered will include experimental, quasi-experimental, cross-sectional, and correlational designs. Analytics topics covered will include ANOVA for unbalanced designs, ANCOVA, stratified analysis, multiple and logistic regression. All topics will be taught from an applied perspective that will include statistical computing and interpretation of statistical output. Some prior skills in the use of computer programs for data analysis are required.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: EMR 6450 or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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EMR 6680 - Qualitative Research: Computer Assisted Data Analysis
This graduate course is an invitation to the world of computer software programs that support data analysis in qualitative research. It introduces the “tools” of the trade as well as strategies to promote rigor and efficiency in qualitative analysis. This course is designed for advanced graduate students experienced in qualitative research methods in the social and behavioral sciences.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: EMR 6480
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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EMR 6710 - Structural Equation Modeling
This is an introduction course in structural modeling with latent variables (SEM). Currently SEM represents an extremely large array of topics, methodologies and models that are applicable to almost all aspects of social, behavioral, health, educational, economic research. As such, there are many possible topics and together they greatly exceed what can be effectively covered within the scope of a single course. Some of the basic topics will include but will not be limited to confirmatory factor models, path models, latent class models, structural regression models and invariance studies.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: EMR 6650 and EMR 6510, with a grade of “B” or higher; or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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EMR 6750 - Applied Multivariate Statistics
A continuation of the study of the principles of research design and data analysis techniques concentrating on the multivariate general linear model as an over-riding analytical model. Skills in the use of computer programs for data analysis are required. Design topics covered will include experimental, quasi-experimental cross-sectional, and correlational designs. Analytic topics covered will include Hotelling’s T2, MANOVA, MANCOVA, logistic and non-linear regression, principal component analysis, canonical correlation, discriminate function analysis, factor analysis, cluster analysis. All topics will be taught from an applied perspective which will include statistical computing using a PC environment and interpretation of statistical output.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: (EMR 5400 or EMR 6400), EMR 6450, EMR 6550, and EMR 6650.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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EMR 6770 - Ethnographic Research Methods
This is an advance seminar in ethnographic inquiry applicable to school and community settings. The course will explore advanced topics in design, analysis, implementation, and articulation of findings related to qualitative research.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: EMR 6580
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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EMR 6790 - Capstone Portfolio Project
This course is intended to be the opportunity for master’s degree students in the Evaluation, Measurement, and Research program to demonstrate mastery of evaluation, measurement, and research methodology at the master’s level. In addition to evidence of mastery of each master’s level course, the student will develop for presentation a project where evaluation, measurement, and research methods are used. The project is supervised by one faculty member and is then presented to a three-faculty member panel for final grading. Portfolios must be submitted for grading three months prior to an anticipated graduation date.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Completion of all M.A. in EMR course work.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis.
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EMR 6970 - Special Topics in EMR
This is a variable topics course designed to provide instructors and students with a mechanism to explore current topics in evaluation, measurement, and research.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: EMR 5400 or EMR 6400, and permission of instructor.
Credits: 1 to 6 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only. The course may be repeated up to six times and may be offered at between 1 and 6 credits.
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EMR 7100 - Independent Research
Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
Credits: 2 to 6 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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EMR 7120 - Professional Field Experience
Professional Field Experience allows a student to gain practical evaluation, measurement, or research experiences under the supervision of a qualified instructor. For every 3 credit hours of field experience registered, 120 hours of field experience will be completed. Students must complete an Application for Permission to Elect form and secure their advisor’s signature prior to registration.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Completion of the Doctoral Core requirements.
Credits: 3 to 6 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only-Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
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EMR 7300 - Doctoral Dissertation
Please refer to The Graduate College section for course descriptions.
Credits: 15 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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ENGL 5110 - Studies in Linguistics
A course focusing on concepts and theories in linguistics, language, storytelling, and orality. Possible foci include World Englishes; Language, Gender, and culture; Michigan Languages, and Language Acquisition. Topics change with each offering.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: 18 hours of English courses (with a grade of “C” or better), including eight or more hours at the 3000- 4000-level, and second semester junior status; exemption only by permission of Director of Undergraduate Studies.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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ENGL 5220 - Studies in American Literature
Study of a movement or a recurring theme in American literature, such as romanticism, realism, naturalism, humor, or racial issues.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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ENGL 5300 - Medieval Literature
Readings in the medieval literary tradition. Some Middle English works will be studied in the original; works in Old English and continental literature will be studied mainly in translation.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Fall
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ENGL 5320 - English Renaissance Literature
Readings in representative writers of the period 1500-1660.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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ENGL 5340 - Restoration and Eighteenth Century Literature
Readings in representative writers of the period 1660-1800, focusing on the diversity of literary forms in the period.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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ENGL 5360 - Romantic Literature
Readings in poetry and criticism, with emphasis on such writers as Blake, Burns, the Wordsworths, Coleridge, Scott, Byron, the Shelleys, and Keats.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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ENGL 5370 - Victorian Literature
Readings emphasizing such writers as Carlyle, Mill, Dickens, Thackeray, Eliot, Tennyson, the Brownings, and Arnold.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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ENGL 5380 - Modern Literature
Readings in representative writers in the period 1890-1945, not exclusively in British and American literature.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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ENGL 5390 - Post-Colonial Literature
Readings in representative writers from colonial and post-colonial cultures.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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ENGL 5400 - Contemporary Literature
Readings in representative writers who have come to prominence chiefly since 1945.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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ENGL 5550 - Studies in Major Writers
Study of the works of classical, European, British, or American writers. Limited to one or two authors.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit as long as the authors covered are different. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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ENGL 5660 - Creative Writing Workshop - Fiction
A workshop and conference course in the writing of fiction, with emphasis on refinement of the individual student’s style and skills.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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ENGL 5670 - Creative Writing Workshop - Poetry
A workshop and conference course in the writing of poetry, with emphasis on refinement of the individual student’s style and skills.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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ENGL 5680 - Creative Writing Workshop - Playwriting
A workshop and conference course in playwriting, with emphasis on refinement of the individual student’s style and skills.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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ENGL 5700 - Creative Writing Workshop - Creative Non-fiction
A workshop and conference course in the writing of creative non-fiction, with emphasis on refinement of the individual student’s style and skills.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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ENGL 5740 - Grammar in Teaching Writing
Dealing with issues and methods in the teaching of grammar, this course for teachers focuses on using grammar to develop content, style and voice, and skill in revising and editing writing.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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ENGL 5750 - Icelandic Sagas in Translation
Readings in medieval Icelandic literature. This class provides students an opportunity to explore medieval Iceland through its rich mythology, literature, and culture. No previous coursework required in either Old Norse/Icelandic or medieval literature.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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ENGL 5760 - Introduction to Old Norse
An introduction to the fundamentals of Old Norse grammar and language. By translating prose and poetry, students will develop an appreciation of the literature and culture of medieval Iceland as well as a reading knowledge of Old Norse.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Fall - every other year
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ENGL 5770 - Advanced Readings in Old Norse
A review of the fundamentals of Old Norse grammar and language learned in ENGL 5760 by focusing on longer selections from sagas and poems. This class will further students’ knowledge of the language and the literature through discussion of them.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ENGL 5760
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Spring - every other year
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ENGL 5820 - Studies in Children’s Literature
A study in depth of significant themes, movements, and types of children’s literature.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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ENGL 5830 - Multicultural Adolescent Literature
A course designed to develop an understanding of the cultural diversity of the American experience through multi-cultural oral and written literature for young people. Attention will be paid to developing criteria for selecting and evaluating literature which reflects diversity within the American heritage.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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ENGL 5970 - Studies in English: Variable Topics
Group study of special topics in literature, film, English language, and writing. Many of these special courses are organized around special events or speakers on campus or in the community, or in response to special needs or interests of students. Some topics are announced in the Schedule of Course Offerings; some are added during the semester. Further information and full listing of topics may be obtained from the English Department, sixth floor Sprau Tower.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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ENGL 5980 - Readings in English
Individual reading project available to advanced students by special permission from the appropriate departmental advisor (undergraduate or graduate) and the staff member who will supervise the study. Normally, permission is granted only to students who have well thought-out projects dealing with authors or materials not being covered currently in the schedule. Permission is usually not granted to students who want to use the course simply to get one or two hours credit to complete an English major or minor.
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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ENGL 6100 - Seminar
Study of a problem in literary history or criticism.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated once with the permission of the graduate advisor. Open to Graduate students only.
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ENGL 6110 - Literary Forms
A study in form and technique in one of the four major literary genres: poetry, fiction, drama, and non-fiction.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Graduate students only.
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ENGL 6150 - Literary Criticism
Readings in several significant theorists on the nature of literature, the characteristics of audience response to literature, and principles underlying the analysis and evaluation of literature. Works in at least two genres will be examined in light of these theoretical writings.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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ENGL 6210 - Studies in British Literature
The advanced study of selected aspects of British literature.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated once with the permission of the graduate advisor. Open to Graduate students only.
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ENGL 6220 - Studies in American Literature
The advanced study of a topic in American Literary history, such as The American “Renaissance” The 1920’s, The Transcendental Tradition in American Literature, Fiction (or Poetry, or Drama) in America, or The Development of Modern American Prose Style.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated once with the permission of the graduate advisor. Open to Graduate students only.
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ENGL 6300 - Professionalization in English Studies
This course is intended to prepare graduate students to enter the profession of English Studies. Topics include: Preparing for the job market and interviewing, writing for the profession, scholarship and the publishing process, attending and presenting at conferences, research and library skills, developing strong teaching practices, and exploring nonacademic careers.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
When Offered: Spring
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ENGL 6330 - Professional Writing: Form and Technique
A course in writing in the various formats needed by large institutions, whether academic, corporate, or public. Particular emphasis will be placed on the use of the interview to gather information, on preparing speeches, brochures, newsletters, and other publications, and on the techniques of non-personal prose.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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ENGL 6400 - The Nature of Poetry
A study of styles, techniques, forms, and conceptions of poetry, involving practice in explication, both oral and written, of individual poems.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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ENGL 6410 - Studies in Modern Poetry
An intensive study of work of several modern poets.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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ENGL 6420 - Studies in Drama
Selected areas of drama from classical times to the present.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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ENGL 6440 - Studies in the Novel
An examination of significant forms and techniques employed in the novel from its beginnings to the modern age.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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ENGL 6450 - Studies in the Modern Novel
An intensive study of the works of some important novelists of the twentieth century.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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ENGL 6520 - Studies in Shakespeare: Tragedy
Selected tragedies of Shakespeare.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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ENGL 6530 - Studies in Shakespeare: Comedy
Selected comedies of Shakespeare.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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ENGL 6660 - Graduate Writing Workshop
Any given section of this course will focus on either poetry, fiction, non-fiction, or drama. Course organization will emphasize roundtable discussion of student writing. Course may be taken more than once; a student may elect up to 12 credit hours in one genre and up to 18 hours in all. M.F.A. candidates must take at least six hours in their area of specialization.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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ENGL 6690 - Methods of Teaching College Writing
A course required of those teaching the freshman composition course, ENGL 1050, for the first time. Establishes the basic structure and methodology for teaching such a course. Participants prepare assignment sequences for their classes, design appropriate learning activities, and practice evaluating and responding to student writing. Participants are introduced to activities that reflect different theories and approaches to the teaching of composition.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
When Offered: Fall
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ENGL 6760 - Old English
A course dealing with the grammatical structures of Old English and the sociolinguistic context in which this language was spoken and written, with a view to applying such linguistic study to translating and interpreting pre-1066 English literary texts, both poetry and prose, including Beowulf.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
When Offered: Fall - every other year
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ENGL 6770 - Middle English
A course dealing with the grammatical structures of Middle English and the sociocultural context in which this language was spoken and written, with a view to applying such linguistic study to translating and interpreting Middle English texts, both prose and poetic, Chaucerian and non-Chaucerian, stemming from various regions of English-speaking Britain.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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ENGL 6780 - English Education Seminar
Built around a core set of concepts while simultaneously tailored to student participants’ interests. Covers a variety of English Education topics.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions Restricted to graduate students admitted to English Curricula or by approval of the English graduate advisor.
Notes: Open to graduate students only.
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ENGL 6790 - Studies in Composition Theory
A course that examines various approaches to the teaching of composition. Aims to increase awareness of the relationship between theory and practice, acquaint participants with ongoing dialogues within the field, and help them identify and formulate their own professional stances. Attention will be given to the impact on composition theory of scholarship in fields such as classical rhetoric, linguistics, literary theory, cognitive psychology, human development and learning, social constructionism, and ethnology.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Teaching experience.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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ENGL 6800 - Advanced Methods in Teaching Literature
A study of theories and methods of teaching literature.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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ENGL 6900 - Scholarship and Writing in the Profession
In this seminar, students will prepare the capstone essay to be submitted as the culminating requirement for the M.A. in English. The course will include analysis and evaluation of journals and articles in areas relevant to the student’s research topic, “workshop” review and editing of the paper, and preparation for oral presentation and discussion of the student’s work in a Master’s Colloquium.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ENGL 6300 and prior completion of at least 21 hours of credit toward the Master of Arts in English.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to Graduate students only.
When Offered: Spring
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ENGL 6910 - Research and Scholarship in English Education
As reflective practitioners in English classrooms, participants in this seminar will develop a research question, review relevant professional literature, conduct classroom and/or academic research using appropriate research techniques, and present findings orally and in a written paper or report that will be the capstone paper for the MA in English with an Emphasis on Teaching.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: Students in the program who have completed at least 24 hours of the course of study and who have completed the core courses, the teaching of English courses, the English language course and the multicultural literature course may enroll.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
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ENGL 6970 - Studies in English: Variable Topics
Group study of special topics in language, literature, and composition. These special courses and workshops may be offered on campus, in the off-campus centers, or as in-service work in schools. For further information, consult the graduate advisor.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit, providing topics vary. Open to Graduate students only.
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