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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog Archived Catalog
Course Descriptions
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The courses listed below and described in this section of the catalog constitute the curriculum of Neumann University. Each course description is preceded by a content area abbreviation and numeric designation, e.g., ENG 103 , along with the course title and the number of credits assigned for the course. Specific enrollment directives, e.g., prerequisites, corequisites, or special permissions, apply to students of all levels and programs.
Only those courses which are numbered at the 100 level or above are applicable toward a degree at Neumann University. Uniform numbers are used for additional experiences which are available in major discipline areas. These courses or experiences are provided for individuals or groups of students as deemed appropriate. For the most part, all Core courses are assigned in the 100 and 200 levels. Exceptions to these Core numeric designations are determined by the appropriate Division Dean. Special topics in specific disciplines are listed under the numbers 126/226/326/426. Independent Study Projects (ISPs) are listed as 480; major seminars as 460; Internships experiences use numbers from 394–396 and 494–496.
Practica/Rotations are supervised practice-setting learning experiences which are an intrinsic part of a student’s major program of study, i.e., required for satisfactory completion of the course and academic program.
The Division Deans of Neumann University have established minimum and maximum class sizes for each course offered in any given semester. Neumann University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course or related activity because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. For availability of courses, refer to either the Neumann University web site (www.neumann.edu) or contact the Office of the Registrar.
NOTE: Unless otherwise stipulated, courses with an LS [Liberal Studies] designation are open ONLY to those non-traditional students who are pursuing one of the accelerated degree/certificate program options offered by the Division of Continuing Adult and Professional Studies (CAPS).
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Early Childhood Education (ECE) |
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ECE 312 Social Studies Methods 3 Credits
This course prepares students to become effective early elementary social studies educators who are capable of teaching the content knowledge, intellectual skills, and civic values that are necessary for fulfilling the responsibilities of citizenship in a participatory democracy. Special attention is given to effective teaching strategies and to addressing the individual and cultural diversity of all learners. Consequently, students examine the social studies curriculum as it specifically relates to learning and development, differences in learning styles, critical thinking, problem-solving and performance skills, active learning and motivation, as well as modes of inquiry. Collaboration and supportive classroom interaction, instructional planning, assessment, reflection and professional growth, and professional leadership (based upon pedagogical standards that have been identified by the National Council for the Social Studies) are also studied.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience. Students may not take ECE 312 Social Studies Methods unless they have been officially accepted to the Early Elementary (PK-4) and Special Education (PK-8) major.
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ECE 315 Science Methods 3 Credits
In Science Methods, students explore science theory, practice, and pedagogy that are based upon children’s cognitive development that is appropriate at the PK-4 grade levels. Contemporary science education research and practice, as articulated in Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Science and Technology, Environment and Ecology (STEE), STEE Anchor Assessments, Benchmarks for Science Literacy, published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and The National Science Education Standards, published by the National Research Council, are also analyzed.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience. Students may not take ECE 315 Science Methods unless they have been officially accepted to the Early Elementary (PK-4) and Special Education (PK-8) major.
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ECE 326 Special Topics in Early Childhood Education Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics in Early Childhood Education [ECE] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Early Childhood Education that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are open only to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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ECE 402 Family Collaboration and Community Relationships 4 Credits
When families, communities, and schools work together to support student learning, the results are powerful! Effective collaboration among these groups can yield results that mutually support each segment of the education community, especially the students. In this course, students learn about the complex characteristics of family units and communities. They then utilize that knowledge to create and sustain respectful, reciprocal relationships which support, empower, and involve families at all levels of their children’s development and learning. Students also develop and master strategies to increase family and community involvement in their schools. These strategies ultimately evolve into a partnership plan and/or a lesson or unit in which parents and community resources are fully integrated.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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ECE 426 Special Topics in Early Childhood Education Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics in Early Childhood Education [ECE] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Early Childhood Education that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are open only to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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ECE 480 Independent Study Credit Varies
Qualified students who seek individualized advanced study in some area of early childhood education that is not covered in scheduled courses may apply for an Independent Study Project (ISP). Students assume responsibility for special readings and research under the supervision of a designated faculty member. Regular meetings with faculty and completion of all assignments are required.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101 and Conditions of the University’s ISP Policy, as well as any additional clearance requirements as determined by the Division of Education and Human Services.
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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ECE 490 Student Teaching Practicum: PK-4 and Special Education 10 Credits
In this course, students experience actual teaching under the guidance and supervision of a cooperating teacher and University supervisor. Areas of learning include necessary observation, participation, and conferences. Regularly scheduled seminars on campus help students to analyze teaching situations and plan for effective teaching. Students may apply for their Student Teaching Practicum after all required courses have been completed, and with approval of the Coordinator of Student Teaching.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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Economics (ECON) |
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ECON 126 Special Topics in Economics Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Economics [ECON] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Economics that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
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ECON 201 Macroeconomics 3 Credits
Students examine the major concepts, principles, and institutions related to the economy as a whole. Topics include aggregate supply and demand; gross national product; national income accounting, consumption; saving; investment; money and banking; unemployment; and inflation. The monetary and fiscal policies that are necessary to manage the economy are also studied.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 103 or MATH 110 (either with a minimum grade of C) and sophomore status.
Social Science Core Course
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ECON 202 Microeconomics 3 Credits
Students examine the economic principles that deal with supply and demand, costs, prices, wages, rents, and the behavior of select enterprises and industries under different market conditions. Examinations of specific current economic issues affecting society, such as poverty and income distribution, are also included in this course.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 103 or MATH 110 (either with a minimum grade of C) and sophomore status.
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ECON 226 Special Topics in Economics Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Economics [ECON] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Economics that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
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ECON 324 International Finance and Economics 3 Credits
This study of global finance and economics includes balance of payments; financial and global economic integration; and foreign exchange markets. The role of central banks and international financial institutions in the development and implementation of currency stabilization policies is also analyzed.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 201 (with a minimum grade of C).
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ECON 326 Special Topics in Economics Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Economics [ECON] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Economics that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
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ECON 426 Special Topics in Economics Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Economics [ECON] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Economics that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
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ECON 480 Independent Study Project (ISP) Credit Varies
Qualified students who seek individualized advanced study in some area of economics that is not covered in scheduled courses may apply for an Independent Study Project (ISP). Students assume responsibility for special readings and research under the supervision of a designated faculty member. Regular meetings with faculty and completion of all assignments are required.
Prerequisite(s): Conditions of the University’s ISP Policy.
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Education (EDU) |
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EDU 101 Teaching as a Profession 1 Credit
Designed for the pre-Education major as an introduction to the teaching profession at the secondary level, this course is required as part of the process of admission to Neumann University’s programs in Secondary Teacher Certification in either Biology/Natural Sciences, English, or Social Studies. In this course, the student learns about teaching as a profession, the attitudes and behaviors of the professional educator, the knowledge and skills needed to promote quality learning, and the requirements that the student must meet in order to become certified as a teacher in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Students must register and take the basic skills test required for certification by the Pennsylvania Department of Education as a requisite for successful completion of EDU 101. An overview of the Neumann University teacher education program is also provided.
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 125 Field Experience 0 Credits
This intensive and continuing clinical experience is an essential component of the Neumann University teacher education program. It is taken in every semester in which a student is enrolled in teacher education courses and begins in the first year. Students will be assigned to a clinical experience that complements the education course work being taken in each semester.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 126 Special Topics in Education Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Education [EDU] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Education that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 202 Educational Psychology 3 Credits
This course examines the basic theories of human development and learning and their implications for the teaching-learning process.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 215 Teaching ELLs: Language, Culture and Diversity in the Classroom 3 Credits
This course is a comprehensive overview of the elements of second language acquisition and their impact on content learning in order to meet the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) in today’s diverse classrooms. An emphasis will be placed on defining culture and addressing cultural differences within the classroom. Pre-service teachers will learn how to plan and deliver lessons that allow English Language Learners to acquire academic knowledge as they develop proficiency in the English language. Students will be taught a variety of teaching strategies and activities that can be utilized with all students, including ELLs.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 220 Foundations of Modern Education 3 Credits
Students are introduced to modern education through a study of the history, philosophy, principles, and administration of education. In addition, public and non-public schools are studied in their social settings.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 226 Special Topics in Education Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Education [EDU] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Education that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 230 Introduction to Exceptionalities 3 Credits
In this course, students gain an understanding of persons with various disabilities and/or exceptionalities and the presence of these individuals in instructional settings. Emphasis is placed upon special education law and policies, historical foundations, as well as strategies for making curriculum, instruction, and assessment available for all students, regardless of their ability, behavioral differences, learning style, and cultural differences.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience. EDU 230 Intro to Exceptionalities is a prerequisite for all other Special Education courses.
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EDU 240 Curriculum Theory and Development 3 Credits
This course examines the theoretical basis of curricular approaches in both early childhood and elementary classrooms. Focus is on the consistency of these theoretic arguments and their implications for classroom practice.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 245 Expressive Arts 3 Credits
Students investigate a conceptualization of creativity for promoting the artistic, musical, and kinesthetic growth of young learners within the context of an integrated curriculum. Special attention is paid to the responsibilities of the general classroom teacher for addressing these dimensions of growth through a variety of subject matter areas and for the diversity encountered in the inclusive classroom.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 248 Technology for Education 3 Credits
This course provides for a hands-on overview of the media which are commonly used in early childhood and elementary classrooms today. Special attention is given to the use of computers within the classroom and to the techniques for their effective utilization, i.e., selection of appropriate software, Internet access, writing with computers, and classroom management issues.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 310 Diagnostic and Prescriptive Teaching in Special Education and Included Settings 3 Credits
This course is designed for secondary education students to gain an understanding of the Least Restrictive Environments and continuum of services, development of academic and functional performance needs of students with learning disabilities, individual learning differences, as well as instructional strategies and learning environments for students with learning disabilities.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101 and EDU 230
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 312 Social Studies Methods 3 Credits
This course examines the philosophical bases, curriculum components, current research, and instructional strategies for teaching social studies at the elementary level with emphasis on human relationships and values.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 320 Assessment Methods 3 Credits
In this course, secondary education students gain an understanding of assessment and identification of pupils with special needs, the present level of their performance, instructional and assessment strategies, as well as timelines and types of assessment. Students are also taught the complex practice of the assessment process and how it is used in making educational decisions. Curriculum-based assessment, norm-referenced tests, and performance-based assessments used to evaluate student learning and the effectiveness of teacher instruction are also studied.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 326 Special Topics in Education Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Education [EDU] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Education that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 345 Language Arts Methods I 3 Credits
This course focuses on the reading-writing connection from the reading perspective. Linguistic foundation, pre-reading theory, developing reading readiness experiences, cognitive instructional practices in the teaching of reading comprehension, initial decoding strategies, and critical thinking skills are studied. Students learn through the development of lesson plans, unit plans, and service learning experiences.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 350 Methods and Materials in Secondary Education 3 Credits
This examination of the many modes of secondary teaching methodology includes the analysis, application, and evaluation of instructional materials and their appropriateness for diverse populations.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 355 Language Arts Lab I 1 Credit
Students apply their knowledge of the teaching of reading at age-appropriate levels by tutoring children in need of remediation who have been assigned by area schools. Students have the opportunity to teach, obtain feedback, provide children with corrective information, analyze reading problems, and implement action plans. Students spend the semester working within classrooms and schools, completing projects that demonstrate an understanding and application of theory.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 360 Language Arts Methods II 3 Credits
The focus of this course is on the writing-reading connection from the writing (encoding) perspective, while taking an integrated approach to the development of all language art skills. Participation in EDU 375 , Integrated Field Experience, and utilizing the organizational framework for creating an integrated Language Arts and Science Unit enhance this learning experience. The use of thematic curriculum, a learning-center environment, and portfolio assessment strategies are taught.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 370 Science Methods 3 Credits
The course examines alternative views of subject matter, teaching strategies, learning theories, and assessment practices currently found in science classes.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 375 Integrated Field Experience 1 Credit
This field experience course links EDU 312 , Social Studies Methods, and EDU 360 , Language Arts Methods II. Students work with cooperating teachers in schools and districts partnered with Neumann University to design and implement lessons and activities that demonstrate their understanding of and ability to teach standards related to both subjects.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 380 Behavioral Disorders and Social Emotional Disturbance 3 Credits
In this course, secondary education students gain an understanding of models and theories of behavior, the least restrictive environment, instructional strategies, learning environments and social interactions, instructional planning, and assessment of students with behavioral disorders and social and emotional disturbances.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 390 Mathematics Methods 3 Credits
Mathematics theory and practice, which are based upon child development and contemporary mathematics curricula, are presented. Technological devices are explored and integrated wherever applicable.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 395 Math Lab 1 Credit
Students apply their knowledge of teaching mathematical concepts and processes in elementary classrooms during the semester. Special focus is given to the assessment of student progress in areas of math reasoning and problem solving; counting; numeration; computation of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages; and beginning geometry.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience..
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EDU 405 Administration and Supervision of Education Programs 3 Credits
This course focuses on administrative theory, research, and practice in early childhood/elementary education programs. Leadership dimensions, organizational form, motivation, planning, conflict management, program valuation, and school-community relations are examined. Students work with program directors to get a sense of administrative/supervisory roles.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 426 Special Topics in Education Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Education [EDU] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Education that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 461 Senior Seminar I 1 Credit
To effectively prepare students for their Student Teaching Practicum experience, Senior Seminar I must be taken the semester prior to student teaching. Throughout the course, time is allotted for students to reflect on their thoughts, questions, and concerns about their pending student teaching experience. Other portions of the course are devoted to guiding students as they work to complete their pre-student teaching requirements and become familiar with the placement process. Students prepare the student teaching binder that will serve to document examples of their work during the practicum experience. Materials are ultimately selected from these binders to be organized into a presentation portfolio that provides evidence that students have developed the competencies identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the INTASC Standards for Pre-service Teachers.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101 . Senior status in the major and a passing score on each of the state-mandated basic skills assessment (Reading, Writing, and Math).
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 462 Senior Seminar II 2 Credits
Senior Seminar II must be taken as a supplement to the Student Teaching Practicum experience. Throughout the course, time is allotted for students to share their student teaching experiences in an effort to process issues, problems, successes, and areas in need of improvement with their supervisors. Other portions of the course are devoted to the presentation and sharing of information regarding the teaching profession in order to adequately prepare students to be prospective and viable candidates for employment. Educational issues, such as the development of professional materials, certification, professional organizations, application procedures, and interviewing techniques, are some topics to be presented.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 470 Literacy in the Content Areas 3 Credits
Applications of linguistics, reading theory, the nature of reading, current practices, and materials of instruction comprise the focus of this course. Skills include grouping plans, word attack strategies, critical reading, study skills, and individualized instruction.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 480 Independent Study Project (ISP) Credit Varies
Qualified students who seek individualized advanced study in some area of education that is not covered in scheduled courses may apply for an Independent Study Project (ISP). Students assume responsibility for special readings and research under the supervision of a designated faculty member. Regular meetings with faculty and completion of all assignments are required.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101 and conditions of the University’s ISP Policy, as well as any additional clearance requirements as determined by the Division of Education and Human Services.
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 490 Practicum in Elementary and Special Education 12 Credits
In this course, students experience actual teaching in elementary and special education settings under the guidance and supervision of a cooperating teacher and University supervisor. Areas of learning include necessary observation, participation, and conferences. Regular seminars on campus help students to analyze teaching situations and plan for effective teaching. Students may apply for their Student Teaching Practicum after all required professional courses have been completed, and with the approval of the Coordinator of Student Teaching.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 495 Practicum in Early Childhood/Elementary Education K-6 12 Credits
In this course, students experience actual teaching under the guidance and supervision of a cooperating teacher and University supervisor. Areas of learning include necessary observation, participation, and conferences. Regular seminars on campus help students to analyze teaching situations and plan for effective teaching. Students may apply for their Student Teaching Practicum after all required professional courses have been completed, and with approval of the Coordinator of Student Teaching.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 497 Practicum in Secondary Education 12 Credits
In this one-semester experience in practice teaching at the secondary level, students apply their knowledge of specific subjects and pedagogy in a secondary school under the guidance of a cooperating teacher and a University supervisor. Students may apply for this Student Teaching Practicum experience after all required major and professional courses have been completed, and with approval of the Coordinator of Student Teaching.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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EDU 498 Educational Studies Internship 7 Credits
This course prepares the student to work in a professional setting in an education-related environment under the guidance and supervision of a qualified employee and a University supervisor. Areas of learning include observation, participation in meetings, client support; and the development and support of other tasks and projects as designated by the placement. Regular seminars on campus help students to reflect on, analyze, and consider alternate responses to workplace circumstances.
NOTE: Students are required to have valid clearances to participate in the internship experience.
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Special Education (SPEC) |
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SPEC 126 Special Topics in Special Education Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics in Special Education [SPEC] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Special Education that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are open only to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101 and EDU 230 .
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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SPEC 212 Assistive Technology 3 Credits
In this course, the technology that is used to help the instructional, language, and social needs of individuals with disabilities is studied. Students are also taught to identify and use specialized resources to implement instructional strategies that have been specifically designed for individuals with disabilities. Students are further expected to demonstrate the use of appropriate adaptations and technology for all individuals with disabilities; to identify resources and techniques which are used across all transition points to allow for the effective transition of individuals with disabilities; and to create an optimal learning environment by utilizing, evaluating, modifying, and adapting the classroom setting, curricula, teaching strategies, materials, and equipment.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101 and EDU 230
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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SPEC 222 Learning Disabilities 3 Credits
This course provides students with an understanding of the Least Restrictive Environments and continuum of services, development of academic and functional performance needs of students with learning disabilities, individual learning differences, instructional strategies, and learning environments for students with learning disabilities.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101 and EDU 230
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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SPEC 226 Special Topics in Special Education Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics in Special Education [SPEC] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Special Education that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are open only to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101 and EDU 230 .
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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SPEC 310 Inclusive Education 3 Credits
This course is designed for students to gain knowledge about the academic and functional performance needs of students with disabilities, identifying and planning instruction for learning differences, the development of instructional strategies, and the appropriate learning environments for students in inclusive settings.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101 and EDU 230
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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SPEC 320 Assessment methods: Summative, Formative, Diagnostic, and Benchmark 3 Credits
In this course, students learn about assessment and the identification of individuals with special needs, their present level of performance, instructional and assessment strategies, and timelines and types of assessment. Students also examine the complex practice of the assessment process and how that process is used in making educational decisions. Students are also introduced to curriculum-based assessment, norm-referenced tests, and performance-based assessments that are used to evaluate student learning and the effectiveness of teacher instruction.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101 and EDU 230
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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SPEC 322 Foundations of Autism 3 Credits
Students are taught the philosophical, historical, and legal foundations of early intervention of Autism Spectrum Disorders, characteristics and etiology of Autism Spectrum Disorders, as well as assessment and identification of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. A Field experience is required in this course.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101 and EDU 230
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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SPEC 326 Special Topics in Special Education Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics in Special Education [SPEC] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Special Education that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are open only to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101 and EDU 230 .
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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SPEC 380 Behavioral and Social Emotional Disorders 3 Credits
This course teaches students about the models and theories of behavior, the least restrictive environment, instructional strategies, learning environments and social interactions, instructional planning, as well as assessment of students with behavioral disorders and social and emotional disturbances.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101 and EDU 230
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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SPEC 401 Differentiated Instruction 3 Credits
This course is designed to teach students about the academic and functional performance needs of individuals with disabilities. Students learn to identify and plan instruction for learning differences, as well as develop instructional strategies and appropriate learning environments for students in inclusive settings. Students demonstrate efficient differentiated instruction activities and an understanding of the efficient planning, coordination, and delivery of effective instruction that are required for inclusive settings.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101 and EDU 230
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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SPEC 415 Intensive Reading and Writing Instruction 3 Credits
An understanding of intensive instructional strategies in reading and writing that meet the needs of pupils with disabilities is the focus of this course. Students are expected to demonstrate a conceptual understanding of the components of reading and writing and describe how these areas pose challenges for students. They are also taught to clearly articulate and model the use of explicit and systematic instruction in the teaching of literacy (reading and writing) for students with disabilities across all reading levels, and to identify evidence-based instructional practices that help students with disabilities succeed with reading and writing.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 /EDU 101 and EDU 230
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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SPEC 424 Collaboration and Communication 3 Credits
The collaborative and communicative processes between parents and professionals who live and work with students with disabilities are examined. The course also addresses parent conferences, IEP meetings, co-planning and co-teaching, and how to address the concerns of families of students with special needs.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101 and EDU 230
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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SPEC 426 Special Topics in Special Education Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics in Special Education [SPEC] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Special Education that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are open only to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101 and EDU 230
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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SPEC 480 Independent Study Credit Varies
Qualified students who seek individualized advanced study in some area of special education that is not covered in scheduled courses may apply for an Independent Study Project (ISP). Students assume responsibility for special readings and research under the supervision of a designated faculty member. Regular meetings with faculty and completion of all assignments are required.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 / EDU 101 and EDU 230 , and Conditions of the University’s ISP Policy, as well as any additional clearance requirements as determined by the Division of Education and Human Services.
NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience.
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ENG 094 Successful Writing 3 Credits
This course develops the student’s ability to express ideas clearly in essays of adequate length that show facility with language and an understanding of an essay’s structure. Designed to motivate the student to engage in writing as a communication process and not just an implementation of correct rules, the course helps the student develop his/her basic analytic skills, such as abstracting and generalizing, and incorporate those skills in the writing of an essay from thesis to conclusion. Through a process approach to writing, the student is introduced to drafting, revising, and editing techniques. In addition, he/she may engage in peer feedback workshops and, when possible, threaded discussions in electronic environments. In addition to learning structures for communicating ideas, the student is also introduced to principles of language choices, word usage, as well as rules for varied sentence structures and grammar. To enroll in ENG 101 , Rhetoric and Writing I, the student must pass this course, or he/she will be required to repeat it.
This course can only be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
(Credits for this course are not applicable toward a degree)
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ENG 100 Reading in the Disciplines 3 Credits
This course is designed to increase a student’s reading ability through a personal and critical exploration of texts which are drawn from a wide range of disciplines. In support of this goal, journal-keeping and writing-to-learn exercises furnish an active, thinking approach to the reading process.
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ENG 101 Rhetoric and Writing I 3 Credits
In ENG 101, students are introduced to processes for writing, reading, researching, and thinking that are both critical and reflective. Students explore expressive, informative, analytical, and persuasive aims of discourse that help them respond to a variety of academic and workplace writing situations. This general composition course with an emphasis on genres is delivered in a “blended” teaching environment. ENG 101, designed for subsequent success in effective written communication, is a prerequisite to ENG 102 .
Prerequisite(s): Placement into ENG 101 or successful completion of ENG 094 . To progress to ENG 102 , Rhetoric and Writing II, students must complete ENG 101 with a minimum grade of C.
English Writing Core Course
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ENG 102 Rhetoric and Writing II 3 Credits
Building on the experiences in ENG 101 , ENG 102 challenges students to further strategies for writing, reading, thinking critically, researching, and thinking reflectively. This general composition course emphasizes flexibility of response to a variety of writing contexts and conventions. Students research topics with opposing viewpoints, and write various source-based arguments. Active note-taking processes and skills for formal writing that are foundational for communication and collaboration in academic and professional environments are emphasized. The course assignments may be designed around a theme or a topic, or a student may self-select a topic, depending upon the instructor’s syllabus. Students must complete ENG 102 with a minimum grade of C.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 (with a minimum grade of C), or placement.
English Writing Core Course
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ENG 103 Dimensions of Literature 3 Credits
Students are introduced to the literary genres of fiction, poetry, and drama with the goal of developing an appreciation and understanding of how works of literature are created.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 (with a minimum grade of C) or placement into ENG 102 .
English Literature Core Course
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ENG 104 Themany Faces of Comedy 3 Credits
In this course, students engage in an exploration of comedy in literature and related art forms. Individual comic works are studied in depth, along with the forms, styles, and major theories of comedy. Students continue the development of their critical abilities through written and oral presentations.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 (with a minimum grade of C) or placement into ENG 102 .
English Literature Core Course
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ENG 120 World Mythology 3 Credits
This course investigates world mythology and a sampling of the narratives that have served — and still continue to serve — as touchstones to a shared human cultural consciousness. Images in art and film supplement literary examples.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 (with a minimum grade of C) or placement into ENG 102 .
English Literature Core Course
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ENG 126 Special Topics in English Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in English [ENG] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. These courses would take the form of an intensive study of a selected theme, genre, or literary phenomenon, such as science fiction, the art of nonfiction, the Franciscan influence on the lyric, or Arthurian romance. Special Topics courses in English that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students and may be designated as Core courses. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
Prerequisite(s): For a 200-level Special Topics English course, ENG 102 (with a minimum grade of C); for a 300-level or 400-level Special Topics English course, ENG Literature Core.
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ENG 200 Children’s Literature: Windows on the World 3 Credits
This introductory literature course, especially recommended for Early Elementary (PK-4)/Special Education (PK-8) majors, surveys a wide range of classic and contemporary children’s literature. Students explore the historical development of this body of literature, the challenge of defining it, its roles as mirror and shaper of culture, and some of the resources and organizations available for those who teach literature to children. Students are encouraged to develop at least one special interest paper on non-required texts.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 (with a minimum grade of C) or placement into ENG 102
English Literature Core Course
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ENG 205 Religious Experience in Literature 3 Credits
Students are engaged in an interdisciplinary exploration of literary expressions of the relationship between God and the universe, including the poetic, dramatic, cinematic, and narrative articulation of individual faith experience both in biblical and non-biblical writing. Through a special focus on expressions of spiritual quest, mystical and apocalyptical experiences, and the mystery of evil, students come to an appreciation of the way in which religious beliefs and traditions illuminate the forms, ideas, and significance of particular classical and contemporary works of literature.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 (with a minimum grade of C) or placement into ENG 102 .
English Literature Core Course
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ENG 220 The World of Drama 3 Credits
Students examine the component parts of drama and an overview of its development from its origins to more contemporary experiments. An understanding and appreciation of this genre is developed through a close analysis of plays by masters of the form. When possible, attendance at professional productions is arranged.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 (with a minimum grade of C) or placement into ENG 102 .
English Literature Core Course
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ENG 226 Special Topics in English Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in English [ENG] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. These courses would take the form of an intensive study of a selected theme, genre, or literary phenomenon, such as science fiction, the art of nonfiction, the Franciscan influence on the lyric, or Arthurian romance. Special Topics courses in English that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students and may be designated as Core courses. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
Prerequisite(s): For a 200-level Special Topics English course, ENG 102 (with a minimum grade of C); for a 300-level or 400-level Special Topics English course, ENG Literature Core.
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ENG 230 The Pleasures of Poetry 3 Credits
This course serves to expand and sharpen one’s natural responses to poetry by developing an understanding of poems through creative and imaginative reflection together with analytical procedures that focus on the elements of poetry and the way they work together to shape a poem and involve the reader.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 (with a minimum grade of C) or placement into ENG 102 .
English Literature Core Course
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ENG 235 Peer Tutoring of Writing 3 Credits
The goals of this course are to survey contemporary theory in the field of composition studies, use the central concepts of this field to gain greater understanding of the teaching and tutoring of writing at both the secondary and postsecondary levels, apply the insights of this understanding to aid students’ abilities to critique and revise both their own writing and that of students encountered in peer tutoring arrangements, and to increase competence in analytical thinking, writing, and research skills.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 (with a minimum grade of B).
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ENG 240 The Art of the Short Story: Mirrors of Experience 3 Credits
The short story is studied as a genre and art form with special emphasis on the styles of literary imagination and critical theories which are used to investigate them. Course content ranges from the beginnings of the short story to its modern manifestations. The achievements of major figures and the cultural contexts within which they wrote are investigated.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 (with a minimum grade of C) or placement into ENG 102 .
English Literature Core Course
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ENG 250 Young Adult Literature: Educating the Imagination 3 Credits
This course, especially recommended for prospective teachers of English, explores a representative sampling of literature suitable for study in secondary schools, such as award winning books intended for junior high youth, classic and contemporary coming-of-age fiction, other novels dealing with significant social issues, one or two plays, and a selection of poems. Attention is given to the historical development of literature for young people, its roles as mirror and shaper of culture, and to critical approaches, organizations, and instructional resources relevant to teaching literature in the new millennium. Students are encouraged to develop at least one special-interest paper on non-required texts.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 (with a minimum grade of C) or placement into ENG 102 .
English Literature Core Course
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ENG 274 Creative Writing: Fiction 3 Credits
This introduction to the craft and art of writing short stories or a novella is conducted as a writer’s workshop. Students are encouraged to share character sketches, structures for stories, and brief narratives in a mutually supportive small-group environment. Feedback, the cornerstone of improving writing, is emphasized as a critical component of the revision process. To understand different techniques for developing setting, plot, structure, character development, tone, and style, students read models of exemplary stories to analyze the writers’ techniques. A portfolio is required as part of the student’s evaluation.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 and English Literature Core (both with a minimum grade of C).
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ENG 275 Creative Writing: Poetry 3 Credits
This introduction to the craft and art of writing poetry is conducted as a writer’s workshop in which students are encouraged to share poems that they write in a mutually supportive small- group environment. To understand types of poetry, students also read models of exemplary poems to analyze structure and style and, occasionally, to imitate. A portfolio is required as part of the student’s evaluation.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 and English Literature Core (both with a minimum grade of C).
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ENG 276 Creative Writing: Scriptwriting for Theater and the Electronic Media 3 Credits
Students examine scriptwriting principles and practices for the stage, as well as for informational, persuasive, and entertainment programming in radio and television. Course work includes the creation and critique of scripts in addition to the study of scripting techniques. The course also focuses on working methodologies, formats, client satisfaction, and the effective use of the written word within visual and auditory contexts.
Prerequisite(s): English Literature Core (with a minimum grade of C).
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ENG 277 Creative Nonfiction Essay Writing 3 Credits
Designed as a writing workshop, this course improves each writer’s prose style, structure, and content as well as challenges each student to develop nonfiction essays about topics of personal interest. Models of nonfiction essays in the creative nonfiction genre are examined to see how published writers develop and execute their ideas. Structural patterns for organizing several types of nonfiction essays, such as the memoir, personal essay, literary journalistic essay, critical essay, and segmented essay are studied.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 (with a minimum grade of C).
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ENG 290 Crime and Literature 3 credits
This course introduces students to drama, non-fiction and fiction. It is designed to develop greater appreciaton and understanding of creative literature and to increase competence in analytical thinking and writing. The selections for this course have been specifically chosen in an attempt to appeal to the interests of the criminal justice major. Some assignments will be completed in Blackboard.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequistie: ENG 101 (English Literature Core Course) with a C or better.
English Literature Core Course
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ENG 300 Shakespeare and His Legacy 3 Credits
This exploration of Shakespeare examines his great works as representative of their age, yet as a transformative influence on the English language and on our understanding of human nature. Students are introduced to recurrent Shakespearean themes and motifs, significant issues in Shakespearean scholarship and theatrical performance, and the diverse art forms and reinterpretations that continue to expand his timeless legacy.
Prerequisite(s): English Literature Core.
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ENG 303 Literature and Film 3 Credits
By comparing two different art forms which use works of literature and films adapted from those works, this course attempts to establish the definitive characteristics of both art forms, their relative strengths and weaknesses, and the problems of film adaptation through analysis, discussion, and film script projects.
Prerequisite(s): English Literature Core.
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ENG 310 American Literary Heritage: 17th - 19th Centuries 3 Credits
This study of American literature from its beginnings through the end of the 19th century offers an in-depth consideration of representative prose, poetry, and fiction. Students explore prevailing themes and literary strategies, as well as the vision and values underlying this literature.
Prerequisite(s): English Literature Core.
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ENG 320 Romantic and Victorian Literature 3 Credits
The rise of romanticism in the 18th century and its further transmutations in the succeeding century are studied with readings from the works of prominent British writers of the Romantic and Victorian periods.
Prerequisite(s): English Literature Core.
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ENG 326 Special Topics in English Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in English [ENG] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. These courses would take the form of an intensive study of a selected theme, genre, or literary phenomenon, such as science fiction, the art of nonfiction, the Franciscan influence on the lyric, or Arthurian romance. Special Topics courses in English that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students and may be designated as Core courses. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
Prerequisite(s): For a 200-level Special Topics English course, ENG 102 (with a minimum grade of C); for a 300-level or 400-level Special Topics English course, ENG Literature Core.
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ENG 330 Literature of Foreign Cultures 3 Credits
A representative treatment in translation of African, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Hispanic literatures demonstrates the vibrancy of the global imagination and the richness of foreign cultures.
Prerequisite(s): English Literature Core.
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ENG 340 European Literary Masterpieces 3 Credits
Literary masterpieces from the European continent which highlight the search for meaning in human life are analyzed in this course. Important continental writers such as Goethe, Dostoevsky, Flaubert, Colette, and Calvino are examined in translation.
Prerequisite(s): English Literature Core.
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ENG 358 Writing: Process and Product 3 Credits
This course explores theories about composing processes and how they affect the ways in which educators teach and assess writing. Topics include writing assignments; responding to written texts; evaluating written performance; teaching rewriting; developing positive attitudes about writing; understanding diverse composing processes; discovering strategies for shaping discourse; teaching grammar and sentence fluency; developing sequenced writing tasks that are connected to reading; and integrating computers and writing to support learning. A service learning experience is required.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 (with a minimum grade of C).
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ENG 360 The Age of Reason: The Long 18th Century 3 Credits
This course surveys English literature from the Renaissance to the beginnings of Romanticism, an age paradoxically characterized by great wit and sentiment. Drama, poetry, and the birth of the novel are studied through the works of both canonical figures such as Milton, Wycherley, Defoe, and Johnson, and also previously marginalized authors crucial to an understanding of the period such as Cavendish, Behn, Finch, and Montagu.
Prerequisite(s): English Literature Core.
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ENG 365 The Age of Enchantment: Medieval Literature 3 Credits
Adventure, magic, mystery, and romance form the backdrop of this course which highlights Old and Middle English literature (excluding Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales). Legends such as those of King Arthur and his Round-Table knights and of Tristan and Isolde and their magic philtre of undying love show how language, theme, and motif constitute the ageless enchantment of the medieval period.
Prerequisite(s): English Literature Core.
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ENG 375 The Golden Age: English Renaissance Literature 3 Credits
The English Renaissance - the age of Shakespeare and the other literary giants of the Elizabethan period - is widely regarded as the time when English literature reached its greatest height. Against the rich and colorful background of that age, this course explores the timeless works, ideas, and innovations of such major writers as Spenser, Marlowe, Shakespeare, Donne, and Milton.
Prerequisite(s): English Literature Core.
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ENG 380 American Literature of the Modern Age 3 Credits
This course surveys American writing in the first half of the 20th century, an exciting period of great artistic innovation and rapid change. Significant trends and developments are explored and related to their intellectual and historical backgrounds.
Prerequisite(s): English Literature Core.
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ENG 385 Modern British and Irish Literature 3 Credits
This course examines the works of important British and Irish authors of the first half of the 20th century. Students review the historical, literary, and artistic contexts that brought about the movement called Modernism which had a major influence on all the arts in an increasingly metropolitan world. Authors were influenced by or reacting to a wide range of Victorian concepts and ideas as well as the impact of World War I, resulting in ground-breaking creative approaches to themes, forms, and structure in poetry, fiction, and drama, as seen in the works of authors such as Conrad, Joyce, Lawrence, Yeats, Woolf, and Eliot.
Prerequisite(s): (English Literature Core; Co-requisite: HUM 200 )
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ENG 390 The Rise of the Novel 3 Credits
This study of the development of the novel in 18th- and 19th-century England includes reading and discussion of representative novels from Richardson to Hardy and focuses on style, narrative form, and characterizations.
Prerequisite(s): English Literature Core.
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ENG 394-396 Cooperative Education Credit Varies
Students are provided with a specific assignment with a business, government agency, or other institution involving progressive learning in a specified area of English. Progress and summary reports and regular meetings with the faculty sponsor are required. The student is evaluated by the faculty sponsor and the field supervisor. Formal application must be made to the Coordinator of Experiential Education. The student must obtain sponsorship by a member of the English faculty. Course number varies with each semester. See the Cooperative Education Program section of this catalog for further information.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of Co-Op Workshop.
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ENG 405 The English Language 3 Credits
This course offers a study of the historical development of the English language, its contemporary variants, and its present-day functioning as a communication system. Students who intend to teach, who are preparing for graduate school, or who are interested in communication theory will find this course particularly rewarding.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 (with a minimum grade of C).
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