May 02, 2024  
2016-2017 EIU Graduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 EIU Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Elementary Education

  
  • ELE 4880 - Diagnostic-Prescriptive Reading Instruction.


    (3-0-3) Diagnostic procedures and materials in reading for teachers in self-contained and departmentalized classrooms from kindergarten through junior high school. Field-based activities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ELE 3281 for Early Childhood Option; ELE 3280 for General and Middle School options; or permission of the department chair. Concurrent enrollment in ELE 4100 or MLE 4100. University Teacher Education requirements for enrollment must be met, including an expectation of second semester Junior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELE 4890 - Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students/English Language Learners: Instructional Methods


    (3-0-3) This course is designed to provide teacher candidates with the knowledge, skills and dispositions to effectively organize and implement instructional methods for students that are culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) and/or English Language Learners (ELL). Teacher candidates will research and reflect on various methods and strategies to design instruction to meet the needs of students who are considered CLD/ELL and who may have varying levels of language proficiency.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Early Childhood Major: ELE 3250; Elementary Education: ELE 3100; or permission of the Department Chair.
    University Teacher Education requirements apply and department requirements for enrollment must be met. Cross listed with MLE 4890
     

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELE 5250 - Research in Education


    (3-0-3) Provides experiences in defining problems and in using research techniques in writing, interpreting, and evaluating research in elementary education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the Graduate School.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELE 5260 - Advanced Developmental Reading.


    (3-0-3) A study of current issues in reading instruction, including a contemporary view of literacy processes, goals of reading instruction, approaches to instruction, and assessment procedures.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ELE 3280 and 3281;  or permission of department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELE 5270 - Content Area Literacy Instruction


    (3-0-3) Content Area Reading: Implementation of reading strategies, approaches to instruction, and informal assessment of struggling readers. Equivalent Course: MLE 5270

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ELE 3280 or permisson of department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELE 5310 - Foundations: ESL-Bilingual Ed.


    (3-0-3) This course addresses historical, political, sociocultural and educational issues, along with local, state, and federal policies that affect English language learners (ELLs). The course explores current theories of second language acquisition, bilingualism, and culture for their pedagogical implications and examines program models used in elementary, middle, and high school for their effects on academic achievement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SPE 3000 or SPE 3500 or the equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELE 5400A - Special Issues


    (Arr.-Arr.-2) A study of special issues in education designed to help educators relate research to practice. May be repeated once for credit if a different topic is offered. Cross-listed with CSD/EDA/EDU/MLE/SED/SPE/STG. 5400.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the Graduate School.

    Credits: 2
  
  • ELE 5400B - Special Issues


    (Arr.-Arr.-3) A study of special issues in education designed to help educators relate research to practice. May be repeated once for credit if a different topic is offered. Cross-listed with CSD/EDA/EDU/MLE/SED/SPE/STG. 5400.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the Graduate School.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELE 5500 - Creativity, Play, and the Brain of the Young Child


    (3-0-3) This course explores the brain development in the young child along with the roles of play and creativity.


    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the graduate school and completion of Phase l of the Elementary Masters program or permission of the department chair.


    Credits: 3
  
  • ELE 5520 - High Quality Instruction


    (3-0-3) This course will provide a comprehensive study of research based instructional practices and explore various methods to facilitate adult learning in a school community. The following topics will be examined in the course: scientifically research based instruction across all content areas, with an emphasis on Literacy and Numeracy; Response to Intervention (RtI) including an analysis of the three tiers of intervention; types of assessment; analyzing data to drive instructional decision making; adult learning theory; various leadership roles in a school; and professional development models.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDL 5600 Introduction to Organization and Administration

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELE 5570 - Early Childhood Education.


    (3-0-3) Consideration given to each segment of the learning continuum (ages 3 1/2 to 8) including curriculum design, articulation, evaluation, and administration.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Eight semester hours in education and psychology.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELE 5580 - Child Study for the Elementary School Teacher.


    (3-0-3) Factors influencing behavior of the elementary school child. Techniques to secure and use data to improve classroom teaching.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ELE 2320 or equivalent. Eight semester hours in education and psychology.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELE 5600 - Diagnosis of Reading Problems.


    (3-0-3) A study of the types and causes of reading difficulty; approaches to diagnosis for teachers, clinicians, and supervisors.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ELE 3280, ELE 3281, or permission of department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELE 5610 - Remediation of Reading Problems.


    (3-0-3) Strategies and materials for remediation of reading problems for teachers, clinicians, and supervisors.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ELE 3280, ELE 3281 or permission of department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELE 5640 - Teaching and Supervision of Social Studies in Elementary and Middle Schools.


    (3-0-3) A study of objectives, content, materials, and strategies in organizing, supervising, and improving social studies programs.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELE 5650 - Language Arts in the Elementary and Middle School.


    (3-0-3) A critical analysis of language arts instruction with emphasis on the organization of the program, content, materials, and procedures.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Eight semester hours in education and psychology.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELE 5660 - Science Curriculum in the Elementary and Middle School.


    (3-0-3) Scope and sequence of the elementary and middle level science curriculum; new experimental curricula; selection of materials and equipment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Six semester hours of science; ELE 3290 or permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELE 5951 - Non-credit Thesis


    (0-0-0) The purpose of this course is to allow a graduate student to remain continuously enrolled and access services required to complete the thesis after completing the maximum number of hours of credit for thesis [5950], research [5900], and independent study [5990] in a thesis option.

    Credits: 0
  
  • ELE 5991 - Non-Credit Independent Study


    (0-0-0) The purpose of this course is to allow a graduate student to remain continuously enrolled as an auditor and access services required to complete the degree after completing all degree requirements except for completion of examinations or other non-course capstone requirements. Candidates in thesis options use non-credit thesis (5951).

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Candidates must retain degree-seeking status and secure permission of the department chair or graduate coordinator.

    Credits: 0
  
  • ELE 47801 - Studies in Education


    (Arr.-Arr.-1) On Demand. Issues in education, student activities, curriculum, guidance, and evaluation. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Studies in Education courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Eight semester hours in education and psychology.

    Credits: 1
  
  • ELE 47802 - Studies in Education


    (Arr.-Arr.-2) On Demand. Issues in education, student activities, curriculum, guidance, and evaluation. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Studies in Education courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Eight semester hours in education and psychology.

    Credits: 2
  
  • ELE 47803 - Studies in Education


    (Arr.-Arr.-3) On Demand. Issues in education, student activities, curriculum, guidance, and evaluation. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Studies in Education courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Eight semester hours in education and psychology.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELE 48551 - ESL Clinical Experience


    (Arr.-Arr.-1) This course is part of a clinical experiences requirement for students who are either seeking a Graduate Certificate in English as a Second Language (ESL) Instruction or MSEd. in Elementary Education with an emphasis in ESL Instruction. These clinical experiences will be in settings with linguistic diversity and will provide experiences with regard to programs designed to meet the needs of the growing population of English Language Learners (ELLs). Note: A minimum of 40 hours of clinical experiences required per credit hour. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Exploring ESL Students through Clinical Experience courses. Cross-listed with MLE 48551

    Credits: 1

  
  • ELE 48552 - Exploring ESL Students through Clinical Experiences


    (Arr.-Arr.-2) This course is part of a clinical experiences requirement for students who are either seeking a Graduate Certificate in English as a Second Language (ESL) Instruction or MSEd. in Elementary Education with an emphasis in ESL Instruction. These clinical experiences will be in settings with linguistic diversity and will provide experiences with regard to programs designed to meet the needs of the growing population of English Language Learners (ELLs). Note: A minimum of 40 hours of clinical experiences required per credit hour. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Exploring ESL Students through Clinical Experience courses. Cross-listed with MLE 48552

    Credits: 2
  
  • ELE 54901 - Educational Problems


    (3-0-3) Provides the student an opportunity for investigation and analysis of elementary or junior high school problems of a significant nature. May be repeated once for credit if a different topic is offered.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of chair of the department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELE 54902 - Educational Problems


    (3-0-3) Provides the student an opportunity for investigation and analysis of elementary or junior high school problems of a significant nature. May be repeated once for credit if a different topic is offered.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of chair of the department

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELE 56201 - Remedial Reading Practicum


    (1-2-3) Supervised practice in diagnosing, treating, and reporting on cases of reading disability.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ELE 5600 and 5610, or permission of department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELE 56202 - Remedial Reading Practicum


    (1-2-3) Supervised practice in diagnosing, treating, and reporting on cases of reading disability.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ELE 5600 and 5610, or permission of department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELE 57001 - Seminar in Elementary Education


    (Arr.-Arr.- 1) Intensive study of important contemporary issues, problems, developments and trends in elementary education. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Seminar in Elementary Education courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of ELE 5700, 5950, and 5990.

    Credits: 1
  
  • ELE 57002 - Seminar in Elementary Education


    (Arr.-Arr.- 2) Intensive study of important contemporary issues, problems, developments and trends in elementary education. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Seminar in Elementary Education courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of ELE 5700, 5950, and 5990.

    Credits: 2
  
  • ELE 57003 - Seminar in Elementary Education


    (Arr.-Arr.- 3) Intensive study of important contemporary issues, problems, developments and trends in elementary education. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Seminar in Elementary Education courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of ELE 5700, 5950, and 5990.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELE 59001 - Applied/Action Research in Education


    (Arr.- Arr.-1) This course provides the fundamental framework for analyzing research and for conduction of action research projects. Students will create and implement an action research project. They will create a written paper and a presentation concerning their projects. Use of technology tools is required. Diversity issues will be addressed. May be repeated nce for credit, with a maximum of three semester hours from any combination of the Applied/Action Research of Education courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ELE 5250 Research or EDU 5200 Intro to Research.

    Credits: 1
  
  • ELE 59002 - Applied/Action Research in Education


    (Arr.- Arr.-2) This course provides the fundamental framework for analyzing research and for conduction of action research projects. Students will create and implement an action research project. They will create a written paper and a presentation concerning their projects. Use of technology tools is required. Diversity issues will be addressed. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of three semester hours from any combination of the Applied/Action Research of Education courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ELE 5250 Research or EDU 5200 Intro to Research.

    Credits: 2
  
  • ELE 59003 - Applied/Action Research in Education


    (Arr.- Arr.-3) This course provides the fundamental framework for analyzing research and for conduction of action research projects. Students will create and implement an action research project. They will create a written paper and a presentation concerning their projects. Use of technology tools is required. Diversity issues will be addressed. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of three semester hours from any combination of the Applied/Action Research of Education courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ELE 5250 Research or EDU 5200 Intro to Research.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELE 59501 - Thesis


    (Arr.-Arr.-1) As arranged. (Credit/No Credit) May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Thesis courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5700, 5950, and 5990.

    Credits: 1
  
  • ELE 59502 - Thesis


    (Arr.-Arr.-2) As arranged. (Credit/No Credit) May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Thesis courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5700, 5950, and 5990.

    Credits: 2
  
  • ELE 59503 - Thesis


    (Arr.-Arr.-3) As arranged. (Credit/No Credit) May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Thesis courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5700, 5950, and 5990.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELE 59901 - Independent Study


    (Arr.-Arr.-1) Intended to permit a student to pursue more intensively various aspects of the area of his/her special interest. Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of the department chair. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Independent Study courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5700, 5950, and 5990.

    Credits: 1
  
  • ELE 59902 - Independent Study


    (Arr.-Arr.-2) Intended to permit a student to pursue more intensively various aspects of the area of his/her special interest. Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of the department chair. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Independent Study courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5700, 5950, and 5990.

    Credits: 2
  
  • ELE 59903 - Independent Study


    (Arr.-Arr.-3) Intended to permit a student to pursue more intensively various aspects of the area of his/her special interest. Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of the department chair. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Independent Study courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5700, 5950, and 5990.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ELE 59904 - Independent Study


    (Arr.-Arr.-4) Intended to permit a student to pursue more intensively various aspects of the area of his/her special interest. Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of the department chair. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Independent Study courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5700, 5950, and 5990.

    Credits: 4
  
  • ELE 59905 - Independent Study


    (Arr.-Arr.-5) Intended to permit a student to pursue more intensively various aspects of the area of his/her special interest. Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of the department chair. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Independent Study courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5700, 5950, and 5990.

    Credits: 5
  
  • ELE 59906 - Independent Study


    (Arr.-Arr.-6) Intended to permit a student to pursue more intensively various aspects of the area of his/her special interest. Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of the department chair. May be repeated once for credit, with a maximum of six semester hours from any combination of the Independent Study courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5700, 5950, and 5990.

    Credits: 6

English

  
  • CMN 5260 - Science and Technical Communication


    (3-0-3) This course will introduce students to principles and practices of audience-centered communication in organizational settings. Students will learn to communicate scientific and technical information to internal and external stakeholders. Topics such as public relations and risk/crisis communication will be covered. Written and oral projects for this course will focus on energy sector communication.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 4750 - Studies in African-American Literature


    (3-0-3) In-depth study of various genres, movements, periods, and major writers in African-American literature. Only one genre, movement, or period or only two or three major writers will be studied during any semester. Topics to be announced. (Group 2) WI

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G. May be repeated once with permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 4752 - Studies in Drama


    (3-0-3) In-depth study of major periods, sub-genres, movements, or writers important in understanding dramatic literature and performance. (Group 5) WI

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G. May be repeated once with permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 4760 - Special Topics in Professional Writing


    (3-0-3) Focused study of professional writing, designed to enhance understanding of workplace writing and provide experience in producing it. Topic will vary semester to semester. May be repeated once for credit. WC

    Prerequisites & Notes
    English 1002G. May be repeated once with permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 4761 - Creative Nonfiction Writing


    (3-0-3) F or S. Advanced practice in the writing and revising of creative nonfiction, with an emphasis on the development of the student’s individual style. (Group 1 or 5). WC

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G; and 2001 or, with permission of instructor, 2003, 2005, or 2007. May be repeated once with permission of the Department Chairperson.

     

     

    Credits: 3

  
  • ENG 4762 - Poetry Writing.


    (3-0-3) S. Extensive practice in the writing and revising of poetry, with an emphasis on the development of the student’s individual style. (Group 1 or 5) WC

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G; ENG 2003 or, with permission of instructor, 2001, 2005 or 2007. May be repeated once with permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 4763 - Fiction Writing


    (3-0-3) S. Extensive practice in the writing and revising of prose fiction, with an emphasis on the development of the student’s personal style. Each student will have the option of writing several short stories or one novella. (Group 1 or 5) WC

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G; ENG 2007 or, with permission of instructor, 2001, 2003 or 2005. May be repeated once with permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 4764 - Play Writing


    (3-0-3) F. Advanced practice and instruction in dramatic writing. Though the course will review the basic elements common to all dramatic writing, it will allow the students to concentrate on the media of their choice: radio, theatre, TV, or film. (Group 1 or 5) WC

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G; ENG 2005 or, with permission of instructor, ENG 2001, 2003 or 2007. May be repeated once with permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 4765 - Professional Editing


    (3-0-3) Advanced practice and theory in professional editing, beginning with proofreading and copyediting then advancing to comprehensive editing for style, organization, content, and design. Focus on working effectively with writers, publishers, and audiences. Discussion of the production process and the role of technology in editing and information design. Course will also address ethics and liability in editing, editing in global contexts, and editing for accessibility. WC 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 4775 - Literature, Culture, Theory


    (3-0-3) F. Basic principles of evaluating the standard literary genres, or tenets of a specific school of criticism, or the examination of major aesthetic questions. Topics to be announced. (Group 4) WI

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G. May be repeated once with permission of the Department Chairperson

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 4776 - Research and Rhetoric in Professional Writing and Composition


    (3-0-3) This course focuses on rhetorical principles, research methods and primary research as they relate to professional writing and composition.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 2760 or ENG 3005, or permission of the instructor and chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 4801 - Integrating the English Language Arts.


    (3-0-3) Strategies for integrating the English language arts, including literature, composition, speech, drama, and works in other media such as film. Attention to pedagogical theory and its practical applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G; SED 3330; for ASEP students, SED 3000 and 3100; for Middle Level Education majors, MLE 3110.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 4850 - Studies in Postcolonial and Third World Literatures


    (3-0-3) F. Focused study of major region, theme or writers in nonwestern or third world literatures. Readings are studied in their socio-cultural and historical contexts. (Groups 2 or 5) WI

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G. May be repeated once with permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 4901 - History of the English Language.


    (3-0-3) Historical, geographic, and social dialects of English; phonological changes and other alterations in the structure and vocabulary of the English language.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 4903 - Young Adult Literature.


    (3-0-3) Study of literature written for and about adolescents with emphasis on various genres, movements, themes, and major writers.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 4905 - Studies in Youth Literature


    (3-0-3) On Demand. Studies in-depth of some aspect of children’s literature. Topics to be announced. (Group 5) WI

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G. May be repeated once with permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 4906 - Problems in the Teaching of English


    (3-0-3) On Demand. Advanced pedagogy course on various topics, such as the teaching of composition, the teaching of literature, the teaching of language. Topics to be announced. (Group 5) WI

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G and 3401 or 3402 or permission of the instructor. May be repeated once with permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 4950 - Literary History


    (3-0-3) A historical study of British and American literary periods, schools, figures, and genres, with emphasis on current resources, methods, and theories in research. Required of and enrollment limited to English majors.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 1002G.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5000 - Introduction to Methods and Issues in English Studies.


    (3-0-3) An introduction to critical approaches, research methods, and current issues in English studies. Required in first year of enrollment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing. The course may also be taken by a senior whose grade point average is 2.75 or higher, with permission of the instructor and the Dean of the Graduate School.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5001 - Studies in Old and Middle English Literature


    (3-0-3) A study of major figures or genres in English literature from the Anglo-Saxon period through the fifteenth century, with some attention given to language changes. The topic will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once with permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5002 - Studies in Renaissance Literature.


    (3-0-3) A study of some thematic preoccupation, literary movement, major figure(s), or genre connected with the period. The topic will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once with the permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5003 - Studies in Seventeenth-Century British Literature


    (3-0-3) A study of some thematic preoccupation, literary movement, major figure(s), or genre connected with the period. The topic will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once with the permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5004 - Studies in Restoration and Eighteenth-Century British Literature


    (3-0-3) A study of some thematic preoccupation, literary movement, major figure(s), or genre connected with the period. The topic will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once with the permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5005 - Studies in Nineteenth-Century British Literature


    (3-0-3) A study of some thematic preoccupation, literary movement, major figure(s), or genre connected with the period. The topic will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once with the permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5006 - Studies in Twentieth-Century British Literature


    (3-0-3) A study of some thematic preoccupation, literary movement, major figure(s), or genre connected with the period. The topic will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once with the permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5007 - Composition Theory and Pedagogy.


    (3-0-3) This seminar focuses on theories and pedagogies of teaching college writing. Students will explore diverse composition pedagogies, be introduced to the various theoretical influences that have shaped the teaching of college writing, and learn about the history of composition/rhetoric as a discipline.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course may not be repeated.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5008 - Studies in Colonial American Literature


    (3-0-3) A study of some thematic preoccupation, literary movement, major figure(s), or genre connected with the period. The topic will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once with the permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5009 - Studies in Nineteenth-Century American Literature


    (3-0-3) A study of some thematic preoccupation, literary movement, major figure(s), or genre connected with the period. The topic will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once with the permission of the department chair.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5010 - Studies in Twentieth-Century American Literature


    (3-0-3) A study of some thematic preoccupation, literary movement, major figure(s), or genre connected with the period. The topic will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once with the permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5011 - Studies in Composition and Rhetoric


    (3-0-3) A study of selected theoretical issues, historical perspectives, or methodological approaches relevant to the field of rhetoric/composition. The topic will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once with the permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5020 - Graduate Workshop in Creative Writing


    (3-0-3) An advanced workshop in which writers create and revise long-term writing projects. Each semester the course will focus on a different genre (fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, or drama).

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once with permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5025 - Creative Writing Professional Development


    (1-0-1) A seminar for graduate students pursuing the MA in English Studies with Creative Writing Emphasis in which students will study and gain experience in the practice of performing and discussing written creative work for public venues.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate students must have taken a 4000- or 5000- level creative writing course.

    Credits: 1
  
  • ENG 5061A - Special Topics in Literature and Literary Theory


    (3-0-3) Special topics in language and literature not ordinarily treated in standard courses. The topic will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing. Undergraduate students seeking departmental honors may use this class to fulfill their graduate course requirement with approval of the instructor and Dean of the Graduate School.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5061B - Special Topics in Literature and Literary Theory


    (3-0-3) Special topics in language and literature not ordinarily treated in standard courses. The topic will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing. Undergraduate students seeking departmental honors may use this class to fulfill their graduate course requirement with approval of the instructor and Dean of the Graduate School.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5061D - Special Topics in Literature and Literary Theory


    (3-0-3) Special topics in language and literature not ordinarily treated in standard courses. The topic will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing. Undergraduate students seeking departmental honors may use this class to fulfill their graduate course requirement with approval of the instructor and Dean of the Graduate School.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5091A - Studies in Language, Linguistics, and Literacy


    (3-0-3) Seminar in varying topics concerning the fields of linguistics and literacy.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once with permission of the Department Chairperson. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5091B - Studies in Language, Linguistics, and Literacy


    (3-0-3) Seminar in Varying topics concerning the fields of linguistics and literacy.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once with permission of the Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5260 - Science and Technical Communication


    (3-0-3) This course will introduce students to principles and practices of audience-centered communication in
    organizational settings. Students will learn to communicate scientific and technical information to internal and external stakeholders. Topics such as public relations and risk/crisis communication will be covered. Written and oral projects for this course will focus on energy sector communication.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5500 - Practicum in Writing Center Theory and Practice


    (Arr.-Arr.-1) (Credit/No Credit) Instruction and supervised experience in the teaching of basic writing. Enrollment required of and limited to Graduate Assistants in English, Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May be repeated once with permission of the Department Chairperson and the Coordinator of Graduate Studies.  NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5500, 5950 and 5990.

    Credits: 1
  
  • ENG 5502 - Mentored Composition Teaching.


    (3-0-3) Observation and mentored teaching of a freshman writing class.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Eng 5500 or permission of the director of composition.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5585 - Writing Project for K-12 Teachers


    (6-0-6) Based on National Writing Project principles, this course will provide K-12 teachers across the curriculum with opportunities to experience and apply researched composition pedagogies for use in their own classroom and explore a variety of theories regarding writing to learn and writing and reading in the disciplines.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate Standing; at least one year of K-12 teaching; application to the Eastern Illinois Writing Project (EIWP) and permission of the EIWP instructor.

    Credits: 6
  
  • ENG 5940 - MA Exam Tutorial.


    (Arr.-0-3) (Credit/No Credit) Supervised reading and discussion of selected texts representing designated fields in Literary Studies or Composition/Rhetoric and Professional Writing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    English 5000; Permission of the instructor and permission of the Graduate Coordinator.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5950 - Thesis.


    (Arr.-Arr.-3 to 6) (Credit/No Credit) Enrollment for more than three semester hours requires permission of the department chair and the coordinator of graduate studies in English. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5500, 5950, 5990, and/or 5997.

    Credits: 3 to 6
  
  • ENG 5951 - Non-credit Thesis


    (0-0-0) The purpose of this course is to allow a graduate student to remain continuously enrolled and access services required to complete the thesis after completing the maximum number of hours of credit for thesis [5950], research [5900], and independent study [5990] in a thesis option.

    Credits: 0
  
  • ENG 5960 - Professional Writing Internship.


    (Arr.-Arr.-3) (Credit/No Credit) Part-time practical experience in professional writing in an off-campus setting approved by the department.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 4760 or approval of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ENG 5990A - Independent Study


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) Advanced study of a topic selected by the student, subject to the approval of the departmental graduate studies committee.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Requires permission of the Department Chair and the Coordinator of Graduate Studies in English. May be repeated once. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5500, 5950, 5990A, 5990B and/or 5997.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • ENG 5990B - Independent Study


    (Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) Advanced study of a topic selected by the student, subject to the approval of the departmental graduate studies committee.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Requires permission of the Department Chair and the Coordinator of Graduate Studies in English. May be repeated once. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5500, 5950, 5990A, 5990B and/or 5997.

    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • ENG 5991 - Non-Credit Independent Study


    (0-0-0) The purpose of this course is to allow a graduate student to remain continuously enrolled as an auditor and access services required to complete the degree after completing all degree requirements except for completion of examinations or other non-course capstone requirements. Candidates in thesis options use non-credit thesis (5951).

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Candidates must retain degree-seeking status and secure permission of the department chair or graduate coordinator.

    Credits: 0
  
  • ENG 5997 - Study Abroad.


    (Arr.-Arr.-3 to 6) Special permission of the department.

    Credits: 3 to 6

Family and Consumer Sciences

  
  • FCS 4750 - Advanced Human Nutrition.


    (3-0-3) Emphasis on biochemical function of nutrients in the study of human nutrition.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHM 1410G, 1415G; FCS 3755 or permission of the instructor. Enrollment restricted to declared BS in FCS: Dietetics Option students.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 4751 - Nutrition Therapy.


    (4-0-4) Application of the science of nutrition to the maintenance of optimum health and the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of disease.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHM 1410, CHM 1415G, NUR 3203, and FCS 3755, or permission of the instructor.

    Enrollment restricted to declared BS in FCS: Dietetics Option students.

    Credits: 4

  
  • FCS 4752 - Focus on Diabetes.


    (1-0-1) Overview of the management of diabetes mellitus in various sections of the American population.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    FCS 2100 or its equivalent

    Credits: 1
  
  • FCS 4753 - Nutrition and the Addicted Person.


    (1-0-1) Consideration of nutrition needs and eating problems of addicted persons; nutrition management and treatment plans.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    FCS 2100 or its equivalent.

    Credits: 1
  
  • FCS 4755 - Nutrition for Physical Performance


    (3-0-3) Examination of metabolism and energy systems related to physical performance. Plan optimal diets for performance. Examination and evaluation of controversial practices that may influence metabolism and performance.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    FCS 2100 and BIO 2001G or BIO 2210 and BIO 2220

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 4757 - Food Product Development


    (2-2-3) Application of statistical and research methodologies to food science principles for the development of an altered food product.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    FCS 3120, CHM 2430, MAT 2250G

    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 4760 - Hospitality Franchising


    (3-0-3) Analysis of the franchise concept, the franchisee-franchisor relationship, legal regulations impacting the operation of a franchised hospitality business, and an analysis of current franchise opportunities in the hospitality industry.


    Prerequisites & Notes
    FCS 2700, FCS 2740, FCS 3784, FCS 3786, BUS 2101, BUS 2710


    Credits: 3
  
  • FCS 4770 - Family Budgeting and Debt Management


    (3-0-3) Students will develop skills to educate individuals and families on family budgeting and debt management. Effective educational techniques and practices will be applied.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    FCS 3300

    Credits: 3
 

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