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Graduate Courses


 
  
  • ESP 724 - Math Methods in Special Education


    Credits 3

    Effective classroom methods and strategies for assessing, teaching, and monitoring the mathematical performance of students with learning difficulties. Emphasis on practical classroom techniques designed to facilitate skill acquisition, maintenance, retention, and generalization. Computation and problem-solving covered.

    Prerequisites
    ESP 701, MAT 122 and MAT 123 or equivalent, and consent of instructor.

  
  • ESP 725 - Workshops in Special Education


    Credits 1 – 3

    Supervised instruction through workshops and conferences in topics relevant to special education. Emphasis on in-service education for regular and special education personnel.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of four credits.

    Grading
    S/F grading only.

  
  • ESP 726 - Policy Analysis and Development for Special Human Services


    Credits 3

    Principles and practices of policy development and critical analysis of established social policy in local, state, and federal programs and its impact on persons with exceptionalities.

  
  • ESP 727 - Technology in Special Education


    Credits 3

    Uses of computers and other technologies in the instruction of students with disabilities. Includes strategies for adapting computers and selecting software for individuals with special needs. Principles for integrating technology into the curriculum and strategies for teaching academic subjects with technology stressed. Overviews of integrated technologies such as hypermedia and access technologies provided.

    Prerequisites
    ICE 334 or ICG 754 or equivalent.

  
  • ESP 728 - Theory of Play Development


    Credits 3

    Critical analysis of theoretical, philosophical, empirical, and educational implications of play. Provides planning, integrating and evaluating play in the educational curriculum.

  
  • ESP 729 - Characteristics of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders


    Credits 3

    Survey of the characteristics of students with autism spectrum disorders, including historical foundations, definitions, placement alternatives, and current issues.

    Prerequisites
    ESP 701 and 733 or equivalent.

  
  • ESP 730 - Parent Involvement in Special and General Education


    Credits 3

    Overview of current involvement, rationales for parent involvement, and research that supports it. Focuses on common effort by the school, home and community to provide for students’ growth through integrated successive learning experiences that allow for variation in skills, cognitive development, emotional creative abilities, and physical development.

  
  • ESP 731 - Practicum in Parental Involvement


    Credits 3

    Advanced practicum to involve teachers with parents of children with special needs in various aspects of special education programming in the home, school, and public agency settings. Development of parent education materials and program for parents, or prospective parents in some of the basic skills necessary for effective parenting.

    Prerequisites
    ESP 730

  
  • ESP 733 - Management and Modification of Students with Special Needs


    Credits 3

    Provides introduction to applied behavior analysis as it relates to teaching and managing students with special needs. Focuses on teaching new skills and managing inappropriate behavior, both academic and social. Strengths and weaknesses of common school practices for controlling students’ inappropriate behaviors described.

  
  • ESP 734 - Vocational and Career Education for Persons with Disabilities in Transition


    Credits 3

    Consideration and design of vocational and career education programs for students with disabilities including those with intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, emotional disturbances, and others.

  
  • ESP 735 - Advanced Behavior Management


    Credits 3

    Application of behavioral, psychoeducational and other management approaches for students with disabilities. Special emphasis given to implementation of behavior management techniques for students with disabilities and students in early childhood special education.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  
  • ESP 737 - Advanced Practicum with Exceptional Children


    Credits 1 – 9

    Teaching and research experience with exceptional students, with special emphasis upon application, educational methods, and curricular models. Areas of emphasis are: a) mental retardation, b) emotional disturbance, c) learning disabilities, d) early childhood special education, e) research, f) gifted education, g) parent education, h) career education, i) resource room, or j) inclusive environments.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.

    Prerequisites
      

  
  • ESP 737B - Emotional Disturbance


    Credits 1-9

    EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE

  
  • ESP 737C - Learning Disabilities


    Credits 1-9

    LEARNING DISABILITIES

  
  • ESP 737I - Resource Room


    Credits 1-9

    RESOURCE ROOM

  
  • ESP 739 - Advanced Educational Strategies for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders


    Credits 3

    Advanced instructional methods and curricular models applicable to the education of students with autism spectrum disorders.

    Prerequisites
    ESP 729 or equivalent.

  
  • ESP 740 - Speech and Hearing Therapy for Classroom Teachers


    Credits 3

    Overview of common speech and hearing disabilities, with primary teacher-relevant therapeutic methods and materials applicable to general and special classroom contexts.

  
  • ESP 741 - Introduction to Gifted Education


    Credits 3

    Introduction to individuals who are gifted, including definition, identification, characteristics, etiology, and nurturing factors. Relationship of creativity and concerns for underachievement, cultural differences, disabilities and gender issues of individuals who are gifted.

  
  • ESP 742 - Dimensions of Giftedness


    Credits 3

    Information concerning educational procedures in all areas of functioning appropriate for gifted individuals, along with basic strategies for creativity and self-concept. Skills developed for planning, implementing, and evaluating effective programs for the gifted. Individualization, strategies for teaching, simulation and inquiry skills, and skills of higher-level thinking emphasized.

    Prerequisites
    ESP 741 or equivalent.

  
  • ESP 743 - Teaching Models in Gifted Education


    Credits 3

    Provides comprehensive review of teaching-learning models for use in development and implementation of curriculum for gifted students.

    Prerequisites
    ESP 742 or consent of instructor.

  
  • ESP 745 - Experiential Learning in Gifted Education


    Credits 3

    Connection between the gifted classroom and the world of work and postsecondary education. Focuses on breaking boundaries of school with emphasis on global issues, rapidly changing workplace, and linkage between schools and future life experiences.

    Prerequisites
    ESP 741

  
  • ESP 746 - Creativity in Gifted Education


    Credits 3

    Intensive study of new approaches dealing with creative expression for the gifted student stressing strategies for creativity.

  
  • ESP 747 - Contemporary Considerations Gifted Education


    Credits 3

    Current trends, research and issues in the education of students who are gifted.

    Prerequisites
    ESP 746 and consent of instructor.

  
  • ESP 748 - Overview of Assistive Technology


    Credits 3

    Overview of assistive technology as it relates to life skills including communication, mobility, education, recreation, vocation, independence and therapy/rehabilitation. Variety of computer access methods investigated. Underlying assumptions and legal basis explored.

    Prerequisites
    ESP 701 or equivalent.

  
  • ESP 749 - Thesis


    Credits 3 – 6

    Notes
    May be repeated, but only six credits applied to the student’s program.

    Grading
    S/F grading only.

  
  • ESP 751 - Advanced Techniques in Applied Behavior Analysis


    Credits 3

    Analysis and application of the skills, practices, and knowledge in advanced theory and methods of Applied Behavior Analysis in special education. Attention given to acquiring practical skills in the theory, principles, procedures, and science of Applied Behavior Analysis with human populations ans systems (e.g., classrooms and schools).

  
  • ESP 752 - Consultative Techniques in Special Education


    Credits 3

    In-depth emphasis on the differing roles of the special education consultant. Attention given to acquiring practical skills in interviewing parents and teachers of exceptional children.

  
  • ESP 753 - Administration and Supervision of Special Education Programs


    Credits 3

    Investigation of existing special education administrative units, pupil placement procedures, student staffing, program reimbursement procedures, and federal funding models.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of area coordinator.

  
  • ESP 755 A - Medically Related Aspects of Disabilities


    Credits 3

    Course emphasizes medical bases of typical and atypical development for individuals across the lifespan. Physical systems and disabilities; etiologies, symptoms, and psychosocial implications of disabilities and medical conditions; and interventions, treatment strategies, resources, transition/vocational implications are addressed.

  
  • ESP 755 B - Medically Related Aspects of Disabilities


    Credits 3

    Course emphasizes medical bases of typical and atypical development for young children birth to eight with developmental delays. Physical systems and disabilities; etiologies, symptoms, and psychosocial implications of disabilities and medical conditions; and interventions, treatment strategies, resources, transition/vocational implications are addressed.

  
  • ESP 757 - Assistive Technology Assessment


    Credits 3

    Presents variety of procedures for gathering data to identify assistive technology needs. Role of team decision making in the assessment process to determine appropriate assistive technology solutions described. Integration of assistive and educational technologies also investigated.

    Prerequisites
    ESP 748, ESP 701.

  
  • ESP 758 - Collaborative Services in Assistive Technology


    Credits 3

    Emphasizes development of collaborative relationships that support development of student-centered assistive technology plans, including working with parents, students and related service providers. Funding issues also addressed.

    Prerequisites
    ESP 701 and overview of AT (ESP 748).

  
  • ESP 759 - Assistive Technology Applications for Students with Disabilities


    Credits 3

    Development of functional applications of assistive technology in the areas of communication, mobility, education, recreation, vocation, independence, and therapy/rehabilitation.

    Prerequisites
    ESP 701, ESP 715 and ESP 727.

  
  • ESP 763 - Seminars in Selected Special Educational Topics


    Credits 1 – 3

    Areas of emphasis are a) mental retardation, b) emotional disturbance, c) learning disabilities, d) autism, e) early childhood, f) gifted education, g) parent education, h) higher education, i) special education administration, j) research, k) consultation, l) curriculum, m) technology, n) ABA, o) diversity, p) professional writing, q) data-based decision making and growth models.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.

    Prerequisites
    ESP 760 and consent of instructor.

  
  • ESP 764 - Characteristics & Inclusive Strategies for Students with LD, ED, & MID


    Credits 3

    Overview of natural and characteristics of students with mild disabilities. Issues in assessment, curriculum and instruction, and placement discussed.

  
  • ESP 766 - Comprehensive Examination


    Credits 3

    Preparation for Comprehensive Examination. Students enroll in this course only if they are not enrolled in coursework in the semester in which they sit for the Comprehensive Examination.

    Notes
    No additional assignments are required. Only one credit will be accepted toward degree plan.

    Grading
    S/F grading only.

  
  • ESP 767 - Training Program Seminar


    Credits 3

    In-depth analysis of special education training program roles and functions in college and university settings. Emphasis upon teaching, supervisory, and advisement functions, program and area curriculum development, program funding, program-university, public agency and community relationships, and ancillary training program responsibilities.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  
  • ESP 770 - Second Language Methods for Diverse Learners in Inclusive Settings


    Credits 3

    Study and implementation of methods and strategies for teaching English language learners (ELLs) with and without disabilities. Learner characteristics and second language development reviewed followed by practical techniques for teaching diverse second language learners across the curriculum.

  
  • ESP 771 - Perspectives on Early Childhood Special Education


    Credits 3

    Perspectives of national, state, and local programs in special education for young children with disabilities. Reviews variables related to: program development, classroom management, parent involvement, legislation and funding, disability condition, identification, screening and assessment, learning and developmental problems, research, normal child development and developmental deviations.

  
  • ESP 772 - Family Education in Early Childhood Special Education


    Credits 3

    Review of average family structure and interaction patterns, roles, expectations and conflicts; mother-infant, infant-family bonding patterns; general specific problems and needs of families of young children with disabilities; programs developed for family involvement and education; national, state and local program models and evaluation.

    Prerequisites
    ESP 771 or consent of instructor.

  
  • ESP 773 - Assessment for Young Children with Disabilities


    Credits 3

    Focuses on subjective, objective, unstructured, and structured observations of young children with physical disabilities and disabilities of behavior, communication, learning, and development. Survey, review and critique of standardized and non-standardized tests as well as the use of test data in planning instruction.

    Prerequisites
    ESP 771 or consent of instructor.

  
  • ESP 774 - Seminar in Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Special Education


    Credits 3

    Focuses on the identification of important components of early childhood education for young children with disabilities; critical evaluation for the suitability of various curriculum modes for various disabilities; critical evaluation of commercial materials; designing new curriculum models; and utilizing teacher-made materials.

    Prerequisites
    ESP 771

  
  • ESP 775 - Strategies for Early Childhood Special Education


    Credits 3

    Focuses upon development of behavioral objectives, task analysis, and grouping and regrouping of children. Includes behavior modification, precision teaching, interaction analysis and microteaching procedures. Consideration of modifications of classroom physical and learning environments, reinforcement patterns, and questioning styles, etc.

    Prerequisites
    ESP 771 or consent of instructor.

  
  • ESP 776 - Strategies for Working with Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood Special Education


    Credits 3

    Focus is on research based practices, practical problems, and issues pertaining to the effectiveness of various interventions and strategies used with infants and toddlers (0-3) with special needs.

    Prerequisites
    ESP 771 and consent of instructor.

  
  • ESP 777 - Assistive Technology Strategies for Young Children


    Credits 3

    Emphasizes the selection and implementation of assistive technology for young children with and without disabilities.

    Prerequisites
    ESP 701 and ESP 748.

  
  • ESP 778 - Behavior Management for Early Childhood


    Credits 3

    Provides a background in applied behavior analysis and positive behavior support, with a focus on the application of behavior support for young children and their families. Future service providers receive important knowledge and skills for implementing positive, preventive and function-based interventions in school, home and community environments.

    Prerequisites
    ESP 771 or consent of instructor.

  
  • ESP 779 - Early Intervention Service Coordination


    Credits 3

    Provides content related to staffing patterns in programs for young children with disabilities; organization and implementation of training to meet identified needs of varied paraprofessionals and professionals; supervisory and consultive roles; and budget and fiscal matters.

    Prerequisites
    ESP 771 or consent of instructor.

  
  • ESP 780 - Field Experience in Early Childhood Special Education ラ Infancy


    Credits 3 or 6

    Intensive 15-week full- or part-time early intervention experience with high risk children and infants with disabilities and their families. Experience includes working with children below age three years in individual and small group activities, planning and implementing Individual Family Service Plans, and exploring community resources.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  
  • ESP 781 - Field Experience in Early Childhood Special Education ラ Preschool/Kindergarten


    Credits 8

    Intensive 15-week full- or part-time supervised teaching experience with young children with disabilities and their families. Experience includes working with children three to six years of age in individual, small and large group activities, planning and implementing Individualized Program Plans, and exploring community resources.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  
  • ESP 782 - Professional Seminar in Special Education


    Credits 3

    Perceptions of exceptionality by a variety of interdisciplinary personnel.

    Prerequisites
    Doctoral status or consent of instructor.

  
  • ESP 783 - Leadership Seminar in Special Education


    Credits 3

    Teaches and empowers participants to become highly effective leaders in the field of special education. Current leadership paradigms and their application to a variety of professional roles in special education explored.

  
  • ESP 784 - Seminar in Advanced Special Education Technology


    Credits 3

    In-depth analysis concerning the impact of technology on persons with disabilities. Includes analysis and synthesis of research, local, state, and national policies and initiatives; resource allocations; funding issues; and the use of technology in higher education special education.

    Prerequisites
    ESP 760

  
  • ESP 785 - Issues, Trends and Futures in Special Education


    Credits 3

    Concepts and techniques which facilitates students’ abilities in issue analysis, issue resolution, trend impact analysis, and futures formulations. The latter includes evaluations of possibilities, probabilities, and preferences in creating the future.

    Prerequisites
    ESP 760

  
  • ESP 786 - Legal and Political Issues in Special Education Programming


    Credits 3

    Analysis of federal, state, and local statutes, policies and titles which affect the funding and direction of programs for exceptional children. Impact of special education from social, political, and economic perspectives.

  
  • ESP 787 - Philosophical Perspectives in Special Education


    Credits 3

    Emphasis on the sociocultural, epistemological, teleological, and ethical implications of special education programs.

    Prerequisites
    ESP 760

  
  • ESP 788 - Single Subject Methods in Special Education


    Credits 3

    Overview of methods for evaluating the effectiveness of individual educational interventions and curricula for students with disabilities. Factors which determine when and under what conditions it is appropriate to employ different assessment strategies.

    Prerequisites
      and  ; and   or   or consent of instructor

  
  • ESP 789 - Grant Writing for Human Services


    Credits 3

    History and pragmatics of grant proposal writing, management, and evaluation for federal, state and philanthropic support of research, demonstration programs, and personnel preparation in special education and related services.

    Prerequisites
    ESP 760

  
  • ESP 791 - Proposal Design and Analysis


    Credits 3

    Formative and summative research considerations and applications, with emphasis upon practitioner-relevant proposal development, research design, and interpretive critical analyses.

    Prerequisites
      ,  , and   or   or consent of instructor.

  
  • ESP 793 - Advanced Field Experience in Special Education


    Credits 3 – 6

    Field-relevant applications of administrative diagnostic-prescriptive and research content to practical working situations.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  
  • ESP 794 A-C - Internship in Special Education


    Credits 3 – 6

    Structured internship experiences related to (a) conducting research within the field of special education and/or early childhood education, (b) teaching university courses within the Department of Special Education, or (c) the administration of special education and/or early childhood programs.

    Prerequisites
      or consent of instructor.

  
  • ESP 796 - Dissertation Prospectus


    Credits 3

    Development of appropriate field-relevant topics as a preface to dissertation writing.

    Prerequisites
    ESP 760

  
  • ESP 798 - Professional Paper in Special Education


    Credits 2

  
  • ESP 799 - Dissertation


    Credits 3 – 12

    Practitioner-relevant thesis covering significant special educational topics, with appropriate applications of demonstration, research and/or model formation.

    Prerequisites
    ESP 796. 3-12 credits in increments of three.

  
  • FIN 708 - Advance Corporate Finance


    Credits 3

    Studies major decision-making areas of managerial finance and some selected topics in financial theory. Emphasis on the application of the theory and practice of business asset management, financing choice, capital structure, cost of capital, and dividend policy. Current topics, such as corporate acquisitions, restructuring, and underwriting covered as appropriate.

    Prerequisites
    Completion of the core MBA curriculum or approval of the Director of MBA Programs.

  
  • FIN 709 - Applied topics in Finance


    Credits 3

    This course focuses on the application of theory in finance through some combination of case analysis, the use of spreadsheets to assist in financial analysis and simulations. Topics covered may include capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure, risk analysis, financial statement analysis, options, and mergers and acquisitions.

    Prerequisites
      

  
  • FIN 710 - Investment Management


    Credits 3

    Theoretical and practical analyses of investment environment and process. Focuses on characteristics, valuation, and management of various financial instruments, such as common stock, corporate bonds, options, and futures. Students learn how to establish appropriate investment objectives, develop optimal portfolio strategies, estimate risk-return trade-offs, and evaluate investment performance.

    Prerequisites
    Competition of the core MBA curriculum or approval of the Director of MBA Programs.

  
  • FIN 712 - Financial Markets and Institutions


    Credits 3

    Comparative study of the diverse financial instruments and intermediaries existing in today’s financial sector. Topics include: the structure of interest rates, relative costs and benefits of each instrument, financial innovation and financial “engineering,” the role of banks, thrifts and other intermediaries, and current and future trends in the financial sector.

    Prerequisites
    Completion of the core MBA curriculum or approval of the Director of MBA Programs.

  
  • FIN 715 - Portfolio Management


    Credits 3

    Strategies investors employ to meet alternative investment objectives. Asset allocation decisions and the management of risk and return emphasized using various quantitative approaches to determine portfolio optimization and asset market equilibrium. Full spectrum of portfolio management issues considered across all classes securities, including equity, fixed-income, and derivative securities.

    Prerequisites
    Completion of the core MBA curriculum and   or approval of the Director of MBA Programs.

  
  • FIN 718 - Financial Derivatives


    Credits 3

    Introduces basic financial derivatives such as options, futures and swaps. Focuses on how to use them as hedging and speculative tools in various contexts and also as fundamental building blocks to engineer new products. Highlights techniques for the valuation of the derivatives with an emphasis on the basic principles.

    Prerequisites
      or  .

  
  • FIN 740 - Risk Management


    Credits 3

    Applies risk management process as an integrated approach to financial, credit and insurable risks. Financial perspective on the corporate risk management function emphasized, using the financial tools of risk.

  
  • FIS 615 - Story Development


    Credits 3

    Basis of cinematic structure, emphasizing action, construction, tension, and character. Story development through motion picture formats.

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with FIS 415. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • FIS 618 - Writing for Television I


    Credits 3

    With emphasis on the narrative exploration of the television hour-drama, students develop and complete one hour-drama spec script.

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with FIS 418. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

  
  • FIS 619 - Writing for Television II


    Credits 3

    As a continuation of FIS 618, students explore the television situation comedy and develop and complete one sit-com script.

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with FIS 419. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

  
  • FIS 720 - Advanced Cinematic Structure


    Credits 3

    Analytical study of screenplay structure based on the filmed script. Select motion pictures established as subject films studied in piece and in detail as to how the structure of each scene works as itself and in the film as whole.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing.

  
  • FIS 721 - Collaboration and Preparation


    Credits 3

    Practical exploration of the working process between the screenwriter, the director and the producer. Focuses moving the screenplay from “writers” draft to “production” draft in preparation for shooting.

    Notes
    May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing.

  
  • FIS 722 - Graduate Screenwriting


    Credits 3

    Study of art and craft of writing a feature- length motion picture screenplay. Student completes a full-length (120 pages) screenplay or completes a thorough revision in workshop environment.

    Notes
    May be repeated for a maximum of eighteen credits.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  
  • FIS 723 - Ensemble Screenwriting


    Credits 3

    Study of the art and craft of screenwriting in an ensemble. Students, as a group, complete four short screenplays and revisions.

    Notes
    May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  
  • FIS 724 - The Adaptation Screenplay


    Credits 3

    Study of adapting a screenplay from another written medium by writing a full-length (120-page) screenplay in accepted industry format. The screenplay must have a contemporary setting but source material must be at least 100 years old and in public domain.

    Notes
    May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  
  • FIS 725 - Writing for Assignment


    Credits 3

    Study and practice of editing, rewriting and revising the creative work of other screenwriters. Students analyze precedent of revising know screenplays, rewrite a full-length script as a group and commit an individual rewrite of a full-length script.

    Notes
    May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  
  • FIS 726 - Advanced Screenplay Analysis


    Credits 3

    In-depth analytical study of a filmed script. Analysis ranges from the effects of a scripted visual technique to metaphor to personal and societal influences. Students write and present two analytical papers.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  
  • FIS 727 - Advanced Screenplay Theory


    Credits 3

    Analytical study of motion pictures with focus on the screenwriter’s intent and agenda. Students conduct thorough research on screenwriters and provide analysis of the screenwriters’ product. Students present and defend two papers combining this research and analysis.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  
  • FIS 728 - Graduate Production


    Credits 3

    Analytical approach to the professional production of a student’s screenplay. Students chronicle all levels of involvement with the physical “shooting” of his, or her, script.

    Notes
    May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  
  • FOL 614 - Romance Linguistics


    Credits 3

    Historical development of the Romance languages from Latin. Comparison of the structure of the modern Romance languages. Emphasis on Spanish, French, and Italian.

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with FOL 414. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve credits.

  
  • FOL 699 - Application of Linguistics to the Teaching of Languages


    Credits 3

    Examination of second language acquisition theory and its application to the teaching of foreign languages.

    Notes
    This course is crosslisted with FOL 499. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve credits.

  
  • FOL 714 - Current Issues in Second Language Acquisition


    Credits 3

    Investigates current issues in theoretical studies of second language acquisition, and a comparison of L1/L2 acquisition in light of recent developments in linguistic theory and empirical studies. Provides overview of major subdisciplines, issues and approaches.

  
  • FOL 715 - Theory of Translation


    Credits 3

    Readings in the theory of translation, as well as textual analysis of existing translations to and from several different languages.

    Notes
    Taught in English.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate student with advanced knowledge of one foreign language, consent of instructor.

  
  • FOL 716 - Workshop in Translation


    Credits 3

    Explores problems inherent in the translation of foreign texts, works on individual and common projects with assistance of instructor.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate student with advanced knowledge of one foreign language, FOL 715, consent of instructor.

  
  • FOL 717 - Independent Studies in Translation


    Credits 3

    Opportunity to pursue an individualized course or project in translation studies.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate student with advanced knowledge of one foreign language, FOL 715, FOL 716, consent of instructor.

  
  • FRE 621 - Literature of the Middle Ages


    Credits 3

    Graduate credit (12 credits maximum) may be obtained for courses designated 650 or above when taught by graduate faculty. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

    Notes
    Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • FRE 632 - Renaissance Literature


    Graduate credit (12 credits maximum) may be obtained for courses designated 650 or above when taught by graduate faculty. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

    Notes
    Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • FRE 650 - History of the French Language


    Credits 3

    Graduate credit (12 credits maximum) may be obtained for courses designated 650 or above when taught by graduate faculty. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

    Notes
    Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • FRE 653 - French Institutions and Cultural Life


    Graduate credit (12 credits maximum) may be obtained for courses designated 650 or above when taught by graduate faculty. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

    Notes
    Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • FRE 654 - The Arts in France


    Graduate credit (12 credits maximum) may be obtained for courses designated 650 or above when taught by graduate faculty. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

    Notes
    Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • FRE 655 - The Culture of Paris


    Graduate credit (12 credits maximum) may be obtained for courses designated 650 or above when taught by graduate faculty. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

    Notes
    Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • FRE 690 - Selected Topics of French Literature


    Graduate credit (12 credits maximum) may be obtained for courses designated 650 or above when taught by graduate faculty. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

    Notes
    Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

  
  • FREN 701 - Methods of Literary Research and the Writing of Essays


    Credits 3

    Bibliography and documentation including the techniques of the dissertation francaise (three-part essay).

  
  • FREN 702 - French Literary Criticism


    Credits 3

    History of literary criticism from the Renaissance to the present. Theories and techniques of twentieth-century literary criticism emphasized.

  
  • FREN 703 - Guided Reading and Research


    Credits 1 – 3

    Notes
    May be repeated for up to six credits.

  
  • FREN 704 - Selected Topics in French Literature


    Credits 3

    Study of a particular literary theme or individual writer as chosen by the professor. Topics vary.

    Notes
    May be repeated for credit.

  
  • FREN 722 - The Courtly Romance


    Credits 3

    Studies origins and variations of French courtly romance. Close analysis of prevalent themes and stylistic found in works of Marie de France, Chretien de Troyes, and Guillaume de Lorris.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

 

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