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  • Early Childhood Education
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  • ECE 273 <ECHE 2313> Early Childhood Cognition.
    The curriculum in the preschool and primary grades is presented with an emphasis on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. The philosophical orientation of early learning and development, classroom arrangements, selection of material and activities, evaluation procedures, and developmDNC 477 <DANC 4377> entally appropriate practices will be studied. Credit 3.
  • ECE 275 <ECHE 2315> Study of Infants, Toddlers, and Young Children.
    This course is intended to provide a foundation in the basic principles and theories of child development, prenatal development through age 5. Field experience in child care facilities will be required. Credit 3.
  • ECE 319 <ECHE 3128> Guidance of Young Children: Field Experience.
    Students will practice behavior management techniques with children in public school pre-kindergarten or kindergarten classrooms. This course is taken concurrently with ECE 329. Prerequisite: 60 hours. Credit 1.
  • ECE 323 <ECHE 3243> Curriculum for Early Childhood.
    This course will prepare teacher candidates in the EC-6 certification program to become successful in teaching in the early childhood grades, EC-3, by using effective models of teaching and learning. Emphasis is placed on assessment strategies that help strengthen the link between the early childhood grades, EC-3 curriculum and responsive instructional practices for meeting the needs of diverse young children. 10 hours of field experiences in public schools at appropriate levels included in this course.  Prerequisite: 60 hours, EED 374, ECE 273, SPD 231.  Credit: 2.
  • ECE 329 <ECHE 3229> Guidance of Young Children.
    Classroom and behavior management techniques which are appropriate for young children will be presented with an emphasis on inductive discipline which leads to self-discipline. This course is taken concurrently with ECE 319. Prerequisite: 60 hours. Credit 2.
  • ECE 363 <ECHE 3363> Working with Families in Diverse Communities.
    This course is an in-depth study of the relationships between families and schools in diverse communities. Topics addressed in this course include discussions of major theories that support partnerships with parents; models for parent, school, and community partnerships; home, school and community influences on children’s lives; parenting styles; family dynamics; parent education strategies; communication with parents; and the rights and responsibilities of parents, children and teachers. Field experience with young children, their families, and the community will be required. Prerequisites:60 hours. Credit 3.
  • ECE 433 <ECHE 4333> Developmentally Appropriate Programs for Young Children.
    An in-depth study will be made of developmentally appropriate practices in schools for young children. Appropriate curriculum and instruction, thematic unit development, and a study of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills are major areas of emphasis. Field experience is required. Prerequisites: 60 hours. Credit 3.
  • ECE 475 <ECHE 4388> Problems in Early Childhood Education.
     This course is designed to permit individual students to study specific areas of interest and need. Prerequisite: Approval of Department Chair. Credit 3.

NOTE: Sam Houston State University has adopted a four-digit course numbering system to become effective Summer 2011.  Four-digit course numbers are indicated in the course descriptions in orange and within angle brackets < >.

 

Economics

 

  • ECO 230 <ECON 2300> Introduction to Economics.
     [ECON 1301] A combination of micro-economic and macro-economic principles. Designed for those who are neither majors nor minors in economics, but who would benefit from a one semester introduction to economic principles. No credit given for ECO 230 <ECON 2300> if ECO 233 <ECON 2302> or ECO 234 <ECON 2301> previously completed. Credit 3. (Taught each semester.)
  • ECO 233 <ECON 2302> Principles of Microeconomics.
     [ECON 2302] Basic economic principles including individual decision making, price theory, analysis of the firm, competition and monopoly, and the distribution of income. Credit 3. (Taught each semester.)
  • ECO 234 <ECON 2301> Principles of Macroeconomics.
     [ECON 2301] The economic role of government, public finance and taxation, unemployment and inflation, national income theory, money and banking, economic fluctuations and growth, and international trade and finance. Credit 3. (Taught each semester.)
  • ECO 335 <ECON 3341> Comparative Economics Systems.
     Market oriented, free enterprise capitalism, and its development, compared with alternative economic systems. Prerequisite: ECO 230 <ECON 2300> or 233. Credit 3. (Taught every third long semester.)
  • ECO 361 <ECON 3351> Labor Economics.
     Problems of unemployment, wage theory, collective bargaining, labor legislation, and proposals for the solution of labor problems. The recent problems of labor are given special consideration. Prerequisite: ECO 230 <ECON 2300> or 233. Credit 3. (Taught each semester)
  • ECO 362 <ECON 3372> Intermediate Macroeconomics.
     National income concepts and measurements; analysis of the factors influencing the level of national income, employment, price, and production; and application to current problems. Prerequisite: ECO 230 <ECON 2300> or 234. Credit 3. (Taught in fall, spring, and SI.)
  • ECO 363 <ECON 3373>   Urban and Regional Economics.
    Economic problems of metropolitan and rural areas, location theory, regional resources, transportation problems, crime, and poverty. Prerequisite: ECO 230 <ECON 2300> or 233. Credit 3. (Taught only in the fall.)
  • ECO 364 <ECON 3374> Public Finance.
    The function of government in the marketplace with emphasis on public goods, externalities, taxation, fiscal federalism, and cost-benefit analysis. Prerequisites: ECO 230 <ECON 2300> or 233 and 234. Credit 3
  • ECO 365 <ECON 3352> Energy and Environmental Economics.
     An examination of how human values, activities, and institutions affect the environment and how the tools of economics can be used to evaluate public policy alternatives designed to improve the quality of the environment. Prerequisite: ECO 230 <ECON 2300> or 233 or 234. Credit 3. (Taught only in the fall semester).
  • ECO 367 <ECON 3357> Intermediate Microeconomics.
     Pricing and output policies of firms, resource pricing, and distribution under condition of perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly, and monopolistic competition Prerequisite: ECO 230 <ECON 2300> or 233. Credit 3. (Taught in fall, spring, and SI.)
  • ECO 370 <ECON 3370> Economics of Business and Government.
     A study of the complex relationship between the business sector and the public sector in the United States and in the global marketplace. Topics will include the regulation of business in its various formats and the promotion of business nationally and internationally. Prerequisite: ECO 230, 233, or 234. Credit 3. (Taught only in the spring semester).
  • ECO 374 <ECON 3344> Contemporary International Issues in Economics.
     Examination of current literature dealing with international trade and financial issues. Preparation, presentation and discussion of descriptive and analytical papers. Prerequisite: ECO 230, 233, or 234. Credit 3. (Taught each semester.)
  • ECO 430 <ECON 4380> Readings in Economics.
     Individual study arranged with a member of the Economics and Business Analysis faculty. Conferences and written reports are typically required. A carefully prepared research paper concludes the course. This course may be taken for Academic Distinction Program Credit and can be used for Internship credit. This course may be repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of the Chair of the Department of Economics and International Business. Credit 1, 2, or 3.
  • ECO 463 <ECON 4373> Monetary Economics.
     The role of money in a market economy with special attention given to national and international monetary and banking systems, and to their influence on the levels of income, employment, and , and international capital movements. Prerequisite: ECO 230 <ECON 2300> or 234. Credit 3. (Taught only in the fall.)
  • ECO 465 <ECON 4365> Introduction to Business Forecasting and Econometrics.
     The application of statistical methods for business and economic forecasting and for hypothesis testing, estimation, and analyzing economic data Prerequisites: ECO 233 <ECON 2302> and 234, BAN 363. Credit 3
  • ECO 467 <ECON 4357> Managerial Economics.
     An integration of economic tools of analysis with optimization techniques such as calculus, LaGrangian multipliers and linear programming. Additional topics include risk analysis and decision-making under uncertainty, inventory control, profitability analysis, and capital budgeting. Prerequisites: ECO 230 <ECON 2300> or 233, BAN 232, BAN 363. Credit 3. (Taught in fall, spring, and SII.)
  • ECO 468 <ECON 4348> Economic Development.
    Theoretical explanations and historical factors of economic development and underdevelopment. Policies for accelerating development in third world countries are analyzed. Prerequisite: ECO 230 <ECON 2300> or 233. Credit 3.
  • ECO 473 <ECON 4353> Economics of Sports.
     Application of economic principles to sport. Economic aspects of sports include: demand and supply, advertising, team output decisions, league/conference organization role of government. Prerequisite ECO 230 <ECON 2300> or 233. Credit 3
  • ECO 480 <ECON 4340> International Economics.
     Economic concepts and analytical tools relating to international economics; examine foreign exchange markets and the theory of balance-of-payments adjustment; examine commercial policy as it relates to international trade; examine the role of international financial institutions. Prerequisite: ECO 230 <ECON 2300> or 233. Credit 3. (Taught only in the spring).
  • ECO 499 <ECON 4389> Internship.
     This course is designed to provide the student an opportunity to apply academic skills in a practical work environment under the supervision and guidance of a working professional. Prerequisites: ECO 233 <ECON 2302> and 234, ACC 231 <ACCT 2301> and 232, junior standing, overall GPA of 2.5 or greater, and permission of the Departmental Chair.

NOTE: Sam Houston State University has adopted a four-digit course numbering system to become effective Summer 2011.  Four-digit course numbers are indicated in the course descriptions in orange and within angle brackets < >.

 

  • Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies*
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  • EED 233 <CIEE 2333> Becoming a Teacher.
     This required course for those seeking EC-6 or 4-8 certification is an introduction to the concept of teaching as a professional career that makes a difference in the lives of children, youth and their families. The course engages the teacher candidates in the examination of social economics, language diversity, historical, political, curriculum, theoretical, and philosophical issues related to making a commitment to education. Ten (10) hours of field experience required in PreK-6 public schools. Credit 3.
  • EED 323 <CIEE 3223> Curriculum Middle Grades.
    This course will prepare teacher candidates to become successful in teaching in the middle grades 4-8 by using effective models of teaching and learning. Emphasis is placed on assessment strategies that help strengthen the link between the middle grades, curriculum and responsive instructional practices for meeting the needs of diverse adolescents. For those seeking EC-6 certification only. Prerequisite; Junior Standing and ECE 273, ECE 275, EED 374, SPD 231. Credit 3.
  • EED 374 <CIEE 3374> Human Growth and Learning.
    This course examines growth and learning in elementary environments. Major theories of the teaching-learning process are studied. Human development related to education is emphasized. Special attention is paid to the cultural milieu. Field experiences in public schools (10 hours). Prerequisite: Junior status. Recommended taken concurrently with EED 385. Required for EC-6, 4-8 and EC-12 certification. Credit 3.
  • EED 385 <CIEE 3385> Creating a Positive Learning Environment.
     The purpose of this course is to provide the prospective elementary or middle school teacher with the experiences in classroom management and discipline theories appropriate for the diverse population of students in the elementary or middle school. Field experiences in public schools (10 hours) Prerequisite: Junior status, EED 374 <CIEE 3374> or taken currently with EED 374. Recommended taken concurrently with EED 374. Required for EC-6, 4-8, and EC-12 certification. Credit 3.
  • EED 416 <CIEE 4116> Integrating Technology II.
     The purpose of this course is to plan, organize, deliver, assess, and evaluate instruction for diverse learners in a public school. Incorporating the effective use of technology at each level of the instructional cycle. In addition, this course incorporates the implementation of appropriate media for communication with and among colleagues, mentors and students. Taken concurrently with EED 491, EED 492, and other courses in the Student Teaching Semester. Prerequisites: Senior standing, EED 427, For those seeking EC-6 or 4-8 certification only. Credit 1.
  • EED 417 <CIEE 4117> Assessment.
     This course focuses on the study and application of assessment to ascertain the development of knowledge and skills of children in the classroom. Emphasis is placed on the integration of assessment with technology and complexities in working with ELL learners. This course is offered in conjunction with student teaching. Prerequisites: Senior standing and completion of the Methods Block coursework. For those seeking EC-6 certification only. Credit 1.
  • EED 427 <CIEE 4227> Integrating Technology I.
     This course will apply technology and computers to support instruction in various content areas in the EC-6 and 4-8 levels. The course will explore, evaluate, and utilize computer/technology resources to design and deliver instruction as well as to assess student learning. Field experience 20 hours. Taken concurrently with the Interdisciplinary Studies Methods Block for EC-6 and 4-8 certifications. Prerequisite: Senior standing, EED 374 <CIEE 3374> and EED 385. Credit 2.
  • EED 434 <CIEE 4334> Mathematics in the Elementary School.
    This course emphasizes making mathematics meaningful to children. Students are to make lesson plans of acceptable quality, to produce practical teaching aids, and to be able to integrate mathematics with other areas of learning. Experience is provided in the selection and evaluation of teaching methods unit and lesson planning, use of curriculum and audio visual materials and the preparation of instructional materials appropriate for social studies content and skills at different elementary and middle school grade levels. Students observe and teach math lessons in an elementary or middle school classroom. Prerequisites: EED 374 <CIEE 3374> and EED 385; Senior status; Admission to Educator Preparation Program and Departmental Approval. Field experiences 30 hours in PK-8 public schools. This course is taken in block with the Interdisciplinary Studies Methods Block for EC-6, 4-8 Math, and 4-8 Math Science Certifications. Credit 3.
  • EED 435 <CIEE 4335> Science in the Elementary School.
    This course is concerned with the scope and sequence of the science curriculum for elementary and middle school children. Experience is provided in the selection and evaluation of teaching materials including audio-visual and internet. Students are given experience in creating lesson and units, planning and incorporating laboratory activities. Students observe and teach science lessons in an elementary or middle school classroom, during 30 hours of required field experience. Prerequisites: Senior status; EED 374 <CIEE 3374> and EED 385; Admission to Educator Preparation Program and Departmental approval. This course is taken with the Interdisciplinary Studies Methods block for EC-6; 4-8 Science and 4-8 Math/Science certifications. Credit 3.
  • EED 436 <CIEE 4336> Social Studies in the Elementary School.
    In this course experience is provided in creating lesson plans and units., Students prepare Instructional materials appropriate for social studies content and skills at different elementary and middle school grade levels are explored.. Emphasis is placed on the unit approach to teaching social studies. Students observe and teach social studies lessons in an elementary or middle school classroom during the 30 hours of field experience. Prerequisites: EED 374 <CIEE 3374> and EED 385; Senior status, Admission to Educator Preparation Program and Departmental approval. This course is taken with the Interdisciplinary Studies Methods Block for EC-6 and 4-8 ELAR/Social Studies Certifications. Credit 3.
  • EED 475 <CIEE 4375> Problems.
     Designed to permit individual students to study specific areas of interest and need. Prerequisite: Departmental Approval. Credit 3.
  • EED 476 <CIEE 4376> Developing a Professional Teacher Portfolio.
    The purpose of this course is to provide the prospective elementary or middle school teacher the opportunity to organize artifacts on the development, exploration, integration, application, and teaching of content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and skill development in the development of a professional teacher portfolio. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in student teaching and Departmental Approval. Credit: 3.
  • EED 491 <CIEE 4391> Student Teaching in the Elementary School.
    The student is assigned to student teach in an elementary or middle school classroom for a placement of approximately six to seven weeks. This time is divided among observation, participation, teaching and conference activities. The candidate will create a Teacher Work Sample during this placement, a project that demonstrates mastery of the components that produce effective instruction that results in effective student learning. Successful completion of the Teacher Work Sample is required for program completion. Must be taken with EED 492, BSL 488, SPD 484, or SED 497 <CISE 4397> and other courses in the student teaching semester. The candidate is assigned two placements that span the certification grades. As an example, an EC-6 student will have one placement in a lower grade such as 1st grade and the second placement in a higher level such as 5th grade. Prerequisite: Senior status and admission to Student Teaching. Credit 3.
  • EED 492 <CIEE 4392> Student Teaching in the Elementary School.
    Substitutions in specialized program areas include BSL 488, SPD 484, or SED 497. The student is assigned to student teach in an elementary or middle school classroom for a placement of approximately six to seven weeks. Must be taken with EED 491. Prerequisite: Senior status and admission to Student Teaching. Credit 3.
  • MLE 375 <CIME 3375> The Middle Level Child.
    This course focuses on effective programs and practices at middle-level schools. Emphasis is placed on a historical perspective and philosophy, components of highly successful programs, and current trends and issues in middle-level education. 10 hours of field experiences in public schools at appropriate levels included in this course. Prerequisite: Junior Standing. Co-Requisite: MLE 376. Credit 3.
  • MLE 376 <CIME 3376> Curriculum for Middle Level Education.
     This course will prepare teacher candidates to become successful in teaching in the middle grades by using effective models of teaching and learning. Emphasis is placed on assessment strategies that help strengthen the link between the middle school curriculum and responsive instructional practices for meeting the needs of diverse adolescents. 10 hours of field experiences in public schools at appropriate levels included in this course. Prerequisite: Junior Standing. Co-Requisite: MLE 375. Credit 3.
  • MLE 437 <CIME 4337> Integrating Literacy and Social Studies.
    This course focuses on the study of methods used in the teaching of middle level language arts and social studies. Emphasis is placed on basic models, strategies, and skills necessary for teaching language arts and social studies in an integrated curriculum, and the application in middle-level grades. Credit 3.
  • MLE 438 <CIME 4338> Integrating Math and Science.
    This course focuses on the integration of mathematics and science content and pedagogy for middle grades 4-8. Emphasis is placed on a historical perspective and philosophy of mathematics and science integration, problem-based approaches to teaching and learning science and mathematics, planning, teaching, and managing the integration of mathematics and science experiences for the middle school classroom. Credit 3.

NOTE: Sam Houston State University has adopted a four-digit course numbering system to become effective Summer 2011.  Four-digit course numbers are indicated in the course descriptions in orange and within angle brackets < >.

 

ENG <ENGL> English

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  • ENG 031D <ENGL 0331> Developmental English.
    An intense study of grammar and mechanics, effective sentence construction, and basic essay organization and development. Credit in this course will not be allowed to count toward graduation or computation of grade point average or classification of students by hours completed. Students failing EITHER the English Placement (Pre-TASP) Test OR the writing section of the TASP Test must enroll in this course. (Does not fulfill University degree requirements.)
  • ENG 164 <ENGL 1301> Composition I.
     [ENGL 1301]
  • Basic studies in English diction, syntax, and rhetoric with emphasis on the development of a single thesis. Credit 3.
  • ENG 164H <ENGL 1301> Composition I.
     (Honors Class) [ENGL 1301H] Students with high marks in English on the SAT/ACT exams may qualify to enroll in ENG 164H <ENGL 1301>, an accelerated class for students with superior skills in English. Students earning an A or B in ENG 164H <ENGL 1301> will receive advanced credit for ENG 165 <ENGL 1302> and automatically become eligible for sophomore English. Open to Honors students. Credit 3-6.
  • ENG 165 <ENGL 1302> Composition II.
    [ENGL 1302] A continued study of basic writing skills in English, begun in ENG 164, with emphasis on more complex modes or patterns of composition. In addition to writing expository essays, the student will write a research paper. Prerequisite: ENG 164. Credit 3.
  • ENG 265 <ENGL 2331> Readings in Literature of The Western World.
    [ENGL 2331 or ENGL 2332] Readings in the classical, medieval, and modern masterpieces of the western world. Written assignments are based on themes and concepts found in the works studied. Open to all students. Required of English majors.. Prerequisites: ENG 164 <ENGL 1301> and 165. Credit 3.
  • ENG 266 <ENGL 2342> Introduction to Literary Genres and Ideas.
    [ENGL 2342] A study of the various kinds of literature on the basis of their content, form, or technique, with emphasis on the conventions or usages which govern each type. The major genres of poetry, fiction, and drama will be covered, but instructors are free to choose their own emphases. Prerequisites: ENG 164 <ENGL 1301> and 165. Credit 3.
  • ENG 330 <ENGL 3330> Introduction to Technical Writing.
    [ENGL 3330] A course in the special problems of technical literature and technical report writing. Prerequisites: ENG 164 <ENGL 1301> and 165. Credit 3.
  • ENG 334 <ENGL 3334> Literature and Film.
    [ENGL 3334] A study of the structure, imagery, characterization, and themes of novels, short stories, essays and poems with those of selected motion picture films. Prerequisites:  ENG 164, 165, and either 265 or 266. Credit 3.
  • ENG 336 <ENGL 3336> Studies in Women's Literature.
    [ENGL 3336] A study of works by women writers encompassing a variety of genres, nationalities, and literary periods. Prerequisistes: ENG 164, 165, and either 265 or 266. Credit 3.
  • ENG 337 <ENGL 3337> African-American Literature.
     [ENGL 3337] Exploration of historical, political, and literary problems particular to African-American writers; the course also explores the development of African-American identity through cultural expression in a variety of media and genres. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, and either 265 or 266. Credit 3.
  • ENG 338 <ENGL 3338> Studies in Multicultural Literature.
    [ENGL 3338] Study of themes, techniques, and literary movements from different cultures. Focus will typically be on more than one ethnic or national culture. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, and either 265 or 266. Credit 3.
  • ENG 360 <ENGL 3360> Survey of American Literature, Beginning to 1865.
    [ENGL 3360] A survey of themes, genres, and authors in American literary history from the period of exploration and settlement through the American Renaissance and the Civil War. Required of all English majors. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, and either 265 or 266. Credit 3.
  • ENG 361 <ENGL 3361> Survey of American Literature, 1865 to the Present.
     [ENGL 3361] A survey of authors, genres, and movements in American literature from 1865 to the present, including representative works of Realism, Naturalism, Modernism, and Post-Modernism. Required of all English majors. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, and either 265 or 266. Credit 3.
  • ENG 363 <ENGL 3363> Mythology.
     [ENGL 3363] The study of myths and their application to literary studies. Recommended for certification program in Language Arts composite (see Secondary Education Requirements). Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, and either 265 or 266 . Credit 3.
  • ENG 364 <ENGL 3364> Folklore.
    [ENGL 3364] The study of folk motifs of various cultures throughout the world. Recommended for certification program in Language Arts (see Secondary Education Requirements). Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, and either 265 or 266. Credit 3.
  • ENG 370 <ENGL 3370> Modern Drama.
     [ENGL 3370] The major figures in modern British, American and Continental drama. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, and either 265 or 266. Credit 3.
  • ENG 372 <ENGL 3372> The English Language.
     [ENGL 3372] A general introduction to English linguistics. The course covers areas such as the sound system of English, the structure and meaning of words and sentences, language use in context, language and the brain, dialect and register variation, and the place and history of English among the languages of the world. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, and either 265 or 266. Credit 3.
  • ENG 373 <ENGL 3373> English Grammar.
    [ENGL 3373] An introduction to the linguistic analysis of English sentence structure. Students learn to identify different grammatical forms and their functions, different sentence types, and transformations. The course provides an analytic understanding of students’ pre-existing linguistic knowledge—the knowledge that allows them to generate an infinite number of grammatical patterns with a mere handful of rules. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, and either 265 or 266. Credit 3.
  • ENG 375 <ENGL 3375> Teaching Composition and Literature in the Secondary School.

    Theory and practices of teaching writing and literature in the secondary school. The course will focus on classroom practices, definition of standards, evaluation of student writing, and approaches to literature. Prerequisites: ENGL 1301, 1302, either 2331 or 2342, and 3 hrs. of ENGL 3000-level. ENGL 3373 strongly recommended. Credit 3.

  • ENG 377 <ENGL 3377> Argument and Persuasion.
    [ENGL 3377] An advanced writing class that focuses on successful argumentative and persuasive writing. Study will include a survey of the history of argument, structuring of a sound argument, and stylistics. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, and 265. Credit 3.
  • ENG 378 Designing Written Documents.
    [ENGL 3378] In this course students will analyze and create written and electronic documents using major rhetorical and visual design theories. Students will craft professional texts that integrate effective visual and written strategies to create complete and compelling messages across a variety of workplace genres. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, and 330. Credit 3.
  • ENG 380 <ENGL 3380> Advanced Composition.
    [ENGL 3380] A study of rhetorical forms and approaches to problems of composition. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, and either 265 or 266. Credit 3.
  • ENG 381 <ENGL 3381> Introductory Creative Writing: Fiction.
    [ENGL 3381] Directed writing in fiction. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, and either 265 or 266 . Credit 3.
  • ENG 382 <ENGL 3382> Introductory Creative Writing: Poetry.
    [ENGL 3382] Directed writing in poetry. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, and either 265 or 266. Credit 3.
  • ENG 383 <ENGL 3383> Practicum in Publishing.
     [ENGL 3383] The study of topics and issues related to editing and publishing. Students will be placed with internal or external organizations for semester-long internships. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and either 381 or 382. Credit 3.
  • ENG 384 <ENGL 3384> Early British Masterworks.
    [ENGL 3384] A study of the major figures in British literature from the beginning to 1798. Required for all English majors. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, and either 265 or 266. Credit 3.
  • ENG 385 <ENGL 3385> Later British Masterworks.
    [ENGL 3385] A study of the major figures in British literature from 1798 to the present. Required for all English majors . Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, and either 265 or 266. Credit 3.
  • ENG 388 <ENGL 3388> Texas Crossroads.
     [ENGL 3388] An interdisciplinary study of intersections among literature, history, science, culture and politics of the “Crossroads” area of Texas. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and 3 hrs. of ENG 300-level. Credit 3.
  • ENG 390 <ENGL 3390> The Bible as Literature.
    [ENGL 3390] Narrative, structural, and thematic study of selected books of the Old and New Testament. Course of study includes an examination of Hebrew and Christian scriptures in translation and an analysis of various genres. Consideration will also be given to the cultural and mythological context of selected portions and to some of the literary influences exerted by these passages. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, and either 265 or 266. Credit 3.
  • ENG 391 <ENGL 3391> Shakespeare: Tragedies & Histories.
    [ENGL 3391] A study of Shakespeare’s tragedies and histories, from the earliest experiments of his career to the great history plays of the 1590s through the major tragedies of the early 1600s. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, and either 265 or 266. Credit 3.
  • ENG 392 <ENGL 3392> Shakespeare: Comedies & Romance.
    [ENGL 3392] A study of Shakespeare’s comedies and romances from his early years through the great festive comedies of the late 1590s through the “Dark Comedies” of the 1600s to the romances of the last years of his career. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, and either 265 or 266.  Credit 3.
  • ENG 430 <ENGL 4330> Writing in the Professions.
    ENGL 4330] Additional training in technical writing, including instruction in the preparation and editing of specialized documents in various subject areas, such as Computer Science, Conservation, Marketing, etc. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and 330. Credit 3.
  • ENG 431 <ENGL 4331> Composition Theory and the Teaching of Writing.
    [ENGL 4331] An introduction to pedagogical technique for composition appropriate for elementary and secondary students. Major theories of composition will be studied. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and 3 hrs. of ENG 300-level. Credit 3.
  • ENG 435 <ENGL 4335> Studies in Rhetoric.
     [ENGL 4335] Selected topics may include rhetorical theory, style and stylistics, rhetorical criticism, ethical issues in rhetoric, and rhetoric literature. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and 3 hrs. of ENG 300-level. Credit 3.
  • ENG 439 <ENGL 4339> Literature of Diversity.
     [ENGL 4339] A study of literature by women and by persons of color appropriate for the secondary English classroom. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and 3 hrs. of ENG 300-level. Credit 3.
  • ENG 460 <ENGL 4360> The British Romantic Movement.
    [ENGL 4360] A survey of the Romantic movement in England, with major emphasis upon the works of Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Keats, and Shelley. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and 3 hrs. of ENG 300-level. Credit 3.
  • ENG 463 <ENGL 4363> Studies in the British Renaissance.
    [ENGL 4363] A study of non-dramatic literature of England written between 1500 and 1660. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and 3 hrs. of ENG 300-level. Credit 3.
  • ENG 464 <ENGL 4364> Methods of Teaching English in Secondary Schools.
    [ENGL 4364] Directed studies and practice in the selection, organization, and presentation of English subject matter and skills to students. Required for English majors and minors who are working for a secondary teaching certificate. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and 3 hrs. of ENG 300-level. Credit 3.
  • ENG 465 <ENGL 4365> Victorian Literature.
    [ENGL 4365] A survey of major writers of the Victorian period, supplemented by lectures on the political, social and economic background of the age. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and 3 hrs. of ENG 300-level. Credit 3.
  • ENG 467 <ENGL 4367> History of the English Language.
     [ENGL 4367] A survey of the English language, including its relationship to other Indo-European languages, followed by a study of the changes in English sounds, spelling, and syntax from Anglo-Saxon times to the present. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and 3 hrs. of ENG 300-level. Credit 3.
  • ENG 469 <ENGL 4369> Studies of Selected Genres in American Literature.
     [ENGL 4369] Readings in major writers, themes, and/or historical movements within a selected genre in American literature. The approach may vary from semester to semester, and will include such subjects as modern poetry, the short story, the Naturalists, folklore, regional literature, nonfiction prose, or others. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and 3 hrs. of ENG 300-level.  Credit 3.
  • ENG 470 <ENGL 4370> American Regional Literature.
     [ENGL 4370] Selected representative Southern/Southwestern writers. Readings will emphasize works of artistic merit, but they may include ancillary material such as folklore, “local color,” and historical documents for background study. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and 3 hrs. of ENG 300-level. Credit 3.
  • ENG 472 <ENGL 4372> American Literature: 1820s to 1860s.
     [ENGL 4372] A study of the emergence of a distinctive American literary art, including such writers as Poe, Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, Melville, and Whitman. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and 3 hrs. of ENG 300-level.  Credit 3.
  • ENG 474 <ENGL 4374> Studies in the British Novel.
     [ENGL 4374] The study of a variety of topics and figures in the British novel. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and 3 hrs. of ENG 300-level. Credit 3.
  • ENG 475 <ENGL 4375> Special Problems in English.
     [ENGL 4375] Directed study on individual topics or problems for advanced students. Admission by permission of the Department Chair. This course may be taken for Academic Distinction credit. See Academic Distinction Program in this catalog. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and 3 hrs. of ENG 300-level. Credit 1-4.
  • ENG 476 <ENGL 4376> Tudor and Stuart Drama.
     [ENGL 4376] The development of the drama in England, the predecessors and contemporaries of Shakespeare. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and 3 hrs. of ENG 300-level. Credit 3.
  • ENG 477 <ENGL 4377> British Literature of the Restoration and Eighteenth Century: 1660-1800.
     [ENGL 4377] A study of the drama, poetry, and prose of the “long eighteenth century.” The course reads the works of such writers as Dryden, Swift, Pope, and Johnson within their cultural contexts. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and 3 hrs. of ENG 300-level. Credit 3.
  • ENG 478 <ENGL 4378> Studies in World Fiction.
     [ENGL 4378] The study of a variety of topics and figures in world fiction. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and 3 hrs. of ENG 300-level. Credit 3.
  • ENG 480 <ENGL 4380> Advanced Creative Writing: Nonfiction.
    [ENGL 4380] An advanced undergraduate writing workshop that emphasizes the theory and craft of creative nonfiction, with special attention to peer review of student writing in the areas of the memoir, the personal essay, personal cultural criticism, and literary journalism. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and 380. Credit 3.
  • ENG 481 <ENGL 4381> Advanced Creative Writing: Fiction.
    [ENGL 4381] An advanced undergraduate writing workshop that emphasizes the theory of modern and contemporary fiction, with special attention to peer review of student writing in the areas of the novel and short fiction. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and 381.  Credit 3.
  • ENG 482 <ENGL 4382> Advanced Creative Writing: Poetry.
    [ENGL 4382] An advanced writing class that emphasizes the writing of poetry, with related outside readings in poetic theory and form. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and 382. Credit 3.
  • ENG 483 <ENGL 4383> The Development of Drama in America.
     [ENGL 4383] A study of major movements and significant figures in American dramatic literature from Royall Tyler to the present. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and  3 hrs. of ENG 300-level. Credit 3.
  • ENG 484 <ENGL 4384> Studies in the American Novel.
     [ENGL 4384]  The study of a variety of topics and figures in the American novel. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and 3 hrs. of ENG 300-level. Credit 3.
  • ENG 485 <ENGL 4385> Studies in Chaucer.
     [ENGL 4385] A close study of the works of Chaucer, with primary emphasis on The Canterbury Tales as they reflect the man and his times. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and 3 hrs. of ENG 300-level. Credit 3.
  • ENG 486 <ENGL 4386> Literature of the Middle Ages.
    [ENGL 4386] A study of selected works of Old and Middle English literature with some continental works. The course will include, at various times, works as early as Beowulf (ca. 8th-9th c.) to ones as late as Malory’s Morte D’Arthur (late 15th c.). Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and 3 hrs. of ENG 300-level.  Credit 3.
  • ENG 487 <ENGL 4387> Twentieth-Century Literature of England, Ireland, and the Commonwealth.
    [ENGL 4387] A study of a variety of 20th-century literature by writers associated with England, Ireland, or English-speaking groups (not American) formerly colonized by the British. Though the course varies from term to term, it generally aims to have students read literary works by major figures, learn of the cultural and historical forces influencing these works and writers, and develop an understanding of the main concepts and movements that distinguish this body of literature. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and 3 hrs. of ENG 300-level. Credit 3.
  • ENG 490 <ENGL 4390> Literary Criticism and Theory.
     [ENGL 4390] A survey of the major modes of literary criticism. Study of the basic concepts underlying specific theories of literary criticism and their application and impact within a literary field selected by the instructor. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and 3 hrs. of ENG 300-level. Credit 3.
  • *ENG 494 Studies in Seventeenth-Century British Literature.
    [ENGL 4394]  This course is designed to offer students a survey of British literature in the seventeenth century. Major authors of the period will be given special attention. Prerequisites: ENG 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and 384. Credit: 3.
  • ENG 499 <ENGL 4399> Modified Topics.
    [ENGL 4399] The modified topics course is designed to vary from semester to semester. Topics may focus on a particular author, region, period, theme, genre, or critical approach. Prerequisites: English 164, 165, either 265 or 266, and 6 hrs. ENG 300- level.

NOTE: Sam Houston State University has adopted a four-digit course numbering system to become effective Summer 2011.  Four-digit course numbers are indicated in the course descriptions in orange and within angle brackets < >.

 

English as a Second Language

  • ESL 314 <TESL 3101> Integration of English Language Learning I.
     This course examines the relationship between language and literacy acquisition of English language learners. Candidates in the EC- 6 certification program learn research-based best practices relating to language and literacy acquisition and apply them to linguistically diverse learners in the public school classroom. Attention is given to second language literacy approaches and strategies in early childhood through sixth grade. Concurrent enrollment in RDG 370, RDG 380 <READ 3371> and RDG 390. Prerequisites: BSL 236, 333.  Credit: 1.
  • ESL 414 <TESL 4101> Integration of English Language Learning II.
     This course examines the planning, content, delivery, assessment and modification of sheltered instruction.  Attention will be given to selecting instructional materials and strategies, including activities in the area of visual and performing arts, to develop students' abilities to comprehend and produce English based on appropriate assessment information. Concurrent enrollment in EED 434, EED 435, EED 436.Prerequisites: ESL 314, RDG 370, RDG 380, RDG 390. Credit: 1.
  • ESL 415 <TESL 4102> Integration of English Language Learning III.
     The course emphasis is placed on the use of evaluation and continuous assessment to plan and modify instruction for English Language Learners (ELL). Candidates will explore state-mandated policies and legal issues related to ELL as well as assessments appropriate for English Language Learners. Concurrent enrollment in Student Teaching. Prerequisites: ESL 414.  Credit: 1.  
  • ESL 478 <TESL 4303> Teaching English as a Second Language.
     The course identifies current instructional methods and approaches to teaching English as a second language to nonnative speakers of English beginning at the early childhood level through adult. Principles and concepts of second language learning, linguistic contrasts between English and other languages, and the instructional processes are emphasized. Field experience in PK-12 schools required. Concurrent enrollment in BSL 333 <BESL 3301> Prerequisite: Junior Standing and BSL 236. Credit 3.

NOTE: Sam Houston State University has adopted a four-digit course numbering system to become effective Summer 2011.  Four-digit course numbers are indicated in the course descriptions in orange and within angle brackets < >.

 

  • Environmental Science Course Descriptions
  • ESC 330 <ENVR 3305> Legal Aspects of Pollution Control.
     A study comparing various state and federal laws with particular emphasis on the State of Texas statutes will be conducted. Nature of evidence for prosecution under these laws will be considered. Fall. Prerequisite: BIO 137/117, and CHM 241. Credit 3.
  • ESC 331 <ENVR 3310> Environmental Sanitation.
     A study of topics relating to public health and sanitation. The causative agents of human diseases of public health importance are characterized, and present knowledge of prevention and control of these diseases is reviewed. Two-hour laboratory. Odd year, Fall. Prerequisite: BIO 161/111, 162/112, 247 OR 347, and 8 hrs. of chemistry. Credit 3.
  • ESC 332 <ENVR 3320> Solid Wastes and Recycling.
     A study of solid wastes and recycling pertaining to sources, storage, processing, economics, and legal issues involved. Physical and chemical components of wastes and waste processing and their environmental effects will be stressed. Odd year, Spring. Prerequisite: BIO 161/111, 162/112, 247 or 347, ESC 330, GEL 133/113, and CHM 241 <CHEM 2401> and Junior standing.Credit 3.
  • ESC 333 <ENVR 3330> Industrial Hygiene.
     A study of industrial hygiene and occupational health and safety. This course will present the basics of industrial hygiene and work place monitoring. Emphasis will be on fundamentals of work place hazard recognition, techniques of evaluation, and methods of control. Even year, Spring. Prerequisite: BIO 161/111, 162/112, CHM 241, and PHY 138/118, 139/119. Credit 3.
  • ESC 343 <ENVR 3430> Water Supply and Waste Water Disposal.
     Water supply, development, treatment and distribution; waste water collection and treatment; water purification and reuse; and the chemistry and ecology of aquatic systems are studied. Two-hour laboratory. Fall. Prerequisite: BIO 137/117, CHM 241, and MTH 142. Credit 4.
  • ESC 410 <ENVR 4110> Undergraduate Seminar.
     Student discussions of current scientific literature in environmental science. Required of environmental science majors. Fall, Spring. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Credit 1 each.
  • ESC 411 <ENVR 4111> Undergraduate Seminar.
     Student discussions of current scientific literature in environmental science. Required of environmental science majors. Fall, Spring. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Credit 1 each.
  • ESC 430 <ENVR 4305> Hazardous Waste Management.
     This course deals with the technical and regulatory aspects of handling and disposing of toxic and hazardous wastes based on recently mandated legislation procedures. This course will educate current students in an area that is of major national concern and will update persons already working in the field of environmental science. Spring. Prerequisite: Prerequisites: CHM 241, BIO 137/117, GEL 133/113, and Junior standing. Credit 3.
  • ESC 432 <ENVR 4320> Environmental Toxicology.
     (Also listed as BIO 432). This course presents basic toxicology as a qualitative and quantitative science of the effects of poisons (toxins) upon the environment, individuals, and populations. The course will also provide a comparison of the toxicology of human and other species’ exposure to common environmental contaminants. Two one-hour lectures and one two-hour laboratory. Even year, Fall. Prerequisite: BIO 161/111, 162/112, and 247 or 347; MTH 379 <MATH 3379> or BIO 474; 8 hrs. CHM, and Junior standing. Credit 3.
  • ESC 461 <ENVR 4361> Environmental Science Field Experience.
     A supervised off-campus intern work experience in an approved area of Environmental Science with industry, business, or government. This course provides the student with direct professional work experience with industry or governmental entity. Academic credit is based on a written technical report and an oral presentation. Summer. Prerequisite: 6 hrs. of advanced Environmental Science and approval of instructor. Credit 3.
  • ESC 495 <ENVR 4095> Special Topics in Environmental Science.
     Individual study in specialized areas of Environment Science. To be directed and approved by the Environmental Science advisor. Credit 1, 2, or 3.

NOTE: Sam Houston State University has adopted a four-digit course numbering system to become effective Summer 2011.  Four-digit course numbers are indicated in the course descriptions in orange and within angle brackets < >.

 

 

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