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ART 1010

DRAWING I

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An introduction to drawing as a process of perception and practice. Media include charcoal, conte, and graphite pencil. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 1020

DRAWING II

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An introduction to the study of the human figure as an expression and reflection of nature. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 1080

2-D DESIGN

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A basic course in the study of two dimensional work, this course includes a study of vocabulary and the elements of two dimensional design. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 1090

3-D DESIGN

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A basic course in the study of the third dimension, this course includes vocabulary, techniques, materials, and the elements of three-dimensional design. Studio Course, requires art fee

ART 1210

SCULPTURE I

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Introduction to sculpture including plaster, modeling, metal casting, and stone carving. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 1310

PAINTING I

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An introduction to the basic concepts and procedures in painting. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 2000

ART APPRECIATION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An introduction to the visual arts of the Western World. Lecture and discussion on the materials, forms and processes of art with the aim of giving insight into the functions and content of art objects.

ART 2150

PHOTOGRAPHY

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A creative approach to photography with emphasis on understanding materials and technique. (Students will be expected to provide all required photography equipment.) Studio Course, requires art fee. Prerequisite: ART 108 or consent of the instructor.

ART 2210

SCULPTURE II

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An introduction to mold making, including plaster, silicone, and urethanes. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 2310

PAINTING II

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A continuation of Painting I with an emphasis on color, abstraction, and visual harmonics. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 2410

CERAMICS I

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Introduction to ceramic materials and processes. Various hand building techniques including pinch, coil, and slab will be emphasized. Basic technical information will be introduced as well as the uses of slips and glazes. Studio Course, requires art fee. Prerequisite: ART 109.

ART 2420

CERAMICS II

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Introduction to the techniques of pottery making and sculpture utilizing the potter’s wheel. Glaze making and the glaze firing process will be introduced. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 2530

TYPOGRAPHY

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The history and use of type as it applies to advertising design and visual problem solving. Acquaints the student with letterforms, type and type spacing, digital font formats, and implementing type for print and web. Studio Course, requires art fee. Prerequisites: ART 101, ART 102, and ART 108.

ART 2540

COMPUTER GRAPHICS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of the fundamentals of computer assisted graphic design, basic computer literacy, and keyboarding. This course introduces the student to techniques for visual communication and creating imagery using graphics software within the Macintosh environment. Trouble shooting and maintenance will be emphasized. Prerequisite to graphic design courses requiring computer use. Studio Course, requires art fee. Prerequisite: ART 101, 102, and 108 or consent of the instructor.

ART 3010

DRAWING III

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An in-depth study of specific concepts and processes. Students explore the development of content and composition. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 3020

DRAWING IV

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course involves each student developing a body of drawings with an emphasis on individual vision and expression. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 3030

DRAWING V

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The development of a personal technique and mastery of drawing media with an emphasis on content. Larger scale and advanced techniques are explored as the student progresses. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 3040

DRAWING VI

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The development of a personal technique and mastery of drawing media with an emphasis on content. Larger scale and advanced techniques are explored as the student progresses. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 3050

DRAWING VII

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The development of a personal technique and mastery of drawing media with an emphasis on content. Larger scale and advanced techniques are explored as the student progresses. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 3060

DRAWING VIII

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The development of a personal technique and mastery of drawing media with an emphasis on content. Larger scale and advanced techniques are explored as the student progresses. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 3070

DRAWING IX

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The development of a personal technique and mastery of drawing media with an emphasis on content. Larger scale and advanced techniques are explored as the student progresses. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 3100

DRAWING X

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The development of a personal technique and mastery of drawing media with an emphasis on content. Larger scale and advanced techniques are explored as the student progresses. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 3190

ART IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of the basic elements of art and how art can be used by the elementary classroom teacher. Field hours are required for the completion of this course.

ART 3200

ART IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of the elements of art and how art can be used by the secondary classroom teacher. Field hours are required for the completion of this course.

ART 3220

SCULPTURE III

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A continuation of sculptural skills with a concentration in carving wood and stone. Pneumatic tools are introduced. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 3230

SCULPTURE IV

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Welding techniques are introduced. Metal fabrication is studied. Studio Course, requires art fee. Prerequisite: ART 221.

ART 3240

SCULPTURE V

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The development of a personal technique and mastery of material with an emphasis on content. As the student progresses, larger scale works and advanced techniques are explored. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 3250

SCULPTURE VI

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The development of a personal technique and mastery of material with an emphasis on content. As the student progresses, larger scale works and advanced techniques are explored. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 3320

PAINTING III

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Development of composition and experimentation with painting techniques are emphasized in this course. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 3330

PAINTING IV

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course involves each student in developing a body of painting that emphasizes individual vision and expression. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 3340

PAINTING V

3

Credits

Undergraduate

These courses concentrate on development of a personal technique. A mastery of materials and content is also emphasized. Larger scale and advanced techniques are explored as the student progresses. Studio Course, requires art fee

ART 3350

PAINTING VI

3

Credits

Undergraduate

These courses concentrate on development of a personal technique. A mastery of materials and content is also emphasized. Larger scale and advanced techniques are explored as the student progresses. Studio Course, requires art fee

ART 3390

SCENIC RENDERING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Techniques of rendering for design in theatre. Same as THE 339.

ART 3410

CERAMICS III

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Continued development upon hand building and/or potter’s wheel. Studio assignments will expand on skills covered in Ceramics I and II. There will be a focus on glaze formulation and development. The student will complete an individual investigation on an aspect of ceramic history. Studio Course, requires art fee

ART 3420

CERAMICS IV

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Emphasis on craftsmanship and scale within the given hand built/wheel thrown assignments. Emphases on the quality of the hand made object as well as the concepts of utility, usage, and sculpture in the ceramic medium. The student will be expected to continue to investigate glaze formulation with an emphasis on various surface treatments. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 3430

CERAMICS V

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Advanced ceramic courses designed to offer the serious ceramics student time and direction to complete an in-depth investigation cumulating in a cohesive body of work. The instructor must agree upon the direction taken by the student. The course will also cover areas of ceramic history, contemporary issues in art, and the student’s professional development. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 3440

CERAMICS VI

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Advanced ceramic courses designed to offer the serious ceramics student time and direction to complete an in-depth investigation cumulating in a cohesive body of work. The instructor must agree upon the direction taken by the student. The course will also cover areas of ceramic history, contemporary issues in art, and the student’s professional development. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 3500

PRINTMAKING STUDIO

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Development of design and figural compositions with relief printing and serigraphy processes. Course combines individual imagery, expression, and multi stage use of media. Prerequisite: ART 108, ART 102. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 3510

SERIGRAPHY

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An introduction to screen printing including photostencil methods. Studio Course, requires art fee. Prerequisite: ART 108, ART 102.

ART 3520

INTAGLIO

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An introduction to printmaking using intaglio/etching methods and nontoxic materials. Studio Course, requires art fee. Prerequisite: ART 108, ART 102 ART 131.

ART 3530

ADVERTISING DESIGN I

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An introduction to the principles, techniques, media tools, and skills used in graphic design field. An overview of the advertising industry. Creative brainstorming from thumbnails to rough layouts to finished art will be emphasized. Studio Course, requires art fee. Prerequisite: ART 254.

ART 3550

GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION I

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Explores the creative process as it applies to advertising and editorial illustration. Traditional and digital techniques will be used to create illustrations for various types of print advertising. Studio Course, requires art fee. Prerequisite: ART 131.

ART 3560

GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION II

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Advanced illustration methods explored. Students will learn the intermediate and advanced illustration techniques in traditional and in current graphics programs. Studio Course, requires art fee. Prerequisite: ART 131.

ART 3570

WEB PAGE DESIGN

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course provides a beginner to intermediate approach to web design on the Macintosh computer. It will introduce the latest developments in the industry with current software, graphics programs, and the upload and download of information to servers. Studio Course, requires art fee. Prerequisite: ART 254 or consent of instructor.

ART 3580

MULTIMEDIA DESIGN

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course provides a beginning approach to multimedia and special effects on the Macintosh computer. Students will develop animated portfolio pieces suitable for use on a web site. Studio Course, requires art fee. Prerequisite: ART 254 or consent of instructor.

ART 3620

HISTORY OF ART I: PREHISTORIC THROUGH GOTHIC ART

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An introduction to the art and architecture of pre-historic man, the ancient world (Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Aegean), Greece and the Roman Empire through early sixth century, Christian medieval art (Middle Ages) styles, function and meaning of the individual works of art are discussed.

ART 3640

HISTORY OF ART II:RENAISSANCE THROUGH TWENTIETH CENTURY MODE

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An introduction to Western European art and architecture in the Renaissance, the Baroque, the Enlightenment up to and including the 20th century, styles, function, and meaning of the individual works of art are discussed.

ART 3670

GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION III

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Advanced illustration techniques and methods in traditional as well as digital illustration will be explored. This course covers the conceptual aspects as well as the methodology of editorial and advertising illustration. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 3680

GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION IV

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Prepress production will be emphasized as well as combining traditional and digital illustration. An in-depth application of digital illustration as it applies to the web page design is covered. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 4030

TWENTIETH CENTURY ART HISTORY

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A concentration on the art and architecture of the 20th century. This course explores abstract art (early phase), fantasy in art, traditional realism, post-World War II trends, post-abstraction (modern) up to and including contemporary time.

ART 4040

AMERICAN ART HISTORY

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A survey of American artists from colonial time to the present focusing on the connections between art, culture, and history of the United States.

ART 4080

SOUTHERN ART HISTORY

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An historic overview of the visual, cultural, social, economic, political, and political elements that distinguish Southern regional art. This course examines the art and architecture and includes an investigation into the rich folk art and craft traditions of the South. The focus will be upon the art of Mississippi from 1720 to the current day.

ART 4210

SCULPTURE VII

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The development of a personal technique and mastery of material with an emphasis on content. As the student progresses, larger scale works and advanced techniques are explored. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 4220

SCULPTURE VIII

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The development of a personal technique and mastery of material with an emphasis on content. As the student progresses, larger scale works and advanced techniques are explored. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 4230

SCULPTURE IX

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The development of a personal technique and mastery of material with an emphasis on content. As the student progresses, larger scale works and advanced techniques are explored. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 4240

SCULPTURE X

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The development of a personal technique and mastery of material with an emphasis on content. As the student progresses, larger scale works and advanced techniques are explored. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 4310

PAINTING VII

3

Credits

Undergraduate

These courses concentrate on development of a personal technique. A mastery of materials and content is also emphasized. Larger scale and advanced techniques are explored as the student progresses. Studio Course, requires art fee

ART 4320

PAINTING VIII

3

Credits

Undergraduate

These courses concentrate on development of a personal technique. A mastery of materials and content is also emphasized. Larger scale and advanced techniques are explored as the student progresses. Studio Course, requires art fee

ART 4330

PAINTING IX

3

Credits

Undergraduate

These courses concentrate on development of a personal technique. A mastery of materials and content is also emphasized. Larger scale and advanced techniques are explored as the student progresses. Studio Course, requires art fee

ART 4340

PAINTING X

3

Credits

Undergraduate

These courses concentrate on development of a personal technique. A mastery of materials and content is also emphasized. Larger scale and advanced techniques are explored as the student progresses. Studio Course, requires art fee

ART 4370

SCENIC PAINTING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Techniques of painting trompe l’oeil effects for the theatre. Same as THE 437.

ART 4410

CERAMICS VII

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Advanced ceramic courses designed to offer the serious ceramics student time and direction to complete an in-depth investigation cumulating in a cohesive body of work. The instructor must agree upon the direction taken by the student. The course will also cover areas of ceramic history, contemporary issues in art, and the student’s professional development. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 4420

CERAMICS VIII

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Advanced ceramic courses designed to offer the serious ceramics student time and direction to complete an in-depth investigation cumulating in a cohesive body of work. The instructor must agree upon the direction taken by the student. The course will also cover areas of ceramic history, contemporary issues in art, and the student’s professional development. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 4430

CERAMICS IX

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Advanced ceramic courses designed to offer the serious ceramics student time and direction to complete an in-depth investigation cumulating in a cohesive body of work. The instructor must agree upon the direction taken by the student. The course will also cover areas of ceramic history, contemporary issues in art, and the student’s professional development. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 4440

CERAMICS X

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Advanced ceramic courses designed to offer the serious ceramics student time and direction to complete an in-depth investigation cumulating in a cohesive body of work. The instructor must agree upon the direction taken by the student. The course will also cover areas of ceramic history, contemporary issues in art, and the student’s professional development. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 4510

WOODCUT

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An introduction to woodcut techniques including the linoleum block. Studio Course, requires art fee. Prerequisite: ART 108, ART 102.

ART 4530

ADVERTISING DESIGN II

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Advanced computer techniques, typography and advertising concepts will be used to create images for visual communications such as presentations and print. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 4540

ADVERTISING DESIGN III

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Covers advanced principles, practices, and web page design skills in the graphic design industry. Students will create design solutions aimed at branding and promotion. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 4550

ADVERTISING DESIGN IV

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Continuation of individual studies in visual communication. Students will concentrate on finished art for a directed portfolio of print and web designs. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 4560

PREPRESS PRODUCTION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course integrates advanced graphic design courses with the technical aspect of the printing process. It is the application and fundamentals of preparing artwork for either digital or traditional printing press. Instruction in current software application methodology and theory is continued. Prerequisite: ART 353 Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 4570

GRAPHIC DESIGN/ILLUSTRATION PROJECTS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This is a senior level class in graphic design/illustration. The course includes a portfolio review with critiques on the student’s work. The student will then make the necessary changes to the artwork, build a resume, business cards, letterheads, leave-behinds, and have an internet-accessible digital portfolio as well as a traditional portfolio. Prerequisite: Senior classification. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 4580

PACKAGING DESIGN

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course will examine the visual impact of packaging of consumer products and require students to design packaging in a variety of formats: blister cards, boxes, hang tags, labels. Students will create a visual identity for product branding and for visual merchandising purposes and produce mock-ups for a variety of print production techniques. Students must have a functional knowledge of current graphics software. Prerequisites: ART253, ART254, ART353. Studio Course, requires art fee.

ART 4610

SENIOR SEMINAR

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Lectures and demonstrations by departmental artists and guest artists including preparation of slide portfolio and a written resume, examination of graduate school and entrance requirements; designing a personal studio, preparing an exhibition, exhibiting and marketing art work through galleries and museums. Prerequisite: Senior classification.

ART 4810

APPRENTICESHIP IN ART I

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An off-campus program prepared and monitored on an individual basis. It is to give practical experience in the everyday practice of art. When possible, the student is assigned as a helper to a professional artist.

ART 4820

APPRENTICESHIP IN ART II

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An off-campus program prepared and monitored on an individual basis. It is to give practical experience in the everyday practice of art. When possible, the student is assigned as a helper to a professional artist.

ART 4850

RESEARCH IN ART

3

Credits

Undergraduate

ART 4970

INTERNSHIP IN ART

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An off-campus program prepared and monitored on an individual basis. Internships are designed to provide practical experience in the arts. (Offered with consent of department head.)

ART 6000

ART HISTORY I/WALTER ANDERSON

3

Credits

Master's

In-depth discussion of the life and works of Walter Anderson. Papers and seminar type discussions are required. Research will be conducted through the primary resources of the Walter Anderson Museum.

ART 6010

ART HISTORY I/MISSISSIPPI COAST ARTISTS

3

Credits

Master's

In-depth discussion of the life and works of Walter Anderson, Dusti Bonge, and George Ohr. Research will be conducted through discussion with primary resources of the Anderson family and viewing of works available through the Anderson Museum, George Ohr Museum, and family archives.

ART 6100

PAINTING PROCESSES AND APPLICATIONS IN EDUCATION

3

Credits

Master's

Individual studio work in painting with media process, subject matter, and developmental learning application for art curriculum development.

ART 6110

DRAWING PROCESSES AND APPLICATIONS IN EDUCATION

3

Credits

Master's

Individual studio work in drawing with media process and developmental learning application for art programs.

ART 6250

AESTHETICS

3

Credits

Master's

Course encompasses essential tools for teaching adolescents and college undergraduates about fundamental questions and criteria for critical discussion. Aesthetic thinking embraces the visceral impact of mediums and art forms, nature and quality of visual experience, and explores contexts associated with art as the phenomena of interest. Neuroscience provides scientific insight into the “black box” of the brain, considering art.

ART 6260

CURRICULA IN VISUAL ART

3

Credits

Master's

The goal of this course is to dialogue about conceptual frameworks based in philosophy and research on talent in the visual arts, and to field test appropriate instructional methodologies for meeting those expectations. Course materials cover ways in which visual art contributes to the general cognitive, social, and emotional development of students in the grades. Course work includes the neuroscience of vision and field experiences that prepare participants to teach the arts to all levels of school age learners.

ART 6300

APPLIED COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGN IN ART EDUCATION; PHOTOSHOP

3

Credits

Master's

Introduction to the application of desktop publishing software, Photoshop. Through practical study of the current Photoshop, this introductory course will provide a solid understanding of the various technical capabilities as it applies to the classroom instruction. From scanning to rendering, the course will cover this most popular software program’s vast capabilities. Prerequisite: A working computer knowledge

ART 6310

APPLIED GRAPHIC DESIGN IN ART EDUCATION: GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATIO

3

Credits

Master's

Traditional painting and drawing skills will be emphasized as they apply to graphic illustration as visual problem solving. The creative process is explored in depth as the student prepares an illustration from the conceptual thumbnail stage to a finished product.

ART 6490

INDEPENDENT STUDY

3

Credits

Master's

Individual research and study under the guidance of a graduate faculty member.

ART 6600

ISSUES AND TRENDS IN ART EDUCATION

3

Credits

Master's

A course designed to research recent developments in art education including the aims, philosophies, methods, content, and problems related to the field.

ART 6640

ITALIAN AND NORTHERN RENAISSANCE ART HISTORY

1

Credits

Master's

A concentration on the major works of art and architecture of Europe from 1300-1550, with a focus on design and formal analysis.

ART 6650

BAROQUE HISTORY

3

Credits

Master's

A concentration of the major works of art and architecture in Europe from 1550-1700, with a focus on design and formal analysis.

ART 6800

RESEARCH IN ART EDUCATION

3

Credits

Master's

A course designed to help the student plan and carry out a research project. Specific course content will be designed to meet the research needs of the individual student. Prerequisite: Education 620, Introduction to Research.

ART 6910

SEMINAR IN ART EDUCATION: SPECIAL TOPICS

3

Credits

Master's

Selected topics, content, and teaching methods by guest lecturers and graduate faculty.

ART 6930

ART WORKSHOP:

0

Credits

Master's

COM 1010

PUBLIC SPEAKING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Training in the preparation and delivery of short speeches, with limited consideration of group communication, listening, constructive evaluation, and interpersonal and non-verbal communication.

COM 1020

SURVEY OF THE MASS MEDIA

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of the nature and impact of mass communication in contemporary society.

COM 1200

FORENSICS LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical experience as a member of the university debate team and/or as a participant in individual speech events competition.

COM 1210

FORENSICS LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical experience as a member of the university debate team and/or as a participant in individual speech events competition.

COM 2020

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of two-person interactions to increase students' understanding and appreciation of communication principles.

COM 2050

ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Theories and practical application of argumentation; a study of the types of debate.

COM 2060

WRITING FOR THE MEDIA

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Practice in the writing of different types of news.

COM 2200

FORENSICS LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical experience as a member of the university debate team and/or as a participant in individual speech events competition.

COM 2210

FORENSICS LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical experience as a member of the university debate team and/or as a participant in individual speech events competition.

COM 2220

COMMUNICATION PRACTICUM

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical experience in one of the following areas: 1) as a member of The Cobbler staff in production of the university newspaper, 2) as a member of The Crusader staff in production of the university yearbook, 3) in an assigned position for online or visual design projects as assigned by instructor. May be repeated. (1-6 hours)

COM 2250

PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC RELATIONS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of the principles and techniques of public relations, its role in society, and its relationship to mass media.

COM 2300

ORAL INTERPRETATION OF LITERATURE

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Techniques of reading to an audience. Same as THE 230.

COM 2400

INTRODUCTION TO AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Basic elements of audio and visual production techniques including composition, story design, studio and field camera operations, lighting, and editing.

COM 3000

PERSUASION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of major theories, models, and conceptualization of persuasion with particular emphasis in interpersonal, public, and mediated communication.

COM 3030

NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of nonverbal cues as they affect the communication process.

COM 3070

COMMUNICATION THEORY

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study in the varied and complex theories of the human communication phenomenon. Several theoretical perspectives and application will be explored. Topics include message theories, intrapersonal and interpersonal theories, and group and public communication theories.

COM 3090

MASS COMMUNICATION THEORY

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Major social-scientific and empirically-based theoretical approaches to the discipline of mass communication, including development of various perspectives and their relationship to other theoretical approaches in the discipline.

COM 3130

NEWS REPORTING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Emphasizes developing news reporting skills, including information gathering, writing and interviewing techniques. Prerequisites: COM 206, 220.

COM 3140

FEATURE WRITING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Offers practice in researching, developing and writing features, profiles and human interest articles for publication.

COM 3200

FORENSICS LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical experience as a member of the university debate team and/or as a participant in individual speech events competition.

COM 3210

FORENSICS LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical experience as a member of the university debate team and/or as a participant in individual speech events competition.

COM 3250

PUBLIC RELATIONS WRITING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Introduction to promotional, advertising and public relations writing with emphasis on writing public relations copy for internal and external publics. Prerequisites: COM 206, 220.

COM 3300

ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Systematic study and principles of effective communication in organizational settings.

COM 3350

COPY EDITING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The principles of editing newspaper copy, writing headlines, and employing type and pictures in the makeup of newspapers.

COM 3360

MEDIA LAYOUT AND DESIGN

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Involves various types of media with emphasis on effectively combining content with design, including web page design. Topics include audience determination and appeal, design principles, use of photography and art, typesetting and typography, printing processes and budget considerations.

COM 3400

ADVANCED PUBLIC SPEAKING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Advanced study of preparation and delivery of various types of speeches. Special attention is given to extemporaneous and manuscript speeches. Prerequisite: COM 101.

COM 3610

COMMUNICATION RESEARCH

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An examination of the applied role of communication research methods in a variety of contemporary organizations. Emphasizes critical evaluation of communication research literature based on both quantitative and qualitative methods.

COM 3620

MASS COMMUNICATION RESEARCH

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Basic mass communication research design and methods including surveys, content analysis, longitudinal studies, experimental studies, and statistics.

COM 3750

PHONETICS AND VOICE AND DICTION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of the International Phonetic Alphabet, improvement of voice and diction, limited consideration of voice science.

COM 4000

CLASSICAL RHETORIC

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An examination of rhetorical theory in Western culture including Greek, Roman, Medieval, Western Europe, and the re-emergence of rhetoric in the United States during the twentieth century.

COM 4020

SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Consideration of the problems and techniques for leaders and participants in small-group settings.

COM 4100

POLITICAL COMMUNICATION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Historical and critical study of leading political speakers, their speeches, and philosophies. Special attention is given to presidential communication. Same as PSC 410.

COM 4200

FORENSICS LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical experience as a member of the university debate team and/or as a participant in individual speech events competition.

COM 4210

FORENSICS LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical experience as a member of the university debate team and/or as a participant in individual speech events competition.

COM 4220

COMMUNICATION PRACTICUM

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical experience in one of the following areas: 1) as a member of The Cobbler staff in production of the university newspaper, 2) as a member of The Crusader staff in production of the university yearbook, 3) in an assigned position for online or visual design projects as assigned by instructor. May be repeated. (1-6 hours)

COM 4400

MEDIA ETHICS AND LAW

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of responsibilities facing communication professionals, focusing on the craft of ethical decision-making. In addition, this course will involve a study of legal issues that impact media in light of freedom of the press in America and the U. S. legal system, including discussion of key cases in media law.

COM 4600

CASE STUDIES IN PUBLIC RELATIONS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A case study approach to solving public relations problems, examining issues of organizational image, internal and external audiences, media relations and public affairs.

COM 4700

PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGNS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Principles and practices of planning and conducting a public relations campaign, including research techniques, objectives, programming strategies and evaluation. Prerequisites: COM 225, 325.

COM 4750

ELECTRONIC JOURNALISM/PRODUCTION WORKSHOP

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Capstone class, preparation for entering the market, including portfolio production. Prerequisites: COM 206, 240, 313.

COM 4830

SEMINAR IN MASS COMMUNICATION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Explores topical issues in mass communication.

COM 4970

COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Field training in communication. Prerequisite: 21 hours of communication courses, senior status, approval of the department chair, and 2.0 GPA overall and 2.5 GPA in the major. Prerequisite: COM 470

ENG 1000

SKILLS IN ENGLISH

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A course in basic English grammar, mechanics and usage, including practice in essay writing. Placement determined by results of English diagnostic examination. May not be substituted for English 101 or 102 nor used for core curriculum requirements. Grade: Pass/Fail

ENG 1010

COMPOSITION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of rhetorical principles and practices. Assigned reading and essays are required.

ENG 1018

COMPOSITION HONORS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Critical readings of nonfiction texts with attention to rhetorical conventions aids students in development of written texts for a variety of audiences and purposes. Students apply appropriate conventions in composing personal, analytical, and persuasive texts. Students who enroll in this class must be participants in the honors program.

ENG 1020

RESEARCH & COMPOSITION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A course combining research techniques with intensive practice in composition skills. Prerequisite: ENG 101 or 101.8.

ENG 1028

RESEARCH & COMPOSITION HONORS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Students apply appropriate strategies in conducting and reporting research, developing logical arguments, and analyzing a variety of literary genres. Students who enroll in this class must be participants in the honors program. Prerequisite: ENG 101 or 101.8.

ENG 2110

WORLD LITERATURE I

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A survey of the major works of literature beginning with the Greek classics and ending with the late Renaissance. Prerequisite: ENG 101 or 101.8 and ENG 102 or 102.8.

ENG 2120

WORLD LITERATURE II

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A survey of major works of literature beginning with the Age of Enlightenment and ending with the Modern Age. Prerequisite: ENG 101 or 101.8 and ENG 102 or 102.8.

ENG 3000

CREATIVE WRITING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of artistic techniques in selected masterpieces of short fiction, drama, poetry and essay. Students submit original works following the review of each literary genre. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212.

ENG 3030

AMERICAN LITERATURE I

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of literature from the Colonial, Early National, and Romantic periods. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212.

ENG 3040

AMERICAN LITERATURE II

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of literature from the Realist through the Post-Modernist periods. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212.

ENG 3060

EXPOSITORY WRITING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Rhetorical principles and practice in writing prose such as description, literary analysis, familiar essay, narration, etc. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212.

ENG 3080

TRADITIONAL GRAMMAR

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of traditional grammar with attention to the changing nature of language and usage. Recommended for students in elementary and secondary education and those desiring a review of traditional grammar. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212.

ENG 3200

ANALYSIS OF LITERATURE

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An introduction to literary criticism and theory, literary history, and research skills in the major. Recommended for students majoring English. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212.

ENG 3250

AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of three centuries of representative writings by African Americans, from narratives on the Middle Passage to polemics on contemporary issues. Participants will engage in close readings and rhetorical analyses of various genres from the 1700s to the present. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212.

ENG 3300

MYTHOLOGY

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A survey of myth, saga, folklore from ancient times to the present. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212.

ENG 4030

LINGUISTICS & ADVANCED GRAMMAR

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of historical, geographical, and structural linguistics, and a study of grammar, emphasizing analysis of syntax, and incorporating insights from structural, transformational, and other modern schools. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212.

ENG 4040

SURVEY OF DRAMA

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Critical and historical study of major plays from the classical Greek period through the 18th century. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212. Same as ENG 404.

ENG 4060

THE PRE-RENAISSANCE AGE

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The literature of the Middle Ages through the early English lyricists. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212.

ENG 4070

PSYCHOLOGY AND LITERATURE

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Study of selected literary texts in relation to issues and problems in psychology, including the use of psychology in literary theory. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212.

ENG 4090

PEDAGOGICAL GRAMMAR

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A thorough review of descriptive grammar and prescriptive grammar with an emphasis on how this knowledge can be used in teaching writing, in academic and personal writing, and in editing manuscripts. Satisfies writing intensive course requirement. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212.

ENG 4110

THE AGE OF ELIZABETHAN AND JACOBEAN DRAMA

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A survey of representative plays. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212. Same as THE 411.

ENG 4150

HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of the history and development of the English language from its Indo-European ancestry to the twentieth century. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212.

ENG 4170

METHODS OF TEACHING ENGLISH

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Studies in the theories, strategies, and materials of teaching English on the junior and senior high school levels. Satisfies writing intensive course requirement. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212.

ENG 4240

THE NOVEL

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of representative European and/or American novels selected from literary, historic, or thematic types with an emphasis on various critical approaches. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212.

ENG 4340

THE RENAISSANCE AGE

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A critical study of nonepic and nondramatic works of Milton and other 17th century writers. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212

ENG 4400

THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of British prose and poetry of the 18th century. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212..

ENG 4500

THE ROMANTIC AGE

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study in the British prose and poetry of the early 19th century. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212.

ENG 4600

THE VICTORIAN AGE

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study in the British prose and poetry of the middle and late 19th century. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212.

ENG 4650

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SHORT STORY

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of selected short fiction as representative of the development of the genre. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212.

ENG 4720

CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Poetry, fiction, and selected drama of the Western world from the late 19th century to the present. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212.

ENG 4750

MODERN & CONTEMPORARY DRAMA

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of Western dramatic literature from Ibsen to contemporary dramatists. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212. Same as THE 475.

ENG 4800

STUDIES IN AMERICAN LITERATURE I

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Readings in American literature from its beginnings to 1865. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212.

ENG 4810

STUDIES IN AMERICAN LITERATURE II

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Readings in American literature from 1865–present. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212.

ENG 4850

SOUTHERN LITERATURE

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Study of selected works in relation to southern literary history and southern culture. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212.

ENG 4980

SENIOR SEMINAR

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A capstone course required for the English major. A synthesis of selected American, English, and world literature that involves both study and practice of criticism, analysis, and research. Satisfies writing intensive course requirement. Restricted to English majors.

ENG 5030

ADVANCED GRAMMAR AND LINGUISTICS

3

Credits

Master's

A study of the grammatical aspects of language—morphology syntax, semantics, phonetics, and phonology; the social aspects of language; and the biological aspects of language.

ENG 5040

SURVEY OF DRAMA

3

Credits

Master's

Critical and historical study of major plays from the classical Greek period through the 18th century.

ENG 5060

THE PRE-RENAISSANCE AGE

3

Credits

Master's

The literature of the Middle Ages through the early English lyricists.

ENG 5070

PSYCHOLOGY AND LITERATURE

3

Credits

Master's

Study of selected literary texts in relation to issues and problems in psychology, including the use of psychology in literary theory and approaches to reading.

ENG 5090

PEDAGOGICAL GRAMMAR

3

Credits

Master's

An examination of the philosophy of teaching grammar, a thorough review of traditional grammar, and a focus on eliminating the stylistic faults that most often impede reading and obscure meaning.

ENG 5110

THE AGE OF ELIZABETHAN & JACOBEAN DRAMA

3

Credits

Master's

A survey of representative plays.

ENG 5150

HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

3

Credits

Master's

A study of the history and development of the English language from its Indo-European ancestry to the twentieth century.

ENG 5240

THE NOVEL

3

Credits

Master's

A study of representative European and/or American novels selected from various literary, historic, or thematic types with an emphasis on various critical approaches.

ENG 5340

THE RENAISSANCE AGE

3

Credits

Master's

A critical study of non-epic and non-dramatic works of Milton and other seventeenth century writers.

ENG 5400

THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT

3

Credits

Master's

A study of British prose and poetry of the eighteenth century.

ENG 5500

THE ROMANTIC AGE

3

Credits

Master's

A study in the British prose and poetry of the early nineteenth century.

ENG 5600

THE VICTORIAN AGE

3

Credits

Master's

A study in the British prose and poetry of the middle and later nineteenth century.

ENG 5650

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SHORT STORY

3

Credits

Master's

A study of selected short fiction as representative of the development of the genre.

ENG 5720

CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE

3

Credits

Master's

Poetry, fiction, and selected drama of the Western world from the late nineteenth century to the present.

ENG 5750

MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY DRAMA

3

Credits

Master's

A study of Western dramatic literature from Ibsen to contemporary dramatists.

ENG 5800

STUDIES IN AMERICAN LITERATURE I

3

Credits

Master's

Readings in works of American literature from its beginnings to 1865.

ENG 5810

STUDIES IN AMERICAN LITERATURE II

3

Credits

Master's

Readings in works of American literature from 1865 to the present.

ENG 5850

SOUTHERN LITERATURE

3

Credits

Master's

Study of selected works in relation to southern literary history and southern culture.

ENG 6000

CREATIVE WRITING

3

Credits

Master's

A study of artistic techniques in selected masterpieces of short fiction, drama, poetry, and the essay. During the course students will submit several original works following the review of each literary genre.

ENG 6010

BIBLIOGRAPHY AND RESEARCH

3

Credits

Master's

Required introduction to graduate study for all beginning students in M.A. program, offering an introduction to current issues in the discipline and advanced instruction in research.

ENG 6030

SEMINAR IN AMERICAN LITERATURE I

3

Credits

Master's

A study of literature from the colonial, early national, and romantic periods.

ENG 6040

SEMINAR IN AMERICAN LITERATURE II

3

Credits

Master's

A study of literature from the realist to the post-modernist periods.

ENG 6110

SEMINAR IN WORLD LITERATURE TO 1650

3

Credits

Master's

A study of selected world masterpieces with emphasis on nonwestern authors and comparative literary analysis.

ENG 6120

SEMINAR IN WORLD LITERATURE FROM 1650 TO THE PRESENT

3

Credits

Master's

A study of selected world masterpieces with emphasis on nonwestern authors and comparative literary analysis.

ENG 6140

SEMINAR IN THEORIES AND METHODS OF TEACHING GRAMMAR

3

Credits

Master's

A study of the competing theories of teaching grammar and application to the classroom.

ENG 6150

SEMINAR IN THE THEORIES AND METHODS OF TEACHING LITERATURE

3

Credits

Master's

A study of literary theory and application to the classroom.

ENG 6160

SEMINAR IN THE THEORIES AND METHODS OF TEACHING COMPOSITION

3

Credits

Master's

A study of composition theories and application to the classroom.

ENG 6200

SEMINAR IN FICTION

3

Credits

Master's

An examination of major fictional works beginning with Don Quixote.

ENG 6220

SEMINAR IN POETRY

3

Credits

Master's

A study of the major developments in poetry.

ENG 6260

SEMINAR IN SHAKESPEAREAN DRAMA

3

Credits

Master's

An in-depth study of selected Shakespearean plays.

ENG 6270

SEMINAR IN CONTEMPORARY DRAMA

3

Credits

Master's

A study of major dramatic works.

ENG 6300

SEMINAR IN LITERARY CRITICISM

3

Credits

Master's

Presents a broad overview both of the the schools of literary critical thought and of the major documents of literary theory.

ENG 6350

SEMINAR IN RELIGION AND LITERATURE

3

Credits

Master's

Establishes a working definition of religion and the religious experience that will be used to evaluate various works by western authors.

ENG 6400

SEMINAR IN MYTHOLOGY

3

Credits

Master's

An overview of the basic elements of mythology followed by a brief survey of major world mythologies.

ENG 6550

SEMINAR IN AMERICAN SOUTHERN LITERATURE

3

Credits

Master's

Selected essays, fiction, folk tales, plays, and poetry by representative Southern authors, past, and present.

ENG 6560

SEMINAR IN MISSISSIPPI WRITERS

3

Credits

Master's

A study of writers associated with Mississippi, focusing on modern and contemporary writers and texts.

ENG 6570

SEMINAR IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN WRITERS

3

Credits

Master's

A study of selected writing by African Americans, ranging from early texts to contemporary.

ENG 6980

THESIS I

3

Credits

Master's

Includes preparation of proposal for graduate thesis and satisfactory progress in research as determined by advisor.

ENG 6990

THESIS II

3

Credits

Master's

Completion of thesis and oral defense as determined by thesis committee.

FRE 1010

ELEMENTARY FRENCH I

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An introduction to the vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure of the French language. The course emphasizes both verbal and written communication.

FRE 1020

ELEMENTARY FRENCH II

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A continuation of Elementary French I. Prerequisite: FRE 101 or equivalent.

FRE 2010

INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A course of study which examines French language and culture with a particular emphasis on communicative skills. Prerequisite: FRE 102 or the equivalent. Students who have had at least two years of high school French should consider taking FRE 201.

FRE 2020

INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A continuation of FRE 201. Prerequisite: FRE 201 or equivalent.

GMN 1010

ELEMENTARY GERMAN I

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An introduction to the vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure of the German language. The course emphasizes both verbal and written communication.

GMN 1020

ELEMENTARY GERMAN II

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A continuation of Elementary German I. Prerequisite: GMN 101 or equivalent.

HIS 1010

WORLD HISTORY TO 1500

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIS 1018

WORLD HISTORY TO 1500 (HONORS)

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An enhanced study of the development of civilizations in the ancient and medieval worlds. Students who enroll in this class must be participants in the honors program.

HIS 1020

WORLD HISTORY SINCE 1500

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIS 1028

WORLD HISTORY SINCE 1500 (HONORS)

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An enhanced study of the political, theological, social and commercial aspects of globalization in the modern world. Students who enroll in this class must be participants in the honors program.

HIS 2010

UNITED STATES TO 1865

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIS 2020

UNITED STATES SINCE 1865

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIS 3010

COLONIAL AMERICA

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIS 3040

JACKSONIAN ERA

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIS 3050

CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIS 3110

UNITED STATES FOREIGN POLICY

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIS 3230

THE ANCIENT NEAR EAST

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIS 3240

THE GRECO-ROMAN WORLD

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIS 3310

MISSISSIPPI

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIS 3520

MEDIEVAL EUROPE

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIS 3690

INTRODUCTION TO WORLD GEOGRAPHY

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIS 4010

PROGRESSIVE ERA

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIS 4030

GEOGRAPHY OF THE AMERICAS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIS 4040

GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIS 4050

GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA, ASIA, & AUSTRALIA

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIS 4110

HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIS 4130

RENAISSANCE & REFORMATION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIS 4140

HISTORY OF MODERN MISSIONS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of the origins, practices, and historical roles of the modern missions movement from the late eighteenth century to the present.

HIS 4150

ISLAMIC FAITH, ISLAMIC EMPIRES

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIS 4210

HISTORIOGRAPHY

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIS 4220

WORLD HISTORY FOR TEACHERS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The scope and sequence of the secondary school world history curriculum is examined. An emphasis is placed on curriculum content, unit and lesson design, teaching strategies, assessment and evaluation methods, materials, media and technology appropriate for teaching world history in the middle and high schools.

HIS 4230

US HISTORY FOR TEACHERS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The scope and sequence of the secondary school United States history curriculum is examined. An emphasis is placed on curriculum content, unit and lesson design, teaching strategies, assessment and evaluation methods, materials, media and technology appropriate for teaching United States history in the middle and high school.

HIS 4300

BRITISH REFORMATIONS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

British Reformations investigates the policies, doctrines amd rituals characteristic of the English and Scottish Reformations of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

HIS 4310

THE BRITISH EMPIRE

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of the political, social, economic and religious institutions of the British Empire from 1600 through 1947.

HIS 4320

HISTORY OF RUSSIA

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIS 4330

HISTORY OF INDIA

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIS 4340

EUROPEAN IMPERIALISM

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of the origins, institutions, and practices of the various European imperial powers from 1500 through decolonization.

HIS 4400

SENIOR SEMINAR

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A course aimed at demonstrating the historical research and writing skills of an advanced undergraduate student through the production of a major research project. The topic for this course will change according to the individual instructor.

HIS 4500

THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of the background, discovery, translation, contents, impact of the Dead Sea Scrolls on the world of Judaism, 100 B.C.E. to 100 C.E., from which classical Judaism and Christianity developed. Same as REL 450.

HIS 4580

THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIS 4600

THE HOLOCAUST

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIS 4700

THE ROMAN REPUBLIC

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIS 4710

THE ROMAN EMPIRE

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIS 4720

THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIS 4800

FIELD EXPERIENCE

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIS 5020

PROGRESSIVE ERA

3

Credits

Master's

A study of reformers and reform in the United States during the early twentieth century.

HIS 5110

HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY

3

Credits

Master's

A study of Christianity’s historical foundations, expansion, historical theology, and cultural influences.

HIS 5130

RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION

3

Credits

Master's

A study of the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation with primary attention given to the interrelationship of these movements.

HIS 5210

HISTORIOGRAPHY

3

Credits

Master's

The theory and practice of historical writing from Herodotus to the antiquarian empiricists.

HIS 5320

HISTORY OF RUSSIA

3

Credits

Master's

A survey of Russian history from Slavic origins to the present day.

HIS 5580

THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD

3

Credits

Master's

A regional study of the world since 1945.

HIS 5700

THE ROMAN REPUBLIC

3

Credits

Master's

A study of the origins, growth, and demise of the Roman Republic in the ancient Mediterranean world, 509 B.C. to 31 B.C.

HIS 5710

THE ROMAN EMPIRE

3

Credits

Master's

A study of the transition from Roman Republic to Roman Empire, 31 B.C. to 312 A.D

HIS 5720

THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE

3

Credits

Master's

A study of the survival of the Roman Empire in the East down to the fall of Constantinople in 1453.

HIS 6010

EMPIRES AND IMPERIALISMS

3

Credits

Master's

A theoretical and methodological survey of historical empires from the ancient, medieval, and modern periods. This course serves as the required foundational study for the Master of Arts program.

HIS 6020

BRONZE AGE EMPIRES OF THE NEAR EAST AND EGYPT

3

Credits

Master's

A study of the inception and development of empire in western Asia and Egypt from its beginnings to the collapse of the Bronze Age world about 1200 BC.

HIS 6030

IRON AGE EMPIRES OF THE NEAR EASTERN WORLD

3

Credits

Master's

A study of the Assyrian, Neo-Babylonian, and Persian Empires of the Near Eastern Iron Age, about 1200-333BC

HIS 6050

RELIGION IN THE ROMAN EMPIRE

3

Credits

Master's

A study of the various religions with the Roman Empire, including pagan cults, mystery religions, Judaism and Christianity, and the various interactions between these religions.

HIS 6060

BYZANTINE EMPIRE

3

Credits

Master's

A study of the political, social, religious and cultural history of the Eastern Roman Empire from 284 to 1453 AD

HIS 6070

THE IMPERIAL CITY

3

Credits

Master's

A study of the critical role of urban centers, urban planning and civic architecture in the social, economic, political and religious life of the Roman Empire.

HIS 6200

THE BRITISH EMPIRE

3

Credits

Master's

A study of the political, social, economic and religious institutions of the British Empire from 1600 through 1947.

HIS 6210

BRITAIN, 1485-1714

3

Credits

Master's

A study of the government and culture of Britain and Ireland during the reigns of the Tudors and the Stuarts.

HIS 6220

BRITAIN, 1714-1850

3

Credits

Master's

The study of the emergence of Britain as the pre-eminent world power.

HIS 6230

REFORMATION HISTORIOGRAPHY

3

Credits

Master's

A study of the historio-graphical trends that have governed recent understandings of the European Reformation.

HIS 6240

FRENCH REVOLUTION

3

Credits

Master's

A study of the collapse of the Bourbon monarchy and its replacement by a revolutionary regime.

HIS 6250

MISSISSIPPI HISTORY

3

Credits

Master's

A study of the history of Mississippi from pre-history to the present.

HIS 6260

SEA-BORNE EMPIRES

3

Credits

Master's

A study of European expansion and competition on the high-seas between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries.

HIS 6270

EUROPEAN IMPERIALISM

3

Credits

Master's

A study of modern European imperialism focusing on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, including decolonization and independence movements.

HIS 6300

THE LATER ROMAN EMPIRE

3

Credits

Master's

A study of the decline of the Roman world and its transformation into Medieval Europe.

HIS 6310

HISTORIOGRAPHY OF MEDIEVAL EUROPE

3

Credits

Master's

An historiographic study of major works of scholarship on the history of medieval Europe, 300-1500.

HIS 6320

THE CRUSADES

3

Credits

Master's

A study of the development and history of the crusading movement in western history through the use of both primary and secondary sources.

HIS 6330

THE EARLY CHURCH

3

Credits

Master's

A study of the rise of the early church as well as the various internal and external challenges faced by the earliest Christians.

HIS 6340

THE ITALIAN CITY-STATE

3

Credits

Master's

A study of the unique culture of the Italian city-republics during the late medieval and Renaissance periods.

HIS 6500

EUROPEAN HISTORIOGRAPHY, 1815-PRESENT

3

Credits

Master's

An historiographical study of periods and topics from the age of Metternich to the present.

HIS 6590

HISTORIOGRAPHY OF NINETEENTH CENTURY AMERICA

3

Credits

Master's

An historiographical study of topics and periods in nineteenth century America.

HIS 6600

HISTORIOGRAPHY OF MODERN AMERICA

3

Credits

Master's

An historiographical study of topics and periods in modern America since 1950.

HIS 6690

HISTORIOGRAPHY OF ASIA AND AFRICA

3

Credits

Master's

An historiographical study of Asian and African topics.

HIS 6990

MASTER'S THESIS

3

Credits

Master's

MASTER'S THESIS

PSC 2010

AMERICAN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

3

Credits

Undergraduate

PSC 2020

STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

3

Credits

Undergraduate

PSC 3010

COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT

3

Credits

Undergraduate

PSC 3110

UNITED STATES FOREIGN POLICY

3

Credits

Undergraduate

PSC 4100

POLITICAL COMMUNICATION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

SOC 1010

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

3

Credits

Undergraduate

SOC 1110

INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY

3

Credits

Undergraduate

SOC 2280

INTRODUCTION TO MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

SOC 3010

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PROBLEMS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

SPA 1010

ELEMENTARY SPANISH I

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A course of study designed for students who have no or very limited prior knowledge of Spanish. Students who have had at least one year of high school Spanish should consider taking SPA 106.

SPA 1020

ELEMENTARY SPANISH II

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Continuation of the elementary Spanish sequence. Emphasis will be given to the four basic language skills (speaking, writing, reading, and listening). Prerequisite SPA 101 or equivalent.

SPA 1060

HIGH BEGINNER SPANISH

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An intensive review course designed for students who have had at least one year of Spanish but feel the need of reviewing SPA 101 and 102. Students completing this class would go into Intermediate Spanish. This class is designed to replace, not to be taken in addition to SPA 10 1 and 102.

SPA 2010

INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I

3

Credits

Undergraduate

SPA 2020

INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A continuation of the intermediate level sequence. This course examines the Spanish language and culture with a particular emphasis on grammar and communicative skills. Prerequisite: SPA 201 or the equivalent.

SPA 3050

INTERMEDIATE GRAMMAR & COMPOSITION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An intensive review of grammar with emphasis on composition. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or the equivalent.

SPA 3170

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Extensive practice in oral Spanish including drill in vocabulary, idiom, and basic linguistic structure. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or the equivalent or permission of the instructor.

SPA 3230

SPANISH AND LATIN AMERICAN CINEMA

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A course where students view and analyze the best in Spanish and Latin American films. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or the equivalent.

SPA 3310

SURVEY OF SPANISH LITERATURE I

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Representative masterpieces from the literature of Spain from the eleventh to the eighteenth centuries. Prerequisite: SPA 333.

SPA 3320

SURVEY OF SPANISH LITERATURE II

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Representative masterpieces from the literature of Spain from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Prerequisite: SPA 202. 333.

SPA 3330

READING SPANISH LITERATURE

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course introduces students to the reading and analysis of Spanish literature through a variety of short literary excerpts from Spanish and Latino American authors. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or the equivalent.

SPA 3690

OCCUPATIONAL SPANISH

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A course for students who desire to research, learn, and practice specialized vocabularies needed to communicate in Spanish in the work place. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or the equivalent or permission of the instructor.

SPA 4200

LIFE AND CULTURE OF LATIN AMERICA

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of all aspects of Latin American life. Prerequisite: 3 hours at the 300 level.

SPA 4210

LIFE AND CULTURE OF SPAIN

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of all aspects of life in Spain. Prerequisite: 3 hours at the 300 level.

SPA 4300

SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE STUDIES-SPECIAL TOPICS

0

Credits

Undergraduate

Prerequisites: SPA 201/202 and two SPA upper-level courses or consent of department. Study of diverse topics such as medical or legal Spanish, Spanish on the Internet, etc. May be repeated once for credit with different content. Writing Intensive.

SPA 4340

ADVANCED LANGUAGE SKILLS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Prerequisite: SPA202 plus one upper-level Spanish class or consent of department. A study course to help develop professional language skills through class work and organized field projects.

SPA 4770

METHODS OF TEACHING SPANISH

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A course in which students explore studies in the theories, techniques, and materials of teaching Spanish. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or the equivalent plus six to nine hours at the 300 and 400 level. Writing Intensive.

SPA 4800

SPANISH PRACTICUM IN THE U.S.

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A supervised learning experience in working with Spanish-speaking individuals or groups in a church and/or school setting. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or the equivalent, one 300 or 400 level course, and permission of instructor.

SPA 4820

SPANISH PRACTICUM ABROAD

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A supervised learning experience in working with Spanish-speaking individuals or groups in mission work within a Spanish-speaking country. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or the equivalent, one 300 or 400 level course, and permission of instructor

SPA 4840

INTERNSHIP IN SPANISH IN THE US

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Prerequisites: SPA 201/202 and two SPA upper-level courses or consent of department. Work experience in a community agency that deals with native Spanish speakers. Emphasis on cultural understanding and communicative skills.

SPA 4860

INTERNSHIP IN SPANISH ABROAD

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Prerequisites: SPA 201/202 and two SPA upper-level courses or consent of department. Work experience in a community agency that deals with native Spanish speakers. Emphasis on cultural understanding and communicative skills.

THE 1250

THEATRE LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical, hands-on theatre experience.

THE 1260

THEATRE LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical, hands-on theatre experience.

THE 1270

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Participation onstage or serving in the capacity of stage manager or rehearsal assistant in a theatre production.

THE 1280

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Participation onstage or serving in the capacity of stage manager or rehearsal assistant in a theatre production.

THE 1350

THEATRE APPRECIATION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of theatre as an art form and as a performance medium; limited consideration of dramatic literature.

THE 1600

MOVEMENT AND DANCE FOR THE STAGE

1

Credits

Undergraduate

A practical introduction to general movement techniques for the stage. Same as PED 160.

THE 1620

MOVEMENT AND DANCE FOR THE MUSICAL THEATRE (JAZZ)

1

Credits

Undergraduate

A practical introduction to jazz dance as a tool in theatre. same as PED 162

THE 1630

MOVEMENT AND DANCE FOR THE MUSICAL THEATRE (TAP)

1

Credits

Undergraduate

A practical introduction to tap dance as a tool in theatre. same as PED 163

THE 1650

MOVEMENT AND DANCE FOR THE MUSICAL THEATRE (BALLET)

1

Credits

Undergraduate

A practical introduction the ballet as a tool in theatre. Same as PED 165.

THE 1660

STAGE COMBAT

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Techniques of unarmed combat for the stage. Same as PED 166.

THE 2250

THEATRE LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical, hands-on theatre experience.

THE 2260

THEATRE LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical, hands-on theatre experience.

THE 2270

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Participation onstage or serving in the capacity of stage manager or rehearsal assistant in a theatre production.

THE 2280

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Participation onstage or serving in the capacity of stage manager or rehearsal assistant in a theatre production.

THE 2300

ORAL INTERPRETATION OF LITERATURE

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Techniques of reading to an audience. Same as COM 230.

THE 2350

INTRODUCTION TO THE THEATRE

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The backgrounds and theories of the drama, a general introduction to the theatre, practical aspects of producing the play. The course has a required laboratory.

THE 2400

ACTING I

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of acting technique and theory, with emphasis on improvisation, characterization, and scene study.

THE 3250

THEATRE LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical, hands-on theatre experience.

THE 3260

THEATRE LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical, hands-on theatre experience.

THE 3270

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Participation onstage or serving in the capacity of stage manager or rehearsal assistant in a theatre production.

THE 3280

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Participation onstage or serving in the capacity of stage manager or rehearsal assistant in a theatre production.

THE 3350

STAGECRAFT

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Continuation of THE 235 with stress on technical theatre. The course includes both lecture and laboratory components. Prerequisite: THE 235.

THE 3360

SCENIC DESIGN I

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Fundamentals and techniques of scenic design. Prerequisite: THE 335 or consent of instructor.

THE 3370

COSTUME DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Fundamentals and techniques of costume design; a study of the techniques of constructing costumes. Prerequisite: THE 335 or consent of instructor.

THE 3390

SCENIC RENDERIING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Techniques of rendering for design in theatre. Same as ART 339.

THE 3400

ACTING II

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Continuation of THE 240 with more intense study of characterization, with an emphasis on script analysis; introduction to audition techniques. Prerequisite: THE 240.

THE 3420

PRACTICUM IN PLAYWRITING

3

Credits

Practicum in Playwriting: May be repeated (1-6 hours) *(Note: All practica require individual projects and practical experience. Prerequisite: THE 335 and consent of instructor.)

THE 343

PRACTICUM IN STAGE MANAGEMENT

3

Credits

Undergraduate

May be repeated (1-6 hours)

THE 3440

PRACTICUM IN COSTUME TECHNOLOGY

3

Credits

Undergraduate

May be repeated (1-6 hours)

THE 3450

PRACTICUM IN STAGE LIGHTING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

May be repeated (1-6 hours)

THE 3460

PRACTICUM IN SCENIC DESIGN

0

Credits

Undergraduate

May be repeated (1-6 hours)

THE 3470

PRACTICUM IN STAGE COSTUME

0

Credits

Undergraduate

May be repeated (1-6 hours)

THE 3480

STAGE MAKEUP

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A practical laboratory approach to the art of stage makeup.

THE 4040

SURVEY OF DRAMA

3

Credits

Undergraduate

THE 4110

THE AGE OF ELIZABETHAN AND JACOBEAN DRAMA

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A survey of representative plays. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212. Same as ENG 411.

THE 4200

ACTING III

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Continuation of THE 340; a study of period and/or presentational movement styles.

THE 4210

PRACTICUM IN ACTING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

(1-6 hours) May be repeated.

THE 4250

THEATRE LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical, hands-on theatre experience.

THE 4260

THEATRE LABORATORY

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical, hands-on theatre experience.

THE 4270

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Participation onstage or serving in the capacity of stage manager or rehearsal assistant in a theatre production.

THE 4280

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Participation onstage or serving in the capacity of stage manager or rehearsal assistant in a theatre production.

THE 4300

MUSICAL THEATRE

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Study of the history, forms, styles, and production techniques. Same as MHL 415.

THE 4350

PLAY DIRECTING I

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A theory course emphasizing play analysis and methods of director-actor communication. Prerequisite: THE 235, 240, and upper-level status as a theatre or speech communication and theatre major.

THE 4360

PLAY DIRECTING II

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Practical application of the methods learned in THE 435 through the direction of scene work and short one-act plays for performance. Prerequisite: THE 435.

THE 4370

SCENIC PAINTING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Techniques of painting trompe l’oeil effects for theatre. Same as ART 337.

THE 4380

SCENIC DESIGN II

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Continuation of THE 336 with intensive drafting and rendering study. Prerequisite: THE 336.

THE 4390

PRACTICUM IN DIRECTING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Practicum in Directing: (1-6 hours) May be repeated.

THE 4400

HISTORY OF THE THEATRE I

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A survey of physical trends, production techniques, important persons, and literature of the theatre from the ancient Greeks to 1642.

THE 4410

HISTORY OF THE THEATRE II

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A continuation of THE 440, from 1642 to the present day.

THE 4750

MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY DRAMA

3

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of Western dramatic literature from Ibsen to contemporary dramatists. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or ENG 212. Same as ENG 475.

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