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2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
Course Descriptions
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Rhetoric (RHET) (*Formerly SPCM*) |
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RHET 119 - Small Group Communication Semester Hours: 3 Once a Year
Theory and practice of reaching decisions rationally and democratically through cooperative thinking. For individuals engaged in education, management, public affairs, labor relations, and other problem-solving and decision-making situations.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: One of the following: RHET 001 , 004 , 005 , 007 ; or permission of the instructor.
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RHET 121 - Advanced Performance Studies Semester Hours: 3 Once a Year
Group performance of literature, exploration of narrative voice in performance, techniques of audience analysis, scripting, directing and performing for Chamber Theater. Rehearsal hours are required.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: RHET 009 .
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RHET 123 - Health Communication Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
This course is an introduction to health communication. Health communication is relevant for virtually every aspect of health and well-being, including disease prevention, health promotion and quality of life. This course is designed to help participants learn about the relation of communication processes to health; an awareness of one’s own attitudes, values, beliefs, and assumptions about health and disease; developing health communication interventions; and how diversity influences health outcomes and health care interactions.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. Credit is given for RHET 123 or WSC 126, but not both.
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RHET 124 - Communication, Culture and Illness Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
Disease is both biologically and socially constructed. Communication about health and disease is always filtered through culture. In this health communication class, students study three health conditions (e.g., HIV, cancer and dying) and the ways that individuals communicate about it. Through close readings of seminal texts and exploration of community resources, students gain a deeper understanding into how society and individuals cope with disease.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. (Formerly Communication, Culture, Healing.)
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RHET 125 - Performance and Healing Semester Hours: 3 Once a Year
Provides the student teacher/therapist with an opportunity to use the techniques of role play and improvisation to reinforce a curricular area, encourage social skills and facilitate communication. Use of dramatic activities as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool with special populations is explored, as well as the social value of theater in the classroom.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: (Formerly, Dramatic Activities in Educational and Therapeutic Settings)
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RHET 126 - Performance Art: Theory and Practice Semester Hours: 3 Fall, Spring
This class is devoted to the exploration of performance art, a genre-crossing form of aesthetic expression. We will identify and examine in detail contemporary performance practices. We will also cover the historical antecedents of performance art, including significant events and controversies. In addition to building our skills as performers and critical thinkers, we will gain a greater understanding of the impact these practices have on issues of identity, community and culture.
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RHET 128 - American Public Address: The Rhetoric of Conflict and Controversy Semester Hours: 3 Once a Year
The role of public address in shaping today’s world. Historical and theoretical background, analysis of speeches in politics, religion, labor, education and social reform using films and recordings of controversial contemporary speakers. Topics covered will differ by semester.
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RHET 129 - Performing History Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
This course investigates performance as a means to engage with aesthetic, historical and current events. It examines the theory, practice, ethics, and political efficacy of performed history and current events, from “living newspapers” to performances of political poetry and prose fiction based upon historical documents.
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RHET 138 - Social Protest: Rhetoric and Performance Semester Hours: 3 Once a Year
The role of rhetoric and performance as modes of collective behavior aimed at social change. Historical and theoretical background, emphasizing the application of rhetorical and performance theories to historical and contemporary social movements. Topics covered will vary by semester and may include woman suffrage and women’s rights; civil rights; peace, labor, environmental and identity movements.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Junior class standing or above. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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RHET 139 - (AA) Political Communication Semester Hours: 3 Once a Year
This course provides students with a better understanding of political advocacy and their roles as receivers in the U.S. political system. Students are introduced to explanations of how and why political candidates craft their messages and how audiences receive and interpret these messages. The course takes a humanities approach to the study of political communication, exploring political communication from the standpoints of theory, media effects, rhetoric, history, and the contemporary practice of communication in politics.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Sophomore standing or above.
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RHET 147 - Intercollegiate Forensics Semester Hours: 1 Fall, Spring
Preparation for and competition in intercollegiate forensics (speech and debate). Includes frequent weekend travel. No more than six semester hours may be applied toward any degree.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Permission of instructor. Pass/D+/D/Fail grade only.
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RHET 149 - Conflict Resolution and Management Semester Hours: 3 Conflict in most contexts is transacted in communication. It is a product of verbal and nonverbal communication between parties, and is subject to many of the dynamics of interpersonal, small group, organizational, and public contexts. The quality of personal and professional interactions is contingent upon the perception, value and execution of disagreements. The course will introduce students to various theories of conflict communication, while also considering the role of cultural predispositions to the avoidance, performance, and evaluation of conflicts across contexts.
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RHET 150 - Independent Study/Readings Semester Hours: 1-3 Fall, Spring
Guided student research through selections assigned by the instructor for written and oral reports. Students must obtain, before registration, written permission of the instructor who will guide the research.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: May be repeated for a total of 6 s.h.
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RHET 151 - Independent Study/Readings Semester Hours: 1-3 Fall, Spring
Guided student research through selections assigned by the instructor for written and oral reports. Students must obtain, before registration, written permission of the instructor who will guide the research.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: May be repeated for a total of 6 s.h.
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RHET 159 - (LT) Rhetoric of Comic Books Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
This course looks at comic books as a literary form, with its own sense of genre and rhetoric. The course focuses on three elements of comic books: as a graphic novel genre and with its own literary traditions; as a communication phenomenon exploring visual rhetoric; and how identity is expressed, understood and inhabited in comics. American comic books and Japanese manga are central to this course. Special emphasis will be given to understanding comic books and its adaptations through cultural studies and critical theory.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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RHET 160 - Visual Rhetoric Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
Study of the role of visual images in public persuasion. Focus is on the use of rhetorical principles and methods in the understanding, interpretation and use of visual images with emphasis on the relationship between visual and verbal means of persuasion.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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RHET 161 - 19th-Century Popular Culture Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
This course introduces students to the social, political, and aesthetic issues raised in popular entertainment venues in the United States in the 19th-century. We will investigate the creation and reception of such 19th- century popular cultural activities as melodramatic theater, circuses, amusement parks, vaudeville-variety shows, minstrel shows, tableau vivants, museums, broadsides, and political cartoons. These leisure entertainments were venues wherein the social issues of everyday life – slavery, racism, class divisions, labor struggles, gender inequities, etc. – were performed and often parodied. In this course we will investigate ways these cultural practices operated in the everyday life of audiences and participants so as to reproduce and/or struggle against existing structures of power.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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RHET 162 - (AA) The Erotic Body: Rhetoric and Performance Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
A study of the ways that we construct eroticism through the body. Focus is on the use of rhetorical and performance principles and methods in the understanding, interpretation and use of eroticism, with emphasis on the relationship between visual and verbal means of persuasion – especially concerning the passionate and erotic. Students will look at how markers of identity – such as profession, race, gender, and sexuality – inform these communication practices.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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RHET 170 - Rhetoric and Public Advocacy Internship Semester Hours: 1-3 Fall, Spring
An internship program that affords students an opportunity to apply their classroom experience in rhetoric and public advocacy to a professional work setting. Students work a requisite number of hours and complete a paper relevant to their work experience. Periodic meetings with supervising rhetoric and public advocacy faculty are required.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Junior class standing and successful completion of 21 credits in rhetoric and public advocacy; GPA of 3.0 or better or permission of internship coordinator. Students must be approved for admission into the program before registering. A minimum of 28 hours on-site work per semester hour is required, in addition to a minimum of 10 hours of academic work. Academic work can include such things as reading, research, term paper and/or final project, to be determined by the faculty adviser in consultation with the student on a case-by-case basis. There will be a minimum of three meetings with the faculty adviser over the course of the internship. Grade will be based on both academic and on-site performance. An on-site evaluation of “poor” will result in a course grade of no higher than C. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. May be repeated for a total of 6 s.h.
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RHET 171 - Rhetoric and Public Advocacy Internship Semester Hours: 1-3 Fall, Spring
An internship program that affords students an opportunity to apply their classroom experience in rhetoric and public advocacy to a professional work setting. Students work a requisite number of hours and complete a paper relevant to their work experience. Periodic meetings with supervising rhetoric and public advocacy faculty are required
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Junior class standing and successful completion of 21 credits in rhetoric and public advocacy; GPA of 3.0 or better or permission of internship coordinator. Students must be approved for admission into the program before registering. A minimum of 28 hours on-site work per semester hour is required, in addition to a minimum of 10 hours of academic work. Academic work can include such things as reading, research, term paper and/or final project, to be determined by the faculty adviser in consultation with the student on a case-by-case basis. There will be a minimum of three meetings with the faculty adviser over the course of the internship. Grade will be based on both academic and on-site performance. An on-site evaluation of “poor” will result in a course grade of no higher than C. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. May be repeated for a total of 6 s.h.
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RHET 180 to 189 A-Z - Special Topics in Speech Communication and Rhetorical Studies Semester Hours: 1-4 Fall, Spring
Intensive study of major communication theories, situations, paradigms, and/or scholars. Subjects to be selected yearly. The following course numbers indicate subjects in selected areas of emphasis: 181A-Z performance; 187A-Z rhetoric; 189A-Z communication theory.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: One of the following: RHET 001 , 004 , 005 , 007 ; or permission of the instructor. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule.
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RHET 181 A-Z - Special Topics in Speech Communication and Rhetorical Studies Semester Hours: 1-4 Fall, Spring
Intensive study of major communication theories, situations, paradigms, and/or scholars. Subjects to be selected yearly. The following course numbers indicate subjects in selected areas of emphasis: 181A-Z performance; 187A-Z rhetoric; 189A-Z communication theory.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: One of the following: RHET 001 , 004 , 005 , 007 ; or permission of the instructor. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule.
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RHET 187 A-Z - Special Topics in Speech Communication and Rhetorical Studies Semester Hours: 1-4 Fall, Spring
Intensive study of major communication theories, situations, paradigms, and/or scholars. Subjects to be selected yearly. The following course numbers indicate subjects in selected areas of emphasis: 181A-Z performance; 187A-Z rhetoric; 189A-Z communication theory.
Current Special Topics
RHET 187F: Dangerous Ideas
Each week a faculty member from a different department will explore a concept that has shaped human experience across time and space. The course is available only on a pass/D+/D/fail basis.
Ideas matter. Concepts such as cultural identity, the meaning of food, democracy, faith, race, freedom, gender, have inspired social movements, shaped ways of life and political systems, and dramatically influenced the lives of individuals. Scientific ideas (such as evolution, species extinction, climate science) and skepticism about science also have power to shape our lives. Powerful ideas can be dangerous, generating turmoil and destabilizing the status quo, or supporting the status quo when change is needed, or creating unanticipated consequences.
No prerequisites. There is no required reading for the course, but attendance is required.
A student may register for any of the cross-listed sections (they are all one and the same course): ANTH 188K, DRAM 110C, PHI 051D, PSC 154B, RELI 090F, RHET 187F.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: One of the following: RHET 001 , 004 , 005 , 007 ; or permission of the instructor. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule.
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RHET 189 A-Z - Special Topics in Speech Communication and Rhetorical Studies Semester Hours: 1-4 Fall, Spring
Intensive study of major communication theories, situations, paradigms, and/or scholars. Subjects to be selected yearly. The following course numbers indicate subjects in selected areas of emphasis: 181A-Z performance; 187A-Z rhetoric; 189A-Z communication theory.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: One of the following: RHET 001 , 004 , 005 , 007 ; or permission of the instructor. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule.
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RHET 197 - Senior Seminar Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
This course provides a capstone experience for Rhetorical Studies majors . The class will focus on a particular topic and will encourage discussion and further study of theories and findings encountered throughout the major. The class culminates with the student producing a final written project and/or performance that is presented at the end of the semester.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Senior class standing and successful completion of 21 s.h. in speech communication or permission of instructor. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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RHET 198 - Departmental Seminar Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
This seminar is generally a small class that concentrates attention upon a particular topic in speech communication. Students read, reflect upon, and write research papers about selected topics which pertain to the seminar, and discuss and defend their views in weekly class meetings. Not open to freshmen or sophomores. May be repeated for credit when subject matter varies.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: 12 s.h. in rhetoric course work.
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RHET 199 - Departmental Honors Candidacy: Essay Semester Hours: 3 Fall, Spring
The research for and the writing of a substantial essay, or the research, execution and presentation of a creative project in speech communication and rhetorical studies. Open only to senior rhetorical studies majors who are eligible for and desire to graduate with departmental honors and who secure, before registration, the written permission of the instructor who will supervise the essay or project.
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Romance Languages and Literatures (RLLT) |
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RLLT 012F - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3 Fall
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. Consult the class schedule for proper category listing. Students may take only one 12F or 12S seminar.
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RLLT 012S - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 1-3 Spring
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. Students may take only one 12F or 12S seminar.
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RLLT 014F - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3-4 Fall
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format
with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. This
course is offered for distribution credit; consult the Semester Planning Guide for proper category listing. Students may take only one 14F or 12F seminar and
only one 14S or 12S seminar.
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RLLT 014S - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3-4
Spring
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format
with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. This
course is offered for distribution credit; consult the Semester Planning Guide for proper category listing. Students may take only one 14F or 12F seminar and
only one 14S or 12S seminar.
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RLLT 101 - (LT) Colonization and Decolonization in the French- and Spanish-Speaking Caribbean Islands Semester Hours: 3 Exploration of literary works from French and Spanish Speaking
Caribbean islands including Guadeloupe, Martinique, Haiti, Puerto Rico,
and Cuba. Readings include works by Cesaire, Fanon, Conde, Alexis,
Carpentier, Gomez de Avellaneda, Santiago, and others. Topics covered
include colonialism, decolonization, cross-cultural identity formation,
and the African heritage. All works are read and discussed in English.
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RLLT 102 - (LT) Postmodern Fiction in Romance Languages Semester Hours: 3 Once a Year
Study of cultural and literary trends as they appear in French, Italian, and Spanish works of fiction written after 1980. Special attention will be paid to identity construction (regional/national/European/global), the relationship between genders and the representation of the masculine and the feminine, and the redefinition of the role of literature and fiction in the postmodern era. All works are read in English translation.
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Russian (RUS) |
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RUS 001 - Elementary Russian Semester Hours: 3 Fall
First-semester Russian, focusing on communication, featuring development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in the Russophone cultural context.
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RUS 002 - Elementary Russian Semester Hours: 3 Spring
Second-semester Russian, focusing on communication, featuring development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in the Russophone cultural context.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: RUS 001 or equivalent.
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RUS 003 - Intermediate Russian Semester Hours: 3 Fall
Grammar review. Conversational approach.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: RUS 002 or equivalent.
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RUS 004 - Intermediate Russian Semester Hours: 3 Spring
Grammar review. Conversational approach.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: RUS 003 or equivalent.
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RUS 098 - Literacy Skills in Russian l Semester Hours: 3 This asynchronous distance-learning two-semester course sequence is designed for the students who grew up to a greater or lesser extent bilingual in Russian. For more effective instruction, the course is based on utilizing heritage speaker strength: well-developed aural skills to develop their weaker literacy skills in a fast and effective way.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Students cannot get credit for RUS 098 after taking RUS 099. Students can receive credit for RUS 003 and RUS 004 OR RUS 098 and RUS 099 but not both.
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RUS 100 - Departmental Honors Candidacy: Essay Semester Hours: 3 Fall, Spring
Research and writing of a substantial essay in the field of Russian. Open only to senior majors who are eligible for departmental honors and who secure, before registration, written permission of the faculty adviser who will supervise the essay.
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RUS 101 - Advanced Russian Language Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
RUS 101-106 is a three-year cycle, one course each semester (may be taken in any order). An integrated sequence of courses which gradually develops the student’s proficiency in the spoken language, in writing (including structure) and reading. Text material ranges from simple stories to more sophisticated language including culture and civilization subjects. The individual student’s needs and wishes determine the exact nature of each course. A detailed personal record is maintained to assure the development of each student’s skills.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Prerequisites for all courses numbered 101 through 106: successful completion of RUS 004 or permission.
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RUS 102 - Advanced Russian Language Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
RUS 101-106 is a three-year cycle, one course each semester (may be taken in any order). An integrated sequence of courses which gradually develops the student’s proficiency in the spoken language, in writing (including structure) and reading. Text material ranges from simple stories to more sophisticated language including culture and civilization subjects. The individual student’s needs and wishes determine the exact nature of each course. A detailed personal record is maintained to assure the development of each student’s skills.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Prerequisites for all courses numbered 101 through 106: successful completion of RUS 004 or permission.
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RUS 103 - Advanced Russian Language Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
RUS 101-106 is a three-year cycle, one course each semester (may be taken in any order). An integrated sequence of courses which gradually develops the student’s proficiency in the spoken language, in writing (including structure) and reading. Text material ranges from simple stories to more sophisticated language including culture and civilization subjects. The individual student’s needs and wishes determine the exact nature of each course. A detailed personal record is maintained to assure the development of each student’s skills.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Prerequisites for all courses numbered 101 through 106: successful completion of RUS 004 or permission.
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RUS 104 - Advanced Russian Language Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
RUS 101-106 is a three-year cycle, one course each semester (may be taken in any order). An integrated sequence of courses which gradually develops the student’s proficiency in the spoken language, in writing (including structure) and reading. Text material ranges from simple stories to more sophisticated language including culture and civilization subjects. The individual student’s needs and wishes determine the exact nature of each course. A detailed personal record is maintained to assure the development of each student’s skills.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Prerequisites for all courses numbered 101 through 106: successful completion of RUS 004 or permission.
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RUS 105 - Advanced Russian Language Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
RUS 101-106 is a three-year cycle, one course each semester (may be taken in any order). An integrated sequence of courses which gradually develops the student’s proficiency in the spoken language, in writing (including structure) and reading. Text material ranges from simple stories to more sophisticated language including culture and civilization subjects. The individual student’s needs and wishes determine the exact nature of each course. A detailed personal record is maintained to assure the development of each student’s skills.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Prerequisites for all courses numbered 101 through 106: successful completion of RUS 004 or permission.
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RUS 106 - Advanced Russian Language Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
RUS 101-106 is a three-year cycle, one course each semester (may be taken in any order). An integrated sequence of courses which gradually develops the student’s proficiency in the spoken language, in writing (including structure) and reading. Text material ranges from simple stories to more sophisticated language including culture and civilization subjects. The individual student’s needs and wishes determine the exact nature of each course. A detailed personal record is maintained to assure the development of each student’s skills.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Prerequisites for all courses numbered 101 through 106: successful completion of RUS 004 or permission.
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RUS 151 - (LT) Masterpieces of Russian Literature Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
RUS 151-154 is a three-year cycle, one course each semester (may be taken in any order). The primary objective is to develop each student’s ability in the critical reading of outstanding authors in Russian literature, taken essentially from the 18th century to the present. Readings will be chosen according to each student’s prior experience and interests. Rather than a chronological approach, with division into literary movements, the student will choose, upon advisement, one or more themes (e.g., social problems, the role of “the superfluous man,” the Father and Son theme, freedom and happiness, love and fate, the problems of goodness and evil) which will be pursued by private reading followed by written and/or oral reports to the class. The student who has taken the four courses in this sequence will have gained an adequate insight into literary genres and movements as well. A detailed personal record of reading progress will be maintained to assure the systematic development of each student’s facility in literary criticism.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Prerequisites for 151 through 154: RUS 101 and 102 , or permission of instructor.
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RUS 152 - (LT) Masterpieces of Russian Literature Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
RUS 151-154 is a three-year cycle, one course each semester (may be taken in any order). The primary objective is to develop each student’s ability in the critical reading of outstanding authors in Russian literature, taken essentially from the 18th century to the present. Readings will be chosen according to each student’s prior experience and interests. Rather than a chronological approach, with division into literary movements, the student will choose, upon advisement, one or more themes (e.g., social problems, the role of “the superfluous man,” the Father and Son theme, freedom and happiness, love and fate, the problems of goodness and evil) which will be pursued by private reading followed by written and/or oral reports to the class. The student who has taken the four courses in this sequence will have gained an adequate insight into literary genres and movements as well. A detailed personal record of reading progress will be maintained to assure the systematic development of each student’s facility in literary criticism.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Prerequisites for 151 through 154: RUS 101 and 102 , or permission of instructor.
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RUS 153 - (LT) Masterpieces of Russian Literature Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
RUS 151-154 is a three-year cycle, one course each semester (may be taken in any order). The primary objective is to develop each student’s ability in the critical reading of outstanding authors in Russian literature, taken essentially from the 18th century to the present. Readings will be chosen according to each student’s prior experience and interests. Rather than a chronological approach, with division into literary movements, the student will choose, upon advisement, one or more themes (e.g., social problems, the role of “the superfluous man,” the Father and Son theme, freedom and happiness, love and fate, the problems of goodness and evil) which will be pursued by private reading followed by written and/or oral reports to the class. The student who has taken the four courses in this sequence will have gained an adequate insight into literary genres and movements as well. A detailed personal record of reading progress will be maintained to assure the systematic development of each student’s facility in literary criticism.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Prerequisites for 151 through 154: RUS 101 and 102 , or permission of instructor.
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RUS 154 - (LT) Masterpieces of Russian Literature Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
RUS 151-154 is a three-year cycle, one course each semester (may be taken in any order). The primary objective is to develop each student’s ability in the critical reading of outstanding authors in Russian literature, taken essentially from the 18th century to the present. Readings will be chosen according to each student’s prior experience and interests. Rather than a chronological approach, with division into literary movements, the student will choose, upon advisement, one or more themes (e.g., social problems, the role of “the superfluous man,” the Father and Son theme, freedom and happiness, love and fate, the problems of goodness and evil) which will be pursued by private reading followed by written and/or oral reports to the class. The student who has taken the four courses in this sequence will have gained an adequate insight into literary genres and movements as well. A detailed personal record of reading progress will be maintained to assure the systematic development of each student’s facility in literary criticism.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Prerequisites for 151 through 154: RUS 101 and 102 , or permission of instructor.
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School of Education (SOE) |
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SOE 001A - Fire and Arson Prevention Seminar Semester Hours: No credit Fall, January, Spring, Summer
This course meets the statutory requirements included in subdivision 52.21(b) of the Commissioner’s Regulations required for teacher preparation programs. It is developed for teachers, pupil services personnel and administrators to provide students with the knowledge and tools necessary to meet current fire and life safety education requirements. It will prepare students to deal with a wide array of health and safety issues that affect children. This seminar details associated safety problems, identifies applicable school regulations, acquaints the professional with various educational approaches and available resources.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Distance learning format. Open only to current Hofstra University undergraduate and graduate students. P/F only.
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SOE 002A - Identification of Child Abuse and Maltreatment Semester Hours: No credit Fall, January, Spring, Summer
This course meets the statutory requirements included in Part 52.21 of the Commissioner’s Regulations governing teacher preparation programs. The program shall provide study that will permit candidates to obtain the knowledge, skills, and means for identifying and reporting suspected child abuse and maltreatment in accordance with the requirements of Section 3004 of the Education Law. The seminar is developed for teachers, pupil service personnel and administrators to provide students with the knowledge and tools necessary to identify maltreatment in children. This two hours of prescribed course of study for individuals applying for certification includes information regarding the physical and behavioral indicators of child abuse and maltreatment and the statutory reporting requirements set out by the Commissioner, including how a report must be made, what other legal actions the reporter is mandated or authorized to take, the legal protections offered reporters and the consequences for failing to report.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Distance learning format. Open only to current Hofstra undergraduate or graduate students. P/F grade only.
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SOE 003A - Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Semester Hours: No credit Fall, January, Spring, Summer
This course meets the statutory requirements included in Part 52.21 of the Commissioner’s Regulations governing teacher preparation programs. It is composed of at least two clock hours of course work that includes study in the warning signs within a developmental and social context that relates to violence and other troubling behaviors in children; the statutes, regulations and policies relating to a safe, nonviolent school climate; effective classroom management techniques and other academic supports that promote a nonviolent school climate and curriculum; intervention techniques designed to address a school violence situation; and how to participate in an effective school/community referral process for students exhibiting violent behavior.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Distance learning format. Open only to current Hofstra undergraduates or graduate students.
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SOE 004A - Prevention of Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Abuse (Substance Abuse) Semester Hours: No credit Fall, January, Spring, Summer
The course shall provide study that will permit candidates to obtain the knowledge and skills and means for identifying substance abuse, in accordance with Education Law, section 804. The seminar is developed for teachers, pupil service personnel and administrators to provide students with the knowledge and tools necessary to identify substance abuse in children. The course provides instruction regarding alcohol, tobacco and other drugs so as to discourage the misuse and abuse of these substances and to promote attitudes and behaviors that enhance health, well-being and human dignity.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Distance learning format. Open only to current Hofstra undergraduate or graduate students.
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SOE 005A - Highway and School Safety/Prevention of Child Abduction Semester Hours: No credit Fall, January, Spring, Summer
This two-hour course is designed to provide teachers, pupil personnel and educational leaders with the instructional tools needed to teach their students about highway safety and traffic regulations, including bicycle safety and the prevention of abduction of children. Successful completion of this course will meet the certification requirements in accordance with Education Law, sections 806 and 803-a.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Distance learning format. Open only to current Hofstra undergraduate or graduate students.
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SOE 006A - Training in Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination Prevention and Intervention as required under the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Semester Hours: No credit Fall, January, Spring, Summer
This course work training is designed to fulfill the harassment, bullying, and discrimination prevention and intervention training required for certification/licensure under the Dignity for All Students Act (The Dignity Act). This course will address the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination, marginalization and micro aggressions, including, but not limited to, those acts based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender or sex. Successful completion of this course will meet the certification requirements in section 14(5) of Chapter 102 of the Laws of 2012.
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SOE 007A - Fire & Arson Prevention/ School Safety Semester Hours: No credit Fall, January, Spring, Summer
This two-hour seminar meets the statutory requirements in accordance with Education Law, sections 806 and 803-a and included in subdivisions 52.21(b) and of the Commissioner’s Regulations governing teacher preparation programs. It is developed for teachers, pupil services personnel, and administrators to provide students with the knowledge and tools necessary to meet current fire and life safety education requirements. It will prepare students to deal with a wide array of health and safety issues that affect children. This seminar also details associated safety problems, identifies applicable school regulations, and acquaints the professional with various educational approaches and available resources. It provides the instructional tools needed to teach students about highway safety and traffic regulations, including bicycle safety and the prevention of abduction of children. Successful completion of this training will meet the certification requirements in accordance with Education law for Fire & Arson Prevention and School Safety Prevention of Child Abduction.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Zero credit seminar in distance learning format. Open only to current Hofstra University undergraduate and graduate students. Pass/ No Credit only.
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SEAS 100 - Professional Development Semester Hours: No Credit
This course is made up of lectures, workshops and one on one sessions to better prepare students to compete for co-ops and or internships.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Sophomore standing or permission of department.
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STEM 110 - Unifying Science Concepts in Everyday Life Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
This course studies the unifying science concepts articulated by the National Science Education Standards, and their related mathematical and engineering principles, as a system of recurring ideas in all STEM topics. The course explores unifying concepts in multiple disciplines, seeking to unravel complex topics in terms of the general science and fundamental mathematics concepts on which they are based. Class time is investigatory in nature and involves lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BIOL 004 ; NSC 012 ; GEOL 001 ; PHYS 004 .
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STEM 120 - Foundations of the Human-Made World Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
This course will examine the designed world, the world created by humans. There are several unifying characteristics of this world, such as optimization and trade-offs, the use of modeling with its inherent predictive analysis, systems (including subsystems and feedback), and design methodology. These themes will be examined through an analysis of various technologies, from the very small to the very large.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: ENGG 015 ; MATH 006A .
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SED 100 - Educational Technology in Secondary and Middle Level Education Semester Hours: 1 Fall, Spring, Summer
This course introduces the prospective teacher of secondary and middle level
students to the applications of information technology in school settings. Focuses
on computer-based technology, including telecommunications, for integrating curriculum
and facilitating student learning, problem solving, communications, and research.
Hands-on experience is provided with a variety of hardware, software, and electronic
imaging technologies. Students begin the initial design and production of their
electronic portfolios which continue to evolve throughout their teacher education
program.
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SED 100D - Educational Technology in Dance Education Semester Hours: 1 Fall
This course introduces the dance education teacher to the applications of information technology in school settings. Focuses on methods for facilitating student learning, communications, problem solving, research, and information retrieval via computer technologies. Hands-on experiences with computer hardware, software, and electronic imaging technologies are provided. Prospective teachers begin the design and initial development of their professional electronic portfolios which continue to evolve throughout their degree program.
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SED 100M - Applications of Technology in Music Education Semester Hours: 1 January
Development of basic music computer skills and professional portfolio. Includes sequencer software and its application to creative student assignments, the operation and educational application of one-piece music workstations, fundamentals of computer-assisted composition and music printing techniques, fundamentals of synthesizer programming and identification of available WEB resources. Emphasis is on the use and evaluation of software and teaching aids, the application of this knowledge to teaching at different age levels, and methods for teaching children to use technology effectively in their musical experiences.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Students will be required to utilize and build upon information gained in this course in several other music courses throughout their undergraduate degree program. As such, students who have passed SED 100M will be granted access privileges to the Music Technology Lab (210 Emily Lowe) to continue their work and study in this area.
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SED 102 - Adolescent Development and Learning Semester Hours: 3 Fall, Spring, Summer
Theory and research on physical, cognitive, affective, and social development in early and middle adolescence, with implications for learning, teaching, and health in middle and secondary schools. Issues pertaining to literacy, technology, and multicultural education are considered.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. Credit given for this course or CT 102 , not both.
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SED 111 - Teaching Music at the Elementary Level Semester Hours: 3 Fall
This course is designed to provide music students seeking certification the opportunity to investigate current philosophies of music education and to apply their understanding by developing a personal rationale concerning the educational, philosophical and psychological reasons for teaching music. In addition, students explore ways of developing creative music strategies whieh incorporate technology, multicultural music and integration with other subject matter. Classroom observations (20 hours) and lesson demonstrations are required.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: SED 151 . There is a materials fee of $10. This course is not for the elementary classroom teacher.
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SED 112 - Teaching Instrumental Music Semester Hours: 3 Spring
The purpose of this course is to explore all aspects of the instrumental music education program from grade 4 through 12. This course will serve as a study of how to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate all areas of primary and secondary school instrumental music education. Classroom observations (20 hours) and lesson demonstrations are required at the secondary level.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: For undergraduates: SED 111 . There is a material fee of $10.
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SED 113 - The Teaching of Art Semester Hours: 3 Fall
Study of perceptual stages of development, preK-6, with a view toward designing a qualitative and creative art program. In addition to the study of major art media, students learn to stimulate an appreciation of art through multicultural art history and aesthetics. Subjects covered include models for curriculum design, multiculturalism, interdisciplinary art education, modes of assessment, the museum as educator and art for students with special needs. Classroom observations (20 hours) and lesson demonstrations are required.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: There is a materials fee of $10. This course is not for the elementary classroom teacher. Both this course and SED 114 are prerequisites for student teaching and should be taken in sequence when possible.
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SED 114 - The Teaching of Art Semester Hours: 3 Spring
Study of perceptual stages of development, K-12, with a view towards designing a qualitative and creative art program. In addition to the study of major art media, students learn to stimulate an appreciation of art through multicultural art history and aesthetics. Subjects covered include models for curriculum design, multiculturalism, interdisciplinary art education, modes of assessment, the museum as educator and art for students with special needs. Classroom observations (20 hours) and lesson demonstrations are required.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: For undergraduates: SED 151 , 102 . There is a material fee of $10. Note: SED 113 is not for the elementary classroom teacher. Both SED 113 and this course are prerequisites for student teaching and should be taken in sequence when possible.
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SED 115 - Methods and Materials of Teaching Native Language Arts to the Bilingual Learner Semester Hours: 3 Fall, every other year
Theories, problems, and practices of teaching and evaluating native language
arts in bilingual classroom settings. Consideration is given to formal language
instruction in the native language including reading and writing in the content
areas, as well as use of authentic literature to develop language and literacy
skills in the native language. Classroom observations are required.
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SED 122 - Music for the World’s Children: An Introduction to Music Education Semester Hours: 1 Fall
Focuses on the development of creative music strategies which enable students
to develop their own expressive musical abilities, and in turn, prepare them to
facilitate the same process with their future students. Music, and its relationship
to other subjects in the curriculum, will be examined as a means to facilitate
students’ abilities to make connections and conceptualize points of view from
a variety of perspectives.
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SED 139 - Teaching Art History Semester Hours: 3 Spring
This course examines varied approaches to teaching art history to students on the elementary- and secondary -school levels. Students will: (a) study diverse approaches to teach art history, demonstrating approaches that reflect individual differences in cognition and perception; (b) create lessons that teach both art history and provide a personally meaningful and transformative art making experience; and (c) demonstrate an understanding of art movements and styles, revealing a global perspective of art history. Current technologies applied in art will also be studied.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Completion of art history requirements, AH 003 , 004 . Same as CT 133 . May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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SED 151 - The Secondary School Teacher Semester Hours: 3 Fall, Spring, Summer
An examination of the multifaceted role of the secondary school teacher as a
reflective practitioner. An introduction to such processes as instructional planning,
selection and implementation of a variety of teaching methodologies, assessments,
materials, and technologies for the classroom. Focuses on the establishment of
learning environments that support diverse student populations and promote the
speaking, listening, reading and writing skills of all learners. Requires 20 clock
hours of classroom participation/observation in a secondary school. Should be
taken prior to special methods courses.
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SED 152 - Teaching of English Semester Hours: 3 Fall
This course provides preparation for teaching English language and literature in New York state middle schools and high schools. Consideration is given to teaching methodologies that promote reading, writing and literacy from a multicultural perspective in an inclusive classroom environment. Student assignments and assessments reflect the New York State Learning Standards for the English Language Arts. The course focuses on literacy concerns and issues, instructional planning, classroom organization, providing for students with special needs, integrating technology, student assessment, and developing reflective practices in the teaching of English language arts. Consideration is given to how best to meet the needs of a diverse group of students by individualizing instruction and using differentiated texts.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: SED 151 . Must be taken concurrently with SED 152L . May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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SED 152L - Internship in Secondary English Semester Hours: 1 Fall
This introductory internship course provides prospective teachers with 50 hours of supervised clinical practice in secondary English classrooms, grades 7-12. This course requires observation, participation and initial practice in teaching students in public schools. It links supervised clinical field work in secondary English classrooms with the content of SED 152 , which focuses on methodologies, assessments, materials, and technologies for teaching secondary English (grades 7-12).
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Must be taken concurrently with SED 152 . Pass/Fail grade only.
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SED 153 - Teaching of Foreign Languages Semester Hours: 3 Fall
This course is concerned with the study of aims, teaching strategies, methods, materials, planning, classroom organizational strategies, classroom environment, and the monitoring and assessing in foreign language teaching. Classroom observations are required.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: SED 151 . Must be taken concurrently with SED 153L . May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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SED 153L - Internship in Secondary Foreign Language Education Semester Hours: 1 Fall
This introductory internship course provides prospective teachers with 50 hours of supervised clinical practice in secondary foreign language education classrooms, grades 7-12. This course requires observation, participation and initial practice in teaching students in public schools. It links supervised clinical field work in foreign language education classrooms with the content of SED 153, which focuses on methodologies, assessments, materials, and technologies for teaching secondary foreign language (grades 7-12).
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Must be taken concurrently with SED 153 . Pass/Fail grade only.
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SED 154 - Teaching of Mathematics Semester Hours: 3 Fall
Focuses on instructional planning, teaching methodologies, materials, classroom organization and assessment in secondary (grades 7-12) mathematics. Electronic technologies and multiple strategies for engaging students in the discovery and application of mathematical principles are explored. Modes of instruction for promoting reading, writing, and communication skills in mathematics are addressed.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: SED 151 . Must be taken concurrently with SED 154L . May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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SED 154L - Internship in Secondary Mathematics Semester Hours: 1 Fall
This introductory internship course provides prospective teachers with 50 hours of supervised clinical practice in secondary mathematics classrooms, grades 7-12. This course requires observation, participation and initial practice in teaching students in public schools. It links supervised clinical field work in mathematics classrooms with the content of SED 154, which focuses on methodologies, assessments, materials, and technologies for teaching secondary mathematics (grades 7-12).
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Must be taken concurrently with SED 154 . Pass/Fail grade only.
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SED 155 - The Teaching of Science Semester Hours: 3 Fall
Examination of the goals, discipline, teaching strategies, technology integration, classroom organization, and monitoring and assessing student learning in the area of science. Designed to enable the student to make well informed, professional decisions after engaging in critical analysis and reflection. The teaching of science is studied within the context of working effectively with diverse students.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: SED 151 . Must be taken concurrently with SED 155L . May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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SED 155L - Internship in Secondary Science Semester Hours: 1 Fall
This introductory internship course provides prospective teachers with 50 hours of supervised clinical practice in secondary science classrooms, grades 7-12. This course requires observation, participation and initial practice in teaching students in public schools. It links supervised clinical field work in science classrooms with the content of SED 155 , which focuses on methodologies, assessments, materials, and technologies for teaching secondary science (grades 7-12).
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Must be taken concurrently with SED 155 . Pass/Fail grade only.
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SED 156 - Teaching of Social Studies Semester Hours: 3 Fall
This course focuses on the study of instructional strategies in social studies (grades 7-12), for promoting critical thinking and democratic citizenship. The course explores multiple strategies for engaging students in diverse classrooms in the discovery and application of social studies and historical principles, curriculum, materials/technology, lesson and unit planning, classroom organization, learning environments, and the assessment of student learning. Focus includes modes of instruction for promoting reading, writing, and communication skills through the study of history and social studies.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: SED 151 . Must be taken concurrently with SED 156L . May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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SED 156L - Internship in Secondary Social Studies Semester Hours: 1 Fall
This introductory internship course provides prospective teachers with 50 hours of supervised clinical practice in secondary social studies classrooms, grades 7-12. This course requires observation, participation and initial practice in teaching students in public schools. It links supervised clinical fieldwork in social studies classrooms with the content of SED 156 , which focuses on methodology, assessments, materials, and technologies for teaching secondary social studies (grades 7-12).
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Must be taken concurrently with SED 156 . Pass/Fail grade only.
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SED 161A - Readings Semester Hours: 1-3 Periodically
The student will make oral and written reports to the instructor on a mutually
determined reading or research program.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Permission of the instructor.
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SED 162 - Readings Semester Hours: 1-3 Periodically
The student will make oral and written reports to the instructor on a mutually
determined reading or research program.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Permission of the instructor.
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SED 163 - Teaching Global History Semester Hours: 3 Spring
Examination of global history curricula in New York state including content knowledge,
conceptual understandings, and strategies for promoting the acquisition of academic,
technological and social skills and enhanced literacy in inclusive classrooms.
Exploration of the complex multicultural global nature of human experience using
a thematic, interdisciplinary, inquiry-based activity and project approach that
integrates New York state’s and national world history, geography, anthropology,
government and citizenship, sociology and economic standards.
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SED 164 - Young Adult Literature Semester Hours: 3 Spring
Study of canonical and noncanonical texts for young adults in a course that includes
developing content knowledge, conceptual understandings and strategies for promoting
the acquisition of academic, technological and social skills and enhanced literacy
in an inclusive classroom. Texts will address the multicultural nature of human
experience. Pedogogy will promote a reader response approach to literature integrated
with appropriate writing experiences.
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SED 165 - Understanding Science Curriculum Semester Hours: 3 Spring
Critical examination of contemporary programs in science, implications for teaching
recent developments in curricular theory, and applications of curricular theory
to developing materials and approaches for inclusive classrooms. Course promotes
science literacy and skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, and
provides laboratory experience with appropriate technologies. Required for New
York state initial teacher certification in biology, chemistry, earth science
or physics for grades 7-12.
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SED 166 - Exploring the Mathematics Curriculum Semester Hours: 3 Spring
Focuses on mathematics curriculum. Instructional models are explored for teaching mathematics through inquiry, problem solving, and interdisciplinary methodologies. Considers common themes in mathematics, science, and technology. Reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills specific to the mathematics curriculum are addressed.
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SED 167 - Exploring Curriculum for Languages Other Than English Semester Hours: 3 Spring
A course designed to introduce students to recent learning theories, curricular reforms, and technological resources for the teaching of languages other than English and to familiarize students with the New York state curriculum, instruction, and assessment standards in this area. Curricula for enhancing communication and cross-cultural understandings are emphasized.
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SED 170 - Current Issues and Trends in English Education Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
Provides a further opportunity for students to explore current issues central
to the teaching of English grades 7-12 with particular emphasis on language development
in adolescents; teaching reading and composing for varied purposes; relationships
between language and learning; and multicultural perspectives on the language
arts curriculum.
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SED 171 - Experiences in Urban Secondary Education Semester Hours: 3 Once a Year
This is an observation, participation, and teaching project. A team of secondary education students and a Hofstra University faculty member works in an urban multiethnic secondary school. Provides a reflective experience in a multiethnic interracial urban school setting. Students examine issues in urban education and the rewards, possibilities and problems of working in an urban school.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: SED 151 . It is recommended that this course be taken prior to student teaching.
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SED 178 - Reflective Practice and Classroom Analysis Semester Hours: 3 Fall, Spring
The implications of reflective practice and classroom analysis on the understanding of teaching practice and pedagogical approaches; promoting literacy in the content areas; addressing the needs of diverse learners and for those whose native language is not English. Student teachers explore ways to analyze their work as teachers including formal analytical techniques, team-building dialogues, journaling, portfolios, e-mail networking, and audio and video analysis of teaching practice. Integrates topics from prior education classes including educational technology, inclusion, and literacy. Completion of an electronic portfolio as a culminating activity in the secondary education program is required.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Must be taken concurrently with SED 179 .
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SED 179 - Student Teaching (Undergraduate) Semester Hours: 6 Fall, Spring
Full-time student teaching in cooperating schools with direction and supervision from University supervisors. Students have two placements during the semester: one at the middle school level (7-9) and the other at the senior high school level (10-12). Attendance at weekly seminars is required. Student teachers review content area planning including assessment, inclusion, diversity, literacy, resources, and technology and relate pedagogy to content. Special required seminars address issues of child abuse and abduction; substance abuse; and safety, fire and arson.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Nineteen (19) semester hours of professional education course work, the appropriate methods courses, appropriate grade point averages, and official acceptance into Student Teaching. Admission by application and interview only. Application may be obtained at the Office of Field Placement and returned by May 1 for the succeeding spring semester and by February 15 for the succeeding fall semester. For admission criteria, see individual programs. Corequisite: SED 178 . Pass/D+/D/Fail grade only.
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SED 180 to 189 A-Z - Special Topics Semester Hours: 1-3 Periodically
Specific courses designed to explore emerging topics in education. As individual subjects are selected, each is assigned a letter (A-Z) and added to the course number. Any course may be taken a number of times so long as there is a different letter designation each time it is taken.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule.
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SED 198 - Departmental Honors Candidacy: Essay/Project Semester Hours: 3 Spring
The goal of this course is to offer senior HUHC students interested in pursuing an honors’ designation the opportunity to qualify for departmental honors. Departmental honors are obtained by writing a substantial essay of by completing a project on content or pedagogy that has been informed by their class work and field experiences. Projects will include a narrative.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Such students will secure, prior to registration, the written permission of the instructor who will supervise the essay or project.
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SOC 004 - (BH) Contemporary Society Semester Hours: 3-4 Fall, Spring
An introduction to basic concepts of sociology and their application to specific aspects of contemporary American and other societies.
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SOC 007 - (BH) Crime and Delinquency Semester Hours: 3 Fall, Spring
The course explores crime causation and its institutional treatment from a sociological perspective. It deals with the issues of crime control and prevention and the effects of institutional confinement and social ostracism on society.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Credit given for this course or , not both.
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SOC 008 - (BH) Sociology of Substance Abuse Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
The systematic study of the social construction and costs of substance abuse. Specific emphasis is placed on the effects of substance abuse on various social institutions (family, workplace), and on the several sociological theories which can be applied to explain its occurrence. Other topics include the subcultures of substance abuse, issues of treatment and prevention, abuse and social policy.
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SOC 009 - (BH) Youth, Crisis, and American Culture Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
This course explores the period in human development we call “youth.”
The “Beat Generation,” “Love Generation,” “Me Generation,” “Generation
X”: the concept of youth differs depending on social, economic, and
political contexts. Accordingly, this course offers an understanding of
youth that is grounded in historical development, social structure and
a changing youth culture (e.g., music, dress, work and leisure). The
course examines the prevailing attitudes and conditions confronting
youth today, with an eye towards future developments.
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SOC 010 - (BH) Sociology of Sport Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
Examines the institutionalized character of sport in American society. Issues such as sports and the media, professionalization, race and gender, and violence are discussed from various sociological perspectives.
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SOC 012F - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3 Fall
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. Consult the class schedule for proper category listing. Students may take only one 12F or 12S seminar.
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