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Course Descriptions

 

Religious Studies
  

  • RELG 367 - Tibetan Religion

    (3) Vose (GER 4B)

    This course examines the variety of religious orientations in Tibet and the histories and signature practices of Tibet’s four Buddhist orders. It investigates the religious-political rule of the Dalai Lamas historically and in current-day China, India, and the west.
  

  • RELG 369 - Hindu Sacred Texts

    (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): RELG 213  or RELG 360   (GER 7)

    An intensive study of selected significant writings from the Hindu traditions, focusing on the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads. This course will explore key philosophical concepts and their impact in both India and the West.
  

  • RELG 378 - Psychology of Religion

    Spring (3) Ventis Prerequisite(s): PSYC 201  and PSYC 202  

    Examines the works of William James, Freud, Jung and Gordon Allport in light of current psychological theory and research, emphasizing religious development and the nature, modes and consequences of individual religious experience. (Cross-listed with PSYC 450 )
  

  • RELG 380 - Buddhist Philosophy

    (3) Vose (ALV, GER 7)

    This course examines Indian and Tibetan Buddhist analyses of personal identity, the nature of the world, and how we come to have knowledge of both. It additionally explores Buddhist ethical responses to selfless persons and an empty world.
  

  • RELG 391 - Theory and Method in the Study of Religion

    Spring (3) Angelov Prerequisite(s): Restriction: Majors ONLY

    This course surveys the dominant methods of studying religion and the theories on which they are based. The perspectives may include the anthropological, feminist, historical, literary, philosophical, phenomenological, political, psychological and sociological.
  

  • RELG 481 - Independent Study in Religion

    Fall (1-3) Vose Prerequisite(s): Consent of chairperson

    A program of extensive reading, writing and discussion in a special area of religion for the advanced student. Students accepted for either course will arrange their program of study with appropriate members of the department.
  

  • RELG 482 - Independent Study in Religion

    Spring (1-3) Vose Prerequisite(s): Consent of chairperson

    A program of extensive reading, writing and discussion in a special area of religion for the advanced student. Students accepted for either course will arrange their program of study with appropriate members of the department.
  

  • RELG 495 - Honors

    Fall, Spring (3) Vose

    Students admitted to senior Honors in Religion will be responsible for (a) reading and research supervised by a faculty member designated by the chair, (b) presentation of an Honors essay acceptable to the examining committee and submitted two weeks before the last day of classes of the student’s graduating semester, and (c) satisfactory performance in an oral examination based on the Honors essay and related background. Consult the chair for eligibility, admission and continuance requirements. Note: For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs.
  

  • RELG 496 - Honors

    Fall, Spring (3) Vose

    Students admitted to senior Honors in Religion will be responsible for (a) reading and research supervised by a faculty member designated by the chair, (b) presentation of an Honors essay acceptable to the examining committee and submitted two weeks before the last day of classes of the student’s graduating semester, and (c) satisfactory performance in an oral examination based on the Honors essay and related background. Consult the chair for eligibility, admission and continuance requirements. Note: For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs.

Russian and Post-Soviet Studies
  

  • RPSS 200 - Transfer Elective Credit
  

  • RPSS 201 - Introduction to Russian and Post-Soviet Studies

    Fall or Spring (3) Corney, Prokhorova, Prokhorov (College 200, ALV)

    This course serves as a “gateway” to the Russian and Post-Soviet Studies major and provides an empirical, conceptual and methodological foundation for the more advanced courses. It introduces students to some of the key facts, debates and myths in and about the region; discusses the concept of “Russia” as it has been conceived of by various disciplines; and demonstrates the interdisciplinary approach through a case study.  Topics may vary: consumption and everyday life; Russia and the West, etc.  (This course is anchored in the ALV domain, and also considers aspects of the CSI domain.)
  

  • RPSS 290 - Topics in Russian and Post-Soviet Studies

    Fall or Spring (1-4) Staff

    Selected topics in RPSS are offered occasionally. The topic to be considered will be announced prior to the beginning of the semester. These courses may be repeated for credit if the topic varies.
  

  • RPSS 300 - Transfer Elective Credit.
  

  • RPSS 390 - Topics in Russian and Post-Soviet Studies

    Fall or Spring (1-4) Staff

    Selected topics in RPSS are offered occasionally. The topic to be considered will be announced prior to the beginning of the semester. These courses may be repeated for credit if the topic varies.
  

  • RPSS 480 - Independent Study in Russian and Post-Soviet Studies.

    Fall or Spring (1-3) Staff

    For majors and minors who have completed most of their requirements and who have secured approval from a supervising instructor. RPSS 480 may be repeated for credit, if the topic varies.
  

  • RPSS 490 - Senior Research Seminar

    Fall or Spring (3) Staff

    This course is designed as a capstone experience for Russian and Post-Soviet Studies concentrators to guide them in synthesizing their course work and field experiences. It is a variable topics course which brings together critical thinking, research, and communication skills. Fulfills the Major Writing Requirement. May be repeated for credit if topics differ. Open to juniors and seniors only.
  

  • RPSS 495 - Senior Honors in Russian and Post-Soviet Studies

    Fall (3) Staff

    Please see the detailed description of the honors process in the opening of the Global Studies catalog section.
  

  • RPSS 496 - Senior Honors in Russian and Post-Soviet Studies

    Spring (3) Staff

    Please see the detailed description of the honors process in the opening of the Global Studies catalog section.

Russian Studies
  

  • RUSN 101 - Elementary Russian Through Video I

    Fall (4) Mulcahy

    An introduction to Russian, with emphasis on oral skills. Cyrillic alphabet, case structure, verbal usage, building of basic vocabulary and conversational skills, ability to read simplified passages in Russian. For additional placement information, please see the Modern Languages and Literatures website. Five class hours.
  

  • RUSN 102 - Elementary Russian Through Video II

    Spring (4) Mulcahy Prerequisite(s): RUSN 101  

    An introduction to Russian, with emphasis on oral skills. Cyrillic alphabet, case structure, verbal usage, building of basic vocabulary and conversational skills, ability to read simplified passages in Russian. For additional placement information, please see the Modern Languages and Literatures website. Five class hours.
  

  • RUSN 150 - First Year Seminar

    Fall (4) Prokhorov (C150)

    An exploration of a specific topic in Russian Cultural Studies. A grade of C- or better fulfills the COLL 150 requirement. Although topics vary, the courses emphasize academic writing skills, reading and analysis of texts, and discussion.

     

  

  • RUSN 201 - Intermediate Russian Through Video I

    Fall (4) Ginzbursky-Blum Prerequisite(s): RUSN 102  or three years of high school Russian

    Review of Russian grammar, more detailed study of grammatical issues, vocabulary building and word-formation, reading of more complicated, unedited Russian prose texts, elementary composition. Includes significant language lab component, audio and audio- visual materials. For additional placement information, please see the Modern Languages and Literatures website. Five class hours.
  

  • RUSN 202 - Intermediate Russian Through Video II

    Spring (4) Ginzbursky-Blum Prerequisite(s): RUSN 201  or three years of high school Russian

    Review of Russian grammar, more detailed study of grammatical issues, vocabulary building and word-formation, reading of more complicated, unedited Russian prose texts, elementary composition. Includes significant language lab component, audio and audio- visual materials. For additional placement information, please see the Modern Languages and Literatures website. Five class hours.
  

  • RUSN 250 - Russian Myths and Legends

    Fall and Spring (3) Prokhorov (College 200, ALV, GER 4A,5)

    Taught in English. An introduction to Russian culture from Russia’s beginnings to the present. Multimedia lectures and class discussion will focus on the most significant genres and aspects of Russian folk culture (fairy tales, songs, dances, folk art, etc.) Students with advanced language skills, with the consent of instructor, may take a 4th credit for reading and discussions (one additional hour per week) in the original language.  (This course is anchored in the ALV domain, and also considers aspects of the CSI domain.)
  

  • RUSN 300 - Russian Study Abroad

    Summer (1-4) Staff

    This number is intended for courses completed in Russia. May be repeated for credit
  

  • RUSN 303 - Advanced Russian: Conversation, Composition, Reading I

    Fall (3) Prokhorova Prerequisite(s): RUSN 202  or consent of instructor

    Continued study of Russian grammar, weekly writing assignments, readings and conversational drills aim to increase student’s fluency and creativity in using and understanding spoken and written Russian. Significant audio-visual component. This course is taught in Russian. Fulfills computing requirement for Russian and Post-Soviet Studies major.
  

  • RUSN 304 - Advanced Russian: Conversation, Composition, Reading II

    Spring (3) Prokhorova Prerequisite(s): RUSN 303  or consent of instructor

    Continued study of Russian grammar, weekly writing assignments, readings and conversational drills aim to increase student’s fluency and creativity in using and understanding spoken and written Russian. Significant audio-visual component. Conducted in Russian. Fulfills computing requirement for Russian and Post Soviet Studies major.
  

  • RUSN 305 - Directed Readings in Russian Literature

    Fall (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): RUSN 330  or consent of instructor

    This course is designed to permit an in-depth study in an area of literature not covered in regularly offered courses. May be repeated if topic varies
  

  • RUSN 306 - Directed Readings in Russian Literature

    Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): RUSN 330  or consent of instructor

    This course is designed to permit an in-depth study in an area of literature not covered in regularly offered courses. May be repeated if topic varies
  

  • RUSN 308 - Topics in Russian Literature and Culture (Taught in English)

    Fall and Spring (1-4) Prokhorov, Prokhorova

    Taught in English. Exploration of a particular topic in Russian literature and culture. May be repeated for credit if topic changes
  

  • RUSN 309 - Topics in Russian Cinema (Taught in English)

    Fall and Spring (3) Prokhorov

    Taught in English. An in-depth study of a major director, genre, period, or theme in Russian cinema. Lecture and discussion. May be repeated for credit if topic varies
  

  • RUSN 310 - Advanced Conversation (Taught in Russian)

    Spring (3) Ginzbursky-Blum Prereq/Corequisite(s): RUSN 303  or consent of instructor

    Intensive oral-aural training for students who have completed at least three years of college-level Russian study. Especially recommended for students returning to William and Mary after a semester or summer of language study abroad.
  

  • RUSN 320 - Russian Cultural History (Taught in Russian)

    Fall (3) Staff Prereq/Corequisite(s): RUSN 303  or consent of instructor (GER 4A, 5)

    A survey of Russian Civilization from pre-Christian traditions to the present. Emphasis on the most important historical and artistic elements in Russian Culture. This course is taught in Russian. It includes illustrated lectures, readings, and film.
  

  • RUSN 330 - Survey of Russian Literature (Taught in Russian)

    Fall (3) Prokhorova Prereq/Corequisite(s): RUSN 304  or consent of instructor

    An introduction to the study of literature in Russia through readings and discussions of representative texts in prose and poetry from the 19th and 20th centuries. Writers studied to include Pushkin, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Chekhov, Bulgakov, Dovlatov.
  

  • RUSN 340 - Russian Media Culture (Taught in Russian)

    Fall (3) Prokhorov Prerequisite(s): RUSN 303  or consent of instructor

    The course introduces students to the language of Russian cinema, television, print and the new media. The course consists of three modules: transition to market economy, national identity, and gender relations.
  

  • RUSN 350 - Topics in Russian Literature (Taught in Russian)

    Fall, Spring, and Summer (1-4) Staff Prerequisite(s): RUSN 202 

    In-depth study of selected topics in Russian Culture, Language, and Literature. Instructor consent is required. Course may be repeated for credit if topic varies
  

  • RUSN 380 - Russian Cinema: ‘The Most Important Art’ (Taught In English)

    Spring (4) Prokhorova (ALV, CSI, GER 5)

    An historical survey of Russian Cinema from the Silent Era to the present, including animated, documentary and feature films. Representative films by Kuleshov, Vertov, Eisenstein, Tarkovsky and others. (Taught in English, no knowledge of Russian required.)
  

  • RUSN 387 - Love, Adultery and Prostitution in 19th Century Literature (Taught in English)

    Fall (3) Prokhorova (ALV, CSI, GER 5)

    Love, adultery, and prostitution are key themes of 19th century Russian literature. Works by Pushkin, Gogol, Dostoevsky, and Tolstoy addressed these themes in order to come to terms with transforming Russians’ class, religious and cultural identities. Students with advanced language skills, with the consent of instructor, may take a 4th credit for reading and discussions (one additional hour per week) in the original language. This course is taught in English.
  

  • RUSN 388 - Revolution, Crime, and Romance in 20th Century Russian Literature (Taught in English)

    Spring (3) Prokhorov (ALV, CSI, GER 5)

    The Russian Revolution, the Apocalypse, and the Soviet Utopia became the major themes in 20th century Russian literature. The course examines how the revolutionary and counter-revolutionary sensibilities have influenced Russians’ notions of self, creativity, crime, and romance in works by representative writers such as Babel, Bulgakov, Polevoi, Pasternak, Solzhenitsyn, Marinina, and others. Students with advanced language skills, with the consent of instructor, may take a 4th credit for reading and discussions (one additional hour per week) in the original language.
  

  • RUSN 390 - Russian Literature Since the Death of Stalin (Taught in English)

    Spring (3) Prokhorov (GER 5)

    A study of selected Soviet and post-Soviet Russian writers from the time of “The Thaw” to the present day, with emphasis on the ideological uses (and abuses) of literature in modern Russia. Lecture and discussion. Students with advanced language skills, with the consent of instructor, may take a 4th credit for reading and discussions (one additional hour per week) in the original language.
  

  • RUSN 392 - Special Themes in Russian Literature and Culture (Taught in English)

    Fall or Spring (1) Staff

    Exploration of a particular topic in Russian literature or culture. May be repeated for credit if topic changes
  

  • RUSN 393 - Special Themes in Russian Language and Culture (Taught in Russian)

    Fall or Spring (1) Ginzbursky-Blum, Prokhorov Prerequisite(s): RUSN 202  or consent of instructor

    Exploration of a particular topic in Russian language or culture. May be repeated for credit if topic changes
  

  • RUSN 396 - Major Works of Chekhov (Taught in English)

    Fall or Spring (3) Staff (GER 5)

    A study of the life and major works (short stories, novellas, plays) of Anton Chekhov. Special attention given to Chekhov’s innovations and experiments with narrative and dramatic forms. Lecture and discussion. Students with advanced language skills, with the consent of instructor, may take a 4th credit for reading and discussions (one additional hour per week) in the original language.
  

  • RUSN 397 - Major Works of Dostoevsky (Taught in English)

    Fall (3) Mulcahy (GER 5)

    A study of the major prose works, including The Idiot and The Brothers Karamazov. Lecture and discussion. Students with advanced language skills, with the consent of instructor, may take a 4th credit for reading and discussions (one additional hour per week) in the original language.
  

  • RUSN 398 - Major Works of Tolstoy (Taught in English)

    Spring (3) Prokhorov (GER 5)

    A study of War and Peace and Anna Karenina. Lecture and discussion. Students with advanced language skills, with the consent of instructor, may take a 4th credit for reading and discussions (one additional hour per week) in the original language.
  

  • RUSN 402 - Russian Poetry

    Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): RUSN 303  or RUSN 304 , or consent of instructor

    Reading and interpretation of major poetic works from the 19th century to the present, with an emphasis on Pushkin, Tiutchev, Blok, Mandelstam, Akhmatova, and Brodsky.
  

  • RUSN 410 - Seminar in Russian Literature and Culture

    Fall or Spring (3) Prokhorov Prerequisite(s): RUSN 320  or RUSN 330  or consent of instructor

    Topics, which change from year to year, may include an author, a single text or a genre. Conducted entirely in Russian. May be repeated for credit if topic varies
  

  • RUSN 411 - Independent Study

    Fall and Spring (1-3) Prokhorov, Prokhorova

    This course is designed to permit in-depth study in an area of literature, linguistics or culture not available in current course offerings. A written petition to the instructor and approval of the section coordinator are required before registration.
  

  • RUSN 412 - Teaching Practicum

    Fall and Spring (1) Staff

    A mentored teaching internship experience for students to work closely with a faculty member in teaching either a language or content course. May be repeated up to a maximum of 4 credits

School of Education
  

  • EDUC 260 - “Truthiness” in Education

    Spring (3) (CSI)

    When it comes to teaching and learning, we are all “insiders”-we have all seen and done this thing called education for many years.  During this time, we have developed our own thoughts about how best to teach and learn.  But the larger question we tackle in this class is this: Is what you know TRUE?  How can you be sure?  Because education is such a hot topic, we all have our opinions.  This class provides students with the space to interrogate their long-held assumptions by rigorously examining the nature of human knowledge, and to critically trace the underlying epistemological assumptions driving discussion and policy-making in education today.  This examination is critical because our assumptions regarding what we know and how we justify what we know drives the questions we ask, the methods we employ to answer those questions, the results we establish, and ultimately the policies we establish.
     
  

  • EDUC 301 - Educational Psychology

    (3)

    Limited to students pursuing elementary or secondary teaching licensure. A course that examines psychological theories and research findings dealing with human development and learning. Special emphasis is placed upon the ways in which theoretical and empirical findings in educational and developmental psychology have been translated into educational practice for both elementary and secondary age students.
  

  • EDUC 302 - Characteristics of Exceptional Student Populations (Elementary Education)

    (1) Corequisite(s): EDUC 303 , EDUC 340 , EDUC 345 , EDUC 411 , EDUC 414 , EDUC 415  Open only to elementary education majors

    This course introduces the elementary education major to the characteristics of exceptional elementary age children (e.g., students who have disabilities, are at-risk, are gifted/talented, come from culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds) and prepares them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to identify and use applicable educational policies and services.
  

  • EDUC 303 - Introduction to Classroom Organization, Management and Discipline

    (1) Corequisite(s): EDUC 302 , EDUC 340 , EDUC 345 , EDUC 411 , EDUC 414 , EDUC 415  

    A course designed to help prospective teachers promote positive student behavior. Emphasis is placed on the selection of strategies, procedures and possible actions that enhance classroom organization and management and reduce and/or prevent misbehavior.
  

  • EDUC 305 - Instructional Technology and Design (Secondary Education)

    (2) Corequisite(s): EDUC 309 , EDUC 311 , EDUC 312 , EDUC 315 . Restricted to students in the secondary teacher education program

    An introduction to computer-based and networked educational technologies, emphasizing instructional designs for their curriculum-based uses in teaching and learning.
  

  • EDUC 309 - Classroom Adaptations for Exceptional Students (Secondary Education)

    (1) Corequisite(s): EDUC 305 , EDUC 311 , EDUC 312 , EDUC 315 .

    A course designed to address academic and social learning needs of exceptional student populations (e.g., students with disabilities, at-risk, gifted, culturally diverse) in secondary level classrooms and appropriate interventions to meet these needs.
  

  • EDUC 310 - Social, Philosophical, Cultural, and Historical Foundations of American Education

    (3)

    An introduction to the socio-philosophical-historical context of schooling in the United States.  The primary purpose of Education 310 is to help prospective teachers understand the complexities and practicalities of teaching in public schools and thus enable them to reflect informed actions and decisions in their professional practice. 
  

  • EDUC 311 - Classroom Management and Discipline (Secondary Education)

    (1) Corequisite(s): EDUC 305 , EDUC 309 , EDUC 312 , EDUC 315  

    A course designed to emphasize problem solving, reflection and decision-making to develop positive behavioral support plans to meet the needs of students in secondary general education classes.
  

  • EDUC 312 - Characteristics of Exceptional Student Populations (Secondary)

    (1) Corequisite(s): EDUC 305 , EDUC 309 , EDUC 311 , EDUC 315  

    An introductory course designed for students with a concentration in secondary education to acquaint them with the characteristics of exceptional secondary age students (e.g., students who have disabilities, are at-risk, are gifted/talented, come from culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds) and to identify applicable education policies and services.
  

  • EDUC 315 - Differentiating and Managing Diverse Classrooms Practicum Secondary

    (1) Corequisite(s): EDUC 305 , EDUC 309 , EDUC 311 , EDUC 312  

    This course is a clinical practicum designed to acquaint students with the school personnel, policies, and instructional/behavioral practices of inclusive classrooms at the secondary level. The practicum provides students with a view to how different theoretical perspectives manifest in actual schools and classroom settings.
  

  • EDUC 317 - Topics in Educational Studies

    Fall or Spring (1-3)

    A topics course for undergraduate students interested in contemporary issues and topics in education. Topics may include current issues, in depth exploration of topics or theoretical traditions, or research methods for studying US, comparative or international educational issues. 
  

  • EDUC 330 - Designs for Technology-Enhanced Learning - Elementary

    (2) Corequisite(s): EDUC 406 , EDUC 407 , ECON 476 , EDUC 477 . Restricted to students in the teacher education program.

    An introduction to computer-based and networked educational technologies, emphasizing instructional designs for their curriculum-based uses in teaching and learning.
  

  • EDUC 340 - Assessment of Learning

    (1) Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program and; Admission to Professional Semester

    A course designed to develop competence in constructing and employing valid and reliable assessments of student achievement at the classroom level.
  

  • EDUC 345 - Differentiating and Managing in Diverse Classrooms Practicum:Elementary

    (1) Corequisite(s): EDUC 302 , EDUC 303 , EDUC 340 , EDUC 411 , EDUC 414 , EDUC 415 . Restricted to education majors

    This course is a clinical practicum designed to acquaint students with the school personnel, policies, and instructional/behavioral practices of inclusive classrooms at the elementary level. The practicum provides students with a view to how different theoretical perspectives manifest in actual schools and classroom settings.
  

  • EDUC 350 - Concepts in Collaborative Peer Health Advocacy

    Spring (3) Staff Prereq/Corequisite(s): For those students wishing to collaborate with other individuals, organizations, and offices as they improve the health of this campus across all eight dimensions of wellness, the instructors intend to augment the facts behind, the behaviors around, and the commitment to promoting community wellness, all while offering multiple opportunities to apply those skill sets to current collegiate health issues through creativity, polyculturalism, and social justice.

    This course also trains pre-selected students to be potential members of the student arm of the Office of Health Promotion (OHP), a division of Student Affairs here at the College. Though other peer health organizations at the College may have membership guidelines in addition to passing this class, learners who intend to work with the OHP as peer health advocates must earn a cumulative score of 80% or higher as one of several criteria to receive a final offer of membership from the staff.

  

  • EDUC 360 - Globalization and Education

    Spring (3)

    This course critically examines how globalization– and the ensuing political, economic, and social effects– has impacted education. Students will examine these effects both domestically and internationally, deliberate how to best prepare students as global citizens, and research solutions for addressing global challenges and inequities. There is a COLL 300 credit option for students involved in related study away programs related to education.
  

  • EDUC 361 - Applied Community Engagement: Leading Alternative Breaks

    (1)

    This course equips students to lead alternative breaks with Branch Out, William & Mary’s alternative break program. Through readings, discussion, lecture, and reflection, students will apply concepts and best practices of active citizenship, facilitation, and positive community impact. This course is required for and limited to Branch Out site leaders.
  

  • EDUC 362 - Community Engagement on Campus

    (1)

    This class investigates the role of college students and higher education in community change. In what forms have campuses engaged with the processes of community change? What are the opportunities and limitations of campus community engagement? Students will explore this topic through case studies, data analysis, and personal reflection.
  

  • EDUC 363 - Community Engagement in Practice

    (3)

    This course equips students to expand and deepen their community engagement and leadership with theoretical foundations and best practices in justice-oriented service work. Through readings, discussion, lecture, and reflection, students will apply concepts of active citizenship, reflection, and positive community impact to their ongoing work with community.
  

  • EDUC 369 - Methods in Teaching ESL, PreK-12

    (3).

    This course introduces the student to instructional methods and practices for teaching TESOL in PreK-12 classroom settings with a focus on academic language development, providing comprehensible input, increasing background knowledge, developing language and content objectives, vocabulary development, increasing oral language production, selecting culturally responsive materials, integrating language and content instruction, and differentiating according to ELLs’ language proficiency levels.
  

  • EDUC 370 - Understanding Language: Second Language Acquisition, Theory, and Practice

    (3).

    This course examines first and second language acquisition, theory, and practice. In addition, it supports pre-service teachers’ understandings of the role of language within the context of specific academic disciplines. Course topics include: Language development, strategies to promote literacies across specific academic disciplines, culturally responsive pedagogy, and assessment for ELs.
  

  • EDUC 371 - ESL Curriculum Design: Teaching ELLs in the U.S.

    (3).

    This course examines key processes in curriculum design for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and how to develop and align curriculum, instruction, and assessment when applied to the PreK-12 public school setting. This course also introduces best practices for teaching content instruction to ELLs, communicating with and involving families of ELLs in schools, and identifying ELLs for special education and gifted services.
  

  • EDUC 400 - Problems in Education

    (3) Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in School of Education program and consent of the instructor

    A course designed for students who are capable of independent study under the direction of, and in consultation with, staff specialists. Students undertake study and research of educational problems of individual concern resulting from previous study or experience. Course may be repeated if topic varies
  

  • EDUC 405 - Elementary Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction

    (2) Prerequisite(s): EDUC 330   Corequisite(s): EDUC 410 , EDUC 412 , EDUC 475  

    An exploration of the objectives, instructional strategies and evaluation of social studies education at the early and middle school levels. Included are experiences in the design of instructional materials for use in the classroom.
  

  • EDUC 406 - Elementary Science Curriculum and Instruction

    (2) Corequisite(s): EDUC 330 , EDUC 407 , EDUC 476 , EDUC 477 . Open to students admitted to the Teacher Education program

    A course designed to build fundamental knowledge of elementary science teaching and learning including standards-based curriculum design and research-based teaching strategies. The course focuses upon developing inquiry-based lessons for K-6 students.
  

  • EDUC 407 - Elementary Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction

    (2) Corequisite(s): EDUC 406 , EDUC 414 , EDUC 415 , EDUC 476 , EDUC 477  

    Assists the beginning teacher to develop appropriate skills and knowledge for teaching mathematics at the early and middle school levels.
  

  • EDUC 410 - Elementary Reading/Language Arts Curriculum and Instruction

    (5) Corequisite(s): EDUC 405 , EDUC 412 , EDUC 475 . Restricted to Education majors

    A course on the fundamentals of developmental and diagnostic reading/language arts instruction in elementary schools. Included is study of the school literacy program from emergent literacy to reading in the content areas. Classroom diagnostic techniques and corrective methods are an integral part of the course.
  

  • EDUC 411 - Classroom Adaptations for Exceptional Student Populations (Elementary Education)

    (1) Corequisite(s):  

    EDUC 302 , EDUC 303 , EDUC 340 , EDUC 345 , 411, EDUC 414 , EDUC 415 . Restricted to Education majors

    This course prepares elementary education teachers to develop differentiated instruction for the individual learning needs of students in elementary classrooms who have disabilities, who are at-risk for school failure, or who are gifted/talented learners, as well as students who are culturally and linguistically diverse.

  

  • EDUC 412 - Reading and Language Arts Curriculum and Instruction (Practicum)

    (1) Corequisite(s): EDUC 405 , EDUC 410 , EDUC 411 , EDUC 475  

    This practica experience is designed to provide opportunities for students to observe and participate in reading and language arts instruction in an elementary or middle school classroom.
  

  • EDUC 414 - Student Teaching Seminar (Elementary Education)

    (1) Corequisite(s): EDUC 302 , EDUC 303 , EDUC 340 , EDUC 345 , EDUC 411 , EDUC 415  

    A seminar designed to provide students with an opportunity to reflectively refine their knowledge, decision-making and skills in coordinating instruction, classroom organization, management and discipline.
  

  • EDUC 415 - Supervised Teaching in Elementary Education

    (7) Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Professional Semester Corequisite(s): EDUC 302 , EDUC 303 , EDUC 340 , EDUC 345 , EDUC 411 , EDUC 414  

    A field-based experience designed to enable pre-service elementary teachers to become competent at the entry level in the roles, functions and skills of classroom teachers.
  

  • EDUC 417 - Topics in Educational Policy and Equity

    Fall or Spring (1-3)

    A seminar course for undergraduate students that examines topics and research methods focused on educational policy and equity issues. Topics may include current issues, theoretical traditions, or research methods for studying US or international educational policy or the equity issues that exist in k-12 education. 
  

  • EDUC 418 - ESL Dual Endorsement Practicum

    (1) Corequisite(s): One of the following courses–Elementary: EDUC 415   ; Secondary: EDUC 494  , EDUC 495  , EDUC 496  , EDUC 497  , EDUC 498  .

     

    This course is designed to provide English as a Second Language (ESL) pre-service teachers with opportunities to teach ESL lessons and to reflect on those lessons through post-observation conferences with a qualified University Supervisor.

  

  • EDUC 420 - Secondary English Curriculum and Instruction Practicum

    (1) Corequisite(s): EDUC 441  

    A course designed to provide the prospective English teacher with structured opportunities to observe, reflect upon, and participate in the community and school culture in which they will be student teaching in the following semester.
  

  • EDUC 421 - Children’s Literature

    (3)

    This course provides a thorough look at the field of children’s literature including the value of children’s books, criteria for selecting and evaluating children’s books, a survey of the categories of children’s literature and discussion of issues involving children’s literature.
  

  • EDUC 425 - Trends and Legal Issues in Special Education

    (3)

    This is an introductory course which examines disabilities included in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and emphasizes relevant legislation and litigation which provides a foundation for current delivery of educational services. Course content also provides the opportunity to explore issues related to the education of other groups of exceptional students who might be at-risk for school failure because of special needs; i.e. gifted, limited English proficiency, culturally diverse, and socially maladjusted.
  

  • EDUC 429 - Secondary Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction Practicum

    (1) Corequisite(s): EDUC 443  

    A field and university based course designed to provide students with an opportunity to reflectively apply and refine their skills and knowledge about the teaching of mathematics.
  

  • EDUC 434 - Secondary Foreign Language Curriculum and Instruction Practicum

    (1) Corequisite(s): EDUC 442  

    A course designed to provide the prospective secondary teacher with opportunities to experience and reflect on the practices of foreign language education in the school and community setting.
  

  • EDUC 436 - Secondary Science Curriculum and Instruction Practicum

    (1) Corequisite(s): EDUC 444  

    A field and university based course designed to provide students with a first opportunity to reflectively apply/refine their skills/ knowledge about the teaching of science as both a process and a product, as a way of knowing and as a body of knowledge.
  

  • EDUC 437 - Secondary Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction Practicum

    (1) Corequisite(s): EDUC 440  

    A course designed to provide the prospective secondary teacher with opportunities to experience and reflect on the practices of social studies education in the school and community setting.
  

  • EDUC 438 - Instructional Planning in Secondary English

    (2) Corequisite(s): EDUC 340 , EDUC 438P , EDUC 449 ,  EDUC 495 . Restricted to Education majors

    A five-week intensive campus and field-based course designed to provide students opportunities to apply and refine skills and knowledge about teaching and learning English. Guided by College faculty and a public school mentor, students continue the work begun in the methods course, designing units of instruction for use during their internship in supervised teaching.
  

  • EDUC 438P - Instructional Planning in Secondary English - Practicum

    (1) Prerequisite(s): Field based experience coordinated with EDUC 438 .

  

  • EDUC 439 - Instructional Planning in Secondary Mathematics

    (2) Corequisite(s): EDUC 340 , EDUC 439P , EDUC 450 , EDUC 497 . Restricted to Education majors

    A field and university based course designed to provide students with an opportunity to reflectively apply and refine their skills and knowledge about the teaching of mathematics design, teaching and evaluation of their instruction practices.
  

  • EDUC 439P - Instructional Planning in Secondary Mathematics - Practicum

    (1) Prerequisite(s): Field based experience coordinated with EDUC 439 .

  

  • EDUC 440 - Curriculum and Instructional Methods (Social Studies)

    (3) Corequisite(s): EDUC 309 , EDUC 311 , EDUC 312 , EDUC 315 , EDUC 437 . Restricted to Education majors

    A basic course in instructional methodology and an introduction to secondary social studies teaching methods and materials.
  

  • EDUC 441 - Curriculum and Instructional Methods (English)

    (3) Corequisite(s): EDUC 309 , EDUC 311 , EDUC 312 , EDUC 315 , EDUC 434 . Restricted to Education majors

    A basic course in instructional methodology and an introduction to secondary English teaching methods and materials.
  

  • EDUC 442 - Curriculum and Instructional Methods (Foreign Language)

    (3) Corequisite(s): EDUC 309 , EDUC 311 , EDUC 312 , EDUC 315 , EDUC 434 . Restricted to Education majors

    A basic course in instructional methodology and an introduction to PreK-12 foreign language teaching methods and materials.
  

  • EDUC 443 - Curriculum and Instructional Methods (Mathematics)

    (3) Corequisite(s): EDUC 309 , EDUC 311 , EDUC 312 , EDUC 315 , EDUC 429 . Restricted to Education majors

    A basic course in instructional methodology and an introduction to secondary mathematics teaching methods and materials.
  

  • EDUC 444 - Curriculum and Instructional Methods (Science)

    (3) Corequisite(s): EDUC 309 , EDUC 311 , EDUC 312 , EDUC 315 , EDUC 436 . Restricted to Education majors

    A basic course in instructional methodology and an introduction to secondary science teaching methods and materials.
  

  • EDUC 445 - Instructional Planning in Secondary Foreign Language

    (2) Corequisite(s): EDUC 340 , EDUC 445P , EDUC 451 , EDUC 496  

    A five-week intensive campus and field-based course designed to provide students opportunities to apply and refine skills and knowledge about teaching and learning foreign languages. Students continue the work begun in the methods course, designing units of instruction and planning detailed lesson plans.
  

  • EDUC 445P - Instructional Planning in Secondary Foreign Language - Practicum

    (1) Prerequisite(s): Field based experience coordinated with EDUC 445 .

 

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