School of Humanities
The School of Humanities is comprised of Baccalaureate degree programs, academic minors, and certificates that broaden human potential, promote intellectual and aesthetic inquiry, and foster artistic creativity and growth. The School’s program in Music provides a rich multicultural environment that is vital to the greater institutional community, preparing Kentucky State University’s students for a variety of professions in the arts and related fields. The program in Mass Communications and Journalism provides hands-on experience in public affairs journalism, public relations and digital communication, preparing students for communication careers in business, journalism or the public sector.
The School additionally supports the University’s mission by providing liberal studies courses in English, music art and theater; by providing students with opportunities to develop and enhance effective written, oral and interpersonal communication skills for life in today’s multicultural society; by providing professional services to public schools; and by preparing students to make significant contributions to society as arts educators, performers, and producers. Finally, the School promotes teaching excellence through its maintenance of a low student-faculty ratio and its emphasis on performance-based goals.
Music
Maintaining membership with and accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) since 1971, the Music program has a long and distinguished legacy of award-winning performance ensembles and has produced leaders in the fields of musical performance and music education.
The unit counts among its alumni Grammy-nominated musicians and performers who have attained distinguished national and international careers. A survey of professional venues reveals the department’s students to be active in a wide variety of regional, as well as national performance arenas, including Broadway and the Metropolitan Opera.
The music degree programs include the Bachelor of Arts in Music with tracks in General Music, Music Industry and Production, Music and Theatre1, and Jazz and World Music1, the Bachelor of Music-Education, and the Bachelor of Music-Performance. Additionally, the Department offers the minor in Music and Short-term certificates in Music and Culture of the African Diaspora and Music Industry and Production.
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These tracks are not currently offered.
Mass Communication and Journalism
The health of a democracy is deeply connected to the health of a free press. Thomas Jefferson thought so highly of the importance of the press’ role in guarding the people’s rights that he stated: “If I had to choose between a government without a free press and a free press without government, I would choose the latter.” From the hey-day of its nationally celebrated civil rights leader and alumnus Whitney M. Young, Jr. to its connections with Kentucky’s black owned or operated newspapers and indeed throughout its some 120 years of great achievements and challenges, Kentucky State University’s own history has been deeply entwined with the exercise of a free press. All three aspects of Kentucky State’s mission – liberal studies, land grant status (especially the mass communications facilities of the land grant program), and its status as an HBCU – coalesce together in a B.A. program in mass communication and journalism.
Humanities
The study of the Language Arts has always been central to a liberal arts curriculum. The Unit offers minor programs in English, French1, Philosophy1, Creative Writing, and Journalism. These minor programs are designed to complement the major programs offered by Kentucky State University and to provide students with additional flexibility and breadth of academic training. These minors are particularly useful for those students who wish to be flexible in future career paths, who plan careers in fields requiring diverse skills, and who will be pursuing global careers. Every course offered by the Division emphasizes writing, and students are encouraged to take an active part in classroom discussion. Coursework in foreign languages emphasizes written and spoken communication skills, and faculty make an effort to acquaint students with the complex relationships that exist between literary traditions and the historical and cultural contexts out of which these traditions arise. Coursework in philosophy addresses fundamental questions about the nature and possibility of knowledge, problems of ethics, logical issues, questions about the nature of reality, and issues that arise in the making and criticism of works of art.
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Not currently offered.
Communication
The Area of Communication seeks to develop an awareness of the methods and techniques necessary for the continual improvement of human communication as a social and professional tool. Courses are designed to help students understand the methods and techniques used by the media systems, to assist students in their understanding and appreciation of cultural heritages, and to help them develop strong and healthy relationships. A minor in Communication requires the completion of 18 semester credit hours in addition to COM 103 Interpersonal Communication, from the Liberal Studies Requirements.
Modern Foreign Languages
Coursework in American Sign Language1, French1, and Spanish is offered by members of the faculty of the Humanities. Coursework in foreign languages emphasizes instruction in the fundamentals of syntax, pronunciation, and idiomatic expressions. There is a four-way approach to teaching foreign languages (listening/comprehension, conversing, reading, and writing). Instruction takes place in both the classroom and the foreign language laboratory, where students practice speaking and pronunciation and where they watch video material, films, or documentaries in the foreign language they study. Intermediate and upper-level courses stress the acquisition of communicative skills and cultural or literary information.
Students who pursue a baccalaureate degree are eligible to complete six semester credit hours of a foreign language (SPA 101 Elementary Spanish I and SPA 102 Elementary Spanish II or ASL 171 American Sign Language and ASL 172 American Sign Language II) to meet a portion of the Liberal Studies Core Requirements. Students may also demonstrate elementary knowledge in a foreign language by making the necessary score on an AP examination or on a CLEP examination (see Proficiency Examination Programs in Registration and Academic Records). Elementary foreign language courses 101 and 102 or 171 and 172 must be taken in sequence and in the same language.
*Spanish is the only foreign language currently being offered.
Philosophy1
The academic study of philosophy is an important part of a liberal studies institution. Accordingly, Kentucky State University offers a minor in philosophy. While the study of philosophy can benefit any student, the minor is especially recommended for the following kinds of students:
- students pursuing a pre-law curriculum,
- prospective pre-health/medical professionals,
- computer science majors,
- majors in the humanities,
- students in the Whitney Young Honors Collegium, and
- students with interest in careers in theological schools and religious professions.
The philosophy program at Kentucky State University offers courses in a variety of basic and specialized philosophical disciplines. The main thrusts of the program are the development of analytical and critical reasoning skills and a focus upon evaluating arguments for and against important contemporary and classical philosophical proposals.
* Philosophy classes are not currently being offered.
Unit Attendance Policy
For all classes offered by the Division of Literature, Languages and Philosophy, the Unit Attendance Policy will be enforced. This policy states that missing more than twenty percent (20%) of the course’s total class meetings for any reason is in itself sufficient cause for a student to receive a failing grade in the course. Instructors may adopt other attendance policies at their own discretion as long as these policies are included in the class syllabus and are within the parameters of the University’s attendance policy. Instructors will adopt their own policies for lateness and early departure from class and list these policies in the class syllabus.
COM 101: Oral Communication
cement required concurrently with ENG 103 and ENG 099. An introduction to structured oral communication, concentration on the development and delivery of informative messages.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
COM 103: Interpersonal Communication
The verbal and non/verbal aspects of human communication. Emphasis is placed on roles played by self/esteem, perception, trust, conflict, language, values, etc.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
COM 200: Public Speaking
Deals with the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of speeches. Emphasis is placed upon the impromptu, the extemporaneous, and the written speech.
Prerequisite: COM 103
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
COM 201: Group Discussion
The theory and practice of small and large group discussion, and formal and informal debate strategies, emphasizing the individual’s role within the group and on debate.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
COM 208: Media Literacy
The course focuses on analyzing and discerning content found in traditional and digital media, and guides students to written conclusions about American media. Credit: 3 semester hours.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
COM 302: Interracial/Intercultural Comm
The study of communication strategies in different cultural and racial groups.
Prerequisite: COM 103
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
COM 304: Oral Interpretation
Designed to equip the student with techniques for effective oral interpretation of such literature as the Bible, the Classics, dramatic literature, and poetry.
Prerequisite: COM 103
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
COM 310: Persuasive Speaking
The study of the rhetorical aspects of speech in persuasive styles. Emphasis is placed on gathering, structuring, and orally presenting persuasive data.
Prerequisite: COM 103
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
COM 315: Voice and Diction
A basic course offered to acquaint the student with the social, physiological, psychological, phonetic, and linguistic bases of speech communication.
Prerequisite: COM 200
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
COM 401: Institutional Communications
Designed to acquaint the students with organizational structures and how they develop internal and external communication systems.
Prerequisite: Consent of faculty
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
COM 402: Public Relations
Study of public relations concepts. Students are given the opportunity to practice public relations theory in a variety of activities and organizations.
Prerequisite: Consent of faculty
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 101: English Comp I
Practice in composing and revising essays that are well organized, coherent, and demonstrate command of English fundamentals
Prerequisite: English 099, English 103, or ACT subscore of 19 on English and Reading
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 101A: Freshman Comp/Reading I
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 102: English Comp II
Continuation of English 101, with several weeks devoted to the preparation of a research paper.
Prerequisite: ENG 101
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 103: College Reading
Follows ENG 088 Reading. Designed to develop critical reading skills needed to comprehend University materials.
Prerequisite: ENG 088 or initial placement with an Enhanced ACT Reading Composite of 16 18
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
ENG 211: Intro to Literature
An introduction to the understanding and enjoyment of the major literary genres: fiction, drama, poetry, and essays.
Prerequisite: ENG 102
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 214: Persuasive Writing
Instruction and practice in types of written persuasion, including instruction in the rhetorical forms of argumentation and persuasion.
Prerequisite: ENG 102
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 215: Intro to Lit for Eng. Majors
An introduction to major literary genres – fiction, drama, poetry, and essays – with a more intensive focus on literary and genre theory appropriate for prospective English majors.
Prerequisite: ENG 102
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 216: Technical Writing
Training and practice in written communications (reports, business letters, memorandums, etc.) required in business, industry, and government.
Prerequisite: ENG 102 or consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 220: Intro to Cultural Studies
Analyses of the artistic, social, political, and historical texts and objects that help construct our contemporary lives..
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 260: Children's Literature
A study of literature that is especially suitable for use in the elementary grades with emphasis upon techniques of presenting this literature to young children.
Prerequisite: ENG 211 or consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 285: Writ/Sentence Skills for Teac
Specifically for Education majors. Focuses on the organizational, grammatical, and mechanical writing skills demanded of class-room teachers.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 311: Advanced Grammar
Instruction in concepts of English sentence structure, grammar and word formation.
Prerequisite: ENG 102
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 313: Global Literature Survey
An introduction to selected authors and texts from Non-Western cultures in Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas.
Prerequisite: ENG 211
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 315: History of the Eng. Language
A study of the historical development and evolution of the English language from Old to Modern English.
Prerequisite: ENG 211
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 317: Linguistics
Introduction to the science of linguistics, including phonology, mor-phology, syntax and semantics. Also includes study of language use in society.
Prerequisite: ENG 211 or consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 322: British Literary Roots
Pre-req. 211. Survey of major British works and their critical, intellectual, and historical contexts from the Medieval period to the 21 s Century.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 323: British Literature II
Continuation of the survey of major British works and their critical, intellectual, and historical con-texts from the Age of Johnson to the modern era.
Prerequisite: ENG 211
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 324: American Multiethnic Lit.
A survey of the literature of the United States from colonial to contemporary with a focus on diverse voices and movements.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 325: Survey American Lit II
A study of modern American writers, with emphasis on political, social, and literary movements.
Prerequisite: ENG 211
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 330: Literary Genres
This course provides students with comprehensive study of major works and criticism of one of the major literary genres: Novel, Poetry or Drama.
Prerequisite: ENG 211/215
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 342: Writing Poetry
Students will study poetry and write a short collection of poems. Students will also read and critique one another’s works.
Prerequisite: ENG 211 or consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 343: Writing Creative Non-Fiction
Students will study and write non-fiction of the type published in magazines and newspaper. Students will also read and critique one another’s works.
Prerequisite: ENG 211 or consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 345: Writing Drama/Screenplay
Students will study drama and film writing and write a short play or screenplay. Students will also read and critique one another’s works.
Prerequisite: ENG 211 or consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 346: Writing Fiction
Students will study fiction, both short and full-length, and write fiction pieces. Students will also read and critique one another’s works.
Prerequisite: ENG 211 or consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 390: Adolescent Literature
Designed to help students identify appropriate reading material for adolescents by interest and grade level. Students will also learn bibliographical skills.
Prerequisite: ENG 211
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 397: Special Topics in English I
A broad range of literary topics in specialized areas not addressed in depth by the traditional curriculum.
Prerequisite: ENG 211 or consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 398: Literary Heritage
An intensive study of a specific period in literary history, focusing on major figures and texts from that period. May be repeated.
Prerequisite: ENG 211
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 399: Special Topics in English II
A broad range of literary topics in specialized areas not addressed in depth by the traditional curriculum.
Prerequisite: ENG 211 or consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 409: African American Literature
A study of representative literary works written by African Americans from Phillis Wheatley to the present.
Prerequisite: ENG 211
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 411: Shakespeare
Analytical study of Shakespeare’s principal plays and sonnets, with an introduction to the Elizabethan thought and society.
Prerequisite: ENG 211
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 413: Literary Theory & Criticism
A study of major schools of criticism and influential critics. Includes instruction in practical application of these approaches to writing about literature.
Prerequisite: ENG 211
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 415: Major Author(s)
An intensive study of one or two authors considered to be among the greatest and most influential of writers in English. May be repeated.
Prerequisite: ENG 211
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 417: Comparative Mythology
This course studies the oral storytelling traditions of various world cultures, with an emphasis on the comparative study of the world’s myths andtheir parallel themes. It also considers other genres of traditional storytelling, including folk tale, fairy tale, legend, urban legend, folk poetry, ballad and song
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 419: Literatures of Crime & Punishm
A survey course that explores literatures of crime, justice, and punishment. A variety of literary genres will be covered including true crime, fiction, mystery, and detective stories.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 425: Digital Writing and Rhetoric
Explores the changing nature of rhetorical strategies in the digital age. Students are introduced to a variety of digital writing platforms and ways that rhetorical strategies are transformed in digital environments.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 433: Read/Writing Clin Practicum
Required of all students obtaining certification in English Education. A clinical course designed to help students identify and correct problems in reading and writing.
Prerequisite: ENG 211
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 440: Lit. of Gender & Sexuality
Organized and advanced study of selected literature that explores, examines and questions intersectionalities.
Prerequisite: ENG 220
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 443: Special Topics in Film Studies
A survey course covering a broad range of film genres and topics not addressed in depth by the traditional curriculum.
Prerequisite: ENG 211 or consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 490: Senior Creative Project
A semester-long writing project which will culminate in either a collection of short creative works or one full-length work.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ENG 499: English Capstone
Required of all English majors. This culminating course focuses on research and bibliographic methodologies within the context of a 30-age research paper assignment, as well as broadening analytical and critical thinking skills, thus preparing students for graduate/professional schools and/or the workforce.
Prerequisite: Senior classification and ENG 413 (Literary Criticism)
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ESL 085: Fund of Eng Foreign Speakers
Familiarizes foreign students with fundamentals of written and spoken English, focusing on English used in academic and social settings. (Does not count toward any degree requirements)
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ESL 086: Fund Infor. Writing Foreign
Familiarizes foreign students with American academic and institutional writing formats, including summaries, paraphrases, definitions, abstracts, reviews, critiques, memorandums, and letters. (Does not count toward any degree requirements)
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ESL 087: Fund Eng Conversation Foreig
Familiarizes foreign students with fundamentals of spoken communication in English. (Does not count toward any degree requirements)
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ESL 101: Beginning ESL Integrated Skill
This course introduces English language learners to basic writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills. Students will engage in English listening tasks, role playing, and discussions, as well as practical reading and writing tasks and vocabulary study. The focus will be on building the academic language skills necessary for students’ success in a college environment, in addition to practical communication for everyday situations. Credit: 3 semester hours
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ESL 102: Intermediate ESL Integrated Sk
This course is designed for English language learners at the intermediate level who want to further develop their writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills. The course expands students’ language skills necessary for success and effective communication in academic contexts. There is an emphasis on critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world applications for language skills. Credit: 3 semester hours.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ESL 103: Advanced ESL Integrated Skills
This course will refine the skills of learners who have attained a high English language proficiency level. In this course, students will engage with authentic materials, participate in collaborative projects, and practice advanced language and vocabulary use. The course provides opportunities for students to explore contemporary issues, cultural topics, and global perspectives, offering students an avenue to apply their language skills in meaningful ways. Credit: 3 semester hours.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ESL 111: Beginning ESL Writing
This course introduces the writing process to English learners. It teaches basic writing skills, such as sentence and paragraph development, organization, and editing. By cycling through the steps of the writing process, students will engage with the essential tools required to construct academic paragraphs. Credit: 6 semester hours.
Credit Hours: 6
Contact Hours: 6
ESL 112: Beginning ESL Reading
This course is designed for English learners at a beginner level in reading. It introduces students to reading comprehension strategies, decoding words, and recognizing sentence structures. Students will learn to distinguish between main ideas and supporting details, use appropriate strategies to handle unfamiliar academic vocabulary, and take notes from a lecture or text. Credit: 4 semester hours.
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
ESL 113: Begin. ESL Listening and Speak
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
ESL 114: Beginning ESL Grammar
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
ESL 121: Intermediate ESL Writing
This course, designed for English learners with basic writing skills, focuses on complex sentence structures, paragraph organization, and grammar. It teaches the development of strong thesis statements and the creation of introductory, body, and concluding paragraphs – a fundamental skillset for essay writing. Students will collaborate with their peers to proofread and edit their writings for errors in grammar, syntax, and usage. Credit: 6 semester hours.
Credit Hours: 6
Contact Hours: 6
ESL 122: Intermediate ESL Reading
This course further develops the basic reading skills of English learners. The course focuses on comprehension, vocabulary expansion, and reading rate and accuracy. Students will engage with fiction, non-fiction, and informational texts to enhance their reading proficiency. Credit: 4 semester hours.
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
ESL 123: Intermed. ESL Listen & Speak
This course is designed for English learners with basic listening and speaking skills. With an emphasis on lectures, interpersonal communication, and presentations, it improves academic listening, speaking, and critical thinking skills. Students will learn to summarize and paraphrase lectures efficiently, evaluate speaker’s perspectives, and give individual and group presentations. Credit: 4 semester hours
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
ESL 124: Intermediate ESL Grammar
This course strengthens the foundational knowledge of English grammar for English learners. It focuses on complex grammatical structures and rules and enables students to better express themselves in spoken and written English. Students will improve their accuracy in sentence construction when writing in academic contexts. Credit: 4 semester hours.
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
ESL 131: Advanced ESL Writing
This course is designed for English language learners with a strong foundation in writing and grammar. It focuses on writing academic essays, creative writing, and research-based projects to prepare students for college-level writing. Students completing this class will be able to effectively utilize college specific resources like the Writing Center, Canvas, and other writing aids. Credit: 6 semester hours.
Credit Hours: 6
Contact Hours: 6
ESL 132: Advanced ESL Reading
This course is designed for English learners with intermediate reading skills. It focuses on advanced comprehension strategies, expanding academic vocabulary, examining author’s purpose and point of view, and drawing inferences. Literature, academic texts, and contemporary articles are used to deepen students’ critical literacy and analytical abilities in English. Credit: 4 semester hours.
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
ESL 133: Adv. ESL Listening and Speak
This course strengthens the intermediate-level listening and speaking skills of English learners. It provides practice in understanding extended academic lectures, note-taking, participation in in-depth discussions, and delivering formal persuasive and informative presentations. Interactive exercises and activities will improve students’ listening comprehension and oral fluency and equip them to participate successfully in college-level courses. Credit: 4 semester hours.
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
ESL 134: Advanced ESL Grammar
0This course is designed for English learners who have a solid foundation in English grammar and are prepared to refine their understanding of complex grammatical structures. Through practical applications and targeted exercises, students will learn to communicate nuanced grammatical concepts essential to high-level communication and academic writing. Developing the grammatical skills to write advanced academic essays is the aim of this course. Credit: 4 semester hours.
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
FRE 101: Elementary French I
An introductory course designed to teach French pronunciation, sentence structure, and basic vocabulary for understanding, speaking, writing, and reading French. (Laboratory work)
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ENG 099 or ACT subscore of 19 on English
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
FRE 102: Elementary French II
Continuation of FRE 101, with emphasis on listening, speaking, and reading. (Laboratory work)
Prerequisite: FRE 101
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
FRE 201: Intermediate French I
Review of grammar with emphasis on communicative skills and cultural literacy. (Laboratory work)
Prerequisite: FRE 102
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
FRE 202: Intermediate French II
Continuation of FRE 201 increasing stress on communicative skills and cultural literacy. (Laboratory work)
Prerequisite: FRE 201
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
FRE 301: Survey French Lit I
A survey of French literary creation from the earliest documents to 1700 with special emphasis on the classic drama of Corneille, Racine, and Moliere.
Prerequisite: FRE 202
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
FRE 302: Survey French Lit II
Continuation of FRE 301. French literature in the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries with special emphasis on Montesquieu, Rousseau, Voltaire, Balzac, Hugo, Vigny, Flaubert, and some 20th century writers.
Prerequisite: FRE 202
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
FRE 311: Advanced French Comp
Writing on topics of contemporary life, with analysis of style, sentence construction, and study of idiomatic expressions and special problems of French grammar.
Prerequisite: FRE 202
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
FRE 312: Advanced French Conversation
Intensive practice in the oral use of French through conversations on topics of interest.
Prerequisite: FRE 202
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
FRE 322: French Civilization
The study of modern French civilization since 1700 with emphasis on the life, culture, ideas, and institutions of the 20th century.
Prerequisite: FRE 202
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
FRE 375: French Intern Studies I
Intensive development of communicative skills through the study of articles and audio/visual materials on current world affairs.
Prerequisite: FRE 202 or equivalent or proficiency test
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
FRE 376: French Intern Studies II
Continuation of intensive development of communicative skills through the study of articles and audio/visual materials on current world affairs.
Prerequisite: FRE 375 or equivalent
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
FRE 413: Black Literature in French
A survey of the main literary movements in French literature of some African and Caribbean countries, and a study of selections in the works of prominent representatives.
Prerequisite: FRE 202
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
HIS 101: World Civilization I
A study of world civilizations from ca. 3,000 B.C. to 1650 A.D. The course will focus on human beginnings in Africa, the Middle East, India, China; the rise of Islam and Western cultures.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
HIS 102: World Civilization II
A study of world civilizations from 1650 to the present with emphasis on political, social and economic development.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
HIS 103: Western Civilization
A survey of social and intellectual development in the Western World from pre/history to the Reformation.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
HIS 108: Intro to African American Hist
Introduction to African American History. A historical survey of the African American Experience from its origins in African culture to the present. Major themes include the African heritage, the middle passage, slavery, segregation, second class citizenship, survival skills, and their impact on the enduring black community.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
HIS 201: US History to 1865
The political, economic, and social development of the United States from the Colonial period to 1865.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
HIS 202: US History since 1865
The political, economic, and social development of the United States from 1865 to the present.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
HIS 203: Intro to Public History
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
HIS 300: Problem Seminar
Problems encountered by professional historians in the utilization of primary historical sources.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
HIS 314: African-Americans in US
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
HIS 316: Recent US History
A study of problems associated with the Great Depression, the New Deal, war and significant social change, major political developments, and achievements in space.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
HIS 321: Constitutional History of US
An historical survey of the making of the Constitution and its interpretation through decisions of the United States Supreme Court.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
HIS 331: Early Modern Europe
A survey of the political, intellectual, economic, and social development of Europe from 1450/1815.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
HIS 332: Nineteenth Century Europe
Europe from the downfall of Napoleon (1815) to the outbreak of World War I (1914).
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
HIS 333: Twentieth Century Europe
The history of Europe from 1914 to the present. Particular attention is given to the impact of World War I upon European society.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
HIS 341: British History I
A survey of English history from pre/Roman times to the close of the Glorious Revolution (1689), with emphasis upon constitutional and legal developments.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
HIS 342: British History II
The growth of British democracy and the role of Britain in the rise and expansion of world imperialism during the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
HIS 350: Kentucky History
A social, economic, and political history of Kentucky. In addition, the course will examine Kentucky’s contributions to national politics.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
HIS 362: Hispanic American History
A survey of selected Central and South American countries in their modern eras, and trends that are representative of the problems that beset the region.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
HIS 364: Medieval Culture
A survey of European history from 500 to 1500, with strong emphasis on cultural achievements of the period.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
HIS 365: African History to 1870
A survey tracing the earliest beginnings of man in Africa and the development of sub/ and trans-Saharan civilizations.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
HIS 366: African History from 1870
The creation and development of European colonial empires in Africa and the subsequent rise of independent African states.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
HIS 408: History of African American Ed
This survey course is designed to enhance students' knowlegde of about the evolution of African American education in a historical context. especially as it relates to the dynamics of race, class and culture in the United States from slavery to present.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
HIS 411: African-Americans 20th Cent
A thorough study of the contributions of African/Americans to American culture and their struggle for full citizenship in the United States.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
HIS 421: Southern History
The economic, social, political, and cultural life of the southern states from colonial times to the present.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
HIS 424: Diplomatic History of the US
A survey of America’s diplomatic relations with the major world powers since the founding of the Republic.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
HIS 461: History of East Asia
A cultural and political survey of the history of China and Japan, with emphasis on their changing relationships with the rest of the world.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
HIS 499: Senior Colloquium
This course is designed to develop analytical skills, interpretation and research; and to nurture intellectual self reliance and critical thinking.
Prerequisite: Senior classification
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
IGS 201: Global Cultural Traditions
An interdisciplinary exploration and comparison of the ideas and values reflected in the spiritual/belief systems of the pre-modern world as evidenced in indigenous traditions as well as the formation of the Abrahamic, Dharmic, and Syncretist religions.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
IGS 300: The Modern & Post-Modern World
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
IGS 304: African-Amer Experience
A study of the evolution of the African /American experience from the period of slavery to the present, especially as reflected in the writings of African/American intellectuals.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and IGS 200 or consent of director
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
IGS 305: The Latino Experience
A study of both contributions which Lantinos have made to U.S. society and ways that others have historically responded to them. Challenges confronting Latino/Hispanic immigrans in 21st century Kentucky are explored.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and IGS 200 or consent of insructor or IGS Coordinator
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ITA 101: Elementary Italian I
Grade of C or better in ENG 099 or ACT subscore of 19 on English. An introductory course designed to teach Italian pronunciation, sentence structure, and basic vocabulary for understanding, speaking, writing and reading. The course will also deal with general understanding of Italian culture. (Laboratory work)
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
ITA 102: Elementary Italian II
Continuation of Italian I with emphasis on listening and reading comprehension, as well as conversational language. Knowledge of geography, population and various aspects of the Italian culture will be discussed by mean of audio-visual material. (Laboratory work)
Prerequisite: ITA 101
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 201: Media Literacy
The course focuses on analyzing and discerning content found in traditional and digital media.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 202: Multimedia Journalism
Course introduces students to visual storytelling and multimedia content creationa and distribution.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 204: Journalism
Practical work in gathering, organizing and writing news. Objectives will include producing well-written news, features and editorials for publication.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 205: Intro to Sports Communication
Introductory course for students interested in sports communications. CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOURS.
Prerequisite: ENG 102
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 206: Audio Production
A study of audio production techniques and the use of audio board, microphones, tape decks, cartridge tapes, and the recording and editing of tapes.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 210: Intro to Mass Communication
An introduction to mass communication concepts, theory and innovations. An understanding of mass media as an industry profit-making business and agent for social change.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 215: Mass Communication and Society
An introduction to mass communication concepts, theory and innovations which includes study of the societal impact of mass media.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 225: Radio Production/Programming
Provides experience in radio production and operating practices, relationship of these experiences to the commercial, educational, and aesthetic requirements of the broadcasting industry.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 250: Race/Class/Gender in the Media
This course will examine depections of race, class, and gender through the lens of the media. Media is one ouf society's most influential and pervasive structures. Students will apply critical theory appraoches to TV, film, magazine, music, and advertising to examine how stereotypes are created, facilitated, and challenged via the media.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 251: Evolution of Journalism
This course will examine the evolution of journalism from its origins to the present digital age. A combination of theoretical concepts and projects will help students explore journalism's importance to democracy, education, and entertainment.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 252: African American Media
This course offers students an in-depth examination of African American media from earlyh newspapers to present digital outlets. Students will explore persuasive strategies used by African American medai to depict images of race and class in soceity.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 253: The Media in Film
An exploration of the medial wordl (including journalism, public relations, and advertising) depicted through a roatating selection of films and television. this course will begin by examining theories used in the scholarly analysis of film. a mixed analysis of form, style, technique, audience, and authorship will be used to assess how realisitically the industry is portrayed through film.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 302: Student Media Workshop I
This course provides instruction in the editing, layout, design of print, web, and multimedia publications through work on student media (such as the newspaper; The Thorobred News; or the TV program, KSU Kickdown". Students work as reporteds, editors, photographers, videographers, and graphic designers for campus media productions.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
JOU 305: Communication Law/Ethics
An overview of legal concepts for media professionals. Concepts include the First Amendment and constitutional rights, freedom of the press, libel, privacy, copyright, broadcast regulation and obscenity. Ethical principles will be examined through real-world case studies.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 308: Media Advertising and Sales
An introduction to the fundamentals of measuring, buying, and selling advertising space. This course will also cover techniques for selling commercials in a range of media, including print, broadcast, digital, and outdoor formats. Includes the basics of message design, market analysis, and demographic targeting.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 322: Intro Digital Photojournalism
This is an introductory course in photojournalism utilizing digital cameras and production in a Macintosh environment.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 333: Radio-Tele News/Spec Prog
Writing news for electronic dissemination. Students learn how to gather, write and visualize news for radio and television.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 361: Journalism II
Students will be taught to gather, analyze, organize and communicate information concisely, accurately, quickly and understandably for newspapers, the electronic media and other informational outlets.
Prerequisite: ENG 204
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 362: News Editing
Practice in evaluating the quality and effectiveness of a news story and in editing news copy for correct grammar and Associated Press style.
Prerequisite: JOU 361 or consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 363: Magazine and Features Writing
This course proves instruction and practial experience in researching, writing, and marketing feature articles for print or online magazine publication.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 364: Desktop/Web Publishing
Instruction in using desktop publishing programs to produce newsletters and flyers and using HTML editor programs and FTP clients to publish materials on the Internet.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 365: Adv Public Affairs Reporting
Intense study of and reporting about public agencies, specifically local, state, and federal governmental agencies
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 366: Public Relations Seminar
Intense study of the principles and practices of public relations
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 367: Television/Radio Production
Teaches basic skills for television and radio production, and how to use them as tools of broadcast journalism.
Prerequisite: JOU 361 or instructor’s consent
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 368: Comm Journalism (Print Ver)
Study of small town and rural newspapers, their unique service function, and the particular economic and community development issues facing their audiences.
Prerequisite: JOU 361
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 369: Comm Journalism (Brdcst Ver)
Study of local broadcast news media, their unique service functions, and the particular economic and community issues facing their audiences.
Prerequisite: JOU 367 or Instructor’s Consent
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 370: Public Relations Campaigns
Study of PR case studies leading to practical experience in a real PR campaign for a rural, corporate or non-profit environment.
Prerequisite: JOU 365 or instructor’s consent
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 371: Public Events Planning
Study of cases leading to the development of a special event for an organization associated with rural, corporate or non-profit environment.
Prerequisite: JOU 365 or instructor’s consent
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 372: Television/Radio Production II
Advanced course for television and radio broadcasting. This course is designed to provide advanced broadcast journalism students with hands-on training in production, writing and editing for radio and television. Credit: 3 semester hours.
Prerequisite: JOU 367
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 373: Broadcast Announcing
This course provides hands-on instruction in writing and reading scripts for television and radio. Students are explosed to different types of broadcast announcing including anchoring for neews, music and video, and play-by-play sports announcing.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 375: Advertising Seminar
An in-depth exploration of advertising across various media platforms, including print, broadcast, outdoor, and outline (inclusing social media). Students will get hands-on practice in teh agency/production side of advertising theory, using creative practices to design strategic messages. In addition, historical, social, and ethical dimensions of advertising will be explored.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 400: Radio-Tel Audiences/Program
Provides opportunities for the student to become familiar with the techniques of creating programs, program schedules, demographic analyses, and policies and procedures of staton operation.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 401: Spec Top in Print Journalism
In-depth study and practice in specialty fields of journalism. Regularly rotating topics to include Agricultural Journalism, Environmental Reporting, and Covering Culture and the Arts.
Prerequisite: JOU 361 or consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 402: Student Media Workshop II
This course provides advanced instruction and experience in the editing, layout, and design of print and web publications through work on the student newspaper, The Thorobred News. Students are expected to take leadership roles on the newspaper staff as reporters, editors, photographers, and graphic designers and in training newer staff member in the basic of newspaper production.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 422: Adv Digital Photojournalism
This is an advanced course in photojournalsim utilizing digital camers and production in a Macintosh environment. This course will examine the current state of photojournalism, including industry trends, noteworthy photojournalists,and emerging technology.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 425: Communication Research Methods
This course is an introduction to the foundational concepts, theories, methods, and instruments used on communications research. This course will cover both quantitative and qualitative methodologies used in social sciences research. Project presentation and results analysis will also be studies to prepare students for communicating and interepreting results.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 434: Practicum in Print Journalism
Work as a reporter editor in a supervised role at a newspaper or magazine; 230 total work hours for 3 semester hours credit.
Prerequisite: JOU 362 or consent of instructor, and junior standing (60 earned credit hours)
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 435: Practicum in Broadcast Journal
Work as a reporter or editor in a supervised role at a broadcast medium; 230 hours work for 3 academic credit hours.
Prerequisite: Junior standing (60 credit hours) and either JOU 367 or Instructor’s Consent
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
JOU 436: Practicum in Public Relations
Work as a PR practitioner in a supervised role in a public relations environment; 230 total work hours for 3 semester credit hours.
Prerequisite: JOU 365 or instructor’s consent, and junior standing (60 earned credit hours)
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MUA 105: Music Composition I/Lab
Private instruction in the elements of composition. One-hour composition lesson each week. Includes compositional projects in various genres. Laboratory required.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUA 106: Music Composition II/Lab
A continuation of MUA 105. Laboratory required.
Prerequisite: MUA 105
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUA 121: Minor Applied I
One half-hour private lesson each week in primary or secondary performance areas.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 0.5
Contact Hours: 0.5
MUA 122: Minor Applied II
A continuation of MUA 121.
Prerequisite: MUA121
Credit Hours: 0.5
Contact Hours: 0.5
MUA 161: Major Applied I/Lab
For B.A.Mus. and B.M. music education majors. Private instruction in voice, piano, organ, woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments in the principal area of study. One-hour lesson each week. Laboratory required.
Prerequisite: audition required
Credit Hours: 1-2
Contact Hours: 2-4
MUA 162: Major Applied II/Lab
For B.A.Mus. and B.M. music education majors. A continuation of MUA 161. Laboratory required.
Prerequisite: MUA 161
Credit Hours: 1-2
Contact Hours: 2-4
MUA 181: Perform Major Applied I/Lab
For B.M. music performance majors. Private instruction in voice, piano, organ, woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments in the principal area of study. One-hour lesson each week. Laboratory required.
Prerequisite: audition required
Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 3
MUA 182: Perform Major Applied II/Lab
For B.M. music performance majors. A continuation of MUA 181. Laboratory required.
Prerequisite: MUA 181
Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 3
MUA 205: Music Composition III/Lab
A continuation of MUA 106. Laboratory required.
Prerequisite: MUA 106
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUA 206: Music Composition IV/Lab
Laboratory required.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUA 221: Minor Applied III
A continuation of MUA 122.
Prerequisite: MUA 122
Credit Hours: 0.5
Contact Hours: 0.5
MUA 222: Minor Applied IV
A continuation of MUA 221.
Prerequisite: MUA 221
Credit Hours: 0.5
Contact Hours: 0.5
MUA 261: Major Applied III/Lab
For B.A.Mus. and B.M. music education majors. A continuation of MUA 162. Laboratory required.
Prerequisite: MUA 162
Credit Hours: 1-2
Contact Hours: 2-4
MUA 262: Major Applied IV/Lab
For B.A.Mus. and B.M. music education majors. A continuation of MUA 261. Laboratory required. Must pass the Sophomore Applied Music Proficiency Examination to successfully complete this course.
Prerequisite: MUA 261
Credit Hours: 1-2
Contact Hours: 2-4
MUA 281: Perform. Major Applied III/Lb
For B.M. music performance majors. A continuation of MUA 182. Laboratory required.
Prerequisite: MUA 182
Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 3
MUA 282: Perform. Major Applied IV/Lab
For B.M. music performance majors. A continuation of MUA 281. Laboratory required. Must pass the Sophomore Applied Music Proficiency Examination to successfully complete this course.
Prerequisite: MUA 281
Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 3
MUA 305: Music Composition V/Lab
A continuation of MUA 206. Laboratory required.
Prerequisite: MUA 206
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUA 306: Music Composition VI/Lab
Laboratory required.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUA 321: Minor Applied V
A continuation of MUA 222.
Prerequisite: MUA 222
Credit Hours: 0.5
Contact Hours: 0.5
MUA 322: Minor Applied VI
A continuation of MUA 321
Prerequisite: MUA 321
Credit Hours: 0.5
Contact Hours: 0.5
MUA 361: Major Applied V/Lab
For B.A.Mus. and B.M. music education majors. A continuation of MUA 262. Laboratory required.
Prerequisite: MUA 262
Credit Hours: 1-2
Contact Hours: 2-4
MUA 362: Major Applied VI/Lab
For B.A.Mus. and B.M. music education majors. A continuation of MUA 361. Laboratory required.
Prerequisite: MUA 361
Credit Hours: 1-2
Contact Hours: 2-4
MUA 381: Perform. Major Applied V/Lab
For B.M. music performance majors. A continuation of MUA 282. Laboratory required.
Prerequisite: MUA 282
Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 3
MUA 382: Perform. Major Applied VI/Lab
For B.M. music performance majors. A continuation of MUA 381. Laboratory required.
Prerequisite: MUA 381
Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 3
MUA 405: Music Comp. VII/Lab
A continuation of MUA 306. Laboratory required.
Prerequisite: MUA 306
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUA 406: Music Comp. VIII/Lab
Laboratory required.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUA 421: Minor Applied VII
A continuation of MUA 322.
Prerequisite: MUA 322
Credit Hours: 0.5
Contact Hours: 0.5
MUA 422: Minor Applied VIII
A continuation of MUA 421.
Prerequisite: MUA 421
Credit Hours: 0.5
Contact Hours: 0.5
MUA 461: Major Applied VII/Lab
For B.A.Mus. and B.M. music education majors. A continuation of MUA 362. Laboratory required.
Prerequisite: MUA 362
Credit Hours: 1-3
Contact Hours: 3-6
MUA 462: Major AppliedVIII/Lab
For B.M. music performance majors. A continuation of MUA 461with advanced standards for literature and performance. Laboratory required. Senior recital performance required to successfully complete this course. Open only to bachelor of music performance majors.
Prerequisite: MUA 461
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
MUA 481: Perform. Major Applied VII/Lb
For B.M. music performance majors. A continuation of MUA 382 with advanced standards for literature and performance. Laboratory required.
Prerequisite: MUA 382
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4
MUA 482: Perform. Major Applied VIII/L
For B.M. music performance majors. A continuation of MUA 481 with advanced standards for literature and performance. Laboratory required.
Prerequisite: MUA 481
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 5
MUC 101: Woodwind Class for Non-Majors
Course required for freshman non-major woodwind instrumentalists (piccolo, flute, clarinet, oboe, basson, saxophone) participating in a large university instrumental ensemble. Group instruction with emphasis in instrumental performance techniques. May be repeated once for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUC 103: Upper Brass Class for Non-Maj
Course required for freshman non-major upper brass instrumentalists (trumpet, cornet, french horn) participating in a large university instrumental ensemble. Group instruction with emphasis in instrumental performance techniques. May be repeated once for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUC 105: Low Brass Class for Non-Majors
Course required for freshman nohn-major low brass instrumentalists (trombone, euphonium, tuba) participating in a large university instrumental ensemble. Group instruction with emphassi in instrumental performance techniques. May be repeated once for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUC 107: Percussion Class for Non-Maj
Course required for freshman non-major percussional instrumentalist participating in a large university instrumental ensemble. Group instruction with emphasis in instrumental performance techniques. May be repeated once for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUC 110: Class Piano I
Open to non-music majors. A study of the fundamentals of piano playing to aid music students in preparing for the successful completion of the Piano Placement Examination.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUC 111: Class Piano II
A continuation of MUC 110.
Prerequisite: MUC 110
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUC 209: Jazz Improvisation
Open to non-music majors. Class instruction in the development of individual jazz improvisational technique. May be repeated three times for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUC 210: Class Piano III
A continuation of MUC 111.
Prerequisite: MUC 111
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUC 211: Class Piano IV
A continuation of MUC 210.
Prerequisite: MUC 210
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUC 250: Jazz Piano
A study of jazz piano techniques utilized in accompanying and improvising jazz. Basic knowledge of music theory required.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUC 341: String Instruments Class
Class instruction in performance fundamentals of orchestral string instruments.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUC 342: Voice Class
Class instruction in vocal performance fundamentals.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUC 343: Woodwind Instruments Class
Class instruction in performance fundamentals of woodwind instruments of the band and orchestra.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUC 345: Brass Instr Class
Class instruction in performance fundamentals of brass instruments of the band and orchestra.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUC 347: Percussion Instr Class
Class instruction in performance fundamentals of percussion instruments of the band and orchestra.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUC 349: Piano Pedagogy
A study of the fundamentals and techniques of teaching piano in groups and to individual students of all ages.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUE 203: Microcomp & Media/Music
Development of knowledge and skills in the use of microcomputers, music technology, and media in the music classroom. Laboratory required; field work required. Successful completion required for admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Prerequisite: Music Education specialization or consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MUE 310: Keyboard Skill I
Instruction in piano designed to prepare the student for effective elementary and secondary level classroom teaching. One half hour private lesson per week and one hour class laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: Music Education Specialization and MUC 211 or passing score on the Piano Placement Examination
Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 1.5
MUE 311: Keyboard Skills II
A continuation of MUE 310. Advanced study and preparation of choral accompaniments. Successful completion of the course requires a passing score on the Piano Proficiency Exam. One half-hour private lesson per week and one hour class laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: Music Education Specialization and MUE 310
Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 1.5
MUE 331: Fund/Methods Elem School
A study of school organization and administration, methods, materials, and philosophies of teaching music and the design, administering, and interpretation of assessment measures in music in grades K-5. Laboratory required; field work required.
Prerequisite: Music Education Specialization, or consent of instructor, or MUC 211
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MUE 332: Fund/Meth Secondary Mus Teach
A study of school organization and administration, methods, materials, and philosophies of teaching music, and the design, administering, and interpretation of assessment measures in music in the secondary school. Laboratory required; field work required.
Prerequisite: Music Education Specialization, or consent of instructor, or MUE 331
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MUE 333: Fund Mus Early Elem Tch
Open to non-Music majors. A course designed to meet the needs of early elementary teachers (K-4), emphasizing singing, listening, creative activities, use of Orff instruments, and basic keyboard skills. Laboratory required; field work required.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MUE 348: Marching Band Techniques
A study of contemporary marching band techniques, styles, and trends with emplasis on drill writing and arranging for the marching band.
Prerequisite: Music Education Specialization and MUA 262
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUE 349: Keyboard Pedagogy
A study of contemporary marching band techniques, styles, and trends with emphasis on drill writing and arranging for the marching band.
Prerequisite: Music Education Specialization and MUA 262
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUE 435: Vocal Methods and Literature
A study of the methods, materials, literature, and techniques of teaching choral/vocal music at the elementary and secondary levels. Laboratory required; field work required.
Prerequisite: Music Education Specialization and MUE 332
Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
MUE 437: Instrumental Methods/Lit
A study of the methods, materials, literature, and techniques of teaching instrumental music at the elementary and secondary levels. Laboratory required; field work required.
Prerequisite: Music Education Specialization and MUE 332
Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
MUI 101: Survey Music Industry I
A survey of the history and practices of the music industry. Students are introduced to careers and career planning, qulaifications and credentials, and trade associations and unions in the music industry.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MUI 102: Survey Music Industry II
A continuaion of MUI 101. A survey of the structures, economics, and operations of the recording industry; music publishing and distribution systems; intellectual property; and issues related to live music performance.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MUI 203: Music Technology Applications
Practical applications of computer-based music notation and sequencing, music synthesis, digital editing, and sound design.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MUI 204: Music Pub/Copyright/Licensing
A study of the music publishing and recording industry with emphasis on copyright and related issues through an examination of copyright law, contracts, licensing, catalog development, and foreign publishing.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MUI 298: Spec Topics Music Production
An exploration of contemporary topics in music production. May be repeatedonce for credit for different topics.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MUI 398: Special Topics Music Prod
An exploration of contemporary topics in music production. May be repeated once for credit for different topics.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MUI 498: Spec Topics Music Production
An exploration of contemporary topics in music production. May be repeated once for credit for different topics.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MUI 499: Senior Project in Music Prod
Capstone course of the music industry studies elective track of the Bachelor of Arts in Music degree. The student will be involved in all aspects of recording production including artist and music selections; session planning; and digital recording, overdubbing editing, mixing, and mastering during his/her senior year. To successfully complete and pass the course, the senior project must be presented to a Music faculty jury for review. Credit: 3 semester hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MUP 311: Opera/Music Theat. Worksh.
Open to auditioned vocal students. A performing group concentrating on the study and performance of operatic and musical theatre literature. May be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUP 355: Jazz Ensemble
Open to auditioned instrumental and vocal students. An ensemble designed to allow students an opportunity to perform music in the jazz idiom. May be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUP 357: Show Choir
Open to auditioned vocal and instrumental students.A vocal performing ensemble that combines group and solo singing of popular repertoire with staging and choreography. May be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUP 358: Instr Commercial Music Ens
Open to auditioned instrumental and vocal students. An introduction to essential skills for the instrumental commercial musician. May be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUP 375: Gospel Ensemble
Open to all students. A performing ensemble concentrating on traditional and contemporary gospel literature. May be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUP 381: Marching Band
Open to all students through audition. A performing ensemble engaged in the preparation for and performance at University functions, including athletic events. May be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUP 382: Symphonic Band
Open to all students through audition. A performing ensemble designed primarily for the general student desiring continuation of instrumental music experience. May be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUP 383: Small Vocal Ensemble
Open to auditioned vocal students. A mixed ensemble organized for the performance of chamber and special literature, including madrigals and motets. May be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUP 384: Pep Band
Open to all students through audition. A small performing ensemble engaged in the preparation for and performance at University functions, including athletic events. May be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUP 385: Wind Ensemble
Open to auditioned instrumental students. A select instrumental ensemble engaged in performance of literature in the wind repertoire. May be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUP 386: Concert Choir
Open to auditioned vocal students. A mixed performing ensemble organized for the study of sacred and secular choral literature. May be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUP 387: Instr Cham Music-Woodwinds
Open to auditioned woodwind students. A study through performance of representative chamber literature for woodwind instruments. May be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUP 388: Instr Chamber Music-Brass
Open to auditioned brass students. A study through performance of representative chamber literature for brass ensemble. May be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUP 389: Instr Chamber Music-Percussion
Open to auditioned percussion students. A study through performance of representative chamber literature for percussion ensemble. May be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUP 390: Instr Chamber Music-Piano
Study and performance of music for piano in varied ensemble combinations. May be repeated for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUS 099: Fundamentals of Music
Open to non-Music majors. An introduction to the fundamentals of music: clefs, scales, meters, and rhythms. Includes sight-singing, piano, ear training, and music terminology. (Does not count toward any of the Bachelor of Music degree requirements.)
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MUS 101: Basic Music Theory
An introduction to the fundamentals of music: clefs, scales, meters, and rhythms. Includes sight-singing, piano, care training, and music terminology. Specifically designed as a Liberal Studies elective for non-Music majors. Credit: 3 semester hours.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MUS 103: Freshman Orientation in Music
Required of all music majors. This course is designed to facilitate the transition to University life and provide the necessary academic and social foundation for students to successfully complete their preprofessional experiences. Course taken in lieu of UNV 101.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUS 104: Freshman Orientation in Music
Required of all music majors. This course is designed to facilitate the transition to University life and provide the necessary academic and social foundation for students to suc
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUS 112: Music Theory I
Review of music fundamentals, including fundamentals of tonality. Introduction to harmonic and melodic analysis and part writing with emphasis on music of the common practice period, up to and including triads in all inversions. Should be taken concurrently with MUS 113. Laboratory required.
Prerequisite: Passing grade on Music Theory Placement Examination or successful completion of MUS 099
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MUS 113: Aural Skills I
Prerequisite: Passing grade on Music Theory Placement Examination or successful completion of MUS 099
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUS 114: Music Theory II
Continuation of harmonic and melodic analysis and writing, including seventh and secondary chords; modulation; introduction to two-part writing (homophonic and polyphonic), and simple forms (binary and ternary). This course should be taken concurrently with MUS 115. Laboratory required.
Prerequisite: MUS 112
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MUS 130: Introduction to Music
Open to non-Music majors. An introduction to the basic elements of music, its styles, and cultural history (including western art music, non-western music, jazz, and popular music).
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MUS 207: Jazz Arranging/Comp I
Individual or class instruction in composition and arranging in both traditional and contemporary music idioms for small and large ensembles.
Prerequisite: MUS 102 or 114
Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
MUS 208: Jazz Arranging/Com II
A continuation of MUS 207
Prerequisite: MUS 207
Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
MUS 212: Music Theory III
Culmination of harmonic and melodic analysis and writing of the common practice period, including chromatic harmony and modulations; introduction to polyphonic analysis and writing, variations form, fugue, and related forms. Should be taken concurrently with MUS 213. Laboratory required.
Prerequisite: MUS 114
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MUS 214: Music Theory IV
Advanced harmonic analysis and writing of the late nineteenth century, including higher tension and non-tertiary chords. Analysis of tonal forms including sonata and rondo forms. Instrumental and vocal writing. Should be taken concurrently with MUS 215. Laboratory required.
Prerequisite: MUS 212
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MUS 237: Lyric Diction-English/Italian
A study of the principles and application of English and Italian diction in singing through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), spoken language drill, and recitation of representative arias and song literature. This course does not fulfill the foreign language requirement of the Liberal Studies General Core Requirements. Credit: 1 semester hour.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUS 238: Lyric Diction-French/German
A study of the principles and application of French and German diction in singing through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), spoken language drill, and recitation of representative arias and song literature. This course does not fulfill the foreign language requirement of the Liberal Studies General Core Requirements.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
MUS 251: Intro to Electronic Music
Introduction to musical acoustics, recording/editing techniques, the use of acoustically recorded sounds in electronic music, and the application of the synthesizer in composition.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
MUS 300: Mus. & Cul. of the Afric. Dis.
This is the initial course of the online curriculum leading to the Short Term Divisional Certificate in World and Multicultural Music of the African Diaspora. This course provides an introduction to the various music cultures of Africa. Beginning with an overview of the study of music in world cultures, ethnomusicology, and progresses to analyze the role of music in African cultures based on their religious beliefs and practices, technology, traditions, and attitudes towards change and innovation. Credit: 4 semester hours.
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
MUS 301: Form and Analysis
A study of basic musical forms and genres (phrases, sonata form, rondo form, fugal and variation procedures) with emphasis on the common practice period.
Prerequisite: MUS 202 or MUS 214
Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
MUS 302: Music & Culture of the Afr. Di
This is the third course of the online curriculum leading to the Short Term Divisional Certificate in World and Multicultural Music of the African Diaspora. The purpose of the course is to explore the richness and diversity of Latin American and Caribbean music, and facilitate an appreciation from the cultural connections arising from their African legacies. Credit: 4 semester hours.
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
MUS 304: Instrumental/Vocal Arranging
Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
MUS 321: Survey of Music History I
A survey of the development of Western music from antiquity through the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods.
Prerequisite: MUS 201 or 212
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MUS 322: Survey of Music History II
A survey of the development of Western music from the Classical period to the present time.
Prerequisite: MUS 321
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MUS 323: African-American Music
Open to non-Music majors. A study of the development of African-American music, including spirituals, blues, jazz, symphonic literature, and miscellaneous songs.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MUS 325: Jazz History/Literature
Open to non-Music majors. A survey of jazz, including its origins, major performers, and composers. All idioms and styles are studied using selected readings and recordings.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MUS 333: Music of Africa and Asia
African and Asian Music, its societal context, instruments, ensembles, vocal traditions, and dramatic/ritual use. Societies include Central African Republic, India, Indonesia, Japan, Nigeria, and Senegal.
Prerequisite: ENG 102 and IGS 200, or consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MUS 350: Accompanying
A study of the fundamentals and techniques of piano accompaniment. Includes assigned performances.
Prerequisite: Music major or consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
MUS 352: Conducting
A study of the principles and techniques of conducting the large choral and instrumental ensembles.
Prerequisite: MUA 262
Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
MUS 403: Instrumental/Vocal Arranging
A study of instrumentation and arranging techniques for instrumental and vocal ensembles.
Prerequisite: MUS 202 or MUS 214
Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
MUS 426: Music Literature I
A survey of the style characteristics of representative musical works from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods.
Prerequisite: MUS 322
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MUS 427: Music Literature II
A continuation of MUS 426. A survey of the style characteristics of representative musical works from the Classic period to the present time.
Prerequisite: MUS 426
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MUS 428: Keyboard Literature
An analytical and historical study of representative keyboard literature from the pre-Baroque to the present time.
Prerequisite: MUS 322
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MUS 429: Vocal Literature
An analytical and historical study of representative vocal works from the sixteenth century to the present time.
Prerequisite: MUS 322
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
MUS 430: Instrumental Literature
An analytical and historical representative instrumental works from the sixteenth century to the present time.
Prerequisite: MUS 322
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
PHI 200: Introduction to Philosophy
An introductory study of some classical philosophical issues. Includes the mind/body problem; free will, determinism, and moral responsibility; and arguments concerning the existence of God.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
PHI 210: Introduction to Logic
An introductory study of the art of reasoning. Attention to fallacies, inductive inference, traditional Aristotelian logic, and the modern logic of truth/functions.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
PHI 220: Classical Philsosphy
A survey of the western and eastern philosophies from the ancient world, specifically the traditions of India, China, the Middle East, and Greece. Includes themes of justice, duty, the good life, the quest for wisdom, and how philosophy might be distinguished from religion.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
PHI 310: Moral Philosophy
An introductory study of major issues in normative ethical theory and selected applied topics of social ethics, such as abortion and euthanasia.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
PHI 330: Philosophy and Religion
An analytical and critical investigation of arguments concerning the existence and nature of God. Notions of survival after death and the epistemology of religious claims.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
PHI 350: Special Topics in Philosoophy
A broad range of philosophical topics in specialized areas of philosophy, including historical periods, not covered in the current philosophy program curriculum. Examples include such topics as Philosophy of Technology, Philosophical Anthropology, and Modern Philosophy: Descartes to Kant. Consistent with other philosophy 300 level offerings, there are no prerequisites.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
PHI 390: Philosophy and Science
An exploration of ethical issues arising from modern biology and medicine, including altruism and sociobiology, abortion, birth control technology, euthanasia, and genetic engineering.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
PHI 400: Metaphysics
A critical investigation of arguments concerning categorical concepts including time, space, modalities of existence, and causality.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
PHI 410: Philosophy and Literature
An exploration of the intersection of speculative philosophy and imaginative literature, seeking to discover both resonance and contrast between philosophy and literature.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
PHI 490: Survey Basic Math Logic
A survey of sentential and quantificational language systems and their calculi. Includes proofs of functional completeness, meta/theorems, Goedel’s proof, and elements of modal logic.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
PHI 495: Philosophy and Modern Culture
Explores the philosophies, belief systems, and value systems implicit in the expressive forms of modern and popular culture, particularly youth culture, broadly defined. Themes include: tradition and innovation, and whether or not popular culture presents a coherent system of belief. Prereq PHI 200 or PHI 210 or consent of instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
REL 201: Topics in Religion
A survey of various questions and topics of the world’s major religious traditions. Emphasizes historical, anthropological, and symbolic analysis and understanding.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
SPA 101: Elementary Spanish I
Prerequisite / corequisite: ENG 101. An introductory Spanish course with emphasis on elementary grammar, vocabulary building, reading and listening comprehension. Not for students with prior background in Spanish
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
SPA 102: Elementary Spanish II
Continuation of SPA 201 with greater emphasis on pronunciation and oral expression. Conducted in both Spanish and English
Prerequisite: SPA 101 or equivalent (prior background in Spanish or departmental test scores)
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
SPA 103: Beg Spanish Health Care Prof I
This course is the first semester of Spanish at the beginning level for health care professionals. It is equivalent to SPA 101 and, therefore, cannot be taken as a second semester language to fulfill the foreign language requirement.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or permission of instructor
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
SPA 104: Beg Spanish Hlth Care Prof II
This course is the second semester of Fpanish at the beginning level for health care professionals. It is equivalent to SPA 102.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
SPA 105: Elementary Spanish I Lab
This course provides an opportunity to enhance acquisition of the fundamental elements of the Spanish language. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through the use of various supplementary learning media and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken Spanish and demonstrate cultural awareness. Semester Hours Credit, 1.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
SPA 106: Elementary Spanish II Lab
This course provides an opportunity to enhance acquisition of the fundamental elements of the Spanish language. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through the use of various supplementary learning media and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken Spanish and demonstrate cultural awareness. Semester Hours Credit, 1.
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 3
SPA 201: Intermediate Spanish I
More advanced work in grammar, vocabulary building, reading and listening comprehension, beginning emphasis on pronunciation and oral expression. Conducted in both Spanish and English.
Prerequisite: SPA 102 or equivalent (prior background in Spanish or departmental test scores)
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
SPA 202: Intermediate Spanish II
Continuation of SPA 201 with greater emphasis on pronunciation and oral expression. Conducted in both Spanish and English.
Prerequisite: SPA 201 or equivalent (prior background in Spanish or departmental test scores)
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
SPA 210: Intr to Latino & Latin Amer St
This course offers a comprehensive overview of the historical, cultural, social, and political dynamics that have shaped the Latino presence in the United States. We will explore the profound connections between U.S. foreign policy and the significant migration flows from Latin America. Through examining the histories and experiences of key Latino groups—including those from Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, El Salvador, and Guatemala—students will gain an understanding of the factors that have driven migration, the settlement patterns in U.S. cities, and the diverse challenges and contributions of Latino communities. This course aims to provide a humanistic perspective on the Latino experience, highlighting the interplay between U.S. imperialism and the formation of Latino identity in America. 3 credit hours
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 6
SPA 220: Spanish for Heritage Speakers
This course is specifically designed for students who have grown up in environments where Spanish was frequently spoken. This course leverages students' pre-existing understanding of spoken Spanish to enhance their ability to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts. Employing a multifaceted approach, the course promotes the development of the four key language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By the end of the semester, students will be able to comprehend, speak, read, and write Spanish more proficiently, building on their prior knowledge and experiences from home and community interactions. This course emphasizes the use of Spanish as the primary language of communication in the classroom, requiring consistent attendance, daily pre-class preparation, and active participation.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 6
SPA 303: Advanced Spanish I
Intensive review of grammatical structures, with emphasis on reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension. Conducted in both Spanish and English.
Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
SPA 304: Advanced Spanish II
Intensive conversational practice to develop fluency, clarity, and precision in oral expression of ideas. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPA 303 or equivalent
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
SPA 320: Hist/Cult/Civ Spain Latin Ame
This core course studies the history, art culture, and everyday life of Spain and Latin American beginning with Prehistoric Spain and Latin America into the 21st century. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPA 304
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
SPA 355: Hist./Phonetics Spanish Lang
This course is an introduction to the science of Spanish linguistics, including phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics of the Spanish language as well as the history of the language. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPA 304
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
SPA 383: Study Abroad Spanish Comm
This course is designed for students studying outside the United States in a Spanish-speaking location.
Credit Hours: 1-6
Contact Hours: 1-6
SPA 398: Advanced Span. Composition
This course is an intensive study of grammar and sentence structure with emphasis on learning how to research topics and write compositions in Spanish. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPA 355
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
SPA 399: Advanced Spanish Conversation
This course consists of conversations on daily subjects of current interest pertaining to the Spanish speaking world. Students will acquire new vocabulary through the reading of current material and its usage in oral work. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPA 398
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
SPA 401: Surv of Peninsular Literature
A study of the social, economic, cultural and political life of Spain, combined with a study of representative authors and movements. Conduced in Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPA 303
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
SPA 402: Surv of Latin-Amer Literature
A study of the social, economic, cultural and political life of Latin-America and Brazil, combined with a study of representative authors and movements. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPA 303
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
SPA 425: Spanish Film and Art
This course provides the student with basic knowledge of major films and works of art by well-known artists. Conducted in Spanish.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
SPA 426: Masterpieces Spanish Lit
This course provides the reading, analysis, and discussion of literary masterpieces by major Spanish and Latin American authors. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: SPA 402
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
SPA 427: Major Authors Spanish Lit
An intense study of one or two authors considered to be among the greatest and most influential of writers in Peninsular or Latin American literature. Not for Spanish Education majors. Conducted in Spanish. May be repeated.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
SPA 499: Senior Seminar in Spanish
An integral capstone course in Spanish. A review of key components of Spanish grammar, culture, literature, and of issues related to proficiency in Spanish (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) and to career opportunities for Spanish majors. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Senior standing, 15 hours of upper-level Spanish courses and / or consent of the Spanish faculty
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
SPE 101: Oral Communication
Placement required concurrently with ENG 103 and ENG 099. An introduction to structured oral communication, concentration on the development and delivery of informative messages.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
SPE 103: Interpersonal Communication
The verbal and non/verbal aspects of human communication. Emphasis is placed on roles played by self/esteem, perception, trust, conflict, language, values, etc.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
SPE 200: Public Speaking
Deals with the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of speeches. Emphasis is placed upon the impromptu, the extemporaneous, and the written speech.
Prerequisite: SPE 103
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
SPE 201: Group Discussion/Debate
The theory and practice of small and large group discussion, and formal and informal debate strategies, emphasizing the individual’s role within the group and on debate.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
SPE 302: Interracial/Intercultural Comm
The study of communication strategies in different cultural and racial groups.
Prerequisite: SPE 103
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
SPE 304: Oral Interpretation
Designed to equip the student with techniques for effective oral interpretation of such literature as the Bible, the Classics, dramatic literature, and poetry.
Prerequisite: SPE 103
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
SPE 310: Persuasive Speaking
The study of the rhetorical aspects of speech in persuasive styles. Emphasis is placed on gathering, structuring, and orally presenting persuasive data.
Prerequisite: SPE 103
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
SPE 315: Voice and Diction
A basic course offered to acquaint the student with the social, physiological, psychological, phonetic, and linguistic bases of speech communication.
Prerequisite: SPE 200
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
SPE 401: Institutional Communication
Designed to acquaint the students with organizational structures and how they develop internal and external communication systems.
Prerequisite: Consent of faculty
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
SPE 402: Public Relations
Study of public relations concepts. Students are given the opportunity to practice public relations theory in a variety of activities and organizations.
Prerequisite: Consent of faculty
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
THE 107: Theatre Practicum I
Practical, supervised work with actual theatre productions. May be selected as performance or technical practicum in accordance with casting and other needs of stage productions
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
THE 130: Introduction to Theatre
This course examines theatre history and its cultural relevance, traditions, theory, design, and production..
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
THE 200: Introduction to Dance
A survey of the history and aesthetics of dance in relation to society and to the other arts. Includes instruction in basic dance techniques.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
THE 204: Foundations of Theatre
Through readings, lectures, demonstrations, and active participation behind the scenes in an actual production, the student becomes familiar with theatre history, design, and tradition.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
THE 207: Theatre Practicum II
Practical, supervised work with actual theatre productions. May be selected as performance or technical practicum in accordance with casting and other needs of stage productions
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
THE 210: World Drama
Study of western world dramatic literature from antiquity to Ibsen. Emphasis is on works which are examples of the major periods of drama.
Prerequisite: ENG 211
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
THE 220: Modern Drama
A study of dramatic literature from Ibsen to the present, illustrating the literary, historical, and social development of the modern era.
Prerequisite: THE 210
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
THE 250: Acting
Laboratory class in the fundamentals, techniques, and practice of stage credibility and acting, emphasizing development of relaxation, self/exploration, stage presence, and other acting skills and actual participation in a live performance.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
THE 260: Music Theatre I
Development of skills in energizing, concentrating, and structuring. Energy concepts include physical, vocal, mental, and emotional energy. Concentrating concepts includes conceptualization and imagination.
Prerequisite: THE 250
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
THE 300: Interpretive Dance
Theory and practice of techniques and composition. Emphasis is placed on execution of dance techniques for theatrical productions.
Prerequisite: THE 200 or consent of instructor
Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
THE 305: Theatre History
A survey of theatre from its primitive origins through the emergence of modern drama. Study of content and trends in dramatic literature and play production.
Prerequisite: THE 204
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
THE 307: Theatre Practicum III
Practical, supervised work with actual theatre productions. May be selected as performance or technical practicum in accordance with casting and other needs of stage productions
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
THE 360: Music Theatre II
A continuation of skills stressed in Music Theatre I. Emphasis on singing, moving, isolation of vocal mechanisms, physical response, reflecting, and rhythmic patterns.
Prerequisite: Audition
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
THE 380: Play Directing
A study of play direction and play analysis, blocking, line learning, and correct character portrayal. Students prepare a prompt book which details the director’s plans.
Prerequisite: THE 250
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
THE 404: Stage Craft
Study and guided practice in the theory, principles, techniques, materials, and development through plans of scene and lighting design for the contemporary theatre.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
THE 407: Theatre Practicum IV
Practical, supervised work with actual theatre productions. May be selected as performance or technical practicum in accordance with casting and other needs of stage productions
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
THE 408: Black Theatre
Examination and discussion of the styles of theatre practices with special emphasis on elements of production relating to stylistic conception.
Prerequisite: Consent of faculty
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
THE 410: Seminar in Theatre
Examination and discussion of the styles of theatre practices with special emphasis on elements of production relating to stylistic conception.
Prerequisite: Consent of faculty
Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2