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.)

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.

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.

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

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.

This course provides a practical application of materials studied in MUS 112 and drill in sight singing, aural perception, and the use of musical notation. Should be taken concurrently with MUS 112.

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.

A continuation of MUS 113. This course provides a practical application of the materials studied in MUS 114, and drill in sight singing and aural perception with emphasis on melodic and harmonic dictation. Should be taken concurrently with MUS 114.

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).

Individual or class instruction in composition and arranging in both traditional and contemporary music idioms for small and large ensembles.

A continuation of MUS 207

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.

A continuation of MUS 115. This course provides a practical application of the materials studied in MUS 212 with emphasis on keyboard skills. Should be taken concurrently with MUS 212.

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.

A continuation of MUS 213. This course provides a practical application of the materials studied in MUS 214. Should be taken concurrently with MUS 214.

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.

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.

Introduction to musical acoustics, recording/editing techniques, the use of acoustically recorded sounds in electronic music, and the application of the synthesizer in composition.

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.

A study of basic musical forms and genres (phrases, sonata form, rondo form, fugal and variation procedures) with emphasis on the common practice period.

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.

A survey of the development of Western music from antiquity through the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods.

A survey of the development of Western music from the Classical period to the present time.

Open to non-Music majors. A study of the development of African-American music, including spirituals, blues, jazz, symphonic literature, and miscellaneous songs.

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.

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.

A study of the fundamentals and techniques of piano accompaniment. Includes assigned performances.

A study of the principles and techniques of conducting the large choral and instrumental ensembles.

A study of instrumentation and arranging techniques for instrumental and vocal ensembles.

A survey of the style characteristics of representative musical works from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods.

A continuation of MUS 426. A survey of the style characteristics of representative musical works from the Classic period to the present time.

An analytical and historical study of representative keyboard literature from the pre-Baroque to the present time.

An analytical and historical study of representative vocal works from the sixteenth century to the present time.

An analytical and historical representative instrumental works from the sixteenth century to the present time.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A study of contemporary marching band techniques, styles, and trends with emplasis on drill writing and arranging for the marching band.

A study of contemporary marching band techniques, styles, and trends with emphasis on drill writing and arranging for the marching band.

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.

A study of the methods, materials, literature, and techniques of teaching instrumental music at the elementary and secondary levels. Laboratory required; field work required.

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.

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.

Practical applications of computer-based music notation and sequencing, music synthesis, digital editing, and sound design.

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.

An exploration of contemporary topics in music production. May be repeatedonce for credit for different topics.

An exploration of contemporary topics in music production. May be repeated once for credit for different topics.

An exploration of contemporary topics in music production. May be repeated once for credit for different topics.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Open to auditioned instrumental and vocal students. An introduction to essential skills for the instrumental commercial musician. May be repeated for credit.

Open to all students. A performing ensemble concentrating on traditional and contemporary gospel literature. May be repeated for credit.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Open to auditioned instrumental students. A select instrumental ensemble engaged in performance of literature in the wind repertoire. May be repeated for credit.

Open to auditioned vocal students. A mixed performing ensemble organized for the study of sacred and secular choral literature. May be repeated for credit.

Open to auditioned woodwind students. A study through performance of representative chamber literature for woodwind instruments. May be repeated for credit.

Open to auditioned brass students. A study through performance of representative chamber literature for brass ensemble. May be repeated for credit.

Open to auditioned percussion students. A study through performance of representative chamber literature for percussion ensemble. May be repeated for credit.

Study and performance of music for piano in varied ensemble combinations. May be repeated for credit.

Practice in composing and revising essays that are well organized, coherent, and demonstrate command of English fundamentals

Continuation of English 101, with several weeks devoted to the preparation of a research paper.

Follows ENG 088 Reading. Designed to develop critical reading skills needed to comprehend University materials.

An introduction to the understanding and enjoyment of the major literary genres: fiction, drama, poetry, and essays.

Instruction and practice in types of written persuasion, including instruction in the rhetorical forms of argumentation and persuasion.

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.

Training and practice in written communications (reports, business letters, memorandums, etc.) required in business, industry, and government.

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.

Specifically for Education majors. Focuses on the organizational, grammatical, and mechanical writing skills demanded of class-room teachers.

Instruction in concepts of English sentence structure, grammar and word formation.

An introduction to selected authors and texts from Non-Western cultures in Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas.

A study of the historical development and evolution of the English language from Old to Modern English.

Introduction to the science of linguistics, including phonology, mor-phology, syntax and semantics. Also includes study of language use in society.

Major works by British authors from the Old English period to the Age of Johnson.

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.

A chronological study of major pre modern American writers, with emphasis on political, social, and literary movements.

A study of modern American writers, with emphasis on political, social, and literary movements.

This course provides students with comprehensive study of major works and criticism of one of the major literary genres: Novel, Poetry or Drama.

Students will study poetry and write a short collection of poems. Students will also read and critique one another’s works.

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.

Students will study drama and film writing and write a short play or screenplay. Students will also read and critique one another’s works.

Students will study fiction, both short and full-length, and write fiction pieces. Students will also read and critique one another’s works.

Designed to help students identify appropriate reading material for adolescents by interest and grade level. Students will also learn bibliographical skills.

A broad range of literary topics in specialized areas not addressed in depth by the traditional curriculum.

An intensive study of a specific period in literary history, focusing on major figures and texts from that period. May be repeated.

A broad range of literary topics in specialized areas not addressed in depth by the traditional curriculum.

A study of representative literary works written by African Americans from Phillis Wheatley to the present.

Analytical study of Shakespeare’s principal plays and sonnets, with an introduction to the Elizabethan thought and society.

A study of major schools of criticism and influential critics. Includes instruction in practical application of these approaches to writing about literature.

An intensive study of one or two authors considered to be among the greatest and most influential of writers in English. May be repeated.

Required of all students obtaining certification in English Education. A clinical course designed to help students identify and correct problems in reading and writing.

A semester-long writing project which will culminate in either a collection of short creative works or one full-length work.

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.

The course focuses on analyzing and discerning content found in traditional and digital media.

Course introduces students to visual storytelling and multimedia content creationa and distribution.

Practical work in gathering, organizing and writing news. Objectives will include producing well-written news, features and editorials for publication.

Introductory course for students interested in sports communications. CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOURS.

A study of audio production techniques and the use of audio board, microphones, tape decks, cartridge tapes, and the recording and editing of tapes.

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.

An introduction to mass communication concepts, theory and innovations which includes study of the societal impact of mass media.

Provides experience in radio production and operating practices, relationship of these experiences to the commercial, educational, and aesthetic requirements of the broadcasting industry.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This is an introductory course in photojournalism utilizing digital cameras and production in a Macintosh environment.

Writing news for electronic dissemination. Students learn how to gather, write and visualize news for radio and television.

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.

Practice in evaluating the quality and effectiveness of a news story and in editing news copy for correct grammar and Associated Press style.

This course proves instruction and practial experience in researching, writing, and marketing feature articles for print or online magazine publication.

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.

Intense study of and reporting about public agencies, specifically local, state, and federal governmental agencies

Intense study of the principles and practices of public relations

Teaches basic skills for television and radio production, and how to use them as tools of broadcast journalism.

Study of small town and rural newspapers, their unique service function, and the particular economic and community development issues facing their audiences.

Study of local broadcast news media, their unique service functions, and the particular economic and community issues facing their audiences.

Study of PR case studies leading to practical experience in a real PR campaign for a rural, corporate or non-profit environment.

Study of cases leading to the development of a special event for an organization associated with rural, corporate or non-profit environment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Work as a reporter editor in a supervised role at a newspaper or magazine; 230 total work hours for 3 semester hours credit.

Work as a reporter or editor in a supervised role at a broadcast medium; 230 hours work for 3 academic credit hours.

Work as a PR practitioner in a supervised role in a public relations environment; 230 total work hours for 3 semester credit hours.

An introductory course designed to teach French pronunciation, sentence structure, and basic vocabulary for understanding, speaking, writing, and reading French. (Laboratory work)

Continuation of FRE 101, with emphasis on listening, speaking, and reading. (Laboratory work)

Review of grammar with emphasis on communicative skills and cultural literacy. (Laboratory work)

Continuation of FRE 201 increasing stress on communicative skills and cultural literacy. (Laboratory work)

A survey of French literary creation from the earliest documents to 1700 with special emphasis on the classic drama of Corneille, Racine, and Moliere.

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.

Writing on topics of contemporary life, with analysis of style, sentence construction, and study of idiomatic expressions and special problems of French grammar.

Intensive practice in the oral use of French through conversations on topics of interest.

The study of modern French civilization since 1700 with emphasis on the life, culture, ideas, and institutions of the 20th century.

Intensive development of communicative skills through the study of articles and audio/visual materials on current world affairs.

Continuation of intensive development of communicative skills through the study of articles and audio/visual materials on current world affairs.

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 / 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

Continuation of SPA 201 with greater emphasis on pronunciation and oral expression. Conducted in both Spanish and English

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.

This course is the second semester of Fpanish at the beginning level for health care professionals. It is equivalent to SPA 102.

More advanced work in grammar, vocabulary building, reading and listening comprehension, beginning emphasis on pronunciation and oral expression. Conducted in both Spanish and English.

Continuation of SPA 201 with greater emphasis on pronunciation and oral expression. Conducted in both Spanish and English.

Intensive review of grammatical structures, with emphasis on reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension. Conducted in both Spanish and English.

Intensive conversational practice to develop fluency, clarity, and precision in oral expression of ideas. Conducted in Spanish.

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.

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.

This course is designed for students studying outside the United States in a Spanish-speaking location.

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.

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.

A study of the social, economic, cultural and political life of Spain, combined with a study of representative authors and movements. Conduced in Spanish.

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.

This course provides the student with basic knowledge of major films and works of art by well-known artists. Conducted in Spanish.

This course provides the reading, analysis, and discussion of literary masterpieces by major Spanish and Latin American authors. Conducted in Spanish.

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.

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.

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.

An introductory study of the art of reasoning. Attention to fallacies, inductive inference, traditional Aristotelian logic, and the modern logic of truth/functions.

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.

An introductory study of major issues in normative ethical theory and selected applied topics of social ethics, such as abortion and euthanasia.

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.

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.

An exploration of ethical issues arising from modern biology and medicine, including altruism and sociobiology, abortion, birth control technology, euthanasia, and genetic engineering.

A critical investigation of arguments concerning categorical concepts including time, space, modalities of existence, and causality.

An exploration of the intersection of speculative philosophy and imaginative literature, seeking to discover both resonance and contrast between philosophy and literature.

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.

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.

Placement required concurrently with ENG 103 and ENG 099. An introduction to structured oral communication, concentration on the development and delivery of informative messages.

The verbal and non/verbal aspects of human communication. Emphasis is placed on roles played by self/esteem, perception, trust, conflict, language, values, etc.

Deals with the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of speeches. Emphasis is placed upon the impromptu, the extemporaneous, and the written speech.

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.

The study of communication strategies in different cultural and racial groups.

Designed to equip the student with techniques for effective oral interpretation of such literature as the Bible, the Classics, dramatic literature, and poetry.

The study of the rhetorical aspects of speech in persuasive styles. Emphasis is placed on gathering, structuring, and orally presenting persuasive data.

A basic course offered to acquaint the student with the social, physiological, psychological, phonetic, and linguistic bases of speech communication.

Designed to acquaint the students with organizational structures and how they develop internal and external communication systems.

Study of public relations concepts. Students are given the opportunity to practice public relations theory in a variety of activities and organizations.