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3.00 Credits
Students will explore some of the major literary and cultural theories and approaches that have been employed by literary and cultural critics. This course will emphasize readings in primary texts by critical theorists as well as practical applications of theories to literary works. In addition to writing assignments that assess students' application of theoretical principles, students will also produce an annotated bibliography and technology-enhanced presentation of research on a literary topic or text(s). Theoretical and literary works used in the course are drawn from different cultural contexts and represent both print and non-print media. Pre-requisites: Successful completion of ENGL 110 and ENGL 120. Alternate years, Spring 2009.
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A thorough review of traditional English grammar, stressing development of skills necessary for effective teaching of high school level English grammar. This course includes a basic introduction to the history and structure of the English language and a first exposure to its phonological, morphological, syntactic, and semantic principles; and contact with the principles of modern grammatical theories. Pre-requisites: Successful completion of ENGL 110 and ENGL 120. Fall.
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Cross-listed with LMIS 317. A survey of children's literature past and present. Related topics such as selection and evaluation of materials, the needs and interests of children, and the development of literature appreciation in children are also included. The course includes a clinical experience with preschool children. Students review literature related to diversity (e.g., ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, gender, exceptionalities, language, religion, and sexual orientation). Students complete on-line research to assist them in creating cultural units to infuse diversity and literature across the curriculum. Pre-requisite: sophomore standing. Fall, Spring.
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A composition course designed to enhance writing skills learned in the freshman composition sequence. Classical and contemporary rhetorical theories are discussed and put into practice. Written and oral strategies of discourse are compared and contrasted, with reference to structural and semantic attributes of language. Various types of exposition are developed in response to purposes of language most beneficial to prospective teachers of English. Pre-requisites: Successful completion of ENGL 110 and ENGL 120. Spring.
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This course surveys literature written from non-Western perspectives. It explores the contemporary relevance and ideas seen in extant pre- and post colonial works written by non-western writers. Selected works for study may include African, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, or Middle-Eastern authors. Literary forms may include folktales, novels, and poetry. Prerequisite: None. Alternate years, Fall 2008.
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A selection of classic works of poetry and prose drawn from approximately a millennium of British literature. The course may be presented in seminar or tutorial format. Alternate years, Spring 2009.
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Cross-listed with LMIS 350. A survey of young adult literature and media for middle school, secondary and public libraries. Covers classic and contemporary works, with special attention to multicultural literature of diverse populations and emerging communication techniques. Fall.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the dramatic works of Shakespeare. Examples of history plays, comedies, and tragedies are studied, each with consideration of applications, materials, and approaches useful to secondary teaching. Pre-requisite: ENGL 120. Alternate years, Spring 2009.
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3.00 Credits
A course in canonical non-English Western literature in translation. Authors studied recently have included Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Gogol, Chekhov, and Turgenev, but offerings devoted to Dante, Cervantes, Manzoni, etc. are possible, The course may be presented in seminar or tutorial format. Pre-requisite: ENGL 120. Alternate years, Spring 2010.
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3.00 Credits
Cross-listed with EDUC 426. The focus of the course is on development of instructional strategies in the content areas of mathematics, science, and social studies. IT includes the basic principles of developmental reading theory and practice. The course is required for the North Dakota Reading Credential. Pre-requisite: junior standing. Fall, Summer.
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