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3.00 Credits
In this course participants will explore the young adult novel from the point-of-view of a reader and a writer. They will read recently published and critically acclaimed popular young adult novels. They will use these texts to explore such issues as gender, race and identity as they relate to young adult lives and their respective cultures generally. They will use these texts as models for the production of their own texts and will consider if and why young adult novels are abbreviated or limited in relationship to adult literature. In addition to reading about ten novels, they will complete several creative exercises leading up to a final portfolio.
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3.00 Credits
In this course we will investigate why and how people write for particular audiences and in a variety of contexts. Subjects will include: cognitive and social theories of writing and the writing process, theories of persuasion, writing across the curriculum, writing for multiple audiences, writing in the workplace, writing for self and for publics, and teaching writing. The course will be useful to students interested in teaching writing at the K-12 level, those interested in careers in communication and those who wish to better understand how writing promotes personal and societal change. (YR)
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3.00 Credits
An examination of contemporary rhetorical theories through study of representative practitioners and related developments in linguistics, philosophy, psychology, communication, and composition and rhetoric. Additional work will distinguish this course from its undergraduate version. Students may not receive credit for both COMP 464 and COMP 564.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Examination of problems and issues in selected areas of Composition. Titles listed in the Schedule of Classes will change according to content. Course may be repeated for credit when specific topic differs. Only offered for graduate credit. (OC)
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to issues of crime and neighborhood disorder as well as society's responses to these problems. We will examine the nature and causes of crime, criminal law, constitutional safeguards, and the organization and operation of the criminal justice system including the police, courts, and corrections. The history of the criminal justice system, terminology and career opportunities will also be discussed.
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3.00 Credits
A study of ethical concepts and theories. Typical questions: Is the morality of an action based on its results or on the intent of the person acting? Is ethics purely rational? What makes a good person? Ethical principles may be applied to such issues as abortion, capitalism, war, and capital punishment. (F, W).
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to research design, data collection and analysis, sampling, and statistics for social scientists. Should be elected as soon as possible after the declaration of major. POL 101 or equivalent recommended. (F, W).
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3.00 Credits
A comprehensive introduction to the theoretical foundations and the political functions of law, with special emphasis on the different moral justifications of law; the relation between law and justice; the relation between law and freedom; due process and fairness in any legal system. This course is designed to have special relevance for those considering law as a career. POL 101 or equivalent recommended. (OC).
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine the social and political thought of selected Black political thinkers. Its focus will be assess the origins, development and implications of their ideas in the context of the changing dynamics of racial politics in America and the world. POL 101 or equivalent recommended. (AY).
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the tensions and relations between personal morality and political action by examining the moral aspect of contemporary policy issues such as the right to life, environmental policy, and discrimination. POL 101 or equivalent recommended. (YR).
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