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3.00 Credits
Constructs teaching units for 6-12 grade students that integrate age-appropriate literary genres; and examines reading strategies derived from literary theory. Prerequisites: Eng 280 and 12 s.h. (or equivalent) of coursework in literature, or consent of instructor.
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Examines the relationships among standard and nonstandard dialects and effective practices for teaching grammar. Prerequisites: Eng 280 and 372, or consent of instructor. Topics in Linguistics. (3, repeatable for different topics to 6) Selected topic varies and will be announced in the printed course schedule book at each offering. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing, or consent of instructor. World Englishes. (3) An examination of the history, status, and linguistic features of Englishes around the world. Prerequisite: Eng 299 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Intensive exploration of a major issue, era, author or text, culminating in the writing of a substantial scholarly essay. Writing in the Discipline (WID) course. Prerequisites: Eng 280, Eng 299 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. Computers and Writing. (3) Practice and study of computer-mediated communication. File management, word processing, networked communication, hypertext, and other current applications. Writing Instruction in the Discipline (WID) course. Prerequisites: Eng 180 and 280. Topics in Rhetoric and Composition. (3, repeatable for different topics to 6) Semester-long study of a topic in the theory, practice, pedagogy, or history of rhetoric and composition. Writing Instruction in the Discipline (WID) course. Prerequisites: Eng 180 and 280. Life Writing. (3) A service-learning course that pairs students with retired community members and teaches techniques for ghost writing and publishing life stories. Prerequisites: Eng 180 and 280, or permission of instructor. Professional Editing. (3) Study of professional copy-editing techniques and practice editing manuscripts. Prerequisites: Eng 180, Eng 280, and departmental WID course. Writing Center Tutoring. (3) Tutoring in the WIU Writing Center; includes intensive training and work experience in the Writing Center. Prerequisites: Eng 180, Eng 280, any departmental WID course, and permission of instructor. Graded S/U only. Advanced Poetry Workshop. (3) An advanced course in writing poetry for students already accomplished in the genre. Prerequisites: Eng 285 and 385. Advanced Fiction Workshop. (3) An advanced course in writing fiction for students already experienced in the genre. Prerequisites: Eng 285 and 386. Advanced Nonfiction Workshop. (3) An advanced course in writing nonfiction for students already experienced in the genre. Prerequisites: Eng 285 and 387. (cross-listed with BC 494 and WS 494) Women and Film/Television. (3) An overview of women in film and television that considers the on-screen images of women as well as the positions of women working behind the scenes (with laboratory). Not open to students with credit for BC494 or WS 494. Prerequisite: Eng 280. Internship. (1-12, repeatable to 12) Actual work assignments and on-the-job experiences in businesses and public agencies which value the skills of intellect, imagination, research, reading, and writing of the English major. Prerequisite: permission of department chairperson. Graded S/U only. (cross-listed with BC 496) Topics in Film. (3) Study of major subjects and themes in film. Topics vary but may include intensive study of directors such as Alfred Hitchcock and Federico Fellini, or artistic movements such as Italian Neorealism, French NewWave, Contemporary Spanish Cinema, or Russian Formalism. Not open to students with credit in BC 496. Prerequisites: Eng/BC 290, Eng/BC 390, and 6 s.h. in approved film minor electives, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
See STch 480
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare students for teaching in middle and secondary schools by focusing on contemporary issues and controversies in education. Additionally, students will examine research methodologies and read a range of professional publications. Prerequisites: Eng 384 and 466.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to drafting including shape description, geometric construction, orthographic and isometric drawing, sectioning, dimensioning, applied descriptive geometry. Basic dimensioning, tolerancing, and pictorial drawings will be covered. An introduction to the use of computers for design of industrial prints of intermediate complexity. Not open to students who have received credit for Engr 101. 2 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab. IAI: Egr 941.; MTM 911.
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3.00 Credits
Principles and techniques of basic computer aided drafting. An introduction to the components of computer aided drafting including hardware and software. The basic application of AutoCAD software for lettering, multiview drawing, sectional drawing, dimensioning, and pictorial drawing. Not open to students with previous credit in either Engr 407 or 482. Prerequisite: Engr 105. 2 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab. Advanced Computer Aided Drafting. (3) The study of graphic presentation, using computer aided drafting and AutoCAD software to produce two-dimensional and three-dimensional industrial drawings and designs. Prerequisites: Engr 207. 2 hrs lect.; 2 hrs. lab. Computer Illustration and Animation. (3) Application of computer techniques used to create technical illustrations and animations for manuals, documents, assembly instructions, and demonstrations using digital models, rendering, and animation methods. Prerequisite: Engr 407. 2 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to production processes in manufacturing industries. 3 hrs. lect. IAI: MTM 913.
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3.00 Credits
The theory and operation of machine tools and precision measuring instruments. Laboratory assignments will involve material removal processes. 2 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab. IAI: MTM 921.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a comprehensive study of electronic theory, practices, and fundamentals. Laboratory activities explore the underlying principles of DC and AC circuitry through measurement analysis and problem solving strategies. 2 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab.
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