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ENGL 206 - Survey of Modern World Literature
A study of selected non-English or American writers from modern times.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 , and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 207 - Survey of African American Literature to 1940
A study of major African American writers from the beginnings to 1940. Course studies will include African American Vernacular, Slavery and Freedom Literature, the New Negro Renaissance, and the Harlem Renaissance.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 208 - Survey of African American Literature since 1940
Course studies will include Realism, Naturalism, and Modernism. Additional topics will include the Black Arts Era.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 210 - Creative Writing
A course in writing short stories, personal essays, and poetry.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 , and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 211 - Theory and Practice of Tutoring Writing
This course introduces students to the theory and practice of tutoring writing skills in the Writing Center.
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 301 - Introduction to Literary Studies
A course in bibliography, research, critical approaches to literature, and trends in scholarship. This course is required of all English majors and minors.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 , and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours (Every other Fall)
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ENGL 305 - Young Adult Literature
A study of fiction generally regarded as having a young audience.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 , and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours (Every other Fall)
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ENGL 310 - History of the English Language
A study of the historical, social, and scientific factors that led to the evolution of English from Old English to Modern English.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 , and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours (Every other Fall)
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ENGL 311 - Advanced Composition
A course to develop writing style.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 , and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours (Every other Fall)
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ENGL 312 - Advanced Grammar
A study of both traditional and contemporary approaches to the English language.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 , and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours (Every other Fall)
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ENGL 313 - Fiction Writing Workshop
A course devoted to studying the craft of writing fiction. Students will read works of contemporary fiction, complete writing exercises designed to encourage them to think about technique, and will produce original short stories to be critiqued by the class and the instructor in workshops.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 , ENGL 102 , and ENGL 210
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 314 - Creative Nonfiction Writing Workshop
A course devoted to studying the craft of writing creative nonfiction. Students will read works of contemporary nonfiction, complete writing exercises designed to encourage them to think about technique, and will produce original essays, memoirs, and works of literary journalism to be critiqued by the class and the instructor in workshops.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 , ENGL 102 , and ENGL 210
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 315 - Poetry Writing Workshop
A course devoted to studying the craft of writing poetry. Students will read contemporary poems, complete writing exercises designed to encourage them to think about technique, and will produce original poems to be critiqued by the class and the instructor in workshop.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 , ENGL 102 , and ENGL 210
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 316 - Playwriting Workshop
A course devoted to studying the craft of writing drama. Students will read works of contemporary drama, complete writing exercises designed to encourage them to think about technique, and will produce a script for an original one-act play which will be critiqued by the class and the instructor in workshops.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 , ENGL 102 , and ENGL 210
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 317 - Studies in Creative Writing
A course devoted to studying the craft of writing in forms and genres that are not typically studied in the other creative writing courses offered at Chowan University. Course topics are decided by the instructor, and may deal with (but are not limited to) writing for children, screenwriting, detective fiction, and studies of specific poetic forms.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 , ENGL 102 , and ENGL 210
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 320 - British Medieval Literature
A study of British literature to 1500.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 330 - British Renaissance Literature
A study of British poetry, prose, and non-Shakespearean drama from 1500 to 1660.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 340 - British Restoration and 18th Century Literature
A study of the poetry, prose, and drama in England from 1660 to 1798.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 350 - British Romantic Literature
A study of the poetry, prose, and drama in England from 1798 to 1832.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 360 - British Victorian Literature
A study of British poetry, prose, and drama from 1832 to 1900.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 370 - British Literature since 1900
A study of British poetry, prose, and drama from 1900 to the present.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 380 - American Literature to 1914
A study of American poetry, fiction, and drama in this period.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 390 - American Literature Since 1914
A study of American poetry, fiction, and drama from 1900 to the present.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 395 - Independent Study
A study designed jointly by the student and a guiding professor on topics Supplementing the regular curriculum.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of department chair
Credits: 1-3 hours
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ENGL 399 - Special Topics
A course intended to meet non-traditional demands to satisfy specific student interests.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Credits: 1-3 hours
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ENGL 401 - Capstone Course
Further instruction in critical theory and a paper synthesizing work from earlier courses.
Prerequisite(s): English major in the last year before graduation
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 420 - Short Fiction
A study of the genre by period, theme, or technique.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 430 - Fiction
A study of the genre by period, theme, or technique.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 440 - Poetry
A study of the genre by period, theme, or technique.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 450 - Drama
A study of the genre by period, theme, or technique.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 451 - Methods of Teaching High School English Language Arts
A study of teaching techniques and resource materials for teaching language arts in secondary school. Emphasis is placed on the competencies high school students are expected to acquire in their language arts courses and on teaching strategies unique to the field. A field work component is included. Fifteen (15) hours field experience.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 460 - Authors
A study focusing on an individual writer.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 461 - Chaucer
A study of selected works.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 462 - Shakespeare
A study of selected poems and plays.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 463 - Mark Twain
A study of selected works.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGL 465 - The Hobson Course
A study of the work of a contemporary North Carolina or Southern author of note.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101
Credits: 1 hour (Spring)
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ENGL 490 - English Internship
Professional work experience related to the field of English, approved by the members of the English Division and supervised by a member of the English faculty. Internship may involve work for either local business or industry, as with a newspaper or public relations office, or for the English Division, assisting with departmental matters—research, book orders for the library, press releases, etc.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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ENGL 495 - Directed Research
A study designed jointly by the student and a guiding professor on topics Supplementing the regular curriculum.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of department chair
Credits: 1-3 hours
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ENGL 499 - Special Topics
A course intended to meet non-traditional demands or to satisfy specific student interests.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing English major
Credits: 3 hours
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French |
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FREN 101 - Elementary French
For those with no previous study of the language. Fundamentals of grammar. Training in pronunciation. Essential vocabulary. Short compositions. Elementary readings during the second semester. One lab period per week.
Credits: 3 hours
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FREN 102 - Elementary French
For those with no previous study of the language. Fundamentals of grammar. Training in pronunciation. Essential vocabulary. Short compositions. Elementary readings during the second semester. One lab period per week.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 101
Credits: 3 hours
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FREN 201 - Intermediate French
Review of grammar. Advanced study of idiomatic constructions and vocabulary use. Readings. Basic composition technique. One lab period per week.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 101 -FREN 102 or two years of high school French and placement Examination FREN 201 for FREN 202
Credits: 3 hours
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FREN 202 - Intermediate French
Review of grammar. Advanced study of idiomatic constructions and vocabulary use. Readings. Basic composition technique. One lab period per week.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 101 -FREN 102 or two years of high school French and placement Examination and FREN 201
Credits: 3 hours
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FREN 203 - Intermediate Composition and Conversation
Practice in a variety of areas as business and social correspondence based upon literature. Emphasis on practical, everyday use of spoken French.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 202 or placement score
Credits: 3 hours
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FREN 204 - Intermediate Composition and Conversation
Practice in a variety of areas as business and social correspondence based upon literature. Emphasis on practical, everyday use of spoken French.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 202 or placement score
Credits: 3 hours
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FREN 301 - Survey of French Literature
A study of selected poetry, prose and theatre from the Middle Ages to the present with emphasis on literary analysis and critical approaches. Lectures, discussions, and reports in French.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 202 or equivalent
Credits: 3 hours
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FREN 302 - Survey of French Literature
A study of selected poetry, prose and theatre from the Middle Ages to the present with emphasis on literary analysis and critical approaches. Lectures, discussions, and reports in French.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 202 or equivalent
Credits: 3 hours
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FREN 350 - Study Abroad
A course designed to apply language skills in a foreign environment. Students also learn about the culture of the French-speaking world in a total immersion situation. Only 3 hours may be used toward satisfying the language requirement.
Credits: 3-6 hours
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GEOG 151 - Introduction to Geography
This is an introduction to the physical and human geography of the earth using a thematic approach. The evolution of geographical analysis and the technology of map use; the geological and meteorological processes that shape man’s habitat; the social and cultural forces of demographics, diffusion, and migrations; the political and economic forces of international commerce, industrialization, and food production and distribution are a sampling of the themes introduced. This is recommended as the basic course in the field of geography.
Credits: 3 hours
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GC 101 - Introduction to Graphic Communications
This introductory course will introduce students to Graphic Communications as a major and explore career opportunities in the Graphic Communication sindustry. The course will include an overview of the printing industry market segments, prepress, press and post press operations, layout and design principles, desktop publishing applications, digital imaging and capture devices, history of printing, and printing process differences.
Credits: 3 hours (Fall)
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GC 105 - Introduction to Basic Adobe Software
This course introduces the non-Graphic Communications major to the main Adobe Softeware applications. This beginner’s course focuses on the three main applications used for the creation of multiple media: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop. The student is exposed to the basic foundational concepts and skills needed in each application.
Credits: 3 hours
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GC 110 - Digital Imaging Applications
This course will introduce students to desktop computer operations and the software applications most commonly used in the Graphic Arts Industry. The focus of this course is the use of the Adobe Creative Suite for production purposes. Students will use the Macintosh computer platform to become familiar with Adobe InDesign for page layout and composition; Adobe Photoshop for image manipulation and creation, Adobe Illustrator for drawing and illustration; and Adobe Acrobat for PDF editing and creation. Other applications contained in the Creative Suite will be explored briefly.
Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
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GC 113 - Color Reproduction I
This course will explore the human color visual system, the additiveand subtractive color systems, color viewing specifications and black & white reproduction of line and halftone images. Areas of study will include the reproduction effects of input resolution, output resolution, tone reproduction, file formats, compression schemes and image sharpening. Emphasis will be placed on the students demonstrating competence in reproducing technically correct black and white images, line art, and duo-tones.
Prerequisite(s): GC 110 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
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GC 114 - Color Reproduction II
This course will incorporate the use of color science in a production environment. The students will be introduced to industry standard test images, color measurement tools, and color management software to create ICC compatible color profiles using the LAB device independent color space. These profiles will then be used to manage color throughout the color reproduction process to achieve consistent and predictable color reproduction results. Students will learn how to calibrate and profile the monitor, scanner, and various color output devices. Emphasis will be placed on the students demonstrating competence in the use of reflective and transmission spectrophotometers to create ICC profiles and implement these profiles in various RGB workflow scenarios.
Prerequisite(s):
Credits: 3 hours (Fall)
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GC 135 - Printing Applications I
This course gives students the opportunity to fully understand the fundamental concepts of sheet-fed offset press systems and operations, and of the entire offset reproduction process. Students design and print various single and multi-color forms on small format offset presses. Web-offset presses are also discussed. Safety in the work environment is stressed. The student will form teams and complete print jobs utilizing pre-press, press, and print finishing skills. Each team is responsible for identifying production requirements and producing jobs to provided specifications.
Prerequisite(s): or Consent of Instructor
Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
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GC 223 - Digital Photography
This course will allow the student to apply their color correction and color management skills by learning how to properly use a digital camera for image capture. The student will learn how the digital camera converts luminance to digital images and how to compensate for varies degrees of luminance through the use of f-stops, shutter speeds, and ISO settings. The student will utilize the various automatic features of a digital camera and take control of the camera using the manual mode. The student will learn how to work with different lenses, various color temperatures of light, manipulate studio lighting, and use available lighting to achieve optimum image capture results. The student will be required to capture a variety of different images using the various composition aspects of photography such as the rule of thirds, the use of lines, forms, shapes, patterns, and textures. The student will capture images in the digital negative mode (RAW), move them into the proper RGB working space and manipulate the RAW images in a digital negative manipulation software. If necessary, these images will then be moved into a raster image manipulation software for additional adjustments. These images will then be saved at the proper resolution, with the proper RGB working space, and in the proper file format for electronic output or high quality, color managed, prints. Each student will be required to produce an analog (printed) portfolio and a digital portfolio of their final work at the completion of the course.
Prerequisite(s): Graphic Communication major, or Consent of Instructor
Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
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GC 236 - Introduction to Packaging
This course requires students to design and produce a variety of packaging using industry standard technology and processes. . This course will also introduce the student to structural and graphic design fundamentals necessary for creating three-dimensional paperboard and corrugated packages using the ESKO suite of software. Students will create a prototype paperboard product and present their design to the class. Students will also participate in an industry specific packaging competition.
Prerequisite(s): GC 110 and GC 113
Credits: 3 hours
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GC 243 - Flexographic and Specialty Printing
This course will introduce students to the processes and applications for flexography, package and specialty printing operations. The course will include an overview of the flexography market segments, prepress, press and post press operations. Students will explore design considerations for label printing, image preparation, image output, plate making, plate mounting, press set-up and operation, ink density control, in-line die cutting, cleanup and safety. This course also introduces the student to specialty printing through screen-printing, and wide-format printing processes and applications. A combination of technical laboratory applications and theory will provide the foundation for this course. Acquisition of technical skills through the actual production of flexographic, screen-printed, and wide-format products is a major goal.
Prerequisite(s): or Consent of Instructor
Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
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GC 251 - Web Design and Production
Learn the fundamentals of graphic design for the internet. Emphasis is on learning a popular HTML editor program and applying design principles rather than memorizing HTML code. The course will focus on common web design processes, good design practices, and a variety of web page layout techniques. The course will also cover project planning, image optimization and file formatting, basic animation, color and cross platform issues, as well as research projects on the Internet.
Prerequisite(s): GC 110
Credits: 3 hours (Fall)
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GC 255 - Digital File Preparation and Workflow
This course will introduce students to advanced prepress topics, with a focus on design and digital file preparation and analysis for multiple output and distribution channels, as well as digital imposition using Preps imposition software. Students will gain an understanding of Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat’s basic prepress functions as well as additional information on the PDF file format and its use in prepress workflows, including web to press technology. Students will also gain an overall understanding of the general workflows found in typical commercial print operations and the importance of production planning and the incorporation of all job information at the prepress stage.
Prerequisite(s): GC 113 or Consent of Instructor
Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
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GC 283 - Digital Printing & Variable Data Applications
This course provides a study of digital printing, including an in-depth look at variable data printing. Students will study the technology and science behind digital printing, including an examination of the main types and applications. Students will understand the impact of digital printing on the print industry as a whole, including the resulting creation of new media distribution channels, as well as its smaller impacts on consumers, advertisers, designers, etc. Students will learn how to properly plan and execute a variable data job, from data collection/organization through document design and printing. Students will be exposed to basic variable data applications through InDesign’s built in Data Merge feature, FusionPro and database management fundamentals using FileMaker Pro.
Prerequisite(s): GC 110
Credits: 3 hours
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GC 300 - Special Topics in Printing, Imaging, emedia Technology
Designed for the GC major who has a desire to research and study at a level above or separate from the current course of study offered. The student will meet with the instructor on a regular basis in order to determine if objectives and learning outcomes are being met.
Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing and Approval of Chairperson, and Instructor
Credits: 3 hours
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GC 337 - Printing Applications II
An advanced course in offset printing with direct application to the theory, application, and control of multi-color and four-color process work. Students will demonstrate competence in maintaining uniform color, determining standards, evaluation of press sheets, with quality control targets, densitometry, and spectrocolorimeter devices to industry standards.
Prerequisite(s): ,
Credits: 3 hours (Fall)
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GC 352 - Web to Print Technologies
This course will study the practice of conducting a print business using a digital storefront. Students will learn the basic use of web to print software and study the production aspect of offering web to print services. In addition, students will also study print-on-demand and variable data printing applications involving automation.
Prerequisite(s): GC 283
Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
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GC 400 - Special Topics in Printing, Imaging, emedia Technology
Designed for the GC major who has a desire to research and study at a level above or separate from the current course of study offered. The student will meet with the instructor on a regular basis in order to determine if objectives and learning outcomes are being met.
Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing and Approval of Advisor, Chairperson, and Instructor
Credits: 3 hours
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GC 441 - Research and Development in Graphic Communications
Advanced research into limitations in the Graphic Communications industry. Students will take an in-depth look at the limitations of the Graphic Arts industry, study the reason for the limitations, develop ways to overcome them, and implement them into the department lab when possible. Emphasis will be placed on research, documentation, and oral communication with people in the industry.
Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing and Approval of Advisor, Chairperson, and Instructor
Credits: 3 hours
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GC 442 - Current Trends and Ethical Issues
A senior level course of study that will focus on current trends and ethics in the printing, publishing, and multimedia industry. Students will research current technologies and ethical issues. This course will emphasize writing, applying critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Career development will be key features for this course. This is a writing intensive course.
Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing or Consent of Instructor
Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
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GC 443 - Printing Estimating and Production Planning
A senior level course providing a systematic and analytical approach to achieving an efficient production system in all areas of printing. A study of printing production standards, budgeted hourly rates, return on investment, estimating, scheduling, and job planning.
Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing or Consent of Instructor
Credits: 3 hours (Fall)
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GC 444 - Managing Quality in Graphic Communication
Applied theory and practices of total quality management in graphic communications related industries. Emphasis will be placed on quality control concepts, use of statistical control tools to improve processes, process improvement techniques and employee empowerment. This is a writing intensive course.
Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing or Consent of Instructor
Credits: 3 hours (Fall)
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GC 445 - Advanced Packaging
This course requires students to design and produce specific packaging and graphics using industry standard technology and processes. Students will apply advanced applications and tools for package prototyping including parametric design and 3D modeling. Experience with printing and converting techniques will be gained as students design and prototype packages using various substrate. Students will also participate in multiple industry specific packaging competitions.
Prerequisite(s): GC 236 and or Consent of Instructor
Credits: 3 horus (Fall)
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GC 451 - Internship
A twelve (12) week planned internship mutually developed by the instructor, student, and supervisor by the hiring company. Minimum of 35 hours per week as stated in Internship Manual. The internship is designed to enhance and reinforce the technical skills, and knowledge acquired by the student and applies those skills in the workplace environment. The instructor must submit the internship plan to the chairperson of GC for approval prior to a student entering into an internship agreement. The student should plan for the internship either during his/her junior and senior summer. Students can intern during the Fall/Spring semester for fifteen weeks (15) and receive a maximum of 5 credit hours.
Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing and Consent of Chairperson
Credits: 5 hours
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HIST 105 - Discovering America
A survey of social, political, and cultural developments in America’s history from the colonial era to the present. Topics include the development of democracy, growth of national unity, and the United States’ role in world affairs.
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 110 - Discovering the World
A survey of social, political, and cultural developments in world history from the birth of civilizations and the ancient world to modern times. Topics include government and economic structures, belief systems, identity development, and global interaction.
Credits: 3 hours
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Practice of History Special topics in History are defined by section number as follows:
Section E - Early American History Section M - Modern American History Section U - European History Section W - World History
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HIST 200 - Interpreting History
Focuses on the themes; problems; different perspectives, including interdisciplinary ones; methodologies; and skills that foster a better understanding of history. Students learn how to interpret history by engaging in dialogues about the past. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): History or Social Studies Education Major or History Minor only
Credits: 1/2 hour
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HIST 210 - Introduction to Historical Investigation
Attempts to bring more life to the reading, researching, writing, thinking, and learning of history by helping students to better understand how historians go about their work. Students will also be introduced to the use of technology in historical studies and be required to complete a significant technology product that demonstrates learning.
Prerequisite(s): History or Social Studies Education Major or History Minor only
Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
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HIST 290 - Introduction to Public History
Emphasizes history careers apart from traditional teaching jobs. Topics such as archive and museum management, historic preservation, cultural resource management, ethical issues, and policy planning are explored. Students are provided with a hands-on experience in the practice of public history by completing a project using specialized techniques, research, and teamwork. The class applies historical knowledge and methodology on a first hand basis. As a team, students formulate historical objectives and do research to complete a project with-in the time limit of the semester to fulfill the terms of an informal work agreement with the Murfreesboro Historical Association.
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 299 - Special Topics
Will explore the history of current political, social, economic, or cultural issues. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 399 - Special Topics
Will explore the history of current political, social, economic, or cultural issues. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 475 - Seminar in Historical Analysis and Writing
Emphasizes the techniques of evaluating and writing history. Engaging in their own historical exploration, students will gather, evaluate, and use historical materials and data, and share their techniques and problems encountered in small group discussions and conferences with the professor.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing
Credits: 3 hours (Fall)
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HIST 490 - Public History Internship
Stresses application of history to potential vocational opportunities by providing supervised work experiences in cooperating agencies. Internships may be created in several fields: museums, archives, libraries and businesses. Interns complete projects that are mutually beneficial to the student and to the sponsoring agencies, and meet with the approval of the internship coordinator and department chair. Internships carry variable credit depending on the length and the intensiveness of the experience. The credit value is determined at the time of registration and placement with the sponsoring agency. Evaluation is determined by the work place supervisor and internship coordinator. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 290 ; Approval of Internship Coordinator
Credits: 3-15 hours
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HIST 495 - Directed Readings in History
Offers an opportunity to explore an area of study not included in the catalog listing of approved courses. The topic of a directed reading is selected and carefully designed by the student and faculty sponsor, and must meet with the approval of the department chair. Normally, the student is expected to have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and possess the appropriate background and interest to pursue the proposed areas of study. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 105 and HIST 110 ; Approval of Department Chair
Credits: 1-3 hours
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HIST 499 - Special Topics
Will explore the history of current political, social, economic, or cultural issues. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 235 - Colonial and Revolutionary America
Covers the history of British North America from the settlement of Jamestown through the Revolutionary War. Particular attention is given to European imperial rivalries for control of North America, cultural conflicts with Native American peoples, and the evolution of a distinctively American society and identity. The growth of Colonial resistance to British policies and the struggle for Independence also receives special attention.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 105
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 236 - Early National America
Covers the History of the United States from the adoption of the Constitution to the conclusion of the Mexican War. Significant attention is given to the evolution of American democratic institutions and the rise of American political parties. The course of the nation’s economic growth and social changes associated with the Market Revolution, and the accompanying rise of reform movements, are other topics of importance.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 105
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 237 - The Civil War and Reconstruction
Looks at the causes of the sectional conflict over slavery, the events that preceded and incited the secession of the Southern slave holding states, the Civil War itself, and the era of Reconstruction. All aspects of the period, including the political, social, and military dimensions of the American Civil War era will receive their due attention. Central questions that will be addressed include: the role of slavery, the causes of Confederate defeat, and the meaning of Emancipation for African-American freedmen.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 105
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 238 - The United States from 1877-1914
This course examines American history from the end of Reconstruction to the outbreak of World War One. Focused on the economic growth of the nation, the reformist efforts to ensure the broadest enjoyment of that growth, and the birth of American imperialism, the course studies the emergence of the United States onto the world stage.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 105
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 239 - America in the Era of World War
This course examines American history from the onset of World War One through the end of World War Two. Focused on the diplomatic factors leading the nation into each war, the home front, combat, the Nativist 1920s, and the Depression, the course studies the rise of the United States to super power status.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 105
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 240 - America since World War Two
This course examines American history since 1945. On the diplomatic front, the Cold War, the wars in Korea and Vietnam, and the fate of the United States as the sole super power will be examined. Domestically, focus will be paid to McCarthyism, the Civil Rights Movement, the emergence of a youth culture, the malaise of the 1970s, and the Reagan years.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 105
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 306 - Women in American History
Deals with the impact of historical events on the lives of American women and the varied roles women played in shaping American history.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 105
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 307 - African-American History
Examines the history of the African-American experience in North America from the Colonial period to the present. The origins of black community life and black resistance under slavery will be one key subject. The African-American experience during the “Jim Crow” era will be another. Finally, the course will deal with the evolution of a black leadership class, the struggle for Civil Rights in the 1960s, and the aftermath, as an assessment of the present state of African-Americans in the United States.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 105
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 308 - Sports in America
Deals with the development of sports in America from the colonial times to the recent past.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 105
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 310 - United States Constitutional History
Explores the historical origins and development of the U.S. Constitution and Constitutional law and interpretation from 1787 to the present. The Constitutional Convention in 1787, the impact of slavery and the Civil War, the New Deal, and the Civil Rights Movement will be topics of special importance. The course will also focus on differences in Constitutional thought and interpretation related to contemporary political debates over such controversial issues as abortion, affirmative action, and gun control.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 105
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 311 - History of American Political Parties
Is an assessment of the role of political parties in American national life from the Age of Jefferson to the present. Course topics will include: the role of parties and partisan competition in the development of democracy; how parties facilitate governing in the United States; distinctive features of the two-party system; and, the role of third parties throughout American history. The course will also emphasize the cultural roots of political affiliation and the ways in which orthodox and progressive strains are manifest in American politics.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 105
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 320 - Diversity in American History
This course examines American history from the perspective of minority groups and other people too often ignored in traditional surveys. Rather than explore history from the top down, this class studies the interactions of Native Americans, women, African Americans, immigrants, rural laborers, industrial workers, homosexuals, and religious minorities to determine the impact these interactions have had upon American history. This course will bring to the fore the historical impact of these oft-overlooked social groups to broaden our understanding of the nation’s development.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 105
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 350 - North Carolina History
Is a survey of the political, economic, social, and cultural development of North Carolina from its settlement to the present.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 105
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 361 - The Old South and Slavery
The course will survey the history of the antebellum South from the colonial and revolutionary origins of slavery and the plantation system to the eve of secession in 1861. It examines the distinctive social and cultural features (including ethics, political beliefs, and religious traditions) of the Old South. The course will assess the importance of conservative religious traditions, personal and family honor, and slavery in Southern culture. Also, the slave community, and the lives of Southern women will receive special attention.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 105
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 362 - The New South
The purpose of this course is to examine the American South since the Civil War. For much of that period the South was perceived as a subsection separated from the broader nation by social parochialism, political and racial intransigence, economic provincialism, and unique cultural mores. Employing a thematic approach, this course will define the New South, study the perceived regional peculiarities, and determine how those factors affected the historical development of the South and the nation at large.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 105
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 365 - The Civil Rights Era
The purpose of this course is to examine the Civil Rights Movement from its inception through the present day. Although the focus will be on the mid-twentieth century, we will take the long Civil Rights Era approach and explore the many and varied precursors to the modern movement as well as the modern movement itself and the lingering issue of race in America.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 105
Credits: 3 hours
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HIST 430 - Topics in Early America
Is an in-depth examination of topics in early American history, including the American Revolution, the Old South, American slavery, the Civil War, the frontier experience, and the Jacksonian Era. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 105
Credits: 3 hours
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