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ED 684 - Coaching Methods, Techniques, Strategies & Assessment (3)
This course provides candidates with the foundational knowledge, methods, techniques, and strategies to use in the coaching processes. Experiences, both theoretical and practical in nature, will enable the candidate to demonstrate an ongoing knowledge base of the coaching duties and responsibilities, identify assessments, interpret and demonstrate skills in analysis and communication and setting personal and coachee goals for growth opportunities and develop a coaching plan. Fieldwork will be required.
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ED 685 - Coaching Application and Implementation (3)
The coaching practicum is designed to provide the opportunity for candidates to practice and demonstrate the use of knowledge, skills, and dispositions; collaboration, diagnostic techniques, the ability to formulate and implement appropriate coaching plans, use coaching methods, techniques, strategies and communication that will be successful in working with individuals in the professional setting. Seminars and field work will be required. Prerequisite(s): ED 683, ED 684
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ED 689 - Practicum in Early Childhood Education (3)
Specifically designed as a school classroom experience for students who have taught previously but are not certified; or for those students who need to strengthen a classroom competency.
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ED 691 - Field Experience in Secondary Education (1)
Students are placed in school settings during three semesters for the purpose of developing their skills in the areas of planning, implementing, and evaluating. The course numbers reflect a developmental sequence which indicates that students must register for ED 691 first, then ED 692, and ED 693. All students complete field placements spanning the chronological age range of secondary certification. Placements in grades 7 or 8; grades 9 or 10; or grades 11 or 12 are required. The placements must represent diverse learner populations (i.e., cultural, rural, and urban). Students enroll for 1 semester hour of field experience each semester for a total of three semester hours.
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ED 692 - Field Experience in Secondary Education (1)
Students are placed in school settings during three semesters for the purpose of developing their skills in the areas of planning, implementing, and evaluating. The course numbers reflect a developmental sequence which indicates that students must register for ED 691 first, then ED 692, and ED 693. All students complete field placements spanning the chronological age range of secondary certification. Placements in grades 7 or 8; grades 9 or 10; or grades 11 or 12 are required. The placements must represent diverse learner populations (i.e., cultural, rural, and urban). Students enroll for 1 semester hour of field experience each semester for a total of three semester hours. Prerequisite(s): ED 691
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ED 693 - Field Experience in Secondary Education (1)
Students are placed in school settings during three semesters for the purpose of developing their skills in the areas of planning, implementing, and evaluating. The course numbers reflect a developmental sequence which indicates that students must register for ED 691 first, then ED 692, and ED 693. All students complete field placements spanning the chronological age range of secondary certification. Placements in grades 7 or 8; grades 9 or 10; or grades 11 or 12 are required. The placements must represent diverse learner populations (i.e., cultural, rural, and urban). Students enroll for 1 semester hour of field experience each semester for a total of three semester hours. Prerequisite(s): ED 692
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ED 697 - Student Teaching ECE (9)
A full-time, semester-long experience in a regionally accredited school classroom. Guidance and direction will be provided by the classroom teacher with assistance from university faculty. Students will be required to assume all duties of the classroom teacher for a minimum of four weeks during the experience while demonstrating competence in planning and materials, classroom performance, and professional behavior. The student teaching experience begins when the assigned school begins its semester and continues through the Brenau semester. The student is required to take ED645 Content Methods-ECE during the student teaching semester. Prerequisites: All other courses and placements must be completed before student teaching; passing scores on appropriate GACE Content Area Exams are required before student teaching. Prerequisite(s): All professional education coursework.
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ED 698 - Student Teaching MG (9)
A full-time, semester-long experience in a regionally accredited school classroom. Guidance and direction will be provided by the classroom teacher with assistance from university faculty. Students will be required to assume all duties of the classroom teacher for a minimum of four weeks during the experience while demonstrating competence in planning and materials, classroom performance, and professional behavior. The student teaching experience begins when the assigned school begins its semester and continues through the Brenau semester. The student is required to take ED614 Content Applications during the student teaching semester. Prerequisites: All other courses and placements must be completed before student teaching; passing scores on appropriate GACE Content Area Exams are required before student teaching. Prerequisite(s): All professional education coursework.
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ED 699 - Practicum in Middle Grades Education (3)
Specifically designed as an added school classroom experience for those students who have taught previously, but are not certified in middle grades; or for those students who need to strengthen a classroom competency.
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ED 701 - Contemporary Issues in Education (3)
This course is a study of issues currently faced by education. The course is structured by topics that are presently impacting the educational environment. All age perspectives (p-12) and all levels (local, regional, state, and national) are explored in this class. The students are asked to research and explore the past, present, and future of education in light of an examination of current media sources, professional writings, journals, and books. Through critical reflection and research the students are challenged to make direct applications into what is best for education.
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ED 702 - Advanced Educational Psychology (3)
An in depth analysis of current educational and related theorists and the application of their theories to teaching. Measurement, evaluation techniques and statistical methods are stressed.
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ED 714 - Creative Activities (3)
This course will provide an instructional delivery system and curriculum for integrating creative activities into curriculum. Addressing the needs of individual learners is fundamental to learning. Integrating the arts and physical activities into the core curriculum provides the necessary tools for educators to provide an optimal learning environment for all children. The purpose of this class is to recognize the importance of integrating areas of fine arts and physical activity into the curriculum in order to provide learning experiences which maximize every child’s potential. Students will learn to utilize the arts and a variety of physical activities to deliver core curriculum and apply that knowledge by designing and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculums.
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ED 741 - Issues in Reading (3)
Based on the assumption that effective reading teachers must understand both what to do during instruction as well as why it should be done, the course will address the most consistent research findings on the reading process, the role of the reading teacher, and on cognition and language as they emerge and contribute to the developmental process of reading.
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ED 743 - Correlates of the Reading Process (3)
This course examines the process of reading acquisition and those areas related to becoming an effective reader as well as those factors or correlates related to difficulty in reading. Teachers should demonstrate an understanding of the impact of physical, perceptual, emotional, social, cultural, environmental, and intellectual factors on learning, language development, and reading acquisition.
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ED 744 - Analysis and Correction of Reading Difficulties (3)
This course recognizes the necessity of a reading teacher to possess a thorough understanding and competence in classroom diagnostic principles and practices for improving learner reading ability. The course attempts to provide experiences, both theoretical and practical in nature, that will enable the prospective or practicing classroom teacher, resource teacher, or reading specialist to gain competence with: (1) the skills of reading, reading assessment tools, and techniques for diagnosing reading strengths and weaknesses of an individual; (2) the procedures for developing individual needs; and (3) specific remediation techniques for correcting varying degrees of reading disability.
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ED 746 - Corrective Reading Practicum (3)
The corrective reading practicum is designed to provide the opportunity for graduate students to practice and demonstrate the use of diagnostic techniques, the ability to formulate an appropriate educational plan for remediation, and use instructional methods that may be useful in working with individuals and small groups to correct reading problems. This is a practicum and requires a minimum of 5 weeks teaching within a language arts/reading block. Prerequisite(s): ED 744 required
ED 743, 741 & 643 recommended
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ED 770 - Advanced Curriculum Development & Analysis of Teaching (3)
The purpose of this course is to provide candidates enrolled in the advanced education programs the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to plan, deliver and assess a standards-based instructional sequence that facilitates learning in a clinical setting. Candidates must complete a minimum of 25 hours in a classroom setting to meet the requirements of this course. Note(s) Contains a practicum component.
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ED 771 - Methods of Educational Research (3)
A study of research methods, procedures and design. Emphasis is placed upon critical thinking, evaluation and application. Note(s) Recommended to take by second semester of enrollment.
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ED 772 - Applied Research Project (3)
This course is an independent research project which the student conducts under the supervision of a faculty adviser. The project is an extension of the prospectus and proposal developed in ED 771Methods of Educational Research. The project shall adhere to sound research methodology. The final product of the project will be a quality manuscript submitted for consideration for publication. After the project receives IRB approval (if applicable), the student will have a maximum of 2 semesters to complete the project. If the project requires more than one semester for completion, the student will receive a grade of IP (In Progress) and register for the course a second time to continue for a second semester.
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ED 780 - Comprehensive Examination (1)
The comprehensive exam consists of six questions related to the major concepts in the coursework which comprise the students M.A.T. or M.Ed. program of study. The exam shall be taken either in the last semester of coursework or during the semester following the completion of coursework. The examination will last four hours and will be taken at Brenau under such conditions as the chair of graduate education shall prescribe. Exam concepts will be provided to the candidates prior to the exam. This document will contain concepts from all courses taken during the degree program. Note(s) School of Ed permission required. Will be registered by the chair of graduate education after clearance.
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ED 789A - Internship in Early Childhood Education (3)
Two consecutive semesters during which the student is employed as a full-time teacher in a regionally accredited school in a position matching the student’s major. The school assigns an experienced mentor and works with the student to secure a Georgia provisional teaching certificate. The university assigns a supervisor to observe teaching and oversee assignments. The student is required to take ED645 Content Methods-ECE during the internship.
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ED 789B - Internship in Early Childhood Education (3)
Two consecutive semesters during which the student is employed as a full-time teacher in a regionally accredited school in a position matching the student’s major. The school assigns an experienced mentor and works with the student to secure a Georgia provisional teaching certificate. The university assigns a supervisor to observe teaching and oversee assignments. The student is required to take ED645 Content Methods-ECE during the internship.
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ED 789C - Internship in Early Childhood Education (3)
Two consecutive semesters during which the student is employed as a full-time teacher in a regionally accredited school in a position matching the student’s major. The school assigns an experienced mentor and works with the student to secure a Georgia provisional teaching certificate. The university assigns a supervisor to observe teaching and oversee assignments. The student is required to take ED645 Content Methods-ECE during the internship.
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ED 789D - Internship in Early Childhood Education (3)
Two consecutive semesters during which the student is employed as a full-time teacher in a regionally accredited school in a position matching the student’s major. The school assigns an experienced mentor and works with the student to secure a Georgia provisional teaching certificate. The university assigns a supervisor to observe teaching and oversee assignments. The student is required to take ED645 Content Methods-ECE during the internship.
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ED 790A - Internship in Secondary Education (3)
Two consecutive semesters during which the student is employed as a full-time teacher in a regionally accredited school in a position matching the student’s major. The school assigns an experienced mentor and works with the student to secure a Georgia provisional teaching certificate. The university assigns a supervisor to observe teaching and oversee assignments. The student is required to take ED614 Content Applications during the internship
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ED 790B - Internship in Secondary Education (3)
Two consecutive semesters during which the student is employed as a full-time teacher in a regionally accredited school in a position matching the student’s major. The school assigns an experienced mentor and works with the student to secure a Georgia provisional teaching certificate. The university assigns a supervisor to observe teaching and oversee assignments. The student is required to take ED614 Content Applications during the internship
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ED 790C - Internship in Secondary Education (3)
Two consecutive semesters during which the student is employed as a full-time teacher in a regionally accredited school in a position matching the student’s major. The school assigns an experienced mentor and works with the student to secure a Georgia provisional teaching certificate. The university assigns a supervisor to observe teaching and oversee assignments. The student is required to take ED614 Content Applications during the internship
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ED 790D - Internship in Secondary Education (3)
Two consecutive semesters during which the student is employed as a full-time teacher in a regionally accredited school in a position matching the student’s major. The school assigns an experienced mentor and works with the student to secure a Georgia provisional teaching certificate. The university assigns a supervisor to observe teaching and oversee assignments. The student is required to take ED614 Content Applications during the internship
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ED 799A - Internship in Middle Grades Education (3)
Two consecutive semesters during which the student is employed as a full-time teacher in a regionally accredited school in a position matching the student’s major. The school assigns an experienced mentor and works with the student to secure a Georgia provisional teaching certificate. The university assigns a supervisor to observe teaching and oversee assignments. The student is required to take ED614 Content Applications during the internship
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ED 799B - Internship in Middle Grades Education (3)
Two consecutive semesters during which the student is employed as a full-time teacher in a regionally accredited school in a position matching the student’s major. The school assigns an experienced mentor and works with the student to secure a Georgia provisional teaching certificate. The university assigns a supervisor to observe teaching and oversee assignments. The student is required to take ED614 Content Applications during the internship
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ED 799C - Internship in Middle Grades Education (3)
Two consecutive semesters during which the student is employed as a full-time teacher in a regionally accredited school in a position matching the student’s major. The school assigns an experienced mentor and works with the student to secure a Georgia provisional teaching certificate. The university assigns a supervisor to observe teaching and oversee assignments. The student is required to take ED614 Content Applications during the internship
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ED 799D - Internship in Middle Grades Education (3)
Two consecutive semesters during which the student is employed as a full-time teacher in a regionally accredited school in a position matching the student’s major. The school assigns an experienced mentor and works with the student to secure a Georgia provisional teaching certificate. The university assigns a supervisor to observe teaching and oversee assignments. The student is required to take ED614 Content Applications during the internship
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ED 800 - Integrated Math-Science for Teachers (3)
Curricular integration of the concepts and principles of math and science as presented in the Georgia Performance Standards for grades 4-8. This course will present the inherent relationships that exist between these two disciplines and the advantages of establishing curricular connections between them. Note(s) Contains a practicum component.
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ED 820 - Innovations in Language Arts - ECE (3)
This course focuses on the many strands of language arts, creative and effective approaches to the Language Arts and will also include a linguistic analysis of language with implications for curriculum and instruction for the young child. It is designed to use research and integrate language arts within content area curriculum. Note: A clinical component is required.
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ED 822 - Health/Social Issues - ECE (3)
Review of the current societal issues that pertain to children’s physical, emotional and social health. Implications for the role and function of individual teachers and education in general in facilitating the growth and development of students will be studied.
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ED 823 - Innovations in Mathematics - ECE (3)
Provides experienced teachers the opportunity to develop and implement innovative and effective practice in the teaching of mathematics to young children. Alternative techniques for the assessment of mathematical abilities will also be addressed in this course. Note(s) Contains a practicum component.
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ED 824 - Innovations in Science - ECE (3)
This course will address the teaching of science as it relates to science, technology, and society issues. It provides the opportunity to investigate case studies in early childhood science teaching as well as research innovative strategies and write a grant proposal. Note: Contains a practicum component.
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ED 825 - Innovations in Social Studies - ECE (3)
Moves the experienced teacher beyond the usual reliance upon textbooks found in the typical early childhood social studies classroom. Research of the literature that describes social studies innovations in the early years will be emphasized. Note(s) Contains a practicum component.
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ED 833 - Innovations in Mathematics - MG (3)
Provides experienced teachers the opportunity to develop and implement innovative and effective practice in the teaching of mathematics to middle grades learners. Alternative techniques for the assessment of mathematical abilities will also be addressed. Note(s) Contains a practicum component.
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ED 834 - Innovations in Science - MG (3)
This course will address the teaching of science as it relates to science, technology, and society issues. It provides the opportunity to investigate case studies in middle grades science teaching as well as research innovative strategies and write a grant proposal. Note: Contains a practicum component.
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ED 835 - Innovations in Social Studies-MG (3)
Moves the experienced teacher beyond the usual reliance upon textbooks found in the typical middle grades social studies classroom. Research of the literature that describes social studies innovation will be emphasized. Note(s) Contains a practicum component.
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ED 840 - Innovations in Language Arts - MG (3)
This course focuses on the many strands of language arts, creative and effective approaches to the Language Arts and will also include a linguistic analysis of language with implications for curriculum and instruction or the young adolescent. It is designed to use research and integrate language arts within content area curriculum. Note: This course requires a clinical component.
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ED 850 - Assessment in Education: Qualitative & Quantitative (3)
Provides the experienced professional with knowledge and skills associated with conducting educational assessment and research in areas such as student learning, diagnosis and classification, teacher effectiveness, and local school needs.
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ED 860 - Leadership and Teaching (3)
This course addresses the application of communication and interpersonal skills to creative problem solving in the school. Various theories of leadership development and application will be studied.
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ED 870 - Educational Issues (3)
This course is a culmination of the discussion on topics, issues, concepts, policies and procedures addressed throughout the Educational Specialist Degree. Reflection will take place on the most relevant issues in the career field today. Final research will be conducted on a topic that is of utmost importance to the student.
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ED 885 - Using Technology for Educational Research (3)
This course provides the experienced professional with knowledge and competencies in the use of research technology for the successful completion of the Ed.S. applied project.
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ED 890A - Applied Research I (2)
The final required research component for the educational specialist degree candidate. During the academic year, the applied research will be implemented under the direction and guidance of a faculty member. Note(s) Contains a practicum component.
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ED 890B - Applied Research II (1)
The final required research component for the educational specialist degree candidate. During the academic year, the applied research will be implemented under the direction and guidance of a faculty member. Note(s) Contains a practicum component.
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ED 890C - Applied Research III (1)
The final required research component for the educational specialist degree candidate. During the academic year, the applied research will be implemented under the direction and guidance of a faculty member. If this final course is not completed by the end of the semester, a grade of IP may be awarded. The student must then repeat ED 890C until the requirements are complete. Note(s) Contains a practicum component.
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EH 099 - Writing Laboratory (0)
Intensive sessions in the practice of writing with special emphasis on organization, paragraph development, sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation. Required of students needing work in basic writing skills. Prerequisite(s): Placement determined. Note(s) A grade of C or better is required.
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EH 101 - Written Communication * (3)
This course focuses on writing papers in response to readings in a variety of genres. Students develop, draft, revise, and edit original compositions. Placement is determined by standardized test scores. Note(s) Minimum grade of C required for graduation.
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EH 102 - Reading and Research Writing * (3)
This course focuses on reading texts and writing research papers. Students will prepare and develop critical analyses that integrate secondary materials. Prerequisite(s): EH 101 Note(s) Minimum grade of C required for graduation.
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EH 103 - Oral Communication * (3)
This course covers the fundamentals of public speaking. Students will analyze the content and performance characteristics of effective speeches. They will develop and deliver speeches of various types and for various audiences.
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EH 200 - Mythology: Sacred Stories, Human Lives * (3)
The course focuses on ancient literature (such as the Bible and classical Greek mythology) that has shaped the Western world view. Students will also examine more modern texts that reveal the reach of these early works. In addition to reading significant literature, students will continue to develop their oral and written communication skills. Prerequisite(s): EH 101
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EH 201 - Western World Literature * (3)
The course focuses on representative literary texts from the neoclassical period to the present. Students will examine works in their historical and cultural context and consider the interplay between text and culture. In addition to reading significant literature, students will continue to develop their oral and written communication skills. Prerequisite(s): EH 101
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EH 202 - Asian and African Literature * (3)
This course focuses on literatures of Asia and Africa. Through classical pieces and modern texts, students will examine theories of culture, colonialism, and current social problems/developments. Students will also explore cultural crossovers and influences in Asian and African literature. In addition to reading significant literature, students will continue to develop their oral and written communication skills. Prerequisite(s): EH 101
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EH 203 - Varied Voices in American Literature * (3)
This course focuses on the literature of indigenous and multi-ethnic groups in the United States. Students will examine texts in the context of the historical and cultural development of these groups in the United States and evaluate the ways in which these texts reflect culture, tradition, ethnic identity, colonialism, and current social pressures. This course may include texts from African-American, Native-American, Jewish-American, Indian-American, Latino/Chicano, Chinese-American, or other minority literatures; it may utilize a focus on one of more of these groups. Prerequisite(s): EH 101
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EH 210 - British Literature before 1700 * (3)
This course focuses on representative texts from the Old English period to the Neoclassical. Students will examine works in their historical and cultural context and consider the interplay between text and culture. In addition to reading significant literature, students will continue to develop their oral and written communication skills. Prerequisite(s): EH 101
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EH 211 - British Literature after 1700 * (3)
This chronological survey of English literature completes EH 210 but may be taken out of sequence. This course focuses on representative texts from the Romantic period to the Postmodern. Students will examine works in their historical and cultural context, considering the interplay between text and culture. In addition to reading significant literary works, students will continue to develop their oral and written communication skills. Prerequisite(s): EH 101
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EH 220 - American Literature before 1865 * (3)
This survey of American literature examines authors and their works from the pre-colonial period to the time of the Civil War. Several major writers will be examined, and newly recognized voices will be introduced. In addition to reading important literary works, students will continue to develop their oral and written communication skills. Prerequisite(s): EH 101
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EH 221 - American Literature after 1865 * (3)
This chronological survey completes EH 220 but may be taken out of sequence. This survey of American literature examines authors and their works from the time of the Civil War to the present. Students will explore works by major writers and newly recognized voices. In addition to reading important literary works, students will continue to develop their oral and written communication skills. Prerequisite(s): EH 101
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EH 245 - Women’s Literary Studies * (3)
Students will develop their written communication skills as they respond to works by and about women, with particular attention to historical and cultural contexts. Prerequisite(s): EH 101
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EH 310 - Grammar and Stylistics (3)
The basis of this course is a study of grammar and how we come to know the rules of language. Traditional, structural, and transformational grammar will be studied, as will prescriptive and descriptive approaches to grammar. In addition, students and the instructor will explore contemporary topics of interest. Prerequisite(s): EH 101, EH 102
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EH 320 - Major Periods of English Literature (3)
This course focuses on British literature from major periods such as the Neoclassical, Romantic, Victorian, or Contemporary. Students will explore works by well-known and newly recognized writers. Prerequisite(s): EH 101, EH 102 Note(s) May be repeated for credit with a change in course emphasis.
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EH 325 - American Ethnic Literature (3)
Students will examine literature such as Native American Folktales, the African-American novel, Asian-American literature, or modern Jewish fiction in the context of American life and culture. Prerequisite(s): EH 101, EH 102 Note(s) May be repeated for credit with a change in course emphasis.
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EH 330 - Major Periods of American Literature (3)
This course focuses on major periods in American literature such as American Romanticism, Realism, or Postmodernism. Students will explore works by well-known and newly recognized writers. Prerequisite(s): EH 101, EH 102 Note(s) May be repeated for credit with a change in course emphasis.
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EH 331 - Southern Literature (3)
This course focuses on seminal texts and emerging voices from the American South. Students will explore intersections of gender, race, history, culture, and place as they react to literature from the region. Prerequisite(s): EH 101, EH 102
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EH 340 - Genres of Literature (3)
This course focuses on representative works from one or more genres of literature: the short story, drama, poetry, biography, autobiography, essays, or letters. May be repeated for credit with a change in course emphasis. Prerequisite(s): EH 101, EH 102 Note(s) May be repeated for credit with a change in course emphasis.
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EH 341 - Shakespeare (3)
This course focuses on the plays of Shakespeare. Students will explore the works in their cultural and historical contexts. Field trips to live performances and film viewings may supplement readings. Prerequisite(s): EH 101, EH 102
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EH 350 - Nonfiction Writing (3)
In this course students will focus on attending to audience and purpose while crafting non-fiction prose. Students will read a variety of essay models, explore topics of interest, and write about them. Prerequisite(s): EH 101, EH 102 Note(s) May be repeated for credit with a change in course emphasis.
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EH 360 - Creative Writing * (3)
Students will learn about and practice imaginative writing in multiple genres such as poetry, fiction, essay, and drama. The best work written for this class will be considered for publication in Brenau’s literary magazine, The Elixir. Prerequisite(s): EH 101, EH 102
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EH 362 - Writing for Publications Practicum (3)
This course offers an opportunity to study the practical side of revising and editing creative manuscripts for publication in Brenau University’s literary journal, The Elixir, and elsewhere. Students work with visiting professional writers and editors as well as the instructor. Collateral field work at conferences, lectures, and readings varies by semester. Prerequisite(s): EH 360
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EH 380 - Interdisciplinary Topics in Literature (3)
This course focuses on cross-disciplinary topics such as literature and medicine, law and literature, the literature of political repression, and music and poetry. May be repeated for credit with a change in course emphasis. Prerequisite(s): EH 101, EH 102
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EH 390 - Special Topics in Literature (3)
This course explores a topic of special interest in literature, language, or composition. Prerequisite(s): EH 101, EH 102 Note(s) May be repeated for credit with a change in course emphasis.
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EH 410 - Language Studies (3)
This course focuses on several aspects of the English language. Students will examine the history of the English language, language acquisition, and dialects in English. In addition, topics such as the English-only movement and non-sexist language changes will be introduced. Prerequisite(s): EH 101, EH 102
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EH 446 - Comparative Literatures (3)
This course may focus on a culture, such as Ireland or Africa, or on a mode of writing, or subject, that stretches across cultures, such as Third World novels. Prerequisite(s): EH 101, EH 102 Note(s) May be repeated for credit with a change in course emphasis.
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EH 460 - Creative Writing: Fiction (3)
Students will explore how fiction is created by reading exemplary works and by practicing narrative techniques. They will write exercises and stories and develop their critical faculties by responding to one another’s writing in workshops throughout the semester. The revision process will be emphasized, and the best stories produced for this class will be considered for publication in Brenau’s literary magazine, The Elixir. Prerequisite(s): EH 101, EH 102
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EH 461 - Creative Writing: Poetry (3)
Students will explore the craft of poetry by reading exemplary works and by practicing poetic techniques. They will write free and formal verse and develop their critical faculties by responding to one another’s poems in workshops throughout the semester. The revision process will be emphasized, and the best work produced for this class will be considered for publication in Brenau’s literary magazine, The Elixir. Prerequisite(s): EH 101, EH 102
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EH 480 - Major Authors (3)
This course explores the work of a major author, which students will examine within historical and literary contexts. Prerequisite(s): EH 101, EH 102 Note(s) May be repeated for credit with a change in course emphasis.
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EH 490 - Senior Internship (3)
This course offers a capstone experience in a professional setting, including such possibilities as teaching, advertising, editing, or writing. As a result of this guided experience, the student will complete a project to be defined in consultation with the instructor. May be taken on a pass/fail basis. Note(s) Departmental Approval Required. Senior class standing. May be repeated for credit with a change in course emphasis.
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EH 491 - Senior Thesis (3)
This course offers a capstone experience for those intending graduate study or for those interested in conducting research. Regularly scheduled meetings with the instructor will ensure familiarity with the research and writing processes. Note(s) Departmental Approval Required. Senior class standing.
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EH 493 - Senior Creative Project (3)
This courses offers a capstone experience for those wishing to develop a creative project in a selected genre, such as the short story or poetry. Student must have senior class standing. Prerequisite(s): EH 360 Note(s) Permission of the Department. Senior class standing. May be repeated for credit with a change in course emphasis.
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EH 495 - Senior Seminar (3)
This course provides junior and senior English majors with a culminating experience that synthesizes their undergraduate studies in the discipline. This seminar focuses upon critical problems and current scholarship within the field. Note(s) Departmental Approval Required. Junior or Senior class standing.
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EH 800 - Study of English Language (3)
A study of the origin and development of the English language from its beginning to the present. Emphasis will be placed upon viewing the English language as a mixture of social history, literature and grammar as well as emphasizing its global impact in the modern world. Note(s) Contains a practicum component.
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EH 850 - Film as Literature (3)
Concentrates on improving the teaching/learning process of reading and writing through the use of film, television programs, and videos. Emphasis will be placed upon the interpretation of film with emphasis on the relationships between motion pictures and middle school literature.
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English as a Second Language |
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EL 202 - ESL English Grammar Lab (3)
Using proscriptive grammar as a base, high intermediate non-native speakers of English will learn and apply the syntactical and inflectional rules of the English language in informal and formal speech and writing. The use of verb tenses, adjectives, adverbs, nouns, pronouns and articles will be emphasized. Vocabulary practice is included.
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EL 212 - ESL Oral Communication (3)
Provides skill practice to the high intermediate non-native speaker of English, in the areas of getting the main ideas, comprehending implied messages in spoken English, taking notes from a lecture, and improvement in pronunciation. Instructor will utilize the language lab on campus. Through drills, group and individual practice will enhance the use of English on the college campus, and in a variety of situations.
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EL 215 - ESL Writing/Reading (3)
Provides the tools and practice in writing for the high intermediate non-native speaker of English, in such areas as descriptions of roles, relationships, stating advantages and disadvantages, paraphrasing, showing cause and effect, going from general to specific, etc. Practice reading comprehension emphasized according to needs of students.
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Environmental Science |
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ES 401 - Directed Independent Study (1 to 4)
A course open to well-qualified students consisting of a guided, but independent, study of an assigned problem or project. Prerequisite(s): BY 202 Note(s) Departmental Approval Required.
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ES 436 - Literature, Society, and the Environment (3)
This courses examines socio-cultural attitudes toward the environment through a historical survey of literature with selections from the bible, exploration literature, 19th century transcendentalists, 20th century nature writers, and activist writers. Prerequisite(s): EH 101, EH 102, HY 210, HY 211
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ES 621 - Environmental Science for Teachers (3)
Experiential-orientated course designed to prepare the early childhood and middle grades classroom teacher for the development of field-based science education activities which occur outside of the typical classroom setting. Content will emphasize environmental science as a global concern as well as the importance of environmental education. Course work emphasizes the development of skills for selecting appropriate resource materials, planning field exercises and the incorporation and application of technology to field science investigations.
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Fashion Design |
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FD 171 - Apparel Construction (3)
This course will provide students the opportunity to master a variety of construction techniques necessary for the fabrication of apparel and accessories. Special emphases will be placed on acquisition of skills related to machine sewing and operation, various hand tools and their uses, pressing equipment and techniques, special seam finishes and couture hand-sewing techniques.
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FD 171L - Apparel Construction Lab (1)
This laboratory will emphasize the practical application of skills learned in FD 171 Apparel Construction.
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FD 172 - Patterning and Draping (3)
This course will provide students the opportunity to learn flat pattern and draping techniques used in the development of patterns for apparel and accessories. Special emphases will be placed on acquisition of skills related to measurement, creation and manipulation of slopers, pattern layout, marketing and cutting as well as the preparation of fabrics to be used in apparel construction for mock-ups and actual garments.
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FD 172L - Patterning and Draping Lab (1)
This laboratory will emphasize the practical application of skills learned in FD 172 Patterning and Draping.
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FD 200 - Fashion Design Practicum (2 to 6)
Provides the student with the opportunity to engage in selected projects in areas of special interest or provides experience in the field of design. Note(s) May be repeated.
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FD 271 - Fashion Design: Process & Practice (3)
This course is designed to assist students in understanding the scope of Fashion Design. Students will be introduced to the fashion design process, including research, idea generation and editing and engage in the combination of creative and critical thinking necessary for this process. Fashion design categories, hallmarks of these categories and safety requirements will be covered. Sustainability and ethical design theories will be discussed. Foundation sketching and computer-aided design will also be introduced. Corequisite(s): FD 271L
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FD 271L - Fashion Design: Process & Practice Lab (1)
Lab associated with Corequisite(s): FD 271
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FD 371 - Fashion Design Studio I (3)
This course will allow students the opportunity to explore Women’s Wear, Menswear and Children’s Wear through a design project in each category. Effective engagement with the design process, creative visual communication of concepts and ideas and critical assessment of designs will be emphasized. Creative and critical thinking strategies will be employed and students will be encouraged to distinguish between these types of thinking and identify ways that they work in tandem to produce successful designs. Design boards and technical drawings will be produced as well as sample garments. Knitwear design and fabrication will also be introduced in this class. Corequisite(s): FD 371L
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FD 371L - Fashion Design: Studio I Lab (1)
Lab associated with Corequisite(s): FD 371
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