Department of English (ENGL)

Kurt Eisen, Chairperson

DEPARTMENTAL FACULTY: Halina Ablamowicz, Jack M. Armistead, Anthony D. Baker, Michael L. Burduck, Kevin E. Christianson, Robert J. Clougherty, Mark H. Creter, Kurt Eisen, Connie K. Hood, Earl R. Hutchison, Graham S. Kash, Homer D. Kemp, Shirley D. Laird, Josephine A. McQuail, William M. McRae, Linda J. Null, Michael O’Rourke, Thomas Saya, Alan R. Slotkin, Stephen J. Stedman, James Monroe Stewart, Carroll Miller Viera, Kristin D. Walker, Heidemarie Z. Weidner, Russell Y. Witcher.

DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW

The Master of Arts degree program in the Department of English prepares graduates for success in any further graduate and professional education which might require superior analytical and communication skills. It prepares them for Ph.D. programs in English by increasing their knowledge of literary history and improving their skills in writing, literary analysis, and research. Graduates can become effective high-school or college-level teachers by improving their knowledge of writing pedagogy and theory. They will also be prepared for careers outside the academic world wherever superior analytical and communication skills and knowledge of literary and cultural traditions are essential.

DEPARTMENTAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. An official transcript of undergraduate work reflecting an overall QPA of 2.5 or above.
2. Graduate Record Examination Verbal and Writing Score
3. A Writing Sample (should be an 8-page minimum, critical essay, appropriate for submission in an upper-division, undergraduate English class).
4. For students seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistantship: three letters of recommendation.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

The Graduate Committee will evaluate each application using the following criteria ratings:

*Writing Sample Evaluation: Each writing sample will be read by 3 individuals, either members of the graduate committee or their designees (who themselves must be graduate faculty members).

The Graduate Committee shall admit to the program those students whose applications (based on the Evaluation Criteria above) either:

• a minimum of 10 points each in the Transcript and Writing Sample scores, and a combined total of at least 10 points for the two GRE scores
OR
• have a total score of 40 points or higher.

Students admitted to the program who possess an undergraduate degree (either major or minor) in English will be given Full Standing. Students who qualify for admission but who have no degree in the discipline will be given Provisional Standing in order to account for any deficiencies identified in their background. When the student is informed that he/she has been given Provisional Standing, he/she will also be informed of the specific courses which he/she needs to take in order to qualify for Full Standing. Once these deficiencies have been rectified, that student must then apply to the Graduate Committee for a change to Full Standing.

A student who is granted Provisional Standing will, upon completion of nine hours of graduate study, be evaluated by the Graduate Committee in consultation with the faculty members who have taught him/her. At that point, the graduate committee will decide whether to grant the student Full Standing or to deny admission to further study.

DEPARTMENTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

In addition to Graduate School degree requirements, the student must complete:

1. One graduate course in British Literature before 1800.
2. One graduate course in British Literature after 1800.
3. One graduate course in American Literature.
4. English 6000.

The Master of Arts degree program in English has both thesis and nonthesis options. In addition, nonthesis option students will be required to take ENGL 6890, for which they will develop and present a research project of 20-30 pages.

Some courses listed below are offered every other year. The symbol (O) is used to designate courses offered during academic years beginning with an odd number and (E) for those during academic years with an even number.

COURSES

ENGL 4111 (5111). Chaucer.--Spring (O). Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Selected works of Geoffrey Chaucer. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL (THEA) 4121 (5121). Shakespeare.--Fall. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Historical, thematic, and other approaches in the study of Shakespeare. (May be repeated once as an elective, provided the course content is different.) Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4130 (5130). Milton. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Selected works of John Milton. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4140 (5140). Topics in British Literature to 1667. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Topics in Medieval and/or Early Modern British literature. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4210 (5210). Eighteenth-Century British Literature. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Studies in eighteenth-century British literature. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4221 (5221). Romantic Literature. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Studies in Romantic literature. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4231 (5231). Victorian Literature.--Fall (E). Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Studies in Victorian literature. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4240 (5240). Modern British Literature.--Spring (O). Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Studies in Modern British literature. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4250 (5250). Post Modern Literatures in English. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Studies in post modern literary issues of significance in English-speaking cultures outside the United States. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4310 (5310). Early American Literature. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Study of American literature from colonial period through early nationalist period. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4321 (5321). Nineteenth Century American Literature.--Fall (O). Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Study of the literature and literary movements of the period, with emphasis on romanticism and/or realism. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4330 (5330). Modern American Literature.--Spring (O). Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Study of the literature and literary movements of the period, with emphasis on the twentieth century and/or contemporary period. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4340 (5340). Topics in American Literature. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Thematic, interdisciplinary, or genre-based approaches to American literary study beyond the usual scope of ENGL 4310 (5310), ENGL 4320 (5320), or ENGL 4330 (5330). Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4411 (5411). Writing in the Professions. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

This course builds on students’ present writing competency and focuses on writing in their particular majors and/or professions. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4421 (5421). Forms of Argumentation and Persuasion: Theory and Practice. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Introduces students to various models of argumentation through theory (readings) and practice (analysis and production). Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4430 (5430). Creative Writing: Fiction.--Fall. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Guided practice in the craft and art of writing short fiction. (Course may be repeated, provided the content is different each time.) Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4440 (5440). Creative Writing: Essay. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Guided practice in the craft and art of writing personal essays. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4450 (5450). Creative Writing: Poetry.--Spring. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Guided practice in the craft and art of writing poems. (Course may be repeated, provided the content is different each time.) Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL (LING) 4511 (5511). Introduction to Language Description and Analysis.--Fall. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Introduction to descriptive analysis of language: phonology, morphology, lexicon, and syntax. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL (LING) 4521 (5521). History of the English Language.--Fall. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

History of English from its origins to the present, emphasis upon historical development of English sounds, word structure, and syntax. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4531 (5351). Grammar and Language. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Grammatical structure of English in relation to dialect and register with some emphasis on historical and potential changes in grammar. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4541 (5541). Topics in Linguistics/Language. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Examination of specific aspects of language and/or linguistic study, such as Old and Middle English, the language of dialect literature, or American English dialects. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4551 (5551). Introduction to Rhetoric: Theory and Practice. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

The course introduces students to rhetoric—history and special topics. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4610 (5110). Novel.--Fall (O). Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Theory of the novel and a study of selected novels. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4620 (5620). Poetry, Form, Genre, Theory. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

The study of poetry written in English and translated from other languages, with attention to such topics as poetic movements, styles, trends, the evolution and development of forms. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4630 (5630). Literary Criticism and Theory.—Fall (E). Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Major critical doctrines from antiquity through the present. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4640 (5640). Modern and Contemporary Drama. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Study of dramatic texts and performance issues from the late nineteenth century to the present. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4712 (5712). African American Literature. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Studies of African American literature and culture, both oral and printed. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4713 (5713). Native American Literature. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Studies of Native American literature and culture, both oral and printed. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4720 (5720). Continental Literature.--Fall. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Study of major works and writers from the European continent. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4731 (5731). Women and Literature. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Studies of major women writers or images of women in literature. Course may be repeated, provided course content is different each time. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4741 (5741). Science and Culture. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Cultural influences on scientific discourse and literature about science. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4751 (5751). Topics in Non-Western Literature. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Focuses on literature written outside of European literary traditions, either written or translated into English. (Course may be repeated, provided the content is different each time.) Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4810 (5810). Introduction to Folklore. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Generic survey of folklore; possible definitions, varieties, meanings, and methods of study. Stress on verbal traditions (tales, songs, and beliefs). Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4830 (5830). Southern Literature.--Fall. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Major writers of the South, with emphasis on regional themes and on the Southern literary renaissance. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4840 (5840). The Gothic Tale of Terror. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Readings in Gothic poetry and prose. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4910 (5910). The Literature of Science. Lec. 2. Cr. 2.

Topics in literary nonfiction written by scientists. Note: Students will not receive credit for both ENGL 4910 (5910) and ENGL 4911 (5911). Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4911 (5911). The Literature of Science. Lec. 2. Rec. 1. Cr. 3.

Topics in literary non-fiction written by scientists. The recitation provides additional writing/discussion opportunities. Note: Students will not receive credit for both ENGL 4910 (5910) and ENGL 4911 (5911). Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4920 (5920). Literature and Technology. Lec. 2. Cr. 2.

Study of British and American literature which deals with the impact of technology on society. Note: Students will not receive credit for both ENGL 4920 (5920) and ENGL 4921 (5921). Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4921 (5921). Literature and Technology. Lec. 2. Rec. 1. Cr. 3.

Study of British and American literature which deals with the impact of technology on society. The recitation provides additional writing/discussion opportunities. Note: Students will not receive credit for both ENGL 4920 (5920) and ENGL 4921 (5921). Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4930 (5930). Literature and the Environment. Lec. 2. Cr. 2.

A study, through literature, of the relationship between humans and the environment. Note: Students will not receive credit for both ENGL 4930 (5930) and ENGL 4931 (5931). Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4931 (5931). Literature and the Environment. Lec 2. Rec. l. Cr. 3.

A study, through literature, of the relationship between humans and the environment. The recitation provides additional writing/discussion opportunities. Note: Students will not receive credit for both ENGL 4930 (5930) and ENGL 4931 (5931). Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4970 (5970). Professional Communication II. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Continuation of PC 3250 with emphasis on more complex documents. (Same as PC 4970 (5970)). Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4981 (5981). Topics. Cr. 1.

Course work or directed individual research in any area where there is no other course offering. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4982 (5982). Topics. Cr. 2.

Course work or directed individual research in any area where there is no other course offering. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4983 (5983). Topics. Cr. 3.

Course work or directed individual research in any area where there is no other course offering. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 4990 (5990). Internship. Cr. 3, 6, 9, 12.

Prerequisite for 5990: graduate status, ENGL 5350, and consent of instructor. Part-time or full-time employment in a business or institutional setting related to a student’s academic and career goals and cannot be taken in place of required or elective English courses, undergraduate or graduate. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

ENGL 6000. Introduction to Graduate Studies.--Fall. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Bibliography, research methods, current theories, scholarly writing, professional issues and practices, and creation of professional portfolios.

ENGL 6010. Teaching Composition.--Spring. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Theories and pedagogies of teaching writing in the middle schools, secondary schools, and on the college level.

ENGL 6020. Seminar in Early British Literature.--Spring (O). Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

A study of selected topics and authors of the period.

ENGL 6080. Seminar in British Literature, 1500-1650.--Spring (E). Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

A study of selected topics and authors of the period.

ENGL 6150. Seminar in British Literature, 1650-1800.--Fall (O). Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

A study of selected topics and authors of the period.

ENGL 6290. Seminar in Nineteenth Century British Literature.--Fall (E). Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

A study of selected topics and authors of the period.

ENGL 6350. Seminar in Twentieth Century British Literature.--Spring (E). Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

A study of selected topics and authors of the period.

ENGL 6400. Special Topics. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Intensive course work or directed individual research of a selected author, movement, or genre.

ENGL 6520. Seminar in Early American Literature.--Fall (O). Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

A study of selected topics and authors of the period.

ENGL 6590. Seminar in Nineteenth Century American Literature.--Fall (E). Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

A study of selected topics and authors of the period.

ENGL 6640. Seminar in Twentieth Century American Literature.--Spring (O). Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

A study of selected topics and authors of the period.

ENGL 6890. Directed Research. Cr. 3.

Project paper for students in the nonthesis option.

ENGL 6990. Research and Thesis. Cr. 3,6.

Journalism (JOUR)

JOUR 4360 (5360). Magazine Production and Design. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Current trends in magazine production and design. (Same as PC 4360 (5360)). Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

JOUR 4460 (5460). Public Relations--Cases and Practices.--Fall (O). Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Prerequisite: JOUR 3460. Practical aspects of public relations emphasized. Case studies considered. Builds on knowledge and expertise acquired in JOUR 3460. (Same as PC 4460 (5460)). Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

JOUR 4820 (5820). Advanced Reporting.--Fall. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Prerequisite: JOUR 3220. Writing and reporting for the commercial media. Students will serve as reporters for the campus newspaper. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

JOUR 4830 (5830). Free Lance Writing.--Spring. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Prerequisite: JOUR 3220. Recommended: JOUR 4820 (5820). Writing and marketing of feature stories, commentaries, and articles. (Same as PC 4830 (5830)). Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

JOUR 4840 (5840). Special Problems. Cr. 3.

Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of instructor. Independent work in mass media research and report writing, or internship programs in print or electronic media, public relations, and other areas. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

JOUR 4850 (5850). Internship. Cr. 3,6,9,12.

Part-time or full-time employment in a business, industrial, or institutional communications setting, related to student academic and career goals. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

JOUR 4930 (5930). Advanced Copy Editing.--Spring. Lec. 2. Lab. 2. Cr. 3.

Prerequisite: JOUR 3220. Additional training in editing copy with emphasis on laboratory work on the university student newspaper. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

JOUR 4940 (5940). Technical Editing.--Spring. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Prerequisite: ENGL/PC 4970 (5970). Principles and practices of technical editing. (Same as PC 4940 (5940)). Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

Linguistics (LING)

LING (ENGL) 4511 (5511). Introduction to Language Description and Analysis.--Fall. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Introduction to descriptive analysis of language: phonology, morphology, lexicon, and syntax. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

LING (ENGL) 4521 (5521). History of the English Language.--Fall. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

History of English from its origins to the present, emphasis upon historical development of English sounds, word structure, and syntax. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

Popular Culture (POPC)

POPC 4010 (5010). Topics. Lec. 1-3. Cr. 1-3.

Special topics in popular culture. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

POPC 4050 (5050). Science Fiction and Fantasy. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Analysis and discussion of themes, conventions, and stereotypes in short stories, novels, and films. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

POPC 4060 (5060). Detective Fiction. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Private detectives, policemen, spies in fiction. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

Professional Communication (PC)

PC 4360 (5360). Magazine Production and Design. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Current trends in magazine production and design. (Same as JOUR 4360 (5360)). Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

PC 4460 (5460). Public Relations--Cases and Practices.--Fall (O). Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Prerequisite: JOUR 3460. Practical aspects of public relations emphasized. Case problems considered. Builds on knowledge and expertise acquired in JOUR 3460. (Same as JOUR 4460 (5460)). Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

PC 4830 (5830). Free Lance Writing. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Prerequisite: JOUR 3220. Recommended: JOUR 4820 (5820). Writing and marketing of feature stories, commentaries, and articles. (Same as JOUR 4830 (5830)). Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

PC 4840 (5840). Special Problems. Cr. 3.

Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of instructor. Independent work in mass media research and report writing, or internship programs in print or electronic media, public relations, and other areas. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

PC 4850 (5850). Internship. Cr. 3,6,9,12.

Part-time or full-time employment in a business, industrial, or institutional communications setting, related to student academic and career goals. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

PC 4940 (5940). Technical Editing. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Prerequisite: ENGL/PC 4970 (5970). Principles and practices of technical editing. (Same as JOUR 4940 (5940)). Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

PC 4970 (5970). Professional Communication II. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Continuation of PC 3250 with emphasis on more complex documents. (Same as ENGL 4970 (5970)). Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

PC 4990 (5990). Seminar in Professional Communication. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Integrative course focusing on major concepts of professional communication. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

Speech (SPCH)

SPCH 4000 (5000). Introduction to Communication Disorders. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Principles of and therapeutic approaches to speech, language, and hearing disorders. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

SPCH 4150 (5150). Speech and Language Acquisition and Development. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Normal speech/language development, anatomy of speech structures, distinctive features and implications of process and analysis systems. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

SPCH 4430 (5430). Interpersonal Communication. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Communication theory applied to informal and face-to-face situations. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

SPCH 4620 (5620). Advanced Public Speaking.—Fall (E). Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Prerequisite: SPCH 2410. Advanced oral communications as practiced from the platform, with emphasis on special types of speaking. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

SPCH 4630 (5630). Persuasion. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Prerequisite: SPCH 2410 or consent of instructor. Promotes intellectual understanding and critical application of how individuals and groups influence the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of others. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

SPECH 5410. Organizational Communication. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Prerequisites: Graduate-level status or by permission of the instructor. An exploration of communication principles operant in modern organizations and approaches to the understanding of communicative culture in these organizations.

SPCH 5601. Special Topics in Speech Communication. Lec. 3. Cr. 1-3.

Prerequisites: Graduate-level status. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours with change in course content. Presentation of directed, individual research in selected topics in speech communication beyond regular course offerings. Subjects will vary and will be specified at time of offering.

SPCH 5602. Special Topics in Speech Communication. Lec. 3. Cr. 1-3.

Prerequisites: Graduate-level status. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours with change in course content. Presentation of directed, individual research in selected topics in speech communication beyond regular course offerings. Subjects will vary and will be specified at time of offering.

SPCH 5603. Special Topics in Speech Communication. Lec. 3. Cr. 1-3.

Prerequisites: Graduate-level status. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours with change in course content. Presentation of directed, individual research in selected topics in speech communication beyond regular course offerings. Subjects will vary and will be specified at time of offering.

Theatre (THEA)

THEA 4100 (5100). Advanced Acting. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Prerequisite: THEA 2100. Advanced voice and movement study for the stage with an emphasis on period acting styles; in-depth script and character analysis; advanced scene study. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

THEA (ENGL) 4121 (5121). Shakespeare.--Fall. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Historical, thematic, and other approaches in the study of Shakespeare. (May be repeated once as an elective, provided the course content is different.) Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

THEA 4400 (5400). Dramatic Literature. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Study of representative plays drawn from the classical through contemporary periods. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

THEA 4500 (5500). Creative Dramatics. Lec. 3. Cr. 3.

Use of an individual's dramatic imagination as a learning and teaching device. Students enrolled in the 5000-level course will be required to complete additional work as stated in the syllabus.

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