Apr 28, 2024  
2016-2017 Graduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

English

  
  • ENGL 6625 - Teaching Composition: Theory and Practice


    3

    Composition theory and its applications to college writing instruction.
  
  • ENGL 6680 - Writing Systems of the World


    3 Formerly ENGL 7680

    Examines writing systems and their relationship to the larger human phenomenon of spoken language.
  
  • ENGL 6700 - Document Design and Production


    3

    Theory and abilities needed to function as editor, particularly a managing and production editor. Culminates in project demonstrating that knowledge. Editing as part of document production process.
  
  • ENGL 6702 - Research Methods in Technical and Professional Communication


    3 Formerly Formerly ENGL 7701

    Investigation of research problems and research practices in technical and professional communication.
  
  • ENGL 6715 - Technical Writing


    3

    Intensive study. Emphasis on style, writing modes, technical reports, instructional manuals, and technical proposals.
  
  • ENGL 6721 - Copyediting in Professional Communication


    3

    Copyediting theory and basics. Covers variety of genres, both print and electronic. Review of electronic editing and style manuals.
  
  • ENGL 6725 - Directed Readings in Technical and Professional Writing


    3

    P: Consent of instructor and approval of director of graduate studies. Advanced individual study of selected areas.
  
  • ENGL 6740 - Internship in Technical and Professional Communication


    3

    Supervised internship. P: Consent of instructor. Practical professional writing in work environment. Parallel reading and study.
  
  • ENGL 6741 - Internship in Technical and Professional Communication


    3

    Supervised internship. P: Consent of instructor. Practical professional writing in work environment. Parallel reading and study.
  
  • ENGL 6805 - Research: The Writer’s Perspective


    3

    Research methods used by creative writers.
  
  • ENGL 6840 - Advanced Poetry Writing


    3 Formerly ENGL 5840

    Graduate students may repeat for a maximum of 9 s.h. Practice in poetry writing. Emphasis on publication.
  
  • ENGL 6850 - Advanced Fiction Writing


    3 Formerly ENGL 5850

    May be repeated for a maximum of 9 s.h. Practice in prose writing. Emphasis on publication.
  
  • ENGL 6868 - Advanced Nonfiction Writing


    3 Formerly ENGL 5860

    May be repeated for a maximum of 9 s.h. Practice in nonfiction prose writing. Emphasis on publication.
  
  • ENGL 6870 - Literature: The Writer’s Perspective


    3

    Appropriate for students choosing literature or creative writing concentration. Advanced study of modern and contemporary works of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Emphasis on writer’s craft.
  
  • ENGL 6880 - Directed Readings in Creative Writing


    3

    P: Admission to graduate concentration in writing; consent of instructor. Directed individual study of selected areas of advanced creative poetry, fiction, or nonfiction writing.
  
  • ENGL 6898 - Advanced Script Writing


    3 Formerly ENGL 5890

    May be repeated for a maximum of 9 s.h. Writing for theater and film. Completing a full length script for production.
  
  • ENGL 6940 - Film and English Studies


    3

    Examines role of film in literary studies. Emphasis on film as literary and cultural artifact.
  
  • ENGL 7000 - Thesis


    1-6

    May be repeated. May count maximum of 6 s.h.
  
  • ENGL 7001 - Thesis: Summer Research


    1

    May be repeated. No credit may count toward degree. Students conducting thesis research may only register for this course during the summer.
  
  • ENGL 7005 - Bibliography and Methods


    3 Formerly ENGL 6005

    Bibliographical tools and methods of research in English language and literature.
  
  • ENGL 7070 - Literary Theory


    3 Formerly ENGL 5070

    Major critical approaches of twentieth century.
  
  • ENGL 7080 - Cultural Studies Theory and Method


    3

    Introduction to the interdisciplinary field of cultural studies.
  
  • ENGL 7300 - Directed Reading in Multicultural and Transnational Literature


    3

    May be repeated for maximum of 6 s.h. credit. P: Consent of director of graduate studies in English. Directed studies in specific areas not covered by other courses.
  
  • ENGL 7350 - Seminar in Multicultural and Transnational Literature


    3

    Advanced comparative study of literature and criticism.
  
  • ENGL 7600 - Research Methods in Rhetoric, Writing, and Professional Communication


    3 Formerly ENGL 8601

    Principles and techniques in research methods.
  
  • ENGL 7601 - Research Design in Rhetoric and Composition


    3 Formerly ENGL 6601

    Principles and techniques of research design.
  
  • ENGL 7605 - Discourse Analysis


    3 Formerly ENGL 6605

    Principles governing human communicative interaction in written and oral modalities.
  
  • ENGL 7615 - History and Theory of Rhetoric I


    3

    Examination of key texts and concepts in the history of rhetoric from the ancients to the Enlightenment.
  
  • ENGL 7620 - History and Theory of Rhetoric II


    3

    Examination of key texts and concepts in the history of rhetoric since the Enlightenment.
  
  • ENGL 7630 - Cultural Rhetoric and Writing


    3

    Study of how cultural values and assumption affect writing practices through genre, style, and conventions of argument.
  
  • ENGL 7640 - Discourse for Special Interests


    3

    May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. with change of topic. Focuses on analysis and production of discourse in variety of academic, professional, and public contexts.
  
  • ENGL 7666 - Teaching English in the Two-Year College Internship


    3

    May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. 18 s.h. graduate ENGL credit or consent of instructor. Supervised on-site research and instruction in rhetoric, composition, and theory.
  
  • ENGL 7702 - Research Design in Technical and Professional Communication


    3

    Quantitative and qualitative empirical research methods.
  
  • ENGL 7705 - Ethical Issues in Professional Communication


    3

    Overview of theories of ethics from classical to the present. Emphasizes impact of ethical systems on professional communicators preparing print and online documents in various organizations and industries.
  
  • ENGL 7710 - Professional Communication


    3

    Study of effective, ethical, responsible, and professional communication by learning abilities, strategies, and conceptual knowledge needed to address a variety of communication tasks in a variety of work environments. Use of emerging technologies as tools for communication.
  
  • ENGL 7712 - Grant and Proposal Writing


    3

    Study of grant and proposal funding resources and worksheets. Preparation of grant or proposal to be reviewed by at least two experts, revised accordingly, and then submitted to funding agency.
  
  • ENGL 7716 - Classics in Scientific and Technical Literature


    3 Formerly ENGL 6716

    Examines scientific and technical writing from classic times to present.
  
  • ENGL 7721 - Managing Editing and Publication Processes


    3

    Management principles and practices for editors, documentation specialists, and technical and professional communication project managers.
  
  • ENGL 7730 - Issues in Technical Communication


    3 Formerly ENGL 6730

    Traditions and trends in academic business and industrial theories and applications of technical communications.
  
  • ENGL 7745 - Teaching Professional Communication


    3

    Designed for those teaching introductory professional communication courses, particularly service courses at undergraduate level in community colleges and universities. Addresses emerging technologies as tools for teaching such courses.
  
  • ENGL 7746 - Training in Professional Communication


    3

    Theoretical concepts involved in preparation of training materials targeting adult learners, including instructional materials that allow users both to complete tasks and learn theoretical concepts. Review of methods of distributing training.
  
  • ENGL 7750 - Writing Public Science


    3

    Study of writing about science and technology in public sphere. Examines how professional writers relate scientific topics to non-specialist audiences, finding models of effective public science writing, and preparing public science writing.
  
  • ENGL 7765 - Technical and Professional Communication


    3 Formerly ENGL 6765

    May be repeated for credit. May count maximum of 9 s.h. toward certificate program. Special studies seminars.
  
  • ENGL 7766 - Special Studies Seminars in Communication and Emerging Technologies


    3

    May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. with change of topic.
  
  • ENGL 7780 - Theory of Professional Communication


    3

    Traces theories drawn from variety of fields that inform such topics as social context of technical communication, aims of technical discourse, readability, invention and audience, audience analysis, technical style, and graphics.
  
  • ENGL 7785 - History of Professional Communication


    3

    Traces development of contemporary professional communication from print to electronic media.
  
  • ENGL 7790 - Public Interest Writing


    3

    Professional, governmental, nonprofit organizational, and civic writing. Emphasis on public policy making and advocacy.
  
  • ENGL 7950 - Issues in Teaching Composition


    3 Formerly ENGL 6950

    Advanced composition theory and its applications to writing instruction.
  
  • ENGL 7960 - Methods of Teaching English in the Two-Year College


    3 Formerly ENGL 6960

    History and pedagogy of teaching writing in the two-year college. Emphasis given to the development of effective teaching methods.
  
  • ENGL 7975 - Developmental English in the Two-Year College


    3 Formerly ENGL 6875

    History and pedagogy of developmental writing in the two-year college. Emphasis given to the development of effective teaching methods.
  
  • ENGL 8100 - Directed Reading


    3

    May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. with a change of topic. Directed studies in specific areas not covered by other courses.
  
  • ENGL 8200 - Cooperative/Research Assignment


    3

    May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. Supervised research in technical and professional discourse.
  
  • ENGL 8300 - Seminar in Professional Development


    3

    P: Admission to the PhD program or consent of program director. Discussion of issues relevant to national and international research and professionalization in rhetoric, writing, and professional communication.
  
  • ENGL 8600 - Seminar in Writing Studies and Pedagogy


    3

    May be repeated for maximum of 6 s.h. P: Admission to the PhD program or consent of program director. Study of practices and topics in writing studies and pedagogy.
  
  • ENGL 8615 - Seminar in Rhetorical Theory


    3

    May be repeated for maximum of 6 s.h. P: Admission to the PhD program or consent of program director. Study of rhetorical theories and applications.
  
  • ENGL 8630 - Seminar in Community and Cultural Rhetorics


    3

    May be repeated for maximum of 6 s.h. P: Admission to the PhD program or consent of program director. Study of rhetorical practices within specific cultures and communities.
  
  • ENGL 8780 - Seminar in Professional Communication


    3

    May be repeated for maximum of 6 s.h. P: Admission to the PhD program or consent of program director. Study of theoretical perspectives and the implications for research and practice within professional communication.
  
  • ENGL 9000 - Dissertation


    3-12

    May be repeated. May count a maximum of 18 s.h. Original research investigation of significant aspect in field of technical and professional discourse.
  
  • ENGL 9001 - Dissertation: Summer Research


    1

    May be repeated. May not count toward degree. Students conducting research may register for this course only during summer.

English Education

  
  • ENED 6024 - MAT Internship


    9

    P: TCHR 6010 , TCHR 6011 .  Supervised teaching in high school English with emphasis on reflective decision-making.
  
  • ENED 6165 - Special Topics Seminar in Secondary Literature Study


    3

    May be repeated for credit. Focus on topics in literature study in the high school.
  
  • ENED 6400 - Teaching Multilingual Students in Secondary English and Middle Grades Language Arts Classrooms


    3

    Design and implementation of effective instructional strategies, units, and program components for teaching English literacy skills to second language learners.
  
  • ENED 6500 - Literature Study in the Middle Grades


    3 Formerly ENGL 6500

    Examines role and scope of literature study in middle grades.
  
  • ENED 6510 - Recent Trends in English Education


    3 Formerly ENGL 6510

    For in-service teachers. Current developments, issues, and research in teaching English in the secondary schools.
  
  • ENED 6511 - Directed Research Project


    3 Formerly ENGL 6511

    May be repeated. May count a maximum of 3 s.h. P: Approval of program director. Directed readings and research program for MAEd candidates in English education.
  
  • ENED 6600 - Teaching English Studies in the High School


    3 Formerly ENGL 6600

    Examines role and scope of English studies in secondary classroom.
  
  • ENED 6630 - Studies in the Process of Composition


    3 Formerly ENGL 6630

    P: Teaching certification or consent of instructor. Theories and methods for teaching composition in grades 6-12.
  
  • ENED 6967 - Literature Study in the Secondary School


    3 Formerly ENGL 6967

    Role and scope of literature study in the secondary school.

English, Special Studies Seminars

  
  • ENGL 6065 - Topics in Literary Theory and Criticism


    3

    May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. with change of topic. Topics in literary and cultural theory and criticism.
  
  • ENGL 6865 - Creative Writing


    3

    May be repeated with credit. Special studies seminars.
  
  • ENGL 7165 - English Literature


    3 Formerly ENGL 6165

    May be repeated for credit. Special studies seminars. Focus on author, genre, or period studies.
  
  • ENGL 7265 - American Literature


    3 Formerly ENGL 6265

    May be repeated for credit. Special studies seminar. Focus on author, genre, or period studies.
  
  • ENGL 7365 - Selected Topics in Multicultural and Transnational Literature


    3 Formerly ENGL 6365

    May be repeated for credit. Special studies seminars. Focus on topics in regional literatures, ethnic literatures, and English literatures from non-English speaking countries.
  
  • ENGL 7465 - Folklore


    3 Formerly ENGL 6465

    May be repeated for credit. Special studies seminars. Focus on collection, classification, analysis, and/or archiving of traditional folk materials.
  
  • ENGL 7565 - Linguistics, Education, and ESL


    3 Formerly ENGL 6565

    May be repeated for credit. Special studies seminars.
  
  • ENGL 7665 - Rhetoric and Composition


    3 Formerly ENGL 6665

    May be repeated for credit. Special studies seminars.
  
  • ENGL 7765 - Technical and Professional Communication


    3 Formerly ENGL 6765

    May be repeated for credit. May count maximum of 9 s.h. toward certificate program. Special studies seminars.

Environmental Health

  
  • EHST 5001 - Seminar in Environmental Health


    1

    May be taken more than once. Student, staff, and guest speakers on current research.
  
  • EHST 5010 - Principles of Toxicology


    3

    For EHST majors but other majors accepted. P: Senior or graduate standing; 8 s.h. of general chemistry; 6 s.h. of biology, including BIOL 2130; or consent of instructor; C: EHST 5011 . Basics of toxicology such as physiological response and environmental sources as well as specifics of major toxins.
  
  • EHST 5011 - Principles of Toxicology Laboratory


    1

    For EHST majors but other majors accepted. P: Senior or graduate standing; 8 s.h. of general chemistry; 6 s.h. of biology, including BIOL 2130; or consent of instructor; C: EHST 5010 . Basics of toxicology such as physiological response and environmental sources as well as specifics of major toxins.
  
  • EHST 5020 - Environmental Toxicology


    3

    P: EHST 5010, EHST 5011 ; or consent of instructor. Effect of anthropogenic and naturally occurring toxins on environment. Toxin sources, distribution, and bioaccumulation. Covers pesticides, metals, solvents, radioactive isotopes, food additives, air pollutants, and natural plant/animal toxins.
  
  • EHST 5164 - Radiological Health Field Operation


    1

    P: Consent of instructor. Field observation of radiological health physics, practices at nuclear fuel cycle facilities, and government nuclear facilities.
  
  • EHST 5165 - Advanced Radiological Laboratory


    1

    P: Consent of instructor. Intensive radiological lab training at Oak Ridge Associated Universities. Tour of research facilities.
  
  • EHST 5710 - Topics in Health Physics I


    3

  
  • EHST 5711 - Topics in Health Physics I


    0

  
  • EHST 5720 - Topics in Health Physics II


    3

  
  • EHST 5721 - Topics in Health Physics II


    0

  
  • EHST 5800 - Solid and Hazardous Waste Management and Laboratory


    3

    2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. P: CHEM 1160, 1161 or consent of instructor. Problems associated with collection, treatment, and disposal of municipal solid waste and hazardous wastes in the United States.
  
  • EHST 5801 - Solid and Hazardous Waste Management and Laboratory


    0

    2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. P: CHEM 1160, 1161 or consent of instructor. Problems associated with collection, treatment, and disposal of municipal solid waste and hazardous wastes in the United States.
  
  • EHST 6010 - Fundamentals of Environmental Health


    3

    Effects of environment on human health. Focuses on rural environment. Considers water supply and wastewater disposal, water quality, solid and hazardous wastes, air quality, occupational health and safety, food protection, and vector control.
  
  • EHST 6100 - Elements in Environmental Engineering


    3

    Practical application of engineering principles to environmental health.
  
  • EHST 6201 - Individual Studies


    1

    May be repeated for maximum of 3 s.h. P: Declared EHST major; consent of major professor. Advanced knowledge in selected areas of environmental health.
  
  • EHST 6202 - Individual Studies


    2

    May be repeated for maximum of 3 s.h. P: Declared EHST major; consent of major professor. Advanced knowledge in selected areas of environmental health.
  
  • EHST 6203 - Individual Studies


    3

    May be repeated for maximum of 3 s.h. P: Declared EHST major; consent of major professor. Advanced knowledge in selected areas of environmental health.
  
  • EHST 6210 - Topics in Environmental Health and Safety


    1 Formerly EHST 6200

    May be repeated with change of topic. Seminar. Selected environmental health and safety problems considering current studies and efforts at solutions.
  
  • EHST 6220 - Topics in Environmental Health and Safety


    2 Formerly EHST 6200

    May be repeated with change of topic. Seminar. Selected environmental health and safety problems considering current studies and efforts at solutions.
  
  • EHST 6230 - Topics in Environmental Health and Safety


    3 Formerly EHST 6200

    May be repeated with change of topic. Seminar. Selected environmental health and safety problems considering current studies and efforts at solutions.
  
  • EHST 6300 - Public Health Pests and Vector Borne Disease


    3

    Identification, management, and ecology of arthropods and other disease vectors, and characteristics and epidemiology of diseases they carry.
  
  • EHST 6301 - Public Health Pests and Vector Borne Disease Laboratory


    1

    Concentration on mosquitoes and ticks in North Carolina, testing for West Nile Virus, and application of 3-D imaging techniques.
  
  • EHST 6400 - Technical Advances in Water Supply and Waste Treatment


    3

    State-of-the-art advances in water and waste water treatment. Examines best practical available technology for coping with special water supply and waste disposal problems. Demonstrates principles upon which real life systems function.
 

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