Language, Race and Ethnicity [3]
This course explores language as a mechanism in the construction and institutionalization of race and ethnicity. Topics covered include the construction of standard language ideologies, the significance of racial and ethnic dialects in individual and group identities, the "English only" and "Ebonics" controversies and linguistic profiling. Students will propose original research projects to further examine language, race and ethnicity.

Visual Literacy [3]
This course focuses on the impact of new media, including an evolving visual and technological literacy. The course examines literacy development and expectations, both visual and textual, accross cultures. For both readers and writers, technology is reshaping our literate practices; literacy definitions are expanding; and literacy expectations are increasing, requiring new skills and a changed composing process. Also listed as ENGL 488/688.

Online Voice and Community [3]

This course examines culturally specific online communities and the ways in which these strengthen social capital. Students analyze and participate in online communities, examining text, voice, ethics, language and structure. They consider the importance of valued voice in the design, engagement, and outcome of successful online communities. Also listed as ENGL 447/647.

Research Writing and Design [3]
The course focuses on three aspects of academic writing: participating in the scholarly community, writing for conference presentation and publication, and writing for the dissertation. Students identify leading publications in their field and assess the expectations, read deeply within one journal series, and prepare a paper for publication. They also prepare a paper for a conference presentation, while developing a fuller text for publication. Finally, they review successful dissertations and their dissertation requirements and design a reasonable process for dissertation writing and management.

Principles of Computer-Based and Web-Based Instructional Systems [3]
The purpose of this course is to apply the principles of instructional systems development to the design, development and evaluation of Computer-based training (CBT)/Web-based training (WBT) materials. Computer-based models of commercial CBT/WBT products are investigated. Laboratory tasks focus on the production of a CBT/WBT lesson of instruction using a powerful authoring language and graphics software. Prerequisite: Consent of department.

Message Design [3]
This course is concerned with the theory and practice of designing instructional messages. Emphasis is placed on combining the basic message components, purpose, text design, typography, graphics and color, to create effective visual and oral messages. The student will design, present and critique a variety of messages for cognitive, psycho-motor and affective domains. Prerequisite: Consent of department.

Developing Computer-Based Training and Instructional Materials [3]
The purpose of this course is to design, develop and manage production of interactive Computer-based training (CBT)/Web-based training (WBT) instructional materials. Computer laboratory tasks will include producing a complete unit of instruction using a powerful authoring language and graphics software. Lessons contained in the instructional unit will be designed using acceptable CBT/WBT guidelines. Students participate on a production team, building skills in CBT/WBT project management. Prerequisite: EDUC 610 and consent of department.

An investigation of literature containing approaches and techniques to teaching reading to the bilingual student is provided through lectures, class discussions, film, video presentations, research and field observations. Psycho-linguistic models of the bilingual reader are reviewed. Information concerning techniques and activities for teaching reading and writing in the content areas is examined. Methods of evaluation and assessment will be demonstrated. Prerequisite: Consent of department.

An investigation of the traditional and modern techniques in teaching foreign languages is provided through lectures, class discussions, demonstrations, research and field observations. The nature of language and theories of first- and second language acquisition/learning is studied. The students analyze current theory, research and classroom practices of foreign-language methodology and curriculum to develop instructional strategies. Prerequisite: EDUC 601 and consent of department.

This is a lab-based course in which the students gain first-hand experience in using various multimedia software tools such as Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Author-ware, Microsoft FrontPage and Adobe Photoshop. A product representative or expert user provides a demonstration of each of the software tools. The demonstration includes lab-based exercises, which provide the student an opportunity to practice using the products. The student also evaluates each product, particularly for classroom use. Prerequisite: Consent of department.

This course offers strategies to use instructional systems development in solving training and development problems. This course is designed for students to explore multiple perspectives of “real world” applications and the skills required to be a practitioner in the field of training and development. Prerequisite: Consent of department.

This graduate-level seminar is focused on the research and theory relating to cycles of educational reform from the Colonial period to the present. The emphasis is on the historical shift in attitudes toward children, women and minorities; on the rise of and challenges to a tradition of common schooling and on teachers, teacher training and professionalization. Prerequisite: Consent of department.

An introduction to theories and techniques of writing instruction. Current theory and research are applied to development of a repertoire of approaches to writing instruction and curriculum development. Students examine research that analyzes writing from linguistic, psychological and developmental perspectives. Direct experience in personal writing will reinforce theoretical study of the processes of composition and enable prospective teachers to improve their own writing skills. Each student designs a model writing program or course, including rationale for choices made and demonstrates how specific features of the course or program will be taught. Prerequisite: A course in literature or education and consent of department.

This course is focused on a synergistic examination of the current issues related to the design, development, delivery and evaluation of training systems for employee training in industry and business. Corporate organization and financial, social and political factors are analyzed in terms of their effect upon the efficacy and efficiency of such training programs. The student is expected to research such factors and their synergistic effect upon corporations’ internal efforts to respond to training needs. Prerequisite: EDUC 602 and consent of department.

This course examines a changing understanding of the teaching of composition during the past 30 years by tracing key theories and pedagogies across this period. These sometimes conflicting approaches to teaching writing include the following orientations: cognitive, expressivist, social constructionist and political. The course is intended for current and prospective teachers of elementary, secondary and post-secondary levels.

A study of the various aspects of the English language. These might include a historical survey of the structure of the language from Old English through Middle English to Modern English; contemporary varieties of English, both standard and nonstandard, and the development of new Englishes around the world.

This course examines issues in second language acquisition and learning from the perspective of teaching and learning in ESOL and foreign-language classrooms. Topics covered include a review of past and current learning theories; an exploration of the range of factors (physiological, cognitive, affective, environmental) affecting first- and second-language acquisition, the role of input and output in second-language development, the role of learning styles and strategies in language learning and language processing in reading and listening. These topics are explored through readings, class discussions and a variety of individual and collaborative projects and assignments.

This course is an examination of the internal structure of large private, public and nonprofit organizations. Variations in structure are analyzed for their causes and consequences for organizational functioning. The role of management in designing structures to achieve organizational goals is stressed.

Basic concepts and methods of epidemiological investigation, with special emphasis on the social environment and its influence on health.

Drawing upon readings about contemporary peoples from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the United States, this course examines the process of aging and what it is like to be old in a worldwide context. Using case studies, life histories, readings and films, an analysis will be made of the way culture affects the aging process and is linked to variation in religion, family organization, social networks and beliefs about the life cycle. Global research on aging is used to discuss specific issues, such as ethnicity, long-term care, community roles of the aged, urban development and homelessness.

An analysis of human development and aging as they relate to the institution of the family. Using a family life-cycle perspective, the course examines demographic trends, historical change in the family, stages of family life, changing family roles and inter-generational relations. Particular attention is paid to the mutual effects of changing family structure and social policy in shaping the status of the aged in society.

This course proposes an analysis of health needs and demands of the population. The course examines health and illness behavior and utilization patterns, taking into account socio-demographic variations and trends. The topics covered include mortality and morbidity, health attitudes and behavior, social psychology of illness and patient-professional relationships.

This course addresses salient issues in aging policy and provides students with a context for understanding the public-policy process. The course explores theoretical models of public policy and apply them to aging policy, examines major public policy controversies facing the aging society, studies the role of organizations in the policy process, provides tools for analyzing social policies in aging and exposes students to the key literature in aging and social policy. Also listed as PUBL 672.

The specific topics will be announced in advance of the semester the course is offerec.

This course examines the major theories of feminism through the study of works by central feminist thinkers in historical and intellectual contexts. Topics covered include reproduction and sexuality; the sexual division of labor; political rights and the intersection of class, race and gender.

This seminar includes discussion of methodological issues central to conducting research about gender and strategies for evaluating research and methodologies used by other disciplines in terms of their appropriateness for women’s studies scholarship. Students complete a research or internship project of their design that focuses on gender.

This course is designed to introduce the student of information systems management to the current research literature and controversial issues regarding the impact of human factors interventions as applied to the ever-increasing human-computer interaction.

This course examines and analyzes cognitive and software concepts that underline human-computer interaction. The concepts include cognitive theories of memory organization, problem-solving strategies and linguistic comprehension. Interaction software technologies that are examined include menu-selection systems, command languages and direct manipulation techniques. This course in intended to introduce students to the current literature, prepare them for conducting independent research and for designing appropriate interaction software.

A study of philosophical problems concerning the nature of language. This course considers, among other things, what communication is, what it is for a word or name to refer to something and what the relationship is between language and thought.

This course intensively studies a contemporary ethical theory, such as consequentialism, contractarian or care ethic, exploring its strengths and weaknesses as a basis for personal morality, social policy and professional conduct. In opposition to the impartial application of abstract principles stressed in mainstream “justice” ethics, “care” ethics stresses personal responsibility and solicitude for identified others. Associated with a feminine philosophical perspective, “care” ethics is claimed by some health professionals to be particularly applicable to biomedical ethical issues.

This course focuses on the theories and controversies concerning the course of intellectual development in adulthood. The role of biological, affective and social factors in intellectual functioning are carefully examined.

The primary focus of this course is on the relationship between formal cognitive socialization, principally schooling and the cognitive development of individuals being socialized. The course reviews both micro-structural analyses (such as cross-cultural differences or the effects of literacy on thought).