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ENGL 204 World Literature II (3)
Prerequisites: C or higher in ENGL 102
A sampling of works representing western and non-western civilizations from approximately 1650 (European Neoclassical period) to the present, with emphasis on critical analysis, discussion, and writing about various genres, including drama, poetry, and narrative. Selected authors include women writers and writers representing historically marginalized ethnic groups including authors of color. Selective use of non-print media complements primary focus on close reading of printed texts.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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ENGL 204A Special Topics (1)
Prerequisites: C or higher in ENGL 102 or equivalent proficiency.
Individual one-hour courses on selected literary topics (1650 to the present). Open to both English majors and non-majors. In some cases, these courses may be used toward fulfillment of General Studies requirements.
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ENGL 205 Writing About Literature (3)
Prerequisites: C or higher in ENGL 102 ; or demonstration of equivalent proficiency.
A writing course for English majors that incorporates modern literature of various genres. Grade of C or better required for English program admission. ENGL 205 or demonstrated equivalent proficiency is the prerequisite for all courses for the English major, minor, or teaching content specialization (except for ENGL 250 and ENGL 330 ; and journalism courses).
*Note: A grade of C or better in ENGL 205 is the pre-requisite for most of the following courses. For students pursuing a major, minor, or teaching content specialization in English, obtaining consent to enroll in a course for which ENGL 205 is a pre-requisite prior to completion of ENGL 205 does not mean that the ENGL 205 requirement has been waived.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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ENGL 207A Special Topics (1)
Prerequisites: C or higher in ENGL 102 or equivalent proficiency.
Individual one-hour courses on selected literary topics representing both the Ancient period to 1650 and 1650 to the Modern period. Open to both English majors and non-majors. In some cases, these courses may be used toward fulfillment of General Studies requirements.
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ENGL 210 Interdisciplinary Writing & Literature: Special Topics (1-3)
Prerequisites: “C” or higher in or equivalent
Intermediate-level writing and literature course incorporating multiple genres, media, and disciplines.
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ENGL 250 Technical Writing (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 with a grade of “C” or better; or consent of instructor.
This course is designed to prepare students to present written and oral reports, proposals, recommendations, and case studies. The course will study modes of researching information, targeting an audience, designing a final product, completing a professional electronic presentation, and evaluating technical information sources. A professional electronic portfolio will be the end result.
Term Offered: (F)
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ENGL 260 Creative Writing (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 205 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
An introduction to writing poetry, drama, and fiction.
Term Offered: (F)
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ENGL 260A Creative Writing: Poetry (1)
Prerequisites: ENGL 260 or consent of instructor
Intermediate-level, poetry-specific creative writing course offered as needed to accommodate students who have demonstrated strong creative writing skills in ENGL 260 or through submission of a promising creative-writing portfolio.
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ENGL 260B Creative Writing: Drama (1)
Prerequisites: ENGL 260 or consent of instructor
Intermediate-level, drama-specific creative writing course offered as needed to accommodate students who have demonstrated strong creative writing skills in ENGL 260 or through submission of a promising creative-writing portfolio.
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ENGL 260C Creative Writing: Fiction (1)
Prerequisites: ENGL 260 or consent of instructor
Intermediate-level, fiction-specific creative writing course offered as needed to accommodate students who have demonstrated strong creative writing skills in ENGL 260 or through submission of a promising creative-writing portfolio.
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ENGL 260D Creative Writing: Non-Fiction (1)
Prerequisites: ENGL 260 or consent of instructor.
Intermediate-level writing course focusing on non-fiction writing, offered as needed to accommodate students who have demonstrated strong creative writing skills in ENGL 260 or through submission of a promising creative-writing portfolio.
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ENGL 260E Creative Writing: Distinct Genre or Practice (1)
Prerequisites: ENGL 260 or consent of instructor.
Intermediate-level writing course focusing on writing in genres or for media other than those covered in 260A-D, offered as needed to accommodate students who have demonstrated strong creative writing skills in ENGL 260 or through submission of a promising creative-writing portfolio.
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ENGL 300 English Grammars (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 205 with a grade of C or better and ENGL 302 ; or consent of instructor.
Introduction to structural, transformational, and traditional grammars of English.
Term Offered: (S)
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ENGL 302 Study of the English Language (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 205 with a grade of “C” or better; or consent of instructor.
Introduction to the study of phonology, morphology, and syntax of English and the forces, past and present, affecting the language. Promotes awareness of historical and cultural roots of various language patterns.
Term Offered: (F)
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ENGL 308 Advanced Composition (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 205 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
This course should be taken prior to the senior year. Advanced study and practice of the techniques of expository, argumentative, descriptive, and narrative writing.
Term Offered: (S)
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ENGL 310 The Teaching of Reading (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 300 and ENGL 302 ; or consent of instructor.
Study of the techniques of beginning and developmental reading in grades 5-Adult. Emphasis on adopting a teacher/researcher model of teaching; on developing instructional strategies to enhance reading comprehension by integrating reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills; and on learning effective ways to communicate respect for learners from all backgrounds and at all developmental levels.
Term Offered: (S)
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ENGL 324 Survey of British Literature I, From Anglo-Saxon to Restoration (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 205 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
These five survey courses are the literary core for students pursuing a B.A. English degree; a minor in English: Literature Emphasis; or the B.S. Education, English Grade 5-Adult degree.
Term Offered: (F)
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ENGL 325 Survey of British Literature II, From Restoration through Romantic (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 205 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor
These five survey courses are the literary core for students pursuing a B.A. English degree; a minor in English: Literature Emphasis; or the B.S. Education, English Grade 5-Adult degree.
Term Offered: (F)
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ENGL 326 Survey of British Literature III, From Victorian to Present (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 205 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor
These five survey courses are the literary core for students pursuing a B.A. English degree; a minor in English: Literature Emphasis; or the B.S. Education, English Grade 5-Adult degree.
Term Offered: (S)
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ENGL 327 Survey of American Literature I, From Beginning to Civil War (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 205 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor
These five survey courses are the literary core for students pursuing a B.A. English degree; a minor in English: Literature Emphasis; or the B.S. Education, English Grade 5-Adult degree.
Term Offered: (F)
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ENGL 328 Survey of American Literature II, From Civil War to Present (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 205 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor
These five survey courses are the literary core for students pursuing a B.A. English degree; a minor in English: Literature Emphasis; or the B.S. Education, English Grade 5-Adult degree.
Term Offered: (S)
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ENGL 329 Children’s Literature (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 203 or consent of instructor.
A survey of both traditional and modern juvenile literature. Satisfies requirement for the K-6 certification. Selected authors include women writers and writers representing historically underrepresented ethnic groups including authors of color. Selective use of non-print media complements primary focus on printed texts, illustrations, and elements of book design.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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ENGL 330 Young Adult Literature (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 203 or ENGL 204 , or consent of instructor.
A survey of literature, including study of folktales and myths especially appropriate for grades 5-Adult, that appeals to adolescents with emphasis on effective teaching applications. Selected authors represent a variety of western and non-western cultural traditions and include women writers, writers representing historically marginalized ethnic traditions, including authors of color, and writers who explore the complexities of gender. Selective use of non-print media complements primary focus on printed texts, illustrations, and elements of book design.
Term Offered: (F)
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ENGL 360 Advanced Creative Writing (3)
Prerequisites:
Advanced studies in poetry, drama, fiction and/or creative non-fiction toward publication in students’ chosen field of writing.
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ENGL 400 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (1)
Prerequisites: English major/minor or instructor approval. Minimum GPA of 2.75 in major. Junior or Senior standing. Must have taken ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 at Concord University.
Course will focus on introducing students to an array of pedagogical theories and teaching practices in relation to composition instruction at a collegiate level. Students will work with an instructor in either ENGL 101 or ENGL 102 throughout the semester. Students must attend at least two (2) class sessions per week and work with students in peer review groups one-on-one. Applicants ideally should be interested in teaching at the university level or enrolled in courses preparing them for a role in Eduction. Students should fill out an application available in the Languages and Literature Division and submit supporting materials outlined on the application a semester before their intention to be UTA’s. There shall be a limit to two UTAs per class per semester.
Term Offered: (F,S)
Note: Pass/Fail Grading
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ENGL 413A English Language Arts Professional Seminar (2)
Prerequisites: Admission to Professional Education program; admission to English Language Arts program; EDUC 306 ; ; SPED 309 ; ENGL 203 ; ENGL 204 ; ENGL 205 with a grade of C or better, ENGL 300 , ENGL 302 , ENGL 310 , ENGL 330 . Or instructor consent.
Highly recommended: Advanced Mini-Courses (ENGL 431A , ENGL 432A , ENGL 433A , ENGL 434A , ENGL 435A , ENGL 436A , ENGL 437A , ENGL 438A , ENGL 439A , ENGL 440A ) representing the following categories:
- female authors
- authors of historically marginalized ethnic groups, such as authors of color
Advanced educational research course for B.S. Education English Language Arts 5-9 and 5-Adult degree candidates. Teaching applications focus on multicultural texts and include media-enriched, technology-supported, differentiated ELA instruction and assessment strategies, with a range of adaptations designed to meet a wide variety of learner needs. Teacher candidates explore avenues for ongoing professional growth as teacher-researchers, including active membership in ELA professional organizations.
A 25 hour school-based experience is required.
Term Offered: (S)
Note: A prerequiste for ENGL 414/415
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ENGL 414 Special Methods in the Teaching of English Language Arts (3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Co-requisites: ENGL 415 .
Study of methods and materials for teaching English language arts in grades 5-Adult. Emphasis on adopting a teacher/researcher model of teaching, on developing instructional strategies for facilitating integration of the language arts, and on learning effective ways to communicate respect for learners from all backgrounds and at all developmental levels. Students who anticipate student teaching in the Fall should take 414 the preceding Fall. Grade of C or better required to pass.
Term Offered: (F)
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ENGL 415 Practicum in the Teaching of English Language Arts (1)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Co-requisites: ENGL 414 .
Supervised experience teaching fundamentals of reading, composition, and effective language usage. Emphasis on implementing a teacher/researcher model of teaching, on facilitating integration of the language arts, and on effectively communicating respect for learners from all backgrounds and at all developmental levels.
Term Offered: (F)
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ENGL 431A Advanced Mini-Courses, British Literature prior to the Restoration (1)
Prerequisites: ENGL 205 with a grade of C or better; and one of the following: ENGL 324 , ENGL 325 , ENGL 326 , ENGL 327 , or ENGL 328 ; or consent of the instructor
Designed primarily for students pursuing a major, minor, or teaching content specialization in English, these mini-courses may be appropriate for upper-level students in other disciplines as well. They focus on major authors, genres, themes, literary movements, or other selected aspects.
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ENGL 432A Advanced Mini-Courses, British Literature from the Restoration through the Romantics (1)
Prerequisites: ENGL 205 with a grade of C or better; and one of the following: ENGL 324 , ENGL 325 , ENGL 326 , ENGL 327 , or ENGL 328 ; or consent of the instructor
Designed primarily for students pursuing a major, minor, or teaching content specialization in English, these mini-courses may be appropriate for upper-level students in other disciplines as well. They focus on major authors, genres, themes, literary movements, or other selected aspects.
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ENGL 433A Advanced Mini-Courses, British Literature from Victorian to the Present (1)
Prerequisites: ENGL 205 with a grade of C or better; and one of the following: ENGL 324 , ENGL 325 , ENGL 326 , ENGL 327 , or ENGL 328 ; or consent of the instructor
Designed primarily for students pursuing a major, minor, or teaching content specialization in English, these mini-courses may be appropriate for upper-level students in other disciplines as well. They focus on major authors, genres, themes, literary movements, or other selected aspects.
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ENGL 434A Advanced Mini-Courses, American Literature from the Beginnings to the Civil War (1)
Prerequisites: ENGL 205 with a grade of C or better; and one of the following: ENGL 324 , ENGL 325 , ENGL 326 , ENGL 327 , or ENGL 328 ; or consent of the instructor
Designed primarily for students pursuing a major, minor, or teaching content specialization in English, these mini-courses may be appropriate for upper-level students in other disciplines as well. They focus on major authors, genres, themes, literary movements, or other selected aspects.
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ENGL 435A Advanced Mini-Courses, American Literature from the Civil War to the Present (1)
Prerequisites: ENGL 205 with a grade of C or better; and one of the following: ENGL 324 , ENGL 325 , ENGL 326 , ENGL 327 , or ENGL 328 ; or consent of the instructor
Designed primarily for students pursuing a major, minor, or teaching content specialization in English, these mini-courses may be appropriate for upper-level students in other disciplines as well. They focus on major authors, genres, themes, literary movements, or other selected aspects.
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ENGL 436A Advanced Mini-Courses, Anglophone Literature (1)
Prerequisites: ENGL 205 with a grade of C or better; and one of the following: ENGL 324 , ENGL 325 , ENGL 326 , ENGL 327 , or ENGL 328 ; or consent of the instructor
Designed primarily for students pursuing a major, minor, or teaching content specialization in English, these mini-courses may be appropriate for upper-level students in other disciplines as well. They focus on major authors, genres, themes, literary movements, or other selected aspects.
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ENGL 437A Advanced Mini-Courses, Literature in English Translation (1)
Prerequisites: ENGL 205 with a grade of C or better; and one of the following: ENGL 324 , ENGL 325 , ENGL 326 , ENGL 327 , or ENGL 328 ; or consent of the instructor
Designed primarily for students pursuing a major, minor, or teaching content specialization in English, these mini-courses may be appropriate for upper-level students in other disciplines as well. They focus on major authors, genres, themes, literary movements, or other selected aspects.
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ENGL 438A Advanced Mini-Courses, Advanced Special Topics (1)
Prerequisites: ENGL 205 with a grade of C or better; and one of the following: ENGL 324 , ENGL 325 , ENGL 326 , ENGL 327 , or ENGL 328 ; or consent of the instructor
Designed primarily for students pursuing a major, minor, or teaching content specialization in English, these mini-courses may be appropriate for upper-level students in other disciplines as well. They focus on major authors, genres, themes, literary movements, or other selected aspects.
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ENGL 439A Advanced Mini-Courses, Linguistics; Literary Theory and Criticism; Research Methods (1)
Prerequisites: ENGL 205 with a grade of C or better; and one of the following: ENGL 324 , ENGL 325 , ENGL 326 , ENGL 327 , or ENGL 328 ; or consent of the instructor
Designed primarily for students pursuing a major, minor, or teaching content specialization in English, these mini-courses may be appropriate for upper-level students in other disciplines as well. They focus on major authors, genres, themes, literary movements, or other selected aspects.
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ENGL 440A Advanced Mini-Courses, Advanced Individual Research Project (1)
Prerequisites: Junior or senior status; ENGL 205 with a grade of C or better (or demonstration of comparable writing skills); one of the following: ENGL 324 , ENGL 325 , ENGL 326 , ENGL 327 , or ENGL 328 (or demonstration of comparable reading skills); and consent of the instructor
Designed primarily for students pursuing a major, minor, or teaching content specialization in English, these mini-courses may be appropriate for upper-level students in other disciplines as well. They focus on major authors, genres, themes, literary movements, or other selected aspects.
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ENGL 450 Advanced Studies (1-3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Advanced and extended exploration of topics addressed in other English courses at Concord. This course is intended for students who have already successfully completed the appropriate lower numbered course. May be repeated for credit.
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ENGL 460 Creative Writing Portfolio (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 260 and ENGL 360
Independent Study capstone of the Creative Writing Program. The student will prepare a collection of original work within a single genre, substantial enough to serve as a portfolio for application to an MFA program.
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ENGL 470 Independent Study (1, 2, 3)
Prerequisites: A 2.5 overall GPA; ENGL 203 , ENGL 204 , or ENGL 205 ; and consent of the instructor.
Typically, the course will be an in-depth study of a subject (mutually agreed upon by the student and the instructor) not normally treated in other courses. Applications may be picked up from the Division Chairperson.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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ENGL 480 Honors Courses (3)
Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of Faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact the Division Chairperson for further information.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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ENGL 481 Honors Courses (3)
Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of Faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact the Division Chairperson for further information.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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FIN 200 Personal Financial Planning (3)
A comprehensive survey of the financial goals of an individual and steps to achieve these goals. Topics include investment planning, tax planning, estate planning, retirement planning, and consumer credit.
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FIN 301 Principles of Investing (3)
Prerequisites:
A survey course for non-business majors. The course will offer a comprehensive discussion of investment issues with individual investors as the central focus. Quantitative skills required for the course will not exceed familiarity with basic arithmetic operations.
Term Offered: (Fall, Spring, Summer)
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FIN 311 Principles of Managerial Finance (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 205
An introductory course focusing on financial analysis and planning, time value of money, valuation of bonds and stocks, capital budgeting, and other topics.
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FIN 315 Intermediate Financial Management (3)
Prerequisites: FIN 311
Analysis of conceptual issues critical to efficient financial management. Valuation, Cost of Capital, Capital Structure, Dividend Policy, Capital Budgeting, Mergers and Acquisitions are among the topics covered.
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FIN 316 Investments (3)
Prerequisites: FIN 311 .
Analysis of the contractual features of securities; mechanics of investments; tests applied in the selection of securities; financial institutions.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into the Division of Business or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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FIN 325 Bank Management (3)
Prerequisites: FIN 311 .
The course offers a comprehensive study of the asset and liability management of a commercial bank. Application of various risk management techniques, capital requirements issues, bank performance will be among the issues covered. The course may be taught as a simulation course at the discretion of the instructor.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into the Division of Business or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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FIN 401 Portfolio Management (3)
Prerequisites: FIN 311 .
The course discusses the tools and techniques available to a portfolio manager. Advance Valuation techniques, Modern Portfolio Theory, Performance Evaluation, Efficient Market Theory, Market Anomalies, Asset Allocation, Active or Passive Investment Strategy, Options and Futures will consist the core areas for the course. Conceptual understanding will be emphasized.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into the Division of Business or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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FIN 407 Financial Institutions (3)
Prerequisites: FIN 311 .
An introduction to security markets, security analysis including options, and portfolio theory and management.
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FIN 411 Corporate Finance Problems (3)
Prerequisites: FIN 311 .
Theoretical and practical tools in financial decision making are discussed using cases. Major areas of concern are financial analysis and planning, working capital policy, accounts receivable management, capital budgeting, valuation, capital structure, and dividend policy.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into the Division of Business or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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FIN 436 International Financial Management (3)
Prerequisites: FIN 311 .
Issues pertinent to financial decision making within an international context, including financial management of multinational firms, foreign currency markets and exchange rate dynamics, international money and capital markets, and portfolio analysis.
Note: This course is restricted to students who have been accepted into the Division of Business or are in Concord academic programs that have made prior arrangements to include these courses in their curriculum requirements.
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FREN 101 Elementary French I (3)
The most basic patterns of French grammar. Basic vocabulary and development of beginning skills in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending the French language. Emphasis on the present tense.
Term Offered: (F)
Note: Students who have received credit for any higher-level French course may not receive credit for this course.
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FREN 102 Elementary French II (3)
Prerequisites: FREN 101 or one year of high school French or consent of instructor
Further development of elementary skills in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending. Expansion of tenses, moods, and sentence complexity.
Term Offered: (S)
Note: Students who have received credit for any higher-level French course may not receive credit for this course.
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FREN 201 Intermediate French I (3)
Prerequisites: FREN 101 -FREN 102 or equivalent, or two years of high school French, or consent of instructor.
Readings in Francophone cultures and literature; review and expansion of French grammar and vocabulary; practice in writing, speaking, and comprehending the language.
Term Offered: (F)
Note: Students who have received credit for any higher-level French course may not receive credit for this course.
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FREN 202 Intermediate French II (3)
Prerequisites: FREN 101 -FREN 102 or equivalent, or three years of high school French, or consent of instructor.
Further readings in Francophone cultures and literature; review and enhancement of French grammar and vocabulary; practice in writing, speaking, and comprehending the language.
Term Offered: (S)
Note: Students who have received credit for any higher-level French course may not receive credit for this course.
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GEOG 101 Principles of World Cultural Geography (3)
A survey course covering the culture regions of the world. Emphasis is placed on the geographic themes of place, location, movement, regions, human/environment interaction and landscape.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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GEOG 200 Principles of Physical Geography (3)
An introductory course that studies the Earth as the environment of man. It emphasizes the physical pattern of climates, landforms, soils, vegetations, and natural resources.
Term Offered: (F, S)
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GEOG 240 Popular Culture (3)
Prerequisites: , or consent of instructor
Examines elements of contemporary American culture such as icons, heroes, myths, and rituals which reflect the ideas, beliefs, and values of the culture. Particular emphasis will be placed on the role of contemporary technologies, such as gaming, social networking and the Internet.
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GEOG 250 Regional Studies (3)
Regional studies focus on selected portions of the Earth’s surface and the interdependency of nations. Regional geography courses prepare students to be aware of and understand people culturally different from themselves. Courses include the following: Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, Russia, Asia, The Appalachians, Latin America, the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands, and North America. Regional courses may be taken repeatedly for credit, so long as there is no duplication of the area studied. Region of study will be reported on the student’s transcript
Term Offered: (F, S)
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GEOG 300 Sustainable Development (3)
A study of the need for conservation, its practice and philosophy. Emphasis on the interaction of people and the environment they inhabit.
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GEOG 301 Economic Geography (3)
A study of the nature, distribution, and spatial dynamics of economic activities.
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GEOG 311 Computer Cartography (3)
The construction, interpretation, and analysis of maps and aerial photography. Students will use cartographic computer software and peripheral equipment to accomplish these course objectives.
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GEOG 312 Advanced Computer Cartography (3)
Prerequisites: GEOG 311 .
Advanced issues and techniques in the construction, interpretation, and analysis of maps. Students will master an expanded variety of cartographic computer software and peripheral equipment to accomplish these course objectives.
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GEOG 320 Geopolitics (3)
Prerequisites: / or consent of instructor
This class will study the basic theories of geopolitics and build the necessary vocabulary and methodology to explore ethnic and territorial conflict across the globe, with emphasis on Sub-Saharan Africa, West Asia, South and Central Asia, Europe and Caucus.
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GEOG 321 Advanced Cultural Geography (3)
A systematic survey of culture through the topics of human origins, demographics, agriculture, politics, language, religion, folk societies, ethnicity, and urban life. There is an emphasis on popular culture.
Also listed as: SOC 310
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GEOG 330 Geography of Tourism and Outdoor Recreation (3)
A study of the patterns of pleasure travel and processes of recreation, with emphasis on the geographic factors which influence demand, usage, and development of recreation areas and facilities.
Also listed as: RTM 340 .
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GEOG 340 Geography of Soils and Agricultural Land Use (4)
A study of the soil physical and chemical properties that influence a soil’s agricultural suitability. Field analysis and soil sampling, land capability assessment, water infiltration and retention studies, and soil texture and nutrient status analysis are done in the field and laboratory.
Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
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GEOG 360 Meteorology and Climatology (4)
Prerequisites: GEOG 200 or permission of instructor.
A study of the earth-atmosphere system’s energy flows, dynamic climatology, the principles that produce the climate patterns of the past and the present, and of the climate change forcing mechanisms that will generate the climates of the future.
Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
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GEOG 380 Biogeography and Environmental Change (4)
Prerequisites: or ;
The objectives of this course are to examine environmental problems in the biosphere using a multi-scale approach and through the application of theoretical, field, and laboratory methods. Emphasis is placed on understanding past environments in the context of rapid, human-induced environmental change.
Term Offered: Fall semester; even years
(3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)
Note: Lab fee required
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GEOG 385 American Indians and Indigenous Cultures (3)
Prerequisites: , or consent of instructor
This course explores American Indians and indigenous cultures beginning with the Pleistocene settlement of the Americas and the Hawaiian islands. It follows native cultures through the period of European contact, treaty system, and removal to reservations. It ends with contemporary issues of casinos, and other social issues such as alcoholism, education and suicide.
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GEOG 390 Geography Goes to the Movies (3)
Prerequisites: , , any ENGL 204A Language and Literature Film class or consent of instructor.
The purpose of this class is to examine graphic concepts of place and location, society and environment, landscape, diffusion, perception, and regions. It demonstrates through video, that places, settings, and human environments are crucial to an understanding of the human condition. The course will focus on American and International cinema.
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GEOG 410 Urban Geography (3)
Examines the historical, social, economic, and political processes shaping the urban landscape. Studies geographical models of urban land use. The course also covers contemporary issues facing North American cities.
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GEOG 411 Geographic Information Systems (3)
Prerequisites: GEOG 311 .
The construction, maintenance, analysis, and display of computerized geographic databases.
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GEOG 412 Advanced Geographic Information Systems (3)
Prerequisites: GEOG 311 , GEOG 411 ; MATH 105 .
Advanced issues in the use and design of Geographic Information Systems.
Note: HIST 101, 102 are recommended for all other courses in history.
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GEOG 420 Transnational Migration (3)
Prerequisites: , , and or consent of instructor
This course invites students to situate current transnational migration within specific historical circumstances which have continued to determine social processes both within the post colonial South and the post colonial North. The goal is to make students come to an understanding and appreciation of both the interconnectedness of the world’s peoples and crucially, the world’s histories.
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GEOG 450 Field Methods, Internships, and Research in Geography (3-6)
Prerequisites: Upper-class standing and consent of instructor.
Classroom, field, and library experience in the tools and methodology of geographic research. A faculty approved internship may be substituted in lieu of the above. Students will develop a topic and present a formal paper based on their research.
Note: HIST 101, 102 are recommended for all other courses in history.
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GEOG 460 Special Topics in Geography (3)
Advanced study in specific geographic topics. May be taken repeatedly for credit. Topic of study will be included on student’s transcript. Examples of topics include Native American Geography, and Historical Geography.
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GEOG 465 Geography Capstone (3)
Prerequisites: GEOG 101 , GEOG 200
The course is intended to provide students with an integrated overview of the discipline of geography and to prepare students for careers in geography.
Note: HIST 203-204 or permission of the instructor are prerequisites for all advanced courses in United States history.
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GEOG 502 Political Geography (3)
This course examines the role of geographic conditions and considerations in local, national, and international politics. Special attention is given to political problems and topics of current interest.
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GEOG 510 Urban Geography (3)
The class examines social and environmental issues facing America’s cities. The class culminates with a trip to Washington, DC for a week of seminars with experts from government, academia, the media, and community organizations.
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GEOG 514 Physical Geography (3)
This course explores the nature of how earth’s environments have affected human land use and occupancy patterns; and how human activity has impacted and altered earth’s natural environments.
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GEOG 517 Learning with Maps (3)
This course is designed to prepare teachers to introduce PreK-12 students to maps and mapmaking. The course develops an understanding of grade-appropriate cartographic material and cartographic teaching techniques. The course also focuses on implementing methods for teaching the construction of maps. A third emphasis of the course involves exploring methods of using maps to communicate a variety of central environmental and social topics. Finally, in addition to cartographic techniques, students will learn principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and GIS teaching methods.
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GEOG 518 Cartography (3)
Cartography is the study of maps and mapmaking. Students will learn how to read and make various kinds of maps. Cartography has become a computer oriented field. This orientation will be represented in this class and students will use computers to make maps.
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GEOG 519 Advanced Cartography (3)
Advanced Cartography is a continuation and amplification of GEOG 518 . Advanced cartographic techniques including transformation between raster and vector image formats, warping, and three-dimensional mapping. The course also examines advanced thematic mapping methods and design.
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GEOG 520 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3)
This course will enable students to develop the necessary skills related to geographic information. Students will develop skills to analyze and manipulate geographic data by demonstrating the use of GIS functions and cartographic proficiency. Students will use the National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis (NCGIA) Core Curriculum.
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GEOG 521 Advanced Geographic Information Systems (3)
This course challenges students to think critically about GIS in various terms other than the technical. Course topics include determining which GIS to use, to explore various projects using GIS, societal issues of GIS, managing a GIS, Meta-Data and the future of GIS.
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GEOG 522 North America (3)
This course examines people and cultures of North America by sub-regions. Course topics include the physical environments, agriculture, religion, language, popular culture, city life, geopolitics, perceptions and the economic geography of North America.
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GEOG 523 Southeast Asia (3)
This course provides students with an in depth study of SE Asia and surrounding countries. It approaches SE Asia from the perspective of environments, culture and geo-politics.
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GEOG 524 Geography of Latin America (3)
This course will be a systematic introduction to the human geography of Latin America.
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GEOG 525 Geography of the US-Mexico Borderlands (3)
The course is a systematic introduction to the geography of the US-Mexico borderlands.
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GEOG 526 North Africa and the Middle East (3)
This course analyzes the physical processes and the cultural elements of this region.
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GEOG 550 World Cultural Geography (3)
This course systematically surveys people and their environments by regions. It is an introduction to the concept of culture and the themes of geography. It introduces the idea of cultural connections between people and places across the globe. Course topics include human origins, human/environment interaction, population, agriculture, language, religion, political patterns, urban life, and economic systems.
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GEOG 551 Advanced Cultural Geography (3)
This course is thematic in nature. It offers an in depth study of human geography and culture through the topics of human origins, population, agriculture, political patterns, language religion, folk societies, ethnicity, landscape, and urban life. There will be an emphasis placed on popular culture.
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GEOG 552 American Indians (3)
This course focuses on the American Indian from prehistoric to contemporary times. Topics include the peopling of the Americas, Indians and the environment, Indian movement (s), Indian culture and government relation. A goal of this course is “demystify” the American Indian. Students should come to see Indians as a minority people.
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GEOG 553 Geomorphology (4)
This course examines basic environmental concepts and the processes behind our physical landscapes. Students will develop an understanding of environmental philosophies and the importance of human/environmental interaction.
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GEOG 554 Geographic Alliance Summer Institute (3-6)
This course is an intensive 14-day course that meets for 90 plus hours. It includes lecture and field trips as it introduces students to geography as a discipline in which critical thinking application and contemporary technological skills play a significant role. The basic focus is the study of spatial patterns in human and natural phenomena. The expected outcome is that students will appreciate and think critically about the relationship of people and the environment. The Alliance Summer Geography Institute schedule follows the educational outcomes outlined by the West Virginia DOE.
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GEOG 555 Special Topics/ National Geographic Workshop (3)
This course provides students with an opportunity to do advanced study in geographic topics. May be taken more than once for credit. Possible topics might include any of the National Geographic Workshops.
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GEOG 4601 Special Studies in Geography (1)
Provides concentrated study on a specific topic. It may be repeated for credit, and the title of the special study will be included on the student’s transcript. Examples of special studies include: Introduction to Geographic Thought, GPS Applications in GIS, and Readings in Geography.
Note: HIST 203-204 or permission of the instructor are prerequisites for all advanced courses in United States history.
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