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Fashion Merchandising |
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FSMD 367 - Computer Applications for Fashion Merchandising
Exploration of computers and software applications used in fashion merchandising. Emphasis on how computer technology impacts the fashion merchandising industry.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FSMD 353.
Credits: 3
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FSMD 369 - Fashion Design and Illustration
Study of design elements as applied to textiles, apparel, and accessories. Examination and application of methods used to design, illustrate, and communicate fashion.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ART 102 or ARTH 282, FSMD 262, and FSMD 353, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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FSMD 389 - Experiences in Fashion Merchandising II
Approved advanced learning experiences and related training programs supervised by a professional specialist. When credit is earned in conjunction with FSMD 289, Experiences in Fashion Merchandising I, total credit hours in both courses may not exceed 30 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3-30
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FSMD 452 - Apparel Design I
Apparel design through the fundamental principles and processes of flat pattern methods. Emphasis on the development of a master pattern and original design. May be repeated once for advanced projects.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FSMD 152 with a grade of C or better, FSMD 252, and FSMD 258 with a grade of C or better, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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FSMD 453 - Experimental Textiles
Standard textile testing methods used in determining the physical and chemical characteristics of fibers, yarns, and fabrics, and the statistical methods employed in data analysis and evaluation.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 110, CHEM 111, FSMD 152 with a grade of C or better, FSMD 258 with a grade of C or better, and FSMD 351.
Credits: 3
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FSMD 454 - Apparel Design II
Draping based upon the interrelating factors of form, design, and material. Emphasis on experimentation with materials, techniques, and original design ideas. May be repeated once for advanced projects.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FSMD 152 with a grade of C or better, FSMD 252, and FSMD 258 with a grade of C or better, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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FSMD 456 - Apparel Product Development
Fundamentals of apparel manufacturing including management decisions involved in the design, production, merchandising, and marketing of apparel products. Factors affecting the cost, price, quality, performance, and value of garments from the perspectives of apparel manufacturers and marketers.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FSMD 353 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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FSMD 458 - Omni-Channel Fashion Retailing
In-depth examination of multiple channels of fashion retailing comparing traditional brick-and-mortar stores, e-tailing, and social media. Emphasis on the enhancement of consumers’ online shopping experiences and the engagement of consumers in an online retail environment.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FSMD 152 with a C or better and FSMD 258 with a C or better.
Credits: 3
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FSMD 464 - Social Psychology of Dress and Appearance
Analysis of sociocultural influences on fashion change. Dress as nonverbal communication, the appearance perception process, and the role of dress in social interaction. Body image and satisfaction, gender issues and dress, dress and appearance issues across the life cycle.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FSMD 152 with a grade of C or better, FSMD 258 with a grade of C or better, FSMD 262, PSYC 102, SOCI 170, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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FSMD 466 - Economics of Apparel and Textile Industries
Factors affecting the production, distribution, and consumption of apparel and textile products; the role of the apparel and textile industries in the national economy.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ECON 260 and FSMD 353.
Credits: 3
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FSMD 468 - Consumer Behavior Related to Apparel
Analysis of acquisition and consumption of apparel from perspectives of motivation, perception, learning, and attitude formation. Effects of factors constituting life style of families in various socioeconomic, ethnic, and age groups.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FSMD 152 with a grade of C or better, FSMD 258 with a grade of C or better, PSYC 102, SOCI 170, STAT 100 or UBUS 223, and at least junior standing.
Credits: 3
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FSMD 469 - Computer-Aided Fashion Design
The use of computer software in rendering fashion images, including textile patterns, flats, and fashion figures.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FSMD 152 with a grade of C or better, and FSMD 258 with a grade of C or better, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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FSMD 470 - Fashion Merchandising
Functions and practices of retail fashion store management and organization. Observation of the operation of stores.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FSMD 353, MATH 210 or MATH 211 or MATH 229, and MKTG 295.
Credits: 3
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FSMD 471 - Advanced Buying and Sourcing in the Fashion Industry
Solving strategic problems in fashion industry using technology applications for buying and sourcing. Assortment planning, market purchase and sales promotion planning, inventory management, pricing and markdown strategies, timing and sourcing.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FSMD 355 and MKTG 295 and MGMT 333.
Credits: 3
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FSMD 472 - Fashion Forecasting
Researching sociocultural change from diverse perspectives impacting future fashion trends. Integration and application of trend research, fashion theory, textile and apparel product knowledge, and consumer behavior in formulating a fashion forecast. Use of visual, oral, and written communication in delivering the forecast message.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FSMD 152 with a grade of C or better, FSMD 258 with a grade of C or better, FSMD 262, and at least junior standing.
Credits: 3
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FSMD 474 - Fashion Merchandising Internship
Off-campus supervised and coordinated training-work program in a cooperating industry/retailing establishment. Applications for an internship are due March 15 prior to the summer session.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FACS GPA of 3.00 or above, FSMD 347, and at least a junior standing, and consent of school.
Credits: 7
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Finance |
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FINA 290 - Quantitative Finance for Scientists and Engineers
Understand the key concepts of finance that apply to rising professionals with strong quantitative and analytical skills. Master the economic intuition and tools necessary for key professional and personal financial decisions.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: MATH 230 or consent of the department.
Credits: 3
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FINA 315 - Personal Investing and Finance
Overview of fundamental concepts of personal investing and finance. Topics include types of investment securities, debt management, retirement and estate planning, insurance planning, overview of the Social Security system, societal implications of investment, and personal financial management, and related topics. Emphasis on investment decision making and budgeting decisions.
Credits: 3
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FINA 320 - Principles of Finance
Principles underlying managerial decisions influenced by capital structure and type of ownership; problems related to sources of financing; the tools of financial analysis and financial management; integration of economic theory and accounting.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ACCY 206 or ACCY 288, and UBUS 223 or STAT 100 or STAT 200 or STAT 300; and sophomore standing.
Credits: 3
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FINA 326 - Insurance Principles
Survey of financial programs providing income to offset the perils of retirement, disability, disease, premature death, and unemployment. Study of life and health insurance as a major social institution, with private and governmental sectors. Emphasis on diverse viewpoints of insurance providers, regulators, and consumers. Exploration of fundamental issues of risk management and insurance.
Credits: 3
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FINA 328 - Real Estate Principles
Principles of real estate ownership and interests, contracts, title transfer, deeds, mortgage instruments, and leases. Brokerage, real estate development, property management, and appraising. Emphasis on decision-making analysis in real estate investment and financing.
Credits: 3
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FINA 330 - Corporate Finance
Analysis of financial decisions involving investment in capital assets and the selection of internal and external sources of long-term funds. Cases and problems used to illustrate the decision-making process. Topics include capital budgeting techniques, risk analysis, debt and equity financing, dividend policies, mergers and acquisitions.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: A grade of C or better in each of the following courses: ACCY 306 and FINA 320.
Credits: 3
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FINA 340 - Investments
Emphasis on risks, returns, and the investment process; alternative investment instruments; investment environments; introduction to analysis and valuation techniques; and introduction to portfolio management.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: A grade of C or better in each of the following courses: ACCY 306 and FINA 320.
Credits: 3
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FINA 350 - Financial Markets and Institutions
Study of the types and functions of financial institutions and the operation of financial markets. Organization and operation of deposit accepting and other financial intermediaries. Role of government regulatory agencies such as the Federal Reserve, the FDIC, and others.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: A grade of C or better in each of the following courses: ACCY 306 and FINA 320.
Credits: 3
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FINA 391 - Business Career Planning I
Preparation of resume and cover letters. Review and development of business writing techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Declared Finance majors only.
Credits: 1
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FINA 392 - FINA 392 - Business Career Planning II
Resume and cover letter revision and updating. Development of team-building and interview skills. Basic business technology training.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Declared Finance majors only and FINA 391 or consent of department.
Credits: 1
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FINA 393 - Business Professional Development I
Resume and cover letter revision and updating. Introduction to networking tools and development of networking skills. Advanced business technology training.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Declared Finance majors only and FINA 392 or consent of department.
Credits: 1
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FINA 394 - Business Professional Development II
Resume and cover letter revision and updating. Development of networking skills. Advanced business technology training and certification.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Declared Finance majors only and FINA 393 or consent of department.
Credits: 1
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FINA 395 - Career Planning in Finance
Efficient job search techniques to help identify appropriate career opportunities. Preparation of resume, cover letters, business etiquette, business ethics, and mock interviews. Review and development of business writing techniques. Professional certifications in technological tools.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: FINA 320 with a grade of at least C; and finance major.
Credits: 3
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FINA 410 - Financial Markets and Investments
Emphasis on the behavior and determinants of interest rates, valuation and hedging concepts of fixed-income securities, common instruments of money and capital markets, equity valuation and portfolio theory, and an introduction to the valuation of derivative securities. Not open to finance majors or minors.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FINA 320 and MGMT 335 and MKTG 295 and OMIS 338 for all business majors; in addition ACCY 306 for business administration, management, marketing, and operations management and information systems majors. CRQ: ACCY 331 for accountancy majors.
Credits: 3
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FINA 427 - Retirement and Estate Planning
Integration of the financial planning process, concepts and applications into structuring planning for retirement and the transfer of assets through a will, or trusts and gifts.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FINA 340.
Credits: 3
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FINA 429 - Financial Planning Case Studies
Application and synthesis of financial and tax planning process.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FINA 315, FINA 326, FINA 340, and FINA 427.
Credits: 3
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FINA 430 - Treasury and Credit Management
Gives an understanding of the issues and problems that pertain to the treasury and credit functions of a corporation. Focus on recognition and application of financial concepts and quantitative techniques to solve short-term financial problems. Topics to be covered include collection, cash concentration, disbursement management, forecasting cash flows, credit management, and international cash management. A secondary objective is to prepare students for the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP).
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Satisfactory completion of the finance core (FINA 330, FINA 340, FINA 350, and FINA 395) and ACCY 306 and MGMT 335 and MKTG 295 and OMIS 338 for all business majors, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FINA 440 - Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
Analysis of quantitative and qualitative factors leading to valuation of equity and fixed-income securities. Application of alternative valuation techniques and theories. Fundamental and technical approaches as well as contemporary developments.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Satisfactory completion of the finance core (FINA 330, FINA 340, FINA 350, and FINA 395) and ACCY 306 and MGMT 335 and MKTG 295 and OMIS 338 for all business majors, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FINA 445 - Security Analysis Practicum
Practical experience in investment management combined with traditional academic objectives as a member of a portfolio management team responsible for the investment management of endowed funds. Student acts as industry and security analyst, making investment recommendations to the portfolio management team.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Satisfactory completion of the finance core (FINA 330, FINA 340, FINA 350, and FINA 395) and ACCY 306 and MGMT 335 and MKTG 295 and OMIS 338 for all business majors, and consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FINA 446 - Portfolio Management Practicum
Practical experience in investment management combined with traditional academic objectives as a member of a portfolio management team that is responsible for the investment management of endowed funds. Student acts as portfolio manager, using input from security analysts to make investment decisions as part of the portfolio management team.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FINA 440 and FINA 445 with a grade of at least C, and consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FINA 450 - Commercial Bank Management
An extension of FINA 350. Emphasis on the problems of formulating appropriate lending and investment policies. Relationships of the composition and movement of bank deposits to investment and loan policies stressed. Commercial banking problems covered primarily from the standpoint of the management of an individual commercial bank.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Satisfactory completion of the finance core (FINA 330, FINA 340, FINA 350, and FINA 395) and ACCY 306 and MGMT 335 and MKTG 295 and OMIS 338 for all business majors, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FINA 455 - Analysis of Derivative Securities
Risk allocation function of options and futures markets studied from the perspective of market users. Hedging strategies and equilibrium pricing models. Roles of government regulation and international developments.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Satisfactory completion of the finance core (FINA 330, FINA 340, FINA 350, and FINA 395) and ACCY 306 and MGMT 335 and MKTG 295 and OMIS 338 for all business majors; or FINA 410 with a grade of at least C for nonbusiness majors; or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FINA 458 - Internship in Finance
Full-time work for a summer or a semester as an intern in a commercial bank, other financial institution or business firm, or government agency under the supervision of a coordinator from the Department of Finance. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Satisfactory completion of the finance core (FINA 330, FINA 340, FINA 350, and FINA 395), ACCY 306, and consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FINA 460 - Analysis of Fixed Income Securities
Exploration of the fixed income securities markets, institutions, and instruments. Analysis of risks and risk management of fixed income securities. Portfolio management of fixed income securities.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Satisfactory completion of the finance core (FINA 330, FINA 340, FINA 350, and FINA 395) and ACCY 306 and MGMT 335 and MKTG 295 and OMIS 338 for all business majors, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FINA 465 - Internal Review for Financial Institutions
Introduction to the methodology of internal auditing for financial institutions. Topics include monitoring and verification of financial, operational, and control procedures.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Satisfactory completion of the finance core (FINA 330, FINA 340, FINA 350, and FINA 395) and ACCY 306 and MGMT 335 and MKTG 295 and OMIS 338 for all business majors, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FINA 470 - International Finance
An analytical approach with emphasis on foreign financial and marketing problems. Balance of payments position of the United States and the interrelationships among developing countries. Procedures of overseas business development and distribution.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Satisfactory completion of the finance core (FINA 330, FINA 340, FINA 350, and FINA 395) and ACCY 306 and MGMT 335 and MKTG 295 and OMIS 338 for all business majors, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FINA 475 - Financial Modeling
Uses and limitations of financial data bases. Application of contemporary statistical methodology in analyzing this data for decision making purposes.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Satisfactory completion of the finance core (FINA 330, FINA 340, FINA 350, and FINA 395) and ACCY 306 and MGMT 335 and MKTG 295 and OMIS 338 for all business majors, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FINA 485 - Cases in Financial Decision Making
Integration and application of financial process in business decision making through case analysis and study of articles written or sponsored by senior financial managers. The role of financial process and policy in creating stakeholder value.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Satisfactory completion of the finance core (FINA 330, FINA 340, FINA 350, and FINA 395) and ACCY 306 and MGMT 335 and MKTG 295 and OMIS 338 for all business majors, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FINA 490 - Finance Research Seminar
Analysis and discussion of financial topics and empirical research found in scholarly literature.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Satisfactory completion of the finance core (FINA 330, FINA 340, FINA 350, and FINA 395), ACCY 306, and consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FINA 495 - Independent Study in Finance
Studies conducted through readings or projects in specialized topics of finance.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Satisfactory completion of the finance core (FINA 330, FINA 340, FINA 350, and FINA 395), ACCY 306, minimum cumulative NIU GPA of 3.10, and consent of department.
Credits: 1-3
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Foreign Languages General |
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FLAL 300 - Introduction to World Languages and Cultures
A general introduction to the study of language and culture and includes an overview of world languages, literatures, and cultures and their manifestation in our society including the study of language diversity and the personal, social and political effects of language diversity. In addition, students will learn how to use library resources for general academic research.
Credits: 1
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FLAL 320 - Introduction to Translation Theory
Introduction to contemporary translation theory. Readings and training in different theoretical approaches in translation into English from other languages. Taught in English.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Sophomore standing.
Credits: 3
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FLAL 400 - Design and Creation of Electronic Portfolios for Foreign Language Majors
Designed to assist foreign language majors in the construction of their required electronic portfolios. Uses of a variety of multimedia technologies to maintain authentic samples of student work in a format best suited to represent the assessment criteria outlined by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
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FLAL 410 - Small-Group Study in Foreign Languages
Small groups of participants in the Foreign Language Residence Program refine and strengthen their oral language skills under the guidance of faculty members. Open only to residents of the program. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 semester hours. Only 1 credit can be taken per semester. Hours may not be applied towards the major or minor.
Credits: 1
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FLAL 415 - Internship in World Languages and Cultures
Credit awarded upon completion of an internship experience and writing assignments related to student’s field of study. Open to declared majors and minors in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department; junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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FLAL 421 - Senior Capstone in Translation
Intensive study of a selected topic in translation under the supervision of a faculty mentor according to the student’s area of interest and language pair. Possible specializations include literary, technical, commercial, legal, medical, or translation for new media. Prior to enrolling in the class, students must find a faculty member who will agree to supervise the project. Students are to meet with the faculty member on a regular basis. Credit will be awarded upon completion of the assignments related to translation. Open to declared foreign language majors in French, German, or Spanish and minors in Translation for Global Literacy.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Senior standing and consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLAL 483 - Applied Linguistics and the Romance Languages
Survey of the principles of linguistic theory as they apply to the teaching of the major romance languages. Emphasis on taxonomic and transformational linguistics.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Junior level standing in French or Spanish, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLMT 401 - Clinical School Experience in Foreign Languages
Discipline-based clinical experience for students seeking licensure in French, German, or Spanish. Includes observation, evaluation, methods, and practicum. Minimum of 40 clock hours of supervised and formally evaluated experiences in the particular school setting in which student teaching will likely take place. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: FLMT 491.
Credits: 1
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FLMT 490 - Foreign Language Teaching Methods for the Elementary and Middle Schools
Development of an effective foreign language program at the elementary and middle school level with emphasis on development of materials and techniques for such programs.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Completion of the 301-302 level in any foreign language; instructor permission. Enrollment in a teacher preparation program strongly recommended.
Credits: 3
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FLMT 491 - Foreign Language Teaching Methods for the Middle and High Schools
Theoretical bases of the teaching of modern foreign languages at the middle and high school level, including an introduction to the most prominent theories of second language acquisition. Introduction to instructional materials and classroom methods and techniques employed in language teaching at these levels. Attention to cultural diversity of students and the needs of the exceptional student. Extensive practice in classroom application of these methods and techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: ILAS 401. PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLPT 485 - Student Teaching in Foreign Languages
Student teaching for one semester. Not available for credit in the major. See “Educator Licensure Requirements” for other regulations. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLMT 491 and consent of department.
Credits: 6-12
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FLTR 271 - Literature in Translation
Survey of a particular foreign literature or the study of a major author, theme, genre, period or literary movement. Topics announced. May be repeated once for credit as the topic changes. Does not satisfy the foreign language requirement for the B.A. and cannot be applied toward major credit by majors in this department.
Credits: 3
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Foreign Languages Independent Study |
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FLIS 481 - Independent Study in a Foreign Language
Independent research on a cultural, linguistic, or literary topic. Detailed outline of proposed research required prior to enrollment. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Three 400-level courses in the language and consent of department.
Credits: 1-6
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FLIS 499 - Honors Independent Study
Independent research on a literary, cultural, or linguistic topic under the guidance of a faculty member, for students pursuing the B.A. degree with honors in foreign languages and literatures. Students must present a detailed outline of proposed research to the honors adviser for approval.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Three 400-level courses in the major language, senior status, and consent of department.
Credits: 3
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Foreign Languages Special Topics |
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FLST 181 - Elementary Language Instruction I
Developing skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in a less commonly taught language.
Credits: 5
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FLST 182 - Elementary Language Instruction II
Continuation of FLST 181.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLST 181 in the same language or consent of the department.
Credits: 5
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FLST 281 - Intermediate Language Instruction I
Developing skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in a less commonly taught language at the intermediate level.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLST 181 and FLST 182 in the same language, or consent of department.
Credits: 3-5
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FLST 282 - Intermediate Language Instruction II
Developing skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in a less commonly taught language at the intermediate level.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLST 181, FLST 182, and FLST 281 in same language, or consent of department.
Credits: 3-5
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FLST 381 - Special Studies in Language I
Special topics in the various foreign languages. Topics announced. Multiple enrollments in a single term are permissible. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours per language.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 1-9
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FLST 382 - Special Studies in Language II
Special topics in the various foreign languages. Topics announced. Multiple enrollments in a single term are permissible. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours per language.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 1-9
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FLST 481 - Special Topics in Literature I
Study of a major author, genre, theme, period, or literary movement. Topics announced. Multiple enrollments in a single term are permissible. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours per language as topic changes.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLST 482 - Special Topics in Literature II
Study of a major author, genre, theme, period, or literary movement. Topics announced. Multiple enrollments in a single term are permissible. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours per language as topic changes.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLST 483 - Special Topics in Linguistics
Topics announced. Multiple enrollments in a single term are permissible. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours per language as topics change.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3
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Foundations of Education |
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EPFE 201 - Education as an Agent for Change
Study of the complex problems facing educational and other institutions in our multicultural or pluralistic communities and the role of education as an agent for change.
Credits: 3
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EPFE 300 - Ethics, the Law and Educational Policy
Introduction to the ethical implications and legal responsibilities of educational leaders working in a diverse society. Provides an opportunity to critically examine beliefs, values, and the influence of these on personal and professional leadership skills and policy development.
Credits: 3
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EPFE 302 - Advocacy, Justice and Leadership in a Diverse Society
Introduction to the study and practice of effective leadership in a diverse society. Particular attention is given to issues of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, social class, disability and language. Introduction to theories and strategies that will prepare them to advocate and act in ways that shape and influence educational organizations and serve the interests of all members of society.
Credits: 3
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EPFE 321 - History of American Education
Survey of American education in relation to the main currents of American history. Includes religious, political, cultural, and demographic influences.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Sophomore standing.
Credits: 3
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EPFE 355 - Sociology of Schooling
Introduction to the sociological study of schooling. Examination of the role of schools in modern society, the organizational features of schools, education as an institution and its relation to other social institutions, and the relationship between schooling and social inequality.
Credits: 3
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EPFE 400 - Foundations of Education
Sociological, philosophical, and historical foundations of education. Curriculum development, multicultural concerns, and school organization are addressed in relation to teaching.
Credits: 3
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EPFE 410 - Philosophy of Education
Differentiates philosophy of education from other basic inquiry into education. Emphasis on standard forms of philosophical reasoning. Exploration of leading writings for their relevance to the improvement of instruction in a sociocultural context.
Credits: 3
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EPFE 415 - Policy Analysis in Educational Contexts
Learn and employ critical policy analysis skills to understand, analyze and critique policy formation, implementation and evaluation. Examine the relationship between policy process and the role of leaders in diverse educational contexts. Explore how leadership skills, politics, social trends and conditions, educational philosophies, and policy research can all influence policy generation and outcomes. Policy analysis is treated as both a theoretical and practical endeavor.
Credits: 3
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EPFE 426X - Foundations of Psychedelic Studies in Education
Crosslisted as EPS 426. An exploration of psychological, social, historical, philosophical, and anthropological implications of psychedelics for educational practice and policy.
Credits: 3
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EPFE 430 - Comparative and International Education
Examines sociocultural foundations of education from comparative perspectives. Field-based evidence from Western and non-Western societies used to examine the educational goals and practices across cultures and nations.
Credits: 3
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EPFE 440 - Education for Social Justice
Examines the social and psychological conditions that give rise to increased levels of violence, aggression, and fear within individuals and societies. Explores how “education for social justice” as a conceptual framework can be best adopted and practiced by educators and citizens to clarify the moral and educational challenges posed by these destructive psychological and cultural patterns of behavior.
Credits: 3
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EPFE 486 - Internship in Educational Foundations
Application of the principles of foundations of education in a practical setting. Instruction supervised by a foundations of education professor. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.
Credits: 1-3
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EPFE 490 - Workshop in Education
Concentrated study of curriculum, contemporary issues, and problems of the community and the public schools. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Acceptance by director of workshop.
Credits: 1-3
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EPFE 492 - Special Topics in Foundations of Education
Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours when topic varies.
Credits: 1-3
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EPFE 497 - Independent Study
Independent study under direction of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 1-3
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FLFR 101 - Beginning French I
Fundamentals of grammar, composition, and conversation. Intended for students with less than one year of high school French.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 102 - Beginning French II
Continuation of FLFR 101.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Generally appropriate for those with one year of high school French; appropriate score on the placement test is required, FLFR 101 or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 201 - Intermediate French I
Further development of grammar, composition, reading, and cultural awareness to increase language mastery.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Generally appropriate for those with two years of high school French; appropriate score on the placement test is required, FLFR 102 or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 202 - Intermediate French II
Further developing skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Study of French and Francophone culture and civilization through a variety of media.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Generally appropriate for those with three years of high school French; appropriate score on the placement test is required, FLFR 201 or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 300 - Special Topics in French Language, Literature, Linguistics or Culture
Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topic varies.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 301 - Breaking it Down: The Structure of French
Exploration of core areas of French grammar and associated linguistic concepts.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLFR 202.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 302 - Introduction to Translation
Exploration of the vast field of translation studies and its practical applications. Understanding of French grammar and culture is enhanced by translating from a wide range of genres, including literature, journalism, marketing, as well as more popular cultural forms.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLFR 202.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 311 - Spoken French in a Cultural Context
Development of oral skills necessary to converse competently and convincingly on a range of topics, both of an everyday nature (sports, weather, gossip, pop culture) and of a more pressing concern (social inequality, globalization, global warming).
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLFR 202.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 312 - Parlons Francais: Applied French Phonetics
Intensive course on French pronunciation with an introduction to phonetics to give students a better understanding of the differences between the French and English sound systems and to help them accurately perceive and produce French sounds.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLFR 202 or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 321 - Cultural Practices in France
Survey of cultural practices in France, with a focus on literary, artistic, cinematic, and popular works of historical importance.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLFR 202 or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 322 - Cultural Practices in the Francophone World
Survey of cultural practices from the Francophone world (excluding France), with a focus on literary, artistic, cinematic and popular works of historical importance from various regions, including North Africa, the Caribbean, Western Europe, North America, and Southwest Asia.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLFR 202 or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 400 - Special Topics in French Language, Literature, Linguistics or Culture
Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topic varies.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 411 - Communicating in Modern French
Advanced conversation and composition focusing on the comprehension and usage of contemporary French in day-to-day communication, including formal and informal language, world varieties of French, and French slang.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Two 300-level French courses or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 412 - French for Business
Study of select business and administrative aspects of French, such as writing a resume and cover letter, answering interview questions, and composing professional communications.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Two 300-level French courses; or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 430 - French and Francophone Film
Examination of the major trends and topics in French and Francophone cinema, from its inception to the present day.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Two 300-level French courses or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLFR 437 - Authors in Context
Interdisciplinary study of literary works within their historical and cultural contexts. Close readings of texts combined with a cross-section approach to their cultural landscape to map out the interplay between literature and other cultural agents (visual arts, music, architecture, science, philosophy, politics, etc.).
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Two 300-level French courses or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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