College of Arts and Sciences
AAA 690 - Independent Study 1-6 credit(s)
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable
AAS 500 - Selected Topics 1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Interdisciplinary seminar examining various areas of intellectual and research interests related to the American black experience. Integrates knowledge of historical, cultural, sociological, political, and economic issues. Prereq: lower-division course in the social sciences.
Repeatable
AAS 501 - African American Sociological Practice:1900-45 3 credit(s) Irregularly
Intellectual traditions and histories of African American sociologists between 1900 and 1945. Understanding the nature of their contributions to various strands of American and Pan African social thought. Impacts on public policy.
AAS 503 - Black Paris: Studies in Literature, Culture and Intellectual Life 3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Baldwin, “Bricktop”, Cesaire, Conde, Diop, Himes, and Wright. Jazz, Negritude, and Presence Africaine. Literature, films, concepts, and contemporary issues involving: expatriation, colonialism, racism, and immigration; and places such as the Café Tournon, Belleville, the Louvre, and University of Paris.
AAS 510 - Studies in African American History 3 credit(s) Irregularly
Crosslisted with: HST 510
Particular periods or aspects of African American history.
Repeatable
AAS 512 - African American Women’s History 3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
Crosslisted with: WGS 512
The intellectual, political, and social history of African American women from pre-colonial Africa to the re-emergence of black feminism in the late 20th-century United States.
AAS 513 - Toni Morrison: Black Book Seminar 3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Crosslisted with: WGS 513
A multi-dimensional study of Morrison’s bookwork: fiction, non-fiction, and scholarship. Involves conceptual frameworks and ideas that link this project with broader understandings and interpretations of Blacks in the world. A wide range of questions (i.e., aesthetics, feminisms, knowing-politics, language, race) derives from Morrison’s literary witnessing of Black community life.
AAS 525 - Research Methods in African American Studies 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Conceptual, technical, and ethical tools for research among populations in the African Diaspora. Guidelines and practice in reviewing literature and assessing historiography data gathering and analysis, interviewing, participant observation, and archival research.
AAS 540 - Seminar:African American Studies 3-4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Various areas of intellectual and research interests related to the American black experience. Integrates knowledge of historical, cultural, sociological, political, and economic issues.
Repeatable
AAS 580 - International Course 1-12 credit(s) Irregularly
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
Repeatable
AAS 590 - Independent Study 1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable
AAS 600 - Selected Topics 1-3 credit(s) Every semester
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
AAS 608 - Masters of American Black Music 3 credit(s)
Double Numbered with: AAS 408
Various masters of African American music and how these masters brought beauty and happiness to the common place.
AAS 609 - History of Jazz, 1940 to Present 3 credit(s)
Double Numbered with: AAS 409
Determine why bebop was the most significant style development in the 20th century. How did it liberate the music from dance music to its own art form? Additional work required of graduate students.
AAS 610 - Seminar in Pan Africanism: Research and Reading 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Commonalities shared by Africans and people of African descent. Political and intellectual currents developed in the face of these currents.
Repeatable
AAS 611 - Arts, Cultures and Literatures of the Pan African World 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Definitions, representations, and critiques of Pan Africanism. African, African American, and African Caribbean artistic, cultural, and literary products explored. Aesthetics, gender, feminisms, reading, research, reflection, and analysis emphasized.
AAS 612 - Histories, Societies and Political Economies of the Pan African World 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Effects of global encounters on African, African Caribbean, and African American societies examined.
AAS 620 - Black Women Writers 3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Writers whose work creates, expands, and engages knowledge of Pan Africanism.
Repeatable
AAS 627 - New York City: Black Women Domestic Workers 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: SOC 627 , WGS 627
Double Numbered with: AAS 427
Historical understanding of Black women’s engagement in paid domestic work in the United States, increasing need for domestic workers in the ever-changing economy and family, and the social construction of Black women as “ideal” domestic workers.
AAS 631 - Seminar in African Drama and Theater 3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Exploration of African performance art forms existing since antiquity. Selected contemporary written drama texts. Includes student performance.
AAS 634 - Underground Railroad 3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Crosslisted with: ANT 694 , HST 634
Double Numbered with: AAS 434
Myth and history of the Underground in the context of African American freedom efforts. Emphasis on events, personalities, and sites in upstate New York. Student field research and exploration of archival and Internet resources. Additional work required of graduate students.
AAS 645 - The Caribbean: Sex Workers, Transnational Capital, and Tourism 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: SOC 645 , WGS 645
Double Numbered with: AAS 445
A political economy approach to educating students about the human and capital costs of tourism to the Caribbean. The integral relationship between sex work and Caribbean tourism exposes the region’s development that has resulted in its current configuration.
AAS 670 - Experience Credit 1-6 credit(s)
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable
AAS 671 - Caribbean Intellectual Thought 3 credit(s) Irregularly
Analysis of principle thinkers who have influenced the philosophy and intellectual culture of the region.
AAS 681 - Comparative State, Society Relations 3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Crosslisted with: PSC 681
Conceptual, methodological, and theoretical tools in comparing state, society relations, and their political and socioeconomic outcomes in the Pan African world and the rest of the world.
AAS 690 - Independent Study 1-6 credit(s)
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable
AAS 700 - Seminar in African American Studies 3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Advanced interdisciplinary inquiry into critical areas of intellectual and research interests in relation to black experience in the United States. Students are required to develop major research hypotheses around themes of black experience.
Repeatable
AAS 731 - Militarism and Transformation in South Africa 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Issues of militarism in political process in Southern Africa in last 15 years. Understanding background which unleashed war, destabilization, and violence in region.
AAS 757 - Black Feminist Theories 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: WGS 757
Explores historical backgrounds and contemporary expressions of Black feminist thought around the globe to broaden our knowledge of feminist theory. We take an interdisciplinary approach to Black feminist theory that crosses genres and disciplines.
AAS 765 - Readings and Research in African History 3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Crosslisted with: HST 765
AAS 997 - Master’s Thesis 1-9 credit(s)
Repeatable 1 time(s), 18 credits maximum
ALP 600 - Selected Topics 1-3 credit(s) Irregularly
Elploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
ALP 601 - Entrepreneurship and Leadership in the Arts 3 credit(s) Irregularly
Integrates fields of arts and culture with business and administration. Introduces disciplines including: leadership, strategic planning, structuring, budgeting, financial analysis, fundraising, community development, board development, volunteer management, marketing, issues of technology in the arts.
ALP 603 - Technology and the Arts 3 credit(s) Irregularly
Demonstrates how technology is central to managing, recording, marketing, promoting and defining cultural organizations. Technology has changed the nature of arts organizations. Learn about technologies that are changing the industry, how that technology is implemented, and implications for management of cultural organizations.
PREREQ: ALP 601
ALP 610 - Arts Leadership, Lecture Series/Practicum Immersion 3 credit(s) Irregularly
Ten-day arts immersion trip to New York City or other major cultural center. Arts leaders will explore government policy, arts programming and education, marketing, public relations, fund development and fiscal and board management, arts law, strategic planning, organizational designs and approaches.
PREREQ: ALP 601
ALP 612 - Arts Entertainment and the Law 3 credit(s) Irregularly
Introduction to the American legal system, especially in relationship to the arts and entertainment industries, addressing legal issues in copyright, first Amendment, trademark, publicity, and contract matters, informing the interaction between arts leaders and counsel.
ALP 615 - Arts Immersion in a Global Market 3 credit(s) Irregularly
Examine museums, exhibitions, art galleries, artists’ studios as spaces within which the global currency of artistic production has been created, validated and reinvented. Offered abroad during Maymester.
PREREQ: ALP 601
ALP 690 - Independent Study 1-6 credit(s)
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable
ALP 701 - Arts Administration Internship & Capstone Project 3 credit(s) Irregularly
Capstone experiences for the Arts Leadership program. Prepare management analysis and strategic plan for arts organization. Prepare and implement plan for original strategic project as part of a mentored internship.
PREREQ: ALP 601 , ALP 603 , ALP 610 , AND ALP 612
ANT 500 - Selected Topics 1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
ANT 523 - Globalization and its Discontents in Latin America 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: LAS 523
Effects of and reactions to globalization and neo-liberal policies in rural communities, including industrialization, rural-urban and international migration and ethnic movements.
ANT 553 - Women and Social Change 3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Crosslisted with: WGS 553
Function of changes in women’s roles in sociocultural urbanization, revolution, and modernization. Women in Third World countries compared to women in industrialized countries.
ANT 571 - Topics in Sociolinguistics 3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Crosslisted with: LIN 571 , SOC 571
Functions of language in society. Geographical, socioeconomic, and male-female differentiation. Functions of various types of speech events. Requirements include a research project.
Repeatable 1 times(s), 6 credits maximum
ANT 574 - Anthropology and Physical Design 3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Interrelationship of social and spatial organization in traditional and modern societies. Nonverbal communication: use of space, territoriality, and impact of physical design on human behavior.
ARB 620 - Language Training in Preparation for Research Using Arabic 3 credit(s)
Language training to prepare students to conduct research in areas that require knowledge of Arabic.
Repeatable 3 time(s), 12 credits maximum
BCM 630 - Journal Club in Molecular Pharmacology & Structural Biology 1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: BCM 430
Critical evaluation of recent journal articles that focus on molecular pharmacology and/or structural biology. Students make at least one presentation per semester and participate in weekly discussion. Additional work required of graduate students.
Repeatable 1 time(s), 2 credits maximum
BCM 675 - Biochemistry I 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: BCM 475
Structure and function of nucleic acids and proteins. Protein isolation and characterization. Enzyme kinetics, mechanisms, and regulation. Principles and application of thermodynamic concepts to metabolism. DNA replication, transcription, and translation. Students enrolled in 675 will be required to present a special topic lecture or complete a research paper.
BCM 676 - Biochemistry II 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: BCM 476
Continuation of Biochemistry I. Mechanisms, integration, and regulation of intermediary, autotrophic, nitrogen, and energy metabolism. Structure, function, and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Biogenesis and function of subcellular organelles. Students enrolled in 676 will be required to present a special topic lecture or write a research paper.
BCM 677 - Preparation and Analysis of Proteins and Nucleic Acids 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: CHE 677
Double Numbered with: BCM 477
Experimental methods for biologically synthesizing and chemically purifying macromolecules in order to analyze their structure and function, including: polymerase chain reaction; site-directed mutagenesis; Protein expression and purification; nucleic acid and protein electrophoresis. Additional work required of graduate students.
BCM 678 - Perspectives in Biochemistry 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: CHE 678
Survey of Biochemistry with emphasis on the unifying concepts of Chemistry and Biology, requiring a graduate-level background in science.
BCM 684 - Biomolecular Modeling 3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Double Numbered with: BCM 484
Experience in biomolecular modeling of proteins, nucleic acids, and drug candidates as practiced in biochemical research and technology. Connections with structural and physical principles will be emphasized. Additional work required of graduate students.
BIO 501 - Biology of Cancer 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Classifications and model systems in cancer. Oncogenes; viral and chemical oncogenesis. Growth control, genetic and epigenetic changes, progression, invasion, metastasis, and tumor immunobiology. Cancer biochemistry, host-tumor interactions, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and host-response modification.
PREREQ: BIO 326 AND 327
BIO 503 - Developmental Biology 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Regulation of form and differentiation in eucaryotic organisms. Control of development at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. Experimental approaches to provide an understanding of developmental processes.
PREREQ: BIO 326 AND 327
BIO 565 - Cellular Physiology 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
A lecture course on basic problems of cell function, including energetics, membrane transport, contractility, and properties of excitable membranes.
PREREQ: BIO 326 AND 327
BIO 607 - Advanced Neuroscience 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: BIO 407
Detailed analysis of the anatomy, physiology, and chemistry of the nervous system and behaviors that it mediates. Topics include: neurons and electrochemical properties of neurons, sensory and motor systems, homeostasis, sleep, consciousness, learning, and memory. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: BIO 211 OR PSY 223
BIO 610 - Graduate Research Laboratory 1-3 credit(s) Every semester
Work in research laboratories to acquire skills and techniques.
Repeatable 5 time(s), 6 credits maximum
BIO 615 - Conservation Biology 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: BIO 415
Considered from the standpoint of modern molecular, genetic, and population biology. Biodiversity, minimum viable populations, reserve design, genetic variation, applications of recombinant DNA technology, ex situ, care and ecosystem reconstruction. Additional work required of graduate students.
BIO 624 - Readings in Neuroscience 0-3 credit(s) Irregularly
Crosslisted with: BEN 613 , CSD 753 , NEU 613 , PSY 778
A literature-based team-taught course focusing on in depth discussions of classical or recent papers of exceptional import to neuroscience. Students will complete weekly readings assigned by faculty and participate in a 3-hr/wk groupfacilitated discussion
BIO 625 - Interdisciplinary Methods of Neuroscience 0-3 credit(s) Irregularly
Crosslisted with: BEN 614 , CSD 754 , NEU 614 , PSY 779
A practical interdisciplinary survey course whereby neuroscience faculty introduce students to a wide array of methodologies, including molecular, cellular, developmental, systems, behavioral, and cognitive neuroscientific approaches to investigate basic, pre-clinical, translational, and clinicalquestions to unravel the relationship between brain and behavior.
BIO 631 - Population Genetics 3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
Double Numbered with: BIO 431
Models of population growth, Hardy-Weinburg equilibrium, X-linkage and two loci, subdivision, inbreeding and finite populations, quantitative characters, selection, migration, mutation, the fundamental theorem, stochastic processes, and requisite mathematics. Computer programming is part of the laboratory requirement. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: BIO 345 OR MAT 285 OR 295
BIO 635 - Physical Cell Biology 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: BEN 635 , CEN 635 , CHE 635 , PHY 635
This interdisciplinary class for science and engineering students provides an introduction to the quantitative description of biological systems and processes. The focus is on the biological and physical aspects of structure and function of cells and their subsystems.
BIO 638 - Open Problems in Soft Interfaces 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: BEN 638 , CEN 638 , CHE 638 , PHY 638
In this seminar course on soft and biological materials and interfaces, teams from science and engineering will identify, discuss and assess current articles from the literature. Writing skills related to publishing peer-reviewed research are introduced.
BIO 651 - Ecology 3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Double Numbered with: BIO 451
Integrated approach to animals and plants in their natural environments; evolutionary ecology and the ecology of populations, communities, and ecosystems. Aspects of applied ecology: pollution and human population growth. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: BIO 345
BIO 657 - Principles of Human Toxicology 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: FSC 657
Double Numbered with: BIO 457
This course examines key aspects of human toxicology, including dose-response relationships, absorption, distribution, biotransformation, elimination, toxicokinetics, molecular mechanisms of toxicity, pesticides, metals, and toxic responses in specific organ systems. Additional work required of graduate students.
BIO 662 - Molecular Genetics 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: BIO 462
An introduction to gene and genome functions, mechanisms of gene regulation, epigenetics and the molecular basis of human disease. An emphasis will be placed on genomic, transcriptomic and epigenomicsystems level approaches to these topics. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: BIO 326, 327
BIO 663 - Molecular Biotechnology 4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: BIO 463
Introduction to the molecular and genetic principles and processes involved in biotechnology. Labs will cover many of the methods routinely used in biotechnology labs. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: BIO 326, 327
BIO 664 - Applied Biotechnology 4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: BIO 464
Introduction to the scientific background necessary for applying tools of biotechnology for improvement of animal and human health, agriculture and environment. Labs will cover methods used in biotech industry and academia. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: BIO 326, 327
BIO 665 - Molecular Biology Laboratory 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: BIO 465
Basic experimental techniques: isolation of DNA, restriction endonuclease cleavage of DNA, cloning of DNA, isolation of clones from DNA libraries, in vitro mutagenesis and other techniques to manipulate nucleic acids. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: BIO 326, 327
BIO 675 - Biochemistry Laboratory 4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: BIO 475
Experiments on amino acids, proteins, enzymes, fatty acids and nucleic acids, illustrating modern biochemical techniques applied to the chemistry of living cells. Titrations; electrophoresis; gel filtration; kinetics; spectrophotometric assays; cellular fractionation and analysis. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: BIO 326, 327
COREQ: 575
BIO 688 - Biological Literature 1-3 credit(s) Every semester
Lectures and library problems designed to acquaint student with reference sources. Technique of searching scientific literature and preparation of reports using such reference material. Also open to seniors.
Repeatable
BIO 690 - Independent Study 1-6 credit(s) Every semester
In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
Repeatable
BIO 787 - Graduate Seminar in Functional Genomics 0-2 credit(s) Irregularly
Students review, critically evaluate, and present various topics related to genomic methods used for analysis of biological processes in a variety of model organisms.
Repeatable 1 time(s), 2 credits maximum
BIO 791 - Graduate Seminar in Species Interactions 0-2 credit(s) Irregularly
Selected topics dealing with ecological and evolutionary perspectives of species interactions. Students review, critically evaluate, and summarize recent literature on given topics. The summaries are presented and discussed in class.
Repeatable
BIO 792 - Animal Ecology & Behavior 0-3 credit(s) Irregularly
Students review, critically evaluate, and summarize recent literature on given topics. The summaries are presented and discussed in class.
Repeatable
BIO 793 - Plant Ecology 0-2 credit(s) Irregularly
Students review, critically evaluate, and summarize recent literature on given topics. The summaries are presented and discussed in class.
Repeatable
BIO 795 - Speciation 0-2 credit(s) Irregularly
Students review, critically evaluate, and summarize recent literature on given topics. The summaries are presented and discussed in class.
Repeatable
BIO 797 - Seminar: Topics in Evolution 0-2 credit(s) Irregularly
Sexual selection and conflict, parental care, social evolution, speciation, morphological evolution. Critically evaluate and discuss recent historical and classical literature on the given topics.
Repeatable
BIO 997 - Masters Thesis 1-6 credit(s) Every semester
Repeatable
BIO 999 - Dissertation 1-15 credit(s) Every semester
Repeatable
CAS 611 - Living in a Global Environment 1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: CAS 411
Analysis of practical and theoretical components in living and interacting with people of different countries and cultures. Additional work required of graduate students.
CAS 713 - Proposal Writing 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: ANT 713
A two-week workshop during which graduate students draft a proposal for dissertation or other research; includes extensive evaluation of ongoing drafts.
CCR 611 - Composition Histories/Theories 3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Examines the histories of composition studies. Analyzes the institutional, political and social forces influencing the theories and practices of composition.
CCR 620 - Graduate Readings 1-4 credit(s) Every semester
Repeatable 3 time(s), 4 credits maximum
CCR 631 - Contemporary Rhetorics 3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Surveys and situates histories and theories of contemporary rhetorical studies. Examines difference and power as rhetoric is practiced across cultures and publics.
CCR 632 - Studies in Writing Pedagogy 3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Explores research, theory, politics, and practices of writing pedagogies and curricula. Focuses on historical and institutional contexts, theories of language use, questions of difference, and controversies.
CCR 633 - Writing, Rhetorics and Technologies 3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Explores histories of and recent developments in communication and information technologies, particularly their rhetorical, cultural, and pedagogical implications
CCR 634 - Ancient Rhetorics 3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Surveys and situates ancient rhetorics in their social, political and global contexts. Introduces rhetorical historiography.
CCR 635 - Advanced Research Practices 3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Surveys research methods and methodologies. Focuses on reading research rhetorically, crafting researchable questions, and designing research studies.
CCR 636 - Feminist Rhetoric(s) 3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Crosslisted with: CRS 636 , WGS 636
Feminist rhetoric from both a historical and global context, utilizing both primary and secondary readings in order to gain a sense of breadth and depth in the field of feminist rhetoric. Additional work required of graduate students.
CCR 638 - Advanced Creative Nonfiction 3 credit(s) Irregularly
Advanced theory and practice of writing interdisciplinary nonfiction in historical, political, cultural, and ethical contexts. Produces creative nonfiction as modes of intellectual inquiry and as scholarship within academic disciplines. Additional work required of graduate students.
CCR 651 - Language and Literacy 3 credit(s) Irregularly
Language and literacy viewed from cognitive, social, historical, political, compositionist, and literary perspectives. Institutional practices of literacy and the role of language and literacy in identity construction. Language variation, language protectionism, and pluralistic cultural literacy.
CCR 711 - Advanced Theories and Philosophies of Rhetoric 3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Current issues in rhetorical theory and its application to the study of writing and written discourses. Emphasizes definitions and functions of theory, the formation of debates and controversies, relations of theory to practice.
CCR 712 - Advanced Theories and Philosophies of Composition 3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
Current theories and major theorists in composition studies. Formulating critical problems that organize debate. Definition and functions of theory, relations to practice, rhetorical processes of scholarship.
CCR 732 - Advanced Studies in Writing Curriculum and Pedagogy 3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Explores contemporary controversies and debates in writing pedagogy and curricula. Considers language, power and difference, interdisciplinarity and the transnational.
CCR 733 - Rhetoric, Composition, and the Digital Humanities 3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Examines specific topics emerging from developments in writing and technology. Places these developments in rhetorical, disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and sociocultural contexts.
CCR 744 - African American Rhetorics 3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Crosslisted with: CRS 744
Surveys African American discourse and its relationship to equality, resistance and participation. Examines philosophical concepts, political issues, discursive characteristics, traditions, theories, and histories of African American Rhetoric
CCR 745 - Writing Program Administration 3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Studies the strategies, functions, structures, politics and practices of administering writing programs, writing centers, and writing across the curriculum programs in varied institutional contexts.
CCR 746 - Queer Rhetorics 3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Crosslisted with: CRS 746 , QSX 746 , WGS 746
Explores contemporary queer scholarship and activism from a rhetorical perspective. Analyzes purposes, arguments, tropes, figures, exigencies, modes of delivery, and audiences in historical and transnational contexts
CCR 747 - Authorship Studies 3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
Investigates the social, historical and economic constructions of the author figure. Focuses on publication as a social phenomenon and the effects of print and digital literacy revolutions on text, author, reader, and literacy.
CCR 751 - Social History of Rhetoric 3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
Integrates study of historiography and cultural rhetoric. Investigates historical rhetorical practices, their construction and functions in social life, their documentation through archival research. Includes wide range of cultural and textual forms.
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