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ENGL 3301   Contemporary Literature    
ENGL 3302   Creative Writing-Poetry   ENGL 3302 Creative Writing Multi Genre (3-0).??Emphasis on study and practice in techniques of creative writing. Conducted in a workshop format. Prerequisite: ENG 1301 & 1302 or 2311. Equivalent courses: ENG 3302  
ENGL 3303   Struc & Hist Of The Eng Lang    
ENGL 3304   Shakespeare    
ENGL 3309   Eng Lit From Beowulf To 1800    
ENGL 3311   Children's & Adolescent Lit    
ENGL 3312   Advanced Composition    
ENGL 3316   Foundations of Lit Studies   ENGL 3316 Foundations of Literary Studies (3-0). Techniques of critical analysis of major literary types: prose, fiction, poetry, and drama.  
ENGL 3317   World Literature II   ENGL 3317 World Literature II (3-0). A study of world literature from the Early Modern World to 1945.  
ENGL 4300   Portfolio Capstone Course    
ENGL 4305   Topics: British Short Story   ENGL 4305 Topics in British Literature (3-0). Topics include specific areas of British literature and will be announced in the schedule for the semester in which they are offered. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.  
ENGL 4306   American Lit:To 1865    
ENGL 4307   ST: Witches&Witchcraft Am Lit   ENGL 4307 Topics in American Literature (3-0). Topics include specific areas of American Literature and will be announced in the schedule for the semester in which they are offered. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.  
ENGL 4307   Top:Polit Beau Multiethnic Lit   ENGL 4307 Topics in American Literature (3-0). Topics include specific areas of American Literature and will be announced in the schedule for the semester in which they are offered. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.  
ENGL 4307   Topics Am Lit: Contep Am Drama   ENGL 4307 Topics in American Literature (3-0). Topics include specific areas of American Literature and will be announced in the schedule for the semester in which they are offered. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.  
ENGL 4307   Topics: Contemp Amer. Fantasy   ENGL 4307 Topics in American Literature (3-0). Topics include specific areas of American Literature and will be announced in the schedule for the semester in which they are offered. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.  
ENGL 4308   American Literature 1865-1940    
ENGL 4320   International Literature   A study of contemporary international, often postcolonial, literature by authors from countries such as Australia, New Zealand, India, the Caribbean, and various African nations.  
ENGL 5302   Seminar: Creative Writing   ENGL 5302 Seminar: Creative Writing (3-0). A writing workshop course which may be devoted to fiction, poetry, nonfiction, or other such genres. May be repeated for credit when topic (genre of writing) changes. Equivalent courses: ENG 5302  
GGR 4301   Adv World Regional Geography   GGR 4301 Advanced Geography of North America (3-0). Geography of the major world regions to include the study of population, environment, cultural patterns, urbanization, and the organization of economies. Equivalent courses: GEOG 4301  
GGR 4302   Geography Of Texas    
GGR 4304   Adv Geog Of North America    
GGR 4304   Adv Geog Of North America   GGR 4304 Advanced Geography of North America (3-0). A study of the physical and cultural geography of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Equivalent courses: GEOG 4304  
HST 3301   Middle Ages to 1350   HST 3301 The Middle Ages to 1350 (3-0) A history of the political, social, and intellectual development of medieval society to the 14th century.  
HST 3302   Latin American History   HST 3302 Latin American History (3-0). A history of Latin America, excluding Mexico, from the pre-Columbian period to the present. The course will emphasize political and social developments of the region. Equivalent courses: HIST 3302  
HST 3304   Europe: 1655-1870   HST 3304 Europe: 1655-1870 (3-0). A study of Europe from the late-seventeenth century to the mid-nineteenth century. The course will cover the constitutional conflict in England, the emergence of Russia as a European power, the intellectual ferment of the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, and the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. Equivalent courses: HIST 3304  
HST 3305   Europe: 1870-Present   HST 3305 Europe: 1870- to the Present (3-0). A history of the impact of the Industrial Revolution on European society, the problems of modernization in traditional societies, growth of the 19th century ?isms,? the impact of World War I, the rise of totalitarianism, the effects of world-wide depression, World War II, and the problems of post-War reconstruction. Equivalent courses: HIST 3305  
HST 3307   Hist PreColumbian & Col Mexico   HST 3307 History of Pre-Columbian and Colonial Mexico (3-0) This course examines the history of Mexico from its earliest beginnings through the civilizations of the Olmec, Maya, and Aztecs. The impact of the Spanish Conquest of Mexico and the subsequent colonial society through the Independence War of 1810-1821.  
HST 3308   History Of Mexico   HST 3308 History of Mexico (3-0). A survey of Mexico from Indepence to the present. Equivalent courses: HIST 3308  
HST 3309   History Of Texas   HST 3309 History of Texas (3-0). A survey of the history of Texas from its earliest inhabitants to the present, emphasizing the cultural, political, and social developments of the state. Equivalent courses: HIST 2309 (through Summer 2021), HIST 3309  
HST 3310   History Of Western America   HST 3310 History of Western America (3-0). A study of the American West during the nineteenth century and twentieth centuries, emphasizing Indigenous peoples, explorers, and immigrants as well as the development of western industries, such as cattle, railroad, farming, and mining. Equivalent courses: HIST 3310  
HST 3311   The Study of History   HST 3311 The Study of History (3-0). QEP MAPPED COURSE An introduction to historiography and to the techniques and the materials important to the study of history. Equivalent courses: HIST 3311  
HST 3313   Mex-Amer In U.S. Hist   HST 3313 The Mexican American in United States History (3-0). A survey of the history of the Mexican Americans in the United States, relating their collective experience to Mexican and United States history, with comparisons of their experiences to other Americans. Equivalent courses: HIST 3313  
HST 4302   Amer Diplomatic Hist   HST 4302 American Diplomatic History (3-0). A survey of or a thematic approach to American foreign relations. Themes might include United States relations with Mexico, Russia, the Middle East. Emphasis will be on the 20th Century and approaches will vary. Equivalent courses: HIST 4302  
HST 4304   Hist Immigration & Ethn in Am   HST 4304 History of Immigration and Ethnicity in America (3-0) This course examines the history of immigration and the issue of ethnicity and multiculturalism in the United States from the 18th century through the present. This course will focus on immigration from Europe and Asia from the early colonial era through the present.  
HST 4305   History of Modern Asia   HST 4305 History of Modern Asia (3-0) The focus of this course is East Asia, that is, the Confucian societies of China, Korea, Vietnam, and Japanese model. The course begins with the late traditional era and proceeds to the present. Basic historiographical issues are introduced.  
HST 4314   U.S. Hist:1600-1783   HST 4314 US History: 1600-1783 (3-0). A study of the English colonization of North America through the end of the American Revolution. The course focuses on social, political, and economics of the colonial period. Equivalent courses: HIST 4314  
HST 4315   19Th Century U.S. History   HST 4315 Nineteenth Century US History (3-0). A survey of or a thematic approach to 19th Century American history. Themes might include economic, cultural, or political topics. Approaches will vary. Equivalent courses: HIST 4315  
HST 4317   ST: The Religions of Asia   HST 4317 Special Topics (3-0). QEP MAPPED COURSE Selected Topics in areas of history. May be repeated for credit when the topic varies. When U.S. History is the topic, the course may be used to meet U.S. History requirements. Equivalent courses: HIST 4317  
HST 4317   ST: World Religions   HST 4317 Special Topics (3-0). QEP MAPPED COURSE Selected Topics in areas of history. May be repeated for credit when the topic varies. When U.S. History is the topic, the course may be used to meet U.S. History requirements. Equivalent courses: HIST 4317  
HST 4317   ST:Hist of the Modern Mid-East   HST 4317 Special Topics (3-0). QEP MAPPED COURSE Selected Topics in areas of history. May be repeated for credit when the topic varies. When U.S. History is the topic, the course may be used to meet U.S. History requirements. Equivalent courses: HIST 4317  
HST 4318   Modern Russia Since 1855   HST 4318 Modern Russia Since 1855 (3-0). A history of Russia from the great reforms of the mid-19th Century to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the attempts at modernization of traditional Russian society, the growth of the revolutionary movement, the Bolshevik Revolution, the impact of Soviet Russia, and the collapse of the Soviet Union. Equivalent courses: HIST 4318  
HST 4320   Twentieth Cen Amer   HST 4320 Twentieth Century America (3-0). A survey of or a thematic approach to 20th century American history. Themes might include economic, cultural, or political topics. Approaches will vary. Equivalent courses: HIST 4320  
ORGL 3300   Organizational Leadership    
ORGL 3302   Case Studies in Leadership    
ORGL 3304   Prof Comm for Organizations    
ORGL 4300   Human Resources Risk Asst    
ORGL 4302   Budget and Revenue    
ORGL 4304   Project Development   Study of how to select, develop, and motivate teams to accomplish the goals of the organization and how to plan and organize resources to effectively complete projects. Prerequisites: ORGL 3300, 3302, 3304, 4300, 4302, PSCH 4302  
POLS 3302   American Constitutional Law   POLS 3302 American Constitutional Law (3-0). A study of the Constitution of the United States, judicial processes and the effect of leading Supreme Court decisions on the meaning of the United States Constitution. Emphasizes relationship between governments and between government and the individual. Equivalent courses: PS 3302  
POLS 3304   Integrated Social Sciences   POLS 3304 Integrated Social Sciences (3-0). This course covers the State of Texas interdisciplinary standards for Social Studies Generalist EC-6; social sciences in society and the world, history, geography, economics, government, citizenship, culture, science, technology, and society. Equivalent courses: PS 3304  
POLS 3307   Contemp Amer For Policy   POLS 3307 Contemporary American Foreign Policy (3-0). This course involves the study of policies and problems in the foreign relations of the United States since World War II. Included are studies in the politics, formulation, conduct, and consequences of American foreign policy. Equivalent courses: PS 3307  
POLS 3308   The Presidency   POLS 3308 The Presidency (3-0). This course involves studies in the nature and growth of executive power, the analysis of the many-faceted role of the President; and attention to the types of performances of different individuals in the office. Also studied are the problems of staffing and advising activities, the decision making process in foreign policy, domestic issues, budgeting, and the future of the Presidency. Equivalent courses: PS 3308  
POLS 4302   American Political Thought   POLS 4302 American Political Thought (3-0). The evolution of American Democracy; ideas of important American writers and statesmen who have contributed to our democratic heritage. Equivalent courses: PS 4302  
SPN 3301   Adv Spanish Grammar   SPNS 3301 Advanced Spanish Grammar (3-0). A comprehensive analysis of the major grammatical features of Spanish designed to increase student competence and command of written and spoken Spanish. Prerequisite SPAN 1411 & 1412. Equivalent courses: SPN 3301 (through Summer 2022), SPAN 3301  
SPN 3302   Adv Spanish Comp   SPNS 3302 Advanced Spanish Composition (3-0). The main objective of this course is the development and practice of writing skills in order to foster the ability to write coherent and meaningful essays in Spanish. Prerequisite SPAN 1411 & 1412. Equivalent courses: SPN 3302 (through Summer 2022), SPAN 3302  
SPN 3304   Intro to Spanish Literature   SPNS 3304 Introduction to Spanish Literature (3-0). An introduction to Spanish literature, covering such areas as literary style, figurative language, literary genres, versification, aesthetics, and text analysis. Prerequisite SPAN 1411 & 1412. Equivalent courses: SPAN 2305 (through Summer 2018), SPN 3304 (through Summer 2022), SPAN 3304  
SPN 3308   Studies In Spanish   SPNS 3308 Studies in Spanish (3-0). In-depth study of specific periods or genres of Hispanic literature and other areas related to Spanish language and culture. Typical topics include Mexican literature; history of the Spanish language; the Medieval period, the Golden Age, Modernism; Spanish-American literature, the Colonial period; Spanish of the Southwest. May be repeated for credit if topic varies. Prerequisite SPAN 1411 & 1412. Equivalent courses: SPN 3308 (through Summer 2022), SPAN 3308  
SPN 3310   Spanish Literature I   SPNS 3310 Spanish Literature I (3-0). A survey of major Spanish authors and works from the 11th to the 17th centuries. Prerequisite: Spanish 2312 or consent of the instructor. Equivalent courses: SPN 3310 (through Summer 2022), SPAN 3310  
SPN 3311   Span Lit II   SPNS 3311 Spanish Literature II (3-0). A survey of major Spanish authors and works from the 18th to the 20th centuries. Prerequisite: Spanish 2312 or consent of the instructor. Equivalent courses: SPN 3311 (through Summer 2022), SPAN 3311  
SPN 3314   Cult & Civil Of Spain   SPNS 3314 Culture and Civilization of Spain (3-0). An overview of the development of Spanish culture from ancient times to the present, using the perspectives of history, art, and literature. Prerequisite SPAN 1411 & 1412. Equivalent courses: SPN 3314 (through Summer 2022), SPAN 3314  
SPN 3316   Cult Civ In Span Ame   SPNS 3316 Culture and Civilization of Spanish America (3-0). An overview of the development of Spanish American culture from ancient times to the present, using perspectives of history, art, and literature. Prerequisite SPAN 1411 & 1412. Equivalent courses: SPN 3316 (through Summer 2022), SPAN 3316  
SPN 4302   Span Golden Age Lit   SPN 4302 Spanish Golden Age Literature (3-0). A survey of the literary masterworks of the Spanish Golden Age. The students will read and interpret representative texts from the various genres in order to gain a more complete understanding of and appreciation for the literature of the Golden Age. Prerequisite: SPN 3302. Equivalent courses: SPAN 4302  
SPN 4304   Spanish American Novel   SPNS 4304 The Spanish American Novel (3-0). A study of the Spanish American novel from its origins to present. Students read novels representative of literary movements of the period and discuss and evaluate them in class. Prerequisite SPAN 1411 & 1412. Equivalent courses: SPN 4303 (through Summer 2021), SPN 4304 (through Summer 2022), SPAN 4304  
SPN 4310   Spanish American Literature I   SPN 4310 Reading in Spanish American Literature I (3-0). A survey of major Spanish American authors and works from Pre-Colonial times to XVIII century. Prerequisite: SPN 3302 or consent of the instructor. Equivalent courses: SPN 4310 (through Summer 2022), SPAN 4310  
SPN 4311   Spanish American Literature II   SPN 4311 Spanish American Literature II (3-0). ?A survey of major Spanish American authors and works from the XIX century to the present. Prerequisite: SPN 3302 or consent of the instructor. Equivalent courses: SPN 4311 (through Summer 2022), SPAN 4311  
SPN 4327   Readings & Research in Span   SPN 4327 Readings and Research in Spanish (3-0). Directed studies on specific topics in Spanish language, Spanish literature, and Spanish American literature. May be repeated for credit when the topic varies. Prerequisite: SPN 3302. Equivalent courses: SPAN 4327