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Hardin-Simmons University 2018-2019
This field-based course gives an overview of strategies and
techniques for teachers at the middle and secondary level in
instructional techniques. Within this course the students will
be exposed to methods for teaching at the middle and
secondary level while developing skills through micro-
teaching. An in-depth examination of the TEKS and the lesson
cycle will be presented including the rationale for and practice
of lesson planning. Students will complete 8 hours of field
experience.
Prerequisite: EDUC 3334, 3338, PSYC 3333.
Fall, Spring
EDUC 4379 Capstone Course: The Professional Teacher
(3-3-0)
This course serves as the culminating experience for
the education program. While focusing on issues and
regulations in education, students are lead to synthesize their
knowledge, make decisions, and refine their expertise in order
to make a smooth transition into the professional setting. A
component of the course will involve the preparation of the
student’s professional portfolio.
Prerequisite: PSYC 3333,
EDUC 3334, 3338, and 4371. Fall, Spring
EDUC 4622 Early Childhood - 12 Student Teaching (6-X-
X)
Observation, participation, and teaching all-day for one
semester; one half in an accredited elementary school and
one half in an accredited middle or secondary school. This
course is for those students seeking EC-12 certification.
Undergraduate credit only.
Prerequisite: Senior classification
and permission of teaching field advisor. Must have
completed PSYC 3333, EDUC 3334, 3338, 4371, 4340, and
READ 3362. Registration for this course is by permission of
the dean only. Grade of (S) satisfactory or (U) unsatisfactory
only. Fall, Spring
EDUC 4623 Student Teaching in the Secondary School (6-
X-X)
Observation, participation, and teaching, in an
accredited secondary school, all day for one semester with
experience in each teaching field for which certification is
sought. Undergraduate credit only.
Prerequisite: Senior
classification and permission of advisor for each teaching
field. Must have completed PSYC 3333, EDUC 3334, 3338,
4371, 4340, and READ 3362. Registration for this course is
by permission of the dean only. Grade of (S) satisfactory or
(U) unsatisfactory only. Fall, Spring
EDUC 4626 Student Teaching in the Middle School (6-X-
X)
Observation, participation, and teaching, in an accredited
middle school, all-day for one semester with experience in
each teaching field for which certification is sought.
Undergraduate credit only.
Prerequisite: Senior classification
and permission of advisor for each teaching field. Must have
completed PSYC 3333, EDUC 3334, 3338, 4340, and 4371.
Registration for this course is by permission of the dean only.
Grade of (S) satisfactory or (U) unsatisfactory only. Fall,
Spring
ENGLISH (ENGL)
ENGL 0110 Basic Writing (1-0-1)
A developmental, one-
credit English course offered to prepare students for the first
regular semester of Freshman Writing. Grade of A, B, C, or F
will be given (minimum grade of C required to pass). Course
does not count toward graduation.
Fall, Spring
ENGL 1301 Freshman Writing I (3-3-0) [#]
Training in written
expression. Regular papers and collateral reading; research
paper required.
Fall, Spring
ENGL 1302 Freshman Writing II (3-3-0) [#]
Continued
training in writing, incorporating a general introduction to
literature. Tests, regular papers on literary topics, and
collateral reading; research paper required.
Prerequisite:
ENGL 1301. Fall, Spring
ENGL 2099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
Study of special
interest topics not found elsewhere in the catalog. May be
repeated when topic varies.
Prerequisite: ENGL 2301, 2302,
or 2303.
ENGL 2301 World Literature (3-3-0) [#]
Readings in world
literature, including Greek, Roman, and European; research
paper required.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301, 1302. Fall, Spring
ENGL 2302 English Literature (3-3-0) [#]
Readings
in
English literature from the beginnings to the present; research
paper required.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301, 1302. Fall, Spring
ENGL 2303 American Literature (3-3-0) [#]
Readings in
American literature from the beginnings to the present;
research paper required.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301, 1302.
Fall, Spring
ENGL 3099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
Study of special
interest topics not found elsewhere in the catalog. May be
repeated when topic varies.
Prerequisite: ENGL 2301, 2302,
or 2303.(3-3-0)
ENGL 3101 Composition Review (1-0-1)
Short course of
review instruction in the basic skills needed for effective
writing. Grade of satisfactory (S), in progress (IP), or
unsatisfactory (U) is given.
Fall, Spring
ENGL 3300 Writing as Discovery (3-3-0)
Advanced Writing
Instruction in advanced principles of written communication.
Course will focus on developing students' writing abilities
beyond the introductory level by closely examining their own
writing as well as that of peers and professional writers.
Students will complete a range of writing projects and employ
various rhetorical strategies and multiple methods of
research. Prerequisites: 3 hour freshman (1000-level) writing,
department recommends ENGL 1301 or ENGL 1302 or
acceptable variant from another institution; 45 hours at HSU
required.
ENGL 3305 Theoretical Approaches to Literature (3-3-0)
(Non-Lit) Study of major theorists to literary criticism. Includes
psychological, Marxist, feminist, Deconstructionist, among
others. Especially recommended for those majors considering
graduate work in English. Research paper required.
Prerequisite: ENGL 2301, 2302 or 2303. May Term (odd
years)
ENGL 4099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
Study of special
interest topics not found elsewhere in the catalog. Topics
have included Literary Allusions, Advanced Reading Survey,
Literary Criticism, Regional Literature, Modern British Writing,
Advanced Composition, Descriptive Linguistics, Milton, and
Women Writers. May be repeated when topic varies.
Prerequisite: ENGL 2301, 2302, or 2303.
ENGL 4101 Teaching English in the High School (1-1-X)
(Non-Lit.) Philosophy, history, and theory underlying the
content of secondary English courses. Required of all
students seeking certification in English as a first teaching
field or as a major adding certification.
Prerequisite: ENGL
2301, 2302, or 2303. Spring (odd years)
ENGL 4110 Capstone Course
Overview of the knowledge
development expected from a graduating English major,
including oral and written presentations, a review of literary
terms, Greek and Roman mythology, and British and
American literary periods. Students will discuss employment
and graduate school opportunities for English majors and
participate in an Exit Exam and Exit Evaluation.
Prerequisite:
To be taken by all non-EDUC English majors during their
senior year with advisor’s approval. Spring
ENGL 4302 Issues in Grammar (3-3-0) (
Non-Lit)
contemporary issues in English grammar. Examines the
influences on and the development and use of the rules
governing English usage.
Prerequisite: ENGL 2301, 2302, or
2303. Spring (even years)
ENGL 4304 The Medieval Period (3-3-0)
(British Lit.)
Principle works of Chaucer, his language, and poetry;
selected studies in significant Middle-English writings.
Prerequisite: ENGL 2301, 2302, or 2303. As needed
ENGL 4305 The American Novel (3-3-0)
(American Lit.)
Study of representative American novels with emphasis on
social and literary thought.
Prerequisite: ENGL 2301, 2302, or
2303. As needed
ENGL 4306 Shakespeare (3-3-0)
(British Lit.)
Intensive study
of selected works, with some emphasis on background,
criticism, and interpretation.
Prerequisite: ENGL 2301, 2302,
or 2303. Spring (odd years)
ENGL 4307 Modern Fiction (3-3-0)
(British or American Lit.)
Twentieth century American and British fiction. Studies