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ECON 307 - Evolution of Economic Thought
Origins and evolution of the history of economic ideas and theories will be discussed. Topics include ancient and medieval thought, Roman and early Christian thought, the mercantilists, the physiocrats, Adam Smith and the Classical economists, Karl Marx, the Marginal Revolution, the Keynesian Revolution, and Contemporary economics.
Prerequisites: ECON 262
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ECON 335 - Environment/Resource Economics
A course using economic analysis to explain the underlying behavioral causes of environmental and natural resource problems and to evaluate the policy responses to them. Topics include air and water pollution, the allocation of renewable and exhaustible resources, and sustainable development.
Prerequisites: ECON 262
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ECON 340 - Economics of Crime
This course considers the costs of crime and crime prevention to society, public policies dealing with crime, and the decision making process of criminals. It deals with crime statistics, the economic repercussions of crime, and uses economic tools to analyze current issues in crime.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ECON 356 - Microeconomic Theory
This course deals with the price system as it directs resources to more efficient use. It deals with pricing under the various degrees of competition and stresses demand analysis. The principles of production economics are explored.
Prerequisites: ECON 262 AND ECON 272
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ECON 361 - Managerial Economics
A course designed to connect economic theory with business decision-making. The course deals with the application of economic models to business decisions, quantitative methods for decision making, cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis.
Prerequisites: ECON 262 AND ECON 272 AND (BA 253 OR MATH 201 OR PSYC 241)
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ECON 364 - Macroeconomic Theory
A course that examines the economy as a whole. Included are an analysis of national income accounting, consumption, investment, government spending, the level of employment, monetary theory, monetary and fiscal policy and international economic policy.
Prerequisites: ECON 262 AND ECON 272
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ECON 369 - Public Sector Economics
Application of economic theory to the study of non-market (political) decision making. An analysis of the types, incidences, and consequences of taxation; government expenditures and borrowing and their economic effects.
Prerequisites: ECON 262
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ECON 370 - Topics in International Econ
An examination of selected topics in the area of international economics. Students may take this course one or more times provided the subject is different on each occasion. This course does not count towards the Economics major or minor.
Prerequisites: ECON 262 AND ECON 272
Credits: 1 to 6
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ECON 371 - International Economics
Topics include the determinants of international trade patterns, gains from trade, the political economy of trade policy, and factor movements. Topics in international finance include systems of foreign exchange, capital flows, balance of payments, national income, and balance of payments.
Prerequisites: ECON 262 AND ECON 272
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ECON 378 - Topics in Economics
An examination of selected topics in the areas of economics.
Prerequisites: ECON 262 AND ECON 272
Credits: 4
Repeatable: Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits if topics are different.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ECON 382 - Money/Financial Institutions
Topics include the determination and role of interest rates, the organization and operation of the banking firm, the goals, implementation, and evaluation of monetary policy in an open economy, and exchange rate determination. Particular emphasis on the importance of financial markets in determining interest and exchange rates, bank behavior, and monetary policy.
Prerequisites: ECON 262 AND ECON 272
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ECON 499 - Independent Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the Chairperson and Dean.
Credits: 1 to 6
Hours: 50 contact hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
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ED 200 - Intro to Education in America
A study of the history, role and governance of education in the United States, the role of schools in our society, the role of society in our schools and basic foundations in educational thought. Students are introduced to basic methods and planning strategies. The course is prerequisite to acceptance into the Teacher Education licensure program and includes a minimum of thirty hours of field study. Field study will focus on the “career exploration” theme of the course, exposing students to the breadth of organizations, roles and functions involved with the concept of schooling.
Credits: 4
Hours: This course requires 30 field study hours.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-2)
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ED 210 - Culture of Childhood & Youth
This course examines the experience of children and youth in America in the 21st Century and in American schools. It will explore the behaviors, beliefs and influences of childhood and adolescence as young people mature into adulthood. Of prime importance are influences such as health care, nutrition, infectious disease, substance abuse, family influence, educational opportunity, social and ethnic status, juvenile justice, popular culture and access to technology.
Credits: 4
Hours: The course requires a minimum of 30 hours of field study.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-2)
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ED 222 - Education: Global Perspectives
Students in this course will study the social, philosophical, cultural, and intellectual foundations of “schooling” and “education” as they have evolved over time. Students will engage in research, discussions, and classroom activities that are directly related to American and international education. Students will write and critically think about topics related to education practice in this culturally diverse world.
Credits: 3
Suffix: SS3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ED 289 - Practicum in College Teaching
Students establish a mentor relationship with a Fort Lewis College faculty member and assist in teaching a course. At least 30 hours of work are required for each credit. All work must be carefully monitored and discussed with the mentor.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ED 299 - Individual Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the Department Chairperson and Dean.
Credits: 1 to 6
Hours: 50 contact hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
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ED 317 - Prof Wrtg & Editing for Educat
A course designed to teach writing and editing techniques common to the field of education. Through individual and collaborative activities, students explore philosophical issues related to their future roles in the field. Emphasis is placed on effective communication and critical thinking activities.
Prerequisites: CO1 course AND (LIB 150 OR LIB 150 Proficiency Score 1 OR CO2 course)
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ED 322 - Foundations of Teaching
This course provides a foundation for the core teacher education courses. Topics addressed include theories and models of learning, assessment and instructional design. Participants complete: 1) learning model maps, 2) objective and performance assessment instruments, 3) lesson plans, and 4) unit outline.
Credits: 4
Hours: 30 hours of classroom observational labs in area schools.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-2)
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ED 327 - Children’s Literature
A study of all types of literature for children, development of criteria for evaluating books and methods of creating in children a love of good books through a sound literature program for early childhood and elementary schools.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ED 328 - Children’s Lit Field Practicum
This practicum accompanies Ed 327: Children’s Literature. It provides the basis for students in Children’s Literature to apply the literacy concepts they are studying, such as drama, puppetry, book production, and storytelling.
Credits: 1
Hours: 30 hours of practicum in a field setting.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-2)
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ED 329 - Family and Community Relations
The purpose of this course is to recognize that teachers and families are partners in the educational enterprise, and to establish the means for connections between home and school. Impact of the socio-cultural environment beyond school will be examined through a focus on community. Effective communication techniques, relationship-building strategies, and resources supporting children and families will be addressed.
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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ED 330 - Human Relations in Classroom
Designed to increase teacher effectiveness in the realm of interpersonal relations and group dynamics; analysis of individual and group behavior in a classroom setting; theoretical concepts and skill training in classroom management.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ED 331 - Southwest Minority Child Clsrm
Course is designed to provide a systematic analysis of the forces that shape the behavior of the Native American, Hispanic and other minority children in an educational setting. Major emphasis will be placed on the development of an understanding of the differences in culture, value systems, attitudes and feelings of these minority students as they relate to the education system. The goal is a change in teacher behavior given adequate information to reflect upon education from the minority perspective.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ED 332 - Materials & Meth Bilingual Ed
This course covers specialized methodology and materials to empower teachers to serve the needs of linguistically different students in bilingual settings. Current methods for teaching cognitive areas in other languages and English as a second language are covered. Students make specialized materials to meet future classroom needs. Some facility in a non English language is expected.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ED 333 - SW Lang Immersion for Teachers
Language immersion is designed for prospective teachers who may encounter Native American languages and/or southwest Spanish dialects in the school community. It provides the student with basic oral skills in the languages and the respective course is taught almost entirely in the target language. Students may enroll for one, two or all of the courses for a total of 3 credits.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ED 334 - Meth of Teach Engl as Sec Lang
This course is designed to provide specialized techniques and materials to appropriately teach students whose first language is not English, either in special programs or in the regular classroom. Diagnosis of need and reflective prescription are emphasized. Students make materials fitting their ESL teaching goals.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ED 335 - Linguistics for Educators
This course is designed for teachers, particularly bilingual and ESL teachers, who need to convert the science of language to practical classroom application. The student will become familiar with the three types of grammar, will explore how language is learned and will apply the science to reading, writing, spelling, vocabulary and grammar instruction. Further, the student will explore the phenomenon of dialect and improve personal language skills.
Prerequisites: CO1 course AND (LIB 150 OR LIB 150 Proficiency Score 1 OR CO2 course)
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ED 350 - Principles of Peer Education
This course introduces students to principles and practices of peer education.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ED 353 - Growth & Dev of Young Child
A critical study of the whole child (the physical, emotional, cognitive and social development) conception through early childhood. A special emphasis is placed on analyzing developmental stages as they relate to children in the school setting.
Credits: 3
Hours: This course requires 15 hours of field study; 7.5 of those hours will be completed during scheduled class time.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-1)
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ED 377 - Technology in Education
This course requires demonstration of proficiency with professional productivity tools including word processing, spreadsheet, database and graphics. Elective workshops on each topic are conducted. This course includes examples of instructional technology and emerging technologies. Students demonstrating required proficiencies are awarded a certificate.
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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ED 421 - Individual Instruct/Plural Soc
This course focuses on teaching in America’s ever increasing pluralistic society. Emphasis is placed upon learning to honor, understand and celebrate gender, ethnic, linguistic, socioeconomic, physical, intellectual and emotional differences among students. Students examine theory, instructional practice and classroom management proven successful in educating students from diverse settings with unique needs.
Credits: 6
Hours: Sixty hours of field study are required for this course, 30 of which will be during the scheduled class time.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-4)
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ED 423 - Language Arts,Music, Art, Movem
Students will create a literature based thematic unit integrating art, music, and movement. Unit goals will be selected to support Colorado Model Content Standards (K 12), Colorado Building Blocks (birth 5 years) and local school districts’ goals. Students are encouraged to use multiple teaching strategies to integrate the arts with the language arts.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-2)
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ED 424 - Teaching Language & Math 7-12
This course is designed to provide future secondary school teachers with the skills to integrate reading, writing and math within their secondary discipline. Students will refine lessons and units in preparation for student teaching. Field placements will emphasize observations and teaching assignments related to subsequent student teaching requirements.
Credits: 3
Hours: 30 hours of observational lab in area schools.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-2)
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ED 425 - Teaching Science P-6
This course prepares future preschool and elementary teachers to design, implement and assess exciting and challenging science lessons. This course focuses on critical thinking, problem solving, inquiry, constructivism, technology, and reflective practice appropriate for developing children’s science knowledge from birth through sixth grade. The culminating activity will be a well developed unit plan for implementation in a school setting.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ED 426 - Math& Soc Stds Meth Elem Teach
This course focuses on the use of the Colorado Performance Based Standards for Teachers as well as Colorado Content Standards as they apply to teaching mathematics and social studies in an elementary school setting. Students will plan, implement and assess mathematics and social studies lessons in an elementary school setting.
Credits: 4
Hours: This course has 30 hours of required field study.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-2)
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ED 427 - Teaching Language Arts P-6
This course prepares future preschool and elementary teachers to design, implement and assess lessons in the language arts curriculum appropriate for developing children’s literacy from birth through sixth grade. Focus is on the traditional language arts of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. A strong knowledge of the phonics and grammar concepts taught in ED 335 essential.
Prerequisites: ED 335
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ED 428 - School Immersion I P-6
This field-based practicum provides students with the opportunity to apply and assess the cultural and literacy concepts being studied concurrently and gained earlier in the 300-level literacy courses, including strategies for teaching linguistically diverse students.
Credits: 2
Hours: 126 hours of practica in area schools.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-4)
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ED 435 - Teaching Mathematics P-6
This course prepares future preschool and elementary teachers to reach every child, from birth through sixth grade, with rigorous and innovative instructional practices as they relate to mathematic instruction. This course includes the teaching of number systems and number sense, geometry, measurement, statistics and probability, and functions and use of variables.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ED 437 - Teach Art/Music/Movement P-6
Students will gain essential content knowledge in the areas of art, music, and exercise science through activities and instruction designed to enhance creativity and expression in the P-6 classroom. These techniques can be used in a cross-curricular fashion and/or in settings where there is not a designated specialist in art, music, or P.E.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ED 438 - School Immersion II P-6
This field-based practicum provides students with the opportunity to apply and assess the math, science, and social studies concepts they are studying in this second block and to adapt instruction for students with exceptional and diverse needs.
Credits: 3
Hours: 224 hours of field study.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
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ED 444 - Secondary Teaching Methods
This course provides future secondary school teachers with an overview of content specific instructional methods and assessments as related to Colorado Model Content Standards. Students will complete a variety of products that will be integrated into their final professional teacher portfolio.
Prerequisites: ED 322
Credits: 3
Hours: 30 hours of observational lab in area schools.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-2)
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ED 445 - Teaching Social Studies P-6
This course prepares future preschool and elementary teachers, through cultural and social competence methodologies, to creatively instruct children from birth through sixth grade in a noticeably changing national and global community. This course provides an in- depth study of the various elements of social studies including history, geography, civics, economics, as they relate to culture.
Prerequisites: ED 322
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ED 447 - Instructional Equality
Future teachers will actively engage in the systematic exploration of participatory and multicultural education. Students in this course will develop their perspectives along a continuum of increased cultural and social awareness. Emphasis in this course is on developing each future teacher’s cultural competency so they can foster a classroom environment that is egalitarian and collaborative in nature.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ED 448 - Instructional Equality Lab
This practicum accompanies ED 447 and provides students with the opportunity to observe and to interact with children and adolescents through the varied cultural lenses present in contemporary classrooms.
Credits: 1
Hours: 30 hours of observational lab in area schools.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-2)
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ED 453 - Cognitive Skills
A critical evaluation of teaching strategies for integrating mathematics, social studies and science in early childhood classrooms. Learning experiences and materials are designed to develop sensory awareness as Piagetian theory of cognitive development is analyzed. Students become familiar with activities such as cooperative learning, thematic unit planning, direct teaching, Piaget’s teaching-learning cycle and the integrated teaching approach. Admission to Teacher Education program required.
Prerequisites: MATH 215
Credits: 4
Hours: This course requires 30 hours of field study; 15 of these hours will be completed during scheduled class time.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-2)
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ED 456 - Early Childhood Administration
An analysis and evaluation of current educational programs for young children as well as emphasis on development of skills to develop programs commensurate with the needs of children, curriculum, staffing, administration and more. Also explores important and complex roles of parents in the educational development of young children. Assists prospective teachers in developing skills to aid parents in guiding their children. Community resources and services are included.
Credits: 3
Hours: This course requires 15 hours of field study, 7.5 of which will be completed during class time. Admission to the Teacher Education program is required.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-1)
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ED 465 - Managing Diverse Classrooms I
This course will provide future preschool, elementary, and secondary teachers with the latest research and practices in identifying and adapting instruction for students with exceptional and diverse needs in the regular classroom. Students will analyze theories and practices in organizing and managing diverse classrooms.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ED 468 - Managing Diverse Class I Lab
This field-based practicum accompanies ED 465 and provides students with the opportunity to practice planning and implementing instruction for students with exceptional and diverse needs in the regular classroom.
Credits: 1
Hours: 30 hours of observational lab in area schools.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-2)
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ED 475 - Managing Diverse Classrooms II
This course is a continuation of the concepts presented in ED 465 Managing Diverse Classrooms I. Its focus will be on interactive and collaborative processes for designing instruction for the diversity found in today’s classroom.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ED 478 - Managing Diverse Class II Lab
This field-based practicum accompanies ED 475 and provides students with the opportunity to practice planning and implementing instruction for students with exceptional and diverse needs in the regular classroom.
Credits: 1
Hours: 30 hours of observational lab in area schools.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-2)
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ED 488 - Seminar & Pract College Teach
A course designed for students in all academic disciplines who are interested in gaining knowledge and experience in teaching at the college level, especially students planning to attend graduate school with a teaching assistantship. The seminar portion of the course includes discussion of such topics as: learner/student characteristics, characteristics of good teaching, course outline of syllabus, lesson planning, goals and objectives, teaching techniques and methods, instructional aids, testing and grading. The practicum portion of the course consists of a mentor relationship with a Fort Lewis College faculty member in which the student arranges to assist the instructor with a course in his/her academic discipline.
Credits: 2 to 3
Hours: The student spends a minimum of 40 hours during the term working with the instructor in all aspects of that course.
Repeatable: Repeatable once with consent of instructor.
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ED 489 - Adv Practicum in College Teach
Students establish a mentor relationship with a Fort Lewis College faculty member and assist in teaching a course. All work must be carefully monitored and discussed with the mentor.
Prerequisites: ED 289 OR ED 488
Credits: 1 to 3
Hours: At least 30 hours of work are required for each credit.
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ED 490 - Advanced Topics in Education
Designed to accommodate the needs or requests of school systems, teachers or Fort Lewis College students who seek credit for topics of immediate concern. Course topic will be one not normally or regularly available through another course offering.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ED 492 - K-Primary School, Lab Exp
Includes observation, participation, teaching and allied activities under the direction of a selected, regular teacher in an elementary school in consultation with college consultants. Periodic seminars are offered.
Credits: 15
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ED 494 - Student Teaching Elementary
This field-based practicum provides future K-12 teachers with the opportunity to apply concepts they have studied in their entire curriculum by designing and implementing instruction in an elementary school setting that meets the Colorado Model Standards for Teachers. Students work under the direction of a classroom cooperating teacher and a college supervisor. Periodic seminars are offered.
Credits: 1 to 15
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ED 495 - Student Teaching Secondary
This field-based course provides future K-12 and 7-12 teachers with the opportunity to apply concepts they have studied in their entire curriculum by designing and implementing instruction in a secondary school setting that meets the Colorado Model Standards for Teachers. Students work under the direction of a classroom cooperating teacher and a college supervisor. Periodic seminars are offered.
Credits: 1 to 15
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ED 496 - Senior Seminar in Education
This course is a culminating experience for the Interdisciplinary Studies major. There is a strong focus on critical reading and thinking, problem solving, and the written expression of ideas. Senior projects will explore educational issues impacting teaching practices. They may involve research, assessment of existing programs in the field-based setting, policy reviews, and proposals for action or traditional papers.
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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ED 498 - School Immersion III P-6
This course provides students with the opportunity to apply concepts they have studied in courses taken over their entire curriculum, by designing and implementing instruction that meets the Colorado Model Standards for Teachers.
Credits: 10
Hours: 480 hours of practicum.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-20)
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ED 499 - Independent Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the Department Chairperson and Dean.
Credits: 1 to 6
Hours: 50 contact hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
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EGC 300 - Global Citizen Experiential Ed
Students who participate in an International Programs Office sponsored study abroad experience may prepare a paper upon their return to campus that integrates academic research and their study abroad experience to demonstrate achievement of the EGC outcomes. This course is only offered through the credit-by-exam process.
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: GS 251
Credits: 3
Suffix: EGC2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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EGC 301 - Will of the People
This course examines the dynamic tension between groups of individuals and collective society. Various distinct populations emerge within an otherwise homogeneous majority. These minority populations practice and attempt to retain their distinct cultural heritage, but are met with resistance. To protect these groups, the right to self-determination is established in international law. But can the international community protect this right?
Credits: 3
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Notes: This course is the same as TS2S 413; credit will only be given for one of these courses.
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EGC 302 - Global Fire
This course will examine fire from a cultural, ecological, political, and management perspective and how these perspectives vary globally. It will introduce basic fire science principles and incorporate these principles into the diverse ecosystems across the globe. This course will also examine how fire is related to other global environmental issues such as carbon cycling, global warming, and biodiversity protection.
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course is the same as TS2N 410; credit will only be given for one of these courses.
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EGC 303 - Representations & Power
This course examines from multiple disciplinary perspectives the relationships between global power inequalities and cultural representations as found, for example, in media reports, museums, National Geographic, films, tourist experiences, and photographs. Students critically examine commonplace assertions about global cultural differences in order to become better global citizens through work, travel, and educational endeavors throughout life.
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course is the same as TS2R 407; credit will only be given for one of these courses.
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EGC 304 - Imperialism, Indigenous People
A systematic analysis of the impact of Imperialism upon the cultures and ecologies of the Americas. The focus is upon the colonial strategies of Spain, Portugal, England, and later the United States and their imprint upon cultural, political, economic, and ecological systems.
Credits: 3
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Notes: This course is the same as TS2S 411; credit will only be given for one of these courses.
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EGC 305 - Control of Nature
Natural processes such as floods and landslides become disasters when they affect humans. Modern engineering techniques designed to manage natural disasters change the environment and human attitudes, and can cause more problems than they solve. This course will use case studies to discuss whether natural hazards can or should be controlled.
Credits: 3
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Notes: This course is the same as TS2N 411; credit will only be given for one of these courses.
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EGC 306 - Culture Clash
What’s behind today’s competing civilizations – China, India, Russia, Japan, Islam, the West? This course begins with provocative theories about global society, examines the fundamental impact of major figures and philosophies (Confucius, Mohammed, Jesus Christ, Buddha, Greek philosophy, British empiricism), and explores controversial, dangerous questions about nations, nationalities, world-views, and the eruption of culture clash.
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course is the same as TS2R 417; credit will only be given for one of these courses.
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EGC 307 - Challenges of Global Literacy
This course examines the interactions between multiple literacies and their normative power in global society. Literacy is embedded in and is produced by the global interaction of social, cultural, political, and economic systems. A wide-ranging and flexible array of essays will support students in their independent research on some aspect of global literacy.
Credits: 3
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Notes: This course is the same as TS2S 401; credit will only be given for one of these courses.
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EGC 308 - Global Christianity
Global Christianity examines the variety of ways Christian people have understood and lived out their faith in God as Christian communities interacted with a multitude of cultures and social environments from Antiquity to the present. This course will necessarily touch on the civilizations of the Middle East, Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe.
Credits: 3
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Notes: This course is the same as TS2R 418; credit will only be given for one of these courses.
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EGC 309 - Spirit of Adventure
Adventure is linked to gender, nationalism, hypermasculinity, racism. Contemporary adventure is also tied to advertising, tourism, and commodity. The course critically compares adventure historically and cross-culturally, and examines contemporary assumptions of adventure. There is a focus on literary and filmic representations of adventurers and how adventure phenomena offer a compelling frame for understanding processes of globalization.
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course is the same as TS2R 403; credit will only be given for one of these courses.
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EGC 310 - Seven Global Revolutions
Life-sustaining global systems are facing serious challenges both today and in the near future. In collaboration with Center for Strategic and International Studies’ Seven Global Revolutions project, students will learn about the ways humans, as part of the larger socio-cultural environment, can and must participate as active global citizens. We will focus on good governance through effective and enduring policy.
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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EGC 311 - Global Issues: Study Abroad
This course educates for global citizenship via an academic study abroad experience. Students will be challenged to identify how the cultural influences affect the local citizenry by addressing a global problem which has a direct impact on the country being visited.
Credits: 3
Suffix: EGC2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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EGC 312 - Global Wilderness
This course explores the relationship between human beings and wilderness areas throughout the world. Topics include attitudes about environment, the history of the concept of wilderness, outdoor leadership and group dynamics, and wilderness risk management with examples from the American West and ecologically sensitive areas around the globe including national parks and underwater preserves.
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course is the same as TS2N 405; credit will only be given for one of these courses.
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EGC 314 - The Mediasphere
This course will explore authenticity in a hegemonic media world shaped by globalization. First we will examine how corporations and politicians use media performances to instill a world-view reinforcing homogenous identity and points of view. Then we will also examine how others use their own low-tech and high-tech performances to challenge this view in different parts of the world.
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This is the same as TS2S 414; credit will only be given for one of these courses.
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EGC 315 - Performance Art
Performance Art is a global phenomenon, developed in the 20th century as a collaborative effort across art and performance disciplines. This considers creative expression as an important avenue to understand the self and the expressions of various individuals, group, and cultures.
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course is the same as TS2R 411; credit given for only one of these courses.
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EGC 316 - Ethnic Families in America
This course focuses on how cultural values, immigration, adjustment, and other socioeconomic conditions shape current ethnic families. Students will study theory, research, and future trends. Ecological socialization and socioeconomic models of ethnic family function in the US will also be explored.
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course is the same as TS2R 404; credit will only be given for one of these courses.
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EGC 317 - End of Oil
Students will examine energy production and use and oil’s geopolitical history, assess impacts of oil extraction and use, and consider energy conservation and alternative energy sources, as well as general use of technology in social and natural systems.
Prerequisites: (CO1 course AND LIB 150) OR CO2 course)
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course is the same as TS2T 409; credit will only be given for one of these courses.
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EGC 318 - Agricultural Issues in Society
This course examines how agricultural technology impacts global ecosystems and peoples. We will explore foundational concepts of global citizenship, the history of agricultural technology, and its influence on society, the impact of agricultural policy, and ethical issues of current agricultural technology.
Prerequisites: (CO1 course AND LIB 150) OR CO2 course)
Credits: 3
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Notes: This course is the same as TS2T 402; credit will only be given for one of these courses.
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EGC 319 - Social Poetry
This course assumes that poetry reflects the society from which it originates. Poetry will be explored according to its type, language employed, author’s gender, and ethnic origin within the framework of the socio-historical context under which it was written.
Prerequisites: (CO1 course AND LIB 150) OR CO2 course)
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course is the same as TS2R 414; credit will only be given for one of these courses.
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EGC 320 - Ecological Citizenship
This course will introduce students to an ecological model of citizenship theoretically and through hands-on experience in the community. Students will explore their own perceptions of citizenship and community, examine the context of a global problem, participate in problem solving work and civic engagement within community contexts, and propose directions for social change in response to the problem.
Prerequisites: (CO1 course AND LIB 150) OR CO2 course)
Credits: 4
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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EGC 321 - Culture and Place
What role does sense of place serve in a world where lines between artificiality and reality are unclear and where products – physical and cultural – are transported and sold globally? Does sense of place shape perceived responsibilities to the natural world? This course explores conceptions and perceptions of rootedness in place as they affect and are affected by culture and environment.
Credits: 3
Suffix: EGC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Notes: (This course is the same as TS2R 420; credit will be only given for one of these courses.)
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ENGL 116 - Intro Mass Communications
An examination of the ways that mass media, in its multiple forms, helps to define reality and shape our social and political knowledge of the world - as well as the ways that we as consumers and creators of mass media help to shape its content and reality. This course covers important current issues as well as provides a historical overview of mass communication.
Credits: 4
Suffix: AH2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ENGL 128 - The Bible as Literature
A study of both the Old and New Testaments of the Christian Bible, as literature itself and as a major influence upon literature. Course will cover mythological, historical, archaeological, and cultural contexts and backgrounds. The course takes no doctrinal position, and doctrinal debates are only appropriate as explorations of the manifold interpretive possibilities of the text.
Credits: 4
Suffix: AH2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ENGL 174 - African-American Literature
A study of selected 19th and 20th century works by African-American writers.
Credits: 4
Suffix: AH2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ENGL 175 - Women’s Literature
A study of literature by and about women.
Credits: 4
Suffix: AH2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ENGL 176 - Native American Literature
This course is a survey of the contribution of Native American writers to American literature. Students will study Native writers within historic contexts and tribal worldviews.
Credits: 4
Suffix: AH2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ENGL 177 - U.S. Latina/o Literature
This course introduces students to the literatures of the three major Latina/o groups residing in the U.S. (Cubans, Chicana/os, and Puerto Ricans). Not intended to be exhaustive, the course acquaints students with major writers, movements, and historic contexts.
Credits: 4
Suffix: AH2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ENGL 180 - Literature of the Environment
This course is a survey of environmental literature that focuses on North America. This course includes both global and local (Southwestern) perspectives. It is designed to further students’ understanding of the principles of interconnectedness and sustainability and how those principles have been presented both historically and in literature.
Credits: 4
Suffix: AH2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ENGL 215 - News Media Writing
This course will cover news writing and reporting for print media. The course will address interviewing, ethics and law. Analysis and story types are often part of this course.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ENGL 217 - Media Literacy
The course will help students develop media literacy skills that will help them critically consume and create media.
Credits: 4
Suffix: AH1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ENGL 221 - Classical Literature
A study of ancient Greek (Hellenic) and Roman (Italic) literature and at least one of the following ancient literatures: Germanic, Celtic, Balto-Slavic, Indo-Iranian, or Albanian.
Credits: 4
Suffix: AH2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ENGL 230 - Survey of British Literature
An overview of representative British writing from its beginnings to the present.
Credits: 4
Suffix: AH2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ENGL 240 - Survey of American Lit
An overview of representative American writing from its beginnings to the present.
Credits: 4
Suffix: AH2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ENGL 250 - Practicum - Newspaper
Directed experience for lower division students in newspaper work on the Fort Lewis College Independent. Consent of instructor is required.
Credits: 1 to 6
Hours: Credit is based on the ratio of 30 hours of work for each credit earned.
Repeatable: English 250 is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
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ENGL 251 - Practicum - Radio
Directed experience for lower-division students in radio broadcasting on KDUR. Students will be directed by the professor who will supervise and evaluate their work. Consent of instructor is required.
Credits: 1 to 6
Hours: Credit is based on the ratio of 30 hours of work for each credit earned.
Repeatable: Engl 251 is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
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ENGL 258 - Practicum - Service Learning
Directed experience for lower-division students in service learning with placements in local schools or community organizations. Students will be directed by the professor who will assign, monitor and evaluate their work. Consent of instructor is required.
Credits: 1 to 6
Hours: Credit is based on the ratio of 30 hours of work for each credit earned.
Repeatable: Engl 258 is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
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ENGL 265 - Semantics
A study of the meaning of language, emphasizing its social and psychological uses and abuses.
Credits: 4
Suffix: AH2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ENGL 267 - Persuasive Writing
An introduction to the basic principles of writing persuasively, with an emphasis on invention, organization, style, and presentation.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ENGL 268 - Reading Texts/Writing Texts
This course, which includes a brief introduction to the Western rhetorical tradition, as well as an exploration of various forms of textual and critical analysis, introduces students to ways in which reading and writing are used in literary and media studies.
Prerequisites: CO1 course
Credits: 4
Suffix: CO2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ENGL 270 - History of the Film
An overview of the history of international and Hollywood narrative films. Students will be expected to attend scheduled film screenings each week.
Credits: 4
Suffix: AH2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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