A study of the epic genre as developed in the works of major Greek and Latin writers. Attention will be focused on the cultural background of each author and his contribution to the genre as a whole. In addition to Homer and Virgil, the course will normally include the study of Apollonius and Lucan. All work is done in English.
A study of the Greek drama through selected plays of the major tragic and comic writers. Emphasis on textual analysis with lectures and class discussions on the authors' literary milieu.
This course provides training in the skills needed to read the handwritten materials that constitute evidence for historical investigation of the production and circulation of information outside the medium of print.
A sociological study of the issues relevant to rural communities. Topics may include transformations in rural communities; the agrifood system; and the natural environment in the U.S. and the world.
Preparation for teaching adult classes in career and technical education including organization of classes, development of curriculum, and methods of teaching.
Class work pertains to current trends and significant developments in agricultural education. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.
This course includes practice in teaching for observation by others, student teaching, and school visiting.
A course designed to assist current or future college faculty in agriculture, natural resources or human sciences disciplines seeking to enhance the teaching skills. Topics include theories, principals, and practices associated with effective teaching and learning in higher education.
This seminar will analyze the transformation of agriculture and the food system in the historical context of increased globalization. Emphasis is given to key historical transitions, changing social relations surrounding production and consumption of food, and shifts in regulations and policy at the local, national, and/or international levels. Such emphases provide a framework for understanding the historical roots and future prospects for the socioeconomic problems confronting contemporary U.S. and global agriculture and food economies.
A course designed for superintendents, high school principals, and other administrators. Its purpose is to prepare administrators and supervisors for leadership in agricultural education.
