2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

HN 310 Nutrition for Fitness and Sports 2 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: HN 210 or HN 301A or AH 201 or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Designed to help students understand the role of effective and safe nutrition in fitness and sport performance and to help students incorporate scientifically-based nutrition ideas in fitness and sport programs. 

EN 416 Second Language Acquisition 4 cr.

• Offered: Every other winter
• Prerequisites: EN 211, junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A survey of theoretical models and research in second language acquisition. Topics include language acquisition in children and adults, psychological and social factors, SLA research design, and implications for classroom language teaching. 

EN 415 English Grammar and Usage 4 cr.

• Offered: Every other fall
• Prerequisites: EN 211, junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A survey of modern standard English grammar and usage. Topics include lexical categories, phrase structure, clause structure, modification, subordination, discourse functions of grammar, punctuation, and the acquisition of grammatical features. 

EN 414 History of the English Language 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: EN 211, junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The historical development of the English language, from its Indo-European origins to its present status as an international lingua franca; dialect variation in modern English; and the position of English among world languages. 

EN 304 The Teaching of the English Language 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: EN 211.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Introduction to linguistic principles and grammatical practices in English. Includes analysis of English language development; English phonology, morphology, and syntax; application of principles of language acquisition and use; and design of K-12 student-learning activities focused on written and spoken English for future teachers of English language arts. 

GC 269 Introduction to Sustainability 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: EN 211, GC 164 and either GC 100, GC 101 or GC 255.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An overview of the basic principles of sustainability and sustainable systems (environmental, social, economic) from global, national, regional and local perspectives.

Notes: Field work may be required. Contact instructor for more information.

HON 498 Directed Studies 1-4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Honors Program, instructor's permission and junior standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Directed individual studies. This course requires regular meetings with the instructor throughout the semester.  The course will vary depending on the needs of the student and the expertise of the instructor.

 

Notes:

May be repeated if topic differs.

HON 495 Special Topics 2-4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Instructor's permission and junior standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Variable content, depending upon the specialties of the faculty and special needs of the students.

Notes:

May be repeated if topic differs.

HON 302 World Cultures: Social Sciences 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Junior standing and enrollment in the honors program or NMU GPA greater than or equal to 3.0.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Social Responsibility in a Diverse World (SOCR)
  • World Cultures University Requirement (WC)

 

Critical reading and comparative analysis will be used to explore a non-western European culture from a social science perspective. The discipline (anthropology, economics, geography, health, history, political science, and/or sociology) through which a specific culture and its people are explored will vary with faculty expertise.

HON 301 World Cultures: A Humanities Perspective 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Junior standing and enrollment in the honors program or NMU GPA greater than or equal to 3.0.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Social Responsibility in a Diverse World (SOCR)
  • World Cultures University Requirement (WC)

Critical reading and comparative analysis will be used to explore a non-western European culture from a humanities perspective. The discipline through which a specific culture and its people are explored will vary with faculty expertise.