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Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Major

  • View the web page for the BSI Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence program
Requirements - 6 courses / 18 credits (36 ECTS)

{slider=IT411 Numerical Methods and Algorithms with Python}The course introduces the student to the foundations of computational techniques, using idiomatic Python. The most common numerical methods are introduced and explained in detail. Examples from Physics, Mathematics, Material Science, and Engineering are investigated providing students with hands-on experience on realistic scientific computing applications. Prerequisite(s): MATH150, PH100, IT150 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT433 Data mining}This course is an introduction to data mining techniques and applications. Students will learn the basic notions and tools which are used in data mining. Topics covered include data preparation and cleaning, data analysis, classification, clustering, text, and web mining. Students will become familiar with several data mining techniques and algorithms, and they will gain hands-on experience using popular data mining languages. By the end of the course students will be able to apply data mining methods to real-world problems and familiarize themselves with the concept of data-driven decision-making. Prerequisite(s): Two major IT courses Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT434 Machine learning & Natural Language Processing}This course Machine offers a comprehensive study of machine learning and natural language processing (NLP). Throughout the course, students will explore the principles, algorithms, and techniques of machine learning, focusing on supervised and unsupervised learning, neural networks, and deep learning models. Students will gain insight into NLP fundamentals, such as text preprocessing, sentiment analysis, and named entity recognition. The course aims to equip students with the skills to develop and implement machine learning models specifically tailored for language-related tasks, fostering their ability to create sophisticated language-based applications and systems. Prerequisite(s): Two major IT courses Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT436 Big data and cloud computing}This course discusses the links between two important technologies with significant impact on the digital world. Students will learn how to handle and analyze huge amounts of data that require special tools and techniques. Big data, capturing, storage, processing, and analysis of massive datasets that surpass the capabilities of traditional data management systems will be thoroughly examined during the course. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of big data concepts, such as distributed computing, data mining, and data visualization. Additionally, the course will discuss cloud computing, introducing students to the principles of virtualization, cloud architecture, and the deployment of scalable, on-demand computing resources. By the end of the course, students will be able to address the challenges and opportunities presented by big data and cloud computing, preparing them to tackle real-world projects. Prerequisite(s): Two major IT courses Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT440 Artificial Intelligence}Introduces basic concepts and methods of artificial intelligence from a computer science perspective. Emphasis will be placed on the selection of data representations and algorithms useful in the design and implementation of intelligent systems. The course will contain an overview of AI languages like Prolog and Lisp, and some discussion of important applications of artificial intelligence methodology. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT160, MATH200 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=MATH200 Probability and Statistics}Introduces discrete and continuous probability spaces, statistical independence, distributions, discrete and continuous random variables, expectations, moment generating functions, limiting distributions, estimation of parameters, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing with applications, linear regression and correlation and multiple linear regressions. Students learn to define probability as a measure of uncertainty and as a set function, apply the algebra of sets and use various counting techniques to determine elementary probabilities. The class includes calculation of probabilities, means, variances, and moment-generating functions, and investigates approximation theorems. Students also study basic statistical inference theory. Prerequisite: GE131, MATH150 Credits: 3{/slider}

Electives - 1 course / 3 credits (6 ECTS)

{slider=IT205 Advanced Programming}Enhances students’ Java programming skills and prepares them to successfully obtain professional certifications. The course teaches advanced object-oriented concepts such as inheritance and polymorphism and applies them to the Java programming language so that students can gain a better understanding of interfaces & abstract classes. Other important aspects covered are concurrency (threads), generics, inner classes and exceptions. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT200 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT295 CyberOps I}In this course you will develop the know-how to monitor, detect and respond to cybersecurity threats. Uncovering cybercrime, cyber espionage, and other networking threats are just some of the exciting cybersecurity jobs spanning across every industry. Learn the skills to join this fast-growing field and take advantage of the opportunities found in security operation centers. Feel confident that you are helping make the world a safer place by pursuing a role in this field. Prerequisites: IT150, IT160, IT265 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT360 Human Computer Interaction}Introduces Human-Computer Interaction, the philosophy of designing user interfaces, available design techniques and methodologies, various interaction styles, available design guidelines and user interface management systems. Usability and accessibility of user interfaces is then examined and several usability evaluation methods are analyzed. Prerequisite(s): IT100, IT150, IT320 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT385 Game Design Principles & Development Platforms}The course introduces the basic methods and platforms used in game design. It focuses on analyzing the mechanics of gameplay and how these mechanics affect the player experience. It also introduces the student to the main game platforms available in the market. The students gain hands-on experience through practical assignments such as creating paper and digital prototypes and improving the overall gaming experience by iterative design processes. Special attention is paid to the Unity platform. Students practice on Unity by setting up a 2D project, creating Prefabs, working with movement buttons, action buttons and the physics of collisions, using a sprite sheet, and integrating the Dolby Audio API. Prerequisite(s): IT150 Credits: 3{/slider}

User Experience Design Major

  • View the web page for the BSI User Experience Design program
Requirements - 6 courses / 18 credits (36 ECTS)

{slider=IT359 UX/UI Studio}This course focuses on the User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design, with emphasis to the hands-on experience. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge, principles, and practical skills needed to create seamless and user-centric digital experiences. Through a combination of theoretical learning and hands-on projects, students will explore the fundamental aspects of UI/UX design, including user research, information architecture, visual design, interaction design, and prototyping. Students will work individually and in teams, exploring real-world problems, allowing them to apply their creativity and problem-solving skills. By the end of the course, students will emerge with a robust portfolio showcasing their ability to design intuitive, visually appealing, and user-friendly interfaces, making them well-prepared to thrive in the ever-evolving field of UI/UX design. Prerequisite(s): Two major IT courses Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT360 Human Computer Interaction}Introduces Human-Computer Interaction, the philosophy of designing user interfaces, available design techniques and methodologies, various interaction styles, available design guidelines and user interface management systems. Usability and accessibility of user interfaces is then examined, and several usability evaluation methods are analyzed. Prerequisite(s): IT100, IT150, IT320 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT363 Introduction to User Experience}This course focuses on creating digital products with emphasis on usability, user-friendliness, and efficiency. Students will learn about the principles of UX design, including user research, interaction design, and usability testing. They will explore how to empathize with users, identify their needs, and design interfaces serving these needs. Students will also gain hands-on experience with various design tools and techniques to create prototypes and wireframes. Throughout the course, they will analyze real-world examples of successful UX designs and understand the impact of good and bad user experiences on product success. By the end of the course, students will have developed all the necessary skills that will allow the design of user-friendly, efficient, and impactful digital products. Prerequisite(s): Two major IT courses Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT364 User Research}This course is a comprehensive exploration of how the user needs must be explored, studied and analyzed in order to design effective products and services which will fulfil these needs. Students will learn various research methods, such as interviews, surveys, observation, and usability testing, to gather valuable insights about user behaviors, needs, and preferences. Through hands-on projects, students will practice designing research studies, collecting data, and analyzing findings. They will also learn how to synthesize research data and translate it into actionable design recommendations. Additionally, students will explore the ethical considerations related to user research and privacy. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the skills to conduct meaningful user research, enabling them to contribute to user-centric design and enhance the overall user experience of digital products and services. Prerequisite(s): Two major IT courses Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT365 Mobile App & Web Design}This course aims to explore the theory and techniques behind designing interactive and visually compelling digital experiences for mobile devices and web platforms. Throughout the course, students will focus on the principles of user interface (UI) design, user experience (UX) design, and responsive design to create user-friendly, efficient, and engaging mobile applications and websites. They will gain hands-on experience with design tools and software, allowing them to conceptualize and prototype their ideas effectively. The latest trends and best practices in mobile and web design will be thoroughly examined. By the end of the course, students will have a solid theoretical background and significant hands-on experience. They will have developed a diverse portfolio of mobile app and web design projects, which will be an important asset for their CV and future career. Prerequisite(s): Two major IT courses Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT380 Computer Graphics}Provides students with the fundamentals of programming for computer graphics and analyzes the hardware and software principles of interactive raster graphics. Topics include interactive graphics, animation, color, 2-D and 3-D modelling and transformations, viewing transformations, projections, rendering techniques, graphical software packages and graphics systems. Students will use a standard computer graphics API to reinforce concepts and study fundamental computer graphics algorithms. Prerequisite(s): IT150, MATH150, MATH300 Credits: 3{/slider}

Electives - 1 course / 3 credits (6 ECTS)

{slider=IT205 Advanced Programming}Enhances students’ Java programming skills and prepares them to successfully obtain professional certifications. The course teaches advanced object-oriented concepts such as inheritance and polymorphism and applies them to the Java programming language so that students can gain a better understanding of interfaces & abstract classes. Other important aspects covered are concurrency (threads), generics, inner classes and exceptions. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT200 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT295 CyberOps I}In this course you will develop the know-how to monitor, detect and respond to cybersecurity threats. Uncovering cybercrime, cyber espionage, and other networking threats are just some of the exciting cybersecurity jobs spanning across every industry. Learn the skills to join this fast-growing field and take advantage of the opportunities found in security operation centers. Feel confident that you are helping make the world a safer place by pursuing a role in this field. Prerequisites: IT150, IT160, IT265 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT411 Numerical Methods and Algorithms with Python}The course introduces the student to the foundations of computational techniques, using idiomatic Python. The most common numerical methods are introduced and explained in detail. Examples from Physics, Mathematics, Material Science, and Engineering are investigated providing students with hands-on experience on realistic scientific computing applications. Prerequisite(s): MATH150, PH100, IT150 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT440 Artificial Intelligence}Introduces basic concepts and methods of artificial intelligence from a computer science perspective. Emphasis will be placed on the selection of data representations and algorithms useful in the design and implementation of intelligent systems. The course will contain an overview of AI languages like Prolog and Lisp, and some discussion of important applications of artificial intelligence methodology. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT160, MATH200 Credits: 3{/slider}

Minors in Informatics

 Visual representation of research activities in IT and Engineering

  • Minor in Computer Networks
  • Minor in Informatics
  • Minor in Information System
  • Minor In Application and Game Development
  • Minor in Computer Science
  • Minor in Computer Engineering

 


Minor in Computer Networks

Requirements - 4 courses / 12 credits (32 ECTS)

{slider=IT265 LAN Switching}Teaches students the technologies and protocols needed to design and implement a converged switched network. Students learn about the hierarchical network design model and the appropriate selection of devices for each layer. The course explains how to configure a switch for basic functionality and how to implement Virtual LANs, VTP and Inter-VLAN routing in a converged network. The different implementations of Spanning Tree Protocol in a converged network are presented, and students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to implement a WLAN in a small- to medium-network. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT160, IT175 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT266 Advanced Routing and Switching}Describes the architecture, components and operation of routers and explains the principles of routing and routing protocols. Students analyze, configure, troubleshoot and verify the primary routing protocols RIPv1, RIPv2, EIGRP and OSPF. By the end of this course students are to recognize and correct common routing issues and problems. Students complete a basic procedural lab, followed by basic configuration, implementation and troubleshooting labs in each chapter. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT160, IT165 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT275 Accessing the WAN}Discusses the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in enterprise networks. The course introduces integrated network services and the selection of appropriate devices and technologies to meet network requirements. Students learn how to implement and configure common data link protocols and how to apply WAN security concepts, principles of traffic, access control, and addressing services. Finally, students learn how to detect, troubleshoot and correct common enterprise network implementation issues. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT160, IT175, IT265 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT290 Unified Communications}Introduces voice and data networks and examines the challenges faced by the various related technologies. The course presents Cisco solutions and implementation considerations to address those challenges. In this course, students will learn about the architecture, components, functionality and features of the Cisco Unified Call Manager Express (CUME). They will also learn Voice over IP (VoIP) and Quality of Service (QoS) technologies and apply them to the Cisco CME environment. The course focuses on Call Manager Express, connecting to a PSTN network, connecting from one router across a WAN to another router running CME, and connecting from one CME enabled router to another CME-enabled router. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT160, IT175, IT265, IT275 Credits: 3{/slider}

Electives - 2 courses / 6 credits (12 ECTS)

{slider=IT285 Network Management and Diagnostic Tools}Provides students with the knowledge to manage a network using the existing tools, methods and platforms. The students will also become acquainted with future trends in network management. The second part of the course familiarizes students with the current issues in security and provides a practical, up-to-date and comprehensive survey of network-based and Internet-based security applications and standards. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT160, IT265 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT295 Implement Secure Networks}Equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for entry-level security specialist careers. This course is a hands-on, career-oriented e-learning solution that emphasizes practical experience. The course is a blended curriculum with both online and classroom learning that leads to the CCNA Security Industrial Certification. It aims to develop an in-depth understanding of network security principles as well as of the tools and configurations available. Tools covered: Protocol sniffers/analyzers, TCP/IP and common desktop utilities, Cisco IOS Software, Cisco VPN Client, and Web-based resources. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT160, IT265 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT420 Information Security & Assurance}Introduces a wide range of topics in the field of information security and assurance including: information threats/vulnerabilities and attacks, legal and ethical issues related to risk assessment, security planning, communications systems, information security technologies, cryptography, physical security, security implementation and maintenance and security personnel. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT160, IT200, IT320 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT430 Wireless LAN Fundamentals}Teaches students to configure, implement and support wireless LANs in SMB and Enterprise networks. Upon completion of the course, students are able to install a basic WLAN, install wireless clients, install basic wireless security, operate WLAN Controllers and maintain WLANs. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT160, IT265 Credits: 3{/slider}

Minor in Informatics

Requirements - 4 courses / 12 credits (24 ECTS)

{slider=IT150 Programming Concepts}Introduces programming using an object-oriented language. The course emphasizes problem solving and structured programming. Students completing the course should be able to setup and use a visual software development environment; analyze and explain the behavior of simple programs involving the fundamental programming constructs covered by this unit; and modify and expand short programs that use standard conditional and iterative control structures and functions. Students design, implement, test, and debug a program that uses each of the following fundamental programming constructs: basic computation, simple I/O, standard conditional and iterative structures, and the definition of functions and write simple applications. Prerequisite(s): None Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT200 Object-Oriented Programming}Provides students with a good understanding of object-orientation programming and Java technologies. Equally important, students get hands-on experience in engineering programs in Java. They learn the basic language constructs as well as the most commonly used libraries, strings, and exceptions. Students work mostly in the computer laboratory using a popular programming environment. Prerequisite(s): IT150 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT260 Database Management Systems}Introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of designing, implementing and administering databases. Upon completion of the course students are able to create logical data models of medium complexity, design the tables of a database and create the queries and reports required for using the database. Concepts such as normalization, concurrent processing, database administration, data distribution, integrity and security are thoroughly examined. SQL language as a data modeling and query language is also presented and the basic expressions are introduced. Prerequisite(s): IT150 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT350 Project Management}Introduces students to the Project Management process and specific aspects of project-management methodologies such as PMI and Prince2. The course focuses on the field of software engineering as a way of enabling students to apply project management concepts to real life examples and experiences. The student will also receive hands-on knowledge of tools used to practice Project Management effectively.
Prerequisite(s): GE105, GE106, GE115 Credits: 3{/slider}

Electives - 2 courses / 6 credits (12 ECTS)

{slider=IT160 Networking Fundamentals I}Networking and telecommunications fundamentals including LANs, MANs, WANs, intranets, the Internet, and the WWW will be covered. Data communication and telecommunication concepts, models, standards, and protocols will be studied along with installation, configuration, systems integration and management of infrastructure technologies. Prerequisite(s): None Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT220 Data Structures & Algorithms}Deals with the fundamentals of organizing and manipulating data efficiently using clean conceptual models. Students study several important conceptual data types and algorithms, which they then implement in a specific programming language, even if the principles are more generally applicable to most modern programming languages. Prerequisite(s): IT150 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT280 Systems Analysis & Design}Covers the systems development life cycle. The course examines the requirements and tools for collecting and structuring data, process modeling and data modeling, interface design and data management. Students acquire skills in using tools and techniques such as interviewing, producing use cases, prototyping and generating UML diagrams. The course provides hands-on experience in designing a system following the 3-tier architecture (presentation, middleware, data storage). Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT200 Credits: 3{/slider}

Minor in Application & Game Development

Requirements - 4 courses / 12 credits (24 ECTS)

{slider=IT199 Application Designing Projects in Operational Development}Introduces students to the fundamental concepts and notations of application design. Effective design and implementation of applications can have profound, positive implications on productivity, efficiency, accuracy, and satisfaction in a huge range of environments. Upon completion of the course students should be familiar with the application design process as well as with basic design principles. Moreover, the student will be able to gather and analyze the customer business functions and design an application solution to meet the prioritized business requirements. Prerequisite(s): IT150 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT205 Advanced Programming}Enhances students’ Java programming skills and prepares them to successfully obtain professional certifications. The course teaches advanced object-oriented concepts such as inheritance and polymorphism and applies them to the Java programming language so that students can gain a better understanding of interfaces & abstract classes. Other important aspects covered are concurrency (threads), generics, inner classes and exceptions. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT200 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT385 Game Design Principles & Development Platforms}The course introduces the basic methods and platforms used in game design. It focuses on analyzing the mechanics of gameplay and how these mechanics affect the player experience. It also introduces the student to the main game platforms available in the market. The students gain hands-on experience through practical assignments such as creating paper and digital prototypes and improving the overall gaming experience by iterative design processes. Special attention is paid to the Unity platform. Students practice on Unity by setting up a 2D project, creating Prefabs, working with movement buttons, action buttons and the physics of collisions, using a sprite sheet, and integrating the Dolby Audio API. Prerequisite(s): IT150 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT410 Distributed Application Development}Investigates the design and analysis of distributed systems from wide-area communication networks through local-area clusters of workstations, to shared-memory multiprocessors. Focus is on object-oriented client/server applications. Topics include building and consuming a web service, configuring and customizing a web service, calling web methods asynchronously, building a remoting client and server, creating and serializing remotable types, performing remoting operations asynchronously, and managing the lifetime of remote objects. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT200, IT240, IT320, IT370 Credits: 3{/slider}

Electives - 2 courses / 6 credits (12 ECTS)

{slider=IT299 Software Development Projects in in Operational Development}Introduces students through hands on experience to the fundamental concepts of programming with the emphasis being laid on the whole of the software development process. More specifically, it introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of designing, implementing and testing software applications. Upon completion of the course students should be able to explain fundamental concepts of software development processes, including software development lifecycle, phases, iterations, and practices. Moreover, they will be able to apply basic techniques of requirements elicitation and modeling, including basic data and user interface modeling. Finally, programming best practices such as coding style standards and code documentation are thoroughly examined. Prerequisite(s): IT199, IT240 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT380 Computer Graphics}Provides students with the fundamentals of programming for computer graphics and analyzes the hardware and software principles of interactive raster graphics. Topics include interactive graphics, animation, color, 2-D and 3-D modelling and transformations, viewing transformations, projections, rendering techniques, graphical software packages and graphics systems. Students will use a standard computer graphics API to reinforce concepts and study fundamental computer graphics algorithms. Prerequisite(s): IT150, MATH150, MATH300 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT399 Platform Implementation Projects in in Operational Development}In IT, a platform is the basic hardware and software on which software applications or services can be hosted. This course covers common technical aspects of platform implementation as well as processes to effectively manage the implementation. Moreover, it allows students to learn tactical skills and responsibilities required based on their role as well as develop a holistic view of all team roles and responsibilities. Finally, hands on experience in the lab and group projects will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills they need in order to apply platform implementation best practices. Prerequisite(s): IT199, IT240, IT299 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT450 Software Engineering}Effective software engineers need to understand the activities performed during each stage of the development cycle including analysis of requirements, design, implementation, testing, documentation and transition. Hands-on experience is gained throughout the duration of the course on selected aspects of the software engineering lifecycle. Lectures will take place mostly in a computer laboratory. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT200, IT280 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT475 Web Application Development}Introduces web application development, covering configuration of web and application servers, and development of client and server-side scripts. It explores web application security, web authentication, session state management, and web services. Emphasizes contemporary and adaptable technologies, such as RESTful approaches and modern development frameworks, for creating dynamic web applications. The course covers techniques for web application development, custom user controls, and binding user interface controls to data sources. Additionally, it introduces advanced programming concepts and modern tools for developing graphical user interfaces. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT200, IT320 Credits: 3{/slider}

Minor in Computer Science

Requirements - 4 courses / 12 credits (24 ECTS)

{slider=IT400 Emerging Technologies and Themes}Addresses current and future trends in Information Technology. The course presents current market and research directions as influenced by consumers, industries and universities. Students learn the core concepts of information technology and its rapidly expanding role in solving problems and influencing decision making. This course discusses how emerging technologies evolve, how they can be identified and how they are affected by international, political, social, economic and cultural factors. Topics include the accuracy of past technology forecasts and means of improving such forecasts, international perspectives on emerging technologies, future customer trends and forecasting methodologies such as monitoring, expert opinion, trend analysis and scenario construction. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT200, IT280 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT440 Artificial Intelligence}Introduces basic concepts and methods of artificial intelligence from a computer science perspective. Emphasis will be placed on the selection of data representations and algorithms useful in the design and implementation of intelligent systems. The course will contain an overview of AI languages like Prolog and Lisp, and some discussion of important applications of artificial intelligence methodology. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT160, MATH200 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT450 Software Engineering}Effective software engineers need to understand the activities performed during each stage of the development cycle including analysis of requirements, design, implementation, testing, documentation and transition. Hands-on experience is gained throughout the duration of the course on selected aspects of the software engineering lifecycle. Lectures will take place mostly in a computer laboratory. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT200, IT280 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=MATH200 Probability and Statistics}Introduces discrete and continuous probability spaces, statistical independence, distributions, discrete and continuous random variables, expectations, moment generating functions, limiting distributions, estimation of parameters, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing with applications, linear regression and correlation and multiple linear regressions. Students learn to define probability as a measure of uncertainty and as a set function, apply the algebra of sets and use various counting techniques to determine elementary probabilities. The class includes calculation of probabilities, means, variances, and moment-generating functions, and investigates approximation theorems. Students also study basic statistical inference theory. Prerequisite(s): MATH150 Credits: 3{/slider}

Electives - 2 courses / 6 credits (12 ECTS)

{slider=IT199 Application Designing Projects in Operational Development}Introduces students to the fundamental concepts and notations of application design. Effective design and implementation of applications can have profound, positive implications on productivity, efficiency, accuracy, and satisfaction in a huge range of environments. Upon completion of the course students should be familiar with the application design process as well as with basic design principles. Moreover, the student will be able to gather and analyze the customer business functions and design an application solution to meet the prioritized business requirements. Prerequisite(s): IT150 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT299 Software Development Projects in Operational Development}Introduces students through hands on experience to the fundamental concepts of programming with the emphasis being laid on the whole of the software development process. More specifically, it introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of designing, implementing and testing software applications. Upon completion of the course students should be able to explain fundamental concepts of software development processes, including software development lifecycle, phases, iterations, and practices. Moreover, they will be able to apply basic techniques of requirements elicitation and modeling, including basic data and user interface modeling. Finally, programming best practices such as coding style standards and code documentation are thoroughly examined. Prerequisite(s): IT199, IT240 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT300 Networks and Telecommunications}Covers all aspects of computer networks, from the physical transmission of signals, through the protocols required for the safe transmission of data, to the end-to-end services built on the communications backbone. Wired and wireless networks are covered, and special emphasis is placed on the transportation of real-time audio and video media. There is also a strong focus on support and services for wired and wireless communication systems. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT160 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT399 Platform Implementation Projects in Operational Development}In IT, a platform is the basic hardware and software on which software applications or services can be hosted. This course covers common technical aspects of platform implementation as well as processes to effectively manage the implementation. Moreover, it allows students to learn tactical skills and responsibilities required based on their role as well as develop a holistic view of all team roles and responsibilities. Finally, hands on experience in the lab and group projects will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills they need in order to apply platform implementation best practices. Prerequisite(s): IT199, IT240, IT299 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT420 Information Security & Assurance}Introduces a wide range of topics in the field of information security and assurance including: information threats/vulnerabilities and attacks, legal and ethical issues related to risk assessment, security planning, communications systems, information security technologies, cryptography, physical security, security implementation and maintenance and security personnel. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT160, IT200, IT320 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=MATH250 Calculus II}Develops different mathematical techniques and investigates various examples and applications, emphasizing in techniques and applications of derivatives and integration, multiple integrals, limits, continuity, series and polar coordinates. Prerequisite(s): MATH150 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=MATH350 Differential equation and linear Algebra}Develops different fundamental methods of solving first and higher order equations and analyzes essentials of matrix algebra, linear and nonlinear systems, power series solutions and Laplace transforms. Prerequisite(s): MATH150 Credits: 3{/slider}

Minor in Computer Engineering

Requirements - 4 courses / 12 credits (24 ECTS)

{slider=IT150 Programming Concepts}Introduces programming using an object-oriented language. The course emphasizes problem solving and structured programming. Students completing the course should be able to setup and use a visual software development environment; analyze and explain the behavior of simple programs involving the fundamental programming constructs covered by this unit; and modify and expand short programs that use standard conditional and iterative control structures and functions. Students design, implement, test, and debug a program that uses each of the following fundamental programming constructs: basic computation, simple I/O, standard conditional and iterative structures, and the definition of functions and write simple applications. Prerequisite(s): None Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT200 Object-Oriented Programming}Provides students with a good understanding of object-orientation programming and Java technologies. Equally important, students get hands-on experience in engineering programs in Java. They learn the basic language constructs as well as the most commonly used libraries, strings, and exceptions. Students work mostly in the computer laboratory using a popular programming environment. Prerequisite(s): IT150 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT260 Database Management Systems}Introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of designing, implementing and administering databases. Upon completion of the course students are able to create logical data models of medium complexity, design the tables of a database and create the queries and reports required for using the database. Concepts such as normalization, concurrent processing, database administration, data distribution, integrity and security are thoroughly examined. SQL language as a data modeling and query language is also presented and the basic expressions are introduced. Prerequisite(s): IT150 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT350 Project Management}Introduces students to the Project Management process and specific aspects of project-management methodologies such as PMI and Prince2. The course focuses on the field of software engineering as a way of enabling students to apply project management concepts to real life examples and experiences. The student will also receive hands-on knowledge of tools used to practice Project Management effectively. Prerequisite(s): GE105, GE106, GE115 Credits: 3{/slider}

Electives - 2 courses / 6 credits (12 ECTS)

{slider=IT160 Networking Fundamentals}Networking and telecommunications fundamentals including LANs, MANs, WANs, intranets, the Internet, and the WWW will be covered. Data communication and telecommunication concepts, models, standards, and protocols will be studied along with installation, configuration, systems integration and management of infrastructure technologies. Prerequisite(s): None Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT220 Data Structures & Algorithms}Deals with the fundamentals of organizing and manipulating data efficiently using clean conceptual models. Students study several important conceptual data types and algorithms, which they then implement in a specific programming language, even if the principles are more generally applicable to most modern programming languages. Prerequisite(s): IT150 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT280 Systems Analysis & Design}Covers the systems development life cycle. The course examines the requirements and tools for collecting and structuring data, process modeling and data modeling, interface design and data management. Students acquire skills in using tools and techniques such as interviewing, producing use cases, prototyping and generating UML diagrams. The course provides hands-on experience in designing a system following the 3-tier architecture (presentation, middleware, data storage). Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT200 Credits: 3{/slider}

Minor in Information Systems

Electives - 6 courses / 18 credits (36 ECTS)

{slider=IT205 Advanced Programming}Enhances students’ Java programming skills and prepares them to successfully obtain professional certifications. The course teaches advanced object-oriented concepts such as inheritance and polymorphism and applies them to the Java programming language so that students can gain a better understanding of interfaces & abstract classes. Other important aspects covered are concurrency (threads), generics, inner classes and exceptions. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT200 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT340 Management Information Systems}Information systems are viewed from the needs of management. Areas covered include organizational foundations of systems and their emerging strategic role; Introduction to real-world systems, with a focus on their relationship to organizations and management; Technical foundations of information systems; Data processing, collection, storage, updating, and retrieval. Redesigning organizations using information systems, including reengineering of critical business processes. Capturing and distributing organizational knowledge and enhancing management decision-making. Emphasis is placed on using information technology to redesign an organization's products, services, procedures, jobs and management structures. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT200, IT260 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT450 Software Engineering}Effective software engineers need to understand the activities performed during each stage of the development cycle including analysis of requirements, design, implementation, testing, documentation and transition. Hands-on experience is gained throughout the duration of the course on selected aspects of the software engineering lifecycle. Lectures will take place mostly in a computer laboratory. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT200, IT280 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT198 Information Systems Support Projects in Operational Environment}Information Systems (IS) are playing a vital and expanding role in business and society in general. Organizations and businesses of all sizes have sizable network and computer infrastructure and require highly skilled administrators who have the experience and knowledge to manage these seemingly complicated and complex operations. This course will cover the basics of supporting an Information System in a hands-on lab environment. More specifically, the course will provide the students with a comprehensive skill set geared towards installing, configuring, and updating hardware and software, as well as fixing any issue related to a company’s equipment that may come up on a daily basis. Prerequisite(s): IT150 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT199 Application Designing Projects in Operational Environment}Introduces students to the fundamental concepts and notations of application design. Effective design and implementation of applications can have profound, positive implications on productivity, efficiency, accuracy, and satisfaction in a huge range of environments. Upon completion of the course students should be familiar with the application design process as well as with basic design principles. Moreover, the student will be able to gather and analyze the customer business functions and design an application solution to meet the prioritized business requirements. Prerequisite(s): IT150 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT298 Information Systems Maintenance Projects in Operational Environment}Information Systems (IS) are playing a vital and expanding role in business and society in general. Organizations and businesses of all sizes have sizable network and computer infrastructure and require highly skilled administrators who have the experience and knowledge to manage these seemingly complicated and complex operations. This course will expand the knowledge of using and administrating an Information System by focusing on Information Systems Maintenance methods in a hands-on lab environment. More specifically, the course will provide the students with a comprehensive skill set geared towards modifying an information system to continually satisfy organizational and user requirements. Prerequisite(s): IT198, IT240 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT299 Software Development Projects in Operational Environment}Introduces students through hands on experience to the fundamental concepts of programming with the emphasis being laid on the whole of the software development process. More specifically, it introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of designing, implementing and testing software applications. Upon completion of the course students should be able to explain fundamental concepts of software development processes, including software development lifecycle, phases, iterations, and practices. Moreover, they will be able to apply basic techniques of requirements elicitation and modeling, including basic data and user interface modeling. Finally, programming best practices such as coding style standards and code documentation are thoroughly examined. Prerequisite(s): IT199, IT240 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT398 Information Systems Administration Projects in Operational Environment}Information Systems (IS) are playing a vital and expanding role in business and society in general. Organizations and businesses of all sizes have sizable network and computer infrastructure and require highly skilled administrators who have the experience and knowledge to manage these seemingly complicated and complex operations. This course will cover the basics of using and administrating an Information System in a hands-on lab environment. More specifically, the course will provide the students with a comprehensive skill set geared towards administration of computer networks and systems, including installation, configuration, maintenance, monitoring and troubleshooting. Prerequisite(s): IT198, IT240, IT298 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT399 Platform Implementation Projects in Operational Environment}In IT, a platform is the basic hardware and software on which software applications or services can be hosted. This course covers common technical aspects of platform implementation as well as processes to effectively manage the implementation. Moreover, it allows students to learn tactical skills and responsibilities required based on their role as well as develop a holistic view of all team roles and responsibilities. Finally, hands on experience in the lab and group projects will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills they need in order to apply platform implementation best practices. Prerequisite(s): IT199, IT240, IT299 Credits: 3{/slider}

For Undergraduate not Informatics students that includes the required 4 courses (12 credits), and the election of 2 courses (6 credits).

Requirements - 4 courses / 12 credits (24 ECTS)

{slider=IT150 Programming Concepts}Introduces programming using an object-oriented language. The course emphasizes problem solving and structured programming. Students completing the course should be able to setup and use a visual software development environment; analyze and explain the behavior of simple programs involving the fundamental programming constructs covered by this unit; and modify and expand short programs that use standard conditional and iterative control structures and functions. Students design, implement, test, and debug a program that uses each of the following fundamental programming constructs: basic computation, simple I/O, standard conditional and iterative structures, and the definition of functions and write simple applications. Prerequisite(s): None Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT200 Object-Oriented Programming}Provides students with a good understanding of object-orientation programming and Java technologies. Equally important, students get hands-on experience in engineering programs in Java. They learn the basic language constructs as well as the most commonly used libraries, strings, and exceptions. Students work mostly in the computer laboratory using a popular programming environment. Prerequisite(s): IT150 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT220 Data Structures & Algorithms}Deals with the fundamentals of organizing and manipulating data efficiently using clean conceptual models. Students study several important conceptual data types and algorithms, which they then implement in a specific programming language, even if the principles are more generally applicable to most modern programming languages. Prerequisite(s): IT150 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT340 Management Information Systems}Information systems are viewed from the needs of management. Areas covered include organizational foundations of systems and their emerging strategic role; Introduction to real-world systems, with a focus on their relationship to organizations and management; Technical foundations of information systems; Data processing, collection, storage, updating, and retrieval. Redesigning organizations using information systems, including reengineering of critical business processes. Capturing and distributing organizational knowledge and enhancing management decision-making. Emphasis is placed on using information technology to redesign an organization's products, services, procedures, jobs and management structures. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT200, IT260 Credits: 3{/slider}

Electives - 2 courses / 6 credits (12 ECTS)

{slider=IT240 Computer Architecture}Introduces students to the organization and architecture of computer systems, digital logic, low level instructions execution and system design. In particular, by the end of the course the student should be able to understand digital logic, fundamental building blocks (logic gates, flip-flops, counters, registers, PLA) and logic expressions; explain how a computer fetches from memory and executes an instruction; explain the relationship between the representation of machine level operation at the binary level and their representation by a symbolic assembler; write small programs and fragments of assembly language code to demonstrate an understanding of machine level operations; and use computer simulation packages to investigate assembly language programming. Prerequisite(s): IT150 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT280 Systems Analysis and Design}Covers the systems development life cycle. The course examines the requirements and tools for collecting and structuring data, process modeling and data modeling, interface design and data management. Students acquire skills in using tools and techniques such as interviewing, producing use cases, prototyping and generating UML diagrams. The course provides hands-on experience in designing a system following the 3-tier architecture (presentation, middleware, data storage). Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT200 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT350 Project Management}Introduces students to the Project Management process and specific aspects of project-management methodologies such as PMI and Prince2. The course focuses on the field of software engineering as a way of enabling students to apply project management concepts to real life examples and experiences. The student will also receive hands-on knowledge of tools used to practice Project Management effectively. Prerequisite(s): GE105, GE106, GE115 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT450 Software Engineering}Effective software engineers need to understand the activities performed during each stage of the development cycle including analysis of requirements, design, implementation, testing, documentation and transition. Hands-on experience is gained throughout the duration of the course on selected aspects of the software engineering lifecycle. Lectures will take place mostly in a computer laboratory. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT200, IT280 Credits: 3{/slider}

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Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature

 

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Major Required: 19 Courses (57 Credits - 114 ECTS)

{slider=ENG200 Introduction to Linguistics}Explores the field of linguistics, and serves as a general introduction to the nature, history and use of human language, speech and writing with a focus on English. During the semester, students will investigate the basic theories and methods of the different areas of linguistics, including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Topics include the intricate rule systems that govern language, the similarities and differences among languages, and how spoken language relates to written language. Pre-requisites: GE105. Co-requisites: GE106. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG201 Language Awareness for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages}Designed to guide participants as they explore how language functions from a linguistic perspective with focus on form, meaning and use, how this knowledge can be transmitted effectively to English language learners, and which resources to use in the search for answers to complex language issues. It is also designed to provide an opportunity for participants to gradually acquire the confidence that they can express themselves concisely on matters related to TESOL both in writing and in discussion with their peers. Prerequisite(s): GE105, GE106, ENG200 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG202 Language in Use: Approaches to Discourse}This course takes as point of departure a view of discourse as social action. Students will engage in the description and interpretation of spoken and written language in use in various settings: political contexts; the media, including advertising and social media; computer mediated communication; professional discourses - academic, health communication and business discourses. Topics to be explored will include genres and discourses; intertextuality and interdiscursivity; construction of identities; language, power and ideology; analysis of narratives; contrastive discourse analysis. Prerequisite(s): GE105, GE106, ENG200, ENG201. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG203 Language and Mind}Introduces students to psycholinguistics: the study of the relationship between language and the processes of brain and mind. The course covers key issues in the field such as the biological bases of language, speech perception, the lexicon, sentence processing, speech production and language acquisition. Students also examine the methods used in psycholinguistic research in order to interpret the types of results these methods have uncovered. Prerequisites: GE105, GE106, ENG200. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG220 Introduction to Literature}Introduces students to literature by providing a broad overview of the three major genres: the short story, poetry, and drama, with some exposure to critical theory; discusses the elements of fiction, poetry and drama, such the role of setting, character, plot, theme, style, imagery, symbolism, metaphors, and tone in fiction and poetry, and the differences between ancient Greek and Shakespearean theatre. Students are introduced to representative texts and the historical/cultural contexts that produced them. Prerequisites: GE105. Co-requisites: GE106. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG221 Shakespeare and his Time}Explores four major plays by William Shakespeare; "Hamlet", "Macbeth", "Romeo and Juliet" and "A Midsummer's Night's Dream", as well as several of his sonnets in the context of the English Renaissance. Attention is given to the use of language--puns, metaphors, and hidden meanings--in the plays and the poems. Classroom analysis focuses on key elements of Shakespeare's artistry, particularly the choice of setting in "Macbeth" and "Midsummer Night's Dream", the ghost scenes in "Macbeth" and "Hamlet", and the plays-within-the-plays in "Hamlet" and "Midsummer Night's Dream". The developing role of English theatre in general is explored. Prerequisites: GE105, GE106, ENG220. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG222 The Short Story}Explores a range of short stories written in English and some works in translation. Students are acquainted with the hallmarks of short fiction and learn to appreciate the variety of styles and forms that have produced the short story genre. Particular attention is paid to what makes a short story its own, unique art form. Works by Chekhov, Flaubert to the more contemporary works of O'Connor, McCullers, Updike and Lahiri (among others), will be read and discussed. Prerequisites: GE105, GE106, ENG220. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG223 Introduction to Poetry}Introduces students to the basic elements of poetry—prosody, meter, rhyme, and poetic language. The course examines selected poems from major British and American poets such as T. S. Eliot, Sylvia Plath, Emily Dickinson, Wallace Stevens, William Carlos Williams, Robert Frost, Ted Hughes et al from both the perspective of craft and content. The course will also introduce the poetry of Greek poets, such as the translated work of Konstantinos Kavafis and Argiris Chionis. The course’s aim is to enable students to see poetry as a specialized use of language that conveys emotions and meaning through image and meter. Prerequisite(s): GE105, GE106, ENG220 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG300 Language and Society}Looks at language as a social phenomenon and studies the impact of variables such as cultural norms, regional origin, ethnicity, gender, social class and education on the way language is used. Students examine current topics in cross-cultural communication, bilingualism and code-switching, multilingual societies, and the widespread use of English as a Lingua Franca. The course also introduces students to the areas of language policy and language planning and addresses the educational implications of sociolinguistic diversity. Prerequisite(s): GE105, GE106, ENG200, ENG202. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG301 Language and Interaction}Explores the pragmatic aspects of communication i.e. how the interaction between language and context influences meaning; pragmatics deals with the question of how meaning is shaped by extra textual factors such as the cultural setting, the situational context and the role of participants. Particular emphasis is given to pragmatic phenomena such as deixis, speech acts, conversational implicature and politeness. Prerequisite(s): GE105, GE106, ENG200, ENG201. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG306 Special Topics in Linguistics}This course is an advanced study of a selected area in linguistics. The focus of the course will vary depending on faculty’s current research interests and student interest. Students will build on work they have completed in years 1 and 2 and will get the chance to explore in depth an area of linguistics. Topics may include: Advanced Themes in Sociolinguistics, Corpus linguistics, Forensic linguistics, Bilingualism, The Language of Media and Social Media, Evolutionary Linguistics. Prerequisite(s): GE105, GE106, ENG200, ENG201, ENG202, ENG203, ENG300. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG307 Developmental and Clinical Linguistics}Addresses a number of key issues in Developmental and Clinical Linguistics, inlcuding: how language develops in childhood (first language acquisition); second language acquisition, bilingual language acquisition; language and cognition; how language is processed, stored and produced by the brain; how language may fail to develop and how it may go wrong later in life; how children acquire reading and writing and the characteristics/treatment of learning difficulties; causation, diagnosis and treatment of common communication disorders. Prerequisite(s): GE105, GE106, ENG200, ENG203 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG310 Introduction to TESOL Methodology}Introduces students to the principles of communicative language teaching. The course includes the theoretical and practical applications of teaching the four skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking and also examines the teaching of grammar. Students investigate different approaches to classroom management and lesson planning, as well as developing an awareness of how to choose materials and techniques appropriately for different age groups. Prerequisite(s): GE105, GE106, ENG200, ENG201. Co-requisites: ENG203. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG311 Advanced TESOL Methodology}Designed to build on the techniques and principles of modern communicative language teaching covered in the Introduction to Methodology course. This course aims to deepen students’ knowledge by focusing on specific aspects of language teaching and encouraging them to approach classroom materials and teaching in a more critical and creative manner. Particular attention is given to special topics, Second Language Teaching Methods and Approaches, technology in education, learning difficulties, phonetics and phonology, and error correction. In addition, testing and evaluation, and the teaching of grammar and lexis are explored. During this course, students are expected to be able to overcome the limitations of course books by adapting or supplementing materials in order to produce a more communicative lesson, one which reflects their own students’ needs and interests. Prerequisite(s): GE105, GE106, ENG200, ENG203, ENG310 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG321 The British novel, Past and Present}Provides intensive study of the novel as a literary form based on close readings of representative texts from the 19th century to the present. Emphasis is given to the analysis of narrative, temporality, memory, voice and the status of the subject. The course analyzes how economic and social influences (modern city, industrialism, transportation etc.) as well as developments in the sciences (Darwin) influenced the 19th century novel (Bronte, Dickens, James, Hardy, G. Eliot). Aesthetic and cultural stakes are explored in radically varied constructions of modernity (Woolf, Joyce, Conrad, Lawrence, Rushdie). Finally, questions are addressed that relate to the colonial legacy and the globalized and "post-national" identities in the post-war novel (Golding et al) and are relevant to readers of the present (Kureishi, Ishiguro et al). Prerequisite(s): GE105, GE106, ENG220, ENG221 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG410 (a/b/c) Practicum}(capstone course for all BAELL majors - Students have the option of doing two Practicum courses if they wish; i.e. A BAELL degree candidate may choose to complete a TESOL Practicum course, and a Practicum in either Linguistics or Literature which would count for two culminating projects in two areas of specialization).

ENG410a-PRACTICUM I (Literature)

Aims to guide students in their final written projects; the instructor oversees the research methodologies applied to the student's extended essay. "Literary Critical Analysis" will have introduced students to the various theories and theoretical practices which they can choose to apply to this culminating assignment. The areas in which students may focus their essay include theatre, comparative literature, American studies, poetry, and translation. Prerequisite(s) for Literature strand: GE105, GE106, ENG200, ENG201, ENG202, ENG203, ENG221, ENG222, ENG223, ENG310, ENG311, ENG320, ENG321, ENG420, PSY200; Co-requisite(s): ENG300, ENG301 Credits: 3

ENG410b-PRACTICUM I (Linguistics)

Aims to help students carry out a research project in an agreed upon area of linguistics and to further pursue their interest on a specific topic. Students draft research proposals, and through interactive lectures, class discussions and presentations, peer- reviews and individual supervision students build on skills necessary for the undertaking and completion of their research projects. Topics covered include: formulation of research questions, methodology, data collection, data analysis and critical reviews of the literature. Prerequisite(s) for Linguistics strand: GE105, GE106, ENG200, ENG201, ENG202, ENG203, ENG220, ENG300, ENG301, ENG310, ENG311, PSY200; Co-requisite(s): ENG221, ENG223, ENG321, ENG420 Credits: 3

ENG410c-PRACTICUM in TESOL I

This course is designed to prepare students for actual classroom teaching, building up their experience and confidence through micro-teaching and observations before teaching in an actual language classroom. During this course, students are expected to plan and teach lessons. Students will participate in peer-teaching sessions, as well as teaching in a real language classroom. They are required to do a minimum of 20 hours of observation and teaching in addition to attending classes for peer-teaching, feedback, and instruction. Prerequisite(s) for TESOL strand: GE105, GE106, ENG200, ENG201, ENG202, ENG203, ENG220, ENG300, ENG301, ENG310, ENG311, PSY200 Co-requisite(s): ENG221, ENG 222, ENG223, ENG420 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG411 Practicum in TESOL II – Capstone (for TESOL strand students only)}Provides an introduction to research design in the field of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). Students will acquire the basic principles and skills needed to design and conduct classroom research. The course guides students through the research process: reviewing current literature, examining different methods, formulating research questions, selecting appropriate tools for collecting data, analyzing data and interpreting findings. Research topics include classroom interaction, teaching techniques, attitudes of teachers and learners and any other topics in classroom research relevant to the students’ interests. Prerequisite(s) GE105, GE106, ENG200, ENG201, ENG202, ENG203, ENG300, ENG301, ENG310, ENG311, ENG410c, PSY200 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG420 Literary Theory}This course is an introduction to literary and cultural theory and to some of the main questions that have triggered theoretical discussion around the study of arts and literature since the late 19th century. These include questions about the nature of art and literature, meaning, subjectivity and culture. Major movements of literary theory will be explored including: Formalism, Practical and New Criticism, Reader-Response Theory, Structuralism, Psychoanalysis, Colonial literature, Marxism and feminism. Prerequisite(s): GE105, GE106, ENG220, ENG223; Co-requisite(s): ENG222, ENG321. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG422 American Literature: Culture and History (for Literature/Linguistics strand students only)}Surveys key texts in the American canon beginning with the Transcendentalist Movement and Ralph Waldo Emerson compared to the Dark Romanticism of Nathaniel Hawthorne. The birth of early American Poetry is studied via two versatile representatives, namely Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson. Thereafter, a timeline of developments in American Literature is explored beginning with the Realism of Mark Twain and Henry James through to the voice of disillusionment caused by the war as echoed by Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway. Discussion will also include the rise of American Drama with the works of Eugene O’ Neill, Tennessee Williams and Arthur Miller culminating in prominent representatives of post-war American prose and poetry. Prerequisite(s): GE105, GE106, ENG200, ENG220, ENG221, ENG321, ENG420 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=PSY200-02 Introduction to Research Methods}Introduces students to the basic concepts and problems encountered in social scientific investigation, including types of data and measurement, sampling, probability, an d research design. This is an introductory course in social science research methodology that emphasizes the importance and limitations of theory and methodology in social science research, as well as the purposes of applied research, program evaluation and research ethics. Prerequisite(s): GE105, GE106. Credits: 3{/slider}

Major Electives: Select 2 Courses (6 Credits - 12 ECTS)

{slider=ENG157 Semiotics and Film, an Introduction}Explores how a society produces meanings and values in a communication system called semiotics, from the Greek term semion, "sign". Semiotics is an interdisciplinary field, and provides a basis for interpreting many aspects of popular culture. Such diverse topics as the study of languages, literature, and other systems of human communication (including music, film, art and advertising) all include a wide range of phenomena which can be brought together by means of a general theory of signs. The course deals with three areas: 1) verbal communication, 2) nonverbal communication (iconic systems, gestures, body language, etc.), and 3) communication through art forms. Students apply semiotic principles to their particular areas of interest and get acquainted with the history of cinema and the different cinematic genres. Prerequisite(s): GE105, GE106 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG205 Introduction to Translation Studies}Introduces students to the history and function of translation in society. Students learn the multiple ways in which translators work in multilingual and multicultural environments while they become familiar with the main theoretical streams in Translation Studies. Students understand the importance of translation as an area of study and come to appreciate the age-old role translators have played as mediators between societies and cultures. Students also gain hands-on translation practice by translating texts from English into Greek. Prerequisite(s): GE105, GE106; Co-requisite: ENG200 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG206 Feedback in Second/Foreign Language Writing: Contexts and Issues}Expands upon the fundamental principles and theories learned in English Methodology courses (ENG310, ENG311) in order to extend students’ understanding of and ability to combine current feedback practices with revision in English as a second (ESL) and foreign language (EFL) writing. Students are exposed to the nature, form and value of current feedback practices and models as well as strategies for the delivering of feedback, both onsite and online, that assist them in dealing effectively with a diverse student population in a variety of language teaching contexts. Prerequisite(s): GE105, GE106, ENG200, ENG201 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG211 Teaching Greek as a Foreign Language}Focuses on training instructors who wish to teach Modern Greek as a Foreign/Second Language in Greece and abroad. The course provides participants with a practical introduction to the principles and practices of modern communicative language teaching. It focuses on the practical issues which participants may face as instructors, and introduces them to a wide variety of materials and activities. The course helps participants develop lesson planning and classroom management techniques and competencies, and design a modern Greek Language program which can be delivered conventionally (face – to – face), or via eLearning. Prerequisite(s): None Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG215 Creative Writing}Introduces students to Creative Writing in its most varied application, from writing for the media and the arts to experiments in the lyric essay, fiction and poetry; the attraction of this course is in its multi-genre and inter-disciplinary application. Students interested in journalism, script-writing, and creative non-fiction, will gain from this introduction as much as those interested in the beginnings of poetry and fiction writing. Readings will take place in the craft of the lyric, non-fiction essay, art reviews, script writing, story, and poetry. Students learn the basic strategies for writing in multiple, non-academic styles while focusing on the genre of their choice. Prerequisites: GE105, GE106, ENG220. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG218 Writing for Advertising}Introduces students to the craft of copywriting. It begins with the importance of audience and the notion of copy as conversation and research-based brand-writing. It looks at what makes for memorable messages and the role of stories and psychological triggers in crafting persuasive texts. Numerous examples, guided observation and a variety of frequent but brief writing assignments help students develop skills in crafting conceptually robust and compelling copy. A third of the course is devoted to copy editing and covers both organizational issues as well as paragraph- and sentence-level editing. Course material and assignments represent a spectrum of print and digital formats in print and digital media drawn from the business and non-profit sectors. Prerequisite(s): GE105, GE106, GE112 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG224 Masterpieces of 20th Century Theater}Discusses some of the most important and interesting plays written during the twentieth century in English or other languages, such as works by O'Neil, Lorca, Brecht, and Ionesco (among others). Students are introduced to key elements and concepts of 20th Century Theater. Each work will be examined in its own right, but comparisons between them will also be made with a view to assessing how different playwrights deal with social, cultural political and philosophical issues of both local and universal relevance. Prerequisites: GE105, GE106, ENG220. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG303 Methodology and Terminology for Translation}Introduces students to the methodologies and tools necessary to carry out translations and addresses terminology analysis and terminology management. Students distinguish terms and non-terms, become familiar with online tools for translation and evaluate their reliability. They establish methodologies for identifying and managing their projects, while by conducting preliminary terminographical work they create their first monolingual and bilingual glossaries. Prerequisite(s): GE105, ENG205 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG305 Fundamentals for Translation I (English-Greek)}Encourages and guides students in applying the theoretical and methodological skills and techniques acquired for translating various texts from English into Greek, raising awareness of translation as a process and product (target text). Students are introduced to source text analysis and become familiar with content and terminology analysis before engaging in a translation. The course provides insight to the steps of translation encouraging students to ‘pool in’ and utilize all previous theoretical and practical skills acquired. Students are assigned source texts from different genres and discourses to be translated into Greek, ultimately developing critical awareness of how the basic principles of translation theory can be applied in practice. Prerequisite(s): GE105, ENG205 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG324 Themes in Comparative Literature: the city}The course will be a topic-specific course offering that will facilitate the study and exploration of current trends and ideas in the field. This will also provide options for invited or visiting professors to develop a course of study around an issue/theme in their area of expertise related to the discipline of comparative literature. Subject interests such as explorations of the city in literature, investigations of the post-colonial, travel writing, and nature writing, are among the possible areas of focus. Co-requisite: ENG420. Prerequisite(s): GE105, GE106, ENG220, ENG222; Co-requisites: ENG321, ENG420. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG325 Translation and Culture}Students focus on the dimension of culture and culture transfer through translation and learn to treat texts as linguistic, cultural and ideological products. Attention is paid to issues of culture-bound items and untranslatability. Students enhance their cultural knowledge by analyzing various texts. Also, addressed is the issue of cultural preferences of both source and target environments. Prerequisite(s): GE105, ENG205 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG326 Fundamentals for Translation II (Greek-English)}Encourages and guides students towards applying the theoretical and methodological skills and techniques acquired for translating various texts from Greek into English raising awareness of translation as a process and product (target text). Students use the tools learned in previous courses to translate various texts from Greek into English including financial, legal, technical and promotional material. Prerequisite(s): GE105, ENG205 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG328 Creative Industries and Translation}This course introduces translation as a practice in the creative industries, such as game localization, advertising, website translation, museum translation, translation for festivals, transcreation and other aspects of translation that would require a more creative approach. Students are introduced to the aspect of translation following specific guidelines, client specifications and requirements, while at the same time applying a translational freedom. Students understand the importance of delivering the message through a language that involves playfulness, poetic diction, humor and narration.{/slider}

{slider=ENG329 Writing the City in Modernity}This course explores urban experience since the mid-nineteenth century and attempts to answer a set of questions relating to our experience of the city. What is the way in which we conceptualize, represent and construct discourse about cities in anglophone literature and in criticism/theory? What are the different subjects who view the city (e.g. the Flâneur)? What are the various representations of the city (travel literature, detective novel, short story, novel—among others) that bespeak the experience of urban space? The exploration of modern consciousness may reflect or be triggered by city roaming producing a dialectic between urban landscapes and the subject’s sense of selfhood. This course will offer insight into the literary representations of the city, while urban spaces such as coffee shops, train stations, hotels, department stores, or simply the streets will be ready to embody the urban experience. The selected texts will be read and analyzed in the light of relevant theoretical approaches with special emphasis on urban literary theories. Prerequisite(s): GE105, GE106, ENG220, ENG321, ENG221, ENG222. Credits: 3{/slide}

{slider=GE144 Introduction to Theater and Drama}Introduces students to fundamental dramatic genres by exploring the works of key directors, practitioners and artistic movements. Starting from Stanislavski and Brecht, the class will explore Dada, the Surrealists and the Theatre of the Absurd. As well as exploring the philosophy of each artistic movement, students will discuss and analyze selected texts in order to achieve a thorough understanding of both the theory and the practice of theater. The text analyses will be accompanied by some practical group work in the class. There is no need for prior acting experience. Co-requisites: GE105. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=GE146 Acting: Theory and Practice}Having been introduced to major dramatic movements, students focus on the practical realization of important acting theories and methods. The class approaches texts-representatives from each dramatic genre and works in detail towards their presentation on stage. Students also investigate character work and explore exercises in relation to movement and voice. Prerequisites: None Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=GE148 Greek Drama: Tragedy and Comedy}Introduces students to the origins of theater. The course looks at the first instances of theater practice in ancient Greece, starting from the dithyramb, and how they developed into ancient Greek drama. It examines important works from the ancient Greek drama genre - both tragedy and comedy. In addition to discussing myth, the course also explores music, a very significant element of ancient Greek drama, and looks at works of opera and film that are based on Greek drama. Prerequisites: None. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=GE149 Theater Production}Presents the process of producing a play - from the first reading to its staging. Students explore the roles of all the collaborators in a theatre production (director, actors, designer, composer etc.) and realize them in practice. Depending on the students' interests, the play to be approached will be either from the world repertory or a new work composed by the students. The course will be completed with a performance presented by the students. Interested students are invited to have a short discussion/interview with the instructor before enrolling in the course. Co-requisite: GE105, GE144. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=PSY210 School Psychology and Learning Disabilities}Introduces the field of educational psychology and explores the development of cognitive functions and language, individual and cultural differences, and research on teaching and learning. The course also covers conceptual approaches, stages of process, structure, and effectiveness of psychological and educational interventions for children and adolescents, linking theory, research, education, and intervention in the school community. The course also focuses on symptoms and interventions for children and adolescents with learning disabilities and ADHD. Prerequisite(s): GE105, GE106 Credits: 3{/slider}

Minors in English Language and Literature

TESOL (6 Courses / 18 Credits–36 ECTS)

{slider=ENG200 Introduction to Linguistics}Explores the field of linguistics, and serves as a general introduction to the nature, history and use of human language, speech and writing with a focus on English. During the semester, students will investigate the basic theories and methods of the different areas of linguistics, including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Topics include the intricate rule systems that govern language, the similarities and differences among languages, and how spoken language relates to written language. Prerequisites: GE105. Co-requisites: GE106. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG201 Language Awareness for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages}Designed to guide participants as they explore how language functions from a linguistic perspective with focus on form, meaning and use, how this knowledge can be transmitted effectively to English language learners, and which resources to use in the search for answers to complex language issues. It is also designed to provide an opportunity for participants to gradually acquire the confidence that they can express themselves concisely on matters related to TESOL both in writing and in discussion with their peers. Prerequisite(s): GE105, GE106, ENG200 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG202 Language in Use: Approaches to Discourse}This course takes as point of departure a view of discourse as social action. Students will engage in the description and interpretation of spoken and written language in use in various settings: political contexts; the media, including advertising and social media; computer mediated communication; professional discourses-academic, health communication and business discourses. Topics to be explored will include genres and discourses; intertextuality and interdiscursivity; construction of identities; language, power and ideology; analysis of narratives; contrastive discourse analysis. Prerequisites: GE105, GE106, ENG200. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG310 Introduction to TESOL Methodology}Introduces students to the principles of communicative language teaching. The course includes the theoretical and practical applications of teaching the four skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking and also examines the teaching of grammar. Students investigate different approaches to classroom management and lesson planning, as well as developing an awareness of how to choose materials and techniques appropriately for different age groups. Prerequisites: GE105, GE106, ENG200, ENG202. Co-requisites: ENG203. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG311 Advanced TESOL Methodology}Investigates the teaching of English in more advanced detail. The course examines special topics, such as materials evaluation and development, technology in education, dyslectic learners, phonetics and phonology, syllabus design, and error correction. In addition, testing and evaluation, drama in the classroom and the teaching of lexis, are explored. Prerequisites: GE105, GE106, ENG200, ENG202, ENG203, ENG310. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG411 Practicum II: Researching Language Classrooms}The course provides an introduction to research design in the field of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). Students will acquire the basic principles and skills needed to design and conduct classroom research. The course guides students through the research process: reviewing current literature, examining different methods, formulating research questions, selecting appropriate tools for collecting data, analyzing data and interpreting findings. Research topics include classroom interaction, teaching techniques, attitudes of teachers and learners and any other topics in classroom research relevant to the students’ interests. Prerequisite: PSY200, ENG200, ENG201, ENG202, ENG203, ENG300, ENG301, ENG310, ENG311, ENG410 (Practicum I). Credits: 3{/slider}

Literature (6 Courses / 18 Credits–36 ECTS)

 
Requirements (2 Courses/ 6 Credits–12 ECTS)

{slider=ENG220 Introduction to Literature}Introduces students to literature by providing a broad overview of the three major genres: the short story, poetry, and drama, with some exposure to critical theory; discusses the elements of fiction, poetry and drama, such the role of setting, character, plot, theme, style, imagery, symbolism, metaphors, and tone in fiction and poetry, and the differences between ancient Greek and Shakespearean theatre. Students are introduced to representative texts and the historical/cultural contexts that produced them. Prerequisites: GE105. Co-requisites: GE106. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG320 American Literature, an Overview}Surveys key texts in the American canon beginning with William Bradford, John Winthrop and Anne Bradstreet as well as Native American creation myths. A timeline of developments in nation-building and its literature from the Puritans and Native Americans through to the American Enlightenment and Renaissance will be explored, up through to contemporary American voices that address multicultural, racial and ethnic concerns regarding identity and belonging. Discussion will include the works of Emerson, Hawthorne, Wheatley, Jefferson, Lincoln, Jacobs, Hurston, Far and Alexei, among others. Prerequisites: GE105, GE106, ENG220. Credits: 3{/slider}

Electives – Select 4 courses / 12 Credits (24 ECTS)

{slider=ENG204 Language & Gender}Explores the complex relationships between gender and language structure, use, and change, integrating perspectives from sociolinguistics and gender theory. Through readings, lectures, class discussions, and data analysis, students learn about gender-based differences in language use and communication and gender as a social construct that is shaped through language use; explore cross-cultural perspectives on language and gender; and examine the implications of language and gender research in institutional contexts, such as education, law, the media, and business. This course will appeal to students interested in a variety of professional fields, including English language teaching, journalism, psychology, and business. Prerequisites: GE105, GE106, ENG200. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG205 Introduction to Translation Studies}This course introduces students to the history and function of translation in society. Students learn the multiple ways in which translators work in multilingual and multicultural environments while they become familiar with the main theoretical streams in Translation Studies. Students understand the importance of translation as an area of study and come to appreciate the age-old role translators have played as mediators between societies and cultures. Students gain hands-on translation practice by translating texts from English into Greek. Prerequisites: GE105, GE106. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG215 Creative Writing}Introduces students to Creative Writing in its most varied application, from writing for the media and the arts to experiments in the lyric essay, fiction and poetry; the attraction of this course is in its multi-genre and inter-disciplinary application. Students interested in journalism, script-writing, and creative non-fiction, will gain from this introduction as much as those interested in the beginnings of poetry and fiction writing. Readings will take place in the craft of the lyric, non-fiction essay, art reviews, script writing, story, and poetry. Students learn the basic strategies for writing in multiple, non-academic styles while focusing on the genre of their choice. Prerequisites: GE105, GE106, ENG220. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG221 Shakespeare & his Time}Explores four major plays by William Shakespeare; "Hamlet", "Macbeth", "Romeo and Juliet" and "A Midsummer's Night's Dream", as well as several of his sonnets in the context of the English Renaissance. Attention is given to the use of language--puns, metaphors, and hidden meanings--in the plays and the poems. Classroom analysis focuses on key elements of Shakespeare's artistry, particularly the choice of setting in "Macbeth" and "Midsummer Night's Dream", the ghost scenes in "Macbeth" and "Hamlet", and the plays-within-the-plays in "Hamlet" and "Midsummer Night's Dream". The developing role of English theatre in general is explored. Prerequisites: GE105, GE106, ENG220. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG222 The Short Story}Explores a range of short stories written in English and some works in translation. Students are acquainted with the hallmarks of short fiction and learn to appreciate the variety of styles and forms that have produced the short story genre. Particular attention is paid to what makes a short story its own, unique art form. Works by Chekhov, Flaubert to the more contemporary works of O'Connor, McCullers, Updike and Lahiri (among others), will be read and discussed. Prerequisites: GE105, GE106, ENG220. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG223 Introduction to Poetry} Introduces students to the basic elements of poetry—prosody, meter, rhyme, and poetic language. The course examines selected poems from major British and American poets such as T. S. Eliot, Sylvia Plath, Emily Dickinson, Wallace Stevens, William Carlos Williams, Robert Frost, Ted Hughes et al from both the perspective of craft and content. The course will also introduce the poetry of Greek poets, such as the translated work of Konstantinos Kavafis and Argiris Chionis. The course’s aim is to enable students to see poetry as a specialized use of language that conveys emotions and meaning through image and meter. Prerequisite(s): GE105, GE106, ENG220 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG225 Women Writers}Introduces students to a comparative approach to literature, gender theory and literary theory, by examining texts by women writers from different backgrounds, namely the UK, US, and Greece. Issues explored includehow (and if) texts by women differ from texts by men, recurring themes in women's writing and the way these have changed through the course of the 20th century, and the ways writing challenges or reinforces existing cultural norms about gender. Writers whose work will be studied is determined by the instructor, these have included, but are not limited to Virginia Woolf, Kate Chopin, Flannery O'Connor, Toni Morrison, Lilika Nakou, Margarita Lymberaki, Zyranna Zateli. Prerequisite(s): GE105, GE106, ENG220 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG230 Modern Greek Literature in Translation}Explores the main aesthetic, political, and cultural questions that inform major works of the 19th and 20th centuries in both Modern Greek poetry and prose. It consists of selections and excerpts from the works of such authors as Kavafis, Kazantzakis, Seferis, Elytis, Tahtsis, Galanaki, etc. placed in their broader European literary landscape. Emphasis will be given on various aesthetic movements and sociopolitical issues such as nationalism, diaspora, immigration, gender, group and individual identity, relations between the center and the periphery, and globalization. Prerequisite(s): GE105, GE106, ENG205, ENG220 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG321 The British Novel, Past & Present}Provides intensive study of the novel as a literary form based on close readings of representative texts from the 19th century to the present. Emphasis is given to the analysis of narrative, temporality, memory, voice and the status of the subject. The course analyses how economic and social influences (modern city, industrialism, transportation etc) as well as developments in the sciences (Darwin) influenced the 19th century novel (Dickens, Bronte, James, Hardy, G. Eliot). Aesthetic and cultural stakes are explored in radically varied constructions of modernity (Woolf, Joyce, Conrad, Lawrence, Rushdie). Finally, questions are addressed that relate to the colonial legacy and the globalized and "post-national" identities in the post-war novel. Prerequisites: GE105, GE106, ENG220. Credits: 3{/slider}

Translation (6 Courses / 18 Credits–36 ECTS)

{slider=ENG205 Introduction to Translation Studies}This course introduces students to the history and function of translation in society. Students learn the multiple ways in which translators work in multilingual and multicultural environments while they become familiar with the main theoretical streams in Translation Studies. Students understand the importance of translation as an area of study and come to appreciate the age-old role translators have played as mediators between societies and cultures. Students gain hands-on translation practice by translating texts from English into Greek. Prerequisites: GE105, GE106. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG303 Methodology and Terminology for Translation}The course introduces students to the methodologies and tools necessary to carry out translations and addresses terminology analysis and terminology management. Students distinguish terms and non-terms, become familiar with online tools for translation and evaluate their reliability. They establish methodologies for identifying and managing their projects, while by conducting preliminary terminographical work they create their first monolingual and bilingual glossaries. Prerequisites: IT100, GE105, GE205, (Introduction to Translation Studies). Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG305 Fundamentals for Translation I (English-Greek)}This course encourages and guides students in applying the theoretical and metholodological skills and techniques acquired for translating various texts from English into Greek raising awareness of translation as a process and product (target text). Students are introduced to source text analysis and become familiar with content and terminology analysis before engaging in a translation. The course provides insight to the steps of translation encouraging students to ‘pool in’ and utilize all previous theoretical and practical skills acquired. Students are assigned source texts from different genres and discourses to be translated into Greek, ultimately developing critical awareness of how the basic principles of translation theory can be applied in practice. Prerequisites: IT100, GE105, GE205 (Introduction to Translation Studies, Methodology and Terminology for Translation). Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG325 Translation and Culture}Students focus on the dimension of culture and culture transfer through translation and learn to treat texts as linguistic, cultural and ideological products. Attention is paid to issues of culture-bound items and untranslatability. Students enhance their cultural knowledge by analyzing various texts. Also, addressed is the issue of cultural preferences of both source and target environments. Prerequisites: GE105, GE205 (Introduction to Translation Studies). Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG326 Fundamentals for Translation II Translation (Greek–English)}This course encourages and guides students towards applying the theoretical and metholodological skills and techniques acquired for translating various texts from Greek into English raising awareness of translation as a process and product (target text).Students use the tools learned in previous courses to translate various texts from Greek into English including financial, legal, technical and promotional material. IT100, GE105, GE205 (Introduction to Translation Studies, Methodology and Terminology for Translation). Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG328 Creative Industries and Translation}This course introduces translation as a practice in the creative industries, such as game localization, advertising, website translation, museum translation, translation for festivals, transcreation and other aspects of translation that would require a more creative approach. Students are introduced to the aspect of translation following specific guidelines, client specifications and requirements, while at the same time applying a translational freedom. Students understand the importance of delivering the message through a language that involves playfulness, poetic diction, humor and narration. Prerequisite(s): ENG205, GE105, IT100. Credits: 3{/slider}

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