graduate school catalog - Catalog of Studies - University of Arkansas

The Graduate School Departments and Course Descriptions
A minimum of 36 hours will be taken in Arabic, French, German, Spanish
or other languages for the first field; a minimum of 9 hours will be taken in
translation workshops (ENGL 5043) for the second field; and a minimum of
12 hours drawn from courses on the form and theory of translation, poetry,
and fiction (ENGL 5223, ENGL 5263, ENGL 5273, ENGL 5283, ENGL
5293) for the third. Courses may be substituted from related fields with program
approval. The dissertation project may be a study of some translation
issue or a book-length translation of a literary work with a critical introduction
and annotated text. The M.A. will typically be in Arabic, French, German,
Spanish, or other languages and literatures. Each student must demonstrate
fluency in at least one language other than English and a reading knowledge of
a second foreign language.
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
World Literature (WLIT)
WLIT4123 Survey of Russian Literature from Its Beginning to the 1917 Revolution (Irregular)
The instructor will discuss the historical and cultural backgrounds while focusing
on major writers and will deal with literature as an outlet for social criticism. There
will be textual analysis. It will be taught in English. (Same as RUSS 4123)
WLIT4133 Survey of Russian Literature Since the 1917 Revolution (Irregular) The
instructor will discuss the historical and cultural backgrounds while focusing on major
writers and will deal with literature as an outlet for social criticism. There will be textual
analysis. It will be taught in English with readings in English. (Same as RUSS 4133)
WLIT4993 African Literature (Irregular) A study of modern African fiction, drama, poetry,
and film from various parts of Africa in their cultural context. Works are in English or English
translation.
WLIT5193 Introduction to Comparative Literature (Irregular) Literary theory, genres,
movements, and influences. Prerequisite: WLIT 1113.
WLIT5623 The Bible as Literature (Irregular) The several translations of the Bible; its
qualities as great literature; its influence upon literature in English; types of literary
forms. (Same as ENGL 5623)
WLIT575V Special Investigations on World Literatures and Cultures (Irregular) (1-6)
Independent study of a special topic in world literatures and cultures. Prerequisite:
Graduate standing. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.
WLIT600V Master’s Thesis (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6)
WLIT603V Special Studies in Comparative Literature (Irregular) (1-6) May be repeated
for up to 6 hours of degree credit.
WLIT6703 Psychoanalysis and Culture (Irregular) Readings of key tests in Psychoanalytic
thought and cultural criticism including Freud, Lacan, Kristeva, Certeau, Zizek,
and others. Selections of Psychoanalytic approaches to literature, film and gender and
trauma studies.
WLIT6803 Postcolonial Theory and Subaltern Studies (Irregular) Seminar examining the
geopolitical (imperial, colonial and national) implications of knowledge and culture.
Selected readings of early postcolonial texts by Cesaire, Fanon, and Fernandez
Retamar, as well as more recent texts by Said, Spivak, Bhabha, Mignolo, Beverly and
Chakrabarty among others. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.
WLIT690V Seminar (Irregular) (1-6) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree
credit.
WLIT700V Doctoral Dissertation (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-18)
COMPUTER SCIENCE
AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING (CSCE)
Susan Gauch
Department Head
504 J.B. Hunt Center for Academic Excellence
479-575-6197
Gordon Beavers
Graduate Coordinator
508 J.B. Hunt Center for Academic Excellence
479-575-6197
E-mail: gordonb@uark.edu
http://www.csce.uark.edu
• Professors Andrews, Apon, Crisp, Deaton, Gauch (J.), Gauch (S.),
Li, Panda, Thompson (C.)
• Associate Professors Beavers, Di, Parkerson, Thompson (D.)
• Assistant Professor Shen
Degrees Conferred:
M.S., Ph.D. in Computer Science (CSCE)
M.S.Cmp.E. in Computer Engineering (CENG)
M.S.E., Ph.D. in Engineering (ENGR) (See Engineering)
Primary Areas of Faculty Research: Distributed computer systems and
networks, cluster computing, theory of computation, artificial intelligence,
database, molecular computing and software for network applications, VLSI
system design, logic circuits, combinatorial optimization, design and analysis
of algorithms, computer security, digital forensics, ASIC, digital electronics,
computer architecture, telecommunications, large computer simulation.
Prerequisite to Degree Programs: Applicants should have completed the
equivalent of a Bachelor of Science degree in computer engineering or computer
science at an accredited college or university. Applicants must also present
scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Master of Science Degree Programs: The Computer Science and Computer
Engineering Department offers two M.S. programs, one in Computer
Science and one in Computer Engineering.
Degree Requirements
1. The thesis option (30 hours) requires the successful completion of
at least six credit hours of CSCE 610V, Master’s Thesis, plus 24
credit hours of course work approved by the candidate’s advisory
committee. At least 15 of the 24 hours must be CSCE courses at
the 5000 level.
2. The non-thesis option (project report, 33 hours) requires the
successful completion of at least three credit hours of CSCE 581V,
Master’s Project, plus 30 credit hours of course work approved by
the candidate’s graduate committee. At least 18 of the 30 hours
must be CSCE courses at the 5000 level.
3. The remaining hours (nine for the thesis option, twelve for the
project option) may include no more than six hours of transfer
work, three hours of individual study, six hours from outside the
department, and nine hours of courses at the 4000 level.
4. Students who complete a BS degree in CSCE at the University
of Arkansas, Fayetteville, with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater
may count up to six hours of CSCE graduate-level course work
(5000 level) completed as an undergraduate student towards the
graduate degree.
All CSCE master’s students must pass an oral examination and defense of
the thesis or project report in, at most, two attempts. The first attempt may
not occur before all of the following qualifying conditions have been satisfied:
• Candidates have completed at least 21 hours that are applicable
toward the degree. Candidates following the thesis option are currently
enrolled in CSCE 610V and those following the non-thesis
option are currently enrolled in CSCE 581V.
• The candidate’s cumulative grade-point average on all graduatelevel
courses must be 3.0 or above.
• Any deficiencies assigned upon admission to the program have
been removed.
The final exam is comprehensive; a portion of the exam will be devoted
to questions concerning courses completed by the student. Another portion
of the exam will be directed toward a defense of the thesis, if one is written
as part of the program, or an explanation and discussion of the report resulting
from a non-thesis option. In either case, reading copies of the thesis or
report should be delivered to members of the Thesis Committee at least two
weeks prior to undertaking the final examination. Successful completion of
the final oral examination is a requirement for the Master of Science degree. If
a student is unsuccessful, the Program of Study Committee may recommend
that the examination be repeated. If so, the requirements to be satisfied prior to
reexamination will be stipulated and a time limitation specified.
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