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WELCOME to
The Center for Appalachian Studies
University College
Contacts / Curriculum Description / Faculty / Adjunct Faculty / Important Dates for Appalachian Studies, Spring 2009
Patricia D. Beaver, Center Director and Professor of Anthropology
Ph.D., Duke University
beaverpd@appstate.edu
(828) 262-4089
Katherine E. Ledford, Program Director and Lecturer of Appalachian Studies
Undergraduate and Graduate Advisor
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
ledfordke@appstate.edu
(828) 262-4087
Debbie Bauer, Administrative Assistant
B.A. English, ASU
bauerdk@appstate.edu
(828) 262-4089
The Center for Appalachian Studies coordinates curriculum offerings, projects, and research relating to the Appalachian region. The Center offers the following programs:
Master of Arts in Appalachian Studies (204*/05.0199), with concentrations in
Appalachian Culture Area (204B)
Sustainable Development (204C)
Appalachian Music: Roots and Influences (204D)
Graduate Certificate in Appalachian Studies (200A/05.0199)
Graduate Minor in Appalachian Studies (203/05.1099)
Bachelor of Arts in Appalachian Studies (600A/05.0199)
Undergraduate Minor in Appalachian Studies (204/05.0199)
Undergraduate Minor in Appalachian Music: Roots and Influences (100/05.0199)
Courses in the following disciplines are offered through the Center for Appalachian Studies:
AS: Appalachian Studies courses
SD: sustainable development courses (see the Sustainable Development program for course descriptions)
In addition, the Appalachian Studies programs include coursework offered by other departments as follows:
ANT: anthropology courses (see the Anthropology Department for course descriptions)
ART: art courses (see the Art Department for course descriptions)
BIO: biology courses (see the Biology Department for course descriptions)
ECO: economics courses (see the Economics Department for course descriptions)
ENG: English courses (see the English Department for course descriptions)
GHY: Geography courses (see the Geography and Planning Department for course descriptions)
GLY: geology courses (see the Geology Department for course descriptions)
GRA: graphics courses (see the Technology Department for course descriptions)
HIS: history courses (see the History Department for course descriptions)
IDS: interdisciplinary courses (see the Interdisciplinary program for course descriptions)
MBA: business administration courses (see the Business Administration program for course descriptions)
MGT: management courses (see the Management Department for course descriptions)
MUS: music courses (see the Hayes School of Music for course descriptions)
PA: public administration courses (see the Government and Justice Studies Department for course descriptions)
PLN: planning courses (see the Geography and Planning Department for course descriptions)
PSY: psychology courses (see the Psychology Department for course descriptions)
PS: political science (see the Government and Justice Studies Department for course descriptions)
REL: religion courses (see the Philosophy and Religion Department for course descriptions)
SOC: sociology courses (see the Sociology program for course descriptions)
TEC: technology courses (see the Technology Department for course descriptions)
WS: women’s studies courses (see the Women’s Studies program for course descriptions)
The Appalachian Studies MA program qualifies for Academic Common Market status, and students from the southeastern states outside North Carolina may qualify for a reduction to in-state tuition. Currently, the Appalachian Studies program is open in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. Students should contact their home state’s ACM coordinator to request consideration. The complete list of coordinators is available on the Southern Regional Education Board website: http://www.sreb.org.
Edwin T. Arnold, English
Sandra L. Ballard, Appalachian Journal/English
Gary Boye, Hayes School of Music
Jefferson C. Boyer, Anthropology
Jana E. Carp, Geography and Planning
E. Cecelia Conway, English
Christoffel den Biggelaar, Sustainable Development
James Goff, History
David P. Haney, Vice Chancellor of Undergraduate Education/University College/English
Fred J. Hay, W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection
Susan E. Keefe, Anthropology
Katherine E. Ledford, Appalachian Studies
Thomas A. McGowan, English
Brad Nash, Sociology
Conrad E. Ostwalt, Jr., Philosophy and Religion
Elaine O’Quinn, English
Timothy H. Silver, History
Charles L. Smith, Sustainable Development
Lynn Moss Sanders, English
Neva J. Specht, History
Bruce Stewart, History
Gary L. Walker, Biology
Charles A. Watkins, History
Thomas R. Whyte, Anthropology
Wayne Williams, HLES
Mark Freed, Appalachian Studies and Music
Thomas Hansell, Appalachian Studies
Alex Hooker, Appalachian Studies
Susan Pepper, Appalachian Studies
IMPORTANT DATES FOR FALL 2009 - SPRING 2010
October 5 - Friday Research Fellowship deadline
October 15-16- Fall break
October 23 - Appalachian Studies student scholarship fundraiser in conjunction with the Appalachian Heritage Council: Contra Dance, Square Dance, games, cake walk, bake sale, Legends 6-11pm
October 28 - Last day to drop a class or withdraw from all classes without academic penalty
November 6 - Appalachian Studies Student Presentation of Wales Study Abroad, Belk 114, 4:00 pm
November 9 - Appalshop filmmaker Anne Lewis's screening of her film, Morristown, Linville Falls Room in the Plemmons Student Union, 2:00 pm
November 10 - Appalshop filmmaker Shawn Lind showing From Wood to Singing Guitar (a portrait of Wayne Henderson) in Belk 114 at 7:00 pm
November 19 - The Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writer's Series welcomes poet Frank X Walker (Affrilachia, Buffalo Dance, When Winter Come, Black Box) in the Table Rock Room, Plemmons Student Union, 7:30 pm
November 25 - University break for students only
November 26-27 - Thanksgiving Holiday
November 31 - Last day to submit defended thesis/dissertations to Graduate School
December 7 - Last day of classes
December 7 - Last day to submit paperwork for comprehensive exam
December 8 - Reading Day
December 9-16 - Final exam period
December 13 - Commencement
December 17 - Faculty grading period
December 18 - Last day to submit final grades
January 28 - The Diversity Speakers Series welcomes Nikki Giovanni, 26th Annual MLK Commemoration, in Farthing Auditorium at 7:00 pm
February Upcoming Events:
18-19 - Appalshop at 40 - Film Showings: Waterground, Fixin' to Tell About Jack by Appalshop filmmaker Elizabeth Barrett; Kentucky Poet Laureate Gurney Norman reading of Ancient Creek; Events at Meat Camp and on campus hosted by Tom Hansell
March Upcoming Events:
March 5-June 5 – 7th Annual Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition. An annual photo competition highlighting the Southern Appalachian Region. Reception March 5, 7-9 pm, Mezzanine Gallery, East Wing, Turchin Center
19-21 - Appalachian Studies Association Conference in Dahlonega, GA
22-25 - Black Banjo Gathering hosted by Dr. Cece Conway with dates at ASU and in Charlotte (22nd-25th)
TBA - High Country Local Food Summit hosted by the Sustainable Development Program
TBA - Sustainable Development's Doc Watson Fundraiser Concert in Farthing Auditorium
April Upcoming Events:
22-24 - Conference on the Blue Ridge Parkway's 75th Anniversary; contact Dr. Neva Specht 828-262-6879
