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Sep 07, 2024
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2022-2023 Shepherd University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Appalachian Studies, Interdisciplinary B.A. or B.S.
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While the B.A. in Appalachian Studies is ideally suited for students who may choose to continue graduate studies, pursue a law degree or MAT teaching certification, the B.S. in Appalachian Studies, with the second minor and no language requirement, is appropriate for students moving directly into leadership or professional positions in the community. Both liberal arts degree tracks have the flexibility to prepare students for problem solving, innovation, understanding the region and the ever-changing and evolving working world of today.
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Curriculum for a Bachelor of Arts, Major in Appalachian Studies
Required courses, 36-38 + 12 Language Hours:
In addition to the 36-38 required APST credits, students pursing the Bachelor of Arts in Appalachian Studies must satisfy the B.A. Foreign Language Requirement . Students will take APST Core classes and the required interdisciplinary electives or the alternative Celtic Roots Global Appalachia semester abroad. They must also satisfy the Community Service Engagement requirement, as well as the required capstone in their senior year of study. Students choosing the Interdisciplinary B.A. degree in Appalachian Studies must select a minor approved by the Program Director.
Appalachian Studies Core Requirements, 24 Hours:
***Elective Courses, 12-14 Hours:
Students will choose no more than two courses from the same discipline:
Curriculum for a Bachelor of Science, Major in Appalachian Studies
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science will take APST Core classes and the required interdisciplinary electives or the alternative Celtic Roots Global Appalachia semester abroad. They must also satisfy the Community Service requirement, as well as the required capstone in their senior year of study.
In order to enhance employability and personal skill sets, students choosing the interdisciplinary B.S. in Appalachian Studies must select two minors , one from each of the two thematic categories shown at the link, with the guidance and approval of the APST Director.
Appalachian Studies Core Requirements, 24-25 Hours:
***Elective Courses, 12-14 Hours:
Students will choose no more than two courses from the same discipline:
Four-Year Progression
B.A., Appalachian Studies
FALL |
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FIRST YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FIRST YEAR |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
First-Year Experience (FYEX) |
1 |
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ENGL 102 |
1 |
Written Engllish |
3 |
ENGL 101 |
1 |
Written English |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
Wellness |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
Life Science |
4 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
Life Science |
4 |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
History |
3 |
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APST 256 |
2 |
Appalachian Culture (SS-MD) |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
Math |
3 |
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TOTAL |
13 |
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TOTAL |
14 |
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FALL |
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SECOND YEAR |
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SPRING |
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SECOND YEAR |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
APST 343 |
2 |
Appalachian Music and Ethnomusicology |
3 |
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ENGL 204 |
2 |
Introduction to American Literature (HM) |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
2 |
Social Science |
3 |
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APST/HIST 309 |
2 |
West Virginia and the Appalachian Region |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
2 |
Life Science |
4 |
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APST 345 |
2 |
The Art of Storytelling and Appalachian Folklore (MD) |
3 |
Elective |
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Elective |
3-4 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Wellness |
3 |
Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
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TOTAL |
16-17 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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FALL |
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THIRD YEAR |
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SPRING |
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THIRD YEAR |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
APST 358 |
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Appalachian Literature (HM, CK, WM) |
3 |
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APST 401 |
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Appalachia in Time, Place, and People |
3 |
Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
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APST 476 OR |
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Appalachian Studies Practicum OR |
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Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
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APST 480 |
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Appalachian Studies Internship |
3 |
Language |
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Language |
3 |
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Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
Elective |
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Elective |
3-4 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3-4 |
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TOTAL |
15-16 |
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Language |
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Language |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15-16 |
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FALL |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
APST 486 |
3 |
APST Capstone and Presentation |
3 |
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APST 430 |
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Celtic Roots and Global Appalachia (WM) |
3 |
Language |
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Language |
3 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3-4 |
Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
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Language |
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Language |
3 |
Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
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Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
Elective |
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Elective |
3-4 |
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Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15-16 |
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TOTAL |
15-16 |
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May 19, 2021 |
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DEGREE TOTAL |
120 |
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B.S., Applachian Studies
FALL |
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FIRST YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FIRST YEAR |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
First-Year Experience (FYEX) |
1 |
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ENGL 102 |
1 |
Written English |
3 |
ENGL 101 |
1 |
Written English |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
Wellness |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
Life Sciences (LS) |
4 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
Life Sciences (LS) |
4 |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
History |
3 |
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APST 256 |
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Applachian Culture (SS, MD) |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
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Math |
4 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
FYEX 101 or 102 |
1 |
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TOTAL |
14 |
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TOTAL |
14 |
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FALL |
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SECOND YEAR |
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SPRING |
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SECOND YEAR |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
APST 358 |
2 |
Appalachian Literature (HM, CK) |
3 |
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BADM 211 OR |
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Creativity and Problem Solving OR |
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APST 343 |
2 |
Appalachian Music and Ethnomusicology (MD) |
3 |
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BADM 212 OR |
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Introduction to Innovation OR |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Life Science |
4 |
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BADM 311 |
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Exploring Entrepreneurship |
3 |
Elective |
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Elective |
3-4 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3-4 |
Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
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APST 345 |
2 |
The Art of Storytelling and Appalachian Folklore (MD) |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Wellness |
3 |
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TOTAL |
16-17 |
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TOTAL |
15-16 |
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FALL |
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THIRD YEAR |
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SPRING |
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THIRD YEAR |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
ENVS 322 OR |
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Environmental History OR |
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APST 401 |
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Appalachia in Time, Place, and People |
3 |
ENVS 323 |
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Environmental Ethics |
3 |
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APST 476 OR |
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Appalachian Studies Practicum |
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Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
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APST 480 |
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Appalachian Studies Internship |
3 |
Minor |
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Minor |
3-4 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3-4 |
Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
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Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
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Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15-16 |
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TOTAL |
15-16 |
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FALL |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
APST 486 |
3 |
APST Capstone and Presentation |
3 |
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APST 430 |
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Celtic Roots and Global Appalachia |
3 |
Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
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Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
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Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
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Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
APST 476 |
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Appalachian Studies Practicum |
3 |
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Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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May 19, 2021 |
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DEGREE TOTAL |
120 |
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