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SMS 400 - Special Topics in Sport & Movement Science 3 Credit(s)
This course provides an opportunity for intensive study in a selected area of Sport & Movement Science. Topics will vary from semester to semester, and will be announced in advance. Three hours per week. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SMS 420 - Aquatic Therapy 3 Credit(s)
Students will gain knowledge and skills to work with clients in the water for swimming, exercise, and leisure. Current research and protocols will be reviewed for clients with diabetes, arthritis, pregnancy, or orthopedic injuries and more. Legislation and risk management will be addressed. Use of special equipment and communication systems will be introduced. Three lecture/lab hours per week are required, plus a 10 hour field experience. Required for Aquatic Management specialization in the Recreation Management Concentration. Major elective. Open to all students who have not received credit for SFL213B. Prerequisites: One of the following: SFL152 or , or SFL291 or , and SFL215B or , or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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SMS 421 - Water Safety Instructor 3 Credit(s)
This course trains candidates to teach American Red Cross swimming, diving and water safety courses within a minimum of 36 hours of active participation. 100% attendance and considerable practice teaching are required for certification. Three lecture/lab hours per week plus field trip. Required of Aquatic Management specialization in the Recreation Management Concentration. Major elective. Open to all students who have not received credit for SFL490A. Prerequisites: At least 17 years old, successful completion of written and skills pre-course tests based on Community Water Safety Course, and a CORI check.
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SMS 425 - Directed Field Experience in Aquatic Management 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to offer the student the opportunity for practical experience in the field of aquatics. Seminars will be held regularly to allow students to discuss and analyze their experience. Minimum of seventy-five hours required. Recreation Management Concentration elective. Not open to students who have previously received credit for SFL410.
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SMS 435 - Directed Field Experience in Coaching 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to expose the student to the many aspects of coaching. The student will be able to observe and assist and will have the opportunity to analyze his/her experiences under the supervision of a varsity coach. Requirement for Coaching Minor and Certificate programs. Field-based experience and seminars will be included. Minimum of one hundred and thirty-five (135) hours required. Not open to those who have received credit for SFL430A. Prerequisites: SMS 230 , SFL250A or SMS 231 , SFL331A or SMS 331 , and SFL327B or SMS 390 .
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SMS 440 - Dance: Theory & Style 4 Credit(s)
This course prepares the student to think critically about dance. Through the study of dance theory, choreographic styles, and published critical writing, the course examines the impact of dance forms on our cultures and the important role dance plays in society. Three lecture hours plus one two-hour laboratory per week. Required course for Dance Concentration. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL381A.
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SMS 441 - Dance Pedagogy 4 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide students with the theories, standards and skills to teach various dance forms in studios and public and private schools. Students will investigate personal beliefs about teaching and learning as well as essential skills needed to become a dance teacher. Topics will include the learning environment, methodology, lesson planning, and assessment. Three lecture hours plus one two-hour laboratory per week. Required course for Dance Concentration. Prerequisites: SFL161A or SMS 150 , and SFL163 or SMS 154 .
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SMS 442 - Dance Ensemble II 4 Credit(s)
This course is for students with previous dance experience who are interested in exploring dance as a performing art. Students will collaborate to create material that will be integrated into a piece of choreography. Students will learn choreography taught by instructor that will culminate in a performance at the end of the semester. Three lecture hours plus one two-hour laboratory per week. Appropriate dance attire must be worn. Required course for Dance Concentration. Prerequisite: SFL282 or SMS 179 .
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SMS 443 - Dance Composition II 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed for students who wish to further develop their abilities as a choreographer. Building on previous experience and study, students will continue to develop a movement language to articulate physical expression, and to explore how structure organizes choreographic ideas. Material developed in this class will build towards a finished work. Three lecture hours per week. Required course for Dance Concentration. Prerequisite: SMS 240 or SFL281.
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SMS 455 - Directed Field Experience in Fitness/wellness 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity for practical experience in an approved fitness/wellness facility. (A minimum of 8 hours per week, 112 hours total per semester). Required of and restricted to Fitness/Wellness Concentration/Minor students. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL440 or SFL440A. Prerequisites: SFL261 or SMS 260 , SFL373 or SMS 373A , and SFL340A or SMS 350 .
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SMS 459 - Senior Capstone in Dance 3 Credit(s) W
This writing-intensive course offers a culminating advanced research experience in the student’s chosen topic within the dance field (dance history, theory and criticism, pedagogy, choreography and performance). Classes will consist of lecture and discussion about selected readings, video screenings and live performances that reflect current trends in dance. Assignments will include written papers and presentations examining this class material in the context of student’s chosen topic. Through feedback from instructor and peers, students will revise and edit both written work and presentations throughout the semester. Final projects will consist of a research paper and a presentation/performance of research. Three lecture hours per week. Required of and open to Dance Concentration students only or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SMS 460 - Teaching Methods and Materials in Health/Family and Consumer Sciences 3 Credit(s)
The course emphasizes teaching methodologies for all grade levels. Consideration of materials applicable to health/family and consumer science, evaluation techniques, discipline techniques, preparation of teaching units and bibliographies; and a survey of current literature in the field. Three lecture hours per week. Course requirements include fifteen (15) hours of field-based experience in health education classes with grades (PreK-12). Required course for Health and Consumer Science Concentration. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL360 or SFL360B. Prerequisites: SFL198 or SMS 177 , and SFL200 or SMS 200 , and SFL261 or SMS 260 , and matriculation in the Health and Consumer Science Concentration.
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SMS 465A - Directed Field Experience in Health/Family and Consumer Science 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to offer the student an applied experience in a health/family and consumer science education setting. Through assignments, the student will gain direct experience in the field of health/family and consumer science. A minimum of seventy-five (75) hours is required, which includes field based experience and seminar meetings. Required course for and restricted to Health and Consumer Science Concentration students. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL443 or SFL443B or SMS465. Prerequisites: SFL360B or , and matriculation into the Health and Consumer Science Concentration.
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SMS 471 - Environmental Education and Interpretation 3 Credit(s)
This course is intended to provide a general overview toward an understanding of the philosophies, theories, and methods common to the process of environmental education and interpretation. Students will apply their knowledge through the development and presentation of environmental education lesson plans and interpretive programs. Three lecture hours per week. SMS major elective. Recreation Management Concentration Elective. Open to all students. Recommended for Senior year.
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SMS 475 - Directed Field Experience in Recreation Management 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity for practical experience in the field of recreation. Seminars will be held regularly to allow students to discuss and analyze their experiences in the field of recreation. Minimum of eight hours per week and additional required seminars. Open only to students in the Recreation Management Concentration/Minor. Required for Recreation & Park specialization. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL470. Prerequisite: SFL270 or .
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SMS 480 - Philosophical Aspects of Physical Education 3 Credit(s)
This course provides a study of the development of physical education philosophies from the Greek culture to the present. Philosophies of physical education governing organizations will be included. Contemporary learning theories and curriculum development will be studied in relation to teaching philosophies. Overall, the student will acquire an understanding of the role and nature of physical education activity and will begin the process of developing a personal philosophy of physical education. Three lecture hours per week. Required course in the Elementary and Secondary Physical Education Concentrations. Not open to those who have received credit for SFL421.
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SMS 482 - Advanced Concepts in Adapted Physical Education 3 Credit(s)
This course will provide students with the theory, principles, and methods of appropriate delivery in helping individuals with disabilities enjoy the full spectrum of activities associated with sport, fitness, and movement-related programs. Professional standards needed to deliver appropriate physical education services to students with disabilities will be covered. The course will prepare the student to take the Adapted Physical Education National Standards certification examination. Three lecture hours per week. Course requirements include fifteen hours of a field based experience. SMS Major elective. Physical Education Concentration elective. Prerequisite: .
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SMS 485 - Directed Field Experience in Physical Education 3 Credit(s)
This course provides a concentrated exposure in elementary or secondary physical education classes. Through assignments, the student will gain direct experience in the field of physical education. A minimum of seventy-five hours is required, which includes field-based experience and seminar meetings. Required course for and restricted to students in the Elementary and Secondary Physical Education Concentrations. Not open to students who have previously received credit for SFL420. Prerequisites: SFL198 or SMS 177 , and SFL321P, 321R, SMS 380 , SFL322P or SMS 385 , and matriculated into the Elementary or Secondary Physical Education Concentrations.
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SMS 490 - Facility and Event Management in Sport industries 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of principles and practices specifically related to sport facility and event management. Predominant areas of focus will include facility design, funding, financial impact, trends, risk management, crowd management, and event planning, staffing, and organization. Three lecture hours per week. Major elective. Required for Sport Management and Recreation Management Concentrations. Recommended for Senior year. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL448. Recommended prior courses: SFL220B or , SFL242 or , SFL327B or , and SFL329 or .
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SMS 491A - High Performance Management 4 Credit(s)
This course examines principles and successful international practices of sport managers in their pursuit to provide participants with a gradual path to excellence. Content will include systems of coaching, facilities, competitions, qualification, talent identification, and athlete development. These integrated systems reflect an emerging global model of high performance management that drives mass participation. Four lecture hours per week. Major elective. Required for Sport Management Concentration. Recommended for senior year. Not open to students who have received credit for SMS491.
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SMS 495 - Senior Seminar in Sport Management 3 Credit(s) W
This course serves as a capstone for the Sport Management Concentration. It integrates current information to prepare students to enter the sport industry. Developing a professional, and personal philosophy of sport management will be covered. Additionally, resumes, job searches, graduate school programs and entry-level job requirements and expectations will be addressed. Three lecture hours per week. Required for Sport Management Concentration. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL455A. Prerequisites: SFL220B or SMS 290 , SFL242 or SMS 291 , SFL431A or SMS 302 , SFL327B or SMS 390 , SFL329 or SMS 391 , SFL376 or SMS 392 , and SFL326A or SMS 396 . Senior status and permission of Department Chair.
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SMS 500 - Directed Study in Sport & Movement Science 0.5-3 Credit(s)
This is an independent study in an area of special interest in Sport and Movement Science. Prior to registration, a proposal must be submitted and approved by the instructor and the Department Chairperson. Repeatable once for a maximum of six credits.
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SMS 520 - Aquatic Management Internship 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to offer the student practical experience in areas directly related to the student’s academic and career interests. Students will be placed with various public and private agencies. Minimum of 16 hours per week, with additional required seminars. Open to SMS students only. Required for the Aquatic Management specialization in the Recreation Management Concentration. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL510. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: SFL410 or .
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SMS 550 - Fitness/wellness Internship 3-12 Credit(s)
This course is designed to offer a student placement in an approved career-related public or private fitness/wellness agency. Elective for and restricted to Fitness/Wellness Concentration/Minor students. Minimum of eight hours per week per three credits, with additional required seminars. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL540A. Prerequisite: SFL440A or SMS 455 .
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SMS 570A - Recreation Management Internship 12 Credit(s)
This course is designed to offer the student practical experience in areas directly related to the student’s career interests. Students will be placed with various public and private agencies. A minimum of 400 hours required. Required for Recreation & Park specialization in the Recreation Management Concentration. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL570 or SMS570. Prerequisite: SFL470 or , or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SMS 590 - Sport Management Internship 12 Credit(s)
This course is designed to offer the student an applied experience in the sport industry, based on site approval. This is actual field experience in a sport management setting in which management practices are applied. A minimum of four hundred (400) hours required. Required for Sport Management Concentration. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL550. Prerequisites: SFL220B or SMS 290 , SFL242 or SMS 291 , SFL326A or SMS 396 , SFL327B or SMS 390 , SFL329 or SMS 391 , SFL376 or SMS 392 , SFL431A or SMS 302 , SFL448 or SMS 490 , SFL455A or SMS 495 , and SMS 491A , or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 201 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credit(s) DIII V
The student considers human beings and their cultures as revealed in their customs and institutions. The classroom approach combines theory and research with current literature to provide a concrete, reality-oriented foundation for the study of sociology. The course will consider social problems, including racism and sexism in America and other societies, to enable the student to see practical applications of sociological principles.. Three lecture hours per week.
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SOC 202H - Introduction to Sociology-honors 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course introduces sociology as the study of human beings in society. The course not only emphasizes the interdependence of theory and research, but also introduces quantitative thinking through computer-based exercises and manipulation of data sets. In particular, students will “do” sociology and explore some of the most critical issues in contemporary society. No background in computer programming is necessary. Three lecture hours per week. Open only to students in the Honors Program and Sociology majors with a 3.0 grade point average.
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SOC 204 - Introduction to Social Science 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course provides a basic familiarity with the techniques, attitudes, careers, philosophies and personalities of the social sciences. Major research assignments (papers, media presentation, etc.) are required. Case studies in American cultural development are extensively utilized to explore the variety and depth of the subject. Students are assigned extensive readings in primary research areas. Emphasis is on qualitative-literary research. Three lecture hours per week. Required for all Sociology Majors.
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SOC 206 - Fundamentals of Statistical Analysis in Sociology 3 Credit(s) DIII Q
An introduction to the use of statistical analyses in quantitative sociological research. Emphasis will be placed upon those techniques most frequently used by sociologists including the operationalization of sociological variables, the use of appropriate levels of measurement and their related statistics. Also, quantitative thinking is developed through computer-based exercises and manipulation of data sets. A philosophical and theoretical context of Sociological research will provide the background for learning the fundamental techniques of statistical analysis. Three lecture hours per week, and laboratory work outside of class. Prerequisites: SOC 201 , MAT 108 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 220 - Introduction to the Sociology of Children 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course provides an overview of main issues in the Sociology of Children. Students will learn how sociological concepts such as roles, status, norms, socialization, institutions, power socialization, research methodology, and theoretical analysis apply to the study of children. They will also gain an understanding of the current state of children organizations, policies, funding, and practices. Analysis of both macro and micro issues will be included. Three lecture hours per week.
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SOC 300 - Social Thought I: Established Thought 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course considers the broad spectrum of thought and ideas directed through history toward the nature of society and humanity’s place within the social framework. The course primarily examines historical and contemporary examples of accepted or “establishment” thought as expressed by a variety of social philosophers as well as sociologists. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 301 - Social Thought II: Rebel Thought 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course examines the nature of society and the place humanity holds within it from both an historical and contemporary standpoint. The course is concerned primarily with an examination of varieties of thought contrary to, or directed against, the accepted social views of the times in which they arise. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 303 - African Civilization in the New World 3 Credit(s) DIII
An introduction to the African culture in the New World. Emphasis is on the United States and the Caribbean, with cursory looks at Latin America and Canada. This survey intends to acquaint the student with the rich socio-cultural background of the contemporary African living in the areas known as the New World. Three lecture hours per week. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 305 - The Black Family in the U.S. 3 Credit(s) DIII
Course centers on the career of the Black family in the United States. Emphasis is on Black child care, self-concept, and acquisition of mechanisms that will insure the survival and well being of the Black person in a hostile environment. The role of the Black woman as the traditional pillar of the Black community constitutes the main focus of the course. Three lecture hours per week. Offered in alternate years. Recommended for Women’s Studies Minor. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 306 - The Black Woman 3 Credit(s) DIII
The course explores the socio-economic institutions which have helped shape the situation of the Black woman in the United States and considers the importance of class, race and gender in this process. Because of the relationship of the Black woman to the Black family and Black community, any discussion of the Black woman is incomplete without addressing these two institutions. Emphasis will also be put on the Black woman in Africa and the Caribbean. Three lecture hours per week. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 309 - The Black Religious Experience 3 Credit(s) DIII
Religion as a social institution among Blacks: origins, structure and function, its unique style as an adaptation to its place in American society, its role in social change, e.g., the Civil Rights movement. Three lecture hours per week.
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SOC 310 - Education and Society 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course examines the functions and structures of the varying forms of educational processes in contemporary society. Emphasis is given to the development and direction of informal and institutionalized education in America, the differing patterns of education, which have evolved within other societies and cultures, and the links between education and social order. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 313 - Sociology of Aging 3 Credit(s) DIII
Study of major sociological, psychological, and physiological processes of aging. Analysis includes overall view of aging theories and review of research and empirical studies relating to each. Implications for the future in terms of employment, welfare, retirement and political power. Three lecture hours per week. Requirement for B.S. Sociology, Gerontology option. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 314 - On Death and Dying 3 Credit(s) DIII
Many of society’s more traditional institutions are becoming aware of their difficulty in handling human death. This course attempts to review some of these institutions, such as the hospital, the church, the funeral home, and the family. The objective of this course is to acquire a deeper understanding of the inseparable relationship existing between styles of living and the fact of dying. The way we live life and the way society establishes values provide clear insight into the quality of understanding death. Three lecture hours per week. Requirement for B.S. Sociology, Gerontology option.
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SOC 317 - Gender and Society 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course will identify the assumptions and presuppositions we make about gender in society, identify their sources, and consider the impact they have on individuals, groups and social institutions. We will discern how societies produce gender, the distinction between sex and gender, and the social impact of gender stereotypes. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 318 - Women, Globalization, and Development 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course examines women and social change in different social, economic and political systems of the world. In the last half of the twentieth century, globalization has greatly transformed the social organization of many societies. Women in the Global South such as parts of Asia (except Japan), Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, and the Middle East have been impacted by these global social forces and should be studied as part of an interdependent world. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 320 - Violence and Children 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course will explore macro and micro forms of abuse and violence as they pertain to children. Children have long been the recipients of a variety of forms of abuse and violence. This course will review the history of child abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional, verbal abuse. Contemporary forms of violence to be explored include domestic violence, social violence, bullying, gangs, terrorism, war, and the routine socialization of children for violence. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or SOC 220 or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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SOC 330 - Introduction to Anthropology 3 Credit(s) DIII
Examines principles of physical and cultural anthropology: origins, evolution and diversity of people and culture. Includes cross-cultural analyses of social institutions (family, government, economics), gender roles, race, language, religion and stratification. Three lecture hours per week. Required for all Sociology majors. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 331 - Cultures of the American Frontier 3 Credit(s) DIII
A sociological/anthropological analysis of the diverse cultures of the American Frontier. Special emphasis is placed on the Native American and the groups with which the Native American interacted. Subculture, class, stratification and normative dynamics are studied. Offered in alternate years. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 332 - Sociology of the American Family 3 Credit(s) DIII
Analysis of the American family as a social institution. Historical development, adaptation to values and goals of societal and cultural milieu, effects of social change. Three lecture hours per week. Requirement for B.S. Sociology, Gerontology option. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 333 - Peoples of India 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course examines the nature and diversity of the people inhabiting the Indian subcontinent. Topics such as the Hindu-Muslim dichotomy and the British occupation are explored within the context of the historical development of India’s population. Emphasis is given to the influence of contemporary religious and social and political events upon the nation’s unique demographic composition. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 334 - Myth, Ritual and Society 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course explores myth and ritual in social systems around the world and across time. It focuses on myths and their meanings, relations between myth, rituals, and social systems, and social scientific explanation of myth and ritual. Students will be expected to work independently and cooperatively on several projects. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or SOC 330 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 338 - Peoples of Africa I 3 Credit(s) DIII
An introduction of the socio-cultural context of present-day Africa with emphasis on ethnicity (tribalism). The interaction of the various African forces with the Western colonialist powers is investigated. The role and contribution of the various liberation movements - ANC, FRELIMO, SAPO, PALGC, ZAPU, MPLA - to African independence are also assessed. The intent is to project an objective picture of the peoples of Africa. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 339 - Peoples of Africa II 3 Credit(s) DIII
Course focuses on the Southern African continent with emphasis on socio-cultural relations among the people who live in the region. The relation of the social structure to oppression is analyzed. An effort is made to put the new developments in the area in their proper perspective and students are encouraged to do an in-depth case study of countries such as Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique, Angola, Tanzania and Azania. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 340 - Social Problems in the U.S. 3 Credit(s) DIII
Basic and major contemporary social problems in the U.S. An attempt is made to contrast the various definitions of social problems, and to define properly the socio-psychological categories that are often used in the study of social problems. The main focus is a socio-economic analysis of the concept “social problem” and the various forces that account for its maintenance. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 341 - Urban Sociology 3 Credit(s) DIII
Historical and social development of the city in the U.S. (central city, suburbia, metropolitan area) together with international comparisons. Urban issues such as race, class, politics, poverty, crime, housing, transportation, etc. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 342 - Principles of Criminology 3 Credit(s) DIII
The development of theories of criminality; extent and typology of crime in the United States. Changing attitudes toward the criminal and their effects upon the field of corrections; the effects of social change upon the climate of violence in society. Three lecture hours per week. Open only to Juniors and Seniors. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 343 - Juvenile Delinquency 3 Credit(s) DIII
An analysis of the social, psychological, legal approaches to causation, prevention, treatment, and control of crimes committed by minors. Special emphasis is given to juvenile delinquency as related to socio-economic status. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 344 - Law and Society: Sociology of Law 3 Credit(s)
A critical examination of the ways in which social values are formalized within judicial and legislative institutions. The focus of the course is directed toward the establishment of legal norms and their impact on normative imperatives from a social perspective. Class discussions and case studies are an integral part of the course. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 346 - Social Deviance 3 Credit(s) DIII
Examination and analysis of advanced theory on the social process by which behavior becomes defined as deviant. Particular attention is given to the normative system as it applies to culture and problematic areas within the system. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 347 - Social Inequality: Race, Class and Gender 3 Credit(s)
A study of the three major elements of inequality found in U.S. society-their origins, the extent to which they are found in social, political, and economic institutions, their consequences for individuals and groups affected as well as for society as a whole. Social policy issues such as Affirmative Action, anti-poverty programs, etc. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 348 - Hispanic Groups in the U.S. 3 Credit(s) DIII
The culture, social structure and institutions of the major groups of Hispanic origin currently found in the U.S. (Puerto Ricans, Cuban-Americans, Mexican-Americans and others). The relationship of these groups to American society as a whole. Contemporary issues such as discrimination, bilingual/bicultural education, undocumented aliens and immigration legislation. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 349 - Medical Sociology 3 Credit(s)
This course explores the social factors that influence the delivery and consumption of medical and health care in the United States. The roles of medicine and of the health care provider and the patient are examined in a variety of settings. Specific issues confronting American medicine are considered, and the health care delivery system is compared with systems from other countries. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 350 - Sociological Theory I 3 Credit(s)
This course, primarily for Sociology Majors, surveys the development of the major concepts and schools of sociological theory, emphasizing the origins of theory in the works of the “classical” European writers of the 18th and 19th century. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: Junior standing and 12 hours of Sociology; or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 351 - Sociological Theory II 3 Credit(s)
This course, primarily for Sociology Majors, surveys the development of the major concepts and schools of sociological theory, emphasizing recent and contemporary theory in the works of modern European and American writers. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: Junior standing and 12 hours of Sociology; or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 352 - Sociology of Organizations 3 Credit(s) DIII
Course analyzes the dynamics and characteristics of complex organizations (i.e., public and political structures, corporations, schools, hospitals, churches) and their impact upon individuals and society. The following topics are explored: Theories and history of organizations, organizational role behavior, formal and informal structure, class, power, motivation, control, bureaucracy, organizational success, pathology, and case studies. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 360 - Research Methods in the Social Sciences 3 Credit(s) W
This course provides an introduction to the general principles of research methods in the social sciences. The major steps in the social science research process are used as the basis for the course outline. Guidelines for the assessment and utilization for social research are discussed. Research theory is combined with practical exercises in research methods. The writing of a research proposal is one of the major course requirements. Three lecture hours per week. Requirement for Sociology majors. Prerequisites: Junior standing and 12 hours of Sociology; or permission of department chairperson.
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SOC 361 - Data Analysis 3 Credit(s)
The objective of this course is to provide students with skills in data analysis and interpretation as crucial steps in the research process. Knowledge of social science theory; research methods, statistics, and computer programs gained in previous courses is applied by working with available data. Three lecture hours per week. Requirement for B.S. Sociology, Computer Science and Research options, B.S. Criminal Justice, Research and Planning Concentration. Prerequisites: Junior standing and 12 hours of Sociology including SOC 206 ; or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 365 - Grant Writing and Evaluation Research in the Social Sciences 3 Credit(s)
This course will provide students with two important sets of skills that are basic to the proficiency required by professional sociologists as well as students in such fields as education and human services. Course will set forth the fundamentals of grant writing and the process of obtaining federal, state and foundation grants. The second focus will be to provide students with the fundamental skills and concepts needed to conduct evaluation research. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or SOC 206 or by permission of the Department Chairperson.
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SOC 370 - Seminar: Issues in the Sociology of Children 3 Credit(s)
This capstone class for students with a child studies cognate will provide them the opportunity to focus on a particular area of inquiry for the term. They will read a core set of materials, discuss them, conduct research on the seminar topic and present their findings to the class in both written and verbal form. When completed, students will have demonstrated skills that will prepare them for the marketplace or for further educational pursuits. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SOC 201 or SOC 220 or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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SOC 401 - Community Involvement 3 Credit(s)
Academic credits may be earned for community service projects as approved by the Sociology Department Chairperson. Normally restricted to Sociology, Social Work, Nursing and Political Science majors in their Junior or Senior year. Other students who have specific community projects may be admitted with the permission of Department Chairperson. Graded on a Pass/Fail basis unless prior and specific arrangements are made. Fieldwork and appointments with instructor replace lectures. A maximum of six credits may be earned with no more than 3 credits taken in any given semester.
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SOC 512 - Directed Studies in African-American Studies 3 Credit(s)
An in-depth exploration of the fundamentals of African-American studies. The course is designed to help students explore, in their own style, the major theories and issues in the study of the Black experience. A final paper is required in addition to weekly meetings and discussions. Prerequisites: Four courses in African-American Studies. Open to African American Studies minors and to others by permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 520 - Internship in Sociology 3 Credit(s)
Extensive and valuable sociological involvement: field experience in agency, institution or business setting. Interns must be available 8-10 hours per week including regular meetings with the Chairperson. A journal and final report must be submitted for evaluation in addition to an evaluation by field supervisor. Open only to Sociology Majors in Junior or Senior year. Prerequisite: Approval of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 530 - Directed Study in Sociology 3 Credit(s)
An individualized program involving study in depth of some aspect of sociology or social service, under the direction of a faculty member of the Sociology Department. Research papers required. Students must present a proposal for approval at a Department meeting and later defend their research and conclusions at a subsequent meeting of the Department. Prerequisites: Junior standing and 12 hours of Sociology; or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SOC 550 - Seminar: Topics in Sociology 3 Credit(s)
This course provides the advanced student with the opportunity for intensive research and study in a selected area of sociology. The topics and instructors will vary from semester to semester. Three hours per week. Prerequisites: Junior standing and 12 hours of Sociology; or permission of Department Chairperson.
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SPC 101A - Public Speaking 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide an opportunity for students to gain experience in the art of public speaking as it applies to personal and professional life. Presentation skills, audience analysis, speech organization, and critical thinking are developed. Emphasis is on the improvement of individual speaking skills. This course satisfies public speaking core requirement. Three lecture hours per week.
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SPC 101B - Speaking for Business 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to learn about communication in the business world. The emphasis will be on such technical speaking experiences as preparing and presenting reports, conducting interviews, chairing and participating in meetings, and employing sales techniques. Three lecture hours per week.
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SPC 101P - Speaking Privately and Publicly 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to experience the knowledge and skills necessary for effective communication with other individuals on a day-to-day basis. The emphasis will be on becoming more aware of self and others in both public presentations and interpersonal communication settings. Satisfies the Public Speaking core requirement. Not open to students who have received credit for SPC101C. Three lecture hours per week.
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SPC 101S - Public Speaking for Social Justice 3 Credit(s) V
This course is designed to inform students of the theories that surround different communication dynamics within the public speaking domain. The course lectures, materials, and activities are designed to engage students in authentic and compelling dialogue about critical social issues found within the local, national or international contexts. Students will be expected to deliver speeches, lead discussions, critically analyze issues, and critique their own work, as well as that of others.
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SPC 101E - ESL Public Speaking 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide an opportunity for the ESL student to gain experience in the art of public speaking as it applies to personal and professional life. Presentation skills, audience analysis, speech organization and critical thinking are developed. This course also emphasizes American English pronunciation and listening. ESL Public Speaking fulfills the Public Speaking requirement. Three lecture hours per week. Co-requisite: .
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SPC 101O - Public Speaking for Multimedia Environments 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to gain experience in the art of public speaking in its broadest sense, as it applies to everyday life. Oral exercises, class discussions, and speeches will cover the steps necessary for effective audience analysis, message preparation, and delivery. Emphasis will be on the improvement of individual speaking skills. This course meets online exclusively and will incorporate real-time audience presentation. The student must be proficient in recording and uploading materials through multiple online formats. Three lecture hours per week.
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SPC 102H - Public Speaking-Honors 3 Credit(s)
An introduction to the theory and practice of persuasion and argumentation in oral communications, this course includes analysis and application of rhetorical techniques and of arguments applied to political and social issues. Emphasis is placed on the development of each student’s ability to express, advocate, and defend a point of view. This course satisfies public speaking core requirement. Three lecture hours per week.
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SPC 202 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit(s)
This course will provide an overview of the basic theories and principles of interpersonal communication and will provide the student with an understanding of human interaction in a social world. This course explores communication competence, perception of self and others, nonverbal communication, language, listening, relationship building and relational contexts. Student will be given the opportunity to become more competent and empowered communicators. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SPC101 or SPC 102H .
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SPC 207 - Voice and Diction 3 Credit(s)
This course is a study of voice and diction designed to improve the speaking voice. Students practice exercises involving standard pronunciation, vocal quality, loudness, pitch, rate, and articulation. The goal is to develop each student’s voice for greater effectiveness in personal and professional speaking situations. Three lecture hours per week.
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SPC 211 - Oral Interpretation of Literature 3 Credit(s)
This course develops the expressive powers of the student through practice in the oral interpretation of literature including prose, poetry, and drama. Students analyze a piece of literature, determine the author’s meaning and communicate that meaning to an audience through the appropriate use of body and voice. Three lecture hours per week.
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SPC 213 - Language of Leaders 3 Credit(s) DI
An analysis of the essence of leadership, leadership styles and a leader’s dynamic vision and motivation are explored through the speeches and actions of influential leaders who represent a variety of social and political movements. Speeches are analyzed in terms of the speaker, the message, the effect, and the social environment in which the speeches were presented. Three lecture hours per week.
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SPC 215 - Intercultural Communication 3 Credit(s) DI V
This course examines sociological and psychological perspectives in intercultural communication. Students explore issues of power, gender, religion, ethnocentrism, and racism. Practical guidelines for communicating across diverse racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, regional, and national cultures are studied. Field research includes artwork, artifacts, and films from different cultures. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SPC101 or SPC 102H .
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SPC 301N - Negotiating Conflict 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide the theory and practice necessary for the development of constructive communication skills in negotiating conflict. Emphasis will be placed on teaching students to improve their abilities to analyze, prepare and practice negotiating skills via role playing techniques and the case study method. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SPC101 or SPC 102H .
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SPC 305 - Professional and Online Communication 3 Credit(s) W
This course focuses on an introduction of forms and techniques in professional communication environments including the three-step method to organization/creation of presentations, oral and online presentations, business letters, resumes, interview skills, reports, and business vocabulary. We will also examine the fundamental elements of synchronous and asynchronous communication with emphasis on interactive experiences as well as clear and consistent message construction. Written assignments will serve as the primary evaluation method for this course. Utilizing a draft/revision process, students will demonstrate critical thinking skills relevant to the course materials. Students must be comfortable working independently in a variety of online formats including WebCT, chatrooms, discussion boards, and multi-media websites (such as youtube.com). Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: .
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SPC 325 - Gender Communication 3 Credit(s) V W
This course will provide a better understanding of communication between genders, thereby improving the quality of interpersonal relationships. This will be achieved through looking at theories surrounding sex, gender, and communication styles, as well as those involving language, nonverbal messages, and intimacy. Written assignments will serve as the primary evaluation method for this course. Utilizing a draft/revision process students will demonstrate critical thinking skills relevant to the course material. Three lecture hours per week.
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SPC 501 - Directed Study in Speech Communication 3 Credit(s)
Projects relating to the student’s particular interest in speech communication will be conducted on an individual basis with an assigned faculty member. This course is open to seniors only, and permission of Department Chairperson is required.
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SPN 101 - Elementary Spanish I 3 Credit(s)
An introductory course in Spanish. Beginning skills are developed in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. Three hours of class work per week, supplemented by one hour of assigned work in the Language Resource Center. To determine proper placement, see the guidelines in the catalog or on Department web site.
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SPN 102 - Elementary Spanish II 3 Credit(s)
Continuation of SPN 101 . An introductory course in Spanish. Beginning skills are developed in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. Three lecture hours per week, supplemented by one hour of assigned work in the Language Resource Center. To determine proper placement, see the guidelines in the catalog or on Department web site. Prerequisite: SPN 101 or equivalent.
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SPN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 Credit(s)
Continuation of SPN 102 . The last of the major Spanish grammatical material is introduced and skills in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture are consolidated and expanded. Students taking this course should continue in SPN 202 or equivalent (SPN 212 , SPN 220 , SPN 222 ). Conducted in Spanish. Three lecture hours per week, supplemented by one hour of assigned work in the Language Resource Center. To determine proper placement, see the guidelines in the catalog or on Department web site. Prerequisite: SPN 102 or SPN 151 or equivalent.
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SPN 201X-202X - Intensive Intermediate Spanish I and II 6 Credit(s)
An intensive course permitting the student to fulfill the second year Foreign Language requirement in one semester. Six hours of class work per week, supplemented by assigned individual work in the Language Resource Center. For course description, see SPN 201 and SPN 202 . Prerequisite: SPN 102 or SPN 151 or equivalent.
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SPN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II 3 Credit(s)
The principal aim of this course is to solidify and expand upon the skills acquired in SPN 101 through SPN 201 . Basic grammar is reviewed, some literary texts are studied, and skills in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture are consolidated and expanded. Conducted in Spanish. Three lecture hours per week, supplemented by one hour of assigned work in the Language Resource Center. To determine proper placement, see the guidelines in the catalog or on Department website. Prerequisite: SPN 201 or equivalent.
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SPN 203 - The Spanish-speaking World I 3 Credit(s) DI
An interdisciplinary introduction to the peoples and cultures of Spain. The course provides a panoramic overview of Hispanic culture in Spain through the study of a variety of cultural texts that include movies, music, newspaper and magazine articles, literary texts, and the Internet. Three hours of class work per week. Taught in English. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: In some cases, but not typically, the SPN203 and SPN 204 course sequence may count toward completion of the Bachelor of Arts Foreign Language requirement, by permission of the Department Chairperson only. See Competency-Based Skills Requirements for rules governing this option. A Division I elective for all other students.
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SPN 204 - The Spanish-speaking World II 3 Credit(s) DI
An interdisciplinary introduction to the peoples and cultures of Latin America. The course pays special attention to the contrasts and similarities between the countries that comprise this vast and complex region through the study of a variety of cultural texts that include films, music, newspaper and magazine articles, literary texts, and the Internet. Three hours of class work per week. Class conducted in English with readings in English. See SPN 203 for special conditions.
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SPN 220 - Spanish for Native Speakers 3 Credit(s)
This course focuses on grammatical and lexical study needed by students who have already acquired a high level of oral proficiency in a native, non-academic environment. Offered bi-annually. Three lecture hours per week. “This advanced intermediate course can be used as a substitute for SPN 202 for the purpose of satisfying the language requirement.” Prerequisite: SPN 201 or equivalent.
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SPN 222 - Spanish for Business, Travel & Tourism 3 Credit(s) DI
Authentic materials and situations in the worlds of business and hospitality will form the basis for this course. Students will gain insight into cultural and linguistic customs, as well as increase mastery over the language competencies specific to each environment. Areas such as banking trade, commerce, and hotel and restaurant management will be presented. Students will have ample opportunity to develop proficiency in both written and verbal communication. Three lecture hours per week. “This advanced intermediate course can be used as a substitute for SPN 202 for the purpose of satisfying the language requirement.” Prerequisite: SPN 201 or equivalent.
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SPN 350 - Advanced Spanish Grammar 3 Credit(s)
A study of the finer points of standard Spanish grammar. Three hours of class work per week. Elective for Spanish Minors. Typically offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: SPN 202 or equivalent.
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SPN 351 - Advanced Conversational Spanish 3 Credit(s)
The aim of this course is to help the student develop greater fluency in the spoken language. Emphasis is placed on the vocabulary and idioms encountered in day-to-day living. Three hours of class work per week. Elective for Elementary Education. Typically offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: SPN 202 or equivalent.
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SPN 353 - Readings From the Hispanic World 3 Credit(s) DI
This course explores the techniques of critical reading while furthering understanding of the various Hispanic cultures. Essays and literary selections introduce students to the principles of textual analysis and serve as topics for class discussion, while providing insight into various aspects of the Hispanic experience. Conducted entirely in Spanish. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SPN 202 or equivalent.
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SPN 354 - Spanish Composition Through Film 3 Credit(s) DI
Various aspects of Hispanic culture, as depicted in selected Spanish language films, generate topics for composition in Spanish. Cultural understanding of the Spanish-speaking world and writing proficiency at the intermediate level will be further developed by producing and editing four essays. Conducted entirely in Spanish. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SPN 202 or SPN 212 or SPN 220 or SPN 222 or equivalent.
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