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SWRK 315 - Social Work in Health Care
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
Provides special emphasis on evidence based practice with the elderly. The role of the social worker relative to the patient and his/her family and to medical personnel, medical terminology and crisis intervention.
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SWRK 320 - Human Behavior and Social Environment I
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Introduction to theories that influence a holistic ecological perspective that includes biological, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual development through childhood. General systems theory is used to provide a social work orientation to the understanding of human behavior in individuals, small groups, large groups, communities and formal organizations. Social and economic factors as well as sex/gender and race are considered as determinants of behavior.
Prerequisite(s): Approval for initial progression; ZOOL 201 or ZOOL 251 ; PSYC 101 .
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SWRK 325 - Social Work in Child Welfare
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Focuses on child neglect and abuse, family treatment, foster care, adoptions and other family and children’s services within the child welfare system. Students are introduced to the best practices in child welfare.
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SWRK 330 - Human Behavior and Social Environment II
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Continues the presentation of a holistic ecological perspective which analyzes the life-cycle and organizational functioning focusing on the period from early adolescence through very old age, as well as the effects on systems of diversity, oppression and populations-at-risk. Emphasis is placed on the interactional processes involved in a broad cultural range of socialization of the individual as a member of the family unit, social groups, organizations and communities.
Prerequisite(s): SWRK 320 .
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SWRK 335 - Social Work in Mental Health
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Even
Focuses on developmental disabilities and mental/behavioral health issues and appropriate interventions with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
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SWRK 340 - Social Work Practice I
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Presents a generalist approach to the basic principles and concepts of evidence based social work practice. Building on foundation knowledge, values and skills introduced in SWRK 200 , an ecological-systems approach to problem solving is emphasized. Introduction of the general methods of social work interaction with individuals is the primary emphasis.
Prerequisite(s): SWRK 320 and concurrent registration in SWRK 350 .
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SWRK 345 - Juvenile Justice: Social Problems and Legal Issues for Social Work and Criminal Justice
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Focuses on the juvenile, the family and the community as related to and interwoven with legal issues, practices and processes encountered by the social work and criminal justice professionals and their clients. Restorative Justice practices are emphasized.
Crosslisted With: CJ 370
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SWRK 350 - Social Work Practice Skills and Techniques
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Offers lab-like interaction which builds on the theoretical information presented in SWRK 340 . Skills and processes of engagement, data collection, assessment, intervention, evaluation and termination phases in service delivery with a variety of systems are included. This course focuses on interviewing and recording techniques which can be applied to all levels of social work practice. Role play and videotaped scenarios assist in development of skills. Student participation in a three hour per week field experience is required.
Prerequisite(s): SWRK 320 and concurrent registration in SWRK 340 .
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SWRK 355 - Social Gerontology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
Focuses on the social, psychological, biological, economic, legal, and health related issues confronting older adults, their families and society in general. Also explored are the service settings responsive to their needs.
Crosslisted With: SOC 320 .
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SWRK 365 - Alcohol and Drugs
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
The effects of alcohol and other drugs on the brain and behavior. Takes a look at the components of addiction, and aspects of AOD treatment, including levels of treatment, genetic components impacting addiction and treatment, and best practices in AOD treatment.
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SWRK 375 - Social Work in the School Setting
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Provides understanding of the social worker’s role in the interface between students, parents, schools and communities. Focus on primary prevention and intervention in the school setting.
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SWRK 385 - Stress Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Looks at the nature of stress, focusing on the different origins and types of stress, examining the link between stress and one’s emotional health and physical health. Identifies how to better cope with stress, including the proper use of relaxation techniques. Investigates the benefits of looking at the treatment of stress management from a multisystem perspective.
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SWRK 400 - Social Work Practice II
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Is the second of three courses providing the framework for evidenced-based generalist beginning social work practice and builds on the foundation provided in SWRK 340 . Emphasis on family system. Also, an overview of group work, including a historical perspective and related group models. Focus on group formation, including assessment, composition, working agreement and stages of group development. Nondiscriminatory practice reinforced. Student participation in group observation is required.
Prerequisite(s): SWRK 340 and approval for advanced progression.
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SWRK 410 - Social Work Research and Evaluation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Introduces students to quantitative and qualitative methods of research used in social work. Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s ability to ethically use scientific inquiry as part of evidence based social work practice. Specific understanding of steps of evidence based practice are used as a tool for adding to the knowledge base of social work practice, evaluating one’s own practice and evaluating social service programs.
Prerequisite(s): Approval for initial progression.
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SWRK 415 - Social Work in Child Welfare II
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
This course is a preparatory course for certification as a child welfare worker. Specific knowledge, skills and values of the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services practice model, competencies, and skills assessments are presented. This course may only be taken the semester prior to, or the semester of, enrollment in SWRK 490 .
Prerequisite(s): SWRK 325 and admission to the social work program.
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SWRK 425 - Special Topics [topic title]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Selected topics of current interest and importance. Course may be repeated with different topics. A maximum of nine credit hours can be counted toward a degree in Social Work.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s approval.
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SWRK 440 - Social Work Practice III
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Is the third of three courses providing the generalist method as a practice framework for beginning social work practice. Integration of knowledge, values and skills in problem solving, interpersonal helping and evidence-based intervention approaches with individuals, groups and communities. Primary emphasis on communities and organizations, including a global perspective. Ethical implications of practice examined in depth. Student participation in a three hour per week field experience is required.
Prerequisite(s): SWRK 340 and approval for advanced progression.
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SWRK 455 - Social Work Travel Study [Selected Topics]
Credit(s): 1-6
Lecture Hours: 1-6
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Not regularly offered. (as needed)
A course designed as an educational travel experience in Social Work within the United States or internationally under the supervision of a university instructor. May be taught as an organized study-tour or as an independent travel and study project. Topics, prerequisites and course requirements announced in advance. Students may repeat course with different topics. A maximum of six credit hours can be counted toward a Social Work degree. Pass/Fail
May be offered on a pass/fail basis.
Prerequisite(s): Requires instructor’s approval.
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SWRK 460 - Social Work Senior Seminar
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Integration of social work professional competency areas as defined by the Council on Social Work Education in a written case study. This course must be taken the semester prior to SWRK 490 .
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SWRK 470 - Social Work Field Instruction Preparation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A lab course designed primarily to prepare students for field instruction, professional employment and/or continued training. This course must be taken the semester prior to SWRK 490 .
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SWRK 490 - Social Work Field Instruction
Credit(s): 12
Lecture Hours: 12
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Provides block placement for direct practice experience in a selected social work setting. Students’ activities are supervised jointly by a designated agency employee in the work setting and by the Social Work Program Coordinator of Field Instruction or other designated social work faculty. Individual work with student interns and their supervisors is provided by periodic visits during the semester by faculty. Additional learning and preparation through regularly scheduled seminars. Field Education is designed, supervised, coordinated and evaluated based on criteria by which students demonstrate the achievement of program competencies.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all other courses required for graduation and approval for full progression.
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SOC 101 - Introduction to Anthropology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An overview of four subfields of anthropology focusing on the development of human society through a study of human evolution and cultural change.
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SOC 201 - General Sociology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Study of human society and the means by which groups and individuals adjust; the nature of social process, social structure, social organization (institutions) and social change.
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SOC 202 - Social Problems
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Analysis of selected contemporary social problems in their social and cultural setting. Develop an awareness of local, national and international social problems. Learn and apply sociological perspectives to the analysis of social problems. SOC 202 is a service learning course, and students are required to complete volunteer community service hours and attend an assigned number of campus events.
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SOC 202H - Honors Social Problems
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Discussion-based version of SOC 202 . Limited class size allowing in-depth discussions. Open to students who have demonstrated superior academic ability. Student may receive credit for either the SOC 202 or SOC 202H, not both.
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval.
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SOC 300 - Cultural Anthropology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
An examination of cultural anthropological methods and theory. Students will be required to read ethnographic case studies and excerpts as they explore the behaviors common to all peoples.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 or instructor’s approval.
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SOC 304 - Race, and Ethnic Relations
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Even
Examination of stratification patterns, and functions and dysfunctions of these patterns, current developments in definitions of race and ethnicity, along with analysis of past and current status of selected races/ ethnicities in the U. S. and globally.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 .
Crosslisted With: SOC 504
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SOC 305 - Sociology of Deviance and Social Control
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Theoretical analysis of the social causes and consequences of deviant attitudes, behaviors, and conditions. Includes an examination of various types of social control and the effects of each on those labeled deviant and deviant groups. Students will critically examine current theories and research concerning deviance and social control.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 .
Crosslisted With: SOC 505
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SOC 307 - LGBT Issues in Society
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
An introduction to LGBT studies, this course will examine the global history of sexual minorities, sexual identity formation and change, community formation and maintenance and relationships between LGBT individuals and communities with major social institutions.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 or SOC 202 .
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SOC 308 - Family and Intimate Relationships
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Sociological examination of topics related to intimate relationships, including attraction, dating, cohabitation, marriage and the family, and relationship conflict. Study of changing patterns in intimate relationships, including marriage, cross-culturally and historically.
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SOC 309 - Sociology of Food
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
An holistic introduction to the global food system and food production, distribution, and consumption, this course will examine the economic, political, social, and symbolic dimensions of food in society. This course will also explore the social determinants of hunger, malnutrition, and obesity and individual and cultural relationships to food on the basis of differences such as race and ethnicity, class, gender, and religion.
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SOC 311 - Society and the Individual
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Even
An examination of concepts related to microsociology, symbolic interaction and the connections between individuals and society. Particular emphasis will be given to the social construction of reality and the negotiation of meanings about objects in the social world through collective action. Topics covered will include socialization, identity, social roles, and human interaction. Recent research findings will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 or SOC 202 .
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SOC 312 - Social Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
The psychological and sociological study of how people’s actions, emotions and moods, and thoughts are influenced by those around them. Content focuses on the three main areas of research in the field: social cognition and perception, social influence, and social interactions and relations. Content in the course will focus on concepts such as interpersonal attraction, prejudice and stereotyping, group influences, conformity, and persuasion but is not limited to these areas.
Prerequisite(s): Three hours general psychology (PSYC 101 ) or general sociology (SOC 201 , SOC 201 , or SOC 308 ).
Crosslisted With: PSYC 312
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SOC 318 - Social Research Methods
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Introduction to the methods and techniques for conducting empirical research in the social sciences. Topics covered include philosophy of social science methodology, literature reviews, research design, conceptualization and measurement, ethical issues in the social sciences and the collection and use of primary and secondary data. Students may receive credit for either SOC 303 or 318, not both.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 and SOC 202 with a grade of C or above.
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SOC 319 - Data Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
An introduction to statistics in the social sciences. Topics will include univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analyses of social science data. Particular emphasis will be placed on using data analysis software and the interpretation of statistical results. Students may receive credit for either SOC 303 or 319, not both.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 318 with a grade of C or better and MATH 110 or MATH 140 .
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SOC 320 - Social Gerontology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Focuses on the social, psychological, biological, economic, legal, and health related issues confronting older adults, their families and society in general. Also explored are the service settings responsive to their needs.
Crosslisted With: SWRK 355
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SOC 333 - Society and Environment
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
An examination of the interrelated nature of society and the biophysical environment. The course will focus on cultural values and attitudes toward the environment as well as various contemporary environmental issues and problems such as land use patterns, natural resource extraction, economic growth and the environment, pollution, climate change, population growth, and the social distribution of environmental “bads” and “goods. ”
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SOC 334 - Sociology of Sport
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Even
Examination of the social institution of sport and its impact on and consequences for American society. Sports, athletics, play, and participation in professional sports will be analyzed through the lens of sterotypes, violence, class and poverty, racial gender and sexuality based discrimination, and media.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 .
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SOC 341 - Gender Roles in American Society
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd
An examination of how gender is socially produced and the implications of gender for individuals, social processes and social structure.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 .
Crosslisted With: SOC 541
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SOC 364 - Corrections
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Provides an overview of the history and various perspectives of incarceration, tracing the development of prisons in America from their earlier roots in Europe. An examination is placed upon prison inmates, correctional staff, correctional treatment and punishment philosophies, political perspectives regarding criminal offenders and special interest offenders such as juveniles and females, as well as capital punishment.
Crosslisted With: SOC 564, CJ 364 /564
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SOC 375 - Sociology of Popular Culture
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Examination of cultural theory, specifically the dichotomy of popular culture versus “high” or elite culture. Popular culture will be analyzed through mediums such as television, film, internet, and music, as well as an in-depth focus on identity (race, class, gender and sexuality).
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 .
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SOC 381 - Special Topics [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Selected topics of current interest in sociology. Course may be repeated with different topics. Maximum of six hours of topics/courses can be counted toward the major or minor.
Crosslisted With: SOC 581
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SOC 386 - Technology and Society
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd
This course is an examination of the relationship between individuals, society, and technology. Emphasis will be given to the relationship between individual and global processes that both shape and are shaped by technology. This examination will include both benefits and problems with our dependency on technology, and how controversies such as access to technology, privacy, and ethical concerns are tied to power.
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SOC 390 - Social Movements
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
The study of collective attempts to promote or resist changes in society, culture, and individual behaviors and beliefs. Includes an examination of the dynamics, evolution, and tactics of social movements generally and an application of these issues to major U. S. social movements of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
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SOC 402 - Sociological Theory
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
A survey and analysis of classical and contemporary sociological theory as it applies to both historic and current events. Topics may include inequality, genocide and the role of ideas and class as social forces driving history and theory forward.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 and SOC 202 with grade of C or above, completed 6 hours of upper-division sociology coursework.
Crosslisted With: SOC 602
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SOC 404 - Stratification and Inequality
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
An emphasis is made upon the class system of the United States with some comparisons to stratification systems of other times and societies. Theory and research appropriate to the analysis of structured social inequality are surveyed.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 or SOC 202 .
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SOC 413 - Criminology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Problems, theory, cause, control and prevention of criminal behavior.
Crosslisted With: SOC 613, CJ 325 /525
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SOC 415 - Political Sociology: Power in Society
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As needed
Critical theoretical examination of the social origins and institutional mechanisms through which power is constructed, distributed and maintained in contemporary societies. Investigation of the ways that the state, social movements, propaganda, and culture intersect with power and social change.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 or SOC 202 .
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SOC 425 - Family Violence
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
This course will focus on violence within familial and intimate relationships emphasizing the social aspects and consequences of these forms of violence This course will focus on the multiple ways that violence is used and the ways in which those that commit interpersonal violence within a family and/or intimate setting are perceived on a societal level. Patterns of behavior, cultural norms, as well as lifelong consequences will be addressed as well as social institutions where family violence is common.
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SOC 431 - Urban and Community Sociology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
Origins and structures of community with special emphasis on the theories and historical trends of urbanization and urban development, and contemporary urban problems and policies including: population, ecology, inequality, and place.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 or SOC 202 .
Crosslisted With: SOC 631
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SOC 455 - Sociology Travel Study [Selected Topics]
Credit(s): 1-6
Lecture Hours: 1-6
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Not regularly offered. (as needed)
A course designed as an educational travel experience in Sociology within the United States or internationally under the supervision of a university instructor. May be taught as an organized study-tour or as an independent travel and study project. Topics, prerequisites and course requirements announced in advance. Students may repeat course with different topics. A maximum of six credit hours can be counted toward a major in Sociology. Pass/Fail
May be offered on a Pass/Fail basis.
Prerequisite(s): Requires instructor’s approval.
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SOC 480 - Internship in Sociology
Credit(s): 3-6
Lecture Hours: 3-6
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Application of sociological skills and theory in a supervised workplace setting. Admission to the Internship will be determined by the Faculty Internship Committee based on internship application materials. Internship placement will be determined by the Internship Faculty Coordinator in consultation with the student. The student may or may not be paid. Student grades will be based on the instructor’s academic evaluation as well as on-the-job supervisor’s evaluation of the student intern’s work. May only be taken once for credit.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 , SOC 202 ; Sociology major, senior standing; minimum 2.80 overall GPA and 3,20 GPA in Sociology coursework.
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SOC 485 - Directed Reading and Research
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A systematic sociological/anthropological study of a selected topic through supervised reading of pertinent substantive and methodological literature, primary data collection or use of secondary data and statistical analysis of data by a Sociology/ Anthropology faculty. Maximum of six hours of primary topic research or different topics can be counted toward major or minor. By arrangement only.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 , an additional three credit hours sociology course, minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 and instructor’s approval of topic and research methods.
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SOC 497 - Senior Seminar
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Readings, discussion of problems, and presentation of papers. This course must be taken in the final semester prior to graduation.
Prerequisite(s): Sociology major.
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SOIL 210 - Soil Science
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
The nature and properties of soils. Provides an introduction to the characteristics of soils. Discussions of the biological, chemical and physical processes which occur in soil and how these processes affect plant growth and environmental quality.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 111 or CHEM 121 or consent of instructor.
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SOIL 210L - Soil Science Lab
Credit(s): 0
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
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SOIL 250 - Soil and Landscape Evaluation
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, As Needed
Principles of soil morphology as utilized in soil and landscape evaluation in the field. Involves describing, classifying and interpreting soils in preparation for regional and national soil judging contests. May be repeated. Maximum four hours.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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SOIL 301 - Special Problems [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Summer. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration.
Individual problems for students exhibiting special interests and abilities in soils, soil morphology and classification, soil fertility, management and conservation. Maximum of one hour applicable to concentration requirements. Written project outline and report of results required.
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SOIL 302 - Special Problems [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring, Summer. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration.
Individual problems for students exhibiting special interests and abilities in soils, soil morphology and classification, soil fertility, management and conservation. Maximum of one hour applicable to concentration requirements. Written project outline and report of results required.
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SOIL 315 - Soil and Water Conservation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Problems, principles and control of soil erosion by water and wind; land planning for soil conservation: water management, including irrigation and drainage problems: philosophies of land ethics and stewardship. Students are required to write reports and give oral presentations.
Prerequisite(s): SOIL 210 .
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SOIL 321 - Soil Genesis, Morphology and Classification
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Even
Study of the soil as a natural, three-dimension system: the effect of geologic, climactic and biotic interactions on soil characteristics and processes of formation and methods of classifying soils.
Prerequisite(s): SOIL 210 .
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SOIL 321L - Soil Science Lab
Credit(s): 0
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
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SOIL 401 - Research Participation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Summer. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration.
Application of the scientific method and techniques of research to investigation of problems in major subject areas of soil science. Restricted to students with demonstrated ability to conduct a supervised research problem. Maximum of three hours applicable to concentration requirements. Preparation of project outline and presentation of written and oral reports are required. May be used for Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellows Research Program.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, minimum GPA of 2.75.
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SOIL 402 - Research Participation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring, Summer. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration.
Application of the scientific method and techniques of research to investigation of problems in major subject areas of soil science. Restricted to students with demonstrated ability to conduct a supervised research problem. Maximum of three hours applicable to concentration requirements. Preparation of project outline and presentation of written and oral reports are required. May be used for Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellows Research Program.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, minimum GPA of 2.75.
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SOIL 412 - Soil Chemistry and Fertility
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
The principles of soil chemistry as they relate to ion exchange, nutrient availability and soil fertility. Sources, properties and utilization of fertilizers and other soil amendments by plants.
Prerequisite(s): SOIL 210 .
Crosslisted With: SOIL 612
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SOIL 412L - Soil Science Lab
Credit(s): 0
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
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SOIL 420 - Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Study of soil microorganisms including their habitats, activities and ecological relationships. Emphasis on microbial interactions and processes which affect both agricultural practices and environmental quality, including: nutrient cycling, decomposition of organic residues and compounds dynamics of soil organic matter: enzymatic activities: potential use of soil organisms for environmental remediation. Three one-hour lectures.
Prerequisite(s): SOIL 210 and MBIO 251 or MBIO 310 , or consent of instructor.
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SOIL 421 - Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry Laboratory
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: One three-hour lab.
Lab Hours: As Needed
Lab study of soil microbial populations, organic compound decomposition, nitrogen transformations and enzyme activities in soils.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in SOIL 420 .
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SOIL 430 - Wetland Science
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring, Summer
An introduction to the conservation and management of wetland environments. Emphasis will be placed on the role of wetlands in maintaining water quality and strategies for multiple use management of wetland resources. Students will become familiar with basic and applied concepts in hydrology, soils and vegetation of both constructed and natural wetlands. It is the assumption of the instructor that a student has a basic understanding of biological chemistry, for example the processes of photosynthesis and respiration.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 111 or CHEM 121 , BIOL 120 or BIOL 140 , MATH 140 , or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted With: SOIL 630
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SOIL 430L - Soil Science Lab
Credit(s): 0
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
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SOIL 440 - Soil Physics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An introduction to soil as a porous medium that supports the growth of plant roots by retaining air, heat, water and nutrients. These same physical processes govern the movement of chemicals in the environment. The course will cover physical processes and properties and develop the concepts of transport and retention.
Crosslisted With: SOIL 640
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SOIL 440L - Soil Science Lab
Credit(s): 0
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
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SPAN 111 - Elementary Spanish
(TBR: SPAN 1010)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An introductory course emphasizing listening, speaking, reading and writing. May be used to remove an entrance deficiency or for students with no prior experience in this language. After passing SPAN 111, students will take the second semester of the elementary sequence, SPAN 122 .
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SPAN 115 - Transitional Spanish
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A review of listening, speaking, reading and writing for students who have had two years of Spanish at the high school level or equivalent as determined by the department. After passing SPAN 115, students will take the second semester of the elementary sequence, SPAN 122 .
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SPAN 122 - Elementary Spanish
(TBR: SPAN 1020)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An introductory course emphasizing listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 111 or SPAN 115 or equivalent as determined by the department.
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SPAN 222 - Intermediate Spanish
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Grammar review, reading, writing and conversation.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 122 or equivalent as determined by the department.
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SPAN 250 - Latin America Today: The Peoples and Cultures of Latin America
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An interdisciplinary study of Latin America today, with emphasis on the life-styles, customs, mentality and overall culture of the peoples of this region. Discussion of current trends in politics, education, media, religion and literature and the arts (including popular culture) especially as they illustrate important cultural values and attitudes. Consideration of the attitudes of Americans towards the peoples of Latin America and vice versa. Taught in English.
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SPAN 300 - Intensive Conversation in a Foreign Country
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
In-residence training in the foreign language of the area visited. The course elected must be approved in advance by the Chair of the Department of English and Modern Foreign Languages. Research project required for graduate credit.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 222 or equivalent.
Crosslisted With: (Same as SPAN 500)
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SPAN 321 - Introduction to Spanish Civilization
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A descriptive and critical approach to the instruction of Spanish history, geography, religious, political, social, educational and economic institutions. Research paper required for graduate credit.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 341 or SPAN 342 or departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: SPAN 521
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SPAN 322 - Introduction to Spanish American Civilization
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A descriptive and critical approach to the instruction of Spanish American history, geography, religious, political, social, educational and economic institutions. Research paper required for graduate credit.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 341 or SPAN 342 or departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: SPAN 522
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SPAN 330 - Advanced Spanish Grammar in Practice
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Review of basic concepts in Spanish grammar, including verb conjugations, tense, mood, prepositions, and pronouns. Development of reading and critical thinking skills in Spanish. Practice in speaking and comprehension of spoken Spanish. Recommended for majors and minors.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 222 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: SPAN 530
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SPAN 341 - Advanced Conversation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Emphasizes conversational skills. Oral practice to extend range of topics, vocabulary, fluency and conversational strategies. Study of the phonetic system of the Spanish language and exercises to improve pronunciation. Grammar appropriate for oral Spanish. Discussions utilizing readings and electronic media such as videos and the internet. Class presentation of research project required for graduate credit. Heritage speakers and those with near-native abilities in Spanish are not eligible to take this course. If they intend to major in Spanish or earn a Recognition of Proficiency, they should see the department chair for a waiver.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 222 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: SPAN 541
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SPAN 342 - Advanced Composition
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Emphasizes composition skills. Written practice to extend range of topics, vocabulary, fluency and compositional strategies. Grammar and stylistics appropriate for written Spanish. Practice writing expository and creative prose, translations as well as use of internet discussion lists. Class presentation of research project required for graduate credit.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 222 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: SPAN 542
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SPAN 350 - Masterpieces of Spanish and Span-American Literature (in English Translation)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
In-depth discussion of selected literary masterpieces from Spain and Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America. Emphasis on characters, themes and social trends which reflect the culture and traditions of the Hispanic world. No knowledge of Spanish required; taught in English. Does not count towards major, minor or Recognition of Proficiency in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 111 -ENGL 112 .
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SPAN 360 - Studies Abroad
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
In-residence study of the literature, language, or civilization of the area visited. Relevant field trips. Must be approved in advance by the Chair of the Department of Modern Foreign Languages. Research paper required for graduate credit.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 341 and SPAN 342 .
Crosslisted With: (Same as SPAN 560)
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SPAN 370 - Travel Study
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Not regularly offered. (as needed)
A combination of travel and study experiences in the U. S. or abroad designed to enrich students’ knowledge of the target foreign language and culture. May be taught as an organized study tour under faculty supervision or as an independent travel and study project with prior department approval. Topics, prerequisites and course requirements announced in advance. Research paper required for graduate credit. Students may repeat course with change of topic for maximum of six hours credit. Chair of the Department of English and Modern Foreign Languages approval must be obtained for travel-study courses to count towards minor, major, or Recognition of Proficiency.
Crosslisted With: SPAN 570
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SPAN 381 - Survey of Spanish Literature
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Selected readings to give students an acquaintance with important personalities, movements and ideas in Spanish literature. 381: Beginning to 17th century. SPAN 382 : 18th century to present. Research paper required for graduate credit.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 341 or SPAN 342 or departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: SPAN 581
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SPAN 382 - Survey of Spanish Literature
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Selected readings to give students an acquaintance with important personalities, movements and ideas in Spanish literature. SPAN 381 : Beginning to 17th century. 382: 18th century to present. Research paper required for graduate credit.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 341 or SPAN 342 or departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: SPAN 582
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SPAN 385 - Survey of Spanish American Literature
Credit(s): 3
Selected readings to give students an acquaintance with important personalities, movements and ideas in Spanish American literature. Discovery (1492) to Romanticism. Research paper required for graduate credit. As Needed
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 341 or SPAN 342 or departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: (Same as SPAN 585)
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SPAN 386 - Survey of Spanish American Literature
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Selected readings to give students an acquaintance with important personalities, movements and ideas in Spanish American literature. 385: Discovery (1492) to Romanticism. 386: Realism (late 19th century) to present. Research paper required for graduate credit.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 341 or SPAN 342 or departmental approval.
Crosslisted With: SPAN 586
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SPAN 401 - Foreign Language Internship
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Utilization of the target foreign language in a monitored work environment. Appropriate placements may be found locally, nationally, or abroad. Students may or may not be paid. Evaluation by both supervising instructor and on-the-job supervisor. Chair of the Department of English and Modern Foreign Languages approval must be obtained for internships to count towards minor, major, or Recognition of Proficiency.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 341 or SPAN 342 .
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SPAN 420 - History and Phonetics of the Spanish Language
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
Study of the phonemes and rules governing Spanish pronunciation. Detailed examination of the development of Spanish from its Pre-Romanic and Latin origins to the present day, with special attention to morphologic and etymologic change. Discussion of the influence and contributions of other languages, including Arabic, French, Catalan, English, and Amerindian languages. Assignments include phonetic transcriptions of recordings and analysis of prominent Spanish dialects. Research paper and more extensive assignments required for graduate credit.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 341 and SPAN 342 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: SPAN 620
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SPAN 451 - The Language of Business and the Professions
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
Study of the basic terminology and documents of business and various professions as practiced within the Hispanic world. In addition to business, professions such as communications, travel and tourism, agriculture and criminology will be covered. Composition of business letters and resumés, translation and presentation of oral reports. Research paper required for graduate credit.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 341 or SPAN 342 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: SPAN 651
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SPAN 481 - 19th-Century Spanish Literature
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
Study in depth of selected works.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 341 or SPAN 342 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: (Same as SPAN 681)
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SPAN 482 - Contemporary Spanish Literature
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
Study in depth of selected works.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 341 or SPAN 342 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: (Same as SPAN 682)
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SPAN 486 - Contemporary Latin-American Literature
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
Study in depth of selected works.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 341 or SPAN 342 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: (Same as SPAN 686)
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SPAN 491 - Spanish and Latin-American Cinema
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Study of major works in Spanish and Latin- American cinema from the 1920s to the present day. The films surveyed will illustrate the development of Spanish and Latin-American cinema and will focus on important socio-political and cultural issues in Twentieth-Century Spain and Latin America. Research paper required for graduate credit.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 341 or SPAN 342 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: SPAN 691
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SPAN 495 - Topics in Spanish Language, Literature, or Civilization
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Not regularly offered. (as needed)
Study of selected aspects of Spanish language, literature, or civilization. Taught in Spanish. Topics and prerequisites announced in course schedule. Research paper required for graduate credit. Students may repeat course with change of topic. Only six hours of topics courses may count towards a minor, major, or Recognition of Proficiency.
Crosslisted With: SPAN 695
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SPAN 496 - Topics in Spanish Language, Literature, or Civilization
Credit(s): 1-3
When Offered: Not regularly offered. (as needed)
Study of selected aspects of Spanish language, literature, or civilization. Taught in Spanish. Topics and prerequisites announced in course schedule. Research paper required for graduate credit. Students may repeat course with change of topic. Only six hours of topics courses may count towards a minor, major, or Recognition of Proficiency.
Crosslisted With: (Same as SPAN 696)
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SPAN 498 - Independent Study
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Directed reading or research under supervision of a staff member. Available only to Juniors and Seniors having completed at least six hours of upper-division coursework in Spanish. Project must be approved by faculty in the discipline concerned and the department chair. Research paper required for graduate credit. Students may take no more than six hours of independent study.
Crosslisted With: SPAN 698
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