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RELI 1200 - World Religions I 3 hours
An introduction to important beliefs, practices, and traditions of religions around the world; some attention will be given to local and indigenous practices as well as to globalized forms of religion.
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RELI 2100 - The New Testament I 3 hours
A survey of the background and content of the New Testament, with emphasis on interpretation.
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RELI 2110 - Life and Teachings of Jesus I 3 hours
Exploration of the life and teachings of Jesus through historical, critical analysis of the gospels as well as discussion of interpretations of Jesus in the church and academy.
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RELI 2120 - Asian Scriptures I 3 hours
Examination of religious scriptures in Buddhism, Daoism, Hinduism, and/or Confucianism.
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RELI 2130 - Hermeneutics I 3 hours
Study of the art and science of interpretation of religious and non-religious texts.
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RELI 2140 - Hebrew Bible I 3 hours
The Hebrew Bible, sometimes called the “Old” Testament, has profoundly impacted diverse groups of people around the globe. Numerous religious traditions appeal to what seems to be this same collection of books. But what’s really in it? This course provides students with an introduction to the history, literature, and interpretation of the Hebrew Bible from multiple perspectives, with attention to archeological findings and textual criticism. No prerequisites
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RELI 2200 - History of Christianity I 3 hours
A historical survey of Christianity from its beginning to the present, with particular emphasis on the interrelationship between the Church and the surrounding culture.
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RELI 2210 - Muslim Journeys I 3 hours
A study of the beliefs and practices of Islamic traditions, with a focus on Muslim sacred literature, historical developments, and contemporary expressions.
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RELI 2220 - Buddhist Thought and Practice I 3 hours
A study of the beliefs and practices of Buddhist traditions, examining historical developments and contemporary expressions.
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RELI 2230 - Jewish Experience I 3 hours
A study of the beliefs and practices of Jewish traditions, with a focus on Jewish philosophy and Holocaust studies.
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RELI 2260 - Hindu Traditions I 3 hours
Prerequisites: ENGL 1101 with a grade of “C-” or better or Permission of Instructor
The word “Hinduism” is a term that has come to apply to a wide diversity of religious traditions originating in India. In fact, Hinduism is sometimes said to be the religion of “330 million” deities. This course is a study of Hindu beliefs and practices, with a focus on the varieties of devotions, diverse gods and goddesses, contested historical developments, and contemporary expressions.
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RELI 2270 - Chinese Religions 3 hours
Prerequisites: ENGL 1101 with a grade of “C-” or better or Permission of Instructor
The religious landscape in China has always been diverse, and practitioners participate in mutiple traditions without experiencing conflict. A constellation of religious and cultural ideas has taken on global significance, from the Dao to feng shui. This course surveys the ancient state religion, classical Confucianism, philosophical and religious Daoism, and popular religion-with attention paid to gods,ghosts, and ancestors.
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RELI 2300 - Theories of Religion I 3 hours
An exploration of the nature and origins of religion through such disciplines as philosophy, history, psychology, sociology, anthropology and cultural studies.
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RELI 2310 - Philosophy of Religion I 3 hours
A critical examination of important theories concerning issues such as religious diversity in the modern world shaped by science and technology, the nature of ultimate reality, the existence of God, the destiny of human beings and significance of religious experience, the problem of evil, and the meaningfulness of religious language.
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RELI 2320 - Comparative Religious Ethics I 3 hours
An exploration of various systems of religious ethics in Western and Asian religious traditions. Special attention is given to the way in which texts, cultures and traditions influence ethical systems.
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RELI 2330 - Christian Ethics I 3 hours
A study of the historical and textual foundations of Christian ethics, with discussion of application to contemporary moral problems.
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RELI 2340 - Religion Politics and Law 3 hours
Prerequisites: ENGL 1101 with a grade of “C-” or better or Permission from the Instructor
From the ban on religious symbols in public spaces in France to the controversies over efforts to have the “Ten Commandments” displayed in American courtrooms, religiosity collides with law and politics. How people conceive of religion shapes how they think about “secularism,” the way we have come to speak about public democratic spaces. This course will examine a number of topics, such as tensions between religion and politics, major Supreme Court decisions, perceptions and experiences of migrations, and effects of de-colonialization.
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RELI 2350 - Race, Gender, and Religion 3 hours
Prerequisites: ENGL 1101 or permission of instructor
How have religions been shaped by notions of “race” and “sex”? How have race and sex been determined by religion? How are people’s experience of their religious longing effected by how they are racially identified or how their sexual orientation is perceived? This course examines intersections definitive for people’s identities-race, gender, and religion.
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RELI 2850 - Study Abroad I 1 hour
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RELI 2851 - Study Abroad I 1 hour
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RELI 2980 - Independent Study I 1 hour
Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum. Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
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RELI 2981 - Independent Study I 1 hour
Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum. Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
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RELI 3110 - Themes in Sacred Writing I 3 hours
Prerequisites: One Previous RELI 1000-2000 Level Course Encouraged
Critical and concentrated study of a theme, genre or entirety of selected sacred writings.
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RELI 3201 - Christian Thought I 3 hours
Prerequisites: One Previous RELI 1000-2000 Level Course Encouraged with a grade of “C-” or better.
This course provides an introduction to the major historic periods, doctrines, and development of Christian theology from the New Testament to the twenty-first century. Through a close reading and discussion of primary texts, students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of theologies.
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RELI 3210 - Protestant Reformers I 3 hours
Prerequisites: One Previous RELI 1000-2000 Level Course Encouraged
A study of the lives, thought and influence of significant figures in Protestant Reforming Movements, such as Martin Luther, the Anabaptist Reformers, and John Wesley.
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RELI 3220 - Zen Buddhism I 3 hours
Prerequisites: One Previous RELI 1000-2000 Level Course Encouraged
An examination of the development of Chan in China and the transmission of Zen to Japan and the West.
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RELI 3230 - Themes in Asian Religions I 3 hours
Prerequisites: One Previous RELI 1000-2000 Level Course Encouraged
In-depth study of a particular theme, practice, or text(s) in one or more Asian religious traditions.
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RELI 3240 - Religion in the Americas I 3 hours
Prerequisites: ENGL 1101 with a grade of “C-” or better.
How have religions-originating in the Middle East and Asia-changed as they have taken root in the Americas? How have indigenous American cultures been effected by colonialism and earlier missionaries? This course examines movements, personalities, and practices of religious traditions throughout the Americas. The Americas have been sites of conflict, compromise, and creativity. In the modern period, many indigenous peoples seek recovery of pre-Christian African and Native American traditions and many others turn to new religious options like Pentecostalism. Particular attention will be paid to cultural intersections in Appalachia and the American South.
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RELI 3300 - Approaches to Studying Religions I 3 hours
Prerequisites: One Previous RELI 1000-2000 Level Course Encouraged
Pre/co-requisite: ENGL 1101
Where did religion come from? What does religion do for individuals or communities? Is there a difference between being religious and studying about religion? Can someone who is not religious understand another person’s religiousness? This course provides students with a specialized examination of methods in religious studies such as the radical critique of religion, modern historicism, phenomenology, ethnography, philosophical hermeneutics, scientific modeling, and more.
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RELI 3310 - Religion and Sexuality 3 hours
Prerequisites: ENGL 1101 with a grade of “C-” or better or Permission from the Instructor
Religious narratives are full of sex, relationships, drama, and gender identity formation. Religions and religious discourse are often used to frame notions of sexuality and gender identity, to the point of having civil and legal impacts. Religious ideas have also been used to critique repressive political impositions on sexual identity. This course examines from a global and comparative perspective, public and private debates about sexual topics, as well as trace out origins of notions of sex in ancient religious texts.
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RELI 3996 - Special Topics I 3 hours
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RELI 4850 - Study Abroad I 1 Hour
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RELI 4851 - Study Abroad I 1 Hour
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RELI 4900 - Senior Capstone Project I
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior Standing, Religious Studies Major
A capstone seminar and project required of all seniors. The seminar will involve the creation and presentation of a thesis or other research project to the seminar, as well as reflection on and evaluation of experiences in the major.
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RELI 4980 - Independent Study I 1 hour
Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum. Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
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RELI 4981 - Independent Study I 1 Hour
Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum. Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
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RELI 4996 - Special Topics I 3 hours
Prerequisites: One Previous RELI 1000-2000 Level Course Encouraged with a grade of “C-” or better.
This course features focused study in an area of Religious Studies selected by the instructor. May be repeated as the topic differs. One Previous REU 1000-2000 Level Course, or Permission of Instructor.
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RELI 4997 - Special Topics I 3 hours
Prerequisites: One Previous RELI 1000-2000 Level Course Encouraged
This course features focused study in an area of Religious Studies selected by the instructor. May be repeated as the topic differs. One Previous REU 1000-2000 Level Course, or Permission of Instructor.
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RELI 4998 - Special Topics I 3 hours
Prerequisites: One Previous RELI 1000-2000 Level Course Encouraged
This course features focused study in an area of Religious Studies selected by the instructor. May be repeated as the topic differs. One Previous REU 1000-2000 Level Course, or Permission of Instructor.
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Service Learning |
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LDCE 2201 - Theory/Pract Acad Service Learning HN 3 Hours
Though this course will begin with a brief history of the pedagogical and philosophical origins of service learning, the main focus will be on the actual work that students will conduct throughout the semester at a local community partner agency of their choice. In addition, the class will meet together weekly for processing and reflection.
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Sociology |
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SOCI 1120 - Introduction to Sociology 3 hours
An introduction to the scientific study of society. Major concepts and theories are discussed and the influence of society on the individual is emphasized.
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SOCI 2240 - Social Inequality 3 hours
Prerequisites: SOCI 1120 with a grade of “C-” or better.
Examines the role of social inequality and stratification systems in society. While stratification systems in different societies are studied, the focus is on institutionalized inequality in the U.S. Also focuses on how gender, race, and class are organizing principles of society and its institutions like the economy, media, and the family.
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SOCI 2980 - Independent Study 3 Hours
Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum. Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
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SOCI 2981 - Independent Study 3 Hours
Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum. Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
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SOCI 3130 - Medical Sociology 3 hours
Prerequisites: SOCI 1120 with a grade of “C-” or better or permission of the instructor.
Examines how health, illness, and health care are embedded in society and culture. Emphasis given to processes of medicalization and demedicalization; medicine’s connection to various socio-cultural factors such as gender, social class, race, and administrative cultures; comparative analysis of the U.S. health care system and other health care systems around the world; and the professionalization of medicine.
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SOCI 3230 - Gender, Sexuality, and Society 3 hours
Prerequisites: SOCI 1120 or PSYC 1102 with a grade of “C-” or better.
This course examines the role of sex, gender and sexuality in society. It explores the ways gender differences are culturally reproduced transforming male and female biology into masculinity and femininity. Current gender theory emphasizes the division of labor, power, social control, violence, and ideology as structural and interactional bases of inequalities among men and women of different social classes, racial/ethnic groups, and sexualities. Gender and sexuality are organizing principles of society and its institutions like the economy, media, and the family. How gender and sexuality are constructed varies across time and space. There are not only differences between societies but also within societies. Race, class, and sexuality intersect with gender resulting in different gendered practices and norms.
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SOCI 3301 - Environmental Sociology 3 hours
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This course examines the connection between society and the environment over time and cross-culturally. It addresses a number of contemporary environmental problems and concerns, including food production, population growth, toxic chemicals and air/water pollutants, natural resource extraction, and climate change. Finally, the course introduces and contemplates solutions to the current environmental issues facing society now and in the future.
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SOCI 4980 - Independent Study 3 Hours
Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum. Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
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SOCI 4981 - Independent Study 3 Hours
Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum. Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
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Spanish |
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SPAN 1101 - Elementary Spanish I 3 hours
Spanish 1101 is the first semester of a four-semester series of Spanish courses. This is a beginning level language course. Students enrolled in this course are not expected to know any Spanish prior to taking it. Students will develop a beginner level of proficiency in Spanish by participating in communicative activities. The first-year sequence in Spanish is designed to develop the capacity to use the language in communicative situations. Equally important goals are the acquisition of the skills necessary for effective reading and writing in Spanish. These objectives can be accomplished only through active participation, both in and out of class. The course will be taught in the target language.
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SPAN 1102 - Elementary Spanish II 3 hours
Prerequisites: A grade of “C-” or better in SPAN 1101 or equivalent proficiency.
Spanish 1102 is the second semester of a four-semester series of Spanish courses. This course is the second half of the beginning level language series. Some students may already have taken Spanish in high school, but lack sufficient competency to be able to enroll in the intermediate courses. Others may have taken 1101. Students enrolled in this course are expected to have a previous working knowledge of basic Spanish vocabulary and grammar structures. This is not a course for those who have never before studied Spanish. Students will further their level of proficiency in Spanish by participating in communicative activities. The first-year sequence in Spanish is designed to develop the capacity to use the language in communicative situations. Equally important goals are the acquisition of the skills necessary for effective reading and writing in Spanish. These objectives can be accomplished only through active participation, both in and out of class. The course will be taught in the target language.
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SPAN 2201 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 hours
Prerequisites: SPAN 1102 with a C- or better.
This course will solidify and expand the students’ foundation in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Spanish, as well as deepen their appreciation of Hispanic literature and culture. The class will develop the basic skills you learned in SPAN 1101 and SPAN 1102 to a higher level of communicative competence. Your knowledge of Hispanic culture will be enhanced through reading selections from literary and nonliterary works, as well as watching documentary and feature films. Oral proficiency will be stressed through classroom debates, presentations, and use of interactive technology. The basic grammar rules, which you learned in the elementary courses, will be highlighted again, together with additional, more complex grammatical structures that you will put in practice by writing short compositions in and outside class. Instruction is in Spanish
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SPAN 2202 - Intermediate Spanish II 3 hours
Prerequisites: SPAN 2201 with a grade of C- or better.
This course is the second semester of Intermediate Spanish and a continuation and expansion of SPAN 2201 . Its primary objective is to prepare students for the transition to advanced, 3000-level Spanish courses by developing and expanding upon previously acquired language knowledge and communicative skills within a content-based curriculum focusing on Hispanic peoples and cultures. We shall continue our review and expansion of the conversational practice, grammatical structures, vocabulary, writing skills, as well as further deepen our knowledge and appreciation of Hispanic literature and culture introduced in previous semesters. The course will be conducted entirely in Spanish.
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SPAN 2600 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers 3 hours
Prerequisites: Placement language exam or permission of the instructor.
This course is designed for heritage speakers or bilingual students of Spanish with oral proficiency, but little or no formal training in the language and little knowledge of the cultural history and geography of the Hispanic world. The course will offer an intensive review of grammar and a significant expansion of Spanish vocabulary beyond common words and phrases. The course is also designed to acquaint students with the rich cultural heritage of the Hispanic world, both in Spain and in Latin America.
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SPAN 2850 - Study Abroad 3 Hours
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SPAN 2851 - Study Abroad 3 Hours
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SPAN 2980 - Independent Study 3 Hours
Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum. Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
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SPAN 2981 - Independent Study 3 Hours
Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum. Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
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SPAN 3100 - Adv. Spanish Conversation & Composition 3 hours
Prerequisites: SPAN 2202 with a grade of “C-” or better.
This advanced course is designed to build on the student’s communicative skills in a wide variety of real-life situations. We will extensively practice conversational idioms and informal spoken vocabulary. We shall also focus on reading and listening skills necessary to comprehend news materials at native oral speed. Class work consists in multi-media exposure to everyday language, use of short literary and journalistic texts, cultural texts and debates on contemporary sociocultural issues. Homework involves writing short compositions based on material discussed in class. This course can also be taken as a study abroad elective in Spain or Latin America, during the summer of the second or third year.
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SPAN 3200 - Spanish for Business & International Relations 3 hours
Prerequisites: SPAN 3100 with a grade of “C-” or better.
This course will introduce students, including those majoring in international business and other social sciences, to a specialized area of Spanish language study. Topics may vary according to student interest, but may include economics and finance, accounting, commerce and marketing, political science and international relations, sociology and social services. This course can also be taken as a study abroad elective in Spain or Latin America. We will learn the basic Hispanic vocabulary of commercial and legal practices, international negotiation and diplomacy, official correspondence, orders for merchandise, letters of credit, import-export permits, bills of lading, invoices, and other common instruments of international relations and commerce. The course is also designed for students who desire a career as technical translators from English into Spanish and vice versa. Previous background in business or international relations is helpful, but not required.
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SPAN 3300 - Introduction to Modern Hispanic Cinema 3 hours
Prerequisites: SPAN 3100 with a grade of “C-” or better.
The course will screen and analyze award-winning films from Spain and Latin America that address important issues in contemporary Hispanic culture. Screenings include feature, documentary, and short-footage films. Some films have English subtitles, but the class will be conducted in Spanish. Students will be asked to write short compositions and a term paper in the form of Spanish film reviews.
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SPAN 3400 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature 3 hours
Prerequisites: SPAN 3100 with a grade of “C-” or better.
The course explores the cultural identity and diversity of the various countries that comprise the contemporary Hispanic world on both sides of the Atlantic, through the study of literature in its historical and social contexts. Readings are selected from the four basic literary genres (narrative, poetry, drama and essay) and from a variety of Spanish-speaking countries and historical periods. The course is taught in Spanish and focuses on in-depth analysis of the selected works, vocabulary acquisition and grammar review.
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SPAN 3500 - Hispanic Cultural Heritage in US 3 hours
Prerequisites: SPAN 2202 with a grade of “C-” or better.
This course explores the artistic, intellectual, and social aspects of the cultural Hispanic heritage in the United States. It reviews the presence and influence of Spanish culture in North America from the colonial period to the present, with primary emphasis on contemporary figures and trends. Readings, video materials, and class discussions will be both in English and in Spanish. An optional trip will be organized to selected Spanish heritage sites within the Southeastern United States.
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SPAN 3700 - Hispanic Short Fiction 3 hours
Prerequisites: SPAN 3100 with a grade of “C-” or better.
In this course, we shall read a selection of short stories by prominent Hispanic writers such as Borges, Cortázar, Esquivel, García Márquez, Pardo Bazán, Quiroga and Valle-Inclán. We shall explore the specific literary strategies and techniques through which these writers approach what they consider to be the most important sociopolitical, cultural and literary issues in the Hispanic world of their time, and their specific imaginative answers to such issues. The course will focus on the close reading of texts, with the purpose of developing a solid critical vocabulary and advanced writing skills.
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SPAN 3800 - Spanish Composition II (Junior Writing) 3 hours
Prerequisites: SPAN 3100 with a grade of “C-” or better.
This course has a double purpose. On the one hand, it is designed to refine the student’s capacity to write in Spanish through the study of different writing techniques. We will focus on review of grammar and the development of advanced level writing skills, with emphasis on how to write argumentative prose, essays, and research papers. Class work will consist of compositions, presentations, individual and group projects. On the other hand, this course is specifically designed to prepare students majoring in Spanish for the analytical writing required in this academic field.
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SPAN 3900 - Topics in Hispanic Literature & Culture 3 hours
Prerequisites: SPAN 3400 with a grade of “C-” or better.
This course is offered periodically so that students may study writers, literary periods, genre or cultural-historical contexts approaches that are otherwise not covered by the curriculum. The specific contents of the course in any given semester will depend on the area of specialization and/or research interest of the instructor.
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SPAN 4101 - Peninsular Literature & Culture I 3 hours
Prerequisites: SPAN 3400 with a grade of “C-” or better.
This course is the first part of a survey of Spanish literature in a cultural-historical context. Readings include literary works representative of several genres, cultural trends, and literary movements in Spain, from the Middle Ages to the first half of the nineteenth century. Emphasis will be given to the development of critical skills for literary and cultural analysis.
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SPAN 4102 - Peninsular Literature & Culture II 3 hours
Prerequisites: SPAN 4101 with a grade of “C-” or better.
This course is the second part of a survey of Spanish literature in its cultural-historical context, from the second half of the nineteenth century to the present. Readings include important literary works of several genres, cultural trends, and literary movements, originating on the Iberian Peninsula. Emphasis will continue to be placed on the development and refinement of the students’ critical skills for literary and cultural analysis.
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SPAN 4201 - Survey of Spanish-Amer Lit & Culture I 3 hours
Prerequisites: SPAN 3400 with a grade of “C-” or better.
This course provides a survey of Spanish American literature during the Colonial period, from 1492 through the first half of the 19th century. We shall read and analyze representative works in all literary genres, from various Latin American countries, in a cultural-historical context. We will also read from chronicles, autobiographies, and travel accounts, as well as poetry and narratives of indigenous peoples. We will complement our reading with the screening of selected films set in the colonial period or during the national independence movements in Central and South America. Special emphasis will be given to the development of critical skills for literary and cultural analysis through oral reports and written assignments on the material studied in the course.
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SPAN 4202 - Survey of Spanish-Amer Literature & Culture II 3 hours
Prerequisites: SPAN 4201 with a grade of “C-” or better.
This course is a continuation of SPAN 4201 and provides a survey of Spanish American literature and culture from roughly 1850 to the present. Students will read and analyze representative Latin American works in all literary genres, including essays, poetry, short stories, plays, and novels, by prominent authors such as José Martí, Rubén Darío, Pablo Neruda, Jorge Luis Borges, Octavio Paz, Gabriel García Márquez, Carlos Fuentes and others. We shall pay particular attention to the social and historical contexts in which the literary works and cultural movements took shape. We shall also place special emphasis on the development and application of critical skills for literary and cultural analysis through oral and written presentations of the works studied.
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SPAN 4302 - Contemporary Hispanic Women Writers 3 hours
Prerequisites: SPAN 3100 with a grade of “C-” or better.
In this course, we shall read selected texts by contemporary Hispanic women writers, such as Rosario Ferré, Luisa Valenzuela, Rosario Castellanos, Cristina Peri Rossi, Isabelle Allende, and Elena Poniatowska. Our text analyses will focus on the feminine characters in these women’s narratives in relation to their family, workplace, and larger social environment. We shall explore the similarities and differences between the roles of women in Spain, Latin America and the United States as perceived by their respective societies and shall discuss the diverse strategies women use to represent themselves in their particular socio-cultural contexts.
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SPAN 4400 - Cervantes’ Don Quixote 3 hours
Prerequisites: SPAN 4101 or SPAN 4102 or SPAN 4201 or SPAN 4202 with a grade of “C-” or better.
This course dedicates an entire semester to a close reading of the two parts of Miguel de Cervantes’s Don Quixote. We will explore the many and complex fictional worlds as creative responses to literary and cultural forces presented in this classic narrative masterpiece. From the premise it is the first modern novel, we will investigate the interplay between literary traditions and discourses of self-consciousness in art, while attempting to contextualize Cervantes’ work within its historical moment. We shall also explore such questions as madness, self-representations, identities, plays on authorship and readership, erotic desire, the juxtaposition of reality and fiction, and the workings of gender, race, class and nation.
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SPAN 4500 - Hispanic Theater 3 hours
Prerequisites: SPAN 4101 or SPAN 4102 or SPAN 4201 or SPAN 4202 with a grade of “C-” or better.
This course is designed to build linguistic, cultural and historical understanding of the theater of Spain and/or Latin America through the study of major plays. The course focuses on the fundamental theoretical and methodological tools needed to analyze theater as both written discourse and performance art.
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SPAN 4600 - Hispanic Picaresque Novel 3 hours
Prerequisites: SPAN 4101 or SPAN 4102 or SPAN 4201 or SPAN 4202 with a grade of “C-” or better.
In this course, we will focus our readings on the ‘picaresca’ genre. While focusing on picaresque major novels, we will discuss the theme of the Hispanic anti-hero, the “pícaro” and the development of this literary genre from a historic standpoint of view. Also, we will address the conventions of crime and punishment as well as the concepts of pupilage and nomadism.
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SPAN 4850 - Study Abroad 3 hours
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SPAN 4851 - Study Abroad 3 hours
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SPAN 4980 - Independent Study 3 Hours
Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum. Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
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SPAN 4981 - Independent Study 3 Hours
Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum. Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
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SPAN 4996 - Special Topics in Hispanic Literature and Culture 3 hours
Prerequisites: SPAN 4101 or SPAN 4102 or SPAN 4201 or SPAN 4202 with a grade of “C-” or better.
This course is offered periodically with varying advanced content so that students may study writers, literary periods, genre or cultural-historical contexts approaches that are otherwise not covered by the curriculum. The specific contents of the course in any given semester will depend on the area of specialization and/or research interest of the instructor.
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Sport and Recreation Studies |
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SPRS 1200 - Personal Training Concepts 3 hours
This course is designed to provide theoretical knowledge and understanding of the practical skills needed to prepare for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer Certification Exam. The course presents the ACE Integrated Fitness Training (ACE IFT) Model as a comprehensive system for designing individualized programs based on each client’s unique health, fitness, and goals. This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to design programs to help individuals improve cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength and endurance, movement, flexibility, posture, balance, and core function. At the completion of the course student will be prepared to “sit” for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam.
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SPRS 2110 - Sport and Recreation in Society 3 hours
Socio-cultural aspects of sport, including socialization process, social issues, reflection of social values and interaction with other social institutions.
*Previously KNSS 2110
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SPRS 2150 - Introduction to Kinesiology 3 hours
Kinesiology is the disciplinary study of humans as they participate in physical activity. This introductory course provides the opportunity for students to examine sport from a biophysical, psychosocial and sociocultural perspective, touching briefly on all sub disciplines - physiology, biomechanics, sport psychology, motor learning, pedagogy, sport history, sport philosophy, and sport sociology.
*Previously KNSS 3100
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SPRS 2500 - Introduction to Community Based Recreation 3 hours
This course provides an overview of community-based recreation including municipal and non-profit recreation agencies. The course will focus on the histories, functions, and unique roles recreation holds for diverse communities.
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SPRS 2600 - The Recreation & Tourism Industry 3 hours
This course provides an overview of the hospitality, tourism, and recreation industry. Students will develop professional skills using emerging technologies in preparation for employment in this global industry, rich in diverse career opportunities. The course includes topics such as lodging, food and beverage, travel and tourism, and recreation and fitness.
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SPRS 3150 - Risk Management in Sport and Recreation 3 hours
This course will provide an in depth study of factors essential to the safe delive1y of sport and recreational activities, programs and events.
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SPRS 3200 - Facility, Area, and Event Management 3 hours
An experiential-leaning course in which the students plan, promote, direct and evaluate recreational and athletic facilities and events. The course combines academic classroom experience with the significant practical experience of event coordination.
*Previously KNSS 4200
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SPRS 3210 - Leadership in Sport, Recreation, and Human Performance 3 hours
This course is an introduction to leadership in sports, recreation and human performance environments, It examines leadership styles and various approaches to leading diverse groups in dynamic situations, and includes evaluation of role and competencies of the leader and effective program management techniques. Topics include theories of leadership, leadership skills, group development, needs assessment, promoting participation, event coordination, setting and reaching goals and decisions, and risk management.
*Previously KNSS 3210
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SPRS 3300 - Contemporary Sport and Recreation Management 3 hours
This course will introduce students to the field of sport and recreation management. Core content areas include the application of management, marketing, financial, legal, and ethical principles to the field of sport and recreation management.
*Previously KNSS 3200
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SPRS 3410 - Sport in Film 3 hours
This course allows students to critically examine the ways in which our culture views sport through film. Students will have the an opportunity to study and critique ou,· “obsession” with this prominent component of our society by analyzing the common themes, tropes, and conventions used to reinforce . cultural ideologies in spmts films. Students will explore how film presents its message through both language, visuals (costuming, setting, and cinematography), and sound (music, sound effects, silence, etc.).
*Previously KNSS 3410
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SPRS 3420 - Nutrition for Physical Performance 3 hours
This course will allow students to examine the relationship between proper nutrition, training, spo1ts performance and exercise. Students will learn what foods are needed for healthy lifestyles and peak performance, as well as how to prepare nutritious foods. This course strengthens health promotion and disease prevention through increased knowledge of nutrition and physical activity.
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SPRS 3430 - Coaching Principles and Theories 3 hours
A comprehensive introduction to the skills associated with sports coaching. Emphasis is on knowledge and understanding of concepts and techniques of coaching and their application to achieving important objectives in working with athletes. Youth, high school, recreational, club, and intercollegiate levels are examined. Principles and practical applications are presented and thoroughly explained and discussed for each of these five important dimensions of coaching. Upon completion of the course, students will be prepared to take the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) coaching certification exam.
*Previously KNSS 2210
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SPRS 3450 - Philosphy of Sport, Recreation, and Human Performance 3 hours
An introduction to the discipline of philosophy through the perspective of sport, recreation, and human performance. Topics will include: What is competition’/ What is cheating? What is exploitation? What is alienation? What is the distinction between the natural and the artificial? What is the difference between an amateu1· and a professio11al, and why does this distinction matter’/ Philosophical issues will be examined through more practical debates that arise in the context of sport, recreation, and human performance.
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SPRS 4100 - Sport and Recreation Management and Administration 3 hours
This course studies the intricacies involved in the management and administration of sport and recreation programs. Specific administrative and management techniques related to human resources, marketing, finance, leadership, and ethics will be studied to provide a foundation for effective leadership of sport and recreation programs. Methods for designing systems and programs within the context of sport and recreation will be explored through strategic planning and practical application of management and administrative techniques.
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SPRS 4200 - Sport & Recreation Ethics 3 hours
A study of ethical issues within the sport and leisure context. Topics will include moral reasoning and ethical decision making, the role of ethics in the sports and leisure industry, sportsmanship, aud ethical and unethical behavior in sport. More specific topics will include, cheating and deception, the use of performance-enhancing drugs and techniques, gamesmanship, violence, the economics of sports, ethical issues in youth sports, and the role of the coach as an authority figure.
*Previously KNSS 4300
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SPRS 4300 - Internship in Sport and Recreation Studies 12 hours
The internship is a culminating learning experience for students studying in the fields of sp011, recreation, leisure, or fitness. This experience allows students the oppottunity to practice the application of theory and apply the knowledge acquired through academic preparation, while developing professional skills, A paid or voluntaiy work experience, the internship requires a minimum period of 12 weeks of full-time employment and acquiring 480 hours of work. Work sites are chosen by students upon approval of the faculty supervisor, and is developed in consultation with the student, and the internship agency coordinator. Open to scni01· SPRS majors with approval of instructor.
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SPRS 4400 - Sport and Human Performance Psychology 3 hours
This course focuses on various psychological dynamics that affect human development in sport and human performance. Psychological areas of motivation, confidence, intensity, focus, emotions, and their relationship to human performance, are addl’essed. Mental tools and techniques that athletes can use to improve their training, recreational and competitive performances such as goal setting, mental imageiy, routines, and team cohesion are discussed. Factors affecting aggression, moral development, good behavior, and children’s psychological development through human performance are also examined.
*Previously KNSS 4400
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SPRS 4600 - Youth Sport & Recreation 3 hours
An investigation into the issues of children participating in organized recreation and competitive sport. Examines youth recl”Cation and sports from biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives. Emphasis is placed on the impact of managers and leaders in the delivery of youth recreational spmt programs.
*Previously KNSS 4600
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SPRS 4700 - Sport and Recreation Studies Practicum 3 hours
The practicum affords students a paid or voluntary, part-time opportunity to apply classroom theories, concepts, philosophies, and techniques to practical “real world” situations, and provides them the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a supervised, sport, recreation, leisure, or fitness related setting. The course consists of acquiring 120 hours of practical experience for the semester. Prerequisites: Open to SPRS majors with approval of instructor.
*Previously KNSS 4700
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KNSS 3200 - Introduction to Sport, Leisure, and Recreation 3 hours
This course provides an introduction to the foundations of sport, recreation and leisure including the benefits, theories, philosophies and history of recreation and leisure. Delivery systems and service areas are also examined.
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KNSS 4980 - Independent Study 3 hours
Prerequisites: Junior and Senior Sport Studies minors only.
This course is an advanced study of a particular theme or topic in Sport through readings, research, and analysis. Students wil work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member who will direct the study. The course is designed for people who have completed basic courses and who want to study specific topics that are not offered in the curriculum.
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