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SOAN 338 - Sociology of Health, Illness, and Health Care
4 credits
The health care system in the United States is rapidly changing. To understand these changes, we review recent changes in health care policy and their impact on health insurance, access, and care delivery models. We explore how social factors help explain health outcomes, and we examine new standards for evidence-based pracitces in treating illness. Further, we examine how the Oregon Health Plan, Coordinated Care Organizations, and the concept of trauma-informed care are transforming health care in Oregon. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements or instructor consent; Sophomore standing or above.
Graded (A-F) only.
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SOAN 339 - Vikings in Anthropology, History, and Contemporary Society
4 credits
The Vikings endure. From German composer Richard Wagner in the 19th century to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to Black Metal bands more recently, the savage northern European ancestor in a horned helmet remains ubiquitous in contemporary European and American society. This course interrogates this archetype and considers the history, society, literature, art, archaeology of the early medieval Norse people of Scandinavia and their continuing role in contemporary society. What is the historical basis for the archetype? How did the Norse really live? Why has the Norse archetype remained such a potent sign in contemporary society? What does it signify? Approved for University Studies - Strand J - Diversity and Global Awareness. Prerequisite(s): USEM 103 and Sophomore standing or above.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SOAN 340 - Anthropology and Sociology of Gender
4 credits
Approaches gender as culturally constructed categories that influence access to power, authority, and resources; shape individual experiences and identities; and vary cross-culturally and across time. Analyzes theory and research on the social production and maintenance of gender. Topics may include gender role socialization, concepts of femininity and masculinity, and the construction of gender in family, work, popular culture, and other social institutions. May be applied to the Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies major, minor, or Transgender Studies Certificate. Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strand J). Prerequisite(s): SOAN 204 or SOC 204, or SOAN 213 or ANTH 213, or GSWS 201 and sophomore standing or above.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: SOC 340.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SOAN 343 - Gender, Race, and the Body
4 credits
Explores how bodies are gendered in social contexts with an emphasis on U.S. and Western culture. Examines gendered bodies and their link between the self, personal identity, and society, how bodies serve as means of social control, as well as sites of transformation and resistance, and how we utilize bodies to understand and create “difference.” Considers the implications for various social groups of the increasing focus on the body in American society. Explores topics that may include the racialization of gender and sexuality, body image and the impact of popular culture, reproductive practices, the social construction and production of femininity and masculinity, food, eating, and fat politics, (dis)ability, sports, “deviant” bodies, transgendered bodies, and intersexuality. May be applied to the Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies major or minor. Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strand J). Prerequisite(s): SOAN 204 or SOC 204, or SOAN 213 or ANTH 213, or GSWS 201 and completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. (Cross-listed with GSWS 343 ).
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: SOC 343.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SOAN 345 - Introduction to Aging
4 credits
Provides an introduction and overview of the dynamic and fluid process of aging. Introduction to Aging combines critical academic content with an empathetic view of the lives of older people. Students explore the complexities of aging process using an interdisciplinary perspective. The theoretical and practical focus of the course enables students to understand the aging process as well as make connections between social definitions of age and their own present and future lives.
Graded (A-F) only.
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SOAN 350 - Human Evolution
4 credits
Offers a detailed review of human evolution. Topics include primate morphology, behavior, and phylogeny; the emergence of australopithecines and bipedalism; the evolution of the genus Homo; the social behavior and diet of early hominids; the emergence of anatomically modern humans; and the methods of human osteology, hominid fossil identification, hominid skeletal morphology, and taxonomy. Approved for University Studies (Integration - Strand H). Prerequisite(s): SOAN 211 or ANTH 211. Sophomore standing or above.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: ANTH 350.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SOAN 355 - People and Forests
4 credits
Examines the relationship between past and present human societies and forest ecosystems. Explores how local and global political, economic, and cultural factors influence changing forest-use patterns in the Pacific Northwest. Pays particular attention to ways of achieving forest sustainability. Approved for University Studies - Strand H. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: SOC 350.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SOAN 360 - Ethnographic Research Methods
4 credits
Provides instruction and field experience in qualitative research. Addresses formulating a research proposal, selecting and using suitable methodologies, analyzing and interpreting data, and assessing ethical concerns. Emphasizes skills development in participant observation, interviewing, and focus group methods. May be applied to the International Studies major and minor. Prerequisite(s): SOAN 204 or SOC 204 or SOAN 213 or ANTH 213 or SOAN 214 or ANTH 214.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: ANTH 360.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SOAN 365 - Epidemiology
4 credits
Introduces basic principles and methods of epidemiology to the study of the distribution and determinants of health and diseases, morbidity, injuries, disability and mortality in populations. Topics include measures of disease frequency and effect, uses of rates and proportions and other statistics to describe health of populations, epidemiological study designs, outbreak investigations and ethical issues in epidemiological research. Students also develop skills to read, interpret and evaluate health information from epidemiologic studies. Prerequisite(s): EC 232 or MTH 243 or SOAN 302 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SOAN 370 - Archaeological Research Methods
4 credits
Provides instruction and laboratory experience in archaeological research. Topics include the theoretical basis of research design, site surveying and mapping, archaeological geology and stratigraphy, dating, typological and technological analysis of artifacts (e.g., lithics, ceramics, and historical artifacts), and faunal/floral analysis. Prerequisite(s): SOAN 211 or ANTH 211
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: ANTH 370.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SOAN 372 - Social Inequality
4 credits
Surveys social stratification theory and research on social consequences of economic and political inequality. Focuses on social class and the structures of status, power, and social mobility, in the United States and globally. Emphasizes the impact of globalization on patterns of inequality, widening wealth gap, social effects of economic policies, and social movements that respond to those effects. Approved for University Studies - Strand I. Prerequisite(s): SOAN 204 or SOC 204 or SOAN 213 or ANTH 213. Junior standing or above.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: SOC 372.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SOAN 375 - Archaeological Field School
4 credits
Introduces methods for recovering artifacts and other information from sites. Instruction is performed in field conditions at a prehistoric or historic site. Covers research design, excavation, mapping, and recording. Includes a special course fee. May be applied to the Native American studies minor and certificate. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: ANTH 375.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SOAN 399 - Special Studies
1 to 18 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: ANTH 399.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SOAN 401 - Research
1 to 9 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: ANTH 401.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SOAN 403 - Thesis
1 to 9 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: ANTH 403; SOC 403.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SOAN 405 - Reading and Conference
1 to 6 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: ANTH 405; SOC 405.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SOAN 407 - Seminar
1 to 4 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: ANTH 407; SOC 407.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SOAN 408 - Workshop
1 to 4 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: SOC 408.
Graded Pass/No Pass only
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SOAN 409 - Practicum
1 to 8 credits
Practicum. Repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits. Prerequisite(s): Sociology and Anthropology majors with junior standing or above.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: ANTH 409.
Graded Pass/No Pass only
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SOAN 414A - Senior Capstone 1
2 credits
Provides an opportunity to apply disciplinary knowledge and skills to a research question or applied project in preparation for careers or further study. Students will assemble an ePortfolio of work in the major. Students enroll for 2 credits of SOAN 414A in fall term, 2 credits of SOAN 414B in winter term, and 2 credits of SOAN 414C in spring term of their senior year. May not be taken P/NP. Prerequisite(s): Completion of SOAN 301 or SOC 301 or ANTH 301, and SOAN 302 or SOC 326. Senior standing required. Limited to SOAN majors.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: SOC 414A.
Graded (A-F) only
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SOAN 414B - Senior Capstone 2
2 credits
Provides an opportunity to apply disciplinary knowledge and skills to a research question or applied project in preparation for careers or further study. Students will assemble an ePortfolio of work in the major. Students enroll for 2 credits of SOAN 414A in fall term, 2 credits of SOAN 414B in winter term, and 2 credits of SOAN 414C in spring term of their senior year. May not be taken P/NP. Prerequisite(s): SOAN 414A and senior standing.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: SOC 414B
Graded (A-F) only
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SOAN 414C - Senior Capstone 3
2 credits
Provides an opportunity to apply disciplinary knowledge and skills to a research question or applied project in preparation for careers or further study. Students will assemble an ePortfolio of work in the major. Students enroll for 2 credits of SOAN 414A in fall term, 2 credits of SOAN 414B in winter term, and 2 credits of SOAN 414C in spring term of their senior year. May not be taken P/NP. Prerequisite(s): SOAN 414B and senior standing.
Graded (A-F) only
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SOAN 420 - Environmental Sociology
4 credits
Examines the relationship between the human social institutions we create and the biophysical environments in which we live. Topics may include the culture of nature, population and consumption, political economy of environmental problems, social construction of environmental problems, evolution of environmental activism, public attitudes toward the environment, collaborative and community-based resource management, and environmental problem solving. Prerequisite(s): SOAN 204 or SOC 204, or SOAN 213 or ANTH 213, or ES 103 and junior standing or instructor consent. (Cross-listed with ES 420 .)
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SOAN 425 - Food, Power, and Agriculture
4 credits
Examines the structure of agriculture and food systems in the United States and internationally. Emphasizes the history of food systems in the United States as well as forces for change in the 21st century. Social, political, economic, and environmental forces will be discussed as driving food system influences. Control and access to food will be explored in detail. Alternative food systems including civic agriculture, fair trade systems, and direct marketing will all be discussed and analyzed. Prerequisite(s): SOAN 204 or SOC 204 or ES 103 and junior standing or above or instructor consent.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: SOC 425.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SOAN 451 - Cultural Ecology
4 credits
Considers the range and variation of the relationships between humans and their habitats throughout prehistory into the present day. Illustrates the dynamic interplay between culture, society, physiology, settlement and subsistence practices, technology, and the natural and built environment. Draws case studies from a range of ethnological, archaeological, ethnohistoric, and current perspectives. May be applied to the International Studies major and minor. Prerequisite(s): SOAN 211 or ANTH 211 or SOAN 213 or ANTH 213 or ES 103 and junior standing or above.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SOAN 452 - Global Environmental Movements
4 credits
Explores the diversity of contemporary environmental movements through ethnographic case studies from different parts of the world. In each case, we will consider how environmental conflicts and movements are shaped by cultural contexts and relations of power. Topics will include conservation, environmental justice, land rights, social movements, political ecology, and theories on nature, culture, and social change. The goal of the course is to expand students’ awareness of how people view nature cross-culturally, how understandings of environment shape social movements, and how local and global processes shape people, places, and environmental struggles. Prerequisite(s): SOAN 204 or SOC 204 or SOAN 213 or ANTH 213 or ES 103 , junior standing or permission of instructor.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: ANTH 452.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SOAN 453 - Democracy in Africa
4 credits
In the past few decades, many African nations have overthrown colonial regimes and police states in favor of some form of democratic governance. But what does this ideological and political shift mean for the future of a country and its people? In this course, we use texts from anthropology and related disciplines to explore the diverse history of independence movements on the African continent. In doing so, we look both at the great diversity in democratic and human rights ideals across the continent as well as the Western perception that Africa has “failed” to democratize. We use a variety of examples from recent history to examine these issues. In doing so, students gain a critical awareness of the diverse issues facing contemporary democracies with culturally diverse populations. Prerequisite(s): One lower-level SOAN course. Junior standing or above.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SOAN 455 - USA Migration Studies
4 credits
Explores contemporary and historical issues around migration and the role of immigrants in the United States. Uses readings and multimedia to critically examine the ways migration is discussed and debated today, how this is rooted in historical contexts, and the consequences of nativist rhetoric. Connects the global to the local by examining the current discourse around immigration in the United States, paying special attention to issues around race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, nationality, indigeneity, and citizenship. Students spend time unpacking these identities, discourses, and structures to consider their fluidity and relationship to power. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above and either SOAN 204 or SOAN 213 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SOAN 456 - Global Health
4 credits
Global Health explores the factors that explain the unequal distribution of health and disease globally and how health outcomes are measured. Students are introduced to key global health stakeholders and examine global health policies. Factors associated with the socioeconomic and environmental determinants of health are also discussed along with other challenges affecting global health outcomes, for example, infectious and non-communicable diseases. Finally, students are encouraged to think critically about the global health and human rights issues. Prerequisite(s): SOAN 204 or SOAN 205 or SOAN 213 or COMM 200 ; Junior standing or above, or instructor approval.
Graded (A-F) only.
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SOAN 460 - Applied Anthropology
4 credits
Traces the historical development of anthropological practice. Relates contemporary uses of anthropological perspectives and methods in a variety of institutional and cultural settings to applied concepts and issues. Examines ethical considerations. Examples may be drawn from public policy, program assessment, community development, education, health and human services, and environmental topics. Prerequisite(s): SOAN 204 or SOC 204, or SOAN 205 or SOC 205, or SOAN 213 or ANTH 213, or SOAN 214 or ANTH 214. Junior standing or above.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: ANTH 460.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SOAN 461 - Creating and Negating God
4 credits
Examines contemporary religious belief and behavior from a social scientific perspective. Applies classic social theory to understand the role of religion in social cohesion and conflict. Topics include the study of fundamentalism, religiously justified violence, the new atheism, secularization, earth-based spirituality, religious revival, and God and politics. Prerequisite(s): SOAN 204 or SOC 204,or SOAN 213 or ANTH 213, junior standing and 4 credits of upper division sociology and anthropology, or instructor consent.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: SOC 461.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SOAN 462 - Cultural Resource Management
4 credits
Examines the contested values inscribed onto places of historic or cultural significance. Reviews objectives, legislation, and ethics for the management of prehistoric and historic cultural resources. Studies field survey methods for identifying and evaluating archaeological sites. May be applied to the Native American studies minor and certificate. Prerequisite(s): SOAN 211 or ANTH 211 or ES 103 . Junior standing or above.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: ANTH 462.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SOAN 464 - Cultural Rights
4 credits
Explores issues related to the rights of individuals and groups to practice culture and participate in cultural community. Discusses cultural rights as a critical concept in public policy and practice. Examines how groups assert cultural uniqueness, how dominant institutions respond to cultural diversity, and how cultural rights are limited. May be applied to the International Studies major and minor, and the Native American studies minor and certificate. Prerequisite(s): SOAN 204 or SOC 204, or SOAN 213 or ANTH 213, or SOAN 214 or ANTH 214, junior standing or above, plus 4 credits of upper division Sociology and Anthropology.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: ANTH 464.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SOAN 471 - Society and Identity
4 credits
Analyzes the impact of social situations on identity and the social self. Addresses the effects of groups and interpersonal relationships on attitudes, beliefs, and definitions of reality. Explores the development and maintenance of norms, pressures for conformity, and theories of socialization and personality development. Focuses on sociological theories and perspectives, including symbolic interactionism, feminist theory, dramaturgy, phenomenology and ethnomethodology, and social constructionism. Prerequisite(s): SOAN 204 or SOC 204. Sophomore standing or above.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: SOAN 371, SOC 371.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SOAN 473 - Classical Social Thought
4 credits
Examines the foundational inquiries into the nature of social structure and culture in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Focuses on the worldviews and writings of social science theorists such as DuBois, Durkheim, Marx, Simmel, Weber, early feminist theorists, and others. Emphasizes the application of classical theory to contemporary social issues such as the shift from modernity to postmodernity, globalization, environmental resources, and social inequality. Prerequisite(s): SOAN 204 or SOC 204, or SOAN 213 or ANTH 213. Junior standing or above.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: SOAN 373, SOC 370.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SOAN 493 - Program Evaluation
4 credits
Students learn a variety of program evaluation strategies, including needs assessment, as they are applied in social service environments. This course includes instruction and active learning in the conduct of quantitative and qualitative research, including basic statistical analyses and data collection through interviews and observation. Students work both collaboratively and independently to carry out a needs assessment and to craft a proposal for a comprehensive program evaluation. Students who take this course should be interested in professions in social service environments. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
Graded (A-F) only.
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SOAN 505 - Reading and Conference
1 to 4 credits
Credits to be arranged in special consultation with professor. Repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: ANTH 505.
Graded (A-F) only.
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SOAN 507 - Seminar
1 to 4 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum 16 credits.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: ANTH 507.
Graded (A-F) only.
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SOAN 509 - Practicum
1 to 4 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum 16 credits.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: ANTH 509.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SOAN 520 - Environmental Sociology
4 credits
Examines the relationship between the human social institutions we create and the biophysical environments in which we live. Topics may include the culture of nature, population and consumption, political economy of environmental problems, social construction of environmental problems, evolution of environmental activism, public attitudes toward the environment, collaborative and community-based resource management, and environmental problem solving. Prerequisite(s): SOAN 204 or SOC 204, or SOAN 213 or SOC 213, or ES 103 and instructor consent. (Cross-listed with ES 520 )
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: SOC 520.
Graded (A-F) only
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SOAN 552 - Global Environmental Movements
4 credits
Explores the diversity of contemporary environmental movements through ethnographic case studies from different parts of the world. In each case, we will consider how environmental conflicts and movements are shaped by cultural contexts and relations of power. Topics will include conservation, environmental justice, land rights, social movements, political ecology, and theories on nature, culture, and social change. The goal of the course is to expand students’ awareness of how people view nature cross-culturally, how understandings of environment shape social movements, and how local and global processes shape people, places, and environmental struggles. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: ANTH 552.
Graded (A-F) only
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SPAN 101 - Beginning Spanish Language and Culture I
4 credits
Introductory course in Spanish language and culture. Students improve communication skills and cultural competency through interactive, student-centered activities. Heritage/native speakers should consult with instructor for appropriate placement. Prerequisite(s): SOU Spanish Placement Level 1.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SPAN 102 - Beginning Spanish Language and Culture II
4 credits
Introductory course in Spanish language and culture. Students improve communication skills and cultural competency through interactive, student-centered activities. Heritage/native speakers should consult with instructor for appropriate placement. Prerequisite(s): SOU Spanish Placement Level 2 or SPAN 101 with a C- or better.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SPAN 103 - Beginning Spanish Language and Culture III
4 credits
Introductory course in Spanish language and culture. Students improve communication skills and cultural competency through interactive, student-centered activities. Heritage/native speakers should consult with instructor for appropriate placement. Approved for University Studies - Strand E. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 with a C- or better.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SPAN 199 - Special Studies
1 to 18 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish Language and Culture I
4 credits
Intermediate course in Spanish language and culture. Students improve communication skills and cultural competency through interactive, student-centered activities, and explore the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Heritage/native speakers should consult with instructor for appropriate placement. Approved for Univerisity Studies - Strand E. Prerequisite(s): SOU Spanish Placement Level 3 or SPAN 103 with a C- or better.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish Language and Culture II
4 credits
Intermediate course in Spanish language and culture. Students improve communication skills and cultural competency through interactive, student-centered activities, and explore the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Heritage/native speakers should consult with instructor for appropriate placement. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand E–Humanities). Prerequisite(s): SOU Spanish Placement Level 4 or SPAN 201 with a C- or better.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SPAN 203 - Intermediate Spanish Language and Culture III
4 credits
Intermediate course in Spanish language and culture. Students improve communication skills and cultural competency through interactive, student-centered activities, and explore the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Heritage/native speakers should consult with instructor for appropriate placement. Approved for University Studies (Explorations Strand E–Humanities). Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202 with a C- or better.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SPAN 209 - Practicum
1 to 15 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
Graded Pass/No Pass only
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SPAN 299 - Special Studies
1 to 18 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SPAN 310 - Introduction to Society and Culture in the Spanish Speaking World
4 credits
Designed to promote an understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures and societies, with emphasis on the development of oral and written expression. Cultural topics may include historical influences on contemporary culture; art and media; and societal, religious, and political institutions. Students practice the fundamentals of writing through description and narration. Taught in Spanish. Should be taken in sequence. Prerequisite(s): SOU Spanish Placement Level 5 or SPAN 203 with a C- or better.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SPAN 311 - Latino/Latina/Latinx Roots and Identity
4 credits
Designed to promote an understanding of the Latino/Latina/Latinx experience, with emphasis on the development of oral and written expression. Cultural topics may include historical influences on contemporary Latinx art and media. Students practice the fundamentals of writing through expository writing. Taught in Spanish. Should be taken in sequence. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 310 with a C- or better.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SPAN 312 - Hispanic Culture through Artistic Expressions
4 credits
Designed to promote an understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures and societies, with emphasis on the analysis of artistic expressions. Students practice the fundamentals of academic discussion and writing, leading up to the completion of a research paper. Taught in Spanish. Should be taken in sequence. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 311 with a C- or better.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SPAN 315 - Spanish Grammar Review
4 credits
Offers intermediate-level students an overview of Spanish grammar, with an emphasis on common problem areas. Includes theoretical explanations and extensive practice. Prepares students for the advanced work expected in upper division courses in Spanish language and culture. Prerequisite(s): SOU Spanish Placement Level 5 or SPAN 203 with a C- or better.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SPAN 316 - Intermediate Spanish for Heritage Learners: Spanish in My Community and the U.S.,
4 credits
Designed for bilingual students who grew up learning Spanish at home and in their communities and who are able to hold a conversation in Spanish. This intermediate course builds on the skills that students bring to the classroom with the overarching goal of helping students expand their formal and academic speaking, reading and writing abilities in a confidence-building environment. This course guides students in their development of narrative writing skills with special emphasis on vocabulary building and the development of spelling and grammar skills relevant to students’ needs. Learning takes place in a dynamic cultural context focused on students’ own Spanish-speaking communities, language varieties and experiences as bilinguals. SPAN 316 is intended specifically for bilinguals who grew up learning Spanish at home, with relatives or in the community. Students who have learned Spanish primarily in the classroom should enroll in SPAN 310 . Prerequisite(s): Placement test level 5, instructor approval.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SPAN 317 - Intermediate Spanish for Heritage Learners: Society and Culture in the Spanish Speaking World
4 credits
Designed for bilingual students who grew up learning Spanish at home and in their communities and who are able to hold a conversation in Spanish. This intermediate course builds on the skills that students bring to the classroom with the overarching goal of helping students expand their formal and academic speaking, reading and writing abilities in a confidence-building environment. This course guides students in their development of expository writing, with special emphasis on vocabulary building and the development of spelling and grammar skills relevant to students’ needs. Learning takes place in a dynamic cultural context focused on current issues in the Spanish-speaking world. SPAN 317 is intended specifically for bilinguals who grew up hearing Spanish at home, with relatives or in the community. Students who have learned Spanish primarily in the classroom should enroll in SPAN 311 . Prerequisite(s): Placement test level 5, instructor approval.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SPAN 320 - Topics in Hispanic Film
4 credits
Examines selected topics in Hispanic cinema, focusing on insights into cultures, history, and film production and practices in Hispanic countries. Taught in Spanish. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 203 with a C- or better.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SPAN 321 - Introduction to Reading Hispanic Literature
4 credits
Introduction to reading and analysis of literary texts written in Spanish. Emphasizes developing reading skills, with continued attention to speaking, writing, comprehension, and cultural content. Secondary emphasis is on literary forms (novel, short story, poem, play). Prerequisite(s): SPAN 310 with a C- or better.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: SPAN 301.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SPAN 324 - Influential Writers in Hispanic Literature
4 credits
Surveys major writers and trends in the literature of Spain and Latin America. Examines a wide range of genres and representative authors on each side of the Atlantic. Special consideration will be given to the political, historical, and social dimension of the literature. Consists of key readings of influential writers, and classroom time will focus on the analysis and discussion of these texts. Course conducted entirely in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SOU Spanish Placement Level 5 or SPAN 310 with a C- or better.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SPAN 331 - The Sounds of Spanish
4 credits
In this linguistics-oriented course, students will learn the fundamentals of the Spanish sound system and its pronunciation. Topics include how sounds in Spanish are physically articulated and described (phonetics), and the ways in which sounds interact systematically when combined to form words and phrases (phonology). Additionally, students will use this knowledge to analyze and/or improve their own pronunciation, and to investigate how sound patterns change among different varieties of Spanish spoken in the US and across the world. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 311 .
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SPAN 399 - Special Studies
1 to 18 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SPAN 401 - Research
1 to 6 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SPAN 403 - Thesis
1 to 9 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SPAN 405 - Reading and Conference
1 to 6 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SPAN 406 - Community-Based Work Experience
1 to 15 credits
A practicum work experience in local or foreign businesses, schools, or other agencies where Spanish is required. Carried out in Spanish and overseen by a faculty member. Requires 30 hours of work per credit. The community-based work experience is generally a part-time work or volunteer experience carried out over several weeks. Students in the Spanish Track A are required to complete at least 4 credits of community-based work. Students file a statement of work and learning objectives with their academic supervisor, write reports and journals, and secure a written evaluation from the work supervisor. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 312 or instructor approval.
Graded Pass/No Pass only
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SPAN 407 - Seminar
1 to 4 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SPAN 408 - International Internship
6 to 15 credits
Full-time work internship in a Spanish-speaking country. Students work at schools, businesses, social services, or other institutions. Requires 30 hours of work per credit. Students file a statement of work and learning objectives with their academic supervisor, write reports, and secure written evaluations from their work supervisor. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 312 or instructor approval.
Graded Pass/No Pass only
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SPAN 409 - Practicum
1 to 12 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
Graded Pass/No Pass only
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SPAN 414 - U.S. Latino/Latina/Latinx Issues
4 credits
Examines a wide range of societal issues that impact the Latino/a/x population in the United States. Topics may include immigration, bilingual education, cultural assimilation and identity, etc. Fosters an understanding of the cultural, historical and political factors that contribute to the diverse Latino/a/x communities, including Mexican Americans/Chicanos, Puerto Ricans, Cuban Americans, Dominican Americans, and Central and South Americans. Course conducted entirely in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 312 with a C- or better or Spanish Placement Level 5.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SPAN 421 - Selected Genre or Historical Period Studies
4 credits
Selected topics addressing theoretical, literary, and aesthetic issues of a designated genre or historical period of Spanish or Hispano-American literature. All activities conducted in Spanish. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): either SPAN 321 with a C- or better or SPAN 324 with a C- or better or instructor approval.
Graded (A-F) only
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SPAN 422 - Major Literary Figures
4 credits
Involves reading and analysis of outstanding works by an author or group of authors from Spain or Hispano-America. All activities conducted in Spanish. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): either SPAN 321 with a C- or better or SPAN 324 with a C- or better or instructor approval.
Graded (A-F) only
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SPAN 425 - Topics in Contemporary Hispanic Literature and Society
4 credits each
Explores selected topics addressing the nature and complexity of thought, culture, aesthetics, and social reality in a period of twentieth-century Spanish or Hispano-American history, as exemplified by a particular group of literary and nonliterary texts. All activities conducted in Spanish. Repeat credit is allowed for varying topics. Prerequisite(s): either SPAN 321 with a C- or better or SPAN 324 with a C- or better or instructor approval.
Graded (A-F) only
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SPAN 441 - Topics in Hispanic Cultural Studies
4 credits each
Explores selected topics addressing basic cultural differences in the Hispanic world. Examines cultural representations as they relate to institutions, artistic forms, customs, and beliefs. All activities conducted in Spanish. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 312 with a C- or better or instructor approval.
Graded (A-F) only
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SPAN 481 - Topics in Theoretical and Applied Spanish Linguistics
4 credits each
This course is designed to deepen students’ knowledge of Spanish through the scientific study of the language and its structure. Topics may include the sound system of Spanish (phonology), how words are formed (morphology), sentence structure (syntax), and the study of meaning (semantics). Students will also have the opportunity to explore the application of theoretical linguistics to real-world, language-related challenges. These may include how second languages are learned or taught (second language acquisition), how our brains process language (psycholinguistics), or how language and society interact (sociolinguistics). All activities conducted in Spanish. Repeat credit is allowed for varying topics. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 312 with a C- or better or instructor approval.
Graded (A-F) only
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SPAN 482 - Topics in Writing and Translation
4 credits each
Explores selected topics in the practical applications of linguistic principles through writing and translation. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 312 with a C- or better or instructor approval.
Graded (A-F) only
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SPAN 498 - Capstone: Research and Writing Seminar
4 credits
Designed to be the culminating project of the Spanish major, builds from a previous research and writing paper completed with a B or better from a 400-level literature, culture, or linguistics course taken at SOU and is normally taken in the spring term before graduation. Emphasizes three processes: 1) creating a capstone essay by polishing and expanding the analytical and rhetorical content of the original term paper; 2) expanding the original scholarly investigation and creating an annotated bibliography; and 3) presenting orally the final research to University faculty. All work in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and successful completion of at least two 400-level Spanish courses.
Graded (A-F) only
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SPAN 501 - Research
1 to 6 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
Graded (A-F) only
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SPAN 503 - Thesis
1 to 9 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
Graded (A-F) only
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SPAN 504 - Action Research Presentation
1 credit
Culmination of Action Research conducted in the student’s classroom. Consists of a presentation to faculty and students of the final version of the paper, which will also be submitted for digital storage in the library. These course components are graded based on the Spanish Action Research Project Rubric and the Spanish Action Research Presentation Rubric. The final written project must be approved before being presented to faculty and students.
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SPAN 505 - Reading and Conference
1 to 6 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
Graded (A-F) only
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SPAN 507 - Seminar
1 to 4 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
Graded (A-F) only
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SPAN 509 - Practicum
1 to 15 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 15 credits.
Graded Pass/No Pass only.
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SPAN 510 - Advanced Spanish Conversation
1 credit
Designed to improve Spanish conversational skills. Students will learn about and discuss a wide variety of current topics, including historical influences on contemporary culture; art and media; and societal, religious, and political institutions. Repeatable for a maximum of 3 credits that may be applied to degree requirements.
Graded (A-F) only.
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SPAN 511 - Advanced Spanish Grammar
1 credit
Addresses selected topics in Spanish grammar, with particular focus on grammatical difficulties for English speakers with the goal of helping students improve proficiency in the language. Course conducted entirely in Spanish. May be repeated for credit up to three times.
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SPAN 516 - Topics in Spanish Language Pedagogy
2 credits
Designed as a teaching praxis companion course to other courses on Spanish language, culture, and literature, this course addresses issues of how to teach newly acquired subject matter from the corresponding courses in the world language classroom. Must be repeated for credit with each of the foreign language/culture courses. Repeatable.
Graded (A-F) only.
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SPAN 520 - Topics in Spanish or Latin American Film
3 credits
Offers an in-depth study of selected topics in Hispanic cinema, focusing on insights into cultures, history, or film production and practices in Hispanic countries. Emphasizes film theory, form in film, and film industries. Topics include masterpieces of film, directors, women in cinema, cultural identity, post-structuralism, post-colonialism, and other recent cultural topics. Repeatable.
Graded (A-F) only.
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SPAN 521 - Selected Genre or Historical Period Studies
3 to 4 credits
Selected topics addressing theoretical, literary, and aesthetic issues of a designated genre or period of Spanish or Hispano-American literature. All activities conducted in Spanish. Repeatable.
Graded (A-F) only
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SPAN 522 - Major Literary Figures
3 to 4 credits
Involves reading and analysis of outstanding works by an author or group of authors from Spain or Hispano-America. All activities conducted in Spanish. Repeatable.
Graded (A-F) only
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SPAN 525 - Topics in Contemporary Hispanic Literature and Society
3 to 4 credits
Explores selected topics addressing the nature and complexity of thought, culture, and social reality in a period of twentieth-century Spanish or Hispano-American history, as exemplified by a particular group of literary and nonliterary texts. All activities conducted in Spanish. Repeatable.
Graded (A-F) only
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SPAN 532 - Communicative Grammar
3 credits
Addresses target areas of Spanish grammar that are typically challenging for students who have learned Spanish as a second language or as their heritage language. Contextualizes grammar through a focus on authentic discourse and the communicative value of each grammatical function, as well as providing theoretical explanations and extensive practice.
Graded (A-F) only.
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SPAN 541 - Topics in Hispanic Cultural Studies
3 to 4 credits
Explores selected topics addressing basic cultural differences in the Hispanic world. Examines cultural constructs as they relate to institutions, artistic forms, customs, and beliefs. All activities conducted in Spanish. Repeatable.
Graded (A-F) only
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SPAN 581 - Topics in Theoretical and Applied Spanish Linguistics
3 to 4 credits
This course is designed to deepen students’ knowledge of Spanish through the scientific study of the language and its structure. Topics may include the sound system of Spanish (phonology), how words are formed (morphology), sentence structure (syntax), and the study of meaning (semantics). Students will also have the opportunity to explore the application of theoretical linguistics to real-world, language-related challenges. These may include how second languages are learned or taught (second language acquisition), how our brains interact (sociolinguistics). Repeatable.
Graded (A-F) only
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SPAN 582 - Topics in Writing and Translation
3 to 4 credits
Explores selected topics in the practical applications of linguistic principles through writing and translation. Repeatable.
Graded (A-F) only
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SPED 230 - Introduction to Disability Services
3 credits
Presents a foundation of knowledge in the area of special education which will serve as fundamental for any prospective educator or professional. We look at disability services for individuals from birth to 21 years of age. We provide an overview of what role special education teachers play in the lives of disabled students and families. We research how some individuals with disabilities manage in their daily lives with the assistance from disability services.
Graded (A-F) only.
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SPED 399 - Special Studies in Special Education
1-3 credits
Credits to be arranged, repeatable for up to 6 credits.
Graded Pass/No Pass only.
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SPED 417 - Curriculum for the Talented and Gifted
3 credits
Emphasizes methods of adapting the regular classroom curriculum to mainstreamed gifted or talented students. Includes techniques for individualizing instruction, using resources, and educating parents. For regular or special classroom teachers. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SPED 505 - Reading and Conference
1 to 6 credits
Credits to be arranged. May not be repeated for additional credit.
Graded (A-F) only.
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SPED 510 - Practicum II: Assessment
3 credits
Follows Special Educator I and II assessment courses. Involves the preparation of a work sample for the Special Educator I applicant. Includes completion of a comprehensive assessment covering both language arts and math (such as the administration of a complete Woodcock-Johnson battery).
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SPED 511 - Internship
4 credits
Half-day full-term internship. When appropriate, interns assume total responsibility for student instruction, scheduling, management and mainstreaming, as well as working with classroom assistants, parents, volunteers and regular education staff.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.
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SPED 512 - Orientation to Professional Studies
1 credit
Serves as the introduction to the teaching profession, specifically to being a special educator. Topics covered will be ethics, standards of conduct, scholarship, professional learning communities, and other areas to enhance participation in the SOU Special Education Program, and in the candidate’s professional career.
Graded (A-F) only
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