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SOCIO 541 - Wealth, Power, and Privilege Credits: (3)
Analysis of social inequality, particularly within the contemporary U.S. Competing explanations for unequal wealth, status, power, etc. Emphasis on explanations related to class, occupational structure, gender, and ethnicity.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SOCIO 211.
When Offered
Spring
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SOCIO 545 - The Sociology of Women Credits: (3)
Examines patterns of gender in contemporary society and corresponding experiences of women. The course emphasizes both interactional and structural approaches and provides an overview of theoretical work in the field. Particular attention is paid to how gender interacts with ethnicity, class, and sexuality.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SOCIO 211.
UGE course
No
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SOCIO 546 - Bureaucracy in Modern Societies Credits: (3)
The nature and types of bureaucratic organizations in modern societies. Selected aspects of their internal structure, such as peer group and hierarchical relations in organizations, processes of communication, management, and impersonal mechanisms of control.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SOCIO 211.
When Offered
Fall
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SOCIO 561 - Criminology Credits: (3)
Addresses basic concepts, theories, and research methods used in the study of crime, with an emphasis on critical perspectives on crime as a social phenomenon. The course provides an overview of the nature and extent of major categories of crime as well as the integration of current issues dealing with crime.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SOCIO 361 or 511.
When Offered
Fall, Spring
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SOCIO 562 - Social Construction of Serial Murder Credits: (3)
The course critically examines the social construction of serial murder as a phenomenon that has long existed but only recently has been polarized as a concern of the criminal justice system and the public in general. The objective of the course is to synthesize historical and social scientific analysis of serial murder, assess public and media debates centered on both offenders and victims, and evaluate the portrayal of serial murder in contemporary literature and film.
When Offered
Spring
UGE course
Yes
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SOCIO 565 - Program and Policy Formulation and Analysis Credits: (3)
Examination of policies and programs developed to cope with various social problems. Emphasis will be on analysis of existing programs and policies and the formulation of alternative policies. Attention will be given to policy change through legislative action.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SOCIO 510
When Offered
Fall, Spring
Cross-listed
SOCWK 565
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SOCIO 567 - Pre-Internship Orientation Credits: (1)
This course prepares students for internship placements. Resumes are written, interview procedures discussed, agency interviews conducted, internships selected, and agency orientation completed.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SOCIO 520.
When Offered
Fall, Spring
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SOCIO 568 - Criminology and Sociology Internship Credits: (6-9)
Supervised field experience in various agencies within the criminal justice systems or other public or private organizations in areas involving applied sociological analysis or practice. Criminology majors wishing to pursue careers in the field of criminal justice are strongly encouraged to complete an internship. General sociology students may take this course under the direction of a faculty member who agrees to serve as their internship advisor. Does not fulfill sociology or criminology elective requirements.
Note
Must be taken concurrent with SOCIO 569.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SOCIO 567.
When Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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SOCIO 569 - Criminology and Sociology Professional Seminar Credits: (3)
Integrates field experience and everyday practices with relevant bodies of sociological and criminological theory and research.
Note
Must be taken concurrent with SOCIO 568.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SOCIO 567.
When Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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SOCIO 570 - Race and Ethnic Relations in the USA Credits: (3)
This survey of racial and ethnic relations focuses on discrimination and conflict now as well as on background factors of the past to enlarge understanding of dominant and minority groups.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SOCIO 211.
When Offered
Fall, Spring
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SOCIO 580 - Corrections Credits: (3)
The historical development and current status of the correctional system. Major institutional components include jails, prisons, probation, parolee, and other forms of community corrections. Modern issues such as offender and victim rights and electronic monitoring are also covered.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SOCIO 561.
When Offered
Fall, Spring
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SOCIO 618 - Religion in Culture Credits: (3)
The nature of religion and its manifestations in different cultural systems.
Requisites
Prerequisite: ANTH 200 or SOCIO 211.
When Offered
Spring, odd years
Cross-listed
ANTH 618
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SOCIO 633 - Gender, Power, and International Development Credits: (3)
Examination of various models of development and their impact on roles of women and men in various cultures. Emphasis upon Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Comparisons of public, service, and economic sectors, including agriculture, marketing, and industry. Examination of policy issues.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SOCIO 211 or ANTH 200 and 3 additional hours in sociology or cultural anthropology.
When Offered
On sufficient demand
Cross-listed
ANTH 633
UGE course
No
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SOCIO 640 - Sociology of the Family Credits: (3)
Origin and development of marriage customs and systems of family organization; the preparation for family life under present conditions.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SOCIO 211.
When Offered
Fall
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SOCIO 643 - Sociology of Religion Credits: (3)
The role of religion as an institution in American society. An assessment of the functions of religion and an exploration of contemporary trends and movements, including information on traditional denominations and emerging sects and cults.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SOCIO 211.
When Offered
Fall, on sufficient demand
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SOCIO 647 - Sociology of Work Credits: (3)
Analysis of the world of work, both paid and unpaid. Examines changes that affect the organization of work and the distribution of income, and examines how change alters class, gender, and ethnic relations.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SOCIO 211 and junior standing.
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SOCIO 665 - Women and Crime Credits: (3)
Nature and extent of criminal offending among women and women offenders’ interactions with legal and criminal justice systems; women’s victimization, including rape and intimate violence; women workers in the criminal justice system, specifically in law, policing, and prison work.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SOCIO 561 or SOCIO 545 or other women’s studies course at the 500-level or above.
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UGE
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SOCIO 670 - Diversity and Social Interaction in the Workplace Credits: (3)
Examines changes in the world of work; examines various contexts of work, such as business, the professions, education, and home; analyzes the social organization of work, both in terms of formal arrangements, such as authority and hierarchy, and in terms of informal structure, such as gender, race, class, and other categories of social difference; provides hands-on experience in dealing with interpersonal relations, management styles, communication, diversity issues, and conflict and stress management.
Requisites
Prerequisite: 6 hours of social science.
When Offered
Intersession
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UGE
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SOCIO 701 - Problems in Sociology Credits: (Variable)
Requisites
Prerequisite: SOCIO 211 and junior standing.
When Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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SOCIO 738 - International Migration Credits: (3)
A comprehensive examination of international migration dynamics with a focus on immigration to the U.S. Introduces current theoretical debate on migration and examines global migration trends, integration and community formation of immigrants, construction of immigration policies, and impacts on U.S. society.
Requisites
Prerequisite: None.
When Offered
Spring, in alternate years
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SOCIO 742 - Society and Change in South Asia Credits: (3)
Examines recent studies of family and community, population, mobility, urbanization, and modernization in the India-Pakistan region, with focus on social change.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SOCIO 211 or ANTH 200 and either a 500-level course in South Asian studies or one in social change and development.
When Offered
Spring, even years
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SOCIO 744 - Social Gerontology: An Introduction to the Sociology of Aging Credits: (3)
Analysis of the phenomenon of human aging in its individual, social, and cultural aspects with special attention to the problems of aging populations in Western societies.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SOCIO 211.
When Offered
Spring
UGE course
No
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SOCWK 100 - Social Work: The Helping Profession Credits: (3)
An introduction to the profession of social work and the various fields of social service by observing, experiencing, and analyzing social work and its place in society. An opportunity for the student to test social work as a possible career choice.
When Offered
Fall, Spring
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SOCWK 200 - Basic Skills for Working with People Credits: (3)
Course develops basic skill components for the helping professions. Students learn fundamentals of interpersonal communication.
When Offered
Fall, Spring
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SOCWK 310 - Topics in Social Work Credits: (1-3)
Supervised independent study projects.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
When Offered
Fall, Spring
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SOCWK 312 - Fundamentals of Communication for the Agriculture and Food Science Community Credits: (3)
This course develops communication skills among the scientific community to improve discourse with lay persons. Fundamentals of active listening as well as techniques to diffuse tense situations are addressed.
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Fall, Spring
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SOCWK 315 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment I Credits: (3)
An introduction to the relationship among biological, social, psychological, and cultural systems as they affect or are affected by human behavior as it relates to social world models of practice. Emphasis on social systems understanding of human development.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Two courses in the social sciences and sophomore standing.
When Offered
Fall, Spring
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SOCWK 320 - Dynamics of Working with Older Adults Credits: (3)
This course will provide students in all fields a unique foundation upon which successful interaction with older adults is built. Specific communication techniques will be taught along with the knowledge, skills and values necessary to understand working with, or on the behalf of, older consumers, clients, patients and family members.
Requisites
Prerequisite: ENGL 100 and PSYCH 110.
When Offered
Fall, Spring
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SOCWK 330 - Introduction to Social Work Research Credits: (3)
First of two research courses. Emphasis on social work research methodology. Examines the ethics and processes of research.
Note
Social work majors only. Recommend concurrent enrollment in STAT 325.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SOCWK 100.
When Offered
Spring
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SOCWK 499 - Honors Project Credits: (3)
Open only to Arts & Sciences students who are active members of the University Honors Program.
When Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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SOCWK 501 - Proficiency Development Credits: (1-3)
Integrative review of social work concepts and skills under faculty supervision.
Note
For single students or groups of students. Not applicable to major field requirements. Not repeatable.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and superior performance in relevant course.
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SOCWK 510 - Social Welfare as a Social Institution Credits: (3)
The development and present status of social welfare in meeting changing human needs and the requirements in other parts of our social system; the analysis of present-day philosophy and the functions of social welfare.
Requisites
Prerequisite: One course in each of the following areas: sociology, economics, and political science.
When Offered
Fall, Spring
Cross-listed
SOCIO 510
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Yes
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SOCWK 525 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II Credits: (3)
Continuation of SOCWK 315, with a focus on large systems (organizations and communities). Social systems and ecological perspectives as a framework for understanding macrosystems. Structure and function of large systems and their impact on people. Institutional racism and other forms of institutional discrimination, and the importance of recognizing the functions and the effects of racial, ethnic, and other forms of community diversity.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SOCWK 315. Must be taken concurrent with SOCWK 560.
When Offered
Fall, Spring
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SOCWK 530 - Seminar in Applied Social Work Research Credits: (3)
Second of two research methods courses. Emphasis on designing and conducting social work research projects appropriate for baccalaureate social work practice. Attention given to research strategies for the evaluation of social work practice.
Note
Social work majors only.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SOCWK 330 and STAT 325.
When Offered
Fall
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SOCWK 550 - Field Practicum Preparation Credits: (2)
Social work majors take this course in the semester before enrollment in SOCWK 562 Field Experience, in preparation for the field practice experience. Students explore various fields of practice and social work settings and work with the instructor to plan their practicum for the following semester.
Note
Social work majors only.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Senior standing and instructor permission.
When Offered
Fall, Spring
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SOCWK 560 - Social Work Practice I Credits: (3)
Continued development of social work practice skills. The social systems perspective is used to guide the development of a problem-solving methodology with attention to information gathering, assessment, and problem identification. Values clarification and self awareness are emphasized and the skills needed for intervention, termination, and evaluation are introduced.
Note
Social Work majors only.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SOCWK 100, 200, 315, and 510; junior standing and permission of the instructor.
When Offered
Fall, Spring
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SOCWK 561 - Social Work Practice II Credits: (3)
Continuation of SOCWK 560 with emphasis on skill development in interventinon techniques, and practice evaluation from a social systems perspective. A variety of intervention strategies and techniques is presented with emphasis on the development of a social work frame of reference.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SOCWK 560 and senior standing and permission of the instructor.
When Offered
Fall, Spring
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SOCWK 562 - Field Experience Credits: (10)
Supervised field experience in community agencies and programs as a practical application of social work knowledge and skills gained from major course work. Emphasis on direct work with clients, whether individuals, groups, or communities. Seminars make use of student’s experiences to analyze social work theory and practice.
Note
Social work majors only.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SOCWK 550 and 561; senior standing; permission of the instructor.
When Offered
Spring, Summer
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SOCWK 563 - The Practice of Social Work in Rural Areas Credits: (3)
A review of characteristics and social problems of rural areas. The development of practice competency in social work roles and skills necessary for rural practice.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SOCWK 560.
When Offered
On sufficient demand
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SOCWK 564 - Social Work Professional Seminar Credits: (2)
A review of various theories in the behavioral sciences which influence the practice of social work. Primary focus of the course is on the use of these theories in implementing change in various client systems.
Note
Social work majors only.
Requisites
Prerequisite: To be taken concurrent with SOCWK 562.
When Offered
Spring, Summer
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SOCWK 565 - Social Policy Credits: (3)
Examination of policies and programs developed to cope with various social problems. Emphasis will be placed on analysis of existing programs and policies and the formulation of alternative policies. Attention will be given to policy change through organizational and legislative action.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SOCWK 510; one course in each of the following areas: sociology, economics, and political science; and one course in social science research methods.
When Offered
Fall, Spring
Cross-listed
SOCIO 565
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SOCWK 568 - Social Work Practice III Credits: (3)
Continuation of social work practice sequence with focus on skills development for macro-level social work practice. Community and organization intervention strategies are presented with emphasis on the development of a social work frame of reference.
Note
Taken concurrent with SOCWK 561.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SOCWK 560; senior standing; open to social work majors only.
When Offered
Fall, Spring
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SOCWK 570 - Social Work with Groups Credits: (3)
Taken concurrently with SOCWK 561. Course provides the theoretical framework for effective generalist social work practice with groups, facilitates the development of group leaders who possess an understanding of group dynamics and effective leadership skills through group discussion, experiential exercises and leadership experiences.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SOCWK 560.
When Offered
Fall, Spring
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SOCWK 610 - Topics in Social Work Credits: (1-3)
Supervised independent study projects.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SOCWK 100 plus 6 hours of behavioral science foundation courses and consent of instructor.
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SOCWK 612 - Fundamentals of Communication for the Agriculture and Food Science Community Credits: (3)
This course develops communication skills among the scientific community to improve discourse with lay persons. Fundamentals of active listening as well as techniques to diffuse tense situations are addressed. Students will apply the skills learned to their career field through a final research project.
When Offered
Fall, Spring
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SPAN 003 - Orientation for Summer School Abroad Program in Zacatecas/Cuernavaca, Mexico Credits: (0)
When Offered
Offered only to participants in study abroad programs.
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SPAN 110 - Conversational Spanish for the Workplace-Salina campus Credits: (3)
Introduction to the basic Spanish conversational skills focusing on everyday language used in the workplace with an emphasis on technical terms and concepts, supplemented with grammar and writing.
When Offered
Spring
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SPAN 161 - Spanish I Credits: (5)
Introduction to Spanish language and Hispanic culture for students with no previous Spanish experience. Listening, speaking, reading and writing. Includes 1 hour per week in language laboratory or other language opportunities outside of class time.
Note
Heritage speakers of Spanish see SPAN 365.
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UGE
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SPAN 161 - Spanish I-Salina campus Credits: (5)
Introduction to Spanish language and Hispanic culture for students with no previous Spanish experience. Listening, speaking, reading and writing. Includes 1 hour per week in language laboratory or other language opportunities outside of class time.
Note
Heritage speakers of Spanish see SPAN 365.
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UGE
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SPAN 162 - Spanish II Credits: (5)
Continuation of Spanish I, devoted to Spanish language and Hispanic culture. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing. For students with fewer than two years of high school Spanish. Heritage speakers of Spanish see SPAN 365.
Note
Includes 1 hour per week in language laboratory or other language opportunities outside of class time.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SPAN 161 or equivalent.
When Offered
Spring
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UGE
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SPAN 165 - Accelerated Beginning Spanish Credits: (5)
Course covering material from Spanish 1 and 2 in one semester. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing. For students with one or two years of previous Spanish instruction or advanced learners of other languages who desire a faster pace. Not open to heritage speakers see SPAN 365.
Note
Includes one hour per week in language laboratory or other language opportunities outside of class time.
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UGE
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SPAN 261 - Spanish III Credits: (5)
Continuation of Spanish sequence, devoted to Spanish language and Hispanic culture. Listening, speaking, reading, writing, and review of language structures. Heritage speakers of Spanish see SPAN 365.
Note
Includes one hour per week in language laboratory or other language opportunities outside of class time. .
Requisites
Prerequisite: SPAN 162 or 165 or equivalent.
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UGE
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SPAN 262 - Elementary Spanish Conversation IIIA Credits: (2)
Beginning conversational Spanish. Emphasis on oral communication.
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Prerequisite: SPAN 162 or 165 or equivalent.
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SPAN 361 - Spanish IV Credits: (4)
Culmination of intermediate Spanish sequence and bridge to upper-level classes. Application of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to cultural and literary topics. Heritage speakers of Spanish see SPAN 365.
Note
Includes one hour per week of language opportunities outside of class time.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SPAN 261 or equivalent.
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UGE
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SPAN 362 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation IVA Credits: (2)
Practice in conversational Spanish. Emphasis on oral communication.
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Prerequisite: SPAN 261 or equivalent.
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SPAN 365 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers Credits: (4)
Primary focus on the development of reading and writing skills for learners whose first or home language is Spanish. Secondary emphasis on developing familiarity with the Spanish grammar system for the purpose of preparing students for subsequent grammar and composition courses.
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SPAN 398 - Intermediate Studies in Spanish Credits: (Variable)
Offered only to participants in study abroad programs. Prior consultation for approval is expected.
Note
At the discretion of the department, the course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
UGE course
No
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SPAN 410 - Spanish Composition and Grammar Credits: (3)
The grammar and syntax of modern Spanish.
Note
Course not open to those students whose primary language is Spanish and whose competence has been demonstrated in the language at this level.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SPAN 361 or 365 or equivalent facility as determined by modern languages faculty.
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No
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SPAN 420 - Advanced Spanish Conversation Credits: (3)
Intensive practice in conversation.
Note
Course not open to those students whose Primary language is Spanish and whose competence has been demonstrated in the language at this level.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SPAN 361 or 365 or equivalent facility as determined by modern languages faculty.
UGE course
No
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SPAN 505 - Spanish Literature in Translation Credits: (3)
Selected readings in English from the works of such major Spanish and Latin American authors as Garcia Lorca, Borges, Neruda, and Garcia Marquez.
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SPAN 510 - Structure of the Spanish Language Credits: (3)
Introductory description of the grammatical structure of Spanish, with its main components: phonological, morphological, syntactic and semantic. Spanish pronunciation, dialectal variation and some other aspects are analyzed in contrast.
Note
Required of all Spanish majors.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SPAN 410 or equivalent facility as determined by modern languages faculty.
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SPAN 520 - Hispanic Readings Credits: (3)
Practice in reading a variety of literary, journalistic, and specialized texts.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SPAN 361 or 365 or equivalent background as determined by modern languages faculty.
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SPAN 530 - Spanish for Professions Credits: (3)
Advanced grammar necessary for adequate oral and written expression in selected professional disciplines (such as business, health professions, and human services), including specialized terminology, conversation and discussion, and translation.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SPAN 410 or equivalent facility as determined by modern languages faculty.
UGE course
No
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SPAN 550 - Introduction to Literature in Spanish Credits: (3)
An introduction to literary terminology and its practical application for analyzing and interpreting texts from Spain and Spanish America. Strongly recommended for students planning to take SPAN 567 or SPAN 568.
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Prerequisite: SPAN 410 or equivalent.
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SPAN 560 - U.S. Latino/a Literature and Culture in Spanish Credits: (3)
This course explores the development of literature and the wide variety of aesthetic expressions that represent the experience of Latinos/as in the United States.
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SPAN 565 - Spanish Civilization Credits: (3)
Survey of Spanish culture and civilization from its beginnings to the present; emphasis on Spanish contributions over the centuries in the humanities.
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Prerequisite: SPAN 410 or equivalent facility as determined by modern languages faculty.
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SPAN 566 - Hispanic-American Civilization Credits: (3)
Survey of Spanish-American culture and civilization from 1492 to the present.
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Prerequisite: SPAN 410 or equivalent facility as determined by modern languages faculty.
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SPAN 567 - Introduction to the Literature of Spain Credits: (3)
Reading and analysis of representative works of Spanish literature from its beginnings to the present.
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SPAN 568 - Literature of Spanish America Credits: (3)
Reading and analysis of representative works of Spanish-American literature from the pre-Columbian period to the present.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Minimum of 3 hours at the 500 level or equivalent background as determined by modern languages faculty. SPAN 550 strongly recommended.
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SPAN 569 - Special Studies in Spanish Credits: (Variable)
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Prerequisite: Consent of department head and instructor involved.
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SPAN 572 - Mexican Film Credits: (3)
Survey of the history of film in Mexico covering social, political, economic topics. National identity and motions of race, gender, class, and sexual orientation are analyzed.
Note
Class conducted in Spanish.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SPAN 410 or equivalent.
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Spring
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SPAN 575 - Spanish Translation: Concepts and Practices Credits: (3)
Brief history of translation theory and practice with emphasis of bi-directional translation between Spanish and English. Cultural and linguistic barriers to effective translation. Introduction to translation as a profession, including translation and analysis of short texts.
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Prerequisite: SPAN 410 or equivalent facility as determined by modern languages faculty.
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SPAN 670 - Spanish Applied Linguistics Credits: (3)
Linguistic theory applied to the Spanish language. Linguistic topics include syntax, phonology, morphology, semantics, sociolinguistics, and psycholinguistics. Other topics include dialectology, bilingualism, and the creative use of language. Of interest to students to both language acquisition and literature. Taught in Spanish.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SPAN 567 and 568 or equivalent facility as determined by modern languages faculty.
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SPAN 730 - Medieval Literature Credits: (3)
Principal literary works of Medieval and Renaissance Spain, from the jarchas and the Poema de Mio Cid to the Cronicas and La Celestina, studied within the historical and cultural context of each.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SPAN 567 and 568 or equivalent facility as determined by modern languages faculty.
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SPAN 731 - Early Modern Literature of Spain Credits: (3)
Reading and analysis of the works of such writers as Lope de Vega, Tirso de Molina, Calderon de la Barea, Garcilaso, Fray Luis de Leon, San Juan de la Cruz, Gongora, and Quevedo, as well as selected works from the picaresque tradition.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SPAN 567 and 568 or equivalent facility as determined by modern languages faculty.
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SPAN 732 - Cervantes Credits: (3)
Reading and discussion of the works of Cervantes and of his literary and cultural background.
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Prerequisite: SPAN 567 and 568 or equivalent facility as determined by modern languages faculty.
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SPAN 734 - Eighteenth and Nineteenth-Century Spanish Literature Credits: (3)
Drama, essay, novel, poetry, and short story. Such authors as Larra, Zorrilla, el Duque de Rivas, Espronceda, Tamayo y Baus, Echegaray, Becquer, and Perez Galdos will be discussed.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SPAN 567 and 568 or equivalent background as determined by modern languages faculty.
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SPAN 735 - Twentieth-Century Spanish Literature Credits: (3)
The major writers and directions of twentieth-century literature in Spain. Analysis and discussion of the works of such representative authors as Unamuno, Jiménez, Guillén, Lorca, Cela, Buero Vallejo, and Delibes.
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Prerequisite: SPAN 567 and 568 or equivalent facility as determined by modern languages faculty.
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SPAN 736 - Spanish Poetry Credits: (3)
The development of the poetry of Spain from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century. Includes poets such as Berceo, the romanceros, Manrique, Góngora, Quevedo, Espronceda, Bécquer, Machado, Lorca, Guillén, Otero, Fuertes, Rodríguez, and Rossetti.
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Taught as a seminar.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SPAN 567 and 568 or equivalent facility as determined by modern languages faculty.
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SPAN 750 - Spanish-American Literature from Its Origins to the Nineteenth Century Credits: (3)
Analysis and discussion of literary manifestations from pre-Columbian civilizations, the Spanish colonies, and independent nations. Early forms of narrative, the Baroque, Neo-Classicism and Romanticism. Texts by Aztec poets, Spanish chroniclers, Sor Juana, Fernández de Lizardi, Hernández, Isaacs, Gómez de Avellaneda, and Echeverría.
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Prerequisite: SPAN 567 and 568 or equivalent facility as determined by modern languages faculty.
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SPAN 751 - Spanish-American Literature: Late Nineteenth Century to Early Twentieth Century Credits: (3)
Realism, Naturalism, Modernism, and the Avant-Garde, including writers such as Blest Gana, Cambaceres, Martí, Darío, Güiraldes, Azuela, Gallegos, Rivera and Bombal.
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Prerequisite: SPAN 567 and 568 or equivalent facility as determined by modern languages faculty.
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SPAN 752 - Contemporary Spanish-American Narrative Credits: (3)
Analysis and discussion of the narrative from the period of the Boom to the present. Includes writers such as Borges, Sábato, Cortázar, García Márquez, Vargas Llosa, Fuentes, Allende and Valenzuela.
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Prerequisite: SPAN 567 and 568 or equivalent facility as determined by modern languages faculty.
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SPAN 755 - Spanish-American Drama Credits: (3)
Analysis and discussion of the drama of Spanish-speaking American nations, with emphasis on the Twentieth Century. Readings from such leading playwrights as Usigli, Márquez, Carballido, Triana, Gambaro, Leñero, and Castellanos.
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Prerequisite: SPAN 567 and 568 or equivalent facility as determined by modern languages faculty.
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SPAN 757 - Spanish-American Poetry Credits: (3)
The development of poetry from its early pre-Columbian manifestations to the present time, with emphasis on the twentieth century. Includes poets such as Sor Juana, Martí, Darío, Borges, Vallejo, Neruda, Paz, Storni, Agustini, and Castellanos.
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Taught as a seminar.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SPAN 567 and 568 or equivalent facility as determined by modern languages faculty.
UGE course
No
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SPAN 760 - Hispanic Literature and Culture in the US Credits: (3)
Social, historical and cultural experience of the Mexican, Mexican American and Latino populations in the U.S. Introduction to historical, literary and cultural studies methodologies and perspectives from the European conquest to the present.
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Texts in English and Spanish.
Requisites
Prerequisite: SPAN 550, 560, 567, or 568.
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SPAN 768 - Cinema of Spain Credits: (3)
Analysis and discussion of representative films from Spain. Different genres (comedy, drama, thriller, etc.) and different audiences (children, family, adults) will be studied. The analysis will be based on film theory, gender, and cultural studies.
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Prerequisite: SPAN 560, 565 or 567.
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SPAN 769 - Cinema of Spanish America Credits: (3)
Defining phases in the development of Spanish American cinema in connection with nationhood, historical processes, sociopolitical issues, gender representation, modes of production and consumption, and role of the filmmaker. Special focus on films from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba and Mexico.
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Prerequisite: SPAN 560, 566, or 568.
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SPAN 770 - Introduction to Second Language Acquisition Credits: (3)
Introduction to the major theoretical frameworks of second language acquisition (SLA). Reading, discussion and analysis of SLA research on a variety of linguistic and learning issues. Of interest to students of both language acquisition and literature.
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Taught in English.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Minimum 6 hours at the 500-level in Spanish or other language.
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SPAN 771 - Advanced Spanish Translation Credits: (3)
Applied translation concepts and strategies. Translations from Spanish to English and English to Spanish, involving unique problems related to science, business, reporting, and literature. Includes use of software applications for translators.
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Prerequisite: 3 hours of college Spanish at the 700 level or equivalent facility as determined by modern languages faculty.
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SPAN 772 - Spain Today Credits: (3)
An investigation of selected social, political, and humanistic aspects of contemporary Spanish culture.
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Prerequisite: SPAN 565 or 567.
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SPAN 773 - Spanish America Today Credits: (3)
Investigation of selected social, political, and humanistic aspects of contemporary Spanish American culture.
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Prerequisite: SPAN 566 or 568.
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SPAN 776 - Spanish in the World Credits: (3)
The influence of the Spanish language and Spanish speaking cultures in the world. Includes such topics as history of the language, dialects, bilingualism, political and economic influence, and Spanish in the U.S.
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Prerequisite: SPAN 570 or 670.
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SPAN 777 - Spanish and Spanish-American Culture and Literature in Second-Language Learning Credits: (3)
Analysis, interpretation, and pedagogical implications of cultural and literary texts from Spanish-speaking countries. Emphasis on texts for beginning and intermediate level classes.
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Prerequisite: SPAN 550, 567 or 568.
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SPAN 778 - Spanish and Spanish-American Culture and Literature in Second-Language Learning I Credits: (3)
Analysis, interpretation and pedagogical implications of cultural and literary texts from Spanish speaking countries. Emphasis on texts for intermediate and advanced level classes.
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Prerequisite: SPAN 550, 567, or 568.
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SPAN 779 - Seminar in Spanish Credits: (3)
A seminar with variable topics.
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SPAN 799 - Research Topics in Spanish Credits: (Variable)
A seminar with variable topics.
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STAT 100 - Statistical Literacy in the Age of Information Credits: (3)
This course is intended for majors in non-quantitative fields. Focus will be on the development of an awareness of statistics at the conceptual and interpretative level, in the context of everyday life. Data awareness and quality, sampling, scientific investigation, decision making, and the study of relationships are included. Emphasis will be on the development of critical thinking through in-class experiments and activities, discussions, analysis of real data sets, written reports, and collaborative learning. Computing activities will be included where appropriate; no previous computing experience required.
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Cannot be taken for credit if credit has been received for any other statistics course.
Requisites
Prerequisite: MATH 100.
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UGE
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STAT 325 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: (3)
A project-oriented first course in probability and statistics with emphasis on computer analysis of data. Examples selected primarily from social sciences, natural sciences, education and popular culture. Descriptive statistics, probability, sampling, tests of hypothesis and confidence intervals for means and proportions, design and analysis of simple comparative studies, chi-square test for association, correlation and linear regression.
Note
Cannot be taken for credit if credit has been received for STAT 340 or 350.
Requisites
Prerequisite: MATH 100.
When Offered
Fall, Spring
UGE course
UGE
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STAT 325 - Introduction to Statistics-Salina campus Credits: (3)
A project-oriented first course in probability and statistics with emphasis on computer analysis of data. Examples selected primarily from social sciences, natural sciences, education and popular culture. Descriptive statistics, probability, sampling, tests of hypothesis and confidence intervals for means and proportions, design and analysis of simple comparative studies, chi-square test for association, correlation and linear regression.
Note
Cannot be taken for credit if credit has been received for STAT 340 or 350.
Requisites
Prerequisite: MATH 100.
When Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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UGE
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STAT 340 - Biometrics I Credits: (3)
A basic first course in probability and statistics with textbook, examples, and problems aimed toward the biological sciences. Frequency distributions, averages, measures of variation, probability, confidence intervals; tests of significance appropriate to binomial, multinomial, Poisson, and normal sampling; simple regression and correlation.
Note
Cannot be taken for credit if credit has been received for STAT 325 or 350.
Requisites
Prerequisite: MATH 100.
When Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
UGE course
Yes
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