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3.00 Credits
3 Credits Offered Each Semester This course explores the influence of race and ethnic membership in structuring social interaction and behavior amongst people in the United States. Although the primary focus is in the ethnic experience in the U.S., comparative models will also be explored to provide a framework for the American situation. A major element of the course will be an investigation of the five major ethnic groups: Native Americans, Hispanics (Latinos), African-Americans, Asian-Americans, and white Americans; with a special emphasis on the condition of Native Americans. Principal topics will include historical aspects of race and ethnicity, theoretical viewpoints, causes of ethnic conflict, racism and prejudice, psychopathology and ethnicity, focal topics (e.g. affirmative action, "reverse" discrimination,bilingual education, immigration issues) and future trends and directions. This course will be helpful for individuals seeking to work in professions or environments where they will be in contact with members of diverse ethnic and racial groups. This course fulfills a social science requirement for the A.A. and A.S. degrees or the cultural diversity requirement for the A.A. degree. Lecture: 3 hours per week Recommended: PSYC 101
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits Offered Once Each Year This course introduces the concepts, attitudes and social dynamics of death and dying, including various cultural perspectives. Topics include demographics, who dies and why, suicide, treatment of the dying and dead, religious and legal perspectives, stages of dying, caregiving, grief, and bereavement. Lecture: 3 hours per week
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits Offered Each Semester This course presents a survey of social welfare and human service programs in the United States as a response to problems and needs within our society. Issues relating to historical and contemporary social service institutions and their place in both an ethical and public context are examined. The course begins the professional foundation for social work. Lecture: 3 hours per week
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits Offered Each Semester Social Work 241 is a continuation of Social Work 240 which introduced students to the social work profession in relation to social services in a social welfare system context. Elementary social work processes focus on an overview of the theoretical knowledge and methodological skills necessary for entry level practice in social work. Topics covered include generalist practice; social work values; principles of interviewing; assessment; confidentiality; contemporary theories of counseling; social work with individuals, groups, families and community practice; evaluation; general systems theory; cross cultural social work; working within a bureaucratic system; burnout; and the frustrations and satisfactions of being a social worker. Case examples are discussed and role-played to apply the theory that is presented. Lecture: 3 hours per week Recommended: SOWK 240
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5.00 Credits
5 Credits Offered Each Semester This course includes the study of vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. It emphasizes the development of proficiencies in speaking, reading, listening, and writing and a better understanding of the language, culture, and geography of the Hispanic world. A lab is included in the course. Lecture: 5 hours per week
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5.00 Credits
5 Credits Offered Each Semester This course is a continuation of SPAN 101, emphasizing further development of basic language fluency. A laboratory is included in the course. Lecture: 5 hours per week Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or appropriate language placement test score
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1.00 Credits
1 Credit Offered Each Semester This course provides individualized, self paced practice in Spanish and is intended to provide students with additional language study and skills development through the use of the Language Lab. It is for students who plan to enter a more advanced language course or who have taken all available language courses. It may be repeated for a total of two credits and is graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. This course is an elective supplement to classroom studies. Lecture: Time based on student/instructor agreement
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Offered Each Semester This course is a three semester-hour class focused on the needs of those who are, or will be, working in the community in occupations where a basic knowledge of the Spanish language and culture is needed. The course is not designed as an alternative to the traditional Spanish 101, 102, 201, 202 sequences, but will focus on the special vocabulary, basic grammatical structures, and cultural insights needed to effectively serve the Spanish- speaking community. Special emphasis is placed on oral proficiency as it relates to various real-world applications corresponding to the profession selected for the particular course. Each semester a specific profession is chosen for emphasis on a rotational basis. The one-semester courses include Spanish for Medical Personnel, Spanish for Law Enforcement, and Spanish for Social Services. This course counts as a non-core elective for students working toward their degrees at NIC. No prior knowledge of Spanish is necessary. Lecture: 3 hours per week
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2.00 Credits
2 credits Offered Each Semester This introductory course is designed for students who wish to learn elementary communication skills in Spanish. Subjects discussed include traveling, food, lodging, and shopping. Students will gain practical conversation skills and become familiar with cultural differences likely to be encountered in the Hispanic world. Lecture: 2 hours per week
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2.00 Credits
2 credits Offered Each Semester SPAN 185 is a continuation of SPAN 184. Prior completion of SPAN 184 with a grade of C- or better is required. Lecture: 2 hours per week Prerequisite: SPAN 184
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