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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Develops listening and speaking skills in diverse social settings. This course teaches practical strategies for effective communication in Spanish through careful analysis of conversations by native Spanish speakers. Emphasis is on the study and practice of idiomatic vocabulary for social interaction. Students are expected to use Spanish exclusively and to apply grammar concepts learned in their previous study of the language. Students will be evaluated through oral presentations, dialogue improvisations and debates. Suitable for students with intermediate knowledge of Spanish grammar and vocabulary. This course is NOT appropriate for native Spanish speakers who are already fluent in the language. Prerequisites: SPA 202 previously or concurrently, or four years of high school Spanish.
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3.00 Credits
Develops reading and writing skills through the study of the major expository modes: description, narration, exposition and argumentation. Emphasis is on effective written communication through development of writing tools such as control of grammar, range of vocabulary and techniques for organizing information. This course is appropriate for advanced language learners as well as for Spanish native speakers who need to improve their written Spanish. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or four years of high school Spanish or SPA 203.
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3.00 Credits
An examination in English and/or Spanish, of Spanish-speaking cultures that are of special interest to the Humanities or Hospitality and Tourism student. In different semesters, this course will focus on European (Spanish) or non-European (North American, Central American, South American and Caribbean) Hispanic cultures. Each semester, specific geographical areas will be explored to reveal the rich cultural diversity of the Spanish speaking world. Aspects to be studied include history, symbols, human and natural resources, family and social structure, religion and philosophy, education, fine arts and cultural achievements, economics and industry, politics and government, science, transportation, sports and games, national and regional cuisine, and language. Examples from literature, music, art and film are used to illustrate topics under discussion. Prerequisite: ENG 101.
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3.00 Credits
Readings for discussion of literary texts from the twelfth century to the present. Fables, short stories, poems, letters and complete and selected portions of plays and novels will be used. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent
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3.00 Credits
This intermediate level course will expand students' understanding of the Spanish language and culture through the reading of short stories by major Latin American and Spanish authors. Taught in Spanish, this course will develop oral skills through class discussions, debates and brief oral presentations. Students will be asked to write personal and creative responses to the stories in order to improve their writing skills. The readings will also provide an opportunity for vocabulary building activities and the discussion of fine grammar points. Prerequisite: SPA 202 previously or concurrently
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3.00 Credits
Surveys the structure of the sport industry and reviews basic trends and issues in sport, including labor organization, management, marketing, economics, accounting, finance and law.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the substantive law concerning amateur and professional sports. Includes amateur athletics, discrimination based on gender, contract law, tort law, drug testing, trademark law, and antitrust law.
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3.00 Credits
Designed to assist students in becoming academically successful. In a supportive environment, students will have the opportunity to develop life-long learning skills that will foster self-confidence, encourage personal responsibility, and promote the attainment of academic goals. Some of the topics to be covered include: learning styles, higher level thinking skills, critical reading, goal-setting, problem solving, and decision making. The course will be particularly beneficial to first year students or other students who are interested in developing the capacity for higher level thinking while clarifying academic and personal goals.
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1.00 Credits
This practicum offers students an opportunity to more fully engage in the course in which they are enrolled. In addition to having a hands on learning experience related to the objectives of their course, the student learns the theory behind civic engagement and community service learning. Students also learn about community development and effective ways for engaging in the community. Over the course of the semester students have time in class to reflect on what they are learning at their community based learning work site and how it directly relates to the objectives of the class. Students are required to work, on average 25 hours over the course of the semester at a non profit organization that offers work opportunities that relate directly to the objectives of the class.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the child' s and family' s place in the social environment, historically and cross-culturally. Especiallyappropriate for individuals who work, plan to work, or volunteer in schools, clinics, health care facilities or social service agencies. Emphasis will be placed on the interplay between socio-cultural structure and interpersonal relationships, considering such factors as race, ethnicity, gender, class and age.
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