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3.00 Credits
LusofoniaThis course is a general overview of the Portuguese language in the world: the birth of the Portuguese idiom, the evolution of the language throughout the centuries, and its place in today's society. The instruction focuses on the following basic aspects of the language: the study of the diversity of the communities that speak the language in today' s world, which include Portugal (mainland and the islands of The Azores and Madeira), Brazil, Cape Verde, Angola, Mozambique, Guine-Bissau, St. Tome e Principe, and East Timor, and the interpretation of the chronology of this romance language as an organized linguistic system. Special attention is given to the Portuguese language in immigrant communities. Texts used to study the language include fiction, poetry, critical essays, and audio-visual materials (films, CDs) . 3 credits No offered every year
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Terms offered: Fall, Spring, Summer A study of the development of human behavior from conception to adolescence with special emphasis on childhood. Special attention is given to the physical, social and cultural factors as well as the child’s interpersonal relationships. Three class hours a week. Prerequisite: PSY 51.
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3.00 Credits
PsychologyThis course focuses on the development of the adolescent. The major theories regarding adolescents, with emphasis on their attitudes, values, motives, and problems of adjustment are studied. Prerequisite: PSY 51. Three class hours a week. 3 credits Spring
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3.00 Credits
PersonalityThis course examines various theories of personality and how they have contributed to our understanding of human behavior. Constitutional, physiological, social, and cultural factors in the development of the individual are studied. Emphasis is placed on the normal individual and adjustment to change in terms of ego processes. Prerequisite: PSY 51. Three class hours a week. 3 credits Fall, Spring, Summer
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3.00 Credits
PsychologyThis course focuses on a wide range of ways in which personality may become disordered. Emphasis is placed on normal human development as highlighted by psychopathology and on problems of treatment. Prerequisite: PSY 51. Three class hours a week. 3 credits Fall, Spring
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3.00 Credits
ModificationThis course is designed to help the student develop an understanding and appreciation of behaviorism in psychology. Emphasis is placed on the various techniques used in a clinical or hospital setting to modify patient behavior. Prerequisite: PSY 51. Three class hours a week. 3 credits Fall, Spring, Summer
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3.00 Credits
AdjustmentThis course will provide an opportunity for students to gain insight into their own behavior as well as that of others. Goals for this course include: understanding personal adjustment and growth across the life span, dealing with life changes and developing adequate coping mechanisms for making self-affirming life choices, maintaining health, managing stress, relating to others in social environments, and developing effective interpersonal relationships. Strategies for exploring life options and making effective decisions are emphasized. Importance is placed on the role of beliefs and values in the decision-making process and the problems that arise out of value conflicts. Prerequisite: PSY 51. Three class hours a week. 3 credits Spring
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1.00 Credits
PsychologyA one-semester course on a specific topic in psychology. Topic to be announced each semester. Prerequisite: PSY 51. Three class hours a week. 3 credits Not offered every year
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1.00 Credits
PsychologyA one-semester course on a specific topic in psychology, which has been given a cultural diversity designation by the College. Topic to be announced each semester. Prerequisite: PSY 51. Three class hours a week. 3 credits Not offered every year
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3.00 Credits
ThanatologyThis course is a survey of the numerous loss experiences in the human condition with special attention to dying issues, the demography of death, grief, funeralization and memorialization. Attention will be given to special types of grief, children's education and afterlife theories. Three hours a week .3 credits Fall
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