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3.00 Credits
3 credits (fall and spring) Prerequisites: SO103 Offers an in-depth analysis of human sexuality from sociological, psychological, cultural, and biological perspectives. Focuses on such topics as sexual maturation and reproduction, sexual identities, sexual drives and response cycles, relationship dynamics, sexual lifestyles, sexual health and disease, and sexual dysfunctions. Emphasizes the nurturance of more knowledgeable, tolerant, sensitive, and responsible sexual attitudes and behaviors.
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Three credits (fall and spring) Prerequisites: SO103 and SO104, and junior or senior status or permission of the instructor. An analysis of leadership against the backdrop of group dynamics and processes. Content of the course includes history, theory, and experiential opportunities to explore the meaning of the leader's role, qualities of effective leadership, the development of leadership skills, types of group interactions, interpersonal communication skills, and group conflict and cooperation. Students are encouraged to explore their own leadership potential while cultivating those skills and capabilities necessary for effective group management.
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3 credits (spring) The primary objective is to develop awareness of the relationship between a society's education system and that society's other systems: its unique political, economic and socio-cultural institutions. To achieve this, school systems will be analyzed from the perspective of their current socio-cultural setting and their responses to challenges, such as development, trans-national migration, social exclusion, literacy, political change, and the movement of refugees. Other objectives include reinforcing the student's research skills in the social sciences and strengthening analytical and reflective skills. Oral and written presentation skills are also emphasized. NOTE: Offered as ED315 and SO315. Students may not receive credit for both ED315 and SO315.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Designed as an upper-level elective course specifically for junior and senior students, when offered, the academic department introduces a unique and exciting topical course which isn't part of the traditional curriculum. Special Topic courses are offered as needed and as interest arises.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (spring) Prerequisites: SO103, SO104, and junior or senior status or permission of the instructor A sociological examination of cities and the urban environment. Emphasis is placed on the historical, cultural, and political forces shaping cities. Topics include the evolution and ecology of cities, structure and function of cities, city government, cross-cultural issues, urban problems and concerns, and the future of cities.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (fall) Prerequisites: This course is open only to students with no prior ability in the Spanish language. Students may be required to interview or take a placement test. Acquaints students with fundamentals of elementary Spanish, using only the present, future, and preterit tense. Emphasizes essential grammar instruction and practice in basic writing, reading, and conversation.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (spring) Prerequisites: Successful completion of SP121 or the equivalent. Students may be required to interview or take a placement test. Gives students who are familiar with the basics an opportunity to improve further their ability to use the Spanish language. Emphasizes reading, writing, and conversation. Studies Spanish grammar in detail. Students monitor current events in the Spanish speaking world as they familiarize themselves with Hispanic culture.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (fall) Prerequisites: Successful completion of SP122, more than two years of high school study, or the equivalent. Students may be required to interview or take a placement test. Focuses on conversation and reviews of grammar. Also the reading of short stories, poems and articles gives students who are in command of the essentials of Spanish a chance to further improve their fluency in the language. Gives an opportunity to learn more about Hispanic culture by reading and discussing current events.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (spring) Prerequisites: Successful completion of SP223 or the equivalent. Students may be required to interview or take a placement test. Stresses improved fluency through conversation and reading with special attention given to writing papers and discussing novels. Specific content may vary, however, depending on the needs and interests of individual students. Thames Academy is Mitchell College's postgrad (PG) or pre-college transitional experience program. It is a year of academic preparation that students take between the end of their secondary school/high school education and the start of their college studies. The program is housed at East Winds and is directed by the Head of Thames Academy. Unlike traditional post-grad programs at independent or prep schools, Thames Academy provides college level courses for credit. It provides a highly structured residential program within a collegiate environment and co-curricular interaction with two-year and four-year students. Students admitted to Thames Academy will have already obtained their high school diploma and are college age. The cost of Thames Academy for the 2008- 2009 academic year is $40,000. For more information on Thames Academy, please refer to the Thames Academy Handbook or contact the Head of Thames Academy at ThamesAcademy@mitchell.edu.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits (fall) Covers the introductory aspects of accounting, including journalizing and the posting process, the balance sheet and income statement, use of worksheets, revenue, costs, expenses, journal entries, special journals and subsidiary ledgers, bad debts, inventories, depreciation and payroll. Offers students a broad understanding of accounting as a background for a business career and for use in other pursuits. Explores practical problem solving and computer applications during lab time.
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