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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the range of activities and methods included in program evaluation. These will be examined in the larger context within which programs exist, the specific stage of program development and the ends to which information is to be used. Students will learn: the historical context of accountability and development of program evaluation; the nature, substance and role of evaluation research; the inherent and contextual constraints and potentialities of program evaluation; the role and use of program evaluation in relation to planning, administration, and social policy; the relationship between program evaluation and practice at the individual and program levels; and the options available in doing program evaluation.
Prerequisite:
SOC WRK 4396 (4013/0390), SOC WRK 4001 (4096/W285) and SOC WRK 4187 (0290)
Corequisite:
SOC WRK 4002 (4097/W286), and SOC WRK 4287 (0291)
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
A program developed by instructor and student to permit the study of issues of interest to the student and relevant to social welfare and social work. Students must meet with the faculty member within the first week of the term and agree on: the topic area(s), readings, graded assignments, and due dates. Note: Registration for this course requires prior consent from the faculty member with whom the student wishes to study. The academic advisor will register the student once the professor has agreed and the student communicates this information to the advisor. Study plan must be submitted and approved by the instructor and the BSW Director.
Prerequisite:
By arrangement of instructor
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3.00 Credits
How did language come about? How many languages are there in the world? How do people co-exist in countries where there are two or more languages? How do babies develop language? Should all immigrants take a language test when applying for citizenship? Should English become an official language of the United States? In this course we will address these and many other questions, taking linguistic facts as a point of departure and considering their implications for our society. Through discussions and hands-on projects, students will learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret language data and how to make informed decisions about language and education policies as voters and community members. Note: This course fulfills the Human Behavior (GB) requirement for students under GenEd and Individual & Society (IN) for students under Core. Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have successfully completed any of the following: ANTHRO 0815, Asian Studies 0815, Chinese 0815, EDUC 0815, English 0815, Italian 0815, PSYCH 0815, Russian 0815, or CSC+DIS 0815.
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3.00 Credits
What is the relationship between language and identity? How do bilinguals sort between their two languages and cultures to form their identity? In bilingual cultures, is one language always dominant? What happens when a language or dialect is distinct from the dominant language or dialect of the greater society? Why did language resurgence efforts fail in Ireland but succeed in Catalonia, Spain? Why does Guarani enjoy greater protection in Paraguay than Mayan dialects in Guatemala? Is it possible to legislate language behavior? The course explores issues of power and solidarity where two languages or dialects are in contact: How are these cultural identities expressed through choice of language? The geographical areas studied include the US, Canada, Latin America, Europe, and Africa. Note: This course fulfills the Human Behavior (GB) requirement for students under GenEd and Individual & Society (IN) for students under Core. Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have successfully completed Spanish 0926.
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3.00 Credits
Learn about a particular national culture—Russian, Indian, French, Japanese, Italian, Spanish, Latin American, for example, each focused upon in separate sections of this course—by taking a guided tour of its literature and film. You don’t need to speak Spanish, Russian, Hindu, French or Japanese to take one of these exciting courses, and you will gain the fresh, subtle understanding that comes from integrating across different forms of human expression. Some of the issues that will be illuminated by looking at culture through the lens of literature and film: Family structures and how they are changing, national self-perceptions, pivotal moments in history, economic issues, social change and diversity. Note: This course fulfills the World Society (GG) requirement for students under GenEd and International Studies (IS) for students under Core. Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have successfully completed any of the following: Arabic 0868/0968, ASIA ST 0868, Chinese 0868/0968, English 0868/0968, French 0868/0968, German 0868/0968, Hebrew 0868, Italian 0868/0968, Japanese 0868/0968, Jewish Studies 0868, LAS 0868/0968, Russian 0868/0968, or Spanish 0968.
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3.00 Credits
What is the relationship between language and identity? How do bilinguals sort between their two languages and cultures to form their identity? In bilingual cultures, is one language always dominant? What happens when a language or dialect is distinct from the dominant language or dialect of the greater society? Why did language resurgence efforts fail in Ireland but succeed in Catalonia, Spain? Why does Guarani enjoy greater protection in Paraguay than Mayan dialects in Guatemala? Is it possible to legislate language behavior? The course explores issues of power and solidarity where two languages or dialects are in contact: How are these cultural identities expressed through choice of language? The geographical areas studied include the US, Canada, Latin America, Europe, and Africa. Note: This course fulfills the Human Behavior (GB) requirement for students under GenEd and Individual & Society (IN) for students under Core. Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have successfully completed Spanish 0826.
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3.00 Credits
Learn about a particular national culture—Russian, Indian, French, Japanese, Italian, Spanish, Latin American, for example, each focused upon in separate sections of this course—by taking a guided tour of its literature and film. You don’t need to speak Spanish, Russian, Hindu, French or Japanese to take one of these exciting courses, and you will gain the fresh, subtle understanding that comes from integrating across different forms of human expression. Some of the issues that will be illuminated by looking at culture through the lens of literature and film: Family structures and how they are changing, national self-perceptions, pivotal moments in history, economic issues, social change and diversity. (This is an Honors course.) Note: This course fulfills the World Society (GG) requirement for students under GenEd and International Studies (IS) for students under Core. Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have successfully completed any of the following: Arabic 0868/0968, ASIA ST 0868, Chinese 0868/0968, English 0868/0968, French 0868/0968, German 0868/0968, Hebrew 0868, Italian 0868/0968, Japanese 0868/0968, Jewish Studies 0868, LAS 0868/0968, Russian 0868/0968, or Spanish 0868.
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4.00 Credits
Basic Spanish I is an introductory Spanish course for students with little or no previous Spanish experience. The course will develop basic skills for speaking, listening, reading, and writing as well as introduce students to the richness and diversity of Spanish-speaking cultures. Daytime sections on Main Campus combine regular classroom instruction and practice with Language Lab sessions dedicated to the use of instructional technology. Other sections provide all instruction in the regular classroom.
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4.00 Credits
Basic Spanish II is a continuation of the work begun in Basic I. The course further develops basic skills for speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and it continues the introduction to the richness and diversity of Spanish-speaking cultures. Daytime sections on Main Campus combine regular classroom instruction and practice with Language Lab sessions dedicated to the use of instructional technology. Other sections provide all instruction in the regular classroom.
Prerequisite:
SPANISH 1001 (0051) or equivalent
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3.00 Credits
Intermediate Spanish is a communicative course. More sophisticated grammatical concepts will be introduced and students will continue to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing competencies. Class work will include discussions, videos, and writing. Students will take a more active role in their own learning process by using computer technology out of class to hone grammar skills and explore the multi-faceted world of Hispanic culture.
Prerequisite:
SPANISH 1002 (0052) or equivalent
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