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4.00 Credits
This course analyzes development from a sociological perspective. It examines different theoretical models for understanding macrolevel social change, such as modernization theory, dependency theory, and worldsystems theory. Possible topics for exploration include the environment, economic development, revolution, urbanization, population, and poverty. Taught every other year. Prerequisite: SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology Meets general academic requirement B.
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4.00 Credits
This course will investigate the impact of historical and contemporary movements of peoples across international borders on definitions of citizenship and identities by raising questions about the permeability of national borders and the fluidity of cultural boundaries. A close examination of how globally dispersed peoples maintain and cultivate real and imagined ties to the ideals of a "homeland" and/or "place" reveathe cultural and institutional productions of transnational migrant communities that challenge the binary boundaries of "home" and "abroad." Relying on a sociological perspective, we will consider tnegotiations of belonging within and between these peoples and their host societies and study the different forms of transnational, diasporic, and cosmopolitan identities that result from such negotiations. In particular, case studies will include but are not limited to that of the Chinese and African Diasporas. Prerequisite: SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology Meets general academic requirement D.
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4.00 Credits
A sociological investigation of the causes and consequences of social movements. The course will examine both historical and contemporary social movements in the United States and elsewhere to understand the underlying social, economic, political, and demographic factors that cause their emergence and that influence their evolution. Movements as diverse as the Civil Rights movement and the White Supremacy movement will be examined. Taught every other year. Prerequisite: SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology Meets general academic requirement B.
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4.00 Credits
A research practicum in which students develop and carry out independent research projects. Open only to sociology and anthropology majors and minors. Taught every year. Prerequisite: SOC 311 Research Methodology I Meets general academic requirement W.
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4.00 Credits
This practical performance studies course introduces students to the concepts, history, and skills necessary to succeed in one of the oldest communication activities: oral performances of cultural or literary texts-which may be defined as any human document-in order to transmit, maintain, and sometimes challenge their cultures. Students will explore both western and nonwestern traditions, elements of performance, text selection for performance, and text analysis. Individual storytelling, prose, poetry, and drama performances as well as group performances variously, including choral reading and responsive reading. Meets general academic requirement A.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the principles of public speaking. Concentration on the development of assurance and good platform presence through making frequent short speeches of simple expository or narrative types.
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1.00 Credits
An introduction to basic grammar and vocabulary as well as communication skills in Spanish within its cultural contexts. Students will use a variety of authentic text and media resources to acquire and enhance linguistic skills. The first semester is designed for students with no knowledge of or with a weak background in Spanish the second is for students with limited but residual previous exposure to Spanish. Assignment by placement test. Four class hours per week plus Language Learning Center assignments.
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1.00 Credits
An accelerated review of basic Spanish grammar through speaking, reading, writing, and other linguistically appropriate activities. The introduction of more advanced grammatical structures and a variety of authentic text and multimedia resources will enhance the students' linguistic skills and sociocultural awareness of the Spanish speaking world. The development of functional skills and communicative ability is emphasized. Students also acquire the linguistic tools needed to continue learning Spanish as it pertains to their fields of interest. Assignment by placement test. Three class hours per week plus Language Learning Center assignments.
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4.00 Credits
Intensive practice of spoken Spanish with emphasis on techniques of oral expression, vocabulary development, and persistent grammatical difficulties. Discussions will be based on contemporary cultural readings, films, and other multimedia materials. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: SPN 204 Intermediate Spanish II Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 302.
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4.00 Credits
Focused work in Spanish composition allowing students to develop creative, professional, and academic writing styles. Emphasis is placed on structure, style, and content as well as grammar. Classic and contemporary texts, films, and other multimedia resources will provide stylistic models as well as a cultural context for writings. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: SPN 301 or 302 Spanish Conversation & Composition Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 304.
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