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SOCI 4501 - ResearchMethods (3-0-3)
This course is designed to introduce the assumptions, theories, and practices of
qualitative research methods. The course places emphasis on developing specific
qualitative research skills, including the application of theories, issues and problems
encountered indoing qualitative research.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1101.
SOCI 4800 - SelectedTopics inSociology (3-0-3)
An exploration of contemporary topics and issues in the field of sociology. This course
may be repeated for credit when the topic varies.
Prerequisite: SOCI 1101
SOCI 4901 - SociologyPracticum (3-0-3)
The practicum will constitute an independent (individual or small group) sociological
research project. The student will prepare and submit a significant sociological paper
and/or project. Requires the approval of the sociology experiential learning coordinator
and thedepartment head.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of theUpper-DivisionSociologyCore.
Spanish (SPAN)
SPAN 1001 - ElementarySpanish I (3-0-3)
Introduction to listening, speaking, reading and writing inSpanish and to the culture of
Spanish-speaking regions. Open to native speakers of Spanish only by permission of
theDepartment of Humanities.
SPAN 1002 - ElementarySpanish II (3-0-3)
Continued listening, speaking, reading and writing in Spanish with further study of the
culture of Spanish-speaking regions. Open to native speakers of Spanish only by
permission of theDepartment of Humanities.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1001 or two years of high school Spanish.
SPAN 2001 - IntermediateSpanish I (3-0-3)
Grammar review and continued development of the student's reading, conversation,
and composition skills with readings from literary sources in Spanish. Open to native
speakers of Spanish onlyby permission of theDepartment of Humanities.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1002 or SPAN 1999 or permission of the Department of
Humanities.
SPAN 2002 - IntermediateSpanish II (3-0-3)
Grammar review and continued development of the student's reading, conversation
and composition skills, with readings of a more difficult nature than those previously
encountered by the student. Open to native speakers of Spanish only by permission
of theDepartment of Humanities.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2001 or permission of theDepartment of Humanities.
SPAN 3131 - AdvancedGrammar &Composition (3-0-3)
This course will improve the student’s command of the Spanish language through an
advanced study of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary via the consideration of a variety
of texts and styles, with refinement of writing skills through the composition of multiple
drafts of essays ranging in subject and length from a descriptive paragraph to a
literary research paper. Conducted inSpanish.
Prerequisite: Spanish 2002 with a minimum grade of C, or by permission of the
instructor.
SPAN 3529 - Spanish for Medical Professionals (3-0-3)
This course is designed to provide a working knowledge of Spanish for personnel in
the healthcare industry by reviewing basic Spanish grammatical structures,
emphasizing medical terminology (semi-technical vocabulary and idiomatic
expressions used by patients and doctors), and anatomy. The acquisition and
