May 19, 2024  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • SIED 4500 - Science Methods for Teachers


    This course is designed to prepare middle and high school preservice teachers to deliver hands-on, content rich science instruction and to engage students in the process of science.  This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to learn and understand how to teach the characteristics and processes of science and the concepts and principles of earth, physical, and life sciences that are aligned to the Georgia Performance Standards and national standards. The course will also examine psychological underpinnings of science learning, middle and secondary science curricula and standards, classroom layout and safety, assessment, and science in popular culture. Guided field experience is required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program

    Hours:
    2



  
  • SIED 4500L - Science Methods for Teachers Practicum


    This practicum is for preservice teachers of middle and secondary school. It will allow students to have practical, field-based application of science content used by the middle and secondary teacher. Content areas include life, physical, and earth science for middle grades teachers and biology, physics, and chemistry for secondary teachers. The lab will include demonstrations and experiments that will be performed during the student’s field experience.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SIED 4500

    Hours:
    1



  
  • SOCI 1101 - Introduction to Sociology


    This course introduces students to the methods and theories used by sociologists to explore the nature of society. Selected topics may include culture, socialization, social interaction, groups, social organization, deviance, social institutions, and social stratification.  Credit will not be given to students who have credit for SOCI 1101H.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 1101H - Honors Introduction to Sociology


    Honors Introduction to Sociology offers an enriched introduction to the methods and theories used by sociologists to explore the nature of society.  Selected topics include culture, socialization, social interaction, groups, social organization, deviance, social institutions, and social stratification.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Permission of the Honors Program Director

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 1160 - Introduction to Social Problems


    This course is a theoretical and empirical analysis of selected current social problems, their social and cultural causes, consequences, and various proposed solutions. It also examines the interconnectedness of local, national, and global problems.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 2000 - Introduction to Social Science Research Methods


    This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the diverse research methods used in the Social Sciences, including their strengths and weaknesses, and conveys the necessary practical skills required for their application. Students are taught how to analyze social and political phenomena in a rigorous and scientific manner, requiring an understanding of research design. Students learn how to discriminate among theories, pose proper research questions, construct a relevant hypothesis, make valid causal inferences, operationalize concepts, and test hypotheses. As a result of taking the course students are able to critically evaluate both quantitative and qualitative research studies and utilize data collection techniques involving questionnaires, observation and interviews, as well as database material. The course also examines the ethical principles involved in social science research and develops the skills required for both written and oral dissemination of research results. This course is cross listed with POLS 2000 and PSYC 2000. Credit toward meeting graduation requirements will only be granted for completion of SOCI 2000.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101

    Hours:
    3



    Cross-listed
    PSYC 2000 and POLS 2000
  
  • SOCI 2100 - Constructions of Difference


    In this course, we critically examine the social construction of difference, focusing on race, class, gender and sexuality. These constructions are pivotal and interesting concepts in the analysis of social and economic inequality, laying a foundation for further investigation and insight in advanced sociology courses. The course spotlights the involvement of social institutions in the construction process and how the consequences create systems of inequality that privilege few while oppressing many.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 2293 - Introduction to Marriage & Family


    This course involves a study of the family as a social institution in American society and is an introduction to the structure, processes, problems and adjustments of contemporary marriage and family life. Selected topics may include love, dating, marital quality, communication, sex and parenthood, conflict and power, family violence, divorce and remarriage. (Cross-list, no repeats)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 2400 - Social Theory


    This course is an exploration of the major theoretical concepts and perspectives in classical social theory. We examine the origins and development of these perspectives in the nineteenth and early twentieth century, emphasizing their application in contemporary social research. NOTE: This course is a pre-requisite for SOCI 4100.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 2901 - Special Topics In Sociology


    Special interest courses which may not be transferable are offered in response to student demand and interest. Topics may include but are not limited to race relations, juvenile delinquency, drugs and drug abuse, human sexuality, sociology of death, gender inequality, and family violence.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 2902 - Special Topics in Sociology


    Special interest courses which may not be transferable are offered in response to student demand and interest. Topics may include but are not limited to race relations, juvenile delinquency, drugs and drug abuse, human sexuality, sociology of death, gender inequality, and family violence.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 2903 - Special Topics in Sociology


    Special interest courses which may not be transferable are offered in response to student demand and interest. Topics may include but are not limited to race relations, juvenile delinquency, drugs and drug abuse, human sexuality, sociology of death, gender inequality, and family violence.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 3020 - Sociological Research Methods


    This course introduces sociology majors to the principles and practices of sociological research. It addresses the logic and practice of research design, including the relationship between theory and research, framing a research question, and assessing the methods best suited to answer various questions, measuring concepts, using sampling procedures, data collection strategies, and data analysis. It includes an embedded lab which provides students with hands-on experiences to apply theoretical material and become familiar with the use of data analysis software packages such as SPSS and NVivo.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: SOCI 1101 and MATH 2400 with grades of C or higher

    Hours:
    4



  
  • SOCI 3050 - Race and Ethnicity


    This course examines racial, ethnic and cultural groups in the United States from a sociological perspective. Particular attention will be paid to the political, economic, social, historic and cultural development of race as an idea; racialized opportunity in social institutions; and the historical and economic functions of racism and discrimination, as well as their implications for a pluralistic society.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 3100 - Sociology of Health


    This course explores the social context of health, illness, and the health care system in the United States. We will examine the social construction of health and illness, the experience of illness, and the effects of social inequality on health. The course offers a critical perspective on health and illness and highlights the connection between social justice, social transformation, and health and illness.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 3150 - Social Stratification


    Explores the economic, political and social basis of stratification and inequality in the U.S. today. Attention is given to the origins and nature of social classes, as well as other social divisions such as occupation, sex, ethnicity, wealth and power.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 3180 - Collective Behavior and Social Movements


    This course is an analysis of mass movements and collective protest from an historical and behavioral perspective. Emphasis is on understanding social movements as both agents and products of social change and their relationship to various other forms of collective phenomena.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 3210 - Juvenile Delinquency


    The purpose of this course is to examine the nature, history measurement, and environmental influences of juvenile delinquency, with particular emphasis on prevention and treatment, and philosophies and practices of the juvenile justice system.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 3230 - Social Change


    The course reviews theories, concepts and categories used by sociologists to explain social change with emphasis on institutional change, social movements, and nonviolence. The course is commonly conducted with a Service Learning component. Cross-listed with ENST 3230.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101, SOCI 1160 (with a grade of C or higher), or ENST 2030 (with a grade of C or higher), or permission of instructor

    Hours:
    3



    Cross-listed
    ENST 3230
  
  • SOCI 3250 - Sociology of Family Violence


    This 3-hour course examines violence in the family from sociological and other perspectives. It includes the types and causes of violence in families and domestic units, with special focus on those directed against more vulnerable populations (woman battering, courtship and dating conflict, and child abuse). Throughout the various types of family violence, intervention and prevention measures are examined as well as the social and legal implications of these measures.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101

    Hours:
    3



    Notes:
    This course will not be a part of the core curriculum, but will count as a 3-hour upper level elective for some four-year programs.

  
  • SOCI 3293 - Introduction to Marriage & Family


    This course involves a study of the family as a social institution in American society and is an introduction to the structure, processes, problems and adjustments of contemporary marriage and family life. Selected topics may include love, dating, marital quality, communication, sex and parenthood, conflict and power, family violence, divorce and remarriage. (Cross-list, no repeats).

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 3300 - Globalization and Society


    Hours:
    3



    Notes:
    This course will not be a part of the core curriculum, but will count as an upper level elective for some four-year programs.

  
  • SOCI 3335 - Sociology of Popular Culture


    This course examines popular culture, its nature, its role in our lives, and its broad effects on society, individuals, and culture from a sociological perspective. Particular emphasis will be placed on understanding how sociologists approach and study culture and mass media/popular culture; the organization of the mass media industry; the production and consumption of popular culture (including media effects); the representation and reproduction of race, class, gender and sexuality in popular culture; and new media.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 3350 - Political Sociology


    A sociological analysis of political systems and power and their relationship to social and economic forces. Attention is given to exploring the question of “who rules America” and the process involved in maintaining and legitimating political order.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 3400 - Population and Society


    This course is an analysis of the size, composition, and distribution of human populations. Social consequences and policy implications of population dynamics are emphasized for the U.S., selected other countries, and the world.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 3410 - Environment, Technology and Society


    A comprehensive exploration of the sociological relationships between technology, economic policies, natural resources, population growth, and environmental degradation. Emphasis is on understanding these problems from an ecological perspective and the seriousness of these issues for future survival.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 3420 - Environmental Studies Symposium


    An in-depth examination of the interdisciplinary field and literature of Environmental Studies to include: conflict and contradictions, societal responses to environmental problems including social adjustments to natural and technological hazards, socio-cultural aspects of technological risk, and emergence of environmental social policies and movements explored via case studies and interviews with local experts. This class also has a substantial service learning component of at least 30 hours in the field.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: SOCI 1101, ENST 2030, or permission of instructor

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 3435 - Visual Sociology


    The empirical and analytical study of images as they appear as a part of material culture and as they shape human social behavior. Sociological theory and methods will be applied to existing images and the course will also explore how images are created with social content, primarily by the employment of photography.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 3481 - Contemporary Issues in Aging


    This course examines age as a social construct and aging as a social process. We will explore the effects of societal norms and social institutions on the aging experiences of individuals as well as the effects of qualities of generations and the age structure of a population on a society and its institutions. Students will become familiar with major sociological theories of aging.  We will discuss issues of age-related inequality and its confluence with social class, race, and gender inequalities. We will analyze major contemporary issues in aging.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101 or HSDA 3100, or permission of the instructor

    Hours:
    3



    Cross-listed
    HSDA 3481
  
  • SOCI 3500 - Occupations and Organizations


    This course is an analysis of occupations, professions, and work roles from an organizational perspective. Attention is paid to such topics as occupational inequalities, mobility, and professional ethics, as well as the effect of technology on work and job satisfaction.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101

    Hours:
    3



    Cross-listed
    Cross-listed with ENST 3500
  
  • SOCI 3510 - Sociology of Religion


    This course examines religious theory and comparative religions, investigates contemporary American religions, and explores personal religiosities with sociological insight and imagination. Course readings and fieldwork underscore religion’s role as a pivotal institution that influences and shapes societal discourse.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 3520 - The Social Construction of Sexuality


    A sociological investigation of the social, cultural, and historical construction of sexual knowledge, identity, behavior, and desire.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 3530 - Death, Society, and the Human Experience


    Current sociological perspectives on death and the experience of dying are explored with special attention to the psycho-social needs of the terminally ill and their families.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101 or HSDA 3100, or permission of the instructor

    Hours:
    3



    Cross-listed
    HSDA 3530
  
  • SOCI 3600 - Deviance and Social Control


    A study of the causes and consequences of behaviors labeled problematic and reactions to them on the part of American society.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 3624 - Ethnography


    Ethnography is the systematic study of social groups primarily by direct observation. The sociological paradigm of symbolic interactionism is frequently employed. This methodology emphasizes use of qualitative analysis, but quantitative analysis will be utilized when appropriate.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 3650 - Military Sociology


    This course will investigate contemporary military institutions using sociological theory, concepts, and methods. It looks at the changing social organization of the military, civil-military relations, military recruitment and socialization, the military as a profession, modern warfare, and the role of the military in various nations.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 3700 - Constructions of Self


    A theoretical evaluation of self-creation, reviewing major sociological theories from a micro-perspective.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 3800 - Sociology of Gender


    This course considers issues of gender from a sociological perspective. Gender plays an important part of our lives as individuals, but also structures life within U.S. society. We will focus on gender socialization, practices, and inequalities in the contemporary United States. Specifically, we will examine the influence of gender in interpersonal relationships, at work, in education, in families, and in other areas of social life. Although this course is primarily about gender, we will examine how masculinities and femininities are shaped by other social factors such as race, class and sexual orientation.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 4000 - Special Topics


    Intensive directed study in selected topics in Sociology. (Repeatable on Different Topics)

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 4010 - Seminar on Nonprofit Organizations and the Community


    This course is organized as a seminar which is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the origins, nature, legal status, mission, functions, funding, leadership, management and operations of nonprofit organizations and their impact on and relations with the communities they serve. Participants will gain insights into the donors, members, employees, board members, beneficiaries, volunteer management and fund raising of these organizations. The seminar will serve the needs of students who are working, volunteering or training with nonprofit organization now or in the future. Through readings, case studies, discussions, lectures, group projects, service learning attachments and presentations from nonprofit managers, students will develop practical and theoretical understanding of nonprofits and their role in the community.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 4040 - Sociology of HIV/AIDS


    This course examines the social dimensions of the HIV/AIDS pandemic within the United States and around the world. We will consider the social forces that impact and determine the course and experience of the pandemic, and also explore the impact that the pandemic has had on communities and cultures worldwide. As an upper-level sociology course, SOCI 4000 will count as 3 elective credit hours for select Bachelor’s programs (including Sociology, HSDA and Psychology).

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 4050 - Sociology of Knowledge


    This course questions the extent and limits of social influences on people’s knowledge and their ability to exercise power through knowledge.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 4100 - Advanced Social Theory


    Exploration of the major theoretical concepts and perspectives in contemporary social theory. Course examines the modern and postmodern forms of theorizing from the mid-twentieth century to the present, focusing on the innovative ways in which social theorists establish critical concepts and perspectives as essential and relevant to the challenges of living in the 21st century.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 2400

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 4700 - Effective Interviewing


    A study of basic communication skills and how they may be used effectively in a wide array of situations.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 4850 - Internship in Sociology I


    The Internship Program in the Department of Sociology and Human Services is intended to provide students with an applied experience relevant to their coursework and career prospects. Students in good standing while attaining the status of Junior or Senior, majoring in Sociology are eligible to enroll.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SOCI 4851 - Internship in Sociology II


    The Internship Program in the Department of Sociology and Human Services is intended to provide students with an applied experience relevant to their coursework and career prospects. Students in good standing while attaining the status of Junior or Senior, majoring in Sociology are eligible to enroll.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    6



  
  • SOCI 4852 - Internship in Sociology III


    The Internship Program in the Department of Sociology and Human Services is intended to provide students with an applied experience relevant to their coursework and career prospects. Students in good standing while attaining the status of Junior or Senior, majoring in Sociology are eligible to enroll.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SOCI 1101 with a grade of C or higher

    Hours:
    9



  
  • SOWK 2000 - Introduction to Social Work


    This course provides an introduction to the profession of social work, including the various fields of practice and current issues facing the profession.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 1001 - Elementary Spanish I


    Introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish and to the culture of Spanish-speaking regions. This course meets three (3) hours per week in the classroom and requires at least one (1) additional hour per week of online and/or language laboratory instruction.

    Hours:
    4



    Notes:
    Not open to students who have credit in SPAN 1002 or higher or to native speakers

  
  • SPAN 1001H - Honors Beginning Spanish


    An intensive course introducing vocabulary and basic grammatical structures through contextualized, task-based and content-based exercises. Classroom instruction is conducted solely in Spanish and consists of interactive, collaborative work with practical application in authentic situations to develop the four basic skills. For Honors Program students. Not open to native speakers.

    Hours:
    4



  
  • SPAN 1002 - Elementary Spanish II


    Continued listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish and to the culture of Spanish-speaking regions. This course meets three (3) hours per week in the classroom and requires at least one (1) additional hour per week of online and/or language laboratory instruction.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 1001 or departmental permission

    Hours:
    4



    Notes:
    Not open to students with credit in SPAN 2001 or higher or to native speakers

  
  • SPAN 1002H - Honors Elementary Spanish II


    Honors Elementary SPAN II is an enriched continuation of SPAN 1001 that focuses on skills development in speaking, listening, comprehension, reading, writing, and familiarization with aspects of the target culture. The Honors course is sometimes taught on an individualized basis or in conjunction with a regular section of SPAN 1002. The honors section fosters greater development of skills through personalized attention and specialized assignments. For enrollment in Honors classes, students must have a 3.2 college GPA, or incoming freshmen must show a combined 1100+ SAT (or 24+ ACT) and a 3.5+ high school GPA. Students must have completed any LS requirements. Note: Not open to students who have credit in SPAN 2001 or higher or to native speakers.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 1001 or permission of instructor

    Hours:
    4



    Notes:
    Not open to students who have credit in SPAN 2001 or higher or to native speakers

  
  • SPAN 1006A - Accelerated Beginning Spanish


    Accelerated 6-credit course for students with one to two years of a foreign language in high school. Can be taken in lieu of SPAN 1001 and 1002 or their equivalent. This communication-based program provides an intensive introduction to the first year of Spanish. It stresses proficiency through fundamental grammar, conversation, composition, and diction and familiarizes students with aspects of the target cultures.

    Hours:
    6



  
  • SPAN 1022 - Heritage Language Spanish I


    In this first course of the Heritage Language Spanish sequence the student will master the phonetics of reading in Spanish, will improve his/her vocabulary, and master the grammar of Spanish in order to write simple documents accurately and read journalistic writing with comprehension. Appropriate use will be made of applicable software and the Internet. This class will include lab work.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 1200 - Elementary Spanish for Medical Professionals


    This course develops communicative proficiency for the standard medical interview, emphasizes role-play exercises and vocabulary building, and provides discussion of Hispanic cultural attitudes about health issues. Course conducted in Spanish. This course is for elective credit only and may not substitute for other 1000 or 2000-level Spanish courses.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 2001 - Intermediate Spanish I


    Continued development and reinforcement of the fundamentals of grammar, vocabulary acquisition, pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading and writing. Designed to increase linguistic and cultural proficiency through the situational use of the language and the study of authentic materials from Spanish-speaking regions. Language laboratory and online assignments. Class conducted in Spanish.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 1002

    Hours:
    3



    Notes:
    Not open to students who have credit in SPAN 2002 or higher or to native speakers

  
  • SPAN 2001H - Honors Intermediate Spanish I


    Honors Intermediate Spanish I is an enriched version of SPAN 2001. The first of two intermediate language courses presenting the fundamentals of grammar, pronunciation, conversation, reading and writing. Designed to increase proficiency in Spanish skills through study of authentic materials: dialogues, readings, writing exercises, and dictation/pronunciation drills. This course continues familiarizing students with the culture of Spanish speaking regions. Students who completed a third year of high school Spanish with a grade of A may be a candidate to take this course; students may also take a placement test to gain access. The Honors course is sometimes taught on an individualized basis or in conjunction with a regular section of SPAN 2001. The honors section is a more intensive course that will build greater development of skills through personalized attention and specialized assignments. For enrollment in Honors classes, students must have a 3.2 college GPA, or incoming freshmen must show a combined 1100+ SAT (or 24+ ACT) and a 3.5+ high school GPA. Students must have completed any LS requirements.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 1002 or high school equivalent as defined above

    Hours:
    3



    Notes:
    Not open to students who have credit in SPAN 2002 or higher or to native speakers

  
  • SPAN 2002 - Intermediate Spanish II


    Continued development and reinforcement of the fundamentals of grammar, vocabulary acquisition, pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading and writing. Designed to increase linguistic and cultural proficiency through the situational use of the language and the study of authentic materials from Spanish-speaking regions. Language laboratory and online assignments. Class conducted in Spanish.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 2001 or placement by the Department of Spanish

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 2002H - Honors Intermediate Spanish II


    Honors Intermediate Spanish II is the second of two intermediate language courses presenting the fundamentals of grammar, pronunciation, conversation, and reading and writing. This honors section will provide a more rigorous immersion into conversation and reading comprehension using real world and culturally-oriented readings to expand students’ knowledge of the Spanish-speaking world. Students will have a comprehensive review of grammar designed to strengthen and consolidate earlier course work. The Honors course is sometimes taught on an individualized basis or in conjunction with a regular section of SPAN 2002. The honors section fosters greater development of scholarly potential through personalized attention and specialized assignments. For enrollment in Honors classes, students must have a 3.2 college GPA, or incoming freshmen must show a combined 1100+ SAT (or 24+ ACT) and a 3.5+ high school GPA. Students must have completed any LS requirements.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 2001

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 2006A - Accelerated Intermediate Spanish


    An accelerated intermediate course appropriate for students with significant prior experience in Spanish who wish to complete the intermediate level in one semester. This communication-based program extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish and introduces the history and culture of Hispanophone countries. This course provides a review of grammar and stresses proficiency through oral and written communication. The course includes cultural and literary selections of the Spanish-speaking world and web-enhanced instruction. Can be taken in lieu of SPAN 2001 and 2002 or their equivalent. Recommended for minors and majors in Spanish. Conducted in the target language. May not be taken by students who have completed SPAN 2001 and 2002 or their equivalent. Open to native or heritage speakers of the language.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 1002, SPAN 1006A, or placement by the Department of Spanish

    Hours:
    6



  
  • SPAN 2901 - Special Topics in Spanish


    Study of an area of language, literature or culture not fully covered in other regular courses. Topics vary and are announced in advance. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 2002, SPAN 2006A, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 2902 - Special Topics in Spanish


    Study of an area of language, literature or culture not fully covered in other regular courses. Topics vary and are announced in advance. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 2002, SPAN 2006A, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages

    Hours:
    1-3



  
  • SPAN 2903 - Special Topics in Spanish


    Study of an area of language, literature or culture not fully covered in other regular courses. Topics vary and are announced in advance. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 2002, SPAN 2006A, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 2911 - Spanish Practicum


    Spanish Practicum courses are designed to provide students with the opportunity to use their language skills in everyday situations. Each student will choose, organize, and complete one Spanish project.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 2912 - Spanish Practicum


    Spanish Practicum courses are designed to provide students with the opportunity to use their language skills in everyday situations. Each student will choose, organize, and complete one Spanish project.

    Hours:
    3



    Notes:
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor

  
  • SPAN 2913 - Spanish Practicum


    Spanish Practicum courses are designed to provide students with the opportunity to use their language skills in everyday situations. Each student will choose, organize, and complete one Spanish project.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 2950 - Study Abroad


    The study of the Spanish language and Spanish culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.

    Hours:
    1-6



  
  • SPAN 2960 - Study Abroad


    The study of the Spanish language and Spanish culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.

    Hours:
    1-6



  
  • SPAN 2970 - Study Abroad


    The study of the Spanish language and Spanish culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.

    Hours:
    1-6



  
  • SPAN 2990 - Special Topics


    Study of an area of language, literature or culture not fully covered in other regular courses. Topics vary and announced in advance. May be repeated for 1-3 credit hours for a maximum of six credits if topic is different.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 2002, SPAN 2006A, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages

    Hours:
    1-3



  
  • SPAN 3010 - Spanish Culture and Civilization


    A study of the civilizations, history and cultures of Spain from their origins to the present. Various subtopics include literature, the arts, politics, film, bullfighting, and the economy. Course material will be studied through the use of literary and cultural readings, films, slides, music, video, and the internet. Class conducted in Spanish.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 2002, SPAN 2006A, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 3020 - Latin American Culture and Civilization


    A study of the multi-faceted cultures of Latin America, including literary, social, racial, and historical aspects. Drawing on literature, film visual arts, music and mass media, the course explores the diverse cultures, histories, and politics of Latin American countries from the pre-Hispanic period to the present. Class conducted in Spanish.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 2002, SPAN 2006A, or placement by the Department of Spanish

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 3031 - Mexican Cultures & Societies


    This course examines Mexican cultures by studying their ancient histories and complex societies. This class will attempt to shed light on the reasons for the lack of understanding that exists between Mexico and the United States. This course will increase student awareness of global interdependence and cultural pluralism. Class conducted in Spanish.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 2002, SPAN 2006A, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 3040 - Latin American Music: Mapping the Sounds of the Spanish New World


    This course focuses on the characteristics and intercultural influences of music in selected Latin American regions and their diasporic influences in the United States. It is a journey through the social, political and cultural aspects of key musical traditions and genres in Latin-America, incorporating sound, literary, and film narratives. Class conducted in Spanish.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 2002 or placement by the Department of Spanish

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 3110 - Introduction to Literature


    An introductory literature course that traces the development of Spanish and Spanish-American literature through the study of representative texts in the various genres. Works are examined in their cultural and historical contexts through the use of literary and cultural readings, film, music, video, and the Internet. Readings include selections from Cervantes, Rulfo, Borges, García Márquez, Unamuno, Quevedo, Darío, Mistral, García Lorca, Neruda and Octavio Paz. Class conducted in Spanish.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 2002, SPAN 2006A, or placement by the Department of Spanish

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 3310 - Spanish Conversation


    Emphasis on oral proficiency. Guided conversation, realistic scenarios, vocabulary building, and free discussion prepare students for authentic communication situations. Class conducted in Spanish.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 2001, SPAN 2002, SPAN 2006A, or placement by the Department of Spanish

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 3410 - Spanish Phonetics


    A study of the sound system in Spanish, syllabication, the phonetic alphabet, and its use. Intensive oral practice aimed at improving orthography and pronunciation. An introduction is given to speech characteristics and dialectical differences in Peninsular and Spanish American phonology. Open to heritage and native speakers. Laboratory work will be required.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 2002, SPAN 2006A, or placement by the Department of Spanish

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 3420 - Acquisition of Spanish as a Second Language


    This course will serve as an introduction to theories of language acquisition with a specific focus on Spanish language learning. This course will address topics on SLA, and learning theories as students attempt to explain the hows and whys of language learning. We will frame the theories in the context of their own language learning experiences.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: SPAN 2001 and SPAN 2002

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 3450 - Commercial Spanish


    Introduces vocabulary, a basic foundation in business terminology, cultural concepts and practices of the Hispanic world. Emphasis is placed on oral proficiency, written communication, and situational practice to carry out typical business activities in Spanish. Attention is given to understanding cultural contexts for conducting business in today’s Spanish-speaking world. Students will gain experience with the use of the World Wide Web for Spanish-language resources. Emphasis on the development of oral, listening, reading, and writing skills at the Advanced level of proficiency.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 1102 with a grade of C or higher and either SPAN 2002 or SPAN 2006A, or permission of instructor

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 3510 - Spanish Grammar and Composition


    An advanced study of Spanish grammar with practice in written thematic expression. Class conducted in Spanish.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 2002, SPAN 2006A, or placement by the Department of Spanish

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 3520 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers


    This course is designed for native Spanish-speaking students who have grown up in the United States and begin or continue their formal study of Spanish. By the end of this course, students will be writing well in Spanish and speaking with an improved command of a variety of formal spoken Spanish. The primary focus of this course will be grammar and spelling. This course is specifically designed for those students who speak Spanish at home and therefore already have some proficiency in speaking the language but who, at the same time, have not yet mastered all aspects of grammar and the written language.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 3610 - Commercial Spanish


    An introduction to the economic and business practices of the contemporary Hispanic world, as well as a basic foundation in business terminology. Emphasis will be placed on language and culture within a Hispanic business context. Class conducted in Spanish.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 2002, SPAN 2006A, or placement by the Department of Spanish

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 3620 - Medical Spanish


    A course for students who desire to expand their Spanish knowledge in the field of medicine. Provides an overview of language, grammar, and culture related specifically to medical fields, and provides oral and written opportunities to practice an active vocabulary in health related situations. Emphasis on the development of oral, listening, reading, and writing skills at the advanced level of proficiency as defined by ACTFL.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 1102 with a grade of C or higher and either SPAN 2002, SPAN 2006A, or placement by the Department of Spanish

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 3630 - Foundations of Translation


    An introductory course to practical translation techniques that prepare students of Spanish to produce Spanish/English translation on a variety of registers; commercial, journalistic, legal, literary, medical, technical, etc. The course covers aspects of linguistics, vocabulary and terminology, translation theory, the professional code of ethics, and aspects of translation as a profession. Students will work with authentic materials. Students who take this course should possess strong verbal commercial skills, a solid grasp of grammar, and advanced reading and writing skills in both Spanish and English.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: ENGL 1102 with a grade of C or higher and either SPAN 2002, SPAN 2006A, or placement by the Department of Spanish

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 3950 - Study Abroad


    The study of the Spanish language and Spanish culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.

    Hours:
    1-6



  
  • SPAN 3960 - Study Abroad


    The study of the Spanish language and Spanish culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.

    Hours:
    1-6



  
  • SPAN 3970 - Study Abroad


    The study of the Spanish language and Spanish culture in a native environment. Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.

    Hours:
    1-6



  
  • SPAN 3990 - Special Topics


    Study of an area of language, literature or culture not fully covered in other regular courses. Topics vary and announced in advance. May be repeated for 1-3 credit hours for a maximum of six credits if topic is different.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 2002, SPAN 2006, or placement by the Department of Spanish

    Hours:
    1-3



  
  • SPAN 4110 - Latin American Literature I


    Introductory survey of Latin American literature from pre-Columbian times to the advent of Modernism around 1885, encompassing Aztec and Mayan literature, the Chronicles, the Baroque, the Enlightenment, Romanticism, Realism, and Naturalism. Class conducted in Spanish.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 2002, SPAN 2006A, or placement by the Department of Spanish

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 4120 - Latin American Literature II


    Introductory survey of Latin American literature from c. 1885 to the present–encompassing Modernism, Social and Psychological Realism, the Avant-Garde, the Indigenista movement, the ‘Boom’ and Postmodernism. Class conducted in Spanish.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 2002, SPAN 2006A, or placement by the Department of Spanish

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 4130 - Women Writers of Latin America and Spain


    A study of selections by Latin-American and/or Spanish women writers. The course examines the evolution of their perspectives in the building of Identity, Progress, Nation and Gender from the 1500’s to today. All activities, debates, and written assignments encourage the balanced and proficient development of all skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Class conducted in Spanish.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 2002, SPAN 2006A, or placement by the Department of Spanish

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 4150 - Advanced Composition & Syntax


    An advanced study of Spanish grammar with practice in written thematic expression. Class conducted in Spanish.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: SPAN 2001 and SPAN 2002

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 4170 - Spanish Literature of the Golden Age


    A study of selections by Spanish writers of the Golden Age by genre and in chronological order beginning with the sonnets of Garcilaso de la Vega and ending with the theatre of Calderon de la Barca. Class conducted in Spanish.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 2002, SPAN 2006A, or placement by the Department of Spanish

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 4200 - Modern Spanish Literature


    A study of works by Spanish writers from the early nineteenth century to the present, encompassing Romanticism, Realism, Naturalism, the Generations of 98 and 27, and post-war and contemporary periods. Class conducted in Spanish.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 2002, SPAN 2006A, or placement by the Department of Spanish

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 4210 - 21st Century Spanish Literature


    A study of peninsular Spanish writers of the twenty-first century beginning with the death of Franco and moving through the Transition, the Movida, the introduction of the Euro and the terrorist attack in Atocha that brought profound cultural changes to the country. Class conducted in Spanish.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 2002, SPAN 2006A, or placement by the Department of Spanish

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 4220 - Microfiction in the Spanish-Speaking World


    A study of Spanish and Latin-American twenty-first century short literary and audiovisual narratives, including micro-stories, micro-movies, video clips, and movie trailers. The course will also include creative production in various brief formats. Class conducted in Spanish.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: SPAN 2002 or SPAN 2006A, or placement by the Department of Spanish

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 4410 - Spanish Linguistics


    This course will provide students with a survey of Spanish linguistics. The class will study Spanish pronunciation (phonology), word structure (morphology), history of the language and its status today as a world language, linguistic variation among different dialects of Spanish, language attitudes, Spanish in the U.S., and language in the educational system (bilingualism). Class conducted in Spanish.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: MLAN 2010 and either SPAN 2002 or SPAN 2006

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 4420 - Spanish Sociolinguistics


    This course will provide students with a survey of Spanish sociolinguistics which is the study of how language and social factors interact. Students will be introduced to themes such as how age, socioeconomic status, and gender influence our language; how languages vary across the Spanish-speaking world; what happens to languages that come into contact with each other; bilingualism and Spanish in the US and as a heritage language here; how our attitudes toward a speaker’s language influence our perception of him or her; the  relationship between language and identity; and factors influencing how policies and laws involving language are passed. Class conducted in Spanish.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: MLAN 2010 and either SPAN 2002 or SPAN 2006

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 4510 - Advanced Spanish Language Skills


    An advanced language course designed to increase the student’s overall mastery of the language. This course will follow a holistic approach that encourages the balanced development of all skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with sound knowledge of advanced grammatical principles. Class discussions and activities as well as written assignments are based on topics of current interest researched by the students, literary selections, films, and the press.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 2002 or SPAN 2006

    Hours:
    3



  
  • SPAN 4630 - Translation Practice


    This course is a workshop in bidirectional translation (English-Spanish/Spanish-English) with emphasis on Spanish-English translation. It introduces students to the fundamental principles and techniques of translating commercial, medical, legal and technical documents as well as a variety of other materials such as short literary texts, advertisements and newspaper articles. Students will produce a translation portfolio during the course of the semester. Although the course will include a brief overview of the history of translation and translation theory, it is primarily designed to provide students with hands-on translation practice. Students who take this course should possess strong verbal communication skills, a solid grasp of grammar, and advanced reading and writing skills in both Spanish and English.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 3630 or permission of instructor

    Hours:
    3



 

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