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PSYC 3104 - Applied Psychology
A survey course familiarizing students with the use of psychological research to solve real world problems, including those found in health care, education, and the workplace.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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PSYC 3150 - Social Psychology
Social Psychology is the scientific study of the way people think about, feel, and behave in social situations. It involves understanding how people influence and are influenced by others around them.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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PSYC 3150L - Social Psychology Lab
A hands-on approach to the study of Social Psychology.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: PSYC 3080K and PSYC 3150 (may be taken concurrently) with grades of C or higher
Hours:
1
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PSYC 3181 - Psychology of Aging
The Psychology of Aging course is designed to provide an introduction and overview of research findings for introductory level graduate and upper-level undergraduate students. Course content is designed to provide a general overview of the domain of psychology and aging with an emphasis on critical evaluation of research. Accordingly, we will examine aging research and practice to obtain a general picture of the far-ranging contributions of both academic and applied psychology to later life and show how psychological research translates into practice.
Hours:
3
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PSYC 3301 - Child Development
This course provides an overview of child development from the prenatal period through middle childhood from a variety of psychological perspectives.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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PSYC 3304 - Learning and Motivation
A survey of the major theories of learning and motivation that seek to explain how behavior is learned and catalyzed.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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PSYC 3306 - Health Psychology
This course examines how biological, psychological, and social factors interact with and affect the efforts people make in promoting good health and preventing illness, the treatment people receive for medical problems, and the recovery, rehabilitation, and psychosocial adjustment of patients with serious health problems. Additional topics include: factors underlying health habits and lifestyles, methods to enhance health behavior and prevent illness, and stress and stress management.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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PSYC 3307 - Psychology of Eating
This course will focus on the psychological processes underlying humans’ eating behavior. Issues to be addressed include: physiological factors that impact eating (e.g., hunger, restraint), the importance of taste for food selection and eating, factors that impact food preferences (e.g., environment, experience), disordered eating, and the relations between eating and health weight. The psychological rather than physiological processes of eating will be emphasized.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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PSYC 3310 - Cognitive Psychology
Cognitive Psychology is the scientific study of the processes by which we acquire, store, transform, and use information. The main topics in this field are pattern recognition, attention, memory, knowledge, language, problem-solving, and decision making. This course is an introduction to the major phenomena, methods, concepts, principles, and theories that make up the field of Cognitive Psychology.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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PSYC 3310L - Cognitive Psychology Lab
A hands-on approach to the study of Cognitive Psychology.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: PSYC 3080K and PSYC 3310 (may be taken concurrently) with grades of C or higher
Hours:
1
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PSYC 3430 - Personality and Individual Differences
This course is a survey and evaluation of the major theories and research of personality and individual differences.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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PSYC 3520 - Human Sexuality
This course focuses on biological, psychological, and social aspects of human sexual functioning. Emphasis is given to empirical findings and their personal, interpersonal, and social implications.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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PSYC 3530 - Abnormal Psychology
Introduction to the study of the mental disorders as presented in the current version of the Diagnostics and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Current and historical approaches to conceptualization and treatment will be included.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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PSYC 3530L - Abnormal Psychology Lab
A hands-on approach to the study of Psychopathology.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: PSYC 3080K and PSYC 3530 (may be taken concurrently) with grades of C or higher
Hours:
1
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PSYC 4000 - Advanced Studies in Leadership
Thorough study of core leadership courses, theories, and models, students develop an understanding of service in leadership group and systemic process, conflict resolution, reflective personal awareness as applied to leadership dynamics.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PSYC 1002
Hours:
3
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PSYC 4230 - Biopsychology
A comprehensive study of the biological basis of complex behavioral processes. Emphasis is given to providing an overview of how neurological and other bodily processes produce and control behavior and how behavior influences neurological processes.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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PSYC 4230L - Biopsychology Lab
A hands-on approach to the study of Neuroscience.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: PSYC 3080K and PSYC 4230 (may be taken concurrently) with grades of C or higher
Hours:
1
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PSYC 4250 - Sensation and Perception
An appraisal of traditional and contemporary psychophysical and neurobiological models of sensation and perception. A study of human sensory systems emphasizing their role in the brain and behavior. Emphasis is on the relationship between physical characteristics of environmental stimuli (e.g., wavelength of light) and their associated sensory systems (e.g., visual perception of color). An appraisal of how sensation and perception relate to perceptual learning and attention.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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PSYC 4303 - Drugs, Brain, and Behavior
Drugs and behavior will provide a survey of theory, research, and application of behavioral science principles dealing with the understanding of biological elements, psychological processes, and social contexts as these factors interact in drug use/abuse.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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PSYC 4401 - Senior Capstone in Applied Research
This course is designed to give graduating seniors a culminating experience in applied research in psychology. In this course, students will conduct a senior project that uses psychological research to solve a real world problem. In this course, students will also complete activities designed to clarify and inform the next steps in their career development.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Hours:
4
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PSYC 4402 - Attitude Theory and Measurement
This course will examine attitude theory to include the definition and measurement of attitudes, the relationship between attitude and behavior, and how attitudes can be changed.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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PSYC 4403 - Special Topics in Psychology
Addresses special topics not ordinarily covered in other departmental courses. Course content varies by instructor and semester, but will be announced in advance.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
Notes:
This course may not be repeated for additional credit.
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PSYC 4404 - Special Topics in Psychology
Addresses special topics not ordinarily covered in other departmental courses. Course content varies by instructor and semester, but will be announced in advance.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
Notes:
This course may not be repeated for additional credit.
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PSYC 4405 - Special Topics in Psychology
Addresses special topics not ordinarily covered in other departmental courses. Course content varies by instructor and semester, but will be announced in advance.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
When Offered:
This course may not be repeated for additional credit.
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PSYC 4406 - Special Topics in Psychology
Addresses special topics not ordinarily covered in other departmental courses. Course content varies by instructor and semester, but will be announced in advance.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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PSYC 4490 - Leadership Internship
This course is designed to position the student within an organization to gain leadership experience in a field of their choosing & to provide students with the opportunity to complement their formal education with practical experience. The nature of the internship and expected duties will be outlined as deemed appropriate for the student, college representative, and internship supervisor. Pre-requisite: approval of internship site by college representative.
Hours:
3
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PSYC 4600 - Psychology of Women
This course will cover a variety of psychological issues that specifically concern women. Topics will include sexual messages, suffrage, eating disorders, health issues, abortion, domestic violence, rape, motherhood, and social comparisons, among others.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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PSYC 4650 - Group Dynamics
The study of the psychology of small group behavior. The topics covered include: situational, physical, and personality factors as they relate to group formation, interaction, and performance.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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PSYC 4669 - Industrial Organizational Psychology
A survey of major topics in industrial/organizational psychology with emphasis on the psychology of the workplace applied to business, industry, and government.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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PSYC 4750 - Internship in Psychology
Students will complete an internship in the field of Psychology. The nature of the internship and expected duties will be outlined as deemed appropriate for the student, college representative, and internship supervisor.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H with a grade of C or higher, Junior status, and approval of internship site by college representative
Hours:
3
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PSYC 4790 - Tests and Measurements
A general introduction to issues related to psychological testing, including test development, psychometric data, applied and research uses of various tests, and legal guidelines.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H with a grade of C or higher, and PSYC 3070K with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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PSYC 4840 - Counseling and Clinical Theories and Interventions
An introduction to contemporary counseling and clinical treatment models and theoretical approaches. Students will also explore current interventions in context. Current issues, developments, and reactions will be explored in relation to research and application.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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PSYC 4900 - Senior Psychology Seminar
A capstone course integrating the undergraduate psychology degree program. Should be taken during your last semester before graduation.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PSYC 3080K with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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PSYC 4950 - Advanced Topics in Psychology
Applied or practical experiences in the area of the student’s interest under the supervision and approval of the Department of Psychological Science.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H with a grade of C or higher and approval of the Department of Psychological Science
Hours:
1-3
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PSYC 4960 - Psychological Reading and Research
Consent of faculty member and agreement on a reading/ research topic are required.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H with a grade of C or higher and approval of the Department of Psychological Science
Hours:
3
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PSYC 4970 - Senior Honors Thesis
The student develops, collects data/information, assimilates information, and then writes the senior thesis presenting the results.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H with a grade of C or higher and approval of the Department of Psychological Science
Hours:
3
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READ 0099 - Reading
This course offers preparation for reading in the content areas with special emphasis on vocabulary development, comprehension skills, and critical thinking. Students required to take this course must pass with a grade of C or higher and a passing COMPASS score. Other students may volunteer to take this course to enhance their current reading skills. NOTE: A grade of C or higher and a passing COMPASS score is required.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Corequisites: Students may take the following classes while enrolled in READ 0099: ART 1100, ENGL 1101, HIST 1112, HIST 2111, HIST 2112, MATH 1001, MATH 1101, MATH 1111, MUSC 1100, PHED 1000-level, POLS 1101, THEA 1101/2500, UNIV 1000, UNIV 1101, and any 1001-level foreign language.
Hours:
4
Notes:
A grade of C or higher and a passing COMPASS score is required.
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READ 3005 - Teaching of Reading
An intensive study of reading skills in the areas of readiness, vocabulary development, phonics, word recognition and comprehension. Students will become familiar with current approaches used to teach reading and the organizational skills needed to implement these approaches for students in P-8 settings.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education program
Hours:
3
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READ 3005 - Teaching Reading and Writing in Elementary Schools
An intensive study of theory and practice in standards based reading, literacy, and language arts instruction in elementary classrooms with diverse populations, including second language learners. Phonological awareness, phonics, word recognition, fluency, and comprehension are addressed. This course provides a basis for development of research based pedagogy in standards based reading/language arts instruction in elementary school classrooms with diverse populations. Clinical experiences in the field required.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education program
Hours:
3
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READ 3006 - Reading in the Content Areas
This course provides opportunities for teacher candidates to study and apply strategies and methods that support comprehension, vocabulary, study skills, and critical reading and writing in the content areas. Content reading for second language learners is also addressed. Clinical experiences in the field required.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education program
Hours:
3
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READ 3007 - Assessing Literacy in Early Childhood Education
An intensive study of theory and practice for preventing, assessing, and intervening with reading problems in classrooms with diverse student populations, including second language learners. There is focus on utilization of formal and informal data collection and analysis of the literacy development of groups and individuals for the purposes of developing responsive instruction. Clinical experiences in the field required.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education program
Hours:
3
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READ 3060 - Language Arts for Middle Grades Teachers
This course provides a thorough knowledge of the language arts and a familiarity with methods, materials, and activities for the teaching of reading, vocabulary, and oral and written expression in the middle grades.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education program
Hours:
3
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READ 3090 - Children’s Literature and Language Arts
This course focuses on the integration of multicultural children’s literature in curriculum supporting the development of speaking, reading, writing, and thinking critically in elementary level classrooms with diverse student populations, including second language learners. Clinical experiences in the field required.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education program
Hours:
3
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READ 3100 - Theories of Reading & Literacy
An intensive study of theory and practice in reading and literacy instruction in middle level classrooms with diverse populations, including second language learners. Vocabulary, word recognition, fluency and comprehension are addressed. Students will become familiar with current approaches used to teach reading and the organizational skills needed to implement these approaches for students in 4-8 settings.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education program
Hours:
3
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READ 3106 - Teaching Reading in the Content Area 6-12
Study of objectives and methods for teaching comprehension, vocabulary, study skills and critical reading in the content areas in grades 6-12. Attention is focused on refinement of teaching strategies to improve content area instruction and to create appreciation of and interest in reading.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education program
Hours:
3
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READ 3190 - Pre-Adolescent and Adolescent Literature
This course examines various types of literature written specifically for the middle school child or young adolescent. Discussed in the course are the characteristics of pre-adolescent literature in general, characteristics of various genre, strategies and techniques for motivating young readers, strategies and techniques for the implementation, choice, and use of culturally relevant texts, and teaching methods and strategies appropriate for the pre-adolescent.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education program
Hours:
3
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READ 4100 - Assessing Literacy in Middle Grades Education
This course is designed to provide future classroom teachers with knowledge of reading related problems. Emphasis will be placed on the referral process as well as the use of appropriate remedial strategies and instructional methods. Field experiences will be required.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education program
Hours:
3
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RELG 2020 - Introduction to Religious Thought
A thematic introduction to the academic study of religion. Through examples drawn from a wide range of religious traditions, issues central to the field of religious studies in particular, and to humanity in general, are explored to include: How can we understand our own place and role in the cosmos? Are there really any moral absolutes? Why is there evil? Is there life after death? Readings are drawn largely from primary texts, some dating back to 2000 B.C.E., representing a wide range of traditions including Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, Native American, African American, Ancient Babylonian, and Ancient Egyptian.
Hours:
3
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RELG 2030 - Introduction to the Old and New Testament
An introduction to the texts included in the Jewish Bible (the Tanakh), the Christian Old Testament, and the New Testament. No assumption is made that students have any prior familiarity with these texts. The course discusses how the Bible is understood and incorporated as authoritative teaching within the Jewish and Christian communities, as well as the historical development of the texts as understood from an academic scholar’s perspective. The course is designed to make students familiar with what is in the Bible, to give them a layperson’s “working knowledge” of the Biblical texts, and to provide them with a sense of how these texts function both as religious documents within two of the world’s great religious traditions and as historical documents used by scholars for the study of the history of religions.
Hours:
3
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RELG 2101 - Intro to World Religions
An analytical, critical and comparative study of world religions that broadens one’s knowledge and understanding of the various religious cultures, their history and impact on the global stage. It is imperative to have an understanding of the nature and role of religion to understand intergroup relationships as well as national and international affairs. The course primarily focuses on the major world religions - Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity.
Hours:
3
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RELG 2103 - Religions in America
Introduces students to the religious experience of Americans from colonial times to the present. Topics include, but are not limited to Protestantism, Catholicism, Native American religions, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, African American religions, Hinduism, fundamentalist religion, and women in religion.
Hours:
3
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RELG 2105 - Eastern Religions
An introduction to the religion and philosophy of the East through a selective historical examination of major thinkers, texts, and cultural expressions. Primary emphases are on the origins and development of indigenous traditions, the spread of religious views throughout Southeast and Central Asia, and the relationship between intellectual thought and popular practice. Topics include polytheism, ritual, ethics, mysticism, death and the afterlife, and salvation. The comparative approach also focuses on the issue of inter-faith dialogue and methodological problems involved in the study of “other” religions.
Hours:
3
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RELG 2860 - History of World Religions
This course will examine the historical development of the major religions of the world, and their contributions to world civilization. Cross-listed with HIST 2860.
Hours:
3
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RGTR 0198 - Regents’ Reading Skills
The Regents’ Reading Skills course is intended to ensure that all graduates of USG institutions possess certain minimum skills in reading comprehension. Students work on improving their comprehension of material drawn from a variety of subject areas (social science, natural science, and humanities) with various modes of discourse (exposition, narration, and argumentation). Critical thinking and the following four major aspects of reading are emphasized: vocabulary in context, inferential and literal comprehension, and analysis.
Hours:
3
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RSCH 1501 - Research Strategies
This interactive hands-on course is an introduction to the critical thinking and computer searching strategies required in today’s information based society. It acquaints students with various types of resource materials, familiarizes them with key tools, and assists them in learning to acquire, evaluate, and organize information. Not open to students with credit in RSCH 1502.
Hours:
1
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RSCH 1502 - Research Strategies and Technology
This interactive hands-on course investigates modern information structures. It acquaints students with various types of resource materials; familiarizes them with key tools; and assists them in learning to acquire, evaluate, organize and present data collected via a variety of media. The knowledge and skills gained in this course create a foundation for academic success and lifelong learning. Not open to students with credit in RSCH 1501.
Hours:
2
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RUSS 1000 - Introductory Russian
An introductory language course that presents the fundamentals in all skill areas and assists students in developing basic skills necessary for understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the target language. This course is specifically designed for students with very little or no previous experience in the target language or languages. The class prepares students to enter a foreign language class at the 1001 level. RUSS 1000 will not count toward fulfilling CPC deficiencies. Note: Lab required.
Hours:
3
Notes:
Lab required.
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RUSS 1001 - Elementary Russian I
Introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Russian and to the culture of Russian-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
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RUSS 1002 - Elementary Russian II
Continued listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Russian and to the culture of Russian-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: RUSS 1001 or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
4
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RUSS 1120 - Elementary Russian I & II
RUSS 1120 is equivalent to RUSS 1001 and 1002 combined. Introduction to and continuation of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Russian and the culture of Russian-speaking regions. This course meets six (6) hours per week in the classroom and requires at least two (2) additional hours per week of online and/or language laboratory instruction.
Hours:
8
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RUSS 2001 - Intermediate Russian 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 Russian-speaking regions. Language laboratory and online assignments. Class conducted in Russian.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: RUSS 1002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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RUSS 2002 - Intermediate Russian 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 Russian-speaking regions. Language laboratory and online assignments. Class conducted in Russian.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: RUSS 2001 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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RUSS 2003 - Intermediate Russian III
Russian 2003 is the continuation of Russian 2002. It is designed to help students develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing Russian, with focus on expanding vocabulary, learning new characters, mastering grammatical structures, improving pronunciation, and increasing oral fluency. Idiomatic expressions are introduced. Language lab work is required. Class is conducted mostly in Russian.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: RUSS 2002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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RUSS 2004 - Intermediate Russian IV
Russian 2004 is the continuation of Russian 2003. It is designed to help students develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Russian, with focus on expanding vocabulary, learning new characters, mastering grammatical structures, improving pronunciation, and increasing oral fluency. More idiomatic expressions are introduced. Language lab work is required. Class is conducted mostly in Russian.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: RUSS 2003 or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
3
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RUSS 2120 - Intermediate Russian I & II
RUSS 2120 is the continuation of RUSS 1002 or 1120 and is equivalent to RUSS 2001 and 2002 combined. Continued development and reinforcement of the fundamentals of grammar, vocabulary acquisition, pronunciation, 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 Russian-speaking regions. Language laboratory and online assignments. Class conducted in Russian.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: RUSS 1002, RUSS 1120, or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
6
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RUSS 2340 - Intermediate Russian III & IV
Russian 2340 is the continuation of Russian 2002 or 2120, and is equivalent to RUSS 2003 and 2004. It is designed to help students develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing Russian, with focus on expanding vocabulary, learning new characters, mastering grammatical structures, improving pronunciation, and increasing oral fluency. Idiomatic expressions are introduced. Language lab work is required. Class is conducted mostly in Russian.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: RUSS 2002 and RUSS 2120, or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
6
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RUSS 2950 - Study Abroad
The study of the Russian language and Russian culture in a native environment.
Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1-6
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RUSS 2960 - Study Abroad
The study of the Russian language and Russian culture in a native environment.
Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1-6
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RUSS 2970 - Study Abroad
The study of the Russian language and Russian culture in a native environment.
Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1-6
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RUSS 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: RUSS 2002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
1-3
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RUSS 3001 - Russian Conversation and Composition I
Continued skill development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with focus on expanding vocabulary, learning new characters, mastering grammatical structures, improving pronunciation, and increasing oral fluency. Idiomatic expressions introduced. Language lab work required. Class conducted in Russian.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: RUSS 2002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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RUSS 3002 - Russian Conversation and Composition II
Continued skill development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with focus on expanding vocabulary, learning new characters, mastering grammatical structures, improving pronunciation, and increasing oral fluency. More idiomatic expressions introduced. Language lab work required. Class conducted in Russian.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: RUSS 3001 or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
3
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RUSS 3003 - Intermediate to Advanced Russian: Conversation and Composition III
This 3 credit hour course continues developing students’ listening, reading, speaking and writing skills with an emphasis on speaking and writing. Students are expected to work on mastering new grammatical structures and further practicing already familiar ones. Other objectives include expanding vocabulary, improving pronunciation and increasing oral fluency. A significant portion of the course is devoted to the improvement of students’ writing skills. Students continue analyzing different genres and styles of the written texts and use this knowledge to produce their own pieces of writing. The main goal of the class is to significantly improve the quality of the students’ oral and written speech, i.e. the main focus is on the productive skills.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: RUSS 3002 with a grade of C or higher, or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
3
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RUSS 3004 - Intermediate to Advanced Russian: Conversation and Composition IV
This 3 hour course continues developing students’ listening, reading, speaking and writing skills with an emphasis on speaking and writing. Students are expected to work on mastering new grammatical structures and further practicing already familiar ones. Other objectives include expanding vocabulary, improving pronunciation and increasing oral fluency. A significant portion of the course is devoted to the improvement of students’ writing skills. Students continue analyzing different genres and styles of the written texts and use this knowledge to produce their own pieces of writing. This course in the final course in the Conversation and Composition series of courses and is aimed at preparing students for effective functioning at the advanced level course of Russian.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: RUSS 3002 with a grade of C or higher, or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
3
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RUSS 3010 - Russian Culture and Society
This course is designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of Russian culture. The main subject of this course is the key ideas, beliefs, and values that have shaped the worldviews and cultural identities of Russians. Through intensive reading about various aspects of Russian culture both in English and Russian, students will enlarge their knowledge about Russian history, traditions, and contemporary ways of life. Apart from the readings assigned, the course will utilize various media and sources for discussion and instruction: popular music, films, newspapers, magazines, TV, and other materials. Taught in Russian, the course is meant to enhance the Russian-learning experience through active discussions in Russian. The course concentrates heavily on conversation, necessitating active participation by all students.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: RUSS 2002 with a grade of C or higher, or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
3
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RUSS 3110 - Russian Short Stories of the 19th Century
The course covers some of the most popular short stories from nineteenth century Russian literature including those of authors like A. Pushkin, N. Gogol, and A. Chekhov. Students will read stories in both Russian and English and work to comprehend both the social behavior and psychology of the relationships within them. The course also examines the political and social concerns of the revolutionary time period implicit within this literature. Students will study the advanced language structures used in these stories to acquire a deeper understanding of how the Russian language functions.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: RUSS 2002 with a grade of C or higher or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
3
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RUSS 3120 - Short Stories of Post-Revolutionary Russia
This course is devoted to reading short stories from the period of 1917 to the present including authors such as M. Zoshchenko, A. Solzhenitsyn, and V. Pelevin. Students will read stories in both Russian and English and work to comprehend both the social behavior and psychology of the relationships within them. The course also examines the political and social concerns of the revolutionary time period implicit within this literature. Students will study the advanced language structures used in these stories to acquire a deeper understanding of how the Russian language functions.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: RUSS 2002 with a grade of C or higher or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
3
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RUSS 3121 - Intermediate to Advanced Russian: Conversation and Composition I
This course continues developing the students’ listening, reading, speaking and writing skills with an emphasis on speaking and writing. Students are expected to work on mastering new grammatical structures and further practicing already familiar ones. Other objectives include expanding vocabulary, improving pronunciation and increasing oral fluency. A number of text types are introduced and practiced through reading and writing assignments. Classroom instruction is supplemented with the lab work. At the end of this 6 hour course the students are expected to significantly improve their monologue speech on topics not related to their immediate environment. The students will also improve their dealing with complicated situations. The class is heavily relying on unabridged, authentic materials for listening, viewing and reading practice.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: RUSS 2002, RUSS 2004, RUSS 2340, or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
6
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RUSS 3340 - Intermediate to Advanced Russian: Conversation and Composition II
This 6 credit hour course is a successor to RUSS 3121. It continues developing students’ listening, reading, speaking and writing skills with an emphasis on speaking and writing. Students are expected to work on mastering new grammatical structures and further practicing already familiar ones. Other objectives include expanding vocabulary, improving pronunciation and increasing oral fluency. A significant portion of the course is devoted to the improvement of students’ writing skills. Students continue analyzing different genres and styles of the written texts and use this knowledge to produce their own pieces of writing. The main goal of the class is to significantly improve the quality of the students’ oral and written speech. This course is aimed at preparing students for effective functioning at the advanced level courses of Russian.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: RUSS 3002 or RUSS 3120 with a grade of C or higher, or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
6
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RUSS 3610 - Introduction to Translation
This 3 credit hour course introduces students to the art and craft of translation. Students will get acquainted with the main translation strategies, learn about basic principles of translation from Russian into English, familiarize themselves with the main challenges of translating from Russian into English. The course focuses on the translation process and translator’s decisions, pre-translation analysis of the text and proofreading techniques. The course is aimed at deepening the students’ understanding of the Russian morphology and syntax. Expanding students’ vocabulary is among other course objectives, which also include development of critical thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to compare and contrast both languages.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Upper intermediate level of Russian or RUSS 3002 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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RUSS 3950 - Study Abroad
The study of the Russian language and Russian culture in a native environment.
Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1-6
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RUSS 3960 - Study Abroad
The study of the Russian language and Russian culture in a native environment.
Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1-6
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RUSS 3970 - Study Abroad
The study of the Russian language and Russian culture in a native environment.
Designed especially for students in a Study Abroad Program of the University System of Georgia.
Hours:
1-6
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RUSS 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: RUSS 2002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
1-3
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RUSS 4010 - Understanding the Language of Media
This fourth year 3 credit hour course focuses on teaching the language through media materials. Students are introduced to different kinds of media, are expected to critically analyze the media materials, understand the author’s voice and intention, and become more proficient in Russian culture through exposure to different types of media. The texts come in different form (print, audio, video) and are mostly devoted to social, political and economic issues.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: RUSS 3002 with a grade of C or higher, or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
3
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RUSS 4020 - Russian Cinema for Conversation
This course will cover some aspects of Russian culture and history through the medium of film. The films selected for viewing and class discussions demonstrate cultural and socio-political conditions unique to Russia. We will screen, discuss, and analyze selected Russian films from different historical periods to reveal their cultural significance. We will also explore the films’ historical, social, and cultural contexts. Most importantly, we will learn how to recognize and interpret cultural codes and gain an insight into the way Russians perceive the world and their place in it. Assigned readings and class discussions will be conducted in Russian. This is an upper division Russian course that requires at least four semesters of Russian prior to the course. All the movies that are screened have English subtitles, but you will be expected to use mostly Russian in class.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: RUSS 3002 with a grade of C or higher, or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
3
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RUSS 4510 - Advanced Russian Grammar, Conversation & Composition
This 3 hour practical course is for the students who have solid Upper-Intermediate level of Russian. The course is focused on developing students’ productive language skills such as writing and speaking at the advanced level. Students’ knowledge of vocabulary and grammar structures is activated through the use of authentic materials (audio, video, print). An integral component of the course is grammar practice aimed at refining, deepening and consolidating students’ knowledge of the Russian grammar.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: RUSS 3002 with a grade of C or higher, or placement by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Hours:
3
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RUSS 4610 - Advanced Russian I for International Relations, National Security, and Socio-Economics
Taught in Russian, this course is the first part of the two-semester upper level Russian course which can be taken out of order. The course is meant to enhance Russian-learning experience through learning to communicate on the politics and business related topics. Students are assumed to have had at least four continuous semesters of Russian, as the prerequisite for the course is RUSS 3002 with a grade not lower than C. The course goal is improving students’ reading, speaking, listening and grammatical skills. The present course focuses on the discussion of such directly applicable topics as Meetings and Negotiations, World Economy, Economic Development, Business and Finance, Nuclear Nonproliferation, Military Operations, and Elections.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: RUSS 3002 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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RUSS 4620 - Advanced Russian II for International Relations, National Security, and Socio-Economics
Taught in Russian, this course is the second part of the two-semester upper level Russian course which can be taken out of order. RUSS 4620 has a similar structure as RUSS 4610. The present course focuses on the discussion of such directly applicable topics as Governmental Crises, State of Emergency, Recession and Depression, Terrorism and Wars, Demographics and Immigration, Independent Russian Mass Media. The course is meant to enhance Russian-learning experience through learning to communicate on the politics and business related topics. Students are assumed to have had at least four continuous semesters of Russian, as the prerequisite for the course is RUSS 3002 with a grade not lower than C. The course goal is improving students’ reading, speaking, listening and grammatical skills.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: RUSS 3002 with a grade of C or higher
Hours:
3
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RUSS 4990 - Special Topics
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: RUSS 2002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
1-3
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SCED 4003 - Characteristics of Students with Mild Disabilities for Secondary Education
This course is designed to address the characteristics of students (6-12) from diverse backgrounds with mild intellectual, emotional/behavioral and/or learning disabilities. Furthermore, this class addresses the conceptual and historical understanding of people with disabilities in societal contexts. Diagnosis, intervention practices, and research-based best practices for the inclusion of all students will be discussed to form a more robust understanding of the topic. A grade of “B” or higher is required for this course.
Hours:
3
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SCED 4005 - Secondary Internship: Classroom Management
This internship-based course focuses on learning about and implementing the concepts, principles, theories, research, and practice of classroom management and organization. Developmentally appropriate practice for the middle level learner will be a primary focus in this course. The middle level candidate will examine the effects of classroom organization, school structure, student life experiences, and management strategies on teaching and learning. In addition, candidates in this class will consider the many and varied responsibilities that teachers have in the middle level environment. Candidates will implement specific classroom management theories and practices in the internship component of this course.
Hours:
3
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