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2017-2018 General Catalog 
    
2017-2018 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG–FOR INFORMATION ONLY]

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English as a Second Language

  
  • IEP 0911 - Intensive English Written Language, Level 1

    2 Credit(s)

    This is a low intermediate ESL reading/writing class for non-native English speakers who are emerging from the early stages of English language skills development and are able to write short, simple paragraphs about familiar topics. Learning to write short essays and improving reading comprehension skills are important areas of focus. Repeatable up to 8 credits. (Fall, Spring, Summer, As needed)

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of FESL 0912 , placement, or permission of department.
    General Education Course: No
  
  • IEP 0912 - Intensive English Written Language, Level 2

    2 Credit(s)

    This is an intensive English course intended for students for whom English is a second language. Focusing on reading and writing, students will gain a sufficient range of language to describe unpredictable situations, explain the main points in an idea or problem with reasonable precision, and express thoughts on abstract or cultural topics that are familiar to them. Repeatable up to 8 credits. (Fall, Spring, Summer, As needed)

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of IEP 0911 , placement, or permission of department
    General Education Course: No
  
  • IEP 0913 - Intensive English Written Language, Level 3

    2 Credit(s)

    This is an intensive English course intended for students for whom English is a second language. Focusing on reading and writing, students will gain a sufficient range of language to be able to give clear descriptions, express viewpoints, and develop arguments. Repeatable up to 8 credits. (Fall, Spring, Summer, As needed)

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of IEP 0912 , placement, or permission of department.
    General Education Course: No.
  
  • IEP 0914 - Intensive English Written Language, Level 4

    2 Credit(s)

    This is an intensive English course intended for students for whom English is a second language. Focusing on reading and writing, students will gain a range of language to be able to express lengthy, complex, nuanced topics with relative ease. Repeatable up to 8 credits. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of IEP 0913 , placement, or permission of department.
    General Education Course: No.
  
  • IEP 0921 - Intensive English Oral Language, Level 1

    2 Credit(s)

    This is an intensive English course intended for students for whom English is a second language. Focusing on listening and speaking, students will gain basic academic English, with sufficient vocabulary to express themselves on familiar topics. Repeatable up to 8 credits. (Fall, Spring, Summer, As needed)

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of FESL 0922 , placement, or permission of department.
    General Education Course: No
  
  • IEP 0922 - Intensive English Oral Language, Level 2

    2 Credit(s)

    This is an intensive English course intended for students for whom English is a second language. Focusing on listening and speaking, students will gain a sufficient range of language to describe unpredictable situations, explain the main points in an idea or problem with reasonable precision, and express thoughts on abstract or cultural topics that are familiar to them. Repeatable up to 8 credits. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Prerequisite: successful completion of IEP 0921 , placement, or permission of department.
    General Education Course: No
  
  • IEP 0923 - Intensive English Oral Language, Level 3

    2 Credit(s)

    This is an intensive English course intended for students for whom English is a second language. Focusing on listening and speaking, students will gain a sufficient range of language to be able to give clear descriptions, express viewpoints, and develop arguments. Repeatable up to 8 credits. (Fall, Spring, Summer, As needed.)

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of IEP 0922 , placement, or permission of department.
    General Education Course: No.
  
  • IEP 0924 - Intensive English Oral Language, Level 4

    2 Credit(s)

    This is an intensive English course intended for students for whom English is a second language. Focusing on listening and speaking, students will gain a range of language to be able to express lengthy, complex, nuanced topics with relative ease. Repeatable up to 8 credits. (Fall, Spring, Summer, As needed.)

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of IEP 0923 , placement, or permission of department.
    General Education Course: No.
  
  • IEP 1115 - Intensive English Written Language, Level 5

    3 Credit(s)

    This is an intensive English course intended for students for whom English is a second language. Focusing on reading and writing, students will gain the ability to  express themselves clearly and without much sign of having to restrict what they want to write. Repeatable up to 9 credits. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of IEP 0914 , placement, or permission of department.
    General Education Course: No.
  
  • IEP 1116 - Intensive English Written Language, Level 6

    3 Credit(s)

    This is an intensive English course intended for students for whom English is a second language. Focusing on reading and writing, students will use language in a fluent, nuanced, context-appropriate manner, even in specialized and/or challenging situations. Successful completion of this level includes development, implementation, and defense of a project of the student’s choosing. Repeatable up to 9 credits. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of IEP 1115 , placement, or permission of department.
  
  • IEP 1125 - Intensive English Oral Language, Level 5

    3 Credit(s)

    This is an intensive English course intended for students for whom English is a second language. Focusing on listening and speaking, students will gain the ability to  express themselves clearly and without much sign of having to restrict what they want to say. Repeatable up to 9 credits. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of IEP 0924 , placement, or permission of department.
    General Education Course: No.
  
  • IEP 1126 - Intensive English Oral Language, Level 6

    3 Credit(s)

    This is an intensive English course intended for students for whom English is a second language. Focusing on listening and speaking, students will use language in a fluent, nuanced, context-appropriate manner, even in specialized and/or challenging situations. Successful completion of this level includes development, implementation, and defense of a project of the student’s choosing. Repeatable up to 9 credits. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of IEP 1125 , placement, or permission of department.

Family Life and Human Development

  
  • FLHD 1000 - Foundations & Philosophies of Family & Consumer Sciences

    2 Credit(s)

    Introduction to the professions of Family and Consumer Sciences. Explores historical and contemporary roles of the Family and Consumer Scientist in all fields. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 1210 - Apparel Selection Throughout the Lifecycle

    2 Credit(s)

    Exploration of historical aspects of clothing and its psychological, sociological and physiological effects. Selection, care, and coordination of wardrobe is examined using individual tastes, lifestyles, and physical attributes. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 1220 - Intro to Apparel Construction Lab

    1 Credit(s)

    Basic clothing construction techniques for the beginner. Includes experience and skill development using sewing machine, serger, and a variety of fabrics. (Fall, Spring)

    Co-requisite: FLHD 1210 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 1500 - Human Development Through the Lifespan

    3 Credit(s)

    Emphasizes and examines aspects of human development across the lifespan. Includes holistic view of developmental changes that integrate theories, research and application. Overview of the development of the individual and the family in society. Requirement in Social Sciences can be met by taking either this course or PSY 1110 Lifespan Development, not both. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    General Education Course: Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area
  
  • FLHD 1950 - Introduction to Interiors

    3 Credit(s)

    This class provides students with the basic elements and principles of design, which is the foundation of the Interior Design program. The study of home furnishings in the interior setting is part of this curriculum. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 2220 - Apparel Construction Techniques

    3 Credit(s)

    Application of principles of clothing construction and selection for students majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences. Consideration is given to construction techniques, basic speed, and fitting. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1210 , FLHD 1220 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 2400 - Marriage & Family Relations

    3 Credit(s)

    Examines concepts and skills which enhance human growth and development within the context of marriage and family. Helps students understand how intimate relationships are formed, maintained, and change over time. Factors affecting marriages and families are studied and applied. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    General Education Course: Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area
  
  • FLHD 2610 - Introduction to Early Childhood Programs

    3 Credit(s)

    An introduction to early childhood programs.  Emphasizes introductory guidance techniques of infants, toddlers, and preschool children. Includes weekly teaching experiences.  (Fall, Spring)

    Co-requisite: FLHD 2611 
    Prerequisite: FLHD 1500 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 2611 - Guidance Lab

    0 Credit(s)

    Laboratory practicum experience is a requirement of this course. Two lab hours per week are required. (Fall, Spring)

    Co-requisite: FLHD 2610 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 2700 - Consumerism & Family Finance in American Society

    3 Credit(s)

    Teaches principles necessary for individuals to act as informed, educated and responsible citizens in the financial realm. Promotes critical thinking, problem solving, and action on the part of each student. Includes experiences designed to assist the student in applying the principles discussed. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    General Education Course: Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area
  
  • FLHD 2950 - Housing & Equipment

    3 Credit(s)

    A basic course designed to provide practical information on planning and designing a house, with emphasis on evaluating floor plans, analyzing various functions of a house and learning the structural elements of a house. Large equipment (air conditioning and heating systems, large appliances) will be covered. Introduction to CAD technology is an integral part of the course. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1950 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 3100 - Foundations of School Counseling

    3 Credit(s)

    This course will study key components of comprehensive school counseling programs, including a systemic, data-driven approach, guidance curriculum as well as educational and career planning. The course will begin with a review of the historical, philosophical, legal, and ethical competencies of counselors in elementary and secondary schools in America. Pertinent laws and ethical standards will be explored. The current and emerging role of the school counselor will be covered with particular attention to the areas of recent emphasis in the field of school counseling. (As Needed)

  
  • FLHD 3200 - Child Development: Infancy through Twelve

    3 Credit(s)

    An in-depth study of biological, cognitive, and psychosocial development from conception through age twelve. Includes a 10 hour practicum with children. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1500 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 3240 - Textiles and Lab

    3 Credit(s)

    Study of fibers, yarns, fabric construction and finishes as related to selection, use and care. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: CHEM 1110  and CHEM 1120 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 3300 - Family Processes & Theory

    3 Credit(s)

    Discussion of family processes and theories as they relate to researching, understanding, assessing, and helping families. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1500 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 3350 - Values & Ethics in Family Services

    3 Credit(s)

    Examines personal values and professional ethics as they relate to working with individuals and families. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1500 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 3370 - Cross-Cultural Marriage, Family & Human Development

    3 Credit(s)

    A survey of marriage, family life, and human development across cultures. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1500 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 3610 - Play & Advanced Guidance

    2 Credit(s)

    Review of developmental principles and guidance philosophies. Will include the meaning of play and its value in meeting needs of the growing child. Two lectures per week.

    Co-requisite: FLHD 3620  
    Prerequisite: FLHD 1500  
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 3620 - Advanced Preschool Lab

    1 Credit(s)

    Practical laboratory experience. 3 lab hours per week.

    Co-requisite: FLHD 3610  
    Prerequisite: FLHD 1500  

     
    General Education Course: No

  
  • FLHD 3700 - Principles of Effective Parenting

    3 Credit(s)

    Emphasizes theoretical foundations for effective parenting strategies and skills. Examines historical and current parenting perspectives. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1500 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 3800 - Child Care Administration & Management

    3 Credit(s)

    Comprehensive study of administrative and managerial aspects of child care. Emphasizes planning and developing quality child care programs. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1500 , FLHD 2610 , FLHD 2611 , FLHD 3610 , FLHD 3620 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 3900 - Early Childhood Curriculum and Assessment

    3 Credit(s)

    Focuses on an integrated approach to teaching in the early childhood classroom.. Emphasis on developmentally appropriate curriculum, planning, methods of instruction and assessment. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1500 , FLHD 2610 , FLHD 2611 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 3950 - Design III

    3 Credit(s)

    A study of rooms and the various choices one has for materials to fill the needs of a client. Includes learning how to plan for space using architectural details. Woods, flooring, fabrics, art, and accessories will be discussed in depth. Hands-on experience will include home tours. Styles of homes, corresponding furniture and landscaping fundamentals included. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1950 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 4100 - Family Problems & Solutions

    3 Credit(s)

    Discusses common problems and issues that families experience and mediation techniques and theories for family intervention. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1500 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 4160 - Fathering: Scholarship & Intervention

    3 Credit(s)

    Quality fathering across cultures and in varied family circumstances. Historical changes in fathering; challenges to good fathering; effective interventions with fathers. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1500 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 4200 - Family Life Education

    3 Credit(s)

    Developing competencies in basic principles of family life education: curriculum design, development, implementation, and evaluation. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1500 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 4210 - Adv. Construction/Flat Pattern Design

    3 Credit(s)

    Demonstration and practice in pattern making including traditional and technological methods. Practice in designing various garment features and styles. Creative and advanced construction skills will be developed. Research, demonstration, consumer skills, and experience with specialty techniques and fabrics will be required. (Fall) Fall

    Prerequisite: FLHD 2220  
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 4250 - Marital Problems and Solutions

    3 Credit(s)

    Discusses common marital problems and issues and techniques and the theories used in relationship interventions. (Fall Annually)

    Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or higher in FLHD 1500 
    General Education Course: No.
  
  • FLHD 4300 - Human Sexuality

    3 Credit(s)

    An introduction to the development and expression of human sexual values, attitudes, and behaviors in relationships and the family.

    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 4830 - Readings & Conferences

    1 to 4 Credit(s)

    (P/F)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 4840 - Cooperative Education

    1 to 8 Credit(s)

    (P/F)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 4880 - Child Care Teaching Practicum

    4 Credit(s)

    Early Childhood Teaching Practicum is designed to provide experience in administration, curriculum development, and managerial facets of child care.

    Prerequisite: FLHD 3610 , FLHD 3620 ECED 3920 ECED 3950  
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 4890 - Internship

    1 to 12 Credit(s)

    (P/F)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 4900 - Curriculum Development

    5 Credit(s)

    Development of competency in curriculum planning and skills in the use of various teaching and learning strategies and resources. Exploration of career options in career and technical education. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1000 ; admittance to teacher education program, secondary level
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 4960 - Design Seminar

    1 Credit(s)

    This class will cover a reference file of interiors including sketching, measurements and various styles of interior settings. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 1950 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 4980 - Student Teaching

    2 Credit(s)

    An in-school experience designed to help teachers apply methods and materials in a secondary classroom. This course must be taken concurrently with SCED 4980  (6-7 hours). (P/F) (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: FLHD 4900  and admittance to the Teacher Education Department
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FLHD 5890 - Internship

    1 to 12 Credit(s)

    (P/F)

    General Education Course: No

Finance

  
  • FIN 2870 - Personal Finance

    3 Credit(s)

    A study to educate each individual in a role as consumer; to aid in making wise and informed spending decisions; and to discuss marketplace, governmental services, budgeting, personal money management, and other consumer related problems. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area
  
  • FIN 3110 - Risk & Insurance

    3 Credit(s)

    This course explores the numerous methods now used by businesses and other organizations to protect against risk. Besides the traditional methods of insurance, the course also introduces diversification, hedging, derivatives, guarantees, options, futures contracts, and other methods of risk control. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Advanced Standing or approved minor in department. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into Advanced Standing or approved Minor in department.
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FIN 3250 - Managerial Finance I

    3 Credit(s)

    This is the first of a two-course series designed to ground students in the theories, concepts, and applications of finance with an emphasis on financial ratios, time value of money, project analysis, cost of capital, and risk management. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: ACCT 2010 MATH 1040 , and MATH 1050  
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FIN 3260 - Managerial Finance II

    3 Credit(s)

    This course is an extension of FIN 3250 . The focus of this course is on capital structure, capital acquisition working capital management, risk management, inventory control and cash management. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: FIN 3250  and acceptance into Advanced Standing
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FIN 3400 - Entrepreneurial Finance

    3 Credit(s)

    This course provides student with an understanding of the financial tools used in creating, running, and valuing entrepreneurial enterprises. It includes an overview of the entrepreneurial process, including different organizational structures, financing sources, and the value of intellectual property protections. The course also covers the valuation techniques commonly used by professional investors, and examines how investors, particularly private equity sources, select projects for investment. Students will learn to use common financial ratios and cash flow projections to analyze the liquidity and profitability of the firm. A semester-long project will help students apply these techniques and ideas. (Summer)

    Prerequisite: FIN 3250  
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FIN 3500 - Real Estate Finance

    3 Credit(s)

    This course introduces the real estate industry with a focus on the financing and valuation of real estate assets. The class applies time-value-of-money concepts to evaluating the attractiveness of different loans, including the impact of loan points, early repayment and adjustable payments. It also covers important aspects of real estate contracts and the secondary mortgage market. A major portion of the course focuses on valuation techniques that are commonly used in the real estate appraisal process, including common lease terms and their impact on the value of projects. This course provides excellent preparation for students interested in undertaking the professional licensing process. (Summer)

    Prerequisite: FIN 3250  
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FIN 3750 - Investments

    3 Credit(s)

    Security markets selection of stocks for portfolio, basic investment analysis, and introduction to various investment vehicles. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: Advanced Standing status
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FIN 3770 - Financial Institutions/Markets

    3 Credit(s)

    A study of financial institutions and processes established to acquire funds and other resources and to distribute these to those with financial needs. Emphasis is on opportunities and risks in financial markets and the means to deal with these forces. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Advanced Standing or approved minor in department
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FIN 4250 - Advanced Managerial Finance

    3 Credit(s)

    Analytical and quantitative techniques using a conceptual approach for creative and contextual decision making in asset allocation and management. Topics include working capital and fixed asset management, capital budgeting, capital structure, and debt management. The class uses the case approach and assumes that the student has an understanding of basic accounting and managerial finance. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: FIN 3260  and Advanced Standing
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FIN 4450 - Options and Futures

    3 Credit(s)

    This course provides an introduction to futures and options, collectively known as derivative securities. Topics discussed include the markets where derivatives are traded and risk and valuation of derivative securities. (As needed)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • FIN 4600 - Applied Analysis for the CFA Exam

    3 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to prepare students interested in pursuing the CFA designation, in preparation for a career in financial management. It will serve as an in-depth review of key topics from the prerequisite courses and also cover new material in financial statement adjustments and analysis, probability and statistics, and current standards and practices in the investments industry. At the end of the course, students will be prepared to take the Jun Level 1 exam offered through the CFA Institute. 

    Prerequisite: FIN 3250  FIN 3260  FIN 3750   ECON 3210  ECON 2500 
    General Education Course: No.
  
  • FIN 4760 - Investments II

    3 Credit(s)

    An extension of FIN 3750 , this course teaches additional topics in Investments including futures, options, and other derivatives, as well as the creation and management of mutual funds and other portfolios. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: FIN 3750  and acceptance into Advanced Standing.
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FIN 4890 - Internship

    1 to 12 Credit(s)

    (P/F) (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • FIN 4900 - Special Topics

    1 to 3 Credit(s)

    (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • FIN 6000 - Foundations of Finance

    3 Credit(s)

    This course provides an accelerated overview of the theories and methods of finance in support of the common body of knowledge core required for all MBA students not having previous business coursework. (Taught on demand)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • FIN 6100 - Advanced Topics in Finance

    3 Credit(s)

    Selected topics that extend FIN 6000 . These may include (but are not limited to): 1. issuing and debt, 2. uses of options, futures and other derivatives, 3. short-term capital management, 4. mergers, acquisitions and bankruptcy, and 5. international finance. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into MBA program
    General Education Course: No

French

  
  • FREN 1010 - Beginning French I

    4 Credit(s)

    Designed for students with little or no language experience. This course will emphasize conversation, vocabulary building, and basic grammar. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: Humanities Knowledge Area
  
  • FREN 1020 - Beginning French II

    4 Credit(s)

    This course is a continuation of FREN 1010  and is designed for students with one semester or its equivalent in French and serves as a continued introduction to the French language. The course stresses all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: FREN 1010  or an adequate score on the placement test
    General Education Course: Humanities Knowledge Area
  
  • FREN 1030 - Accelerated French I

    4 Credit(s)

    This intensive course combines French 1010 and 1020. It is intended for students with two years of high school French or the equivalent and/or honors students or those who want to move through the sequence quickly. (Spring)

  
  • FREN 2010 - Intermediate French I

    4 Credit(s)

    This course is designed for students having completed FREN 1020  or its equivalent and serves as an intensive review of the French language. The course will stress the four language acquisition skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: FREN 1020  or FREN 1030   or an adequate score on the placement test.
    General Education Course: Humanities Knowledge Area
  
  • FREN 2020 - Intermediate Grammar & Conversation

    4 Credit(s)

    This course is designed for students having completed FREN 2010  or its equivalent and serves as an intensive review of the French language. The course will stress the four language acquisition skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: FREN 2010  or an adequate score on the placement test.
    General Education Course: Humanities Knowledge Area
  
  • FREN 2030 - Accelerated French II

    4 Credit(s)

    This intensive course combines French 2010 and French 2020 into a single semester. It serves as an intensive review of the French language and is intended for those who want to move through the second year French language sequence quickly.

    Prerequisite: FREN 1020 FREN 1030 , or equivalent, or by permission of the French Program.
    General Education Course: No.
  
  • FREN 2921 - Study Abroad: French Language

    3 Credit(s)

    During study abroad, students take intensive French classes at language schools. This course allows for credit to be given to both upper and lower division students for this course work abroad. May be repeated up to 6 credits. (P/F) (Summer)

  
  • FREN 3010 - Advanced Conversation

    3 Credit(s)

    This course is to promote oral proficiency in French by developing the Three higher level skills of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. May be repeated once for credit. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: FREN 2020  or the equivalent
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FREN 3100 - Conversation through Film

    3 Credit(s)

    This is a conversation course that utilizes film as its organizing structure. We will focus on the development of intermediate and advanced conversational fluency through the viewing and discussion of a variety of films. Pre, during, and post-viewing activities will guide and scaffold students’ interaction with the material, thus providing opportunities to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the target language. In addition to developing linguistic abilities, we will also focus on cultural competence. The study of films from various genres, styles, countries, and historical periods will allow students the opportunity to engage in the analysis and discussion of aesthetic, historical, cultural, and socio-political topics. 

    Prerequisite: FREN 2020  or equivalent
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FREN 3210 - Advanced French Grammar

    3 Credit(s)

    Detailed presentation of French grammar, composition and translation. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: FREN 2020  or the equivalent
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FREN 3220 - Composition & Discussion

    3 Credit(s)

    The materials for this course come from literary and journalistic texts which treat a variety of aspects of French culture. These serve as a point of departure for the course’s emphasis on writing and conversation. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: FREN 2020  or the equivalent
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FREN 3230 - Advanced Vocabulary Study

    3 Credit(s)

    This course helps students develop and expand their French vocabulary by studying the formation of words (prefixes, suffixes, roots and compound words.) Students learn to use precise words in different contexts and to discern and use the different registers to improve oral and written communication. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: FREN 2020  or the equivalent
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FREN 3250 - World Cinema

    3 Credit(s)

    An overview of international film. Linked to the SUU French & Spanish Film festivals, this course will present an array of important directors from around the world. Emphases will include major directors, particular cinematographic techniques, important movements in the history of international cinema, as well as how directors have influenced each others’ work. This course is cross-listed as GERM 3250 , SPAN 3250 , and LANG 3250 . This course will be offered as LANG 3250 . (Spring)

  
  • FREN 3410 - Adv. Phonetics & Pronunciation

    3 Credit(s)

    This course improves students pronunciation of French. It analyzes the rule governing liaison and the International Phonetic Alphabet as it relates to French. Students learn to transcribe French using the IPA and read phonetic transcription of French words. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: FREN 2020  or the equivalent
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FREN 3510 - History & Culture of Premodern France

    3 Credit(s)

    This course is an overview of the historical and cultural development of France from the Gauls to the French Revolution. It emphasizes the role that France has played in intellectual and social movements, and in major political changes in Europe. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: FREN 2020  or the equivalent
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FREN 3512 - History & Culture of Modern France

    3 Credit(s)

    The course is an overview of the historical and cultural development of France from the ascent of Napoleon Bonaparte to the Fifth Republic and today’s France. Culture and history will be viewed through the lens of several cities, but mostly Paris, a city that has witnessed all major events of the national history. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: FREN 2020  or the equivalent
    General Education Course: No.
  
  • FREN 3640 - Topics in French Language

    3 Credit(s)

    An in-depth study of an aspect of the French language, of an historical, linguistic or grammatical nature, such as History of the French Language, Topics in Advanced Grammar, or French for the Professions. May be repeated up to 6 credits. (As Needed)

    Prerequisite: FREN 2020  or equivalent
    General Education Course: No.
  
  • FREN 3921 - Study Abroad: French Language

    3 Credit(s)

    During study abroad, students take intensive French classes at language schools. This course allows for credit to be given to both upper and lower division students for this course work abroad. May be repeated up to 6 credits. (P/F) (Summer)

  
  • FREN 3923 - Study Abroad: French Culture

    3 Credit(s)

    During study abroad, student study both high, low, and popular culture.  The course, depending on the location and year, may target French or Francophone art, architecture, theatre, literature, music, cuisine, and history.  Students are immersed in another culture and learn that cultures’ mores. (As Needed)

    General Education Course: No.
  
  • FREN 4210 - French Poetry

    3 Credit(s)

    This course introduces students to poetry in French by reading and analyzing poems from each of the important periods and movements. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: FREN 2020  or the equivalent
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FREN 4220 - French Novel and Short Story

    3 Credit(s)

    This course introduces students to novels and short stories in French by reading and analyzing fiction from each of the important periods and movements. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: FREN 2020  or the equivalent
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FREN 4230 - French Theater

    3 Credit(s)

    This course introduces students to theater in French by reading and analyzing plays from each of the important periods and movements. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: FREN 2020  or the equivalent
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FREN 4510 - Introduction to Translation

    3 Credit(s)

    Practicum, where translation skills are developed at an advanced level. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: FREN 2020  or the equivalent
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FREN 4640 - Topics in French Studies

    3 Credit(s)

    A thorough analysis of a cultural or literary topic in France and/or Francophone countries. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: FREN 2020  or the equivalent
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FREN 4893 - Internship

    1 to 5 Credit(s)

    (P/F)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • FREN 4900 - Methods of Teaching Foreign Language

    3 Credit(s)

    Students are introduced to contemporary, practical methodologies. They create, present, and critique learning activities. The course is designed to prepare students to teach a foreign language. This course is taught in English. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: FREN 3210   or FREN 3220   or FREN 3230  or FREN 3640  or permission of a French instructor.
    General Education Course: No
  
  • FREN 4920 - French Workshop/Study Abroad

    1 to 5 Credit(s)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • FREN 4980 - Student Teaching

    2 Credit(s)

    (P/F) (TBA)

    General Education Course: No

General Studies

  
  • GOSC 3920 - Prior Learning Assessment

    1-15 Credit(s)

    This course offers credit for prior learning experiences and for demonstrated competency in practical skills. Approved portfolios related to prior learning experiences and achievements recognized by published standards (such as industry certifications) may be considered for academic credit. Instructor permission required. Fall, Spring, Summer, As needed Pass/Fail

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 15
  
  • GOSC 4010 - General Studies Research Seminar

    3 Credit(s)

    This course examines the components and process of scholarly research, with an emphasis on the literature review.  This course is limited to General Studies Majors. (Fall, Spring)
     

    Prerequisite: ENGL 2010  
  
  • GOSC 4020 - General Studies Capstone

    3 Credit(s)

    Student complete a written capstone project reflecting their varied knowledge and experience as General Studies majors.  This course is limited to General Studies majors.


Geography

  
  • GEOG 1000 - Earth’s Natural Environment: Physical Geography

    3 Credit(s)

    A geographic analysis of the processes and distributions of the elements of Earth’s natural environment, i.e. atmosphere, lithosphere, biosphere, and hydrosphere. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall starting in 2014, Spring)

    Co-requisite: GEOG 1005 
    General Education Course: Physical Science Knowledge Area
  
  • GEOG 1005 - Earth’s Natural Environment: Physical Geography Lab

    1 Credit(s)

    Lab to accompany GEOG 1000 . A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall starting in 2014, Spring)

    Co-requisite: GEOG 1000 
    General Education Course: Physical Science Knowledge Area
  
  • GEOG 1300 - Globalization in the 21st Century: World Regional Geography

    3 Credit(s)

    A systematic study of the World’s major cultural regions, emphasizing physical, biological, cultural, demographic, economic, and political considerations. Problems of adjustment, including natural hazards, environmental concerns, and human problems, are discussed. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Spring, Fall-starting 2014)

    General Education Course: Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area
  
  • GEOG 1400 - Human Geography

    3 Credit(s)

    Focuses on contemporary geographic perspectives of people, their activities, and cultural characteristics, including language, religion, population, politics, settlements, economic development, and environmental concerns. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall)

    General Education Course: Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area
 

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