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2018-2019 Undergraduate Studies Bulletin
Columbia Campus
   
2018-2019 Undergraduate Studies Bulletin 
    
 
  May 28, 2024
 
2018-2019 Undergraduate Studies Bulletin [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 
  
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    SOWK 484 - Capstone

    Credits: 3

    Competent generalist social work practice demands integration of a wide range of theories, knowledge, skills, and values. This course is designed to draw on all previous courses and to engage students in integrating and applying all that they have learned.

    Corequisite: SOWK 482

    Note: Carolina Core Integrative Course, Social Work, BSW

  
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    SOWK 668 - Special Topics in Social Work

    Credits: 1-3

    Study of special populations, settings, and/or problems encountered by social workers and other human service professionals, and interventions and skills for dealing with them. May be repeated as content varies by suffix and title.

  
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    SOWK 674 - Child Welfare Policies and Practice I

    Credits: 3

    Causes and effects of child maltreatment, assessment processes, intervention methods used to protect children and support families, and critical issues facing social workers child welfare practice. The first of two courses in the Child Welfare Services Program.

  
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    SOWK 675 - Child Welfare Policies and Practice II

    Credits: 3

    Family preservation/reunification, out-of-home placement, and permanency planning. The second of two courses in the Child Welfare Services Program.

    Prerequisites: SOWK 674

  
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    SOWK 677 - Psychosocial Aspects of Health Care

    Credits: 3

    Psychosocial aspects of health outcomes for social workers and other allied health professionals.

  
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    SOWK 678 - Transforming Health Care for the Future

    Credits: 1

    Foundation for beginning health professions students to gain an understanding of the complexities of the health care system through experiential activities conducted in interprofessional teams and the importance of interprofessional collaboration in order to improve the system.

    Cross-listed Course: PUBH 678

  
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    SOWK 679 - Addressing Childhood Obesity through Community Approaches

    Credits: 2

    Prevention of childhood obesity, using perspectives from health, social work, exercise science, pharmacy, medicine, and behavioral nutrition. Training to teach diet/physical activity lessons in elementary school settings.

    Cross-listed Course: HPEB 679

  
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    SPAN 109 - Beginning Spanish I

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to grammar and practical vocabulary necessary for fundamental communication skills.

    Note: Restricted to those who have never studied Spanish or placed by examination into SPAN 109. Credit may be received only for one of the following: SPAN 109/110; 111; or 121.

    Carolina Core: GFL

  
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    SPAN 110 - Beginning Spanish II

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to grammar and practical vocabulary necessary for fundamental communication skills.

    Note: Restricted to those who have completed SPAN 109. Credit may be received only for one of the following: SPAN 109/110; 111; or 121.

    Carolina Core: GFL

  
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    SPAN 111 - Intensive Beginning Spanish

    Credits: 6

    Intensive introduction to grammar and practical vocabulary necessary for fundamental communication skills.

    Cross-listed Course: Equivalent to SPAN 109 and 110.

    Note: Admission only to highly motivated beginning students who obtain the permission of the department. Credit may be received only for one of the following: SPAN 109/110, 111, or 121.

    Carolina Core GFL

  
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    SPAN 121 - Elementary Spanish

    Credits: 3

    Grammar and vocabulary necessary for fundamental communication skills.

    Note: Assumes prior experience in Spanish. Admission only by proficiency examination. Credit may be received for only one of the following: 109/110; 111; or 121.

    Carolina Core: GFL

  
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    SPAN 122 - Basic Proficiency in Spanish

    Credits: 3

    Practice and further development of essential listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills.

    Prerequisites: Admission either by placement examination or successful completion of SPAN 109/110, 111, or 121.

    Note: Carolina Core: GFL

  
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    SPAN 130 - Accelerated Basic Proficiency in Spanish

    Credits: 6

    Accelerated development of essential listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills in Spanish.

    Prerequisites: Assumes prior experience in Spanish. Admission only by proficiency examination with a score indicating placement into SPAN 121 or 130.

    Note: Credit may be received only for one of the following SPAN 121 and 122, or 130.
    Carolina Core: GFL

  
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    SPAN 207 - Intermediate Oral Practice

    Credits: 1

    Development and maintenance of speaking and listening skills at the intermediate level. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites: SPAN 122

  
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    SPAN 209 - Intermediate Spanish I

    Credits: 3

    Further development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Use of authentic cultural materials.

    Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in SPAN 122 or by Placement Exam

  
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    SPAN 210 - Intermediate Spanish II

    Credits: 3

    Continued development of the four skills practiced in SPAN 209.

    Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in SPAN 209 or by Placement Exam

  
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    SPAN 211 - Intensive Intermediate Spanish

    Credits: 6

    Further development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Designed for highly motivated students. Credit not awarded for both 209-210 and 211.

    Prerequisites: SPAN 122 or placement at 209 level on Phase II placement exam

  
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    SPAN 220 - Selected Works of Hispanic Literature in English Translation

    Credits: 3

    Selected major works, especially contemporary works, in all genres of Hispanic literature in English translation.

    Note: Carolina Core: AIU

  
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    SPAN 230 - Accelerated Intermediate Spanish

    Credits: 6

    Accelerated development of intermediate listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills in Spanish.

    Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in SPAN 122 or 130, or by proficiency examination with a score indicating placement into SPAN 209 or 230.

    Note: Credit may be received for only of the following: SPAN 209 and 210, or 230.

  
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    SPAN 301 - Service Learning in Spanish

    Credits: 3

    Contract approved by instructor, director, and department chair required. May be repeated. Maximum of 3 hours may apply towards major or minor.

    Prerequisites: SPAN 210, special permission of department

  
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    SPAN 302 - Advanced Spanish

    Credits: 3

    In-depth study of advanced grammatical structures of Spanish to develop proficiency in all 4 skills and cultural competency. Gateway course for Spanish majors.

    Prerequisites: Grade of B or better in SPAN 210 or 211, by Phase II placement exam, or consent of instructor. Department permission required for transfer students.

  
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    SPAN 303 - Cultural Readings and Advanced Composition

    Credits: 3

    Development of advanced composition skills in Spanish on a variety of topics related to cultural production of the Spanish-speaking world.

    Prerequisites:

    SPAN 302, by Placement on Phase II placement exam or consent of instructor. Department permission required for transfer students.

  
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    SPAN 304 - Cultural Readings and Advanced Conversation

    Credits: 3

    Cultural readings about the Spanish-speaking world, and advanced speaking skills practice through various strategies such as group discussions, debates, presentations.

    Prerequisites:

    SPAN 302, by Placement on Phase II placement exam or consent of instructor. Department permission required for transfer students.

  
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    SPAN 305 - Working with Hispanic Clients

    Credits: 3

    Crosscultural approaches to interactions with persons of Hispanic origin in a variety of professional settings. Readings, speakers, media. Taught in Spanish.

    Cross-listed Course: LASP 305

    Prerequisites: Placement at 300 level on Phase II placement exam, grade of B or better in SPAN 210 or 211, or consent of instructor. Department permission required for transfer students

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Community Service

  
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    SPAN 307 - Advanced Oral Practice

    Credits: 1

    Development and maintenance of speaking and listening skills at the advanced level. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites: Placement at 300 level on Phase II placement exam, grade of B or better in SPAN 210 or 211, or consent of instructor. Department permission required for transfer students.

  
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    SPAN 311 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers

    Credits: 3

    Intensive grammar practice, enhancement of reading and writing skills for individuals raised in a Spanish-speaking household but with little or no formal Spanish instruction.

    Prerequisites: Placement by Phase II Exam or permission of instructor

  
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    SPAN 312 - Introduction to Reading Hispanic Literary Texts

    Credits: 3

    Approaches to reading literary texts through carefully selected readings from different genres.

    Prerequisites: SPAN 303, placement above the 303 level on Phase II placement exam, or consent of instructor.

    Note: Graduate students fulfill their foreign language reading requirement with successful completion of the course. Undergraduates may take the course as an elective only. Grades S/U for graduates and undergraduates.

    Carolina Core Integrative Course, Latin American Studies, BA
    Carolina Core Integrative Course, Spanish, BA

  
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    SPAN 316 - Business Spanish

    Credits: 3

    Commercial organizations and business in Spanish-speaking countries, business correspondence, terminology, and techniques in commercial transactions. Standardized examinations available such as the Certificado de la Camara de Comercio de Madrid.

    Prerequisites: Placement at 300 level on Phase II placement exam, grade of C+ or better in SPAN 302, or consent of instructor. Department permission required for transfer students.

  
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    SPAN 317 - Spanish Phonetics and Pronunciation

    Credits: 3

    Analysis of and practice in pronunciation, listening comprehension, and dialect recognition based on study of the speech sounds, combinations, patterns, and processes of Spanish phonetics and phonology.

    Cross-listed Course: LING 314

    Prerequisites: Placement at 300 level of Phase II placement exam, C+ or better in SPAN 302, or consent of instructor; department permission required for transfer students

  
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    SPAN 350 - Spanish Language Study Abroad

    Credits: 3

    Intensive language practice in native environment with emphasis on oral skills. Instruction by native speakers; community contact and home stay.

    Prerequisites: Placement at 300 level on Phase II placement exam, grade of B or better in SPAN 210 or 211, or consent of instructor. Department permission required for transfer students.

    Note: Prior placement test required. May be repeated once for credit.

  
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    SPAN 360 - Spanish for Healthcare Professionals

    Credits: 3

    Health professionals’ functional and lexical language ability, cultural information, etiquette and protocol necessary to interact with Spanish speakers.

    Prerequisites: Prereq: SPAN 309, or equivalent course at the college level, or consent of the instructor

  
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    SPAN 375 - Topics in Hispanic Cultures and Literatures

    Credits: 3

    Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by suffix and title. May be repeated once for credit. Taught in Spanish.

    Prerequisites: SPAN 303, placement above the 303 level on Phase II placement exam, or consent of instructor.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Diversity and Social Advocacy
    Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    SPAN 380 - Hispanic Film and Culture

    Credits: 3

    A-Spanish Film; B-Spanish-American Film. Interpretation of contemporary Hispanic culture through selected Spanish or Spanish-American films.

    Prerequisites: Placement at 300 level on Phase II placement exam, grade of C+ or better in SPAN 303, or consent of instructor. Department permission required for transfer students.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Diversity and Social Advocacy
    Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Global Learning

  
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    SPAN 398 - Selected Topics

    Credits: 3

    Intensive study of selected topics of the Hispanic world. May be repeated for credit under different suffix. Taught in English.

    Prerequisites: Placement at 300 level on Phase II placement exam, grade of B or better in SPAN 210 or 211, or consent of instructor. Department permission required for transfer students.

  
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    SPAN 399 - Independent Study

    Credits: 3-6

    Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department chair is required for undergraduate students.

    Prerequisites: Placement at 300 level on Phase II placement exam, grade of B or better in SPAN 210 or 211, or consent of instructor. Department permission required for transfer students.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    SPAN 400 - Spanish Civilization

    Credits: 3

    Lectures, readings, and visuals on selected topics of Spanish civilization and its cultural heritage.

    Prerequisites: Placement at 300-level on Phase II placement exam, grade of C+ or better in SPAN 303 or consent of the instructor. Department permission required for transfer students.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Global Learning

  
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    SPAN 401 - Spanish American Civilization

    Credits: 3

    Lectures, visuals, and readings on selected topics of Spanish American civilization and its cultural heritage.

    Cross-listed Course: LASP 361

    Prerequisites: Placement at 300-level on Phase II placement exam, grade of C+ or better in SPAN 303 or consent of the instructor. Department permission required for transfer students.

  
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    SPAN 404 - Literary Tendencies and Masterpieces of Spain

    Credits: 3

    A survey of the masterworks and literary tendencies of Spain.

    Prerequisites: SPAN 312 or consent of instructor

  
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    SPAN 405 - Literary Tendencies and Masterpieces of Spanish America

    Credits: 3

    A survey of the masterworks and literary tendencies of Spanish America.

    Cross-listed Course: LASP 371

    Prerequisites: SPAN 312 or consent of instructor

  
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    SPAN 409 - Introduction to Stylistics in Spanish

    Credits: 3

    Written application of advanced Spanish structures and composition techniques; directed writing exercises based on model reading selections.

    Prerequisites: SPAN 302 or consent of instructor

  
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    SPAN 410 - Advanced Oral Communication for the Professions

    Credits: 3

    Designed to develop linguistic functions such as supporting opinions and hypothesizing, as well as communicative strategies and vocabulary that are essential to effective communication in Spanish in the workplace.

    Prerequisites: SPAN 302, 303

    Note: Restricted to Students who have successfully completed 302-303 and/or have permission of instructor to enroll.

  
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    SPAN 417 - Advanced Spanish for Business and the Professions

    Credits: 3

    Vocabulary, concepts, and oral/written skills necessary to communicate effectively in the social, cultural, or economic infrastructure of Hispanic countries. Introduction to the use of technology for the acquisition and processing of materials relevant to students’ professional goals.

    Prerequisites: SPAN 316 or consent of instructor

  
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    SPAN 499 - Senior Seminar

    Credits: 3

    A special seminar devoted to the in-depth study of selected subjects in Hispanic literature, culture, or language. Required for the intensive major in Spanish.

    Prerequisites: Senior status; 3.00 GPA; 18 hours of 300-level Spanish; or special permission

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    SPAN 500 - Contemporary Spain

    Credits: 3

    Analysis and discussion of 20th-century Spanish history and the sociocultural forces that have contributed to define this country’s national identity. Taught in Spanish.

    Prerequisites: For Undergraduates: SPAN 303, Phase II placement exam above SPAN 303, or consent of instructor.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Global Learning

  
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    SPAN 501 - Contemporary Spanish America

    Credits: 3

    Analysis and discussion of 20th-century Spanish American history and the sociocultural forces that have contributed to define this area’s national identities. Taught in Spanish.

    Cross-listed Course: LASP 501

  
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    SPAN 513 - Introduction to Professional and Technical Translation

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to translation and practice of skills required for professional and technical Spanish/English translation.

    Prerequisites: SPAN 409 or consent of instructor

  
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    SPAN 515 - Introduction to Spanish Linguistics

    Credits: 3

    Phonology, morphology, and syntax of modern Spanish.

    Cross-listed Course: LING 504

    Prerequisites: SPAN 303, Phase II placement exam above SPAN 303, or consent of instructor. 

  
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    SPAN 516 - The Structure of Modern Spanish

    Credits: 3

    Description of the grammatical structures of Modern Spanish. Intensive study of the theory and practice of word formation and sentence structure of Spanish.

    Cross-listed Course: LING 554

  
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    SPAN 517 - Contrastive English-Spanish Phonetics and Phonology

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to the study of phonetics and phonology and their application to the sounds and sound systems of English and Spanish. Includes transcription practice and discussion of relevance to teaching.

    Cross-listed Course: LING 514

  
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    SPAN 518 - Introduction to Spanish Medieval Literature

    Credits: 3

    Survey of Spanish literature from its first manifestations to La Celestina. Introduction; early works; the epic; 13th- through 15th-century prose and verse; Berceo, Alfonso X, Juan Ruiz, Marques de Santillana; others.

    Prerequisites: For Undergraduates: SPAN 312 or consent of instructor.

  
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    SPAN 524 - Renaissance and Golden Age Literature

    Credits: 3

    Survey of the works of Garcilaso, the Spanish mystics, Lope, Quevedo, Tirso, Calderon, Gongora and others.

    Prerequisites: For Undergraduates: SPAN 312 or consent of instructor.

  
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    SPAN 534 - Nineteenth-Century Spanish Literature

    Credits: 3

    Survey of the works of the major literary figures of the period.

    Prerequisites: For Undergraduates: SPAN 312 or consent of instructor.

  
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    SPAN 538 - Twentieth-Century Spanish Literature

    Credits: 3

    Survey of major peninsular writers from the Generation of ‘98 to the present.

    Prerequisites: For Undergraduates: SPAN 312 or consent of instructor.

  
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    SPAN 541 - Colonial Spanish-American Literature to Neoclassicism

    Credits: 3

    Survey of pre-Columbian poetry and of texts dating from the time of Columbus to the end of the Colonial period.

    Cross-listed Course: LASP 541

  
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    SPAN 543 - Spanish-American Literature from the Independence Through Modernism

    Credits: 3

    Survey of the most significant works of the Independence through Modernism.

    Prerequisites: For Undergraduates: SPAN 312 or consent of instructor.

  
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    SPAN 550 - Advanced Language Study Abroad

    Credits: 3

    Intensive language practice in native environment with special emphasis on oral skills. Instruction by native speakers; extensive community contact and home stay. Prior placement test required.

  
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    SPAN 555 - Spanish-American Literature from Modernism Through 1960

    Credits: 3

    Survey of the most significant works of this period.

    Prerequisites: For Undergraduates: SPAN 312 or consent of instructor.

  
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    SPAN 557 - Contemporary Spanish-American Literature

    Credits: 3

    Survey of the most significant works from 1960 to the present.

    Cross-listed Course: LASP 471

  
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    SPAN 615 - Intensive Readings in Spanish

    Credits: 3

    Intensive reading for non-majors. Graduate students fulfill their foreign-language requirement with successful completion of the course. Undergraduates may take the course as an elective only. Grades S/U for graduates and undergraduates.

    Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students (undergraduates by permission of instructor)

  
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    SPCH 140 - Public Communication

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to theory and practice of oral communication in public, social, and institutional contexts. Includes foundational and cumulative training in the invention, performance, and critical analysis of oral communication, with emphasis on argumentation, persuasion, audience analysis, delivery, and ethical forms of engagement.

    Note: Carolina Core: CMS

    Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    SPCH 145 - Online Public Communication

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to theory and practice of live and recorded online spoken communication in public, social, and institutional contexts. Training in invention, performance, and critical analysis of online spoken communication, including audience analysis, persuasion, delivery, and ethical engagement. Includes significant practice in preparing and presenting live online public communication.

    Note: Overlay Course
    Carolina Core: CMS
    Carolina Core: INF

  
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    SPCH 150L - Speaking Anxiety Reduction Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Exercises, techniques, and demonstrations aimed toward reducing public speaking anxiety. Not for major credit.

    Corequisite: THSP 140 or THSP 230

  
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    SPCH 201 - Popular Communication and Public Culture

    Credits: 3

    Examination of historical and popular communication conflicts, texts, and events. Offers an introduction to critical concepts and analysis of public speech, rhetoric, and cultural discourse.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    SPCH 213 - Communicating Moral Issues

    Credits: 3

    Moral issues confronting men and women in contemporary society and the challenges of communicating effectively about them. Topics will vary but may include access to health care, euthanasia, abortion, same sex marriage and the moral and environmental consequences of eating animals.

    Note: Carolina Core: CMS
    Carolina Core: VSR

  
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    SPCH 230 - Business and Professional Speaking

    Credits: 3

    Fundamentals of oral communication within business and professional settings. Includes performance.

    Note: Carolina Core: CMS

    Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    SPCH 260 - Argumentation and Debate

    Credits: 3

    Preparing and delivering the debate. Academic debate serves as a model.

    Note: Carolina Core: CMS

  
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    SPCH 330 - Small Group Communication

    Credits: 3

    The development of the skills and methods of effective participation in teams, committees, and other small groups.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    SPCH 331 - Organizational Communication

    Credits: 3

    Examines communication behavior and networks within organizations through the study of major theories of organizational communication, identifies and defines primary concepts, and applies them to organizational scenarios and case studies.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    SPCH 340 - Literature and Performance

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to the study of literature through performance; reading, analysis, and performance of prose, poetry, nonfiction, and drama.

    Cross-listed Course: THEA 340

  
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    SPCH 380 - Persuasive Communication

    Credits: 3

    Analysis of the process and functions of persuasive communication.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    SPCH 387 - Introduction to Rhetoric

    Credits: 3

    Theories of human communication useful for understanding and informing the everyday work of writers. Emphasis on intensive analysis and writing.

    Cross-listed Course: SPCH 387

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    SPCH 399 - Independent Study and Research

    Credits: 3-6

    Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department chair is required for undergraduate students.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    SPCH 411 - Arguments in Cultural Studies

    Credits: 3

    The study of texts and discourse from contemporary culture drawing from concepts such as politics, television, music, and other popular culture and entertainment.

  
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    SPCH 441 - Rhetorical Criticism

    Credits: 3

    Interpretation and evaluation of communication texts and events such as speeches, media, and social movements. Employs a variety of critical methods and approaches.

  
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    SPCH 448 - Contemporary Political Rhetoric

    Credits: 3

    Analysis and evaluation of speeches, political campaigns and controversies over political representation and recognition. Focus on case studies that illustrate the role of speech-making in political campaigns.

    Note: Offered only in fall semesters in which national elections are held.

  
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    SPCH 463 - Great Debates

    Credits: 3

    A study of debates at the Constitutional Convention, Lincoln-Douglas debates (1858), vice presidential and presidential debates, and other national debates.

  
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    SPCH 464 - Speechwriting

    Credits: 3

    An exploration of the process of advanced policy advocacy emphasizing speechwriting strategies, issues management, and systematic advocacy campaigns.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    SPCH 470 - Rhetoric of Science and Technology

    Credits: 3

    Rhetorical study of science and technology in contemporary culture, emphasizing the ways scientific texts and technologies make their persuasive appeals.

    Cross-listed Course: ENGL 470

  
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    SPCH 471 - Rhetoric and the Ancient Roots of Modern Life

    Credits: 3

    Classical rhetoric and its ongoing influence in the modern world, emphasizing how the study and use of language in ancient Greece and Rome continue to shape modern communication.

    Cross-listed Course: ENGL 471, CLAS 471

  
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    SPCH 472 - Rhetoric and Popular Culture

    Credits: 3

    Rhetorical study of popular culture, using the methods and theories of cultural analysis to examine how various popular cultural forms work as persuasion.

    Cross-listed Course: ENGL 472

  
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    SPCH 485 - Women’s Rhetoric

    Credits: 3

    Study of rhetoric by and about women as manifested in speeches, essays, and other rhetorical artifacts.

    Cross-listed Course: SPCH 485, WGST 485

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Diversity and Social Advocacy
    Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    SPCH 486 - African-American Rhetoric

    Credits: 3

    African-American rhetoric as manifested in speeches, essays, and other rhetorical artifacts.

    Cross-listed Course: AFRO 486 and ENGL 486

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Diversity and Social Advocacy
    Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    SPCH 499 - Special Topics in Speech

    Credits: 3

    Reading and research on selected topics. Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by suffix and title. May be repeated once as topics vary.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    SPCH 500 - Selected Topics in Speech

    Credits: 1

    A series of courses, each lasting one-third of a semester. Topics and prerequisites are announced in the class schedule for each semester.

  
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    SPCH 543 - Communication, Law, and Society

    Credits: 3

    Examines the role of communication in legal and judicial contexts. Focus on case studies that illustrate the theoretical and practical significance of rhetoric in the work of the courts, lawyers, and public advocacy groups.

  
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    SPCH 546 - Alternative Voices

    Credits: 3

    The oral discourse of selected American speakers drawn from groups such as women, African Americans, and other populations traditionally underrepresented in the canons of public address.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Diversity and Social Advocacy

  
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    SPTE 110 - Sport and Entertainment in American Life

    Credits: 3

    The American sport and entertainment enterprise: background, influences, and trends; collegiate and professional sport organizations; ownership and unionization; media portrayals.

  
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    SPTE 195 - Sport and Entertainment Careers

    Credits: 0

    Introduction of networking, interviewing, and career planning in the sport and entertainment industry.

    Note: Restricted to SPTE Majors Only

  
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    SPTE 201 - Introduction to Sport Management

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to sport management industry career fields.

  
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    SPTE 202 - Introduction to Live Entertainment Management

    Credits: 3

    The study of underlying themes in entertainment management and its application to music, family shows, and other live entertainment business venues.

    Note: Effective: Fall 2012

  
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    SPTE 203 - Introduction to Event and Venue Management

    Credits: 3

    An overview of the history, impact, types, and trends of events and venues, the principles of event planning, the role of venues, and career options in each field.

    Note: Effective: Fall 2011

  
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    SPTE 240 - Business Law

    Credits: 3

    Formation of contracts and their operation as they apply to business; promissory notes and checks; agency and employment.

    Note: Effective: Fall 2013

  
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    SPTE 274 - Computer Applications in Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management

    Credits: 3

    Administrative tasks for computer usage, including software and hardware selection, applications, and solutions.

  
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    SPTE 295 - Practicum

    Credits: 6

    Supervised work experience in a sport or entertainment management area selected by the student with approval of advisor. Contract approved by advisor or department chair is required for undergraduate students.

    Prerequisites: SPTE 195, 201 and 274

  
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    SPTE 302 - Artist Representation and Management

    Credits: 3

    This course focuses on the role of the manager in the entertainment industry and his or her relationships with artists, agents, buyers and industry executives.

    Prerequisites: SPTE 202

  
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    SPTE 303 - Live Entertainment Tour Management

    Credits: 3

    This course puts a fine point on performance tour management logistics, including booking, scheduling, shipping, budgeting, movement of equipment, and artist management challenges, including entertainment production.

    Prerequisites: SPTE 202

  
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    SPTE 305 - The Business of NASCAR

    Credits: 3

    The course is designed to present an overall view of the NASCAR industry through a series of guest speakers, who are subject matter experts in their respective NASCAR-related fields.

  
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    SPTE 310 - Collegiate Athletics

    Credits: 3

    Students are provided with an overview of college athletics. Though the course will cover the NJCAA and NAIA, it will particularly focus upon the NCAA, and more specifically, upon the business of “Big-Time” intercollegiate athletics.

  
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    SPTE 315 - NCAA Compliance

    Credits: 3

    Students will gain a basic understanding of NCAA Division I rules and regulations while learning how the rules are applied to member institution. An overview of the operations of an NCAA Division I compliance office and coaching regulations will be provided as well.

  
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    SPTE 320 - Sport and the Law

    Credits: 3

    Laws and regulatory bodies affecting the management of sport personnel, facilities, and events.

    Prerequisites: SPTE 240 or equivalent

 

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