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SOC 3193 Global Trends
( 3 hours)
A survey of the most significant contemporary global trends: economic, political, cultural, and security-related –including their inter-connections. The nature of globalization, WWII to present. The course will concentrate upon what is happening and why, touching only lightly upon issues of evaluation and prescription. Prerequisite: SOC 1033 with a grade of C or higher, other social science courses, or permission of instructor.
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SOC 3243 Sociology of Deviance
(3 hours)
Theories of deviant behavior; deviant behavior as related to social order, disorder, and change; analysis of the interplay between deviance and social control responses; the place of deviance in society; selected study of types of deviant behavior. Prerequisite: SOC 1033 or SOC 2123 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor.
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SOC 3703 Sociology of Health, Illness, and Medicine
(3 hours)
The distribution of illness, focusing on race, class, and gender; illness experience; social-historical development of the medical system in the United States; changing roles of health care providers; interactions between patients and health care providers; cross-cultural comparisons of health care systems; the political economy of health care. Prerequisite: SOC 1033 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor.
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SOC 3813 Special Topics in Sociology
(3 hours)
Exploration of a special topic or substantive issue in a seminar format.
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SOC 3973 Sociology Seminar
(3 hours) CDSP
Exploration of a special topic or substantive issue in a seminar format. Prerequisite: SOC 1033 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor.
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SOC 3993 Independent Study
(3 hours)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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SOC 4013 Sociology of Law
(3 hours)
Law as a formal system of social control and an instrument of policy-making. Relationship of social and legal change. Prerequisite: SOC 1033 or SOC 2123 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor.
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SOC 4093 Social Trends
(3 hours)
Distinctive features of American society and American social change. For advanced undergraduates with substantial previous coursework in the social sciences. Prerequisite: SOC 1033 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor.
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SOC 4113 Quantitative Methods of Sociological Research
(3 hours)
Techniques of gathering and analyzing quantitative data and its use in developing and testing sociological ideas. Recommended for those planning advanced study in sociology or allied fields or employment in research agencies, consulting, business, government, or social services. Prerequisite: SOC 2023 with a grade of C or higher.
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SOC 4123 Qualitative Methods of Sociological Research
(3 hours)
Techniques of gathering, recording, and analyzing qualitative data. Emphasis on unstructured field observations, intensive interviewing, organized field notes, and generating theory through analysis. Prerequisite: SOC 1033 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor. Same as WS 4223 .
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SOC 4153 Women and Health
(3 hours)
The changing role of women in the medical system as patients, practitioners, and health care providers; the politics of women’s health care activism; inequality in the health care system; the relationship of various social institutions (family, religion, the economy, and the media) to women’s health. Prerequisite: SOC 1033 , SOC 3703 , or WS 2013 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor. Same as WS 4153 .
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SOC 4163 Sociology of Bodies
(3 hours)
Examines social forces that shape human bodies. Explores how people use their bodies to perform identities, ways bodies are subject to regulations, surveillance and control, and ways that people use their bodies to resist cultural mandates about how bodies are supposed to look or behave. Prerequisite: SOC 1033 . Same as WS 4163 .
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SOC 4193 Sociological Theory
(3 hours)
An examination of the core ideas of sociology, including their interconnections and central applications. Prerequisite: SOC 1033 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor.
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SOC 4593 Internship
(3 hours)
Ten to twelve hours per week of observation and work in a social service, educational, or governmental organization, as well as academic analysis of that experience and organization. Supervision by a professional in that organization and a TU faculty member. Requires student initiative, maturity, responsibility, and professionalism. Prerequisites: SOC 1033 with a grade of C or higher and nine hours of sociology coursework at The University of Tulsa.
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SOC 4863 Special Topics in Sociology
(3 hours)
Exploration and analysis of a special theoretical or substantive issue in a seminar format. Topics vary. Prerequisite: SOC 1033 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor.
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SOC 4973 Senior Seminar
(3 hours)
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SOC 4991-3 Independent Study
(1-3 hours)
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Spanish |
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SPAN 1004 Beginning Spanish I
(4 hours)
Acquisition of basic communicative competence, including listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural skills. Strategies for functioning in situations at a level appropriate to novice learners. Study of grammar as aid to communication. Prerequisite: No previous training or experience in Spanish, or departmental approval through placement.
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SPAN 1014 Beginning Spanish II
(4 hours)
Acquisition of basic communicative competence, including listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural skills. Strategies for functioning in situations at a level appropriate to novice learners. Study of grammar as aid to communication. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in SPAN 1004 or its equivalent, or departmental approval through placement.
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SPAN 2003 Intermediate Spanish I
(3 hours)
Increases learners’ ability to use the language in a wider range of situations and with greater accuracy. Increased use of authentic materials. Study of grammar as aid to communication. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in SPAN 1014 or its equivalent, or departmental approval through placement.
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SPAN 2013 Intermediate Spanish II
(3 hours)
Increases learners’ ability to use the language in a wider range of situations and with greater accuracy. Increased use of authentic materials. Study of grammar as aid to communication. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in SPAN 2003 or its equivalent, or departmental approval through placement.
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SPAN 3003 Composition in Spanish
(3 hours)
Extensive practice in composition to help students write at the advanced level. Attention to coherence and style as well as to sentence structure. Study of grammar as an aid in achieving greater accuracy in the written language. Required for major. Prerequisite: SPAN 2013 or its equivalent, departmental approval through placement, or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 3013 The Culture of Spain
(3 hours)
Major events, forces, and figures that have helped to shape the culture of modern Spain, including institutions, thought, and artistic production. Prerequisite: SPAN 2013 or its equivalent, departmental approval through placement, or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 3023 Latin American Cultures
(3 hours) CDGS
Political, economic, social, and historical background of Latin America. Attention to mutual problems and interrelationships among and between the various states. Prerequisite: SPAN 2013 or its equivalent, departmental approval through placement, or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 3033 Explication of Hispanic Literary Texts
(3 hours) CDGS
Introduction to the analysis and interpretation of Spanish and Spanish American literary texts through the conventions of literary genre. Students compose written analyses of literary texts and identify corresponding contextual cultural situations. Required for major. Prerequisite: One 3000-level Spanish course or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 3043 Conversation in Spanish
(3 hours)
Emphasis on speaking and listening, with reading and writing as skills that are necessary for continued development of oral proficiency. Prerequisite: SPAN 2013 or equivalent, departmental approval through placement, or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 3073 Spanish Morphology and Syntax
(3 hours)
In-depth study of Spanish morphology and syntax. Observation and analysis of verbs, nouns, and other parts of speech (morphology) and how they work together (syntax) to convey meaning in context (discourse). Recommended for those who wish to teach Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2013 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 3123 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics
(3 hours)
Introduction to basic concepts of linguistic theory illustrated with examples of Spanish linguistics. Students perform phonetic, phonological, morphological, syntactic, and semantic analysis, and study linguistic variation and change in Spanish dialects and Spanish in contact with other languages. Required for major. Prerequisite: SPAN 2013 or its equivalent, departmental approval through placement, or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 3233 Cinema of the Franco Era (1939-1975)
(3 hours)
History of Spanish film during the Franco era; analysis of historically important, critically renowned, and internationally recognized works and their directors. Particular attention to the movies as reflections of and reactions to the socioeconomic conditions, cultural norms, and predominant values of the Spain in which they are set or produced.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2013 or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 3313 Spanish Phonetics
(3 hours)
Study of the sound system of Spanish. Extensive practice to improve pronunciation plus study of the phonological rules that contribute to a foreign accent. Examination of major dialect variations in Spanish pronunciation. Recommended for those who wish to teach Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2013 or its equivalent, departmental approval through placement, or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 3333 Spanish Film
(3 hours) CDGS
History of Spanish film and analysis of historically important, critically renowned, and internationally recognized works and their directors. Particular attention to the movies as reflections of and reactions to the socioeconomic conditions, cultural norms, and predominant values of the Spain in which they are set or produced. Prerequisite: SPAN 2013 , departmental approval through placement, or permission of instructor. Same as FLM 3333 .
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SPAN 3403 Spanish Translation
(3 hours)
Fundamental issues, options, and alternatives in translating from Spanish into English. Comprehension and interpretation within the contexts of literal meaning, connotation, cultural awareness, language varieties, genres, and styles of both source text and the target audience. Students are responsible for specific translation tasks. Prerequisite: One 3000-level Spanish course, departmental approval through placement, or permission of instructor. Students educated in a language other than English should consult instructor prior to enrolling.
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SPAN 3463 Business Spanish
(3 hours)
Acquisition of basic practical tools and cultural knowledge necessary for success in the business world of Spanish-speaking countries. Prerequisite: SPAN 2013 or its equivalent, departmental approval through placement, or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 3473 Argentine Film
(3 hours) CDGS
Film communicates perspectives essential to the understanding of cultural, historical and societal issues. Students gain knowledge of Argentine history, culture and society as presented in films. Focuses on Films dealing with Argentine cultural icons and the military dictatorship (1976-1983) and its aftermath such as Camila O’Gorman, Eva and Juan Peron, Che Guevara, The Falklands, Malvinas War, the Argentine exiles, etc. Films include Oscar and film festival winners. Prerequisite: SPAN 3033 or SPAN 3123 or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 3603 Medical Spanish
(3 hours)
Goal of providing future healthcare professionals the ability to use and reinforce the major communicative functions in Spanish like describing, comparing, reacting and recommending, narrating in the past, talking about likes and dislikes, talking about the future through dialogues, reading, materials, audio activities in contextualized medical terms, including cross-cultural aspects. Prerequisites: SPAN 2013 or equivalent with grade of C or higher and permission of instructor.
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SPAN 3991-5 Independent Study
(1-5 hours)
By arrangement with a Spanish instructor. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
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SPAN 4003 Spanish Stylistics
(3 hours)
Writing style: application of stylistics to the development of skill in written expression during study abroad. Advanced work in principles of grammar and composition. Prerequisite: Approval of departmental advisor.
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SPAN 4023 Bilingualism
(3 hours)
Approaches bilingualism from a psycholinguistic and social perspective, with emphasis on US Hispanics and various psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic aspects of bilingualism, such as code-switching and language mixing, age-related differences, the influence of the first language, and the role of attitudes, motivation, and learning context. Prerequisite: SPAN 3123 or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 4033 The Theatre in Spain
(3 hours)
Literary and sociopolitical aspects of major Spanish plays are emphasized. Prerequisites: SPAN 3003 and SPAN 3033 , or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 4043 Narrative Patterns and the Quijote
(3 hours) CDGS
The place of Don Quijote in the development of narrative fiction, with emphasis on the play of linguistic, formal, and thematic levels. Prerequisites: SPAN 3003 and SPAN 3033 , or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 4053 Poetry of Spain
(3 hours)
Concentrated study of selected masterpieces of Spanish poetry. Prerequisites: SPAN 3003 and SPAN 3033 , or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 4073 Poetry of Latin America
(3 hours)
Emphasis on the Modernist poets and contemporary masters. Prerequisites: SPAN 3003 and SPAN 3033 , or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 4083 The Novel in Latin America
(3 hours)
An overview of the Latin American novel Emphasis on the 20th century. Prerequisites: SPAN 3003 and SPAN 3033 , or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 4093 Short Story of Latin America
(3 hours)
Emphasis on the 20th-century masters of the short story. Prerequisites: SPAN 3003 and SPAN 3033 , or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 4103 Modern Spanish Narrative
(3 hours) CDGS
Attention to social commentary, formal development, and experimentation. Course may be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisites: SPAN 3003 and SPAN 3033 , or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 4113 Special Topics in Spanish
(3 hours)
A particular topic in literature, culture, or linguistics. Course may be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisites: If the topic is in literature, then SPAN 3033 or permission of instructor. If the topic is in culture, then one 3000-level course. If the topic is in linguistics, then SPAN 3123 , LANG 2023 /ANTH 2023 , or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 4303 The Development of Modern Spanish
(3 hours)
Modern linguistic analysis of the grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary of Spanish and related languages, with emphasis on the acquisition and learning of linguistic structures and the emergence of a variety of Spanish dialects. Prerequisite: SPAN 3123 or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 4313 History of the Spanish Language
(3 hours)
Internal and external history of the Spanish language with emphasis on how modern Spanish evolved and its genetic and cultural relationships with English and other languages. Prerequisite: SPAN 3123 or LANG 2023 /ANTH 2023 or ENGL 2293 , or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 4403 U.S. Latinos on Film
(3 hours) CDGS
Film communicates perspectives essential to the understanding of cultural, historical and societal issues. Students gain knowledge of Latino issues in the United States. Focuses on films dealing with Latino communities in the U.S., including Chicano, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Colombia, El Salvador and Argentina. Topics include the dangers of crossing the U.S.-Mexican border, undocumented and legal immigrants at work and in school, and political asylum. Prerequisite: SPAN 3003 , SPAN 3023 , SPAN 3123 or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 4413 Marginal “Rioplatense” Film
(3 hours)
Film communicates perspectives essential to the understanding of cultural and societal issues. Focuses on minorities and other disenfranchised groups in the River Plate Countries (Argentina and Uruguay), including Jewish, Italian, and Chinese immigrants, women who play soccer, single fathers, gays, shanty town dwellers, the “new poor”, and Malvinas War veterans. Prerequisite:SPAN 3003 or SPAN 3023 or SPAN 3123 or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 4533 Internship Seminar
(3 hours)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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SPAN 4863 Internship in Study Abroad
(3 hours)
Combines academic coursework with pre-professional work experience in a Spanish-speaking country. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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SPAN 4873 Spanish Undergraduate Research
(3 hours)
For undergraduates who wish to pursue their own program of research, specifying a problem, gathering and analyzing data, and producing a report under faculty guidance. Course may be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisite: Availability of a faculty member to sponsor and evaluate the project.
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SPAN 4973 Seminar in Spanish Literature
(3 hours)
Intensive study of an author, genre, movement, or theme. Course may be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisites: SPAN 3003 and SPAN 3033 , or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 4983 Seminar in Latin American Literature
(3 hours) CDGS
Intensive study of an author, genre, movement, or theme. Course may be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisites: SPAN 3003 and SPAN 3033 , or permission of instructor.
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SPAN 4991-4 Independent Study
(1-4 hours)
By arrangement with a Spanish instructor. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
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SP 1023 Vocal Uses for the Professions
(3 hours)
Enhancement of vocal health and usage for professions requiring a significant amount of oral presentation: breath support, reduction of “stage fright,” improved vocal quality and resonance, release of tension and improved gestural language. Improvement of vocal usage in speaking, reading aloud and improvised settings through exercises, documentation of decision-making and performance. Same as THEA 1023 .
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SP 2083 Debate
(3 hours)
Familiarizes the student and future classroom teacher with the fundamentals of debate-the format of competitive debate, the preparation, strategies, techniques and rules that inform and govern this field of study.
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SP 2113 Public Speaking
(3 hours) Block One
Prepares student for the demands of various speaking situations. Guided preparation and practical application of messages for public communication. Addresses personal and professional speaking, small group communication, listening skills, and message organization and adaptation.
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SP 2163 Oral Interpretation
(3 hours)
An alternative approach to the study, comprehension, and presentation of literature. Using the vocal, gestural, and analytical skills of the performer, students expand their understanding of fiction, poetry, and other literary texts and gain the self-confidence and skill necessary to interpret such texts before an audience. Same as THEA 2163 .
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SP 2993 Independent Study
(3 hours)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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CDSP 1001 Orientation
1 hour
Introduction to college life and academic expectations along with strategies for success. Class will provide an overview of the speech-language pathology major and the profession as a whole. For freshman matriculating at TU immediately after graduating from high school.
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CDSP 1013 Introduction to Communication Disorders
(3 hours)
A survey of the field of speech-language pathology and hearing disorders.
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CDSP 2023 Normal Language Development
(3 hours)
Explores the social, cognitive, linguistic and cultural bases of language development throughout the human lifespan. The development of reading and writing skills are presented along with basic language development assessment techniques. Language development in children who are bilingual is also presented.
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CDSP 2053 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing
(3 hours)
A detailed study of the anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanism, including the related skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.
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CDSP 3033 Introduction to Language Disorders
(3 hours)
Methods of language assessment and intervention are presented. Designed to introduce the identification and the treatment of language disorders in children. Categories of language disorders will be discussed, including language learning disability, hard-of-hearing, intellectual disability, and autism spectrum disorder. Linguistic, semantic and pragmatic assessments of language production/intention are presented and therapy procedures are introduced. Prerequisite: CDSP 2023
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CDSP 3113 Speech Sound Disorders
(3 hours)
Provides students with information about normal and atypical speech sound development. Speech sound disorders include problems with articulation (making sounds) and phonological processes (sound patterns.) Student will gain information regarding the assessment and treatment of articulation and phonological disorders. Specifically, student will participate in readings and activities as well as assessment and intervention processes for people who have normal and disordered articulation and phonological development. Prerequisite: CDSP 3203 .
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CDSP 3133 Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication
(3 hours)
An introduction to augmentative and alternative communication modalities utilized by persons with complex communication needs. Techniques for determining when and how to assess and integrate technology into a person’s communication strategies will be emphasized. This course will also teach skills related to the creation of basic communication boards, visual schedules, and social stories. The course will require students to engage with a variety of communication software programs and speech generating devices. Prerequisite: CDSP 2023 .
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CDSP 3183 Clinical Methods
(3 hours)
Class discussion, observation and assignments prepare the student for direct clinical practice with persons with communication disorders. Prerequisites: CDAU 3203 , CDSP 3033 , and CDSP 3113 with grades of B or higher.
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CDSP 3203 Phonetics
(3 hours)
English speech sound production and use of the corresponding International Phonetic Alphabet symbols and diacritical marks for transcription. Prerequisite: CDSP 2053 with grade of C or higher.
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CDSP 3281 Clinical Practicum II: Speech-Language Pathology
(1 hour)
Students are assigned to provide speech-language therapy to clients in the clinic. Prerequisites: CDSP 3033 , CDSP 3113 , and CDSP 3183 .
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CDSP 4023 Professional and Multicultural Issues in Communication Disorders (Senior Seminar)
(3 hours)
Seminar in professional and multicultural issues associated with the practice of speech-language pathology and/or audiology.
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CDSP 4033 Infants and Toddlers at Risk
(3 hours)
Presents the development of the infant and toddler along with assessment and intervention strategies utilized by speech-language pathologists working in early intervention settings. Family issues, counseling and writing the IFSP are also considered. Speech-language pathology majors take this on a graduate level in graduate school as CDSP 6063. Prerequisite: CDSP 2023 with a grade of B or higher.
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CDSP 4063 Speech and Hearing Science
(3 hours)
An introduction to the production and perception of speech. The physiology and acoustics of speech and hearing processes are emphasized. Prerequisite: CDSP 3203 .
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CDSP 4143 Acquired Communication Disorders
(3 hours)
Information on the etiologies and characteristics of various adult communication disorders including aphasia, dysphagia, dysarthria, apraxia, and cognitive-linguistic disorders. Students will consider various diagnostic tools and treatment methods including augmentative communication and patient/family based treatment approaches. Prerequisites: CDSP 3113 and CDSP 2053 .
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CDSP 4163 Evaluation of Speech-Language Disorders
(3 hours)
Administration and interpretation of standardized tests related to speech and language disorders. Diagnosis of students who receive a psycho-educational evaluation is also presented. Prerequisites: CDSP 3033 ; PSY 2023 or SOC 2023 .
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CDSP 4991-3 Independent Study
(1-3 hours)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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STAT 2013 Introduction to Statistics
(3 hours)
A first course in statistics stressing statistical concepts and interpretation of results. Topics include data description, elementary probability, sampling, inference, simple regression, and correlation and analysis of variance. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the University mathematics requirement. This course may not count for mathematics credit for some programs in the College of Engineering and Natural Sciences.
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STAT 4813 Statistical Methods for Scientists and Engineers
(3 hours)
Introduction to probability, random variables and distributions. Statistical inference including point and interval estimation and test of hypotheses. Elementary experimental design. Regression. and correlation. Prerequisite: MATH 2024 .
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STAT 4991-3 Independent Study
(1-3 hours)
Independent or group studies on special topics. Prerequisite: Permission.
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THEA 0171 Voice for Musical Theatre
(1 hour)
Private vocal instruction focusing on proper vocal technique, support, posture, and the health and hygiene of the voice. Different genres of musical theatre will be introduced as the student progresses, beginning with the Golden Age and culminating in more modern forms of musical theatre such as rock and Sondheim. Musical theatre majors only.
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THEA 1011 Introduction to Vocal Style I
(1 hour)
A brief introduction to musical theatre voice types, history, and performance styles. Musical theatre majors only.
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THEA 1013 The Theatre Experience
(3 hours) Block One
Introduction to the discipline and art of the theatre, including study of the creative process in the classroom and within the actual theatre environment. The history and literature of the drama are broadly explored, with emphasis on acting, directing, design, and playwriting.
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THEA 1021 Introduction to Vocal Style II
(1 hour)
A continuation of THEA 1011 focusing on the fundamentals of sight singing and harmony singing as specifically applied to the musical theatre genre. Musical theatre majors only. Prerequisite: THEA 1011 and permission of instructor.
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THEA 1023 Vocal Usage for the Professions
(3 hours)
Enhancement of vocal health and usage for professions requiring a significant amount of oral presentation: breath support, reduction of “stage fright,” improved vocal quality and resonance, release of tension and improved gestural language. Improvement of vocal usage in speaking, reading aloud and improvised settings through exercises, documentation of decision-making and performance. Same as SP 1023 .
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THEA 1043 20th-Century American Women Playwrights
(3 hours)
An introduction to representative plays of American women playwrights of this century. Emphasis on literary and theatrical merit and the perspectives women playwrights bring to larger issues of American society. Same as WS 1043 .
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THEA 1053 Improvisation
(3 hours) Block One
Designed to alleviate self-consciousness, inhibitions, and stage fright by instilling in the student a sense of relaxation, confidence, and heightened awareness. Training to sharpen emotional and intellectual sensitivity; to stimulate powers of concentration, imagination, and observation; and to enhance creative potential and ability.
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THEA 1063 The Broadway Musical in Film
(3 hours) Block One
Examines Broadway musicals as films including musicals filmed live. The historical, musical, and literary aspects as well as well as musicals as social commentary will be explored.
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THEA 1101 Tap I
(1 hour)
Introduction to basic musical theatre tap terminology and technique including a variety of time steps, turns and across-the-floor combinations. This is a performance class focusing on physical skills.
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THEA 1220 Theatre Production Practicum
(0 hours)
Offers theatre and musical theatre majors and minors practical experience in all areas of production. Seven semesters are required for majors (four for minors and transfer students) with a rotation of assignments through different aspects of a show such as costumes, lighting, properties, scenery, box office, or sound.
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THEA 1223 Theatre Graphics
(3 hours) Block One
From idea to three dimensions, students develop the modes of visual communication through this studio introduction to drafting, rendering, and model-building skills. Additional emphasis on conceptualization of a text through written and visual means.
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THEA 1243 History of Western Clothing and Costume
(3 hours) Block Two
Survey of Western clothing exploring how fashion has responded to the evolution of social history and established a working knowledge and vocabulary of key styles that identify historical periods.
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THEA 1401 Ballet I
(1 hour)
Introduction to ballet technique including terminology, barre work, center floor work and introduction to adagio and allegro as well as proper execution of ballet turns and traveling patterns. This is a performance class focusing on physical skills.
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THEA 1441 Dance Strengthening and Conditioning
(1 hour)
Students will learn exercises for strengthening and increasing flexibility specifically needed for dance technique with focus on legs, turn-out, torso, arms, back, pelvis, abdominals and feet, plus increased cardio-vascular capability. Also explores the proper use of free weights and bands.
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THEA 2013 Survey of Dance in History and Cultures
(3 hours) Block Two CDGS
Examines the forms and purposes of dance in world cultures throughout history: dance as ritual, social function, and art form. Students will analyze how political, social, and cultural movements have influenced its development. Classes will be structured as lecture-discussions; videos, readings, and physical activities will facilitate learning.
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THEA 2033 Housewives to Harridans: Images of Women in Drama
(3 hours) Block Two
Examination of images of women in plays, the work of female playwrights, and emerging feminist theories used in dramatic criticism. Same as WS 2043 .
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THEA 2093 The Art of Acting
(3 hours) Block One
Experimental investigation of the choices implicit in bringing a dramatic character to life on the stage for the non-major. Students are introduced to basic theory, monologue, and the Stanislavski approach to the art form.
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THEA 2111 Modern Dance I
(1 hour)
Introduction to modern dance including terminology, floor work, torso and off balance studies, standing center floor work, falls and across-the-floor combinations. Special focus on proper alignment and balance. This is a performance class focusing on physical skills. Prerequisite: THEA 1401 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor.
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THEA 2113 Period Styles and Design Motifs
(3 hours) Block Two
Survey of visual trends in historical architecture and interior design from the Greek through Victorian periods, exploring how culture creates style.
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THEA 2133 Creative Drama
(3 hours) Block One
Using theories of American and British drama practitioners, provides basic skills needed to use creative drama as an art form and as a tool for integrated classroom learning. Students learn to teach using techniques such as questioning, narrative pantomime and group facilitating, improvisation, pantomime, cooperative learning, and story making.
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