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SMS 562 - Fisheries Population Dynamics
Fisheries stock assessment theory and techniques with emphasis on estimating vital fisheries population parameters and biological reference points and conducting stock assessment for commercially exploited marine fisheries populations.
Prerequisites: A course each in ecology, statistics and calculus.
Credits: 3
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SMS 585 - Marine System Modeling
Covers ocean circulation models, coupled atmosphere-ocean models, sea ice models, modeling oceanic carbon and nutrient cycles, and marine ecosystem models: beginning with theory, followed by model development and the most recent research results. Examines model representation of interactions among physical, chemical and biological processes in the ocean. Term project required.
Prerequisites: permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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SMS 595 - Data Analysis Methods in Marine Sciences
Provides theoretical and computational guidance on techniques commonly used in data analysis.
The first half of the course covers regression methods and the second half covers
time series analysis and digital filters. Real data will be used to illustrate
the practical aspects of the subject with emphasis on developing a hands-on understanding
of the methods and correct interpretation of results.
Prerequisites: MAT 126 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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SMS 597 - Independent Study
A graduate-level readings course, lecture course, laboratory or seminar study course arranged between instructor and individual graduate students, covering selected topics or areas within the field of Marine Science. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-3
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SMS 598 - Special Topics in Marine Science
A graduate-level readings, lecture, seminar or laboratory course covering timely topics in Marine Science. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-3
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SMS 618 - Particle Dynamics in Aquatic Systems
Examines the physical, chemical and biological genesis of particle matter in the ocean and large lake systems, the important role of particle matter in the majority of aquatic biogeochemical processes and the geological significance of particle flux in marine and lacustrine environments.
Prerequisites: SMS 501, SMS 520.
Credits: 3
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SMS 683 - Internship in Marine Policy
Professional experience with a marine resource management organization. Students must submit a plan approved by the graduate coordinator of the Marine Policy Program and the sponsoring organization. Reports and readings will be required.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 1-6
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SMS 691 - Marine Science Seminar
Student seminars on their own research or current topics in marine science.
Credits: 1
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SMS 692 - Problems in Marine Science I
Directed studies of current problems in marine science. (Fall.)
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: Ar
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SMS 697 - Readings in Marine Science
A graduate level reading course on a topic arranged between the instructor and the student. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 1-3
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SMS 699 - Graduate Thesis / Research
Graduate Thesis
Credits: Ar
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SMT 500 - Educational Psychology with Applications to Science and Mathematics Teaching and Learning
Theories of teaching and learning of science and mathematics learning and teaching, including recent results. Applications of psychological concepts, principles, theories, and research to problems encountered in educational settings.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 3
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SMT 501 - Integrated Approaches to Physics Education I
Applications of physics education research to the teaching of physics concepts and problem solving in introductory courses. Students will explore guided inquiry approaches to teaching, methods of curriculum assessment and research-based teaching strategies.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 3
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SMT 502 - Integrated Approaches to Physics Education II
Applications of physics education research to the teaching of physics concepts and problem solving in introductory courses. Students will explore guided inquiry approaches to teaching, methods of curriculum assessment and research-based teaching strategies.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 3
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SMT 503 - Integrated Approaches in Earth Sciences Education I
Develops the concepts and methods associated with teaching the dynamics of the Earth System. Uses education research to improve student learning and assessment.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 3
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SMT 504 - Integrated Approaches in Earth Sciences Education II
Science content and methods course designed for in-service and pre-service teachers wishing to engage their science students in genuine environmental and Earth science research problems. Teachers develop research skills by designing and conducting their own field research investigation in their local community. Explores practical and school-culture challenges of engaging students in open-ended research projects and develops strategies for achieving desired learning outcomes for students.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 3
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SMT 505 - Integrated Approaches in Mathematics Education I
Applications of mathematics education research to the teaching of mathematics concepts and problem solving in introductory courses. Students will explore guided inquiry approaches to teaching, methods of curriculum assessment and research-based teaching strategies.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 3
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SMT 506 - Integrated Approaches in Mathematics Education II
Applications of mathematics education research to the teaching of mathematics concepts and problem solving in introductory courses. Students will explore guided inquiry approaches to teaching, methods of curriculum assessment and research-based teaching strategies.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 3
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SMT 507 - Research-related Curriculum Development in Science and Mathematics
Seminar for pre-service or in-service teachers who are currently participating in a research internship or who wish to use discipline-based education research to guide curricular innovation in their classrooms. Investigation and development of related research-based secondary science and mathematics curriculum and pedagogy.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 3
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SMT 588 - Seminar in Science and Mathematics Education Research
Provides background in qualitative and quantitative methods and findings of education
research and a forum for the development and critique of discipline-based education
research projects.
Credits: 1
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SMT 589 - Graduate Seminar
Report and discussion of recent developments in science and mathematics education
research, its application, or related topics based on the literature or results
of current investigation. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: Ar
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SMT 590 - Seminar for Teaching Interns
Students examine and reflect on their understanding about teaching and learning, apply integrated educational skills and knowledge and synthesize academic and professional experiences to develop and finalize their portfolios. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisite: SMT 591.
Credits: 1
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SMT 591 - Secondary Student Teaching
Observation and student teaching in selected secondary schools. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Second year standing in the Master of Science in Teaching program. Corequisite: SMT 590.
Credits: 1-5
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SMT 598 - Special Topics in Science and Mathematics Education
Specific topics determined by current interests of students and staff. Offered
with approval of the program’s graduate coordinator. May be repeated for credit
with advisor approval.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 1-3
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SMT 699 - Graduate Thesis / Research
Thesis.
Credits: Ar
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SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology
Introduces the fundamental concepts, principles, and methods of sociology, analyzes the influence of social and cultural factors upon human behavior and evaluates effect of group processes, social classes, stratification, and basic institutions on contemporary society.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Credits: 3
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SOC 201 - Social Inequality
Structural analysis of social inequality within American society and the global community. Emphasis on the causes, extent and social consequences of inequality, especially those based on race, gender, social class and the level of economic development.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites: SOC 101 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SOC 202 - Social Problems
The social bases of social problems. Topics may include poverty, racism and other forms of discrimination, crime and justice, health care, environmental issues, violence and terrorism, and family issues.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites: SOC 101 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SOC 208 - Problems of Violence and Terrorism
The nature and causes of revolutionary and government-sponsored international terrorism. The future of terrorism and how to cope with it. The institutionalization of terrorism in pre-modern and contemporary totalitarian states. The social causes of war and social conflict. Social preconditions for the maintenance of a sustainable peace. An examination of the nature of human aggression.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites: SOC 101 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SOC 214 - Crime and Criminal Justice
The causes, extent and nature of crime in American society and the operation of the criminal justice system. Emphasis given to theories and dynamics of criminal behavior and to the efforts of police, courts and prisons to prevent and to control criminality.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Prerequisites: SOC 101 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SOC 220 - Deviance and Social Control
The study of deviant behaviors, individuals and groups, with emphasis on social order, power and identity. Use of the sociological perspective to explore definitions of deviance, theories of deviance, processes by which individuals become labeled as deviant, the nature of deviant identities and societal consequences of constructions of deviance.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Prerequisites: SOC 101 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SOC 240 - Topics in Sociology
A second-level study of topics such as “Sociology of Youth.” “Sociology of Countercultures,” “Sociology of Sport,” and “Urban Sociology.” May be repeated for credit if the topics differ.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Prerequisites: SOC 101 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SOC 301 - Microsociology: Interaction and the Self
The study of social interaction in small social settings, with emphasis on power and status. The negotiation of identity as a social process. The impact group structures on the self. Rituals as building blocks of micro-structures. Conversations as constructions of social reality. Informal group structures in large organizations.
Prerequisites: Sociology major with junior standing and 6 hours of sociology or permission.
Credits: 3
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SOC 302 - Macrosociology: The Structure of Societies
An examination of the structure and dynamics of large scale social organizations. Particular emphasis on institutional, formal, or bureaucratic and community structures characteristic of the industrialized and post-industrialized world.
Prerequisites: Sociology major with junior standing and 6 hours of sociology or permission.
Credits: 3
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SOC 304 - Sociology of Lesbian and Gay Families and Relationships
Social, familial and legal issues surrounding the formation of lesbian and gay marriages, domestic partnerships and families that include children. Relationship dynamics, sexuality, and parenting among lesbian and gay partners, and differences (when present) from heterosexual experiences. Issues arising at the intersections of sexual orientation with gender, race, and social class. The shifting nature of lesbian and gay sexual identities in a postmodern world. (This course is identical to SOC 404.)
Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites: CHF 200 or CHF 351 or SOC 101 or WST 101 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SOC 310 - Quantitative Reasoning in Sociology
The use of statistical methods in sociological research. Topics include descriptive and inferential statistics and hypothesis testing. Special emphasis placed on sociological applications of statistical techniques, an understanding of when they are appropriate to use, and the information they yield.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.
Prerequisites: 6 hours of sociology or permission.
Credits: 3
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SOC 314 - Law and Society
Presents a sociological perspective on law and the legal system in the United States and other societies. Topics include problems in defining law, sociological theories of the origins and consequences of law, international differences in modes of dispute resolution, the relation between law and social change, studies of the legal profession and legal discretion in the criminal justice system.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites: SOC 101 and POS 100 or SOC 214 or SOC 220 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SOC 318 - Sociology of the Family
Analysis of the modern family begins with a socio-historical examination of the effects of love, gender and poverty. Major topics include marriage and divorce, sexual behavior, family violence, parenting and ethnic families. Current families are analyzed from a social psychological viewpoint that includes the dynamic structure of relationships.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Prerequisites: SOC 101 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SOC 319 - Domestic Violence and Social Structure
Examines domestic conflict and violence internationally, nationally and within the state of Maine. Emphasizes the social and political context of domestic violence including the ways in which a society’s culture and social organization contribute to and reinforce this behavior. Incidence, processes and consequences of domestic violence are explored as well as strategies for social change.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Prerequisites: 6 hours of sociology or permission.
Credits: 3
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SOC 329 - Sociology of Gender
Analysis of contemporary constructions of gender. Emphasis on the interpersonal and institutional dimensions of sexism and the prospects of social change.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites: 6 hours of sociology or WST 101 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SOC 330 - Perspectives on Women
Multidisciplinary and international analysis of the personal, interpersonal and institutional dimensions of women’s lives. Explores commonalties among women as well as differences based on race, social class, age, and sexual identity.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites: SOC 201 or WST 101 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SOC 337 - Sociology of Mental Illness
Examination of the sociological concepts of mental illness. Analysis of the relationship between mental illness and the sociological factors responsible for these disorders. Cross-cultural examination of mental illness. The nature and structure of mental care institutions.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements.
Prerequisites: PSY 100 or SOC 101 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SOC 338 - Race and Ethnicity
Explores dominant/subordinate relations nationally and internationally with emphasis on socially defined racial and ethnic groups. Origins, nature, and consequences of racial/ethnic oppression and inequality; historical and social contexts of intergroup relations and conflicts; implications of changing racial/ethnic diversity. (This course is identical to BLS 338.)
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites: SOC 101 and SOC 201 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SOC 340 - Intermediate Topics in Sociology
An intermediate-level study of topics such as “Sociology of Emotions,” “Sociology of Science and Technology,” and “Modern Sociological Theory.” May be repeated for credit if the topics differ.
Prerequisites: 6 hours of sociology or permission.
Credits: 3
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SOC 371 - Immigration, Women and Society
Examines the varied and complex experiences of immigrant women in the United States. Students will learn about the history of U.S. immigration in general and about the experiences of immigrant women in particular. Immigrant women’s experiences will be examined through a lens that views gender as a social system that intersects with other social structures including race, religion, and social class. A central feature of this course is a service-learning oral history project which requires students to interview a woman who has immigrated to the United States, incorporate the interviewee’s experiences into an analytical paper, and present the findings at the end of the semester. (This course is identical to WST 371.)
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Population and the Environment Requirements.
Prerequisites: 6 hours of sociology.
Credits: 3
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SOC 390 - Logic of Sociological Inquiry
Explores the relationship between theory and research. Specific topics include the nature of scientific proof in the social sciences, measurements of variables, hypothesis and theory testing, sampling, research design, ethical issues in research, and the relationship between research and policy-making.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites: Sociology major with junior standing and 6 hours of sociology or permission.
Credits: 3
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SOC 404 - Sociology of Lesbian and Gay Families and Relationships
Social, familial, and legal issues surrounding the formation of lesbian and gay marriages, domestic partnerships, and families that include children. Relationship dynamics, sexuality, and parenting among lesbian and gay partners, and differences (when present) from heterosexual experiences. Issues arising at the intersections of sexual orientation with gender, race, and social class. The shifting nature of lesbian and gay sexual identities in a postmodern world. (This course is identical to SOC 304.)
Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites: CHF 200 or CHF 351 or SOC 101 or WST 101 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SOC 460 - Major Ideas in Sociology
The sociological theories of Marx, Weber, Durkheim, Mead and others. Developments in sociological theory as related to methodology, social issues, and current trends in contemporary sociology.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and 6 hours of sociology or permission.
Credits: 3
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SOC 482 - The Sociology of Religion
Topics include: comparative religious cultures and beliefs; the social construction of religious beliefs; institutionalized religions and the resurgence of new sects and cults; major world religions and the way religion preserves and changes the social order; the encounter between religion and contemporary developments in science. Secularization and the future of religion.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Prerequisites: SOC 101 and junior or senior standing or permission.
Credits: 3
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SOC 493 - Senior Thesis
The completion of a senior thesis on a topic of the student’s choice under the supervision of a sociology faculty member. Encourages excellent senior students to conduct a significant piece of sociological research. May be taken for only one semester, but normally students should plan to enroll for two semesters as a significant project usually cannot be completed in less than an academic year. May be repeated once for 3 additional credits.
Prerequisites: permission; sociology major with senior standing and a minimum GPA in sociology courses of 3.5; SOC 390, SOC 460 and statistics.
Credits: 3
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SOC 495 - Internship in Sociology
A supervised internship providing practical experience in a field placement and requiring parallel readings and study. Emphasis on the guided application of concepts and principles from related courses and structured readings to applied situations in the field. Students may take 3-9 credits. Not more than 6 credit hours may be used toward the departmental major.
Prerequisites: Sociology major with senior standing; GPA of at least 3.0 and permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 - 9
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SOC 497 - Departmental Projects I
No description available.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 1-3
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SOC 498 - Departmental Projects II
No description available.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 1-3
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SOC 499 - Senior Seminar
Selected theoretical and empirical topics in Sociology. Serves as the capstone course for Sociology majors and will assume a knowledge of and will build upon, the material presented in the other required courses in the major. The intent of the course is to help students integrate their Sociology knowledge and to apply it in dealing with fundamental questions of social life and social theory.
Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites: Sociology major with senior standing; SOC 301 and SOC 302 and SOC 390 and SOC 460 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I
A systematic study of the basics of the Spanish language. Equal emphasis on developing reading, comprehension, speaking and writing skills. For students with no previous study of Spanish or fewer than two years in high school.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Credits: 3 - 4
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SPA 203 - Intermediate Spanish I
An integrated approach. Reading texts as well as other materials will be employed to strengthen reading, writing and especially speaking and comprehension skills. Includes a systematic but gradual review of the essentials of Spanish grammar.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: SPA 102 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 - 4
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SPA 204 - Intermediate Spanish II
A continuation of SPA 203 designed to strengthen reading, writing, speaking and comprehension skills.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: SPA 203 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 - 4
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SPA 301 - Introduction to Literary Theory
The study of literary theory. Taught in Spanish. Foundation course for subsequent study of Spanish language texts of all genres.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: SPA 204 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SPA 305 - Applied Spanish
Intensive oral and written practice in real-life situations. Development of confidence, accuracy, fluency and communicative strategies in formal and informal modes of expression. Guided development of idiomatic expression and structures; development of self-correct in speech and writing. Reinforcement through interactive situations.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites: SPA 204.
Credits: 3
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SPA 306 - Workshop in Speaking and Writing Spanish
Develops fluency and accuracy in written and oral Spanish. Students help design
course content through projects, performances, and problem-solving.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspective and Writing
Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites: SPA 305 or equivalent or permission.
Credits: 3
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SPA 307 - Readings in Peninsular Literature
An overview of Peninsular Spanish literature. Provides practice in reading and
analyzing culturally important texts. Includes a selection of genres and periods
will be included. May be taken either before or after SPA 308.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives,
Western Cultural Tradition and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites: SPA 306 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SPA 308 - Readings in Spanish American Literature
Emphasis on changes in the cultural phenomena, styles, themes and ideological
position of texts from the beginnings of Hispanic American literature through
romanticism, naturalism, the novel of the land, the “Boom” and avant-garde movements.
May be taken before or after SPA 307.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Requirement.
Prerequisites: SPA 306 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SPA 309 - Spanish for the Professions
Designed to provide students who have an intermediate-level knowledge of Spanish familiarity with specialized language and conventions in professional situations. Emphasis will be given to vocabulary and writing skills for professional use as well as awareness of Hispanic culture, cross-cultural communications and applications in Spanish speaking countries. Authentic up-to-date information will require regular use of the Internet as a source of reading. All classes are conducted in Spanish.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites: SPA 204 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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SPA 390 - Topics in Spanish
May include the study of literature, culture, cinema, the arts and media as expressed in Spanish-speaking countries. Topics vary. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: SPA 204
Credits: 1-3
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SPA 401 - Golden Age
A study of masterpieces of poetry and prose from the 16th and 17th centuries provides an overview of the period and critical abilities. Poetry by Garcilaso, Fray Luis, San Juan, Gongora, and Quevedo, etc. Prose readings include Lazarillo de Tormes, Diana, Suenos y discursos, and Novelas ejemplares etc.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Western Cultural Tradition Requirements.
Prerequisites: SPA 307 or SPA 308 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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SPA 403 - Cervantes
A careful reading of the Spanish masterpiece, Don Quixote, including its historical background and continuing influence.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Western Cultural Tradition Requirements.
Prerequisites: SPA 307 or SPA 308 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SPA 405 - Spanish Literature of the Nineteenth Century
Discussion of the novel from “costumbrismo” to “realismo,” the compromise of Spanish naturalism, and the Romantic movements between tradition and revolt.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: SPA 307 or SPA 308 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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SPA 406 - Spanish Literature of the Twentieth Century
Selections from the poetry, essays, and novels of the pre and Civil War period contextualized through readings in the history and thought of the times.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Western Cultural Tradition Requirements.
Prerequisites: SPA 307 or SPA 308 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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SPA 409 - Contemporary Latin-American Short Story
A study of Latin-American short story writers including discussion of such significant contemporary concerns as poverty, politics and religion, and such themes as the interplay of fantasy and reality and the relativity of madness.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: SPA 307 or SPA 308 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SPA 411 - Contemporary Latin American Theater
A study of the major Latin-American playwrights of the 20th century. Reading and analysis of plays, class discussion.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: SPA 307 or SPA 308 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SPA 412 - Contemporary Peninsular Theater
A study of major Spanish playwrights of the 20th Century. Reading and analysis of plays, class discussion.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: SPA 307 or SPA 308 or permission.
Credits: 3
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SPA 420 - Spanish Film
Areas covered may vary and could include the following topics: national cinemas; director of note; the social, political, historic and economic factors that influence both the creation and content of films; and an analysis of the components of cinematography. May be repeated for credit.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Artistic and Creative Expression Requirements.
Prerequisites: Any 300-level Spanish course or permission.
Credits: 3
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SPA 444 - Theory and Techniques of Translation
Designed to develop awareness of linguistic styles and structures and emphasize
the complex relationship between a language and its context. Taught as workshop,
with regular assignments of texts for translation, comparison and evaluation.
Selctions from literature and general topics, although this is not a literature
course. Attention given to theories of translation both past and present and how
these theories respond to cultural and ideological perspectives; and relate to
Spanish translation.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspective
and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites: SPA 306 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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SPA 490 - Topics and Individual Authors in Spanish
Specific topic varies semester to semester. May be repeated for credit.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: Any 300-level Spanish course or permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-3
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SPA 496 - Service Learning in Spanish
Experiential learning through community development using the Spanish language. Work done in collaboration with community partners. Classroom presentations, reflection essays, plus theoretical and pedagogical rationale for using service-learning format. Taught in Spanish. May be repeated once for credit with permission.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites: SPA 305 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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SPA 497 - Projects in Spanish I
Independent study on topics selected by student and instructor.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Credits: 1-3
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SPA 498 - Projects in Spanish II
Independent study on topics selected by student and instructor.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 1-3
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SPA 503 - Cervantes’ Don Quijote
A close reading of Cervantes’ Don Quijote. Special attention paid to narrative structures, historical background, and Baroque perspectivism.
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing; advanced oral proficiency in Spanish
Credits: 3
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SPA 509 - Latin American Short Story
A study of major Latin American Short Story writers. Reading and analysis of works, class discussion.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Credits: 3
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SPA 511 - Latin American Theater
A study of major dramatists from Latin America. Reading and analysis of works, class discussion.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Credits: 3
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SPA 512 - Spanish Theater
A study of major Spanish dramatists. Reading and analysis of works, class discussion.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Credits: 3
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SPA 515 - Seminar in Advanced Grammar
An advanced presentation of Spanish grammar utilizing a linguistic approach rather than prescriptive grammatical rules. Active, frequent participation by students is expected, leading to the level of ADVANCED SUPERIOR according to ACTFL guidelines.
Prerequisites: Permission
Credits: 3
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SPA 520 - Seminar in Film
Areas covered may vary and could include the following topics: national cinemas; directors of note; the social, political, historic and economic factors that influence both the creation and content of films; and an analysis of the components of cinematography. May be repeated for credit once
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing.
Credits: 3
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SPA 544 - Seminar in Translation
Develops student’s ability to translate texts from Spanish into English. Attention will also be paid to the acquisition of practical and theoretical aspects of translation in general, through readings on translation, its history and current status as a profession. Texts to be translated will be cultural and literary, and develop sensitivity to the Spanish language and its diverse forms.
Prerequisites: Permission
Credits: 3
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SPA 549 - Seminar in Language & Culture
A course in the fundamental aspects of the social features of human language and Spanish in particular. Class discussion includes definition and analysis of basic terms and principles of sociolinguistics, linguistic variation and factors such as sex, sociocultural level of speakers and communities, age, languages in contact and the relevance of sociolinguistics to second language instruction.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Spanish M.A.T. program
Credits: 3
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SPA 550 - Seminar in Hispanic Civilization
Looks at the ways in which a cultural theme or time period has been portrayed in various media, including art, literature, film, posters, and music. The examples will be from both within Iberia and America. Selection of materials will cover a broad range and include examples up to the current period. We will discuss the intersection of art vs. politics, the approaches of the different cultural forms, and issues that play a role in their creation/reception, such as gender, class, and linguistic knowledge. May be repeated for credit up to 4 times.
Prerequisites: Permission
Credits: 3
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SPA 551 - Women of the Hispanic World: Advanced Readings
Provides an overview of women in the “Hispanic World”: we will address the complexity of the term “Hispanic.” Readings include original texts by women plus studies of women’s groups from a social class, race, and political perspective. Indigenous, African and European elements are their effects on women’s lives will be addressed through creative writing, interviews, essays, and other media. Course taught in Spanish.
Prerequisites: Permission
Credits: 3
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SPA 555 - Seminar in Travel Writing
Looks at texts written in or translated into Spanish by travelers of different time periods, gender, political views. Discussion includes the nature of this literacy genre through theoretical and critical readings, its development over the centuries, and comparison to tourism. Assignments include close readings of a variety of authors, two projects on selected focus areas (e.g. women travelers, 19th century, a Latin America region or country), and students’ own travel writing. May be repeated for credit up to 2 times.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Credits: 3
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SPA 566 - Methods of Teaching in Spanish
This course includes the study and discussion of theories and methods of Spanish language instruction. Students will observe K-12 Spanish classes and present lessons for peers for feedback. The will be ample opportunity for reflection and query, including in areas of individual interest.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Spanish M.A.T. program
Credits: 3
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SPA 576 - Community Projects and the Spanish Classroom
Designed to demonstrate the concept of community engagement or service-learning as an approach to teaching and its appropriateness for language instruction. Non-teachers will find the project development useful in improving their communication skills and cultural awareness in Spanish.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Spanish M.A.T. program
Credits: 3
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SPA 597 - Projects in Spanish I
Specific projects vary from semester to semester depending on the needs of the graduate student and the skills of the faculty member. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 3
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SPA 598 - Projects in Spanish II
Specific projects vary from semester to semester depending on the needs of the graduate student and the skills of the faculty member. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 3
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SPI 502 - Contemporary Issues in World Economy
This course provides a higher level understanding of how the world economy actually works; its relation to economic growth, the distribution of wealth, sustainable development, culture, and political power.
Prerequisites: ECO 350 or ECO 420, and ECO 321, and either MAT 215 or MAT 232, and graduate standing.
Credits: 3
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SPI 503 - Contemporary International Relations
How the international system works. Peoples, states, and sovereignty. International organizations, diplomacy, and law. Globalization and development; environment; human rights; ideologies. Theory linked to cases, problems, and research.
Prerequisites: 3Senior or Graduate Standing.
Credits: 3
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SPI 504 - Global Justice
A study of moral and political philosophies developed in response to the issues and challenges raised by political, economic, and technological globalization. These include such topics as sovereignty and self-determination, global institutions and democracy, nationalism and cosmopolitanism, poverty and international or global distributive justice, fair trade, intellectual property rights, global environmental justice, domestic institutions and responsibility for global injustice, human rights and cultural diversity, women and global justice, immigration, war, humanitarian intervention and terrorism.
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing.
Credits: 3
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SPI 510 - Public Service Seminar
A successful career in public service demands a personal dedication and selflessness that leads to building stronger relationships, stronger communities and a more workable and responsive world. This course is designed to help students gain knowledge in the areas of nonprofit, governmental, political, volunteer, or private sector work. The course will consider contemporary perspectives, issues, and strategies regarding the public service sector. The course will use individuals that have served or are currently serving in the public sector and will draw upon a wide variety of resources in an effort to enhance the students’ personal and professional growth.
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing, or permission.
Credits: 1
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SPI 590 - Advanced Topics in Policy and International Affairs
Advanced study in various aspects of international policy and international affairs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Department consent required.
Credits: 1-3
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