1993-1994 Academic Catalog

Non-western elective (selectedfrom) .......................... 3-4 GE0-354 Geography of Africa .................................. 3 HIST-304 British Empire & Devel. Third World............. 4 HIST-308 Russia & Soviet Union 20th Century .............. 4 GEO/HIST-321 Hist. & Pol. Development of E. Asia ...... 4 HIST/POLS-322 Middle East: History & Politics ........... 4 Electives selected from at least one of the following areas of study: Economics: 30 hours (including the eight hours required) History: 45 hours (including the thirty hours required) Political Science: 30 hours (including the five hours re– quired) Sociology: 30 hours (including the five hours required) See the Department of Communication Arts section. certificate) ...................................... 75 SPAN-171, 172, 173 Elementary Spanish ...................... 15 SPAN-271,272 Intermediate Spanish .......................... 10 SPAN-361 Spanish Composition ................................ 4 SPAN-362 Spanish Conversation ................................ 4 SPAN-363 Chicano Literature ................................... 3 SPAN-364 Introduction to Hispanic Literature ... .. .. ... .. .. . 5 SPAN-460 Hispanic Civilization ................................ 4 SPAN-461 Advanced Spanish Grammar . .. .. ... .. .. ... .. .. .. .. 5 SPAN-462, 463 Spanish American Literature . .. ... .. .. ... .. .. . 8 SPAN-464 Topics in Hispanic Culture ......................... 3 SPAN-470 Independent Study ................................. 1-4 SPAN-472 Masterpieces of Spanish Literature . .. .. ... ... .. .. . 4 SPAN-473 Masterpieces of Spanish Literature .. .. .. .. ... .. .. . 4 SPAN-478 Cervantes .............................................. 4 Advanced placement can be given for those students who achieve the appropriate scores on the Spanish placement test (up to 10 hours of either Elementary or Intermediate Spanish credit). Those who do test out of coursework are encouraged to earn extra credit at upper division levels through study– abroad programs (up to 27 quarter hours of credit for a six or nine week summer program at an accredited institution). EDUC-100 Introduction to Education 2 hours An introduction to the major concepts of schooling. EDUC-101 Field Experience 2 hours A four-week field experience in multicultural schools. (Fee: $45) EDUC-182,183 Mathematics for Teachers hours each quarter A course designed to certify that the prospective elementary teacher has mastered the arithmetics skills and concepts currently taught at the elementary school level. Topics covered include: number properties, numeration systems, and informal geometry. Prerequisite: Major in elementary education or permission of instructor. Both classes must be taken before the PPST tests. EDUC-201 Preliminary Student Involvement 0 hours Each student arranges five full, consecutive days in a Christian school during which he observes and participates in classroom activities. A follow-up report is required. EDUC-230 Arts and Crafts in the Elementary School 2 hours Philosophy, methods, and materials of art instruction. Empha– sized creative work, using simple tools and inexpensive materials. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. EDUC-250 Early Childhood Education 4 hours A consideration of the function of preschool education in the total life of the child including a study of the research and theory of his physical, mental, emotional, and social growth. Discussion of current preschool and primary programs. EDUC-251 Kindergarten Curriculum and Methods 5 hours A study of purposes, content, methods, and resources for teaching and learning in kindergarten. Field experience included. Prerequi– site: EDUC-250 Early Childhood Education. EDUC-270 Audio Visual Methods 2 hours for majors 1 hour for secondary majors An introduction to audio visual equipment, software, and operation with emphasis placed on operation. Effective selection and utilization is discussed to enhance the student's understanding of the "total" concept of media use. Seconday education majors must take with the Methods Block. EDUC-290 Handwriting 0 hours Instruction in manuscript and cursive on paper and the black– board. Includes principles of teaching handwriting to elementary children. EDUC-300 Learner & the Learning Process 4 hou:rs A study of (1) the nature of the learner from a measurement perspective, (2) the nature of the learning process, including theories of learning, principles of learning, diagnosis of learning needs, measurement and evaluation of learning, and (3) the interaction of teaching and learning. EDUC-301 Tutoring for Secondary Education 1 hour Twenty hours of tutoring in certification field(s) in area schools. Constitutes a transition experience between Introduction to Education field experience and Principles of Teaching practicum. Should be taken before EDUC-316,317 Principles of Teaching. Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education Program. EDUC-302 Teaching Thinking Skills 2 hours Teaches creative and critical thinking skills. Methods of instruc– tion for these skills will be developed for a variety of curricula and a diversity of age groups. Must be taken with Methods Blocks. Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education Program. EDUC-303 Introduction to in Education 3 hours A general overview of hardware, software, and computer related information for classroom teachers. It is to equip pre-service teachers with the background necessary for the successful use of the computer as an instructional tool in the classroom. Prerequisite: EDUC-300 Leamer and the Leaming Process.