2009-2010 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions Course Descriptions 2009–10 Cedarville University 263 SPAN-4650 – SWK-3110 SPAN-4650 3 hours Civilization and Literature of Latin America I –Fa A survey of the geography, history, culture, and literature of Latin America from the pre-Columbian period through the 19th century. Emphasis is on the diversity of Latin American society and the factors that have shaped it. Literary works will be studied for their literary significance within their socio-historical context. Prerequisite: SPAN-3640 Introduction to Hispanic Literature. (odd years) SPAN-4670 3 hours Civilization and Literature of Latin America II –Sp A survey of the history, culture, and literature of Latin America from the 19th century to the present. Emphasis will be on acquiring a greater awareness of current issues in Latin American society and understanding their contributing factors. Literary works will be studied for their literary significance within their socio- historical context. Prerequisite: SPAN-2720 Intermediate Spanish. (odd years) SPAN-4680 2 hours Advanced Conversation and Composition –Sp Development of oral and written communication skills at the advanced level as well as expansion of vocabulary dealing with a variety of contemporary topics. Prerequisite: SPAN-3610 Spanish Composition, SPAN-3620 Spanish Conversation, or permission of instructor. (even years) SPAN-4700 Independent Study in Spanish –Fa, Sp 1-3 hours Independent and intensive study in a particular area of the Spanish language, literature, or culture for individual students who demonstrate special interests and ability. SPAN-4740 Civilization and Literature of Spain I –Fa 3 hours A study of major literary works of Spain from the medieval and Renaissance periods to the 17th century, with emphasis placed on understanding works within their socio-historical context, as well as their literary significance. Geography, history, and culture of Spain from prehistoric civilizations to the 17th century. Prerequisites: SPAN-3640 Introduction to Hispanic Literature; permission of instructor. (even years) SPAN-4750 Civilization and Literature of Spain II –Sp 3 hours A study of major literary works of Spain from the 17th century to the present day, with emphasis placed on understanding works within their socio-historical context, as well as their literary significance. Geography, history, and culture of Spain from the 17th century to present. Prerequisites: SPAN-4680 Advanced Conversation and Composition; permission of instructor. (even years) SPAN-4790 20th Century Spanish Theatre –Sp 3 hours Selected reading and analysis of outstanding Peninsular theatre from Benavente, García Lorca, and other post-Civil War period dramatists. Prerequisites: SPAN-3640 Introduction to Hispanic Literature; permission of instructor. (even years) Social Work (SWK) SWK-1100 Total Immersion Experience –Fa, Sp 2 hours Available to all students. Preprofessional experience for students interested in social work. Participation with a social service agency, shadowing a social worker (who has a degree in social work or who is licensed as a social worker) for five full and consecutive days to better understand: (1) social work as a vocation; (2) the vulnerable populations social workers serve; (3) the professional helping relationship; and (4) the agency setting. Students must complete this class before applying for admission to the program. (Fee: $60) SWK-2330 Introduction to Social Work –Fa, Sp 3 hours Available to all students. This course gives an introduction to the social work profession and a variety of fields of social work practice. It includes a study of the historical development and professionalization of social work. There will be an overview of the integration of faith and practice and the program’s poverty focus. Crosslisted as SOC or SWK. (Fee: $55) SWK-2350 Field Survey –Fa, Sp 2 hours Experiential learning through visitation and observation of social workers and interdisciplinary teams in agency settings. Course provides detailed exposure to fields of social work practice, the role of social work, and agency structure. There is a special emphasis on understanding the dynamics of the professional helping relationship given the client’s membership in certain groups. Does not count toward social science elective for general education. (Fee: $40) SWK-2840 Concepts of Chemical Dependency –Sp 3 hours Available to all students. Designed to investigate the concept of chemical dependency. Course emphasis is on the various drugs of abuse, and methods of assessment, intervention, and treatment. Crosslisted as CRJU, SOC, or SWK. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology; SOC-1300 Introduction to Sociology; or permission of the instructor. SWK-2900 Ethics in the Helping Professions –Fa, Sp 3 hours This course is designed to introduce the student to current issues and ethical dilemmas confronting professional helpers. The course encourages development of critical thinking skills by looking at dilemmas from a multifaceted point of view. Codes of ethics for the various helping professions are reviewed and emphasis is placed on understanding these codes. The course strives to provide the student a foundation in basic concepts of ethics and values, an understanding of the complexity of ethical decision making, and a sense of how their own values affect practice. The primary focus of this course is ethics, critical thinking, decision making, and self awareness. Crosslisted as SOC or SWK. SWK-3010 4 hours Human Behavior and the Social Environment –Fa This course will provide an examination of the social systems approach to understanding human behavior with families, groups, organizations, and communities. Particular focus will be on the relationship among biological, social, psychological, and cultural systems as they affect and are affected by human behavior. Prerequisite: admission to the social work program. SWK-3020 3 hours Generalist Social Work Practice with Multicultural Groups –Fa This course teaches an understanding of the cultural values of diverse groups and their impact on the group process and the importance of being a culturally sensitive group leader. Emphasis is given to using a problem-solving and group decision-making process in practicing group work with multicultural, small groups, communities, and organizations. Prerequisite: admission to the program or permission of the instructor. (Fee: $45) SWK-3110 Social Welfare Programs and Policy –Fa 4 hours Survey of the American social welfare system. Analysis of the history, purpose, programs, and assessment of this system from a biblical theistic point of reference. Examines social welfare policies and programs in relation to their effects on specific populations in need in U.S. society. Within a historical and political context, current social welfare programs and policies are further examined in terms of underlying assumptions and values, substance, implementation, and effectiveness. Considers major questions of social choice and the underlying criteria for the funding and delivery of social services. Policy analysis will be a major focus. Innovative programs and models that the churches could consider will be discussed and developed. Prerequisite: admission to the social work program.