2020-2021 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Linguistics Minor The linguistics minor is designed for students who want an introduction to linguistics. The linguistics minor provides an introduction to theoretical linguistics concepts and their application for a broad array of vocational fields. Course requirements involve 24 credit hours including: FREN/GER/SPAN-2XXX second year modern language..............7 LING-2070 Introduction to Linguistics............................................2 LING-3080 Linguistics for Language Learning. .............................3 LING-3090 Sociolinguistics............................................................3 LING-3100 Principles of Language Acquisition..............................3 Electives selected from the linguistics major concentrations.........6 Literature Minor The literature minor is designed to enhance the student’s knowledge and appreciation of literature and the English language. Course requirements involve 15 credit hours including: LIT-2340 Western Literature...........................................................3 American Literature: One course...................................................3 British Literature: One course.........................................................3 Literature Electives: 3000- 4000 level. ...........................................6 Middle Eastern Studies Minor The Middle Eastern studies minor provides students with language skills and cultural background knowledge focused on developing a greater understanding of events, ideas, and beliefs from that region of the world. Course requirements involve 22 credit hours including: One year of Elementary Middle Eastern language....................6–8 (or ARBC-1400 Introduction to Arabic Language and Culture........................................................................ 3 *and one semester of HEB-1XXX Hebrew.................... 3–4) (or ARBC-1410, 1420 Elementary Arabic I and II.............. 8) ANTH-1800 Cultural Anthropology.................................................3 INTL-3220 History and Politics of Middle East...............................3 Electives selected from the following..................................8–10 ARBC-2410, 2420 Intermediate Arabic I and II. .................... 7 ARBC-3500 Independent Study in Arabic Language and Culture.................................................................... 1–3 BTAT-3200 Introduction to Missions: Theology and History... 3 BTAT-3450 Contemporary World Mission.............................. 3 BTAT-3470 Cross-Cultural Ministry........................................ 3 BTPA-2260 World Religions. ................................................. 3 COM-2140 Intercultural Communication. .............................. 3 GEO-3520 World Regional Geography — Eastern............... 3 LIT-2330 World Mythology..................................................... 3 PYCH-1800 Cross-Cultural Psychology................................. 3 *Hebrew is through online or study abroad programs. Spanish Minor The Spanish minor is designed to enhance the student’s understanding and skill in foreign language. Course requirements for the Spanish minor involve 17 hours including: SPAN-1720 Elementary Spanish II................................................4 SPAN-2710 Intermediate Spanish I................................................4 SPAN-2720 Intermediate Spanish II...............................................3 SPAN-3610 Spanish Composition..................................................3 (or SPAN-3620 Spanish Conversation...................................... 3) Spanish Elective: 3000- or 4000-level............................................3 Spanish for Healthcare Personnel Minor The Spanish for healthcare personnel minor is designed for careers in pharmacy, nursing, allied health and pre-med by focusing on medical Spanish terminology and providing opportunities for clinical experience working with Spanish- speaking populations. Course requirements for the Spanish for healthcare personnel minor involve 19 credit hours including: SPAN-2710 Intermediate Spanish I................................................4 SPAN-2720 Intermediate Spanish II...............................................3 SPAN-2760 Spanish for Professionals...........................................3 SPAN-3620 Spanish Conversation.................................................3 SPAN-3680 History of Hispanics in the U.S...................................3 SPAN-4760 Advanced Medical Spanish.........................................2 SPAN-4770 Spanish Clinical Experience for Healthcare Personnel. ..................................................................................1 Spanish for Professionals Minor The Spanish for professionals minor is designed for careers linked to public service (social work, criminal justice, healthcare, education, and other related fields). Course requirements for the Spanish for professionals minor involve 16 credit hours including: SPAN-2710 Intermediate Spanish I................................................4 SPAN-2720 Intermediate Spanish II...............................................3 SPAN-2760 Spanish for Professionals...........................................3 SPAN-3620 Spanish Conversation.................................................3 SPAN-3680 History of Hispanics in the U.S...................................3 2020–21 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 135 Department of English, Literature, and Modern Languages Minors