SPAN-4770 1 hour Spanish Clinical Experience for Health Care Personnel–Fa, Sp A practical experience in which students minoring in Spanish for Healthcare Personnel assist healthcare professionals in clinical settings as they interact with Latino patients or clients. Prerequisite: SPAN-4760 Advanced Medical Spanish. 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 Studies Education (SSED) SSED-3800 2 hours Teaching Social Studies: Adolescent to Young Adult–Fa An emphasis on the identification, examination, and implementation of the methods and materials that are appropriate for each teacher candidate’s discipline area. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: other courses in the Adolescent and Young Adult Principles of Teaching block or permission of the dean. Social Work (SWK) SWK-1100 Total Immersion Experience–Sp 1 hour This course is available to all students interested in the helping professions. It is primarily a course designed for social work students who will receive a pre-professional experience in social work. The student’s participation will be in a social service agency, “shadowing” a social worker who has a degree in social work or who is licensed in social work. (Fee: $60) SWK-2330 Introduction to Social Work–Fa, Sp 3 hours Introduction to Social Work introduces the social work profession and a variety of fields of social work practice. It includes a study of the historical development of social work. Content will emphasize an overview of the biblical foundation for the social work profession. 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 intradisciplinary teams in agency settings. It also provides exposure to fields of social work practice, the role of social work, and the agency structure. There is a special emphasis on understanding a biblical view of the diverse populations social workers serve. A series of field trips will provide students with an understanding of agency structure, the role of a social worker in a variety of settings, generalist social work practice, the dynamics of giving and taking help, and how to establish a professional helping relationship. Does not count toward social science elective for general education. (Fee: $40) SWK-2500 Social Work with Aging Populations–Fa 3 hours This course is designed to complete the undergraduate program and thus equip the student for beginning professional social work practice with the elderly population. Focus is on knowledge of the issues related to aging, exposure to the different types of social work and agencies that service the elderly and the varied social work careers related to serving the aged. The course will examine aging, the role of caregiving, grief, death, and dying from a biblical worldview. SWK-2820 Social Work in Mental Health Settings–Sp 3 hours This course will provide an exposure to contemporary issues of social work practice in mental health settings, with an emphasis on a biblical worldview. This is a survey course and will critically examine the system of care and issues that currently exist for individuals, families, and communities in the field of mental health. SPAN-4610 Advanced Spanish Grammar–Fa 3 hours Intensive review of high frequency grammatical structures problematic to non-native speakers of Spanish. Exploration of the history of the language as well as the theoretical aspects of the nature of language and the practical development of written and oral skills in Spanish. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (even years) SPAN-4640 Research in Language and Culture–Fa 3 hours In-depth study of a particular topic of interest either through individual research or group discussion. Orientation may be interdisciplinary or author and genre specific. Capstone course. Prerequisite: Major or minor in Spanish; permission of instructor. 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-3640 Introduction to Hispanic Literature. (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-3640 Introduction to Hispanic Literature. (even years) SPAN-4760 Advanced Medical Spanish–Sp 2 hours Study of Spanish medical terminology and cross-cultural concepts essential for effective communication with Latino patients and their families in a variety of healthcare settings. Prerequisite: SPAN-2760 Spanish for Professionals. (odd years) 2023–24 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 295 Course Descriptions SPAN-4610 – SWK-2820
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