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Scandinavian StudiesCredits
This course focuses on narratives by and about explorers from the Nordic countries. Scandinavian explorers attempted to navigate the Northwest and Northeast Passages, reach the North and South Poles, traverse the Greenland icecap and the North American Arctic, and cross the South Pacific Ocean. They traveled by ship, by dogsled, by balloon, by airship, by airplane, by foot and on skis. Their narratives describing cross-cultural encounters, the natural environment, and innovation are valuable historical primary sources. A variety of texts, including memoirs, travelogues, and biographies address themes of perseverance, teamwork, isolation, silence, extreme cold, and the struggle for survival.
- Areas of Interest:
- People and Cultures
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Revolving topics in Scandinavian Film. Students will explore issues of cultural and historical importance as presented through the medium of film. Written assignments and exams allow students to practice and display analytical and interpretive techniques. May be repeated for credit.
- Areas of Interest:
- People and Cultures
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Individual project demonstrating ability to synthesize experience in interdisciplinary major, drawing together different areas of study focusing on specific topic, problem or concern and demonstrating ability to use a Scandinavian language. Approval of Scandinavian Studies program director required. Prereq: Admission to college as Scandinavian Studies Major.
- Prerequisites:
- Admission to college as Scandinavian Studies Major.
- Areas of Interest:
- People and Cultures
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Individual project demonstrating ability to synthesize experience in interdisciplinary minor, drawing together different areas of study focusing on specific topic, problem or concern. Approval of the Scandinavian Studies program director required.
- Areas of Interest:
- People and Cultures
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Advanced study of works by selected Swedish or Norwegian authors. Prereq: SCAN 299-03 or 299-05
- Prerequisites:
- SCAN 299 or SCAN 299
- Areas of Interest:
- People and Cultures
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Special topics courses in Scandinavian Studies will deal with a variety of topics regarding the history, literature, art, and culture of the Nordic countries. SCAN 4/550 courses are planned with the interests and needs of more advanced students in mind; they build on and expand upon clearly defined methods and critical approaches which the students will explore both in class discussions and writing assignments. The course may be repeated for credit.
Social StudiesCredits
Acquaints students majoring in social studies (teaching) with the social studies major and fundamental ideas that will help students integrate what they are learning in social sciences and history within the context of secondary social studies classroom.
- Areas of Interest:
- Education and Training
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Designed to provide students the opportunity to explore a variety of topics related to social studies. Fall, Spring
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Organization and presentation of social studies in secondary schools. Preparation of units for teaching purposes, examination of materials useful to the social studies teacher. Application of national and state standards to teaching social studies. Prereq: Concurrently with KSP 420
- Prerequisites:
- Concurrently with KSP 440
- Areas of Interest:
- Education and Training
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Designed to provide students the opportunity to explore a variety of topics related to social studies.
Designed to provide students the opportunity to integrate academic learning with professional practice.
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Social WorkCredits
An introduction to social work as a profession including the history of the profession, professional behaviors, values and Codes of Ethics, fields of practice, roles and tasks, and core theories and social work skills required for generalist social work practice. Students will develop skills in critical thinking, professional communication and behaviors, demonstrate self-awareness as they prepare to work in a diverse society, and apply values, ethics, and theories through group-based projects. Students are provided with information about the BSSW curriculum.
- Areas of Interest:
- Government and Public Administration
- Programs:
he objective of this course is to explore social welfare as a social institution. Consideration will be given to formal and informal efforts to meet common social needs of diverse populations. This course emphasizes social challenges and impact of oppression facing American society and the program and policy prescriptions designed to minimize or eliminate these problems.
- Graduation Requirements:
- Goal Area 5 - History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences | Goal Area 9 - Ethical and Civic Responsibility | Diverse Cultures - Purple
- Areas of Interest:
- Government and Public Administration
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The objective of this course is to explore social welfare as a social institution. Consideration will be given to formal and informal efforts to meet common social needs of diverse populations. This course emphasizes social challenges and impact of oppression facing American society and the program and policy prescriptions designed to minimize or eliminate these problems.
- Graduation Requirements:
- Goal Area 5 - History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences | Goal Area 9 - Ethical and Civic Responsibility | Diverse Cultures - Purple | Writing Intensive
- Areas of Interest:
- Government and Public Administration
- Programs:
This course exposes students to some of the major realities of life among the poor and socially deprived in all parts of the world, primarily developing countries. Students will confront conditions that impede development and keep people locked into poverty and despair, and will discuss how a person who sees her/himself as a global citizen can act in tangible ways to make that citizenship more meaningful.
- Graduation Requirements:
- Goal Area 5 - History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences | Goal Area 8 - Global Perspective | Diverse Cultures - Purple
- Areas of Interest:
- Government and Public Administration
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Under faculty mentorship, students can pursue subjects of individual interest related to social work and social welfare.
Applies theoretical frameworks for assessing and organizing knowledge of human behavior and the social environment in conjunction with social systems, to understand individual, family, group, organizational, and community systems. Attention is paid to human diversity, discrimination, and oppression.
- Prerequisites:
- SOWK 212 AND SOWK 215 OR SOWK 215W
- Areas of Interest:
- Government and Public Administration
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