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SOCY 2513 - Sociology 3/0 (3)
Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment score or completion of
ENGL 1413 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor.
This course will acquaint the student with basic concepts and
methods used in the study of sociology. Materials will cover major
social differences, such as class, race, sex, age, and deviant behavior.
Institutions of social life, such as family, education, religion,
power, and work will be examined. AAS: Social and behavioral
science elective. IAI: S7 900 Social and behavioral science.
SOCY 2523 - Contemporary Social Problems 3/0 (3)
Prerequisite: SOCY 2513 or PSYC 1813 or ANTH 1713. The
course will present concepts and methods of sociology and will
require an analysis of current issues. The student will learn to
select appropriate data from personal experience, journalistic
sources, and sociological materials in order to critique and analyze
issues. AAS: Social and behavioral science elective. IAI: S7 901
Social and behavioral science.
SOCY 2543 - Race & Ethnic Relations 3/0 (3)
Prerequisite: SOCY 2513 or PSYC 1813 or ANTH 1713
This course is an analysis of racial, ethnic and religious
groups using the sociological perspective. Students will
become familiar with and analyze current issues and social
problems related to race and ethnicity. AAS: Social
and behavioral science elective. IAI: S7 903D Social and behavioral
science.
SOCY 2553 - Marriage & The Family 3/0 (3)
Prerequisite: SOCY 2513 or PSYC 1813 or ANTH 1713. This
course examines the changing nature of the family in America.
It considers how mates are selected, the nature of relationships
within marriage, and the process and effects of ending or altering
the marital situation. AAS: Social and behavioral science elective.
IAI: S7 902 Social and behavioral science.
Spanish
Some Spanish courses are held at Olivet Nazarene University.
Consult course schedules.
SPAN 1503 - Conversational Spanish 3/0 (3)
The student will be introduced to the basics of the Spanish language
with emphasis on essential speaking and listening skills.
The student will learn the fundamentals of idiomatic vocabulary,
basic grammar and syntax, and introductory cultural traditions.
This course is an excellent supplement to the regular Spanish
sequence of SPAN 1514 and SPAN 1524 since it gives additional
practice in basic conversational patterns. Students who choose to
take the regular sequence can take this course prior to, concurrently
with, or following SPAN 1514 and/or SPAN 1524. AAS:
Humanities elective.
SPAN 1514 - Elementary Spanish I 4/0 (4)
Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment score or consent of instructor.
This is a comprehensive elementary course including: grammar,
oral and written composition, oral practice, and cultural
studies. One research project and one oral presentation will be
required. AAS: Humanities elective.
SPAN 1524 - Elementary Spanish II 4/0 (4)
Prerequisites: SPAN 1514 and an appropriate assessment score
or consent of instructor. This course is a continuation of SPAN
1514 with introduction of the preterite and subjunctive verbs
along with emphasis on reading. A research project and oral
presentation will be required.
SPAN 2514 - Intermediate Spanish I
(Based on demand) 4/0 (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 1524 and consent of instructor. This course
provides the advanced student a general review of Spanish grammar
and structure with an underpinning of Spanish culture.
Sentence structure and verb usage along with other elements of
grammar study will be the focus. The customs and traditions of
the Spanish people will supply the themes for written work. A
research paper and oral presentation will be required.
SPAN 2524 - Intermediate Spanish II
(Based on demand) 4/0 (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 2514. This is a survey of Spanish and Latin-
American life and institutions intended as a background for
literary studies and a better understanding of Spanish world
contributions. A research project is required. AAS: Humanities
elective. IAI: H1 900 Humanities.
SPAN 2713 - Advanced Communication in Spanish
(Based on demand) 3/0 (3)
Prerequisite: SPAN 2514. This course is designed to give intensive
practice in communicating in Spanish. The course provides opportunities
to improve listening, speaking, and writing abilities.
Speech
SPCH 1553 - Introductory Speech 3/0 (3)
Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment score or completion of
ENGL 1413 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor.
The student will be introduced to basic principles of effective
speaking and listening. Emphasis is on both understanding basic
communication theory and on improving oral communication
skills. The student will learn to prepare, organize, and deliver effective
research-based informative and persuasive speeches. AAS:
Communications elective. IAI: C2 900 Communications.
SPCH 1563 - Interpersonal Communication 3/0 (3)
The student will study components of face-to-face interaction
between individuals and in groups. Relationship skills will be
explored, analyzed, and practiced. Among the topics covered are
the communication process, verbal and nonverbal communication,
cooperation and conflict management. Communication
principles will be applied to a variety of settings including family
and work situations. AAS: Humanities elective.
Study Skills
SKIL 0911 - Study Skills I (1)
The student will develop effective study skills through practice
focusing on appropriate use of the textbook; test-taking techniques;
note taking, outlining and summarizing skills. Individual
learning styles (visual, auditory, and tactile) will be identified and
reinforced. Time management and consistent study habits will be
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