2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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SOCI 330 Directed Individual Study
Independent reading and investigation of the literature relevant to a specific topic in Sociology.
Prerequisites: junior or senior standing, permission of the instructor, minimum GPA of 3.000.
As needed. 1-3 Hrs.
SOCI 340 Social Inequality
An examination of systems of social stratification; theoretical perspectives on stratification and
differentiation; the interaction of class and status; consequences of class differences in modern
America. Spring Term, even years. 3 Hrs.
SOCI 345 Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Analysis of majority-minority group relations and social processes. Study of origins and consequences
of prejudice. Focuses on experience of ethnic and racial minority groups in American
culture. Spring Term, odd years. 3 Hrs.
SOCI 350 Topics in Sociology
Investigation of a single topic or area in sociology. The topic may vary from term to term. May be
taken more than once with different subtitles. 3 Hrs.
SOCI 360 Great Writings in Sociology
This course allows students an opportunity to explore writings by prominent sociologists from
the past and present, representing the three major theoretical paradigms: structural functionalism,
social-conflict, and symbolic interactionism, as well as topics of interest in the discipline.
No prerequisite. Spring every year. 3 Hrs.
SOCI 425 Urban Sociology
A study of the genesis, growth and spatial patterns of cities, including an analysis of the distribution
and function of metropolises from an ecological perspective. Attention is also given to
contemporary urban problems. 3 Hrs.
SPANISH
SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish I
Presentation of basic grammatical structure with emphasis on correct oral and written use of
the language; introduction to the Hispanic civilization. Fall Term, Spring Term, every year. 3 Hrs.
SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish II
Presentation of basic grammatical structure with emphasis on correct oral and written use of
the language; introduction to the Hispanic civilization. Fall Term, Spring Term, every year. 3 Hrs.
SPAN 103 Introduction to Spanish for Health
Professionals Introduction to vocabulary needed in situations often encountered in the medical
field. Students will increase their command of Spanish oral and written communication while
using vocabulary pertinent to their expertise. Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or permission of the department.
Successful completion of this course would fulfill the general education requirement
in foreign language for graduation. Fall Term, Spring Terms. 3 Hrs.
SPAN 220 Intermediate Grammar and Composition
Review and more advanced study of the language with the goal of preparing students for the
demanding setting of upper level classes. Through the use of literature, history and culture of
the 21 countries where Spanish is spoken, students increase reading comprehension, expand
vocabulary, improve both oral and written linguistic expression, increase aural comprehension
and review grammatical structures. Fall Term, every year. 3 Hrs.
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