1a. IntroSUS 2003 - University of Maryland University College

SOCY 498I Applied Sociology (3)A practical application of the concepts, skills, and tools of sociologyto analyze problems facing a variety of clients and organizations,including business, government, religion, and communityagencies and groups. Sociological perspective and tools are used toidentify, investigate, and actively seek solutions to issues of structure,process, and social change. Assignments include advancedreading and research.SOCY 498Q Intercultural Sociology (3)A study of social structures and cultural values comparing andcontrasting societies that hunt and gather, those that garden andfarm, and those that rely upon industrial production. The developmentof fully industrialized societies and countries (such asKorea and Brazil) that are still undergoing industrialization arecompared. Assignments include advanced reading and research.SpanishCourses in Spanish (designated SPAN) may be applied as appropriate(according to individual program requirements) toward• the general education requirement for arts and humanities andinternational perspective coursework;• a major or minor in humanities;• a certificate in Workplace Spanish; and• electives.UMUC offers a limited number of foreign language courses eachsemester.A description of the curriculum for the humanities major andminor begins on p. 65.SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish I (4)(Open only to students with fewer than two years of Spanish. Fulfillsthe international perspective requirement.) Introduction to thebasic structures, vocabulary, and pronunciation of the Spanish language.Focus is on developing working proficiency in the four skills(listening, speaking, reading, and writing) using authentic text fromnative speakers. Practice is provided in finding and communicatinginformation. Students who have received credit for SPAN 111 orSPAN 112 may not receive credit for SPAN 101.SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish II (4)(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) Prerequisite:SPAN 101 or equivalent. Further study of the functions and structuresof the Spanish language. Focus is on developing working proficiencyin the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing)using authentic text from native speakers. Practice is provided infinding and communicating information. Students may receive creditfor only one of the following courses: SPAN 102 or SPAN 211.SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish (4)Prerequisite: SPAN 102. Continued study of the functions andstructures of the Spanish language. Focus is on developing workingproficiency in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing)using authentic text from native speakers. Practice is providedin finding and communicating information, especially in workplacesituations. Students may receive credit for only one of the followingcourses: SPAN 201, SPAN 203, or SPAN 212.SPAN 318 Commercial and WorkplaceSpanish (4)(Formerly SPAN 315 and SPAN 360.) Prerequisite: SPAN 201 orequivalent Spanish proficiency. A study of business terminology,vocabulary, formats, and practices including a project in Spanishinvolving specific vocabulary, forms of professional communication,and cultural protocols relevant to the student’s workplace or major.Emphasis is on everyday spoken and written workplace Spanish,using authentic text from native speakers. Written and oral practiceis provided in finding and communicating information, especiallyon commercial topics in business and other workplace situations.Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses:SPAN 315 or SPAN 318.SPAN 486A Internship in Spanish ThroughCo-op (3)Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Co-op program (programrequirements are listed on p. 18). An opportunity to combineacademic theory with new, career-related experience in Spanish.At least 12 hours per week must be devoted to new tasks for aminimum of 180 hours during the Co-op session; four new tasksmust be delineated in the Learning Proposal; and the course requirementsmust be completed. May be repeated upon approvalof a new Learning Proposal that demonstrates new tasks and objectivesrelated to Spanish and that continues to advance applicationof academic theory in the workplace. Students may earn upto 15 semester hours in all internship coursework through Co-optoward a first bachelor’s degree and up to 9 semester hours towarda second bachelor’s degree. Co-op credits may not be used forgeneral education requirements and, unless otherwise specified,no more than 6 Co-op credits may be used in the academic majorand minor (combined).227