Bulletin 2007-2008 - Austin College

TEACHER EDUCATIONdynamics of the American labor movement —itself the paradigmatic example of movementdynamics. Prerequisite: Sociology 101 andanother sociology course, or permission ofinstructor. (Fall 2007)405 Writing WorkshopAn intensive writing workshop intended for allstudents committed to developing a professionallevel of writing competence. Students focusfifteen (15) essays on a variety of topics includingscholarly articles, chapters, and books. Studentessays are mounted for overhead projectionand discussion with the class; and studentsmeet with the instructor on a rotational basisfor a close discussion of their essays. Class sizelimited to fifteen. Prerequisite: permission ofinstructor. (Spring 2008)445 Issues in Higher EducationA course that puts the Austin College experienceinto a larger historical, pedagogical, andlegal structure. Students examine topics thatinclude the history of higher education in theUnited States; academic freedom and tenure;the moral responsibility of the college; theproblem of “hate speech;” and the creation ofthe intellectual canon. Intended for students seriouslyconsidering law, medical, and graduateschool. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.450 Advanced Topics in SociologyA study of various sub-fields or major theorists.Sample subjects include contemporary socialtheory, occupations and professions, Indian society.Prerequisite: Sociology 101 and anothersociology course, or permission of instructor.May be repeated when topic varies.460 Advanced Directed Study(Variable course credit)464 Teaching/Learning Participation(Variable course credit)An individualized study that includes sharingin the instructional process for a particularsociology course under the supervision of thefaculty member. Open only to highly qualifiedjuniors and seniors by invitation. (Additionaldetails given in the section on Other LearningOpportunities.)490 Independent Study491 Sociology Honors Thesis492 Independent StudyOff-Campus/NSOCSOUTHWESTERN ANDMEXICAN STUDIESLight Cummins and Patrick Duffey,Co-DirectorsJustin Banks, College Archivistand Assistant DirectorA minor in southwestern and Mexicanstudies consists of a minimum of fiveapproved course credit units with eachcourse having a significant southwesternand/or Mexican content. Studentsmust take at least one course in eachof the two regional focus areas (southwesternUnited States and/or Mexico),with at least one course of the fivenumbered 300 or above. Languagecompetency in Spanish through the202-level also is required in addition tothe five approved courses.Disciplinary courses approved forSouthwestern and Mexican Studies arelisted collectively in the course scheduleeach term.TEACHER EDUCATIONBarbara Sylvester, chair; Thomas Baker,Julia Shahid, Jane White, John WhiteMarsha Gathron (Visiting AssociateProfessor)Sharon Guynes (Adjunct)http://austincollege.edu/Category.asp?852THE AUSTIN TEACHER PROGRAMAustin College offers prospective teachersa five-year teacher education program,which terminates with the Masterof Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree. Theprimary goal of teacher education atAustin College is to prepare teacherswho will have the breadth and depth ofintellectual development that is affordedby a vigorous undergraduate liberalCOURSES OF INSTRUCTION| 151