2023-2024 BSC Catalog Updated_UG ONLY_FINAL[82]

250 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
SN 391 Spanish for Business (1)
Development of vocabulary for and examination of content specific to business uses.
Prerequisites: SN 300 and SN 315.
SN 397 Internship in Spanish (1)
An internship opportunity allowing students to practice career skills and/or further
develop abilities beneficial for graduate study. Specific guidelines concerning internships
appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning” section of this catalog.
Department consent required.
SN 400 IA Introduction to Textual Analysis (1)
Study and application of the techniques of textual analysis. Attention is given to the four
basic genres: narrative prose, drama, poetry, and the essay. An Interpretation or Analysis
designated course. Prerequisite: SN 280.
SN 401 Panorama of Spanish Literature (1)
An introduction to Spain’s literature written from the Middle Ages to the present.
Selected works, which include poetry, prose, and drama, emphasize literature as a
reflection of Spanish society of the period. Prerequisite: SN 280 or SN 400.
SN 402 Panorama of Latin American Literature (1)
An introduction to Latin American literature written from colonial times to the present.
Selected works, which include poetry, prose, and drama, reflect the Latin American
society of the period. Prerequisite: SN 280 or SN 400.
SN 471 Senior Research Project in Spanish (1)
Student development and completion of a research project and accompanying
bibliography. Students will work independently to write a significant research paper in
MLA style. Topics of research will vary according to the interests of the students and
sponsoring professor. Prerequisite: senior standing.
SO - Sociology
SO 101 IA Introduction to Sociology (1)
A study of human behavior and society that provides an introduction to the concepts,
principles, and theoretical perspectives of sociology. Emphasis is placed on applying a
sociological perspective in critically examining culture, socialization, social interaction,
deviance, social stratification, race/ethnicity, gender, sexuality, family, education, and
health. An Interpretation and Analysis designed course. Fall, Spring, Summer.
SO 119 ES Oppression and Social Injustice (1)
An introduction to social welfare issues related to social and economic oppression and
injustice. An Explorations in Scholarship designated course.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024