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Sociology
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SOCL 381 - Topical Seminars
3 credits.
These courses are advanced seminars for sociology majors and non-majors interested in sociology. These seminars are designed to permit small groups of qualified students to pursue specialized topics in sociology, as listed below.
Collective Behavior and Social Movements: In this course, students study social behavior that is guided by nontraditional norms and is less structured than more traditional behaviors. The topics of crowds, cults, riots, rebellions, social change movements, and revolutions are explored.
Small Groups: In this course, students gain a sociological appreciation of units consisting of two or more members engaged in meaningful contact such as families, work groups, therapeutic associations, athletic teams, and peer groupings.
Sociology of Mass Communication: This course is an exploration of the structure of media industries (press, radio, television, and advertising), their impact on audiences, mass culture, and specific public issues such as violence and politics.
Prerequisite(s): SOCL 105 or permission of instructor
Corequisite(s): None
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SOCL 382 - Topical Seminars
3 credits
These courses are advanced seminars for sociology majors and non-majors interested in sociology. These seminars are designed to permit small groups of qualified students to pursue specialized topics in sociology, as listed below.
Collective Behavior and Social Movements: In this course, students study social behavior that is guided by nontraditional norms and is less structured than more traditional behaviors. The topics of crowds, cults, riots, rebellions, social change movements, and revolutions are explored.
Small Groups: In this course, students gain a sociological appreciation of units consisting of two or more members engaged in meaningful contact such as families, work groups, therapeutic associations, athletic teams, and peer groupings.
Sociology of Mass Communication: This course is an exploration of the structure of media industries (press, radio, television, and advertising), their impact on audiences, mass culture, and specific public issues such as violence and politics.
Prerequisite(s): SOCL 105 or permission of instructor
Corequisite(s): None
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SOCL 401 - Sociological Theory
3 credits
This course is an examination of the major theoretical positions in classical and current sociology. Offered fall semester.
Prerequisite(s): SOCL 105 or Permission of Instructor; Open to Juniors and Seniors Only
Corequisite(s): None
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SOCL 455 - Social Change
3 credits Crosslisted With: (ANTH 455 )
In this course students study significant alterations in the organization of society and in patterns of values, norms, and behavior over time. The social and economic development associated with modernization and industrialization and various sources of change found in technology, social structure, population, the environment, and cultural innovation are explored.
Prerequisite(s): SOCL 105 or ANTH 200 or permission of instructor
Corequisite(s): None
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SOCL 461 - Senior Seminar in Sociology
3 credits
This is a capstone course for the senior sociology major, designed to integrate knowledge of the various subfields of the discipline. Research skills, professional ethics and career development are particularly emphasized. Students’ mastery of the discipline is assessed through quantitative and qualitative measures. Open only to senior sociology majors.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
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SOCL 490 - Directed Independent Study
1-18 credits
Individualized study. Must be approved by the head of the department.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
*Fulfills General Education Goal 14
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SOCL 492 - Internship in Sociology
1-15 credits
This course provides direct student learning in applied settings that permits a practiced supervised experience. Students learn through performance in meaningful tasks in a variety of social environments. Variable credit; no more than 15 total credits may be earned. Only six credit hours of Internship will earn quality points (A, B, C, and D grades); all credits earned beyond six credits will be assigned Pass/Fail grades. May be repeated in subsequent semesters.
Prerequisite(s): 18 hours of sociology at Longwood. Students’ cumulative GPA must be 2.0 or above to be eligible for internship. Must be arranged at least one semester in advance with chair of department.
Corequisite(s): None
*Fulfills General Education Goal 14
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SOCL 495 - Special Topics
3 credits.
These courses are recommended when the student desires to pursue a specialized topic in depth.
Prerequisite(s): Students must have permission of department chair and instructor directing the course. Students’ cumulative GPA must be 2.00 or higher to be eligible.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SOCL 498 - Honors Research in Sociology
3 credits
Students conduct research in sociology under the direction of a faculty member and the Senior Honors Research Committee. May be repeated as 499.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
*Fulfills General Education Goal 14
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Social Work
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SOWK 201 - Social Welfare in our Society & the Field of Social Work
3 credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the field of social work. As a discipline social work strives to improve the lives of people whether at the individual, family, group or societal level through services offered via the social welfare system. This course is designed to teach students to evaluate cultural norms, societal institutions, and implicit and explicit assumptions about themselves through the lens of social work practice. The course will also provide students with an introduction to the historic development of social work and social welfare and its relationship to effective provision of intervention services.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
*Fulfills Civitae Core FHBS
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SOWK 215 - Global Social Work
3 credits.
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to practice and policy aspects of global Social Work. From a strengths perspective, biological, psychological, social and spiritual factor will be considered as they relate to global Social Work. The inquiring, attentive student should emerge from the course with more questions than answers but a determination to keep seeking knowledge on the nature of global Social Work and unique individual and cultural differences. For learning to take place, there must be online class discussion and tolerance for our differences.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SOWK 230 - Social Work and Addiction
3 credits.
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to practice and policy aspects of addiction counseling. From a strengths perspective, biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors will be considered as they relate to addiction. The inquiring, attentive student should emerge from the course with more questions than answers but a determination to keep seeking knowledge in the nature of addiction and unique individual and cultural differences.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SOWK 250 - Spirituality and Social Work
3 credits.
This elective course will provide a framework of knowledge, skills and values to students in assisting people from diverse spiritual backgrounds. Students will examine how spirituality plays a role in the micro and macro level of social work and will develop skills to respond competently with individuals, organizations and communities. A variety of instructional methods and media will be used in this course to illustrate the material. Methods and media include lectures, overhead slides and PowerPoint presentations, film and video, small group activities, and role plays.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SOWK 295 - Special Topics. Selected topics in Social Work
1-3 credits.
The topics will vary from semester to semester. Descriptions will be available from academic advisors. May be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SOWK 300 - Social Problems and the Development of Social Policy
3 credits.
The development of social policies in response to social problems is examined with a special emphasis on the impact of social injustices. The history of the relationship between social work practice and social policy development is explored. Students are encouraged to view social policy practice as a viable and bona fide multi system social work practice intervention. Analytic skills, interactional skills, political skills, and value-clarifying skills are primary skill areas that students build on in preparation for policy analysis and development.
Prerequisite(s): SOWK 201 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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SOWK 301 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
3 credits
Using the general systems approach, the student will develop a multi-level perspective of human behavior in the areas of personality development and self-concept in the context of community and organizational systems, group processes, personal change dynamics, family systems, and life cycles. Concurrent focus is placed on the relevancy of the theory base. Integrated into this course as well is content on human diversity and populations at risk, a strengths perspective, and the values and ethics of social work practice.
Prerequisite(s): SOCL 105
Corequisite(s): None
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SOWK 302 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II
3 credits
The application of a multidimensional perspective in an examination of human behavior across the life span and in terms of biological, social and psychological processes. This course primarily emphasizes models and theories of human behavior in families, groups, organizations, institutions and communities, all from an ecological and systems perspective. Integrated into this course as well is content on human diversity and populations at risk, a strengths perspective, and the values and ethics of social work practice.
Prerequisite(s): SOCL 105
Corequisite(s): None
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SOWK 305 - Social Work with Older Americans
3 credits.
This course will explore the diverse mandates for social welfare services and for the providers of these services, especially professional social workers. In addition, the course will provide an overview of the aging process and how it impacts the individual, family, and ultimately society. Further, the course will examine the interface between older Americans and social problems, social policies and the rights of older Americans.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SOWK 309 - Human Sexual Adjustment
3 credits.
Socio-cultural influences on gender identity and sexual behavior will be analyzed and issues regarding sexual expression and sexual dysfunctioning will be explored. Methods of dealing with sexual adjustment difficulties at both the individual and community levels are presented including human service.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SOWK 315 - Social Work in the Educational Setting
3 credits
The purpose of this course is to present knowledge and critical skills for analyzing educational programs and policies for preschool, elementary, and secondary schools functioning under public and private auspices. The course is designed to offer a unique focus on evidence-based interventions, critical thinking, and diversity. The course is designed for hands-on experiences, best practice, and case examples to allow students to see assessments and techniques in action and increase their understanding of working in a school environment.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
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SOWK 320 - Introduction to Social Work Research
3 credits.
Students will learn and apply the fundamental principles and practices of social science research in the context of the social work profession, social work policy and social work practice. Students will address issues and practices related to the development, production, consumption, and dissemination of research in terms empirically based knowledge and evidence-based interventions, social work ethics and values, and in consideration of human diversity and populations at risk.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 171 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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SOWK 325 - Human Diversity: Populations-at-Risk
3 credits
Conceptual frameworks for understanding human diversity with a special emphasis on understanding self will under gird the identification and study of populations-at-risk in society. The dynamics of social injustices and the impact on diverse groups in society are explored. Students will develop competent skills to provide services to diverse clientele at multilevel systems.
Prerequisite(s): SOCL 105
Corequisite(s): None
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SOWK 330 - Methods: Practice I Individuals and Families
4 credits.
A generalist model of practice is presented which emphasizes a problem-solving approach toward assisting clients/consumers of social work services. The primary framework discussed in this course will be theories employing a generalist social work model. Content area required by CSWE is included and focuses on issues of diversity, populations-at-risk, social and economic justice, and social work values and ethics. Along with SOWK 425 and SOWK 430 , this course builds theoretical and practice knowledge, skills, and values, which are used to assist individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations in a wide range of social welfare/human services settings.
Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): SOWK 302 .
Prerequisite(s): SOWK 301 . Must be at least Junior status with a minimum of 56 credits.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SOWK 337 - Family and Children’s Services
3 credits
Major concepts of family and child welfare are presented and trends in relevant policy, services and practice skills related to supportive, supplemental and substitutive programs are analyzed.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
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SOWK 362 - Social Work with Children
3 credits.
This course is designed to provide undergraduate social work students with the knowledge and beginning skills needed to work with children as a generalist social worker in multiple human service settings. This is a practice course that explores the strengths and needs of children from a systems and risk/resilience perspective, with emphasis on collaboration. A special emphasis is given to populations at-risk and ethical considerations in working with children.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SOWK 390 - Directed or Independent Study
1-18 credits.
Must be approved by the head of the department. May be repeated as 391.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SOWK 392 - Junior Field Instruction Internship
6 credits.
This is the first of two sequential courses. This course is open only to majors with junior status. Students will spend 14 hours per week in a local community agency under the supervision of an agency based field instructor. The purpose of this course is intended to begin the application of beginning level practice skills in working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities from a generalist perspective. Reinforces students’ identification with the purposes, values, and ethics of the Social Work profession. Field education is systematically designed, supervised, coordinated, and evaluated based on criteria by which students demonstrate the achievement of program objectives.
Prerequisite(s): SOWK 330 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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SOWK 412 - Leadership and Professional Development in Social Work
3 credits.
This course will provide knowledge, ethics and values and skills involved in organizational leadership in social work practice. The focus will be on the theoretical perspectives, functions and structures, leadership styles, techniques and skills and ethical and value-driven leadership needed in the field of social work. In addition, this course will provide skills in professional development to prepare for entry level generalist social work practice.
Prerequisite(s): SOWK 392 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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SOWK 425 - Methods: Practice II Social Work Practice with Groups
4 credits.
Students will develop theoretical and practice knowledge and skills regarding group practice in various human service settings and contexts. Students will integrate an eco-systems perspective, knowledge, and skills regarding social work ethics and values, principles of human diversity, social justice, populations at risk, and a strengths perspective. This course will review and apply different theoretical approaches and practice methods to social work with various kinds of small groups, including therapy or counseling groups, socialization and education groups, support and self-help groups, various task groups and social action groups. Emphasis is placed on the role of social work practice with groups in the promotion of well-being and optimal functioning.
Prerequisite(s): SOWK 301 , SOWK 302 and SOWK 330 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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SOWK 430 - Methods: Practice III Communities and Organizations
4 credit
This course introduces theories and concepts for socially and culturally competent social work practice in communities and organizations. Students examine the roles of communities and organizations within and beyond the context of traditional social work practice with individuals, families, small groups, organizations and large systems. Students will integrate social work’s historical and contemporary emphasis on empowerment, a strengths perspective, human and cultural diversity, populations at risk, and the values and ethics of social work practice. Political action, advocacy, and related collaborative approaches for building and strengthening communities, neighborhoods, and organizations will be stressed.
Prerequisite(s): SOWK 392 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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SOWK 461 - Topical Seminar in Social Work
1-3 credits.
A series of topical lectures, presentations and discussions concerning areas of current concern to practitioners in a variety of welfare settings. Emphasis is placed on practice related material and the involvement of practitioners from local agencies is encouraged.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SOWK 462 - Delivering Hospice Care
1 credit.
A skills approach to the provision of hospice care to the terminally ill. Physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs unique to this client population will be presented.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SOWK 490 - Directed or Independent Study
1-18 credits.
Must be approved by the head of the department. May be repeated.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SOWK 492 - Senior Field Instruction Internship
15 credits.
This course is open only to majors with senior status. Forty hours per week in a local community agency under the supervision of an agency based field instructor will be a major component to the course. The total hours of senior field instruction (SOWK 492) is 500-600 hours upon placement. SOWK 492 is intended to extrapolate and build from Junior Field Instruction beginning level practice skills with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. The purpose of this course is to reinforce students’ identification with the purpose, values, and ethics of the social work profession. Field education is systematically designed, supervised, coordinated, and evaluated on the basis of criteria by which students demonstrate the achievement of program objectives.
Prerequisite(s): SOWK 330 , SOWK 425 , and SOWK 430 with a 2.30 G.P.A average overall.
Corequisite(s): None.
*Fulfills General Education Goal 14.
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SOWK 495 - Special Topics
1-3 credits.
Selected topics in Social Work. The topics will vary from semester to semester. Descriptions will be available from academic advisors. May be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SOWK 498 - Honors Research in Social Work
3 credits.
Students conduct research in social work under the direction of a faculty member and the Senior Honors Research Committee. May be repeated as 499.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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Spanish
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SPAN 110 - Beginning Language & Culture
4 credits
A course designed to develop basic interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication in Spanish. Students will explore culture in Spanish-speaking countries and make connections to diverse perspectives.
Prerequisite(s): No previous formal instruction in Spanish, or a limited amount of previous formal instruction in Spanish. Followed by SPAN 210.
*Fulfills Civitae Core FGLO.
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SPAN 111 - Intensive Beginning Language and Culture
4 credits
An intensive course designed to develop basic interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication in Spanish. Students will explore culture in Spanish-speaking countries and make connections to diverse perspectives. Followed by SPAN 211.
*Fulfills Civitae Core FGLO.
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SPAN 208 - Principles of PK-12 Foreign Language Education
1 credit
Principles and methods of curriculum development, instruction, and assessment in the PK-12 foreign language classroom with an emphasis on the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages and the Virginia Foreign Language SOLs. Required of all MOLA majors with a Spanish PK-12 education concentration. Students are encouraged to take this course in their first year at Longwood, or as soon as possible.
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SPAN 210 - Beginning Integrated Language and Culture
3 credits
Principles and methods of curriculum development, instruction, and assessment in the PK-12 foreign language classroom with an emphasis on the National Standards and the Virginia Foreign Language SOLs. Required of all MOLA majors with a PK-12 education concentration. Students are encouraged to take this course in their first year at Longwood, or as soon as possible.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 110
Corequisite(s): None
*Fulfills Civitae Core PWLA
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SPAN 211 - Intermediate Integrated Language and Culture I
3 credits
A course designed to develop intermediate interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication in Spanish. Students will integrate themes from various disciplines in their exploration of the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 111 , SPAN 210 or an appropriate placement score.
*Fulfills Civitae Core PWLA.
*Fulfills General Education Goal 10.
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SPAN 212 - Integrated Intermediate Language and Culture II
3 credits
A course designed to facilitate exploration of the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries through interdisciplinary inquiry. Students will integrate themes from various disciplines as they improve their interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 211 or an appropriate placement score.
*Fulfills Civitae Core PWLA.
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SPAN 295 - Special Topics
1-3 credits.
Selected Topics in Spanish. The topics will vary from semester to semester. Descriptions will be available from academic advisors. Does not satisfy requirement for BA degree. May be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 212
Corequisite(s): None.
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SPAN 302 - Conversation and Hispanic Culture
3 credits
Development of oral interpersonal and presentational communication skills in Spanish, expansion of vocabulary in context and improvement of pronunciation and listening comprehension in interdisciplinary contexts. Connections among disciplines, cultural and social issues such as current events, politics, gender-based discrimination or violence, multilingualism, regional identities, environmental and economic issues, religion, art, history, literature. Examination of issues from a variety of perspectives. Emphasis on strategies for circumlocution; initiating and closing conversation; interviewing; requesting and providing information; narrating and story-telling; expressing wishes, complaints, and emotions; giving and receiving advice; supporting opinions, influencing and persuading.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of FGLO Pillar and SPAN 212 or equivalent
Corequisite(s): None
*Fulfills Civitae PGLO
*Fulfills General Education Goal 9
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SPAN 315 - Spanish for Business
3 credits.
A study of vocabulary, concepts and cultural topics related to basic business interactions in Hispanic countries for advanced-intermediate and advanced-level students. Participants receive oral and written situational practice necessary for successful integration into today’s Spanish-speaking business world.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 212 or equivalent.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SPAN 320 - Integrated Inquiry into Culture & Language
3 credits
A course designed to facilitate exploration of the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries through more advanced interdisciplinary inquiry. Students will integrate themes from various disciplines as they further improve their interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 212 or appropriate placement test score
Corequisite(s): None
*Fulfills Civitae Core PWLA
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SPAN 325 - Hispanic Culture and Written Expression
3 credits
A practical approach to written expression through examination of cultural topics, such as current events in the Hispanic world, movies, literary works, and controversial issues. Exploration of these topics to further the development of the principal interpersonal and presentational writing modes: description, narration, exposition (analysis, classification, comparison/contrast, cause/effect),argumentation. Students will study and practice problematical points of grammar in authentic contexts.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 320 or permission of instructor
Corequisite(s): None
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SPAN 326 - Advanced Conversation and Phonetics
3 credits
The development of conversational strategies and the study of descriptive linguistics. Students will participate in conversation in paired and group activities, “scenarios”, debates, presentations. Students will learn to produce native-like sounds in the pronunciation of Spanish, to analyze and produce phonetic transcriptions, and to improve oral conversational proficiency in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 320 or permission of the instructor
Corequisite(s): None
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SPAN 335 - Hispanic Cinema
3 credits.
An introduction to cinema in Spanish, focusing on film as a means of communication and as cultural and artistic expression. Topics may include the history of Spanish and/or Spanish American cinema, great directors, a specific film genre (historical, horror, indigenous, landismo), films and literature, a particular director (Bunuel, Berlanga, Almodovar, Inarritu), or a specific period (dictatorship, “Transicion”). Students will learn the concepts and vocabulary required for describing and analyzing Spanish and Spanish American films.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 320 or permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SPAN 341 - Spain: Civilization, Literature, and Artistic Expressions from Prehistory to 1700
3 credits
A course designed to facilitate exploration of Spanish culture and civilization through the study of representative artistic and literary works. Students will integrate themes from various disciplines as they develop insight into peoples and cultures of Spain from prehistoric times through 1700. PGLO
Prerequisite(s): Completion of FGLO Pillar and SPAN 320 . Permission of instructor required for students who have not completed SPAN 320 .
Corequisite(s): None
*Fulfills Civitae Core PGLO
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SPAN 351 - Early Latin American Civilization and Culture: Prehistory to 1800
3 credits
A course designed to facilitate exploration of the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries in the Americas. Students will integrate themes from various disciplines as they study the peoples and cultures of these nations from prehistoric times through early nationhood.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the FGLO pillar; and SPAN 320 , or appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor
Corequisite(s): None
*Fulfills Civitae Core PGLO
*Fulfills General Education Goal 9
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SPAN 352 - Spanish American Civilization and Culture (1800 to the Present)
3 credits
A course designed to facilitate exploration of the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries in the Americas. Students will integrate themes from various disciplines as they study the literature and culture of these nations from 1800 through the present.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the FGLO pillar; and SPAN 320 , or permission of instructor
Corequisite(s): None
*Fulfills Civitae Core PGLO
*Fulfills General Education Goal 3
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SPAN 390 - Directed Study or Independent Study
1-18 credits.
Must be approved by the head of the department. May be repeated as 391.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SPAN 400 - Approaches to Teaching Spanish
3 credits
A study of theories of second language acquisition and their application to the teaching of languages in a communicative, interactive approach at the primary, middle, and secondary levels. Attention will be given to the teaching and testing of listening, reading, writing, speaking, and cultural understanding. Students will develop lesson plans, engage in peer-teaching, and integrate technology into teaching. Students should take this course in the semester prior to student teaching.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
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SPAN 411 - Studies in Literary Genre
3 credits
Study of a particular genre in Hispanic literature, such as Golden Age Drama, contemporary Hispanic novel.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 342 and SPAN 352
Corequisite(s): None
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SPAN 412 - Studies in Literary Genre
3 credits.
Study of a particular genre in Hispanic literature, such as Golden Age Drama, contemporary Hispanic novel.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 342 and SPAN 352
Corequisite(s): None
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SPAN 413 - Hispanic Literary Movements
3 credits.
Study of a particular movement or period in Hispanic literature such as Romanticism, Realism, Naturalism, Modernism, and the Generation of ‘98.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 342 and SPAN 352
Corequisite(s): None
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SPAN 414 - Hispanic Literary Movements
3 credits.
Study of a particular movement or period in Hispanic literature such as Romanticism, Realism, Naturalism, Modernism, and the Generation of ‘98.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 342 and SPAN 352
Corequisite(s): None
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SPAN 415 - Hispanic Authors
3 credits.
Study of a particular Hispanic author.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 342 and SPAN 352
Corequisite(s): None
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SPAN 416 - Hispanic Authors
3 credits.
Study of a particular Hispanic author.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 342 and SPAN 352
Corequisite(s): None
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SPAN 430 - Cultural Issues in the Spanish-Speaking World
3 credits
Study of a cultural topic or period in Spain or Latin America. Students will use various resources to investigate and will engage in discussion, debate, creation of articles or essays, and other avenues for interacting and sharing information. Focus will be on the in-depth understanding of cultural issues and improvement of communicative skills in Spanish. May be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 341 and SPAN 351
Corequisite(s): None
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SPAN 442 - Latin American Novel
3 credits.
A survey of the main innovative trends in the Latin American novel especially after 1945.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 342 and SPAN 352
Corequisite(s): None
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SPAN 461 - Senior Seminar: Literature in Cultural/Historical Context
2 credits
A seminar for senior modern language majors concentrating in Spanish, designed to integrate knowledge of Spanish and Spanish American history and culture as a background for literary analysis.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 342 and SPAN 352
Corequisite(s): Must be taken concurrently with SPAN 490 (1 credit)
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SPAN 482 - Directed Teaching in the Elementary and Secondary Spanish Classroom.
12 credits.
Required of all students seeking PK-12 Teaching Licensure in Spanish. Each student is assigned to work with qualified cooperating teachers in selected school settings off campus. Settings will be chosen among elementary, middle and secondary levels. The student teacher follows the schedule of the cooperating teacher and will take over all duties under the supervision of the cooperating teacher. The schedule involves a minimum teaching day of five to six hours for five days each week (300 hours total).
Prerequisite(s): completion of the Modern Languages major (Spanish concentration), the Study Abroad requirement, and a minimum cumulative and major GPA of 2.50.
Corequisite(s): None.
*Fulfills General Education Goal 14.
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SPAN 484 - Teaching Spanish in the Elementary School
1 credit.
A directed practicum designed to give students first-hand experience teaching Spanish in the elementary school. Students attend weekly sessions with the instructor throughout the semester, as well as observe, assist and instruct the Spanish for Kids class at PECES for eleven weeks. May be taken twice for credit.
Prerequisite(s): 6 credits in Spanish at the 300-level or higher.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SPAN 490 - Directed Study
1-18 credits. 6 credits maximum.
Individualized study; recommended only when material cannot be covered in scheduled courses. By permission of department head.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
*Fulfills General Education Goal 14
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SPAN 492 - Internship in Spanish
1-16 credits.
Directed practicum in an applied setting that permits experiential learning. Students learn through performance in meaningful tasks in a variety of professional environments, such as foreign trade missions, government agencies, or the travel industry. It is intended for seniors not seeking teacher certification.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
Corequisite(s): None.
*Fulfills General Education Goal 14.
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SPAN 495 - Special Topics
1-3 credits.
Selected topics in Spanish. The topics will vary each semester. Descriptions will be available from academic advisors. May be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SPAN 498 - Honors Research in Spanish
3 credits.
Students conduct research in Spanish under the direction of a faculty member and the Senior Honors Research Committee. May be repeated as 499.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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Special Education A special fee is charged for all practicum, student teaching, internship, and assessment courses. †
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SPED 202 - Introduction to Special Education
3 credits.
Introduction to all exceptionalities included in special education; the psychology of exceptional learners and legislation pertaining to the education of students with disabilities.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SPED 221 - Diversity in School Settings
3 credits.
This course emphasizes the responsibility of teachers and other school professionals to 1) communicate effectively for diverse audiences; 2) consider how verbal and non-verbal communication can be considered through various cultural lenses including that of disability; 3) communicate in a manner which fosters greater intercultural awareness and sensitivity; 4) examine the role of technology in contemporary communication with and between students; 5) consider the role and responsibilities of educators in public discourse in diverse professional settings. Course is required for those seeking licensure to teach Special Education General Curriculum K-12.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 202 or EDUC 245 or instructor permission.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SPED 289 - Disability in Society
3 Credits
An introduction to the study of exceptional children and adults. The course will start with a review of how disabilities are perceived in society (language, portrayal in media) and will then cover several specific high incidence disabilities, including learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, and intellectual disabilities. The course will cover characteristics of each disability, as well as factors relating to school, employment, and community living. The focus will be on helping individuals with disabilities to achieve the federal goals of equality of opportunity and full participation in society.
*Fulfills Civitae Core FHBS
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SPED 295 - Special Topics
1-3 credits.
Selected topics in Special Education. The topics will vary from semester to semester. Descriptions will be available from academic advisors. May be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SPED 305 - Behavior Management
3 credits.
Strategies for developing positive behavior intervention plans and supports from behavioral, cognitive, ecological, psychoeducational, and psychodynamic theories.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SPED 321 - Reading and Language Arts for Students with Exceptional Needs
3 credits.
Research-based strategies for teaching reading and Language Arts to Students with Exceptional Needs. Emphasis on teacher-directed instruction and direct instructional teaching models. Must be taken concurrently with SPED 323 .
Prerequisite(s): SPED 202 and admission to the Teacher Preparation Program.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SPED 322 - Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Adaptations for Students with Exceptional Needs
3 credits.
Emphasis on strategies, accommodations, modifications, and collaboration for content areas such as Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 202 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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SPED 323 - Practicum in Reading Assessment and Tutoring
2 credits.
A field experience tutoring students with exceptional needs. †
Prerequisite(s): SPED 202 and admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. Must be taken concurrently with SPED 321 and SPED 325 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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SPED 325 - Introduction to Assessment
3 credits.
This course is designed to introduce students to the assessment process in special education by addressing foundational knowledge and issues surrounding the construction of IEP’s, curriculum-based measurement and assessment (CBM and CBA), and teacher-made tests. In addition, state assessments, such as SOL’s, will be discussed as they relate to special education students.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 202 .
Corequisite(s): Must be taken concurrently with SPED 321 and SPED 323 .
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SPED 327 - Practicum II
3 credits.
Advanced teaching experience with students with exceptional needs.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 305 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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SPED 389 - Survey of Exceptional Children
3 credits
An introduction to all disabilities in special education. Characteristics and needs of students with disabilities, legislation, litigation, inclusion, and the role of the classroom teacher as a member of the IEP team.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
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SPED 411 - Assistive Technology and Augmentative Communication in the General Curriculum
3 credits.
Students will develop an understanding of low tech and high tech Assistive Technology (AT) and Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) systems. Study will include federal and state laws related to the provision of AT/AAC and funding for devices. Students will learn to assess for, design, and apply AT and AAC to facilitate success in the lives of persons with disabilities.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SPED 475 - Language and Language Disorders
3 credits
A study of normal development of language and delayed language acquisition resulting from environmental and organic causes.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
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SPED 495 - Special Topics in Special Education
1-3 credits.
Selected topics in special education. The topics may vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SPED 498 - Honors Research in Special Education
3 credits.
Students conduct research in special education under the direction of a faculty member and the Senior Honors Research Committee. May be repeated as 499.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SPED 516 - Medical and Neurological Problems of Exceptional Students
3 credits.
A comprehensive study of environmental/hereditary factors affecting the child with disabilities from the prenatal period through the school years. Educational strategies for accommodating medical and neurological conditions in the classroom.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SPED 519 - Instructional Phonics
3 credits.
This course covers the principles of decoding and word identification skills. The emphasis will be on phonological and phonemic awareness, on alphabetic principles and explicit phonics instruction, and on morphemic analysis to build vocabulary. Effective practices to promote fluency with decoding skills and to improve comprehension will also be included. Students will be expected to master phonics concepts and skills and informal assessment of these skills.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SPED 525 - Evidence Based Language Arts Instruction
3 credits.
All teachers, especially special educators, must demonstrate proficiency not only with the components of evidence based language arts instruction, but they must also be proficient in their delivery and monitoring of this instruction. This course will systematically teach the skills needed for an individual teacher to deliver evidence based language arts programs.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SPED 545 - Psychoeducational Assessment
3 credits.
Psychological and educational assessment, administration and interpretation of informal, curriculum-based, standardized, and criterion-referenced tests. Interpretation of test results as a basis for placement and instruction. 3 credits. Fee required - $15.00.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 202 or 489 or 515 or permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SPED 565 - Behavior Management
3 credits.
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of techniques used in the management of behavior. The principles and practice of behavior modification and applied behavior analysis for teachers will be stressed.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SPED 575 - Career and Life Planning for Exceptional Learners in the General Curriculum
3 credits.
An in-depth study of preparatory skills for vocational opportunities for individuals with disabilities. An overview of social, leisure and recreational opportunities and assistive technology for individuals with disabilities.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SPED 595 - Special Topics in Special Education
1-3 credits.
Selected topics in special education. The topics may vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SPED 600 - Thesis Research
1-3 credit hours.
This credit is awarded for the successful completion of a proposal, data collection, final thesis paper, and thesis presentation. Students must complete three hours for the degree requirement and must remain continuously enrolled in at least one credit hour until completion. Students must be enrolled in the semester scheduled for graduation.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 689 , EDUC 502.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SPED 601 - Collaborative Special Education Research
1-3 credit hours.
The student will design, conduct, evaluate, discuss and disseminate the results of her/his proposed collaborative research project that is conducted with a Longwood University Professor. The product of this research will be either an article submitted for possible publication in a professional journal or a product approved by the faculty committee. Students must complete three hours for the degree requirement and must remain continuously enrolled in at least one credit hour until completion. Students must be enrolled in the semester scheduled for graduation.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 689 , EDUC 502.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SPED 682 - Collaboration in the School, Home and Community
3 credits
Techniques for mainstreaming the child with mild/moderate disabilities through collaboration with the regular classroom teacher.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SPED 689 - Seminar of Current Issues in Special Education
3 credits.
A discussion of current selected issues in special education such as litigation, legislation, personnel preparation and research.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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SPED 690 - Graduate Internship
1-3 credits.
A minimum of 200 clock hours in a public or private agency, supervised by a faculty advisor, in diagnosis, consultation, or research. Continuous enrollment required. Students may re-enroll as many times as necessary to earn the required 3 credit hours. Required fee for 3 credits - $15.00.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 406 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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Teaching English as a Second Language
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TESL 208 - Principles of PK-12 English as a Second Language Education
1 credit
Principles and methods of curriculum development, instruction, and assessment in the PK-12 English as a second language classroom with an emphasis on the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages and the Virginia Foreign Language SOLs. Required of all MOLA-TESL majors with a PK-12 education concentration. Students are encouraged to take this course in their first year at Longwood, or as soon as possible.
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TESL 309 - Advanced English Grammar in Context I
3 credits.
Designed for the advanced non-native English speaker to address advanced-level grammar concepts in a culturally situated context. Provides development of increased proficiency in all linguistic skills in American English and a more extensive acquaintance with the U.S. culture. This course will prepare students to use English to communicate effectively and to function in English-speaking communities. Not for native English speakers or TESL students.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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TESL 310 - Advanced English Grammar in Context II
3 credits.
Designed for the advanced non-native English speaker to address advanced-level American English grammar concepts in an academic context on the textual level. Provides development of increased proficiency in all linguistic skills with a focus on American English academic discourse skills. This course will prepare students to use English to communicate effectively in the U.S. academic community. Not for native English speakers or TESL students.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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