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SOCIOLOGY
SOCI 1301. Introduction to Sociology. (3-3-0)
Core Area 080.
The scientific study of human society, including ways in which groups, social institutions and individuals
affect each other. Causes of social stability and social change are explored through the application of various
theoretical perspectives, key concepts and related research methods of sociology. Analysis of social issues in
their institutional context may include topics such as social stratification, gender, race/ethnicity and
deviance.
SOCI 1306. Social Problems. (3-3-0)
Core Area 080.
Application of sociological principles and theoretical perspectives to major social problems in contemporary
society such as inequality, crime and violence, substance abuse, environmental issues, deviance or family
problems.
SOCI 2301. Marriage and the Family. (3-3-0)
Core Area 080.
A sociological and theoretical analysis of the structures and functions of the family, the varied cultural
patterns of the American family, and the relationships that exist among the individuals within the family, as
well as the relationships that exist between the family and other institutions in society
SOCW 2361. Introduction o Social Work. (3-3-0)
A study of the development of the philosophy and practice of social work in the United States; survey of the
fields and techniques of social work; the nature of vocational opportunities in the field.
SPANISH
SPAN 1300. Beginning Spanish Conversational I. (3-3-0)
Basic practice in comprehension and production of the spoken language. Aim is the development of a
student’s ability to speak the language. Idiomatic expressions, such as are used in daily speech and
conversation in the language will be stressed. This course may not be counted as part of the requirements
for Spanish major or minor, and is not open to students who speak in the vernacular. This course is not
designed for transfer.
SPAN 1411. Elementary Spanish I (4-3-3)
Core Area 090.
Basic Spanish language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing within a cultural framework.
Students will acquire the vocabulary and grammatical structures necessary to communicate and
comprehend at the beginner level. Lab fee.
SPAN 1412. Elementary Spanish II (4-3-3) Core Area 090.
Prerequisite: SPAN 1411 or equivalent. This prerequisite may be waived for bilingual students upon
instructor approval.
Continued development of basic Spanish language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing within a
cultural framework. Students acquire the vocabulary and grammatical structures necessary to communicate
and comprehend at the high beginner to low intermediate level. Lab fee.
SPAN 2311. Intermediate Spanish I
(3-3-2) Core Area 040.
Prerequisite: SPAN 1412 or equivalent.
The consolidation of skills acquired at the introductory level. Further development of proficiency in
listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis on comprehension, appreciation and interpretation of the
cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Lab fee.
SPAN 2312. Intermediate Spanish II
(3-3-2) Core Area 040.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2311 or equivalent.
The consolidation of skills acquired at the introductory level. Further development of proficiency in
listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis on comprehension, appreciation and interpretation of the
cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Lab fee.
