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2019-2020 Academic Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Spanish

  
  • SP 106 Elementary Spanish II

    Course Credit: 1
    Instruction toward proficiency in speaking, writing, reading, aural comprehension. Study of culture with attention to contemporary issues. Emphasis on student interaction, completion of language tasks in an immersion setting.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Foreign Language.

    Prerequisite(s): SP 104 .

  
  • SP 181 Field Experience

    Course Credit: 1
    Supervised exploratory experience outside the classroom. Development of Spanish language skills in practical situation. P/D/F only.

    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Wartburg West program and instructor approval.

  
  • SP 195 Special Topics

    Course Credit: variable
    Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.

  
  • SP 204 Intermediate Spanish I

    Course Credit: 1
    Continued instruction toward proficiency in speaking, writing, reading, aural comprehension. Deepening study of culture with attention to contemporary issues. Emphasis on student interaction, completion of language tasks in an immersion setting. Fall Term.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Foreign Language.

    Prerequisite(s): SP 106 .

  
  • SP 206 Intermediate Spanish II

    Course Credit: 1
    Continued instruction toward proficiency in speaking, writing, reading, aural comprehension. Deepening study of culture with attention to contemporary issues. Emphasis on student interaction, completion of language tasks in an immersion setting. Winter Term.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Foreign Language.

    Prerequisite(s): SP 204 .

  
  • SP 260 Hispanic Culture I

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Multidisciplinary study of Costa Rica on artistic, archeological, cultural sites. Taken simultaneously with SP 261 . P/D/F only. Fee.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Foreign Language. Diversity.

    Prerequisite(s): SP 206  or instructor approval. Corequisite(s): SP 261 .

  
  • SP 261 May Term Abroad—Intensive Conversation I

    Course Credit: 1
    Development of linguistic skills under native teachers in a Spanish-speaking country. Four-week program taken simultaneously with SP 260 . Fee.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Foreign Language.

    Prerequisite(s): SP 206  or instructor approval.

  
  • SP 262 Hispanic Culture in the United States I

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Multidisciplinary study of Hispanic culture in the Unites States through public art, museums, cultural sites and other experiential activities. P/D/F only. Fee. May Term odd years.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Diversity.

    Prerequisite(s): SP 206 . Corequisite(s): SP 263 .

  
  • SP 263 Intensive Spanish in the United States I

    Course Credit: 1
    Development of linguistic skills in an immersion environment in the United States. Fee. May Term odd years.

    Prerequisite(s): SP 206 . Corequisite(s): SP 262 .

  
  • SP 265 Term Abroad—Hispanic Culture II

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Continuation of SP 260  during a second four-week term. P/D/F only. Fee.

    Prerequisite(s): SP 206  or instructor approval. Corequisite(s): SP 266 .

  
  • SP 266 Term Abroad—Intensive Conversation II

    Course Credit: 1
    Further development of linguistic skills under native teachers in a Spanish-speaking country. Second four-week course. Taken simultaneously with SP 265 . Fee.

    Prerequisite(s): SP 261 . Corequisite(s): SP 265 .

  
  • SP 295 Special Topics

    Course Credit: variable
    Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.

  
  • SP 304 Spanish Tutoring

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Under faculty supervision, students develop language skills by tutoring groups of Spanish students at beginning or intermediate level. P/D/F only.

    Prerequisite(s): SP 261  or SP 263  or equivalent; department approval.

  
  • SP 306 Spanish for Heritage Speakers

    Course Credit: 1
    Language course designed for heritage speakers of Spanish. Develops the formal use of Spanish in all areas (writing, conversation, speaking and reading). Investigates the cultural and linguistic experiences of heritage speakers in the United States. Winter Term even years.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Foreign Language.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.

  
  • SP 311 Cultural History of Spain

    Course Credit: 1
    Survey of the major cultural developments that have shaped Spain from the Celtiberians to the present. Readings in fiction and non-fiction, viewing of videotapes and slides. Fall Term even years.

    Prerequisite(s): SP 261  or SP 263 .

    Notes: Class conducted in Spanish.
  
  • SP 312 Cultural History of Latin America

    Course Credit: 1
    Survey of the major cultural developments that have shaped Latin America from pre-Colombian Indian civilizations to the present. Readings in fiction and non-fiction, viewing of videotapes and slides. Winter Term odd years.

    Prerequisite(s): SP 261  or SP 263 .

    Notes: Class conducted in Spanish.
  
  • SP 315 Latinos in the United States

    Course Credit: 1


     

    Explores themes of U.S. Latino culture, including language, identity, race, gender and family. Special emphasis given to how historical approaches inform the current sociopolitical discourse about the increasing importance of Latinos in U.S. society.

    Prerequisite(s): SP 261  or SP 263  or instructor approval.

  
  • SP 316 Hispanic Women

    Course Credit: 1
    Studies the work of Hispanic women in the Hispanic world. Focuses on women’s contributions in the fields of art, politics, literature, film. Emphasis on student involvement in class and individual projects. Winter Term odd years.

    Prerequisite(s): SP 261  or SP 263  or instructor approval.

  
  • SP 317 Cinemas of Latin America

    Course Credit: 1
    Explores key issues in the Latin-American national cinemas of the 20th and 21st centuries, especially gender, race, class, family, migration. Introduces film analysis across Spanish America, Brazil, United States. Winter Term every third year.

    Prerequisite(s): SP 261  or SP 263  or instructor approval.

    Notes: Class conducted in Spanish.
  
  • SP 320 Spanish Language and Composition

    Course Credit: 1
    In-depth overview of Spanish grammar and vocabulary with a strong writing component for application of course concepts and improvement in students’ ability to write meaningfully in Spanish. Fall Term.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.

    Prerequisite(s): SP 261  or SP 263  or instructor approval.

  
  • SP 321 Spanish for the Professions

    Course Credit: 1
    Explores language use and cultural practices appropriate to the Hispanic professional world both in the United States and abroad. Introduces students to the translation, analysis and production of professional communication in Spanish. Winter Term even years.

    Prerequisite(s): SP 261  or SP 263  or instructor approval.

  
  • SP 322 Spanish for Health Professions

    Course Credit: 1
    Explores Spanish language and Hispanic/Latinx cultural practices appropriate to medical contexts both in the United States and abroad. Introduction to the translation, interpretation, analysis and production of professional medical Spanish. Fall Term every third year.

    Prerequisite(s): SP 261  or SP 263  or instructor approval.

  
  • SP 325 Spanish Translation and Interpretation

    Course Credit: 1
    Combines translation/interpretation theory with hands-on activities from several areas of specialization. Focuses on the skills, knowledge, and dispositions necessary for professional written translation and real-time interpretation. Designed for learners already proficient in Spanish and English. Fall Term every third year.

    Prerequisite(s): SP 320  or instructor approval.

  
  • SP 326 Spanish Phonetics and Pronunciation

    Course Credit: 1
    Examines the phonetic phenomena of the Spanish language to facilitate improvement in pronunciation. Fall Term odd years.

    Prerequisite(s): SP 261  or SP 263  or instructor approval..

  
  • SP 371 Internship

    Course Credit: 1
    Integration of classroom skills with such tasks as coordinating housing, transportation, cultural events, and service activities related to students’ career objectives. P/D/F only.

    Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing and instructor approval.

  
  • SP 381 Field Experience

    Course Credit: variable
  
  • SP 395 Special Topics

    Course Credit: variable
    Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.

  
  • SP 399 Supplemental Instruction: Spanish

    Course Credit: 0.5
    Teaching practicum in a specific area of study. Student SI leaders participate in leader training, attend classes for which they serve as leaders, prepare and lead study sessions that reinforce course content, model and teach effective study strategies. P/D/F only.

  
  • SP 450 Independent Study

    Course Credit: variable
    Research in Spanish under the guidance of an instructor. All work done in Spanish.

    Prerequisite(s): Department approval.

  
  • SP 461 Perspectives in Hispanic Culture

    Course Credit: 1
    Integrates the reading of major Hispanic essayists, daily writing assignments, writing a research paper. Winter Term odd years.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive. Capstone.

    Prerequisite(s): Third-year study abroad.

  
  • SP 495 Special Topics

    Course Credit: variable
    Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.


Social Work

  
  • SW 101 Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare

    Course Credit: 1
    Overview and history of social welfare. Problems of individuals, families, resource agencies with which social workers have contact.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Interconnected: Social Science.

  
  • SW 102 Social Welfare History and Programs

    Course Credit: 1
    Historical overview of the evolution of American social welfare policy and programs. Fall Term.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Interconnected: Social Science.

  
  • SW 104 Basic American Sign Language

    Course Credit: 1
    Introduction to American Sign Language and its primary users. Basic conversation in ASL and understanding of the deaf community as a cultural minority. Fall Term.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Diversity.

  
  • SW 181 Beginning Field Experience

    Course Credit: 1
    May Term experience as a participant and observer in a social work agency for three and one-half 40-hour weeks (140 hours). Required reports. Possible off-campus costs. P/D/F only.

    Prerequisite(s): SW 101  with a C- or higher and field coordinator approval.

  
  • SW 195 Special Topics

    Course Credit: variable
    Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.

  
  • SW 201 Human Behavior and the Social Environment

    Course Credit: 1
    Understanding and assessment of individual behavior through use of an ecological/social systems model. Human development through the life span in the light of family, psychosocial, psychological, cultural, biological, environmental factors.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive. Interconnected: Social Science.

  
  • SW 202 Group and Organizational Behavior

    Course Credit: 1
    Analysis of small and large group systems, including how to work with groups, organizations. Experiential activities, leadership development.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Interconnected: Social Science.

  
  • SW 210 Meeting the Needs of Children

    Course Credit: 1
    Concepts, policies, practices designed to meet the needs of children. Foster care, residential living, protective services, day care. Includes a community-based service-learning component.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Diversity.

  
  • SW 213 Working With Different Abilities

    Course Credit: 1
    Emphasizes the importance of inclusion and ability when working with all people. Through hands-on learning projects both in class and in the community, students will learn about people’s needs and strengths. Activities include group projects, community-based learning experiences and involvement with training service-dogs. May Term even years.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Diversity.

  
  • SW 220 Changing Roles and Human Sexuality

    Course Credit: 1
    Evaluation of gender roles and sexual freedom and their implications for interpersonal and social relationships. May Term.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Interconnected: Social Science.

  
  • SW 250 Current Topics in Social Work Practice

    Course Credit: variable
    Topics related to a specific field of social work and human services such as mental health, criminal justice, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, family services, medical social work. May repeat for credit as topics change.

  
  • SW 281 Diversity Field Experience

    Course Credit: 1
    May Term placement in a social work agency for three and one-half 40-hour weeks (140 hours). Required reports. Possible off-campus costs. P/D/F only.

    Prerequisite(s): SW 181 .

  
  • SW 295 Special Topics

    Course Credit: variable
    Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.

  
  • SW 300 Social Policy

    Course Credit: 1
    Analysis of social welfare policy and programs; acquisition of policy development skills. Winter Term.

    Prerequisite(s): SW 101 .

  
  • SW 301 Social Work Practice I

    Course Credit: 1
    Interviewing skills, social work values, principles of generalist practice, systems theory, problem-solving techniques from a strength and empowerment perspective. Winter Term.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.

    Prerequisite(s): SW 101 , SW 181 , SW 201 , SW 202 .

  
  • SW 302 Social Work Practice II

    Course Credit: 1
    Development, application of intervention theory, skills in various settings and with diverse target systems of various sizes. Includes a community-based service-learning component. Fall Term.

    Prerequisite(s): SW 301 .

  
  • SW 303 Social Work Practice III

    Course Credit: 1
    Examination of community dynamics using different theoretical and cultural perspectives. Development of knowledge and skills needed to mobilize resources to meet community needs. Fall Term.

    Prerequisite(s): SW 101 , SW 181 SW 202 .

  
  • SW 306 Social Gerontology

    Course Credit: 1
    Dimensions of the aging process and cultural evaluation of oldness. Research findings on aging behavior, attitudes, roles, life changes, social relationships, health care systems. Multidisciplinary approach.

  
  • SW 321 Social Work Research

    Course Credit: 1
    Application of research to social work practice using basic data gathering, analysis, recording. Special attention to special populations and research designs that prepare students to evaluate programs and practice. Includes a community-based service-learning component. Fall Term.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.

  
  • SW 395 Special Topics

    Course Credit: variable
    Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.

  
  • SW 400 Senior Integrative Seminar

    Course Credit: 1
    Integration of social work theory and practice. Weekly seminar coinciding with Supervised Field Instruction. Winter Term.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive. Capstone.

    Prerequisite(s): SW 300 , SW 301 , SW 302 .

  
  • SW 401 Supervised Field Instruction

    Course Credit: 1
    Placement for field instruction in a selected social work agency for a total of 450 hours. Possible off-campus costs. Winter Term.

    Prerequisite(s): SW 300 , SW 301 , SW 302 .

  
  • SW 402 Supervised Field Instruction

    Course Credit: 1
    Placement for field instruction in a selected social work agency for a total of 450 hours. Possible off-campus costs. Winter Term.

    Prerequisite(s): SW 300 , SW 301 , SW 302 .

  
  • SW 403 Supervised Field Instruction

    Course Credit: 1
    Placement for field instruction in a selected social work agency for a total of 450 hours. Possible off-campus costs. Winter Term.

    Prerequisite(s): SW 300 , SW 301 , SW 302 .

  
  • SW 405 Extended Field Instruction

    Course Credit: 1
    Optional, four-week extension of Supervised Field Instruction for a fourth-year social work major. Possible off-campus costs. P/D/F only. May Term.

    Prerequisite(s): SW 400 , SW 401 , SW 402 , SW 403 .

  
  • SW 450 Independent Study

    Course Credit: variable
    Supervised reading, investigation toward independent preparation of a research paper.

    Prerequisite(s): Department approval.

  
  • SW 495 Special Topics

    Course Credit: variable
    Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.


Theatre

  
  • TH 125 Theatre Practicum

    Course Credit: 0.25
    Practical application of theatre principles and practices. May repeat for a maximum of one course credit. P/D/F only.

    Notes: May repeat for a maximum of one course credit.
  
  • TH 150 Introduction to Theatre

    Course Credit: 1
    Basic study of theatre history, including developments in stagecraft, acting, directing. Analysis of representative dramatic works in each period.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Interconnected: Humanities/Fine Arts.

  
  • TH 165 Presentation and Performance

    Course Credit: 1
    Role preparation in several styles. Vocal and physical skill development. Script analysis, improvisational techniques.

  
  • TH 270 Children’s Theatre

    Course Credit: 1
    Creation and implementation of a children’s theatre production. Designing, directing and improvisation with youth actors. P/D/F only. Summer only.

  
  • TH 280 Oral Interpretation of Literature

    Course Credit: 1
    Analysis of non-fiction, prose, poetry texts through performance.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.

  
  • TH 285 Stagecraft

    Course Credit: 1
    Play selection and analysis. Fundamentals of set design with architectural drawings of floor plans, elevations. Hands-on laboratory experience in basic set construction with use of hand tools. Elementary stage lighting, makeup, costuming.

  
  • TH 450 Independent Study

    Course Credit: variable
    Supervised study on special project or research.


Women’s Studies

  
  • WS 150 Introduction to Women’s Studies

    Course Credit: 1
    Introduction to basic concepts, terms, approaches to the interdisciplinary field of women’s studies. Consideration of historical and contemporary construction of gender as also shaped by race and class. Impact of language, education, family, religion, etc., on our understanding of “women.” Alternative pedagogy, strong emphasis on collaborative learning models. Fall Term odd years.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Interconnected: Humanities/Fine Arts. Diversity.

  
  • WS 195 Special Topics

    Course Credit: variable
    Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.

  
  • WS 282 Women in Early World History

    Course Credit: 1
    Identical with HI 282 . The role of women’s contributions and their relative status in various cultures through primary source reading and research. Winter Term even years.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Diversity.

    Notes: Premodern history course for history major.
  
  • WS 290 Gender and Science

    Course Credit: 1
    Examination of women’s contributions to and participation in science, continuing dialogue on the practice of science and the influence of feminist scholarship, technology’s impact on women’s lives. May Term even years.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive. Interconnected: Social Science.

    Prerequisite(s): Scientific Reasoning course.

  
  • WS 295 Special Topics

    Course Credit: variable
    Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.

  
  • WS 311 Women in Bible and Culture

    Course Credit: 1
    Identical with RE 311 . Women in the Old and New Testaments, women’s roles in Hebrew and Greco-Roman society, prominent biblical women in church tradition, the interplay of culture and interpretation, women and the ministry. May Term even years.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Faith and Reflection.

    Prerequisite(s): RE 101 .

  
  • WS 314 Major Women Writers

    Course Credit: 1
    Identical with EN 314 . Survey of major women writers and the context of their writing. Writing of critical papers. Seminar format. May Term even years.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Diversity.

    Prerequisite(s): EN 150  or instructor approval.

  
  • WS 327 Psychology of Gender

    Course Credit: 1
    Identical with PSY 327 . Theory and evidence regarding gender differences and similarities in biological, social, psychological aspects of behavior. Gender roles, communication, identity, moral reasoning, parenting. Winter Term even years.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Interconnected: Social Science.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .

  
  • WS 375 Feminist Theories

    Course Credit: 1
    Theoretical approaches to gender analysis. Feminist theories from a broad spectrum of disciplines and cultures that explore the intersection of gender with race and class. Historical development of feminist theory, contemporary criticism, social and cultural evolution of constructions of gender, family history, moral development, politics, aesthetics. Seminar format. Fall Term even years.

    Prerequisite(s): WS 150 .

  
  • WS 380 Women in Cross-Cultural Perspective

    Course Credit: 1
    Identical with SO 380 . Examination and analysis of women’s social, economic, political situations throughout the globe. Use of anthropological and sociological analytic techniques and literature from the cultures to understand women’s work, family roles, linkages among race, sex, and class, and the introduction of social change across cultures. Fall Term odd years.

    Essential Ed Requirement: Diversity.

    Prerequisite(s): SO 101 .

  
  • WS 395 Special Topics

    Course Credit: variable
    Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.

  
  • WS 495 Special Topics

    Course Credit: variable
    Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.

 

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