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Spanish: Culture and Literature Courses |
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SPAN 300 - Introduction to College-Level Spanish Studies (3)
FA. In this course, dual-enrolled Spanish immersion students learn about pan-Latino identity and globalization and develop the skills needed to succeed in college-level studies, with an emphasis on the development of their academic writing skills. This course gives special attention given to the effects of globalization on Spanish speakers from Central and South America and Spain. Prerequisites: Students must be a junior or senior high school student in an approved Spanish immersion program. Students must also have achieved a score of 3 or better on the Spanish Language and Culture AP exam. Corequisite: Students must be enrolled in an approved high school Spanish immersion program.
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SPAN 305 - Engaging Hispanic Culture in Place (3)
SU. In this three-week intensive course, which is taught onsite by a Calvin professor at one of the collaborating host institutions for the regular off-campus semester programs in Spanish (currently Tegucigalpa, Honduras; Mérida, Mexico; Arequipa, Peru; Oviedo, Spain), students enrolled in the high school immersion program (who also have successfully completed SPAN 300 ) will be immersed in the life and cultures of the host country and institution. Students live with host families and attend letures and discussion classes focusing on apsects of local culture and history. Particular attention will be placed on how history and culture inform important social systems such as the economy, poltical structures, education and health. Students also participate in excursions to important historical and cultural sites and attend religious and cultural events. Prerequisite: SPAN 300 .
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SPAN 308 - Introduction to the Hispanic World I (3)
FA. This course introduces students to major developments of the Hispanic World from antiquity through the Enlightenment. Discussions center on the relationship of major literary and artistic works to economic, political, religious, and social developments in the Iberian Peninsula and the Castilian colonies in the Americas. This course, normally the first in a sequence of two, prepares students for advanced-topics courses and also satisfies the Humanities core category. An oral presentation and a research paper are required. Prerequisite: SPAN 301 .
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SPAN 309 - Introduction to the Hispanic World II (3)
SP. This course introduces students to major developments of the Hispanic World from the independence of the Spanish American colonies to the present day. Discussions center on the relationship of major literary and artistic works to economic, political, religious, and social developments in Spain and Spanish America. In addition, students develop their skills in reading and evaluating literature in a second language through representative texts, and they sharpen their skills in critical writing and analysis. This course, normally the second course in a sequence of two, prepares students for advanced-level culture and literature courses and also satisifies both the Humanities and the Global Regions and Cultures core categories. Oral presentations and research paper are required. Prerequisite: SPAN 308 or permission of the instructor.
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SPAN 310 - Hispanic Culture in the United States (3)
SP. A study of the history and culture of Hispanic groups in the United States, their political, social, and religious institutions, and their value systems. The course is designed to assist students in understanding the cultural contributions of Hispanics within the broader U.S. culture. Reading materials include literary and nonliterary sources. This course satisifies the Diversity and Difference core category. Prerequisite: SPAN 301 .
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SPAN 370 - Advanced Topics (3)
FA, SP. Through varied disciplinary emphases and diverse media such as film, music, art, written text, and community contact, this course fosters a deeper understanding of a specific theme relevant to the Hispanic World. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 308 or SPAN 309. Students may repeat this course if the topic is different.
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SPAN 390 - Independent Study (1-4)
FA, SP, SU. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair.
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SPAN 395 - Palabra y mundo: The Word and the World (3)
FA, SP. As the capstone in the Spanish departmental major, this integrative studies course provides an opportunity for students to revisit, at a more advanced level, the literature, cultures, history, and language studied during their time at Calvin and to explore ways in which their education has prepared them to engage with contemporary international culture. Students examine and critically reflect on the ethical, religious, and vocational implications of what they have learned. Prerequisites: DCM, Philosophical Foundations, Biblical or Theological Foundations I, SPAN 308 and SPAN 309, and at least junior standing.
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Spanish: Spanish for the Professions |
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SPAN 320 - Business Spanish (3)
SP. An introduction to the terminology and standard forms of oral and written communication in Spanish relating to the fields of business and economics. This course also considers the cultural and economic context of business practices in the Hispanic world. Prerequisite: SPAN 301. Not offered 2021-2022.
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Spanish: Education Courses |
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IDIS 301 - Introduction to Bilingual and ESL Education (3)
FA. This course focuses on methods, pedagogies, and strategies for bilingual and ESL education, including linguistic, cognitive, affective, and social factors that influence the acquisition of a second language. Additional topics include policies, program models, culture, teaching in content areas, curricular design, and special populations. Students will identify ways in which Christian faith relates to understanding the role and value of languages and multilingualism and the impact of that understanding in an educational setting. Field experience required.
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IDIS 311 - Assessment for ESL and Bilingual Education (3)
This course focuses on the design, implementation and analysis of assessment measures for English Learners and students in bilingual education. Students will understand various types of assessments and how features of assessment measures and evaluative tools used for English Learners can foster justice or injustice. In addition, the course will address questions about assessing language difficulties versus learning disabilities. Required for ESL and Bilingual Spanish minors. Prerequisite: IDIS 301 or approval of instructor.
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IDIS 356 - Introduction to Elementary World-Languages Pedagogy (3)
FA. Theory and practice of teaching world languages in the elementary school. Study of methodologies, curricula, and programs. Off-campus field experience and observations required. Should be taken in the junior or senior year, prior to the student teacher internship. Required for Elementary or K-12 certification in world languages including ESL minors. Prerequisite:EDUC 302 -EDUC 303 .
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IDIS 357 - Introduction to Secondary World-Languages Pedagogy (3)
FA. An introduction to the major principles and practices of teaching world languages, offering a study of various methodologies and the major controversies associated with them. The course explores how a Christian approach to education affects second-language pedagogy and how this pedagogy interacts with the language learner’s personal growth. It also introduces the prospective educator to the teaching of the basic skills, to issues in evaluation and assessment, and to the use of technologies in the language classroom. This course should be taken in the junior or senior year, prior to the student teacher internship. Required for secondary or K-12 certification in world languages including the ESL secondary minor. Prerequisite: completion of or concurrent registration in EDUC 302 -EDUC 303 .
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IDIS 358 - Practicum for Bilingual or ESL Education (2)
A field experience in ESL or bilingual education at the elementary, middle, secondary or adult level depending on the candidate’s program. This course is required in the ESL and Bilingual Spanish minors. In addition to the field experience, interns will meet weekly on campus with the university supervisor to discuss approaches and challenges encountered in the field experience placement. Prerequisites: IDIS 301 , IDIS 311 (or concurrent enrollment), and IDIS 357 or IDIS 357 .
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IDIS 359 - Seminar in Secondary World-Languages Pedagogy (3)
SP. A seminar reinforcing the major principles and practices of world-languages pedagogy on the secondary level for students during their student teacher internship (EDUC 346). This course provides opportunities for collaborative work on putting theoretical and pedagogical matters of immediate concern into a practical framework. Prerequisites: EDUC 302 -EDUC 303 and successful completion of departmental proficiency exams.
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Spanish Studies in Honduras |
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SPHO 205 - Poverty and Development (3)
SP. Analysis of development theories and major issues such as population, the environment, and globalization, as well as the role Christian values play in shaping responses to them. Includes several field trips. Not offered 2021-2022.
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SPHO 302 - Advanced Grammar, Conversation, and Composition II (3)
SP. A continuation of SPAN 301.
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SPHO 308 - Introduction to the Hispanic World I (4)
SP. This course introduces students to major developments of the Hispanic World from antiquity through the Enlightenment. Discussions center on the relationship of major literary and artistic works to economic, political, religious, and social developments in the Iberian Peninsula and the Castilian colonies in the Americas. This course, normally the first in a sequence of two, prepares students for advanced-topics courses. An oral presentation and a research paper are required. Prerequisite: SPAN 301. (Global and Historical Studies core)
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SPHO 309 - Introduction to the Hispanic World II (4)
SP. This course introduces students to major developments of the Hispanic World from the independence of the Spanish American colonies to the present day. Discussions center on the relationship of major literary and artistic works to economic, political, religious, and social developments in Spain and Spanish America. In addition, students develop their skills in reading and evaluating literature in a second language through representative texts, and they sharpen their skills in critical writing and analysis. This course, normally the second course in a sequence of two, prepares students for advanced-level culture and literature courses. Oral presentations and research paper are required. Prerequisite: SPAN 308, or permission of the instructor. (Literature core)
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SPHO 315 - Engaging Honduran Culture (3)
FA. A weekly seminar in which students compare and reflect on what they have learned from readings, interviews, and daily experiences. Includes speakers and excursions. This course is taught in Spanish by the Calvin director and is required of all students.
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SPHO 340 - Spanish Phonology and Dialectology (3)
SP. An introduction to Spanish linguistics, concentrating on the sounds of Spanish (phonetics and phonology), with appropriate pronunciation practice and contrasts with English pronunciation. Included are units on the history of the Spanish language and the major dialects spoken today. Prerequisite: SPAN 301.
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SPHO 393 - Independent Ethnographic Study (2)
SP. See the Spanish Department for more information.
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Speech Pathology and Audiology |
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SPAUD 101 - Introduction to Speech Pathology and Audiology (3)
FA, SP, SU. A general introduction to speech-language pathology and audiology. These rapidly growing interdisciplinary professions are devoted to helping individuals manage or overcome communication challenges. Communication is a God-given gift that allows us to be social beings. When people have difficulty communicating, it affects almost all aspects of their lives. Students will gain a general understanding of prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation issues for persons with speech, language, and hearing disorders in clinical and educational settings.
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SPAUD 210 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech, Hearing, and Language Mechanisms (4)
FA, SP. A study of the anatomic and physiologic bases for the development and use of speech, language, and hearing. The course focuses on the central and peripheral auditory mechanisms of the human body, and on the respiratory, phonatory, and articulatory mechanisms required for speech production. The course includes a laboratory section.
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SPAUD 216 - Phonetics (4)
FA. A study of phonetic theories and the use of International Phonetic Alphabet symbols in analyzing, categorizing, and transcribing the sounds of the world’s languages, focusing on American English. The course emphasizes understanding the processes involved in the production of specific phonemes. The laboratory section of the course focuses on developing students’ skills in broad and narrow transcription.
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SPAUD 217 - Speech Science (3)
FA, SP. An introduction to speech physiology and the instrumentation used to measure physiologic aspects of speech. Topics include a basic understanding of the acoustic theories of speech production, experience in acoustic instrumentation, recording, and analysis equipment and procedures, an overview speech perception, and clinical applications of the speech science theories, instrumentation, and procedures.
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SPAUD 218 - Hearing Science (3)
FA, SP. An introduction to hearing and hearing science. Topics include the physics of sound, the anatomy and physiology of the human auditory system, and the psychophysics of human hearing.
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SPAUD 311 - Child Language Development (3)
FA, SP. An examination of early language development research in phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. Theories of language acquisition and implications for practice are examined. Particular attention is given to the role of adults in language development and to the relationship between language development and cognitive development.
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SPAUD 322 - Essentials of Audiology and Hearing Science (4)
SU, online only. The essentials of hearing science and audiology, including acoustics, psychoacoustics; anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the hearing mechanism; and assessment and differential diagnoisis of auditory function.
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SPAUD 343 - Principles of Communication Neuroscience (3)
This course provides a thorough understanding of nervous system anatomy and physiology as it relates to speech, language, and hearing. Principles of molecular biology, systems theory, neuromuscular control, somatosensory processing and complex cognitive function are included. Select communication disorders are discussed to highlight the effects of breakdowns in nervous system function during speech, language, and hearing processes.
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SPAUD 344 - Audiology (3)
FA. The study of the classification of hearing disorders and the behavioral and electrophysiological measurement of hearing, including subjective and objective testing procedures. Prerequisites: SPAUD 210
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SPAUD 345 - Aural Rehabilitation (3)
SP. The study of the fundamental aspects of auditory rehabilitation, including individual and group amplification systems, auditory training, speech reading, and counseling with children and adults. Prerequisites: SPAUD 210
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SPAUD 370 - Introduction to Clinical Practicum: Observation (3)
FA. This course provides a supervised clinical experience in which the student clinician observes individuals who have various speech, language, or hearing impairments under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist or audiologist. This course is required as the initial field experience for speech pathology and audiology majors and is designed to introduce students to general therapy and assessment procedures across the disciplines. Prerequisites: SPAUD 101, SPAUD 210, SPAUD 216, SPAUD 217, and SPAUD 218.
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SPAUD 381 - Speech Sound and Language Disorders across the Lifespan (3)
SP. Students learn about the nature, assessment and treatment of speech sound disorders and language disorders in children and adults. Students review the developmental, anatomical and physiological aspects of speech sound production, learn the causes of speech sound disorders, and differentiate the characteristics of developmental, sensory, motor and neurological speech sound disorders. Students will also learn about language disorders, including a basic understanding of pediatric and adult language differences, delays and disorders related to language-learning disabilities, attention-deficit disorders, aphasias, dementia, and traumatic brain injury. Prerequisites: SPAUD 210 , SPAUD 216 , SPAUD 217 , SPAUD 218 . Course is required for SPAUD BA program and highly recommended for the SPAUD BA-MA program.
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SPAUD 503 - Language Disorders I: Infants, Toddlers and Preschool Children (3)
FA. A study of the nature, assessment and treatment of language disorders in infants, toddlers, and preschool children. Students learn language assessment practices and treatment strategies that are developmentally appropriate for young children that concentrate on improving communication between young children and their communication partners. Strategies for working with families with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are addressed throughout the course. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
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SPAUD 504 - Language Disorders II: School-Age (3)
SP. A study of the nature, assessment and treatment of language disorders in elementary, middle, and high school students. Students learn language assessment practices and treatment strategies for the school-aged population. Strength-based assessments and evidence-based practice models will be highlighted in the course along with models for collaborating with teachers and other school-based professionals. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
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SPAUD 505 - Research Methods in Speech-Language Pathology (3)
FA. A study of the speech-language pathologist’s role as clinical researcher. Students read and critically analyze existing research related to speech-language pathology, and learn common research designs and data analysis techniques. Students are required to design a research project. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
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SPAUD 506 - Aphasia (3)
FA. Students learn about the nature, prevention, assessment, and treatment of aphasia. Cognitive and social aspects of aphasia, such as the impact of aphasia on the family, as well as the psychological, neurological, linguistic, and cultural correlates of aphasia will be included. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
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SPAUD 508 - Speech Sound Disorders (3)
SP. Students learn about the nature, assessment and treatment of speech disorders in children. Students review normal aspects of articulation and phonological development, learn the causes for speech sound disorders, and discuss phonological assessment practices and treatment strategies, as related to evidence-based practice guidelines. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
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SPAUD 510 - Fluency Disorders (3)
SU. Study of the etiology, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of fluency disorders in children and adults. Fluency disorders and their impact on individuals across the lifespan will be examined. Students learn methods of formal and informal assessment techniques, different theories and practices for treatment, counseling issues, and preventative strategies for fluency disorders in adults and children. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
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SPAUD 512 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication (3)
Study of the augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) assessment and treatment needs of individuals with developmental and acquired disabilities across the age continuum. Students are required to participate in technology labs to gain experience with various methods of AAC strategies and devices. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
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SPAUD 514 - Autism Spectrum Disorder (3)
SU. This graduate-level seminar focuses on serving individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) across the lifespan. The course examines evidenced-based assessment and intervention practices for clinical work in all setttings students are likely to work. The organization of the course is designed to provide students with practical knowledge and skills for their future vocations working with individuals, families, communities, and other professionals. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
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SPAUD 515 - Seminar in Speech-Language Pathology (3)
SP. An advanced seminar on topics of current interest in speech-language pathology. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
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SPAUD 520 - Motor Speech Disorders (3)
FA. Study of motor speech disorders resulting from progressive and non-progressive neurological lesions of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Emphasis is placed on etiology and neuropathology of different dysarthric syndromes, as well as on corresponding diagnostic and management options. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
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SPAUD 521 - Voice and Voice Disorders (3)
FA. A theoretical and applied study of human voice anatomy and physiology and diagnosis and treatment of vocal disorders. This course covers the anatomy and physiology underlying normal voice production, the functional and organic disorders of voice, diagnostic procedures including clinical evaluation and standardized assessments, psychological interviewing principles and counseling of clients with voice disorders and the principles and techniques of voice therapy for children and adults. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
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SPAUD 522 - Neurocognitive Communication Disorders (3)
SU. Study of the characteristics, underlying pathology, evaluation, and treatment of communication disorders associated with acquired cognitive impairment including dementia and traumatic brain injury. Students learn the psychological, neurologic, linguistic, and cultural correlates of adult communication disorders, as well as the cognitive and social aspects associated with dementia, agnosia, non-dominant hemisphere injury, and traumatic brain injury. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
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SPAUD 523 - Dysphagia (3)
SP. Study of the nature, assessment, and treatment of swallowing disorders in adults and children. Topics include the anatomy and physiology of the normal and abnormal swallow, followed by descriptions of specific disorders that may affect each stage of the swallow. Information on normal and abnormal swallows will be integrated to provide the student with the basic entry level knowledge and skills needed to assess and implement a treatment plan for adult/pediatric patients with dysphagia. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
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SPAUD 524 - Cleft and Craniofacial Disorders (3)
SP. Study of the development, characteristics, evaluation, and treatment of children with cleft lip and/or palate as well as other craniofacial syndromes that affect speech, language, hearing, and swallowing. Ethical issues, including a discussion of medical and social models of disability as related to persons with craniofacial differences, will be addressed. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
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SPAUD 530 - Clinical Practicum: On-Campus 1 (3)
FA. This course provides clinical experiences in which students work directly with individuals with various communicative disorders in the Calvin Speech and Hearing Clinic. It also includes a clinical seminar session to present cases and discuss Christian perspectives of practice. Students take this course in the fall, spring and summer semesters of their fourth year. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program. Course Fee: $910
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SPAUD 531 - Clinical Practicum: On-Campus 2 (3)
SP. This course provides supervised clinical experiences in which students work directly with individuals with various communicative disorders in the Calvin Speech and Hearing Clinic. It also includes a clinical seminar session to present cases and discuss Christian perspectives of practice. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program. Course Fee: $910
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SPAUD 532 - Clinical Practicum: On-Campus 3 (3)
SU. This course provides the third of three supervised clinical experiences in which students work directly with individuals with various communicative disorders in the Calvin Speech and Hearing Clinic. It also includes a clinical seminar session to present cases and discuss Christian perspectives of practice. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program. Course Fee: $910
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SPAUD 540 - Clinical Practicum: Externship 1 (6)
FA. This course provides students with continued clinical learning through supervised experiences in selected off-campus sites. The course includes an advanced clinical seminar session to present cases and discuss Christian perspectives of practice. Current research and technological advances are considered for clinical application. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
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SPAUD 541 - Clinical Practicum: Externship 2 (6)
SP. This course provides students with continued clinical learning through supervised experiences in selected off-campus sites. The course includes an advanced clinical seminar session to present cases and discuss Christian perspectives of practice. Current research and technological advances are considered for clinical application. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
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SPAUD 542 - Clinical Practicum: Externship 3 (6)
SU. This course provides students with continued clinical learning through supervised experiences in selected off-campus sites. The course includes an advanced clinical seminar session to present cases and discuss Christian perspectives of practice. Current research and technological advances are considered for clinical application. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
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SPAUD 595 - Thesis (1)
FA, SP, SU. For this course, students must successfully complete a mentored research project that results in an oral presentation and a written research thesis on a selected topic in speech-language pathology. Students must register for this course four times to complete the thesis. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
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SPAUD 599 - Critical Reflections in Speech Pathology (3)
SP. This capstone course examines the application of a Reformed worldview to understanding communication and the consequences of communicative disorders. It focuses on the ways in which speech pathologists define professional activity and on the responsibilities that Christians have to work in and through this profession. Students expand their knowledge of professional ethics through a case study approach and address issues such as evidence-based practice, reimbursement issues, and conflicts of professional interest. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
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Statistics |
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STAT 143 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4)
FA, SP. An introduction to the concepts and methods of probability and statistics. The course is designed for students interested in the application of probability and statistics in business, economics, and the social and life sciences. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability theory, random variables and probability distributions, sampling distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, and correlation and regression.
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STAT 145 - Biostatistics (4)
FA, SP. An introduction to the concepts and methods of probability and statistics for students in life science programs. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability theory, random variables and probability distributions, experimental design, sampling distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis tests, analysis of variance, and correlation and regression. This course is an alternative to STAT 143 for students in certain life science programs. It is a required course for biology and public health majors and is open to others. No student may receive credit for both STAT 143 and 145.
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STAT 241 - Engineering Statistics (2)
SP. A course in statistics with emphasis on the collection and analysis of data in engineering contexts. Topics include descriptive statistics, experimental design, and inferential statistics. The development of probabilistic models for describing engineering phenomena is emphasized. Statistical software will be used throughout the course. Prerequisite: MATH 172 .
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STAT 243 - Statistics (4)
SP. Data analysis, data collection, random sampling, experimental design, descriptive statistics, probability, random variables and standard distributions, Central Limit Theorem, statistical inference, hypothesis tests, point and interval estimates, simple linear regression. Examples will be chosen from a variety of disciplines. Computer software will be used to display, analyze and simulate data. Prerequisite: MATH 171 .
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STAT 245 - Applied Data Analysis (4)
FA. This course takes a practical approach to the fitting, assessment, and interpretation of statistical models. Specific topics include obtaining and transforming data, data visualization, the generalized linear model framework, and specific examples of frequently used generalized linear models (multiple regression, ANOVA, logistic regression, and Poisson regression). The approach focuses on specifying appropriate models, using software to obtain model fits and to assess the quality of models, interpreting models, and preparing statistical reports. Prerequisites: STAT 143 , STAT 145 , PSYC 255 , SOC 255 with a B- or better; STAT 241 , STAT 243 , STAT 343 , with a C- or better or a 5 on the AP Statistics Exam; or permission of instructor.
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STAT 341 - Computational Bayesian Statistics (3)
SP, alternate years. An introduction to Bayesian statistical methods. Conjugate prior distributions are studied, but computational methods are emphasized and developed in the context of practical data analysis methods. Prerequisites: MATH 171 , CS 106 or CS 108 , and one from STAT 241 , STAT 243 , STAT 245 , or STAT 343 , or permission of the instructor.
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STAT 343 - Probability and Statistics (4)
FA. Probability, probability density functions, binomial, Poisson, and normal distributions, central limit theorem, limiting distributions, sample statistics, hypothesis tests, and estimators. Prerequisite: MATH 172 and either MATH 231 or MATH 255 .
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STAT 344 - Mathematical Statistics (4)
SP, alternate years. A continuation of STAT 343 including theory of estimation, hypothesis testing, non-parametric methods, regression analysis, and analysis of variance. Prerequisite: STAT 343 .
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STAT 385 - Topics in Statistics (3-4)
FA, SP, as needed. Advanced study of selected topics in statistics. Consult instructor for course information. This course may be repeated for credit provided the topic is different. Prerequisite: a Statistics course numbered 241 or above, or permission of the instructor. Some topics courses may have additional requirements.
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STAT 390 - Independent Study (1-4)
FA, SP. Independent study of topics of interest to particular students under supervision of a member of the department staff. Open to qualified students with permission of the department chair.
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Student Success |
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ASC 105 - Foundational Mathematics (3)
FA, SP. This course presents concepts that emphasize the mastery of problemsolving skills and mathematical reasoning to prepare students for success in subsequent mathematics related courses. Topics include graphing of linear and quadratic equations, exponents and polynomials, quadratic and logarithmic functions, ratios and proportions, and statistical reasoning. The course also includes a mandatory weekly laboratory. Enrollment is limited to first or second year students by a mathematics placement process or permission of the instructor.
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ASC 110 - Learning Practices: Special Topics (1)
FA, SP. This course introduces students to learning theories and practices used to be successful as college learners. Students will regularly apply theories and practices to an identified paired course to aid student learning. Many of the strategies learned will have application across content areas. Concurrent registration in the paired course is required; scheduling must be arranged through the Center for Student Success.
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ASC 111 - Academic Transitions (1)
FA, SP. This course introduces students to select strategies, theories, and approaches to college learning. Students will apply these concepts and will understand the effects of motivation and behavior on learning. Course content is applicable across all academic disciplines.
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ASC 112 - Strategies for Academic Success (3)
FA. This course introduces students to theories of learning and motivation. Students will apply these theories to a paired course and to their broader academic studies. This course is relevant for students across all academic disciplines. Open to first year students; others by permission of the office of academic services. Concurrent registration in a selected paired course is required; scheduling must be arranged through the Center for Student Success.
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Study in Britain |
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STBR 200 - Disciplinary course of the director (3)
SP. Check the off-campus website for details.
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STBR 210 - Studies in British Culture (4)
SP. A topical introduction to political, historical, religious, artistic, and popular aspects of the culture of Great Britain. The course engages the culture through a combination of classroom and experiential learning, including: speakers, excursions and tours.
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Study in France |
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STFR 330 - Contemporary France (3)
FA, alternate years. An introduction to contemporary French culture through readings, discussions with guest speakers, and excursions. Begins early September with an orientation in Grenoble. Not offered 2021-2022.
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STFR 363 - Francophone Literature and Culture in North Africa (3)
FA, alternate years. An introduction to representative writers and works of French expression from the Maghreb. Conducted mainly in French. Not offered 2021-2022.
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STFR 390 - Direct Enroll at the Centre universitaire d’etudes (6-9)
FA, alternate years. Direct enrollment on topics such as language, stylistics, translation, literature and culture. When students successfully complete these courses you will receive credit for STFR 315, STFR 316, and STFR 318. Not offered 2021-2022.
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Study in Ghana |
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STGH 200 - Disciplinary course of the director (3)
SP. Check the off-campus website for details. Not offered 2021-2022.
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STGH 211 - Christianity in West Africa: A Ghanaian Perspective (3)
FA. A multi-disciplinary course taught in partnership with Akrofi Christaller Institute, this class will expose students to the richness of Ghanaian history, culture, and religion. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding the history of various Christian groups (mainline, charismatic, or traditional) in Ghana, where a majority of citizens profess to be Christians. The first half of the course will be spent at the Akrofi Christaller Institute located in Akropong, Ghana. The second half will involve trips to the Gold Coast, Kumasi and Tamale. Not offered 2021-2022.
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STGH 310 - Ghana Semester Practicum (3)
FA. Students will be placed in a Ghanaian organization (e.g. NGO or social service organization, for a minimum of 80 hours of service-learning) to gain hands-on experience related to the work of the organization. Through the practicum experience, students will gain a better understanding of the day-to-day work of practitioners. In addition, students will develop and implement a research project related to the organization, utilizing such skills as participative investigation, proposal writing, program evaluation and report writing. Not offered 2021-2022.
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STGH 390 - University of Ghana Electives (3,6)
FA. Students must enroll in 1 to 2 direct enroll classes at the University of Ghana. A list of possible courses can be found on the Ghana semester website. Not offered 2021-2022.
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UGRC 220 - Introduction to African Studies (3)
SP. This is a University of Ghana Course offered by the Institute of African Studies. This course introduces students to the field of African Studies including African histories, peoples, and cultures. It begins with a general introduction to the discipline, its history and values; continues with an introduction to Gender Studies in Africa; and thereafter students select from an extensive and diverse menu of electives. While all students take the general introduction and the introduction of gender, students are registered into the elective that they will take in the second half of the semester.
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Study in Hungary |
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STHU 100 - Introduction to the Hungarian Language (2)
FA. An introduction to the Hungarian language (Pass/Fail).
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STHU 210 - Studies in Central European Culture (3)
FA. A topical presentation of East Central Europe - politics, religion, art, music and science - through guest speakers, readings, and excursions.
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STHU 235 - Italian Renaissance Art (3)
FA. Optional course
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STHU 300 - Disciplinary course offered by the program director (3)
FA.
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STHU 310 - Hungary Semester Practicum (1-3)
FA. Students will be placed in a Hungarian organization (e.g. NGO, social service organization, or school) to gain hands-on experience related to the work of the organization. Through the practicum experience, students will gain a better understanding of the day-to-day work of practitioners. Special attention will be placed on developing cross-cultural skills needed to function in a multi-cultural world.
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Study in Peru |
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STPE 302 - Advanced Grammar, Conversation and Composition (3)
FA. A continuation of Spanish 301. Designed to improve speaking and writing skills through vocabulary acquisition and the honing of grammatical accuracy. Extensive practice in oral and written communication. Not offered 2021-2022.
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STPE 308 - Introduction to the Hispanic World I 4
FA. This course introduces students to major developments of the Hispanic World from antiquity to the independence of the Spanish American colonies in the early 19th century. Discussions center on the relationship of major literary and artistic works to economic, political, religious, and social developments in the Iberian Peninsula and the Castilian colonies in the Americas. This course, the first in a sequence of two, prepares students for advanced-level culture and literaturecourses. Not offered 2021-2022.
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STPE 309 - Introduction to the Hispanic World II 4
FA. This course introduces students to major developments of the Hispanic World from the independence of the Spanish American colonies to the present day. Discussions center on the relationship of major literary and artistic works to economic, political, religious, and social developments in Spain and Spanish America. In addition, students develop their skills in reading and evaluating literature in a second language through representative texts, and they sharpen their skills in critical writing and analysis. This course, the second in a sequence of two, prepares students for advanced-level cultureand literature courses. Not offered 2021-2022.
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STPE 315 - Engaging Peruvian Culture (3)
FA. An on-site seminar that provides orientation to Peruvian, Arequipan and university culture and introduces students to cross-cultural issues. Student discuss and reflect on what they learn from readings, interviews, and daily experiences. Includes guest speakers and excursions. This course is required of all students. Not offered 2021-2022.
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STPE 340 - Spanish Phonology and Dialectology 3
FA. An introduction to Spanish linguistics, concentrating on the sounds of Spanish (phonetics and phonology), with appropriate pronunciation practice and contrasts with English pronunciation. Included are units on the history of the Spanish language and the major dialects spoken today. Not offered 2021-2022.
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STPE 390 - Direct Enroll at the Universidad Católica San Pablo (3)
FA. Direct enrollment in at least one course at the university is required of all students in this program, except those enrolled in SPAN 302. This course counts as elective credits towards the Spanish major or minor. Not offered 2021-2022.
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STPE 393 - Independent Ethnographic Study (2)
FA. Placement in a local agency, school, or business to observe and/or participate in a work setting. Prerequisite: permission of the program director. Not offered 2021-2022.
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Study in Spain |
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STSP 215 - Engaging Spanish Culture (3)
SP. This course is designed to allow students to gain skills in cross-cultural communication: to understand how the world might look from the standpoint of Spanish experience, to learn how to discern and, where appropriate, adapt to Spanish cultural expectations of the other; to learn how to distinguish between the enduring principles of human morality and their Spanish-specific adaptations; to witness Spanish cultural embodiments of faith, and thus to reflect on the substance and definition of one’s own faith by comparison. This course is taught in English by the Calvin director and is required for all students.
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STSP 302 - Advanced Grammar, Conversation and Composition II (3)
SP. A continuation of Spanish 301. Designed to improve speaking and writing skills through vocabulary acquisition and the honing of grammatical accuracy. Extensive practice in oral and written communication.
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STSP 308 - Introduction to the Hispanic World I (4)
SP. This course introduces students to the major developments of the Hispanic World from antiquity to the independence of the American colonies in the early 19th century. Discussions center on the relationship of major literary and artistic works to economic, political, religious, and social developments in the Iberian Peninsula and the Castilian colonies in the Americas. This course, normally the first in a sequence of two, prepares students for advanced-level culture and literature courses.
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STSP 309 - Introduction to the Hispanic World II (4)
SP. This course introduces students to major developments of the Hispanic World from the independence of the Spanish American colonies to the present day. Discussions center on the relationship of major literary and artistic works to economic, political, religious, and social developments in Spain and Spanish America. In addition, students develop their skills in reading and evaluating literature in a second language through representative texts, and they sharpen their skills in critical writing and analysis. This course, normally the second course in a sequence of two, prepares students for advanced-level culture and literature courses.
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STSP 315 - Engaging Spanish Culture (3)
SP. This course is designed to allow students to gain skills in cross-cultural communication: to understand how the world might look from the standpoint of Spanish experience, to learn how to discern and, where appropriate, adapt to Spanish cultural expectations of the other; to learn how to distinguish between the enduring principles of human morality and their Spanish-specific adaptations; to witness Spanish cultural embodiments of faith, and thus to reflect on the substance and definition of one’s own faith by comparison. This course is taught in Spanish by the Calvin director and is required of all students.
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STSP 340 - Spanish Phonology and Dialectology (3)
SP. An introduction to Spanish linguistics, concentrating on the sounds of Spanish (phonetics and phonology), with appropriate pronunciation practice and contrasts with English pronunciation. Included are units on the history of the Spanish language and the major dialects spoken today.
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