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THEA 347 - Stage Management (3)
Examination of the craft of stage management from a theoretical and practical point of view. Course objectives includes comprehension and implementation of theatre safety procedures from a practical viewpoint. Concentration will be in areas of organization, rehearsal and performance processes, communication, and safety applications. Prereq: SOA 101 , THEA 242 or permission of the instructor. Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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THEA 350 - Business of the Arts (2)
Practical examination of concepts and techniques for managing personal finances for the independent artist. Using case studies, students will develop an applied framework for analyzing key issues for commercial and non-profit arts organizations. The course employs seminars, lectures and guest speakers. Offered: Spring.
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THEA 360 - Creative Drama (3)
Study of the history of children’s theatre and creative dramatics. In addition to in-class work and lectures, students gain hands-on experience with practical teaching and play production by working with schools and afterschool programs. Prereqs: SOA 101 and SOA 102 . Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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THEA 361 - Theatre for Youth Tour (2)
This course examines the dramatic structure, audience needs, directing, and acting techniques that are employed in the touring production of theater for youth. Practical and creative applications of scenery, costumes and props are among the topics studied in the preparation of the tour. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. Prereq: SOA 101 . Offered: Spring.
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THEA 362 - Theatre for Youth Outreach (1)
The course will afford the student the opportunity to develop youth theatre curriculum and participate in community outreach. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits. Prereq: SOA 101 . Offered: Fall.
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THEA 370 - Stage Combat (3)
The course is designed to develop the skills required of an actor combatant competent in the use of unarmed, broadsword, and rapier and dagger skills through an overview of the historical context of the weapon, training in safe and proper technique, and performance. The course is primarily a demonstration/active participation class. Prereq: THEA 112 . Offered: Spring.
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THEA 375 - Acting Workshop (1)
Development of skills learned in acting classes. Support and preparation for auditions, scene work, and performance. Opportunity to develop special skills in dialect, physical theatre, character analysis, or advanced technique work in acting theory. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. Prereq: Permission of the instructor. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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THEA 380 - History of Fashion and Costume (3)
Study of historical clothing as dress and as stage costuming, from primitive apparel to present fashion. Cross-listed with ART 380 . Prereq: SOA 101 , THEA 242 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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THEA 394 - Musical Theatre Ensemble (0-1)
May be repeated for a maximum of 7 credits.
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THEA 395 - Improv Ensemble (1)
Participation as a performer in the Samford Improv ensemble. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prereq: THEA 112 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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THEA 396 - Studio Ensemble (1)
Participation as a director in a studio theatre production. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prereqs: SOA 102 and permission of the instructor. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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THEA 397 - Acting Ensemble (0-1)
Participation as an actor in a mainstage (fully realized, funded, technically supported, and academically supervised) theatre production. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. Prereq: Permission of the instructor. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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THEA 398 - Technical Theatre Ensemble (0-1)
Participation as a designer, technical director, or stage manager in a mainstage (fully realized, funded, technically supported, and academically supervised) theatre production. Students are assigned to productions based upon their experience and expertise in specific technical areas. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. Prereq: Permission of the instructor. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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THEA 414 - Playwriting (3)
Seminar and workshop in writing for the stage. Readings emphasize plays from a range of literary eras and playwriting theory texts. Writing assignments include weekly exercises and the execution of a one-act play. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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THEA 415 - Advanced Playwriting (3)
Practical application of skills learned in THEA 414 (Playwriting), with focus on advanced studies in character development and play structure, and preparation for writing a full-length play. Prereq: THEA 414 . Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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THEA 424 - Theatre Internship (3)
Seminar and workshop in writing for the stage. Readings emphasize plays from a range of literary eras and playwriting theory texts. Writing assignments include weekly exercises and the execution of a one-act play. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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THEA 434 - Musical Theatre History I (2)
Overview of the art and craft of musical theatre as seen in the evolution of landmark productions. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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THEA 435 - Musical Theatre History II (2)
Continued exploration of the art and craft of musical theatre as seen in the evolution of landmark productions. Prereq: THEA 434 . Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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THEA 443 - Computer Aided Design (3)
Study of advanced theatrical design and communication principles through computer software and digital media. Course objectives include practical application of these technologies in technical direction, lighting, sound, costume and scenic design processes. Prereq: THEA 242 . Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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THEA 450 - Capstone Course (3)
Completion of a major project in theatre, in conjunction with a faculty mentor. Reading and study of works listed on the departmental reading list. An oral examination must be passed. Required of all theatre majors. Prereqs: Senior standing, completion of major requirements, and mentor choice on record. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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THEA 455 - Directed Studies in Theatre (3)
Advanced study of a specific area of theatre or a related field. This course involves written, oral, and other forms of communication, including a required paper, oral presentation, and/or other major presentation. Designed to meet a variety of needs, this course can be structured as an individual study or as a group seminar. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits. Prereq: Permission of the instructor. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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THEA 463 - Theatre for Youth Curriculum Development (3)
The course will afford students the opportunity to integrate their understanding and knowledge of Theatre for Youth by creating curriculum units and lesson plans. Included will be developing curriculum for summer camp experiences, afterschool workshops, and advanced theatre classes. In addition, students will participate in a workshop for school-age children. Prereq: THEA 360 . Offered: Spring.
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THEA 464 - Theatre for Youth History and Literature (3)
We will explore the evolution of Theatre for Youth (TY) and the canon of TY literature. The course will focus on classic and contemporary American TY plays/musicals, in addition to the development of Children’s Theatre in America. Prereq: THEA 360 . Offered: Spring.
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Theatre - Film Production |
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FLMT 310 - Screenwriting (3)
Lectures, seminars, and screenings of films illustrating basic aspects of screenwriting, structure, action, conflict, character development, and script format. Students analyze original screenplays and write original works, including a first and second draft of two short screenplays. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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FLMT 371 - Acting for the Camera (3)
Introduction to acting techniques for the camera. Students will read screenplays and participate in discussions comparing acting techniques for stage and screen. The student will work on roles and will develop the tools needed for on-camera performance. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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University Core Curriculum |
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UCBF 101 - Biblical Foundations (4)
This course serves as an introduction to the Christian Scriptures (Old and New Testaments), including their contents, their historical backgrounds, literary genres, and theological and ethical themes. The course reflects the biblical basis of Samford’s Core Values and provides a foundation for understanding the place of the Jewish and Christian Scriptures in human culture. The course will stress the relevance of the Bible for contemporary Christian faith and practice. Offered: Every semester. (Formerly UCBP 101, Biblical Perspectives)
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UCCA 101 - Communication Arts I (4)
Introductory course in communication, emphasizing guided practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students gain proficiency in the use of library resources and in foundational computing skills. Students must write a minimum of four essays, totaling 20 typed pages (4500 words) of polished prose, that are revised through multiple drafts and carefully edited before submission. They also must make at least three oral presentations during the course. Students must pass this course with a grade of C- or better to advance to UCCA 102 .
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UCCA 102 - Communication Arts II (4)
Continuation of UCCA 101 with additional guided practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Special emphasis placed on research-based writing and argumentation. Students must write a minimum of four essays, totaling 20 typed pages (4500 words) of polished prose, that are revised through multiple drafts and carefully edited before submission. They also must make at least three oral presentations during the course. Prereq: Grade of C- or better in UCCA 101 . Students must pass this course with a grade of C- or better.
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UCCP 101 - Cultural Perspectives I (4)
First in a two-semester sequence that examines the Western intellectual tradition within a global context. Through interdisciplinary study, students increase their awareness of the cultural, historical, literary, philosophical, and religious influences upon the development of civilizations. Includes a minimum of 15 typed pages (3375 words) of polished prose.
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UCCP 102 - Cultural Perspectives II (4)
Second in a two-semester sequence that examines the Western intellectual tradition within a global context. Through interdisciplinary study, students increase their awareness of the cultural, historical, literary, philosophical, and religious influences upon the development of civilizations. Includes a minimum of 15 typed pages (3375 words) of polished prose.
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UCFH 120 - Concepts of Fitness and Health (2)
Fitness and health are homeostatic states that must be maintained throughout the course of one’s life. This introductory course provides a foundation of the dimensions of wellness and their relationship to overall health for activities of daily living. Principles of fitness, basic nutrition, body composition, cardiovascular disease, substance abuse, stress, and other topics necessary for optimum health will be discussed. Offered: Every semester.
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University Fellows - Core Curriculum The Fellows Core Curriculum also includes MATH 240 , UCBF 101 , and UCFH 120 .
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UFIT 250 - Italy and the Western Intellectual Tradition (4)
Through on-site study at locations like the Roman Forum, the Musei Capitolini, the Uffizi, the Vatican Museum, and others, this study abroad course examines the Western Intellectual Tradition as it developed through the art, architecture, and material culture of Rome and Florence. Course may be substituted for SOA 200 (Arts in Society, Non-SOA Majors) only, to meet the general education fine arts requirement. Prereq: UFWT 201 . Offered: On rotation.
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UFSI 201 - Scientific Inquiry: Theories and Practices (4)
Exploration of the fundamental methodological and philosophical assumptions of scientific inquiry. Through the study of ideas and theories pioneered by Aristotle, Galileo, Newton, Darwin, Einstein and others, students will investigate the nature of the scientific method, examine unifying concepts in various scientific disciplines, and consider how changing conceptions of scientific theory and practice have affected our criteria for establishing reliable knowledge. Satisfies one natural and computational science requirement for students in most programs; however, some programs may require specific or additional science courses to meet their general education natural and computational science requirement. Offered: Fall.
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UFVI 101 - The Virtues (2)
Exploration of how classical and Christian virtues are important to the cultivation of the good life. Through works by Aristotle, Plato, Cicero, Augustine, and Aquinas, students will come to a deeper understanding of the virtuous life as understood by the ancients and by Christianity. The Micah Fellows section of UFVI 101 will focus specifically on the virtue of justice in addition to the entire concept of virtue. Offered: Fall.
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UFVI 102 - Moral Responsibility in a Diverse World (2)
The second in a two-semester course sequence, this interdisciplinary course examines how frameworks of moral responsibility develop in a diverse world. Through works by Gloria Anzaldua, Patricia Hill Collins, Natasha Trethewey, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, students will come to a deeper understanding of moral responsibility frameworks in the contemporary world. Prereq: UFVI 101 . Offered: Spring.
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UFWR 101 - Writing and Rhetoric (4)
Development of advanced written and oral communication skills through the exploration of a specific seminar theme. Includes critical approaches to writing and speaking, effective research methods, strategies for the use of information technology, and ethical standards of communication. Requires extensive practice in writing and revising academic papers. Offered: Fall.
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UFWT 101 - Western Intellectual Tradition I: The Heritage of Greece and Rome (4)
First in a four-semester sequence, this interdisciplinary seminar examines the classical foundations of the Western intellectual tradition. Through the works of Homer, Plato, Aristotle, Virgil, Aurelius and others, students will explore how Greco-Roman conceptions of virtue, justice, and citizenship have influenced the development of Western values. Offered: Fall.
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UFWT 102 - Western Intellectual Tradition II: Christianity from Antiquity to the Renaissance (4)
Second in a four-semester sequence, this interdisciplinary seminar examines the contributions of Christianity to the Western intellectual tradition. Through the works of Augustine, Aquinas, Dante, Machiavelli and others, students will understand how Christianity engaged its Greco-Roman heritage, developed its own distinct traditions, and contributed to the rise of Renaissance humanism. Prereq: UFWT 101 . Offered: Spring.
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UFWT 201 - Western Intellectual Tradition III: Reformation, Revolution, and Enlightenment (4)
Third in a four-semester sequence, this interdisciplinary seminar examines how revolutions in faith, science, and philosophy shaped the development of the Western intellectual tradition. Through the works of Luther, Galileo, Shakespeare, Descartes, Wollstonecraft and others, students will discover how the Reformation, the Scientific Revolution, and the Enlightenment offered new ways of thinking about the nature of authority. Satisfies the humanities requirement for students in most programs; however, some programs may require a specific course to meet their general education humanities requirement. Prereqs: UFWT 101 and UFWT 102 . Offered: Fall.
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UFWT 202 - Western Intellectual Tradition IV: The Challenge of Modernity (4)
Fourth in a four-semester sequence, this interdisciplinary seminar examines modernity’s impact on the Western intellectual tradition. Through the works of Austen, Marx, Darwin, Woolf, Nietzsche, and others, students will explore how modernity has questioned the foundational assumptions of Western thought. Discussions in this course are intended to prepare students for their study of Non- Western cultures in the junior and senior year. Satisfies the social sciences requirement for students in most programs; however, some programs may require specific or additional courses to meet their general education social sciences requirement. Prereqs: UFWT 101 , UFWT 102 , and UFWT 201 . Offered: Spring.
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UFAA 450 - The African American Intellectual Tradition (4)
This interdisciplinary seminar examines the African-American intellectual tradition from the early American republic to the present. Through the works of Walker, Douglass, Jacobs, DuBois, Ellison, King, Morrison and others, students will explore the unique development of an African-American tradition both within and against a larger American intellectual tradition. Prereq: UFWT 101 or instructor’s permission if not a Fellows student. Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation.
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UFAF 300 - The American Founding (2-4)
This interdisciplinary seminar examines the seminal texts and ideas of America’s founding. Through the works of William Bradford, Anne Bradstreet, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, James Fenimore Cooper, and others, students will explore how early American and colonial concepts of virtue, justice, and citizenship contributed to the founding of a nation. This course includes an optional study-away component, to Washington, D.C. Prereqs: UFWT 101 and UFWT 102 . Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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UFEB 300 - Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl (0-1)
Designed for students competing on the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl team. This course involves the study of ethics as well as the teaching of practical and analytic skills of public debate. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. Grading is pass/fail. Prereq: UFWT 101 or permission of the program director. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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UFEN 300 - England and the Western Intellectual Tradition (2 or 4)
A study abroad course in England, this interdisciplinary seminar examines the Western Intellectual Tradition as it develops in London from the ancient Romans to the present. Through the works of Caesar, Tacitus, Augustine of Canterbury, Shakespeare, Locke, Burke, Newman, Woolf, and others, students will explore how Western conceptions of virtue, justice, and citizenship have developed in England. Prereqs: UFWT 101 and UFWT 102 and permission of the program director. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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UFET 300 - Eastern Intellectual Traditions (4)
This interdisciplinary seminar examines a variety of Eastern intellectual traditions. Through works by Confucius, Lao Tzu, Nagarjuna, Mencius, and others, students will explore how different intellectual traditions have developed in a variety of Eastern cultures. Prereqs: UFWT 101 and UFWT 102 . Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation.
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UFGS 300 - University Fellows Global Studies (4)
Seminar-style course that explores an issue of global concern from a multidisciplinary perspective. Primarily focused on non-Western cultures, this course builds upon the University Fellows Core Curriculum and asks students to address global challenges within the framework of intellectual history. Prereq/Co-req: UFWT 202 . Offered: As needed.
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UFIN 400 - University Fellows Internship (0-4)
Students gain practical experience while working in a business, industry, or nonprofit venue. Opportunities include any discipline to help support a student’s career objectives. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. Offered: Every semester, as needed.
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UFOT 450 - University Fellows Oxbridge Tutorial (2)
Small seminar (2-3 students) based on the Oxbridge tutorial method. In conjunction with a faculty member, students design a course focused on a specialized topic of mutual interest. At weekly meetings, students present papers on the assigned readings and defend their ideas in discussion with their instructor and their peers. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. Prereqs: UFWT 202 , as well as the approval of the program director. Offered: Every semester.
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UFPR 400 - University Fellows Preceptorship (2 or 4)
An opportunity for junior and senior University Fellows to serve as preceptors in first and second-year University Fellows classes. Preceptors work closely with professors to implement teaching strategies, facilitate class discussion, and provide feedback on assignments. Ideal for Fellows interested in a career in higher education. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. Grading is pass/fail. Prereqs: UFWT 202 , as well as the approval of the program director and the course instructor. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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UFRA 400 - University Fellows Research Assistantship (2)
An opportunity for junior and senior University Fellows to serve as research assistants for Samford faculty. Research assistants provide assistance to Samford professors on specific research projects in any discipline. Research agenda and workload must be approved by the director of University Fellows prior to course registration. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. Grading is pass/fail. Prereq: UFWT 202 . Offered: Every semester.
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UFST 400 - University Fellows: Special Topics (4)
Interdisciplinary seminar selected on the basis of student interest and faculty expertise. May be repeated once, but only if topic is different. Prereqs: UFWT 202 , as well as the approval of the program director. Prereqs: UFWT 202 , as well as the approval of the program director. Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation.
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UFWC 450 - Washington Center Internship (4-8)
Through the Washington Center in Washington, D.C., students gain practical experience and course credit while working in a business, industry, or non-profit venue. Opportunities include any discipline to help support a student’s career objectives. Prereqs: Instructor’s permission. Offered: Every semester, as needed.
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World Languages & Cultures |
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WLAC 104 - Reading and Writing for Heritage Speakers of a Critical Language (2)
This course is designed to provide literacy development for heritage speakers of any of the critical languages taught in the Department of World Languages and Cultures through intensive reading and writing instruction and practice. A heritage speaker is someone who has speaking proficiency in a non-English language and a cultural connection to it through his or her family, but who has little or no ability to read or write in that language. The course will prepare learners for intermediate level study of the target language. May be repeated for maximum of 6 credits. Prereq: Permission of the program director. Offered: Upon request.
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WLAC 150 - Mastering the International Experience: Living and Studying Abroad (2)
Provides students who plan to study or live abroad with knowledge and skills to ease cultural adjustment and to develop further their intercultural competency. Designed to give students both a theoretical foundation from which to approach cross-cultural work and study situations as well as a solid foundation of facts regarding both intercultural competency and the host country. This course is a prerequisite for all world language study abroad courses. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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WLAC 340 - Linguistics (4)
Linguistics is the study of language, in the broadest sense, and is closely allied with language learning and language departments. Linguistics has also emerged as one of the important fields in the social sciences. It has strong ties with a variety of other academic domains, especially psychology, computer science, and anthropology. Students will be introduced to both theoretical and applied linguistics as well as to the many subfields of linguistics. Prereq: Completion of language at the 202 level or higher, or instructor’s permission. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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WLAC 405 - World Cinema (4)
Examination of a particular world cinema (French, German, Spanish). Emphasis on analysis of international filmmakers and film movements. Students will learn the aspects of film language and aesthetics, and the social, cultural and historical contexts surrounding the films. May be repeated once for a maximum of 8 credits, when topics vary. Prereqs: UCCA 101 and UCCP 102 . Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation.
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WLAC 475 - Language for Business (4)
In-depth analysis of cultural communication and language use within business contexts. Examines components of a language’s commercial vocabulary and cultural usage within professional contexts. Prereq: At least one semester of a foreign language or by permission of the department. Offered: Spring.
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Worship Leadership |
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WRLD 0010 - Worship Leadership Forum (0)
Student and faculty forum providing a learning environment dedicated to discussing and applying principles and skills related to biblically-sound, theologically-astute, and culturally-engaged Christian worship. May be repeated 8 times. Grading is pass/fail. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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WRLD 3310 - Worship Technology & Production (3)
Introduction to theories and practices that shape the production of public Christian worship. Surveys best practices and resources for producing faithful worship in congregational settings, introduces A/V technology for planning, leading, and producing worship, and explores theological considerations for using technology in worship. Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation.
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WRLD 3350 - Songwriting for Worship (3)
Explores the discipline of worship songwriting in both theory and practice. Students will build a theology of worship songwriting; explore the riches of liturgical lyrical poetry; develop skills in lyric writing, melody development, and song structure; and consider basic practices in harmonization, arranging, production, and distribution. Also includes practice of communal songwriting and critique in a workshop format. Prereq: MUSC 1500 . Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation.
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WRLD 4250 - Special Topics in Worship Studies (2)
Unique, one-time course examining a particular topic in Christian worship. Students analyze current issues in today’s public worship, critically evaluating and applying course content in the context of their own worship leadership practices and ecclesial traditions. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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Critical Languages - Arabic |
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ARAB 101 - Elementary Arabic I (4)
Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Arabic. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Offered: Fall.
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ARAB 102 - Elementary Arabic II (4)
Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Arabic. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Prereq: Successful completion of ARAB 101 or permission of the program director. Offered: Spring.
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ARAB 201 - Intermediate Arabic I (4)
Continued study in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Arabic. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Prereq: Successful completion of ARAB 102 or permission of the program director. Offered: Fall.
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ARAB 202 - Intermediate Arabic II (4)
Continued study in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Arabic. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Prereq: Successful completion of ARAB 201 . Offered: Spring.
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ARAB 205 - Intermediate Arabic III (4)
Intensive practice of listening, speaking, reading, and writing Arabic and presentation of further intermediate-level grammatical structures. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two-three intensive tutorial drills and one-two laboratory sessions per week. Prereqs: ARAB 202 and permission of the program director. Offered: Fall.
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ARAB 206 - Intermediate Arabic IV (4)
Continued intensive practice of listening, speaking, reading, and writing Arabic and presentation of further intermediate-level grammatical structures. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two-three intensive tutorial drills and one-two laboratory sessions per week. Prereqs: ARAB 205 and permission of the program director. Offered: Spring.
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ARAB 311 - Directed Teaching Experience I (1)
Guided practicum in language teaching to develop the individual’s linguistic, instructional, and leadership skills. Prereqs: Successful completion of 202 level in the target language, or the equivalent, and permission of the program director.
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ARAB 321 - Directed Teaching Experience II (1)
Guided practicum in language teaching to develop the individual’s linguistic, instructional, and leadership skills. Prereqs: Successful completion of 202 level in the target language, or the equivalent, and permission of the program director.
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ARAB 331 - Directed Teaching Experience III (1)
Guided practicum in language teaching to develop the individual’s linguistic, instructional, and leadership skills. Prereqs: Successful completion of 202 level in the target language, or the equivalent, and permission of the program director.
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ARAB 345 - Language-Across-the-Curriculum (1)
Mentored experience in the reading of content-specific texts. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits, with different host classes. Prereqs: Successful completion of ARAB 206 or above, concurrent enrollment in an approved host class in another discipline, and permission of the program director. Offered: Upon request.
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ARAB 351 - Language Study Abroad: Advanced I (4)
Intensive practice of audio-lingual skills and advanced grammatical structures in a setting abroad where the target language is spoken. Stresses practical communication and effective self-expression in the target language.
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ARAB 352 - Language Study Abroad: Advanced II (4)
Intensive practice of audio-lingual skills and advanced grammatical structures in a setting abroad where the target language is spoken. Stresses practical communication and effective self-expression in the target language.
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ARAB 353 - Language Study Abroad: Cultural Studies I (4)
Study of civilization and culture and overview of contemporary society in a target-culture setting abroad.
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ARAB 354 - Language Study Abroad: Cultural Studies II (4)
Study of civilization and culture and overview of contemporary society in a target-culture setting abroad.
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ARAB 360 - Language for Missions Internship (1-4 each term of service)
Missions fieldwork in a country where the target language is spoken, under the direction of a Samford mentor and on-site mission personnel. Open to all students with intermediate language proficiency or higher in the target language. Prereq: Permission of the program director and the WLAC language missions coordinator. Offered: As needed.
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Critical Languages - Chinese |
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CHIN 101 - Elementary Chinese I (4)
Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Offered: Fall.
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CHIN 102 - Elementary Chinese II (4)
Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Prereq: Successful completion of CHIN 101 or permission of the program director. Offered: Spring.
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CHIN 201 - Intermediate Chinese I (4)
Continued study in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Prereq: Successful completion of CHIN 102 or permission of the program director. Offered: Fall.
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CHIN 202 - Intermediate Chinese II (4)
Continued study in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Prereq: Successful completion of CHIN 201 . Offered: Spring.
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CHIN 205 - Intermediate Chinese III (4)
Intensive practice of listening, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese and presentation of further intermediate-level grammatical structures. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two-three intensive tutorial drills and one-two laboratory sessions per week. Prereq: CHIN 202 or permission of the program director. Offered: Fall.
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CHIN 206 - Intermediate Chinese IV (4)
Continued intensive practice of listening, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese and presentation of further intermediate-level grammatical structures. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two-three intensive tutorial drills and one-two laboratory sessions per week. Prereq: CHIN 205 or permission of the program director. Offered: Spring.
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CHIN 311 - Directed Teaching Experience I (1)
Guided practicum in language teaching to develop the individual’s linguistic, instructional, and leadership skills. Prereqs: Successful completion of 202 level in the target language, or the equivalent, and permission of the program director.
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CHIN 321 - Directed Teaching Experience II (1)
Guided practicum in language teaching to develop the individual’s linguistic, instructional, and leadership skills. Prereqs: Successful completion of 202 level in the target language, or the equivalent, and permission of the program director.
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CHIN 331 - Directed Teaching Experience III (1)
Guided practicum in language teaching to develop the individual’s linguistic, instructional, and leadership skills. Prereqs: Successful completion of 202 level in the target language, or the equivalent, and permission of the program director.
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CHIN 345 - Language Across-the-Curriculum (1)
Mentored experience in the reading of content-specific texts. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits, with different host classes. Prereqs: Successful completion of at least one 4-credit upper-level Chinese course or the equivalent, concurrent enrollment in an approved host class in another discipline, and permission of the program director. Offered: Upon request.
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CHIN 351 - Language Study Abroad: Advanced I (4)
Intensive practice of audio-lingual skills and advanced grammatical structures in a setting abroad where the target language is spoken. Stresses practical communication and effective self-expression in the target language.
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CHIN 352 - Language Study Abroad: Advanced II (4)
Intensive practice of audio-lingual skills and advanced grammatical structures in a setting abroad where the target language is spoken. Stresses practical communication and effective self-expression in the target language.
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CHIN 353 - Language Study Abroad: Cultural Studies I (4)
Study of civilization and culture and overview of contemporary society in a target-culture setting abroad.
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CHIN 354 - Language Study Abroad: Cultural Studies II (4)
Study of civilization and culture and overview of contemporary society in a target-culture setting abroad.
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CHIN 360 - Language for Missions Internship (1-4 each term of service)
Missions fieldwork in a country where the target language is spoken, under the direction of a Samford mentor and on-site mission personnel. Open to all students with intermediate language proficiency or higher in the target language. Prereq: Permission of the program director and the WLAC language missions coordinator. Offered: As needed.
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Critical Languages - Haitian Creole |
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CREO 101 - Elementary Haitian Creole I (4)
Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Haitian Creole. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Prereq: Permission of the program director. Offered: Fall.
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CREO 102 - Elementary Haitian Creole II (4)
Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Haitian Creole. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Prereq: Successful completion of CREO 101 or permission of the program director. Offered: Spring.
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CREO 201 - Intermediate Haitian Creole I (4)
Continued study in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Haitian Creole. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Prereq: Successful completion of CREO 102 or permission of the program director. Offered: Fall.
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CREO 202 - Intermediate Haitian Creole II (4)
Continued study in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Haitian Creole. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Prereqs: Successful completion of CREO 201 and permission of the program director. Offered: Spring.
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Critical Languages - Hindi |
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HIND 101 - Elementary Hindi I (4)
Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Hindi. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Offered: Fall.
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HIND 102 - Elementary Hindi II (4)
Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Hindi. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Prereq: Successful completion of HIND 101 or permission of the program director. Offered: Spring.
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HIND 201 - Intermediate Hindi I (4)
Continued study in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Hindi. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Prereq: Successful completion of HIND 102 or permission of the program director. Offered: Fall.
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HIND 202 - Intermediate Hindi II (4)
Continued study in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Hindi. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Prereq: Successful completion of HIND 201 . Offered: Spring.
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HIND 205 - Intermediate Hindi III (4)
Intensive practice of listening, speaking, reading, and writing Hindi and presentation of further intermediate-level grammatical structures. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two-three intensive tutorial drills and one-two laboratory sessions per week. Prereqs: HIND 202 and permission of the program director. Offered: Fall.
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