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Critical Languages - Japanese |
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JAPN 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 - Korean |
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KORE 101 - Elementary Korean I (4)
Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Korean. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Prereq: Instructor’s permit.
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KORE 102 - Elementary Korean II (4)
Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Korean. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Prereq: KORE 101 . Offered: Spring.
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KORE 201 - Intermediate Korean I (4)
Continued study in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Korean. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Prereq: KORE 102 . Offered: Fall.
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KORE 202 - Intermediate Korean II (4)
Continued study in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Korean. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Prereq: KORE 201 . Offered: Spring.
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PORT 101 - Elementary Portuguese I (4)
Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the target language. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Offered: Fall. Offered: Fall.
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PORT 102 - Elementary Portuguese II (4)
Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the target language. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Offered: Spring.
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PORT 201 - Intermediate Portuguese I (4)
Continued study in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the target language. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Offered: Fall.
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PORT 202 - Intermediate Portuguese II (4)
Continued study in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the target language. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Offered: Spring.
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Critical Languages - Russian |
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RUSS 101 - Elementary Russian I (4)
Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Russian. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Offered: Fall.
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RUSS 102 - Elementary Russian II (4)
Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Russian. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Offered: Spring.
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RUSS 201 - Intermediate Russian I (4)
Continued study in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Russian. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Offered: Fall.
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RUSS 202 - Intermediate Russian II (4)
Continued study in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Russian. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Offered: Spring.
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RUSS 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 program director.
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RUSS 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 program director.
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RUSS 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 program director.
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RUSS 345 - Language-Across-the-Curriculum (1)
Mentored experience in the reading of content-specific texts. Course may be repeated for credit with different host classes. Prereqs: Successful completion of at least one 4-credit upper-level Russian course or the equivalent, concurrent enrollment in an approved host class in another discipline, and permission of program director. Offered: Upon request.
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RUSS 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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RUSS 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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RUSS 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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RUSS 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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RUSS 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 - Swahili |
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SWAH 101 - Elementary Swahili I (4)
Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Swahili. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Offered: Fall.
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SWAH 102 - Elementary Swahili II (4)
Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Swahili. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Offered: Spring.
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SWAH 201 - Intermediate Swahili I (4)
Continued study in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Swahili. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Offered: Fall.
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SWAH 202 - Intermediate Swahili II (4)
Continued study in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Swahili. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Offered: Spring.
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SWAH 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 program director.
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SWAH 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 program director.
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SWAH 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 program director.
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SWAH 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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SWAH 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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SWAH 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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SWAH 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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SWAH 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 - Thai |
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THAI 101 - Elementary Thai I (4)
Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Thai. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Offered: Fall.
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THAI 102 - Elementary Thai II (4)
Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Thai. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Offered: Spring.
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THAI 201 - Intermediate Thai I (4)
Continued study in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Thai. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Offered: Fall.
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THAI 202 - Intermediate Thai II (4)
Continued study in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Thai. Self-instructional (text and AV material), with two intensive tutorial drills and two laboratory sessions per week. Offered: Spring.
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THAI 205 - Intermediate Thai III (4)
Intensive practice of listening, speaking, reading, and writing Thai 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: THAI 202 and permission of program director. Offered: Fall.
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THAI 206 - Intermediate Thai IV (4)
Continued intensive practice of listening, speaking, reading, and writing Thai 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: THAI 205 and permission of program director. Offered: Spring.
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THAI 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 program director.
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THAI 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 program director.
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THAI 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 program director.
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THAI 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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THAI 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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THAI 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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THAI 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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THAI 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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Dance Note: One semester of DANC 100, DANC 101, DANC 102, DANC 201, DANC 202, DANC 211, DANC 212, DANC 301, or DANC 302 can be credited for one general education physical activity course, but only if the course is not also required for the student’s major or minor. |
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DANC 100 - Ballet Fundamentals (1)
Fundamentals of ballet dance technique for students new to the discipline and those with little formal training. A movement class which includes barre, floor, and center work; dance vocabulary; and discussions of the origins of ballet. Offered: Fall.
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DANC 101 - Ballet I (1)
Instruction of ballet dance technique for students with some prior training. Emphasis on proper body alignment of all movements through the sequential training of the muscles, thereby reducing injuring and increasing ability. Students will improve movement memory and musicality, and increase personal fitness while developing self-discipline and self-awareness. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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DANC 102 - Ballet II (1)
Continuation of DANC 101 . Prereq: DANC 101 or instructor permit. Offered: Spring.
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DANC 201 - Jazz I (1)
Instruction of jazz dance technique. Emphasis on the elements of attitude, focus, energy, music, projection, and the combining of those elements with the dancer’s own personal style. Students will develop performance quality, the ability to learn movement quickly and remember combinations, and the ability to move with the rhythm of a musical composition. Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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DANC 202 - Jazz II (1)
Continuation of DANC 201 . Prereq: DANC 201 or instructor permit. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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DANC 210 - Dance Performance (0-1)
Dance performance participation course. Students will perform and may also choreograph, design costumes, sets, lights, or sound for dance performances. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. Dance minors must complete course twice. Prereqs: DANC 101 and either DANC 201 or DANC 301 . Offered: Spring.
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DANC 211 - Tap Dance I (1)
Instruction of tap dance technique. Students will acquire skill and knowledge of basic tap dance steps while improving their physical fitness, body awareness, and problem-solving skills. Historical foundations, social dance aspects, and the application of tap dance to musical theatre dance will be studied. Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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DANC 212 - Tap Dance II (1)
Continuation of DANC 211 . Prereq: DANC 211 or permission of instructor. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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DANC 301 - Modern Dance I (1)
Instruction of modern dance technique. Emphasis on the techniques of modern dance pioneers of the early twentieth century, and how this art form is similar yet very different from classical ballet. Students learn the physical aspects of alignment, succession, opposition, potential and kinetic energy, fall, weight, recovery and rebound, suspension, and isolation. Students will also strengthen muscles, increase flexibility, and increase coordination while developing self-discipline and self-awareness. Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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DANC 302 - Modern Dance II (1)
Continuation of DANC 301 . Prereq: DANC 301 or instructor permit. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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DANC 401 - Choreography (2)
Basic approach to the choreographic process, from the beginnings of the choreographic impulse to the completion of the dance, and including the costuming, staging and performance of the student-created work. Emphasis on using dance as a way to communicate through movement, with students applying and demonstrating critical and creative-thinking skills through self and peer evaluations. Includes coverage of National Dance Content Standards, which are necessary for the application of teaching dance in grades K-12. Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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DANC 410 - Dance History (3)
Survey of the history of dance from the 1500s through today, with emphasis on the 20th century. Topics include the progression of ballet from European court dance to its current forms; the development of modern dance in America and Europe; and the emergence of jazz dance. Pioneering choreographers, presenters, and performers, along with social and political influences on the art form, are explored. Prereq: DANC 102 . Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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DANC 451 - Musical Theatre Dance I (1)
Instruction of musical theatre dance styles. Emphasis is placed on accurate execution of movement and performance quality. Students will deepen their understanding of how dance contributes to the development of character and plot in musical theatre. Instruction will include dances from canonical repertory and modern musicals. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. Prereqs: DANC 101 , DANC 201 , and DANC 211 . Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation.
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DANC 452 - Musical Theatre Dance II (1)
Continuation of DANC 451 . Instruction of musical theatre dance styles. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. Prereq: DANC 451 . Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation.
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Economics - Undergraduate |
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ECON 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics (4)
Study of macroeconomics, providing a theoretical framework from which aggregate economic events such as inflation, unemployment, and economic growth are explained. The framework is used for analysis of current and potential problems of society. This course provides an organizing structure for understanding how the world economy works, providing the student with some ability to predict future economic events. Prereq: MATH 110 , MATH 150 , MATH 210 , or MATH 240 . Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer 1.
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ECON 202 - Principles of Microeconomics (3)
Study of microeconomics, providing a theoretical framework from which the operations of and interrelationships between individual markets are explained. The market system allows for effective coordination of economic decisions of consumers and business firms. This course provides the organizing structure for understanding the operations of the business firm and the markets that it serves. Prereq: MATH 150 . Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer 2.
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ECON 301 - Intermediate Macroeconomics (3)
Examination of forces that determine growth, income, and employment in economic systems, with special reference to the United States and other industrialized countries. Understand the causes of unemployment and inflation and the role of government in maintaining stable prices and sustained growth. Prereqs: BUSA 130 and ECON 201 . Offered: Spring
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ECON 302 - Intermediate Microeconomics (3)
Focus on the optimizing behavior of individuals and firms as they interact in markets. Topics will include the consumer theory, the theory of the firm, risk and uncertainty, models of perfect and imperfect competition, asymmetric information, as well as advanced modeling of externalities and public goods. Prereqs: BUSA 130 and ECON 201 . Offered: Fall.
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ECON 394 - International Studies in Economics (3)
Cross-disciplinary introduction to the scope, causes, and consequences of poverty. Examination of the various measures of poverty as well as basic economic theory, explaining differences in income, wealth, and economic growth among regions. Emphasis on understanding poverty issues from a Biblical perspective. Course relies heavily on site visits to observe a wide variety of anti-poverty projects, including faith-based organizations and international nonprofit agencies. International travel required. Offered: Jan Term. Co-listed as POLS 394 .
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ECON 401 - Money and Banking (3)
Examination of determinants of the money supply; overview of the nation’s financial system and the activities of non-banking institutions; in-depth discussion of commercial banking; and study of the structure and functions of the Federal Reserve System. Includes monetary theory and the mechanisms connecting the money supply with economic activities, as well as the weaknesses of monetary policy. Discussions cover the relations and effects of the world’s banking systems, including the International Monetary Fund. Prereq: ECON 201 . Offered: On rotation.
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ECON 410 - Game Theory (4)
Elementary examination of the theory of games and strategic behavior with an emphasis on applications. Topics discussed include strategic-form games, extensive- form games, and games of asymmetric and incomplete information. Various equilibrium concepts also discussed. The course will apply game theoretic concepts to strategic behavior in the social sciences, particularly economics and political science, with applications ranging from cartel behavior to international diplomacy. Prereq: BUSA 130 or POLS 301 . Offered: On rotation. Co-listed as POLS 410 .
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ECON 420 - International Economics (3)
Analysis of the theoretical principles underlying international trade, investment, and the international monetary system. Includes effects on domestic and foreign economics of commercial, monetary, and fiscal policies. Prereq: ECON 201 . Offered: On rotation.
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ECON 425 - Econometrics (3)
Introduces students to regression methods for analyzing data in economics and related areas. Emphasizes both the theoretical and practical aspects of statistical analysis and focuses on techniques for estimating econometric models of various kinds and interpreting the estimates from such models. The objective is for the student to learn how to conduct-and how to critique-empirical studies in economics and related fields. Prereq: BUSA 332 . Offered: On rotation.
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ECON 426 - Topics in Economics (3)
Study of topics in economics of current interest. The course provides the opportunity to obtain additional depth of knowledge in areas such as public economics, political economy, and international monetary economics. Topics subject to change; see class schedule for course title. Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation.
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ECON 430 - Law and Economics (3)
Introduction to the use of microeconomic concepts as a means to understand law and the American legal system. Emphasis on the economic analysis of the common law–that is, property, contract, tort, and criminal law. Prereq: ECON 201 or ECON 202 . Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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ECON 435 - Public Finance and Public Policy (3)
Study of theoretical and empirical public finance and policy analysis, with special attention to the economic evaluation of current policy questions. Analysis of government involvement in markets, including but not limited to: political economy, major government welfare and redistributive programs, education policy, health policy, environmental policy, tax policy, and the division of powers among federal, state, and local governments. Prereqs: ECON 201 , ECON 202 . Offered: Spring.
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ECON 493 - Business Internship: Economics (3)
Individualized, experiential learning program structured through a variety of business organizations. This course is project-oriented, merging theory learned in the classroom with the workplace environment. Includes several seminars, presentations, and counseling at Samford in conjunction with on-site learning taking place at the business organization. Exposes students to the world of economics and the career planning process. Grading is pass/fail. Prereq: ECON 201 , ECON 202 ; permission from Office of Internship, School of Business, and economics faculty. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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ECON 512 - Foundations of Economics and Statistics (3)
Survey of the theorems, tools, and techniques of basic economic analysis. Provides an integrated framework of micro and macroeconomics, preparing the student for more advanced study in ECON 520 . Prereq: None.
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ECON 520 - The Economics of Competitive Strategy (3)
Study of the methods used in making economic decisions in an uncertain world. Topics such as forecasting economic activity and decision making using game theory, are discussed. In addition, the course examines the effects of the global economic environment on business decisions. Prereq: ECON 512 . Prereq/Co-req: BUSA 505 .
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ECON 522 - International Economics (3)
Graduate-level analysis of the theoretical principles underlying international trade, investment, and the international monetary system. Includes effects on domestic and foreign economics of commercial, monetary, and fiscal policies. Prereq: ECON 512 .
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EDUC 201 - Sign Language I (1)
Introduction to finger spelling as well as American Sign Language issues pertaining to the deaf community.
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EDUC 204 - Tutoring Experiences in Education (2)
Provides an introductory field experience opportunity for undergraduates interested in pursuing a career in teaching. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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EDUC 213 - Adolescent Development within the Educational Culture (2-4)
Study of the life span between childhood and adulthood, a time when major adaptations are made in the total organism. Emphasis on these adjustments, including modifications of a physiological, physical, psychosocial, sexual, moral, and cognitive nature. Special consideration given to education of the adolescent, including gender differences, learning styles, learning theories, and motivation. Primary focus on how adolescents are impacted by these changes, how they deal with them, and how this is reflected in their behavior within the educational environment, plus implications for the educator. Clinical experiences included for secondary curriculum and instruction students, who should take course for 4 credits. Students not involved in clinical experiences should take the course for 2 credits. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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EDUC 221 - Issues within the Educational Culture (4)
Exploration of contemporary educational issues for prospective teachers. Students examine philosophical and historical bases of education as a profession and apply an understanding of such frameworks to an analysis of current issues in education. Emphasis on assigned readings and analyses of cases drawn from real-life situations in order to challenge students to view the educational process from many perspectives and to begin their journey as reflective decision-makers. Students will develop an informed personal philosophy of education, which they will continue to challenge throughout their educational program. Co-req: EDUC 222 .
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EDUC 222 - Clinical Experiences in the Educational Culture (4)
Intensive field experiences (45 hours) in urban, rural and suburban educational settings. Focus on student development of a personal philosophy of teaching/learning based on observation of sound teaching practices and strategies. Reflective decision- making skills developed through observational journal writing and actual classroom teaching experience. Methodologies include field experience, lecture, journals, case studies, and problem-solving sessions. Designed for prospective P-12 teachers. Co-req: EDUC 221 .
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EDUC 223 - Introduction to Technology (1)
Introduction to currently available technology for prospective teachers. Includes instruction on how students can use various media in their classrooms, in their own education, and in their own professional careers. Emphasis on how multimedia can be used to meet the needs of various learning styles.
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EDUC 305 - Teaching in the Middle School (4)
Study of middle school philosophy and objectives. Emphasis on curriculum plans and activities for meeting the educational needs of preteens and early teenagers. Offered: Spring.
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EDUC 307 - Foundations of Leadership (4)
Introduction to the foundations of leadership and the importance of principled leadership in all areas of life. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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EDUC 311 - The Development of the Young Child (2)
Introduction to the developmental characteristics of the child from conception to age eight, or the end of the primary grades. Special consideration given to developmental dynamics of the following areas as they relate to working with this age child: physical, social, psychological, emotional, cognitive, moral, and psycholinguistic. Additional coverage includes instructional planning and strategies for children with special needs. Co-reqs: EDUC 312 , EDUC 313 , and EDUC 316 .
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EDUC 312 - Principles of Early Learning (6)
Introduction to the principles of early learning in preschool, kindergarten, and primary grades for the prospective teacher. Emphasis on development of an integrated curriculum in content areas, assessment, classroom management, teaching to divergent cultures, and inclusion of students with special needs. Class members are expected to apply knowledge of theses principles of early learning as they analyze case studies and develop lesson plans. Students are also required to create an integrated, thematic unit and teach lesson plans they have written and evaluated. Co-reqs: EDUC 311 , EDUC 313 , and EDUC 316 .
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EDUC 313 - Application of Early Learning (6)
Application of early learning principles through problem-based decision cases that focus on self-reflection and decision-making, plus the technology that supports the instructional process. Includes seminars with classroom teachers and interactive clinical experiences. Designed for prospective teachers of children from infancy through age eight. Co-reqs: EDUC 311 , EDUC 312 , and EDUC 316 .
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EDUC 315 - Teaching and Learning in Secondary Classrooms (4)
Introduction to methods of teaching, classroom management, and the creation of effective learning environments for pre-adolescent and adolescent students with a goal of appreciating the great diversity that exists among students today. Emphasis is upon developing reflective practitioners who draw upon an array of solutions to classroom challenges as represented in literature, research, and informed practice in the field of secondary education. Offered: Fall.
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EDUC 316 - Practical Teaching and Learning (2)
Early childhood field experience as a prelude to the professional semester. Emphasis on curriculum development and implementation, plus reflective decision- making and integrated teaching/learning strategies within the framework of a multicultural educational and special needs setting. Designed for elementary and early childhood education majors contemplating a P-6 teaching career. Coreqs: EDUC 311 , EDUC 312 , and EDUC 313 .
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EDUC 323 - Overview of Child Development (2)
Establishment of a comprehensive knowledge base of developmental characteristics regarding the child of elementary school age (nine to eleven). Includes major developmental theories related to the areas of cognition, learning, motivation, communication, language acquisition, physical, social, psychological, and moral development.
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EDUC 324 - The Arts Curriculum (6)
Establishment of a foundation of content and application relative to an arts-based P-6 curriculum emphasizing reflective decision-making and integrated-teaching/ learning strategies. Methodologies utilized include discussion, lecture, field experiences, projects and research. Designed for elementary and early childhood education majors contemplating a P-6 teaching career.
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EDUC 329 - The Science Curriculum (6)
Study of the materials and methods used in teaching science, math, social studies, and technology. Emphasis on curriculum development, construction of knowledge, problem-solving techniques, and practical application to promote optimum teaching and learning. Emphasis also on reflective decision-making and integrated- teaching/learning strategies within the framework of a multicultural educational and special needs setting. Methodologies utilized include discussion, lab experience, case studies, lecture, field experience, and curriculum (unit/lesson) development. Designed for elementary and early childhood education majors contemplating a P-6 teaching career.
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EDUC 330 - Curriculum Application (2)
Elementary field experience as a prelude to the professional semester. Emphasis on curriculum development and implementation to promote optimum teaching and learning. Emphasis also on reflective decision-making and integrated-teaching/ learning strategies within the framework of a multicultural educational and special needs setting. Designed for elementary and early childhood education majors contemplating a P-6 teaching career.
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EDUC 331 - Curriculum Applications in Secondary Classrooms (4)
Application of conceptions of curriculum, instruction, classroom management and discipline, multimedia, and human resources, and assessment in the context of an actual classroom. Prospective secondary education teachers design and teach a week’s unit using problem-based learning techniques, and analyze assessment data collected in the field to determine the effectiveness of their teaching. Emphasis on developing reflective classroom practitioners who consider a wide array of classroom variables in analyzing a particular educational context.
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EDUC 373 - Practical Classroom Experience (1)
Intensive clinical experiences in a public or private school classroom, focusing on methodologies and strategies for successful classroom performance. Designed for P-12 curriculum and instruction majors. Offered: Jan Term.
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EDUC 407 - Cross-Cultural Practicum (1-4)
Practicum experience involving a sustained-direct relationship with people of different cultural groups. Students complete assigned tasks under supervision, after making a thorough study of the culturally different groups. See advisor.
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EDUC 409 - Meeting Success in a Diverse World (3)
Examination of the richness of cultural differences evidenced by students in a pluralistic modern society and of the ways these differences may be utilized in instruction to bring about achievement of all students. See advisor.
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