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SPA 360 SPANISH PHONETICS AND PHONOLOGY 3 An introduction to the scientific study of the production of the sounds of the Spanish language along with the study of the system used to represent those sounds . Students will learn to use the International Phonetic Alphabet to transcribe Spanish . This class is taught in Spanish . Prerequisite : SPA 241 or permission Course is offered : FA 2017 , FA 2019

SPA 372 SPANISH METHODS 2 A structural , communicative approach to the teaching of Spanish . Both theory and practice of language acquisition will be studied . Field experience required . Prerequisite : SPA 241 or Permission Course is offered : WI as Needed

SOCIAL STUDIES

SST 373 SOCIAL STUDIES METHODS 3 The primary scope and sequence of curriculum is social studies in the K-12 classroom , where emphasis is upon content and methodology set forth by the Michigan Curriculum Framework for Social Studies . Course provides multiple opportunities for critical thinking , cooperative learning , and integration across curriculum and hands-on learning experiences . Needs of exceptional children , multicultural appreciation and integration , and developmentally appropriate practice are also discussed . Students will design both short and long term lesson and unit plans . Prerequisite : EDU 371 or EDU 372 Course is offered : WI Every Year

SST 401 SOCIAL SCIENCES IN HISTORY 3 A study of world history through focus on sociocultural and politico economic factors influencing decisions and decision makers in selected major eras and regions / societies . This course will promote analysis of key ideas and events , and various interpretations of their causes and effects . Prerequisite : Senior status Course is offered : WI Every Year

SOCIAL WORK

SWK 111 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE 3 This course introduces students to the profession of social work and the generalist social work perspective . It is divided up into two sections which includes an overview of the social work profession , social welfare , and social problems followed by an overview of how social workers respond to social problems . The course will begin by examining the profession of social work , its value base , skills required , settings and fields of practice , and societal role . Major social problems , philosophies of social welfare provision , program and policy initiatives , and the response of social work as a profession are addressed . Prerequisite : None Course is offered : FA and WI Every Year SWK 334 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE 3 This is the first of two sequenced social work practice courses in which students learn generalist social work practice theories , methods , and practice skills . The course will reinforce students ’ understanding of social work values and ethics and strengthen their understanding and application of social work roles and skills . This course will also examine those theories that drive social work practice . Additionally , students will explore the stages of

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