Medaille College Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2009-2010 SOC 298 SPECIAL TOPIC IN SOCIOLOGY (Topic to be specified each semester course offered.) SOC 301 SPORTS IN SOCIETY An introduction to the fundamental concepts of sport as it relates to the larger society such as economics, politics, race relations and gender roles. Students will explore societal trends related to sport, youth development and social responsibility. Socio-cultural dimensions of sport will also be reviewed. Three credit hours. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or Junior standing. Offered Spring semester (d); offered Spring semester in odd numbered years. SOC 315 WOMEN’S STUDIES A study of the roles, functions and status of women in society; their evolving participation in education, politics, business as well as their changing roles in the family. The history of women’s roles in society will be explored, resulting in a better understanding of recent developments and continued issues involving women. Three credit hours. Prerequisite: SOC 100. Offered Spring semester in even numbered years. SOC 398 SPECIAL TOPIC IN SOCIOLOGY (Topic to be specified each semester course offered.) SOC 401 SOCIAL PROBLEMS An examination and study of current social problems including racism, poverty, sexism, population, etc. Three credit hours. Prerequisites: SOC 100 and Junior standing. Offered Fall semester in odd numbered years. SOC 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SOCIOLOGY
SPANISH SPA 101 ELEMENTARY SPANISH I This course will instruct the student in the basic grammatical structures of Spanish. Special emphasis will be placed on oral skills. Vocabulary building and role playing, utilizing the spoken language in everyday situations, will be stressed. Three credit hours. Prerequisite: None. Offered Fall semester. SPA 102 ELEMENTARY SPANISH II A continuation of SPA 101. This course will instruct the student in more complex grammatical structures and vocabulary building while encouraging an increased degree of accuracy and control in the spoken language. Three credit hours. Prerequisite: SPA 101 or high school Spanish. Offered Spring semester. SPA 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SPANISH
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