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Spanish (SPAN) |
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SPAN 110 - Spanish for Medical Personnel 3 hours
Introduction to Spanish grammar with emphasis on basic communication; vocabulary for hospital use; knowledge of cultural characteristics of Spanish-speaking groups within the U.S. Occasional offering.
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SPAN 111 - Spanish for Law Enforcement Personnel 3 hours
Introduction to Spanish grammar for basic communication; emphasis on law enforcement terminology, legal instructions. Introduction to cultural characteristics and heritage of Spanish-speaking groups within the U.S.
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SPAN 112 - Spanish for Social-Service Workers 3 hours
Introduction to Spanish grammar with emphasis on basic communication; vocabulary emphasizes social problems; government aid to the disadvantaged, medical health, diet and problems of consumers.
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SPAN 203 - Spanish Conversation I 3 hours
Conversational Spanish using cultural-based materials and readings emphasizing the four skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing, as well as a review of elementary and intermediate Spanish-level grammatical points. Prerequisite: SPAN 104 with a grade of C or higher.
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SPAN 204 - Spanish Composition/Conversation and Culture 3 hours
Oral and written composition; review of more difficult grammatical constructions and idioms. Oral practice in everyday Spanish, discussion, idiomatic usage, listening, comprehension, speaking, as well as the introduction of elementary-level Spanish-American and Peninsular literature. Prerequisite: SPAN 104 with a grade of C or higher.
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SPAN 255 - Directed Study 1-3 hours
Individual students meet with the instructor to carry out a prearranged program of specialized study.
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SPAN 305 - Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition 3 hours
Intensive study of comprehension, pronunciation and grammar, with brief written compositions and oral dialogues. Prerequisite: SPAN 102 .
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SPAN 306 - Commercial Spanish 3 hours
Composition of Spanish business correspondence; translating technical writing and commercial documents; documentary credits; international business transactions. Prerequisite: SPAN 305 .
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SPAN 499 - Internship 1-12 hours
Qualified students have the opportunity to work during the summer months in an international trade setting.
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Study Abroad (COLL) |
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COLL 177 - Study Tour Experiences 1 hour
Short term study abroad experience.
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COLL 180 - Introduction to Study Abroad: Orientation and Cultural Preparation 1 hour
This eight-week course is designed to introduce students to various study abroad countries, cultures, and programs offered at Columbia College. This course will help students with logistical procedures that include the application process, finances, immigration policies and travel preparation. Other topics the course will cover are geared towards helping students become culturally competent and successful students abroad. By the end of the course, students will have a stronger understanding of how to deal with issues such as culture shock, stereotypes, and varying communication styles.
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COLL 277 - Study Tour Experiences 1-3 hours
Short term study abroad experiences. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field of study. Prerequisite: determined by instructor. Course may be repeated.
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COLL 377 - Study Tour Experiences 1-3 hours
Short term study abroad experiences. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field of study. Prerequisite: determined by instructor. Course may be repeated.
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COLL 477 - Study Tour Experiences 1-3 hours
Short term study abroad experiences. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field of study. Prerequisite: determined by instructor. Course may be repeated.
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Women’s Studies (WMST) |
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WMST 210 - The Sociology of Gender 3 hours
Critical examination of gender as a social construct. The role of gender in socialization, sexuality, family, religion, work, the mass media, education and politics. G.E. Cross-listed as SOCI 210 .
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WMST 310 - Women and Society 3 hours
Analysis of the social and cultural forces that shape women’s position in society; explanations and critical analysis of the gendered nature of our reality. Cross-listed as SOCI 310 .
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WMST 322 - Women and Gender in World History 3 hours
This course examines the history of women around the globe from 1500 to present. This course examines gender as a system of power relations that has been integral to the shaping of national and international politics and public policy and to the development of national and international economies. The class explores the meaning of women’s status across continents, cultures and historical periods; examines how women have attempted to define, maintain, or gain power in changing historical circumstances; identifies common dilemmas and struggles faced by women; and considers how changing definitions of gender have intersected with ideas about race and ethnicity throughout world history. Cross-listed as HIST 322 . Prerequisite: junior standing.
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WMST 336 - Gender and Globalization 3 hours
Critical analysis of the history and discourse surrounding development, with special emphasis on how the development process has affected women across the globe. Attention is paid to the often invisible connections between Western women and women in non-Western societies including the perspectives and experiences of women across the globe. Topics include globalization; women, work and poverty within a global society; women, development and health; women and the state; the global sex trade; and motherhood across the globe. Course meets multicultural graduation requirement. Cross-listed as ANTH 336 /SOCI 336 . Prerequisite: junior standing.
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WMST 343 - Gender Communication 3 hours
Examination of the significant role of gender in human communication behaviors as enacted in social spaces of daily life. Cross-listed as COMM 343 . Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
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WMST 373 - Women and Gender in American History 3 hours
This course examines the history of women in the United States from the colonial era to the present. This course examines gender as a system of power relations that has been integral to the shaping of American politics and public policy and to the development of the American economy. The class explores the meaning of women’s status across cultures and historical periods; examines how women have attempted to define, maintain, or gain power in changing historical circumstances; identifies common dilemmas and struggles faced by women; and considers how changing definitions of gender have intersected with ideas about race and ethnicity throughout American history. Cross-listed as HIST 373 .
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WMST 388 - Fashion and Society 3 hours
Critical examination of fashion as an institution, shaping individual choices, and communicating social values and norms. Attention is paid to how fashion serves as a tool for individual expression and as a way to showcase social affiliation. Fashion is analyzed as both an art form and as a powerful industry. Topics include: art and industry; body; consumerism, dressing in modern society; global style; individual and group identity; inequality; social movements; and trends. Cross-listed as SOCI 388 /ANTH 388 . Prerequisite: junior standing.
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WMST 485 - Feminist Theory and Methodology 3 hours
This course analyzes the intellectual debate feminism has inspired in academia, analyzes the specific contributions of feminist researchers across the disciplines, specifically focusing on feminist methods of inquiry, challenges to the traditional science model, dilemmas of feminist research, and feminist theoretical contributions. Standpoint theory, research reflexivity, and questions of objectivity and subjectivity are among the topics covered. Cross-listed as SOCI 485 . Prerequisite: junior standing.
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