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  • 3.00 Credits

    Explores the foundations of cultural diplomacy concentrating on its development since the 20th century. Examines institutions, methods and big issues in cultural diplomacy. The course mixes a historical perspective with the study of contemporary applications, and US examples with approaches of other nations. Key concepts will include culture, popular culture, public diplomacy, propaganda, strategic influence, exchange, and mutuality.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Addresses main issues that have informed the general reflection on translation in the West over the past two thousand years. Students learn to appreciate the diversity with which translation has been understood and practiced throughout the ages, and develop a critical apparatus to question the traditional understanding of the relationships between the original and translated text, between author and translator, and the source and target languages and cultures.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduces students to theories and methods associated with the effective teaching of second languages. Designed primarily for undergraduate students planning a career as second language teachers, but open to all students interested in learning the fundamentals of second language teaching and learning. Practices creating effective second language lesson plans and incorporating the second language proficiency assessment methods of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). Students participate directly in second language instruction.
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Applies knowledge of a second language to promoting world languages in the community. Under the guidance of a faculty member in the Department of Languages and Cultures, students prepare presentations and keep a record of their learning experiences as active advocates for world languages.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Explores language acquisition and linguistic diversity. Topics will include cognitive, historical, and cultural aspects of language and linguistics.
  • 3.00 - 9.00 Credits

    Provides students with the opportunity to learn more about citizenship by representing the university, serving the university community, and/or working with communities into which the university extends. Study abroad immersion programs, intensive foreign language immersion programs, or local projects bring together participants of diverse academic and professional backgrounds to forge creative learning opportunities that enhance participant s academic and professional development.
  • 3.00 - 9.00 Credits

    Provides opportunities for students to apply the theory learned in the classroom to situations occurring in the workplace. Careful planning with the department's internship coordinator enables the students to schedule these experiences to complement their academic program. Participation in the university's internship adds an important dimension to student's educational experience and future career plans. For seniors only.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduces approaches, strategies, and experiences for students to acquire and value college-level literacy. Offers reading and writing strategies through discussion, modeling, collaboration, drafting, and revision to give students experiences with college-level thinking, reading, and writing.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Offers opportunities to compose a variety of texts for different situations with attention to purpose, audience, context, and conventions. Students will practice analysis and critical reading and thinking with emphasis on college-level research skills and will develop effective processes for reading, writing, and research. Designed for students who nearly meet the placement criteria for WRIT103 or for students who self-select in order to receive additional support in a required 1-credit co-requisite course. Corequisite:    WRIT 102
  • 1.00 Credits

    Supports students taking WRIT101 to fulfill the requirement for a foundational writing class. Focuses on practicing reading and writing strategies as well as self-efficacy, self-regulation, and metacognition. Provides opportunities for hands-on reading and writing activities, goal setting, reflection, and peer tutoring support. Students must pass WRIT 101 in the same semester in order to pass WRIT102. Corequisite:    WRIT 101
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