DNCE 508-943
Using Movement as a Tool in Interdisciplinary Learning (2 cr)
Faculty: Sandra Minton

Syllabus

The emphasis in this class is on using movement to teach academic concepts from a number of subject matter areas such as math, the language arts, science, geography, social studies, history and multi-cultural content. Participants will learn to tailor movement experiences and movement-based lessons appropriate for communicating specific ideas and content to students. A Multiple Intelligences approach to learning is demonstrated throughout the class along with Active Learning teaching strategies. Information about Brain-Based learning; the connections between the kinesthetic or body sense and learning; and visual symbols and movement are also described.
Juniors and Seniors with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.00 or higher may be admitted to 500 level courses but should call OES at 1-800-232-1749 or stop by Michener L50 to register in order for OES to verify the information. (2007-08 UNC catalog, pg. 57)

ENG 508-946
Grammar and Student Writing
Tentative Syllabus

Faculty: Ben Varner

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This online course is one in which teachers or prospective teachers of language arts will study relationships among grammar, punctuation, and student compositions. The discussion will involve listserv activity, bulletin board posting, and possible synchronous conversation. There will be a culminating workshop paper.

Juniors and Seniors with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.00 or higher may be admitted to 500 level courses but should call OES at 1-800-232-1749 or stop by Michener L50 to register in order for OES to verify the information. (2007-08 UNC catalog, pg. 57)

ESCI 575-604
Earth Materials and Health (1)
Syllabus

This course examines common Earth materials and their medicinal and palliative uses. An interactive approach familiarizes the student with rocks and minerals, their occurrences, and their applications in medicine. Hand specimen analysis and field occurrences will be investigated as part of the course.

Juniors and Seniors with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.00 or higher may be admitted to 500 level courses but should call OES at 1-800-232-1749 or stop by Michener L50 to register in order for OES to verify the information. (2007-08 UNC catalog, pg. 57)

GEOG 100-947
World Geography (3)

Syllabus

Introduction to the complex relationships that link humans with their physical, cultural and spatial environments. Students will investigate these diverse relationships through a variety of worldwide examples. (LAC, gtP)

PSY 120-941
Principles of Psychology (3 cr)

Faculty: Carl Granrud

Surveys psychology as a science and applied discipline, including research methods, statistics, learning, motivation, sensation, perception, intelligence, personality and physiological, developmental, social and abnormal psychology. (LAC, gtP)

SCI 532-948
Energy for Today & Tomrrow (3)

Syllabus

This course will familiarize students with fundamental energy concepts and physics laws along with common problems associated with and applications of energy use. Renewable energy and energy production will be discussed.

SOC 235-951
Social Change and Globalization (3)

Syllabus

We will examine theories of social change as well as the many factors that can combine in order to bring about social change. We will study approaches to change including social movements and revolutions as the product of social factors. We will compare the processes of change in underdeveloped countries with the processes of change in industrial societies.

SOC 237-950
Sociology of Minorities (3)

Tentative Syllabus
Examine intergroup relations and the dynamics of power relating to ethnicity and other dimensions of social life that have produced tension and conflict among groups historically and in the present. (LAC, gtP)

SOC 278-952
Socioloty of Emotions (3)

Syllabus

Examines sociological perspectives, theories, and research on emotions. Focus on the social definitions and relationship between social structure; and emotional socialization, emotion rules, management, and performance rituals in everyday life.

SPAN 101-950
Elementary Spanish I (5 cr) (gtP) (LAC)

Faculty: Carrie Main

Syllabus

A headset with microphone is required for listening and speaking activities (~$15)
First part of a two semester sequence emphasizing the development of a functional proficiency in the four basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.

SPAN 101-942
Elementary Spanish I (5 cr) (LAC)

Faculty: Carrie Main

Syllabus

A headset with microphone is required for listening and speaking activities (~$15)
First part of a two semester sequence emphasizing the development of a functional proficiency in the four basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.

SPAN 102-943
Elementary Spanish II (5 cr) (LAC)

Faculty: Carrie Main

Syllabus

Prerequisite: Span 101 or equivalent. A continuation of Span 101.

WS 101-953
Women in Contemporary Society (3) (LAC, gtP)

Syllabus

Cultural analysis of social institutions and their effects on the lives of women.