May 02, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Spanish - Undergraduate

  
  • SPAN 2313 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers

    3.0 - 3.0
    TCCNS Number: SPAN 2313
    2313 (2313). 3 hours. Develops a full range of registers including public speaking and formal written discourses (e.g., argumentative essays, close textual readings) necessary to participate in contemporary bilingual communities. Prerequisite(s): Demonstrate native or near-native language ability.
  
  • SPAN 2900 - Special Problems

    1.0 - 3.0
    2900. 1-3 hours each.
  
  • SPAN 3020 - Introduction to Translation in Spanish

    3.0 - 3.0
    3 hours. Techniques used in modern translation of Spanish to English and English to Spanish. Fundamental concepts of translation as well as common problems encountered by translators. Prerequisite(s): Completion of Spanish lower division courses or equivalent; near-native fluency; or departmental permission.
  
  • SPAN 3060 - Spanish Composition and Conversation

    3.0 - 3.0
    3 hours. Focuses on improving composition and writing skills; making oral reports about relevant topics of interest to students in a variety of subject areas including contemporary politics, literature, the arts, sciences, history, folklore, etc. Writing intensive. Prerequisite(s): Completion of Spanish lower division courses or equivalent; near-native fluency; or departmental permission.
  
  • SPAN 3110 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature

    3.0 - 3.0
    3 hours. Literary terminology, analysis of text, and differences among the genres. Readings include writings from a wide variety of Hispanic authors (both traditional and contemporary, from Spain and Latin America). Prerequisite(s): Completion of Spanish lower division courses or equivalent; near-native fluency; or departmental permission.
  
  • SPAN 3150 - Spanish Culture and Civilization

    3.0 - 3.0
    3 hours. Study of the politics, social structures and traditions of the Spanish world from the Paleolithic period until today, with a special focus on their contemporary life in order to build a foundation for a more in-depth study of their life, literature and culture. Taught entirely in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): none.
  
  • SPAN 3160 - Latin American Culture and Civilization

    3.0 - 3.0
    3 hours. Study of the politics, social structures and traditions of Latin America from the indigenous period until today, with a special focus on their contemporary life in order to build a foundation for a more in-depth study of Latin American culture. Taught entirely in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): none.
  
  • SPAN 3313 - Advanced Spanish for Heritage Speakers

    3.0 - 3.0
    3 hours. An intensive study of Spanish language and culture for the Hispanic Heritage Speaker. Acquire Spanish academic language skills, with high focus on grammar and professional communication. Develop advanced reading, writing, and listening and speaking skills. Taught in Spanish. (Writing intensive) Prerequisite(s): Near-native ability or departmental permission.
  
  • SPAN 3360 - Spanish for the Professions

    3.0 - 3.0
    3 hours. Spanish language skills needed in the professional fields to communicate orally or in writing with clientele. Emphasizes specialized vocabulary, gestures and cultural understanding. Topics may include the specialized languages of law enforcement, human services, education, public health, communications industry, etc. Prerequisite(s): Completion of Spanish lower division courses or equivalent; near-native fluency; or departmental permission.
  
  • SPAN 3570 - Spanish in the Bilingual Classroom

    3.0 - 3.0
    3 hours. Emphasizes the Spanish language skills needed in the teaching field to communicate with Spanish speaking students and their parents / guardians. Includes specialized vocabulary, scenarios, sample dialogues, and information related to a variety of school-related settings. Prerequisite(s): Completion of Spanish lower division courses or equivalent; near-native fluency; or departmental permission.
  
  • SPAN 4080 - Business Spanish

    3.0 - 3.0
    Oral, writing and reading skills in Spanish for business; how business is transacted in Spanish-speaking countries and in U.S. frrms serving Latino clientes. Topics: formalities for business letters, specialized vocabulary for selected industries, interviews, sales pitches, telephone etiquette, etc. Prerequisite(s): completion of a junior- or senior-level course.
  
  • SPAN 4250 - Acquisition of Spanish as a Second Language

    3.0 - 3.0
    3 hours. Overview of prominent linguistic principles in the acquisition of Spanish as a second language. Application of theory to language acquisition, pragmatics, and teaching / learning Spanish grammar such as verbal morphology system, indicative / subjunctive mood system, and pronomial system in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): Completion of Spanish lower division courses or equivalent; near-native fluency; or departmental permission.
  
  • SPAN 4321 - The Hispanic Southwest

    3.0 - 3.0
    4321. 3 hours. Examines the history of Hispanic presence in the Southwest from first contact to 1848 and the Hispanic cultural legacy in the region. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2610 or 4700.
  
  • SPAN 4340 - Spanish For Human Services

    3.0 - 3.0
    3 hours. Designed to improve the Spanish-speaking skills of non-profit office staff and administrators, and anyone working with Spanish-speakers in an outreach capacity. Service learning course. Prerequisite(s): Completion of Spanish lower division courses or equivalent; near-native fluency; or departmental permission.
  
  • SPAN 4345 - Spanish for Legal Professionals

    3.0 - 3.0
    4345. 3 hours. Prepares law students and others with the language of the legal professions as well as with cultural knowledge to enhance professional work in the Hispanic community. Prerequisite(s): Intermediate to advanced oral communication skills as determined by the departmental placement exam.
  
  • SPAN 4350 - Spanish in the Community

    3.0 - 3.0
    4350. 3 hours. Designed to ensure Spanish students have first-hand experience with language use in the community and the impact of relationships in language acquisition. These experiences will be the basis for linking course content to experiences in the ESL community.
  
  • SPAN 4360 - Survey of Spanish-American Literature

    3.0 - 3.0
    3 hours. Spanish-American literature from the colonial period to 1888. Readings, lectures, discussions and term projects. Prerequisite(s): Completion of Spanish lower division courses or equivalent; near-native fluency; or departmental permission.
  
  • SPAN 4390 - Spanish for the Health Professions

    3.0 - 3.0
    4390. non-English speaking patients and clients. Focuses on improving communication skills within the context of Latino community in health care settings as well as increasing specialized content-related vocabulary. Prerequisite(s): Completion of Spanish lower division courses or equivalent; near-native fluency; or departmental permission.
  
  • SPAN 4800 - Spanish Internship

    3.0 - 6.0
    3-6 hours. Enable advanced students to independently apply content-related language and skills in a real world setting in a business, school, agency, or industry related to their career choice. This Internship may be paid or unpaid. Prerequisite(s): Completion of Spanish lower division courses or equivalent; near-native fluency; or departmental permission.
  
  • SPAN 4900 - Special Problems

    1.0 - 3.0
    4900. 1-3 hours.
  
  • SPAN 4950 - Spanish Practicum

    3.0 - 6.0
    3-6 hours each. Enables students to apply content-related language in a real world setting. Student will be guided in a setting where the Spanish language will be applied and useful to the stakeholders. Prerequisite(s): Completion of Spanish lower division courses or equivalent; near-native fluency; or departmental permission.

Special Education - Undergraduate

  
  • EDSP 2310 - Introduction to Individuals with Disabilities

    3.0 - 3.0
    2310. 3 hours. Explores the topics of disability, the field of special education, and the concept of disabilities across the lifespan of the individual. Also explores the history, etiology, characteristics of specific disabilities categories, educational programming, legal aspects of disabilities, and the impact of disabilities on families.
  
  • EDSP 2900 - Special Problems

    1.0 - 3.0
    2900. 1-3 hours each.
  
  • EDSP 3210 - Educational Aspects of Exceptional Learners

    3.0 - 3.0
    3210. 3 hours. Overview of the unique physical, cognitive and behavioral needs of exceptional learners. The teacher’s role in identification and referral procedures and implementation of effective educational practices as required by federal and state law are examined.
  
  • EDSP 3240 - Family Communication and Collaboration for Exceptional Learners

    3.0 - 3.0
    3240. 3 hours. Analysis of collaboration and communication models and strategies used in working with families, caregivers, and professionals concerned about students with exceptionalities. Focus on the changing definition of family, community resources, advocacy groups, political forces, legal mandates, and other factors that may impact students and their families are addressed. Fifteer hours a semester in field-work arranged.
  
  • EDSP 3300 - Special Education Practicum I

    3.0 - 3.0
    3300. 3 hours. (1;6) Practical experience in field sites (90 hours: 70 hours field experience and 20 hours classroom). Cognitive, affective and psychomotor objectives for observing behaviors, assisting in planning for instruction and participating in diagnostic processes. Professional development is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, overall GPA of 2.75 or higher, and all sections of TASP must be passed.
  
  • EDSP 3410 - Mental Retardation: Characteristics, Identification and Intervention

    3.0 - 3.0
    3410. 3 hours. An examination is made of the typical characteristics associated with mental retardation and identification procedures utilized. Emphasis is on the development of appropriate intervention programs. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 3210 and EDSP 3300 or consent of department.
  
  • EDSP 3420 - Behavioral Disorders: Characteristics, Identification and Intervention

    3.0 - 3.0
    3420. 3 hours. An examination is made of the typical characteristics associated with severe behavior problems and procedures for identification. Emphasis is on the development of appropriate intervention programs. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 3210 and EDSP 3300 or consent of department.
  
  • EDSP 4110 - Student Teaching in Special Education

    6.0 - 6.0
    3 hours. Teaching under supervision. See “Student Teaching Program” under College of Education section in the Undergraduate Catalog for details. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 3210, 3220, 3300, 3410, 3420, 3500, 4330 and 4340; or consent of department. Pass/no pass only.
  
  • EDSP 4320 - Educational Assessment and Evaluation of Exceptional Learners

    3.0 - 3.0
    3 hours. Examines a variety of assessment and evaluation strategies that are appropriate for special and general education settings. Knowledge of basic testing procedures and terminology as related to the exceptional learner. Interpretation and utilization of test data in developing individual education plans. Introduction to curriculum-based assessment. Field experiences include administration of academic and teacher-made assessments. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to Emerging Teacher Institute and approved for Clinical 1 Methods enrollment.
  
  • EDSP 4330 - Advanced Educational Strategies of Exceptional Learners

    3.0 - 3.0
    3 hours. Advanced educational strategies and interventions that promote academic performance of exceptional learners across a variety of settings and situations. Includes an emphasis on instructional use of computers and technology in the classroom. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to Emerging Teacher Institute and approved for Clinical 1 Methods enrollment.
  
  • EDSP 4340 - Classroom and Behavioral Management Strategies for Exceptional Learners

    3.0 - 3.0
    3 hours. Approaches to behavioral management of exceptional learners across a variety of educational settings. Implementation of individualized techniques including applied bahavioral analysis, as well as larger-group strategies, to foster positive behavioral, social, and emotional growth. Special attention to the development of behavioral intervention plans and positive behavioral supports for students with challenging behaviors. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to Emerging Teacher Institute and approved for Clinical 1 Methods enrollment.
  
  • EDSP 4350 - Strategies to Support Diverse Learners in General Education

    3.0 - 3.0
    3 hours. Examination of the roles of various professionals in the successful inclusion of students with disabilities in the general education classroom. Focus on consultation models, practices and principles with an emphasis on collaboration, cooperative learning, and inclusion. Provides and overview of assessment techniques applicable for all learners in the general education classroom. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to Emerging Teacher Institute and approved for Clinical 1 Methods enrollment.
  
  • EDSP 4360 - Transition Education and Services for Exceptional Learners

    3.0 - 3.0
    4360. 3 hours. Transition education and services for individuals with disabilities across the life span with emphasis on the post-secondary years. Examines the theory and practice of transition planning from school to community living, post-secondary education, and employment. Legislative history and practical applications of skills such as transition assessment, job development and job placement are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): EDSP 3210, EDSP 3240, EDSP 4320.
  
  • EDSP 4900 - Special Problems

    1.0 - 3.0
    4900. 1-3 hours each.

Teach North Texas - Undergraduate

  
  • TNTX 1200 - Secondary Teacher Education Preparation 2 : Inquiry-Based Lesson Design

    2.0 - 2.0
    1200. 2 hours (2;0;1). Topics may include routes to teacher certification in mathematics, computer sciences and science teaching; various teaching methods that are designed to meet instructional goals; and learner outcomes. Students develop and teach three inquiry-based lessons in their field in a middle school and participate in peer coaching. Prerequisite(s): TNTX 1100 or consent of the Teach North Texas advisor.

Technical Communication - Undergraduate

  
  • TECM 1200 - Developmental Writing

    3.0 - 3.0
    1200. 3 hours. Fulfills TSI requirements for students who have not passed the writing portion of the Texas Higher Education Assessment with a score of 7 or 8 prior to enrolling in the university or who are not otherwise exempt. Covers sentence formation and skills needed for argumentation and exposition. Emphasizes audience, purpose and occasion. Students must complete the requirements of the course with a grade of C or better in order to meet the prerequisite for ENGL 1313. Does not apply to degree.
  
  • TECM 2300 - New Media Writing

    3.0 - 3.0
    TCCNS Number: COMM 2311
    2300. (COMM 2311) 3 hours. Expository and persuasive writing and composition in digital and online environments, including work with websites, podcasts, videos/animation, and social media. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1313.
  
  • TECM 2700 - Technical Writing

    3.0 - 3.0
    TCCNS Number: ENGL 2311
    2700. (ENGL 2311). 3 hours. Expository writing, especially for science, pre-engineering and business students. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1313.
  
  • TECM 4321 - Arts Journal

    3.0 - 3.0
    Students will learn the history of college literary magazines, editorial processes and production. Students will develop their skills in literary production with the goal of employment in publishing. Students will read, edit, and respond professionally to submissions of literary fiction, poetry, non-fiction and photography. Each student will assume a role based on his or her talents and skills to produce an Arts Journal for UNT Dallas. COMM 4321 and TECM 4321 are equivalent. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1313.

Theatre - Undergraduate

  
  • THEA 1130 - Introduction to Creative Drama in the Elementary School

    1.0 - 1.0
    1130. 1 hour (1;3). Introduction to current philosophies, principles, and techniques of creative drama in the elementary school. Emphasis on development of the individual child through use of dramatic play, improvisation, and theater games. Includes lecture, discussion, group facilitation, peer teaching, and practical performance work.
  
  • THEA 3400 - Theatre for Young Audiences

    3.0 - 3.0
    3400. 3 hours. (3;1) Recognition and examination of the history and philosophy, production and performance of theatre for young audiences. Through focused inquiry, work on the practical problems that arise in the selection and performance of dramatic texts, original collective creations and adaptation of selected literature. Emphasis on connecting artistic practices and trends in educational theatre to theories of child/adolescent development. Course designed for those who advocate theatre as a stimulus for learning, whether they are specializing in classroom teaching or seeking careers in professional theatre. Class activities may take place on site in a school or at a theater.

Tutorial Option in Developmental Reading & Writing - Undergraduate

  
  • UGRW 1200 - Tutorial Option in Developmental Reading and Writing

    1.0 - 3.0
    1200. 1-3 hours. The content of this option will be tailored to the individual students and may include sentence formation skills needed for argumentation and exposition. Emphasizes audience, purpose and occasion. Placement in this option is based upon TSI Assessment score. Successful completion does not award academic credit or fulfill any degree requirement. Pass/no pass only.

Undergraduate Studies - Undergraduate

  
  • UGST 1000 - Freshman Seminar

    3.0 - 3.0
    1000. 3 hours. Introduces student to new and exciting ways of becoming active and engaged citizens of the university community and larger society through the exploration of problems in the current world. Students develop skills in critical thinking, communication, values clarification, and self-awareness. Varying topics require a creative and interdisciplinary view of the world. Past topics include leadership, information literacy, career and major exploration, community engagement and service.
  
  • UGST 1100 - Application of Learning Foundations

    1.0 - 1.0
    1100. 1 hour. Study of critical theories of learning and their effective utilization for increasing academic performance and persistence.
  
  • UGST 2900 - Special Problems

    1.0 - 3.0
    2900. 1-3 hours each. Special Problems.
 

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