Course List, Descriptions and Syllabi

ART 301 World Art (3 credits) - MEETS Civics & Perspectives UWL GenEd
The main objective of this course is to introduce students to the historical, economic, artistic, social and religious parts of Seville through its important and several monuments. Students will study about the monuments and works of art significant in relation to global art.

The actual city will be the main guideline of this course. In each class meeting students will study various artistic-architectural points of interest. Students will also be able to appreciate the cultural impact that many other cultures have left behind in the city throughout its history.

LAB FEE: Students will have to pay 80€ to cover all entry fees during the visits.

MGT 360 International Management (3 Credits)
Through this course, students will be introduced to the opportunities and challenges corporations face when doing business internationally and identify strategies and practices to manage effectively in a global environment. In particular, students will be exposed to, and encouraged to critically think about, international management topics such as the global business environment, ethics and corporate social responsibility, culture, international strategy and entry, organizational behavior across cultures, and international human resource management issues. In the end, students develop an understanding of, and appreciation for, culture and its impact on management and strategies for managing in a complex, global environment.

MGT/MKT 301 Business Communication (3 Credits)
This course explores different genres of written and oral communication employed in the business environment. Emphasis is placed on utilizing communication strategies that are tailored to both the audience and the organizational context in which the communication takes place. The ethical implications of communication within a business environment are also considered. This course develops a process approach to writing, which moves from planning through revision and final editing in producing business-related documents. Students are also introduced to communication techniques that enhance productivity within groups as well as develop the ability to write as a team and create presentations that flow seamlessly.

ESS 100 Physical Activities (1 Credit)
A program of instruction to enhance participation in physical activities throughout one's lifetime. The primary emphases for specific activities may include acquiring a knowledge base, learning new skills and/or refining skills, developing components of health-related fitness, enhancing affective skills.

ESS 328 Field Experience in Exercise Science (3 Credits)
Practical experience in an exercise science setting or formal observation in a clinical setting. Experiences provided may include activities such as exercise leadership, coaching, assisting with fitness assessment and exercise prescription, exercise research, clinical observation, etc. Repeatable for credit - maximum six.

Prerequisite: admission to the exercise sport science major - fitness or pre-professional emphasis.

ESS 348 Theory of Coaching (2 credits)
Theory of coaching specific competitive sports. Coaching and directing youth, club, inter-scholastic and intercollegiate sports programs. Theory of coaching the following sports will be offered on a rotational basis: baseball/softball, basketball, football, gymnastics, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field/cross country, volleyball, and wrestling. A competitive background in and fundamental knowledge of the sport is highly recommended. Repeatable for credit - maximum four.

Prerequisite: junior standing.

ESS 349 Psychology of Coaching Competitive Athletics (2 credits)
Aids the prospective coach to better understand the application of psychological concepts to the coaching of sports. Emphasis will be on the methods of improving the performance of athletes through a better understanding of the factors affecting teaching and learning in athletics.

Prerequisite: junior standing.

SPA 353 Perspectives on Contemporary Spain: Culture and Society. (3 Credits)
SPA 353 - Perspectivas sobre la España contemporánea: cultural y sociedad (3 Créditos) – Course Syllabus in Spanish
This course offers the students a general overview of Spanish civilization from the beginning up to contemporary times. The course not only covers the development of the history in general, but it also strengthens the connection between the different structures that grow in any human community: economical activities, social and political organizations, culture, ideology, artistic, literary and religious activities. The objective is that the student understands the diversity of the country.

Prerequisite: 5 semesters of college-level Spanish.

SPA 354 Artistic Expression and Society in the Spanish-Speaking World (3 Credits) - *cannot be taken with ART 301 (3 credits)
SPA 354 Expresión Artística y Sociedad en el Mundo de Habla Española (3 Créditos)– Course Syllabus in Spanish
The main objective of this course is to introduce students to the historical, economical, artistic, social and religious aspects of Seville through its important and numerous monuments. The city itself will be the main guideline of this course. In each class meeting, students will study various artistic-architectural points of interest. Students will also be able to appreciate the cultural impact that many other cultures have left behind on the city throughout its history. Students will have to pay $50 approximately to cover entry fees during the visits.

Prerequisites: 5 semesters of college-level Spanish

SPA 103 Spanish in a Global Society I & II (4 Credits)
SPA 103 El Español en una Sociedad Global I & II (4 Credits)– Course syllabus in Spanish
In this course the student will begin and develop their learning of Spanish as second language.

Through an active and playful methodology the student will begin to interact and communicate in Spanish. The student will realize the advantages of living in Seville to interact and learn specific vocabulary in an easy and efficient way.

Prerequisite: No prior knowledge of Spanish required.

SPA 201 Spanish Language and Cultures in Action I (4 Credits)
SPA 201 Lengua y Culturas Españolas en Acción I (4 Créditos) – Course syllabus in Spanish
The basis of this course is to provide the students with the necessary strategies to develop their Spanish, at a medium level, in the five key skill areas of listening, reading, interacting, speaking and writing.

Specific aspects of Spanish Society and Culture will be comprehended in situ through the programmed visits.

Prerequisite: 3 years of high-school Spanish or 2 semesters of college-level Spanish.

SPA 202 Spanish Language and Cultures in Action II (4 Credits)
SPA 202 Lengua y Culturas Españolas en Acción II (4 Créditos)– Course syllabus in Spanish
Throughout the course students will acquire a communication competence in line with their level of Spanish, orally as well as in writing in order to:

- Participate in conversations about family members, work, trips.
- Write a message and short texts expressing experiences, telling stories, summarizing a book or a movie.
- Understanding texts that contain basic information such as adverts, menus, timetables.

Prerequisite: 4 years of high-school Spanish or 3 semesters of college-level Spanish.

SPA 221 Spanish for Healthcare Professional (3 Credits)
SPA 221 Introducción al Español para Profesionales de la Salud (3 Créditos) – Course Syllabus in Spanish
The student will improve their oral and written skills for effective communication in Spanish in the health field. The student will gain more confidence in interactions with patients. Student participation and reflection on sociocultural and intercultural aspects is important.

Prerequisite: 3 semesters of college-level Spanish.

LAB FEE: Students will have to pay 80€ to cover all entry fees during the visits.


SPA 371 Business Spanish (3 Credits)
SPA 371 Español de Negocios (3 Créditos) – Course Syllabus in Spanish
The main objective of the course is for the student to acquire lexical and functional knowledge related to the business world to function in the Hispanic business world. To do this, emphasis will be placed on the specific terms used in different areas and on cultural elements.

Prerequisite: 4 semesters of college-level Spanish.

ART 301 - World Art (3 Credits)
This course is designed to improve the student´s knowledge of the historical, artistics, social and religious aspects of Seville, Córdoba and Granada. The city itself is used as the main classroom or textbook for this course, been that the students will visit different places everyday that have made these cities so important in Spanish history and in Art. The students will also be able to appreciate the cultural and architectural impact of diverse cultures that have been imposed in Andalucía for centuries.

This course can be taken in English or Spanish.

If this course is taken in Spanish it will be equivalent to the SPA 354 Artistic Expression and Society in the Spanish-Speaking World (3 Credits) course.

MGT 360 International Management (3 Credits) / Taught In English
Through this course, students will be introduced to the opportunities and challenges corporations face when doing business internationally and identify strategies and practices to manage effectively in a global environment. In particular, students will be exposed to, and encouraged to critically think about, international management topics such as the global business environment, ethics and corporate social responsibility, culture, international strategy and entry, organizational behavior across cultures, and international human resource management issues. In the end, students develop an understanding of, and appreciation for, culture and its impact on management and strategies for managing in a complex, global environment.

MGT/MKT 301 Business Communication (3 Credits) / Taught in English
This course explores different genres of written and oral communication employed in the business environment. Emphasis is placed on utilizing communication strategies that are tailored to both the audience and the organizational context in which the communication takes place. The ethical implications of communication within a business environment are also considered. This course develops a process approach to writing, which moves from planning through revision and final editing in producing business-related documents. Students are also introduced to communication techniques that enhance productivity within groups as well as develop the ability to write as a team and create presentations that flow seamlessly.

SPA 354 Artistic Expression and Society in the Spanish-Speaking World (3 Credits)
SPA 354 Expresión Artística y Sociedad en el Mundo de Habla Española (3 Créditos)– Course Syllabus in Spanish
The main objective of this course is to introduce students to the historical, economical, artistic, social and religious aspects of Seville through its important and numerous monuments. The city itself will be the main guideline of this course. In each class meeting, students will study various artistic-architectural points of interest. Students will also be able to appreciate the cultural impact that many other cultures have left behind on the city throughout its history. Students will have to pay $50 approximately to cover entry fees during the visits.

Prerequisites: 5 semesters of college-level Spanish

SPA 371 Business Spanish (3 Credits)
SPA 371 Español de Negocios (3 Créditos) – Course Syllabus in Spanish
The main objective of the course is for the student to acquire lexical and functional knowledge related to the business world to function in the Hispanic business world. To do this, emphasis will be placed on the specific terms used in different areas and on cultural elements.

Prerequisite: 3 semesters of college-level Spanish.