African American and Diaspora Studies
Updated Course(s)
AADS 2070. African American Rhetoric and Culture (CMST 2070, MSCM 2070). This course will survey the rhetoric of African American men and women from the 1800s until now as a way of discovering how the African American race has strategically used rhetoric to make their voices heard. Students will learn some of the nuances that characterize African American rhetoric. (3, EXPLORATIONS/African American Heritage & Legacies)
Approved by Academic Council on 10/17/2023
AADS 3022 (ALCS 3022, FREN 3022, and WMST 3022). Afro Francophone Women Writers. As background to the study of Afro-informed writings by African women of the French-speaking countries of Haiti, Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana, the course also studies novels by women from French-speaking African countries such as Cameroon, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Algeria, and Congo, supplemented with films set in Burkina Faso and Mali that deal with women’s issues. Historical contexts, feminist movements, and women’s roles are considered in order to situate the literature. The class utilizes a book-club discussion format as well as student oral presentations, weekly essays, and a final paper. Prerequisite(s): FREN 3001 or FREN 3002 or equivalent as determined by placement exam. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 11/7/2023
AADS 4010 (ALCS 4010 and FREN 4010). Littérature Africaine Francophone (The Literature of French-Speaking Africa and the Caribbean). A survey of two principal aspects of literary expression in Francophone Africa and the Caribbean, oral and written literature and the social, cultural and historic factors that have given rise to their development throughout the Francophone societies of the African continent and the New World. Prerequisite(s): FREN 3001 or FREN 3002 or equivalent as determined by placement exam. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 11/7/2023
Afro Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Course Update(s)
ALCS 3021 (FREN 3021). Readings in Francophone Culture. A reading course designed to build advanced-level skills in comprehension of the text. Readings are taken from throughout the Francophone world and may also serve to introduce Francophone writings to those who later may wish to study international Afro Francophone works. Prerequisites: French 3001 or French 3002 or equivalent as determined by placement exam. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 11/7/2023
ALCS 3022 (AADS 3022, FREN 3022, and WMST 3022). Afro Francophone Women Writers. As background to the study of Afro-informed writings by African women of the French-speaking countries of Haiti, Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana, the course also studies novels by women from French-speaking African countries such as Cameroon, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Algeria, and Congo, supplemented with films set in Burkina Faso and Mali that deal with women’s issues. Historical contexts, feminist movements, and women’s roles are considered in order to situate the literature. The class utilizes a book-club discussion format as well as student oral presentations, weekly essays, and a final paper. Prerequisite(s): FREN 3001 or FREN 3002 or equivalent as determined by placement exam. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 11/7/2023
ALCS 4010 (AADS 4010 and FREN 4010). Littérature Africaine Francophone (The Literature of French-Speaking Africa and the Caribbean). A survey of two principal aspects of literary expression in Francophone Africa and the Caribbean, oral and written literature and the social, cultural and historic factors that have given rise to their development throughout the Francophone societies of the African continent and the New World. Prerequisite(s): FREN 3001 or FREN 3002 or equivalent as determined by placement exam. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 11/7/2023
Communication Studies
Course Update(s)
CMST 2070. African American Rhetoric and Culture (AADS 2070, MSCM 2070). This course will survey the rhetoric of African American men and women from the 1800s until now as a way of discovering how the African American race has strategically used rhetoric to make their voices heard. Students will learn some of the nuances that characterize African American rhetoric. (3, EXPLORATIONS/African American Heritage & Legacies)
Approved by Academic Council on 10/17/2023
Education & Counseling
Updated Curricula
Elementary Education
Freshman Year
First Semester
EDUC 1000 - Teacher Prep
EDUC 2044 - Methods of Classroom Organization and Management
EDUC 2035 - Child & Adolescent Psychology
XCOR 1000 - College Experience
College Writing (3, ENGL 1000 or ENGL 1010)
Quantitative Reasoning (3, MATH 1020/STAT 2010)
Scientific Reasoning (3, BIOL 1030 and BIOL 1030L)
Semester Hours: 16
Second Semester
Note: African American and Heritage & Legacies core requirement must have an ENGL prefix
EDUC 2040 - Introduction to the Exceptional Child
EDUC 2200 - Multicultural Education
PSCI 1020 - American Government
XCOR 1011 - Xavier Experience or XCOR 1012 - New Orleans Experience
Advanced Rhetoric and Composition (3, ENGL 1020)
African American and Heritage & Legacies (3, ENGL 2085 or ENGL 2095)
Semester Hours: 18
Sophomore Year
First Semester
CHEM 1004 - Chemistry of Art (Non-science majors) or CHEM 1005 - Food Chemistry (Non-science majors)
EDUC 2500 - Methods of Teaching 1-12
ENGL 2200 - Modern English Grammars
MATH 2015 - Geometry for Elementary Education Majors
Human Past (3, HIST 1030 or HIST 1040)
Faith & Society (3)
Semester Hours: 18
Second Semester
MATH 2025 - Finite Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors
IPSC 2020 - Earth Science
Creative Expression and Engagement (3)
The Examined Life (3)
Human Behavior (3)
Semester Hours: 15
Junior Year
First Semester
EDEL 3050A - Methods and Materials in the Teaching of Reading
EDUC 3060A - Strategies and Methods for K-3 Math
IPSC 4010 - Advanced Earth Science
XCOR 3010 - Engaging the Mission
MATH 1030 - Pre-Calculus or MATH 1030I - Intensive Pre-Calculus
Semester Hours: 16
Second Semester
EDEL 3050B - Methods and Materials in the Teaching of Reading
EDUC 3060B - Strategies and Methods for 4-8 Math
EDUC 4005S - Praxis Specialty Area
EDUC 3040 - Educational Psychology
XCOR 3020 - Engaging Global Issues
GEOG 3020 - Louisiana and Its Resources or HIST 3040 - History of Louisiana
PHYS 1530 - How Things Work (Non-science majors) or Approved Science Course (3)
Semester Hours: 18
All majors must have passed ALL parts of the Praxis Exams (Praxis I, Praxis II and PLT) and shouldhave been accepted into the Teacher Education Program.
Senior Year
First Semester
EDUC 4030 - Educational Measurement and Evaluation
EDUC 4050 - Introduction to Dyslexia
EDUC 3005L - Principles of Learning and Teaching Praxis II
Residency1 (6)
Semester Hours: 12
Second Semester
EDUC 4113R - Clinical Procedures in Remedial Reading in the Elementary School
Residency2 (6)
Senior Capstone (0)
EDEL 3071 - Curriculum Applications
Semester Hours: 12
Summary: Program in Elementary Education (Grades 1-5)
Foundations: 13
XCOR 1000 - College Experience
XCOR 1011 - Xavier Experience or XCOR 1012 - New Orleans Experience
College Writing (3, ENGL 1000 or ENGL 1010)
Advanced Rhetoric and Composition (3, ENGL 1020)
Quantitative Reasoning (3, MATH 1020/STAT 2010)
Explorations: 21
Note: African American Heritage and Legacies core requirement must have an ENGL prefix
African American Heritage and Legacies (3, ENGL 2085 or ENGL 2095)
Creative Expression and Engagement (3)
The Examined Life (3)
Faith and Society (3)
Human Behavior (3)
The Human Past (3, HIST 1030 or HIST 1040)
Scientific Reasoning (3, BIOL 1030 and BIOL 1030L)
Engagements: 6
XCOR 3010 - Engaging the Mission
XCOR 3020 - Engaging Global Issues
Senior Capstone (0)
Major: 54
EDUC 1000 - Teacher Prep
EDUC 2035 - Child & Adolescent Psychology
EDUC 2040 - Introduction to the Exceptional Child
EDUC 2200 - Multicultural Education
EDUC 2044 - Methods of Classroom Organization and Management
EDUC 2500 - Methods of Teaching 1-12
EDEL 3050A - Methods and Materials in the Teaching of Reading
EDEL 3050B - Methods and Materials in the Teaching of Reading
EDEL 3071 - Curriculum Applications
Residency1 (6)
Residency2 (6)
Senior Capstone (0)
EDUC 3040 - Educational Psychology
EDUC 3060A - Strategies and Methods for K-3 Math
EDUC 4005S - Praxis Specialty Area
EDUC 4030 - Educational Measurement and Evaluation
EDUC 3005L - Principles of Learning and Teaching Praxis II
EDUC 3060B - Strategies and Methods for 4-8 Math
EDUC 4050 - Introduction to Dyslexia
EDUC 4113R - Clinical Procedures in Remedial Reading in the Elementary School
Content: 31
CHEM 1004 - Chemistry of Art (Non-science majors) or CHEM 1005 - Food Chemistry (Non-science majors)
PHYS 1530 - How Things Work (Non-science majors) or Approved Science Course (3)
PSCI 1020 - American Government
MATH 2015 - Geometry for Elementary Education Majors
IPSC 2020 - Earth Science
ENGL 2200 - Modern English Grammars
IPSC 4010 - Advanced Earth Science
MATH 1030 - Pre-Calculus or MATH 1030I - Intensive Pre-Calculus
GEOG 3020 - Louisiana and Its Resources or HIST 3040 - History of Louisiana
MATH 2025 - Finite Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors
Total Hours: 125
Approved by Academic Council on 10/17/2023
Art Education
Art Education majors should note that certification requirements are established by the LouisianaDepartment of Education and are subject to change. Students should consult their advisors each semester.Education majors should consult the Division of Education and Counseling section in this catalog forrequirements to be formally admitted into Xavier’s Teacher Education Program.
Freshman Year
First Semester
EDUC 1000 - Teacher Prep
EDUC 2035 - Child & Adolescent Psychology
EDUC 2044 - Methods of Classroom Organization and Management
XCOR 1000 - College Experience
College Writing (3, ENGL 1000 or ENGL 1010)
Quantitative Reasoning (3, MATH 1020)
Scientific Reasoning (3, BIOL 1030 and BIOL 1030L)
Semester Hours: 16
Second Semester
EDUC 2040 - Introduction to the Exceptional Child
Advanced Rhetoric and Composition (3, ENGL 1020)
EDUC 2200 - Multicultural Education
Science Course (3)
CONTENT Course (3)
XCOR 1011 - Xavier Experience or XCOR 1012 - New Orleans Experience
Semester Hours: 18
Sophomore Year
First Semester
EDUC 2500 - Methods of Teaching 1-12
Human Past (3)
Faith and Society (3)
CONTENT Course (3)
CONTENT Course (3)
CONTENT Course (3)
Semester Hours: 18
Second Semester
African American Heritage and Legacies (3)
Examined Life (3)
Creative Expression and Engagement (3)
Human Behavior (3)
Science Course (3, please see content area)
CONTENT Course (3)
Semester Hours: 18
Junior Year
All majors must have passed all parts of Praxis I and should have been accepted into the Teacher EducationProgram before taking junior-level education courses.
First Semester
XCOR 3010 - Engaging the Mission
Math (3, please see content area for specific course)
CONTENT Course (3)
CONTENT Course (3)
CONTENT Course (3)
CONTENT Course (3)
Semester Hours: 18
Second Semester
EDUC 3040 - Educational Psychology
EDUC 4005S - Praxis Specialty Area
EDEL 3050B - Methods and Materials in the Teaching of Reading
PSCI 1020 - American Government
XCOR 3020 - Engaging Global Issues
CONTENT Course (3)
Semester Hours: 15
Senior Year
First Semester
EDUC 4030 - Educational Measurement and Evaluation
EDUC 3005L - Principles of Learning and Teaching Praxis II
Residency 1 (6)
Semester Hours: 12
Second Semester
EDUC 4113R - Clinical Procedures in Remedial Reading in the Elementary School
Residency 2 (9)
Senior Capstone Project (0)
Semester Hours: 12
Summary: Program in Art Education
Foundations: 13
XCOR 1000 - College Experience
XCOR 1011 - Xavier Experience or XCOR 1012 - New Orleans Experience
College Writing (3, ENGL 1000 or ENGL 1010)
Advanced Rhetoric and Composition (3, ENGL 1020)
Quantitative Reasoning (3, MATH 1020)
Explorations: 21
African American Heritage and Legacies (3)
Creative Expression and Engagement (3)
Examined Life (3)
Faith and Society (3)
Human Behavior (3)
Human Past (3)
Scientific Reasoning (3, BIOL 1030 and BIOL 1030L)
Engagements: 6
XCOR 3010 - Engaging the Mission
XCOR 3020 - Engaging Global Issues
Senior Capstone (0)
CONTENT: 30
CONTENT Courses (30)
Education: 57
EDUC 1000 - Teacher Prep
EDUC 2035 - Child & Adolescent Psychology
EDUC 2040 - Introduction to the Exceptional Child
EDUC 2200 - Multicultural Education
EDUC 2044 - Methods of Classroom Organization and Management
EDUC 2500 - Methods of Teaching 1-12
EDUC 3040 - Educational Psychology
EDUC 4005S - Praxis Specialty Area
EDUC 4030 - Educational Measurement and Evaluation
EDUC 4050 - Introduction to Dyslexia
EDUC 3005L - Principles of Learning and Teaching Praxis II
Residency 1 (6)
Residency 2 (9)
EDEL 3050B - Methods and Materials in the Teaching of Reading
EDUC 4113R - Clinical Procedures in Remedial Reading in the Elementary School
Science Courses (6)
Math (3)
PSCI 1020 - American Government
Total Hours: 127
Approved by Academic Council on 10/17/2023
English/English Education
English/English Education offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in two programs: a full English major degree inpreparation for graduate school in English and the humanities and an Education degree leading tocertification to teach English Education grades 6-12. English/English Education majors should note thatcertification requirements are established by the Louisiana Department of Education and are subject tochange. Students should consult their advisors each semester. Education majors should consult the Divisionof Education and Counseling section in this catalog for requirements to be formally admitted into Xavier’sTeacher Education Program.
Freshman Year
First Semester
EDUC 2035 - Child & Adolescent Psychology
EDUC 1000 - Teacher Prep
EDUC 2044 - Methods of Classroom Organization and Management
XCOR 1000 - College Experience
College Writing (3, ENGL 1000 or ENGL 1010)
Scientific Reasoning (3, BIOL 1030 and BIOL 1030L)
Quantitative Reasoning (3, MATH 1020)
Semester Hours: 16
Second Semester
XCOR 1011 - Xavier Experience or XCOR 1012 - New Orleans Experience
EDUC 2040 - Introduction to the Exceptional Child
EDUC 2200 - Multicultural Education
Advanced Composition and Rhetoric (3, ENGL 1020)
Science Course (3, please see content area for specific course)
Semester Hours: 15
Sophomore Year
First Semester
EDUC 2500 - Methods of Teaching 1-12
Human Past (3)
Faith and Society (3)
CONTENT Course (3)
CONTENT Course (3)
CONTENT Course (3)
Semester Hours: 18
Second Semester
African American Heritage and Legacies (3)
Human Behavior (3)
Creative Expression and Engagment (3)
Examined Life (3)
Science Course (3) (please see content area for specific course)
CONTENT Course (3)
Semester Hours: 18
Junior Year
All majors must have passed all parts of Praxis I and should have been accepted into the Teacher EducationProgram before taking junior-level education courses.
First Semester
XCOR 3010 - Engaging the Mission
Math (3, please see content area for specific course)
CONTENT Course (3)
CONTENT Course (3)
CONTENT Course (3)
Semester Hours: 15
Second Semester
EDEL 3050B - Methods and Materials in the Teaching of Reading
EDUC 4005S - Praxis Specialty Area
EDUC 3040 - Educational Psychology
PSCI 1020 - American Government
CONTENT Course (3)
XCOR 3020 - Engaging Global Issues
Semester Hours: 15
Senior Year
First Semester
EDUC 4030 - Educational Measurement and Evaluation
EDUC 3005L - Principles of Learning and Teaching Praxis II
Residency 1 (6)
Semester Hours: 12
Second Semester
EDUC 4113R - Clinical Procedures in Remedial Reading in the Elementary School
Residency 2 (9)
Senior Capstone (0)
Semester Hours: 12
Summary: Program in English/English Education (Grades 6-12)
Foundations: 13
XCOR 1000 - College Experience
XCOR 1011 - Xavier Experience or XCOR 1012 - New Orleans Experience
College Writing (3, ENGL 1000 or ENGL 1010)
Advanced Rhetoric and Composition (3, ENGL 1020)
Quantitative Reasoning (3, MATH 1020)
Explorations: 21
African American Heritage and Legacies (3)
Creative Expression and Engagement (3)
Examined Life (3)
Faith and Society (3)
Human Behavior (3)
Human Past (3)
Scientific Reasoning (3, BIOL 1030 and BIOL 1030L)
Engagements: 6
XCOR 3010 - Engaging the Mission
XCOR 3020 - Engaging Global Issues
Senior Capstone (0)
CONTENT: 24
CONTENT Courses (24)
Education: 57
EDUC 1000 - Teacher Prep
EDUC 2035 - Child & Adolescent Psychology
EDUC 2040 - Introduction to the Exceptional Child
EDUC 2200 - Multicultural Education
EDUC 2044 - Methods of Classroom Organization and Management
EDUC 2500 - Methods of Teaching 1-12
EDUC 3040 - Educational Psychology
EDEL 3050B - Methods and Materials in the Teaching of Reading
EDUC 4005S - Praxis Specialty Area
Residency 1 (6)
EDUC 4050 - Introduction to Dyslexia
EDUC 3005L - Principles of Learning and Teaching Praxis II
EDUC 4030 - Educational Measurement and Evaluation
Residency 2 (9)
EDUC 4113R - Clinical Procedures in Remedial Reading in the Elementary School
Science Courses (6)
PSCI 1020 - American Government
Math (3)
Total Hours: 121
Teacher certification standards require 3 hours in BIOL, CHEM, IPSC, or PHYS, in addition to the other courses listed above. EDUC 1000 is a prerequisite for all Education courses.
Approved by Academic Council on 10/17/2023
Social Studies Education
Biology Education
Music Education Vocal or Instrumental Supervision
French Education
Spanish Education
Languages
Course Update(s)
FREN 1010. Elementary French. Usually offered fall and spring semesters. An introductory course for students with little or no previous training in French. Experiential French learned through on-site historical and cultural observations and participation in regional activities throughout French-speaking Louisiana. Emphasis on the four foundational skills: comprehension, reading, speaking, and writing. This course is not for students who have previously studied French and/or who are heritage speakers of French. (3, FaSpSu)
Approved by Academic Council on 10/17/2023
FREN 1020. Elementary French. A continuation of building communicative skills, with emphasis upon the four skills of comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Mastery of oral proficiency and grammatical structures appropriate to the development of intermediate-level communication. Experienced-based cultural interactions, present, past, and future tenses, description, developing competency for social and work situations. This course is not for heritage speakers of French. Prerequisite: FREN 1010 or equivalent as determined by placement exam. (Change made to prerequisite for every course) (3, FaSpSu)
Approved by Academic Council on 10/17/2023
FREN 1090. Conversation and Culture. An accelerated course built around two organizing principles, the development of language communicative capabilities and the acquisition of cultural competency. Students will spend the first week of the course becoming familiar with the key principles for discussing culture through an examination of their ideas about their cultures of origin. At the same time, students will review grammar concepts learned in their previous language study and will enhance their knowledge of these concepts through specific communication goals. This course is not for heritage speakers of French. Prerequisite: FREN 1020 or equivalent as determined by placement exam. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 10/17/2023
FREN 2010. Intermediate French. 2010 usually offered fall semester. Continuing development of the four skills of comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Study of selected texts and cultural materials. Web-based study of cultural and social tasks, with extensive student oral reports. Films, computer drills, and audiovisuals required. Readings from texts by Francophone writers. (2nd semester). Prerequisites: FREN 1010-FREN 1020 or equivalent as determined by placement exam. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 10/17/2023
FREN 2020. Intermediate French. 2020 usually offered spring semester. Continuing development of the four skills of comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Study of selected texts and cultural materials. Web-based study of cultural and social tasks, with extensive student oral reports. Films, computer drills, and audiovisuals required. Readings from texts by Francophone writers. (2nd semester). Prerequisites: FREN 1010-FREN 1020 or equivalent as determined by placement exam. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 10/17/2023
FREN 2061. French for Business 1. A study of French in its application to business, including terminology with respect to office procedures and international marketing. Vocabulary and grammar will be presented in the context of the business world. Students will also be given the opportunity to develop skills of listening and speaking French. French will be spoken at all times in class. Prerequisite(s): FREN 1020 or equivalent as determined by placement exam. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 10/17/2023
FREN 2062. French for Business II. This course builds upon FREN 2061 and will provide the student with the necessary skills to function effectively within the French business world in the United States, as well as in French speaking countries. Attention will be placed on culture, since the business world in the Francophone world works differently from that of the United States. Vocabulary and grammar will be presented in French. Students will also be given the opportunity to develop skills of listening and speaking French. Prerequisite(s): FREN 2061 or equivalent as determined by placement exam. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 10/17/2023
FREN 3001. Advanced Grammar and Composition. Intensive review of grammar. Emphasis is on verbs, idioms, the subjunctive, and the spoken language. Extensive use of films and readings to place structures under study in context. Prerequisites: FREN 2020 or equivalent as determined by placement exam. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 10/17/2023
FREN 3002. Advanced Composition and Grammar. Intensive review of grammar. Emphasis is on verbs, idioms, the subjunctive, and the spoken language. Extensive use of films and readings to place structures under study in context. Prerequisites: FREN 2020 or equivalent as determined by placement exam. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 10/17/2023
FREN 3010. French Medieval and Renaissance Literature. A survey of literary and cultural documents written in Western Europe, with emphasis upon the literary traditions in Latin and the vernacular. From the Benedictine Rule to the Book of the City of Ladies by Christine de Pisan, students situate texts within their cultural context to understand both the impact of such texts upon the society which produced them and the effect of the social milieu upon literary production. Modern French versions of vernacular texts and translations of Latin works such as the Rule, the poetry of the Goliards, and the Sermon on the Song of Songs of St. Bernard Clairvaux. The lyric poets; the Pleiade. This course may be expanded to two semesters by continuing as a directed reading. Prerequisite: French 3001 or French 302 or equivalent as determined by placement exam. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 10/17/2023
FREN 3011. Advanced Conversation. Conversation based upon texts, videos, and Web-based sources. Analysis of cultural and some literary texts. Emphasis upon modern films and journalistic writings. Prerequisites: FREN 2010-FREN 2020 or equivalent as determined by placement exam. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 10/17/2023
FREN 3012. Advanced Conversation. Conversation based upon texts, videos, and Web-based sources. Analysis of cultural and some literary texts. Emphasis upon modern films and journalistic writings. Prerequisites: FREN 2010-FREN 2020 or equivalent as determined by placement exam. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 10/17/2023
FREN 3020. Introduction to Afro Francophone Cultural Readings. A survey of selected Francophone oral and written literature and the social, cultural and historic factors that have given rise to their development throughout the Francophone societies of the Diaspora. Class participants will develop an ability to read critically in a literature that is the product of cultures which may be unfamiliar to them. Prerequisites: French 3001 or French 3002 or equivalent as determined by placement exam. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 10/17/2023
FREN 4051. Special Topics in French. Critical analysis and exploration of language, culture, or literature. Topics vary according to the needs and interests of department faculty and majors. May be repeated for up to 12 hours of credit. Prerequisites: French 3001 or French 3002 or equivalent as determined by placement exam. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 10/17/2023
FREN 4052. Special Topics in French. Critical analysis and exploration of language, culture, or literature. Topics vary according to the needs and interests of department faculty and majors. May be repeated for up to 12 hours of credit. Prerequisites: French 3001 or French 3002 or equivalent as determined by placement exam. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 10/17/2023
FREN 3021 (ALCS 3021). Readings in Francophone Culture. A reading course designed to build advanced-level skills in comprehension of the text. Readings are taken from throughout the Francophone world and may also serve to introduce Francophone writings to those who later may wish to study international Afro Francophone works. Prerequisites: French 3001 or French 3002 or equivalent as determined by placement exam. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 11/7/2023
FREN 3022 (AADS 3022, ALCS 3022, and WMST 3022). Afro Francophone Women Writers. As background to the study of Afro-informed writings by African women of the French-speaking countries of Haiti, Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana, the course also studies novels by women from French-speaking African countries such as Cameroon, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Algeria, and Congo, supplemented with films set in Burkina Faso and Mali that deal with women’s issues. Historical contexts, feminist movements, and women’s roles are considered in order to situate the literature. The class utilizes a book-club discussion format as well as student oral presentations, weekly essays, and a final paper. Prerequisite(s): FREN 3001 or FREN 3002 or equivalent as determined by placement exam. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 11/7/2023
FREN 4010 (AADS 4010 and ALCS 4010). Littérature Africaine Francophone (The Literature of French-Speaking Africa and the Caribbean). A survey of two principal aspects of literary expression in Francophone Africa and the Caribbean, oral and written literature and the social, cultural and historic factors that have given rise to their development throughout the Francophone societies of the African continent and the New World. Prerequisite(s): FREN 3001 or FREN 3002 or equivalent as determined by placement exam. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 11/7/2023
SPAN 1010. Elementary Spanish. Introduction to Spanish grammar and vocabulary for basic communication in the language. Students will be given ample opportunity to express themselves in Spanish, both orally and in writing. All four language skills of speaking, writing, reading, and listening will be developed and various aspects of Spanish culture will also be presented. This course is not for students who have previously studied Spanish and/or who are heritage speakers of Spanish. (3, FaSpSu)
Approved by Academic Council on 11/7/2023
SPAN 1020. Elementary Spanish. A continuation of SPAN 1010. Students will continue to study Spanish grammar and vocabulary for basic communication in the language. Students will be given ample opportunity to express themselves in Spanish, both orally and in writing. All four language skills of speaking, writing, reading, and listening will be developed and various aspects of Spanish culture will also be presented. This course is not for heritage speakers of Spanish. Prerequisite: Minimum placement exam score or SPAN 1010. (3, FaSpSu)
Approved by Academic Council on 11/7/2023
SPAN 1090. Conversation and Culture. This course is organized around the communicative approach and the dissemination of cultural ideas. The communicative approach emphasizes communication in the language while at the same time practicing key grammar concepts. Students will review grammar concepts learned in SPAN 1010-SPAN 1020 or the equivalent and enhance their knowledge of these concepts through specific communication goals. They will further these communication skills by using the language to learn about key cultural concepts of the Spanish-speaking world. This course is not for heritage speakers of Spanish. Prerequisite: Minimum placement exam score or SPAN 1010 or SPAN 1020. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 11/7/2023
SPAN 2010. Intermediate Spanish. Review of grammar and further development of language skills in reading, writing, conversation and listening comprehension. Hispanic and pre- Hispanic cultures are presented through short stories (first semester). Continued development of the four language skills with intensive, in-depth study of the Spanish subjunctive. Short stories will be read and discussed with emphasis upon literary and cultural analysis (2nd. semester) Prerequisite: Minimum placement exam score or SPAN 1020 or SPAN 1090. (3-3, FaSp)
Approved by Academic Council on 11/7/2023
SPAN 2020. Intermediate Spanish. Review of grammar and further development of language skills in reading, writing, conversation and listening comprehension. Hispanic and pre- Hispanic cultures are presented through short stories (first semester). Continued development of the four language skills with intensive, in-depth study of the Spanish subjunctive. Short stories will be read and discussed with emphasis upon literary and cultural analysis (2nd. semester). Prerequisite: Minimum placement exam score or SPAN 2010. (3-3, FaSp)
Approved by Academic Council on 11/7/2023
SPAN 2051. Spanish for Medical Spanish Personnel. This course provides a foundation of knowledge and experience for health care providers, enabling better communication with the Hispanic community. Vocabulary and grammar will be presented in a health care context. Students will also be given the opportunity to develop skills of listening and speaking Spanish. Spanish will be spoken at all times in class. Prerequisite: Minimum placement exam score or SPAN 1020 or equivalent. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 11/7/2023
Mass Communication
New Course(s)
MSCM 2070. African American Rhetoric and Culture (AADS 2070, CMST 2070). This course will survey the rhetoric of African American men and women from the 1800s until now as a way of discovering how the African American race has strategically used rhetoric to make their voices heard. Students will learn some of the nuances that characterize African American rhetoric. (3, EXPLORATIONS/African American Heritage & Legacies)
Approved by Academic Council on 10/17/2023
Political Science
Course Update(s)
Reinstated Course:
PSCI 4800. Advanced Research Design in Political Science. This research seminar provides an integrative experience that substantively allows you to employ insights and ideas from work in different subfields and includes skill intensive writing, critical thinking, independent research, and oral presentation opportunities to apply theories and concepts to new problems and cases, as well as practice in articulating and defending your own views. Prerequisite(s): PSCI 2010, PSCI 2511, and PSCI 3250. (3, Fa, Sp)
Approved by Academic Council on 11/7/2023
PSCI 4999. Senior Comprehensive Exam. Required of all students in the major. Students will take an exam administered by the department to show competency in the field of political science. Prerequisite(s): senior classification. (0, Fa, Sp)
Approved by Academic Council on 11/7/2023
Program Update(s)
Political Science, B.A.
Senior Year
First Semester
PSCI 4100 - International Political Economy
Minor (3)
Scientific Reasoning (3)
Free Elective (3)
PSCI 4800 - Advanced Research Design in the Political Science
Semester Hours: 15
Second Semester
ECON 2020 - Principles of Macro Economics
PSCI Elective (3)
Minor (3)
Faith and Society (3)
Free Elective (3)
PSCI 4999 - Senior Comprehensive Exam (0)
Semester Hours: 15
Summary
Engagements: 6
XCOR 3010 - Engaging the Mission
XCOR 3020 - Engaging Global Issues
PSCI 4999 - Senior Comprehensive Exam
Major: 42
PSCI 1010 - Introduction to Political Science
PSCI 1020 - American Government
PSCI 2010 - Research Methods
PSCI 2040 - International Relations
PSCI 2050 - Introduction to Public Policy and Administration
PSCI 2511 - Quantitative Analysis
PSCI 3010 - Comparative Politics
PSCI 3250 - Introduction to Political Thought
PSCI 4100 - International Political Economy
PSCI 4800 - Advanced Research Design in Political Science
PSCI Electives (9)
ECON 2020 - Principles of Macro Economics
Approved by Academic Council on 11/7/2023
Women’s Studies
WMST 3022 (AADS 3022, ALCS 3022, and FREN 3022). Afro Francophone Women Writers. As background to the study of Afro-informed writings by African women of the French-speaking countries of Haiti, Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana, the course also studies novels by women from French-speaking African countries such as Cameroon, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Algeria, and Congo, supplemented with films set in Burkina Faso and Mali that deal with women’s issues. Historical contexts, feminist movements, and women’s roles are considered in order to situate the literature. The class utilizes a book-club discussion format as well as student oral presentations, weekly essays, and a final paper. Prerequisite(s): FREN 3001 or FREN 3002 or equivalent as determined by placement exam. (3)
Approved by Academic Council on 11/7/2023
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