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  • SOC 4800R: Independent Study

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Students work one-on-one with a sociology faculty member on a project agreeable to both. The project depends on the interests of the student and faculty member. Completion of the course requires a paper related to the project. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a deep understanding of particular sociologists, sociological methodologies, and/or sociological theories as determined by the student and advisor. 2. Demonstrate an ability to link above mentioned sociologists, methodologies, and/or theories to the larger sociological canon. Prerequisites: SOC 1010 (Grade C or higher) and instructor permission required.
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  • SOC 4850R: Directed Research

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Students will work directly with Applied Sociology faculty in research projects. Projects may be student or faculty initiated. Course is repeatable for up to 9 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Design a sociological research project; 2. Implement a sociological research project; 3. Analyze data collected in a sociological research project; 4. Present results of analyzed data collected in sociological research. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 (Grade C or higher).
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  • SOC 4860R: Sociology Practicum

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Students will observe and/or participate in professional activities under the direct or indirect supervision of Applied Sociology faculty. Repeatable up to 9 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Formulate a knowledge of how key theories, ideas, and processes related to the study of sociology are applied in professional and research settings. 2. Distinguish among a range of sociological methods for conducting research in professional and research settings. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 (Grade C or higher).
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  • SOC 4890: Applied Sociology Internship

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Students will apply knowledge they've learned in Applied Sociology courses to an organizational setting in which they actively participate. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the knowledge learned in previously Applied Sociology courses and apply that knowledge in an organization in which they participate. Prerequisites: Applied Sociology major, Senior standing; SOC 1010, SOC 3111, SOC 3112, SOC 3140 (all Grade C or higher), and instructor permission.
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  • SOC 4910: Senior Capstone

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Fulfills the Sociology capstone requirement to earn a BA/BS degree. In this course, students will undertake a well-defined research project involving primary and/or secondary data analysis. The final product for the capstone will be a paper of "publishable quality" combined with an end-of-semester presentation. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop an original research project, using either a qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods approach. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate steps of doing independent research, including proposal and development of a research topic and question, literature review, and collection and analysis of data. 3. Create a final product in written form appropriate to the project in combination with an end-of-semester presentation. Prerequisites: SOC 1010 and SOC 3111 and SOC 3112 and SOC 3140 (all Grade C or higher), and Senior standing.
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  • SPAN 1001: FYE: Spanish

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Strongly recommended for entering freshmen and transfer students with 0-24 credits. Designed to help students adapt to college life and become integrated into Utah Tech. Students will refine academic skills, create and foster social networks, learn about college resources, and explore different fields of study, degree options, and career opportunities. Multiple listed with all other sections of FYE (all 1001 courses and ENGR 1000). Students may only take one FYE course for credit. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Know their way around Utah Tech University. 2. Know some strategies for dealing with the challenges of college life. 3. Know how to succeed academically. 4. Describe their major or area of study. FA
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  • SPAN 1010: Beginning Spanish I (FL)

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Beginning course for students with little or no Spanish language experience. Native-speakers and students who have acquired proficiency in this language through extended residence, military service, church missions, or other methods may not enroll in this class. Emphasizes conversation, vocabulary building, and basic grammar. A variety of teaching methods will be employed, including drills, videos, etc. Some discussion of culture is included. This course partially qualifies students to receive an Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree. Successful completers are prepared to take SPAN 1020. Placement in foreign language classes is at the discretion of the Department Chair. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Communicate minimally by answering direct questions with only two or three words or giving an occasional stock answer. 2. Search for simple vocabulary or recycle their own and their interlocutor's words. 3. Reproduce from memory a modest number of words and phrases in context. 4. Supply limited information and other basic biographical information. 5. Identify cultural differences between their own and that of the people whose language they are learning. FA, SP, SU
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  • SPAN 1020: Beginning Spanish II (FL)

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    For students who have completed SPAN 1010 or who have equivalent experience (approximately two years of high school Spanish). Native-speakers and students who have acquired proficiency in this language through extended residence, military service, church missions, or other methods may not enroll in this class. Speaking, listening, reading, and writing, as well as cultural awareness will be emphasized. Varied methods are used to teach the class, including videos and drilling. Students using 1020 as an entry level class may receive vertical credits for SPAN 1010 upon passing 1020 with a C grade or higher. This course partially qualifies students to receive an Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree. Upon completion of this course you will be prepared to take SPAN 2010. Equivalent experience may substitute for prerequisite. Placement in foreign language classes is at the discretion of the Department Chair. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Manage successfully a number of uncomplicated communicative tasks in straightforward situation. 2. Express personal meaning by relying heavily on learned phrases or recombinations of these and what they hear from their interlocutor. 3. Describe cultural differences between their own and that of the people whose language they are learning. Prerequisite: SPAN 1010 or instructor permission. FA, SP, SU
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  • SPAN 2010: Intermediate Spanish I

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    For Intermediate level students who have taken Spanish 1020, or equivalent experience (four or more years of high school Spanish). Native-speakers and students who have acquired proficiency in this language through extended residence, military service, church missions, or other methods may not enroll in this class. Second-year course that emphasizes grammar review, composition, reading and conversation, and cultural awareness. Students using 2010 as an entry level class may receive vertical credits for lower level courses upon passing 2010 with a C grade or higher. This course partially qualifies students to receive an Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree. Successful completers will be prepared to take Spanish 2020. Not for students with extended Spanish language experience abroad. Equivalent experience may substitute for prerequisite. Placement in foreign language classes is at the discretion of the Department Chair. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Create with the language when talking about familiar topics related to their daily life. 2. Recombine learned material in order to express personal meaning. Ask simple questions and can handle a straightforward survival situation. 3. Produce sentence-level language, ranging from discrete sentences to strings of sentences, typically in present time. 4. Create statements and formulate questions based on familiar material. 5. Communicate simple facts and ideas in a series of loosely connected sentences on topics of personal interest and social needs. 6. Describe cultural differences between their own and that of the people whose language they are learning. Prerequisite: SPAN 1020 or instructor permission. FA, SP
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  • SPAN 2020: Intermediate Spanish II

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    For Intermediate students who have taken Spanish 2010, or equivalent (four or more years of high school Spanish). Continued emphasis on grammar and introduction of authentic literary works to develop reading comprehension at a higher level. Cultural awareness will be emphasized as well. Students using 2020 as an entry level class may receive vertical credits for lower level courses upon passing 2020 with a C grade or higher. This course, along with one other Spanish course, will partially qualify students to receive an Associate of Arts degree. Not for students with extended Spanish language experience abroad. Successful completers should continue studies with SPAN 3040. Equivalent experience may substitute for prerequisite. Placement in foreign language classes is at the discretion of the Department Chair. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Create with the language when talking about familiar topics related to their daily life with minimal syntactical errors. 2. Recombine learned material in order to express personal meaning. Ask more complex questions and can handle a variety of every-day situations. 3. Produce near paragraph-level language, ranging from sentences to strings of sentences using various tenses. 4. Create statements and formulate questions based on familiar material. 5. Communicate ideas in a series of connected sentences on topics of personal interest and social needs. 6. Describe cultural differences between their own and that of the people whose language they are learning. 7. Expand on learned vocabulary by researching words and ideas not included in the textbook. Prerequisite: SPAN 2010 or instructor permission. FA, SP
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