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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 Courses numbered from 101–299 are lower-division courses, primarily for freshmen and sophomores; those numbered from 300–499 are upper-division courses, primarily for juniors and seniors. The numbers 296, 396, 496, and 596 designate individual study courses and are available for registration by prior arrangement with the course instructor and approval of the department chair.

The number in parentheses following the course title indicates the amount of credit each course carries. Variable credit courses include the minimum and maximum number of the credits within parentheses.

Not all of the courses are offered every quarter. Final confirmation of courses to be offered, information on new courses and programs, as well as a list of hours, instructor, titles of courses and places of class meetings, is available online in My CWU which can be accessed through the the CWU home page, and go to www.cwu.edu/registrar/course-information

 

University Seminar and Enrichment (UNIV)

  
  • UNIV 101 - Academic Advising Seminar


    Description:
    This course is designed for students to learn about the mission of the general education program and majors in order to make informed academic decisions and discover opportunities for personal growth. Basic Skills 1- GenEd Colloq.

    Credits: (1)

    General Education Category
    Basic Skills 1- GenEd Colloq.

  
  • UNIV 102 - Strategies for College Success


    Description:
    Course will teach essential study skills for succeeding in and graduating from college. Students will learn how to develop habits that lead to academic success.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • UNIV 103 - Career Exploration


    Description:
    Designed to assist students in researching and assessing their career goals through classroom coursework and career-related interest and personality inventories.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • UNIV 109 - Introduction to Civic Engagement


    Description:
    The student will use civic engagement to identify and explore career interests and meet community needs. May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • UNIV 201 - Tutoring Strategies


    Description:
    Principles of individualized instruction for student paraprofessional tutors. Structuring tutorials, fundamental learning strategies, assessment strategies, communication skills, and integration of content mastery/learning skills. Grade will be S or U.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: at least 40 college level credits.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • UNIV 202 - Online Tutoring Strategies


    Description:
    Principles of individualized online instruction for student paraprofessional tutors. Structuring online tutorials, fundamental learning strategies, assessment strategies, communication skills, and integration of content mastery/learning skills. Grade will be S or U.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: grade of B or higher in subject the student would like to tutor. At least 80 college-level credits, or by instructor permission.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • UNIV 205 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Research


    Description:
    An introduction to the research methods involved in tackling interdisciplinary topics that combine skills and knowledge from the natural and social sciences. Includes data collection and analysis for a group project. Grade will be S or U. Permission by instructor. Course will be offered every year (Spring).

    Credits: (2)

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

    Learner Outcome

    Activity (optional)

    Assessment

    Describe research methods used to address interdisciplinary questions.

     

    Students will read about and discuss a variety of research methods, including experimentation, modeling, comparative analysis, surveying, etc.

     

    Reading quizzes and online discussion threads.

     

    Recognize and explain ethical behaviors in scientific research.

     

    Students will take the Responsible Conduct of Research Tutorial and Sexual Harassment prevention training. They will read about and discuss scientific ethics.

     

    Tutorial and training completion; reading quiz and online discussion thread.

     

    Utilize the primary literature.

     

    In consultation with a faculty mentor, students will identify and summarize important background literature for their research project.

     

    Paper summary.

     

    Describe their own research project and the methods they will use.

     

    Students will work individually with a faculty mentor to develop a research proposal and a timeline for achieving the proposed work.

     

    Project proposal and work-plan.

     



  
  • UNIV 250 - Reading and Writing Enrichment


    Description:
    This class offers sophomores and juniors augmented instruction in reading and writing, building on concepts and skills learned in English 101 and 102.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102 and sophomore or junior standing, and a GPA of 2.5 or less.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • UNIV 295 - Introduction to Undergraduate Research


    Description:
    This class will prepare students to conduct faculty mentored research and creative expression projects. By permission.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • UNIV 297 - Enrichment Course


    Description:
    Enrichment course on various topics for freshmen and sophomores to broaden their interest areas. May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • UNIV 301 - Career Management


    Description:
    Identify work suited to interests, personality, goals, and values. Maximize ability to obtain work in chosen field, manage career moves to maintain interest and growth through economic changes and life stages while minimizing economic dislocation.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • UNIV 304 - International Sustainable Development


    Description:
    Students will apply critical thinking skills, field observations, and reflective processing to explore and reveal the contextual impacts and opportunities associated with international sustainable development projects. Through cultural immersion and experiential learning in an international setting, students will engage in activities designed to broaden international perspectives while providing opportunities for personal growth. May be repeated up to 24 credits.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: acceptance into destination-based partner program.

    Credits: (5-12)

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

    Learner Outcome

    Activity (optional)

    Assessment

    Identify sustainable development imperatives in relation to cultural, environmental, and economic frameworks.

     

    Destination literacy pre-departure assessment on-line assignment. Identify, retrieve, and deliver key demographic indicators.

    Analyze and evaluate challenges and opportunities associated with sustainable projects in the context of the destination community.

     

    Field journals explicating observations and interpretations

    Describe the personal impacts of international experiential learning and how these impacts affect future career path decisions and life goals

     

    Reflective journal

    Synthesize how limited resources and multiple impacts are experienced and reconciled at the community level

     

     

    Integrated portfolio



  
  • UNIV 308 - Civic Engagement Theory and Application


    Description:
    Student combines civic engagement theory and diversity sensitivity with real-world situations and major content to design and conduct a community project.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • UNIV 309 - Civic Engagement


    Description:
    Student will use program of study content knowledge to improve a community situation. May be repeated up to 12 credits. Grade will either be S or U.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • UNIV 395 - University Research


    Description:
    Research and practicum experiences in the Office of Undergraduate Research. By permission only. May be repeated up to 10 credits. Grade will be S or U.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

    Learner Outcome

    Activity (optional)

    Assessment

    Choose an appropriate research question to pursue within university research activities.

    Students will work individually with faculty and staff to select and refine a research question.

    Written statement of research.

    Outline and carry out a research plan that includes data collection, procedures for analysis, and anticipated final products.

    Students will work individually with faculty and staff to iteratively develop a research plan to address their research question, get feedback on their work in progress, and make adjustments as necessary.

    Written statement of research and research results, which may include quantitative or qualitative data, or products such as web pages or applications.

    Synthesize and share research results in an appropriate venue.

    Students will present the results and final products of their work to faculty and staff, at SOURCE, on the university web site, or by other means as determined in collaboration with the instructor.

    Final product (may be written report, SOURCE poster or presentation, or other products).



  
  • UNIV 497 - Enrichment Course


    Description:
    An enrichment course on varying topics for upper-division students to explore more deeply issues of academic interest. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • UNIV 597 - Enrichment Course


    Description:
    An enrichment course on varying topics for graduate students to explore more deeply issues in their areas of academic focus. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U.

    Credits: (1)


Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS)

  
  • WGS 201 - Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies


    Description:
    A survey of women’s and gender studies from an interdisciplinary perspective. Basic terms, concepts, theories, and research methodologies will be introduced. Gender related issues will be examined from the historical, cross-cultural and cross-national perspectives. SB-Perspectives on U.S. (W). Meets the General Education writing requirement.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    SB-Perspectives on U.S. (W).

  
  • WGS 250 - Introduction to Queer Studies


    Description:
    An interdisciplinary introduction to queer studies, investigating the historical and contemporary reality of those who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer. SB-Perspectives, Cultures, Experiences of U.S. (W).

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    SB-Perspectives, Cultures, Experiences of U.S. (W).

  
  • WGS 384 - Language and Gender


    Description:
    This course is designed to guide students to explore the active and rapidly expanding field of gender studies and language research dealing with how biological and cultural awareness of sexes are reflected in speech. WS 384 and ANTH 384 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • WGS 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • WGS 488 - Capstone Project


    Description:
    This course serves as the culminating experience for the women’s and gender studies minor. Students will work with a faculty member on a service learning project, a research paper, or a creative project.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • WGS 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. By permission. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • WGS 491 - Workshop


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  
  • WGS 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • WGS 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)


World Languages (WL)

  
  • WL 200 - World Cultures and Globalization


    Description:
    This course will explore the interaction and interdependence of cultures and identities in a globalized world through examination of various forms of cultural production in a number of global contexts.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • WL 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • WL 311 - Popular Cultures of the World


    Description:
    This online course examines popular culture as a reflection of ideologies and value systems in different societies and cultural contexts.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • WL 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • WL 401 - Introduction to Romance Linguistics


    Description:
    Analysis of the phonology, morphology, and syntax of the romance languages. Credits to be counted toward either French or Spanish major or minor.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: two years of a romance language.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • WL 481 - Methods and Materials for Language Teaching


    Description:
    Emphasizes the practical concerns of second- and foreign-language instruction. Explores as a group the theory underlying approaches incorporated into personalized teaching styles.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: at least two 300-level courses or equivalent in a foreign language.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • WL 483 - Sociolinguistics


    Description:
    Concepts and methods of sociolinguistic analysis in first and second languages. Will examine differences among cultures in the relationship between language usage and inequality. ANTH 483 and WL 483 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: either ANTH 180, ENG 180, ANTH 381, or WL 481.

    Credits: (4)

  
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    WL 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized, contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. Department consent. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • WL 491 - Workshop


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  
  • WL 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

 

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