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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
basic genres: narrative prose, drama, poetry, and the essay. Prerequisite: SN 280.
SN 401 Panorama of Spanish Literature (1)
An introduction to Spain’s literature written from the Middle Ages to the present.
Selected works, which include poetry, prose, and drama, emphasize literature as a
reflection of Spanish society of the period. Prerequisite: SN 280 or SN 400.
SN 402 Panorama of Latin American Literature (1)
An introduction to Latin American literature written from colonial times to the present.
Selected works, which include poetry, prose, and drama, reflect the Latin American
society of the period. Prerequisite: SN 280 or SN 400.
SN 471 Senior Research Project in Spanish (1)
Student development and completion of a research project and accompanying
bibliography. Students will work independently to write a significant research paper in
MLA style. Topics of research will vary according to the interests of the students and
sponsoring professor. Prerequisite: senior standing.
SN 495 Special Topics in Literature (1)
An in-depth study of a faculty-selected topic in literature, either from Spain, Latin
America, or the Latino United States. Topics may concentrate on the works of a
particular author or on a common theme running through the selected works of several
authors. Prerequisite: SN 400, SN 401, or SN 402.
SO - Sociology
SO 101 Introduction to Sociology (1)
The study of human society: the processes of social interaction and organization.
Emphasis is placed on learning the basic concepts, principles, and theoretical
perspectives of sociology. Fall, Spring, Summer.
SO 190 Drugs and Society (1)
An introduction to the sociological perspective as it is applied to drug use. Emphasis is on
the social construction of drug use and drug users with a main focus on why the laws
surrounding drug use are so punitive in some cases and so permissive in others. Fall.
SO 201 Introduction to Poverty Studies (1)
An examination of wealth distribution, social inequality, and the complexities of poverty
through interdisciplinary perspectives. The course uses theoretical and methodological
frameworks from different disciplines to explore how access to resources shapes all
aspects of the human experience. Through experiential learning activities, students will
learn how wealth inequality affects the community and their own lives. (Also listed as
PVS 201.) Fall.