Courses

An introduction to Earth-surface processes and landforms. Students will observe and interpret a variety of landscapes in terms of the fundamental processes and factors that have shaped them through time, including water, wind, and tectonic forces. GEOG 1113L - Landform Geography Laboratory (0 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 1 Credit Hours) An introduction to Earth-surface processes and landforms.

This course develops skills needed for the proper selection, installation, and establishment of landscape trees, shrubs, groundcovers, turf, and flowers. Topics include workplace safety, interpreting a landscape plan, soil preparation, planting methods, post care and establishment, and managerial functions for landscape installers.

A study of the history and perspectives of linguistic anthropology with special emphasis on the relationship between language and culture.

This course takes a global approach to the relationship between language and identity, examining its nature in a wide variety of historical and contemporary contexts. Students will develop an understanding and appreciation for the way language and identity are intertwined, and how this informs the world in which we live.

This course introduces concepts relating the responsibilities and procedures involved in a variety of early childhood care situations. Topics include historical perspectives; professionalism; guidance; developmentally appropriate practices; learning environment (including all children); cultural diversity; and licensing, accreditation, and credentialing.

This undergraduate course provides an overview of the role of cultural and linguistic variables in the development of literacy and language in culturally and linguistically diverse populations.

A survey of the communication characteristics and needs of students with disabilities, including characteristics and acquisition of normal speech and language, variations of speech and language in students with disabilities, and relevant intervention strategies, materials, and resources.

An investigation of communication characteristics and needs of exceptional children. The course of normal speech and language acquisition and development will be explored, along with how the exceptional child's speech and language deviates. Specific topics will include assessment and intervention strategies, materials, and resources used in understanding and improving communication/language skills.

This course provides a study of the characteristics, etiologies, diagnosis, interventions, and prevention of language disorders in children. This course is designed to cover characteristics of children with language disorders, causes and prevention of language disorders, and assessment and intervention strategies for working with these children.

Through internships, this course provides students with the opportunity to gain supervised work experience in an agency or organization that is relevant to the study of language and culture. Credit hours are based on the following scale: 45 work hours per semester=1 course credit hour; 90 work hours per semester=2 credit hours; 135 work hours per semester=3 credit hours . The course can be repeated for up to 3 credit hours. It cannot be used to replace FORL 4586.