Courses

Students will study selected novels of Spain from the 16th through the 21st century. The course will also consider the literature's historical, religious, and political contexts. (MULT) (WI)

This seminar explores the Spanish realist novel through the reading of texts by authors including Leopoldo Alas "Clarin," Benito Perez Galdos, and Emilia Pardo Bazán, among others. It is a study of the poetics of the Spanish realist novel as well as the social, historical, and cultural background of the period.

Explores the origins of the modern state and different theoretical perspectives on the role of the state in society and the international system. Also includes contemporary challenges to state sovereignty and the phenomenon of "failed states" in the international system.

Stoics counsel us to ignore the things we cannot control. Underpinning this teaching is a series of commitments in areas like metaphysics and epistemology. In this course we will look at the teachings and writings of some of the major Stoics, including figures like Zeno of Citium; Chrysippus; Epictetus; and Marcus Aurelius.

This course focuses on the development of skills and techniques for case management assessment and interventions for individuals and families. The conceptual model of the Strengths Perspective will be offered, and will serve as the framework used to inform intervention plans and the helping relationship. Case studies will be used to examine the wide variety of applications for this approach.

Introduction to English vocabularyelements and word formation, including topics in history of English and sound patterns as these topics relate to word formation. Does not count as literature for Core Curriculum requirement.

Introduction to English vocabulary elements and word formation, including topics in history of English and sound patterns as these topics relate to word formation. Does not count as literature for Core Curriculum requirement.

Students broadly examine the linguistic structure of Spanish. Topics may include pragmatics of the Spanish language.

This college success course is to help students develop academic and personal tools that will enable them to succeed in college. Topics will include learning styles, time management, developing successful study habits, note taking, test anxiety, accessing information sources, critical thinking, and power writing.

This course addressed issues critical to superintendents in Texas. These include leadership, leadership assessment, school board relations, and other governance issues, management strategies, the role of public education in a democratic society, and professional ethics. Students taking the course will complete an original research project under the instructor’s direction.