Courses

Exploration of important themes in literature, literary history, and criticism. Subject matter varies from semester to semester according to the interests and needs of students and teaching staff. Nonmajors also admitted.

Students who have taken SPAN 20 are provided with an opportunity to engage in additional levels of advanced tutoring for SPAN 111, 112, 203, and 204, under faculty supervision. SPAN 21 may not be applied to the major or minor in Spanish.

Theory, principles, and application of advanced strength and conditioning exercises used in sport specific training are discussed. Students will develop proficiency in the implementation and supervision of plyometric, strength, speed, agility, and endurance programs across a range of populations. A minimum grade of B- is required to apply this course to the major.

Intensive study in an area of the department; each semester a special subject will be selected; papers involving research will be assigned. May be repeated once for credit provided the topic is different. Permission of the department is required.

Permission of the department is required. Intensive study in an area of the department; each semester a special subject will be selected; papers involving research will be assigned. May be repeated once for credit provided the topic is different.

Course designed to improve personal competence in basic and advanced swimming rescue, first aid, and artificial resuscitation, as well as advanced techniques in small-craft safety and aquatics leadership. Students may qualify for the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate.

Reading of selected modern texts with emphasis on expository style.

Reading of selected modern texts with emphasis on expository style.

Topic varies from semester to semester. Advanced study of one or moreplaywrights, theater companies, theatrical theories or methods, or periods of theater history. May incorporate a creative component. Sample topics are “Devisedand Collaboratively Created Theater,” “Gender and Sexuality in Theater since1970,” “African-American Theater 1960- present.” May be repeated for credit if adifferent topic is studied.

Current theories of teaching and coaching.