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  • SOC 4020: Survey Research Design

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Teaches methods of conducting survey research. Explains how to construct, validate, and administer surveys, how to conduct interviews, how to report data, and how to interpret findings.
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  • SOC 4100: Contemporary Social Theory

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 1010G and SOC 4000 and (ENGL 2010 with a C+ or higher) and University Advanced Standing. Examines major contemporary sociological theories that provide the basis for sociological research and the interpretation of social processes. Explores the nature of sociological theory and theory-building to understand the difference and connection between theoretical, methodological, and empirical works in sociology. Engages with diverse theoretical voices shaping social scientific thought.
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  • SOC 4400: Social Change

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2010, SOC 1010G, and University Advanced Standing. Analyzes societies and their component parts. Evaluates various endogenous and exogenous forces which bring about social change. Examines historical and contemporary processes of social change and stratification. Explores current social conditions and applicable methods of social change.
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  • SOC 4750R: Current Topics in Sociology

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2010 with a minimum grade of C+, SOC 1010G, and University Advanced Standing. Presents selected topic in Sociology and will vary each semester. Requires a project demonstration competency in the specific topic. May be repeated with different topics for nine credits toward graduation.
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  • SOC 4900R: Independent Studies

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval and University Advanced Standing. Provides a hands-on research opportunity for those who wish to undertake a well-defined project or directed study within the field of sociology. Encourages individual initiative, responsibility and self-directed learning. Requires students to work closely with the instructor to plan and execute a research project. Includes elements of the research process, such as writing a research draft, publishable paper, or delivering an oral presentation. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits toward graduation.
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  • SOSC 2910H: National Honors Study Topic

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Sponsored and promoted by Phi Theta Kappa, national organization. Designed for an intellectual pursuit of National Honors Study topic. Discussion topic changes annually. Deals with current international issues that impact society and the quality of life. Students research and discuss the topic from several different perspectives and develop a knowledge base from which to formulate their own ideas.
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  • SPAN 1010: Beginning Spanish I

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Emphasizes listening, speaking, and writing skills along with basic grammar, vocabulary, and verb conjugations, all within the cultural context of modern Hispanic societies. Uses an eclectic method of instruction, emphasizing conversational exchanges.. Lab access fee of $12 applies.
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  • SPAN 1020: Beginning Spanish II

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Students need equivalent knowledge of SPAN 1010. Includes the continuation of study of grammar and language concepts, literature, and cultural readings. Uses an eclectic method of instruction, emphasizing conversational exchanges.. Lab access fee of $12 applies.
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  • SPAN 1150R: Spanish Conversation I

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Offers novice Spanish speakers opportunities to enhance their speaking proficiency in the target language by focusing on oral verbal production. Teaches how to improve authentic pronunciation, reduce errors in authenticity of language structure, generate thought in the target language spontaneously as a substitute for translation, and sharpen listening comprehension for natural conversational flow. Contrasts with all other first year courses which must strive to produce mastery of the whole range of language acquisition components, including writing, grammar, etc. Facilitates lowering the affective filter when conversing in the target language by increasing the frequency of speech opportunities and defusing concern for such matters as spelling, etc. Increases mastery of lexical items through increased frequency of oral usage. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation.
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  • SPAN 1500: Spanish Travel Study

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Introduces students to a Spanish-speaking foreign country for a minimum of 10 days of intensive language and culture study. Course entails several meetings prior to departure and at least one after the return home to facilitate observation and analysis of data to be gathered on the tour. An organized presentation of that data will be contained in a multimedia project due no later than one month after tour.
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