The notion of Latin America arose from experiences of colonialism and postcolonialism, and as such, is a notion that has been invented and reinvented from the outside and also from within. This course examines those inventions and reinventions in creative expressions and social actions from the independence wars of the nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth century. Special consideration will be given to particular national discourses, especially in relation to race, class, gender, anti-colonialism, and revolution, and to the concept of modernity in Latin America that is problematized by highly uneven social and economic development. May be repeated for credit with permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: ILCS 206, ILCS 260, or consent of the instructor.
Composition for Cultural Analysis
Students will develop proficiency in critical thought through the reading, viewing, and analytical discussion of major genres and styles of cultural materials selected from the Spanish-speaking world. Particular attention will be paid to the social and historical context of the cultural materials. Written compositions will be the vehicle for applying analytical skills, reviewing grammar, and preparing for advanced level work in Spanish. This course satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement in Cultural Perspectives if not used to satisfy the Core Curriculum International Language requirement. Prerequisite: ILCS 202 or equivalent as determined by the Foreign Language Proficiency Test.
Earth Systems
This course in Earth Systems explains the geology of the Earth in the context of the natural environment. The course covers basics of the solid Earth (rocks, minerals, volcanoes, and earthquakes); surface systems (biosphere and weathering), fluid systems (surface water, oceans, groundwater, atmosphere; and the dynamic Earth (plate tectonics, energy transfer, and climate change). It discusses how the physical characteristics of the Earth and human interactions impact environmental change, global warming, and other issues. The course includes a laboratory providing hands on experience with the subject matter. This course satisfies elective credit in the Environmental Science track for the ENST major and minor. This course fulfills the CORE Curriculum requirement for Natural Science with a lab requirement
SECONDARY/METHODS COURSES PART II
EDSC 760. Teaching English in Middle and Secondary Schools (3)
EDSC 762. Teaching Math in Middle and Secondary Schools (3)
EDSC 763. Teaching Science in Middle and Secondary Schools (3)
EDSC 764. Teaching Social Studies in Middle and Secondary Schools (3)
Each of the above courses (EDSC 760764) focuses on the advanced study of pedagogical strategies, both generic and contentspecific, as well as further investigation of instructional materials for effectively teaching the designated subject in middle and high school classrooms. Issues of assessment, equity, and differentiation will be emphasized. Class members will practice a variety of effective instructional techniques in simulations and in their field placements, and will also continue the study of generic issues of classroom management and discipline issues. Prerequisite: The appropriate course from EDSC 660664.
ISSUES, METHODS AND MATERIALS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
This course extends on the problems, issues, curriculum, and methods for elementary education to apply to children in early childhood settings, taking into account their developmental natures and needs. The course will: 1) offer the knowledge and skill base necessary for adapting curriculum and methods of the young child and for creating developmentally appropriate educational environments and experiences; 2) provide a structured mechanism for receiving training and experiences to enhance understanding of teaching young children; and 3) allow for the integration and application of prior educational experience to the educational needs of young children. This course is required for ECE certification seekers.
Teaching Content Grades PreK-8 Part II
This course, required for ELEM and ECE certification seekers, extends and deepens the examination of instructional methods used for teaching science, math, and social studies in elementary schools. Opportunities are provided to engage in, and analyze, actual and simulated classroom instruction. The course also develops further the concept of interdisciplinary planning, strategies for building literacy fluency throughout the curriculum, issues of assessment, and uses of instructional resources within the school and community as part of the teaching/learning process.
Literacy Assessment
This course is designed to provide participants with an overview of the range of assessment strategies available to professional educators concerned with determining how well an individual student is developing in the area of literacy, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Participants will be introduced to a variety of techniques, both formal and informal, both standardized and teacher-made, and will be asked to apply them in their public school settings in an effort to better plan literacy instruction for all their students, regardless of ability and experience levels. This course fills a Maryland State Department requirement in the area of reading.
Teaching Content Grades PreK-6
This course, required for ELEM and ECE certification seekers, begins the examination of the instructional methods used for teaching science, math, and social studies in elementary schools. Opportunities are provided to engage in, and analyze, actual and simulated classroom instruction. The course also introduces concept of interdisciplinary planning, strategies for building literacy fluency throughout the curriculum, issues of assessment, and uses of instructional resources within the school and community as part of the teaching/learning process.
Literacy Methods and Materials for Teaching Reading
This six-credit block of courses combines the former EDEL 402 and EDEL 260 courses, integrating concepts of children’s literature, literacy development, and materials for teaching reading with concepts of literacy instruction more broadly. Students examine the developmental nature of literacy, exploring issues surrounding the development of phonemic awareness, issues of phonics, comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary, while exploring appropriate methods and materials used for teaching students in the elementary classroom to become literate as readers and writers of diverse kinds of texts, as speakers, as listeners and thinkers. Other issues include attention to using textbooks and tradebooks, research on motivation, family literacy, and effect of gender and culture on literacy development. Opportunity is provided to engage in, and analyze, actual and simulated classroom instruction. This course fulfills a Maryland certification requirement in the teaching of reading. Prerequisites: EDUC 530 and EDUC 540.
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs are the engines of the economy, captains of business and leaders of social change. This course applies a sociological approach focusing on recruitment patterns and formation processes of entrepreneurship. Students have the opportunity to create a business plan and present it in the Hawk Nest Competition. Prerequisite: SOCI 101.
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