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The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2018-2019 Catalog 
    
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

University Studies

  
  • UNV 1060. New Transfer Seminar (1 credit)


    A general introduction to the University consisting of policies, procedures, and resources. Students will also reflect on their academic study skills, the way they view change, and utilization of information technology.

  
  • UNV 1100. Strategies for Success (3 credits)


    This course provides opportunities for students to develop skills necessary for success in college such as critical thinking, time management, critical reading, writing and research. These skills will be taught through the use of proven learning techniques that utilize the students’ current course load requirements. PREREQ: Permission of instructor.

  
  • UNV 2000. Introduction to Student Development Theory and Peer Education (3 credits)


    An introduction to student development theory and its application to college student learning and peer education using readings, lectures, classroom discussion, observation, role-playing, and group presentations.  PREREQ: Permission of instructor


World Studies

  
  • WLS 1000. University Convocation Program (1 credit)


    The World Studies Committee offers four one‑hour courses to encourage student attendance at campus lectures and cultural events. Each course is given on a Pass/Fail basis.

  
  • WLS 1010. University Convocation Program (1 credit)


    The World Studies Committee offers four one‑hour courses to encourage student attendance at campus lectures and cultural events. Each course is given on a Pass/Fail basis.

  
  • WLS 1020. University Convocation Program (1 credit)


    The World Studies Committee offers four one‑hour courses to encourage student attendance at campus lectures and cultural events. Each course is given on a Pass/Fail basis.

  
  • WLS 1030. University Convocation Program (1 credit)


    The World Studies Committee offers four one‑hour courses to encourage student attendance at campus lectures and cultural events. Each course is given on a Pass/Fail basis.

  
  • WLS 1500. Introduction to International and Intercultural Relations (1-3 credits)


    This course is an academic and cultural introduction to the US system of higher education and the similarities and contrasts with other countries. Topics include the responsibilities of being good global citizens and adjustment issues in university life in the US and abroad. This course will prepare international or study abroad students for academic life in the US/foreign university and help develop the necessary skills to become successful global citizens.

  
  • WLS 2000. World Cultural Geography (3 credits)


    Crosslisted: (GGY 2000)
    Concept of culture applied to the human environment. Geographical variations and evolution resulting from the interaction between cultural and physical processes. Culture and technological change. Population and migration. Cultural effects on perception of the environment.

  
  • WLS 2100. Multicultural Center Internship (3 credits)


    This internship will provide students with a deeper understanding of cultural relations and the administration of a cultural center. Students may be assigned research on a cultural topic and will be required to submit papers as well as prepare a related exhibit for public display. PREREQ: Approval of World Studies Minor Coordinator and the Director of the Multicultural Center.

  
  • WLS 2510. Introduction to World Politics (3 credits)


    Crosslisted: (PSPA 2510)
    This course gives students a basic understanding of the major issues and aspects of world politics. It includes an overview of trends in world politics in the twenty-first century, considers the relevant global actors, explores the relevance of non-state actors, and focuses on the increasing importance of issues relating to global welfare. A central premise is that world politics is a combination of political, historical, economic, and sociological factors which are not static. PREREQ: PSPA 1000 or 1010.

  
  • WLS 2990. Study Abroad (3 credits)


    Students who successfully study abroad for a trip lasting a minimum of one week in a University approved program will be required to prepare a substantive report regarding their experiences while abroad or report on a particular point of interest they may have researched while in a foreign country. Course may be repeated once for a maximum of 6 semester hours. PREREQ: Approval of the Office of International Programs.

  
  • WLS 3200. Service Internship (3 credits)


    This internship is designed to provide credit for those students (especially volunteers) who provide service to other cultures abroad, but could also be applied to service to groups of foreigners domestically. Students will be required to submit a substantive report regarding this experience. Course may be repeated once for a maximum of 6 semester hours. PREREQ: Approval of the Office of International Programs

  
  • WLS 4500. Seminar in International and Intercultural Relations (3 credits)


    Research seminar to gain experience in formulating, designing, and implementing meaningful research projects in international and intercultural relations. A substantial paper will be prepared by the student and presented to the Seminar and World Studies faculty. PREREQ: Approval of World Studies Minor Coordinator.


Other Foreign Languages

  
  • XXX 1310. Introductory Foreign Language Study (3 credits)


    The sequence 1310-1320 introduces the grammar and vocabulary of the language, with attendance to some aspects of the related culture. Aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing are stressed in that order.

  
  • XXX 1320. Introductory Foreign Language Study (3 credits)


    The sequence 1310-1320 introduces the grammar and vocabulary of the language, with attendance to some aspects of the related culture. Aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing are stressed in that order.

  
  • XXX 2310. Intermediate Foreign Language Study (3 credits)


    The sequence 2310-2320 develops increased competence in aural comprehension, grammar, translation, and composition. PREREQ: Completion of the 1310-1320 sequence or two high school units of the specified language.

  
  • XXX 2320. Intermediate Foreign Language Study (3 credits)


    The sequence 2310-2320 develops increased competence in aural comprehension, grammar, translation, and composition. PREREQ: Completion of the 1310-1320 sequence or two high school units of the specified language.


Special Topics in Other Foreign Languages

  
  • XXXS 1xxx. Foreign Language Study in the Disciplines (3 credits)


    This is an introductory study of specific topics related to foreign language. No previous knowledge of the language to be taught is required. This course will be taught in English.

  
  • XXXS 3000. Special Topics in Foreign Language Study (3 credits)


    In-depth study of specific topics in a foreign language, including culture, literature, linguistics, or film. Taught exclusively in the foreign language. PREREQ: Completion of at least 4 semesters in the foreign language in which the course is taught, or permission of instructor.


Continuous Enrollment

  
  • GRD 5000. Graduate Continuous Enrollment (1 credit)


    This course is available for graduate students who have no program of study courses remaining, but have unfinished requirements and need to be registered for the purposes of graduation or other campus/library access. This course does not count towards a degree, is graded P/F, and permission of The Graduate School is required.  Note: Students must be enrolled during the term (semester or summer session) in which they are to graduate from the University.

  
  • GRD 5001. Graduate Continuous Enrollment (1 credit)


    This course is available for graduate students who have no program of study courses remaining, but have unfinished requirements and need to be registered for the purposes of graduation or other campus/library access. This course does not count towards a degree, is graded P/F, and permission of the Graduate School is required.  Note: Students must be enrolled during the term (semester or summer session) in which they are to graduate from the University.

 

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