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2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Dance
  

  • D 252 Latin Dances Around The World

    This course is designed to introduce and explore the origins of the various forms  and  roles of dance in the Latin diaspora, such as ritual dance, folk, social, classical and contemporary performance.  Also examined will be how and why people in the diaspora dance as well as how and why people watch dance, with concern for becoming more conscious and informed viewers.
    Credits: 3
    Exploring Knowledge: Social, Historic, and Civic Perspectives


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  • D 255 Introduction To Dance

    Introduces the origins of some of the various forms of dance, such as ballet, modern, musical theatre, jazz, tap, folk and/or popular dance forms. Also examined will be how and why people dance, and the function of dance in human society from a cross-cultural perspective.
    Credits: 3
    Exploring Knowledge: Literary and Aesthetic Perspectives


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  • D 300 Human Movement Analysis

    A survey of notation methods used for the recording and analysis of basic movements of the human body. The methods will include: Labanotation, computer generated notation and video notation. These methods are applicable to those fields in which there is a need to record human motion: dance, athletics, anthropology and physiotherapy.
    Credits: 3


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  • D 330 Rhythmic Awareness

    An exploration of the musical components of rhythm in relation to dance. Elements such as beat, meter and form are studied and developed in the context of movement and choreography. Also explored is the potential for collaboration between dancers and musicians and basic elements of rhythmic notation.
    Credits: 3


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  • D 390 Kinesiology for Dance

    Survey of kinesiology principles as related to basic movement. The areas emphasized are anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, movement behavior and various alignment and conditionary techniques. Students become aware of their personal movement behavior and investigate ways of becoming movement efficient.
    Credits: 3


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  • D 405 Senior Project

    Each graduating senior with a B.A./B.S. in Dance or a B.A./B.S. in The Arts with a dance emphasis will complete a final capstone experience on a selected topic in the field of dance. Students are responsible for the creation, rehearsal, research and the project presentation.
    Eligible for the RP grade option.
    Credits: 2


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  • D 406 Independent Studies in Dance

    For students who wish to study in-depth selected topics in dance history, theory, education or criticism. Only 3 credits of D 406 and D 408 , singly or combined, count as electives in the dance minor.
    May be repeated for up to 16 credits.
    Eligible for the RP grade option.
    Credits: 1-3
    Prerequisite: Intermediate-level dance study and consent of instructor


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  • D 409 Internship

    Terms and hours to be arranged. Supervised practical experience in a professional dance field. Such experiences may include performing in a dance company, teaching at a dance studio/school and choreographing for studios or companies or schools.
    May be repeated for up to 16 credits.
    Eligible for the RP grade option.
    Credits: 1-3


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  • D 410 Capstone and Careers In Dance

    This course helps prepare students for the transition from college student to dance professional.  Topics include developing resumés, preparing for auditions, dancing in a company, starting a company, professionalism, teaching in a studio, a school, or a college and what resources are available to assist in the transitioning process.
    Credits: 2
    Prerequisite: Senior standing


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  • D 450 Dance Repertory

    Intermediate and advanced students have an opportunity to work with regionally and/or nationally renowned guest artists who set repertory works, historical works or create new work on WOU dance students. The piece will be performed in the annual dance concert at WOU and is often performed and adjudicated at the regional American College Dance Festival. By audition only.
    May be repeated for credit.
    Eligible for the RP grade option.
    Credits: 1-3
    Prerequisite: Audition required


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  • D 455 Group Choreography

    Examines the use of groups of dancers as they relate to design, shape, focus, space and balance. Introduction to and experience with formal dance structure will be included as well as analysis and evaluation of well-known choreographic works. Other special considerations of group choreography will also be addressed.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: D 260 , D 351  and D 352  or consent of instructor


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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education
  

  • DHHE 609 Practicum in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education

    Intended to help beginning educators develop a toolkit for thinking more deeply about themselves and getting to know the communities in which they will teach. Lab experiences are designed to develop habits of mind that will allow beginning teachers to see themselves, children, families and communities with empathy and curiosity, rather than assumption and judgment. In addition, students will participate in hands-on work, including finding resources and interests (rather than problems and deficits) in children’s lives, which can then be drawn on in the classroom.
    May be repeated for up to 3 credits.
    Credits: 1-3
    Prerequisite: Acceptance to DHHE Program or consent of instructor


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  • DHHE 611 Foundations of Deaf Education

    Various theories of deaf education, epistemological frameworks, social and cultural perspectives and developmentally appropriate practices of how students learn will be discussed and explored. Demographic, legal, educational, political, medical and social perspectives that influences educational delivery of deaf and hard of hearing students will be examined.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Acceptance to DHHE Program or consent of instructor


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  • DHHE 623 Academic Discourse in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education

    Strategies for delivering instruction in ASL discourse. Students are encouraged to build on their ASL skills to effectively teach concepts in their content area. Topics include target vocabulary for effective transmission of information, curriculum development and assessment of language. This course will support future ED-TPA concerns.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Acceptance to DHHE Program or consent of instructor


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  • DHHE 625 Structure of ASL and English in the Classroom

    Students analyze the development of the linguistic structures in American Sign Language and English. Semantics, morphology, syntax and other topics will be discussed, focusing on early communication development. Variations in linguistic use, such as code switching, will be discussed. Special focus will be placed on signacy, oracy and literacy in deaf schools.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Acceptance to DHHE Program or consent of instructor


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  • DHHE 629 Advocacy in Deaf Education

    This course focuses on an understanding of the deaf community’s long standing campaigns for inclusion, equity, and sign language rights from an advocacy perspective. Topics covered include the history and status of sign language in education, language planning, advocacy as a responsibility of the teacher of the deaf, as well as teaching advocacy strategies to students who are deaf and hard of hearing (and their parents). Advocacy is discussed through the role and responsibility of the teacher of the deaf and in contexts such as classroom/instructional planning, IEP writing and meetings, data collection, school-wide policy, parent support and interaction, and more.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Acceptance to DHHE Program


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  • DHHE 630 Introduction to Research in DHHE

    This course is designed to provide teacher candidates an introduction to current research on the education of students who are deaf and hard of hearing, as well as to provide guidance and resources for navigating valid educational research for their own purposes.
    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite: Acceptance to DHHE Program or consent of instructor


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  • DHHE 642 Professional Project

    The Professional Project is an independent continuation of skills and concepts introduced in DHHE 630  (Introduction to Research in DHHE). By the end of the course, students will design and create a product that will serve as a new resource for teachers of the deaf as they work toward solving problems and reducing barriers in the field. Independent research will showcase a special issue or problem in Deaf Education. Students will draw from their knowledge and experiences accumulated during their preparation through the program, exploration of existing research, and field experience. These research reviews and final products will contribute to a resource library for all programs in the COE. Students will also place a copy of their research project and developed materials in their teaching portfolio at the end of the program.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Acceptance to DHHE Program or consent of instructor


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  • DHHE 643 Instructional Approaches in DHHE

    Students will examine pedagogical strategies in several topics, delivery of information, adaptation and development of curriculum and materials. Current research and applicable practices highlighting classroom management approaches are also discussed. Students will discuss accommodations for special populations in deaf classrooms.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Acceptance to DHHE Program or consent of instructor


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  • DHHE 644 Curriculum Methods in Deaf Education

    Students will examine multiple instructional methods and curriculum resources through readings, seminars, observation and lectures with faculty. Students will participate in discussions regarding instructional strategies, classroom management, assessment, IEP academic goals and the use of curriculum materials. The primary focus of this course is to align curriculum content with Common Core Standards and make content applicable to learners.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Acceptance to DHHE Program or consent of instructor


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  • DHHE 645 Language and Literacy Applications in Deaf Classrooms

    Encourages students to become familiar with English Literacy Development. There is a strong emphasis on Early Literacy Development and topics of discussion will be literacy theories, approaches and research based applications on incorporating literacy in all core subjects.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Acceptance to DHHE Program or consent of instructor


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  • DHHE 646 Assessment Principles and Practices

    Students will focus on the use of assessment as a tool for monitoring student progress in deduction. Formative and summative assessment strategies will be discussed, with the emphasis of reliability and validity in the generation of data. Collection of data to monitor present levels of performance and IEP goals will be discussed. There will be discussion of standardized testing and Common Core State Standards.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Acceptance to DHHE Program or consent of instructor


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  • DHHE 647 Classroom Management in DHHE

    Students will examine classroom management strategies, such as modifying the delivery of information, using visual strategies in classroom management. Students will research several different management strategies, and discuss these strategies in working with deaf and hard of hearing populations. Students will discuss accommodations for special populations in deaf classrooms.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Acceptance to DHHE Program


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  • DHHE 648 Audiology for Educators

    Students will explore the mechanisms of hearing and speech. Technological advances in hearing, speech development, and procedures in speech acquisition will be discussed. Topics include audiological and spoken language assessments, methods for use of oracy in the classroom, cochlear implants, hearing aids and other devices and supporting deaf and hard of hearing students with their hearing needs.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Acceptance to DHHE Program or consent of instructor


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  • DHHE 649 Spoken English Development

    In this course, students will explore the development of spoken language in typically developing children. How to recognize language delays and/or disorders through language analysis will be discussed in this course. Topics will include: developmental milestones, language assessments, methods for language development in the home and classroom, and supporting children/students with a language delay/disorder with their language needs.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Acceptance to DHHE Program


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  • DHHE 650 Multiculturalism in Deaf Education

    Students will discuss theories of culturally relevant and sustaining pedagogues and multiculturalism. Teacher candidates will learn about varying backgrounds in students, other than deafness. Topics such as race, social class, gender, diverse families and educational abilities will be discussed.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Acceptance to DHHE Program or consent of instructor


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  • DHHE 651 Law and Ethics in Deaf Education

    This course is designed to provide teacher candidates an in-depth examination of the current and anticipated ethical issues and dilemmas facing the field of Deaf Education and the role of character education in our society. In this course students will review the educational policy making process and examine the complex web of federal, state, and local laws and principles governing special education with specific application to Deaf Education. Students will learn to apply relevant legal principles to hypothetical situations typical of those that occur in schools that serve students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Students will have opportunities to reflect critically upon the impact and implications of ethical application to legal statutes in education.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Acceptance to DHHE Program


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  • DHHE 654 Case Management for Itinerant Teachers of the Deaf

    This course will assist students in developing the skills associated with effective case management in an itinerant work context. Students will be required to complete a simulated case management project which will include skills related to creating complex schedules for service, travel, and other responsibilities; task planning for student needs, goals, etc.; record keeping and data tracking systems; managing reporting requirements; coordination responsibilities, and general time management and organization skills. Students will learn how to plan and integrate flexibility into their work practice.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Acceptance to DHHE Program


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  • DHHE 655 Technology in Deaf Education

    This course is designed to promote examination of ways in which modern technologies can be integrated effectively in educational settings for the enhancement of teaching, learning, and student engagement. Focus on the benefit to deaf and hard of hearing learners will be integrated into exposure and practice opportunities with current technologies.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Acceptance to DHHE Program


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  • DHHE 656 Educational Environments for Itinerant Teachers of the Deaf

    This course introduces different educational approaches in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education and professional roles for itinerant teachers of the deaf. The focus of this course is establishing successful collaborative relationships with families, educators and other professionals in diverse roles and settings applicable to the itinerant teacher. Environments and roles include 1:1 instruction settings, pull-out settings, push-in settings, team teaching (co-teaching) roles, advising and consultation roles for teaching professionals and other staff, and the role on the itinerant teacher on the IEP team. Co-teaching as a means of effectively partnering with general educators is highlighted as well as the importance of staying current with best practices in the field via professional development. Significance is placed on partnerships and networking with other professionals, paraprofessionals and families as team members designing, implementing and evaluating appropriate educational experiences for deaf students with disabilities.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Admission to DHHE Program or consent of instructor


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  • DHHE 665 Teaching Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learners with Multiple Disabilities

    Course provides information regarding deaf and hard of hearing students with other disabilities. These needs may include cognitive, emotional, behavioral and physical disabilities. Example topics include ADHD, CHARGE syndrome, Usher’s syndrome, autism, learning disabilities or cerebral palsy. Emphasis on assessment, teaching strategies, IEP development and working with parents.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Acceptance to DHHE Program or consent of instructor


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  • DHHE 683 Ethical Practices in Working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

    The various needs of individual children and their families will be examined. Topics include different linguistic modalities and educational environments in deaf and hard of hearing education.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Acceptance to DHHE Program or consent of instructor


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Economics
  
  

  • EC 200 Introduction to Economic Perspectives

    An issues-oriented introduction to economics that covers markets, unemployment, inflation, market power, the environment, crime, discrimination, health care, education, poverty, social security, international trade and economic development. Includes intensive writing.
    Credits: 4
    Foundational Skills: Critical Thinking


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  • EC 201 Introduction to Microeconomics

    Introduction to consumer and producer behavior and the market process. Theories of production, cost and perfectly and imperfectly competitive market structures will be covered as well as the role of the public sector, input markets and contemporary economic issues such as health care and the environment.
    Credits: 4
    Exploring Knowledge: Social, Historic, and Civic Perspectives


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  • EC 202 Introduction to Macroeconomics

    Introduction to the macroeconomic behavior of the economy. Includes national income accounting, business cycles, growth, recession, inflation, unemployment and monetary-fiscal policies. Current issues in international trade and international finance are covered.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: EC 201  
    Exploring Knowledge: Social, Historic, and Civic Perspectives


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  • EC 311 Intermediate Microeconomics I

    Provides the student with a rigorous grounding in the methods and techniques of microeconomics, with a focus on market equilibrium and consumer theory. The model of indifference analysis will be developed and applied to household decisions including labor supply. Other topics include behavioral economics and decision-making under risk and uncertainty.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: EC 202 , MTH 111  and sophomore standing


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  • EC 312 Intermediate Microeconomics II

    Provides the student with rigorous grounding in the methods and techniques of microeconomics, with a focus on producer theory. Develops the standard neoclassical theories of exchange and production under the assumption of perfect competition and full information. Situations in which information and markets are imperfect, including price discrimination, monopolistic competition, oligopoly, monopoly and cartels, are also covered.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: EC 202 , MTH 111  and sophomore standing


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  • EC 319 Public Finance

    Economic analysis of revenue collection and expenditure by federal, state and local governments. Deals with the effect of income taxes, corporate taxes, excise taxes, property taxes, fees and other sources of public revenue on personal income, employment and production; incidence and shifting of taxes.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: EC 201  and EC 202  or consent of instructor


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  • EC 333 Economics of Professional Sports

    Applies economic analysis to professional sports. Topics include: public financing of arenas and stadiums; the impact of professional sports on local, regional and national economies; labor issues such as free agency, salary caps, discrimination and “superstars”; competitive balance, revenue-sharing and market structure.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: EC 201 , EC 202  and EC 315  (or equivalent) or consent of instructor


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  • EC 334 Economics of Collegiate Sports

    Applies economic analysis to collegiate sports. Topics include: history and function of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, compensation for collegiate athletes and coaches, academic standards for athletes, corporate sponsorships and the financing of collegiate sports, collegiate sports and the media, gender equity for coaches and athletes and the effects of Title IX legislation.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: EC 201 , EC 202  and EC 315  (or equivalent) or consent of instructor


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  • EC 365 Economics of Organized Crime

    Survey recent scholarly articles and publications concerning the economics of organized crime. Structured around four focus areas: economic methodology used to explain and predict the activities of organized crime; behavior and economic impact of organized crime in Sicily and the U.S.; behavior and economic impact of organized crime in the former Soviet Union; review of recent research on organized crime around the world.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: EC 312  or consent of instructor


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  • EC 396 Game Theory

    Introduction to strategic way of thinking and primer on game theory with applications likely to be encountered by business. Topics include: the prisoner’s dilemma; dominant and mixed strategies; sequential and simultaneous moves; Nash equilibria; bargaining and collective action; uncertainty and information; threats, promises and negotiated games; and evolution of cooperation.
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: EC 311  


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