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L.SOC 336 - Sociological Theory
Credits: 3
This course focuses on the major theoretical perspectives and important early scholars within sociology. Students will learn to apply sociological theory to issues of sociological concern as well as to their daily lives.
Prerequisite: L.SOC 101 or L.SOC 115
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SOC 340 - Social Demography
Credits: 3
Demography is the scientific study of human populations (their size, composition, and distribution) and the changes in these factors as they occur through the three processes of fertility, mortality and migration. Issues like immigration, population decline in some areas and increases in others, and the aging of a population, and their effects will be examined. Students will examine demographic process and consider how these issues are relevant their lives now and in the future.
Prerequisite: L.SOC 101 or L.SOC 115
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SOC 355 - Sociology of Popular Culture
Credits: 3
Popular culture includes a wide variety of topics such as art, comic books, sports, hip-hop, clothes, movies, food, TV, or advertisements, and this course will draw on various sociological perspectives to critically evaluate the media as an influential social institution. This course will examine how popular culture is becoming increasingly central to social life in the United States and around the world and will consider issues related to race/ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and social class.
Prerequisite: L.SOC 101 or L.SOC 115
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SOC 365 - Research Methods and Data Analysis
Credits: 4
An examination in the ways in which social scientists investigate society and social phenomena. The course explores issues in research design, ethics, and application and explores various methodologies in quantitative and qualitative data collection. Additionally, students will explore and employ data analysis techniques, including qualitative inquiries and statistical procedures using computer software. Students will gain experience in creating research questions and hypotheses, data collection, data coding, and analysis and interpretation.
Prerequisite: QR Requirement; L.SOC 101 or L.SOC 115 ; One additional L.SOC course
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SOC 375 - Social Movements
Credits: 3
The primary focus of this course is the examination and application of social movement theory. Students will examine factors that influence movement emergence, culture, tactics, organizational strength, and outcomes. In doing so, they will assess the relative strength and weaknesses of social movement theory as they apply to a range of both progressive and conservative movements.
Prerequisite: L.SOC 101 or L.SOC 115
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SOC 390 - Social Inequality-VX
Credits: 3
This course will familiarize students with how systems of class, gender, racial, and sexual stratification operate in the United States. We will explore the construction, maintenance, and impact of inequality. While a great deal of the course will focus on social class, the intersection of all forms of inequality will be the primary focus of attention.
Approved for Community Based Learning.
Prerequisite:
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Values in Action-VX
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L.SOC 394 - Internship
Credits: 1-3
The practicum is designed for sociology majors and minors who desire an agency/organization placement. The primary objective of the practicum is to enable students to link classroom learning to work situations.
Prerequisite: L.SOC 101 or L.SOC 115
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SOC 395 - Topics
Credits: 3
Sociology topics course. Used to develop courses which have not been approved under another catalog number. See Division Chair for more information.
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SOC 490 - Senior Seminar-IN
Credits: 3
A seminar for senior sociology majors which endeavors to crystallize the student’s knowledge and appreciation of the discipline. The course will concentrate upon methodological, theoretical, and substantive issues of interest in the field.
Prerequisite: L.SOC 365 , L.CRJ 323 , or L.PSY 211 (C- or better); L.PSY 212 ; Senior Standing
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Integrative Capstone-IN
Restrictions: Students are considered for a prerequisite waiver at the discretion of the professor.
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L.SPA 210 - Intermediate Spanish I
Credits: 3
L.SPA-210 and L.SPA 220 , sequential in nature, involve extensive and intensive reading, writing, conversation and grammar at the intermediate level. Students will study the cultures of Spanish-speaking peoples. This sequence of courses will prepare students for further study in Spanish and serves as the introductory sequence for the major.
Prerequisite: L.SPA-120 (C or higher) or placement or equivalent; Instructor Permission
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SPA 220 - Intermediate Spanish II
Credits: 3
L.SPA 210 and L.SPA-220, sequential in nature, involve extensive and intensive reading, writing, conversation and grammar at the intermediate level. Students will study the cultures of Spanish-speaking peoples. This sequence of courses will prepare students for further study in Spanish and serves as the introductory sequence for the major.
Prerequisite: L.SPA 210 (C or higher) or placement or equivalent; Instructor Permission
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SPA 235 - Intermediate Spanish for the Professions
Credits: 1-3
These courses are designed to enhance communicative skills and “real-life” applications of specialized vocabulary and workplace practices in Spanish at the intermediate level. Particularly appropriate for students with a Spanish minor or double major, each course will focus on attaining intermediate proficiency in workplace Spanish within one general context: business, criminal justice, education or health/ social services. Fulfills an elective requirement for the major or minor.
Prerequisite: L.SPA 210 (C or higher) or placement or equivalent; Instructor Permission
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SPA 237 - El Camino de Santiago
Credits: 3
Ours are misty stone trails through the same green lands that legend says St. James the Elder travelled during and after life. We will follow the Route from Portugal to Santiago. Into this same time and place we will weave the theme of modern human migrations across the Galician landscape, learning the emigrant/immigrant history of recent years. How do the modern American pilgrim and the modern African immigrant move through this landscape; how are they received by the inhabitants of the place? Throughout the trip we will investigate the efforts of Cáritas Diocesana. On the Camino, we will be walking about 15 miles/day, maybe more.
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SPA 270 - Advanced Communicative Modes
Credits: 3
Higher level skill development and refinement in writing, speaking, and comprehension for students of Spanish. Includes: informal and formal writing (note-taking, drafts, style sheets, research strategies, paper formats) and informal and formal oral presentations (class discussions, group conversations, formal presentations).
Prerequisite: L.SPA 220 (C or higher) or placement or equivalent; Instructor Permission
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SPA 280 - Critical Analysis-EC
Credits: 3
Using a wide variety of source materials (both academic and non-academic formats), students will engage in activities and analyses that provide them with additional tools and techniques for becoming more thorough thinkers and communicators in Spanish. Additional emphasis is placed on utilizing and processing materials and content that enhance students’ understanding and appreciation of their own and other cultures.
Prerequisite: L.SPA 270 (C or higher) or placement or equivalent; Instructor Permission
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Creativity, Aesthetics, & Design-EC
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L.SPA 295 - Topics
Credits: 3
Spanish topics course. Used to develop courses which have not been approved under another catalog number. See Division Chair for more information. May be taken concurrently with L.SPA 280 .
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SPA 335 - Advanced Spanish for the Professions
Credits: 1-3
This level of courses in Spanish for the professions builds upon advanced level communicative competencies in Spanish, with particular emphasis on translation and interpretation and bilingual proficiency. Each course will address one general professional context supplemented with individualized projects and materials that allow each student to more narrowly focus on particular specialized aspects of the general professional topic: business, criminal justice, education and health/social services.
Prerequisite: L.SPA 280 (C or higher) or placement or equivalent; Instructor Permission
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SPA 338 - Advanced Spanish for the Professions Practicum
Credits: 1-3
Field placements, special community outreach projects and/or applied independent study related to Spanish for the Professions at the advanced level.
Prerequisite: L.SPA 335 (C or higher) or placement or equivalent; Instructor Permission
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SPA 350 - El Mundo Hispano
Credits: 3
This course examines the Spanish-speaking countries and cultures on both sides of the Atlantic from earlier centuries to modern times. Students will enhance their knowledge of persons and events and develop intercultural perspectives.
Prerequisite: L.SPA 280 (C or higher) or placement or equivalent; Instructor Permission
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SPA 360 - Major Writers
Credits: 3
Representative authors from the Spanish-speaking world and works from various genres.
Prerequisite: L.SPA 280 (C or higher) or placement or equivalent; Instructor Permission
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SPA 400 - Advanced Grammar
Credits: 3
Intensive practice in the subtleties of Spanish grammar and syntax.
Prerequisite: L.SPA 350 or L.SPA 360 or equivalent semester study abroad courses
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SPA 450 - Topics in Culture & Civilization
Credits: 3
In-depth study of a particular issue or area of cultural studies. Topics will vary from semester to semester. Possible topics may include the Spanish Civil War, the Inquisition, Evita Perlin, the Virgin of Guadalupe, music of Latin America and its influence in popular American culture.
Prerequisite: L.SPA 350 or L.SPA 360 or equivalent semester study abroad courses
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
Repeatable Course may be repeated for credit.
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L.SPA 460 - Themes in Literature
Credits: 3
Intensive study of a particular period, region, genre, or author. Topics will vary from semester to semester, and could include Golden Age, Chicano literature, short stories of Argentina, Sor Juana de la Cruz.
Prerequisite: L.SPA 350 or L.SPA 360 or equivalent semester study abroad courses
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
Repeatable Course may be repeated for credit.
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L.SPA 490 - Senior Seminar & Portfolio-IN
Credits: 3
This is the capstone experience for students majoring in Spanish. Students undertake individualized research projects culminating in a formal oral presentation and a formal written narrative. A significant community connection component is required. Students also complete a College Portfolio that connects to the major that will aid Spanish majors in demonstrating the transferable knowledge and skills that they have developed through their liberal arts education at Loras College.
Prerequisite: L.SPA 450 or L.SPA 460 or equivalent semester study abroad courses
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Integrative Capstone-IN
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L.SPW 257 - Cultural Geography-Spanish-Speaking World
Credits: 3
Taught in English. Overview of the history and cultural development of those countries that today make up the Spanish-speaking world. Beginning with a brief history of Spain as a rising European power, the course will examine the “conquest” and “colonization” of the “New World” (North, Central and South America); the colonial period and struggles for independence; the most salient issues of the post-colonial period; the transition into and the contemporary concerns of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SPW 265 - Remembering the Disappeared
Credits: 3
Taught in English. A study travel course to Buenos Aires, Argentina which will examine Argentina’s national interpretation of the “Dirty War,” a social reorganization process which ravaged the country from 1976 to 1983. This course will explore the national mood before the coup as well as the ideology and violent tactics of the military regime governing Argentina during that time. These foci will guide the class in analyzing the larger theme of social, economic, and political resistance during the Dirty War, as well as the modern desire in Argentina to create spaces of social memory that preserve the history of the Disappeared and their families.
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SMG 150 - Introduction to Sport Management
Credits: 3
This course introduces students to the requisite skills, dispositions, content knowledge bases, application of human dignity principles, and current issues necessary to succeed in the sport business industry. The course serves as an introduction to subsequent courses in the sport management major and to the industry-related skills of budgeting, sales, scheduling, and working in groups.
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SMG 225 - Sports Business
Credits: 3
This course will study and critique current issues surrounding sport, business, and capitalism through the lens of Catholic and secular teachings. An emphasis will be placed on how sports companies attempt to integrate their mission statements into their daily operations and decisions that impact the bottom line. Students will travel to a Midwestern city to visit with sport management professionals at multiple entities.
Prerequisite: L.SMG 150 or Instructor Permission
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SMG 240 - Sport & Society
Credits: 3
An introduction into the relationships between sports, culture, and society. This course will examine the institution of sport using sociological theory to investigate the complex interaction between sport and society. Through the exploration of controversies within the realm of sport, students will gain insight into the purpose, meaning, and influence of sport in our culture. Students will examine the ways in which the prejudice and cultural trends of society are reflected within, and influence participation in, sport.
Prerequisite: L.KIN 101 or L.SMG 150
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SMG 270 - Ethics in Sports-VX
Credits: 3
Examination of the basic ethical principles and theories employed in the consideration of any moral issue and application to various moral dilemmas in the areas of sports and athletics, including gender equity, racial equity, competition and winning, academics and eligibility, sportsmanship, violence, performance-enhancing drugs, recreational drugs, commercialization in sport, amateurism and professionalism, and professional codes of ethics.
Prerequisite:
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Values in Action-VX
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L.SMG 280 - Women in Sport-EI
Credits: 3
Throughout history, women have “dared to compete” in sport. This course will examine the relationship between female athletes, sport, and community. A historical perspective of the origin and advancement of sport for women as influenced by religious, economic, political, cultural and ideological communities will be used to analyze the changing role of women. The interaction between women and socio-cultural communities in relation to sport participation will be examined, as exemplified, for example, in the struggle by women for involvement in the Olympics.
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Identity, Culture, & Society-EI
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L.SMG 290 - Sport Governance
Credits: 3
This course examines the theoretical concepts of governance, organizational structure, policy development and the functions and purposes of governing bodies in sport at the high school, collegiate, professional and amateur levels. Emphasis will include the control the powers each agency has assumed and how the power is derived, the advantages and disadvantages of membership within such agencies, and the current legislative issues within these agencies.
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SMG 294 - Level-Two Internship in Sport Management
Credits: 3
This is a three-credit experience providing students the practical opportunity to apply and enhance what they have learned in the classroom. Fifty hours at a sport management site must be completed for each academic credit awarded. The experience is structured around learning goals and overseen by a site supervisor and Loras faculty member.
Prerequisite: L.SMG 240 ; Minimum 2.0 GPA; Not open to First-Year Students
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SMG 345 - Sport Facility & Event Management
Credits: 3
This study travel course will focus on sport facility management with a special emphasis on organizing events and mitigating associated risks. Topics include planning and producing an event, facility operations, financing facilities, legal aspects, crowd and emergency management, risk management, and the application of the Americans with Disability Act to sport facility and event management. Students will critically examine sport and event stadiums and arenas, interview facility operators, and evaluate stadium and arena risk management plans.
Prerequisite: L.SMG 240 ; Not open to First-Year Students
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SMG 367 - Sport Law
Credits: 3
This course is designed to provide students the requisite knowledge of legal issues in the sporting industry. Topics include negligence, liability, risk management, waivers, federal legislation, contract law, employment law, anti-trust legislation, labor law, and intellectual property. Case studies are used to help students apply the material.
Prerequisite: L.SMG 240
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SMG 394 - Sport Management Internship
Credits: 9-12
Internship course. See Center for Experiential Learning for more information.
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SMG 422 - Sport Sales & Sponsorship
Credits: 3
Processes of successful selling and negotiating within the sport-business climate. Study of the development, implementation, and evaluation of the sport sponsorship proposal and analysis of the interaction between sport organizations and sponsorship partners.
Prerequisite: L.SMG 240
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SMG 450 - Sport Finance & Revenue Management
Credits: 3
This course provides an overview of the financing of the sport organization with coverage of public sector funding, funding through sport revenue, and funding through external sources.
Prerequisite: L.SMG 150 ; Junior Standing
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SMG 468 - Sport Marketing & Promotions
Credits: 3
This course is designed to assist students in creating and critiquing marketing, promotion and public relation efforts specific to sport. Emphasis will be placed on the five “p’s” of sport marketing: price, promotion, product, place and public relations. This course includes hands-on experience with market research and case studies to help students apply the material.
Prerequisite: L.SMG 150 ; Junior Standing
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.SMG 492 - Level-Three Pre-Professional Field Experience in Sport Management
Credits: 9
This experiential course is designed for students who are in the advanced stages of completing the coursework required for their major. This experience provides sport management majors a culminating opportunity to apply and enhance what they have learned in the classroom. Students must complete 50 hours at a sport management site, arranged by the student and approved by the sport management program coordinator, per academic credit. The experience is structured around learning goals and overseen by a site supervisor and a Loras College faculty member.
Prerequisite: Completion of at least nine (9) credits of L.SMG coursework; Sport Management Majors Only; Minimum 2.0 GPA; Junior or Senior Standing
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 200 - Foundations of Education
Credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the teaching profession. Examples of topics explored in the course include historical milestones in U.S. education, education philosophies, learning theories, trends in education, culturally relevant teaching, and the purpose of schools in America. 10 hours of field experience required.
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: L.EDU 205
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 203 - Teaching for Social Justice
Credits: 3
This course focuses on preparing teacher candidates to work with students from diverse backgrounds. Topics include race, religion, gender, social class, disabilities, global education, and English language learners. The goal of the course is for teacher candidates to develop multicultural awareness, learn effective classroom strategies to help close the achievement gap, and to become advocates for multicultural education. Students will also have the opportunity to tutor local students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Includes a week-long experience in Chicago.
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 205 - Foundations of Inclusive Education
Credits: 3
This course introduces students to the policies and practices of special education, including major models, and historical points of view and contemporary issues. Laws, policies, procedural safeguards and ethical principles related to the process of identifying students with various exceptionalities will be covered. Classroom teacher responsibilities for providing interventions, instructional modifications and accommodations to meet the needs of diverse learners will be introduced, as well as basic information about the categories of disabilities according to IDEA.
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: L.EDU 200
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 221 - Learning Environment & Collaborations
Credits: 3
This course is required for all students pursuing an elementary education major. It introduces students to different theoretical perspectives associated with students’ behavior in the classroom. This course provides opportunities for students to learn professional collaboration skills and to work on a team to solve problems presented in a variety of situations. The course examines the roles and responsibilities of teachers in creating and managing a classroom environment that supports the academic, emotional, and behavioral needs of all students. In addition, the course explores current ethical and legal standards which frame the use of evidence-based practices designed to establish a collaborative, positive learning environment for all students in an inclusive classroom.
Prerequisite: L.EDU 200 ; L.EDU 205
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 230 - Children’s & Young Adult Literature
Credits: 3
This course is a survey and analysis of literacy materials for children and young adults. This course will provide a broad understanding of the history and genres of literature for children and young adults. It will further introduce students to the process of evaluating and choosing quality literature.
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 232 - Curriculum & Instruction in PE, Health & Wellness
Credits: 1
Collaboration between elementary teachers that are specialists (physical education, art, music, theater, and dance) and generalists is essential for establishing a learning environment that reinforces and deepens the growth and development of the whole child. This course introduces students preparing to become general elementary classroom teachers to a) the content standards and curriculum essentials for physical education and health, b) the importance of developing physically literate individuals that are capable of sustaining an active and healthy lifestyle, and c) strategies for learning about movement and learning through movement. This course is taken concurrently with L.EDU 233 and L.EDU 234 in order to provide students with the opportunity to plan and apply integrated lessons.
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: L.EDU 233 ; L.EDU 234
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 233 - Curriculum & Instruction in Performing Arts
Credits: 1
Collaboration between elementary teachers that are specialists (physical education, art, music, theater, and dance) and generalists is essential for establishing a learning environment that reinforces and deepens the growth and development of the whole child. This course introduces students preparing to become general elementary classroom teachers to a) the content standards and curriculum essentials in the performing arts (music, theater, and dance), b) the important connections between expressions of art and culture, and c) how the creation and/or performance of art can lead to more meaningful learning. This course is taken concurrently with L.EDU 232 and L.EDU 234 in order to provide students with the opportunity to plan and apply integrated lessons.
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: L.EDU 232 ; L.EDU 234
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 234 - Curriculum & Instruction in Visual Arts
Credits: 1
Collaboration between elementary teachers that are specialists (physical education, art, music, theater, and dance) and generalists is essential for establishing a learning environment that reinforces and deepens the growth and development of the whole child. This course introduces students preparing to become general elementary classroom teachers to a) the content standards and curriculum essentials in the visual and performing arts (music, theater, and dance), b) the important connections between expressions of art and culture, and c) how the creation and/or performance of art can lead to more meaningful learning. This course is taken concurrently with L.EDU 232 and L.EDU 233 in order to provide students with the opportunity to plan and apply integrated lessons.
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: L.EDU 232 ; L.EDU 233
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 260 - Foundations of Reading
Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to the psychological, sociocultural, motivational, linguistic, and historical foundations of reading and writing processes and instruction. A primary focus of the course includes the range of research pertaining to reading, writing, and learning, including the analysis of scientifically based reading research, as well as the histories of reading instruction. Includes information on reading difficulties and dyslexia. Out-of-class is time required for clinical work with English language learners and observations of reading instruction.
Prerequisite: L.EDU 200 ; L.EDU 205 ; Not open to First-Year Students; Declared endorsement in Reading K-8; Admission to Teacher Education
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
Restrictions: Admission to Teacher Education
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L.EDU 261 - Early Childhood Language & Literacy
Credits: 3
A study of language and literacy development in early childhood. Topics include knowledge of language development; emergent literacy; the alphabetic principle; phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension; the principles of structured literacy. Students will spend time in early childhood classrooms providing supplemental language and literacy instruction.
Prerequisite: L.EDU 200 ; L.EDU 205 ; Not open to First-Year Students; Declared endorsement in Reading K-8; Admission to Teacher Education
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
Restrictions: Admission to Teacher Education
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L.EDU 265 - Multicultural Education-EI
Credits: 3
This course focuses on topics critical to providing an effective education experience for children from various backgrounds and with a variety of experiences. Topics include the different elements of culture in the K-12 classroom including: race, religion, gender, sexual identity, social class, disabilities, language, and geographic region. The goal of the course is for students to develop multicultural awareness, learn effective classroom strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners, and to become advocates for multicultural education. Students will explore how their own identities and experiences impact their views of education, culture, and society. Historical and sociological perspectives will be used as lenses to view topics in education. This course incorporates multiple viewpoints to evaluate the way Christopher Columbus is taught in schools and examines the Civil Rights and Women’s Suffrage movements (history). The experiences of First Nations of Wisconsin students in schools through history (history), and privilege (sociology) are studied in-depth. Students are required to complete 10 hours of field experiences outside of our class meeting times.
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Identity, Culture, & Society-EI
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L.EDU 331 - Curriculum & Instruction in Language Arts
Credits: 3
The major purpose of this course is to familiarize prospective teachers with the important aspects of scientifically-based language arts instruction and assessment procedures. This course will focus on handwriting; writing development and instruction; spelling development, assessment, and instruction; vocabulary, phonics, and orthographic mapping. Prospective teachers will also learn to apply the most effective instructional plans, methods, and resources in a clinical setting.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education
Co-requisite: L.EDU 332
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 332 - Beginning Reading
Credits: 3
The major purpose of this course is to familiarize prospective teachers with the important aspects of scientifically-based beginning reading instruction and assessment procedures, and to study the effective principles of instruction in the five essential components of reading to students in grades K-2: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Prospective teachers will also learn to apply the most effective instructional plans, methods, and resources in a clinical setting based on the science of reading. Includes information on reading difficulties and dyslexia.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education
Co-requisite: L.EDU 331
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 333 - Curriculum & Instruction in Mathematics
Credits: 3
This course is a treatment of the goals, content, materials and teaching strategies for planning and implementing a mathematics program in the elementary school.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program; L.MAT 111
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 334 - Intermediate Clinical
Credits: 1
Development of technical teaching and management skills through clinical teaching experiences; observations, reflections, analysis and evaluation of teaching performance by student, peers, classroom teacher, and course instructor within a 50-hour field experience in a local elementary classroom.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program; L.EDU 331 ; L.EDU 332 ; L.EDU 333 ; L.EDU 335 or L.EDU 336
Co-requisite: L.EDU 340
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 335 - Social Studies Curriculum & Instruction
Credits: 3
This course prepares students with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement an inquiry-based social studies program in an elementary classroom. Students will integrate content from anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, and sociology in developing and implementing a place-based curriculum for elementary students.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program; L.EDU 331 ; L.EDU 332 ; L.EDU 333
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 336 - Science Curriculum & Instruction
Credits: 3
Science teaching is a complex activity and requires that teachers have both theoretical and practical knowledge. Effective science teachers have (1) a clear understanding of the nature of science, (2) adequate science content knowledge, (3) knowledge of how students learn, and (4) competence in implementing strategies that exemplify best practice in science teaching. Students will complete this course with a strong foundation in these four areas in order to continue to grow and develop throughout their elementary science teaching career.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program; L.EDU 331 ; L.EDU 332 ; L.EDU 333
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 337 - Reading Across the Curriculum
Credits: 3
The major purpose of this course is to familiarize prospective teachers with the principles for effectively teaching scientifically-based reading across the curriculum in the five essential components of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension) with a focus on the reading of informational texts (print and digital).
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program; L.EDU 331 ; L.EDU 332 ; L.EDU 333 ; L.EDU 335 or L.EDU 336
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 339 - Differentiated Instruction, Grades 5-12
Credits: 2
This course will deepen students’ capacity to identify individual learning differences among children (grades 5-12) and to develop specific strategies for meeting their different learning needs. Students will gain experience in developing individualized learning goals and determining the content, materials, teaching and management strategies for learners with special needs, including the gifted and talented.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program
Co-requisite: L.EDU 350 ; L.EDU 350L
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 340 - Differentiated Instruction, Grades K-6
Credits: 3
This course will deepen student’s capacity to identify individual learning differences among children (grades K-6) and to develop specific strategies for meeting their different learning needs. Students will gain experience in developing individualized learning goals and determining the content, materials, teaching and management strategies for learners with special needs, including the gifted and talented.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program
Co-requisite: L.EDU 334
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 343 - Assessment & Evaluation of Exceptionality, Grades K-8
Credits: 3
The purpose and content of a variety of formal and informal assessments and their use in making data-based educational decisions are explored. Topics covered include informal assessment and analysis, standardized, norm-referenced and criterion-referenced instruments, systematic observation, curriculum-based measurement, response to intervention (RTI), IEP development, and progress monitoring.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program; L.EDU 331 ; L.EDU 332
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 346 - Learning & Behavior Strategies I
Credits: 3
Introduction to learning and behavior characteristics of students with exceptional learning needs, identification and classification systems, inclusionary practices, evidence-based strategies and teaching techniques, and the development of the Individual Education Plan. This course covers specific learning and behavior strategies related to lesson design and the development of the IEP for students who have identified learning, emotional or behavioral needs, early learners to middle school age.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program; L.EDU 331 ; L.EDU 332
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 348 - Learning & Behavior Strategies II
Credits: 3
Extended work on learning and behavior characteristics of students with exceptional learning needs, evidenced-based practices, curriculum methods, strategies and teaching techniques; development of the Individual Education Plan, from early learners to middle school age.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program; L.EDU 346
Co-requisite: L.EDU 369
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 350 - General Secondary Curriculum & Instruction
Credits: 3
This course focuses on preparing pre-service teachers to teach by participating in a Professional Development School (PDS) at Wahlert Catholic High School. Topics include: lesson planning, the Iowa Core Curriculum, student-centered instructional strategies, classroom management, integrating technology, inquiry, and many more. Each student will be assigned to a partner faculty at Wahlert Catholic High School and will have the opportunity to apply what they have learned by participating in microteaching lessons. The course fulfills the Iowa Department of Education’s field experience requirement.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program
Co-requisite: L.EDU 339 ; L.EDU 350L
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 350L - Intermediate Clinical, Grades 5-12
Credits: 1
This is a supervised, 50-hour clinical field experience in the Professional Development School program located on-site at a single high school setting. During the semester, teacher candidates will close the gap between theory and practice by teaching lessons and implementing what they have learned from L.EDU 350 . In addition, they will complete teacher-related tasks coordinated by the instructor and their partner teacher at the school.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program
Co-requisite: L.EDU 339 ; L.EDU 350
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 352 - Special Secondary Curriculum & Methods-English
Credits: 3
This is a survey of the goals, content, materials, and strategies for teaching English at the middle and high school levels, including an analysis of specific subject matter curriculum. Includes a 30-hour field experience in a middle or high school.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program; Recommended: L.EDU 350
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 353 - Special Secondary Curriculum & Methods-Mathematics
Credits: 3
This is a survey of the goals, content, materials, and strategies for teaching mathematics at the middle and high school levels, including an analysis of specific subject matter curriculum. Includes a 30-hour field experience in a middle or high school.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program; Recommended: L.EDU 350
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 354 - Special Secondary Curriculum & Methods-Science
Credits: 3
This is a survey of the goals, content, materials, and strategies for teaching science at the middle and high school levels, including an analysis of specific subject matter curriculum. Includes a 30-hour field experience in a middle or high school.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program; Recommended: L.EDU 350
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 355 - Special Secondary Curriculum & Methods-Social Studies
Credits: 3
This is a survey of the goals, content, materials, and strategies for teaching social studies at the middle and high school levels, including an analysis of specific subject matter curriculum. In particular, there will be an emphasis on the powerful social studies teaching strategies emphasized by NCSS (National Council for the Social Studies), and a focus on the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards. Includes a 30-hour field experience in a middle or high school.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program; Recommended: L.EDU 350
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 356 - Special Methods Spanish, Grades K-8 & 5-12
Credits: 3
Goals, content, materials, and strategies for teaching a second language (Spanish) at the elementary and secondary level. Analysis of specific curriculum and methodologies, exploration of the intersection between language and culture, and 30-hour field experience included in course expectations.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program; Recommended: L.EDU 350 (for secondary majors) or L.EDU 334 (for elementary majors)
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 357 - Reading in the Middle & Secondary School
Credits: 3
Secondary students are presented an overview of reading and reading techniques, assessment, materials, teaching strategies and study strategies for middle and high school subject-matter areas.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program; Recommended: L.EDU 350
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 360 - Evaluation & Diagnosis of Reading Problems
Credits: 3
In this course students will learn the types of literacy assessments and their purposes, strengths, and limitations for the identification, screening, and diagnosis of all students’ reading proficiencies and needs including knowledge of the signs and symptoms of dyslexia and other reading difficulties. Within an MTSS framework, students will learn to use assessment data analysis to inform, plan, measure, progress monitor, and revise instruction for all students and how to communicate the outcomes of ongoing assessments to stakeholders.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program; L.EDU 332
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 361 - Practicum & Instruction in Remediation of Reading Problems
Credits: 3
In this course students will work under the guidance of appropriately licensed professionals who will observe, evaluate, and provide feedback on students’ knowledge, dispositions, and performance of the teaching of reading and writing in a clinical setting. Students will use reading and writing strategies, materials, and assessments based upon appropriate literacy research, and work with others and families in the support of children’s literacy development. There will be a focus on the major areas of reading instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program; L.EDU 332 ; L.EDU 360
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 369 - Special Education Seminar
Credits: 2
This seminar covers planning and teaching a variety of curriculum and instructional programs appropriate for individuals with exceptional learning needs, discussing case studies, problem solving to identify and use academic and behavioral strategies to assist students in achieving classroom success and reflecting on the outcomes of teaching and/or interventions.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program; L.EDU 346
Co-requisite: L.EDU 348
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.EDU 411 - Student Teaching in Elementary Music
Credits: 5
Directed participation in an elementary school; observation and teaching under guidance of College supervisor and cooperating teacher; full-day experience for nine weeks.
Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching
Co-requisite: L.EDU 412
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
Pass/Fail Graded pass/fail only.
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L.EDU 412 - Student Teaching in Secondary Music
Credits: 5
Directed participation in a secondary school; observation and teaching under guidance of College supervisor and cooperating teacher; full-day experience for nine weeks.
Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching
Co-requisite: L.EDU 411
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
Pass/Fail Graded pass/fail only.
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L.EDU 432 - Student Teaching in the Elementary School
Credits: 10
Directed participation in the schools; observation and teaching under guidance of College supervisor and cooperating teacher; full-day experience for eighteen weeks.
Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
Pass/Fail Graded pass/fail only.
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L.EDU 441 - Student Teaching: Instructional Strategist I, K-8
Credits: 5
Directed participation in the schools; observation and teaching under guidance of College supervisor and cooperating teacher; full-day experience for nine weeks.
Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching
Co-requisite: L.EDU 442
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
Pass/Fail Graded pass/fail only.
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L.EDU 442 - Student Teaching: Elementary Education with Instructional Strategist I
Credits: 5
Directed participation in the schools; observation and teaching under guidance of College supervisor and cooperating teacher; full-day experience nine weeks.
Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching
Co-requisite: L.EDU 441
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
Pass/Fail Graded pass/fail only.
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L.EDU 452 - Student Teaching in Secondary School
Credits: 10
Directed participation in a secondary school; observation and teaching under guidance of College supervisor and cooperating teacher; full-day experience for eighteen weeks.
Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
Pass/Fail Graded pass/fail only.
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L.EDU 490 - Capstone Seminar & Portfolio-IN
Credits: 2
This course provides student-teachers with an opportunity to reflect on their own learning experience at the same time that they are facilitating the learning of others through their student teaching experience. This course prompts students to reflect on how they have grown as a learner in relation to the Loras College dispositions and how their Loras experience has shaped the teacher that they are becoming. The course also serves to help prepare students for the job search and first years in the teaching profession. Fundamentally, the course requires that students create an electronic portfolio that synthesizes their skills and dispositions as an emerging teacher within the context and value of their liberal arts preparation at Loras College.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program
Co-requisite: L.EDU 411 , L.EDU 412 , L.EDU 432 , L.EDU 441 , L.EDU 442 , or L.EDU 452
General Education Classification: Integrative Capstone-IN
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L.PBH 3xx - Epidemiology
Credits: 3
(pending curriculum committee approval)
Prerequisite: L.BIO 257 or L.KIN 257
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.PBH 3xx - Global Health
Credits: 3
This course will introduce students to health indicators, major determinants, trends, and initiatives for achieving equity in health globally. (pending curriculum committee approval)
Prerequisite: L.BIO 257 or L.KIN 257
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.PBH 3xx - Health & Society
Credits: 3
(pending curriculum committee approval)
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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L.PBH 4xx - Senior Seminar Capstone
Credits: 3
(pending curriculum committee approval)
Prerequisite: L.PBH 3xx or L.PBH 3xx
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable
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