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  • SOWK 596: Integrated Field Experience II

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides an educationally directed field experience and is a continuation of the generalist practicum. This course advances application and problem solving skills initiated in Integrated Field Experience I and prepares students to enter the Integrated Field Experience III. Students complete tasks and assignments that reflect a higher level of synthesis of knowledge and increased independence in functioning in the practicum setting. The course includes bimonthly seminar experience in conjunction with the agency work. Instructional methods may include but are not limited to presentations, experiential learning activities, discussion boards, online activities, seminar workshops, synchronous and asynchronous lectures.
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  • SOWK 597: Integrated Field Exp. III

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides educationally directed field opportunities to demonstrate advanced application of social work competencies including the application of theory and cores social work values in specialized practice settings. The focus of this course is to prepare students for advanced professional practice and will include increased opportunities for students to begin to gain expertise and work independently in clinical or macro level settings. The course is designed for graduate level social work students and involves a monthly seminar experience in conjunction with the agency work. Instructional methods may include but are not limited to presentations, experiential learning activities, discussion boards, online activities, seminar workshops, synchronous and asynchronous lectures.
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  • SOWK 598: Integrated Field IV

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides educationally directed opportunities to demonstrate advanced mastery of social work competencies and application of knowledge and social work ethics and values in specialized settings. This final field experience is a compilation of knowledge, skills, and values developed from previous field experiences in the program and emphasizes advanced cognitive/affective dimensions of learning. The focus of this course is to provide opportunities for students to operationalize advanced year social work skills in the agency setting to ensure competency upon graduation. The course includes a bimonthly seminar experience in conjunction with the 250 hours of practicum study within an agency. Instructional methods may include but are not limited to presentations, experiential learning activities, discussion boards, online activities, seminar workshops, synchronous and asynchronous lectures.
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  • SPAN 101: Spanish I

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Initiates students' development of the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) required to use the Spanish language in a communicative context. These skills will be practiced in cultural contexts that include Spain, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Latinx/Hispanic communities in the U.S. Anticipated proficiency upon successful completion of the course is the Novice-Mid sublevel (based upon the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).
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  • SPAN 102: Spanish II

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Develops communicative language proficiency at the Novice-High and Intermediate-Low sublevels (according to ACTFL proficiency scale) as well as develops the ability to understand and appreciate Spanish-speaking cultures. Students practice speaking Spanish in cultural contexts that include Spain, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Latinx/Hispanic communities in the U.S.
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  • SPAN 203: Intermediate Spanish I

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Develops further four language skills through extensive and intensive practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Spanish language is taught in its cultural contexts, including history, culture, diversity, and comparison with students native communication cultures. The course develops communicative language proficiency at the Intermediate-Low and Intermediate-Mid sublevels (according to ACTFL proficiency scale) as well as develops the ability to understand and appreciate Spanish-speaking cultures.
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  • SPAN 204: Intermediate Spanish II

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Reinforces and expands the material covered in SPAN102 (Introductory Spanish II) and/or SPAN203 (Intermediate Spanish I) by utilizing a multi-skill approach: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. A key objective in this course is to encourage students to speak as much Spanish in the classroom as possible. Spanish language is taught in its cultural contexts, including history, literature, visual arts. The course develops communicative language proficiency at the Intermediate-Mid sublevel (according to ACTFL proficiency scale).
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  • SPAN 206: Structures of the Spanish Lang

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Develops the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) required to use the Spanish language in a communicative context. Focuses on more challenging elements of grammar while expanding vocabulary knowledge. Anticipated proficiency upon successful completion of the course is the Intermediate-Mid sublevel (based upon the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages). Topics covered are include those relevant to Spanish and Spanish American cultures that are associated with the targeted communicative activities.
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  • SPAN 211: Span Sp Am History Cult Civ

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Presents the history, culture and civilization of Spanish-speaking nations from its beginnings to the present, with emphasis on art, literature, ideas, historical events, and cultural exchanges. Students gain insights in the cultural history of Hispanic countries, including geography, society, politics, philosophy, art, literature, and the sciences. This course is taught in English.
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  • SPAN 212: Spanish Lit & Film

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Explores the role of literature, cinema, print and electronic media in shaping society in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries. Students learn how to analyze literary and visual texts using appropriate techniques and methods. Students examine the relationship between literature, film, media, culture, and politics. Special attention is paid to contemporary literary works, cinema, media, and the Internet. This course is taught in English.
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