140 Courses of Study
ing teacher licensure in English. Required for students seeking teacher licensure in a foreign language. Required for majors in Spanish. Required for the certification in English as a Second Language (ESL). Prerequisite: open to sophomores, juniors and seniors or with permission of the instructor. 532. Linguistics: Senior Seminar in Foreign Languages Staff Four Credits. The goal of linguistics is to explain how language works. In this course, we study how language is structured, how we acquire our native language and other languages, how and why the use of one language varies across situations, social groups and regions, and how languages evolve over time. Foreign Languages majors must register for either LIN 532 or CLA 560 as a senior seminar. In LIN 532, students attend LIN 332 and complete a capstone project that goes beyond normal course requirements in breadth and depth, which will be designed and executed in consultation with the instructor. Prerequisite: open to juniors and seniors.
Mathematical Sciences Professor McKenzie R. Lamb, Associate Professor David W. Scott (chair); Assistant Professors Erin C. Munro Krull, Changsok Issac Sung
Mathematics Communicating Plus — Mathematics: Students completing a mathematics major will develop skills in the four Communicating Plus skills areas — written communication, oral communication, critical thinking and problem-solving — throughout all of their courses. Problem-solving is central to the study of mathematics, but it is not enough to solve problems. One must be able to explain one’s work. Consequently, critical thinking about mathematical processes and communication are also central in the mathematics curriculum. The senior capstone experience requires groups of students to work together to learn something in mathematics new to them. The group organizes presentations to teach the new concept to others in the seminar, and each individual prepares a paper addressing the same material in an expository manner. Thus, problem-solving and communication are at the heart of this capstone experience. Requirements for a major in mathematics: MTH 206, 224, 248 or 305, 501-502, and at least 16 credits of mathematics courses numbered above 206 (excluding 401), at least eight of which are at the 400 level. Note that while MTH 201 and 202 are not a part of the major, MTH 202 is a prerequisite for several courses in the major, particularly MTH 206 and 224. Students intending to study mathematics in graduate school should consult with their advisors about appropriate additional courses. Requirements for a minor in mathematics: 18 credits in mathematics courses numbered 201 or higher (excluding MTH 401), at least one of which is numbered 224 or higher. A coherent program of courses should be designed in consultation with the minor advisor. Students seeking the Early Adolescence/Adolescence (Middle/Secondary)
