Applied Language: Public Policy Track
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The major in Applied Languages offered by department of Modern Languages is designed to give students the comprehensive knowledge and skills needed in the helping professions or public policy. By combining language and cultural/policy courses, the student will be well prepared to succeed in these fields. The major consists of two tracks, both have the same language component. A senior year internship will serve as Outcomes Assessment.
Our dedicated and creative instructors and scholars share a commitment to excellence in teaching Spanish, French, Italian, Applied Language and American Sign Language. We prepare our students to participate in a global world by providing them with proficiency in these languages, as well as an in-depth study of literature, history, fine arts, social and business practices. Our graduates have careers in tourism, banking, marketing, teaching, healthcare, law enforcement, social services and communications. Caldwell University students develop critical thinking skills needed to explore other cultures, historical periods and what makes them relevant today.
The department offers a B.A. in Spanish, B.A. in Applied Language as well as minors in French, Italian and Spanish, and American Sign Language.
B.A. in Applied Language: Public Policy Track (42 credits)
Language courses (21 credits):
Course Code : SP 312
Course Description :
This class is an introduction to the art of translation. Students will read various texts on existing theories, while also undertaking different translation projects. While the class discussion will be mainly in Spanish, some of the readings are in English. Successful students are those who have done really well in English as well as Spanish classes.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SP 321
Course Description :
This course offers the intermediate and advanced learners of Spanish a review of Spanish grammar. The grammatical explanations are followed by a series of exercises for the student to practice the concepts learned. Students work in groups, analyze texts and make class presentations. Authentic documents are used to motivate students in their effort to become proficient in Spanish.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP202, SP322, SP329
Course Code : SP 325
Course Description :
Develops conversation skills through readings and assigned topics, pronunciation, correct expression and sentence structure.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP321, SP202, SP322
Course Code : SP 329
Course Description :
Studies the cultural history and geography of Spain through the 21st century.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP322, SP326, SP330, SP321, SP325, SP202
Course Code : SP 330
Course Description :
Explores cultural history and geography of Spanish-speaking Latin America.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP326, SP321, SP315, SP202, SP112, SP329
Take two 300-400 level Spanish Courses’
Take two 300-400 level Spanish Courses
Public Policy courses (21 credits):
Course Code : PO 225
Course Description :
Focuses on the structure and power of the national government and major problems of national policy.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 230
Course Description :
Analyzes structures, functions and powers of state and local institutions and explores their inter-relationships within the federal system.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 372
Course Description :
Studies government administration, management and organization. Analyzes bureaucratic policy making, public budgeting and the impact of pressure groups.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 375
Course Description :
Focuses on the cycle of public policy-making in the domestic context, from conceptualization of a problem through implementation and evaluation. Examines and analyzes contemporary domestic issues and policy approaches to them.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 224
Course Description :
Reviews and critiques classical and contemporary perspectives and research with an interest in a critical examination of theories and mechanisms related to collective behavior, mass movements, modernization and social revolution.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 231
Course Description :
Investigates poverty as a product of a complex social system and theories and strategies for its alleviation.
Credit : 3
Your degree includes credits from Liberal Arts and Sciences Core, Major, and Electives.
B.A. in Applied Language: Public Policy Track (42 credits)
Language courses (21 credits):
Course Code : SP 312
Course Description :
This class is an introduction to the art of translation. Students will read various texts on existing theories, while also undertaking different translation projects. While the class discussion will be mainly in Spanish, some of the readings are in English. Successful students are those who have done really well in English as well as Spanish classes.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SP 321
Course Description :
This course offers the intermediate and advanced learners of Spanish a review of Spanish grammar. The grammatical explanations are followed by a series of exercises for the student to practice the concepts learned. Students work in groups, analyze texts and make class presentations. Authentic documents are used to motivate students in their effort to become proficient in Spanish.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP202, SP322, SP329
Course Code : SP 325
Course Description :
Develops conversation skills through readings and assigned topics, pronunciation, correct expression and sentence structure.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP321, SP202, SP322
Course Code : SP 329
Course Description :
Studies the cultural history and geography of Spain through the 21st century.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP322, SP326, SP330, SP321, SP325, SP202
Course Code : SP 330
Course Description :
Explores cultural history and geography of Spanish-speaking Latin America.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP326, SP321, SP315, SP202, SP112, SP329
Take two 300-400 level Spanish Courses’
Take two 300-400 level Spanish Courses
Public Policy courses (21 credits):
Course Code : PO 225
Course Description :
Focuses on the structure and power of the national government and major problems of national policy.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 230
Course Description :
Analyzes structures, functions and powers of state and local institutions and explores their inter-relationships within the federal system.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 372
Course Description :
Studies government administration, management and organization. Analyzes bureaucratic policy making, public budgeting and the impact of pressure groups.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 375
Course Description :
Focuses on the cycle of public policy-making in the domestic context, from conceptualization of a problem through implementation and evaluation. Examines and analyzes contemporary domestic issues and policy approaches to them.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 224
Course Description :
Reviews and critiques classical and contemporary perspectives and research with an interest in a critical examination of theories and mechanisms related to collective behavior, mass movements, modernization and social revolution.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 231
Course Description :
Investigates poverty as a product of a complex social system and theories and strategies for its alleviation.
Credit : 3
Your degree includes credits from Liberal Arts and Sciences Core, Major, and Electives.
B.A. in Applied Language: Public Policy Track (42 credits)
Language courses (21 credits):
Course Code : SP 312
Course Description :
This class is an introduction to the art of translation. Students will read various texts on existing theories, while also undertaking different translation projects. While the class discussion will be mainly in Spanish, some of the readings are in English. Successful students are those who have done really well in English as well as Spanish classes.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SP 321
Course Description :
This course offers the intermediate and advanced learners of Spanish a review of Spanish grammar. The grammatical explanations are followed by a series of exercises for the student to practice the concepts learned. Students work in groups, analyze texts and make class presentations. Authentic documents are used to motivate students in their effort to become proficient in Spanish.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP202, SP322, SP329
Course Code : SP 325
Course Description :
Develops conversation skills through readings and assigned topics, pronunciation, correct expression and sentence structure.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP321, SP202, SP322
Course Code : SP 329
Course Description :
Studies the cultural history and geography of Spain through the 21st century.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP322, SP326, SP330, SP321, SP325, SP202
Course Code : SP 330
Course Description :
Explores cultural history and geography of Spanish-speaking Latin America.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP326, SP321, SP315, SP202, SP112, SP329
Take two 300-400 level Spanish Courses’
Take two 300-400 level Spanish Courses
Public Policy courses (21 credits):
Course Code : PO 225
Course Description :
Focuses on the structure and power of the national government and major problems of national policy.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 230
Course Description :
Analyzes structures, functions and powers of state and local institutions and explores their inter-relationships within the federal system.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 372
Course Description :
Studies government administration, management and organization. Analyzes bureaucratic policy making, public budgeting and the impact of pressure groups.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 375
Course Description :
Focuses on the cycle of public policy-making in the domestic context, from conceptualization of a problem through implementation and evaluation. Examines and analyzes contemporary domestic issues and policy approaches to them.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 224
Course Description :
Reviews and critiques classical and contemporary perspectives and research with an interest in a critical examination of theories and mechanisms related to collective behavior, mass movements, modernization and social revolution.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 231
Course Description :
Investigates poverty as a product of a complex social system and theories and strategies for its alleviation.
Credit : 3
Your degree includes credits from Liberal Arts and Sciences Core, Major, and Electives.
B.A. in Applied Language: Public Policy Track (42 credits)
Language courses (21 credits):
Course Code : SP 201
Course Description :
Offers a systematic study of the language with particular attention given to grammar review, vocabulary growth, conversation and reading comprehension.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP102, SP101
Course Code : SP 202
Course Description :
Continues SP 201.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP201 or equivalent
Course Code : SP 321
Course Description :
This course offers the intermediate and advanced learners of Spanish a review of Spanish grammar. The grammatical explanations are followed by a series of exercises for the student to practice the concepts learned. Students work in groups, analyze texts and make class presentations. Authentic documents are used to motivate students in their effort to become proficient in Spanish.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP202, SP322, SP329
Course Code : SP 325
Course Description :
Develops conversation skills through readings and assigned topics, pronunciation, correct expression and sentence structure.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP321, SP202, SP322
Course Code : SP 326
Course Description :
Expands on correct expression and sentence structure with essay writing and analyses of contemporary topics.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP321, SP112, SP325, SP329, SP330, SP322, SP202
Course Code : SP 329
Course Description :
Studies the cultural history and geography of Spain through the 21st century.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP322, SP326, SP330, SP321, SP325, SP202
Course Code : SP 330
Course Description :
Explores cultural history and geography of Spanish-speaking Latin America.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP326, SP321, SP315, SP202, SP112, SP329
Public Policy courses (21 credits):
Course Code : PO 225
Course Description :
Focuses on the structure and power of the national government and major problems of national policy.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 230
Course Description :
Analyzes structures, functions and powers of state and local institutions and explores their inter-relationships within the federal system.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 372
Course Description :
Studies government administration, management and organization. Analyzes bureaucratic policy making, public budgeting and the impact of pressure groups.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 375
Course Description :
Focuses on the cycle of public policy-making in the domestic context, from conceptualization of a problem through implementation and evaluation. Examines and analyzes contemporary domestic issues and policy approaches to them.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 224
Course Description :
Reviews and critiques classical and contemporary perspectives and research with an interest in a critical examination of theories and mechanisms related to collective behavior, mass movements, modernization and social revolution.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 231
Course Description :
Investigates poverty as a product of a complex social system and theories and strategies for its alleviation.
Credit : 3
Your degree includes credits from Liberal Arts and Sciences Core, Major, and Electives.
B.A. in Applied Language: Public Policy Track (42 credits)
Language courses (21 credits):
Course Code : SP 201
Course Description :
Offers a systematic study of the language with particular attention given to grammar review, vocabulary growth, conversation and reading comprehension.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP102, SP101
Course Code : SP 202
Course Description :
Continues SP 201.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP201 or equivalent
Course Code : SP 321
Course Description :
This course offers the intermediate and advanced learners of Spanish a review of Spanish grammar. The grammatical explanations are followed by a series of exercises for the student to practice the concepts learned. Students work in groups, analyze texts and make class presentations. Authentic documents are used to motivate students in their effort to become proficient in Spanish.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP202, SP322, SP329
Course Code : SP 325
Course Description :
Develops conversation skills through readings and assigned topics, pronunciation, correct expression and sentence structure.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP112, SP321, SP202, SP322
Course Code : SP 326
Course Description :
Expands on correct expression and sentence structure with essay writing and analyses of contemporary topics.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP321, SP112, SP325, SP329, SP330, SP322, SP202
Course Code : SP 329
Course Description :
Studies the cultural history and geography of Spain through the 21st century.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP322, SP326, SP330, SP321, SP325, SP202
Course Code : SP 330
Course Description :
Explores cultural history and geography of Spanish-speaking Latin America.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
SP326, SP321, SP315, SP202, SP112, SP329
Public Policy courses (21 credits):
Course Code : PO 225
Course Description :
Focuses on the structure and power of the national government and major problems of national policy.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 230
Course Description :
Analyzes structures, functions and powers of state and local institutions and explores their inter-relationships within the federal system.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 372
Course Description :
Studies government administration, management and organization. Analyzes bureaucratic policy making, public budgeting and the impact of pressure groups.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PO 375
Course Description :
Focuses on the cycle of public policy-making in the domestic context, from conceptualization of a problem through implementation and evaluation. Examines and analyzes contemporary domestic issues and policy approaches to them.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 224
Course Description :
Reviews and critiques classical and contemporary perspectives and research with an interest in a critical examination of theories and mechanisms related to collective behavior, mass movements, modernization and social revolution.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 231
Course Description :
Investigates poverty as a product of a complex social system and theories and strategies for its alleviation.
Credit : 3