Winter Session

AAS 260: Buddhism

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: J SBC: GLO; HUM

An introduction to the basic philosophy and doctrines of Buddhism, beginning with a survey of lives and works of major historical figures of Buddhism. The principal issues of Buddhist thought, drawing from Indian, East Asian, and Western sources, are treated. Particular attention is paid to the meaning of faith, practice, and enlightenment in Buddhism. This course is offered as both AAS 260 and RLS 260.

CEE 505: Education: Theory and Practice

Graduate 3 credits

Schools are fundamental institutions in every society. While they reflect the existing social order with all of its hierarchies and inequalities, they can also act as engines of social mobility, democratic opportunity, and social change. The purpose of the class is to help prospective teachers acquire the conceptual tools needed to analyze these processes in a sustained, in-depth manner in order to make informed judgments about their future goals as teaching professionals. Advisory Pre-requisite: Open to prospective (pre-service) teachers, and current teachers.

CHE 327: Organic Chemistry Laboratory

Undergraduate 2 credits

Techniques of isolating and handling organic substances, including biological materials. A one-semester course that provides a basic organic laboratory experience. It is recommended that students take CHE 327 at the same time as or immediately following CHE 322 or 332. Four laboratory hours and one lecture hour per week. Not for credit in addition to CHE 383. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information.

CLL 215: Classical Mythology

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: I SBC: HUM

An introduction to ancient Greek religion, literature, and art. Special emphasis will be given to the presentation of myth in Classical Greek literature as well as to the influence of classical mythology on later literature, art, and philosophy. Not for credit in addition to CLS 215.

FLA 439: Tech Lit for Lang Teachers

Undergraduate 3 credits

SBC: TECH

Technology as a transformative drive of new literacies is no longer an option but a requirement in every aspect of education today. FLA 439 is designed as a course to help teacher candidates explore in a very hands-on, practical and applied manner all of the technologies used by teachers of languages. The emphasis will be on learning about the technologies, creating with the technologies, and making informed decisions using them. The class will also discuss how the technologies relate to current language pedagogies, both for individualized and classroom learning.

FLA 570: Intro Media Lanf Teach

Graduate 3 credits

Course open to non-D.A. students. Gives students an introduction to all of the technology used in teaching languages; audio, video, computer, and Internet. Emphasis is on hands-on use and practical applications. Fall or spring Prerequisites: FLA 505 and FLA 506

FRN 111: Elementary French I

Undergraduate 4 credits

An introduction to spoken and written French, stressing pronunciation, speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing. Language Center supplements class work. FRN 111 is designed for students who have no prior knowledge of the language. A student who has had two or more years of French in high school (or who has otherwise acquired an equivalent proficiency) may not take FRN 111 without written permission from the supervisor of the course. May not be taken for credit in addition to FRN 101.

FRN 112: Elementary French II

Undergraduate 4 credits

DEC: S3 SBC: LANG

An introduction to spoken and written French, stressing pronunciation, speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing. Language Center supplements class work. May not be taken for credit in addition to FRN 101.

HUI 239: Modern Italy

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: I SBC: GLO; HUM

A survey of contemporary Italy and its political, social, and economic structure, as well as the study of cultural life and institutions, within the context of its historical development, with comparisons to American models and standards.

ITL 111: Elementary Italian I

Undergraduate 4 credits

An introduction to spoken and written Italian, stressing pronunciation, speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing. Selected texts are read. Practice in language laboratory supplements class work. ITL 111 is designed for students who have no prior knowledge of the language. A student who has had two or more years of Italian in high school (or who has otherwise acquired an equivalent proficiency) may not take ITL 111 without written permission from the supervisor of the course. May not be taken for credit in addition to ITL 101.

LIN 101: Human Language

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: F SBC: SBS; SNW

An introduction to the fundamental areas and concepts of modern linguistics. Sounds and their structure, word structure, and sentence structure are discussed. Other topics may include historical linguistics (how languages change over time), dialects, writing systems, language and the brain, and psycholinguistics (especially the question of how children acquire a language).

MBA 504: Financial Accounting

Graduate 3 credits

Introduction and exploration of basic financial accounting terminology, principles, concepts, and their relevant business applications. This course will include the recording, summarization, and adjustment of financial transactions and the preparation and presentation of the basic financial statements. Other topics will include valuation methods for cash, accounts receivable, inventory and property, plant and equipment. This course is also offered as EMP 502.

RLS 260: Buddhism

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: J SBC: GLO; HUM

An introduction to the basic philosophy and doctrines of Buddhism, beginning with a survey of lives and works of major historical figures of Buddhism. The principal issues of Buddhist thought, drawing from Indian, East Asian, and Western sources, are treated. Particular attention is paid to the meaning of faith, practice, and enlightenment in Buddhism. This course is offered as both AAS 260 and RLS 260.

SOC 105: Introduction to Sociology

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: F SBC: SBS

A general introduction to the science of sociology, emphasizing sociological theory and methods. Students are taught what is unique about the way in which sociologists analyze human behavior and society. Differences between the sociological perspective and perspectives of other social sciences are emphasized. There is also a heavy emphasis on the types of methods and data that sociologists use to test the validity of their ideas.

SOC 201: Research Methods in Sociology

Undergraduate 3 credits

SBC: ESI

Methods of collecting and analyzing empirical data to test sociological hypotheses. Emphasis is on multivariate analysis of tabular and statistical data.

SOC 302: American Society

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: K SBC: DIV; SBS+

Intended for students who wish to look at American society through the eyes of the sociologist. Included in the course is the sociological view of American social structure in terms of power and patterns of inequality, the legal system, ethnic and cultural pluralism, social mobility, and urban problems. Sociological issues are considered within the context of the developments of society throughout U.S. history.

SPN 112: Elementary Spanish II

Undergraduate 4 credits

DEC: S3 SBC: LANG

An introduction to spoken and written Spanish, stressing pronunciation, speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing. Language laboratory supplements class work. All entering students should take a placement exam to evaluate their proficiency. Please see https://llrc.stonybrook.edu/placement-exams for more information.

SPN 214: Intermediate Medical Spanish I

Undergraduate 3 credits

SBC: DIV; LANG

Intended for students studying or planning a career in medicine. It combines an overview of Intermediate-level Spanish grammar with vocabulary and cultural elements relevant to the healthcare field.

SPN 582: Hispanic Tradition in the US

Graduate 3 credits

A general historical analysis of the influence of Hispanic culture in the United States as a consequence of the continuous interaction between Spanish- and English-speaking people. Special attention is given to cultural manifestation in a bicultural setting. Fall or Spring,

SPN 592: Spanish Language AcquisitionII

Graduate 1-4 credits

Elementary Spanish II intended for graduate students from other programs.