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Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2015-2016
SN 400 Introduction to Textual Analysis (1)
Study and application of the techniques of textual analysis. Attention is
given to the four basic genres: narrative prose, drama, poetry, and the essay.
Prerequisite: SN 280.
SN 401 Panorama of Spanish Literature (1)
An introduction to Spain’s literature written from the Middle Ages to the
present. Selected works, which include poetry, prose, and drama, emphasize
literature as a reflection of Spanish society of the period. Prerequisite: SN
280 or SN 400.
SN 402 Panorama of Latin American Literature (1)
An introduction to Latin American literature written from colonial times to
the present. Selected works, which include poetry, prose, and drama, reflect
the Latin American society of the period. Prerequisite: SN 280 or SN 400.
SN 471 Senior Research Project in Spanish (1)
Student development and completion of a research project and
accompanying bibliography. Students will work independently to write
a significant research paper in MLA style. Topics of research will vary
according to the interests of the students and sponsoring professor.
Prerequisite: senior standing. Spring.
SN 495 Special Topics in Literature (1)
An in-depth study of a faculty-selected topic in literature, either from Spain,
Latin America, or the Latino United States. Topics may concentrate on the
works of a particular author or on a common theme running through the
selected works of several authors. Prerequisite: SN 400, SN 401, or SN 402.
SO - Sociology
SO 101 Introduction to Sociology (1)
The study of human society: the processes of social interaction and
organization. Emphasis is placed on learning the basic concepts, principles,
and theoretical perspectives of sociology. Fall, Spring, Summer.
SO 102 Contemporary Social Problems (1)
The application of sociological principles and perspectives in the analysis
of current issues. The impact of social change, deviations from norms,