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RECR 126 - Recreational Crafts
3 Credit(s).
Provides a practical survey of craft media and activities; enables students to lead and conduct craft projects for different age and interest groups in a variety of recreational settings; emphasizes planning, organizing, and selecting materials and supplies. 3 lecture hours and 1 laboratory hour per week. Courses offered less than once a year.
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RECR 141 - Outdoor Leadership I
3 Credit(s).
Studies the nature and scope of outdoor leadership for those interested in establishing, administering, or teaching outdoor programs; offers intensive instruction in camping and hiking, map reading, wilderness nutrition, basic first aid and safety, outdoor leadership and teaching techniques, emergency procedures and environmental control. Requires one overnight weekend camping trip. 3 lecture hours and 1 laboratory hour per week. Courses offered less than once a year.
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RECR 142 - Outdoor Leadership II
3 Credit(s).
Presents instruction in advanced life saving, canoeing, mountaineering, and climbing safety. Enables students who demonstrate high level teaching and knowledge competencies to receive advanced life saving and canoeing certification by the American Red Cross. Awards a College certificate of competency to those students completing the unit in mountain safety. 3 lecture hours and 1 laboratory hour per week. Note: This course requires 20 hours of service learning. Courses offered less than once a year.
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RECR 146 - Leisure Services for Disabilities
3 Credit(s).
Provides an overview of persons with disabilities; provides strategies for integrating these individuals into the community; includes sensitivity awareness training; studies attitudinal barriers. 2 lecture hours and 2 laboratory hours per week. Note: This course requires service learning hours. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
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RECR 151 - Financial Management of Leisure Resources
2 Credit(s).
Surveys the planning and implementation of a resource management document; covers traditional laws, regulations, and procedures governing planning, acquisition, and maintenance of recreation, park, and leisure facilities; the roles of governing/advisory bodies; the use of accounting/reporting systems. 2 lecture hours per week. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): RECR 101 /SSCI 101
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RECR 155 - American Recreational Dance: Ballroom, Country, Folk, and Square
2 Credit(s).
Emphasizes fundamentals of contemporary American dance; provides skills and knowledge in four areas of dance: Ballroom (swing, waltz, Latin dances, fox trot, and American cha cha); Country (line dancing and English Country dancing); Folk dance (such as Appalachian clog dancing and ethnic folk dances) and Square dance (Modern Western). 1 lecture hour and 2 laboratory hours per week. Courses offered less than once a year.
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RECR 156 - Fitness Programs, Concepts, and Facilities
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the ever-changing field of fitness and exercise programs; covers current trends, programs in demand, and the need for knowledgeable coordinators; an overview of facilities; practice in diverse activities; applications in the private, public, and commercial sectors. 3 lecture hours and 1 laboratory hour per week. Courses offered less than once a year.
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RECR 171 - Professional Job Search Skills and Techniques
1 Credit(s).
Covers resume writing, cover letter construction, interviewing, techniques for filling out applications such as the FS171, and job search techniques; discusses requirements and procedure for successfully completing the supervised fieldwork experience (RECR 173-RECR 273). 1 lecture hour per week.
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RECR 204 - Entrepreneurship in Hospitality and Tourism
3 Credit(s).
Assesses the viability of small and micro hospitality business ventures; covers the business planning process, the management of small enterprises, feasibility studies, formation of business plans, risk management, record keeping and personnel management and entrepreneurial characteristics. Courses offered less than once a year.
Same As: HRMT 204 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 101 and MNGT 206
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RECR 206 - Program Planning for Leisure Services
3 Credit(s).
Presents an advanced study of leadership and program planning applied to recreation and park program development and supervision; thoroughly reviews the process of recreation program planning on a community-wide basis; discusses practical applications in agency program planning, evaluation, equipment and facility use, program budgeting, and staffing considerations. 3 lecture hours per week. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RECR 101 /SSCI 101
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RECR 207 - Tourism Transportation System
3 Credit(s).
Analyzes the management of land, sea, and air transportation systems that support travel; examines airlines, cruise ships, buses, rail, and travel packages. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring)
Same As: HRMT 207 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): RECR 210 /HRMT 210
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RECR 210 - Travel, Leisure, and the Tourism Industry
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the global travel and tourism industry; covers tourist behavior, tourism’s impact on the community, economic implications, marketing, and trends such as eco-tourism or green tourism. Also discusses the travel business as a whole, including travel modes, accommodations, safety and health while traveling, trip planning, trip packagers or wholesalers, and the necessary qualities of a tour director. Employs computer applications and world geography throughout. 3 lecture hours and 1 laboratory hour per week. Note: This course is a globally intensive course that promotes intercultural competency and global awareness. Successful completion of this course contributes toward the 15 credits of globally intensive curriculum needed to earn the certificate of Global Distinction. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Same As: HRMT 210 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): RECR 101 /SSCI 101 or written permission from program coordinator required
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RECR 211 - Travel Agency Basics
3 Credit(s).
Provides a systematic and comprehensive overview of the travel industry with the focus on travel agencies; covers the pivotal role of the travel agent and the nature of the relationship between agents and supplies and between agents and their client. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RECR 210 /HRMT 210 or written permission from instructor required
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RECR 212 - Marketing of Tourism Destinations
3 Credit(s).
Examines the guidelines for formulating destination-oriented marketing goals and strategies; covers the trend issues and challenges influencing tourism destination marketing and the elements that combine to create an integrated destination marketing system. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
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RECR 213 - Tourism and Serving the International Visitor
3 Credit(s).
Examines the benefits, needs, and expectations of visitors from outside the U.S.A; covers the skills needed to provide services to culturally diverse groups and individuals and the methods utilized for adapting experiences to these persons’ unique needs. Note: This course is a globally intensive course that promotes intercultural competency and global awareness. Successful completion of this course contributes toward the 15 credits of globally intensive curriculum needed to earn the certificate of Global Distinction. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Same As: HRMT 213 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): RECR 210 /HRMT 210 , concurrent enrollment, or written permission from instructor required
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RECR 231 - Professional Foundations of Leisure Services
3 Credit(s).
Presents the history of the recreation, parks, and tourism movement, philosophical foundations, professional issues, and problem-solving methods. Detailed problem-solving techniques are explored. This course is the capstone course for the Recreation, Parks, and Tourism program. The final thesis paper will serve as a measure of curriculum program outcomes. This course requires one field trip to a professional recreation and parks organization. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 052 or and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 ; or
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RECR 236 - Therapeutic Recreation Services
3 Credit(s).
Discusses the recreation experience as a rehabilitative/habilitative agent in the treatment of the ill and disabled in both institutional and community settings; presents an overview of therapeutic recreation services; encourages student involvement in specific program activities. Required in the Therapeutic Recreation option. This course requires service learning hours. 3 lecture hours per week. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or successful completion of RECR 146
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RECR 241 - Leisure and Aging
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the social, emotional, and leisure lifestyles of an aging population; explores the aging experience of people from well seniors with a purpose to the frail elderly; includes the impact of aging on leisure lifestyles, the demographics of aging, memory and aging, programming trends, community resources and the Senior Boom. Discusses program selection, appropriate therapeutic recreation techniques, senior care needs, and housing needs. Includes a one-hour per week lab. 3 lecture hours and 1 laboratory hour per week. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): RECR 101 /SSCI 101 or written permission from program coordinator required
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RECR 243 - Women and Leisure
3 Credit(s).
Offers a social psychological analysis of women and their leisure from a feminist perspective; provides a philosophical framework; covers the historical perspective, theoretical assumptions of feminism, realms of women’s leisure, lifespan perspectives, research, constraints placed on women and their leisure, and the future of leisure participation for women.
Same As:
Prerequisite(s): or and or ; or
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RECR 246 - Introduction to Natural and Historical Interpretation
3 Credit(s).
Introduces concepts of environmental and historical interpretation through a practical approach; covers audio-visual techniques, computer assisted learning, nature trail development, leadership of nature oriented activities, and actual field identification practice. Includes eight off-site field trips. 3 lecture hours per week. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
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RECR 251 - Resource-Based Recreation: Issues and Concepts
3 Credit(s).
Presents an overview of the nature and scope of outdoor resource-based recreation, natural resources, and environmental concerns. Students are introduced to national environmental issues and federal and state legislation dealing with parks and natural resources, to outdoor planning and development concepts, and to camp administration and supervision. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
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RECR 252 - Introduction to Commercial Recreation Enterprises
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the field of commercial and private recreation; emphasizes travel and tourism, private enterprises, and techniques of program, facility, personnel, and financial management. 3 lecture hours per week. Courses offered less than once a year.
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RECR 260 - Aquatic Programs Overview
3 Credit(s).
Presents an overview of the programs available in pool, beach, and aquatic services delivery. Students experience the various activities that occur in these venues as they develop skills in organizing and administering program content in these unique facilities. Courses offered less than once a year.
Same As: PEAQ 260 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): Swimming proficiency demonstration required
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RECR 261 - Aquatic Facility Management
3 Credit(s).
Explores the organization and management of indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities. The course presents in-depth information on facility design, mechanical characteristics, facility maintenance, staffing, characteristics of patrons, risk management, emergency action plans, and facility policies and procedures. Practical information in order to minimize risks and increase efficiency in managing an aquatic facility is provided. Courses offered less than once a year.
Same As: PEAQ 261 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): PEAQ 115
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RECR 262 - Public Beach Management
3 Credit(s).
Explores the recreational management of natural-based beach and shore environments. The course presents in-depth information on environmental characteristics and hazards; beach safety and maintenance; staff hiring; training, and certification; characteristics of visitors; risk management; emergency action plans; and administrative policies and procedures. Practical information is provided to minimize risks and increase enjoyment of beaches and shore environments. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): PEAQ 114
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RECR 268 - Professional Job Skills and Field Experience Practicum
3 Credit(s).
Provides students valuable practical experience through work in organized recreation, park, and tourism programs under professional supervision. The course also covers topics such as developing cover letters, resumes, and professional portfolios, completing state and federal applications, and conducting a job search in the recreation, parks and tourism field. Students will become familiar with the professional organizations and certifications and are strongly encouraged to attend a state or national conference. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring)
Prerequisite(s):
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RECR 273 - Directed Field Experience I and II
1 to 6 Credit(s).
Provides students valuable practical experience through work in organized recreation, park, and tourism programs under professional supervision. Includes pre-field work conferences before students are assigned to an agency; provides college supervision through periodic visitation, seminar sessions, and weekly and summary reports. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
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RESP 102 - Basic Respiratory Care
4 Credit(s).
Introduces fundamental principles of respiratory care; covers patient assessment, medical gas therapy, respiratory pharmacology, sterilization, and microbiology. Includes laboratory practice with equipment necessary to develop basic techniques. 4 lecture hours a week, 3 hours laboratory a week. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the program
Lab Fee: $105.00
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RESP 103 - Therapeutics and Pathology
3 Credit(s).
Provides a knowledge base of the pathology of the respiratory system; emphasizes various treatment modalities. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RESP 102 ; RESP 104 taken concurrently
Lab Fee: $60.00
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RESP 104 - Clinical Practicum I
3 Credit(s).
Enables students to learn and perform under close supervision the skills taught in lecture and the laboratory. Emphasizes patient assessment, oxygen delivery systems, and bronchial hygiene techniques. 8 hours of clinical and 3 hours of lab each week. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RESP 102 ;
Corequisite(s): RESP 103
Lab Fee: $30.00
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RESP 200 - Clinical Practicum II
2 Credit(s).
Provides continued practice in the skills necessary to practice respiratory care in the general care setting; provides an introduction to critical care concepts and practice. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RESP 103 and RESP 104
Lab Fee: $30.00
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RESP 201 - Specialized Assessment of Oxygenation and Ventilation
3 Credit(s).
Introduces cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology and the diagnostic procedures necessary in the assessment of oxygenation, ventilation, and cardiac function. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RESP 201, RESP 202 , and RESP 203 must be taken concurrently
Lab Fee: $30.00
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RESP 202 - Principles of Ventilation Management
4 Credit(s).
Provides a theoretical and mechanical basis of the principles and practices of ventilator support; also covers pressure and volume ventilation. NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RESP 103 ; RESP 104 , RESP 200 , RESP 201 , and RESP 203 taken concurrently
Lab Fee: $30.00
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RESP 203 - Clinical Practicum III
5 Credit(s).
Introduces the coronary, medical, and surgical intensive care units; provides practice with the equipment necessary to develop advanced technical skills. 15 hours of clinical and 3 hours of lab each week. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RESP 102 , RESP 103 , RESP 104 , and RESP 200 ;
Corequisite(s): RESP 201 and RESP 202
Lab Fee: $30.00
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RESP 204 - Advanced Principles and Practices of Respiratory Care
4 Credit(s).
Introduces respiratory care specialty areas to include: pulmonary function testing, arterial blood gas monitoring equipment, respiratory pathology, and cardiac drugs. 4 lecture hours a week. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RESP 201 , RESP 202 , and RESP 203 ; RESP 205 and RESP 206 must be taken concurrently
Lab Fee: $30.00
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RESP 205 - Respiratory Care Specialists
3 Credit(s).
Explores a variety of topics, to include neonatology, pulmonary rehabilitation, home care, diagnostic techniques, polysomnography, and hyperbaric medicine. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RESP 201 , RESP 202 , and RESP 203 ; RESP 204 and RESP 206 must be taken concurrently
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RESP 206 - Clinical Practicum IV
5 Credit(s).
Provides the student with experience in a variety of advanced clinical settings; covers pulmonary function, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, home care, pediatric, and neonatal care. 15 hours of clinical and 3 hours of lab each week. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RESP 201 , RESP 202 , and RESP 203 ;
Corequisite(s): RESP 204 and RESP 205
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SSCI 101 - Leisure in Society
3 Credit(s).
Addresses the major concerns of leisure in American culture; covers leisure and its relationship to issues such as retirement and life planning, diversity and multiculturalism, the world of work, mental and physical health, the family, the economics of the nation, drug and alcohol abuse, and how human beings can create a sensible leisure ethic. This course satisfies 3 credits of the Social Services General Education requirements. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: RECR 101 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 or
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SSCI 112 - Civic and Community Engagement
3 Credit(s).
Focuses on the value and historical importance of the American democratic tradition of service, civic participation and activism. During the course students are actively involved in community projects and develop reflective skills to assess the community and society’s needs and their role as change agents. Students are required to participate in a minimum of 30 hours of community service. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): or and or ; or
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SOCL 101 - Introduction to Sociology
3 Credit(s).
Examines how social conditions and cultural values affect peoples’ life chances, problems and predicaments; covers basic concepts such as culture, socialization, social inequality, social power, deviance, social control and institutions. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 (or ESOL 054 ) and ENGL 052 (or ESOL 052 ) or
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SOCL 102 - Social Problems
3 Credit(s).
Examines the social and cultural basis of issues that are defined as social problems in U.S. society. The nature, extent, and likely causes and consequences of social problems are analyzed through sociological theories and research. A variety of problems are studied, including: crime and violence, poverty and economic inequality, race and ethnic relations, substance abuse, and the family. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ESOL 052 or
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SOCL 121 - Marriage and the Family
3 Credit(s).
Applies sociological concepts, theories, research, and cross-cultural perspectives toward understanding the American courtship, marriage, and family. Discusses love, sex, marital adjustment, parenting, family disorganization, changing gender roles, alternate lifestyles, and family variations by social class, ethnic group, and race. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ESOL 052 or
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SOCL 122 - Aging in America
3 Credit(s).
Emphasizes six themes: lifespan development, person/environment interaction, optimal quality of life, cross-cultural factors, how aging is studied, and growing older in a new age of urbanization and technology.
Same As: HUMS 122 . Earn credit one time.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 052 or ESOL 052 and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 or
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SOCL 125 - American Society
3 Credit(s).
Addresses the special perspectives and problems most relevant to the rapidly changing nature of American society; explores social inequality: the causes and consequences of social stratification; sociology of law: power and morality; and the changing nature of American values: youth culture, drug cultures, and contemporary lifestyles. Course offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ; or
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SOCL 141 - Racial and Cultural Minorities
3 Credit(s).
Examines race and ethnic relations in America from a historical and sociological perspective; focuses on the response of the dominant society to minority groups; examines current controversial issues that affect racial and ethnic minorities. Note: This course is a globally intensive course that promotes intercultural competency and global awareness. Successful completion of this course contributes toward the 15 credits of globally intensive curriculum needed to earn the certificate of Global Distinction. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ESOL 052 or
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SOCL 190 - Topics in Sociology
3 Credit(s).
Addresses major social concerns, issues, institutions, and other topics that are central to the discipline of sociology; covers flexible topics of great contemporary concern including such social phenomena as sexuality and society, religion and society, and women and society. Course offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 ; or and MATH 081
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SOCL 202 - Criminology
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the student to the basic theories, fundamental facts, and problems associated with the science of criminology; focuses on providing a systematic basis for the study of criminals and criminal behavior as related to the criminal justice system. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: CRJU 202 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 052 and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 or ESOL 052 or
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SOCL 223 - Juvenile Delinquency
3 Credit(s).
Studies the causes, volume and trends in delinquent behavior by children; examines the efforts of social control agencies to predict, prevent, treat, and control juvenile delinquency with emphasis on the organization and procedures used to implement social policies to reduce the incidence of delinquent act. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: EDTR 223 and CRJU 223 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 052 and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ESOL 052 or
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SOCL 230 - The Holocaust and Global Racism
3 Credit(s).
Examines anti-Semitism and the eugenics movement as the historical precursors to the Nazi regime in Germany; focuses on the nature and consequences of the racist ideology of the Nazi regime on its treatment of Jews, Gypsies, the handicapped, homosexuals and other minorities with comparisons to policies of racism and genocide on the global level. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ; or
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Communication Studies |
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CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the study of human communication. Students develop an understanding of the theoretical principles of verbal and non-verbal interaction by analyzing and applying these principles in a variety of communication contexts. Areas of study include intrapersonal, interpersonal, cross-cultural, small group, and public speaking. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 052 or and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 ; or
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CMNS 113 - Research in Communication
3 Credit(s).
Focuses on the source selection and information gathering process in the scholarly investigation of communication. The course emphasizes the critical assessment of the relevance, reliability and credibility of each source used. Courses offered less than once a year.
Same As:
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and CMNS 101 .
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CMNS 131 - Oral Interpretation
3 Credit(s).
Studies the ideas and works of established authors and the oral presentation of these works for specific occasions and audiences. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): CMNS 101
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CMNS 132 - Applied Oral Interpretation
1 Credit(s).
Gives individual instruction in oral interpretation, voice development and diction improvement, and advanced public speaking; provides work on individual goals to enhance students’ ability to communicate more effectively using their bodies and voices. Courses offered less than once a year.
Same As: THTR 132 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ; or
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CMNS 133 - Voice and Diction
3 Credit(s).
Explores the fundamentals of voice production; examines the nature of sound, projection, pronunciation, enunciation, and phonetics (consonant and vowel articulation) in relation to standard American speech; emphasizes analysis of the individual student’s voice and diction in a self-improving format. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Same As: THTR 133 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 051 or ESOL 044 and ENGL 051 or ESOL 042 ; or
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CMNS 149 - Television and Radio Announcing
3 Credit(s).
Explores the study of and involves practice in the techniques, duties, and tasks of the radio and television announcer; emphasis is placed on acquiring skills in analysis of copy, interpretation, and communication in a variety of speaking roles in front of the microphone and the camera. NOTE: Courses offered less than once a year.
Same As: MCOM 149 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s):
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CMNS 150 - Movies: History and Art
3 Credit(s).
Examines the history of motion pictures from their origin as a late 19th century curiosity to their present status as a powerful form of mass communication reflecting the impact of many art forms within the Humanities. The course covers the development of film techniques, the evolution of popular movie genres such as the western, horror, the science fiction/fantasy, and animated features. The course explores the film’s unique capacity to record and reshape history, and its power to reflect and form public attitudes and social values. Included are screenings of important films representing international film production. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: and . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 052 or ESOL 052 and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 ; or ACLT 052
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CMNS 191 - Special Topics: Communication
1 Credit(s).
Provides students an opportunity to explore important topics in the Communications field which are not addressed in other CMNS courses.
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CMNS 192 - Special Topics: Communication
2 Credit(s).
Provides students an opportunity to explore important topics in the Communications field which are not addressed in other CMNS courses.
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CMNS 193 - Special Topics: Communication
3 Credit(s).
Provides students an opportunity to explore important topics in the Communications field which are not addressed in other CMNS courses.
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CMNS 194 - Special Topics: Communication
4 Credit(s).
Provides students an opportunity to explore important topics in the Communications field which are not addressed in other CMNS courses.
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CMNS 203 - Advanced Public Speaking
3 Credit(s).
Develops competence in fine tuning skills to design, deliver, and assess the effectiveness of students’ and others’ public communication. Emphasis will be on audience analysis, ethical considerations, information organization, professional delivery skills, and research methods in a variety of public communication settings. Students will refine in the analysis of public communication. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and CMNS 101 .
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CMNS 205 - Business and Professional Communication
3 Credit(s).
Provides theory about and practice in approaches to organizational and workplace communication, including formal group meeting planning and execution, leadership styles and influences, conflict resolution strategies, and critical listening. Students will demonstrate skills in presentational speaking, briefing, and report techniques. The emphasis in this course is on oral communication analysis and performance. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): CMNS 101 .
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CMNS 250 - Interpersonal Communication
3 Credit(s).
Develops competence in applying theories of interpersonal communication (communication between individuals) in a variety of contexts such as personal relationships, workplace interactions, and electronic communication. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions..
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and CMNS 101 .
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CMNS 251 - Small Group Communication
3 Credit(s).
Develops competence in applying theories of small communication in a variety of contexts, such as family, workplace, and social settings. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): and
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CMNS 252 - Intercultural Communication
3 Credit(s).
Explores theories and develops skills in cross-cultural settings, examining how cultures filter information and communication messages in a variety of contexts. Students will develop competence through analysis and application of theories and reinforcement of verbal and nonverbal skills for effective intercultural communication. Note: This course is a globally intensive course that promotes intercultural competency and global awareness. Successful completion of this course contributes toward the 15 credits of globally intensive curriculum needed to earn the certificate of Global Distinction. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and CMNS 101 .
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CMNS 271 - Internship in Communications
1 Credit(s).
Provides practical experience in a work environment for the advanced student (in Journalism, Speech, Corporate, Mass, and Speech Communications). Includes work experiences in business, industry, educational institutions, social services organizations, or other agencies involved in the appropriate communications activity. Requires supervision by an appropriate advisor during the internship, establishment of learning objectives, and a journal documenting the completion of the learning objectives. 3-20 laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Six credits in the major area and written permission from program coordinator required
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CMNS 272 - Internship in Communications
2 Credit(s).
Provides practical experience in a work environment for the advanced student (in Journalism, Speech, Corporate, Mass, and Speech Communications). Includes work experiences in business, industry, educational institutions, social services organizations, or other agencies involved in the appropriate communications activity. Requires supervision by an appropriate advisor during the internship, establishment of learning objectives, and a journal documenting the completion of the learning objectives. 3-20 laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Six credits in the major area and written permission from program coordinator required
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CMNS 273 - Internship in Communications
3 Credit(s).
Provides practical experience in a work environment for the advanced student (in Journalism, Speech, Corporate, Mass, and Speech Communications). Includes work experiences in business, industry, educational institutions, social services organizations, or other agencies involved in the appropriate communications activity. Requires supervision by an appropriate advisor during the internship, establishment of learning objectives, and a journal documenting the completion of the learning objectives. 3-20 laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Six credits in the major area and written permission from program coordinator required
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CMNS 291 - Independent Study: Communication
1 Credit(s).
Provides an independent study experience in Corporate, Speech, Mass, and Communication Journalism. Challenges the seriously motivated student to expand his/her horizons in one or a combination of communications disciplines. 3-9 hours of lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): Written permission from program coordinator required.
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CMNS 292 - Independent Study: Communication
2 Credit(s).
Provides an independent study experience in Corporate, Speech, Mass, and Communication Journalism. Challenges the seriously motivated student to expand his/her horizons in one or a combination of communications disciplines. 3-9 hours of lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): Written permission from program coordinator required.
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CMNS 293 - Independent Study: Communication
3 Credit(s).
Provides an independent study experience in Corporate, Speech, Mass, and Communication Journalism. Challenges the seriously motivated student to expand his/her horizons in one or a combination of communications disciplines. 3-9 hours of lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): Written permission from program coordinator required.
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Student Development |
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SDEV 101 - Achieving Academic Success
3 Credit(s).
Focuses on skills, attitudes and behaviors that affect student success. Includes learning styles, study skills, time management, communication and career exploration.
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SDEV 103 - Career/Life Planning
3 Credit(s).
Develops an understanding of the career decision making process leading to lifetime career management. Topics include interests, values, skills, job market trends and job search strategies.
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SDEV 104 - Maximize Career Success with Social Media & Internet Resources
1 Credit(s).
Examines impact of social media on job search/advancement; includes best practice for locating job vacancies; improves likelihood of gaining interviews by building a pos. web presence; online job apps/resumes; Facebook/Linkedln for success; online markets for skills, services, products. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 051 or ESOL 042 and RDNG 051 or ESOL 044 or
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Survey Technology |
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SURV 101 - Surveying Instruments
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the instruments of surveying and their use in the art of determining the relative positions of points and lines on the earth’s surface. Covers procedures for keeping proper field notes; causes of errors and mistakes in measurements; methods of determining accurate linear measurements; and procedures for determining distances and elevations by direct and indirect methods. Examines proper use of the transit, theodolite, compass, electronic total station, engineer’s level, auto compensating level, alidade, scientific calculator, and global positioning systems. Recommended to be taken concurrently with SURV 111 . 2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. Note: Credit by exam available. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
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SURV 111 - Surveying Computations
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the students to the mathematical procedures involved in the study of construction, land, and engineering surveys. Covers use of scientific calculators; mathematical computations required to reduce field data and measurements to adjusted data; the reduction of distance, direction, and elevations to provide the positions of points on the earth’s surface; traverse computations; and curve stakeout computations. 2 lecture hours and 2 laboratory hours per week. Note: Credit by exam available Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): SURV 101 (conc) or written permission from program coordinator required.
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SURV 116 - Survey Law I
3 Credit(s).
Introduces students to the concepts of property law; describes the application of Maryland Property Law; covers mapping, land surveying and the problems of positioning of land boundaries. Includes an overview of property; titles and deeds; boundaries and boundary surveys; researching deeds; easements; right of ways; trespass laws; and the duties, rights, and liabilities of the professional land surveyor. 3 lecture hours per week; no laboratory required. Note: Credit by exam available. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): SURV 111 (conc)
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SURV 121 - Topographical Mapping
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the principles of topographical mapping. Includes field sketching, plotting, traverses, and stadia notes to develop topographic and planimetric maps; plotting cross sections and profiles; the use of the planimeter; the development of grading plans; Maryland Standards on Mapping and Photogrammetry; and an introduction to map projections. Also teaches how to gather and analyze field data through the use of the Global Positioning System (GPS). 2 lecture hours; 2 laboratory hours required. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): SURV 101 (conc) or written permission from program coordinator required
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SURV 195 - Special Topic
5 Credit(s).
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SURV 217 - Survey Law II
3 Credit(s).
Continues Land Surveying Law I. Uses a lecture format to explore facts relating to the application of Maryland Property Law; coverage includes the Order of Conflicting Title Elements, Maryland’s Annotated Code, writing legal descriptions, boundary survey plat, riparian rights, using a law Library, adverse possessions, record keeping, Maryland standards, how to be an “Expert Witness,” professional ethics, and zoning regulations. 3 credits; 3 lecture hours per week. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): SURV 116 or written permission from department coordinator required
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SURV 226 - Minor Engineering I - Zoning, Subdivision, and Road Design
3 Credit(s).
Introduces principles of land development. Includes boundary determination; zoning regulations; subdivision regulations; records research; development policies; producing topography; site design; road design; and presenting results. 3 lecture hours per week; no laboratory required. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): SURV 121 , equivalent experience, or written permission from department coordinator required
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SURV 236 - Minor Engineering II - Sediment Control and Hydrology
3 Credit(s).
Presents principles and requirements behind sediment control and hydrology. Covers basic hydraulic theory, including properties, kinematics and dynamics of liquid flow in open channel pipes; rainfall; runoff; erosion and erosion control methods; sediment basins; and detention basins. 3 lecture hours per week; no laboratory required. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): SURV 226 , equivalent experience, or written permission from department coordinator required
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SURV 241 - Minor Engineering III - Storm Drain Design
3 Credit(s).
Continues SURV 236 . Introduces the principles and requirements of storm drain design in preparation for the Maryland State Surveyors Licensing Examination. Covers basic hydraulic theory; the design of storm drain systems to handle rainfall, runoff, erosion and erosion controls; ditches, culverts, sediment, and detention basins. 2 lecture hours per week; 2 hours per week of laboratory required. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): SURV 236 , equivalent experience, or written permission from program coordinator required
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SURV 243 - Minor Engineering IV - Storm Water Management
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the principles, specifications, and requirements for the design of structures used to control storm waters in the State of Maryland. Using the State of Maryland Storm Water Management Manual, the student will design structures, compute stresses and water flow, and determine specifications for existing structures. 3 credits: 2 lecture hours and 2 laboratory hours per week. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): SURV 241 or written permission from program coordinator required
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Theatre |
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THTR 101 - Introduction to the Theatre
3 Credit(s).
Explores the theatrical experience through the study of theatre and its audience, theatre and its makers, and the theatre of other times and places; examines theatre’s relationship to and impact on our culture. Requires attendance at and critical evaluation of plays. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ; or
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THTR 109 - Play Production I
1 Credit(s).
This is the first course in a two course series that provides practical training in acting, costuming, make-up, lighting, scenic construction, and house or stage management; requires crew work or acting in a specific performing arts production. Students elect or are assigned a project and work as crew or cast member under the direction of a Theatre faculty member. Students cast in a major acting role may register for the course but should confer with their stage director to assure eligibility. Note: Theatre majors will take THTR 109 and THTR 110 to satisfy their AA Degree requirements. AFA students will repeat THTR 109 once and THTR 110 once to satisfy the four credits required for graduation. Written permission is required from the faculty member before student registration.
Prerequisite(s): ACLT 052 OR
Corequisite(s): ENGL 051 or ESOL 042 and RDNG 051 or ESOL 044
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THTR 110 - Play Production II
1 Credit(s).
This is the second course in a two course series that provides more in-depth practical training in acting, costuming, make-up, lighting, scenic construction, and house or stage management; requires crew work or acting in a specific Performing Arts production. Students elect or are assigned a task and work as crew or cast member under the direction of a Theatre faculty member. Students who are cast in a major acting role may register for the course but should confer with their stage director to assure eligibility. Note: Theatre majors will take THTR 109 and THTR 110 to satisfy their AA Degree requirements. AFA students will repeat THTR 109 once and THTR 110 once to satisfy the four credits required for graduation. Written permission is required from the faculty member before student registration. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ACLT 052 OR
Corequisite(s): ENGL 051 or ESOL 042 and RDNG 051 or ESOL 044
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THTR 111 - Acting I
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the basic skill of acting based on the actor’s inner and outer resources; concentrates on the characterization development explored in Stanislavski’s Method of Physical Action; introduces theory and technique of creating a role and scoring a role; explores both solo work and scene study, lab work, acting etudes, and performance. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ; or
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THTR 112 - Acting II
3 Credit(s).
Continues THTR 111 , moving the elements of acting toward specific ideas of performance; explores character biography, scoring a role, beat, obstacles, and stakes; uses increasingly complex texts and entire plays; leads students toward a more profound development and assimilation of a role and a continuity of organic actions. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): THTR 111 or written permission from instructor required
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THTR 116 - Creative Movement & Contemporary Dance
2 Credit(s).
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THTR 121 - Dance Movement for Theatre I
1 Credit(s).
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THTR 122 - Dance Movement for Theatre I
2 Credit(s).
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THTR 123 - Dance Movement for Theatre I
3 Credit(s).
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THTR 124 - Dance Movement for Theatre II
1 Credit(s).
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THTR 125 - Dance Movement for Theatre II
2 Credit(s).
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THTR 126 - Broadway Musical Theatre
3 Credit(s).
Examines the development of musical theatre from its origins to the present, focusing on landmark musicals and their makers. Courses offered less than once a year.
Same As: MUSC 126 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): ACLT 052 OR
Corequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ESOL 052
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THTR 130 - Creative Dramatics
3 Credit(s).
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THTR 131 - Stagecraft
3 Credit(s).
Gives practical study of basic technical production; emphasizes scenic construction and lighting techniques; includes scenic design, construction, rigging, painting, and the operation of lighting equipment; consists of lecture as well as shop hours; requires participation as technical crew and in college sponsored productions. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: MCOM 131 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
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THTR 132 - Applied Oral Interpretation
1 Credit(s).
Gives individual instruction in speech, acting, or reading aloud; provides work on individual goals to enhance students’ ability to communicate more effectively using their bodies and voices. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: CMNS 132 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ESOL 052 ; or
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THTR 133 - Voice and Diction
3 Credit(s).
Explores the fundamentals of voice production; examines including the nature of sound, projection, pronunciation, enunciation, phonetics (consonant and vowel articulation) in relation to standard American speech; emphasizes analysis of the individual student’s voice and diction in a self-improving format. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Same As: CMNS 133 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 051 or ESOL 044 and or ESOL 042 or
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