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263 │COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2017-2018│ COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Spanish

SPA 2110

Spanish I

Spanish I is a basic communicative Spanish course in which you will integrate all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and

writing) with an emphasis on building key vocabulary, grammar knowledge, Spanish language functions, pronunciation, and the

development of overall communicative competence. (3)

SPA 2120

Spanish II

Spanish II is a basic communicative Spanish course in which you will integrate all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading,

and writing) with an emphasis on building key vocabulary, grammar knowledge, Spanish language functions, and the development of

basic communicative competence. (3)

Prerequisite: SPA 2110

SPA 3210

Spanish III

This course is an intermediate-level study of Spanish. You will focus on further grammatical development in Spanish beyond

introductory courses through oral and written communication, with increased practice in readings of culturally-relevant, authentic

materials. (3)

Prerequisite: SPA 2120

SPA 3220

Spanish IV

This course is offered as an advanced intermediate-level course. You will review and continue working with grammatical features in

Spanish through oral and written communication within cultural backgrounds. You will also examine in depth readings of literary and/or

culturally-relevant, authentic materials. (3)

Prerequisite: SPA 3210

Sport Management

SPT 2110

Introduction to Contemporary Sport Management

This course provides an overview of sport management. Students will study legal, sociocultural, historical, political, financial, and

psychological concepts related to the management of sport. (3)

SPT 2300

Ethics and Character Development in Sport

This course will introduce the student to moral, ethical and character development issues confronting sport management in

contemporary society. Biblical faith will be integrated throughout the course. The course will provide a solid ethical foundation for the

student as a sport practitioner. (3)

SPT 2310

History, Psychology, and Sociology of Sport

This course presents an overview of how sport and physical activity commenced within the American culture, how it has evolved over

the years and what can be expected in future. This course also presents an introduction to basic issues and current research in the

psychology and sociology of American sport, physical activity, rehabilitation and leisure. Specific emphasis is placed on the social and

psychological factors affecting an individual’s performance in motor activities. (3)

SPT 2315

Finance, Accounting, and Economics in Sport

This course will introduce the student to the various elements of finance, accounting and economics in sport; and the ways in which

these key elements impact and affect sporting competitions and sport business. Biblical applications will be integrated throughout the

course. The course will provide a solid foundation concerning these three integral elements for the student as a sport practitioner. (3)

SPT 3400

Legal Aspects of Sport

This course will introduce the student to the legal aspects of sport; and the ways in which these key aspects impact and affect all

involved in sporting competitions and sport business. Biblical applications will be integrated throughout the course. The course will

provide a solid foundation concerning important role that law plays in sport and sport management. (3)

SPT 3700

Sport Marketing and Communication

This course will introduce the student to the various elements of marketing and communication in sport; and the ways in which these

key elements impact and affect successful results in sporting competitions and sport business. Biblical applications will be integrated

throughout the course. The course will provide a solid foundation concerning the practical execution of effective marketing and

communication methodologies for the student as a sport practitioner. (3)

SPT 3710

Event Management in Sport

This course will introduce the student to the various elements of event production and management in sport. Biblical applications will

be integrated throughout the course. The course will provide a solid foundation from the preplanning and preparation processes through

to the running of successful sporting events for the student as a sport practitioner. (3)

SPT 3715

Venue Funding and Development in Sport

This course will introduce the student to the various elements of fundraising/funding and consequent development of facilities in your

sporting organization. Biblical applications will be integrated throughout the course. The course will provide a comprehensive

organizational structure and foundation towards the end of creating funding sources and using those sources to successfully create

high quality sporting stadiums, arenas and complexes. (3)