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)