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RST 317: Designing Parks and Recreation Experiences Examines the roles of parks and recreation professionals in strategically creating optimal experiences for constituents. Parks and recreation professionals must consider the interplay between a range of factors including diverse individuals, communities, and the environment. This course will focus on how professionals create experiences that are meaningful and beneficial for individuals or groups, communities, and society. Students will explore historical and philosophical foundations of parks and recreation provision as well as the organizational structure and administrative approaches in the public, non-profit, and commercial sectors. Students will also learn strategies for designing optimal experiences in a variety of settings such as camps, aquatics, arts and culture programs, and health and fitness centers. Credit is not given for RST 217 and RST 317.
RST 325: Marketing in Recreation, Sport and Tourism Application of marketing concepts to the delivery of leisure services. Introduces consumer decision theory analysis. Provides an integrative study of the methods and models for developing and evaluating alternative marketing strategies.
RST 335: Leisure and Consumer Culture Examination of contemporary patterns and meanings of leisure in a consumer society. Understanding of the impact of consumption on expressions of identity, gender, social class, race and ethnicity.
RST 340: Facility Management in Recreation, Sport and Tourism Basic understanding of park operations, facility design, construction, and maintenance practices; staff allocations, job analysis, contract administration, organizational structures. Prerequisite: RST 100.
RST 354: Legal Aspects of Sport A study of legal principles and their impact on the sport industry; the course examines the application of different areas of law including tort, contract, constitutional, anti-trust, and intellectual property law to professional, amateur and recreational sport.
RST 370: Research Methods & Analysis Educates students in principles of research design, data collection, measurement, methods of statistical analysis, techniques in summarizing data, and the interpretation and application of research findings to the field of Leisure Studies.
RST 393: Special Problems Special projects in research and independent investigation in any phase of health, physical education, recreation, or related areas selected by the student. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing; grade-point average of 3.0; consent of academic advisor, instructor, and head of department.
RST 410: Strategic Management in Recreation, Sport and Tourism In this capstone course, students integrate previous knowledge including management, marketing, finance and budgeting, operations, and human resources into the development of management strategies for the recreation, sport and tourism industries. Students acquire in-depth knowledge and critical understanding of the various frameworks in which RST organizations operate (commercial, for-profit, not-for-profit, public) and the associated management processes that align with these frameworks including strategic management, industry and competitive analyses, competitive advantage, internal strategies, and issues pertaining to the social responsibility of RST organizations. 3 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. Prerequisite: RST 210, RST 240, and RST 325, or consent of instructor.
RST 429: Contemporary Issues in Recreation, Sport and Tourism Provides a capstone experience to encourage critical and creative thinking regarding knowledge students accrued from prior courses. The first eight weeks students will meet as a whole and focus on leisure concepts in general, and the second eight weeks students will focus on their specific concentration, (Sport Management, Tourism, or Community Recreation). 4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: RST 120, or RST 130, or RST 150, and senior status.
RST 430: Sport & Development Provides an overview of sport development and sport for development, and the linkages and intersections between the two concepts. Sport development is concerned with the creation and management of systems designed to optimize participation in sport, and the movement of athletes both vertically and horizontally through the sport system. Sport for development focuses on the use of sport to potentially achieve social change and development outcomes at the individual, community, and societal levels. Invariably, these concepts are linked, and one cannot exist without the other. Each module will take an integrative approach and examine sport development and sport for development concurrently, with focus on practical applications of all concepts. 3 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. Prerequisite: RST 130 or consent of instructor.
RST 440: HR Management in RST Concepts, principles, and objectives of supervision; the nature of the supervisory relationship; supervisory functions and processes; identification and application of methods and techniques; organizational and operational patterns of supervision in recreation and park settings. 3 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit.
RST 450: Tourism Planning & Development Tourism has become one of the world's largest business sectors, and consequently many industries rely on tourism to boost their businesses. Moreover, tourism is often an integral element in development policies and has been widely adopted as a catalyst of economic and community development. Students will examine and discuss current issues and future challenges regarding tourism development and destination management. In particular, students will be challenged to critically analyze the interdependence between tourism development and the economy, culture, society, the natural environment, globalization, new technology, and sustainability. In addition, students will be expected to understand and apply key principles of tourism planning and destination management to effectively address current issues and trends. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: RST 150 or consent of instructor. Not intended for students with Freshman or Sophomore class standing.
RST 460: Event Management in Recreation, Sport and Tourism This course will analyze event management and draw from the social sciences, finance, the arts, and related professional fields to examine the experiences and attributed meanings of planned events. In addition, students will acquire an in-depth knowledge of the specialized field of event management and become familiar with management techniques and strategies required for successful planning, promotion, implementation and evaluation of events within recreation, sport and tourism contexts. 3 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. Prerequisite: RST 210, RST 240, RST 325 or consent of instructor.
RST 480: Orientation to Internship Prepares students for the RST Internship (RST 485). Topics include placement requirements and policies, resume preparation, interviewing skills, acquiring letters of application, and the roles and issues of professional practice. 1 undergraduate hour. No graduate credit.
RST 485: Internship The internship course requires you to complete a minimum of 400 hours over 10 weeks with an agency that relates to your major. The course is designed to enhance the internship experience by leading you through practical steps that empower you in the learning/working experience, practice skills and concepts presented in academic classes, explore areas of personal and professional interest, and by introducing problem and conflict solving techniques. 12 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. Approved for S/U grading only. Prerequisite: RST 100, RST 101, RST 200, RST 255, RST 210, RST 240, RST 325, RST 480, and one of the following - RST 120, RST 130, or RST 150. Restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.
RST 501: Foundations and Current Issues in Recreation, Sport & Tourism Basic philosophical, historical, and scientific foundations and developments in leisure and recreation; analyses of the significance of leisure in modern societies; critical review of major writings in the field with attention to particular special problem areas and current issues. Prerequisite: RST 100 or equivalent.
RST 504: Applied Evaluation and Needs Assessment in RST Designed to increase students' understanding of applied research and program evaluation with an emphasis on research approaches, strategies, and methods used in park, recreation, sport, and tourism settings to address management issues and improve overall organizational functioning. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: RST 370 or equivalent research methods course at the undergraduate level.
RST 512: Managing Recreation, Sport & Tourism Organizations Examines theoretical and technical principles of personnel managers in leisure service agencies; recruitment, training, selection, and evaluation of personnel with special emphasis on applied measurement concepts and legislation related to personnel administration in leisure services. Prerequisite: RST 410 or consent of instructor.
RST 515: Marketing in RST Examines quality service issues and service strategies needed to attain competitive advantage across leisure industries. Using a customer-focused management framework, the course focuses on customer satisfaction and retention, linking service quality, customer lifetime value, profitability segmentation, services mapping, understanding customer expectations and developing service and customer-focused relationship marketing strategies.
RST 519: Strategic Management in RST In this capstone module, students integrate previous knowledge, including management, marketing, finance, RST operations and human resources, in the development of business strategy in a competitive setting in recreation, sport and tourism industries. Students acquire in-depth knowledge and critical understanding of the environment in which RST organizations operate, the strategic management process, industry and competitive analysis, strategies to build competitive advantage, managing the internal organization and issues pertaining to the social responsibility of RST organizations. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: RST 512, RST 515, RST 516, or consent of instructor.
RST 520: Critical Issues Sport Mgt An analysis of the sport industry with special emphasis given to the role and function of the sport manager. Addresses advanced issues related to organizational theory, finance, marketing, sponsorship, contemporary management and leadership, decision making and strategic planning.
RST 550: Theory and Methods of Leisure Surveys concepts, methods, and problems of leisure research that are common to community recreation, sport and tourism. Histories of theoretical and methodological development are discussed, appreciated and critiqued. Examines the development of ideas through literature, with discussion centered on explaining the evolution of a given concept.
RST 560: Teaching in the Professoriate Same as HK 562 and SHS 565. See HK 562.
RST 581: Human Development Theories Same as HDFS 501. See HDFS 501.
RST 583: Theories of Diversity, Inequality, and Social Change Same as SOCW 510. See SOCW 510.
RST 584: Management Internship Work-study experience in the management aspects of leisure service delivery systems. Students are assigned to agencies in their special fields of study and are closely supervised by University faculty. Prerequisite: RST 484 or graduate standing.
RST 585: Inclusive by Design in RST Introduces the fundamental principles of inclusive design specifically in the Recreation, Sport and Tourism arena and prepares the learner for further exploration, study and focus on all aspects of lifespan development. The course discusses inclusive and universal design, laws and standards, facility design, programming/events, policies and procedures, communication methods and workplace culture. Students will examine the types and ranges of user identities that contribute to the diversity of the stakeholders in our communities. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: RST 501.
RST 588: Park Planning and Design What makes the difference between a good and a great park/destination? How can we design spaces that foster social interaction, are universally accessible, that build community, encourage healthy lifestyles, and safeguard the environment? A graduate level introduction to park/destination planning and design, this course provides an in-depth study of the theoretical frameworks and methodologies for creating outdoor recreational spaces 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: RST 501.
RST 590: Doctoral Research Seminar and Colloquium Required of all doctoral students for four semesters. Presentations and discussions of current research by doctoral students, faculty members, visiting scholars, and professional leaders. Discussion of topics critical to the academic preparation of doctoral students will also be included, e.g., ethics of conducting research, publication process, grantsmanship, and academic job search. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated for up to 4 credit hours toward degree requirements.
RST 593: Special Problems Independent research on special projects. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Open only to students majoring in recreation, sport and tourism.
RST 599: Thesis Research Preparation of thesis in leisure studies. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated.
RUSS 101: First-Year Russian I Oral-aural practice and elements of grammar, reading, and writing. For students who have no credit in Russian.
RUSS 115: Intro to Russian Culture Introduction to the culture of Russia and the USSR. Course addresses two central themes. First, the very distinctiveness of Russian culture, and the functions of  that notion within Russia and for outsiders; Second, Russia as a cultural space between East and West. We will explore Russian culture through the following, the language(s); foundational narratives of collective memory going back to the medieval times; the cultural impact of colonial subjugation both by and of peoples to the East, South, and West; Russian Orthodoxy's connection with the political and cultural spheres; peak achievements in literature, music, architecture and visual arts. Same as REES 116.
RUSS 201: Second-Year Russian I Oral-aural practice, systematic functional grammar, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: RUSS 102 or equivalent.
RUSS 220: Golden Age of Russian Literature Survey of Russian literature in the long 19th century; romanticism, realism, nationalism, orientalism, empire; writers may include Pushkin, Gogol, Lermontov, Pavlova, Turgenev, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Chekhov, and others; reading and discussion in English. Same as CWL 227.
RUSS 290: Readings in Russian Individual topics or projects chosen in consultation with a Slavic Department representative. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite: RUSS 202 or equivalent proficiency.
RUSS 301: Third Year Russian I Grammar review; training in writing Russian; translation from English and free composition. Prerequisite: RUSS 202 or consent of instructor.
RUSS 401: Fourth Year Russian I Practice in advanced speaking, listening, reading, and writing, based upon reading selected from current fiction and non- fiction, and covering a wide variety of styles: literary, conversational, scientific, etc. Course taught in Russian. Students are expected to write essays and give oral reports based on what they read in class and on their outside interests. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Three years of college Russian or consent of instructor.
RUSS 493: Honors Senior Thesis Intended primarily for candidates for honors in Russian but open to other seniors. 2 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
RUSS 501: Russian for Grad Students I Provides training in academic Russian for graduate students in social sciences and humanities. Designed for advanced learners of Russian who are interested in developing more specialized language skills. The content of the course will be tailored to the needs of the specific group. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite: RUSS 402 or consent of instructor.
RUSS 514: Russian Literature After 1956 Graduate-level survey of Russian literature of the second half of the twentieth century. Course focuses on the questions of the Soviet "before" and "after," considering specifically the development of socialist realism after its High Stalinist period, its late-socialist manifestations, and theories of post-modernism as applied to late and post-Soviet Russian Literature and culture. Novels, films, and theoretical texts (focusing on the periods of the 1960s, stagnation, collapse, and "after") will provide a common base for thinking about late and post-Soviet culture. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: Ability to read in Russian or consent of instructor.
SAME 150: Lang&Culture of Arab World Same as ARAB 150. See ARAB 150.
SAME 214: Introduction to Islam Same as REL 214. See REL 214.
SAME 223: The Qur'an (Koran) Same as CWL 223, REL 223. See REL 223.
SAME 250: Introduction to Middle East Studies Introduction to the study of the region known as the "Middle East." Students will gain an appreciation of the variety of cultures, ethnicities, and religious traditions in the region, as well as how recent history has changed long standing norms, and the resulting challenges.
SAME 272: Language and Culture in Turkey Same as ANTH 272, GLBL 272, and TURK 270. See TURK 270.
SAME 350: South Asian Goddesses Same as CWL 350 and REL 350. See REL 350.
SAME 490: Special Topics Study of selected topics in Middle Eastern studies; content is variable. Check Class Schedule for specific topics each semester. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hour. May be repeated in separate terms as topics vary to a maximum of 6 undergraduate hours or 12 graduate hours.
SAME 590: Independent Study Directed reading or research on selected topics for graduate students. 0 to 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated in separate terms up to 8 hours. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor supervising the work.
SBC 500: Strategic Brand Communication Essentials This course provides an overview of marketing and brand management: consumer analysis; brand positioning, integration, metrics and value. 2 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: Restricted to MS: SBC students.
SBC 501: Strategic Branding: Global Perspectives Within the context of globalization, the course underscores the importance of understanding consumers' values, attitudes, and behaviors for effective product positioning, brand value and effective marketing communications across borders. Focus on consumer behavior and brand positioning across local, regional, and global contexts. This course is designed to provide students with an advanced understanding of consumer behavior in a global context. 2 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: Restricted to MS SBC students.
SBC 502: Entrepreneurship in Business Covers key elements of starting a business or launching a product including ideation, legal formation, funding, positioning, targeting and marketing. Students can apply these principles and skills to develop and launch new initiatives or become more entrepreneurial in their job. 3 graduate hours. No professional credit. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. Prerequisite: Restricted to MS: SBC Students.
SBC 503: Consumer Insights I Explores how cultural, sociological and psychological factors shape consumer behavior. It will provide an overview of the key concepts of the discipline of consumer behavior and enable students to put into practice the new found understanding of consumer behavior to shape branding strategies. 2 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: Restricted to MS: SBC students.
SBC 508: Promotional Strategy Familiarizes students with the topic of marketing communications and promotion management, and will teach students the steps for strategically planning a strategic brand communications campaign. The culmination of this course will be a campaign for a real-world client. 3 graduate hours. No professional credit. Credit is not given for both SBC 508 and SBC 507. Prerequisite: Restricted to MS: SBC students.
SBC 509: Digital Media and Brand Reputation Management A brand's image, reputation and presence can be significantly impacted by the rapidly changing digital media ecosystem, mainstream adoptions of AI, automation, immersive technologies, and swift shifts in audience behavior. This course provides an overview of the digital media landscape as well as practical insights for brand managers and marketing communication professionals to strategically leverage different media channels for different audiences and contexts. Focus on the underlying technological affordances of existing digital media platforms and emerging media technologies. 3 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: SBC 502, SBC 507. Restricted to MS: SBC students.
SBC 512: Professional SBC Capstone Project This course serves as a capstone, requiring the student to demonstrate a mastery of knowledge in the primary areas of Strategic Brand Communication. The project is designed to allow the student to demonstrate his/her mastery of strategic brand communication, focused on Creating and Executing a Research Plan; Repositioning Analysis and Strategy; Strategic Brand Communication Strategy & Tactics; Media Strategy & Tactics; Campaign Monitoring and Evaluation. 2 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: SBC 511. Restricted to MS: SBC students.
SCAN 101: Beginning Scandinavian I First course in the Scandinavian language sequence (usually Swedish). Instruction is by immersion, emphasis is on basic skills: reading, writing, speaking, and aural comprehension.
SCAN 103: Intermediate Scandinavian I Third course in the Scandinavian language sequence (usually Swedish). Emphasis is on conversational skills, discussion techniques and aural comprehension through the study of authentic texts, television and films, with emphasis on learning about contemporary issues in Sweden, including its relationship to the European Union. Instruction is by immersion. Prerequisite: SCAN 102 or consent of instructor.
SCAN 215: Madness, Myth, and Murder Focuses on the achievements of major Scandinavian writers of prose fiction, from 1850 to today. Explores topics of madness, myth, and murder in literature. All reading, discussion, and writing in English. Same as CWL 215.
SCAN 251: Viking Mythology Studies pre-Christian beliefs of the Germanic peoples as reflected primarily in medieval Icelandic prose and poetry (in translation). Same as CWL 251, MDVL 251, and REL 251.
SCAN 376: Children and Youth Literature Explores the understanding of childhood and youth in Scandinavia, with comparative focus on the US and the UK through children's literature and classic accounts of childhood in fiction, film, and related media. Will investigate how childhood is construed in books self-described as children's literature as well as in adult-audience fiction and memoirs; and how representations of childhood correlate with evolving ideas about family formation, child-rearing, the welfare state, and education in twentieth- and twenty-first century Scandinavia. This is put in comparative context with British and/or US children's literature. Same as CWL 376, EURO 376, and GWS 376. Credit is not given for both SCAN 376 and SCAN 576.
SCAN 493: Honors Senior Thesis 2 to 4 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 hours. Prerequisite: Senior standing; consent of instructor.
SCAN 494: Topics in Scan Languages Advanced Scandinavian languages instruction. 1 to 4 undergraduate hours. 1 to 4 graduate hours. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 9 undergraduate or 9 graduate hours if topics vary. Prerequisite: SCAN 104 or equivalent as approved by instructor.