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Course Listings 2018-2019 236 ECONOMICS (ECN) ECN211 3 Credits 3 Periods Macroeconomic Principles SUN# 2201 A descriptive analysis of the structure and function of the American economy. Emphasis on basic economic institutions and factors that determine national income and employment levels. Consideration is given to the macroeconomic topics of national income, unemployment, inflation and monetary and fiscal policies. Prerequisites: None. ECN212 3 Credits 3 Periods Microeconomic Principles SUN# 2202 Microeconomic analysis including the theory of consumer choice, price determination, resource allocation and income distribution. Includes non-competitive market structures such as monopoly and oligopoly; and the effects of government regulation. Prerequisites: None. EDUCATION (EDU) EDU220 3 Credits 3 Periods Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL) Rationale for and current educational and legal issues for serving English Language Learners (ELL). Comparison and evaluation of various types of language educational models including Structured English Immersion (SEI), English as a Second Language (ESL) and bilingual/Dual Language Immersion(DLI). Includes SEI, ESL, and bilingual/DLI strategies. Approved school-based practicum is required. EDU220 incorporates the 45-clock hour curricular framework for SEI endorsement through the Arizona Department of Education. Prerequisites: None. EDU221 3 Credits 3 Periods Introduction to Education Overview of the historical, political, economic, social, and philosophical factors that influence education and make it so complex. Opportunity for students to assess their interest and suitability for teaching. EDU221 requires a minimum of 30 hours of field experience in elementary or secondary classroom environment. Prerequisites: None. EDU222 3 Credits 3 Periods Introduction to the Exceptional Learner Overview of the exceptional learner with emphasis on factors relating to current practices, identification, characteristics, and educational adaptations. Issues related to mild disabilities, severe disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, and students who are gifted. EDU222 requires an approved field experience. Prerequisites: None. EDU230 3 Credits 3 Periods Cultural Diversity in Education Examination of the relationship of cultural values to the formation of self-concept and learning styles. Examination of the role of prejudice, stereotyping and cultural incompatibilities in education. Emphasis on teacher preparation (pre-service and/or in-service) to offer an equal educational opportunity to students of all cultural groups. Prerequisites: None. EDU250 3 Credits 3 Periods Teaching and Learning in the Community College The history, functions, organization and current issues in the community/junior college with emphasis on the Arizona community colleges. Includes focus on the design and practice of effective community college teaching and learning with special emphasis on the Maricopa County Community College District. Prerequisites: None. EDU291 3 Credits 3 Periods Children's Literature Review of folk and modern literature from a variety of world cultures, including application of literary criteria to folk and modern literature for children. Prerequisites: None.