Coursework
Available below is a summary of the coursework I have completed during my undergraduate experience. Various courses have coursework samples provided,
French Language Courses
FR 1010 – Elementary French
Multimedia course for beginners that combines video, audio, and print to teach the fundamentals of the French language and culture. Emphasizes communicative proficiency (listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing).
FR 1020 – Elementary French
Continuation of FR 1010; three hours a week of classroom instruction and one hour a week in the language laboratory. .
FR 2010 – Intermediate French
Brief review of FR 1010 and 1020, with conversation, composition, and dictation, and the beginning of more serious reading of French prose. Includes literary and cultural perspectives.
FR 2020 – Intermediate French
Emphasizes reading nontechnical French prose more rapidly. Writing, speaking, and listening skills continue to be developed. Includes literary and cultural perspectives. Includes Honors sections. .
FR 3050 – Intermediate French Conversation and Composition I
Practice in the spoken language stressing vocabulary building, pronunciation, intonation, and comprehension. Requires written work to increase accuracy and assignments in the language laboratory.
FR 4160 – French for International Business II
Study of language and cultural environment of the French-speaking markets of the world, including the linguistic and cultural idioms that support global marketing in general and the international marketing of textiles, agricultural products, and tourism in particular.
RI-FLE 312 – Grammaire et Méthodologie (Université Paul-Valéry III)
Advanced study of French grammar and linguistic methodology with applications to language analysis and instruction.
RI-PHO 312 – Phonétique (Université Paul-Valéry III)
Study of French phonetic systems with emphasis on pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation.
TE11SL-CM – Origine et diversité des langues (Université Paul-Valéry III)
Exploration of the historical origins, evolution, and structural diversity of world languages.
TE14SL-CM – Phonétique générale (Université Paul-Valéry III)
In-depth examination of French phonetic practices, as well as
Business Courses
ACCT 2010 – Financial Accounting Concepts (Spartanburg Community College, 2021)
Introduction to accounting principles with emphasis on the use of financial data and analysis of financial statements.
ECON 2110 – Principles of Microeconomics
Introduction to economic reasoning and its application to the study of the behavior of consumers and business firms. Particular topics include competition, monopoly, international trade, and the impact of selected public policies. Intended as the first of a two-semester sequence in the foundations of economics.
ECON 2120 – Principles of Macroeconomics
Continuation of ECON 2110 in which fundamental economic principles are applied to the study of aggregate economic performance. Topics include the forces determining the rates of inflation, unemployment, and economic growth, with particular emphasis on the influence of fiscal and monetary policies through financial markets.
ECON 3030 – Economics and Sports
Economic analysis of sports teams, leagues, and institutions. Analyzes basic economic issues using sports data.
ECON 3140 – Intermediate Microeconomics
Analytical study of basic concepts of value and distribution under alternative market conditions.
LAIB 1270 – Introduction to Language & International Business
Survey of the nature of international business and related career opportunities. Information and applications of specific relevance to tourism, agriculture, and textile industries are offered.
LAIB 4000 – Language & International Business Internship
Mandatory internship with an international company in the United States or abroad.
MGT 2010 – Principles of Management
Management's role as a factor of economic production. Functions of management, principles of organization, and behavior in organizations.
MGT 3030 – Global Business
Provides a survey of the global environment, institutional differences, and concepts in doing business internationally. Topics include foreign direct investment, international trade, and the role of businesses and their stakeholders in the evolving global economic integration.
MKT 3010 – Principles of Marketing
Principles and concepts involved in planning, pricing, promoting, and distributing of goods and services.
MKT 3020 – Consumer Behavior
Consumer behavior is the study of when, why, how, where, and what products/services people do or do not buy and how they engage in the market. This course examines the psychological, sociological, and cultural factors that influence consumer behavior and decision-making, with an emphasis on how consumers define value.
MKT 4270 – International Marketing
Study of marketing from the international point of view. Emphasis is on the necessary modification of marketing thinking and practice for foreign markets due to individual environmental differences.
PCID 3040 – Business Communication & Information Design
A study of data-driven methodologies, critical thinking, and creative and professional expression within the business domain, emphasizing practical implementation of strategic communication skills.
FR 3040 – French Short Story
Introduction to the study of French narrative literature and the elements of critical analysis through the examination of short stories spanning the medieval era to the present from both France and Francophone countries.
RI-CIV-SUD 310 – Civilisation du Sud (Université Paul-Valéry III)
Study of the history, culture, and social structures of southern regions of France.
General Courses
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ANTH 2010 – Introduction to Anthropology
Offers a four-field overview: primates and human biological origins; the development of agriculture and complex societies in the archaeological record; contemporary human societies cross-culturally; and the relationship between languages and cultures. An anthropological perspective on contemporary human problems is also presented.
COMM 1500 – Introduction to Human Communication
Overview of theoretical approaches to the study of communication, including the theory and practice of interpersonal/small group/intercultural/public communication.
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CU 1000 – Clemson Connect
Introduction to the learning experience at Clemson University. Includes instruction in information technology and information skills.
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ECAS 1900 – Clemson Engineers for Developing Communities
Individual or group projects in engineering, computing and/or applied science with a focus on service learning and humanitarian projects. Projects may be interdisciplinary and involve analysis, design and/or implementation. Instruction in methods, tools and equipment is included when appropriate..
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ED 3010 – Principles of American Education
Study of the legal basis, historical development, characteristics, and functions of educational institutions in the United States.
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ENGL 1030 – Composition and Rhetoric
Instruction and practice in writing and composition, focusing on argumentation, rhetorical analysis, critical reading, research and information literacy.
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GEOG 1010 – Introduction to Geography
Survey of the nature of geography emphasizing the discipline's organizing themes of earth science, relations between people and their environments, interrelations between places, locational analysis, and area studies.
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GEOL 1200 – Natural Hazards
This class explains the scientific causes of various natural hazards (earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, tsunamis, etc.) Additionally, topics explore how economic, social, and political factors influence our preparedness for and response to disasters. Discussions also examine moral dilemmas resulting from technological limits on our ability to predict and prevent such events.
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PHYS 1990 – Critical Inquiry in Physics & Astronomy
Conceptual exploration of physics through inquiry-based learning.
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PHYS 2070 – General Physics I
Introductory course for students who are not majoring in physical science or engineering. Covers such topics as mechanics, waves, fluids, and thermal physics.
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PRTM 3010 – Recreation & Society
Investigation of the role of recreation in a technological and work-oriented society. Particular emphasis is on recreation behavior, resources, and programming in public and private organizations that serve the public wants.
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PRTM 3250 – Global Perspectives in Recreation
Advanced topics in serving diverse populations in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, including lifespan, cultural and global perspectives, as well as other dimensions of diversity.
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PSYC 2010 – Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to the study of behavior. Analysis of the biological bases of behavior, learning, thinking, motivation, perception, human development, social behavior, and the application of basic principles to more complex phenomena such as education, personal adjustment, and interpersonal relations.
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PSYC 3060 – Human Sexual Behavior
The subject of sexual behavior is approached from the psychophysiological, behavioral, and cultural points of view. Evolutionary, historical, and cross-cultural perspectives are considered.