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EDU 481 - Teaching Secondary English 1
The first course in a six-credit sequence designed to help prospective English teachers develop appropriate understandings and techniques for the instruction and evaluation of the three major language arts components in the secondary school: reading and literature, composition and grammar, and communication. Specific attention is given to the integration of technology in the secondary English classroom. First semester. Offered alternate years.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDU 111, SPE 211, & PSY 322 (PSY 322 may be taken concurrently). Must be fully accepted into a PA certification program.
Credits: 3
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EDU 482 - Teaching Secondary English 2
The second course in a six-credit sequence designed to help prospective English teachers develop appropriate understandings and techniques for the instruction and evaluation of the three major language arts components in the secondary school: reading and literature, composition and grammar, and communication. Specific attention is given to classroom management procedures in the secondary English classroom. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDU 481
Credits: 3
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EDU 483 - Teaching Secondary Mathematics 1
The first course in a six-credit sequence designed to expose the prospective mathematics teacher to the curriculum principles and standards for mathematics as published by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the Pennsylvania Academic Standards 7-12. The course includes a study of the structure of mathematics, the nature of learning mathematics, and instructional models and methodology used to teach mathematics at the secondary level. Specific attention is given to the integration of technology in the secondary mathematics classroom. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDU 111, SPE 211, & PSY 322 (PSY 322 may be taken concurrently). Must be fully accepted into a PA certification program.
Credits: 3
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EDU 484 - Teaching Secondary Mathematics 2
The second course in a six-credit sequence designed to expose the prospective mathematics teacher to the curriculum principles and standards for mathematics as published by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the Pennsylvania Academic Standards 7-12. The course includes a study of the structure of mathematics, the nature of learning mathematics, and instructional models and methodology used to teach mathematics at the secondary level. Specific attention is given to classroom management procedures in the secondary mathematics classroom. First semester. Offered alternate years.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDU 483
Credits: 3
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EDU 485 - Teaching Secondary Social Studies 1
The first course in a six-credit sequence designed to develop approaches and methodology for teaching social studies at the secondary level. Exploration of the different content areas related to the social studies is emphasized. Unit plans, methodology specific to the social studies and to the adolescent learner, and assessment strategies are examined and developed. Specific attention is given to the integration of technology in the secondary social studies classroom. First semester. Offered alternate years.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDU 111, SPE 211, & PSY 322 (PSY 322 may be taken concurrently). Must be fully accepted into a PA or ACSI certification program.
Credits: 3
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EDU 486 - Teaching Secondary Social Studies 2
The second course in a six-credit sequence designed to develop approaches and methodology for teaching social studies at the secondary level. Exploration of the different content areas related to the social studies is emphasized. Unit plans, methodology specific to the social studies and to the adolescent learner, and assessment strategies are examined and developed. Specific attention is given to classroom management procedures in the secondary social studies classroom. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDU 485
Credits: 3
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EDU 491 - Applied Learning Strategies 1
A two-week field experience designed to provide insight into the nature of teaching through daily classroom lesson planning and teaching, classroom management, personal journaling, interaction with teachers, and seminar discussions. Summer session.
Prerequisites & Notes
Must be fully accepted into a PA or ACSI certification program. Current clearances required.
Credits: 1
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EDU 492 - Applied Learning Strategies 2
A three-week field experience designed to provide insight into the nature of teaching through daily classroom lesson planning and teaching, classroom management, personal journaling, interaction with teachers, and seminar discussions. Summer session.
Prerequisites & Notes
Must be fully accepted into a PA or ACSI certification program. Current clearances required.
Credits: 1
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EDU 590 - Professional Seminar
A series of seminars on professional issues and topics selected by the faculty to help prepare students for entry into the teaching profession. Runs concurrently with student teaching each semester. Both semesters.
Prerequisites & Notes
Must be fully accepted into a PA or ACSI certification program.
Credits: 0
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EDU 593 - Student Teaching
A thirteen-week experience in practice teaching in a regular school classroom. Students teach under the supervision of highly qualified teachers and University faculty. Both semesters.
Prerequisites & Notes
See School of Education Handbook. Must be fully accepted into a PA or ACSI certification program. Current clearances required. Course fee required.
Credits: 9
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English |
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ENG 021 - Introduction to College Reading and Writing
A course that teaches the basics of reading and writing, including content, style, mechanics, and organization. Emphasis is on learning to write correct and thoughtful sentences and paragraphs in order to enable the student to write various kinds of essays. Note: The student must pass ENG 021 with a C to be able to take ENG 101. Credits do not count toward graduation. First semester.
Credits: 3
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ENG 101 - English Composition
A course that examines the principles and practice of clear, concise, and literate writing, focusing on content, style, organization, and the mechanics of academic writing. This course provides the skills necessary for critical thinking, research-based writing, and documentation. Both semesters.
Credits: 3
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ENG 321 - Advanced Composition
A course for advanced students of writing that examines how nonfiction prose integrates content, style, organization, and mechanics to produce clear, concise, and literate writing. This course emphasizes research-based writing as well as various types of nonfiction such as memoir, criticism, and short essay. First semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
ENG 101 and permission of instructor
Credits: 3
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ENG 322 - Creative Writing
A writing workshop that exposes the students to techniques employed by successful writers of creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. This course provides students the opportunity to practice these same techniques in their own creative writing pursuits. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Prerequisites & Notes
ENG 101 and permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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ENG 421 - Freelance Writing
A writing course that includes a study of various publishing options for freelance writers. Either semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
ENG 101
Credits: 3
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French |
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FRE 231 - Elementary French I
A study of foundational vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of French. Attention is given to the relationship between the French language and French-speaking cultures. First semester.
Credits: 3
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FRE 232 - Elementary French II
A continuing study of the vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of French. Attention is given to the relationship between the French language and French-speaking cultures. Second semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
FRE 231
Credits: 3
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FRE 331 - Intermediate French I
A course to build oral proficiency in French, expand knowledge of vocabulary and grammatical structures, and improve reading and writing skills. First semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
FRE 232
Credits: 3
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FRE 332 - Intermediate French II
A course to build oral proficiency in French, expand knowledge of vocabulary and grammatical structures, and improve reading and writing skills. Second semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
FRE 331
Credits: 3
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FRE 431 - French Literature and Culture
A study of the historical, geographical, artistic, psychological, and social aspects of contemporary French-speaking cultures. Special emphasis is given to the contribution of major French authors. Either semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
FRE 331
Credits: 3
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German |
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GER 231 - Elementary German I
A study of foundational vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of German. Attention is given to the relationship between the German language and German-speaking cultures. First semester.
Credits: 3
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GER 232 - Elementary German II
A continuing study of the vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of German. Attention is given to the relationship between the German language and German-speaking cultures. Second semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
GER 231
Credits: 3
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Greek |
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GRK 331 - Elementary New Testament Greek I
An introduction to nouns and verbs in Hellenistic Greek, with an emphasis on morphology and the vocabulary of the New Testament. This course gives students the building blocks for translating and interpreting the Greek New Testament. First semester.
Credits: 3
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GRK 332 - Elementary New Testament Greek II
An introduction to non-indicative verbs in Hellenistic Greek, with an emphasis on the translation of selected portions of the New Testament. This course gives students practice in beginning to translate the Greek New Testament for themselves. Second semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
GRK 331
Credits: 3
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GRK 431 - New Testament Greek Exegesis I
An introduction to the interpretation of the New Testament with an emphasis on Paul’s letters. This course gives students a thorough grasp of Greek syntax, an introduction to textual criticism and discourse analysis, and step-by-step method for exegesis which they will apply each week to assigned passages in Paul’s letters. First semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
GRK 332
Credits: 3
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GRK 432 - New Testament Greek Exegesis II
Further study of the interpretation of the New Testament with an emphasis on narrative literature. This course introduces students to narrative analysis, deepens their understanding of syntax and textual criticism, and reinforces their exegetical method through weekly translation assignments in the Gospel or Acts. Second semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
GRK 431
Credits: 3
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Health and Physical Education |
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HPE 121 - Issues and Trends in Health and Physical Education
A course designed to allow the student to examine the historical, philosophical, sociological, psychological, and developmental factors associated with issues and trends in health and physical education. First semester.
Credits: 3
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HPE 224 - Athletic Training
A course designed to introduce the student to the prevention, recognition, treatment, and care of injuries that occur in athletic settings. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 2
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HPE 225 - First Aid
A course designed to introduce the student to the basic skills associated with First Aid, use of Automated External Defibrillator, and administration of Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation. Certification is available upon successful completion of the course. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 1
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HPE 232 - Team Sports
A course designed to help future teachers learn how to design effective team sport programs in school, recreation, or community teaching and coaching settings. The student develops teaching skills and knowledge for the team sports of basketball, volleyball, team handball, lacrosse, field hockey, flag football, soccer, softball, speedball, track and field. First semester. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 3
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HPE 233 - Motor Learning
A course that identifies the processes associated with practice or experience leading to relatively permanent changes in the ability to respond in movement (motor) settings. First semester. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 3
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HPE 321 - Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Physical Education
A course designed to expose the student to techniques and processes involved with measuring and evaluating cognitive, physiological, and motor skill performance in health and physical education settings. First semester. Offered alternate years.
Prerequisites & Notes
Must be fully accepted into a PA certification program.
Credits: 3
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HPE 322 - The School Health Program
A course designed to help prospective teachers acquire teaching skills and content knowledge in health skills and health contemporary topics, including personal health, wellness, fitness, consumer and community health, family life education, nutrition, weight control and eating disorders, environmental health, first aid, safety, prevention and care of injuries, mental and emotional health, communicable and chronic disease, substance use and abuse, human sexuality, and violence. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 3
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HPE 331 - Principles of Coaching
A study of approaches, techniques, and strategies of coaching. First semester. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 3
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HPE 332 - Physical Education Activities and Sports
A course designed to help future teachers learn how to design effective physical activity programs in school, recreation, or community teaching and coaching settings. The student develops teaching skills and knowledge in physical fitness, weight training, badminton, tennis, golf, dance and rhythmics, stunts and tumbling, bowling, racquetball, pickleball, cooperative and challenge activities, outdoor pursuits and adventure activities, recreational games, and aquatics. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 3
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HPE 333 - Personal and Community Health
A course designed to examine the complex issues of personal and community health in regard to organizations; disease prevention and control; infants, children, adolescents and adults; minorities; alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; violence; the health care system; environmental health and safety. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 3
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HPE 341 - Teaching Health and Physical Education in the Elementary School
A course designed to help prospective teachers acquire the skills necessary to design and implement effective instructional programs in elementary school health and physical education. The student examines the areas of motor learning; motor development; teaching strategies; and curriculum design, assessment, and integration. First semester. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 3
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HPE 342 - Teaching Health and Physical Education in the Secondary School
A course designed to help prospective teachers acquire the skills necessary to design and implement effective instructional programs in secondary school health and physical education. The student examines the educational and teaching environment; procedures for planning, implementing, and evaluating the instructional program; and curriculum design, assessment, and integration. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 3
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HPE 431 - Kinesiology/Biomechanics
A course designed to expose the student to the study of human movement as it is produced by specific body systems and influenced by mechanical principles. First semester. Offered alternate years.
Prerequisites & Notes
SCI 342
Credits: 3
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HPE 432 - Physiology of Exercise
A course designed to expose the student to the function of human body systems in the production and support of physical activity. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Prerequisites & Notes
SCI 342
Credits: 3
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HPE 441 - Adapted Physical Education
A course designed to assist future teachers in designing and implementing appropriate physical education programs for individuals with disabilities. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Prerequisites & Notes
Education majors must be fully accepted into a PA certification program.
Credits: 3
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HPE 491 - Field Experience in HPE
A culminating evaluation of field placement experiences in the areas of lesson planning and teaching, classroom management, interaction and collaboration with other teachers, interaction with parents, and reflective discussions. Both semesters and summer session.
Prerequisites & Notes
Current clearances required.
Credits: 0
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Hebrew |
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HEB 331 - Elementary Biblical Hebrew I
A study of the basic vocabulary and grammar of the Old Testament. First semester.
Credits: 3
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HEB 332 - Elementary Biblical Hebrew II
A continuation of the study of the vocabulary and grammar of the Old Testament with attention to prose translation. Second semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
HEB 331
Credits: 3
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HEB 431 - Exegesis of Hebrew Prose
An exegetical study of prose of the Old Testament, with attention to narrative syntax and legal materials. First semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
HEB 332
Credits: 3
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HEB 432 - Exegesis of Hebrew Poetry
An study of the method and workings of biblical Hebrew poetry. Second semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
HEB 431
Credits: 3
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History |
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HIS 141 - Jewish History I
An examination of the background and development of Judaism from the late sixth century B.C. Second Temple Period to the mid-twentieth century Holocaust. Emphasis is given to the major changes in the structure of Jewish identity and the liturgical process giving rise to the Rabbinate, the emergence of the Synagogue, the rise of multiple factions within Judaism, and the process of Jewish assimilation and multiple hegemonies. First semester.
Credits: 3
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HIS 142 - Jewish History II
An examination of the background and development of Judaism from the mid-twentieth century Holocaust to the present day Modern State of Israel. Emphasis is placed on Judaism under Islam and Jewish life in America. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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HIS 211 - World History to 1600
A course that examines religious, political, economic, social, and cultural developments in the Near East, Africa, Far East, and Europe from the earliest civilizations to 1600. First semester.
Credits: 3
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HIS 212 - World History since 1600
A course that analyzes global history from 1600 to the present and examines the religious, political, economic, social, and cultural developments in humanity in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Both semesters.
Credits: 3
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HIS 221 - American Legal History
A study of the origins and development of the United States’ legal system from the colonial period to the present. Special emphasis is given to the ways the legal system, the Constitution, and the Supreme Court have influenced and been influenced by social, ideological, political, and economic factors. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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HIS 231 - Introduction to Historical Inquiry
A course examining the methodology and practice of the discipline of history. Emphasis is given to document analysis, grand theory, perspective, analysis of divergent sources, the historical writing process, and the importance of historiography. First semester.
Credits: 3
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HIS 301 - Church History
A study of the church from A.D. 100 to the present. Special attention is given to the development of doctrine and the relationship of the church to society. Both semesters.
Credits: 3
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HIS 321 - American History I: 1607-1877
A political, social, economic, and cultural analysis of the history of the United States from the colonial period through Reconstruction. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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HIS 322 - American History II: 1877-Present
A course that analyzes the history of the United States from Reconstruction to the present by examining the political, economic, social, and cultural developments that occurred during this period of time. First semester. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 3
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HIS 331 - Social and Intellectual History of the US
A course that addresses the history of ideas in the United States and their impact on society and culture from colonial times to the present. Special attention is given to the religious, philosophical, economic, political, and scientific developments in the history of the United States. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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HIS 332 - American Urban History
An exploration of the historical development of the city and urban culture in America. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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HIS 341 - History of Latin America
An examination of the political, economic, social, and cultural developments of Latin America beginning in the fourteenth century. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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HIS 342 - History of Africa
An examination of the political, economic, social, and cultural developments in Africa beginning in the sixteenth century. Special emphasis is placed on the effects of European colonization and African independence movements on contemporary Africa. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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HIS 343 - History of Russia
An examination of the political, economic, social, and cultural developments of Russia beginning in the fifteenth century. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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HIS 351 - Ancient Greece and Rome
An examination of the Greco-Roman world and an analysis of its role in the foundation of Western civilization. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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HIS 352 - Medieval Europe
A study of medieval Europe from the fall of the Roman Empire to the rise of early modern Europe. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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HIS 361 - The European Reformations
An exploration of the causes, courses, and consequences of the European Reformations. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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HIS 362 - The Great War
An examination of the social, political, economic, technological, and cultural causes, course, and consequences of The Great War (1914-1918). Either semester.
Credits: 3
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HIS 421 - Colonial America
An examination of colonial America from its settlement to the American Revolution. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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HIS 422 - The Civil War and Reconstruction
A course that analyzes the Civil War and Reconstruction. Special emphasis is given to the social, political, and economic issues that influenced the confict and the Reconstruction. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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HIS 423 - The American Sixties
An analysis of the United States during the Long Sixties, 1956 to 1976. Emphasis is placed on the social, political, scientific, economic, technological, and cultural changes. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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HIS 491 - Senior Seminar
A culminating course for History majors that leads to a general synthesis of and specific research in the field of study. Graduating seniors only. Either semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
Limited to students in their final semester in the History (BA) program.
Credits: 3
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HON 001 - Honors Colloquium
The Honors Colloquium is a meeting of all Honors Students conducted biweekly with additional supporting activities scheduled each semester. Both semesters.
Credits: 0
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HON 401 - Honors Thesis I
Initiation of the research and writing of the Honors Thesis/Project under the supervision of an advisor. The course results in a series of research papers related and leading to the Honors Thesis. Both semesters.
Prerequisites & Notes
Membership in Honors Program.
Credits: 3
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HON 402 - Honors Thesis II
The completion of the research and writing of the Honors Thesis/Project under the supervision of an advisor. The completed Honors Thesis is evaluated by the student’s advisor and a second reader. Both semesters.
Prerequisites & Notes
Membership in Honors Program and HON 401.
Credits: 3
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Humanities |
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HUM 131 - History of Art and Culture 1
A survey of visual culture from prehistoric through middle ages. This course is designed as an introduction to basic problems and terminology of art history, and to methods of analyzing and interpreting individual works of art. Emphasis is placed upon historical and cultural contexts, and upon the development of major styles. First semester.
Credits: 3
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HUM 132 - History of Art and Culture 2
A survey of visual culture from Early Renaissance through Modern art. This course is designed as an introduction to basic problems and terminology of art history, and to methods of analyzing and interpreting individual works of art. Emphasis is placed upon historical and cultural contexts, and upon the development of major styles. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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HUM 133 - History of Art and Culture 3
A survey of visual culture Non-Western Art including Contemporary Art. This course is designed as an introduction to basic problems and terminology of Non-Western art history, and to methods of analyzing and interpreting individual works of art. Emphasis is placed upon historical and cultural contexts leading to a multi-cultured contemporary art world. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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HUM 141 - Christianity and Culture
A study of contemporary culture through the framework of a biblical worldview toward the goal of articulating a theology of culture. Students develop critical skills for the engagement of culture. Significant emphases include cultural difference, traditional cultural components like literature and music, and contemporary elements, including entertainment and technology. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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HUM 211 - Literature and Arts of the Western World I
A course that introduces literature and the arts from ancient Egypt to the Renaissance. The arts, including music, painting, sculpture, architecture, and literature, are studied and analyzed in their historical contexts. First semester.
Credits: 3
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HUM 212 - Literature and Arts of the Western World II
A course that introduces literature and the arts from the Renaissance through the twentieth century. The arts, including music, painting, sculpture, architecture, and literature, are studied and analyzed in their historical contexts. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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HUM 341 - Irish History and Literature I
A course that explores the history and literature of Ireland from the arrival of the Celts to the Norman invasion. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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HUM 342 - Irish History and Literature II
A course that explores the history, literature, and cultural expressions of Ireland from the Norman invasion to The Troubles. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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HUM 351 - Genre Studies: Science Fiction
A study of science fiction in literature, film, television, and the visual arts from the nineteenth century to the present. Special attention is given to how these works reflect the issues, values, and trends of their time period. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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HUM 431 - World Religions
A study of the history and beliefs of selected major religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism. Special emphasis is given to the nature of religious practice and belief as well as Christianity’s relationship to other religions. Second semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
Additional course fee required.
Credits: 3
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HUM 441 - Contemporary Culture: Perspectives/Issues
An exploration of contemporary culture designed to develop a theology of culture. Special attention is given to contemporary art, music, media, entertainment, technology, and other elements of popular culture. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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HUM 442 - American Popular Culture
An analysis of popular culture of the United States from the Industrial Revolution to the present. Emphasis is placed on the evolution of the media of radio, music, film, and television and their relationships to text. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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HUM 443 - Film and Culture
An analysis of significant films and how they both reflect and generate culture. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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HUM 491 - Senior Seminar
A culminating course for Liberal Arts majors that leads to a general synthesis of and specific research in the field of study. Graduating seniors only. Either semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
Limited to students in their final semester in the Liberal Arts (BA) program.
Credits: 3
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Integration |
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INT 101 - The Integrated Life
An orientation to integrated living and learning within a biblical framework. Special emphasis is placed on developing a rationale for integrating the academic, spiritual, and social aspects of the individual and on cultivating practices which lead to an integrated life. Both semesters.
Credits: 1
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INT 221 - Introduction to Research
A course designed to guide students in research and writing. First semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
ENG 101
Credits: 1
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Language |
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LAN 321 - Linguistics
A study of phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and other aspects of modern linguistic theory and practice. A history of the English language is included. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 3
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LAN 481 - Language Seminar I
Advanced study in a foreign language. The content and emphasis is determined by the nature of the language studied, the interest of the student, and the advice of the instructor. Either semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
Demonstration of proficiency in the language and permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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LAN 482 - Language Seminar II
Advanced study in a foreign language. The content and emphasis is determined by the nature of the language studied, the interest of the student, and the advice of the instructor. Either semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
LAN 481
Credits: 3
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LAN 483 - Language Seminar III
Advanced study in a foreign language. The content and emphasis is determined by the nature of the language studied, the interest of the student, and the advice of the instructor. Either semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
LAN 482
Credits: 3
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Literature |
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LIT 221 - Introduction to Poetry
A study of poetry in the English language with attention to prosody, figurative language, diction, and form. Influential poetry from Beowulf to the present is emphasized. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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LIT 231 - American Literature I
A study of American literature from the colonial period through the Civil War era, acquainting the student with primary themes and writers of American literature. Special emphasis is placed on how these writers reflected and helped shape concepts of “America” and how they gave voice to the various issues the United States faced as it transitioned from a colony to becoming a nation. First semester.
Credits: 3
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LIT 232 - American Literature II
A study of American literature since the Civil War, acquainting the student with primary themes and writers of American literature. Special emphasis is placed on how diverse voices contributed to the richness of the literature of the United States. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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LIT 321 - Children’s Literature
An introduction to children’s literature emphasizing its historical development, major genres, current trends, and role in a child’s maturation. Both semesters.
Credits: 3
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LIT 322 - Adolescent Literature
An introduction to adolescent literature emphasizing its historical development, major genres, current trends, and role in adolescent maturation. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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LIT 331 - Survey of British Literature
A study of the major authors of British literature from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. Particular attention is given to how these authors and works have contributed to the contemporary British milieu. First semester.
Credits: 3
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LIT 333 - Shakespeare
An intensive study of selected plays of Shakespeare in their historical, cultural, and dramatic contexts. First semester.
Credits: 3
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LIT 339 - Literature Seminar
A course in which the student studies a topic, genre, time period, or author not fully addressed in the available literature course offerings. Offered on demand.
Credits: 3
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LIT 341 - International Literature
An introduction to the intellectual and literary life of various cultures. Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Australia, Latin America, and the Caribbean are represented. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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