Course Listings (G-L)

GEOLOGY - EARTH SCIENCE

Assistant Professor Berger

A minor in geology provides students with a broad introduction to geology, including several comprehensive field experiences. Students will also acquire a proficiency in at least two subfields. Geology track Water Resources majors may not also receive a geology minor.

Geology Minor: 18-19 semester hours in Geology including 101, 201, 305 (2 hours), 306 (2 hours) and any two of the following (seven or more hours): 211, 320, 352, 355.

100. Laboratory Studies in Physical Geology (1 sem. hr.). This course is the lab complement to GEO 101 Physical Geology. The weekly exercises allow students to more fully explore important concepts discussed in lecture and provide first-hand experience in Earth materials and how geologist use them. The laboratory must be taken concurrently with GEO 101. One 2-hour lab each week. (Fall and Spring)

101. Physical Geology (3 sem. hrs.). Comprehensive introductory course covering geological concepts including Earth materials and the processes that affect them. Survey of minerals, rocks, structures, plate tectonics, climatic processes, Earth history, and economic resources. Students electing this course to meet their General Education requirement for laboratory science must take both GEO 101 and GEO 100 in the same semester. Three lecture hours per week. (Fall and Spring)

103. Introduction to Earth Science (4 sem. hrs.). Comprehensive one-semester course for the liberal arts student desiring a reasonable knowledge of the principles of earth science. No previous background in science is assumed. Major topics include physical and historical geology, astronomy, meteorology and oceanography. Three lectures and one 2-hour laboratory period each week. (Spring only)

104. Geology of National Parks (3 or 4 sem. hrs.). Study of geological materials and processes responsible for the formation and evolution of landscapes found in the nation's parks and monuments. Survey of parks from each U.S. physiographic province. Students taking the course for 3 hours credit must attend 3 lectures each week; those taking the course as a laboratory course must, in addition to the lectures, attend one 2-hour laboratory each week. (Fall only)

107. Geology of Natural Hazards (3-4 sem. hrs.). Study of geologic processes responsible behind earthquakes, volcanoes, flooding, and meteorite impacts, and other geologic phenomena capable of catastrophic destruction. Students taking the course for 3 hours credit must attend 3 lectures each week; those taking the course as a laboratory course must, in addition to the lectures, attend one 2-hour laboratory each week.

113. Natural Resources (3 sem. hrs.). A one-semester course for the liberal arts student desiring an introduction to world resources. No previous science background is assumed. Topics will include renewable and non-renewable energy sources, water, non-fuel minerals, economic and political issues and environmental issues.

116. Weather and You (3 sem. hrs.). A study of local and worldwide weather. Topics include atmospheric measurements, weather observation, weather prediction, global energy budgets, climate patterns, climate change, and the rights and responsibilities of a citizen of planet earth concerning the atmosphere (e.g. the greenhouse effect and ozone layer depletion).

201. Environmental Geology (3 sem. hrs.). Study of the relationships between humans, environment and geology. Ecosystems, geologic hazards, pollution, energy sources and the human interactions with the environment are stressed. Previous course in geology is recommended.

211. Soils and Surficial Processes (4 sem. hrs.). Surficial earth processes including weathering, erosion and soil formation are examined to develop an understanding of landscape evolution within the context of climate. The material studied throughout the course is particularly relevant to individuals who enjoy or envision working in the out-of-doors, especially Water Resource and Environmental Biology majors. The course will be lecture-based with a field component. Student performance will be evaluated by weekly assignments, a research paper, and examinations. A three-day weekend field trip to traverse the many landscapes of Ohio will be required. Course fee required for transportation. Prerequisite: GEO 101 or 103. (Fall of odd-even years)

305, 306. Regional Field Geology (1-2 sem. hrs.). Geology is studied by living and working in the natural environment. Students will complete exercises, record observations, and make presentations in the field. Travel and field studies will emphasize physiographic regions dissimilar to Ohio. Participation during a field excursion earns one hour, while design and completion of advanced studies can be pursued for an additional credit. Prerequisites: one Geology course and permission of the instructor. Fee required for participation.

320, 321. Problems in Geology (1-3 sem. hrs.). For students with special interests in independent study beyond the scope of existing courses or who wish to make use of Heidelberg's special resources, including library, museum, and surrounding geological terrain. Potential topics for study include earth history, mineralogy, petrology, and paleontology. Prerequisites: one GEO course and permission of the instructor.

352. Hydrology (4 sem. hrs.). This course will review the fundamental characteristics of precipitation, surface water movement and groundwater movement. Laboratories will include introduction to hydrological measurement techniques and statistical characterization of hydrologic phenomena. This is a designated writing course. Three recitation periods and one 3-hour laboratory per week. This course is also listed in the Water Resources course offerings as WTR 352. Credit toward graduation will not be awarded for both courses. Prerequisite: GEO 101, MTH 222, PHY 101 or 111 (PHY may be taken concurrently). (Spring of odd-even years)

355. Sedimentology and Geochemistry (4 sem. hrs.). Introduces students to the dynamics of sedimentation and the geology of sedimentary basins in the context of water-rock interaction. Through lectures, laboratory, and computer learning, students will study the processes of weathering, deposition, diagnosis and their associated transport processes. Three recitation periods and one 3 hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: GEO 101, CHM 101 and 102. (Fall of even-odd years)

GERMAN (See Languages)

GOVERNMENT (See Political Science and Anthropology)

GREEK (See Languages)

HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Assistant Professor McConnell; Instructors J. Miller, Rochon, Sheldon and Shawberry.
Palm, and Sheldon.

The major purposes of the Health, Physical Education and Athletic Training Department are:

1. To offer programs of study that provide the foundation for career opportunities in areas related to health, physical education, recreation and leisure and sports medicine.
2. To provide a program of lifetime sport classes that introduce skills and knowledge that enhance an active lifestyle beyond the college years.
3. To offer classes that provide valuable knowledge in the areas of fitness and wellness.
4. To provide quality programs for participation in intramural and intercollegiate athletics.

In addition to the above, the department also provides a number of courses which serve many
college students outside the health and physical education major. These courses include: HPE
116 - Health and Wellness; HPE 240 - Community Health; HPE 115 - Alcohol, Drugs and
Tobacco; and HPE 306 - Nutrition.

I. Health, Physical Education and Recreation Major
(Non-teacher certification)

34 semester hours

A. Sciences: 8 semester hours
ATR 213 Anatomy for Orthopedic Assessment (Note: ATR 213 requires BIO as a prerequisite)
ATR 477 Human Anatomy and Kinesiology
BIO 315 Human Physiology

B. Evaluation: 3 semester hours
HPE 313 Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Physical Education

C. Administration: 2 semester hours
HPE 302 Administration and Organization of Physical Education
HPE 314 Administration of the School Health Program

D. Physical Education: 2 semester hours
HPE 201 Principles of Physical Education

E. Health: 6 semester hours
Choose two (2) courses from:
HPE 116 Health and Wellness
HPE 240 Community Health
HPE 306 Nutrition

F. Teaching of Sports: 4 semester hours
Choose four (4) courses from:
HPE 404 Teaching of Basketball
HPE 405 Teaching of Volleyball
HPE 406 Teaching of Soccer
HPE 407 Teaching of Softball
HPE 408 Teaching of Track Field
HPE 409 Teaching of Tennis
HPE  410 Teaching of Swimming

G. First Aid/CPR: 2 semester hours
HPE 208 First Aid/CPR (or chair approved equivalent)

H. Electives: 6 semester hours
Choose six (6) semester hours from:
HPE 115 Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco
HPE 121 Recreational Activities
HPE 203 Coaching Techniques
HPE 216 Physical Education Field Experience
HPE 229 Teaching of Dance and Gymnastics
HPE 250 Health, Nutrition, Safety: Early Childhood
HPE 317 Early Movement Experience
HPE 318 Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education
HPE 322 Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education
HPE 343 Methods of Teaching Health
HPE 454 Adaptive Physical Education

I. Capstone: 1 semester hour
HPE 490 Health and Physical Education Capstone Required if no other Capstone is taken during the completion of a second major or licensure requirement.

For the student who is not interested in pursuing a career in teaching, the H.P.E.R. major will prepare an individual for numerous career opportunities. Careers related to the H.P.E.R. major include coaching, allied health professions such as athletic training or physical therapy, sports club management, recreation director and adult fitness coordinator.

Courses used to complete this major do not complete in entirety the requirements for teacher licensure in physical education or health education.

II. Sport Management Major

This major is designed to prepare students for entry level positions or graduate school in the growing field of sport management. The field of sport management encompasses vast avenues of career directions in the industry of sport. Careers as directors, facility managers, promoters, information directors, fitness directors, marketers, and administrators have been developing in the area of sport management. Demand for trained individuals can lead to employment with professional sports organizations, colleges, universities, private clubs, city recreation departments, retail sales, government programs and YMCA.

Required Core Courses: HPE 201, 203 or 2 hrs. from 404 to 410, 230 and 302; ACC 153; ECO 251. HPE 490 is also required if no other capstone is taken during the completion of a second major.

Fitness Concentration Additional Hours:
Required: ATR 171, 213, 477, 487; BIO 315; HPE 306
Recommended: HPE 120, 116, 370, 454; BAE 318.

Public Relations Concentration Additional Hours:
Required: COM 104; ENG 313; MED 212, 355; PBR 357, 358.
Recommended: BAE 318; MED 329; MTH 210; PBR 350 or 370; 458.

Business Concentration Additional Hours:
Required: ACC 253, 254; BAE 308, 359, 407; ECO 252.
Recommended: BAE 318, 370.

(Students must note prerequisites for all upper level Business courses.)

III. Health and Physical Education (Teacher Licensure Program)

New requirements for teacher licensure by the State of Ohio became effective in the fall of 1998. Heidelberg College offers the multi-age licensure (5-21 yrs.) in both Health Education and Physical Education. Students graduating with multi-age licensure will be eligible to pursue teaching positions in all age groups of licensure. Students are advised to consult with the Education Department to obtain specific course requirements for multi-age licensure.

Health and Physical Education Courses (HPE)

Activity Classes: Designed to educate students on the history, trends, rules and strategies of each sport/activity. Focus will be on the basic physical fundamentals of the sport/activity.

100a Lifetime Activity: Bowling (.5 credit hour)
100b Lifetime Activity: Golf (.5 credit hour)
100c Lifetime Activity: Racquetball (.5 credit hour)
100d Lifetime Activity: Archery (.5 credit hour)
100e Lifetime Activity: Badminton (.5 credit hour)
100f Lifetime Activity: Tennis (.5 credit hour)
100g Lifetime Activity: Jogging (.5 credit hour)
100h Lifetime Activity: Weight Training (.5 credit hour)
100i Lifetime Activity: Aerobics (1 credit hour)
100j Lifetime Activity: Scuba Diving (1 credit hour)

103. Strategies for Fitness and a Healthy Lifestyle (2 credit hours). This course is designed to educate students on the development of strategies for adopting a healthy lifestyle. Topics include physical fitness components, exercise, nutrition, and stress management. Self-assessment of various components of fitness and health practices is a focus. Note: A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 hours of 100 and/or 103 credit will be applied towards hours needed for graduation.

115. Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco (2 sem. hrs.). This course examines the physiological and psychological effects of substance use and abuse. Students also examine historical, personal, and cultural basis for alcohol, tobacco and drug use. Course also includes technological retrieval of health information resources. (Fall and Spring)

116. Health and Wellness (3 sem. hrs.). The study of personal health and wellness issues. The course will present the holistic approach to wellness. Topics include mental health, physical fitness, infectious diseases, human sexuality, environmental influences, nutrition, dying and death, cancer and heart disease. In addition, students will develop skills in information retrieval using a variety of technological resources. (Fall and Spring)

121. Recreational Activities (2 sem. hrs.). Practice and methods of teaching skills in recreational and lifetime activities. Study of the rules, history and place in physical education, intramural and recreational programs. (Fall only)

201. Principles of Physical Education (2 sem. hrs.). Study of the aims and objectives of a physical education program and its role in the curriculum. An investigation of the philosophy, structure and practical implementation of the total physical education program. (Fall only)

203. Coaching Techniques (2 sem. hrs.). Detailed study of the philosophy and psychology of coaching competitive athletics with particular attention to motivation, problems in dealing with athletics, problems facing athletes and research findings in specific sports. (Fall only)

208. First Aid/CPR (2 sem. hrs.). Instruction in emergency treatment and basic life support as a first responder. First aid topics include control of bleeding, injuries due to extremes in temperature, accidental poisonings, treatment of open and closed wounds, etc. CPR includes mouth to mouth resuscitation, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and clearing an obstructed airway. Restricted to students majoring in HPE or ATR. (Fall and Spring)

216. Physical Education Field Experience (3 sem. hrs.). An arranged, practical experience which provides direct participation in planning, managing and evaluating physical education opportunities. Prerequisite: Permission of Department Head. (Fall and Spring)

229. Teaching of Dance and Gymnastics (2 sem. hrs.). Course content is designed to provide the students with the knowledge and skills necessary to teach dance forms and gymnastics in physical education class.

230. Introduction to Sport Management (3 sem. hrs.). An introduction into the scope and fundamentals of sport management. Topics, specific to the sport industry, will include career opportunities, human resource management, policy, facility management, marketing and finance. (Spring only)

240. Community Health (3 sem. hrs.). Designed to provide students with direction and answers in the field of community health. Course will focus on health issues in the community such as drug abuse, nutrition, environmental health, violence prevention and disease. The course also addresses appropriate responses to problems related to these issues. In addition, needs assessment, program planning, implementation and evaluation will be addressed. (Spring only)

250. Health, Nutrition, Safety: Early Childhood (2 sem. hrs.). Integration of topics related to health, nutrition and safety via developmentally appropriate learning experiences within the early childhood curriculum is the focus. Safety at school and in the home and community is developed in all areas of instruction along with nutritional needs and first aid. Appraisal and reporting procedures of health conditions and in relation to child abuse and neglect will also be addressed. This course is required of all students in the Early Childhood Licensure program. Prerequisite: EDU 110 and 115. (Fall and Spring)

302. Administration and Organization of Physical Education (2 sem. hrs.). Study of organizing and implementing a physical education program in elementary and secondary schools and colleges. Management, coordination and scheduling of physical activities as well as legal liability will be examined. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Standing. (Spring only) This course or HPE 314 fulfills the junior level discipline specific communication requirement.

306. Nutrition (3 sem. hrs.). Principles of basic nutrition and nutritive needs in successive stages of life with special application for HPE majors, future coaches and athletes. (Spring only)

313. Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Physical Education (3 sem. hrs.). A functional approach to tests and measurements in health and physical education designed to promote teacher understanding, utilization and interpretation of test results. In area of Health, emphasis will be on appropriate data gathering instruments including survey techniques. The focus in Physical Education will be on evaluating learners using criterion-referenced and norm-referenced gross motor skills. (Fall only)

314. Administration of the School of Health Program (2 sem. hrs.). Content addresses the administration of school health programs. Elements addressed are health sciences, health education, healthy environment, physical education, food services, counseling, health promotion programs, and integration of school and community activities. Also addressed are issues of sociological, environmental, cultural and socio-economic influences on health program planning and evaluation. This course or HPE 302 satisfies the Junior written and oral requirement. (Spring only)

317. Early Movement Experiences (2 sem. hrs.). This course concentrates on developmentally appropriate practices in movement education for early learners, ages 3-5. Included in the topics is the assessment of gross motor skills of this population. (Fall only)

318. Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education (3 sem. hrs.). A study of aims and objectives of health and physical education at the pre-school, early and middle childhood levels. Focuses on principles, teaching methods, materials, curriculum design and motor patterns. Addresses the critical assessment of gross motor skills of early learners. Prerequisite: EDU 220. (Spring only)

322. Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education (3 sem. hrs.). Emphasis on actual organization and preparation of a curriculum in physical education for secondary schools. Course is designed to increase the insight of the physical education major into principles, techniques, procedures, methods, and strategies to help them conduct an instructional activity program. Prerequisite: EDU 220. (Spring only)

343. Methods of Teaching Health (3 sem. hrs.). Course will focus on innovative teaching-learning experiences for health educators. Content includes theory, curriculum, materials, technology resources, instructional methods and assessment/evaluation techniques in multi-age settings. Content will focus on six CDC risk behaviors. Field experience hours required. Field experience hours are required in all settings of the Multi-age groups. Prerequisite: EDU 220. (Fall only)

370. Internship (2-15 sem. hrs.). Practical experience in setting outside the college. Requires departmental approval of the organization in which the internship will be done and departmental approval of the specific experience gained. Prerequisite: Junior standing. (Fall and Spring)

404-410. Teaching of Sports (1 sem. hr.). Courses are designed to provide students with the basic knowledge necessary to construct and teach a unit on the sport in a physical education class. Content to include basic fundamentals in skills, rules and strategies.

404. Teaching of Basketball
407. Teaching of Softball
409. Teaching of Tennis
405. Teaching of Volleyball
408. Teaching of Track and Field
|410. Teaching of Swimming
406. Teaching of Soccer

454. Adaptive Physical Education (2 sem. hrs.). Study of the specific problems encountered in teaching physical education to children with physical impairments. Appropriate field-based experience is required. Prerequisites: Junior standing, HPE 201. (Fall only)#

#Satisfies Designated Writing Requirement

490. Health and Physical Education Capstone Course (1 sem. hr.). A capstone course designed to review and synthesize knowledge and experience from previous coursework in the major. Assessment of the students’ knowledge of history, issues, problems, and trends will be a focus. A major research project is required. Prerequisite: Senior HPE majors. (Spring only)

HISTORY
Professors Fors and Hogan; Associate Professor M. J. Murray.

History is a record of human achievements, downfalls, joys, customs and ways of thinking that, in total, have affected the lives of others. Students taking history courses can learn much from the experiences of the past and present, which enable them to have a greater understanding of how events and people influence the lives of human beings within nations or the world.

Major: 30 semester hours.

Required Courses: HIS 030, 105, 106, 121 and HIS 405, and one course from each of the categories:

A. European: HIS 305, 311, 321, 322, 341, 342, 346, 358.
B. Non-Western: HIS 330, 332, 333.
C. American: HIS 270, 374, 375, 384, 385, 386.
D. Latin American: HIS 251, 252, 361.

Allied Courses: Ten semester hours selected from courses offered in the Departments of English, Political Science, Anthropology, Languages or Philosophy. At least half of these credits must be at the 200 level or above. At least one-half of the work taken for the major must be in courses on the 300 or 400 levels.
Minor: 18 semester hours.
Required Courses: HIS 105 or 106; HIS 107 or 108; HIS 113 or 114. Plus 9 hours of 300 and 400 level HIS courses.

030. Junior Written/Oral Communication (0 sem. hrs.). Required of junior history majors. Taken concurrently with any 300-level HIS course. Open to juniors and seniors only. Fulfills Junior Level Discipline Specific Communication requirement.

105, 106. World Civilization (3 sem. hrs.). Semester I covers the period from ancient times to 1648; Semester II covers from 1648 to the present. Special emphasis will be given to issues of contemporary interest. (Every year)

107. History of the United States to 1865 (3 sem. hrs.). Survey of the history of the United States from the Colonial foundations to the end of the Civil War Era. (Fall only)

108. History of the United States, 1865 to the present (3 sem. hrs.). Survey of the history of the United States from the Civil War to the present. (Spring only)

113. Asian Civilizations I (3 sem. hrs.). This course deals with the cultural and historical development of India, Southeast Asia, China and Japan emphasizing geography, religion, literature, social organization, ethnic diversity, the arts and the rise and fall of kingdoms and empires from pre-history to the 19th century.

114. Asian Civilizations II (3 sem. hrs.). Beginning with the 19th century, this course will look at the culture and history of India, Southeast Asia, China and Japan emphasizing the religions, literature, ethnic diversity and the impact of the West as each region developed independent nation states and became connected to the global economy.

118. Model Arab League (3 sem. hrs.). Students study the programs and functions of the League of Arab States, a decision making body of 23 Arab nations. During the Spring semester, students will represent one Arab nation at a conference in Washington, DC dealing with issues of conflict resolution. There is a laboratory fee for this course. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (Spring only)

120. The Ohio Heritage (2 sem. hrs.). Survey of the physical, economic, and political geography of the Old Northwest and the social and cultural achievements of its peoples from European contact to the founding of Ohio. Optional field trips to Ohio museums and historical or archeological sites.

121. Human Geography (3 sem. hrs.). A study of the cultural and political geography of the regions of the world.

175. Development of American Society (3 sem. hrs.). This course is designed to be a one semester "100-level" survey of American experience, much of the comprehensive "content" of the traditional survey is absent. Synchronic glimpses of six or seven distinct American cultures provide the opportunity to examine selected American cultures in depth and to evaluate conflicts surrounding religion, class structure, gender, ethnicity and race. The goal of this course is to teach a thematic "big picture" of the American past.

200. Native American History (3 sem. hrs.). This course will study the history of the Native American peoples in the United States, with principal emphasis on the years 1763-1890 and principal focus on The Native North American Peoples of the Woodlands, Plains and Desert. Topics include the tribes; their interaction with Europeans and white Americans; the Indian wars; peace arrangements; confederations; dislocation and resistance; economic and political motivations in U.S. westward expansion; and regional, economic, political and cultural aspects of Native American life.

220. The American Presidency (3 sem. hrs.). Examination of the historical development of the presidency to its present position and responsibility, considering the President as a symbol of national unity, political leader, administrative chief, legislative moderator and director of foreign affairs; the presidency as an institution; problems of contemporary presidential leadership and the impact of social change and national security responsibilities on the office.

241. Foreign Relations of the Great Powers, 1808-1904 (3 sem. hrs.). Peacemaking and peacekeeping after Napoleon, the Eastern Question, Crimean War, Italian and German unification, the Bismarckian alliance "system" diplomacy of imperialism and Russo-Japanese War. Analysis of domestic context of foreign policy, the relationship between diplomacy and war, and problems of global linkage.

245. Twentieth Century U.S. International Relations (3 sem. hrs.). The role of the United States and its interaction with the world. Topics include U.S. policies in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America; imperialism; WWI; WWII; Cold War and détente; Vietnam; nuclear arms; and efforts to establish security and world peace.

251. Latin American Civilization (3 sem. hrs.). A survey of pre-Columbian and Latin American social, political and cultural history, with stress on the values and institutions which have created modern society in the Latin American world.

252. Latin American Nations (3 sem. hrs.). A study of selected major nations of topical interest and of political, economic, cultural and social change in the 19th and 20th centuries.

270. History of American Education (3 sem. hrs.). This course is designed to teach the social, cultural, economic and political origins of the modern American educational system. Selected monographs and primary source writings will be combined to provide students with an understanding of the philosophy and intended purposes of public schools and a background of the teaching profession.

290. Issues in History (3 sem. hrs.). The study of selected issues in history.

305. Peoples, States and Nations (3 sem. hrs.). What constitutes a people? Criteria for statehood; nation-states and multi-national states in the 19th century; self-determination in the European and post-colonial context; status of national minorities and population transfers and refugees.

311. Classical World (3 sem. hrs.). A study of the Hellenic, Hellenistic and Roman civilizations. (Alternate years)

312. Modern Canada (3 sem. hrs.). A study of contemporary Canada with emphasis upon economics, geography, politics and culture. Frequent comparisons with American experience.

321. Medieval History (3 sem. hrs.). Study of European medieval civilization from the fall of the Roman Empire to the 15th century, with special emphasis on the church and other fundamental institutions of medieval life. (Alternate years)

322. Renaissance and Reformation (3 sem. hrs.). Study of the cultural, economic, political, social and particularly the religious changes in Western civilization in the 15th and 16th centuries. (Alternate years)

329. Popular Culture in America (3 sem. hrs.). A study of the products of popular work and thought as they shape and reflect values, attitudes and beliefs in American society. Everyday events and artifacts, including icons, heroes, rituals and the popular arts will be observed and analyzed.

330. History of Modern Japan (3 sem. hrs.). Beginning with the Meiji Restoration of 1868, this course will lookat the transition of Japan from a feudal culture and economy to the creation of a modern nation state, the rise of militarism in the mid-20th century to the economic swings at the end of the century. Issues such as the Americanization of Japanese culture will be discussed including developments in literature, film and the place of Buddhism and Shintoism in the 21st century. Open to juniors and seniors only.

332. History of the Modern Middle East (3 sem. hrs.). A study of the development of nationalism in the Middle East in the 19th and 20th centuries which includes a focus on Islam (visit to Islamic Center in Perrysburg) and regional literary styles. The issues of ethnicity have led to armed conflict in the latter part of the 20th century and the region’s pressing environmental issues. Open to juniors and seniors only.

333. History of Modern China (3 sem. hrs.). This course will begin with the last years of the Qing dynasty, Western intervention in the mid-19th century, events leading to the formation of the People’s Republic of China in 1949 to the gradual integration of the PRC in the global economy in the 1990’s. Emphasis will be given to the arts, religion and literature of the Qing dynasty along with issues of ethnic diversity, environmentalism and post-Mao economic development. Open to juniors and seniors only.

341. History of England (3 sem. hrs.). Study of English history from Anglo-Saxon times to the Tudors with spe cial emphasis on the constitutional and institutional development of the English people. (Alternate years)

342. History of England (3 sem. hrs.). A continuation of English history from the Tudors to the present. (Alternate years)

346. Twentieth Century Russia (3 sem. hrs.). An examination of Russian development in the 20th century from a peasant semi-literate Tsarist autocracy to a Communist world power.

358. Twentieth Century Germany (3 sem. hrs.). Study of German history in the 20th century, including the last years of the German Empire, World War I, the Weimar Republic, the Third Reich, World War II and postwar Germany.

361. Maya World (3 sem. hrs.). A study of the history of the Maya people of MesoAmerica from the formative through the contemporary period.

370. Internships (1 to 15 sem. hrs.). Special permission of the department is required. Examples of internships: college teaching, pre-law, local government service.

374. Origins of the American Republic (1700-1815) (3 sem. hrs.). A study of the American Revolution, the establishment of the Republic and the Federal Period through the War of 1812.

375. Civil War and Reconstruction (3 sem. hrs.). Study and analysis of the various forces leading to sectional conflict in the United States with special emphasis on slavery and abolitionism, the Civil War and the period of reconstruction to the restoration of home rule in the South.

384. Twentieth Century America (3 sem. hrs.). A study of the United States from 1901 to the present. Analysis of the historical background for contemporary America with focus on continuity and change in American society since 1917.

385. African-American History (3 sem. hrs.). A study of the African-American experience in North America from the colonial era to the present. The course will stress the struggle to create and maintain a community within a society of racial prejudice.

386. Women in America (3 sem. hrs.). This course looks at the role of women in America from the colonial era to the present. Through the use of monographs, autobiography and fiction, this class will examine traditional and contemporary patterns of discrimination against women.

390. Topics in History (3 sem. hrs.). Study of selected topics in history for juniors, seniors and history majors stressing historiography and interpretation.

401, 402. Independent Study (1 to 3 sem. hrs.). A student may, subject to the instructor’s consent, pursue an intensive reading course with oral and/or written reports, or a research project. Open to students of demonstrated ability.

405. Seminar: Historical Method and Interpretation (3 sem. hrs.). Study in the handling of the tools of historical research and in historiography. The students will do independent research in the historical field offered that semester. Open to seniors. Juniors by permission only. (Spring only) Fulfills Capstone requirement.

475, 476. Honors Course (3 sem. hrs.).

HONORS PROGRAM..."Life of the Mind"

Program Director: Professor Younger; Faculty Coordinator: Professor Ohl

The Heidelberg College faculty believes in challenging students to reach their full potential. “Life of the Mind” is a comprehensive approach toward empowering students to explore their abilities within a supportive community of scholars and learners. The program is comprised of four intellectual areas: the Scholar, the Scientist, the Artist and the Citizen.

The requirements B.A. and B.S. degrees are as follows:

Attainment of a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or higher
Completion of a departmental or interdisciplinary major
Completion fo FYE 100, First-Seminar (3)
Completion of HNR 111, Introduction to Life of the Mind (1)
Completion of four thematic seminars representing the Scholar, the Artist, the Scientist
and the Citizen (HNR 103; 203; 303; 403)
Completion of HNR 307, Service Learning Seminar (1), and 40 hours of community service
Completion of HNR 455, Senior Honors Project (1-3 hrs.) with a grade of B- or higher
Completion of Portfolio
Completion of 2 specified credit hours in Health and Physical Education
Completion of FYE099
Completion of Junior Written and Oral and Capstone requirements within major

Completion of 10 support courses:
1. Courses must have 10 different prefixes
2. Five must be at 200 level or higher
3. At least 2 courses from each of the 4 disciplines

-Natural Sciences: ATR, BIO, CHM, CPS, GEO,MTH, PHY, WTR (excluding BIO 120, PHY 104 and 215)
-Humanities: COM, MED (except 255-6), ENG, HIS, languages, REL, PHI
-Arts: Music, Art or one of the following:
MED,255, 256; THR 105, 150, 207,306,320,325,327; NDI 301, 302, 322
•Social Sciences: ACC, ANT, BAE, ECO, EDU, EIS, HPE (excluding 100 or 103),
POL, PSY
4. Must be taken for letter grade credit

The requirements for the BMUS degree includes all of the above except for the completion of the ten support courses.

103, 104. The Scholar Seminar (2-4 sem. hrs.). Topic relating to the theme to be developed by instructor. (Fall and Spring)

111. Introduction to the Life of the Mind (1 sem. hr.). Introduction to the themes, requirements, and policies of the Honors Program. Culminates in a course project. (Fall and Spring)

203, 204. The Scientist Seminar (2-4 sem. hrs.). Topic relating to the theme to be developed by instructor. (Fall and Spring)

303, 304. The Artist Seminar (2-4 sem. hrs.) Topic relating to the theme to be developed by instructor. (Fall and Spring)

307. Service-Learning Seminar (1 sem. hr.). Directed reflection on service experiences in spoken and written forms. Service-Learning contract must be completed before the term begins.

403. The Citizen Seminar (2-4 sem. hrs.). Topic relating to the theme to be developed by instructor. (Fall andSpring)

455. Senior Honors Project (1-3 sem. hrs.). Individual research under the direction of a faculty mentor. Permission of Honors Program director is required. (Fall and Spring)

Prerequisite for all HNR Courses: Honor student or permission of instructor.

Withdrawal from the Honors Program
If a student is dismissed or voluntarily withdraws from the Honors Program, then he or she has the choice of completing the honors requirements or approved substitutions, minus HNR 455 (Senior Honors Project), HNR 307 (Service Learning), and the honors portfolio, or the General Education requirements. If a student wishes to voluntarily withdraw from the Honors Program, she or he must immediately notify the Dean of the Honors Program indicating her or his choice of graduation requirements.

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Interdisciplinary major taught by faculty from several departments. International Studies Committee: Professors Bing, Fors, and Rennie; Associate Professor Lepeley; Assistant Professor O’Reilly (Chair).

The International Studies Major is intended both for students who:

(1) want to study patterns of relationships between nations, international organizations and the political, social and economic environment in which these occur; or
(2) desire to study the diverse historical, social and cultural experiences of contemporary human societies.

Therefore, students who declare an International Studies Major are required to select EITHER Track One (International Relations) OR Track Two (Crosscultural Studies).

Major:
1. All students must achieve proficiency in a language other than their native tongue. This requirement can be met by taking a third year course in the second language, or by demonstrating language proficiency through a method determined by, and acceptable to, the International Studies Committee.
2. All students must complete ITS 409 a three-credit research seminar in International Studies. This will fulfill the Capstone requirement.
3. International Experience Requirement - Majors are required to take part in an international experience that is approved in advance by the International Studies Committee and meets the following conditions:

A. Students who have lived primarily in the United States take part in an academic program or internship which is at least three months in duration, and in a country other than the United States. Students are strongly encouraged to spend a full academic year abroad.
B. Students who have lived primarily in countries other than the United States take part in an off-campus academic experience or internship worth 6 or more credit hours. Acceptable options include the Washington Semester program, a study abroad program or an internship in the United States.

Track One: International Relations

Required Courses: HIS 106, 121; ANT 200; POL 121; ECO 251, 252; ITS 409 plus three courses selected from: ECO 352, 364; BIO 109; HIS 105, 114, 118, 252, 305; POL 240, 250, 263, 270, 360, 376, 377; REL 204

To fulfill the Junior Written and Oral requirement, students will also take either POL 376 or HIS 030 taken concurrently with HIS 305.

Track Two: Crosscultural Studies

Required Courses: HIS 106, 121; POL 121; ANT 200; ITS 409; plus five courses to be selected from: (Three of the courses must be at the 300 or 400 levels and no more than threefrom the same department.) BIO 109; ECO 251, 252, 352, 364; ENG 382; GEO 201; GER 317 or 318, 417 or 418; HIS 105, 114 or 118 , 251 or 252, 305, 330, 332, 333, 341 or 342, 346, 358; MUS 247 or 248; POL 200, 360; NDI 340; REL 204; SPA 321 or 325, 330.

To fulfill the Junior Written and Oral requirement, students will also complete one of the
following: SPA 290 and 489, GER 489, or HIS 030 concurrently with one of the
following: HIS 305, 330, 332, 333, 342, 346, or 358.

Minor: International Studies

1. All students must achieve 3 semesters (3 courses) in a language other than their native tongue. Equivalent proficiency will be evaluated by the Language Department using transcripts, exams, or other methods approved by the Language Department Chair.

2. The minor requires a short-term, academic experience outside of the United States (of one week or longer), approved in advance by the ITS Committee. Current College programs that would fulfill this requirement include the "Border Trip," Belize, Oxford, Seville, and Cuernavaca. Non-Heidelberg academic programs can be accepted, but must be approved in advance by the ITS Committee. Academic travel undertaken prior to admission to Heidelberg will under no circumstances be accepted as a fulfillment of this requirement.

3. Required Courses(21 hrs.): One from HIS 106, 114, 251; One from HIS 252, 305, 330, 332, 333, 342, 358; ECO 251 and 252; POL 121 and one from: POL 240, 250, 260, 270; ITS 409 (Prerequisites).

370. Internship (1-15 sem. hrs.). Qualified students may receive credit for off-campus experience. Approval of ITS Committee Chair is required.

409. Capstone Research Seminar. (3 sem. hrs.). A seminar experience for seniors majoring in International Studies that closely examines the contemporary global milieu. Each student will work closely with an academic advisor on a research project and a written research paper. Prerequisite: ITS major, or minor, or permission of instructor. Open to juniors and seniors. (With permission, this course may be accepted as meeting the capstone requirement for either International Studies and Political Science.)

JAPANESE (See Languages)

LANGUAGES
Associate Professor C. Lepeley; Instructor Hampp; Heidelberg staff
abroad: B. Tracy, H. Heckmann and H. Doerr.

In a world of increasing interdependence, we seek political, economic and humanitarian solutions to complex global and regional issues. For this, we need more people who have acquired a sensitivity toward other cultures, and tolerance for other points of view and behavior patterns. An effective way to achieve this is through the study of foreign languages and their cultures, through residence and travel abroad, and through acquaintances and friendships with citizens of other countries.

At Heidelberg College the disciplines of Greek, French, German, Japanese and Spanish have been combined into the Department of Languages. This combination implies that these disciplines share many of the cultural values and aspirations of the humanities; that instructors may have overlapping competencies, thus teaching in several areas; and, that students in these areas of study may often make curricular plans which include double majors in these disciplines.

FRENCH
French courses help the student to assimilate the French language and to enjoy the literature,
culture and art of France and the more than 37 Francophone countries.

Placement Test: Students with previous training in French who wish to continue the language at Heidelberg College should take the French Placement test. The results of the test and consideration of the student's previous training in French will form the basis for placement at the appropriate level.

Credit by Examination: Students who have completed three or more years of French in high school may apply for credit by examination for courses beyond FRN 101-102. Students must make arrangements with the French faculty, complete the appropriate form in the Registrar’s Office and pay the prescribed fee at the Business Office. The results of the test should be submitted to the Registrar’s Office within the first four weeks of the semester in which the student is taking the next higher level French course. Therefore, the application procedure should be completed as early as possible.

101-102. Elementary French (3 sem. hrs.). This course introduces students to the basic structures and vocabulary of the French language, including colloquial French expressions, as well as culture. All four skills are addressed: listening, speaking, reading and writing. French 101 is for students with no previous training in French; 102 is for students who have completed 101 or one year of high school French. (Every year)

201-202. Intermediate French (3 sem. hrs.). This course continues the study of French language and culture. A grammar review is included. Prerequisite: French 102 or two years of high school French. (Every year)

GERMAN
Many Americans have cultural ties to the German-speaking peoples of Central Europe, and recent history calls for a deeper understanding of the unique cultural and political significance of these countries. Significant commercial ties and cooperation in research, especially with the Federal Republic of Germany, but also with Switzerland and Austria, underscore the usefulness of German as a vocational asset. Students majoring in German reap these rewards; and they gain access to the wealth of German civilization.

The College's chapter of Delta Phi Alpha, the national German honorary society, is open to outstanding students who are invited to membership.

Sponsored by Heidelberg College, the American Junior Year/Semester at Heidelberg University provides an opportunity for students to study at one of Europe's most illustrious centers of learning. A six-week summer session in May and June offers students the opportunity to earn 6-8 semester hours of credit on the intermediate and advanced levels. See the website for more information: http://www2.heidelberg.edu/ajy.

Major: 30 hours in German beyond the introductory level (101-102), including the following: GER 290, 335 (for Education majors only) 489, 490 and two German literature courses taken in Heidelberg, Germany; two semesters at the American Junior Year at
Heidelberg; and one of the following allied courses: ANT 200, ENG 102, HIS 106, NDI 301, NDI 302, POL 263 or any course in another language.

Minor: 15 hours beyond the six-hour introductory sequence (GER 101-102). It is recommended that students spend at least a semester or a summer at the American Junior Year at Heidelberg, Germany or another site approved by the Department of Languages. Allied/Prerequisite Course: GER 101-102 or equivalent.

Provisional Teaching Licensure: The State of Ohio offers K-12 provisional teaching licensure in foreign languages. To qualify for this license, candidates must complete requirements prescribe by the Language Department and by the Education Department.
Students should meet early in their first year with chairmen of both departments to obtain documents explaining the requirements and to ensure appropriate planning so that requirements, including the junior year abroad, can be met in a timely fashion.

Placement Test: Students with previous training in German who wish to continue the language at Heidelberg College should take the German Placement test. The results of the test and consideration of the students' previous German training will form the basis for placement at the appropriate level.

Credit by Examination: Students who have completed three or more years of German in high school may apply for credit by examination for courses beyond GER 101, 102. Students must make arrangements with the department faculty, complete the appropriate form in the Registrar's Office and pay the prescribed fee at the Business Office. The results of the test should be submitted to the Registrar's Office within the first four weeks of the semester in which the student is taking the next higher level German course. Therefore, the application procedure should be completed as early as possible.

101-102. Introduction to German (3 sem. hrs.). Students receive basic training in listening, speaking, reading and writing German with emphasis on communication. Rudiments of grammar are introduced. GER 101 is for students with no previous training in German. GER 102 is for students who have completed 101 or one year of high school German. (Every year)

201, 202. Intermediate German (3 sem. hrs.). Students practice all four language skills, review basic grammar and receive an introduction to more advanced forms and vocabulary. Prerequisite for GER 201: GER 102. Prerequisite for GER 202: GER 201. (Every year)

205, 206. Reading German (1 sem. hr.). Students read literary, journalistic and scientific texts to build vocabulary and gain proficiency in understanding advanced syntactical structures, such as the passive with modal verbs, extended participial modifiers and complex dependent clauses. (On demand)

290. Preparation for Study Abroad (1 sem. hr.). This course prepares students for their study abroad experience in Germany through readings and reflections on the cultural differences that they are likely to experience. Students will develop a viable proposal for their capstone course projects, which will include data collected while abroad. The final capstone paper and presentation will be completed upon the student's return to campus in GER 490, German Capstone Course. Open to sophomores.

301, 302. Advanced German (3 sem. hrs.). Practice in conversation, composition and manipulation of advanced grammatical forms and vocabulary on the basis of texts dealing with everyday life in German-speaking countries. Alternates every second year with 317, 318. Prerequisite: GER 202 or three or four years of high school German.

306, 307. Guided Study (1-3 hrs.). An opportunity for students to improve proficiency by independent study or tutorial arrangements. Permission of the staff is required.

317, 318. Germany, Present and Past (3 sem. hrs.). Texts providing insight into German history, civilization and current experience form the basis for exercises in advanced German grammar, speaking and writing. Alternates every second year with 301, 302. Prerequisite: GER 202 or three or four years of high school German.

335. German Literature for Children and Young People (3 sem. hrs.) Familiarization with significant classical and contemporary German texts from a variety of genres for children and young people; practice in planning and implementing strategies for sharing these texts with an audience, especially with children and young people in the schools; experience in use of appropriate technology to gather information, keep abreast of new developments, prepare and deliver presentations. Prerequisite: three hours of German at the 300 level.

406, 407. Independent Study (1-3 sem. hrs.). Independent projects in German language, literature and civilization. By prior arrangement with the staff.

415, 416. Topics in German Literature and Civilization (3 sem. hrs.). An opportunity to explore material and topics not available through regular course offerings. Possible topics include: Faust, Twentieth Century German Drama, German Literature as film. (Offered on demand)

417. Periods in German Literature (3 sem. hrs.). Students read and discuss significant texts to gain an understanding of the characteristics of the German literature from the beginning through the Storm and Stress period. Prerequisites: GER 301 and 302 or GER 317 and 318. (Every year)

418. Periods in German Literature (3 sem. hrs.). A continuation of 417 from Classicism to the present. Prerequisites: GER 301 and 302 or GER 317 and 318. (Every year)

475, 476. Honors Course (3 sem. hrs.). A major research project. By prior arrangement with the staff.

489. German Portfolio (1 sem. hr.). The course encourages and supports students in developing speaking and writing skills in the target language. It monitors their progress toward the goal of achieving the ACTFL Advanced Level of Proficiency in speaking and writing by the time they graduate. Freshmen get acquainted with the objectives of the course during a meeting of majors. Sophomores collect baseline speaking and writing samples in GER 252. Juniors generate and collect a large number of speaking and writing samples during their study abroad. Seniors register for the course, add speaking and writing samples completed during their senior year and organize their language samples into a portfolio. Offered every year, usually first semester. Prerequisite: completion of study abroad experience. Satisfies the junior level discipline-specific communications requirement.

490. German Capstone Course (1 sem. hr.). This is a culminating course for students completing the German major. In the format of a writing workshop, students prepare a paper based on the original research project, which they proposed during their sophomore year in GER 252, German Colloquium. During the time abroad, students collect data for the project, which is written, revised and presented in GER 490. This course complements GER 489, German Portfolio. Offered every year, usually during the first semester. Prerequisite: Completion of study abroad.

GREEK
The study of ancient Greek language and literature enriches liberal education by helping students understand the structure of the Indo-European family of languages and appreciate the contributions of classical culture to the modern world.

101-102. Elementary Greek (3 sem. hrs.). Introduction to classical (Attic) Greek and reading of elementary passages. (Odd-even years)

201, 202. Intermediate Greek (3 sem. hrs.). Readings of selections from Homer's Odyssey, Platos' Apology and the New Testament. (Even-odd years)

JAPANESE
101-102. Beginning Japanese (3 sem. hrs.). Spoken Japanese and listening skills are emphasized in the first semester, but reading and writing skills are also developed. Students begin to acquire hiragana and katakana in first semester. Kanji characters are introduced throughout the year. JPN 101 or the equivalent is the prerequisite for JPN 102. (Every Year)

SPANISH
In view of the historical, social, economic, political, geographical, linguistic and cultural ties and relations of the United States with Spain and all the Spanish speaking countries in America, the study of the Spanish language and the Hispanic Culture in general has become a very desirable and indispensable asset for any American college student.

The Spanish Section of the Language Department at Heidelberg College provides students a variety of opportunities to achieve proficiency in the language and acquire a deeper understanding of the Hispanic cultures and literatures.

Besides the course offerings at Heidelberg, students can spend a year, a semester or a summer studying at The Center for Cross-Cultural Study in Seville, Spain or Córdoba, Argentina. Threeweek summer courses are also offered at Cemanahuac in Cuernavaca, Mexico.

Outstanding students are invited to join Chi Psi, the campus chapter of Sigma Delta Pi the National Spanish Honorary Society.

The Department sponsors lectures, films, tertulias, field trips and other activities that promote the knowledge and understanding of Hispanic culture and affairs.

Beeghly Library has a sizable collection of Spanish and Latin American books and periodicals.

Major: 30 hours in Spanish beyond the introductory sequence (101-102), including the following: SPA 290, 489, 490; one Spanish course in Latin American or Spanish (Peninsular) literature and one in Latin American or Spanish (Peninisular) culture; SPA 335 (required for Education majors only) and one of the following allied courses: HIS 251, 252, 321, 322, 361; ENG 206, 382; BIO 375; POL 250, 263; NDI 115, 120, 206, 301, 302, 340, 345, or any course in another language. Students are required to spend one semester studying abroad at an approved site in Spain or Latin America.

Minor: 15 hours beyond the six-hour introductory sequence (SPA 101-102). It is recommended that students spend at least a semester or a summer at a foreign study site approved by the Department of Languages.

Placement test: Students with previous training in Spanish who wish to continue the language at Heidelberg College should take the Spanish Placement test. The results of the test and consideration of the student's previous training in Spanish will form the basis for placement at the appropriate level.

Provisional Teaching Licensure: The State of Ohio offers K-12 provisional teaching licensure in foreign languages. To qualify for this license, candidates must complete requirements prescribed by the Language Department and by the Education Department.
Students should meet early in their first year with chairmen of both departments to obtain documents explaining the requirements and to ensure appropriate planning so that requirements, including the semester abroad, can be met in a timely fashion.

Credit by examination: Students who have completed three or more years of Spanish in high school may apply for credit by examination for courses beyond Spanish 101-102. Students must make arrangements with the Spanish faculty, complete the appropriate form at the Registrar's Office and pay the prescribed fee at the Business Office. The results of the test should be submitted to the Registrar's Office within the first four weeks of the semester in which the student is taking the next higher level course, therefore the application procedure should be completed as early as possible.

Courses:
101-102. Elementary Spanish (3 sem. hrs.). These courses introduce students to the fundamentals of the language and culture through the basic skills: listening comprehension, reading, writing and speaking. SPA 101 is for students with no previous training in Spanish. SPA 102 is for students who have completed SPA 101 or one to two years of high school Spanish. (Every year)

201-202. Intermediate Spanish (3 sem. hrs.). Review and further study of fundamentals in Spanish. Emphasis on reading and writing. Prerequisite: 101, 102 or two years of high school Spanish or equivalent. (Every year)

290. Study Abroad Preparation (1 sem. hr.). This course prepares students for their study abroad experience in a Spanish-speaking country through readings and reflections on the cultural differences that they are likely to experience. Students will also develop a viable proposal for their capstone research projects, which will include data collected while abroad. The final capstone paper and presentation will be complete upon students' return to campus in SPA 490, Spanish Capstone Course. Open to sophomores and juniors. (Spring)

305. Introduction to Conversation (3 sem. hrs.). Oral practice to develop communicative proficiency. Vocabulary building and role playing dealing with practical situations. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent.

307. Composition I (3 sem. hrs.). Selected grammar review and application through controlled writings. Prerequisite: SPA 202.

319. Spanish Inside Out I (3 sem. hrs.). Development of reading skills by reading, discussing, and writing about a variety of texts, vocabulary building and study of difficult grammatical structures. Prerequisite: SPA 202.

320. Spanish Inside Out II (3 sem. hrs.). Development of reading skills by reading, discussing, and writing about a variety of texts, vocabulary building and study of difficult grammatical structures. Prerequisite: SPA 202.

321. Survey of Latin American Literature (3 sem. hrs.). A survey of Latin American literature from the precolonial period to the present. Prerequisite: SPA 202.

325. Spanish Literature Survey (3 sem. hrs.). A survey study of Spanish (Peninsular) Literature from Golden Age to the present. Prerequisite: SPA 202.

330. Contemporary Latin American Narrative (3 sem. hrs.). Socio-historical and ideological study of the New Latin American Narrative with emphasis on "Magic Realism" and "Post - Boom" works. Prerequisite: SPA 202.

333. Spanish Culture and Civilization (3 sem. hrs.). A study of the culture and civilization of Spain from its origins to the present. Topics include geography, history, art, architecture, music, literature. Prerequisite: SPA 202.

334. Latin American Culture and Civilization (3 sem. hrs.). A study of the culture and civilization of Latin America from its origins to the present. Topics include geography, history, art, architecture, music, literature. Prerequisite: SPA 202.

335. Hispanic Literature for Children and Young People. (3 sem. hrs.). Familiarization with significant classical and contemporary Spanish texts from a variety of genres for children and young people; practice in planning and implementing strategies for sharing these texts with an audience, especially with children and young people in the schools; experience in use of appropriate technology to gather information, keep abreast of developments, prepare and deliver presentations. Prerequisite: SPA 202.

340. Guided Study (3 sem. hrs.). Study of topics in literature or language not covered by regular course offerings. Independent work under close supervision and tutorial arrangements. Previous approval of faculty necessary for enrollment. Prerequisite: SPA 202.

370. Internships (3 to 15 sem. hrs.). Practical on-the-job experience for upperclass students. Previous approval of Department faculty and The Office of Career Planning and Placement necessary.

401, 402. Independent Study (1-3 sem. hrs.). Independent research and final paper on subjects in literature or language not covered by regular course offerings. Previous approval of faculty necessary for enrollment. Prerequisite: SPA 202.

411. Special Topics in Hispanic Literature (3 sem. hrs.). An in-depth study of specialized topics in Spanish (Peninsular) or Latin American Literature as selected by the Spanish faculty. Prerequisite: SPA 202.

412. Special Topics in Spanish Language (3 sem. hrs.). An in-depth study of specialized topics in the Spanish language as selected by the Spanish faculty. Prerequisite: SPA 202.

475-476. Honors Course (3 sem. hrs.). A major research project. By prior arrangement with the staff.

489. Spanish Portfolio (1 sem. hr.). The course encourages and supports students in developing speaking and writing skills in the target language. It monitors their progress toward the goal of achieving the ACTFL Advanced Level of Proficiency in speaking and writing by the time they graduate. Freshmen get acquainted with the objectives of the course during a meeting of majors. Sophomores collect baseline speaking and writing samples in SPA 290. Juniors generate and collect a large number of speaking and writing samples during their study abroad. Seniors register for the course, and speaking and writing samples completed during their senior year and organize their language samples into a portfolio. Offered every year, usually first semester. Prerequisite: completion of study abroad. Satisfies the junior level discipline-specific communication requirement.

490. Spanish Capstone Course (1 sem. hr.). This is a culminating course for students completing the Spanish major. In the format of a writing workshop, students prepare a paper based on the original research project which they proposed in SPA 290, Study Abroad Preparation. During their time abroad, students collect data for the project, which is written, revised, and presented in SPA 490. This course also complements SPA 489, Spanish Portfolio. Offered every year, usually during the first semester. Prerequisite: completion of study abroad.

LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
Minor: 15 hours: two courses selected from HIS 251, 252, 361; POL 250; SPA: one 300- level course, and NDI 340.

Students with a Latin American Studies minor are also strongly encouraged to participate in a short-term academic experience outside of the United States (of one week or longer; for one semester hour credit, or more). Current College programs that would fulfill this include the US/Mexico Border trip, Belize, and Cuba.

Prerequisite Courses: The prerequisite for a 300-level Spanish course is SPA 202 or equivalent.