HON 1010. Contemporary Public Issues

Analysis of selected contemporary events from the points of view of history, political science, psychology, geography, economics, philosophy, religion, and sociology, in the light of weekly world developments. Emphasis upon the appreciation and development of logic and style in critical thought in considering international and domestic conflicts, human rights and institutional effectiveness, freedom and responsibility, and resources, technology, and the environment. Credit, 3 semester hours. Honors students receive General Education credit for a course in the Social Sciences Division.

HON 2000. Historical Perspectives in the Humanities
An interdisciplinary seminar in humanities that surveys, within historical and cultural contexts, a selection of works of art, culture, and/or philosophy with the goal of better understanding the history and historiography of humanistic inquiry. Credit, 3 semester hours. Honors students receive General Education credit for a course in the Divisional Electives area of Humanities.

HON 2750. The Individual in Society
The study of human behavior from the perspective of psychology, sociology, or a related field. The course will introduce selected topics in the social sciences in a seminar format. Credit, 3 semester hours. Honors students receive General Education credit for a course in the Social Sciences Division.
 

HON 3200. Service-Learning Practicum
In this course, students learn the principles and value of service-learning through readings, discussion, and experience. Students work throughout the term with a designated community partner, while also developing awareness of the history, culture, strengths, and challenges of that community partner. Throughout the course, students will reflect on their experiences and make connections between ideas through discussion and writing. Credit, 1 semester hour.

HON 4000. Honors Project Proposal
Discussion on the methodology, standards, and experience of research, creativity, and/or service. Preparation of a prospectus for the Honors College capstone project, in consultation with an appropriate faculty advisor. Pass/Fail grading. Credit, 1 semester hour.

HON 4500. Honors Capstone Project
Preparation of a capstone thesis or project in consultation with a faculty mentor chosen by the student; presentation of the work at a research symposium. Independent study in the student’s major is encouraged. Credit, 3 semester hours. HON 4000 prereq.

HST 1020. American Civilizations Since 1877
A survey of the major political, economic, social, and cultural developments in the United States since 1877, with some attention to Canada.

ENG 1060. Composition II
Builds upon the critical reading and writing practices developed in ENG 1050 and focuses on research principles and practices. Students will locate and evaluate sources; negotiate differing perspectives; synthesize and integrate sources ethically; arrive at a claim through logical reasoning; and argue the claim in rhetorically effective forms, producing several sophisticated texts. PREREQ: “C” grade or better in ENG 1050.

ENG 1060. Composition II
Builds upon the critical reading and writing practices developed in ENG 1050 and focuses on research principles and practices. Students will locate and evaluate sources; negotiate differing perspectives; synthesize and integrate sources ethically; arrive at a claim through logical reasoning; and argue the claim in rhetorically effective forms, producing several sophisticated texts. PREREQ: “C” grade or better in ENG 1050.

AIS/ENG 2200. Native American Literature
A survey of literature produced by Native Americans. The course will cover fiction and poetry, and close attention will be paid to historical contexts and themes central to the understanding of Native American literature. Authors may include Momaday, Silko, Hogan, Vizenor, Welch, and Erdrich. PREREQ: “C” grade or better in ENG 1050.