College of Humanities and Social
Sciences
S. Thomas Mack, College Coordinator
Six departments comprise the College of Humanities and Social Sciences: Communications (interpersonal, public, organizational and mass communications and public relations); English (language and literature); Foreign Languages and Literatures; History, Political Science, and Philosophy (religious studies); Sociology (also including anthropology and geography); and Visual and Performing Arts (art history, art studio, dance, music and theatre).
The mission of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences is to provide, through teaching, research/creative activity, and service, an understanding of the individual and collective human experience. To that end, the College:
1. provides students throughout the University with experiences in thinking
creatively and critically and in communicating
effectively both ideas and creative impulses,
2. provides a variety of electives and general education courses for
students engaged in either a liberal arts education or a
professional program of study, and
3. currently provides baccalaureate degree programs in communications,
English, fine arts, history, interdisciplinary studies,
political science, and sociology; offers minors
in art, communications, criminology and criminal justice, English (both
literature and writing), history, international
relations, international studies, philosophy, political science, regional
planning,
religious studies, sociology, Spanish, and theatre.
Developmental Work Policy. No remedial coursework may be applied toward any degree offered by the College.
Independent Study Policy. Independent study courses are designed primarily for juniors and seniors who desire advanced intensive work on a specific topic. Independent studies are not intended to substitute for courses listed in the USCA Bulletin. The maximum number of independent study hours a student may earn in any given discipline in the College is limited to six, except in art studio, which permits a maximum of nine, and History and Political Science, which permit a maximum of 15.
To enroll in an independent study course, a student must: (1) have written approval of the faculty member who is to supervise the independent study and of the appropriate department chair before registering for the course; (2) agree with the supervising faculty member on a contract which describes the work involved in the project and the criteria for grading; and (3) file an independent study application with the Office of the Registrar before registering for the course.
Students interested in enrolling for an independent study course should see the appropriate department chair for more specific details.
Linda C. Owens, Department Chair
Professor
Sandra Hochel (Speech Communication), Ph.D., Purdue University, 1973
Associate Professors
Linda C. Owens (Journalism), M.A., University of South Carolina, 1982
Charmaine E. Wilson (Speech Communication), Ph.D., University of Washington,
1986
Senior Instructor
Don J. Stewart (Speech Communication), M.A., University of North CarolinaGreensboro,
1984
Lecturer
Deidre M. Martin (Curriculum and Instruction), Ed.D., University of
South Carolina, 1995
Department Mission Statement
The communications degree program is designed to give students a
thorough understanding of fundamental communication processes across
a variety of contexts, ranging from the interpersonal context, to the small
group and organizational contexts, to the public and mass communication
contexts. We strive to provide our students with an understanding
of communication theories, principles, functions, and concepts and with
a range of systematic communication experiences in order to help them develop
their communication and critical thinking skills. The program is
structured to prepare students for advanced study as well as a wide range
of careers in business, industry, and the nonprofit sector.
The educational objectives of the program are to provide majors with
learning experiences which will enable them to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the communication discipline's
areas of study as well as the theories, principles and
concepts associated with different areas of
study;
2. Critically analyze and evaluate the communication of themselves
and others across a variety of situations;
3. Develop an understanding of the situational, cultural, legal
and ethical aspects of communicative acts;
4. Use their communication knowledge and skills to:
a. communicate ideas and information clearly
and accurately, whether one-to-one, in small groups, or in a one-to-many
setting;
b. communicate persuasively whether one-to-one,
in small groups, or in a one-to-many setting;
c. deliberate and solve problems, whether
one-to-one, in small groups, or in a one-to-many setting;
5. Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skill, both
verbal and non-verbal, when interacting with others; and
6. Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively in writing,
considering both verbal and visual communication.
Students’ Opportunities In Communications Outside the Classroom
Media Internships: Gain hands-on experience at local or state newspapers, local broadcast radio and television stations, state agencies or the Student Press Law Center in Washington, D.C.
Service Learning Internships: Apply the principles of effective communication while providing community service.
South Carolina Speech Festival: Showcase public speaking skills.
Pacer Times weekly student newspaper: Learn writing, design, photography and business/advertising.
Broken Ink, literary magazine: Use creative skills for layout and design.
Scholarships
Five academic scholarships are offered each year for students seeking
the Communications degree. Scholarship applications must be submitted
early each year in the Spring semester for the next year’s scholarships.
See information from the Financial Aid office on scholarship
applications.
Curricula
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications is a liberal arts degree designed to enhance understanding of communication processes and develop communications skills, so students are prepared for a wide range of roles in the communication fields. It prepares students with an adequate background for graduate studies in a number of different liberal arts disciplines including journalism, speech communication, and mass communication. Students majoring in Communications examine communication processes in interpersonal, small group and public settings and within organizations, in cultures and in the mass media. Upon graduation, Communication majors are well-prepared for a number of diverse professions such as those in media, business, social and human services, education, health care and government and politics.
For students wishing a more specialized degree in Journalism, the first courses leading to that degree may be taken at USC Aiken in coordination with the nationally-accredited College of Journalism and Mass Communication on the Columbia campus. The number of courses which can be taken at USCA depends on the area of specialty: news-editorial, including newspapers, magazines and photography; radio and television broadcasting; and public relations and advertising. Journalism students also have the opportunity to gain practical experience by working on the campus newspaper, Pacer Times.
Bachelor of Arts—Major in Communications
1. General Education Requirements.................................................. 50-52
A. Skills and Competencies1
........................................................
21-23
English 101 and 1022 .......................................................................
6
Composition/Composition and Literature
Math/Statistics/Logic..........................................................................
6
Applied Speech Communication(ACOM 201)3..................................
3
Foreign Language4..........................................................................
6-8
B. Methods and History
of Disciplines5 ...........................................
29
Natural Sciences.................................................................................
8
Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
Geology, Astronomy (2 labs)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (two areas)..........................................
6
Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology,..
Economics, Political Science, Geography
Humanities (at least two areas)..............................................................
9
History, Literature, Fine Arts History,
Humanities (AHUM acronym), Religion,
Foreign Language (200 level and above)
Philosophy (not logic),
Communications (last two digits in 50s or 60s)
History of Civilization (AHST 101, 102, 103)...................................
6
2. Major Requirements6.......................................................................
36
Core Courses Requirement.........................................................
18
ACOM 200 Survey of Communications
ACOM 241 Public Speaking
ACOM
303 Communications Law and Ethics
ACOM
376 Communications Graphics
ACOM 450 Intercultural Communication
ACOM 548 Directed Internship (3) OR ACOM 549 Service Learning Internship
(3)
Core
Communications Electives...................................................
6
ACOM
328 Principles of Public Relations
ACOM 342 Interviewing
ACOM
385
Group Communication
ACOM 476 Advanced Communications Graphics
ACOM 480 Organizational Communication
Advanced Communications Requirement
(Select one of the two groups)......................................................
6
Group A: ACOM
235 Writing for the Public
ACOM 335 Advanced Writing for the Public
Group B: ACOM
351 Persuasive Communication
ACOM 353 Advanced Public Communication
ACOM 440
Argumentation
and Debate
General Communications Electives..........................................
6
3. Cognate or Minor......................................................................
12-18
4. Free Electives............................................................................
14-22
Total hours required5 ..............................................................................
120
1 For undergraduate writing proficiency,
see Proficiency Portfolio in Writing described on page 41.
2 Students must complete English 101
with a grade of C or better in order to fulfill general education requirements.
Students must also complete AEGL 102 with
a grade of C or better in order to fulfill general education requirements
and before taking other English courses.
3 The following are considered Applied
Speech Communication courses: ACOM 201, ACOM 241, ACOM 342, and
ACOM 440. Some majors
may require a specific course so students should consult requirements
for their major.
4 Two (2) semesters of the same language.
Optional requirement for Professional Schools.
5 At least 3 hours must be in non-Western
world studies, unless an approved non-Western world studies
course has been
completed elsewhere in the student’s
degree program.
6 Must earn a C or better.
Minor in Communications
General Education Requirements:
ACOM 201 - Interpersonal Communication (C or better) - should be taken
as the applied speech communication general education requirement.
Minor Requirements1:
ACOM 200 Survey of Communications......................................
3
ACOM 241 Public Speaking.....................................................
3
Select two courses in one of the following groups:.........................6
A. Advanced Interpersonal Communication
ACOM 385 Group
Communication
ACOM 450 Intercultural
Communication
ACOM 480 Organizational
Communication
B. Advanced Public Communication
ACOM 351 Persuasive
Communications
ACOM 353 Advanced
Public Communication
ACOM 440 Argumentation
and Debate
C. Advanced Media Writing
ACOM 235 Writing
for the Public
ACOM 328 Principles
of Public Relations
ACOM 335 Advanced
Writing for the Public
Two additional communication courses........................................
6
Total hours required1,2 ..........................................................18
1 All courses in the minor must be passed
with a C or better.
2 No more than three hours of independent
study will count toward the minor requirement.
Course Descriptions
Communications (ACOM)
Applied Speech Communication Requirement. Students seeking a baccalaureate degree must complete an applied course in speech communication as part of the general education requirements. The following four courses are considered applied speech communication courses: ACOM 201, 241, 342, and 440. Some majors may require a specific course, so students should consult the requirements for each major.
General Education Humanities Requirement. Certain communications classes will meet the General Education Humanities requirement. These classes are designated by the last two digits of the course number, and end in the 50’s and 60’s; for example, ACOM 351, Persuasive Communications, will meet the requirement but ACOM 385, Group Communications, will not.
ACOM 200 Survey of Communications. (3) A study of the theories, principles, history, philosophies, and functions of media and other forms of communications. (Students who earned credit for AJOU 201 or 301 may not take this course for credit.)
ACOM 201 Interpersonal Communication. (3) (Sophomore standing or consent of instructor) A study of communication in one-on-one and small group situations. Emphasis is on applying the theories and principles toward becoming a more competent interpersonal communicator. This course may satisfy the applied speech communication requirement. (Students who have earned credit for ASPE 201 may not take this course for credit.)
ACOM 235 Writing for the Public. (3) (Prereq: AEGL 102 with C or better; typing proficiency) Study of and practice in writing for mass audiences, especially in such publications as newspapers, magazines, and newsletters. (Students who have earned credit for AJOU 202 or 301L may not take this course for credit.)
ACOM 241 Public Speaking. (3) (Prereq: AEGL 102 or consent of instructor) A course in the theory, preparation, delivery, and evaluation of public speaking. This course may satisfy the applied speech communication requirement. (Students who have earned credit for ASPE 241 may not take this course for credit.)
ACOM 302 History and Philosophy of Mass Media in the United States. (3) Development of the mass media in the United States from colonial times to the present. The effects of American social, cultural, political, and economic theory on the media. (Students who have earned credit for AJOU 302 may not take this course for credit.)
ACOM 303 Communications Law and Ethics. (3) A study of the history of constitutional and statutory law for communications, and of the ethics used as underlying principles of conduct. (Students who have earned credit for AJOU 303 may not take this course for credit.)
ACOM 305 Editing Skills. (3) (Prereq: AEGL 102). Techniques required in preparing articles for publication. (Students who have earned credit for AJOU 305 may not take this course for credit.)
ACOM 325 Principles of Advertising. (3) Advertising and its relationship to media, marketing and consumers. (Students who have earned credit for AJOU 368 may not take this course for credit.)
ACOM 328 Principles of Public Relations. (3) (Prereq: ACOM235/AJOU 202 or consent of instructor) History, theory, and principles of public relations including an analysis of how business, government, and other groups work to influence public attitudes toward their activities. Class requires practice in writing, including press releases and public relations campaigns. (Students who have earned credit for AJOU 328/328L may not take this course for credit.)
ACOM 335 Advanced Writing for the Public. (3) (Prereq: ACOM 235/AJOU 202) Extensive practice in writing under deadline pressure for newspapers, magazines, and newsletters. (Students who have earned credit for AJOU 335/335L may not take this course for credit.)
ACOM 342 Interviewing. (3) Designed to acquaint the student with principles and methods of interviewing and to assist the student in developing skills in conducting interviews. This course may satisfy the applied speech communication requirement. (Students who have earned credit for ASPE 342 may not take this course for credit.)
ACOM 351 Persuasive Communications. (3) (Prereq: ACOM/ASPE 241 or consent of instructor) This course will provide an in-depth examination of the process and functions of persuasive communications. Topics will include classical and contemporary theories of persuasion, critical evaluations of persuasive messages and the ethics of persuasion. (Students who have earned credit for ASPE 341 may not take this course for credit.)
ACOM 353 Advanced Public Communication. (3) (Prereq: ACOM/ASPE 241 or consent of instructor) A study of rhetorical theory with a focus on the preparation and delivery of public speeches and on the critical examination of the rhetoric of notable speakers. (Students who have earned credit for ASPE 343 may not take this course for credit.)
ACOM 376 Communications Graphics. (3) Production of printed materials using computer desktop publishing. Basic instruction on design and layout for publications. Emphasis on visual communications in printed media. (Students who have earned credit for AJOU 466 may not take this course for credit.)
ACOM 377 Graphic Production. (3) (Prereq: ACOM 376/AJOU 466) A study of typography, methods of reproducing printed materials, and the process of working with printing agencies. Students gain practice in creating materials camera-ready for printing. (Students who have earned credit for AJOU 364/364L may not take this course for credit.)
ACOM 385 Group Communication. (3) A study of the theories, principles and practices associated with effective communication in the small group setting. The course relies on both theoretical and experiential approaches to understanding group communication. (Students who have earned credit for ASPE 498-E: Group Communication, may not take this course for credit.)
ACOM 399 Independent Study. (1-6) (Prereq: permission of instructor) Directed independent project.
ACOM 430 Feature Writing. (3) Non-fiction creative writing for magazines and newspapers. (Students who have earned credit for AJOU 430 may not take this course for credit.)
ACOM 433 Free-Lance Writing. (3) Study of newspaper and periodical features. Practice in writing and marketing articles. (Students who have earned credit for AJOU 433 may not take this course for credit.)
ACOM 436 Public Relations Writing. (3) (Prereq: ACOM 328 or AJOU 328/328L or consent of instructor) Special areas of writing for Public Relations. (Students who have earned credit for AJOU 436 may not take this course for credit.)
ACOM 440 Argumentation and Debate. (3) This course deals with constructing, evaluating, and analyzing arguments and provides the opportunity to acquire and practice the skills needed for successful argumentation and debate. This course may satisfy the applied speech communication requirement. (Students who have earned credit for ASPE 440 may not take this course for credit.)
ACOM 450 Intercultural Communication. (3) A study of cultural differences in human communication with a focus on theoretical and experiential approaches toward gaining competence in communicating across cultures. (Satisfies non-Western world studies requirement) (Students who have earned credit for ASPE 470 may not take this course for credit.)
ACOM 462 Political Rhetoric. (3) In order to become more sophisticated and critical consumers of political and campaign rhetoric, both classical and contemporary, students will learn to engage in in-depth analysis of political messages.
ACOM 476 Advanced Communications Graphics. (3) (Prereq: ACOM376/AJOU 466) Advanced methods in the use of graphics to communicate in a variety of media/methods, including printed materials, broadcast media, presentations, and electronic formats. (Students who have earned credit for AJOU 476 may not take this course for credit.)
ACOM 480 Organizational Communication. (3) (Prereq: junior standing) A survey of theory and research related to the structure and function of communication in organizations, with emphasis on both effective organizational communication practices and strategic communication behavior within organizations. (Students who have earned credit for ASPE 480 may not take this course for credit.)
ACOM 490 Communication Theory and Research. (3) (Prereq: junior standing and ACOM/ASPE 201 or ACOM/ASPE 241) A study of the major theoretical approaches to intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational, group, mass, and public communication. Development and testing of theories will be a major component of the course. (Students who have earned credit for ASPE 490 may not take this course for credit.)
ACOM 498 Selected Topics. (1-3) A seminar on selected topics in communications. Course content will vary and will be announced in the schedule of classes. Course may be taken twice with different topics.
ACOM 548 Directed Internship. (1-3) (Prereq: consent of instructor) Supervised professional experience in communications. Contract required. (May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.)
ACOM 549 Service Learning Internship. (1-3) (Consent of instructor) The course provides the opportunity to apply principles of effective communication in community service projects. In addition to the work in a community charitable organization, a paper synthesizing the theories and principles of communication relevant to the community service project is required. Contract required. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.
ACOM 598 Advanced Selected Topics. (1-3) (Prereq: consent of instructor) Topics in communications. Individual topics to be announced with suffix and title. Course may be taken twice with different topics.
S. Thomas Mack, Department Chair
Karl F. Fornes, Writing Room Director
Lynne Rhodes, Writing Assessment Director
Professors
Elizabeth Bell (English), Ph.D., University of Louisville, 1979
John and Mary Grew Chair in American Studies
J. Donald Blount (Comparative Literature), Ph.D., University of South
Carolina, 1973
Phebe E. Davidson (English), Ph.D., Rutgers University, 1991
G. L. Toole Chair in English
Stephen L. Gardner (English), Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 1979
Ann Adele Lee (Comparative Literature), Ph.D., University of South
Carolina, 1978
Sue Lorch (English), Ph.D., University of Louisville, 1976
S. Thomas Mack, (English), Ph.D., Lehigh University, 1976
J. Stanley Rich (English), Ph.D., University of Alabama, 1979
Associate Professors
William Claxon (English), Ph.D., Indiana University, 1984
Daniel Miller (English), Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, 1970
Assistant Professor
Lynne A. Rhodes (English), Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1996
Senior Instructor
Ilona Ilinitch Law (English), M.A., New York University, 1974
Kathryn Brewer (English), Ph.D., Northern Illinois University, 1996
Karl F. Fornes (English), M.A., University of Dayton, 1992
Lecturers
Vicki J. Collins (Education), M.A., College of Mount St. Joseph, 1988
Iris J. Dillard (English), M.A., University of South Carolina, 1987
Linda Lee Harper (English), M.F.A., University of Pittsburgh, 1985
Silvia Powledge (ESL), M.S., Texas Wesleyan University, 1992
Gregory White Smith (English), A.B., Colby College, 1973
Marva LaVern Stewart (English), M.A., Atlanta University, 1978
Pauline Zidlick (English), M.A.T., The Citadel, 1972
Department Mission Statement
The USCA English Department’s mission is to provide students with an understanding and appreciation of the written word, both as writers and as readers of significant literature.
To that end, the Department has three major purposes:
1.) to provide students throughout the University with experience
in thinking creatively and critically and in writing
articulately about ideas in general,
2.) to provide a variety of electives for students engaged in
either a liberal arts education or a professional program
of study, and
3.) to provide English majors with background for graduate studies
in English or preparation for careers that draw on
communication skills and critical thinking
abilities.
The Writing Room. The Writing Room, located in Humanities and Social Sciences Building 112, is open to all USCA undergraduate and graduate students seeking feedback on any of their written projects. Students are welcome to “drop-in” but appointments are recommended. Qualified students can become consultants in the Writing Room, earning valuable experience, academic credit and financial compensation. The Writing Room is open regular daytime and evening hours. For more information, call extension 3262 or visit the On-line Writing Room at http://www.usca.edu/writingroom/index.html
Special Courses. In addition to regular course offerings, the English Department also offers special topics and special interest courses. Some of these courses, such as creative writing, are offered on a regular basis, while others can be offered when there is sufficient student demand.
The Oswald Review. The USCA Department of English sponsors The Oswald Review, a national journal of undergraduate research and criticism in the discipline of English. Published annually, The Oswald Review, is a refereed journal that accepts submission from undergraduates in the field of English in this country and abroad. For more information, visit the journal homepage at the following address: http://www.usca.edu/english/pubs/oswald/oswald.html
Broken Ink. The English Department supports Broken Ink, USCA’s award winning literary magazine. The magazine, produced entirely by student staff and contributors, is published twice annually and offers students from all departments the opportunity to publish their creative writing and art, as well as provide experience in editing, layout, and magazine production.
Sigma Tau Delta. The English Department sponsors a campus chapter (Epsilon Upsilon) of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society. This international organization recognizes academic achievement and promotes interest in literature and the English language; membership is offered on an invitational basis to superior students majoring or minoring in English or pursuing degrees in English Education or Interdisciplinary Studies with an English concentration.
Oswald Freshman Writing Award. The Oswald Freshman Writing Award is presented annually on a competitive basis to a first-year student who demonstrates excellence in expository writing. The award is a 500-hundred-dollar scholarship.
Kaplan Writing Award. The Kaplan Writing Award is given annually on a competitive basis to the student whose writing exemplifies the qualities valued and stressed by Professor Virginia Kaplan during her years of teaching English at USCA: depth of thought, clarity of expression and command of language.
Oswald Creative Writing Award. Through the generosity of James L. Oswald of Aiken, the Oswald Creative Writing Award is offered annually on a competitive basis to a full-time student at USCA whose work demonstrates superior achievement in creative writing.
James and Mary Oswald Distinguished Writers Series. Each year the English Department brings to Aiken a number of distinguished visiting writers. Also, the series typically presents younger, less established artists, having showcased many talented writers at the beginning of their careers. During the past ten years, such significant literary personalities as Nikky Finney, Peter Taylor, Marge Piercy, Mark Strand, Donald Hall, Alison Lurie, and Robert Creeley have given public readings and have met with USCA students. All presentations by visiting writers are free and open to the public.
The Devil’s Millhopper. The English Department is the home of TDM Press, an internationally recognized small publisher founded in 1976 and edited by Stephen Gardner. The Press conducts several annual poetry competitions, the winners of which are published as chapbooks.
Palanquin Press. Palanquin Press is a small poetry press founded by editor Phebe Davidson in 1987. Currently housed in the English Department of USCA, Palanquin sponsors two national chapbook contests annually (fall and spring), publishing from two to eight chapbooks per year, as well as occasional full-length volumes of poems. Palanquin Press is devoted to the publication of new and established poets who produce excellent work.
Internships. The Department of English administers a number of internship opportunities so that those students majoring in English can gain hands-on experience in professional writing. These include internship agreements with local businesses and government agencies and campus-based small presses and scholarly journals. The Department of English maintains an ongoing internship arrangement with both The Aiken Standard and the Aiken Center for the Arts. Interested students should see the Department Chair for more information.
The Rising Junior Proficiency Portfolio in Writing required of all students is described within the General Education Requirements on page 41.
Curricula
The Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature is designed
to be flexible enough to provide the English major with an adequate background
for graduate studies in English or preparation for such professions as
law, medicine, the ministry, advertising, communications and technical
writing.
A grade of C or better in English 102, or its equivalent, is a prerequisite for all other English courses.
Bachelor in Arts—Major in English
1. General Education Requirements................................................. 50-52
A. Skills
and Competencies.......................................................
21-23
English 101 and 1021.......................................................................6
Composition/Composition and Literature
Math/Statistics/Logic.......................................................................
6
Applied Speech Communication2....................................................
3
Foreign Language3.......................................................................6-8
B.
Methods and History of Disciplines4.........................................29
Natural Sciences.............................................................................
8
Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
Geology, Astronomy (2 labs)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (two areas).....................................
6
Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology,
Economics, Political Science, Geography
Humanities (at least two areas)........................................................
9
History, Literature, Fine Arts History,
Humanities (AHUM acronym), Religion,
Foreign Language (200 level and above)
Philosophy (not logic),
Communications (last two digits in 50s or 60s)
History of Civilization (AHST 101, 102, 103)..................................
6
2. Survey Requirements.........................................................................
12
AEGL 284, 285, 288, and 289
English majors may use six of
these twelve hours toward satisfying the Humanities component of Group
II
of the General Education Requirements.
All English majors are also strongly advised to complete their survey
requirements before enrolling
in upper-level classes.
3. Major Requirements (300 level or above).......................................
24
One course from each of
the following areas:
Area I:
British Literature
(AEGL 401, 408, 409, 411, 412, 416, 417, 419, 423, 424)
Area II:
American Literature
(AEGL 425, 426, 427, 428, 430, 431, 449)
Area III:
Major Author Studies (AEGL 494)
Area IV:
Linguistics (AEGL 450, 453, 459)
Area V:
World Literature and Areas of Interest
(AEGL 389, 390, 391, 393, 394, 415,
434, 435, 474, 483, 484, 491)
Area VI:
Writing (AEGL 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 466, 468, 469)
Area VII:
Shakespeare (AEGL 407)
Area VIII:
Senior Thesis or Seminar
(AEGL 496 or AEGL 499)
4. Electives in English..........................................................................
12
Any four courses from areas
I-VI, above
5. Required Cognate or Minor......................................................
12-18
Cognate.............................................................................................
12
Minor................................................................................................
18
6. Electives....................................................................................... 2-16
Total hours required5.............................................................................120
1 Students must complete
English 101 with a grade of C or better in order to fulfill general education
requirements. Students
must also complete AEGL
102 with a grade of C or better in order to fulfill general education
requirements and before taking
other English courses.
2 The following are considered
Applied Speech Communication courses: ACOM 201, ACOM 241, ACOM
342, and ACOM 440.
Some majors may require
a specific course so students should consult requirements for their major.
3 Two (2) semesters of the
same language. Optional requirement for Professional Schools
4 At least 3 hours must
be in non-Western world studies, unless an approved non-Western world
studies course has been
completed elsewhere in
the student’s degree program.
Writing Concentration (option for English majors only)
Students wishing a degree program that is more writing intensive can supplement their major requirements with the following writing concentration. This concentration requires 3 hours of coursework in Theory and 9 hours of coursework in Practical Applications. Total required hours: 12.
Theory (3 hours):
AEGL 460 Advanced Composition........................ 3
AEGL 484 Literacy and Literature..........................3
AEGL 468 Studies in Writing*............................... 3
AEGL 469 Rhetoric of Science.............................. 3
Practical Applications (9 hours):
AEGL 461 Writing About the Arts .........................3
AEGL 462 Technical Writing................................. 3
AEGL 463 Writing Workshop - Nonfiction............ 3
AEGL 464 Writing Workshop - Poetry.................. 3
(may be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours)
AEGL 466 Writing Workshop - Fiction.................. 3
(may be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours)
AEGL 468 Studies in Writing*............................... 3
AEGL 497 Directed Internship............................... 3
(may be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours)
Total hours required 12
* AEGL 468, Studies in Writing, is a special topics course that may
apply to either Theory or to Practical Applications depending on the nature
of the project defined by the student and instructor.
The English faculty recommends that students planning to attend graduate school take the second year of a foreign language. It is also advisable that the student take as electives as many upper-level English courses as possible.
Students seeking the bachelor’s degree in English must earn a grade of C or better in all required English courses at the 200 level and above in order for those courses to count toward their major program. Students can repeat courses in which they make a grade of less than C.
English majors are limited to no more than 6 hours of AEGL 399 and/or AEGL 495 credit.
An exit survey is required of all graduating seniors.
Minor in Literature
Prerequisites:
AEGL 101 Composition
AEGL 102 Composition and Literature
Requirements:
200 and 300 level courses, including at least
one of the following surveys:..........................................................................................................
6-9
AEGL 284 Survey of American Literature I
AEGL 285 Survey of American Literature II
AEGL 288 Survey of British Literature I
AEGL 289 Survey of British Literature II
AEGL 390 Great Books of the Western World I
AEGL 391 Great Books of the Western World II
All other courses on the 400 level with at least one course each in
American and British literature...9-12
Total hours required1...................................................................................................................18
1 Three hours of independent study may
be applied to the minor only in extraordinary cases and with the approval
of the English Department Chair.
Minor in Writing
The Writing Minor is designed for students who are not English Majors. Students wishing a minor in Writing must complete 6 hours of coursework in Theory and an additional 12 hours in Practical Applications. Total required hours: 18.
Theory (6 hours):
AEGL 460 Advanced Composition........................ 3
AEGL 484 Literacy and Literature......................... 3
AEGL 468 Studies in Writing* ...............................3
AEGL 469 Rhetoric of Science.............................. 3
Practical Applications (12 hours):
AEGL 461 Writing About the Arts........................ 3
AEGL 462 Technical Writing ................................3
AEGL 463 Writing Workshop - Nonfiction........... 3
AEGL 464 Writing Workshop - Poetry................. 3
(may be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours)
AEGL 466 Writing Workshop - Fiction................. 3
(may be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours)
AEGL 468 Studies in Writing*...............................3
AEGL 497 Directed Internship.............................. 3
(may be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours)
ACOM 430 Feature Writing................................. 3
ACOM Freelance Writing.................................... 3
Total hours required........................................
18
* AEGL 468, Studies in Writing, is a special topics course that may
apply to either Theory or to Practical Applications depending on the nature
of the project defined by the student and instructor.
Certificate Program in Writing
This post-baccalaureate, completion certificate program is designed for students who have already earned a college degree but are seeking coursework in writing for work-related purposes or for personal growth and satisfaction. Individuals wishing a Certificate in Writing from USCA must complete 15 hours of course work in writing of which at least three must be in theory. Entry requirements: interview with and portfolio to program director. Total required hours: 15.
Theory:
AEGL 460 Advanced Composition......................... 3
AEGL 468 Studies in Writing*................................ 3
AEGL 484 Literacy and Literature.......................... 3
AEGL 469 Rhetoric of Science............................... 3
Practical Applications:
AEGL 461 Writing About the Arts.......................... 3
AEGL 462 Technical Writing.................................. 3
AEGL 463 Writing Workshop - Nonfiction............. 3
AEGL 464 Writing Workshop - Poetry................... 3
(may be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours)
AEGL 466 Writing Workshop - Fiction................... 3
(may be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours)
AEGL 468 Studies in Writing*................................ 3
AEGL 497 Directed Internship................................ 3
(may be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours)
Total hours required 15
* AEGL 468, Studies in Writing, is a special topics course that may
apply to either Theory or to Practical Applications depending on the nature
of the project defined by the student and instructor.
Applied Writing Courses
The following English courses are applied writing courses: 201,
264, 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 466, 468 and 469.
Applied writing courses cannot be used to satisfy General Education Requirements; see B.3 (Methods and History of Disciplines: Humanities).
Course Descriptions
English Language and Literature (AEGL)
A student must complete English 102 with a grade of C or better before taking other English courses; only in exceptional cases (and then with approval of the Chair of the Department of English) may a student take English 102 concurrently with a higher-level English course.
AEGL 101 Composition. (3) A course in the composing process with attention to invention, arrangement, and style and closely supervised practice in reading and writing. Students must complete AEGL 101 with a grade of C or better in order to fulfill English general education requirements. (Every semester)
AEGL 102 Composition and Literature. (3) (Prereq: a grade of C or better in AEGL 101) A course in the writing of expository and critical essays with an introduction to literature and including a research paper. Students must complete AEGL 102 with a grade of C or better in order to fulfill English general education requirements. (Every semester)
AEGL 111 English as a Second Language. (3) A course designed to offer practice in and promote further development of essential listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for those students for whom English is their second language. (May be repeated for credit up to 6 hours; may be taken concurrently with AEGL 101 or 102).
AEGL 201 Writing in the University. (3) (Prereq: Registration based on portfolio proficiency evaluation between 60-75 hours and grade of C or better in AEGL 101 and 102) An intensive writing course stressing applications of writing and rhetorical skills in a variety of academic writing contexts. For elective credit only. Students must complete the course with a grade of C or better to satisfy the rising junior writing proficiency requirement.
AEGL 264 Introduction to Creative Writing. (3) A beginning course in the theory and practice of writing poetry, fiction, and drama. (Fall, even years)
AEGL 265 The Writing Conference (1) (Prereq: Consent of instructor) Principles and dynamics of the writing conference with specific emphasis on writing consultation in the USCA Writing Room. Repeatable to six hours.
AEGL 280 Contemporary Drama. (3) A study of the nature and significance of contemporary drama.
AEGL 281 The Novel to 1920. (3) A study of significant novels in Western literature from the Renaissance to 1920. (Spring, odd years)
AEGL 282 Contemporary Fiction. (3) A study of the nature and significance of contemporary fiction.
AEGL 283 Contemporary Poetry. (3) A study of the nature and significance of contemporary poetry.
AEGL 284 Survey of American Literature I. (3) A study of American literature from its beginning to the Civil War. (Every fall)
AEGL 285 Survey of American Literature II. (3) A survey of American literature from the Civil War to the present. (Every spring)
AEGL 288 Survey of British Literature I. (3) Extensive reading in the works of major writers from the Beowulf poet through the 17th century.
AEGL 289 Survey of British Literature II. (3) Extensive reading in the works of major writers from the 18th century through the Modern Age.
AEGL 290 Introduction to Women’s Literature (3) A survey of literature by women writing in the English language. The course is historically based and emphasizes women’s perceptions of themselves as writers and participants in their own culture.
AEGL 291 Introduction to Non-Western Literature. (3) A study of selected literatures of non-Western cultural traditions. (Satisfies the non-Western world studies requirement)
AEGL 389 Classical Mythology. (3) A study of the nature and significance of myths, with emphasis on the major Greek and Roman myths of divinities and heroes. (Students who received credit for AEGL 110 may not take this course for credit.) (Spring, even years.)
AEGL 390 Great Books of the Western World I. (3) A comparative study (in translation) of great books from antiquity to the beginning of the Renaissance. (Fall, odd years)
AEGL 391 Great Books of the Western World II. (3) A comparative study (in translation) of great books from the Renaissance to the present. (Spring, even years)
AEGL 393 Film and Society. (3) (Prereq: AEGL 102 with C or better) Film as cultural text, with special emphasis on the relation between the film and its cultural/critical context. (Spring, even years)
AEGL 394 Images of Women in Film & Fiction. (3) A study of the evolving images of women as they are presented in film and fiction. (Spring, odd years).
AEGL 399 Independent Study. (3-6) Directed independent study. A student chooses a project and finds a professor willing to work with him/her. (Every semester)
AEGL 401 Chaucer. (3) Chaucer’s works, with special attention to The Canterbury Tales. (Spring, odd years)
AEGL 407 Shakespeare. (3) A study of the plays of Shakespeare. (Every fall)
AEGL 408 Seventeenth Century British Literature. (3) A survey of the major writers of the seventeenth century including Milton. The course concentrates on poetry and the broad cultural context in which it was produced. Some prose may be included.
AEGL 409 Early British Drama. (3) A survey of major dramatic works in England from its beginnings in the Middle Ages through the Jacobean Era. Excludes Shakespeare. (Spring, even years)
AEGL 411 The Eighteenth Century. (3) A survey of British literature from 1660 to 1800.
AEGL 412 Contemporary British Fiction. (3) A study of representative contemporary British writers of the latter half of the 20th Century with special emphasis on the cultural context of the works and on developing criteria for evaluating contemporary writing. Includes such writers as Iris Murdoch and John Fowles. (Fall, even years)
AEGL 415 Science Fiction. (3) A study of science fiction that offers students an opportunity to explore a significant literature of what is generally called “pop-culture” in relation to the generally acknowledged literary canon, and to explore its importance in an academic setting. (Fall, even years)
AEGL 416 The British Novel. (3) A survey of the English novel from DeFoe to Lawrence (representative authors will include Fielding, Austen, Scott, Dickens, George Eliot and Conrad). (Spring, even years.)
AEGL 417 Romanticism. (3) A study of the 18th century transition from Classicism to Romanticism and of the 19th century masters: Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelly and Keats. (Fall, even years)
AEGL 419 The Victorian Age. (3) A survey of Victorian prose and poetry. (Spring, odd years)
AEGL 423 Modern British Literature. (3) A survey of 20th century British literature with representative readings from the poets, the dramatists and the novelists. (Fall, odd years)
AEGL 424 Studies in British Literature. (3) Intensive study of selected topics. (Offered on demand)
AEGL 425 Early American Literature. (3) A study of representative works from the nation’s colonial beginnings to 1800 with special emphasis on Puritan, Neoclassical and Pre-Romantic writers. (Fall, odd years)
AEGL 426 American Romanticism. (3) A study of representative works from 1800 to the Civil War with special emphasis on such major figures as Poe, Hawthorne, Melville, Emerson and Thoreau. (Spring, even years)
AEGL 427 American Realism. (3) A study of representative works from the Civil War to 1910 with special emphasis on such literary subcategories as naturalism and the local color movement and such major figures as Whitman, Dickinson, Crane, Twain and James. (Fall, even years)
AEGL 428 Modern American Writers. (3) A study of American thought in literature since World War I. Particular emphasis is placed upon regional schools, their techniques, their philosophies. (Spring, odd years)
AEGL 430 Southern Literature. (3) A study of representative writers of the American South with special emphasis on the cultural context of the works. Includes such writers as Zora Neale Hurston, William Faulkner, Tennessee Williams, Robert Penn Warren, Eudora Welty, and Alice Walker. (Spring, odd years)
AEGL 431 American Autobiography. (3) A survey of American autobiography that considers work by writers of various backgrounds, cultures and historical periods. (Spring, odd years)
AEGL 434 The Russian Novel in Translation. (3) A survey of the Russian novel from Pushkin to Pasternak, including such writers as Gogol, Tolstoy, Dostoyevsky, and Turgenev. (Spring, odd years)
AEGL 435 African and African-American Literature. (3) A Comparative study of representative African and African-American writers with special emphasis on the cultural context of the works. Includes such African writers as Achebe and Soyinka and such African-American writers as Ellison and Morrison. Satisfies the non-Western world studies requirement. (Fall, even years.)
AEGL 449 Studies in American Literature. (3) Intensive study of selected topics. (Offered on demand)
AEGL 450 English Grammar. (3) Study of traditional, structural and generative systems of English. (Fall, even years)
AEGL 453 Development of the English Language (3) English from Indo-European through Germanic and into Old English, Middle English and Modern English. No previous knowledge of Old English or Middle English is required. (Fall, odd years)
AEGL 459 Studies in English Linguistics. (3) Intensive study of selected topics. (Offered on demand)
AEGL 460 Advanced Composition. (3) Extensive practice in different types of expository and persuasive nonfiction writing, along with an overview of rhetorical theory and current composition research. (Every fall)
AEGL 461 Writing About the Arts. (3) Workshop in writing about the fine and performing arts, including an introduction to the vocabulary of the arts and practice in composing critical responses to selected campus cultural offerings. (Spring, even years).
AEGL 462 Technical Writing. (3) Preparation for and practice in reporting technical information logically and lucidly for a variety of audiences.
AEGL 463 Writing Workshop - Nonfiction. (3) Practice and discussion of the basic techniques of writing creative nonfiction, such as memoir, personal essay , nature essay, travel memoir, etc. (Spring, odd years)
AEGL 464 Writing Workshop-Poetry. (3) (Prereq: consent of instructor) Practice and discussion of basic techniques of writing poetry. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. (Every fall)
AEGL 466 Writing Workshop - Fiction. (3) Practice and discussion of basic techniques of writing fiction. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. (Every spring)
AEGL 468 Studies in Writing. (3) (Prereq: AEGL 102 with C or better) Advanced theory and practice in selected genres. Choice of genres to be studied varies with instructor. (Offered on demand)
AEGL 469 Rhetoric of Science. (3) An exploration of writing in the sciences, with an overview of current rhetorical theory applicable to the sciences and a contemporary critique of scientific writing.
AEGL 474 Recent Western Drama. (3) Critical studies of English, European and American dramatists from Ibsen to the present. (Spring, odd years)
AEGL 483 Theory of Literary Criticism. (3) Various theories of literary criticism with aim of establishing standards of judgment. Includes practice of criticizing literary works, including the several types. (Fall, even years)
AEGL 484 Literacy and Literature. (3) Explores the concepts of and relationships between literacy and literature in four media cultures: oral, manuscript, print, and electronic. (Spring, odd years)
AEGL 491 Studies in Comparative Literature. (3) Intensive studies in selected topics (offered on demand).
AEGL 494 Studies in Major Authors. (3) (Prereq: AEGL 102 with C or better) Intensive study of one or two major authors. This is a special topics course; choice of author or authors varies with instructor. (Offered on demand)
AEGL 495 Independent Reading and Research. (3) (Prereq: consent of instructor) (Every semester)
AEGL 496 Senior Thesis. (3) (Prereq: Senior standing, completion of at least 12 hours at the 300 level or above and permission of instructor and department chair). Directed independent research and writing project. The English major may choose to explore in depth a literary topic of special interest or to produce an original work and to place this work into the context of the appropriate tradition. Topic choice will be made by student and instructor with approval by department chair. The thesis of 25-30 pages will be defended before a committee of three faculty members, including the thesis director, the department chair and /or BIS director, and one additional faculty member chosen by the student. All thesis students and their faculty directors will meet as a group during the semester for discussion of the process. A transcript designation, “Exceptional work on the senior thesis,” may be given if recommended by the faculty thesis committee (offered on demand).
AEGL 497 Directed Internship. (1-3) (Prereq: Junior standing, consent of department) Supervised professional experience in writing. (May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours)
AEGL 499 Senior Seminar. (3) (Prereq: Senior standing, completion
of at least 12 hours at the 300 level or above and consent of instructor)
A seminar in which the students apply to instructor-selected literature
the critical and analytical skills developed in their previous course work.
Students will produce a critical analytical paper of approximately fifteen
pages on literature of their own choosing. The course will culminate
in an oral defense of the final paper within the context of the seminar
and before the faculty seminar committee. (Offered every spring).
Vacant, Department Chair
Professor
Ann Adele Lee (Spanish, Comparative Literature), Ph.D., University
of South Carolina, 1978
Associate Professors
Stanley F. Levine (French), Ph.D., Stanford University, 1984
Karl L. Stenger (German), Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1984
Assistant Professor
Narciso J. Hidalgo (Spanish), Ph.D., Indiana University, 1999
Instructor
R. L. Andrews (Spanish), M.A., University of Kentucky, 1990
Lecturer
Silvia Powledge (Spanish), M.S., Texas Wesleyan University, 1992
Department Mission Statement
The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures recognizes that we live in a world where there is an increasing need for effective communication among peoples of diverse ethnic and linguistic backgrounds. The departmental programs therefore strive to provide undergraduate students with communicative competence in a second language, understanding of and appreciation for other cultures, and insight into the experiences of other peoples.
Curricula
USCA offers the first year of French, German, Latin, Russian, Spanish and Yiddish and the second or third year if demand warrants. Depending on the language which a student is studying, he or she may complete approximately two years at USCA.
Foreign Language Placement
Karl L. Stenger, Coordinator
Students who had two or more years of the language they plan to take within the last four years and passed the courses with a C or better must enroll in 121.
The following students should enroll in 101:
• students who are starting a new language
• students who did not have two or more years of the language within
the last four years and/or did not pass the courses
with a C or better.
Students with more extensive foreign language experience who want to place into higher courses in order to receive extra credit should contact the Coordinator of Foreign Language Placement and arrange to take the placement test.
• If they place into 122 and pass the course with an A or B, they will
receive 4 additional credits for 121.
• If they place into a 200 level course and pass the course with an
A or B, they will receive 8 additional credits for 121
and 122.
Students who place into 122 or above and who pass the course with a grade lower than B will receive credit for that course and will have fulfilled the foreign language requirement at USCA, but will not receive extra college credit.
Foreign Languages/Literatures Laboratory
The Foreign Languages/Literatures Laboratory supports the integration of technology into language instruction and linguistic acquisition. Through methods such as aural-oral programs, video, and internet access, the Language Lab provides students with opportunities to acquire, develop, and practice effective communicative skills and to gain insight into and appreciation of diverse cultures and peoples. Students use the lab to complete homework assignments and class projects.
The Language Lab is located in the Humanities and Social Sciences Building (Room 106) with open hours posted each semester.
Tutoring Services
USC Aiken provides student-tutoring services for introductory French,
German, and Spanish classes. For more information, contact the Office
of Academic Support Services located in the library.
Minor in Spanish
Prerequisites
ASPA 122 Basic Proficiency in Spanish or placement
Language Component................................................
9
ASPA 2091 Spanish Composition and Grammar
ASPA 2101 Spanish Conversation
ASPA 309 Intermediate Composition and Grammar, OR
ASPA 310 Intermediate Conversation
Literature Component................................................
3
ASPA 302 Survey of Latin American Literature, OR
ASPA 488, 498 or any other literature course
Culture Component.....................................................
3
ASPA 304 Peninsular Culture, OR
ASPA 305 Latin American Culture
Spanish Elective..........................................................
3
Select one of the following:
ASPA 216 Business Spanish
ASPA 397 The Latin American Film Experience
ASPA 399 Independent Study
ASPA 4882 Selected Non-Western Topics
ASPA 4982 Selected Topics, OR
courses from Anthropology, History, Political Science
which predominantly relate to Hispanic topics (must be approved by the
Foreign Language
Department Chair)
Total hours required.................................................
18
1 Must receive a grade of C or better
2 Any course not fulfilling above requirements
Add-On Teacher Certification in Spanish
Students can earn certification in Spanish through the “add-on” certification process. Initially certified individuals who complete 18 hours of electives in Spanish (209 and above) and pass the content-area exam of the National Teachers Examination can qualify for certification in Spanish. Students should consult with the Spanish program coordinator or the Head of the School of Education concerning specific requirements for add-on certification in Spanish.
Course Descriptions
Foreign Languages and Literatures
Language courses are sequential (101, 102; 121, 122; 201, 202); each lower numbered course is a prerequisite for the next one in the sequence. For entrance into any course except 101, the student must have taken the previous course or have advanced standing status. It is not permissible for a student to enroll in one of the above courses with a lower number than any other course in that language which the student has successfully completed with a grade of C or better. (For example, enrolling in 101 after completing 102 with a grade of C or better will not be allowed.)
Courses taught in translation (such as 325, 388, 397, or 398) do not have a foreign language prerequisite and cannot be used to satisfy the foreign language requirement.
AFRE 101 Beginning French I. (4) (Prereq: only for students who did not have two years of the same foreign language within the last four years and/or passed the courses with less than a C) Fundamentals of the language through speaking, listening, reading and writing. Admission to 101 restricted to those who have never studied French previously at the secondary level or above. (Fall)
AFRE 102 Beginning French II. (4) (Prereq: a grade of C or better in AFRE 101) Continued study of the fundamentals of the language through speaking, listening, reading and writing. (Spring)
AFRE 121 Elementary French. (4) (Prereq: two years of the same foreign language within the last four years with a grade of C or better) Review of fundamental communication skills. Assumes a minimum of 2 years high school level experience in French. (Fall)
AFRE 122 Basic Proficiency in French. (4) (Prereq: a grade of C or better in AFRE 102 or 121 or placement examination) Practice and further development of essential listening, reading, speaking and writing skills. Admission either by placement examination or successful completion of French 102 or 121. (Spring)
AFRE 201 Intermediate French. (3) (Prereq: AFRE 122 or advanced standing in the language) Review of the basic principles of grammar with emphasis on reading, writing and oral skills.
AFRE 202 Intermediate French. (3) (Prereq: AFRE 201 or advanced standing in the language) Continued review of the basic principles of grammar with emphasis on reading, writing and oral skills.
AFRE 388 Selected Non-Western Topics in Translation. (3) (Prereq: AEGL 102) Intensive study of selected topics of the non-Western French-speaking world (Africa, Asia, the Caribbean), with specific topics announced for each offering of the course. May be repeated with permission of instructor. Cannot be used to satisfy the foreign language requirement. No previous knowledge of French necessary. (Satisfies the non-Western world studies requirement.)
AFRE 395 Selected Topics. (3) (Prereq: AFRE 202 or advanced standing in the language) Intensive study of selected topics of French and the French-speaking world, with specific topics announced for each offering of the course. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
AFRE 398 Selected Topics in Translation. (3) (Prereq: AEGL 102) Intensive studies in selected authors or literary movements of France and the French-speaking world, with specific topics announced for each semester/year. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
AFRE 399 Independent Study. (1-6) (Prereq: permission of instructor)
AGER 101 Beginning German I. (4) (Prereq: only for students who did not have two years of the same foreign language within the last four years and/or passed the courses with less than a C) Fundamentals of the language through speaking, reading and writing. Admission to 101 restricted to those who have never studied German at the secondary level or above.
AGER 102 Beginning German II. (4) (Prereq: a grade of C or better in AGER 101) Continued study of the fundamentals of the language through speaking, listening, reading and writing.
AGER 121 Elementary German. (4) (Prereq: two years of the same foreign language within the last four years with a grade of C or better) Review of fundamental communication skills. Assumes a minimum of 2 years high school level experience in German.
AGER 122 Basic Proficiency in German. (4) (Prereq: a grade of C or better in AGER 102 or 121 or placement examination) Practice and further development of essential listening, reading, speaking and writing skills. Admission either by placement examination or successful completion of German 102 or 121.
AGER 201 Intermediate German. (3) (Prereq: AGER 122 or placement examination) Review of the basic principles of grammar with emphasis on reading writing and oral skills.
AGER 202 Intermediate German. (3) (Prereq: AGER 201 or advanced standing in the language) Continued review of the basic principles of grammar with emphasis on reading, writing and oral skills.
AGER 398 Selected Topics in Translation. (3) (Prereq: AEGL 102) Intensive studies in selected authors or literary movements of the German speaking countries. Specific topics to be announced each semester/year. May be repeated with permission of instructor.
AGER 399 Independent Study. (1-6) (Prereq: permission of instructor)
Italian (AITL)
AITL 101 Beginning Italian I. (4) Fundamentals of the language through speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Assumes no prior knowledge of the language.
AITL 102 Beginning Italian II. (4) (Prereq: a grade of C or better in AITL 101) Continued study of the fundamentals of the language through speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
ALAT 101 Introductory Latin. (4) Fundamentals of the language, with an emphasis on reading Latin as well as enriching one’s English vocabulary. The evolution of modern European languages out of Latin will also be studied.
ALAT 102 Introductory Latin. (4) (Prereq: a grade of C or better in ALAT 101) Continued study of the fundamentals of Latin.
ALAT 122 Basic Proficiency in Latin. (4) (Prereq: a grade of C or better in ALAT 102 or advanced standing in the language) Continued study of the Latin language, with an emphasis on reading Latin as well as enriching one’s English vocabulary and grammatical sensitivity. The course will complete the explanation of the main points of Latin grammar and will provide opportunities to read authentic Latin texts.
ALAT 399 Independent Study. (1-6) (Prereq: permission of instructor)
Russian (ARUS)
ARUS 121 Elementary Russian. (4) Fundamentals of the language through speaking, listening, reading and writing. Assumes no prior knowledge of the language.
ARUS 122 Basic Proficiency in Russian. (4) (Prereq: a grade of C or better in ARUS 121) Practice and further development of essential listening, reading, speaking and writing skills.
ASPA 101 Beginning Spanish I. (4) (Prereq: only for students who did not have two years of the same foreign language within the last four years and/or passed the courses with less than a C) Fundamentals of the language through speaking, listening, reading and writing. Admission to 101 restricted to those who have never studied Spanish at the secondary level or above. (Also offered during the Summer)
ASPA 102 Beginning Spanish II. (4) (Prereq: a grade of C or better in ASPA 101) Continued study of the fundamentals of the language through speaking, listening, reading and writing. (Also offered during the Summer)
ASPA 121 Elementary Spanish. (4) (Prereq: two years of the same foreign language within the last four years with a grade of C or better) Review of fundamental communication skills. Assumes a minimum of 2 years high school level experience in Spanish. (Fall)
ASPA 122 Basic Proficiency in Spanish. (4) (Prereq: a grade of C or better in ASPA 102 or 121 or placement examination) Practice and further development of essential listening, reading, speaking and writing skills. Admission either by placement examinations or successful completion of Spanish 102 or 121. (Spring)
ASPA 209 Spanish Composition and Grammar. (3) (Prereq: ASPA 122 or placement examination) An intensive review and concentration on key areas of grammar and written expression in Spanish, as well as further vocabulary expansion. Readings from Hispanic culture and vocabulary units will form the basis for compositions. Some oral/aural work to increase accuracy.
ASPA 210 Spanish Conversation. (3) (Prereq: ASPA 122 or placement examination) Oral-aural practice in spoken Spanish with emphasis on fundamental conversational skills, vocabulary expansion, pronunciation, intonation, fluidity, and comprehension. Discussion of readings in Hispanic culture to provide conversational context and to increase vocabulary. Some written work to increase accuracy.
ASPA 216 Spanish for Business. (3) (Prereq: ASPA 122 or consent of instructor) The course is an oral-written proficiency based language course and aims to integrate the Spanish language study with the general study of business practices in Spanish and Latin American contexts. An upper level Spanish language course with business as the content-base and a particular focus on the linguistic acquisition of the Spanish language for the purpose of conduction commercial negotiations.
ASPA 217 Spanish for Public Service. (3) (Prereq: ASPA 209; may be taken concurrently with ASPA 209) This course develops oral and aural proficiency in public service-related interactions where Spanish is the principal means of communication through practical situations and role-playing. The course studies and focuses on a multicultural awareness and understanding of Latino attitudes. The course assumes a basic understanding of Spanish grammar and Preterit vs Imperfect verbs. Taught in Spanish.
ASPA 301 Survey of Peninsular Literature. (3) (Prereq: ASPA 209
or advanced standing in the language) Reading and discussion of the classic
literary works of Spain. Critical analysis of works in their cultural,
historical and literary context. Taught in Spanish
.
ASPA 302 Survey of Latin American Literature. (3) (Prereq: ASPA
209 or advanced standing in the language) Reading and discussion of representative
literary works from the pre-Columbian encounter to the present. Critical
analysis of works in their cultural, historical and literary context.
Taught in Spanish. (Satisfies the non-Western world studies requirement).
ASPA 304 Peninsular Culture. (3) (Prereq: ASPA 209, 210 or advanced standing in the language) Study of the basic historical, political, social, economic, and religious issues important to the forging of the cultural identity and heritage of Spain. Taught in Spanish.
ASPA 305 Latin American Culture. (3) (Prereq: ASPA 209, 210 or advanced standing in the language) Taught in Spanish. Study of the basic historical, political, social, economic, and religious issues important to the forging of the cultural identity and heritage of Latin America. (Satisfies the non-Western world studies requirement.)
ASPA 309 Intermediate Composition and Grammar. (3) (Prereq: ASPA 209 or advanced standing in Spanish) A review of Spanish structure, verbs, idioms, and vocabulary with an introduction to stylistics. Readings from Hispanic texts will form the basis for compositions. Some aural/oral work to increase accuracy.
ASPA 310 Intermediate Conversation. (3) (Prereq: ASPA 209, 210 or advanced standing in Spanish) Practice in spoken Spanish with an emphasis on vocabulary, verb forms, intonation, pronunciation, and comprehension. Readings from Hispanic texts will form basis for conversations. Some written work to increase accuracy.
ASPA 325 Hispanic Cultures and Identities. (3) (Prereq: AEGL 102) Taught in English. Course explores the development of contemporary Latin American worldviews and identity by focusing on the various contributions of indigenous, European, and African peoples to the sense of identities and cultural traditions in the Americas. Courses taught in translation do not apply towards a Spanish minor. Cannot be used to satisfy the foreign language requirement. (Satisfies the non-Western world studies requirement.)
ASPA 388 Selected Non-Western Topics in Translation. (3) (Prereq: AEGL 102) Taught in English. An intensive, critical study of major literary works in their cultural, historical, and literary contexts. Topics will address primarily Latin American issues. Specific topics will be announced each semester. May be repeated with permission of instructor. Courses taught in translation do not apply towards a Spanish minor. Cannot be used to fulfill foreign language requirement. (Satisfies the non-Western world studies requirement.)
ASPA 397 The Latin American Film Experience. (3) (Prereq: AEGL 102) An introduction to the Latin American film with emphasis on the appreciation of the films in their artistic and cultural context. Films will be in English or Spanish, Portuguese or French with English subtitles. Taught in English. (Satisfies the non-Western world studies requirement)
ASPA 399 Independent Study. (1-6) (Prereq: permission of instructor)
ASPA 426 Afro-Hispanic Literatures. (3) (Prereq: ASPA 209 or advanced standing in the language) The course is an interdisciplinary approach to the confluence of African and Hispanic cultures in the Caribbean and continental regions. Readings and discussion of works in their cultural, historical, literary, and socio-economic context. Taught in Spanish. (Satisfies the non-Western world studies requirement).
ASPA 427 Literature of Social Protest. (3) (Prereq: ASPA 209 or advanced standing in the language) Study and analysis of the thematic use of socio-political elements in works by Latin American writers. Taught in Spanish. (Satisfies the non-Western world studies requirement).
ASPA 488 Selected Non-Western Topics. (3) (Prereq: ASPA 209 or advanced standing in the language) Taught in Spanish. An intensive, critical study of major literary works in their cultural, historical, and literary contexts. Topics will address primarily Latin American issues. Specific topics will be announced each semester. May be repeated with permission of instructor. (Satisfies the non-Western world studies requirement.)
ASPA 498 Selected Topics. (3) (Prereq: ASPA 209 or advanced standing in the language) Taught in Spanish. An intensive study of issues in literature, language and theory. Specific topics will be announced each semester. May be repeated with permission of instructor.
Yiddish (AYID)
AYID 121 Elementary Yiddish. (4) Fundamentals of Yiddish language through reading, listening, speaking and writing. In addition, representative European and American Yiddish prose and poetry will be read in English translation, with excerpts in Yiddish. Introduction to Jewish history, folklore, culture and traditions. Assumes no prior knowledge of the language.
AYID 122 Basic Proficiency in Yiddish. (4) (Prereq: a grade of
C or better in AYID 121) Continued study of fundamentals of the language
through reading, listening, speaking and writing.
Valdis O. Lumans, Department Chair
Professors
Robert E. Botsch (Political Science), Ph.D., University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill, 1977
William S. Brockington, Jr. (History), Ph.D., University of South Carolina,
1975
Valdis O. Lumans (History), Ph.D., University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill, 1979
W. Calvin Smith (History), Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill, 1971, Cleora Toole Murray Chair in History
Associate Professors
James O. Farmer (History), Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1982,
June Rainsford Henderson Chair in Southern History
Elaine Lacy (History), Ph.D., Arizona State, 1991
Girma Negash (Political Science), Ph.D., University of Colorado, 1982
Blanche Premo-Hopkins (Philosophy), Ph.D., Marquette University, 1974
Gregory F. Weis (Philosophy), J.D., Dickinson School of Law, 1974;
Ph.D., University of Georgia, 1984
Assistant Professor
Carol Botsch (Political Science), Ph.D., University of South Carolina,
1988
Instructor
Michael P. Morris (History), Ph.D., Auburn University, 1993
Lecturers
Clyde L. Ireland (Religious Studies), M.Div., Virginia Theological
Seminary, 1954
W. Scott Poole (History), M.T.S., Harvard University, 1997
Professor Emeritus
George Bowdler (Political Science), Ph.D., University of South Carolina,
1974
Department Mission Statement - History Program
The History Program, an exclusively undergraduate program leading to the BA degree, supports the USCA mission as written on page 1 of the USCA Bulletin and is designed to achieve these goals. In addition we have accepted as our specific mission the following : 1) Contribute to the humanistic, liberal education of all USCA students; 2) prepare History majors to meet program requirements and ultimately receive the BA degree in History; 3) provide auxiliary services for other disciplines (e.g., history courses as electives, cognates, minors and other curriculum requirements); 4) contribute to the overall development of the USCA academic community through faculty services activities; 5) contribute academic and scholarly expertise to the Aiken community and beyond. Our faculty strives to fulfill its mission primarily through instruction, research, and service, in particular the emphasis on pursuit of academic excellence.
Curricula
In order to be awarded a bachelor’s degree in History or Political Science, students must complete the basic requirements listed below and specific major requirements. The basic requirements include general education requirements (page 40, “Academic Programs”) and either a minor (18 hours) in a discipline other than the major discipline, or a cognate (12 hours), consisting of advanced courses in at least two different disciplines related to the student’s major interest. Political Science and History majors who either have a completed degree in another field, or are working on another degree concurrently, or have declared a double major, are not required to have a minor or cognate as a requirement for graduation. All course work counting towards the major, minor or cognate must be completed with at least a C grade. Courses in which a grade less than C is made may be repeated. Electives, courses not counting towards the general education requirements, major requirements, or either the minor or cognate, should be chosen to provide the student with the broadest possible education. Developmental courses will not count toward the 120 hour requirement for a bachelor’s degree in this department. The maximum number of credit hours for activities courses accepted for credit towards a Political Science or a History degree is four. The department chair will determine the applicability of all transfer courses towards degrees granted in the department. Transfer students working towards a degree in History or Political Science must take a minimum of 12 hours of major requirement courses at USCA. It is the student’s responsibility to plan a suitable course of study for her/his goals and to consult frequently with a major advisor as to the selection of courses. Each student is responsible for ensuring completion of all degree requirements and compilation of records of course work.
As a means of self-assessment, and as a requirement for graduation, all History and Political Science majors must compile, maintain and submit a portfolio of selected work from all of their courses required for the major. Each student will include in the portfolio (1) one important graded item (paper, exam, etc.) of choice from each major course; (2) a 1-2 page self-evaluation of his/her academic progress as reflected in the materials contained in the portfolio. The student’s advisor will supervise the collection of the necessary materials. The materials collected in the portfolio should reflect the academic development of the student and therefore will serve as a means of assessing the respective program. When applying for graduation, the student will submit the portfolio to the department chair, who will verify the completion of this requirement for graduation. In the case of a History graduate, the student will also select a committee of three History faculty and will arrange for an exit interview and a discussion of the portfolio with this committee, to be held at some time within two weeks prior to graduation. This interview will serve as an additional assessment tool for the History Program and will provide the student an opportunity to critique and evaluate the Program. Transfer students and USCA students who changed majors to History or Political Science will be responsible only for providing items from classes taken after transferring to USCA or after declaring either History or Political Science as a major.
Bachelor of Arts—Major in History
To fulfill the Bachelor of Arts degree requirements in History a student must successfully complete at least 120 credit hours in academic subjects. All candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in History must satisfy a set of general education requirements, listed below, which are designed to prevent any student from adopting too narrow an academic focus. In addition to these requirements the student must choose to pursue either a minor or a cognate. As a major requirement the student must take 31 hours of history courses numbered 300 or above.
AHST 300 should be taken as soon as possible after a history major attains sophomore status (30 hours).
History-Honors Recognition
Senior History majors (90 hours or more) will be considered,
by the department, as a “History Honors Major,” upon completion of the
Senior Honors Thesis, AHST 500, with the grade of B or higher. See
the description of AHST 500 for prerequisites and conditions. AHST
500 may be included as one of nine 300 level and above courses (27 hours)
required of History majors.
History majors may take up to 9 hours of independent study in history that will count towards the major and 6 hours in other disciplines for a maximum 15 hours of independent studies.
1. General Education Requirements..................................................
56-58
A. Skills
and Competencies1......................................................
21-23
English 101 and 1022.......................................................................
6
Composition/Composition and Literature
Math/Statistics/Logic.........................................................................
6
Applied Speech Communication3.......................................................3
Foreign Language4.........................................................................6-8
B. Methods
and History of Disciplines5.........................................
35
Natural Sciences..............................................................................
8
Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
Geology, Astronomy (2 labs)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (at least two areas)...........................
9
Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology,
Economics, Political Science, Geography
Humanities (at least two areas).......................................................
12
History, Literature, Fine Arts History,
Humanities (AHUM acronym), Religion,
Foreign Language (200 level and above),
Philosophy (not logic),
Communications (last two digits in 50s or 60s)
History of Civilization.........................................................................
6
2. Major Requirements
........................................................................31
AHST 300 Scope and Methods of History ........................................4
History courses 300-level and above...............................................
27
The 27 hours must be distributed as follows6:
United States History...........................................................
3-15
European .............................................................................3-15
Non-Western.......................................................................
3-15
3. Cognate or Minor........................................................................
12-18
Cognate.........................................................................................
12
Minor.............................................................................................
18
4. Free Electives..............................................................................
13-21
Total hours required5.................................................................................120
1 For undergraduate writing proficiency,
see Proficiency Portfolio in Writing described on page 41.
2 Students must complete English
101 with a grade of C or better in order to fulfill general education
requirements. Students must
also complete AEGL 102 with
a grade of C or better in order to fulfill general education
requirements and before taking other English
courses.
3 The following are considered Applied
Speech Communication courses: ACOM 201, ACOM 241, ACOM 342, and ACOM
440.
4 Two (2) semesters of the same language.
Optional requirement for Professional Schools.
5 At least 3 hours must be in non-Western
world studies, unless an approved non-Western world studies course has
been completed
elsewhere in the student’s degree
program.
6 The department will determine the
field of any course whose subject is general in nature and does not
clearly fit any of the three fields.
Minor in History
All courses must be 200-level or higher
Requirements:
U.S. History......................................................
6
Non-U.S. History.............................................. 6
Any area of History (student’s choice)................ 6
Total hours required...................................... 18
Department Mission Statement - Political Science Program
The Political Science Program, an exclusively undergraduate program leading to the BA degree, supports the USCA mission as written on page 1 of the USCA Bulletin and is designed to achieve these goals. In addition we have accepted as our specific mission the following: 1) Contribute to the humanistic, liberal education of all USCA students; 2) prepare Political Science majors to meet program requirements and ultimately receive the BA degree in Political Science; 3) provide auxiliary services for other disciplines (e.g., Political Science courses as electives, cognates, minors, and other curriculum requirements); 4) contribute to the overall development of the USCA community through faculty service activities; 5) contribute academic and professional expertise to the Aiken community and beyond. The faculty strives to fulfill its mission primarily through instruction, research, and service, and especially the pursuit of academic excellence.
Political Science Honors Recognition: Senior Political Science majors (90 hours or more) will be considered by the department as a “Political Science Honors Major, “ upon completion of the Senior Honors Thesis, APLS 500, with the grade of B or higher. See the description of APLS 500 for prerequisites and conditions. APLS 500 will be included as one of five electives, either in Option #1 or Option #2 below.
Political Science —Bachelor
of Arts
All candidates for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science
must complete 120 credit hours of academic work, including the general
education requirements listed below (56-58 hours), either a minor (18 hours)
or a cognate (12 hours) (refer to description of minor and cognate under
History
requirements), and the following major requirements:
1. General Education Requirements............................................................
56-58
A. Skills
and Competencies1..................................................................
21-23
English 101 and 1022 ..................................................................................
6
Composition/Composition and Literature
Math/Statistics/Logic....................................................................................
6
Applied Speech Communication3..................................................................3
Foreign Language4...................................................................................
6-8
B. Methods
and History of Disciplines5....................................................
35
Natural Sciences .........................................................................................8
Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
Geology, Astronomy (2 labs)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (at least two areas) .......................................9
Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology,
Economics, Political Science, Geography
Humanities (at least two areas)....................................................................
12
History, Literature, Fine Arts History,
Humanities (AHUM acronym), Religion,
Foreign Language (200 level and above),
Philosophy (not logic),
Communications (last two digits in 50s or 60s)
History of Civilization ....................................................................................6
2. Major Requirements......................................................................................
37
Common Core:
APLS 110, 201, 301..................................................................................10
American Government above 300 level .........................................................3
International Relations/Comparative Politics above 300 level .........................3
Political Theory above 300 level....................................................................3
Public Administration above 300 level..........................................................
3
Option
#1: Comprehensive Political Science:
Any Political Science above 300 level ..........................................................15
Option #2: Campaign Management and Elections:
Five of the following Political Science courses..............................................15
APLS 321, 322, 340, 345, 352, 368, approved 399, 431, 458, 468, approved
493 or 494 courses, and
for those who qualify, an approved APLS 500 - Senior Honors Thesis.
Option #3: International Service:
APLS 101 or 103 .........................................................................................3
Three of the following Political Science courses: .............................................9
APLS 315, 316, 320, 330, 340, 345, 385, 487, 488, 680, or approved 492,
493 or 494 courses
Option #4: Public Service:
Four of the following Political Science courses.............................................
12
APLS 322, 353, 370, 374, 458, 471, 472, 473, 399 (approved Internship),
or approved 493 or 494 courses
3. Cognate or Minor.........................................................................................
12-18
Cognate.......................................................................................................
.12
Minor............................................................................................................
18
4. Free Electives................................................................................................
7-15
Total hours required5..............................................................................................
120
1 For undergraduate writing proficiency,
see Proficiency Portfolio in Writing described on page 41.
2 Students must complete English
101 with a grade of C or better in order to fulfill general education requirements.
Students must
also complete AEGL 102 with
a grade of C or better in order to fulfill general education
requirements and before taking other
English courses.
3 The following are considered Applied
Speech Communication courses: ACOM 201, ACOM 241, ACOM 342, and ACOM
440.
4 Two (2) semesters of the same language.
Optional requirement for Professional Schools.
5 At least 3 hours must be in non-Western
world studies, unless an approved non-Western world studies course has
been
completed elsewhere in the student’s
degree program.
6 Requires a 3.5 GPA in major courses and
permission of instructor.
APLS 301 should be taken as soon as possible after a political science major attains sophomore status (30 hours).
Political Science majors may take up to 9 hours of independent study in Political Science that will count towards the major and 6 hours in other disciplines for a maximum of 15 hours of independent study.
Minor in Political Science
Requirements:
APLS 101, 103, or 110...................................................................
3
APLS 301 Scope and Methods of Political Science..........................
4
American Government above 300 level.............................................
3
International Relations/Comparative Politics above 300 level..............
3
Political Theory above 300 level........................................................
3
Public Administration above 300 level................................................
3
Total hours required.....................................................................
19
International Studies
A three-year sequence of courses is offered toward a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies. Undergraduate courses are offered in three general areas: international politics, foreign policy and area studies. Political Science 101, 103, 315, 340 or 341, and 316 or 380 are required courses for the major. Students seeking a B.A. in International Studies should transfer to USC Columbia for the final 30 hours of course work.
Minor in International Studies
Requirements:
Humanities
(one of the following is required):..........................................................
3
AARH 105, 106, 312 or 397
A non-US literature course above the 200 level
AHUM 201 Peace Studies
ACOM 450 Intercultural Communication
Foreign Language 200 level or greater
Anthropology/Geography/Sociology
(two of the following are required):......................................................
6
AANP 102 Understanding Other Cultures or
upper level cultural
anthropology course
AGRY 101 Geography of the Developed World,
or AGRY 102 Geography of
the Developing World,
or other non-US geography
course
ASCY 310 Social Demography or
ASCY 315 World Population
Problems
International History:...........................................................................
3
Any non-US History above the 300 level
International Relations (two of the following are required):...................
6
APLS 101 Global Politics or APLS 103 Non-Western
Politics
APLS 315 International Relations
APLS 316 Comparative Politics
APLS 487 Government and Politics of Africa
APLS 488 Government and Politics of Latin America
Total hours required.......................................................................
18
Minor in International Relations
Requirements:
APLS 101 Global Politics or APLS 103 Non-Western Politics.....................
3
Five of the following courses are required: ...................................................15
APLS 315 International Relations
APLS 330 International Organization
APLS 340 Conduct and Formulation of US Foreign Policy
APLS 316 Comparative Politics
APLS 487 Government and Politics of Africa
APLS 488 Government and Politics of Latin America
Total hours required................................................................................
18
Philosophy
Several courses in philosophy are offered. Students contemplating a major in Philosophy can complete at least the first two years of a standard curriculum at USCA and transfer to another college to complete their degree. Students may include Philosophy as a concentration or component of the BIS program.
Minor in Philosophy
Requirements:
APHL 102 Introduction to Philosophy............................................................
3
APHL 110 Introduction to Deductive Logic....................................................
3
One of the following:......................................................................................
3
APHL 302 Ancient Philosophy
APHL 303 17th and 18th Century Philosophy and Science
APHL 304 19th and 20th Century Philosophy
Three additional courses: ................................................................................
9
Any courses with the APHL acronym
No more than two of the following courses:
APLS 320 Introduction to Political Theory
APLS 321 Sexual Politics and Political Theory
APLS 322 American Political Theory
APSY 300 History and Systems of Psychology
ASCY 496 Sociological Theory
Total hours required.................................................................................
18
Religious Studies
Several courses in religious studies are offered. Students contemplating a major in Religious Studies can complete at least their first two years at USCA. Students may include Religious Studies as a concentration or component in the BIS degree.
Minor in Religious Studies
Requirements:
I. APHL 102 Introduction to Philosophy......................................................
3
II. AREL 101, 103.......................................................................................
6
III. One of the following courses:....................................................................
3
AANP 352 Anthropology of Magic and Religion
AHST 341 Religion in America:
A Historical Survey
AREL 301 Introduction to the Hebrew
Bible
AREL 302 Introduction to Early
Christian Writings
IV. Two additional courses selected from:......................................................
6
AEGL 389 Classical Mythology
AEGL 425 Early America Literature
AHUM 201 Peace Studies
APHL 211 Contemporary Moral Issues
APHL 302 Ancient Philosophy
APHL 311 Ethics
AREL 390 Topics in Religious Studies
Any of the courses listed above in III not taken
to fulfill item III
Total hours required...................................................................................
18
Course Descriptions
History (AHST)
AHST 101 Introduction to Western Civilization to 1650. (3) A survey of the rise and development of the Western world from the Mediterranean origins to 1650.
AHST 102 Introduction to Western Civilization Since 1650. (3) A survey of the development and expansion of the Western world since 1650, with emphasis on the modern era. (AHST 101 is not a prerequisite for AHST 102.)
AHST 103 Introduction to Non-Western Civilization. (3) An introductory survey of the development of the major Asian, African, and Latin American civilizations, from the earliest times to the present. Satisfies non-Western world studies requirements. (AHST 101 and/or AHST 102 are not prerequisites.)
AHST 201 History of the United States from Discovery to 1865. (3) A general survey of the history of the United States from the era of discovery through the Civil War, emphasizing major political, economic, social and intellectual developments.
AHST 202 History of the United States from 1865 to present (3) A general survey of the history of the United States from the Civil War to the present, emphasizing major political, economic, social and intellectual developments. (AHST 201 is not a prerequisite for AHST 202.)
AHST 300 Scope and Methods of History. (4) (Prereq: Sophomore standing [30 hours] or permission of instructor) A study of the historical method, methods of research, sources, interpretations, and bibliographies. Includes a laboratory. Required of all history majors.
AHST 312 A Survey of British History since 1750. (3) A survey of the political, economic, social and cultural development of Britain from pre-Roman times to the present.
AHST 313 Great Britain and the World. (3) A survey of the impact of the British Empire upon world history, 1600 to the present. Emphasis will be on political, economic and cultural exchanges and legacies.
AHST 319 The Birth of Europe (3) A survey of the formation and development of Europe from the 4th to 14th centuries. Emphasis upon the emergence of European culture and the interaction between western Europe and the Byzantine/Islamic East.
AHST 320 Early Modern Europe, 1300-1789. (3) A survey of the dynastic, territorial states of Europe from the Renaissance to the French Revolution.
AHST 321 Modern Europe. (3) A survey of the development of the modern nation state from the French Revolution to the present.
AHST 325 Modern Russia. (3) A survey of the development of Czarist Russia and the Soviet Union with emphasis upon Russia from the time of Peter the Great.
AHST 326 Modern Germany. (3) A history of modern Germany since the unification of 1871, covering the Imperial Era, World War I, the Weimar years, the Third Reich, World War II and contemporary Germany.
AHST 329 History of Modern Eastern Europe. (3) The political, economic, and cultural development of Eastern Europe from earliest times to the present.
AHST 330 Colonial America. (3) The European migration to America, the founding of the English colonies, the major aspects of colonial life, society, customs and institutions in the 17th century and the developing maturity and transformation of the colonies in the 18th century.
AHST 331 The American Revolutionary Era. (3) The background, causality and unfolding of the Revolutionary Era, the course of the War for Independence, the establishment of the Confederation and the Constitution, and the early development of the new nation to 1815.
AHST 332 The South, the Sections and the Nation, 1815-1850. (3) The political, economic and cultural development of the United States in the antebellum era, focusing on the interaction of the sections and the forces that made each distinctive, with emphasis on the South.
AHST 334 The Era of Civil War and Reconstruction, 1850-1877. (3) The political, military and social history of the Civil War era and the reorganization in the United States which followed the war.
AHST 335 Emergence of Modern America, 1877-1920. (3) A survey of late nineteenth-century and early twentieth-century United States history with emphasis on the economic, cultural, and resulting political developments from the end of Reconstruction through 1920.
AHST 338 Contemporary United States. (3) A history of the United States from the New Deal to the present. Emphasis is placed on social-cultural, economic, military, and political changes resulting from the New Deal, World War II, and the Cold War.
AHST 340 Life and Thought in American History. (3) A survey of the major ideas, attitudes, values and other cultural forces that have shaped the United States from colonial times to the present.
AHST 341 Religion in America: A Historical Survey. (3) A survey of the historical development of religion in America from the Puritan experience through contemporary religious pluralism.
AHST 361 Early Latin America: From European Discoveries Through Independence. (3) The establishment and consolidation of European empires in Central and South America; the formation of political, social, economic, and cultural traditions of Latin America; the struggle for political independence. Satisfies non-Western world studies requirements.
AHST 362 Modern Latin America: From Independence to the Present. (3) The consequences of independence; the evolution of Latin America society, culture, economy, and states since independence; the problems of modernization and development from the period of independence to the present. Satisfies non-Western world studies requirements.
AHST 366 Modern East Asia. (3) A survey of the political, social, and economic development of the four major East Asian societies and civilizations, China, Japan, Korea, and Viet Nam, from earliest times to the present, with emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. Satisfies non-Western world studies requirements.
AHST 385 Evolution of Warfare. (3) A history of tactics, strategy, weapons and logistics from 500 B.C. to the present.
AHST 386 War in the 20th Century. (3) A study of the 20th century themes of nationalism, totalitarianism and imperialism. Extensive use of documentaries and feature films illustrate these themes.
AHST 399 Independent Study. (1-6) (Prereq: permission of instructor) Directed independent project.
AHST 423 History of Mexico. (3) A survey of political, social and economic aspects of Mexican history from pre-Columbian times to the present, with an emphasis on modern Mexico. Satisfies non-Western world studies requirements.
AHST 430 U.S. Constitutional History to 1877. (3) A study of United States Constitutional history from the Colonial Period through Reconstruction with emphasis on the background of the constitution, the formation of the Union, and the increasing role of the Supreme Court in early American History.
AHST 435 Survey of African-American History. (3) A topical study of African-American history from colonial times to the present.
AHST 452 History of the New South. (3) A study of the South from Reconstruction through the Bourbon era, agrarian revolt, industrial revolution, racial problems, the impact of World Wars and New Deal to the present.
AHST 458 South Carolina Heritage. (3) South Carolina: past, present and future. A survey of South Carolina life and history from colonial times to the present, including projections of possible futures for the state given current trends.
AHST 464 History of Women in the United States. (3) The social, political, and economic activities and roles of women in the United States from early settlement to the present.
AHST 492 Non-Western Topics. (3) Topics selected will satisfy the non-Western world studies general education requirements.
AHST 493, 494, 495 Topics in History. (3) Reading and study of selected historical subjects. To be offered as a regular lecture/discussion course on a “demand basis” only.
AHST 500 Senior Honors Thesis. (3) An individual research and writing project under faculty supervision. Must have senior standing; 3.0 overall GPA; 3.5 GPA in history courses; permission of instructor.
AHST 599 Advanced Topics in History. (3-6) Reading and research on selected historical topics. Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by suffix and specific title.
Political Science (APLS)
APLS 101 Global Politics. (3) A survey course of international politics introducing the concepts and tools of the field with exposure to the unfolding events of world politics. The course will address major themes such as nationalism, conflict and cooperation, international security, global economic disparity, human rights, sustainable development and ecological balance. Satisfies non-Western world studies requirements.
APLS 103 Non-Western Politics (3) An introductory comparative politics course focusing on the economically developing countries of the world. Selected issues on the politics of socio-economic transformation will be examined. Understanding the enhanced by the political imagination of artists and other representative voices. Satisfies non-Western world studies requirements.
APLS 110 Introduction to Politics. (3) Concepts and problems involved in the political relationship among and between individuals, governments and nations, and an overview of the tools used by political scientists to study these changing political relationships.
APLS 201 American National Government. (3) The formation and development of the national government, its organization and powers.
APLS 301 Scope and Methods of Political Science. (4) (Prereq: Sophomore standing [30 hours] or permission of instructor) Political Science: its subject matter and methods of study, with particular emphasis on the scientific method and survey research. Includes a laboratory.
APLS 315 International Relations. (3) Required of all international studies majors. A study of the major political-diplomatic practices and ideas relevant to international relations and foreign policy choices.
APLS 316 Comparative Politics. (3) Comparative approaches to political systems, behavior, and institutions.
APLS 320 Introduction to Political Theory. (3) A study of several major political theorists with different views about human nature, justice, freedom and equality. Emphasis is on understanding the strengths and weaknesses of various positions in political thought, and seeing how articular issues fit into a theoretical framework.
APLS 321 Gender Politics and Political Theory. (3) This course identifies major political factors which gave rise to the women’s movement in the United States. The course examines various schools of thought on the development of feminist theory and how feminism affects the lives of both genders in contemporary politics and society.
APLS 322 American Political Theory. (3) An intensive study of the American founding, emphasizing why our government is structured as it is and the alternatives that were considered. The second half looks at the tension between freedom and equality, and the character of American democracy through the contemporary era.
APLS 330 International Organization. (3) An introduction to the structure and functions of international political and economic organizations. Particular attention to the United Nations and its specialized agencies, and to emerging regional communities. Satisfies non-Western world studies requirements.
APLS 340 The Conduct and Formulation of United States Foreign Policy. (3) An analysis of how contemporary United States foreign policy is made and conducted.
APLS 345 The Vietnam War: American Policy. (3) A comprehensive view of the Vietnam War that includes both background to the American involvement in the conflict and what has happened since the U.S. withdrew in 1975. Particular emphasis on the interplay between popular culture (music, movies, poems, novels, etc.) and U.S. policies; on the Vietnamese perspectives of the conflict; and on the policy decision making process.
APLS 352 Judicial Politics. (3) A study of the legal process and judicial structure, judicial decision-making, political influences on the legal system and the role of the courts in our political system. Contemporary issues used to explore the court’s role as policy-maker and to observe evolution in the law.
APLS 353 Gender and the Law. (3) A study of case law which affects gender roles and status in the areas of civil rights, family, employment and sexuality. The emphasis of the course is on the impact of law on political, social, and private relations, and on the potential of the law to stimulate change in these and other areas.
APLS 368 Public Opinion, Interest Groups and Parties. (3) An analysis of American public opinion including how opinion is formed and influences public policies through interest groups, parties and elections.
APLS 370 Introduction to Public Administration. (3) A study of the basic principles and theory of administrative structure, responsibility and control in relation to policy-making in the modern state.
APLS 374 Introduction to Public Policy. (3) Examination of social, political and technical forces in policy-making. Various theories of public policy as well as selected policy areas are covered. Current policy issues will also be included and integrated into the larger theories of decision-making.
APLS 385 Politics and the Arts. (3) A comparative introduction of the political aspects of artistic expressions through an overview of the roles of the different art media as instruments of domination, control, persuasion, protest, and liberation.
APLS 399A Independent Study (Political Science)(1-6) (Prereq: permission of instructor) Directed independent project.
APLS 399B Independent Study. (International Studies) (1-6) (Prereq: permission of instructor) Directed independent project.
APLS 431 Constitutional Law. (3) A study of the development of Constitutional law from the Reconstruction to the present with special emphasis on the role of the Supreme Court regarding individual rights and liberties.
APLS 458 South Carolina and State and Local Politics. (3) Using South Carolina as a point of departure, a comparative analysis of the powers, organization, problems, processes, and programs of state and local politics.
APLS 468 Presidential and Congressional Politics. (3) A study of the structure, organization, power, roles, functions, and behaviors of American presidential and congressional institutions.
APLS 471 Public Financial Administration. (3) Principles and practices of financial administration, including organization, budgeting, assessment, treasury management and debt.
APLS 472 Public Personnel Management. (3) Fundamental principles of personnel organization and administration, including an analysis of personnel techniques.
APLS 473 Politics and Public Planning. (3) The scope and nature of public planning in American government-federal, state, and local. Types of planning agencies, their organization, functions and authority.
APLS 487 Politics and Governments of Africa. (3) Political developments, processes and institutions of selected African states. Satisfies non-Western world studies requirements.
APLS 488 Politics and Governments of Latin America. (3) The development, principles, political thought and politics of the several Latin American states. Satisfies non-Western world studies requirements.
APLS 492 Non-Western Topics. (3) Topics selected will satisfies the non-Western world studies general education requirements.
APLS 493, 494 Special Topics. (3 each)
APLS 500 Senior Honors Thesis. (3) An individual research and writing project under faculty supervision. Must have senior standing; 3.0 overall GPA; 3.5 GPA in political science courses; permission of instructor.
APLS 680 Revolution in Middle America: Mexico to Cuba. (3) An in-depth analysis of contemporary politics in Middle America focusing on the background and significance of revolution with particular emphasis on Mexico, Cuba and Venezuela. Special attention will be paid to the mechanisms for structuring society, the supporting ideologies, types of participation and the regime’s relations with other transnational actors.
Philosophy (APHL)
APHL 102 Introduction to Philosophy. (3) An introduction to the main problems of philosophy and its methods of inquiry, analysis and criticism. Works of important philosophers will be read.
APHL 108 The Acquisition of Scientific Knowledge. [=APHY 108](1) An examination of how science works. A comparison of scientific methods with other means of gaining knowledge (for example, humanistic, artistic, mathematical). Scientific and social consequences of the development of selected major scientific concepts are examined. It cannot be used for Group V requirements.
APHL 110 Introduction to Deductive Logic. (3) The nature of arguments, fallacies, criteria and techniques of valid deductive inference; applications.
APHL 211 Contemporary Moral Issues. (3) (Prereq: APHL 102 or permission of instructor) Moral issues confronting men and women in contemporary society. Topics will vary but may include discussion of problems related to abortion, euthanasia, war, punishment of criminals, poverty, race relations, sexual equality and ecology.
APHL 302 Ancient Philosophy. (3) (Prereq: APHL 102 or permission of instructor) An introduction to the development of philosophy in the ancient world through the study of the works of representative philosophers focusing on Plato and Aristotle.
APHL 303 Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century Philosophy and Science. (3) (Prereq: APHL 102 or permission of instructor) An examination of the development of modern philosophy. Special attention is given to the Scientific Revolution and to the interaction of philosophy, religion and science.
APHL 304 Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Philosophy. (3) (Prereq: APHL 102 or permission of instructor) An introduction to principal movements of Western philosophy since 1800 through study of significant philosophers. Movements studied may include Idealism, Marxism, Pragmatism, Existentialism, Hermeneutics and Analytical Philosophy.
APHL 311 Ethics. (3) (Prereq: APHL 102 or permission of instructor) A study of the principles of moral conduct and of the basic concepts underlying these principles, such as good, evil, right, wrong, justice, value and obligation. The ethical works of influential philosophers are analyzed in terms of these concepts.
APHL 390 Topics in Philosophy. (3) (Prereq: APHL 102 or permission of instructor) Reading and study of selected topics in philosophy.
APHL 399 Independent Study. (1-6) (Prereq: consent of instructor) Supervised individual studies in philosophy.
Religion (AREL)
AREL 101 Biblical History and Literature. (3) A brief introduction to contemporary study of the Bible; its historical background, writing and transmission; its principal persons, events and ideas, and their significance for the present time.
AREL 103 Comparative Religion. (3) A study of the major religions of the world in traditional and contemporary settings: including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Satisfies non-Western world studies requirements.
AREL 301 Introduction to the Hebrew Bible. (3) A critical study of the literature of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament in English translation), emphasizing its historical development and meaning in the life of ancient Israel.
AREL 302 Introduction to Early Christian Writings. (3) A historical and critical study of the origin, structure and transmission of early Christian writings, including the New Testament, and their meaning in the life and thought of the early Church; emphasis is placed on the life, teaching and significance of Jesus and Paul-both for their day and for ours.
AREL 390 Topics in Religious Studies. (3) Reading and study of selected topics in religious studies.
AREL 399 Independent Study. (1-6) (Prereq: permission of instructor) Directed independent project.
Douglas Kuck, Department Chair
Professors
Trudy Knicely Henson (Sociology), Ph.D., Bowling Green State University,
1978
Barbara E. Johnson (Sociology), Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1985
Raymond M. Weinstein (Sociology), Ph.D., University of California at
Los Angeles, 1968
Associate Professors
Douglas Kuck (Sociology), Ph.D., Bowling Green State University, 1993
Mark P. Whitaker (Anthropology), Ph.D., Princeton University, 1986
Assistant Professors
Christine Wernet Beyer (Sociology), M.A., University of Akron, 1992
Linda Qingling Wang (Geography), Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison,
1997
Lecturer
Irene K. Rudnick (Criminal Justice), LL.B., University of South Carolina,
1952
Professors Emeriti
John L. Beth, Jr. (Anthropology, Sociology), Ph.D., Universidad Interamericana,
1971
Arthur J. VanAlstyne (Geography), Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh,
1967
Department Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Sociology is to provide students with an understanding of social science theories, concepts and methods leading to an ability to collect social science data, integrate material from diverse sources, draw conclusions from data, appreciate other cultures, and to be aware of issues surrounding social change. Students have the opportunity to earn the Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology in one of three concentrations: general, human services, or criminology and criminal justice. In addition, the Department provides general education courses in geography and anthropology. Departmental missions include contributing to the overall enhancement of the academic and scholarly environment at USC Aiken, in our discipline and the general academic community. The Department also provides service and expertise to the community when appropriate.
Curricula
In order to be awarded a bachelor’s degree, students must complete the basic degree requirements listed below and specific major requirements. Students seeking a bachelor’s degree in any major in the department must have a grade of C or better in each major course in order for that course to count toward the degree. Major courses in which less than C is earned may be repeated twice for a maximum of three attempts. Developmental courses will not count toward the 120 hour requirement for a bachelor’s degree in this department. No more than a total of 6 hours of credits for activities courses in Exercise Science and Fine Arts activities (dance, instrumental, chorus, voice) may be used for graduation credit (electives) toward a bachelor’s degree in sociology. The basic requirements for a bachelor’s degree include the cognate or minor. The cognate is a minimum of 12 hours of course work which support the major. The cognate must be selected from specific upper-level courses in related areas and must be approved by the student’s advisor. Students must earn a grade of C or higher in each cognate course. It is the student’s responsibility to plan a suitable course of study for his/her goals and to consult frequently with a major advisor as to the selection of courses. A minor usually requires 18 hours of course work in one academic field. A grade of C or higher is required in each minor course. Each student is responsible for ensuring completion of all degree requirements and compilation of records of course work.
Attendance policy. Each faculty member in the Department of Sociology will establish the attendance policy for his/her own classes and will include that policy in the course syllabus. If the faculty member chooses to limit the number of absences, students must be allowed a minimum number of absences equal to twice the number of class meetings per week (e.g., classes meeting twice a week will allow four absences in the semester).
Sociology majors must choose one of three major options. They include a general program in sociology (General Option), a program oriented toward criminology (Criminology Option) and a program concentrated around courses relevant to human services organizations and processes (Human Services Option). In addition, the student will select a minor area of study or a group of courses for a cognate.
Sociology majors may apply no more than 15 hours of independent study type credit toward the degree. No more than 9 hours of independent study may be applied to the major requirements. No more than 6 hours will apply to the cognate or minor, and they may only be taken with prior approval of the advisor.
At least 12 hours of the required upper-level (300 and above) major credit for the Sociology B.A. must be earned in courses taken in the USCA sociology program.
Sociology majors are limited to using no more than 6 hours of sociology course credit as elective credit toward the B.A.
Sociology
Bachelor of Arts—Major in Sociology
1. General Education Requirements...........................................
53-55
A.
Skills and Competencies1.................................................21-23
English 101 and 1022.................................................................6
Composition/Composition and Literature
Math/Statistics/Logic3................................................................6
Applied Speech Communication4...............................................3
Foreign Language5.................................................................6-8
B. Methods and History of Disciplines.........................................32
Natural Sciences.......................................................................
8
Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
Geology, Astronomy (2 labs)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (at least two areas)....................
9
Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology,
Economics, Political Science, Geography
Humanities (at least two areas)...................................................
9
History, Literature, Fine Arts History,
Humanities (AHUM acronym), Religion,
Foreign Language (200 level and above),
Philosophy (not logic),
Communication (last two digits in 50s or 60s)
History of Civilization...............................................................
6
2. Major Requirements................................................................32-35
Option #1: General core
requirements: ..............................................32
ASCY 101, 3106, 320, 497....................................................14
Six additional sociology courses, 300-level or higher including at least
two 500-level
sociology courses...........18
or
Option #2: Criminology core requirements:...........................................
35
ASCY 101, 3106, 320, 497........................................................14
ACRJ 171.....................................................................................3
Five* of the following Sociology courses,
including at least two 500-level:....................................................15
ASCY 308, 350, 351, 353, 355, 356, 358, 359, 400 (Internship in a criminal
justice agency), 504,
507, 523
*Must include at least one from ASCY 350 & 353
One additional Sociology course numbered 300 or higher................3
or
Option #3: Human Services core requirements:.....................................
35
ASCY 101, 3106, 320, 497.........................................................14
ASHS 201 Introduction to Human Services.....................................3
Five of the following Sociology courses,
at least two 500-level:....................................................................15
ASCY 305, 308, 315, 351, 355, 360,
400, 460, 504, 506, 507, 523, 524
One additional Sociology course numbered 300 or higher................3
3. Cognate or Minor....................................................................
12-18
4. Free Electives..........................................................................
12-26
(no more than 6 hours of sociology course may be applied)
Total hours required.............................................................................120
1 For undergraduate writing proficiency,
see Proficiency Portfolio in Writing described on page 41.
2 Students must complete English
101 with a grade of C or better in order to fulfill general education
requirements. Students must
also complete AEGL 102 with
a grade of C or better in order to fulfill general education
requirements and before taking other
English courses.
3 APSY 225 and 1 additional course in Math
or Logic are required.
4 The following are considered Applied Speech
Communication courses: ACOM 201, ACOM 241, ACOM 342, and ACOM 440.
5 Two (2) semesters of the same language.
Optional requirement for Professional Schools.
6 ASCY 310 satisfies the non-Western
world studies general education requirement.
Graduation Portfolio
Each sociology major must have a completed portfolio on file in the USCA Office of Assessment before the degree is granted. For each sociology major, the Office of Assessment will maintain a file made up of designated papers written for sociology courses. In order for the portfolio to be complete, the student must visit the Office of Assessment to select four papers that will comprise the portfolio. Portfolios will be used for an ongoing process of program assessment. (Majors should contact their academic advisor for details.)
Minor Requirements
Minor in Anthropology and Human Geography
Requirements:
AANP 101 Primates, People and Prehistory................... 3
AANP 102 Understanding Other Cultures...................... 3
Two of the following:
AGRY 101 Geography of the Developed World.............3
AGRY 102 Geography of the Developing World............ 3
AGRY 103 Introduction to Geography........................... 3
Two of the following:
AANP 301 Peoples of Latin America............................ 3
AANP 315 Peoples of the Indian Subcontinent.............. 3
AANP 322 Archaeological Excavation...........................3
AANP 332 Race & Ethnicity.........................................3
AANP 352 Anthropology of Magic and Religion........... 3
AANP 399 Independent Study..................................... 3
AANP 490 Topics in Anthropology...........................3-6
AGRY 370 America’s National Parks.......................... 3
AGRY 398 Topics in Geography*.............................3-6
AGRY 399 Independent Study*.................................. 3
AGRY 424 Geography of the U. S. and Canada...........3
AGRY 427 Geography of East Asia............................. 3
Total hours required................................................
18
* Courses must be approved by head of Sociology Department
Minor in Criminology and Criminal Justice
(Minor not available for students majoring in Sociology)
Requirements:
ASCY 101 Introductory Sociology............................... 3
ACRJ 171 Introductory to Criminal Justice................... 3
Three of the following:...................................................9
ASCY 350 Sociology of Delinquent Youth Behavior
ASCY 353 Sociology of Crime
ASCY 356 Sociology of Law
ASCY 358 Sociology of Corrections
ASCY 359 Police and Society
ASCY 400 Internship in a criminal justice agency
One of the following: ....................................................3
ASCY 507 Sociology of Social Control
ASCY 523 Sociology of Deviance
Total hours required...............................................
18
Minor in Sociology
Requirements:
ASCY 101 Introductory Sociology.............................................................
3
One of the following:................................................................................
3-4
ASCY 310 Social Demography
ASCY 320 Individual and Society
ASCY 497 Sociological Research Methods
One of the following:...................................................................................
3
ASCY 504 Social Stratification
ASCY 506 Social Organizations
ASCY 507 Sociology of Social Control
ASCY 523 Sociology of Deviance
ASCY 524 Interpersonal Behavior in Families
Three Sociology courses at 300 level or above
(may include 300, 310 or 320 if not taken in core requirement above)...........
9
Total hours required..........................................................................
18-19
Anthropology
Several courses are offered in the field of anthropology at USCA. Students
wishing to major in anthropology should take a basic course in quantitative
methods (e.g., Psychology 225 or Mathematics 201) in their sophomore year.
A transfer to a full Bachelor of Arts program at USC Columbia or another
university should be arranged after the sophomore year.
Geography
Currently, eight courses constitute the curriculum in geography. Students
considering a Geography major should transfer at the end of the sophomore
year.
Course Descriptions
Anthropology (AANP)
AANP 101 Primates, People and Prehistory. (3) An exploration of human origins, human evolution, human prehistory and cultural existence from its less complex forms to early civilizations. An introduction to the concepts; methods; and data of physical, biological and archaeological anthropology. (Not open to anyone who has taken AANP 101 before September 1976)
AANP 102 Understanding Other Cultures. (3) An exploration and comparison of selected contemporary cultures, including their languages, to determine and explain their similarities and differences. An introduction to the concepts, methods and data of socio-cultural anthropology and anthropological linguistics. (Not open to anyone who has taken AANP 101 before September 1976) (Satisfies non-Western world studies requirement)
AANP 301 Peoples of Latin America. (3) Comparative study of selected Latin American cultures with emphasis on their significance for a broader anthropological theory.
AANP 315 Peoples of the Indian Subcontinent. (3) Society and culture in South Asia: economic and political institutions, kinship, and religion as they pertain to the daily lives of people in the subcontinent. Emphasis on India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. (Satisfies non-Western world studies requirement)
AANP 322 Archaeological Excavation. (3) (Prereq: AANP 101, one course in prehistory, or permission of instructor) Training in field techniques during actual excavations of an archaeological site, introduction to laboratory analysis of the artifacts recovered and directed readings. May be repeated for credit (3-9).
AANP 332 Race and Ethnicity. [=ASCY 355] (3) (Prereq: AANP 101 or AANP 102 or ASCY 101) Theories, methods and substantial issues in the comparative study of race and ethnicity in anthropology and sociology. This course is cross-listed with ASCY 355, Minority Group Relations.
AANP 352 Anthropology of Magic and Religion. (3) A comparative examination of the religions of various cultures and of other related phenomena such as ritual, cosmology, revitalization movements, magic, witchcraft, myth and possession. This course satisfies the non-Western world studies requirement.
AANP 399 Independent Study. (1-6) (Prereq: permission of instructor) Directed independent project.
AANP 490 Topics in Anthropology. (3) This course will use Non-Western,
comparative material to address topics of interest in Anthropology. It
may be taken more than once as topics change. (Satisfies non-Western world
studies requirement)
Criminal Justice (ACRJ)
ACRJ 171 Introduction to Criminal Justice. (3) Survey of the law enforcement, judicial, correctional, and juvenile systems in the United States. Emphasis on the various perspectives on criminal justice and current issues.
ACRJ 272 Criminal Law. (3) The origins and development of criminal law in the United States and the basic elements of crimes and defenses.
Geography (AGRY)
AGRY 101 Geography of the Developed World. (3) A survey of the developed nations of the world including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United States, Japan and the countries of Eastern and Western Europe. Emphasis on location and cultural, economic and physical elements of these nations and their significance.
AGRY 102 Geography of the Developing World. (3) A survey of the developing (Third World) nations of the world, including Latin America, Africa and major areas of Asia. Emphasis on location and cultural, economic and physical elements of these nations and their significance. (AGRY 101 is not a prerequisite) (Satisfies non-Western world studies requirement)
AGRY 103 Introduction to Geography. (3) A survey of the principles and methods of geographic inquiry. The student is introduced to the nature of geography, the kinds of problems which it investigates and the methods which it uses in the study of man in his ecological and spatial behavior.
AGRY 370 America’s National Parks. (3) Resource, managerial, and recreational-use components of the National Park System; contemporary issues, problems, and managerial alternatives.
AGRY 398 Topics in Geography. (3) Topics in Geography will be offered as opportunities present themselves. Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by suffix and title. Prerequisites will be designated in course schedule. May be repeated as topics change.
AGRY 399 Independent Study. (1-4) (Prereq: permission of instructor) Directed independent project.
AGRY 424 Geography of the United States and Canada. (3) The course covers the historical and spatial development of the cultural and economic characteristics of the United States and Canada. Attention is also given to the major physical elements and their relation to settlement and development of the two countries. Emphasis, however, is on the United States.
AGRY 427 Geography of East Asia. (3) The spatial patterns and process involved in the cultural and economic development of China, Japan, and Korea. Attention is also given to major environmental elements and their relation to settlement and land use in this region. (Satisfies non-Western world studies requirement)
Sociology (ASCY)
ASCY 101 Introductory Sociology. (3) An introduction to sociological facts and principles; an analysis of group making processes and products.
ASCY 300 Social Structures. (3) (Prereq: ASCY 101) Selected theoretical orientations, methodological procedures and illustrative substantive data pertaining to social structures.
ASCY 301 Sociology of Gender Roles. (3) (Prereq: ASCY 101) Theories, methods and substantive issues in a sociological approach to gender roles. Topics include gender role and socialization, subcultural variations in gender roles, and structural and institutional factors related to gender role expectation.
ASCY 305 Sociology of the Family. (3) (Prereq: ASCY 101) Sociological perspectives related to various aspects of family behaviors, roles, and values.
ASCY 308 Community Organization. (3) (Prereq: ASCY 101) An analysis of the formal and informal organization; the interrelationship among public and private agencies; and means through which community action programs are initiated, coordinated and maintained.
ASCY 310 Social Demography. (4) (Prereq: ASCY 101) Study of the major theories and methods used to study population with regard to fertility, mortality, and migration and the trends in these processes. The course will also examine the interactions between population processes and society. Three lecture hours and three lab hours per week. (Satisfies non-Western world studies requirement)
ASCY 315 World Population: Problems and Policies. (3) (Prereq: ASCY 101) World population growth, associated socioeconomic problems, and effectiveness of governmental policies to control mortality, fertility, and migration. Specific topics may include “overpopulation”, family planning, mortality decline, age structure, and development projects. (Satisfies non-Western world studies requirement)
ASCY 320 Individual and Society. (3) (Prereq: ASCY 101) Selected theoretical orientations, methodological procedures and illustrative substantive data pertaining to the relations between the individual and society.
ASCY 340 Introduction to Social Problems. (3) (Prereq: ASCY 101) Normative dissensus and behavioral deviance in society and their consequences for social change and social order. Problems may include: mental disorders, juvenile delinquency, crime, drug abuse, alcoholism, suicide, sexual pathology, race and ethnic relationships, world population crises and work problems.
ASCY 350 Sociology of Delinquent Youth Behavior. (3) (Prereq: ASCY 101) Social factors in the development, identification and treatment of delinquents.
ASCY 351 Urban Sociology. (3) (Prereq: ASCY 101) Analysis of urban trends, characteristics and functions of cities with reference to the social psychological factors in urban living. Attention is directed to the emergence of urbanism in the United States, with particular reference to the Southern region, and to institutions, problems and city planning.
ASCY 353 Sociology of Crime. (3) (Prereq: ASCY 101) Social factors in the development, identification and treatment of criminals. A brief overview of the criminal justice system is also included.
ASCY 355 Minority Group Relations. [=AANP 332] (3) (Prereq: ASCY 101) Theories, methods and substantive issues in the study of majority-minority group relations and social processes and cultural orientations associated with racial and ethnic differentiation. This course is cross-listed with AANP 332, Race and Ethnicity.
ASCY 356 Sociology of Law. (3) (Prereq: ASCY 101) An examination of the development, functions, and systems of law with emphasis on the interrelation of social forces and the moral, ethical, and legal aspects of law, criminal law, and the legal process.
ASCY 358 Sociology of Corrections. (3) (Prereq: ASCY 101) A sociological approach to the development and current issues in corrections. Traditional and contemporary philosophies underlying practices and procedures in institutional and community corrections are explored.
ASCY 359 Police in Society. (3) (Prereq: ASCY 101) An overview of the development of police organizations and the role of police in society including police officer socialization, the problem of coercive power, and current issues in policing.
ASCY 360 Sociology of Medicine and Health. (3) (Prereq: ASCY 101) Social factors in health, illness and medicine in contemporary society.
ASCY 399 Independent Study. (1-6) (Prereq: permission of instructor) Directed independent project.
ASCY 400 Internship. (3) (Prereq; consent of instructor) A supervised experiential course in a field placement (e.g., social service agency, criminal justice agency) involving 10 hours per week. In addition, appropriate reading and writing assignments, plus a weekly meeting with the supervising faculty member. (An application and interview are required of applicants. Applicants must meet basic requirements of cum. GPA, major hours completed, etc. Contract required. See instructor for specifics)
ASCY 460 Sociology of Mental Health. (3) (Prereq: ASCY 101) Social factors in the development, identification and treatment of mental illness.
ASCY 490 Topics in Sociology. (3) (Prereq: ASCY 101 and/or additional specified prerequisites) Study of selected topics in Sociology. This course may be repeated with different topics.
ASCY 496 Sociological Theory. (3) (Prereq: ASCY 101) Theoretical perspectives on society and social behavior.
ASCY 497 Sociological Research Methods. (4) (Prereq: ASCY 101 and 9 hours upper level Sociology and APSY 225, or permission of instructor) Critical analysis of major methods used in the conduct of social science and general problems of research design. Course requires completion of scholarly research project.
ASCY 504 Social Stratification. (3) (Prereq: ASCY 101) Theory and research in social stratification.
ASCY 506 Social Organizations. (3) (Prereq: ASCY 101 or consent of advisor) Selected theoretical orientation, methodological procedures and illustrative substantive issues pertaining to organizations.
ASCY 507 Sociology of Social Control. (3) (Prereq: ASCY 101) Early and contemporary theories, methods and issues relating to conformity in human interaction.
ASCY 523 Sociology of Deviance. (3) (Prereq: ASCY 101) Systematic analysis of the interrelationships among the creation, involvement, recognition and control of deviance.
ASCY 524 Interpersonal Behavior in Families. (3) (Prereq: ASCY 101 and ASCY 305 or permission of instructor) Social psychological perspectives on family behavior.
ASCY 540 Criminological Theory. (3) (Prereq: ASCY 101, and ASCY 350 or 353) The study of historical and contemporary theories explaining crime and criminality. Some examination of research underlying these theories is also included.
ASCY 598 Special Topics. (3)
Jack Benjamin, Department Chair
William Clark, Director of Bands
Kate O’Hara, Etherredge Center Gallery Director
Professors
Albin Beyer (Art), M.F.A., University of Arizona, 1980
Mary D. Toole Chair in Art
William J. House (Psychology/Music-Clarinet), Ph.D., University
of South Carolina, 1974; B.M. North Texas State University, 1968
Associate Professors
Jack Benjamin (Theatre), M.S., East Texas State University, 1979,
Thomas F. Maurice Chair in Fine Arts
John Elliott (Art History), Ph.D. Florida State University, 1986
Assistant Professors
Sandra Field (Music-Voice), Ed.D., Columbia University, 1997
Michael Fowler (Graphic Design), Ed.D., University of Memphis, 1996
Richard Maltz (Music-Composition/Theory), D.M.A., University of South
Carolina, 1991
Pauline F. O’Connell Chair in Fine Arts
Lecturers
Katherine F. Brooks (Music-Percussion), M.A., Furman University,
1982
William Clark (Music-Trumpet), M.A., Marshall University, 1959
Kenneth Courtney (Music-Organ), M.M., University of Southwestern Louisiana,
1984
Thomas Cremer (Music-Trombone/Euphonium), M.M., University of Kentucky,
1989
Annetta M. Edwards (Music-Oboe) B.M.E., University of South Carolina,
1991
Kay Gross (Dance) J.D., North Carolina Central University, 1987
Mary Losey (Music-Piano), M.A., University of Michigan, 1978
J. Robert McCreary (Art History), B.S., Clemson University 1947
Keith Moore (Music-Saxophone) M.M.Ed., Western Carolina University,
1975
Debra Scott-Wiley (Theatre) M.F.A., University of South Carolina, 1994
Mary Southworth (Photography), B.S., Syracuse University, 1974
Catherine Stapleton (Music-Voice), M.M., Manhattan School of Music,
1982
Katie Taylor (Music-Harp), M.B.A., University of Connecticut, 1984
Department Mission Statement
The Department of Visual and Performing Arts is dedicated to the pursuit
of excellence through the development of artistic tradition, which includes
the arts of all cultures. We strive to make the arts accessible to
all members of the university and community by instilling a comprehension
and appreciation of the interrelationships of all the arts. The Department
helps prepare talented/dedicated students to continue the traditions of
our profession and expand its scope. Our focus is on the individual
student, so that each might find meaning and fulfillment as an artist,
as an educated member of society, and as an expressive human being.
Curricula
The Bachelor of Arts with a major in Fine Arts is designed to
prepare the student for success in a variety of professions in the visual
and performing arts. The Department of Visual and Performing Arts
is comprised of three primary areas: art (both studio and art history),
music, and theatre (including dance). The degree has some specific
requirements, but also offers a wide range of choices for the prospective
major. There is a balance between the history or appreciation classes
and the theory, performance or studio aspects. The BAFA is a multidisciplinary
degree in that the student will take classes in each of the three primary
areas, while at the same time he or she will have the ability to specialize
in a specific field. This degree will prepare the student for future
academic graduate work or for employment in a wide range of fields within
the visual and performing arts.
Bachelor of Arts—Major in Fine Arts
1. General Education Requirements................................................
50-52
A.
Skills and Competencies1
English 101 and 1022 .....................................................................6
Composition/Composition and Literature
Math/Statistics/Logic.....................................................................
6
Applied Speech Communication3...................................................
3
Foreign Language4......................................................................6-8
B. Methods and History of Disciplines5
Natural Sciences.............................................................................
8
Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
Geology, Astronomy (2 labs)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (at least two areas)...........................
6
Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology,
Economics, Political Science, Geography
Humanities (at least two areas)..........................................................
9
History, Literature, Fine Arts History,
Humanities (AHUM acronym), Religion,
Foreign Language (200 level and above),
Philosophy (not logic),
Communication (last two digits in 50s or 60s)
History of Civilization........................................................................
6
2. Major Requirements.....................................................................
36-42
A. Fine Arts Survey Requirement6.......................................................
3-9
One course must be taken
from each area:
AARH 105, 106
AMUS 173
ATHE 161
B. Fine Arts History Requirement............................................................
9
One course must be taken
from each area
AARH 206, 312, 335, 398,
399
AMUS 371, 372, 373
ATHE 361, 362, AEGL 407,
409, 474
C. Fine Arts Theory, Performance, and/or
Studio.................................. 24
At least 12 hours must be
200 or higher and
at least 3 hours must be
taken from at least
two of the three art fields
3. Cognate or Minor.............................................................................
12-18
Cognate...................................................................................................
12
Minor........................................................................................................18
4. Free Electives...................................................................................... 8-22
Total hours required5.....................................................................................120
1 For undergraduate writing proficiency,
see Proficiency Portfolio in Writing described on page 41.
2 Students must complete English
101 with a grade of C or better in order to fulfill general education requirements.
Students must also complete AEGL 102 with a grade of C or better
in order to fulfill general education requirements and before taking other
English courses.
3 The following are considered Applied Speech
Communication courses: ACOM 201, ACOM 241, ACOM 342, and ACOM 440.
4 Two (2) semesters of the same language.
Optional requirement for Professional Schools.
5 At least 3 hours must be in non-Western
world studies, unless an approved non-Western world studies course has
been completed elsewhere in the student’s degree program.
6 As many as 6 hours of Fine Arts Survey
courses may be taken as Humanities General Education courses thereby decreasing
the above Fine Arts Survey and Major Requirements by 3-6 hours.
Bachelor of Arts—Major in Fine Arts
Technology Arts Option
1. General Education Requirements.........................................
50-52
A. Skills
and Competencies1
English 101 and 1022 .............................................................
6
Composition/Composition and Literature
Math/Statistics/Logic...............................................................
6
Applied Speech Communication3............................................
3
Foreign Language4..............................................................
6-8
B. Methods and History of Disciplines5
Natural Sciences........................................................................
8
Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
Geology, Astronomy (2 labs)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (at least two areas).....................
6
Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology,
Economics, Political Science, Geography
Humanities
(at least two areas).....................................................
9
History, Literature, Fine Arts History,
Humanities (AHUM acronym), Religion,
Foreign Language (200 level and above),
Philosophy (not logic),
Communication (last two digits in 50s or 60s)
History
of Civilization..................................................................
6
2. Major Requirements.............................................................36-42
A.
Fine Arts Survey Requirement6..........................................3
One course from the following:
AARH 105, 106
AMUS 173
ATHE 161
B. Fine Arts
History Requirement6.........................................
6
Two courses from the following:
AARH 206, 312, 335, 398, 399
AMUS 371, 372, 373
ATHE 361, 362, AEGL 407, 409, 474
C. Fine Arts
Theory, Performance, and/or Studio................... 21
At least 12 hours must be 200 or higher and
at least 3 hours must be taken from at least
two of the three art fields
D. Technology
based arts......................................................... 12
Courses must contain a substantial
Technology component as stated within
their catalog description.
3. Cognate or Minor...................................................................
12-18
Cognate.....................................................................................
12
Minor........................................................................................
18
4. Free Electives.......................................................................... 8-22
Total hours required5........................................................................ 120
1 For undergraduate writing proficiency,
see Proficiency Portfolio in Writing described on page 41.
2 Students must complete English
101 with a grade of C or better in order to fulfill general education requirements.
Students must also complete AEGL 102 with a grade of C or better
in order to fulfill general education requirements and before taking other
English courses.
3 The following are considered Applied
Speech Communication courses: ACOM 201, ACOM 241, ACOM 342, and ACOM
440.
4 Two (2) semesters of the same language.
Optional requirement for Professional Schools.
5 At least 3 hours must be in non-Western
world studies, unless an approved non-Western world studies course has
been completed elsewhere in the student’s degree program.
6 As many as 6 hours of Fine Arts Survey/History
courses may be taken as Humanities General Education courses thereby decreasing
the above Fine Arts Survey/History and Major Requirements by 3-6 hours.
Art
Facilities include a state of the art computer lab, airy, well-lit studios and a well-equipped darkroom. Our track-lit art gallery has over a hundred and eighty feet of running space to accommodate a full schedule of exhibits, including a student art exhibit each spring.
Studio Art Minor
Requirements:
Fundamentals of Art (AART 103) or Drawing (AART 111)..............................
3
Art History ....................................................................................................3-6
Art Studio course work in at least two of the following areas:
drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics,
graphic design,
computer graphics, photography, illustration..............................................9-12
Total hours required.....................................................................................
18
Art History
Minor in Art History
Requirements:
AARH 105 History of Western Art I....................................................................
3
AARH 106 History of Western Art II...................................................................
3
Art History 200 level or above............................................................................
12
Total hours required.........................................................................................
18
Music
Whether seeking a career in music or utilizing musical training for community or social enjoyment, the student will find our music program to be challenging, rewarding and uniquely suited to his or her needs. Performing ensembles include the University Choir, Oratorio Chorus, University Concert Band and University Pep Band. Our course offerings are tailor-made for students of all ability levels and musical backgrounds. A series of public recitals and concerts is presented by faculty and students for the university and community at large. Our classrooms, practice and performance facilities are conducive to artistic learning and performance.
Minor in Music
Requirements:
Music Theory (take both courses).................................................................
4
AMUS 291 Music Theory I
AMUS 293 Aural Techniques I
Music History................................................................................................3
Select from:
AMUS 371 History of Western Music I
AMUS 372 History of Western Music II
AMUS 373 Survey of the Opera
Private Instruction (2 semesters on one instrument or voice)..........................
6
Select from:
AMUS 101 and 102 Voice
AMUS 112 and 113 Percussion
AMUS 121 and 122 Organ
AMUS 133 and 134 Piano
AMUS 141 and 142 String Instrument
AMUS 151 and 152 Woodwind Instrument
AMUS 161 and 162 Brass Instrument
Performing Ensemble....................................................................................
2
Select from:
AMUS 183, 283 University Pep Band
AMUS 184, 284 University Concert Band
AMUS 185, 285 University Choir
AMUS 186, 286 Oratorio Chorus
Piano Instruction*...........................................................................................
3
Select from:
AMUS 135 Group Piano
AMUS 136 Intermediate Group Piano
AMUS 133, 134 Piano
*If piano is chosen under Private Instruction, a different music course
must be approved by the Department Chair.
Total hours required....................................................................................
18
Theatre
Our production-oriented program, the University Theatre, produces both the O’Connell Season which consists of at least three fully staged productions and the Playground Playhouse Season for young audiences. Performance facilities in the Etherredge Center include: the Main Stage Theatre, a 687 seat proscenium space and the O’Connell Theatre, a 135 seat thrust theatre. Also included in the Etherredge Center are make up, set construction and costume construction facilities. Students may choose from a range of courses including, but not limited to, acting, stagecraft, ballet, jazz, stage lighting, theatre history and directing. University Theatre is an organizational member of the South Carolina Theatre Association and the Southeastern Theatre Conference. We also are active participants in the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival.
Minor in Theatre
Requirements:
ATHE 161 Introduction to Theatre.......................................
3
ATHE 155 Stagecraft............................................................3
ATHE 170 Beginning Acting.................................................
3
ATHE 288 Stage Lighting.....................................................
3
ATHE 370 Intermediate Acting.............................................
3
ATHE 455 Stage Management...............................................3
Total hours required.............................................................
18
Course Descriptions
Art History (AARH)
AARH 105 History of Western Art I. (3) The visual arts from Paleolithic times to the Renaissance.
AARH 106 History of Western Art II. (3) The visual arts from the Renaissance to the present.
AARH 206 History of American Art. (3) A survey of art in America from 1860 to the present.
AARH 250 History of Western Architecture. (3) Architectural design from ancient Egypt to the present.
AARH 251 History of Oriental Architecture. (3) Architectural design of China, Japan, and India. Satisfies the Non-Western World Studies requirement.
AARH 312 History of Greek Art. (3) A survey of architecture, painting and sculpture of the Cycladic through Hellenistic periods.
AARH 335 History of Twentieth Century Art. (3) A survey of architecture, painting and sculpture in the 20th century.
AARH 397 Topics in Non-Western Art History. (3) Intensive studies in selected non-Western artists and movements. Specific topics to be announced each semester/year. Satisfies the non-Western world studies requirement.
AARH 398 Topics in Art History. (3) Intensive studies in selected artists or movements. Specific topics to be announced each semester/year.
AARH 399 Independent Study (1-3). (Prereq: Consent of Instructor). An independent research project that will culminate in a term paper. Topics must be approved by the supervising professor.
Art Studio (AART)
AART 102 Introduction to Visual Arts Computing. (3) A foundation level course in the use of personal computers and discipline related software as aids in visual design. This course contains a substantial technology component and satisfies the technology arts option for the Bachelor of Arts - Major in Fine Arts.
AART 103 Fundamentals of Art I. (3) Introduction to visual thinking and principles of two-dimensional design.
AART 104 Fundamentals of Art II. (3) Introduction to visual thinking and principles of three-dimensional design. (AART 103 is not a prerequisite for AART 104.)
AART 111 Basic Drawing I. (3) Introduction to the materials and basic techniques of drawing.
AART 112 Basic Drawing II. (3) Introduction to the materials and basic techniques of drawing. (AART 111 is a prerequisite for AART 112.)
AART 145 Introduction to Graphic Design. (3) An introduction to design as applied to the field of advertising art. This course contains a substantial technology component and satisfies the technology arts option for the Bachelor of Arts - Major in Fine Arts.
AART 210 Introduction to Painting. (3) (Prereq: AART 111 or consent of instructor) An introductory course in the materials and techniques of painting.
AART 215 Introduction to Printmaking. (3) (Prereq: AART 103 or consent of instructor) An introductory course in printmaking.
AART 220 Introduction to Ceramics. (3) (Prereq: AART 104 or consent of instructor) Experiences in forming, decorating, glazing and firing.
AART 232 Life Drawing I. (3) (Prereq: AART 111 or consent of instructor) An introduction to drawing the figure from life, with an emphasis on visual perception and basic drawing skills.
AART 245 Graphic Design Techniques. (3) (Prereq: AART 145 or consent of instructor) Preparation of roughs, comprehensives and mechanicals for presentation and reproduction of design solutions. Introduction to printing and reproduction of design solutions. Introduction to printing and reproduction processes. This course contains a substantial technology component and satisfies the technology arts option for the Bachelor of Arts - Major in Fine Arts.
AART 261 Photography. (3) A thorough grounding in the technical aspects of 35mm black and white photography, and the aesthetics of the photograph as a personal artistic expression. (Must have access to 35 mm camera.)
AART 265 Illustration. (3) (Prereq: AART 103, 111, 112 and 210 or consent of instructor) Basic illustration projects emphasizing principles of visual communication, development of resource material. Composition and preparation of sketches, comprehensives and finished illustrations in a variety of media. Traditional and contemporary styles in illustration. This course contains a substantial technology component and satisfies the technology arts option for the Bachelor of Arts - Major in Fine Arts.
AART 310 Intermediate Painting I. (3) (Prereq: AART 210 or consent of instructor). Still lifes, landscapes, models in various media. The student is encouraged to be creative and self-expressive. (AART 310 is a prerequisite for AART 311.)
AART 311 Intermediate Painting II. (3) (Prereq: AART 310 or consent
of instructor) A continuation of AART 310.
(3) (Prereq: AART 215 or consent of instructor) Intaglio, lithography
and relief techniques including the execution of original works in these
media.
AART 316 Intermediate Printmaking II. (3) (Prereq: AART 315 or consent
of instructor) Intaglio, lithography and relief techniques including the
execution of original works in these media.
AART 320 Intermediate Ceramics I. (3) (Prereq: AART 220 or consent of instructor) Further study of wheel throwing or hand building techniques.
AART 321 Intermediate Ceramics II. (3) (Prereq: AART 320 or consent of instructor) Further study of wheel throwing or hand building techniques.
AART 330 Intermediate Drawing I. (3) (Prereq: AART 112 or consent of instructor) Enhancing graphic richness in drawings with intellectual and visual perception as content.
AART 331 Intermediate Drawing II. (3) (Prereq: AART 330) Contemporary cultural stimuli as the content for drawing projects. Emphasis on intellectual and emotive approaches.
AART 345 Intermediate Graphic Design I. (3) (Prereq: AART 245) History and evolution of typography as the foundation of visual communication. Organizational systems and creative use in graphic design. This course contains a substantial technology component and satisfies the technology arts option for the Bachelor of Arts - Major in Fine Arts.
AART 346 Intermediate Graphic Design II (3). (Prereq: AART 345 or consent of instructor). Artistic editorial design. Design and layout of magazine, book, and other print formats. This course contains a substantial technology component and satisfies the technology arts option for the Bachelor of Arts - Major in Fine Arts.
AART 360 Intermediate Photography. (3) (Prereq: AART 261 or consent of instructor) Advanced techniques and procedures of taking, processing and printing black and white photographs. (Must have access to 35mm camera.)
AART 363 Color Photography. (3) (Prereq: AART 261) Processing of color slides, negatives and prints, with an emphasis on producing works of artistic merit and technical proficiency.
AART 364 Digital Photography. (3) (Prereq: AART 261 or consent of instructor) A course in the use of personal computers and software as aids in photographic production and manipulation. This course contains a substantial technology component and satisfies the technology arts option for the Bachelor of Arts - Major in Fine Arts.
AART 398 Topics in Studio Art. (3) Intensive study in studio art.
AART 399 Independent Study. (3-9) (Prereq: permission of instructor) Course content for AART 399 will be established entirely on an individual basis according to a suggested program of independent study agreed upon by both the individual student and the instructor. Regular meetings, critiques of art work, research and individual development will be included as well as in-depth discussion. NOTE: Independent study taken at Aiken will not count toward the major requirements in Columbia but may be used as a free elective.
AART 410 Advanced Painting I. (3) (Prereq: AART 311.) Students are given further opportunity to develop according to their own interests.
AART 411 Advanced Painting II. (3) (Prereq: AART 410) Students are given further opportunity to develop according to their own interests.
AART 415 Advanced Printmaking I. (3) (Prereq: AART 316) The processes and materials of making fine prints.
AART 416 Advanced Printmaking II. (3) (Prereq: AART 415) The processes and materials of making fine prints.
AART 420 Advanced Ceramics I. (3) (Prereq; AART 321) Pursuit of a personal artistic expression through the ceramic process by developing clay bodies, surface embellishments and firing methods.
AART 421 Advanced Ceramics II. (3) (Prereq: AART 420) Pursuit of a personal artistic expression through the ceramic process by developing appropriate clay bodies, surface embellishments and firing methods.
AART 524 Workshop: Ceramics. (3) Advanced investigation and analysis of problems and methods in ceramics. Topics vary with suffix.
AART 549 Directed Internship. (3) (Prereq: AART 345 and consent of instructor) Supervised professional experience in Graphic Design. (contract required)
Music (AMUS)
AMUS 101 Voice I. (1-3) (Prereq: consent of department chair) Individual instruction for development of technique and learning of appropriate repertoire. Not for beginners. (May be repeated. Maximum total degree credit is 3 hours. Students must complete 3 hours of this course before enrolling in the next level.)
AMUS 102 Voice II. (1-3) (Prereq: AMUS 101 and consent of department chair). Individual instruction for development of technique and learning of appropriate repertoire. (May be repeated. Maximum total degree credit is 3 hours. Students must complete 3 hours of this course before enrolling in the next level.)
AMUS 103 Applied Voice Class. (3) The course includes the study of vocal techniques, enunciation in singing, reading of different materials and songs, performance before an audience and the study of repertory for solo singing.
AMUS 104 Intermediate Voice Class. (3) (Prereq: AMUS 103 or consent of instructor) A course for the more advanced voice students meeting in a group. Emphasis on more advanced solo repertoire including sacred songs, arias and art songs in foreign languages and in translation.
AMUS 112 Percussion Instruments I. (1-3) (Prereq: consent of department chair) Individual instruction for development of technique and learning of appropriate repertoire. Not for beginners. (May be repeated. Maximum total degree credit is 3 hours. Students must complete 3 hours of this course before enrolling in the next level.) of appropriate repertoire. (May be repeated. Maximum total degree credit is 3 hours. Students must complete 3 hours of this course before enrolling in the next level.
AMUS 121 Organ I. (1-3) (Prereq: consent of department chair) Individual instruction for development of technique and learning of appropriate repertoire. Not for beginners. (May be repeated. Maximum total degree credit is 3 hours. Students must complete 3 hours of this course before enrolling in the next level.)
AMUS 122 Organ II. (1-3) (Prereq: AMUS 121 and consent of department chair). Individual instruction for development of technique and learning of appropriate repertoire. (May be repeated. Maximum total degree credit is 3 hours. Students must complete 3 hours of this course before enrolling in the next level.)
AMUS 133 Piano I. (1-3) (Prereq: consent of department chair) Individual instruction for development of technique and learning of appropriate repertoire. Not for beginners. (May be repeated. Maximum total degree credit is 3 hours. Students must complete 3 hours of this course before enrolling in the next level.)
AMUS 134 Piano II. (1-3) (Prereq: AMUS 133 and consent of department chair). Individual instruction for development of technique and learning of appropriate repertoire. (May be repeated. Maximum total degree credit is 3 hours. Students must complete 3 hours of this course before enrolling in the next level.)
AMUS 135 Group Piano. (3) A course for beginning piano students meeting in groups. Emphasis on music reading and elementary techniques. May be repeated but not for degree credit.
AMUS 136 Intermediate Group Piano. (3) (Prereq: AMUS 135 or consent of instructor) A continuation of AMUS 135 with special emphasis on baroque dances, classical sonatinas and short romantic character pieces.
AMUS 141 String Instruments I. (1-3) (Prereq: consent of department chair) Individual instruction for development of technique and learning of appropriate repertoire. Not for beginners. (May be repeated. Maximum total degree credit is 3 hours. Students must complete 3 hours of this course before enrolling in the next level.)
AMUS 142 String Instruments II. (1-3) (Prereq: AMUS 141 and consent of department chair). Individual instruction for development of technique and learning of appropriate repertoire. (May be repeated. Maximum total degree credit is 3 hours. Students must complete 3 hours of this course before enrolling in the next level.)
AMUS 151 Woodwind Instruments I. (1-3) (Prereq: consent of department chair) Individual instruction for development of technique and learning of appropriate repertoire. Not for beginners. (May be repeated. Maximum total degree credit is 3 hours. Students must complete 3 hours of this course before enrolling in the next level.)
AMUS 152 Woodwind Instruments II. (1-3) (Prereq: AMUS 151 and consent of department chair). Individual instruction for development of technique and learning of appropriate repertoire. (May be repeated. Maximum total degree credit is 3 hours. Students must complete 3 hours of this course before enrolling in the next level.)
AMUS 161 Brass Instruments I. (1-3) (Prereq: consent of department chair) Individual instruction for development of technique and learning of appropriate repertoire. Not for beginners. (May be repeated. Maximum total degree credit is 3 hours. Students must complete 3 hours of this course before enrolling in the next level.)
AMUS 162 Brass Instruments II. (1-3) (Prereq: AMUS 161 and consent of department chair). Individual instruction for development of technique and learning of appropriate repertoire. (May be repeated. Maximum total degree credit is 3 hours. Students must complete 3 hours of this course before enrolling in the next level.)
AMUS 173 Introduction to Music. (3) Open to all students who are interested in gaining a comprehensive understanding of music through a development of intelligent listening. Representative masterpieces from the Middle Ages through the Twentieth Century will be studied within an historical framework.
AMUS 175 World Music. (3) Explores the music of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Indonesia, and the indigenous cultures of North and South America and Eastern Europe. Musical styles, instruments, and tonal systems will be studied through extensive listening. No formal music skill required. (Satisfies Non-Western World Studies requirement and Humanities requirement.)
AMUS 183 Pep Band I. (1) (Prereq: Consent of instructor) Rehearsal and performance of Pep Band music with participation in public performances for athletic events and civic functions. May be repeated for degree credit for a total of 2 hours.
AMUS 184 University Band I. (1) Rehearsal and performance of band music with participation in off-campus concerts. May be repeated for degree credit for a total of 4 hours.
AMUS 185 University Choir I. (1) The student will study and apply concepts of artistic choral singing including balance, blend, intonation, tone, and interpretation while experiencing a wide variety of musical styles from the Renaissance to the Twentieth Century and participating in public performances of the University Choir. May be repeated for degree credit for a total of 2 hours.
AMUS 186 Masterworks Chorale I. (1) The Masterworks Chorale is intended to develop vocal skills, musical literacy, and musical understanding through the choral experience. The Masterworks Chorale will perform repertoire consisting of sacred and secular literature with an emphasis upon the masterworks of renowned composers. Students are expected to have had musical experience at the high school level or above. May be repeated for degree credit for a total of two hours.
AMUS 190 Fundamentals of Music. (3) Methods for understanding basic aural and written music skills. An understanding of the historical development of music notation will be explained as students develop concepts of rhythm, melody, harmony, form and expression. May be of special interest to Elementary Education majors as well as majors in Fine Arts.
AMUS 195 Music Technology. (3) Introductory course in the application of music technology. Topics to include sound synthesis, computer composition and performance, computer-assisted instruction in music, music notation, music sequencing and MIDI (musical instrument digital interface), sampling, and multi-media. This course contains a substantial technology component.
AMUS 283 Pep Band II. (1) (Prereq: AMUS 183 or consent of instructor) Continuation of rehearsal and performance of pep band music with participation in public performances for athletic events and civic functions. (May be repeated for degree credit for a total of 2 hours.)
AMUS 284 University Band II. (1) (Prereq: AMUS 184 or consent of instructor) Continuation of rehearsal and performance of band music with participation in public performances for athletic events and civic functions. (May be repeated for degree credit for a total of 2 hours.)
AMUS 285 University Choir II. (1) (Prereq: AMUS 185 or consent of instructor) Continued study of development and applied concepts of artistic choral singing including balance, blend, intonation, tone, and interpretation while experiencing a wide variety of musical styles from the Renaissance to the Twentieth Century and participating in public performances of the University Choir. (May be repeated for degree credit for a total of 2 hours.)
AMUS 286 Masterworks Chorale II. (1) (Prereq: AMUS 186) Continued development of vocal skills, musical literacy, and musical understanding through the choral experience. The Masterworks Chorale will perform repertoire consisting of sacred and secular literature with an emphasis upon the masterworks of renowned composers. Students are expected to have had musical experience at the high school level or above. May be repeated for degree credit for a total of two hours.
AMUS 291 Music Theory I. (3) (Prereq: AMUS 190 or permission of Department Chair; coreq: AMUS 293) An introduction to the basic concepts of music theory and the materials of music. Written and analytical applications including major and minor scales, harmonic structures, and two-part and free composition. Offered Spring semester only.
AMUS 292 Music Theory II. (3) (Prereq: AMUS 291 and AMUS 293; coreq: AMUS 294) A continuation of and expansion on the techniques and materials presented in AMUS 291. Written and analytical applications include tonal organization in music of the 18th and 19th centuries with emphasis on linear and harmonic aspects. Offered Fall semester only.
AMUS 293 Aural Techniques I. (1) (Prereq: AMUS 190 or permission of Department Chair; coreq: AMUS 291) Sight singing and ear training to support the study of music theory. Offered Spring semester only.
AMUS 294 Aural Techniques II. (1) (Prereq: AMUS 293; coreq: AMUS 292) Continuation of the study of sight singing and ear training skills to support the study of music theory. Offered Fall semester only.
AMUS 301 Voice III. (1-3) (Prereq: AMUS 102 and permission of department chair) Continuation of individual instruction for development of technique and learning appropriate repertoire. (May be repeated. Maximum total degree credit is 3 hours. Students must complete 3 hours of this course before enrolling at the next level.)
AMUS 302 Voice IV. (1-3) (Prereq: AMUS 301 and permission of department chair) Continuation of individual instruction for development of technique and learning appropriate repertoire. (May be repeated. Maximum total degree credit is 3 hours.)
AMUS 305 Psychology of Music.[=APSY 305](3) (Prereq: APSY 101 and either AMUS 173 or 175) The study of the experimental and theoretical issues pertaining to the sensory, perceptual, cognitive, and behavioral factors which are involved in listening to and performing music. The course will include topics such as the perception of tone and rhythm, musical meaning, and the social psychology of music. Course is cross-listed in Psychology and Visual and Performing Arts Department and will count for credit in one but not both fields.
AMUS 312 Percussion Instruments III. (1-3) (Prereq: AMUS 113 and permission of department chair) Continuation of individual instruction for development of technique and learning appropriate repertoire. (May be repeated. Maximum total degree credit is 3 hours. Students must complete 3 hours of this course before enrolling at the next level.)
AMUS 313 Percussion Instruments IV. (1-3) (Prereq: AMUS 312 and permission of department chair) Continuation of individual instruction for development of technique and learning appropriate repertoire. (May be repeated. Maximum total degree credit is 3 hours.)
AMUS 321 Organ III. (1-3) (Prereq: AMUS 122 and permission of department chair) Continuation of individual instruction for development of technique and learning appropriate repertoire. (May be repeated. Maximum total degree credit is 3 hours. Students must complete 3 hours of this course before enrolling at the next level.)
AMUS 322 Organ IV. (1-3) (Prereq: AMUS 321 and permission of department chair) Continuation of individual instruction for development of technique and learning appropriate repertoire. (May be repeated. Maximum total degree credit is 3 hours.)
AMUS 330 Conducting. (3) (Prereq: AMUS 190 or permission of Department Chair) Basic conducting technique for use with vocal and instrumental groups. Effective rehearsal strategies and organizational matters will also be addressed. Of special interest to students planning a career in music, musical theatre, or elementary education. Offered spring semester of even numbered years only.
AMUS 333 Piano III. (1-3) (Prereq: AMUS 134 and permission of department chair) Continuation of individual instruction for development of technique and learning appropriate repertoire. (May be repeated. Maximum total degree credit is 3 hours. Students must complete 3 hours of this course before enrolling at the next level.)
AMUS 334 Piano IV. (1-3) (Prereq: AMUS 333 and permission of department chair) Continuation of individual instruction for development of technique and learning appropriate repertoire. (May be repeated. Maximum total degree credit is 3 hours.)
AMUS 341 String Instruments III. (1-3) (Prereq: AMUS 142 and permission of department chair) Continuation of individual instruction for development of technique and learning appropriate repertoire. (May be repeated. Maximum total degree credit is 3 hours. Students must complete 3 hours of this course before enrolling at the next level.)
AMUS 342 String Instruments IV. (1-3) (Prereq: AMUS 341 and permission of department chair) Continuation of individual instruction for development of technique and learning appropriate repertoire. (May be repeated. Maximum total degree credit is 3 hours.)
AMUS 351 Woodwind Instruments III. (1-3) (Prereq: AMUS 152 and permission of department chair) Continuation of individual instruction for development of technique and learning appropriate repertoire. (May be repeated. Maximum total degree credit is 3 hours. Students must complete 3 hours of this course before enrolling at the next level.)
AMUS 352 Woodwind Instruments IV. (1-3) (Prereq: AMUS 351 and permission of department chair) Continuation of individual instruction for development of technique and learning appropriate repertoire. (May be repeated. Maximum total degree credit is 3 hours.)
AMUS 361 Brass Instruments III. (1-3) (Prereq: AMUS 162 and permission of department chair) Continuation of individual instruction for development of technique and learning appropriate repertoire. (May be repeated. Maximum total degree credit is 3 hours. Students must complete 3 hours of this course before enrolling at the next level.)
AMUS 362 Brass Instruments IV. (1-3) (Prereq: AMUS 361 and permission of department chair) Continuation of individual instruction for development of technique and learning appropriate repertoire. (May be repeated. Maximum total degree credit is 3 hours.)
AMUS 371 History of Western Music I. (3) A study of music and its place in western civilization from the middle ages through the baroque.
AMUS 372 History of Western Music II. (3) A study of music and its place in western civilization from the 18th century to the present.
AMUS 373 Survey of the Opera. (3) A survey of the literature of Baroque, Classic, Romantic and modern opera, with special attention given to most prominent works from each school. Extensive use of recorded examples.
AMUS 383 Pep Band III. (1) (Prereq: AMUS 283 or consent of instructor) Continuation of rehearsal and performance of pep band music with participation in public performances for athletic events and civic functions. (May be repeated for degree credit for a total of 2 hours.)
AMUS 384 University Band III. (1) (Prereq: AMUS 284 or consent of instructor) Continuation of rehearsal and performance of band music with participation in public performances for athletic events and civic functions. (May be repeated for degree credit for a total of 2 hours.)
AMUS 385 University Choir III. (1) (Prereq: AMUS 285 or consent of instructor) Continued study of development and applied concepts of artistic choral singing including balance, blend, intonation, tone, and interpretation while experiencing a wide variety of musical styles from the Renaissance to the Twentieth Century and participating in public performances of the University Choir. (May be repeated for degree credit for a total of 2 hours.)
AMUS 386 Masterworks Chorale III. (1) (Prereq: AMUS 286) Continued development of vocal skills, musical literacy, and musical understanding through the choral experience. The Masterworks Chorale will perform repertoire consisting of sacred and secular literature with an emphasis upon the masterworks of renowned composers. Students are expected to have had musical experience at the high school level or above. May be repeated for degree credit for a total of two hours.
AMUS 391 Selected Topics in Music. (1-3) Topic for any semester to be announced by suffix and title in the schedule of classes.
AMUS 399 Independent Study. (1-6) (Prereq: consent of instructor) Independent study in music theory, voice or instrumental performance.
AMUS 483 Pep Band IV. (1) (Prereq: AMUS 383 or consent of instructor) Continuation of rehearsal and performance of pep band music with participation in public performances for athletic events and civic functions. (May be repeated for degree credit for a total of 2 hours.)
AMUS 484 University Band IV. (1) (Prereq: AMUS 384 or consent of instructor) Continuation of rehearsal and performance of band music with participation in public performances for athletic events and civic functions. (May be repeated for degree credit for a total of 2 hours.)
AMUS 485 University Choir IV. (1) (Prereq: AMUS 385 or consent of instructor) Continued study of development and applied concepts of artistic choral singing including balance, blend, intonation, tone, and interpretation while experiencing a wide variety of musical styles from the Renaissance to the Twentieth Century and participating in public performances of the University Choir. (May be repeated for degree credit for a total of 2 hours.)
AMUS 486 Masterworks Chorale IV. (1) (Prereq: AMUS 386) Continued development of vocal skills, musical literacy, and musical understanding through the choral experience. The Masterworks Chorale will perform repertoire consisting of sacred and secular literature with an emphasis upon the masterworks of renowned composers. Students are expected to have had musical experience at the high school level or above. May be repeated for degree credit for a total of two hours.
Theatre (ATHE)
ATHE 155 Stagecraft. (3) A beginning course in the principles and practice of stagecraft.
ATHE 161 Introduction to Theatre Art. (3 each) Understanding and criticism of dramatic literature, history and production.
ATHE 170 Fundamentals of Acting I. (3) The technique of body and voice control; improvisations; interpretation of characters: characterization applied to scenes.
ATHE 220 Theatre Laboratory. (1) Supervised participation in a theatre production. No formal class meetings (meetings arranged according to particular production projects). May be repeated for credit, but no more than 4 credits may be applied to departmental major.
ATHE 274 Beginning Modern Theatrical Dance. (1) Fundamental skills and terminology through creative movement, patterns, and improvisation.
ATHE 288 Introduction to Stage Lighting. (3) Principles and practices of theatrical lighting design.
ATHE 351 Theatre Graphics. (3) An introduction to the specialized graphic techniques used in the preparation of a theatrical design. Assignments will provide practice in the execution interpretation of working drawings, perspective sketches, color renderings, scale models, etc. This course contains a substantial technology component and satisfies the technology arts option for the Bachelor of Arts - Major in Fine Arts.
ATHE 361 History of Theatre I. (3) (Prereq: ATHE 161) A survey of plays, playwrights, actors, production and the physical development of Theatres. Reading of representative plays required. From the time of Greeks to 1660.
ATHE 362 History of Theatre II. (3) (Prereq: ATHE 361) A continuation of a survey of plays, playwrights, actors, production and the physical development of Theatres; reading of representative plays required. From 1660 to present.
ATHE 370 Intermediate Acting. (3) (Prereq: ATHE 170) A continuation of scene study and character development. (Students who received credit for ATHE 171 may not take this course for credit.)
ATHE 372 Fundamentals of Movement in the Performing Arts. (1) An introduction to basic physical skills, including relaxation, flexibility and manipulation of the body at rest and in motion. The course will train performers in methods for placing the body and using the stage. (May be repeated for up to 3 hours credit.)
ATHE 374 Intermediate Modern Theatrical Dance (1). (Prereq: ATHE 274). Continuation of ATHE 274, increased dance skills through creative movement, patterns, improvisations, and compositional problems. (May be repeated for degree credit for a total of 3 hours.)
ATHE 375 Beginning Ballet. (1)
ATHE 376 Intermediate Ballet I. (1) (Prereq: ATHE 375 or consent of instructor.)
ATHE 377 Intermediate Ballet II. (1) (Prereq: ATHE 376 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for degree credit for a total of 3 hours.)
ATHE 378 Beginning Jazz Dance. (1) (Prereq: none) Performance of Jazz dance and its styles from its origins to its use of the contemporary stage.
ATHE 379 Intermediate Jazz Dance. (1) (Prereq: ATHE 378) Development of Jazz movement and styles. Control, rhythm, and continuity are emphasized. A continuation of ATHE 378.
ATHE 398 Topics in Theatre. (3) (Prereq: permission of instructor) Study of selected topics in theatre. Individual title and suffix to be announced with each topic.
ATHE 399 Independent Study. (3-6) (Prereq: permission of instructor)
ATHE 452 Stage Costume Construction (3). Principles and practices of costume construction, including color, line, form, materials, pattern making, masks, and wigs.
ATHE 455 Stage Management. (3) (Prereq: ATHE 155, 170, 288) A practical study of the principles and procedures of stage management for the theatre.
ATHE 456 Scenic Design (3). (Prereq: ATHE 155 and ATHE 351) Survey of the history and principles of scenic design. Assignments will involve drawings, water color, sketches, and scale model. (Spring semesters only.)
ATHE 478 Play Direction (3). (Prereq: ATHE 370 and ATHE 455 or permission of instructor) A study of principles, procedures, and practice of stage direction, with selection, analysis, casting, and rehearsal of a one-act play to be presented in the O’Connell Theatre. Offered spring semester of odd numbers years only.
ATHE 522 Creative Drama. (3) Methods and techniques in developing and leading informal dramatic activity with children.
ATHE 526 Children’s Theatre. (3) (Prereq: consent of instructor) Special problems in producing plays for child audiences.
ATHE 529 Theatre Management. (3) Problems involved in organizing, administering and promoting the non-professional theatre.
ATHE 570 Advanced Acting. (3) (Prereq: ATHE 170, 370) Theory and practice in the development of a role and an understanding of the audience-actor relationship.
ATHE 575 Rehearsal and Performance. (3) (Prereq: consent of instructor) An intensive laboratory course in repertory theatre.
ATHE 576 Rehearsal and Performance. (3) (Prereq: consent of instructor) An intensive laboratory course in repertory theatre.
ATHE 596 Directed Internship in Theatre. (3) (Prereq: ATHE 155, 288, 170, 370, 575 and consent of instructor) Supervised Professional Experience in Theatre. (contract required)
Other Courses Offered By The College Of Humanities And Social Sciences
Humanities (AHUM)
AHUM 107 Southern Studies. (3) “Southern Studies” is an interdisciplinary study of the South since the Civil War. Utilizing the skills of humanists and social scientists, an overview of the Southern tradition, changes, and recent political and social trends will be made. Perspectives on the South will be presented from the following fields as a minimum: history, literature, music, political science, religion and sociology. The course will utilize a team teaching approach with numerous guest lecturers and presentations.
AHUM 201 Peace Studies. (3) An introduction to peace studies from the perspective of several academic disciplines. Topics may include the causes of war, ethical and religious perspectives on peace, economic causes and consequences of conflict, and theories and practicalities of conflict resolution as they have been understood in a variety of cultures and traditions.
AHUM 202 African American Studies. (3) A comparative study of the history, politics and the arts of Africa and African America. Emphasis will be on the cross-cultural influences between Africans and African-Americans and the influence of the forced dispersal of the African people on American culture.
AHUM 211 Issues in Women’s Studies. (3) This course is an interdisciplinary approach to the issues affecting women in contemporary society from the perspective of literature, politics, philosophy, sociology, religion, communication and history.
Human Services (ASHS)
ASHS 201 Introduction to Human Services. (3) (Prereq: ASCY 101) An overview of the social services approach to human problems. The course will include discussion of types of aid and human service agencies currently available in the United States and will examine basic philosophies and practices used in social services. (The course is required for sociology majors electing a concentration in human services. It may not be used to satisfy the general education requirement in social sciences.)
Academic Support (ASUP)
ASUP 101 Strategies for Academic Achievement. (1) An examination
of the culture of academic life with emphasis on observing, analyzing,
and incorporating strategies for college achievement. (Elective credit
only)
ASUP 110 Emerging Leader. (2) (Prereq: Consent of instructor,
2.5 gpa, and previous leadership experience) This course will offer an
introduction to leadership development by examining a variety of leadership
skills, with an emphasis on leadership styles. Through several assignments,
students will actively examine their own abilities and develop critical
skills needed to become a leader in their communities.
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