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Honors-Liberal Arts (HONR-LA)

Courses

HONR-LA 1301. HONORS COMPOSITION I. 3 Hours.

Introduction to academic writing, with an emphasis research, synthesis of sources, and argumentation.

HONR-LA 1302. HONORS COMPOSITION II. 3 Hours.

A course in academic argumentation in which students learn how to conduct and organize research. The course typically focuses on a particular topic, which will vary by section and be interdisciplinary in nature. Successful completion satisfies the second-semester writing requirement. Prerequisite: membership in the Honors College.

HONR-LA 2300. SEMINAR. 3 Hours.

Team-taught interdisciplinary course that introduces knowledge and perspectives from the arts, sciences, and humanities. Designed around a theme of current or historical significance. Writing-intensive. Depending on topic, may meet the literature, fine arts/humanities or social/cultural studies requirement of the core curriculum (consult departmental advisor for details).

HONR-LA 2303. HONORS SPECIAL TOPICS. 3 Hours.

Topics, format, and prerequisites to be determined by faculty offering the courses. May be repeated for credit as topics change.

HONR-LA 2407. HONORS SPECIAL TOPICS WITH LAB. 4 Hours.

Topics, format, and prerequisites to be determined by faculty offering the courses. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Completion of lab required. Prerequisite: Membership in the Honors College; other requirements as determined by faculty teaching the course.

HONR-LA 3300. LIBERAL ARTS HONORS SEMINAR. 3 Hours.

Intensive small class lecture or seminar course addressing basic issues in various liberal arts disciplines. Topics will vary.

HONR-LA 3303. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 3 Hours.

Independent study topics are arranged on an individual basis. Performance may be assessed by oral or written examination, research or review paper as arranged.

HONR-LA 3304. SPECIAL TOPICS. 3 Hours.

Topics, format, and prerequisites to be determined by faculty offering the courses. May be repeated for credit as topics change.

HONR-LA 3310. POLITICAL & COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP. 3 Hours.

This course examines theories and concepts of leadership in political and community contexts, and processes by which power and authority are exercised to foster political change in one's community. Emphasis is placed on application to actual leadership situations.

HONR-LA 3404. HONORS SPECIAL TOPICS. 4 Hours.

Topics, format, and prerequisites to be determined by faculty offering the courses. May be repeated for credit as topics change.

HONR-LA 3407. HONORS SPECIAL TOPICS WITH LAB. 4 Hours.

Topics, format, and prerequisites to be determined by faculty offering the courses. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Completion of lab required. Prerequisite: Membership in the Honors College; other requirements as determined by faculty teaching the course.

HONR-LA 4303. ADVANCED SPECIAL TOPICS. 3 Hours.

Advanced special topics in Honors. May be repeated for credit as topics change.

HONR-LA 4407. HONORS SPECIAL TOPICS WITH LAB. 4 Hours.

Topics, format, and prerequisites to be determined by faculty offering the courses. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Completion of lab required. Prerequisite: Membership in the Honors College; other requirements as determined by faculty teaching the course.