Liberal arts & sciences
A detailed listing of liberal arts & sciences/general education requirements can be found in the catalog.
LAS 105 Becoming a Scholar (3)
LAS 105 is taken the first semester of the first year.
ENG 110 College English (3) or ENG 120 Advanced College English (3)
College English is to be taken during the first year. Students must take the English
level (110 or 120) into which they were placed.
MAT 105 Understanding Numerical Data (2) or COM 185 Public Speaking and Persuasion (3)
Understanding Numerical Data may be taken by any student who places into College Algebra
or higher.
REL 100 Introduction to Biblical Worldview (3)
Fine arts requirement: One course selected in visual art, theatre or music. See list of approved courses.
Two natural sciences from different disciplines: (including one lab science) (7)
Natural science courses with a NSC prefix are open to all students. Lab science courses
may have prerequisites including a minimum math placement.
Two introductory social science course from different disciplines (6)
HUM 221/222 Humanities 1/2 (3)
Humanities 1 and 2 is open to all students who have completed College English. Please
see revisions to this requirement.
One upper level religion course (3)
The upper-level religion courses are open to all students who have completed Introduction to Biblical Worldview.
LAS 301 Issues in Modern America (3) or EDU 332 Social & Philosophical Issues in Education (3)
Issues in Modern America is generally taken by juniors. Students must have completed
15 hours of general education credit before enrolling.
LAS 342 Cross-cultural Experience (4) or 6 hours of one foreign language taken at college level (6) or participation
in an approved semester abroad program
Cross-cultural Experiences should be taken by students in the spring of their sophomore
or junior year.
All Spanish courses require a placement test.
LAS 400 Christian Values in a Global Community (3)
Christian Values in the Global Community is open to seniors. Students must have completed
LAS 301 Issues in Modern America or EDU 332 Social & Philosophical Issues in Education
and their cross-cultural requirement prior to taking this course.
New courses to fulfill fine arts requirement
Fall 2013 Offerings
ART 135: Intro to Visual Art (3) New course
This course provides a basic introduction to visual art for students majoring in other
disciplines. Course content will include: art media; basic design principles; development
of illusionary space; sculpture; and, masterpieces of Western art. Class presentations
will include the study of visual art examples, gallery visits, creative engagement
projects, and video presentations. MWF/9-9:50 am
ART 204: Drawing (3)
A series of problems designed to develop confidence in drawing while examining a number
of ways of implying space in a two-dimensional surface. Theory is supported by work
in the studio and extended through traditional and contemporary visual references.
Students are encouraged to develop a personal approach through the use of a sketchbook.
MWF/8-9:50 am
ART 217: Ceramics I (3)
Introduction to work in clay including hand building techniques, use of the potter's
wheel, decorating and glazing methods, kilns and firing processes. Practical experience
through participation in all phases of ceramic production. Survey of traditional and
contemporary approaches to clay focused on promoting individual student response to
the medium. MWF/2-3:50 pm
MUS 135: Intro to Music (3 ) New course
This course examines music from a variety of perspectives – as a listener, performer,
and learning of music fundamentals. First, exploring music literature from pop, folk,
classical, jazz, blues and world music, students develop basic skills as a listener,
learning ear-training techniques. Second, as a performer, with an introduction to
basic guitar chords and strummed accompaniments, percussion instruments and simple
piano skills; and, third, as an introduction to music fundamentals, stressing note
reading, rhythm, recognizing and understanding major and minor scales, intervals,
triads and seventh chords.
MWF/9-9:50 am
MUS 136: World Music (3 ) New course
Explore various world cultures through the lens of their specific musical practices
and customs. Students will discover the fundamentals of music in a global perspective
and explore how music functions in several specific cultures and societies: practically,
socially, theologically, ideologically and/or politically. Hands-on music-making,
observation and multimedia experiences will complement lectures and discussions to
create a holistic understanding of music’s varying cultural roles.
MWF/10-10:50 am
THE 136: Theatre for Social Change (3 ) New course
Learn to use theatre techniques to promote justice and peacebuilding, help communities
work through challenging topics, and have a great time developing as an artist at
the same time. This course examines theoretical, practical, ethical and aesthetic
elements of theatre created to promote social justice. Students will research and
practice performance methodologies that promote civic dialog. The course includes
the collaborative creation of an original piece of theatre by the class. No previous
theatre experience is required, but a willingness to actively participate is essential.
TR/2-3:45 pm
THE 257: Oral Interpretation (3 )
Through readings, exercises, workshops, and presentations, this class will develop
your speaking voice to more powerfully, creatively, and expressively present public
readings of prose fiction, drama, poetry, and personal narratives. You will develop
understanding of others’ aesthetic literature and the ability to share this insight
with listeners. MWF/3-3:50 pm
Spring 2014 Offerings
ART 136: Exploring Visual Art (3) New course
Explore different topics in the visual arts, focusing on a particular style, theme,
medium, or approach to visual art. Sample topics include: American Art, Abstract
Expressionism, Art of Non-Western Cultures, or Art as a Transformative Experience.
MWF/11-11:50
ART 207: Design II (3)
Study and practice of the fundamental principles of design applied to three-dimensional
art and crafts. Introduction to and practical experience in a variety of traditional
three-dimensional media including clay, wood, metal, and glass. Projects include functional
wood sculpture, small metal casting, ceramic sculpture, and kiln-formed glass. MWF/2-3:50
pm
ART 214: Watercolor (3)
Specific compositional problems exploring the possibilities of design and expression
in watercolor technique. Use of the figure, still-life and landscape as initial references.
MWF/8-9:50 am
MUS 136: World Music (3) New course
Explore various world cultures through the lens of their specific musical practices
and customs. Students will discover the fundamentals of music in a global perspective
and explore how music functions in several specific cultures and societies: practically,
socially, theologically, ideologically and/or politically. Hands-on music-making,
observation and multimedia experiences will complement lectures and discussions to
create a holistic understanding of music’s varying cultural roles.
MWF/9-9:50 am
THE 135 Introduction to Theatre (3) New course
Students interested in watching, reading, analyzing, creating, and writing about theatre
will enjoy this introductory course. In addition to learning about theatre as an art,
a business and an expression of culture, students will work in small groups to create
short performance pieces.
MWF/10-10:50 am
Revisions to social science requirement
Students are required to take two social science courses with two different prefixes. They can do this in one of two ways. They can take two courses from group A or they can take one course from group A and one course from group B. Group A consists of courses that are survey courses of the various social science disciplines. Group B consists of focused introductory social science courses.
Group A
- ECN 141 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
- GEO 111 Principles of Geography (3)
- PLS 215 Introduction to Politics (3)
- PSY 110 Introduction to Psychology (3)
- SOC 152 Introduction to Sociology (3)
- SOC 162 Anthropology (3)
Group B
- PHL 110 Introduction to Public Health (3)
- PLS 251 American Political Process (3)
- SWK 141 Understanding Social Welfare (3)
- SOC/SWK 185 Women in Society (3)
- SOC 225 Race and Ethnicity in American Society: History and Current Realities (3)
Revisions to the humanities requirement
Students will need to take either Humanities 1 or 2. For their second course, they could take the other Humanities course or they could take a designated history or literature course listed below. This option applies to students in any major. Bluffton students are required to take Bluffton courses to meet this requirement.
History courses:
- HIS 200 Foundations of American Civilization
- HIS 201 Making of Contemporary America
- HIS 210 World History I (can only be paired with Humanities 2)
- HIS 212 World History II (can only be paired with Humanities 1)
- HIS 245 Regional & National Studies
- HIS 252 Ohio & the Old Northwest
- HIS 301 Studies in American History
- HIS 302 Studies in European History
- HIS 305 African American History
- HIS 310 U.S. Women's History
- HIS 320 Civil War & Reconstruction (course capped at 20 students and history majors given priority)
Literature courses:
- ENG 160 Approaches to Literature
- ENG 240 Survey of American Literature
- ENG 243 Studies in American Literature
- ENG 256 Survey of English Literature I
- ENG 257 Survey of English Literature II
- ENG 261 Studies in English Literature
- ENG 265 Studies in Modern Literature
- ENG 282 Studies in the Novel
- ENG 367 Shakespeare