HONORS CORE

HON 101: Seminar I: Global Perspectives. Introduction to the intersectionality of people, markets, ideas and cultures via an interdisciplinary survey of World History, Geography, and Cultural Studies. Credit: 4 semester hours.

HON 102: Seminar II: Ethical Global Leadership. Philosophical examination of morality, virtue, and vice versa. Examination of theories of justice, ethical leadership types, and analysis of comparative governing structures with focus on ethical behavior. Credit: 4 semester hours.

HON 103: Honors University Orientation. This course is designed to help honors students make a smooth transition (academic and social) to University life. The mechanics of the academic process, the resources and facilities available to them, and the environment in which they can develop new friendships and enjoy new experiences are addressed; a service learning component is required. Credit: 1 semester hour.

HON 121: Critical Literary Theory & Composition. Introduction to critical writing and interpretive reading via the analysis of a variety of tests from various historical periods and genres. Credit: 3 semester hours.

HON 122: Aesthetics & the Art of Intellectual Criticism. Introduction to the challenges and processes of aesthetic and criticism utilizing exemplars from various cultures and disciplines of creative expression. Prerequisite: Admission into the Honors Academy. Credit: 3 semester hours.

HON 131: Beginning Classical Greek I. Study of grammatical structure and translation of selections from Greek authors. This course fulfills 3 semester credit hours of the University's foreign language requirement. Open to non-honors students. Credit: 3 semester hours.

HON 132: Beginning Classical Greek II. Prerequisite: HON 131. Continuation of the work of HON 131, further developing translation skills. This course fulfills 3 semester credit hours of the University's foreign language requirement. Open to non-honors students. Credit: 3 semester hours.

HON 141: Language I: Nature and Principles of Language 1. Study of Grammatik structure and translation of selections from Latin authors. Consideration of the nature and philosophy of language. This course fulfills 3 semester credit hours of the University's foreign language requirement. Open to non-honors students. Credit: 3 semester hours.

HON 142: Language II: Nature and Principles of Language 2. Continuing study of the nature and principles of language by means of a serious study of Latin grammar, vocabulary, and more complex specimens of Latin literature. This course fulfills 3 semester credit hours of the University's foreign language requirement. Open to non-honors students. Prerequisite:

Latin grammar, vocabulary, and more complex specimens of Latin literature. This course fulfills 3 semester credit hours of the University's foreign language requirement. Open to non-honors students. Prerequisite:

HON 201: Seminar III: Readings in Human Rights: Origins and Practice. Examination of the origins and application of Human Rights (HR) construction in the Western World via the analysis of comparative HR theorists, supernatural organization, NGO's and civil society Prerequisite: HON 102 or consent of instructor. Credit: 4 semester hours.

HON 202: Seminar IV: Emergent Global Leadership. Advanced inquiry of the inter-sectionality of people, markets, ideas, and cultures via the use of quantitative and qualitative analysis. This course services as an Intro to International Relations (IR), Critical Globalization Studies, and Macroeconomics. Prerequisite: HON 101 and HON 201 or consent of instructor. Credit: 4 semester hours.

HON 211: Language III: English Narrative and Dramatic Literature. The literary uses of language in narrative and dramatic genres, including medieval English epics, Shakespearean tragedy and comedy, and modern African American fiction. Attention is given to literary analysis and to effective composition. Credit: 3 semester hours.

HON 212: Language IV: English Lyric Poetry. The literary uses of language in lyric poetry from the English-speaking world. Attention is also given to advanced composition. Credit: 3 semester hours.

HON 221: Logic, Rhetoric and Debate. Examination of classic rhetorical and oratory arts and logic coupled with the current application of this liberal arts in contemporary political life and statecraft. Prerequisite: HON 121. Credit: 3 semester hours.

HON 222: Quantitative Reasoning and Problem Solving. This course is designed to develop and enhance skills related to interpreting, understanding, and using quantitative information in order to make judgments and draw appropriate conclusions based on numerical data while enhancing the ability to recognize the limits of such analysis as applied to society issues, conditions, and challenges. Credit: 3 semester hours.

INTEGRATIVE STUDIES

IGS 200: Foundations of Cultured. An exploration and comparison of ideas and values reflected in works from selected cultures of the ancient world. Prerequisite: ENG 101. Credit: 3 semester hours.

IGS 201: Global Cultural Traditions. An interdisciplinary exploration and comparison of the ideas and values reflected in the spiritual/belief