HONORS PROGRAM SPRING 2010 COURSES

The following Honors Courses are scheduled for the Spring 2010 semester:

HONORS GENERAL STUDIES COURSES:

ENGL 204H - Survey of American Literature
A critical study of representative writers and works from Native American oral traditions to the present, reflecting a broad range of literary and philosophic ideas and the cultural and ethnic diversity of the American experience. Prerequisite: ENGL 102, 103, or 104.
Offered: TR 12:25 - 1:40
Instructor: Dr. Mark Cantrell

MUS 111H - Introduction to Music
A general studies requirement, this course provides training and experiences which will enable the student to acquire a historical-social-aesthetic perspective, to comprehend musical concepts, to discriminate quality levels, to select satisfying and stimulating musical experiences, and to empathize with the creators and performers of music.
Offered: MW 11:10 - 12:00
Instructor: Adam Booth

ART 104H - Introduction to Visual Art
A general studies requirement, and a corequisite or prerequisite for all 200 level and above studio and art history classes. This course is an introduction to the themes and concepts of contemporary art. Students begin to utilize the terms and language of art in discussion and writing about the relationship between form and content as it relates to and is utilized in contemporary artworks. Students are introduced to movements, Western and non-Western, in the history of art that have a strong influence on contemporary artists. For art majors/minors this course replaces ART 103.
Offered: MF 1:10 - 2:40
Instructor: Kristy Cherry

SOC 203H - General Sociology
A general studies requirement, this course introduces the student to the concepts and theories that pertain to social relationships and social organization. The course covers topics that range from micro interpersonal relationships to macro social structures. The course is a prerequisite for all other courses in sociology and/or social welfare. Not recommended for freshmen.
Offered: MWF 12:10 - 1:00
Instructor: Dr. Steven Patterson

HONORS SEMINARS AND UPPER-DIVISION COURSES:

HNRS 389H - Seminar: Gender and Film
Gender and Film examines the representation of gender in motion pictures. Providing an overview of critical theory, methods of film analysis and scholarly discussion and written composition. Current communications curriculum does not offer survey of literature dealing specifically with how communication reflects and shapes sociocultural constructions of gender. A seminar course in which students lead class discussions and present close readings of films. Students will also conduct a class research project in collaboration with faculty on a chosen topic and compose a scholarly monograph to be submitted for publication.
Offered: M 6:00 - 8:40 p.m.
Instructor: Dr. Jason McKahan

ENGL 356H - Appalachian Culture
Appalachian Culture will introduce students to a wide variety of creative expression from those states which constitute southern Appalachia, particularly West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Kentucky. Students will study cultural stereotypes about Appalachia, unique historical and cultural forces at work in Appalachia, and the rich expression of creativity in Ap¬palachia (including oral and written literatures, visual arts and crafts, and singing and songwriting). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Offered: M 6:00 - 8:40
Instructor: Rachel Meads

HONORS CAPSTONE PROJECT COURSES:

HNRS 388 - Honors Project Preparation
This course prepares Honors candidates to undertake the work of the Honors Capstone Project, the final requirement for graduation from the Honors Program. Topics include an overview of the research process, the differences between theses and non-thesis projects, developing appropriate research questions, identifying an appropriate faculty mentor, techniques for overcoming common stumbling blocks in conducting research, and information on the expectations of the Honors Di¬rected Readings and Honors Capstone Project courses. This course will culminate in the production of a final research proposal and plan that will be submitted for approval to the Honors Advisory Board. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Offered: W 10:10 - 11:00
Instructor: Dr. Sally Brasher

HNRS 488 - Honors Directed Readings
In this course, Honors students begin research towards a major project to be completed as a graduation requirement. Each student will choose a mentor from the faculty. In collaboration with the faculty mentor, the student will develop an original idea about the chosen topic and will formulate a reading list that will contribute to a project proposal. The proposal, which is the final product of this class, should be a plan for a substantial piece of work in the student's chosen field and should contribute substantially to the student's professional development.
Offered: TBA
Instructor: Dr. Sally Brasher

HNRS 489 - Honors Capstone Project
After completing a proposal in the Directed Readings course, a candidate in Honors shall have one semester to complete the Honors Capstone Project, the final requirement for graduation from the Honors Program. The project's topic should be chosen within the candidate's major or minor field of study. The document must include a carefully prepared argument in support of a thesis statement. Rather than a thesis, certain students in certain fields of study (e.g. graphic design) may choose to design a project. Such a project must also include an initial proposal that will support the design of that project. The thesis or project shall culminate in a formal presentation to an audience consisting of faculty, students, friends, and family. Prerequisite: HNRS 488.
Offered: TBA
Instructor: Dr. Sally Brasher

SAMPLER OF HONORS COURSES

Politics and Civil Rights

Appalachian Culture

Survey of American Literature: Borders and Frontiers

General Biology - Honors 101 and 102

Women, Public Policy, and Research

Survey of World Literature II

Freshman Interdisciplinary Written English & History of Civilizaion Seminar

Music Appreciation

Scientific Ideas that Changed the World

History of Economics Thought

Hamlet in Context

Ethics

African Studies

Service Learning

Thesis / Project