Liberal Arts and Intercultural Studies Dr. Grayson, Prof. Coplin, Prof. Clay, Prof. Stankiewic
LART COURSES 1000
1010
1050
1100
1200
2900
4500
College Survival Skills 2 hrs. (2, 0) Provides an opportunity for students to learn and adopt methods to be successful in undergraduate work. Deals with basic academic, study, and life skills, and attitudes necessary for collegiate success. OFFERED: Sem. I, II. Strategies for Academic Success
3 hrs. (3, 0)
First-Year Experience Seminar
1 hr. (1, 0)
Course introduces the concept of how emotional intelligence (EQ) and personal learning styles affect the student’s ability to think critically and therefore improve learning. It provides an opportunity to assess and develop the basic EQ skills and study strategies necessary for academic success, including note-taking, test-taking, time management, communication skills, collegiate writing skills, presentation skills, and career planning. OFFERED: Sem. I. This course is a holistic orientation during which students Reflect, Connect, and Grow intellectually, socially, and spiritually as part of AU’s community. Students reflect upon AU’s 5 core values and its distinctive Christian character while also connecting to the campus resources necessary for their success. Additionally, they grow as whole people by considering how their core values, individual strengths, and vocational call can work together to benefit their personal and professional future. OFFERED: Sem. I.
Critical-Thinking Seminar
2 hrs. (2, 0)
Cultivates critical-thinking, communication, and community-building skills common to most other university-level classes and useful for pursuing truth and living lives of faith and service. OFFERED: Sem. II.
Career and Life Planning 1 hr. (2, 0) Addresses the role of decision-making skills in choosing a college major. Students assess interests, personality, skills, and values to assist them in finding the “best fit” among the majors and career options they are researching. Students also learn effective problem-solving skills that can be used over a lifetime for career and life-planning decisions. PREREQUISITE: This course is designed for the undecided freshman or sophomore student but is open to juniors and seniors with instructor’s consent. OFFERED: Sem. I. Student-Leadership Seminar
1 hr. (1, 0)
Through this course, students will explore the discipline of leadership. With a biblical framework, applicable themes will give students practical ways to reflect on their strengths and grow in their skills as leaders. OFFERED: Sem. I, II.
Critical Thinking and Transformative Development
3 hrs. (3, 0)
Course focuses on transforming learning from the classroom to the real world through the assessment and development of the six major areas and 16 subcomponents of emotional intelligence (EQ). Students incorporate a variety of methods to enhance the critical-thinking skills and EQ skills necessary to positively affect decision-making skills and personal, collegiate, and professional relationships that define success. This course applies to the liberal arts speaking intensive requirement. OFFERED: Sem. I, Summer.
INCS COURSES 3850
Practicum in Service Experience 1-4 hrs. (arranged) Participation in an intercultural service/learning experience. This course is generally offered in conjunction with a Tri-S program. CONSENT: Instructor. OFFERED: Sem. I, II; Summer.
Anderson University Undergraduate Catalog, 2020-21
115