Harding University in Florence (HUF)
2009 Summer course schedule
PLEASE NOTE: No student is eligible to attend Harding university in Florence who is currently on academic, chapel or disciplinary probation on the Searcy campus. Any student who has applied and or been accepted will automatically become ineligible if placed on any type of probation up until time to depart. Such individuals will be placed on a waiting list and may go only if there are openings after probation has been removed. In addition, a student must have an overall 2.0 GPA.
Italian 100 – Italian for Travelers (2) Mrs. Mona Shackelford
Elements of Italian for students with no background in the language; emphasis is given to oral communication in everyday situations.
Italian 101 – Elementary Italian (4) Mrs. Mona Shackelford
A beginning course designed for students with little or no background in Italian. (Fulfills 4 of the 6 hours required for global literacy.)
Note: Italian is required of all students participating at HUF.
Humanities 201 – International Studies (1 to 3) Mr. Robbie Shackelford
Preparation for international experience in living and study in Europe. Enhancement in cultural sensitivity and practical matters of survival in a different cultural setting. Approximately 30 hours of classroom instruction plus “hands-on” experience in Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Australia. Research on the host country.
Humanities 270 – European Civilization and Humanities (2 to 6)Mr. Robbie Shackelford
An integration of the disciplines of art, drama, history, literature, music, philosophy, and religion stressing their shared thematic and stylistic qualities within the broad periods of Western civilization. Required of all students participating in the international programs. May substitute for 2 to 6 hours selected from the following: Art 101, Music 101, English 201 or 202, History 110 or 111, Philosophy 251, and one course from Music 311, 312, 313, or 314.
Bnew 313 – Paul (2 or 3) Dr. Terry Engel
A study of the figure of Paul in the New Testament-apostle, Roman citizen, and missionary. Selected passages from Acts of Apostles and Paul’s letters will be examined. Background material relating to his apostleship to the Gentiles will be examined in Rome, Athens, and Corinth.
Nursing 413 – Health Care Missions (2 or 3) Mrs. Lisa Engel
An elective course which acquaints learners with the delivery of quality health care and evangelism in developing countries. Christian ideals are explored in a cultural and global context. Being a servant leader, developing supportive relationships and effective communication skills, and achieving optimum individual and community well being are emphasized. May be taken for either bible or global literacy credit. NOTE: If taken for global literacy, the course must be taken for 3 hours.
Kinesiology 119 – Conditioning (1) Mr. Robbie Shackelford
Participating in exercises in order to improve body mechanics, posture, and physical fitness.
EdFd 203 - Child and Adolescent Development (3) Mrs. Lisa Engel
The physical, cognitive, and emotional development of children from conception through adolescence. Child and adolescent development as related to the school setting. Cannot be taken by correspondence. Students must complete 15 hours of observation and an application for admission to the Teacher Education Program. NOTE: EdFd 203 will substitute for Psy 201 in the liberal arts program but required in the Teacher Education Program.
English 202 - World Literature II (3) Dr. Terry Engel
Writers from the Neoclassic Age to the present whose ideas are representative of concepts, movements, or creative expressions that have had significant impact upon western culture.
English 211 - Composition II (3) Dr. Terry Engel
Builds on skills developed in Composition I with emphasis on critical reading, thinking, and writing. Research paper required. Prerequisite: English 111 or 113
Biology 111 – General Biology (3) Guided DVD course
A lecture course in the principles of biology for students not majoring in natural sciences. Satisfies the liberal arts requirement in biology, but does not count toward a major or minor in biology.
Biology 113 – Human Structure and Functions (3) Guided DVD course
Structure and function of selected human organ systems and the cellular mechanisms. Designed for majors in communication disorders, dietetics, nursing, physical education and others who need an introduction to human anatomy and physiology. Satisfies the liberal arts requirement in biology, but does not count toward a major or minor in biology.
Biology 250 – Environmental Science (3) Guided DVD course
Biological knowledge of the structure and function of ecosystems; human influence on the environment. (Satisfies 3 credits of global literacy)
Bmis 280 - The World Christian (2 or 3) Guided DVD course
This course may only be taken as a second bible class. This introductory missions course focuses on key questions about God, His world, and our mission in order to foster a world Christian mindset and values. This course establishes the foundation for subsequent missions courses. Note: The 3-hour option is recommended for those students taking the course as a Global Literacy requirement.