Harding University in Florence (HUF)

2010 Spring 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. Students must enroll in one of the Italian courses offered.

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. Randy McLeod

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.

Bmis 280 - The World Christian (2 or 3) Guided DVD course

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. The 3-hour option is recommended for those students taking the course as a Global Literacy requirement.

Economics 201 – Macroeconomics (3) Dr. Randy McLeod

The overall workings of the economy and its major subdivisions; our economic system, business cycles, money and banking, national income accounts, and stabilization policy.

Pols 202 – International Relations (3) Dr. Randy McLeod

The interaction of nation-states; international concepts, including culture, nationalism, conflict, organizations, law, nuclear arms, economics, and underdevelopment, with focus on why nation-states act as they do.

EdFd 203 - Child and Adolescent Development (3) Mrs. Teresa McLeod

The physical, cognitive, and emotional development of children from conception through adolescence. Child and adolescent development as related to the school setting. Can not 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 Psychology 201 (General Psychology) in the Liberal Arts program.

Kinesiology 121 - Volleyball and Table Tennis (1) Mr. Robbie Shackelford

Instruction and practice in the basic skills of volleyball and table tennis.

Biology 111 – General Biology (3) Guided DVD course - Supervised by Mrs. Teresa McLeod

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 - Supervised by Mrs. Teresa McLeod

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 - Supervised by Mrs. Teresa McLeod

Biological knowledge of the structure and function of ecosystems; human influence on the environment. (Satisfies 3 credits of global literacy)