While it is our intention to offer the courses listed, changes are sometimes necessary.
A minimum of 12 credit hours must be maintained throughout the semester, and are included in the cost of the program. If you enroll in more than 12 credit hours, you will be charged for those hours.
The following are required courses: a Spanish Course, BOLD 3005, and HUM 2730.
Successful completion of a second Bible course during a full semester International Program will permit a student to apply this course to the Bible requirement for a future semester, provided that the second Bible class is taught by a College of Bible and Ministry instructor. The student may apply this benefit in the future semester of their choice.
SPAN 1000 – Spanish for Travelers (2): Elements of Spanish for students with no background in the language. Emphasis is given to oral communication in everyday situations. Fulfills 2 hours of the 3 hour Global Perspectives requirement and should be paired with 1 hour of enrollment in HUM 2010 to complete the entire requirement.
SPAN 1025 – Accelerated Elementary Spanish II (3): A continuation of SPAN 1015 that continues to focus on oral and written communication, grammar, and culture. Credit may not be earned in both SPAN 1010/SPAN 1020 and SPAN 1015/SPAN 1025 sequences. This course may not be taken for credit by a native speaker or if the student has received a C or better in SPAN 2010 or SPAN 2020 at Harding. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1010 or SPAN 1015 or consent of department chair. Fulfills the Global Perspectives requirement.
SPAN 2020 – Intermediate Spanish II (3): A continuation of SPAN 2010 with additional emphasis on readings in literature and culture. Three class periods and one half-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: SPAN 2010 or equivalent. Fulfills the Global Perspectives requirement.
SPAN 3250 – Regional Language and Culture (3): Linguistic variations of the chosen region. An in-depth cultural study of the country with special attention to the contemporary period. May be repeated for credit in a different region. Prerequisite: SPAN 2020 or equivalent. Fulfills the Global Perspectives requirement.
BOLD 3005 – Lord and Land (2 or 3): REQUIRED. This course examines the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible, introducing students to relevant historical, geographical and cultural backgrounds, Old Testament theology, biblical exegesis and applications to contemporary contexts. As part of the curriculum for International Programs at Harding University, this course surveys the Hebrew Bible through the visual/virtual exploration of the land of Israel. This course is offered to sophomore students in study abroad (IP) programs for 2 credit hours and satisfies the requirement for either BOLD 2010 or BOLD 2030 in the Liberal Arts program. Upperclassmen may take this course for 2 or 3 credit hours (even if they have already received credit for BOLD 2010 or BOLD 2030).
BDOC 3080 – Theology of Beauty (2 or 3): This course explores the nature of beauty and its relationship to Christian theology. Through classes, discussion, tours, and projects, students will explore beauty’s relationship to God and humans as God’s creative image bearers.
HUM 2730 – World Civilization/Humanities (3 or 6): REQUIRED. An integration of the disciplines of art, drama, history, literature, music, philosophy, religion and science, and their influence in shaping ideas and values in the selected area of the world. The course content will reflect the context in which it will be taught. Required of all students participating in an international program. May count for up to 6 hours selected from the following: ART 1010, THEA 1010, ENG 2010 or ENG 2020, HIST 2100 or HIST 2110, MUS 1010-1015, PHIL 3010, or global perspectives. This course may be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 12 hours, provided the course is taken at different locations.
This course may not be taken as a repeat for a completed liberal arts course or to satisfy an additional liberal arts requirement. Determine how you intend to apply the credits, then enroll in the appropriate number of hours. (Example: Student wants credit for ENG 2010 and MUS 1010; therefore, will enroll in 6 credit hours.) Credit may not be increased after the semester begins. Prior to the semester abroad, students must apply the credits to the appropriate course(s).
HUM 2010 – International Studies (1): Preparation for international experience in living and studying abroad. Enhancement in cultural sensitivity and practical matters of survival in a different cultural setting. Approximately 30 hours of classroom instruction. Research on the host country.
COMM 1010 – Communication Principles (3): Instruction and practice in the theory and skills of public and interpersonal communication. Research, organization and delivery of speeches. Development of critical listening skills for evaluative purposes. Emphasis on nonverbal, small group and multicultural communication in a digitally connected world.
BIOL 1200 – Human Structure and Function (3): Structure and function of selected human organ systems and the cellular mechanisms and processes upon which they are based. Circulatory, digestive, nervous, musculoskeletal and respiratory systems. 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.
BUS 2510 – Personal Finance for College Students (1): An overview of key and essential elements of personal finance that a college student needs to understand even before they leave college. This seminar course is designed to familiarize the student with issues of personal finances that will have long-lasting benefits once the student graduates. All six modules are intricately tied to the biblical concept of stewardship.
ECON 2010 – Macroeconomics (online) (3): The overall workings of the economy and its major subdivisions; our economic system, business cycles, money and banking, national income accounts, and stabilization policy.
*Students may enroll in online courses offered through Harding's Searcy campus.
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