2009-2011 - Benedict College

ACADEMIC POLICIES 71
Departmental Honors Courses
Art 220H Art Appreciation
BA 130H Introduction to Business
Bio 443H Cell and Molecular Biology
Eng 135H Freshman Composition I
Eng 137H Freshman Composition II
Eng 231H Honors World Literature I
Eng 232H Honors World Literature II
FA 221H Fine Arts Appreciation
FA 222H Fine Arts Appreciation
HE 230H Health Education
Hist 131H World Civilization I
Hist 132H World Civilization II
Hist 231H U. S. and Afro-American History to 1865
Hist 232H U. S. and Afro-American History: 1865 – Present
Hist 430H The Civil Rights Movement
Math 138H College Algebra
Math 140H Precalculus
Math 143H Calculus
Mus 220 Music Appreciation
Rec 331H Leadership and Group Dynamics
Soc 339H Cultural Anthropology
SW 436H Women’s Issues in Contemporary Society
The 220H Theater Appreciation
HONORS COURSES
Honors courses are writing intensified, technologically enhanced, and internationally focused. All
Benedict College students may enroll in Honors courses with the permission of the instructor. Students
may earn honors credits in designated General Education course or in regular classes. Students interested
in more information should confer with the Dean of the School of Honors Program.
Hon 220 Argumentation and Debate
credit 2 hr.
This course examines techniques for analyzing and constructing arguments, the elements of formal
and informal debate, and the uses of proofs, evidence and logic. Furthermore, consideration will be
given to major issues of argumentation such as the ethics of persuading audiences and the uses of
style. The focus of this course is disciplined disagreement, rational rebuttal, and calm confrontation.
Hon 331 Contemporary Problems and Issues
credit 3 hr.
This course provides opportunities for students to further enhance their research, critical thinking, and
reasoning skills by exploring contemporary national and international topics of debate.
Hon 332 Independent Study
credit 3 hr.
This seminar is a continuation of Hon 331. This course is designed to further enhance reasoning, critical
thinking, and research skills through reading and writing. Under the supervision of the thesis advisor
and an instructor with expertise in
the appropriate discipline, the students will engage in extensive research culminating in a scholarly
research thesis which addresses a current issue.
Hon 411 Honors Research Seminar
credit l hr.
This seminar introduces Honors Program students to advanced study in both research and the formulation
of ideas related to the student’s specific academic area. The student will select a thesis topic,
conduct a literature search, and by the end of the semester, present a proposal for approval.
Hon 412 Honors Research Seminar
credit l hr.
This seminar is a continuation of Hon 411. The course requires students to meet weekly with the
instructor and thesis advisor. A draft of the thesis must be completed by midsemester. All theses must
be defended and completed prior to graduation