Victory University 2012-2013 Academic Catalog

HUMANITIES (HU)
HU-1013 MUSIC AND STAGE I (1 or 3 SEMESTER HOURS)
This course is designed to introduce students to the many musical aspects of a stage, theatre,
opera, and other staged productions. In class, students will be responsible for learning about
the history of music and the stage and being actively involved in acting, expression, and
movement through musical elements. Outside of class, students will aid in the implementation
of approved designs for set, make-up, costumes, props, lights, and sound for the semester
music-based production. Students will also be responsible for the actual running of the
performances as they see their work come to fruition. Music and Stage students are to meet
for four semester hours per week. Students may receive general elective course credit for one
semester; placement is open to all students. Additional semester hours will be required outside
of class during performance times. Offered Fall semesters.
HU-1213 SPEECH (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
Performance based course that provides students with public speaking skills in the context of
cultural influences and resources. Analysis of the ways in which culture and society shape
perception of appropriate public speaking as well as how public speaking affects the values,
attitudes and beliefs of people from a range of society and cultural backgrounds. Offered Fall
and Spring semesters.
HU-1310 ELEMENTARY GERMAN 1 (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
This course introduces the student to the basic vocabulary and grammar of the German
language and serves as an introduction to German-speaking cultures. The focus is on the
development of basic communication skills in German. It is designed to develop the following
four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. At the end of the semester you
will be able to comprehend simple conversations and stories, read and understand short texts,
engage in brief conversations on everyday topics and write about aspects of life in Germanspeaking
countries. Offered on demand.
HU-1312 ELEMENTARY SPANISH I (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
This course introduces the student to the basic vocabulary and grammar of the Spanish
language. Students are immersed in the language in class, providing them with authentic
language skills. Students concentrate on mastering the present and simple past constructions
to form everyday conversations. Cultural themes are also introduced through simple reading
selections. Offered on demand.
HU-1314 ELEMENTARY ARABIC I (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
The objective of this course is to train students to read and write in (MSA) and to respond
orally. Writing in Arabic is also utilized both as a skill in its own right and to aid in the mastery of
reading and speaking MSA. The concentration will be on the development of the MSA’s writing
system, phonology, basic vocabulary, morphology, and basic syntactic structures. The course
will provide students as well with a quick look at some aspects of the various Arabic dialects
and cultures.
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