2010-2011 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

FRENCH
FREN 1314, 1324 Beginning French Proficiency
Focus is on achieving beginning proficiency in communication in French developing the skills of listening, speaking,
reading, writing, viewing, and showing in the interpersonal, interpretive and presentational communicative modes and
on acquiring an initial knowledge and understanding of cultures of the French speaking world. Students learn to use
and understand the language necessary for expressing basic needs, wants, and courtesies. They practice vocabulary and
structures for meeting immediate survival needs. Not open to students with more than two years of high school French
or with proficiency level above Novice.
FREN 2314, 2324 Continuing French Proficiency
Prerequisites: FREN 1314 and 1324 or the equivalent.
Focus is on increasing proficiency in communication in French using the skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing,
viewing, and showing in the interpersonal, interpretive and presentational communicative modes and on acquiring a
knowledge and understanding of cultures of the French speaking world. Students ask and answer questions on everyday
topics, initiate and respond to simple statements, and maintain basic conversations. Students learn to comprehend
utterances in areas of immediate need and in situations where context aids understanding. They gain insights into the
culture of the French speaking world through interactive activities and through discussions and readings in the
language. Not open to students with proficiency level above Intermediate.
FRESHMAN YEAR SEMINAR
FYS 1100 Freshman Year Seminar
This course is designed to help the first-semester freshman student adjust to the academic workload at Houston Baptist
University. It offers an interactive approach to facilitating success in areas such as personal strengths, as well as
academic, spiritual, social, and emotional development. Questionnaires, inventories, discussions, presentations, and
daily opportunities for student interactions are used as tools for academic growth and self discovery.
GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 3302 World Geography
This course acquaints students with the breadth of geography by examining the physical environment, environmental
issues, and the cultural, economic, and political factors that influence human activities and societies.
GOVERNMENT
GOVT 1313 Introduction to Government
An introduction to major concepts and institutions of governance and to techniques of political analysis. Emphasis is
placed on a comparative study of governmental processes in the United States and other major political systems.
GOVT 2313 American and Texas Government
A survey of the structure and operation of the national and Texas governments. This course is required for certification
to teach in the public schools of Texas.
GOVT 2334 Campaigns and Elections
An analysis of the American electoral system and political campaigns. This course focuses on political parties,
campaign strategy, the electoral process, public opinion, and voter turnout.
GOVT 2343 Public Policy
This course will examine policy issues at the national level including crime, welfare, healthcare, the environment,
taxation, immigration, defense, and education. The course will not only emphasize policy content, but also will focus
upon the policy process, the influence of various political personalities on shaping public policy, and policy evaluation.
GOVT 3324 State and Urban Politics
A study of contemporary issues and problems facing state and metropolitan governments. Analysis of key political
institutions, community power structures, urban affairs, trends in social and economic programs, and issues related to
state and city governance in a federal system.
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