2019-2020 BSC Catalog

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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HON 325 Contemporary Southern Politics (1)
An in-depth review of the literature on Southern politics as well as an opportunity for
students to complete original research. Primary emphasis is placed on contemporary
Southern political behavior, including parties and elections, voting behavior, and the
politics of race. A Leadership Studies designated course. Prerequisite: Harrison Honors
Program.
HON 350 IA Chaucer (1)
A reading of the Canterbury Tales and other selected major poems of Chaucer in Middle
English. An Interpretation or Analysis designated course. Prerequisite: Harrison Honors
Program.
HON 450 Religion and Politics in America (1)
Explores the relationship between religion and politics in America. Emphasis is placed on
the role of religion in American culture and how religion affects politics. Prerequisite:
Harrison Honors Program.
HON 493 Honors Project (½ or 1)
An independent study in preparation or completion of the Honors Independent Project.
All Honors projects require approval by the Harrison Honors Committee. Typically, the
Honors Project is begun the spring of the junior year and completed the fall of the senior
year. HON 493 may be repeated with consent. Prerequisite: Harrison Honors Program.
HRC - Human Rights and Conflict Studies
HRC 177, 277, 377, 477 Special Topics in Human Rights and Conflict Studies (1)
An exploration of a selected topic or problem in human rights and conflict studies.
HRC 200 CI, GP Introduction to Human Rights (1)
A critical examination of human rights concepts and their practical applications from the
perspective of a variety of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. A
Community Interests, Global Perspectives, and Leadership Studies designated course.
Prerequisite: at least sophomore standing.
HRC 293, 393, 493 Independent Study in Human Rights and Conflict Studies (½ or
1)
Directed study for advanced students in the minor. Specific guidelines concerning
independent study projects appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning”
section of this catalog.
HRC 297, 397, 497 Internship in Human Rights and Conflict Studies (½ or 1)
An internship opportunity allowing students to practice career skills and/or further
develop abilities beneficial for graduate study. Specific guidelines concerning internships
appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning” section of this catalog.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2019-2020