2023-2024 BSC Catalog Updated_UG ONLY_FINAL[82]

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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EH 160 ES America in the 1960s (1)
An exploration of American culture in the 1960s, focusing on literary texts but
supplemented by the music, films, and political documents of the decade. Throughout the
term, students evaluate the legacy of the 1960s by identifying ways in which it is still
with us today. An Explorations in Scholarship designated course.
EH 165 EL ES American Inequality (1)
An examination of socioeconomic class and the American Dream, through the lens of
fiction, nonfiction, and service work. Consideration will be given to the American
ideology that anyone can succeed through hard work; the complexities of social class in
America; the history of economic inequality and the question of how this impacts
opportunities for success and upward mobility; and the reality and consequences of
poverty. Students will participate in service activities with Birmingham City schools. An
Experiential Learning and Explorations in Scholarship designated course. A servicelearning
integrated course.
EH 177, 277, 377, 477 Special Topics in English (1)
An examination of a selected topic or problem in English.
EH 200 IA Introduction to Literature (1)
Critical approaches to poetry, short stories, and drama. An Interpretation or Analysis
designated course.
EH 204 Writing for the Media (1)
A survey of writing styles and techniques appropriate for news writing, public affairs
reporting, and feature articles for print, broadcast, and Internet media. Prerequisite: EH
102 or EH 208.
EH 205 CE Introduction to Creative Writing (1)
Beginning work in creative writing in several genres, including fiction, poetry, and either
drama or creative nonfiction, at the discretion of the instructor. Using a combination of
in-class exercises, readings, and workshops, the course introduces students to the
fundamentals of creating, reading, and evaluating short pieces of creative writing. Not
open to students who have successfully completed EH 105. A Creative Expression
designated course. Prerequisite: EH 102 or EH 208.
EH 207 Topics in Rhetoric: Voices of Birmingham (1)
An introduction to rhetorical analysis and the art of persuasion. The course focuses on
analysis and creation of written and visual texts and discourse using such concepts as
logos, ethos, pathos, and kairos. This course is Birmingham-specific and will require
significant off-campus work. A Poverty Studies designated course. A service-learning
integrated course.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024