2023-2024 BSC Catalog Updated_UG ONLY_FINAL[82]

206 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
LA 102 Elementary Latin II (1)
A continuation of the fundamentals of Latin with the aim of preparing students to read
with fluency and pleasure. The course will explore grammatical concepts, develop a core
vocabulary, and introduce students to Roman life, art, literature, and history. Authors to
be read may include Virgil, a poet whose ideas about power and empire still resonate;
Lucretius, an ancient ecologist who theorizes about the relationship between humans,
animals, and the environment; and Perpetua, an African woman who writes her own story
of incarceration. Prerequisite: LA 101 or two years of high school Latin. Spring.
LA 177, 277, 377, 477 Special Topics in Latin (1)
An exploration of a selected topic or problem in Latin.
LA 245 Directed Latin Readings (1)
Independent reading of elementary authors suited to student need and interest. May be
taken more than once for credit.
LAS - Latin American Studies
LAS 177, 277, 377, 477 Special Topics in Latin American Studies (1)
An exploration of a selected topic or problem in Latin American studies.
LAS 293, 393, 493 Independent Study in Latin American 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.
LAS 297, 397, 497 Internship in Latin American 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.
LAS 298, 398, 498 Teaching Experience in Latin American Studies (½ or 1)
A contracted teaching experience that requires instructor approval. Specific guidelines
concerning teaching experiences appear in the “Teaching Experiences” section of this
catalog.
LS - Leadership Studies
LS 200 CI Leadership Studies: Theory and Practice (1)
An introduction to the academic study of leadership from both theoretical and practical
perspectives. Not limited to students in the Leadership Studies program. A Community
Interests designated course. Prerequisite: at least sophomore standing. Fall, Spring.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024