1990-1991 Academic Catalog

HON-101,102,103 The Making of the Modern Mind-A,W,Sp 15 hours HON-101 Classical Antiquity "Beginnings"-A 5 hours Explores those historical, religious, philosophical, and artistic beginnings that have shaped the modem mind--or, what some are now calling the "postmodern" mind. The story begins, naturally enough, at the beginning, in the mind of God.... HON-102 Renaissance and Reformation ''Faith and Reason"-W 5 hours Explores the uneasy tensions between Church and State, sacred and secular, piety and humanistic scholarship that have shaped and continue to, shape how one views the world today. The story begins in the High Middle Ages, in Europe. HON-103 The Age of Revolutions-Sp 5 hours Studies those political, artistic, scientific, and philosophical revolutions that have shaped the modem mind. The story begins in the late eighteenth centruy, in America and France. Seminar offerings vary from year to year. HON-301 Sociology of Sport-W 3 hours Devoted to the conceptual analysis of play, recreation, contest, competition, gan1e, and sport. Focusing on baseball as that sport which best embodies American ideals, the course explores the thesis that baseball is a microcosm ofAmerican values. HON-303 Philosophy of Literature: Recent French Developments-A 3 hours This course is devoted to the reading and philosophic evaluation of selected twentieth century world literature, focusing on the alienation and disorder in twentieth century fiction. HON-304 Her Own Voice: Women in America-A hours A study of the places American women have found themselves in since 1860, the expecta– tions made upon them, and the influences they have had upon American society. HON-307 Science, Religion, and Technology 3 hours By means of a meta-level critique of the concepts, methods, and arguments of the various sciences, as well as an analysis of the theological and philosophical underpinnings of science, this course aims to: 1) Demarcate science from pseudo-science, 2) Evaluate contempor¥)' thought in the limits of science, 3) Evaluate relation between science, human values, religion and technology. HON-308 Creativity: The Birth of a Notion 3 hours To stimulate the participant to conscious creativity in every facet of life as an act of Chris– tian stewardship. Creativity will be examined as one of the distinguishing marks of the image of God in man, and as the essential ingredient in all artistic expression. HON-310 Hispanic Perspectives on the United States 3 hours Provides perspectives on the Hispanic world view and attitudes toward Anglo-Americans, as seen through the eyes of Latin Americans and Hispanics in the US. The international studies major utilizes courses from several academic disciplines to prepare students for a variety of internationally-focused careers. A distinct international studies core provides the foundation for all of the concentrations available in this major. Courses in anthropology, busi– ness, communications, culture, geography, history, linguistics, and political science provide students with the basic understanding they need to appreci– ate the diverse international community. Concentration options enable stu– dents to focus upon a particular area of interest within the international context. 1Wo concentrations are available. The quality ofstudents involved and leadership provided by GOI)' Percesepe, Director ofthe Honors Program, have resulted in national recognition ofCedan1il/e's distinct approach to honors education.