2008-2009 Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions Course Descriptions 2008–09 Cedarville University 235 HON-3220 – JOUR-2000 HON-3220 2 hours The Rhetoric of Faith in the Christian Tradition Study of primary documents written in the genres of Christian confession, prayer, and creedal statement. These documents will be treated in two ways. First, they will be studied as historical representations of believers’ use of language to express messages of the development of a renewed mind and spirit in the Christian faith. Second, they will be used as models for encouraging contemporary believers to employ the power of the written word in the development of a Biblical practice of meditating on, praying for, and affirming those things that are holy, righteous, and pure. Prerequisite: HON-1010 The Classical and Medieval Ages; HON- 1020 Renaissance, Reformation, and Revolutions. HON-3230 Chance, Emergence, or Design –Sp 2 hours The origin of complexity and order in the universe is studied from three different perspectives: Neo-Darwinism (chance and necessity), Emergence, and Creation. Starting at the origin of the physical universe and ending with the origin of self-awareness, these perspectives are compared by their scientific value and their philosophical and religious implications. (odd years) HON-3240 2 hours Science & Religion: Middle Ages to Darwin– Sp A seminar centering on major primary sources in the history of science, exploring the historical relationship of science and religion, particularly Christian theology, from the late Middle Ages to the Darwinian Revolution. Prerequisite: HON-1010 The Classical and Medieval Ages; HON-1020 Renaissance, Reformation, and Revolutions. HON-4155 Image and Word in a Visual Culture– Sp 3 hours Inquiry into the tension between image and word in Jewish and Christian thought and the implications for Christians living in a visual culture. Traces this tension through the art of Judaism and the Medieval church, the iconoclastic controversies of early Byzantium and the English Civil Wars, and recent and contemporary religious thinkers. Crosslisted as EMTC-4155. HON-4910 Honors Senior Colloquium I 1 hour Development of a generic understanding of the integration of faith, learning, and life. HON-4920 Honors Senior Colloquium II 1 hour Development of a disciplinary understanding of the integration of faith, learning, and life. HON-4950 Honors Senior Project 1-2 hours The writing of an interdisciplinary research project. I International Studies (INTL) INTL-3080 History of Russia and the Soviet Union –Fa 3 hours See course description for GEO-3080 History of Russia and the Soviet Union. INTL-3190 Global Issues –Sp 3 hours Analysis of the international issues that are shaping our contemporary and future world, ranging from terrorism, the environment, international crime, disease, and collapsing states to the digital revolution and the global economy. INTL-3200 History and Politics of Latin America –Fa 3 hours See course description for GEO-3200 History and Politics of Latin America. (even years) INTL-3210 History and Politics of Asia –Fa 3 hours See course description for GEO-3210 History and Politics of Asia. (odd years) INTL-3220 History and Politics of the Middle East –Sp 3 hours See course description for GEO-3220 History and Politics of the Middle East. (even years) INTL-3230 History and Politics of Western Europe –Sp 3 hours See course desription for GEO-3230 History and Politics of Western Europe. (odd years) INTL-3240 History and Politics of Eastern Europe– Sp 3 hours See course description for GEO-3240 History and Politics of Eastern Europe. (even years) INTL-3250 3 hours History and Politics of Central & South Asia –Fa See course description for GEO-3250 History and Politics of Central & South Asia. (odd years) INTL-3540 History and Politics of Africa –Sp 3 hours See course description for GEO-3540 History and Politics of Africa. (even years) INTL-3650 International Relations –Fa 3 hours A survey of contemporary international affairs and principles of interstate relations, focusing on forces that unite and divide our world. Crosslisted as INTL or POLS. INTL-4050 3 hours Issues in International Diplomacy –Sp See course description for HIST-4050 Issues in International Diplomacy. Crosslisted as HIST or POLS INTL-4160 International & Domestic Terrorism –Sp 3 hours In-depth study of terrorism, focusing worldwide and domestically. An intensive examination of ongoing international conflicts, narco-terrorism, eco-terrorism, cyber-terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, geographical trouble spots, enemies of the United States, terrorism-counter-terrorism theory and options, terrorism history, law, civil liberties, and Homeland Security. Crosslisted as CRJU and INTL. INTL-4440 Special Topics-International Studies 1-3 hours Investigation of specific topics in Social Science and History that have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. INTL-4800 Seminar in International Studies –Fa 3 hours A seminar/readings course intended to prepare senior students for graduate study. Through readings and discussion, students explore classical writings on international relations and international issues that are shaping our contemporary and future world. Crosslisted as INTL or POLS. INTL-4850 Research in International Studies –Sp 3 hours Students will prepare and present a formal research project on a country, region, or significant international issue. INTL-4980 1-3 hours Independent Study in International Studies Provides the means whereby gifted and interested students may explore, in a more in-depth and intensive manner, general information acquired in the major courses. Further, independent study provides a logical way to complete required hours not obtained in normal sequencing. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. J Journalism (JOUR) JOUR-1000 Intro to Media Writing –Fa, Sp 3 hours This intensive writing course prepares students to write news copy for a variety of media. Students learn basic journalistic practices and writing formats. Priority given to majors. JOUR-2000 Intro to Reporting –Fa, Sp 3 hours This class is designed to develop and enhance the primary journalistic skills presented in JOUR-1000. The objective for this class is to provide opportunity for students to polish their writing skills. Each student will have the opportunity to expand their abilities as a writer, to write more sophisticated stories, and to receive greater feedback on their reporting style and content. Prerequisites: JOUR-1000 Intro to Media Writing.