Honors Program Current Courses

Honors Program Courses for Fall 2012

COM 101:  Human Communication (3 credit hours):
Section HN:  MWF 2:00 - 2:50 p.m.  Dr. Daniel O'Rourke

This course encompasses communication theory, interpersonal communication, small group communication, and public speaking.  Emphasis is placed on speaking, critical thinking, and listening skills.  Attention is also paid to nonverbal communication.  Meets core credit for communications.

ENG 371:  Literature and Film (3 credit hours):
Section HN: TTH  9:25 - 10:40 a.m.  Dr. Maura Grady
Prerequisite:  A core composition II course

This course emphasizes film aesthetics and visual narrative as it compares and contrasts to written literary narrative.  The course focuses on both classic and contemporary motion pictures, with particular attention to shot composition, editing techniques, lighting, and sound.  Students will consider how these elements of film direction create a visual narrative that can be studied as aesthetic and cultural expression.  Meets core credit for aesthetics.

HIST 112:  Western Civilization (3 credit hours):
Section HN: MWF 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.  Dr. Justin Lyons

This course will seek to answer the question "what is civilization?" by studying certain historical moments in the West - classical Greece. the Roman Republic, early Christianity, the High Middle Ages, and the Renaissance - in order to see the changes over time in politics, religion, society, economics, and culture and to realize the extent to which the present world has inherited these institutional and intellectual foundations of human life.  Meets core credit for historical reasoning.

PSYC 218:  Psychology of Adolescence (3 credit hours):  
Section HN:  TTH 12:15 - 1:30 p.m.  Dr. Diane Bonfiglio

This course explores the nature of adolescent behavior.  The physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development of adolescents are examined in the contexts of peer, family, schools, work, and culture/society, using the theoretical perspectives in psychology.  Special consideration is given to the development of stable identity that will allow the adolescent to function effectively in adulthood.  Meets core credit for social sciences.

REL 107:  Exploring World Religions (3 credit hours)
Section HN:  TTH 10:50 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.  Dr. David Aune

An introductory exploration of basic historical developments, beliefs, and practices in selected Eastern and Western world religious traditions.  Students taking this course are expected to have some familiarity with Christianity.  However, all thoughtful religious world views are welcomed.  Meets core credit for religion and international perspectives.

HON 101:  First Year Honors Seminar (3 credit hours)
Section A:  TTH  9:25 - 10:40 a.m.  Dr. Duncan Jamieson
Section B:  TTH  10:50 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.  Dr. Howard Walters
Prerequisite:  Enrollment in Honors Program

A course designed for students admitted to the Honors Program in their first year.  The course introduces students to the Honors Program and Ashland University through classes offered in seminar format, involving assigned readings, discussion, and written assignments.
 

HON 310:  Honors Capstone Preparation Seminar (1 credit hour)
Section A:  M  2:00 - 2:50 p.m.  Dr. Christopher Swanson
Prerequisite:  Enrollment in Honors Program; at least junior status

The process of preparing a Capstone Project, including selecting a topic, choosing mentors, preparing a bibliography, constructing a written prospectus, and outlining a timetable for completing the Capstone Project.  This course is required for all juniors who plan to complete an Honors Capstone Project their senior year.  This course may be taken by conference if there is a scheduling conflict.  Graded S/U.

HON 390: Honors Interdisciplinary Seminar (3 credit hours):
Section A:  MW  4:30 - 5:45 p..m.  Dr. Christopher Swanson and others to be announced
Prerequisite: Enrollment in Honors Program; at least sophomore status

A course devoted to various topics related to the Honors Program mission of challenging the mind and participating in an intellectual community devoted to discussion and dialogue.  HON 390 may be repeated once with a different topic.