EUROPEAN STUDIES - EUROPE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

EUR 1110 Heritage of Europe (5) Offerings Introduction to the culture of Europe through literature; themes of family, community, heroism, beliefs and values, and women's roles will be examined chronologically from the classical to the modern periods. Attributes: Arts and Humanities B

EUR 3100 Foundations of European Art (3) Offerings Provides a brief survey of major periods in European art and architecture beginning with significant works from the Greco-Roman period and progressing through the 20th century. It is specifically oriented toward students intending to travel in Europe. Attributes: Arts and Humanities A, Upper-Division

EUR 3500 European Civilization (5) Offerings Prerequisite: EUR 3000. Offered in Europe. Provides a cultural investigation of Europe and an on-site practicum. This course examines contemporary Europe as part of the European Quarter abroad, with special attention to a Christian perspective on the historical growth of European cultures. The language skills acquired by students are demonstrated in intensive programs of living and travel. Attributes: Arts and Humanities B, Upper-Division

EUR 4254 Translation (3) Offerings Prerequisite: Working fluency in at least one language besides English. Theory and practice of translating, with attention to accuracy and nuances of style. May be repeated for credit 1 time. Attributes: Upper-Division

EUR 4899 Contemp Eur Iss & Personalties (3) Offerings The heritage of Europe will be the framework within which contemporary European issues and personalities will be interpreted. A key component of the class is the research project that will relate to the student's language concentration and special interests. This course is designed to meet the requirements as a Senior Capstone course in European Studies. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.

LIN 2100 Foundations of Language Study (5) Offerings Develops conceptual tools for understanding the nature and the processes of language: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics. Personal and professional attitudes toward the world of language are reexamined. This course is also offered via distance learning. Please note that the distance learning version of this course is not eligible for financial aid nor is it part of the on-campus tuition plateau; full payment is required at the time of registration. Attributes: Arts and Humanities B, Media

UCOR 2000 The West and the World (5) Offerings Considers the question "From where have we come and where are we going?" Explores the history of interaction between the West and the world from the dawn of the modern global age (about 1500) to the present. How has Western civilization been influenced by and influenced other cultures? Key themes are ideas, inventions, and systems of interaction. The virtue of hope motivates service as the Christian response to a constantly changing world. Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

USCH 1112 Texts and Contexts II (5) Offerings Prerequisite: USCH 1111. Examines and discusses several texts from Medieval and Renaissance Europe in historical context, including Augustine's Confessions, Aquinas's Summa Theologica, Dante's Inferno, Shakespeare's Richard III, and Milton's Paradise Lost in order to investigate ways of knowing God, the nature of leadership, the methods of knowledge-making, and forgiveness. Open to University Scholars only.