Humanities and Fine Arts Course Descriptions

Art

*GER Approved Course

*Art 101: Drawing I – 3 credit hours

A fundamental course that stresses the development of visual awareness and sensitivity to various drawing materials. Basic principles of perspective, proportion, and value are introduced.

*Art 111: Design I – 3 credit hours

A foundation course with specific emphasis on design principles and elements relative to a basic understanding of visual composition.

*Art 160: Basic Photography I – 3 credit hours

A basic course designed to explore the photographic medium.  This interdisciplinary course will research developments in photography as it impacts communications, advertising/mass media, historical events, contemporary approaches, personal expression, and technological advances. Prerequisite: Computer competency and digital camera with aperture capability.

*Art 171, 172, 173, 174, 175: International Film, Movies, Ethics – 1 credit hour

This course involves watching a variety of international films with the expectation that experiencing them will broaden the student’s understanding of reality and of her/his potential. Also involved is each student creating a visual story document that could be an animation or digital film with a content demand that is self-referential and self-exploratory.

*Art 180: Art Appreciation – 3 credit hours

For students interested in an understanding and appreciation of the visual arts in contemporary life and culture. The formal and expressive qualities of major art forms are examined through audio-visual aids, lectures, and presentations in an effort to provide deeper understanding of cross-cultural and international issues. NOT OPEN TO ART MAJORS.

*Art 181: Media Fundamentals – 3 credit hours

A hands-on course for the non-art major investigating various artistic media and styles across historical and contemporary art practices, including experiences in drawing, painting, sculpture, and other art processes. Provides an understanding of the place of art in life through actual participation, instructor-led demonstrations, group work, field trips, and in-class studio time to develop finished artworks. NOT OPEN TO ART MAJORS.

*Art 202: Drawing II – 3 credit hours

A course designed to acquaint the student with a variety of drawing media and techniques. An emphasis is placed on the principles of value and composition. Prerequisite: Art 101, 111, or instructor permission.

Art 210: Graphic Design I – 3 credit hours

An introduction to basic graphic design principles. The fundamentals of layout, typography, and graphic communication theory are explored with an emphasis on practical applications. Prerequisite: Art 202, 211, or permission of instructor.

Art 211: Design II – 3 credit hours

Studio exploration and experiences in the elements of design with emphasis on color theory. Experimentation with interactions of colors in visual organizations.

*Art 212: Calligraphy – 3 credit hours

A study of the various letter forms, uses, and techniques.

*Art 225: Three-Dimensional Design – 3 credit hours

An introduction to design as it relates to three-dimensional space. Basic sculptural concepts and processes are addressed. Prerequisite: Art 101, 111, or permission of instructor.

*Art 240: Ceramics I – 3 credit hours

An introduction to technical and creative ceramic processes. Basic construction techniques, hand-building, and wheel throwing are taught. Functional and sculptural approaches as well as several glazing and firing systems will be emphasized.

Art 260: Advanced Photography – 3 credit hours

Investigation and experimentation in the major areas of expression in photography: portraiture, illustration, and techniques for architectural, scientific, journalistic, and creative photography. Prerequisite: Art 160 or advanced status (with portfolio).

*Art 280: History of Art I – 3 credit hours

Survey of art from pre-history to the Renaissance. Lectures and discussion.

*Art 281: History of Art II – 3 credit hours

Survey of art from the Renaissance to the modern world. Lectures and discussion.

Art 303: Drawing III (Anatomy/Figure Drawing) – 3 credit hours

This advanced-level drawing course will consist primarily of work with the human figure and related skeletal structure. Basic human proportion and anatomy, foreshortening, and creative approaches to the human figure will be included. Prerequisite: Art 202 or permission of instructor.

Art 316: Graphic Design II – 3 credit hours

A study and application of the tools and processes used in preparing a design for publication. Emphasis is placed on development of layout skill and software coordination. Prerequisite: Art 210.

Art 318: History of Graphic Design – 3 credit hours

This course explores the origins and the evolution of graphic design, from ancient civilizations to contemporary approaches and emerging technologies. Movements, styles, designs, and designers influencing the ongoing growth of the discipline will be investigated. Prerequisite: Art 180 or permission of instructor.

Art 331: Painting – 3 credit hours

A fundamental course in painting designed to introduce the student to the basic techniques and processes of oil painting, with emphasis on creative expression and compositional design. Prerequisites: Art 202, 211; or permission of instructor.

Art 335: Watercolor – 3 credit hours

A fundamental course in watercolor painting designed to introduce students to the varied materials, tools, and methods of watercolor painting with special attention to its unique characteristics as a painting medium. Prerequisites: Art 202, 211; or instructor permission.

*Art 340: Ceramics II – 3 credit hours

A continuation of Art 240. Builds on the skill and experience gained in hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques. More in-depth study of surface decoration, glazing, and characteristics of glaze materials. Prerequisite: Art 240.

Art 350: Printmaking I – 3 credit hours

Basic techniques employed in intaglio and relief printing. Experimentation with linoleum block, collagraph, woodcut, and embossing. Prerequisites: Art 101 and 111.

Art 351: Printmaking II – 3 credit hours

A course in the basic procedures and processes of silkscreen printing. Prerequisites: Art 101 and 111.

*Art 370: School Art Methods – 3 credit hours

An introduction to the elements and principles of art as they pertain to an integrated classroom that meets the Academic Expectations and Standards outlined in the Kentucky Program of Studies. Includes overview of art education as well as the competing philosophies throughout its history. Students will also construct and implement lessons in a holistic approach to art education in their area of study: elementary, secondary, or special education.

Art 380: Renaissance Art – 3 credit hours

The principal artistic developments in European art during the 15th and 16th centuries. Prerequisite: Art 180, 281, or permission of instructor.

*Art 382: History and Art of Cinema – 3 credit hours

A course designed for students seeking greater understanding of the medium, history, and appreciation of the motion picture or film. American and foreign films are presented in this cross-cultural and international experience. Prerequisite: Art 180 or 280 or 281; or permission of instructor.

*Art 384: The Art of Impressionism – 3 credit hours

A course that examines the development of impressionistic painting and its impact on the modern art period. The course covers the contributing factors of the Barbizon school of plein aire paintings, the introduction of the Japanese print, and European art and related movements. Prerequisite: Art 180 or permission of instructor.

*Art 386: History of Religious Imagery in Western Art – 3 credit hours

The course is an examination of the origins and migration of religious icons and imagery found in Western European art. Major themes, motifs, and symbols will be identified and researched in an attempt to discern their meaning, development, and points of origin. Prerequisites: Art 280 and 281; or permission of instructor.

Art 399: Independent Study – 1-4 credit hours

This course designates a field of study that is not part of the regular curriculum. It is generally offered based on student interests and needs. Prerequisite: Submission and approval of  “Application for Admission to Independent Study.”

Art 402: Special Problems in Drawing – 3 credit hours

Independent drawing problems designed to meet the needs and directions of the advanced drawing student. Subject matter may include representational, abstract, or non-objective imagery. Prerequisite: Art 303 and/or permission of the instructor.

Art 414: Graphic Design III – 3 credit hours

An emphasis is placed on development of student portfolios through various advanced projects and practical applications. Prerequisite: Art 316.

Art 418: Special Problems in Graphic Design – 3 credit hours

A course designed for advanced students to explore designated areas and problems in graphics. Prerequisite: Art 414.

*Art 419: Digital Animation – 3 credit hours

This course teaches students how to create cell animations, animation movies, and shorts. Traditional frame-by-frame animation techniques are employed as well as digital effects to create visual and audio-syncopated animations. This course primarily utilizes software such as Macromedia Flash®.

Art 431: Advanced Painting – 3 credit hours

A course for the advanced painting student designed to develop technical command of the medium and individual expression. Prerequisite: Art 331 or permission of instructor.

Art 432: Special Problems in Painting – 3 credit hours

Courses for advanced students who have completed all of the previous painting classes and wish to pursue the area further. Prerequisite: Art 431 or permission of the instructor.

Art 440: Ceramics III – 3 credit hours

An in-depth experience in pottery construction and design. Preparation and application of glazes, kiln construction, and exploration of various firing techniques are integral parts of this course. Prerequisite: Art 340.

Art 448: Special Problems in Advanced Ceramics I – 3 credit hours

Tailored to meet the individual needs and direction of each student. Greater emphasis is placed on aesthetics and innovative solutions to designated problems. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

Art 449: Special Problems in Advanced Ceramics II – 3 credit hours

Tailored to meet the individual needs and direction of each student. Greater emphasis is placed on aesthetics and innovative solutions to designated problems. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

Art 454: Special Problems in Printmaking I – 3 credit hours

Course designed for the advanced printmaking student to permit investigations into additional processes of silkscreen printing processes and imagery. Prerequisites: Art 351 and permission of the instructor.

Art 455: Special Problems in Printmaking II – 3 credit hours

Course designed for the advanced printmaking student to permit investigations into additional processes of silkscreen printing processes and imagery. Prerequisite: Art 351 or permission of the instructor.

*Art 480: American Art – 3 credit hours

A survey of contemporary American art from 1940 to the current day. Prerequisites: Art 180, 281, or permission of instructor.

*Art 481: Modern Art – 3 credit hours

A survey course that studies the origins of modern art in the 19th century and the major art movements of the 20th century. Painting, sculpture, and architecture of Western Europe and the Americas will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Art 281 or permission of instructor.

Art 495: Internship – 6 credit hours

A course designed to offer students the unique opportunity to receive training and valuable work experience in an art-related business prior to graduation. Requires 240 field hours.

Art 499: Professional Practices Seminar – 3 credit hours

Course’s intent is to introduce art majors to skills and practices that are required for entering the art world as a practicing professional and/or preparation for continuing with graduate study. Students take Art 499(a) concurrently. Prerequisite: Senior art student.

Art 499(a): Senior Exhibition and Portfolio – 0 credit hours

Students participate in a group Senior Exhibition during their final year in the program. Students are accountable for all aspects of the exhibition, including promotion, installation, signage, reception, and de-installation. A portfolio of their work must also be submitted for permanent records no later than the closing date of the exhibition and the following requirements must be met: installation images, image(s) of each work, CV, and brief biography. The Senior Exhibition and Portfolio are evaluated as pass/fail. Prerequisites: Senior art student; enrollment in Art 499.

Drama

*GER Approved Course

*Drm 120: Introduction to Acting – 3 credit hours

A course designed to introduce students to basic theoretical and practical techniques of movement, improvisation, and character study with practical application through performance of selected plays.

Drm 130: Theatre Practicum I – 1 credit hour

Practicum courses are designed to supplement academic studies with the opportunity to receive hands-on training and work experience on campus as well as in a professional performing arts facility (e.g., RiverPark Center). The course consists of planned and evaluated training experiences that integrate classroom theory with actual theatrical stage work. Prerequisite: Permission of Program Coordinator

*Drm 141: Theatre Appreciation – 3 credit hours

A course designed for the beginning student that introduces and develops an appreciation for theatrical trends, styles, and historical developments. The course also develops a basic skill for reading, viewing, and evaluating plays.

Drm 2?? Script Analysis – 3 credit hours

This course is will introduce students to the methods of analyzing written play scripts from various genres and styles. Students will learn about the technical and theoretical skills of script analysis including a better understanding of the importance of background, plot structure, character, and dialogue.

Drm 230 Theatre Practicum II – 1 credit hour
Practicum courses are designed to supplement academic studies with the opportunity to receive hands-on training and work experience on campus as well as in a professional performing arts facility (e.g., RiverPark Center). The course consists of planned and evaluated training experiences that integrate classroom theory with actual theatrical stage work. Prerequisite: Permission of Program Coordinator.

Drm 300 Advanced Acting – 3 credit hours

A course designed to build on theory and skills learned in the basic acting class and advanced study in character analysis/relationships with practical application through performances of selected play scenes. Prerequisite: Drm 120.

*Drm 321 Readers Theatre – 3 credit hours
Designed to introduce students to the basic tenets of performance studies through an investigation of Readers Theatre, its roots in the oral tradition, and its evolution into a modern discipline. This performance-based course serves as an upper-division elective for fulfillment of the Fine Arts GER. Students will participate in the creation, selection, adaptation, and staging of literature in performance. Prerequisite: Junior/senior status or permission of instructor.

Drm 330 Theatre Practicum III – 1 credit hour
Practicum courses are designed to supplement academic studies with the opportunity to receive hands-on training and work experience on campus as well as in a professional performing arts facility (e.g., RiverPark Center). The course consists of planned and evaluated training experiences that integrate classroom theory with actual theatrical stage work. Prerequisite: Permission of Program Coordinator.

*Drm 3## Musical Theatre – 3 credit hours
A course designed students to dive deeper into theatre via musical theatre. This course will cover basic musical theatre history, types of musical theatre, and musical adaptations. Students will develop an appreciation for the role musical theatre plays in popular culture. This course serves as an upper-division elective for fulfillment of the Fine Arts GER.

Drm 3## Theatre for Young Audiences – 3 credit hours
Students will gain insight into the histories, purposes, and processes of developing theatre for young audiences. The course will explore teaching drama to youth, devising and adapting stories, acting styles and techniques, production design and management, and developing educational materials for the production.

*Drm 4## History of Theatre – 3 credit hours
A survey of theatre history that explores the development, literature, and criticisms of drama from the Greeks to modern times. This course serves as an upper-division elective for fulfillment of the Fine Arts GER. Prerequisite: Junior/senior status or permission of instructor.

Drm 390/490 Special Topics in Theatre – 3 credit hours
Special topics courses are designed to provide an opportunity for students to explore specialized topics in theatre (e.g., American playwrights, literary criticism, festival production, theatre management, etc.). Topics will be selected by the Program Coordinator to meet student interests and needs and may also work in conjunction with production projects at the local professional performing arts center (e.g., RiverPark Center). Prerequisite: Permission of Program Coordinator.

English

*GER Approved Course

Eng 010: Basic English – 3 credit hours

Designed to prepare the student for college composition through grammar and usage drill, frequent writing exercises, and required tutorial sessions. A grade of “C” is required for entrance into Eng 101.

*Eng 101: Writing I – 3 credit hours

Through discussions, conferences, frequent practice, and peer review, this course helps students develop the ability to communicate their thoughts and experiences in writing that is clear and interesting. Prerequisite: ACT English score of 18 or higher.

*Eng 102: Writing II – 3 credit hours

While refining the skills developed in Writing I, this course emphasizes argumentation through library research. Prerequisite: Eng 101.

*Eng 201: Introduction to Fiction – 3 credit hours

A study of the elements of fiction, including both short fiction and the novel. Prerequisites: English 101 and 102. May not be taken for English major credit without advisor approval.

*Eng 202: Introduction to Poetry – 3 credit hours

An examination of the elements of poetry through discussion and analysis of representative poetic works. Prerequisites: English 101 and 102. May not be taken for English major credit without advisor approval.

*Eng 203: Introduction to Drama – 3 credit hours

A survey of drama as a literary form from its beginnings to the present day. Prerequisites: English 101 and 102. May not be taken for English major credit without advisor approval.

*Eng 204: Introduction to Literature – 3 credit hours

An introduction to the principal forms of literature — fiction, poetry, and drama — through study of selected works. Prerequisites: English 101 and 102.

*Eng 250H: Introduction to Literature of Social Protest – 3 credit hours

This Honors College course explores imaginative literatures from a variety of historical, cultural, and geographical contexts that confront and challenge specific problems in society. Through in-depth study of multiple genres–including but not limited to fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and drama–this course introduces students to the sociopolitical function of literature. This course fills a general education requirement (GER) for an Intro to Literature in the language/literature area. Open ONLY to Honors College students

Eng 292: Introduction to Journalism – 3 credit hours

News, feature, and opinion writing; design and layout; production of Brescia Broadcast. Prerequisites: Eng 101 and 102.

Eng 300: Advanced Writing – 3 credit hours

Students review and polish writing skills and explore various forms of writing, including writing about self and others, social commentary, writing about education, sports, literature, film and television, and science and technology. Some assignments include research. Open to all students; especially recommended for students pursuing graduate or professional studies. Prerequisites: Eng 101, 102, and 200-level literature.

Eng 301-4: Creative Writing – 3 credit hours each

Recommended for English majors and minors and anyone with an interest in producing creative writing. The focus of instruction is on techniques of fiction and poetry writing, but participants are encouraged to pursue whatever type of imaginative writing interests them, from songs to screenplays. The best writings produced each year appear in Brescia’s literary magazine, OPEN 24 HOURS. Prerequisites: Eng 101, 102, 200-level literature, and instructor consent.

Eng 306: Linguistics – 3 credit hours

An overview of the study of language, including such topics as the nature of human language, its grammatical aspects (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, writing), its social and historical aspects (dialect, slang, sexism), and its biological aspects (language acquisition, language and the brain). Designed chiefly to meet Kentucky secondary teacher certification, as a requirement for the ESL Teaching Endorsement, and as an elective in primary and middle school education programs with areas of emphasis in English or language arts. It may be taken as an elective by any interested student. Prerequisites: Eng 101 and 102.

*Eng 321: English Literature I – 3 credit hours

A chronological study of the major movements and authors of English literature from Old English poetry and prose through the major writers of the Eighteenth Century. Prerequisite: One 200-level literature course.

*Eng 322: English Literature II – 3 credit hours

A chronological study of the major movements and authors of English literature from the Romantic era to Victorian and modern writers. Prerequisite: One 200-level literature course.

Eng 330: Ethnic and Minority Literatures – 3 credit hours

This course focuses on the literatures produced by ethnic and minority cultures within a range of historical and geographical contexts. Close study of literary texts in such genres as fiction, poetry, and non-fiction enables students to understand and evaluate the cultural legacy of marginalized communities. Prerequisite: One 200-level literature class.

*Eng 341: American Literature I – 3 credit hours

An introduction to the major American writers from the Puritans to the Civil War era. Prerequisite: One 200-level literature course.

*Eng 342: American Literature II – 3 credit hours

An introduction to the major American writers from the Realists of the post-Civil War era to contemporary authors. Prerequisite: One 200-level literature course.

*Eng 350: Contemporary and Postmodern American Literature – 3 credit hours

A survey of literature (fiction, poetry, drama, non-fiction) written in the Americas since 1950. The focus may differ each time the course is offered, but whatever the focus, the course will make students aware of the variety of important writers currently contributing to our American literary heritage. Prerequisite: One 200-level literature course.

*Eng 360: Introduction to Shakespeare – 3 credit hours

This course offers students an introduction to the language, the historical background, the literary background, and the major themes of Shakespeare’s plays. Students will read plays representative of the major divisions of Shakespeare’s dramas: history, comedy, tragedy, and romance. Prerequisite: One 200-level literature course.

*Eng 370: Catholic Writers – 3 credit hours

This course examines the work of representative authors who view the world from a Catholic perspective. Prerequisite: One 200-level literature course.

Eng 390: Advanced Grammar and Editing – 3 credit hours

This course reviews the basic sentence structure of the English language, the principles of sentence formation and combining, the basic rules for punctuation, and the standards for writing correct English prose. Students learn to edit their own writing with a goal to produce clear, correct prose.  Prerequisites: Eng 101 and 102.

Eng 392: Advanced Journalism – 3 credit hours

Advanced news, feature, and opinion writing; production of the Brescia Broadcast. Prerequisite: Eng 292.

*Eng 395: World Mythology – 3 credit hours

A thematic introduction to the great myths of the world with emphasis upon how they have influenced literature and art. Independent reading and research required. Prerequisite: One 200-level literature course.

Eng 399: Independent Study – 1-4 credit hours

This course designates a field of study that is not part of the regular curriculum. It is generally offered based on student interests and needs. Prerequisite: One 200-level literature course and submission and approval of “Application for Admission to Independent Study.”

Eng 400: Professional and Technical Writing – 3 credit hours

Designed for English majors who want to write professionally and for non-English majors who must write in their careers, Eng 400 focuses on forms of writing which occur in science, business, and industry. The course considers various approaches to technical writing and includes workshops on technical description, document design, graphics/visuals, oral communication, and collaboration. In addition, Eng 400 encourages students to gear assignments/projects to their majors, careers, and/or areas of interest. Prerequisite: One 200-level literature course.

Eng 413: World Novel – 3 credit hours

Masterpieces of the novel in translation including selections from such writers as Cervantes, Voltaire, Flaubert, Dostoyevsky, and Solzhenitsyn. Consent of instructor generally required.

Eng 428: Modern British Fiction – 3 credit hours

A course stressing the aesthetic and thematic developments of the British novel in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Authors include Hardy, Conrad, Lawrence, Woolf, Forster, and Waugh. Consent of instructor generally required.

Eng 432: Shakespeare – 3 credit hours

A thorough study of Shakespearean drama, including representative major histories, comedies, and tragedies. Consent of instructor generally required.

Eng 446: Modern American Fiction – 3 credit hours

This course explores and evaluates the fiction of major American authors from the late nineteenth century to the present, including such writers as James, Drieser, Cather, Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Faulkner, and Steinbeck. Consent of instructor generally required.

Eng 448: Contemporary and Postmodern American Novel – 3 credit hours

Major American novelists from 1950 to the present. Consent of instructor generally required.

Eng 490: Classical Literature – 3 credit hours

A study of major writings in translation from the Ancient World through the Middle Ages, including Greek and Roman dramatists, Homer and Dante. Consent of instructor generally required.

Eng 495: Modern World Literature – 3 credit hours

A survey of the major literary developments of the twentieth century, including such writers as Eliot, Pirandello, Kafka, Silone, Camus, and Mann. Consent of instructor generally required.

Eng 498: Practicum – 3 credit hours

English majors and minors use their writing and organizational skills in a supervised work experience. Students work sixty (60) hours a semester at the location of their placement position. Students work an additional sixty (60) hours keeping a journal and portfolio of their experience, planning their job or graduate school search, and meeting with their faculty sponsor on a weekly basis. Prerequisite: Eng 392 or 400.

Eng 499: Readings in Literature – 1-3 credit hours

An individually designed reading list to bridge gaps in a student’s knowledge of language and literature.

French 

*GER Approved Course

*Frn 101: Elementary French I – 3 credit hours

An introduction to the language with stress on the aural-oral values of the language, including dialogue phonetics, grammar, diction, and laboratory work.

*Frn 102: Elementary French II – 3 credit hours

Part Two of the introduction to the language with stress on its aural-oral values, including dialogue phonetics, grammar, diction, and laboratory work. Prerequisite: Frn 101.

*Frn 201: Intermediate French I – 3 credit hours

Training in aural-oral values of the language, composition and conversation, grammar, and laboratory work. Prerequisite: Frn 102 or equivalent.

*Frn 202: Intermediate French II – 3 credit hours

A continuation of Frn 201, with further training in aural-oral values of the language, composition and conversation, grammar, and laboratory work. Reading and analysis of texts will be included. Prerequisite: Frn 201 or equivalent.

Frn 399: Independent Study – 1-3 credit hours

This course designates a field of study that is not part of the regular curriculum. It is generally offered based on student interests and needs. Prerequisite: Frn 202 or equivalent and submission and approval of “Application for Admission to Independent Study.”

Owensboro Community and Technical College Courses

The following courses may be taken at OCTC by Brescia students as part of their regular tuition (up to 18 credit hours) thanks to a consortium agreement between the two institutions.

THA 141 Costume Design and Makeup – 3 credit hours
The aim of this course is to provide an overall look at the technical side of stage costumes, with an emphasis on construction. It includes a unit on stage makeup. Lecture 2 hours and laboratory 5 hours.

THA 150 Fundamentals of Production – 3 credit hours
A comprehensive study of the basic organizational structure processes and techniques involved in theatre design, technology, and management, with particular reference to the RiverPark Center.

THA 250 Stage Electrics – 3 credit hours
A comprehensive study of stage lighting in principle and practice. It is a lecture/laboratory course concentrating on the fundamentals of circuits, instrumentation, and operation of stage lights. Prerequisite: THA 150 or permission.

THA 260 Stagecraft – 3 credit hours
Study of theory, principles, and techniques of stage construction. Assignments in laboratory and backstage during rehearsals and performance are essential hands-on experience for this course. Lecture 2 hours and laboratory 5 hours. Prerequisite: Tha 150 or permission.

Music

*GER Approved Course

*Mus 100 Music Appreciation – 3 credit hours
A study of music, its literature, its composers; an approach toward intelligent listening.

*Mus 110 Fundamentals of Music – 3 credit hours
An introduction to basic musical concepts. Designed for the general student.

Mus 111 Music Theory I – 4 credit hours
An introduction to the basic materials of music: notation, rhythm, scales, key signatures, intervals, transposition, triads, harmonic progression and analysis, melody writing, ear training, and sight-singing. Designed for the music minor and will be taken concurrently with Mus 110, but with advanced student work.

*MUS 150H The Arts and the Human Experience – 3 credit hours
This Honors College course is an exploratory study of the arts which includes music, visual art, dance, drama, and media arts encompassing the historical, philosophical, psychological, sociological and spiritual tenets of the disciplines. It will include an analysis of how the arts have impacted the human experience across time. Students will study and use old and new technologies that are used in producing and presenting forms of art. An overnight field trip will supplement lecture and discussion. This course fills a general education requirement (GER) in fine arts or an appreciation course requirement Open ONLY to Honors College students.

Mus 120–127 / Mus 220–227Applied Music—Guitar/Strings – 1 credit hour
Thirty-minute weekly private lessons in guitar or string instrument. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Mus 130–137 / Mus 230–237Applied Music—Piano/Organ – 1 credit hour
Thirty-minute weekly private lessons in keyboard. Prerequisite: Instructor.

Music 140–147 / Mus 240–247Applied Music—Voice – 1 credit hour
Thirty minute weekly private lessons in singing/voice. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Music 150–157 / Mus 250–257Applied Music—Winds – 1 credit hour
Thirty minute weekly private lessons in woodwind or brass instrument. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Music 160–167 / Mus 260–267Applied Music—Percussion – 1 credit hour
Thirty minute weekly private lessons in percussion instrument(s). Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Mus 170-177/*Mus 170-177P – Choral Ensemble – 1 hour (performance) OR 3 credits (lecture/perf.)
The choral ensemble is dedicated to the study and performance of a variety of choral literature. Proper vocal production and musicianship is emphasized. The choir serves the University by singing for various functions including student liturgies. Membership is open to all students. Only the three-credit hour
option that includes both academic instruction and performance practice may be used to satisfy FINE ARTS GER.

Mus 180–187/*Mus 180–187P – Handbell Choir – 1 hour (performance) OR 3 credits (lecture/perf.)
Handbell Choir provides an instrumental performance opportunity for the student who may have had no previous ensemble experience. The Handbell Choir performs at functions on and off campus during the academic year. Performance course may be repeated up to eight (8) semesters with sequential numbering. Only the three-credit hour option that includes both academic instruction and performance practice may be used to satisfy FINE ARTS GER.

Mus 190–197/*Mus 190–197P – University Band – 1 hour (performance) OR 3 credits (lecture/perf.)
University Band provides an outlet for students who wish to continue performance on wind and percussion instruments; rhythm section instruments and strings are also encouraged. The band performs in the Christmas and Spring Concerts as well as other selected campus events as student schedules allow. Membership is open to all students. Only the three-credit hour option that includes both academic instruction and performance practice may be used to satisfy FINE ARTS GER.

Mus 201 History of Music I – 3 credit hours
An historical survey of music from ancient times to the present, covering genres, composers, and specific works. Designed for music minors and taken concurrently with Mus 100, with advanced student work.

Mus 204 Music for Classroom Teachers – 3 credit hours
This course helps prepare the classroom teacher to meet the needs of the music program in the elementary school. Prerequisite: Mus 110 is highly recommended.

Mus 211 Music Theory II – 3 credit hours
Continuation of Music Theory I with more advanced work in the study of the common practice harmony of the 17th and 18th centuries, four-part writing, cadences, non-harmonic times, harmonic progressions, and seventh chords. Prerequisite: Mus 111.

*Mus 300 Americana Music Triangle – 3 credit hours
The Americana Music Triangle is a region of the U.S. bounded by Memphis, Tenn.; Nashville, Tenn.; and New Orleans, La. Within this triangle lies a wide range of American music styles, including rock, jazz, and gospel. This course surveys those styles, along with Kentucky Bluegrass, recognized by the Triangle leadership as a valid offshoot. Students will study and listen to these styles, hearing live performances whenever possible. Other American music of different regions will also be included.

Mus 301 History of Music II – 3 credit hours
Continuation of History of Music I, focusing on the study of specific forms, instruments, composers, genres, and styles. Prerequisite: Mus 201.

*Mus 305 World Music – 3 credit hours
A study of folk music of many lands and cultures, including primarily China, the Middle East, India, Africa, Java, Japan, Polynesia, the Caribbean, Russia, the Americas (including Bluegrass), and touching on other musical traditions in our one big global village. Common themes to be compared and contrasted
in the above musical demography are communication, recreation, religious rites, expression, symbolic structures, ethnic identity, and many other uses of folk music in society. Prerequisite: Mus 100 or 204.

Mus 308 History of Church Music – 3 credit hours
A historical study of Christian worship practices, including music styles, forms, literature, and composers from ancient times to the present. Prerequisites: Mus 201

Mus 311 Music Theory III – 3 credit hours
Continuation of Music Theory II with more advanced work in the study of chromatic harmony, modulation, and non-tonal harmonic progressions in the Baroque, Classical, and the Romantic periods. Continued ear training and sight singing work. Prerequisite: Mus 211.

Mus 399 Independent Study – 1–4 credit hours
This course designates a field of study that is not part of the regular curriculum. It is generally offered based on student interests and needs. Prerequisite: Submission and approval of “Application for Admission to Independent Study.”

Philosophy

*GER Approved Course

*Phl 103: Introduction to Philosophy – 3 credit hours

To philosophize is to wonder about life — about right and wrong, love and loneliness, war and death, freedom, truth, beauty, and time. From a multicultural perspective, this course introduces the student to these and other perennial problems of philosophy, including arguments for God’s existence and human free will.

*PHL 104H: Social and Political Philosophy – 3 credit hours

This course explores different political philosophies and their application to major social issues. Topics include human rights, racism, gun control, immigration, warfare, women’s rights, poverty, and human trafficking. An overnight field trip will supplement lecture and discussion. Open ONLY to Honors College students.

*Phl 110: Applied Logic: Critical Thinking – 3 credit hours

A skills course designed to teach a student how to argue, think clearly, improve communication skills, avoid fallacies, classify things, connect events, formulate and test hypotheses, and make reasonable decisions.

*PHL 150H: Philosophy of Religion – 3 credit hours

This Honors College course explores the dialogue between faith and reason. Topics include arguments for God’s existence, the problem of evil, miracles, life after death, God’s sovereignty and knowledge of the future, religious diversity, and the interaction of religion with ethics and science. An overnight field trip will supplement lecture and discussion. This course fills a general education requirement (GER) in the philosophy/theology area. Open ONLY to Honors College students

*Phl 231: Ethics and Morality – 3 credit hours

This is an introductory course to the field of ethics and its significance for daily life. Major ethical theories — as well as issues in applied ethics — are explored, with a special emphasis on the Catholic moral tradition.

*Phl 300: History of Philosophy I – 3 credit hours

This course covers Greco-Roman and Medieval philosophy and introduces the student to major philosophers from the Pre-Socratics through Descartes. Readings in primary sources. Prerequisite: His 101 or 102 recommended.

*Phl 301: History of Philosophy II – 3 credit hours

This course covers Modern and Contemporary philosophy, introducing the student to major philosophers from Descartes to Heidegger. Readings in primary sources. Prerequisite: His 101 or 102 recommended.

*Phl 325: Metaphysics – 3 credit hours

This course explores major metaphysical topics such as the origin of the universe, the existence of a human soul in addition to a physical body, and theories of human free will. The student will also consider the dialogue between faith and reason by thinking about the implications of these topics for issues such as the possibility of life after death.

*Phl 346: Business Ethics – 3 credit hours

This course covers what constitutes good and bad human conduct, including related actions and values, in a business context. A procedure for moral decision making that synthesizes major ethical theories is presented. Prerequisite: Junior status or permission of instructor.

*Phl 347: Ethics of Health Care – 3 credit hours

This course examines ethical issues that arise in a medical context. Using the natural law tradition as a foundation, principles of health care ethics are explored by using case studies.

Phl 360: Philosophy of Law – 3 credit hours

This course examines philosophical issues surrounding the law. These include the extent to which laws should restrict the freedom of citizens, the justification of punishment by law, and when, if ever, it may be permissible for citizens to break the law. Prerequisite: Phl 110 or Phl 231.

Phl 399: Independent Study – 3 credit hours

This course will be an in-depth study of a major philosopher to be determined by instructor and student. Prerequisite: Submission and approval of “Application for Admission to Independent Study.”

Spanish

*GER Approved Course

*Spn 101: Elementary Spanish I – 3 credit hours

An introduction to the language, with stress on grammar and the aural-oral values of language, including phonetics. The content of Spn 101 is designed for students without previous experience in Spanish or a maximum of two years of high school Spanish.

*Spn 102: Elementary Spanish II – 3 credit hours

An introduction to the language, with stress on grammar and the aural-oral values of language, including phonetics. Prerequisite: Spn 101 or equivalent.

*Spn 201: Intermediate Spanish I – 3 credit hours

Content includes grammar practice at intermediate level of composition and conversation. Prerequisite: Spn 102 or equivalent.

*Spn 202: Intermediate Spanish II – 3 credit hours

Content includes analysis of text through grammar practice at intermediate level of composition, speaking, and comprehension. Prerequisite: Spn 201 or equivalent.

Spn 300: Advanced Grammar and Composition through Literature & Film – 3 credit hours

This course helps students develop their listening, reading, writing, and conversational skills at the advanced level through the analysis of short literary texts, popular culture, and films in Spanish. While it is highly recommended that this course be taken prior to any other 300-level courses, students can also take it along with other 300 and 400-level courses. Prerequisite: Spn 202 or equivalent.

*Spn 312: Survey of Spanish American Culture – 3 credit hours

A survey of cultural and economic development as well as geographical landscape of the Spanish American countries. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spn 202 or equivalent.

*Spn 314: Conversational Spanish I – 3 credit hours

Development of oral proficiency through conversation practice. Grammar concepts are studied within the content of speech. Prerequisite: Spn 202 or equivalent.

*Spn 315: Conversational Spanish II – 3 credit hours

Intensive advanced-level practice of oral and aural skills. Grammar will be reviewed through written and oral drills. Conducted in Spanish, this course is not sequential to Spn 314. Prerequisite: Spn 202 or equivalent.

Spn 320: Peninsular Spanish Literature I – 3 credit hours

A study of literature of the Spanish Peninsula from its beginnings to the 17th century. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spn 202 or equivalent.

Spn 399: Independent Study – 1-4 credit hours

Content study that is not part of the regular curriculum. It is generally offered based on student need. Advised for majors only. Prerequisites: Spn 202 or equivalent; Area Coordinator approval, and submission and approval of “Application for Admission to Independent Study.”

Spn 411: Technical Spanish – 3 credit hours

Technical aspects of the Spanish Language, written and spoken. Grammar will be emphasized through composition practice of business documents. Prerequisite: Spn 202 or equivalent.

Spn 412: Practicum: Experience Abroad – 3 credit hours

Strongly advised. This course offers an international field work opportunity for Spanish majors. Prior to traveling, students receive academic instruction in the classroom. While abroad, students experience living with a host family arranged by the Area Coordinator. For Spanish majors only. Prerequisite: Spn 202 or equivalent.

Spn 414: Methods of Teaching Spanish – 3 credit hours

A required course for Spanish education majors, presents an overview of theories, methods, and ideas dealing with the challenges of bilingual education, Spanish in particular. This course includes research of teaching techniques; including those for students with learning disabilities, particularly communication disorders. Sources may be researched in English or Spanish. Prerequisite: Spn 202 or equivalent.

Spn 416: Spanish American Literature – 3 credit hours

A study of major Spanish American writers from the colonial period to the 20th century.  Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spn 202 or equivalent.

Spn 420: Peninsular Spanish Literature II – 3 credit hours

A study of literature; prose and poetry of the Spanish Peninsula, from the Nineteenth Century to the present days. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spn 202 or equivalent.

Speech

*GER Approved Course

*Sph 110: Public Speaking – 3 credit hours

A fundamental speech performance course designed to develop and enhance the student’s confidence and skills in speaking, listening, and performing in public.

Theology

*GER Approved Course

*Th 101: Introduction to the Old Testament – 3 credit hours

An examination of the texts of the Old Testament from the perspective of modern biblical scholarship. The historical, literary, and theological dimensions of this literature will be explored.

*Th 105: Introduction to the New Testament – 3 credit hours

An examination of the New Testament texts from the perspective of modern biblical scholarship. The historical, literary, theological, and spiritual dimensions of this literature will be explored.

Th 109: Introduction to Ministry – 3 credit hours

An overview of ministry in the Church, historically and currently, and its implications for those exploring the call to serve the Church in professional roles of ministry. This course includes self-reflection and discernment; ministry field experiences; an introduction to Church documents on ministry; an overview of the National Certification Standards for Lay Ecclesial Ministry. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

*Th 110: Introduction to Ministry – 3 credit hours

An introduction to Catholic theology and faith tradition, this course examines how the Church prayerfully receives, seeks to understand, and communicates God’s revelation to humanity. The course consists of an overview of both important and distinctive Catholic beliefs and practices in light of the Second Vatican Council. Prerequisite: Th 101 or Th 105 is recommended.

Th 120: Living and Leading with Love – 3 credit hours

In this online course students will be formed by the sacred scriptures and by classic and contemporary texts of the Catholic tradition to integrate the vision of love or caritas expressed by Jesus Christ. Based on three central questions regarding identity, knowledge, and action, students will encounter Jesus’ call to love, explore the meaning of that love, and put love into action through servant leadership. In doing so, they will engage in theological reflection and weekly prayer, and study the lives of saints and holy people as well as Catholic Social Teaching. NOT OPEN to full-time Brescia University students and LIMITED TO high school students admitted into the L3 program.

Th 190: Practicum: Living and Leading with Love – 1 credit hour 

In this practicum students will put love into action through service, online community-building, and prayer. They will provide at least twenty (20) hours of service to a local non-profit organization, read texts related to servant leadership and vocation, and reflect theologically upon their service. NOT OPEN to full-time Brescia University students and LIMITED TO high school students admitted into the L3 program.

Th 212: Basics of Catechetical and Youth Ministry – 3 credit hours

This introductory course in catechetics and evangelization is designed for persons responsible for any of the major catechetical components of parish life, including sacramental preparation, RCIA, religious education, youth ministry, and adult faith formation. Topics include a history of catechesis, the nature and purpose of evangelization and catechesis, the catechetical dimensions of ministry, faith development theory, and techniques and practice of planning effective catechetical sessions and activities.

*Th 219: World Religions – 3 credit hours

This course examines the Indian religions of Hinduism and Buddhism; the Chinese and Japanese religions of Confucianism, Taoism, and Shintoism; and the religions of Judaism and Islam in the Mid-East. Prerequisite: Sophomore status is recommended.

*Th 223: Spirituality and Vocation – 3 credit hours

This course will introduce students to great spiritual figures and their writings from within the western tradition. In addition to the above classics, students will also engage contemporary spiritual writers as a way of developing a spirituality commensurate with any vocation or life choice. Students will be asked to craft a spiritual autobiography that integrates their life story with the expected major and career choices they currently may be discerning.

Th 241: Catholic Liturgy – 3 credit hours

This course examines the historical and theological foundations of Catholic liturgy, and the liturgical documents, principles, and norms that shape the contemporary reform and practice mandated by Vatican II. Notable attention is given to the liturgical assembly, liturgical symbols, roles of ministry, and the various liturgical rites of Catholic worship. Prerequisite: Th 110 or permission of instructor.

*TH 250H: Women and the Bible – 3 credit hours

Through the lens of biblical women’s stories, students will learn and practice basic principles for biblical interpretation and gain a generalized knowledge of biblical history. Both Old and New Testament women will be studied in terms of their great variety, often surprising roles, significant challenges, and enduring contributions to religious history and personal spirituality. The course will also explore how religious art has understood these women, and it will conclude with how biblical women’s stories have shaped later church preaching and practice on the role and responsibilities of women. An overnight field trip will supplement lecture and discussion. This course fills a general education requirement (GER) in theology. Open ONLY to Honors College students

*Th 302: Christian Marriage and Family – 3 credit hours

This course deals with the meaning of marriage as a sacrament, the history of Catholic teaching on marriage and family, and the myths and realities of marriage. This course also explores practical ways to enrich marriage and foster married and family spirituality. Prerequisite: Th 101 or Th 105 is recommended

*Th 303: Catholic Moral Tradition and Contemporary Issues – 3 credit hours

This course will explore Catholic moral tradition and its application to personal and social moral issues. Specific issues discussed will vary according to contemporary moral relevance. Prerequisite: Th 110.

*Th 304: Pauline Epistles – 3 credit hours

A study of the letters of St. Paul from the perspective of modern historical-critical scholarship. The course analyzes Pauline teaching as one of the major components of ancient Christian tradition and explores its significance in the contemporary Church. Prerequisite: Th 105 or sophomore status.

*Th 305: Israel’s Prayer and Wisdom – 3 credit hours

This course examines the book of Psalms, including its place in the life of Jewish and Christian worshipping communities. It also analyzes the traditions of the sages of Ancient Israel contained in the books of Proverbs, Job, Sirach, Wisdom, and the Song of Songs. Prerequisite: Th 101 or permission of instructor.

*Th 306: The Beatitudes and Parables of Jesus – 3 credit hours

A study of the Beatitudes that emphasizes their implications for Western Christians. In investigating the parable form, its significance and theology, the course uses a combination of form-critical, theological, and literary approaches to the parables. Prerequisite: Th 105 or permission of instructor.

*Th 310: Women in Christian Tradition – 3 credit hours

Examines the experience of women in the Christian Communions of the past and provides a Scriptural and theological background needed for a better understanding of the place of women in the Christian Communions and in society today. Prerequisite: Sophomore status; Th 101 or Th 105 is recommended.

*Th 312: The Sacraments of the Catholic Community – 3 credit hours

Discussion of the meaning of the sacraments from an historical, theological, and spiritual perspective, emphasizing their communitarian aspect. Special emphasis will be placed on Baptism and Eucharist as constitutive of the Church. Prerequisite: Th 110 or Th 241.

*Th 318: Faith and Justice: The Gospel and Social Values – 3 credit hours

This course examines why concern for social, economic, and political justice is rooted in the Gospel and mission of the Church. It presents the problem of structural injustice and possible strategies for alternatives. Issues such as human rights, abortion, poverty, hunger, racism, sexism, pollution, and war are studied. Prerequisite: Th 105 recommended.

*Th 320: The Church – 3 credit hours

A theological study of the nature and mission of the Church. The course investigates the Church from the following perspectives: its beginnings as reflected in the New Testament and early Christian literature; the history of Catholic ecclesiology; the models analysis of Avery Dulles, S.J.; and the documents of Vatican Council II. Prerequisite: Th 105.

Th 399: Independent Study – 1-4 credit hours

This course designates a field of study that is not part of the regular curriculum. It is generally offered based on student interests and needs. Prerequisite: Submission and approval of “Application for Admission to Independent Study.”

Th 418: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and Conversion – 3 credit hours

An in-depth study of the rites of Christian initiation of adults from the perspectives of the dynamics of religious conversion and the pastoral, sacramental processes of initiation into the Catholic faith community. This course is designed as a preparation for ministry in the RCIA process. Prerequisites: Th 241 and Th 320, or permission of instructor.

Th 450: Pastoral Care, Leadership, and Ethics – 3 credit hours

This course focuses on the leadership and communication needed in pastoral ministry situations. Topics include: (1) a vision and praxis of pastoral care and leadership; (2) effective communication and relational skills; (3) church organizational development; (4) professional ministerial ethics in the light of the National Certification Standards for Lay Ecclesial Ministry; (5) Church law and civil law in ministry; and (6) portfolio and internship orientation. Prerequisite: Any one of the following: Psy 102, 105, or Soc 204.

Th 475: Advanced Tutorial in Theology with Aquinas Institute of Theology – 3 credit hours

This Brescia University course is normally offered during the summer session and is taught in cooperation with the Aquinas Institute of Theology (AIT) of St. Louis, Missouri. Successful completion of this course offers the student advanced standing of six (6) graduate credit hours at AIT upon: Application and academic acceptance into AIT; enrollment in an AIT graduate program in Theology and/or Pastoral Studies. After the student registers for Th 475, an independent learning contract between the Brescia University student and the AIT instructor of the Advanced Tutorial is created. The learning contract builds upon material previously mastered by the student through linking two distinct sub-disciplines of theology for a focused study (e.g., the sub-disciplines of Church History and Liturgy would be linked in a way that afforded the student an in-depth study of the development of the liturgy and sacraments within the historical context of the Middle Ages). The contract will outline a course of reading to be completed; arrange for a two-day face-to-face seminar with the instructor in Saint Louis; and a final graduate-level research paper of roughly fifteen pages to be submitted and graded by the AIT instructor. Three undergraduate credits will be awarded to the student as a major elective. Students are responsible for their own travel, housing, and food costs associated with the two-day seminar in St. Louis. Prerequisite: Students from any major may enroll in Th 475 so long as they have completed nine (9) credits of theology, six (6) of which must be upper-division theology credits.

Th 480: Development of Catholic Doctrine – 3 credit hours              

This course explores the development of Catholic doctrine as an historical, cultural, and theological process. Christian worship, the teachings of theologians, the devotions of popular piety, creeds, and other official pronouncements of church councils and popes through the ages shape and carry this process forward. Such enculturation and doctrinal development will be analyzed in seminar fashion through the lenses of church teachings on the Trinity, Jesus, and Mary. Prerequisites: Th 110 and permission of instructor.

Th 490: Christian Ministry Internship – 3 credit hours

This field experience is structured to be a direct preparation for beginning professional ministry. As such, it assists the student in attaining the level of theological reflection, the breadth of pastoral theology, the depth of ministry competence, the spirit of collaboration, and the standard of professional ministry practice to be achieved at the B.A. level. Its goal, furthermore, is to provide a senior level integration of the basic areas of preparation for contemporary ministry. Prerequisites: Senior status and permission of instructor.

Th 499H: Servant Leadership and the Spirituality of Work – 3 credit hours

The pillars of Servant Leadership within the context of a leader’s responsibility to think and act in the interest of the common good are examined. A historical, theological, and spiritual reading of “work” allows students to discern the value, purpose, and impact of their career choices. Assignments, readings, collaborative learning, and team projects assist the students to develop the “soft” skills necessary for leadership and the intellectual knowledge to make inform decisions on how to lead with a servant’s heart rooted in compassion and caritas. This course fills a general education requirement (GER) in theology. Prerequisites: Junior status; membership in Honors College.