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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2016-2017

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HRC 300 Colloquium on Human Rights (¼)

A capstone experience for the minor in human rights and conflict studies. For this project,

students in the minor come together, under the guidance of a faculty member (or

members) to share their various perspectives on human rights and create (individually or

communally) a final product, which can take several possible forms, such as an

integrative essay, performance, or community action plan. Prerequisite: completion of the

area requirements for the minor; the fifth class may be taken concurrently.

HRC 434 Introduction to International Human Rights Law (1)

A seminar on international law with an emphasis on human rights. Concepts and

principles, functions and processes associated with international law are applied to

general categories of human rights. Special attention is paid to the International Criminal

Court, war crimes, genocide, children’s rights, human trafficking, modern slavery,

workers’ rights, gender and health issues, the environment, indigenous rights, torture, and

punishment. Student engagement with a human rights institution is a requirement.

Prerequisite: at least junior standing. Spring of odd-numbered years.

IDS - Interdisciplinary Studies

IDS 111 A User’s Guide to the Liberal Arts (1)

A seminar introducing the idea of a liberal arts education through examining its historical

development and constituent disciplines. Particular emphasis is placed on each

discipline’s fundamental assumptions, approaches, and interdependent methods.

IDS 115 History and Film (1)

An investigation of films on historical topics that explores the differences between how

history is presented on film and how it is presented in more traditional, written sources.

IS - International Studies

IS 101 Pre-Departure Topics for Study Abroad (½)

A required preparation for study abroad emphasizing experiential learning, class

presentations, and individual research. Successful completion is required for students to

be approved and to earn credit for study abroad. Fall, Spring.

LA - Latin

LA 101 Elementary Latin I (1)

An introduction to the basic forms and grammar of classical Latin. The first semester

emphasizes the forms of nouns and verbs and their use in simple sentences and clauses.

Instructor consent required. Fall.