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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2016-2017

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HI 386 Japan in the Twentieth Century (1)

An analysis of the political, social, and economic history of “Showa” (1912-1989) Japan,

and an attempt to place Japan’s recent economic and political emergence on the world

stage in the context of the problem and process of modernization. Also a strong focus on

Japan’s wars in Asia and the Pacific, their consequences on Japan, and their meaning for

Japanese today. Prerequisite: HI 300.

HI 400 Senior Research Symposium (1)

The senior capstone seminar, in which students write a major research paper on a topic of

their choice with consent. Students will present their research in a senior conference.

Instructor consent required.

HI 401 Senior Research Project in History (1)

Qualified students may register for this course to meet graduation requirements for

Disciplinary Honors in History. Prerequisite: HI 400.

HM - Humanities

HM 120 How Language Works (1)

An investigation into human language. This course introduces students to linguistics, the

scientific study of language. Topics include language and society, language acquisition,

pragmatics, syntax, semantics, phonology, and related issues.

HM 125 Cross-Cultural Communication Strategies: East vs. West (1)

A cross-cultural study of communication strategies that equips students with the basic

skills and knowledge needed for successful interpersonal and cross-cultural

communication. The course investigates the similarities and differences between Chinese

and English speakers’ communication strategies in personal and professional

conversational settings.

HON - Honors

HON 100 Ecospirituality and Environmental Sustainability (1)

An introduction to contemporary ecospirituality and environmental activism with a focus

on environmental sustainability in Alabama. This course highlights the growing alliance

between spiritual awareness and the environmental movement. Students will read works

of ecocentric theologians and scientific literature on the ecology of Alabama, study

organized environmental initiatives, and gain perspective from field trips and service-

learning. Prerequisite: Harrison Honors Program. Spring.

HON 123 Uncommon Sense (1)

How perspectives and tools from physical science can be used by average citizens to

assess subjects of relevance in ordinary life. Given the constant deluge of information in

modern life, it is critical to be able to assess claims without depending on authority, even