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