LIBERAL ARTS AND INTERCULTURAL STUDIES Dr. Lambright, Prof. Coplin, Prof. Clay, Prof. Stankiewicz
LART COURSES 1000
College Survival Skills
2 hrs. (2, 0)
Provides an opportunity for students to learn and adopt methods to be successful in undergraduate work. Deals with basic academic, study, and life skills, and attitudes necessary for collegiate success. OFFERED: Sem. I, II, Summer.
1010
Strategies for Academic Success
3 hrs. (3, 0)
Introduces the concept of how emotional intelligence (EQ) and personal learning preferences affect the student’s ability to think critically and therefore improve learning. Provides an opportunity to assess and develop basic EQ skills and study strategies necessary for academic success, including textbook reading, note-taking, test-taking, time management, communication skills, collegiate writing skills, presentation skills, and career planning. OFFERED: Sem. I, II.
1020
Strategies for Academic Success for Adult Learners
3 hrs. (3, 0)
Introduces adult students to strategies necessary for academic success, including time management, note-taking, test-taking, reading strategies, communication skills, collegiate writing skills, and research skills. Introduces the concept of how emotional intelligence (EQ) affects the ability to think critically and achieve success. OFFERED: Sem. I, II.
1050
First-Year Experience Seminar
1 hr. (1, 0)
A holistic orientation during which students reflect, connect, and grow intellectually, socially, and spiritually as part of AU’s community. Students reflect upon AU’s five core values and its distinctive Christian character while also connecting to campus resources necessary for their success. Students grow as whole people by considering how their core values, individual strengths, and vocational call can work together to benefit their personal and professional future. GRADE: CR/NC. OFFERED: Sem. I, II.
1100
Critical-Thinking Seminar
2 hrs. (2, 0)
Cultivates critical-thinking, communication, and community-building skills common to most other universitylevel classes and useful for pursuing truth and living lives of faith and service. OFFERED: Sem. II.
1200
Career and Life Planning
1 hr. (2, 0)
Addresses the role of decision-making skills in choosing a college major. Students assess interests, personality, skills, and values to assist them in finding the “best fit” among the majors and career options they are researching. Students also learn effective problem-solving skills that can be used over a lifetime for career and life-planning decisions. PREREQUISITE: This course is designed for the undecided freshman or sophomore student but is open to juniors and seniors with instructor’s consent. OFFERED: Sem. I.
2900
Student-Leadership Seminar
1 hr. (1, 0)
Students will explore the discipline of leadership. With a biblical framework, applicable themes will give students practical ways to reflect on their strengths and grow in their leadership skills. OFFERED: Sem. I, II.
4500
Critical Thinking and Professional Development
3 hrs. (3, 0)
Focuses on transforming learning from the classroom to the real world through the assessment and development of the 6 major areas and 16 subcomponents of emotional intelligence (EQ) and the 8 Competencies for a CareerReady Workforce (National Association of Colleges and Employers) . Students incorporate a variety of methods to enhance the critical-thinking skills and EQ skills necessary to positively affect decision-making skills and personal, collegiate, and professional relationships that define success. Applies to the liberal arts speaking-intensive and experiential requirements. OFFERED: Sem. I, Summer.
INCS COURSE 3850
Practicum in Service Experience
1-4 hrs. (arranged)
Participation in an intercultural service/learning experience. This course is generally offered in conjunction with a Tri-S program. CONSENT: Instructor. OFFERED: Sem. I, II; Summer.
132
Anderson University Undergraduate Catalog, 2022-23
