2014 - 2015
UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG American University in Bulgaria 1 Georgi Izmirliev Sq. Blagoevgrad 2700, Bulgaria President’s Off ice: (+359 73) 888 307 Admissions: (+359 73) 888 111 Development: (+359 73) 888 366 Fax: (+359 73) 888 344 America for Bulgaria Student Center 12 Svoboda Bachvarova St. Skaptopara Campus Blagoevgrad 2700, Bulgaria AUBG - Sof ia Elieff Center for Education and Culture 1 Universitetski Park St., Studentski Grad Sof ia 1700, Bulgaria Switchboard: (+359 2) 960 7910 Fax: (+359 2) 961 6010 U.S. Mailing Address: American University in Bulgaria 910 17th St., N.W. Suite 1100 Washington, D.C. 20006 www.aubg.edu
2014 - 2015
This catalog was prepared on the basis of the best information available at the time of publication. All information, including statements of tuition and fees, course offerings, policies, and admission and graduation requirements, is subject to change without notice or obligation. Updates after publication can be found at www.aubg.edu/academic-catalog
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2014 - 2015
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2015 - 2016 Fall 2015
Fall 2014 Orientation Begins Classes Begin Student Sign-in Deadline (5:00 pm) Unification Day Holiday Bulgarian Independence Day Board Meeting Fall Break Begins National Revival Holiday Classes Resume Students' Holiday Classes End Final Exams Begin Final Exams End State Exams
August 25 September 1 September 3 September 6 September 22 October 17-19 October 27 November 1 November 3 December 8 December 12 December 15 December 19 December 20
Orientation Begins Classes Begin Student Sign-in Deadline (5:00 pm) Unification Day Holiday Bulgarian Independence Day Board Meeting Fall Break Begins National Revival Holiday Classes Resume Students' Holiday Classes End Final Exams Begin Final Exams End State Exams
Spring 2016
Spring 2015 Orientation Begins Classes Begin Student Sign-in Deadline (5:00 pm) Board Meeting Spring Break Begins Bulgarian Liberation Holiday Classes Resume Honors Convocation Orthodox Good Friday Orthodox Easter Monday Student Faculty Research Conference Classes End Labor Day Holiday Final Exams Begin St. George's Day Holiday (exams held) Final Exams End State Exams Begin State Exams End Board Meeting Commencement
January 14 January 19 January 21 January 30 - February 1 March 2 March 3 March 9 April 5 April 10 April 13 April 18 April 30 May 1 May 4 May 6 May 8 May 11 May 13 May 14-16 May 17
August 24 August 31 September 2 September 6 September 22 October 16-18 October 26 November 1 November 2 December 8 December 11 December 14 December 18 December 19
Orientation Begins Classes Begin Student Sign-in Deadline (5:00 pm) Board Meeting Bulgarian Liberation Holiday Spring Break Begins Classes Resume Honors Convocation Student Faculty Research Conference Orthodox Good Friday Labor Day Holiday Orthodox Easter Monday Classes End St. George's Day Holiday Final Exams Begin Final Exams End State Exams Begin State Exams End Board Meeting Commencement
January 20 January 25 January 27 January 29-31 March 3 March 14 March 21 April 17 April 23 April 29 May 1 May 2 May 5 May 6 May 9 May 13 May 16 May 18 May 19-21 May 22
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY Mission Statement
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY ............................................................................... 3 ADMISSIONS ................................................................................................... 10 TUITION AND FEES ........................................................................................ 16 FINANCIAL AID .............................................................................................. 19
The mission of the American University in Bulgaria is to educate students of outstanding potential in a community of academic excellence, diversity, and respect and to prepare them for democratic and ethical leadership in serving the needs of the region and the world.
Vision: Our Aspirations for 2015
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ................................................ 29
We envision a community of diverse and creative students of outstanding potential living and learning together in an engaging and rigorous academic environment on a campus that offers world-class academic, recreational, and residential facilities. Mentored by internationally respected faculty committed to the liberal arts tradition, AUBG graduates will be fully prepared for lives of professional achievement, personal fulfillment, and service.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................ 50
Statement on Liberal Learning
MAJOR PROGRAMS ....................................................................................... 59
AUBG strives to provide its students with a liberal education an education that nurtures both the skills needed for successful careers and an ongoing intellectual curiosity that leads to a thirst for a rewarding life and productive role in a democratic society. A liberal education prepares students to live responsible, productive, and creative lives in a dramatically changing world. It is an education that fosters a well-grounded intellectual resilience, a disposition toward lifelong learning, and an acceptance of responsibility for the ethical consequences of ideas and actions.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES ................................................................. 21 STUDENT SERVICES ..................................................................................... 24 STUDENT LIFE ................................................................................................ 27
MINOR PROGRAMS ....................................................................................... 83 DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE ......................................................................... 96 COURSES ......................................................................................................... 97 FACULTY ........................................................................................................ 148 BOARD OF TRUSTEES ................................................................................. 153 UNIVERSITY COUNCIL .............................................................................. 155 OFFICES AND ADMINISTRATION ............................................................. 156 INDEX ............................................................................................................. 162
Students experience the benefits of a liberal education by pursuing intellectual work that is honest, challenging, and significant and by preparing themselves to use knowledge and authority in responsible ways. A liberal education is not confined to any particular field of study. What matters is substantial content, rigorous methodology, and an active engagement with the societal, ethical, and practical implications of learning. The value of liberal learning is equally relevant to all fields of higher education and to all students. This statement is based on the “Statement on Liberal Learning� adopted by the Board of Directors of the American Association of Colleges and Universities. For more information, please see: www.aacu.org.
AUBG Community To support the ongoing mission of AUBG, the university builds its community based on mutual respect, civility, and professional behavior. All members of our community, including students, faculty, staff and administration, are expected to uphold at all times these ideals, plus other standards of behavior that reflect well upon, and bring credit to themselves, the university, and the greater community.
Accreditation Statements U.S. Accreditation The American University in Bulgaria is accredited in the United States by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. Inquiries regarding AUBG's accreditation status by the New England Association should be directed to the administrative staff: Office of the Provost American University in Bulgaria Blagoevgrad 2700 Bulgaria Telephone: (+359 73) 888 411 Email: provost@aubg.edu
Individuals may also contact: The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education New England Association of Schools and Colleges 209 Burlington Road Bedford, MA 01730-1433 Telephone: (781) 271 0022 E-mail: cihe@neasc.org
Bulgarian Accreditation The American University in Bulgaria and its major programs are accredited in Bulgaria by the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of the Council of Ministers. The American University in Bulgaria is chartered as an institution of higher education by an act of the Grand National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria and is authorized to grant Bulgarian diplomas and has the same rights and responsibilities as other Bulgarian universities.
Opportunities in Sofia This catalog describes the University's undergraduate programs offered at the Blagoevgrad campus. AUBG's second campus is in Sofia at the Elieff Center for Education and Culture, a modern, state-of-the-art facility designed for outreach and graduate education. The flagship programs at the Elieff Center are the Executive MBA and the Center for European Programmes. In addition, the Elieff Center supports continuing education and training programs for the professional community. For more information on Sofia-campus activities, please visit www.aubg.edu/sofia
Equal Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy The American University in Bulgaria does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or physical ability in the administration of its admissions policies, educational programs, employment opportunities, or other University programs. Questions may be
directed to: Office of Human Resources, 1 Georgi Izmirliev Square, Blagoevgrad 2700, Bulgaria. Telephone: (+359 73) 888 328 or 888 309, Fax: (+359 73) 888 161. Email: jobs@aubg.edu
Location in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria AUBG is situated in Blagoevgrad, the administrative, cultural, economic, and transport center of southwestern Bulgaria. The Blagoevgrad province is the third largest in the country after Bourgas and Sofia. Blagoevgrad is situated at the foot of the Rila and Pirin Mountains, just 100 km south of the national capital, Sofia. The region abounds with natural beauty and tourist attractions, including the Rila Monastery, the Bansko ski resort, the spa town of Sandanski, and the Seven Lakes in the Rila Mountains. Blagoevgrad is a picturesque city of 80,000 with a pedestrian downtown and an th Old Town with fine examples of 19 -century architecture and numerous restaurants and cafĂŠs. Blagoevgrad is a student-friendly city. The town is the educational center of southwestern Bulgaria with its two universities - the American University in
Bulgaria and the South-West University. With its clean quiet surroundings, walking plaza, shops, and restaurants, Blagoevgrad is small enough for students to find anything they need within a few minutes. At the same time, the dynamic environment of outdoor cafĂŠs, movie theaters, and recreational facilities makes it possible for students to have a balanced life of both hard work and fun. Blagoevgrad is located in the southwestern corner of Bulgaria, which in turn occupies the northeastern part of the Balkan Peninsula. The country's population is approximately seven and a half million and it occupies an area of 110,099 sq. km. To the north, via the Danube River, Bulgaria shares a border with Romania; to the west, Serbia and Macedonia; and to the south, Greece and Turkey. To the east is Bulgaria's Black Sea coast. Situated at a crossroads between civilizations, Bulgaria has more than 13 centuries of recorded history and one of the richest cultural legacies in Europe. Modern Bulgarian culture derives from three ancient civilizations: the Bulgars, then Thracians, and the Slavs. The territory was also part of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires for several centuries. Since the beginning of the democratic changes in Eastern Europe, Bulgaria has achieved macroeconomic stability, joined NATO, and entered the European Union as a full member state.
AUBG History AUBG was founded in 1991 as a joint endeavor of the U.S. government and the government of the Republic of Bulgaria to create an institution that educates future leaders for the region of southeast Europe - leaders who can respond to the challenges of transition and build societies based on democracy, free enterprise, civic responsibility, and a thorough understanding of cultural diversity. This exceptional educational partnership enjoyed a broad base of support from the United States Agency for International Development, the Open Society Institute and its founder Mr. George Soros, the University of Maine, and the City of Blagoevgrad, which provided buildings for instructional and residential facilities. When its doors opened on September 30, 1991, AUBG welcomed a class of 208 first-year students and had 16 full-time faculty members. Today, AUBG's student body is a varied society of 1,100 young people from over 40 nations, and their cultural and ethnic diversity shape a unique academic setting. The University has an international reputation based on its unique blend of academic excellence, cultural diversity, highly talented student body, and successful alumni. Romania, Macedonia, Serbia, Albania, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Spain, and the United States are just a few of the countries that are currently represented. Courses are taught by a high-quality, international faculty experienced in teaching in a multicultural, learner-centered environment. In the last twenty years more than 4,000 students have graduated from AUBG, and these alumni are fast becoming important agents of change for the advancement of their own countries.
AUBG has repeatedly ranked as the leading university in the country in terms of graduates' employment and graduate earned incomes, according to the Bulgarian University Ranking System maintained by the Ministry of Education. This yearly survey includes five AUBG academic programs - Economics, Computer Science, Business Administration, Political Science and International Relations, and Journalism and Mass Communication - all of which are ranked among the top in the country. AUBG has also developed a growing portfolio of educational outreach programs, including an Executive MBA program; technical training at the government level for participation in EU programs; and English language, business, entrepreneurship, and computer skills courses. Most of these outreach programs are offered at the AUBG Elieff Center for Education and Culture, the University's facility in Sofia.
Panitza Library Panitza Library - the heart of the University - is a modern cultural and intellectual center for studying, reading, and doing academic research. The Library is an approachable, accessible, service-oriented organization, sensitive to its users' needs. It is open 88 hours per week, Monday through Sunday, during the semester and offers extended working hours during final exam weeks. The Library seeks to creatively use technology to support and inspire education and scholarship, and to deliver service to the AUBG community of learners wherever and whenever needed while supporting AUBG's curriculum and fostering students' personal growth and the development of life-long learning skills. The Library offers a comfortable environment for individual and group study that provides printing and copy rooms, computer kiosks, and other study facilities. It houses a collection of 110,000 printed books; 110,000 electronic books; more than 10,000 print journals; 40,000 electronic journal titles, magazines and newspapers; a growing collection audio-visual materials; and many electronic databases. Electronic resources are conveniently organized through the library website and are available for research and study around the clock, both on site and remotely. Panitza Library also provides additional services to assist the learning goals of AUBG students and faculty. The Interlibrary Loan Service augments the Pantiza Library holding by providing documents from partner and consortium libraries to meet the expanding research needs of AUBG faculty and students. The Reference service provides professional help to library patrons in locating and retrieving information. Patrons can contact reference librarians in person as well as through instant messaging and e-mail. The Information Literacy Program works to provide course-integrated instruction in collaboration with faculty and in alignment with course objectives and student learning outcomes. This program offers training in developing research skills both through classroom instruction and one-to-one training. For further information, please see: www.aubg.edu/library
Computing
Conferences, Institutes and External Events
The AUBG computer system is an important element of the AUBG educational experience and an essential part of student life. Computer and communications facilities are available as shared resources intended to support and facilitate the teaching, research, and administrative functions of the University. Students, faculty, staff, and authorized guests are encouraged to use these resources to their maximum benefit. Experimentation, exploration, and learning are promoted within a respect for community, common sense, and legal constraints.
AUBG has a specialized office to arrange small and large conferences, symposia, seminars, and workshops. The office serves as a “one-stop shop� for a variety of conference services, including transportation, catering, meeting rooms, and equipment. These services are available to both public and private organizations. The CIEE also organizes an annual Educational Summer Camp in English for teenagers from Bulgaria and abroad.
All students and faculty have personal accounts that give them access to the entire university system. All computer labs offer standard office applications and Internet access, as well as other discipline-specific applications. Students are encouraged to use AUBG computing facilities for their assignments, and many courses utilize dedicated computer labs during their regular class hours. The usefulness of the computing facilities depends upon the integrity of its users. These facilities may not be used in any manner prohibited by law or disallowed by licenses, contracts, or University regulations. Individuals are accountable for their own actions and activities involving the accounts for which they have responsibility. Network and system administrators treat the contents of electronic files and network communications as private and confidential. Any inspection of electronic files, and any action based upon such inspection, will be governed by all applicable Bulgarian and U.S. laws and by AUBG policies. The same standards and principles of copyright and intellectual property rights protected by U.S. and EU law that apply to the AUBG's Panitza Library also apply to electronic materials obtained from the network. The full text of AUBG's policies on computing and data communications may be found online at: http://www.aubg.edu/computing.
Bookstore The bookstore of the American University in Bulgaria is housed in the America for Bulgaria Student Center and provides a wide range of retail services as a convenience to the students, faculty and staff of the University. It carries all required textbooks (both in print and on-line access codes), teaching cases, and supplemental materials for courses offered at AUBG, as well as a range of general books, including popular literature in English, SAT and TOEFL preparation materials, and other textbooks, and dictionaries. The bookstore stocks office supply items required by students and University academic departments, as well as a broad line of general office supplies, calculators, and related items for the convenience of students. The bookstore can also place special orders for books, supplies, or special items upon customer request. The bookstore offers a line of gift and clothing items that carry the name or logo of the University, gift items, greeting cards, and traditional Bulgarian items. The Bookstore is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Cooperative Relationships AUBG maintains close relationships with universities both in Bulgaria and abroad. In Bulgaria, AUBG has cooperative relationships with New Bulgarian University; Sofia University; the University of National and World Economy; the South-West University, Blagoevgrad; and the University of Library Studies and Information Technologies. There is also a joint agreement with the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. In the United States, AUBG students can study through exchange programs at the University of Maine, the State University of New York Fredonia, and campuses of several hundred members of the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP). In Europe, AUBG is the holder of an Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE). There are bilateral Erasmus agreements with over 50 European institutions in Austria, Belgium, Cypus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Turkey.
ADMISSIONS
Application Materials
The process of admissions to a university is one of mutual selection. We seek to enroll students from diverse backgrounds who demonstrate academic promise, show the capacity for leadership through a wide range of interests, and are intellectually curious. We encourage all potential applicants to learn as much as possible about the University, about our courses and programs, our student body, and our highly successful graduates. We welcome inquiries and visits and encourage interested students and their families to contact an admissions counselor with questions or to arrange a visit to the University.
All applications must include the following:
Because AUBG is selective, admission is competitive. Each application is carefully read by the Admissions Committee and evaluated on the basis of its merit as a whole. If the applicant's native language is not English, the score on one of the English-language proficiency tests must reflect the ability to communicate effectively in English. The applicant's secondary school record is reviewed not only for grades but also for the quality of courses taken and their relative difficulty. The SAT Reasoning Test score provides a further indication of intellectual potential. Letters of recommendation, honors, and extracurricular activities complete the evidence of an applicant's potential for success at AUBG.
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a completed application form; evidence of proficiency in English, typically provided by TOEFL results sent by ETS to the Admissions Office or official IELTS, University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, or the Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE); an official SAT score report, sent directly from College Board to the Admissions Office, or an official ACT score report; official educational records (original documents or notary certified copies) with a certified English translation if applicable; two (2) confidential letters of recommendation from teachers, professors, a guidance counselor, or an academic advisor; an application essay; and, a non-refundable $25 application fee (waived if the application is completed on-line)
Application
All documents submitted as part of the application process remain the property of AUBG and are not returned to the applicant.
Application Form
English Language Proficiency
The form may be submitted on-line or downloaded from www.aubg.edu under “Admissions.”
Minimum requirements for proficiency in English apply to all University applicants. Applicants who are not native speakers of English may fulfill this requirement by achieving a satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, or the Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE). The minimum satisfactory scores are listed in the table below. The TOEFL must have been taken within two years of the proposed term of entry.
Application Deadlines For students entering in the Fall semester, deadlines are as follows: March 1 June 1
for early admission with preferential financial aid consideration for regular admission and financial aid for non-EU students
For students entering in the Spring semester, the application deadline is November 1st.
Admission Notification AUBG ordinarily notifies applicants as to the status of their application within four th weeks after the file is completed, but no later than June 30 for non-EU students st entering in the Fall semester and November 1 for non-EU students entering in the Spring semester. Admissions Committee deliberations are confidential, and students who are not admitted should not expect an explanation of the Committee's decision. Confirmation Deposit Students are notified of acceptance to AUBG by e-mail and mail. Accepted students who have applied for financial aid are notified of any award in the acceptance letter. Within one month of notification, students must confirm their the acceptance of the AUBG offer and pay a non-refundable deposit of $350.
Paper based iBT - Internet IELTS ESOL - University of TOEFL based TOEFL Cambridge Examinations
The Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE)
550
Contact the Admissions Office
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6.5
CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) >C or CAE (Certificate of Advanced English) > B
The TOEFL is administered several times each year at many locations throughout the world. To make arrangements to take the test, contact the Educational Testing Services (ETS) representative office in your country or visit www.ets.org. The AUBG institutional code number for receiving official SAT and TOEFL scores is 2451. The internet-based (iBT) TOEFL is offered at the English Language Institute (ELI) of the American University in Bulgaria in Blagoevgrad. For more
information, contact the ELI at (+359 73) 888 555 or (+359 73) 888 556; by email at eli@aubg.edu; or online at www.aubg.edu/eli
SAT/ACT The SAT or ACT is required of all first-year and transfer applicants. High school students should preferably take the test in their junior year and no later than January of their senior year. Complete information about the SAT and a registration bulletin can be obtained from the Admissions Office of the American University in Bulgaria, Blagoevgrad 2700, or from www.collegeboard.com. The SAT is offered in Blagoevgrad at the American University in Bulgaria. Applicants may also choose to take an institutional SAT test without charge. This test result is only for AUBG use and cannot be reported to any other institution. For more information, contact the Admissions Office at (+359 73) 888 111 or by email at admissions@aubg.edu. To register to take the ACT or order official score reports, visit www.act.org/aap. The AUBG institutional code number for receiving official ACT scores is 5465.
Submitting Official Scores Applicants who have already taken the TOEFL and SAT should have the Educational Testing Service (for TOEFL and SAT) send their official scores to the AUBG Admissions Office. The AUBG institutional code for receiving test scores is 2451. Personal test scores and photocopies are not accepted. To order official ACT score reports, visit www.act.org/aap; the AUBG institutional code number for receiving official ACT scores is 5465. For IELTS, ESOL, and ECPE official test scores, you should refer to the organizations administering the tests.
Educational Records All applicants must submit a notary-certified copy of their high school diploma before beginning study at AUBG. All other academic records must be original documents or notary-certified copies. If the documents are not in English, they must be accompanied by a certified English translation. These records must list the courses taken, grades earned or examination results in each subject, secondary school cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA), and certificates or diplomas awarded. Fax copies and uncertified photocopies are not acceptable as official documents.
Diplomas Non-Bulgarian diplomas are considered true copies if certified by an apostille. Information about the Hague Convention on legalization of foreign public documents is available at www.hcch.net. Applicants who do not hold a high school diploma at the time of applying must present an official high school transcript or record for the last three years of secondary school study.
High School Transcripts Transcripts are considered official if they bear an official high school stamp and the signature of the high school principal. Academic transcripts should include the school's contact information. Transcripts must list the subjects taken, grades earned or examination results in each subject, and certificates or diplomas with a calculated annual grade point average (GPA). If the documents are not in English, they must have a certified English translation accompanying them.
Application Essay The essays help the Admissions Committee become acquainted with the applicants, understand their motivations to attend AUBG, and determine how well they can express themselves. The essays are evaluated on the basis of content, grammar and mechanics, and style.
Letters of Recommendation Two (2) confidential letters of recommendation are required from teachers, professors, a guidance counselor, or an academic advisor familiar with the student's academic performance and potential for leadership. Any letter not written in English must be accompanied by a certified translation. The application packet includes required recommendation letter forms.
Additional Information First-Year Applicants First-year students may begin studies at AUBG in either the Fall or Spring semester and should submit the information and documents noted above. The following provides information about additional requirements for first-year students.
High School Transcript Applicants for undergraduate admission who do not hold a high school diploma at the time of applying must present an official high school transcript or record for the final four years of secondary school study and for any university-level or postsecondary institutional courses completed or attempted. Records must list the subjects taken, grades earned or examination results in each subject, and certificates or diplomas. To be considered as a candidate for admission, an applicant must meet the following minimum Grade Point Average: 3.0 secondary school grade point average based on a 4.0 system, or the equivalent in other grading systems
Advanced Placement Students may receive credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams or College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams given by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). An official copy of the examination scores must be sent to the Admissions Office with the application materials. Three (3) credit hours (or one course credit)
will be awarded for a score of 4 or 5 on an AP exam. Students who achieve a minimum score of 55 on a CLEP may be granted one course credit. International Baccalaureate (IB) Program AUBG also recognizes academic work completed under the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Students who complete a full IB Diploma may be awarded up to 30 semester hours of credit for scores of 5 or higher on both higher level and standard level examinations. Students who do not receive the full IB Diploma may receive credit for scores of 5 or higher only on higher-level examinations, students may receive six (6) credit hours for scores of 6 or 7 and three (3) credit hours for scores of 5. Credits are awarded only upon receipt of the official International Baccalaureate transcript and with the approval of the Dean of Faculty. Once academic credit has been awarded, individual departments will decide on course equivalency and whether an AP, CLEP, or IB examination covers the AUBG General Education and/or major or minor requirements. Conditional Admittance Applicants to AUBG who require additional preparation in order to meet AUBG admission standards may be offered conditional admittance to AUBG pending successful completion of a one- to three-semester preparation program at the English Language Institute (ELI). Conditionally admitted students live in the AUBG Residence Halls and study in the ELI Academic English Language program. Students who have been conditionally accepted to AUBG can prepare at the ELI, retake the TOEFL and SAT, and then complete the admissions requirements. The program provides comprehensive English language preparation through three course modules totaling 1,300 hours of instruction. The program is designed for bright and ambitious students whose English is insufficient or who have not had the opportunity to learn English in high school. This is a way to learn English and achieve admissions-level TOEFL and SAT scores in 6-18 months. Students can apply to enter the program at any of the three steps with an English placement test. Transfer Applicants Transfer applicants must meet the same standards as entering first-year students. Applicants should submit the following materials by the respective deadline for admission noted on the AUBG Admissions webpage:
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a completed application form; names and addresses of all schools and colleges previously attended; an official SAT or ACT score report; an official TOEFL, IELTS, ESOL, or ECPE score report (if applicable); official college transcripts and a course catalog or syllabi for all courses completed; and, a high school diploma for students with fewer than 30 college credits
Transfer credit for work completed at other universities will be limited to:
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courses completed with a grade of C+ or higher; academic course work similar to what AUBG offers; and, a maximum of 60 hours of credit from accredited institutions or institutions recognized by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education.
A full explanation of how transfer credit is awarded can be found in the Academic Policies section of the academic catalog under “Transfer Credit Policy.” Visiting Student Applicants Visiting students must be in good standing at their home institution; have a 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale; and, if not native speakers of English, meet the Englishlanguage proficiency requirements for new students. (Please refer to the table under the English Language Proficiency) If the home institution is affiliated with AUBG directly or through a consortium, students should apply through their institution's Study Abroad or International Programs Office. Other applicants should submit an official transcript from their home institution, demonstration of English language proficiency, and forward the relevant portions of the standard application form directly to AUBG. Visiting students may apply online, or through the AUBG Admissions Office in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria. Visiting students who wish to transfer to AUBG must meet the same requirements as other transfer students.
TUITION AND FEES Tuition and Fees for Full-time Students Tuition for full-time students for 2014-15 is $10,800 per year. Tuition is set annually and students may anticipate some increase over the four years of study. The annual Residence Hall fee for 2014-15 is $1,350 for residents of the Skaptopara I and II residence halls, and $1,670 for the Skaptopara III residence hall. All students enrolled in 9 or more credit hours per semester are also charged a Student Activity Fee of $500 per year to cover co-curricular activities, clubs, special events, and recreation and athletic activities. This activity fee will be applied to all students, including those living off campus, dependents of employees, and students from Blagoevgrad. All full-time students are required to live on campus unless they live locally with their immediate family. The cost for textbooks averages $300, an amount that varies depending on the courses selected. Meals at the AUBG Canteen are estimated at $1,200 a year. These charges are subject to annual adjustment. There are no additional fees for health service, Internet service, use of the technology labs, or counseling services.
Tuition and Fees for Part-time Students Tuition for part-time students is calculated on a credit-hour basis. The current rate is $450 per credit hour. Part-time non-degree-seeking students are ineligible for any financial aid through AUBG. Part-time students are ineligible for student loans, scholarships and participation in Student Assistants Program. AUBG students enrolled in independent study, senior thesis, senior project, or academic internships over the summer pay $225 per credit hour.
Student Visas and Insurance International students are responsible for additional fees for mandatory health insurance ($100 estimated), entry visa (EUR 100) and a Bulgarian ID card for foreigners (BGN 570). Students will want to include the travel costs to and from their home and the University as part of their financial planning.
Refund Policy If a student withdraws or takes a leave of absence from the University during the semester, the student remains responsible for charges to his or her account. Books are charged at the amounts actually spent. Refunds of residence hall fees are according to the policies found in the Student Handbook (also available online at www.aubg.edu). The Meal Plan Deposit is nonrefundable. The charge for tuition and Student Activity Fee depend on when the student leaves. Charges for various points of departure are: · add/drop period, a full refund of net tuition · second week of the term, billed for 20% of the net tuition · third week, billed for 40% of the net tuition
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fourth week, billed for 60% of the net tuition fifth week, billed for 80% of the net tuition sixth week are billed for 100% of net tuition
Other Fees and Deposits (subject to change) Course material download fee: Some instructors may assign as required materials for a course copyrighted materials such as cases or papers that are under a singleuser-single-use copyright limitation. In order to ensure that the copyright limitations are upheld, the University will charge the cost to download the required materials to each student registered in the course at the end of add/drop week. The course registration system and course syllabus should alert students whenever this fee applies. Excess credit hour fee: Students who attempt an “excessive number” of credit hours are subject to a supplemental fee. The supplemental fee is $40 for each hour attempted in excess of 132 hours attempted. A definition of hours attempted can be found in the Academic Policies section under “Academic Hours.” Graduation fee: The graduation fee must be paid prior to participation in Commencement and prior to the release of the final transcript and/or diploma. This fee is based on the actual costs associated with graduation. Housing confirmation deposit: All students must pay a deposit of $150 to confirm their place in the residence halls for that semester. The deposit is assessed on November 15 for housing in the Spring semester and on April 15 for housing in the Fall semester. Students who withdraw or take leaves of absence after signing housing contracts forfeit their deposits. Meal plan deposit: Each full-time student is assessed a meal plan deposit of $100 per semester that can be used for purchasing meals on campus. Additional funds can be deposited to the meal card. Late drop/add fee: There is no fee for drops and adds during the first week of classes. In exceptional circumstances, a student may be permitted by the Dean of Faculty to add or drop a course during the second week of classes. Whenever this is allowed, an additional fee of $100 per transaction (add, drop, or combination add and drop) will be assessed. Late leave of absence fee: Students who withdraw or take leaves of absence after April 15 for the Fall semester and November 15 for the Spring semester will be subject to late fees. For leave of absence or withdrawal for Fall semester: April 15 - May 31: $100 June 1 - June 30: $200 After June 30: $300 For leave of absence or withdrawal for Spring semester: After November 15: $200
Late payment fee: Students who pay their semester tuition and mandatory fees after the relevant deadline are assessed a late fee of $100 and are also subject to having their course registration cancelled without prior notice while the tuition is unpaid.
FINANCIAL AID
Overload fee: Students who register for an academic overload are assessed a fee of th th $100 per credit hour for the 18 and 19 credit hour registered in a semester, and $225 for each credit hour beyond 19. No student may take more than 22 credits in a semester (see: Academic Policies).
Admission to the American University in Bulgaria is based upon the student's academic qualifications. In order to attract diverse and highly-qualified students to AUBG and make an AUBG education affordable for those students, the University makes both financial aid and scholarship support available.
Transcript fee: The charge for an official transcript either paper or electronic is $6.
Financial aid is based on both the academic merit and the financial need of the student. Financial need is determined through an analysis of the Application for Financial Assistance and supporting documents submitted as part of the application packet. Students must file an Application for Financial Assistance to be eligible for Financial Aid. All AUBG-funded financial aid awards are valid for a maximum of eight semesters of enrollment and are contingent on maintaining a minimum cumulative grade point average. Most awards require the student to maintain a 2.50 cumulative grade point average (on a scale from 0.00 to 4.00). Some awards have a higher requirement which is specified in the award letter. A multi-year scholarship recipient may extend the termination date of the award by up to two semesters by filling an approved leave of absence request(s) by the appropriate deadline.
Certified diploma copies: A certified diploma copy is a photocopy of the original authenticated by the University. A certified copy can be issued upon request. Because the University does not keep copies of diplomas, the original diploma or a clear photocopy of it must be presented. Certified copies of the diplomas are $5 each. Diploma duplicates: Duplicate American diplomas can be produced upon request. Such copies cost $10 and will be stamped “copy�.
Student Accounts Accounts are established at the Accounting Office in order to handle both charges and credits. Tuition, housing fee, student activity fee and meal plan deposit are applied to the student account before the start of each semester. These charges must be paid in full by August 10 for the Fall semester and by January 10 for the Spring semester. Students who fail to make payment by those dates will be assessed a late fee of $100 and may have their registration cancelled without prior notice. Throughout the semester, students may charge purchases from the AUBG Bookstore and Canteen. Credits for Student Assistants Program, scholarships and other sources are applied to the account during the semester or at the beginning of the next semester. Student accounts do not need to be pre-paid, but accounts must be current in order for students to participate in course pre-registration and room selection for the following semester, and must be made current at the end of the semester. The student accounts of graduating seniors must be current prior to commencement. Students seeking to obtain a leave of absence or to study abroad must pay any balance due before the leave is requested. Students with overdue accounts are subject to cancellation of their registration without prior notice. Students, former students and alumni are not permitted to receive official transcripts, diplomas, or other documents until their account is paid.
AUBG Financial Aid and Scholarships
Scholarship awards are made to meet the intentions of the donor(s) providing the funds, which can include such factors as academic excellence, leadership potential, diversity of the student body, and to promote AUBG among specific populations of potential students. Scholarship awards are limited in duration according to the particular scholarship and may require the recipient to maintain a higher grade point average than that required for financial aid awards. Students are responsible for reading and understanding the terms of their scholarship awards which are outlined in the award letter. Transfer credits from other institutions - including those from AUBG-approved exchange and study-abroad programs - reduce the number of semesters of eligibility for AUBG-funded financial aid and scholarships to the minimum number necessary to complete graduation requirements. A student who has a legitimate reason for an extension of either form of assistance beyond the limits expressed above - such as a required course not being offered or inability to complete a semester because of illness - may apply for an extension. If an additional semester of financial aid is not granted, the student must pay the full cost of enrollment. Financial aid and scholarship support for new students are awarded in the admissions letter and must be confirmed by payment of a $350 deposit within 30 days of receipt of the letter. If the deposit is not received before the confirmation deadline, the applicant forfeits the financial aid and/or scholarship offer. For further information on all financial aid and scholarship support available, please contact the AUBG Financial Aid Office at: (+359 73) 888 222 or e-mail FinancialAidOffice@aubg.edu.
Student Loans
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Raiffeisenbank, DSK Bank, Allianz Bank Bulgaria and Eurobank Bulgaria provide government-guaranteed loans with fixed interest of 7% per year for Bulgarian and EU students in all accredited Universities in Bulgaria up to the full amount of tuition.
English Language Institute
Several banks offer bank loan programs that support education at AUBG, including Fibank, Unicredit Bulbank and SG Expressbank. All full-time, degree seeking students in good academic standing, who are not full scholarship recipients are eligible for these loans. Additional loan programs may be available as well. Check the AUBG website at www.aubg.edu/student-loans for available student loan programs and loan application procedure. Students, former students and alumni with overdue loan balance are not permitted to receive official transcripts, diplomas, or other documents until the loan account is settled. For further information contact: Student Loan Coordinator Tel: (+359 73) 888 311 Email: StudentLoanOffice@aubg.edu.
Student Assistants Program In addition to tuition grants, many students are eligible to participate in the oncampus Student Assistants Program. Earnings from Student Assistants Program are applied to the cost of tuition, housing, textbooks and meals from campus dining services. Participation in Student Assistants Program is not guaranteed but depends on the positions available. Full-time students are eligible for up to 360 hours per academic year. Payment is not made in cash but is credited to the student's account. Students who receive scholarships to cover all AUBG expenses (tuition, housing, student activity fee, meal plan, textbooks, among others) are ineligible. Ineligible are also part-time students, visiting students and those on exchange programs.
The mission of the English Language Institute (ELI) at AUBG is to provide quality English language instruction to prospective students and to all others interested in learning English as a foreign language. Established in 1992 as an auxiliary unit to the University, the ELI is designed to offer Academic and General English courses, TOEFL and SAT preparation, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), and a variety of community-oriented tailor-made services.
University Preparatory Program (UPP) For future AUBG candidates with insufficient English language background, the ELI offers a comprehensive English language program consisting of three steps totaling 1,300 hours of instruction. The program is designed for bright and ambitious students whose English is insufficient or who have not had the opportunity to learn English in high school. This is a way to learn English and achieve admissions-level TOEFL and SAT scores in 6-18 months. Students can apply to enter the program at any of the three steps with an English placement test. International AUBG applicants who submit a full application package to the Admissions Office may be referred to the ELI program if they need extra help with English to meet AUBG admissions criteria. These students are conditionally accepted to AUBG and prepare at the ELI. Upon completing the ELI University Preparatory Program, these conditionally admitted students retake the TOEFL and SAT, and if successful, become fully admitted AUBG students.
Step 1: 500 hours Offered twice a year: September to December January to May This course is intended for people new to the study of English and goes to the intermediate level. It consists of 500 hours taught in four months, six hours a day, five days a week. During the course, students are expected to master basic grammar and spelling rules and to acquire a vocabulary of about 4,000 lexical units (words and phrases). At the end of the course, students should have developed an intermediate level of English language skills, including listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Step 2: 500 hours Offered twice a year: September to December January to May This course continues the Step 1 material and develops it to an advanced level. The course is suitable for students who have finished the ELI Step 1 as well as for
applicants with intermediate knowledge of English. Step 2 covers 500 hours taught in four months, six hours a day, five days a week. The participants gain fluency in spoken and written English and acquire linguistic and communicative competence in the language. At the end of the course, students should have developed an advanced level of English language skills, including listening, speaking, reading and writing. Step 3: 300 hours Offered twice a year: September to November January to April The Step 3 semester is shorter to allow time for the students to (re)take TOEFL and SAT and (re)apply for full admission to AUBG. This course emphasizes detailed TOEFL and SAT preparation, offering instruction in successful TOEFL and SAT test-taking strategies. It allows students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for taking these tests, leaving students more time for self-preparation, particularly memorizing, building up, and activating their own TOEFL and SAT vocabularies. Writing and math classes are also included in this Step. Unless conditionally accepted and referred by the Admissions Office, Bulgarian applicants must submit an application form and a high school diploma (5.00 and above) to apply.
SAT I (Summer intensive) In this course, students work on all sections of the test with a team of language and math professionals. The emphasis is on equipping students with the logic and reasoning skills they need to improve their SAT scores rather than focusing on grammar and style. Through completion of this course students can:
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gain a better understanding of all major types of SAT questions: sentence completion, reading comprehension, sentence and paragraph improvement, and error identification; improve essay writing skills; reinforce math skills and acquire the required math terminology; and acquire knowledge that helps them improve their scores and approach the SAT with confidence.
IBT TOEFL Test Center The ELI functions as an IBT Test Center (code STN13646A), a certified TOEFL testing center for the Internet-based TOEFL and part of the worldwide ETS Network. The Center administers the test two to four times a month. Test dates are available on the ETS website.
International students can only apply through the AUBG Admissions Office after they submit a full application package and are conditionally accepted to AUBG.
For fast and convenient service, registration is on-line, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Early registration closes seven days prior to the test date, and late registration closes three days prior to the test date. For students with no access to the Internet, registration is also possible in person at the ELI Office, Monday through Friday.
Short-term TOEFL and SAT Preparation
AUBG Test Center
For high school graduates with a strong command of English, the ELI offers shortterm, three-week, intensive TOEFL and SAT preparation courses in the summer.
AUBG is a regular test center for the Scholastic Aptitude Tests, both the SAT I Reasoning Test and SAT II Subject tests. Registration for the tests ends two months before the actual date of the test. Scores are expected no earlier than six weeks after the test date. For registration brochures, please contact the AUBG Admissions Office.
TOEFL (Summer intensive) The course offers a quick vocabulary and grammar review that emphasizes language subtleties and successful test-taking skills and strategies. Candidates have the unique opportunity to complete a number of sample TOEFL tests in an improvised close-to-real exam setting. Through completion of this course students can:
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significantly improve their listening comprehension and speaking skills; become comfortable with English spoken by a variety of native speakers; become accustomed to the structure and accurate use of English; learn effective strategies for reading and understanding academic and literary texts; and, have experience writing short expository and argumentative essays on a number of exam topics.
AUBG also administers GRE Subject Tests (paper-based) as a regular Test Center and the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) as a non-published Test Center.
STUDENT SERVICES Career Center The AUBG Career Center provides an extensive set of services focused on assisting students and alumni in the career planning and placement process. The Career Center is located in the America for Bulgaria Student Center. The Career Center offers counseling to students and alumni to help them make educated career choices by identifying talents, interests, and values. Workshops and presentations on various topics (job search strategies, CV/resumé and cover letter writing, interview techniques, career expectations) strengthen student and alumni professional skills to better respond to employment demands. The Career Center Coordinator is certified by G/S Consultants and Consulting Psychologists Press (CPP) to offer the Strong Interest Inventory® Instrument - the most complete career planning tool that measures students' interests in a broad range of occupations, work activities, leisure activities, and school subjects. Its validity and reliability far exceed those of any other interest inventory. Through multimedia and Internet resources, the AUBG Career Center provides information about graduate and postgraduate academic programs, funding sources, job openings, internship opportunities, and company profiles. The Career Center maintains credential files for current students and alumni and also maintains a specialized library of preparatory textbooks and software for the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, and TOEFL computer-adaptive format (CAT) admission tests and facilitates student and alumni test registration. The annual Job and Internship Fair brings together employers and AUBG students and alumni on campus. This event facilitates companies' recruitment processes while presenting students and alumni with outstanding opportunities for internships and summer or full-time employment and allowing for person-toperson inquiries. The AUBG Career Center has been a member in good standing of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) since 1998.
Counseling Center The professional staff of the Counseling Center provides private, confidential counseling for students to assist them in assessing and improving their choices regarding personal, educational, and career goals. All students are encouraged to participate in workshops that promote interpersonal growth and development. Counseling services are provided free of charge to AUBG students and include: · Crisis intervention · Personal and emotional counseling · Individual and group therapy · Workshops and skill building opportunities · Peer Educators Programs made up for students who assist the professional staff in providing services to the AUBG community
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All counseling service staff adhere to established ethical principles and codes of professional practice. These include patient confidentiality, privacy, dignity, and informed consent. When the condition of the client is indicative of clear and imminent danger to self or others, counseling service professionals must take reasonable action that may involve informing responsible authorities and, when possible and appropriate, consulting with other professionals. The Counseling Center is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the America for Bulgaria Student Center. Counseling assistance is also available after hours by telephone at (+359 73) 888 517. Dining Services Dining services operates a restaurant and a café in the America for Bulgaria Student Center providing regular and vegetarian meals daily. The restaurant offers a salad and sandwich bar, a pasta bar, and pizza-on-demand, in addition to a variety of main and side dishes and desserts. An additional café is available to students in the Skaptopara I Residence Hall.
Health Center The goal of the AUBG Health Center is to meet the health services needs of AUBG students, faculty, and staff. The Health Center is staffed by a physician and a nurse assistant who are available to provide prompt evaluation and treatment of common medical problems and is equipped for routine diagnosis and lab tests and provides treatment of common medical problems. When necessary, students can be referred to the local outpatient clinic, hospital, or a medical specialist for consultation and/or additional tests. The Health Center operates under the regulations established by the Bulgarian legislation and the standards of the American College Health Association. All requirements for confidentiality and privacy are guaranteed according to Health Center Policies & Procedures and the laws in effect. The Health Center is located in Skaptopara I Residence Hall and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The phone numbers at the office are (+359 73) 888 207 and 888 210.
International and Exchange Programs AUBG greatly values diversity and encourages students from around the world to apply for short-term study and/or as degree candidates. Both our faculty and our students benefit from the diversity of our student body. Daily experiences in class, student residence halls, dining halls, and elsewhere facilitate learning about diversity. Throughout the academic year, international programming designed to promote intercultural awareness is carried out through the Office of International Student Services. These activities may include excursions, international dinner evenings, dance and theater performances, picnics, seasonal/theme parties, and athletic events.
Students in good standing who have completed at least three semesters in residence may apply to study abroad for a semester or an academic year. (Note: Students must earn a minimum of 60 credits from AUBG. See “Graduation Requirements” under “Academic Policies and Procedures”). Costs for travel, books, and other expenses vary from program to program and are the responsibility of the student. Details on international exchange opportunities are available in the Office of the Dean of Students.
Learning Services Center AUBG is committed to the academic success of all its students. AUBG's Learning Services Center is designed to offer a comprehensive program that monitors and supports student performance. The Center, located in the America for Bulgaria Student Center, works with AUBG faculty to organize student advising, writing support services, discipline-specific tutoring, career mentoring, and other programs to improve general academic performance. It works cooperatively with the Counseling and Career Centers to meet the needs of the whole student.
Residence Life and Housing AUBG provides student housing in the Skaptopara Residence Hall complex. All full-time students are required to live on campus unless they live locally with their immediate family. Additional housing facilities may be used if necessary to meet demand. All individual rooms and suites are wired for Internet access. The residence halls offer computer labs, cafés, laundry services, and lounges equipped with televisions, Wiis, and DVD players. Residence Hall programs and procedures are designed to carry out and support the educational mission of AUBG as a residential University. All students sign a contract agreeing to abide by University housing regulations. This contract includes a $150 deposit to confirm the student's place for the following semester. Resident Assistants (RAs) are students hired to help manage the residence halls. They provide counseling, assist in orientation and registration, inform students of University residence hall policies, and are instrumental in the creation of a "learning/living environment" in the residence halls. They also provide assistance to AUBG security and local police when necessary. RAs are hired for a full academic year. These positions, which include housing compensation and positions as Student Assistants, are highly competitive and are open to students after their first year in residence. For further information, please refer to the Student Handbook, which is available online at www.aubg.edu/student-handbook and in hardcopy in the Office of the Dean of Students, or visit the Residence Life and Housing Office in the America for Bulgaria Student Center.
STUDENT LIFE Many activities are available to students outside the classroom at AUBG. Opportunities vary from year to year according to the talents and interests of the student body.
Athletics The America for Bulgaria Student Center houses a fully-equipped fitness center, an indoor running track, and a sports arena for basketball, volleyball, soccer, and other team sports. Intramural clubs and teams have been formed by AUBG community members interested in aerobics and step-aerobics, baseball, basketball, boxing, dance, hiking, karate, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball.
Clubs and Organizations At AUBG, students are encouraged to form groups based upon common interests and then to establish clubs and organizations to pursue their shared goals in a focused way. Clubs that are officially recognized by the university are eligible for partial funding. Students have organized societies for a wide variety of interests, including chess, cinema, and photography clubs; economics and business groups; a literary magazine; and a TV station.
Performing Arts The ABF Student Center houses a 350-seat, state-of-the-art theater where student theater and music groups perform. The university has a highly-regarded student choir and hosts an annual, student-run musical. The theater is also used for conference presentations and panel discussions. AUBG is also an important part of the Blagoevgrad community, hosting concerts, guest lectures, art shows, and other special events that are open to the public.
Student Government Student Government is the directly-elected representative body of the students at AUBG. Members of the Student Government have the opportunity to develop valuable leadership and parliamentary skills. According to its Constitution, the Student Government consists of a President, a Vice-President, and a Student Senate of twelve members and holds its sessions weekly. The Student Government voices the opinions of the AUBG students before the faculty and administration and seeks ways to improve the quality of student life. The Student Government has an independent budget, which it allocates among the various AUBG clubs and organizations.
Student Conduct Council The University is conscientious in its efforts to ensure representation of students, faculty, and staff on most of its committees. One of the most important committees
at the University is the Conduct Council, whose members include faculty, staff and students. AUBG views the relationship between students, faculty, and staff as a partnership. These constituencies are seen as working cooperatively to achieve a common goal. The Council hears alleged cases of violations of University regulations and discipline. Procedures can be found in the Student Handbook and online at www.aubg.edu See the Student Handbook for more complete information on co-curricular activities, or visit the University website at www.aubg.edu.
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Academic Integrity All members of the AUBG community are expected to abide by ethical standards both in their conduct and in their exercise of responsibilities toward others. As part of this, the University expects students to understand and adhere to basic standards of honesty and academic integrity. The University defines academic dishonesty as any action or activity intended to achieve academic gain through deceit, misrepresentation, or the inappropriate use of unauthorized materials or assistance. Engaging in academic dishonesty is a severe violation of acceptable academic standards and will be dealt with appropriately. Sanctions for academic dishonesty normally include failure in the course and may include dismissal from the University. Some examples of academic dishonesty include: Plagiarism The term "plagiarism" includes, but is not limited to, the use - by summary, paraphrase, or direct quotation - of the published or unpublished work of another person (including those on the Internet) without full and clear acknowledgment. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another agency. Incorrect Reporting of Data In any project involving the collection of data, students must accurately report the data observed and not intentionally alter or falsify data for any reason. Destruction of Resources or the Work of Others Students must not destroy or alter either the work of other students or of the University's educational resources and materials. These materials include, but are not limited to, computer accounts, papers, textbooks, and course notes. Use of Work in One Course from Another Students must not represent work completed for one course as original work for another course or deliberately disregard course rules and regulations. Cheating Unless directed by a faculty member, students should neither give nor receive assistance on assignments or examinations. The term "cheating" includes, but is not limited to: 路 use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations; 路 dependence upon the aid of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments; and, 路 the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of the University faculty or staff.
Procedures for addressing alleged violations of the standards for academic integrity can be found in the Student Handbook and also online at www.aubg.edu.
Academic Hours GPA Hours GPA hours are the sum of the credit hours associated with courses taken at AUBG in which grades of A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, F, X, and U have been earned and which have not subsequently been retaken.
Good Standing Good standing requires that a student meet the following minimum academic requirements:
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Hours Earned in Residence Hours earned in residence is the sum of credit hours associated with courses taken at AUBG in which grades of A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, and P have been earned and which have not subsequently been retaken. Hours Earned Hours earned is the sum of hours earned in residence plus the credit hours associated with advance placement and transfer credit. Hours Attempted Hours attempted is the sum of credit hours associated with all courses in which students were officially enrolled. In particular, this includes hours associated with courses in which grades of F, X, U, and W were received; courses taken on audit basis; and courses that were retaken. It also includes credit hours earned in AUBGapproved exchange programs and credits transferred from other institutions.
Academic Records Students' academic records are maintained in the Registrar's Office. Grade reports are sent to the address designated by the student. AUBG maintains the confidentiality of student records in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and EU privacy regulations. Student academic records - including grades and graded material - cannot be released to third parties without the written consent of the student.
Academic Warning A student is placed on Academic Warning when his or her term GPA falls between 1.70 and 2.00 but the cumulative GPA is still above 2.00. All students placed on Academic Warning are strongly encouraged to discuss the warning with the Advising Center Coordinator and their faculty advisor and also to use the AUBG academic support services available in the Advising Center. Students placed on academic warning must regain good standing in the next semester. Otherwise, they will be placed on probation. An academic warning can occur only once during the student's academic career. Students on academic warning who withdraw from the University or take a leave of absence in the following semester remain on academic warning when they return.
Probation A student is placed on academic probation when his or her academic performance is unsatisfactory, indicating that his or her academic future is in question, but does not warrant suspension or dismissal. A student is placed on probation when he/she:
· has a term GPA below 1.70 but a cumulative GPA above 2.00; · has a cumulative GPA below 2.00 but not low enough to warrant ·
Considerable care is taken to ensure that all grades on a student's permanent record are accurate. Any student who suspects an error in a semester grade report should contact the professor without delay. (See section on Grade Changes).
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Classification by Level A student must have 27 earned hours for Sophomore standing, 57 earned credits for Junior standing, and 87 earned hours for Senior standing.
completion of each semester with a minimum grade point average of 2.00 a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00; and, successful completion of the introductory mathematics requirement and the mandatory core courses (ENG 101, ENG 102, STA 105) by the end of the first year.
suspension or dismissal; fails to regain good standing after one semester on academic warning or academic probation; fails to complete all of the General Education Foundation courses (ENG 101, ENG 102, STA 105) by the end of their first year; returns from academic suspension or is re-admitted after dismissal; or, has a term GPA between 1.70 and 2.00 with a cumulative GPA above 2.00 and has already been on Academic Warning.
All students placed on probation are required to complete AUB 106 - Strategies for Academic Success Seminar in the first semester of their probationary period. Students are not removed from academic probation until AUB 106 is completed successfully. Each student on probation is also required to meet regularly with the Advising Center Coordinator and his or her academic advisor. Students on
probation will be assigned a student mentor/tutor to assist them on a regular basis with their studies. Students on probation may not carry an overload and are ineligible for grades of “I.” Students with fewer than 18 credit hours attempted whose GPA falls below 1.60 will be placed on a restricted course schedule and required to meet weekly with the Advising Center Coordinator and/or their academic advisor, and successfully complete AUB 106. Students who are on probation and found guilty of violating the University's policies on academic integrity and/or not fulfilling the probation status requirements will ordinarily be suspended or dismissed. Suspension and Dismissal A student is suspended or dismissed when his or her academic performance fails to meet the following GPA standards: Hours Attempted Dismissal Suspension 18-30 N/A N/A 31-60 1.50 1.70 61-90 1.60 1.80 91 and above 1.70 1.90 Additionally, students may be suspended for: · refusing to complete the conditions of their probation; · failing to pass at least 40% of their attempted credit hours in a semester (unless granted formally-approved incompletes) regardless of their GPA; or, · failing to attain good standing during the first semester on probation. Academic suspension separates a student from the University for one semester with return guaranteed. Students returning from academic suspension will be placed on a restricted course schedule, will be required to complete AUB 106 (if they have not already done so), and must meet weekly with the Advising Center Coordinator and/or the student's academic advisor. Students on academic suspension must confirm to the Registrar’s their intention to return to the University at the end of the suspension. This is usually done by preregistering for courses for the following semester. Failure to do so will result in an administrative withdrawal from the University. Academic dismissal separates a student from the University for a minimum of two semesters. A dismissed student will be re-admitted only if the Admissions Committee is convinced that the student is likely to achieve academic success. Students re-admitted following dismissal are placed on academic probation for a minimum of one semester. There is no guarantee of re-admission. A student who is dismissed twice may not reapply to the University.
Add/Drop The Add/Drop period begins on the first day of classes each semester. Add/Drop is a designated period of one week during which a student can take any of the following actions without penalty:
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add a course; change a section of a course; change credit status; change the grading status of a course; and, drop a course.
Students must abide by all enrollment regulations when adding classes. During this time period students may drop courses for any reason. First-year students require the approval of their advisor for registration. Requests for the changes can be made online at http://reg.aubg.bg or through the Registrar's Office. To drop a course after the Add/Drop period, see the section in the catalog on withdrawal.
Administrative Withdrawal from a Course After the first week of classes, but before the withdrawal deadline (end of the 7th week of classes), any faculty member may remove a student from a course if the student fails to adhere to the written policies of the class syllabus or if the student's performance is so deficient that the faculty member judges that the student has no realistic prospect of finishing the course successfully. The faculty member must inform the student and the Registrar's Office in writing when taking this action. The grade appearing on the student's transcript is “W” and is counted towards the student's attempted hours.
Administrative Withdrawal from the University A student is administratively withdrawn from the University when he or she does not fulfill the academic or financial requirements to maintain student status. Failure to register for courses or to file a leave of absence request by the end of the Add/Drop period will result in the student being administratively withdrawn from the University. Students unable to register for classes because of overdue student accounts are administratively withdrawn.
Bulgarian State Exams The State Exam is a cumulative exam focused on the learning outcomes of the student's major field of study, and is graded by a team of three faculty members. Successful completion of a senior thesis or a State Exam is a prerequisite for issuance of a Bulgarian diploma. All students are encouraged to sit for the Bulgarian State Exam at the conclusion of their last semester at AUBG, just prior to graduation.
Only students who have successfully completed all degree requirements for their primary major(s) as of the date of the state exam(s) will be permitted to sit for the exam(s) or diploma defense. Students with outstanding coursework or Incomplete grades are not eligible to sit for state exams. Students who sit for state exam(s) and fail to meet all graduation requirements due to failing grade(s) submitted after the state exam(s) or who have a cumulative GPA or GPA-in-major below the required minimum must repeat the state exam(s) or diploma defense. A student must successfully complete the State Exam within the first three exam dates following completion of coursework. In exceptional cases, a student may apply for permission to sit for a State Exam after this period by submitting a written appeal to the Dean of Faculty. For more detailed information, please contact the Registrar's Office.
Class Attendance Students are expected to attend classes regularly. Specific attendance policies are determined by individual professors. Regardless of the published attendance policy, any faculty member may remove a student from a course if the student fails to attend all class meetings during the first week or misses three classes without prior permission of the professor. The Registrar's Office will send a notice to each student removed from a course in this manner. If the action takes place during the Add/Drop period, the action is recorded as a drop and no record appears on the student's transcript. If the action occurs after the Add/Drop period but before the withdrawal deadline, the action is treated as a withdrawal from the course and the student is assigned a “W” for the course. If the action occurs after the withdrawal deadline, the student is assigned an “F”or “X” for the course. Not all instructors follow this policy since it is not mandatory. Students are strongly advised not to assume that they have been removed from a course. Students should review their registration status with the Registrar's Office and contact their academic advisors. When absences are due to illness, University-related activities, or other conditions beyond the student's control, the student should inform his or her professors immediately and may ask for confirmation from the Health Center or other appropriate party. Please note that no faculty member is required to excuse a student from class. Faculty members also are not under any obligation to allow make-ups, resubmissions, re-takes, or chances to change work and/or submit additional coursework, regardless of the reason for absence of the student.
Course Audit A student may audit a course with the written permission of the faculty member teaching the course. This permission can be given on a space-available basis and must be filed with the Registrar's Office.
A student auditing a course is normally required to only meet the normal attendance policies of the class; however, a faculty member may impose additional conditions before giving audit approval to the student. The faculty member has no responsibilities to the student other than those agreed to in the original audit authorization. An audited course will appear on the transcript with the grade of AU. A student who registers on an audit basis and does not meet the attendance policy or other requirements agreed with the faculty member receives a grade of NA (Not Attending). An audited course counts toward hours attempted. The student may subsequently enroll and retake the course for credit (see rules on retaking courses).
Curriculum Changes When the requirements for a major or minor program change, students have the choice to complete the program under the requirements of the catalog in effect on the date the students declared the major or to satisfy the requirements of the new catalog. When choosing the later catalog, students must meet all the new requirements.
Declaring and Changing a Major Students must complete all requirements for at least one primary major to be eligible for graduation. Students may choose to declare one or two majors, as well as one or two minors. A single student's academic record may contain no more than two majors and no more than two minors. Students are ordinarily expected to declare their major(s) and minor(s) (if applicable) by their fifth semester. Majors must be declared no later than the completion of the fifth semester at AUBG. Students may declare a second major (either primary or secondary) if they are in good academic standing and can demonstrate a reasonable likelihood of completing all requirements for both majors within the normal number of semesters and without taking an overload in any of those semesters. Students must also satisfy the requirements of each major with courses in which the student has earned a GPA of at least 2.50. Students may change majors at any point after declaration. A student who decides to declare or change a major or majors must submit the appropriate completed form to the Registrar's Office. Deferred Admission AUBG permits accepted applicants to defer University enrollment for up to one year. Candidates approved for deferred admission are required to submit a nonrefundable deposit that is held in the student's account at the University. Candidates requesting deferred enrollment status must make their request in
writing to Admissions Office prior to August 1st for Fall semester enrollment and prior to December 1st for Spring semester enrollment.
with the professor to make up the examination. A scheduled final exam can be made up only at the discretion of the faculty member.
Double-Counting
Final Examination Schedule
In order to maintain the integrity of AUBG's academic programs, students who complete more than one program must satisfy the requirements of each program substantially independently of courses taken to complete another program.
Almost all classes will hold final exams during the final exams period according to the following schedule:
Students who double-major must take courses that (a) satisfy the course requirements of each major and (b) satisfy both sets of required courses without double-counting more than three courses. For programs that have more than three common required courses, one additional course in either major is required to replace each additional common course. A senior thesis or senior project cannot be double-counted. Students taking two minors or a major and a minor may double-count at most two (2) courses towards satisfying the requirements of both programs. For the purposes of this regulation, collateral requirements (courses outside the major that are pre-requisites for required courses) are not included.
Exclusion Faculty members may recommend to the Dean of Faculty that a student be excluded from a course at any time during the semester for failure to comply with the professor's written guidelines, including those related to lack of attendance, academic dishonesty, or disruptive behavior that detracts from the classroom learning environment. Students who engage in uncivil and unprofessional behavior in interactions and communication with faculty members and/or students may also be excluded. When such an action is taken, the faculty member must inform both the student and the Dean of Faculty in writing of the rationale for the action. Exclusion will result in a grade of "X" being entered on the student's transcript. For the purposes of computing academic standing, grade point averages, etc., the grade of "X" is equivalent to that of "F." (See also the policies on class attendance and academic integrity).
Class meeting time MW 9:00 - 10:15 MR 10:45 - 12:00 MW 12:30 - 13:45 MR 14:15 - 15:30 MR 16:00 - 17:15 MW 17:45 - 19:00 TR 9:00 - 10:15 TF 10:45 - 12:00 TR 12:30 - 13:45 TF 14:15 - 15:30 TF 16:00 - 17:15 TR 17:45 - 19:00 W 10:45 - 12:00, F 9:00 - 10:15 W 14:15 - 15:30, F 12:30 - 13:45
Final Exam time st 1 Day 9:00 - 11:00 th 4 Day 9:00 - 11:00 th 5 Day 11:45 - 13:45 nd 2 Day 11:45 - 13:45 1st Day 14:30 - 16:30 3rd Day 14:30 - 16:30 nd 2 Day 9:00 - 11:00 th 5 Day 9:00 - 11:00 th 4 Day 11:45 - 13:45 st 1 Day 11:45 - 13:45 2nd Day 14:30 - 16:30 4th Day 14:30 - 16:30 rd 3 Day 9:00 - 11:00 rd 3 Day 11:45 - 13:45
For classes scheduled at irregular meeting times, consult the instructor or the th official final exam schedule that is posted at the Registrar's Office by the end of 12 week of classes.
Full-time Status A student must take a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours to be considered a fulltime student and to be eligible for AUBG financial aid and a student loan. A student who is enrolled in fewer than twelve (12) credit hours as a result of withdrawing from one or more courses after the add-drop period is not entitled to any tuition refund.
Final Examinations
Grade Changes
Final examinations are held according to a regular schedule at the end of each semester and cannot be given during the last week of classes. Students who are scheduled for more than two final examinations in one day may have an examination rescheduled with the consent of one of the instructors. The responsibility for seeking this arrangement lies with the student, and it must be agreed by the faculty member in writing at least three weeks prior to the beginning of final exams week with a Submission of Agreement to both the Department Chairperson and the Dean of Faculty.
If a student suspects that an error has been made in recording a final course grade, he or she should immediately contact the professor involved. If an error has been made, the faculty member will complete a form indicating both the correction and the reason for the error. Upon approval of the Department Chair and the Dean of Faculty, the Registrar's Office will make the correction.
A student who misses a scheduled final examination at the end of a semester for a legitimate reason (such as sudden illness) should make the necessary arrangements
Generally, grade changes are related to computational errors. Students are not allowed to submit extra work, re-take class examinations, or revise or re-submit course materials after the end of the course (last day of finals) to change a course grade after it has been submitted.
All requests for grade changes must be made no later than the end of the fifth week of the semester following that in which the original grade was assigned. After the end of the sixth week of the following semester, all grades previously submitted are final. If a student believes the grade assigned is unfair, he or she may file a written appeal with the Dean of Faculty, who will forward the appeal to the Academic Integrity and Appeals Council.
Graduation with Honors At graduation, honors are awarded to students who have achieved the following cumulative GPA's for four years' work: * 3.90 Summa Cum Laude (With Highest Praise) * 3.75 Magna Cum Laude (With Great Praise) * 3.50 Cum Laude (With Praise)
Grade Point Average
Dean's List
Dividing total quality points by total GPA hours yields the grade point average (GPA), which is carried to two decimal points. The quality points for each course equal the number of credit hours taken multiplied by the numerical value of the letter grade. GPA hours are the sum of the credit hours associated with course taken at AUBG in which grades of A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, F, X, and U have been earned and that have not subsequently been retaken. When an individual course is repeated, neither the original quality points nor the credit hours attempted are considered in determining the cumulative average for the first three repeated courses. If any further repeats are permitted, both quality points and credit hours are included in determining GPA. (See “Repeating a Course.”)
If a student's semester GPA is 3.80 or above and does not include any withdrawals or incompletes, he or she will qualify for the AUBG Dean's List for that semester.
Grade Point Average in Major Graduation requirements include a GPA-in-major requirement. Students must be able to satisfy the requirements of the major with courses in which the student's GPA is at least 2.50. For the purposes of this requirement, collateral requirements (courses outside the major that are pre-requisites for required courses) are not included. For students intending to major in Business, there is a minimum GPA requirement in the first four Business core courses (BUS 200, BUS 220, BUS 221, and BUS 260) that must be met prior to declaring the major.
President's List If a student's cumulative GPA is 3.80 or above and does not include any withdrawals or incompletes, he or she will qualify for the AUBG President's List. Failing and Unsatisfactory Grades Failing grades count toward the student's GPA and include: F - Fail U - Unsatisfactory performance in a pass/fail course in which any grade lower than a C- is considered unsatisfactory X - Student dismissed from class for failure to adhere to written rules; this is the usual grade assigned when a student is dismissed from a course for academic dishonesty. Incomplete Grades
The following scale has been adopted by AUBG:
A grade of "I" is given under extraordinary circumstances in which a student's inability to submit required work prevents a faculty member from assigning an ordinary letter grade. Incompletes are given only at the discretion of the individual professor until the beginning of the last week of classes. After the beginning of the last week of classes, a grade of I requires the permission of both the professor and the Dean of Faculty.
Excellent Good Satisfactory Poor Passed Failure
A proposed contract will be signed between the student and the professor explaining the rationale for the "I" grade and detailing what the student must do to complete the course. This proposed contract must include a deadline for completion of the incomplete work. The proposed contract must be approved by the appropriate Department Chair, who may suggest a revision of the contract or may reject the application entirely.
Grading System
B+ C+ D+ P F
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A = 4.00 A- = 3.67 3.33 B = 3.00 B- = 2.67 2.33 C = 2.00 C- = 1.67 1.33 D = 1.00 degree credit, not included in GPA computation 0.00 X = 0.00 U = 0.00
These scores will be calculated cumulatively at the end of every semester and at any other time when new grades are reported. These grades form the student's GPA.
In all cases, students must complete all outstanding course requirements by the end of the fifth week of classes of the following semester. Instructors must submit grades no later than the end of the sixth week of classes of the following semester. A grade of “I” that is not converted into a regular grade by these deadlines automatically becomes an “F.”
A student may graduate with an incomplete on her or his transcript only if s/he would be able to graduate with a grade of "F" in the course. Students on academic probation are ineligible for a grade of “I.” Non-credit Grades Non-credit grades include AU (course audited), NA (course registered for audit but not attended), NR (no grade reported by the professor; a temporary grade used until the professor submits the official course grade), and W (withdrawn). These grades are not considered in calculating GPA, but they are counted when computing hours attempted.
Graduation Requirements In order to graduate a student must have:
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completed at least 120 earned credit hours; completed at least 60 credit hours in residence; completed at least 30 of their final 60 hours in residence; earned a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00; completed all requirements for at least one major with a GPA-in-major of at least 2.50 ; completed all General Education requirements and Foundation courses; completed at least three writing-intensive courses (WICs); and, satisfied all financial obligations to the University.
A student may participate in the Commencement Exercises if he or she satisfies all of the above requirements or can do so with no more than eight (8) credit hours of additional coursework.
Independent Study Independent study provides students at AUBG with the opportunity to undertake specialized study and to work closely with individual faculty in the model of an English tutorial. All registration policies and deadlines for regular courses apply to independent study. Independent study is only granted for general elective credit or for elective courses within the major or minor field of study. Courses taken as an Independent Study may not duplicate courses currently in the AUBG catalog regardless of the term or offerings, nor may they count for General Education requirements or Writing Intensive Courses. Only students who have completed thirty (30) credit hours and have a cumulative GPA of 3.10 may undertake Independent Study courses. No student may take more than two (2) Independent Study classes in a single semester and no more than five (5) in the course of an undergraduate career. An Independent Study Contract must be obtained from the Registrar's Office,
signed by the faculty member, and returned to the Registrar's Office prior to the end of Add/Drop week. In addition, the Department Chair must approve a course or project description, and a copy of that description must be submitted to the Dean of Faculty. The description must include an outline of the subject, the schedule of meetings, and the method of grading. Independent Studies must incorporate at least two (2) graded assignments and must meet for at least one (1) hour per week. Exceptions to this policy can only be made by the Dean of Faculty in consultation with the appropriate Department Chair.
International Study Students who have completed at least three (3) semesters in residence and who are in good academic standing may apply to participate in an exchange program for up to one academic year. (See “International and Exchange Programs” earlier under “Student Services”). Transfer students must complete at least 60 credit hours in residence prior to eligibility for international study. To ensure that the credits from the courses taken while on the exchange program will apply to the AUBG degree, students need to complete a Prior Approval For Off-Campus Study Form with their academic advisor. Forms are available from the Registrar's Office.
Internships AUBG students are eligible for internship experiences that may be either with or without academic credit. All internships that carry academic credit must satisfy the guidelines for “Academic Internship” (see below). Internships must be completed and grades submitted prior to sitting for the Bulgarian State Exam. Academic Internship An Academic Internship combines work experience with academic components and is directed and supervised by a faculty member. Academic credit is granted for the internship based upon the scale and scope of the academic component of the internship experience. An Academic Internship results in a measurable output of academic work that is graded according to the standards of the discipline awarding the credit. Examples of Academic Internships include:
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an analysis of a company's marketing strategy (drawing on the intern's direct experience) in contrast to marketing theory or strategies drawn from academic research; a study of how a media company ensures unbiased treatment of political issues and that results in a term paper exploring how particular issues arising in the course of an internship were handled from the perspective of the ethical practice of journalism; and, a study of how a bank monitors credit risk and interest rate risk, combining an economic analysis of the theory of asymmetric information with knowledge of a particular bank's processes.
Whenever feasible, internships should include periodic meetings between the intern and the faculty sponsor. Ordinarily internships will also include a written report upon conclusion. Students seeking to pursue an Academic Internship must ensure that the internship adheres to strict academic principles. Academic Internships must: · carry academic credit; · be registered for the semester (possibly summer) in which the preponderance of the academic work takes place; · must be pre-arranged with a faculty supervisor and are never granted post hoc; · involve repeated and contemporaneous involvement of a faculty member with an academic project; and, · produce an end-product that can be graded according to normal academic standards. A maximum of three (3) academic credits in a student's academic career may be awarded for academic internship experiences. This credit can be awarded under the following conditions: · The student obtains a faculty sponsor who will be responsible for academic oversight of the internship; · The student's internship petition is signed by the faculty sponsor and indicates the student's responsibilities and the number of credit hours sought; · The student presents a formal internship petition to the Dean of Faculty, who has the sole authority to approve internships and to determine the number of credits to be awarded; and, · The internship employment includes a minimum of 80 hours of internship employment for each academic credit hour; only employment hours completed after registering for the internship may be counted toward the 80-hour minimum. Academic internships may require registration and tuition in accordance with tuition for part-time students. Please see details on the internships application form. Professional Internship
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Unlike an Academic Internship, a Professional Internship: · does not carry academic credit; · is noted on the transcript; · can be filed after completion of the experience; · does not require registration as a course; and, · does not require demonstration of academic output. A professional internship may be arranged either by the individual student or with the assistance of a faculty member. With approval from the Department Chairperson prior to beginning the internship, the professional internship may be recognized on the student's transcript following the completion of a report from the student and the employer's confirmation of the nature of the internship. This report must then be approved by the Department Chair or his/her designee. Forms for recording professional internships are available in the Registrar's Office.
Late-Arriving Students Students are expected to return to campus for the beginning of classes and must physically sign-in at the Registrar's Office no later than the end of the third day of classes (see “Sign-In Policy”). If a student has missed all of the first-week meetings of a class, the professor has the right to drop the student from his or her class and allow other students to enter the course in the absent student's place. A late-arriving student may be permitted to add courses during the second week only if all of the following conditions are met: · The student submits a written request to the Dean of Faculty for permission to register late and is accepted. · The student has the professor's written permission to add the course late. · The course that is added has space available under the course cap. · The student pays the “Late Add Fee” for each course added (see “Fees”). Faculty members are under no obligation to accommodate late-arriving students.
Leave of Absence
A Professional Internship is an experience with an employer that provides work experience directly related to an academic program, but the experience itself is the essence of the internship experience. Professional internships do not require any academic output, nor do they require any supervision by a faculty member.
After matriculating at the University, students are expected to enroll each regular semester until they graduate, withdraw from the University, or take an approved leave of absence. Unless students withdraw from the University or obtain an approved leave of absence, they are liable for all normal academic fees associated with enrollment.
Examples of Professional Internships could include: · working for the summer as a reporter for a newspaper; · working in the marketing department of a multinational firm; or,
A leave of absence permits a student to re-enter the University after a semester or more away from the institution. Applications for a leave of absence are available from the Registrar's Office. Completed applications establishing that the student
has cleared all financial and other obligations to the University are due not later th th than April 15 for a leave for the Fall semester and November 15 for a leave for the Spring. Applications received after the deadlines will be subject to a late leave of absence fee and may be rejected by the University if deemed detrimental to the institution. Students intending to be on leave of absence should not pre-register for courses that meet during the leave. Existing pre-registrations will be cancelled when a student files a leave of absence request. In exceptional circumstances, a student may petition for a leave of absence for the remainder of a semester in progress. When such an exception is granted, the student leaving the University prior to the end of the seventh week of the semester will be dropped from all enrolled courses. Those withdrawing after that date will receive grades of "W" in each of their enrolled courses. While on leaves of absence, students are expected to pre-register for courses during the designated course registration period for the semester following the period of absence (See pre-registration information below). Failure to pre-register or to renew a leave of absence with the University will result in an administrative withdrawal. Subsequent re-entry requires a formal application for readmission through the Admissions Committee.
Medical Leave of Absence
overload, is subject to the overload fee, and may also result in application of the excess credit fee (see “Other Fees and Deposits” under “Tuition and Fees”). First-year students may not take overloads. Students with one or more outstanding “I" grades will not ordinarily be permitted to take an overload. Students on academic probation are ineligible for overloads. A student with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30 may take a maximum of nineteen (19) credit hours in a semester with the permission of his/her advisor. Students who could graduate at the end of the semester are permitted to exceed the 19-hour limit and/or waive the 3.30 GPA requirement for that semester with the permission of the Dean of Faculty. No student may enroll in more than 22 credits in one semester. Only under extraordinary circumstances may a non-graduating student with cumulative GPA below 3.30 be granted a waiver at the discretion of the Dean of Faculty.
Pass/Fail A student may take a limited number of courses on a pass/fail basis under the following conditions:
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A student who suffers a serious medical incapacity during the semester may be permitted to withdraw from all enrolled courses. The student must request the withdrawal in writing. If the student is incapable of making the request, the student may be administratively placed on leave of absence by recommendation of the University physician with the approval of the Dean of Students. The medical leave is based upon the medical opinion that the student is unable to complete the semester or to complete remaining work in his/her courses before the incomplete deadline. The medical leave applies to all courses in which the student is enrolled, and the student receives a grade of “W” in each course. The normal fees for late leave of absence apply to medical leaves requested after the seventh week of the semester.
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Mid-Semester Progress Reports
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At the middle of each semester, Mid-Semester Progress Reports are issued for all first-year students and for all students on academic probation or academic warning. The symbols used are “S" for satisfactory and "U" for unsatisfactory. These reports are designed to assist students in solving academic difficulties and do not appear on the students' transcripts. The reports are forwarded to the student's academic advisor.
Overload The normal course load in any semester is fifteen (15) credit hours, but students in good standing may enroll for as many as seventeen (17) credit hours per semester. A semester schedule with more than seventeen (17) hours is considered an
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The student must have Junior standing or higher and have a GPA of at least 2.00. The student may not take more than one (1) course per semester on a pass/fail basis. A student must indicate whether he or she wishes to take a course on a pass/fail basis when registering for the semester. A course taken on a pass/fail basis may not be used to fulfill General Education and/or major requirements unless a course in the major is designated specifically as pass/fail by the discipline; in this latter case it counts toward the total hours required for graduation. “Pass” grades will not be used in computing GPAs but will be counted toward degree credit; a “failing” grade of "U" will be figured in the student's cumulative GPA. A limit of three (3) courses may be taken on a pass/fail basis during a student's career at AUBG.
Students cannot convert a course from pass/fail to regular enrollment or vice versa after the Add/Drop period.
Pre-Registration Course registration information is available ten days before registration begins at http://reg.aubg.bg and through the Registrar's Office. Course registration normally th th begins on April 15 for the Fall semester and November 15 for the Spring. Students are limited during the initial pre-registration period to no more than seventeen (17) credit hours of pre-registered (including wait-listed) courses.
The policy of the University is to assign registration priority to students in accordance with the need of the students to enroll in a course in order to complete graduation requirements. Ordinarily, this will proceed in reverse order of class standing second-semester seniors first, then first-semester seniors, etc. until all students are registered. Exceptions to this can be made at the discretion of the Dean of Faculty in cases in which the need of underclassmen for access to some courses is greater than that of upper-classmen or to preserve spaces in courses suitable for incoming students. Any such unusual restrictions should be explained on the Registrar's web site.
officially sign in at the Registrar's Office no later than 5:00 pm of the third day of regularly scheduled classes. The sign-in must be done in person. No student may sign in for another student, nor can any student send a proxy to fulfill the sign-in obligation.
Students with overdue balances due at the Cashier's Office will not be permitted to pre-register.
Students who fail to sign in by the deadline will have their registration cancelled for all classes. Students who arrive on campus after the sign-in deadline - and students who are on campus but fail to sign in by the sign-in deadline - may re-enroll using the usual Add/Drop process. No provision or guarantee can be made that spaces in any particular course or that courses will still be available to students whose registration is cancelled due to failure to sign-in. If the re-enrollment occurs after the normal Add/Drop deadline, the late Add/Drop fee will apply.
Registration
Submitting Similar Work in Multiple Courses
To receive credit for course work taken during a particular term, a student must be officially registered for all courses through the Registrar's Office. It is the student's responsibility to comply with this regulation. Registration procedures are listed in the schedule of classes, which is available from the Registrar's Office prior to the beginning of each term and online at www.aubg.edu. Students taking overloads are subject to overload fees (see information in “Tuition and Fees�).
Submitting the same academic work to more than one course without the knowledge of the course instructor constitutes academic dishonesty. This includes not only similar papers, but also any work stemming from the same basic research. Such actions can result in the filing of formal charges against the student.
Religious Holidays
Official transcripts may be requested at the Registrar's Office. Transcripts may be either conventional paper transcripts or electronic transcripts. The charge for a copy of either type of official transcript is $6. AUBG also issues Europass Diploma Supplements (EDS) for its Bulgarian diplomas. The EDS is provided automatically and free of charge to all graduates who successfully pass the state examinations in their major field(s). Students may also receive photocopies of their diplomas certified as authentic by the Registrar's Office for a fee of $5 per certified copy.
AUBG takes no position on religious holidays. Students who plan to be absent for a religious holiday should discuss the matter with their professors.
Repeating a Course When a student repeats a course taken for credit, the new grade will be used in all future computations of the student's cumulative GPA for the first three (3) courses that the student repeats. The student may normally repeat no more than three (3) courses during his/her career at AUBG, each of them only once, regardless of the grade received. Both grades will be recorded and will appear on the official transcript. The course only counts once toward accumulating the total number of credit hours but counts twice toward hours attempted. Students who fail or withdraw from a course may pre-register or register to repeat the course according to the normal registration priority system. Students wishing to repeat a course to improve a passing grade will be permitted to register only after the third day of add-drop week and on a space-available basis. If on the second attempt a student fails a core course or a course required for completion of the student's only major, the student may file a petition with the Dean of Faculty for a waiver of the limits on retaking the course. However, even in this case, the waiver will be granted only upon presentation of some evidence that future performance is likely to result in a passing grade.
Sign-in Policy Students have a responsibility to return to campus promptly at the beginning of each semester. Students returning to AUBG at the beginning of the semester must
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Transfer Credit Policy for AUBG Students No credits from other institutions earned after the date a student enters AUBG can be counted toward an AUBG degree unless the student has acquired pre-approval of the proposed course(s) or credits. Students may not transfer credit earned at other institutions during periods in which the student was simultaneously enrolled in AUBG courses. The number of credits accepted for transfer from a single term (semester) of study cannot exceed seventeen (17) credits per semester or the equivalent. If the student wishes transferred courses to count towards satisfying the AUBG General Education requirements, he/she must also seek pre-approval for the General Education credit. Forms for pre-approval for credit and General Education credit are available in the Registrar's Office. Evaluation of the application for preapproval will be based upon examination of course descriptions, outlines, syllabi, textbook titles, and sample exams as may be required. If these documents are in a language other than English, they must be accompanied by an officially certified translation.
Grades received in transfer courses will not be considered in the calculation of GPA except for AUBG-approved study-abroad or exchange programs. In those cases, credit will only be awarded for courses completed with the equivalent of a C+ or higher, and transfer credit will not be accepted for the student's last full-time semester prior to graduation. No more than eighteen (18) transfer credit hours can be applied toward a student's major field of study, and no more than nine (9) transfer credit hours can be applied towards a minor, except in the case of AUBGapproved exchange programs or study-abroad programs. A student may, with prior written permission of the Dean of Faculty, transfer up to eight (8) credit hours from another institution in order to complete AUBG graduation requirements.
Withdrawal from the University
AUBG applies the following formula to convert ECTS credits to AUBG credits: 2 ECTS credits = 1 AUBG credit. The ECTS credits transferred from approved mobility programs are recorded on the student transcript precisely, including fractions (half-credits).
Students must also clear all financial and other obligations to the University. Additionally, students withdrawing after the beginning of classes in any semester will be liable for part or all of the tuition and other costs associated with enrollment. Information on tuition refunds for withdrawals after the beginning of the semester is under “Tuition and Fees.”
Unscheduled Class Meetings The published course schedule will indicate all recurring course meeting times. Extra or alternative class sessions may be held outside of the normal class schedule to accommodate unforeseen circumstances after reasonable consultation with the students in the class. Faculty who schedule alternate sessions must avoid time conflicts and should not use the Wednesday meeting time break in the schedule. Alternative sessions must be preceded by timely notice and may not result in an increase in the total number of contact hours for the semester. Faculty may also not require a student to attend one class over another. Exams should normally be held during scheduled class meetings. However, there are times when scheduling exams outside of the normal schedule is appropriate. Examples include group exams for multi-section courses and lengthier exam periods to enhance student performance. When exams are scheduled outside of regular meeting times, the scheduling of such exams must include consultation with students. The exams must not conflict with any other scheduled class meetings of the students; should be announced at least three weeks in advance; and may not be held between 5:00 pm Friday and 8:00 am Monday. For every exam held outside the regular class meeting time, the instructor should cancel one regular class.
Withdrawal from Courses No withdrawals will be permitted after the conclusion of the seventh week of classes. Following Add/Drop and prior to the conclusion of the seventh week of classes, courses may be dropped at the request of the student with a resulting grade of “W.” Grades of W will count neither toward the credit hours earned nor in the calculation of GPA. They do count toward hours attempted. (See also “Medical Leave of Absence”).
Withdrawal from the University is a very serious step and terminates a student's relationship with the University. Readmission is only possible through reapplication. An application to withdraw from the University is available from the Registrar's Office. Applications declaring the intent to withdraw from the th th University must be submitted by April 15 for the Fall semester and November 15 for the Spring semester. Applications received after that date will be subject to a late fee and may be rejected by the University if deemed detrimental to the institution.
Students withdrawing from the University after classes begin but before the end of the fifth week of the semester will be dropped from enrolled classes. Those withdrawing after that date will receive grades of "W" in each of their enrolled classes.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS A minimum of 120 credit hours is required to earn the Bachelor of Arts degree at AUBG. Prior to graduation, each student must complete the General Education requirements of the four Foundation Courses, the seven General Education Modes of Inquiry, the writing-across-the-curriculum (WIC) requirements, and all of the requirements of at least one primary major program with a GPA-in-major of at least 2.50.
Philosophy of General Education The philosophy of the General Education requirement rests on the conviction that AUBG graduates should be prepared to act responsibly as participants in a democratic society and find fulfillment in the enjoyment of the moral, intellectual, and artistic achievements of the human enterprise - both past and present. AUBG graduates should possess a breadth of general knowledge that is not simply a collection of facts emanating from specialized investigations, but a genuine understanding of the intellectual experience of the practitioners of various disciplines as they observe, experiment, and conduct research. Consequently, the emphasis of the General Education Program is less on surveying the current factual information in a field than it is an effort to introduce students to the major intellectual Modes of Inquiry. In addition, although AUBG graduates will become specialists in one or more disciplines, a well-educated person needs a broad understanding of all fields in order to communicate successfully with non-specialists. In a complex society where debates among experts often have a bearing on issues of broad social concern, an educated person should be capable of evaluating the competing arguments of specialists in fields other than his/her own. Moreover, since the world and our knowledge of it are interrelated, the General Education Program places special emphasis on how to bring interdisciplinary perspectives to investigations of important issues.
Foundation Courses Foundation courses in verbal and mathematical skills are to be completed in the first year. These are the following courses:
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ENG 100 English Structure and Grammar* ENG 101 Exposition ENG 102 Persuasion MAT 100 Introductory Mathematics** STA 105 Statistics
*The requirement for ENG 100 may be satisfied upon admission by designated scores on the SAT examination. ** The requirement in Introductory Mathematics may be satisfied upon admission
by designated scores on the SAT exam or during the first semester at AUBG by placement examination.
Modes of Inquiry General Education courses in the several branches of human intellectual endeavor, called Modes of Inquiry, introduce students to a variety of perspectives on the world and several methods for exploring it. The Modes of Inquiry and their individual course requirements are:
· Aesthetic Expression (1 course, or courses adding to at least 3 credit hours) · Historical Analysis (2 courses: 1 Historical Sources course and 1 Historical Research course)
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Literary Case Studies course) Moral and Philosophical Reasoning (2 courses) Quantitative Reasoning (2 courses) Scientific Investigation (1 course) Social and Cultural Analysis (2 courses)
General Education Modes of Inquiry Descriptions Aesthetic Expression Courses in Aesthetic Expression engage students in direct encounters with a significant number of existing works of art or in creative or performance activity. Learning Outcomes for Aesthetic Expression Mode of Inquiry Students will be able to:
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recognize formal and stylistic features of works or performances of creative expression; understand the relation of creative expression to its cultural context; analyze and interpret works or performances of creative expression using appropriate, relevant terminology; and, appreciate the expressive and performing dimensions of various art forms.
Courses that satisfy the Aesthetic Expression mode of inquiry include: FAR 101 Introduction to Music FAR 105 AUBG Choir FAR 109 Music Theory FAR 121 Beginning Drawing FAR 122 Intermediate Drawing FAR 151 Introduction to Theater FAR 160 Introduction to Art History and Theory FAR 203 / 403 Piano, Harp, Voice
FAR 250 Applied Theater FAR 251 Beginning Acting FAR 252 Intermediate Acting FAR 307 History of Jazz FAR 309 Bulgarian Folk Music FAR 310 Music in Latin American Culture JMC 200 Visual Communication Theory and Practice
Historical Analysis A two-course sequence introduces students progressively to various issues in history and equips them to recognize, interpret, and present information about the past. A course in Historical Sources is prerequisite for a course in Historical Research. Learning Outcomes for the Historical Analysis Mode of Inquiry Students will be able to:
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understand the nature, use, and importance of sources; distinguish the proper use of primary and secondary sources; read a document critically with consideration of motives, viewpoint, and authority; design and execute a research project; and, construct and support an original argument.
Historical Sources: Historical Sources courses introduce students to the historical mode of analysis: how to recognize, interpret, and analyze sources about the past. Courses that satisfy the Historical Sources mode of inquiry include: EUR 111 History of European Integration HTY 101 Global History to 1500 HTY 102 Global History since 1500 HTY 201 Myth-making in History HTY 208 Greece, Thrace, the Black Sea and the Ancient World HTY 209 Rome and the Ancient World HTY 210 Medieval Europe HTY 212 Early Modern Europe HTY 213 Modern Europe HTY 214 Eastern Europe in the 19th and 20th Centuries HTY 221 The Medieval Balkans HTY 222 The Modern Balkans HTY 223 History of the Ottoman Empire HTY 224 Bulgarian History (681-1990) HTY 230 Byzantine History HTY 241 United States History to the Civil War HTY 242 United States History from 1865 to Present
Historical Research: Historical Research courses introduce students to the historical mode of research, the construction of original arguments, and the use of sources in supporting claims. Courses in this area are taken only after the Historical Sources requirement is met and after AUB 102 is completed. Courses that satisfy the Historical Research mode of inquiry include: ECO 222 Economic History HTY 291 Historical Methods: Interwar East and Central Europe HTY 301 Falsifications in History HTY 304 / EUR 397 Topics in Modern European History* HTY 305 Topics in Southeast European History* HTY 306 Topics in Ottoman History* HTY 307 Topics in American History* HTY 308 Topics in Global History* HTY 310 History of Christianity HTY 401 Critical Issues in History *See Registration site for designation of Gen Ed.: Historical Research on each HTY Topics course.
Literary Analysis A two-course sequence introduces students progressively to interpretive methods and terminology for both formal (aesthetic, stylistic) and contextual (cultural, historical, philosophical) study of literature. A course in Principles of Literary Analysis is prerequisite to courses in Case Studies in Literary Analysis. Learning Outcomes for Literary Analysis Mode of Inquiry Students will be able to: · read a text with close attention to language and form; · apply the terms of literary analysis to a broad range of texts; · relate literary texts to cultural and historical contexts; · view texts from diverse perspectives (historical, philosophical, cultural); · engage in literary interpretation and research; and, · properly document a paper of literary analysis. Principles of Literary Analysis: Principles of Literary Analysis courses introduce students to the theory and practice of literary analysis, emphasizing close reading techniques and the construction of literary interpretations. Courses that satisfy the Principles of Literary Analysis mode of inquiry include: ENG 205 Creative Writing: Fiction ENG 206 Creative Writing: Poetry ENG 220 Film Criticism ENG 231 World Literature: Landmark Texts for the Western Tradition
ENG 232 World Literature: Literatures in Translation ENG 241 American Literature: Beginnings to 1865 ENG 242 American Literature: 1865 to Present ENG 251 British Literature: Beginnings to 1785 ENG 252 British Literature:1785 to Present ENG 260 Balkan Literature Case Studies in Literary Analysis: Case Studies in Literary Analysis introduce students to the literary mode of research and the in-depth application of the tools and principles of literary analysis to the construction of literary argument. Courses in this area are taken only after the Principles of Literary Analysis requirement is met and after ENG 102 is completed. Courses that satisfy the Case Studies in Literary Analysis mode of inquiry include: ENG 300 The Bible as Literature ENG 340 Topics in American Literature ENG 350 Topics in British Literature ENG 360 Topics in Literary Theory and Criticism ENG 370 Genre and Topical Studies ENG 371 History, Memory, and Narrative in Balkan Cinema ENG 380 Major Authors ENG 388 Shakespeare
PHI 220 Ethics PHI 301 Topics in Philosophy: Science and Religion PHI 304 Modern and Contemporary Political Philosophy RLG 200 New Age Spirituality RLG 201 Introduction to World Religions RLG 301 Topics in Religion POS 101 Introduction to Politics
Quantitative Reasoning Courses in Quantitative Reasoning develop sound thinking, both inductive and deductive, based on the systematic use of logic and numbers in constructing and applying models of the phenomenal as well as the noumenal world. They provide a basic foundation and a broad-based knowledge in problem-solving and abstract thinking and develop the ability to analyze and apply abstract knowledge in various contexts. Learning outcomes for Quantitative Reasoning Courses Students will be able to:
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Moral and Philosophical Reasoning Courses in Moral and Philosophical Reasoning engage students in developing their abilities to identify ethical issues and make decisions in the context of conflicting values. Learning Outcomes for Moral and Philosophical Reasoning Mode of Inquiry Students will be able to:
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understand the fundamental principles of philosophical or ethical reasoning and ethical decision-making; apply philosophical or ethical principles in investigations to better understand complex contemporary or historical issues or better understand the complexities of ethical decision-making; understand and appreciate the historical development of philosophical or ethical thought; and, write and speak in the area of philosophical or ethical reasoning.
Courses that satisfy the Moral and Philosophical Reasoning mode of inquiry include: BUS 330 Business Ethics JMC 356 Media Law and Ethics PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy
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identify important questions and formulate hypothesis and arguments to answer them effectively; find, analyze, and apply information to solve problems through critical thinking and creative synthesis; reason analytically and quantitatively when creating or using abstract models; employ and critique quantitative and qualitative modes of analysis; and, recognize appropriate and inappropriate uses of quantification.
Courses that satisfy the Quantitative Reasoning mode of inquiry include: MAT 102 Finite Mathematics MAT 103 Calculus I MAT 104 Calculus II MAT 105 Linear Algebra BUS 362 Marketing Research
Scientific Investigation Courses in Scientific Investigation examine natural phenomena empirically and systematically. They develop students' grasp of scientific methodology, including observation, modeling, rigorous quantitative analysis, and the prediction of natural phenomena. The importance of science in terms of its technological, environmental, philosophical, social, and personal implications is emphasized.
Learning outcomes for Scientific Investigation Courses Students will be able to:
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understand scientific methodology; understand the importance of observation, experiment, and quantitative analysis in the exploration of natural phenomena; and, understand the promise and limits of scientific methodology.
Courses that satisfy the Scientific Investigation mode of inquiry include: SCI 111 Principles of Classical Physics SCI 113 Physics - Theory and Experiment SCI 130 Elementary Stellar Astronomy and Cosmology SCI 150 Principles of Biology SCI 160 Introduction to Environmental Science
Social and Cultural Analysis Courses in Social and Cultural Analysis provoke us to better understand people, societies and the social logics that they create. They help us better understand what happens as societies interact, both peacefully and confrontationally, in the context of a larger society.
Learning outcomes for Social and Cultural Analysis Courses Students will be able to:
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understand the role of conceptualizing our social experience into specific concepts and how we use different methodological tools to develop these concepts; understand how existing theories help organize concepts into explanations of societal phenomena; understand how to critically evaluate competing theoretical explanations; and, present social and cultural analysis through writing and/or oral presentation.
Courses that satisfy the Social and Cultural Analysis mode of inquiry include: AMS 201 Introduction to North American Cultural Studies AMS 301 America in a Global Perspective ANT 101 Introduction to Anthropology ANT 237 Ethnicity and Culture Conflict ANT 312 Anthropology of Religion ANT 350 Comparative Mythology ECO 101 Principles of Microeconomics ECO 102 Principles of Macroeconomics EUR 212 EU Politics
EUR 213 Comparative Politics of Europe JMC 141 Communication, Media, and Society MLL 301 Modern France: Society, Politics and Culture MLL 302 Modern Germany: Society, Politics and Culture MLL 303 Modern Spain: Society, Politics and Culture POS 102 Introduction to International Relations SES 238 Archaeology of Southeastern Europe SES 325 Environmental Issues and Education in Southeast Europe
Writing-Across-the-Curriculum The University is committed to developing students' ability to write effectively in a variety of areas. In addition to the basic required expository writing courses (ENG 101 and ENG 102), students are required to complete at least three Writing Intensive Courses (WICs). WICs vary from semester to semester, but all require a significant amount of written work - work that is developed and refined through an iterative process. WICs have limited enrollment to allow for enhanced facultystudent interaction on writing assignments. Because of the workload, WICs carry four (4) hours of academic credit. Courses may not be transferred in as WIC, regardless of the content and the amount of writing involved.
Major Programs Students must complete all the requirements of at least one primary major program with a GPA-in-major of at least 2.50. Students may complete more than one Primary major or may complete a Primary and a Secondary major. All majors are accredited by the United States authorities; Primary majors are also accredited by the Bulgarian authorities. Primary and Secondary Majors Primary majors are those that are accredited in the United States and that allow students to sit for the Bulgarian State Examination upon degree completion and receive both an American and Bulgarian diploma. Secondary majors are those that are accredited in the United States and result in an American diploma only. In order for all students to graduate AUBG with both American and European Union diplomas, students are required to complete at least one Primary major. A second major may be from either category. Primary majors include: American Studies Business Administration Computer Science Economics European Studies History and Civilizations Information Systems
Journalism and Mass Communication Mathematics Political Science and International Relations Secondary majors include: Literature Self-Designed Major The number of credit hours required for a major and specific course requirements vary from major to major. Descriptions of the majors and minors, and their respective requirements may be found in the pages to follow. Honors Graduation with Disciplinary Honors denotes both outstanding work within the requirements of a given major and significant effort in addition to the minimum requirements. Excellence in these areas can be measured by overall GPA, performance in designated courses within a major, and/or completion of a senior thesis or senior project within the specific major. A student who double-majors can earn honors in both majors only by fulfilling the requirements for both majors. A single senior thesis or senior project cannot be used to fulfill honors requirements in two majors. See individual major program requirements for specific criteria.
MAJOR PROGRAMS American Studies (primary major) The Major in American Studies is an interdisciplinary program appropriate for students who wish to study the history, politics, and cultural traditions of the United States and the Americas. This academic program gives students an opportunity to study in depth American society and culture in light of their historical development. The American Studies curriculum is designed to enable graduates to meet the following skill- and competency-based student outcomes:
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understand the history of the United States and the Americas, from the Colonial Era to the present; appreciate the significant role played by the United States and the Americas in the making of the modern and contemporary world; acquire appropriate knowledge of the United States government and institutions; consider the significance of American culture, with special focus on literary, musical, and artistic traditions; and, reflect on historical, political, and social issues related to the United States and the Americas and relevant to the present era.
Total courses: 12 Required Courses (5 courses, 15 credits): AMS 201 North American Cultural Studies: An Introduction HTY 241 United States History to the Civil War HTY 242 United States History from 1865 to Present ENG 241 American Literature to 1865 ENG 242 American Literature from 1865 to Present Elective Courses (7 courses, 21 credits): AMS 301 America in a Global Perspective AMS 491 and 492 Senior Thesis I/II ENG 340 Topics in American Literature* ENG 370 Genre and Topical Studies* FAR 307 History of Jazz FAR 310 Music in Latin American Culture HTY 307 Topics in American History** HTY 308 Topics in Global History: Cultures and Societies in Latin America POS 401 Topics in Politics: American Government * Up to 2 courses from this category. Each course must be relevant to American literature/culture. The Chair of the ALL Department must certify in advance that a specific ENG 370 section is appropriate to the American Studies Major and Minor,
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Up to two (2) other courses at the 300- or 400-level with significant content relevant to America in any discipline may be approved for inclusion in the American Studies Major by either the Chair of the ALL Department or the Chair of the HTY Department.
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Business Administration (primary major) Students with majors in Business Administration will understand the complexity of modern international business organizations, the intricate relationships that exist between businesses and the social environment in which they function, and the challenges of administration at all levels. The curriculum offerings are diverse and prepare students for professional careers or advanced academic studies. The program has theory- and skills-based orientations that stress breadth of knowledge and applications to the global business environment. Coursework is structured with a strong liberal arts background, a sound foundation in the basic academic disciplines, and a broad understanding in the functional business areas of accounting, finance, information systems, management, and marketing. The Business Administration curriculum is designed to enable all graduates to meet the following skill- and competency-based student outcomes:
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read, analyze, and make recommendations based upon organizational research; use systematic, proactive, progressive, and creative problem-solving strategies; use and manage information and technology effectively; develop and use effective leadership skills; understand and respond to the interpersonal and group issues that influence productivity, satisfaction, and quality in the workplace; be committed to ethical principles, high standards of professional conduct, personal and professional excellence, and lifelong learning; develop and use successful team development and decision-making strategies; develop competencies for effectively integrating the functional areas of business; analyze and manage the processes of designing, producing, and distributing products and services; use quantitative and qualitative procedures for organizing, understanding, and presenting data to aid decision-making;
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acquire the analytical skills necessary to make effective and efficient business decisions; develop and apply strategic management concepts in a socially acceptable manner; analyze and understand a firm's internal and external business environments; and, understand and respond positively to global, political, economic, and legal and regulatory aspects of business.
Business graduates have been hired by large international companies, including Anheuser-Busch InBev， Citigroup, Colgate-Palmolive, Credit Suisse, Deloitte, Google, ING, KPMG, Kraft, Nestlé, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Procter & Gamble. Other graduates have started their own businesses or achieved success in smaller-sized companies. Still others have completed graduate degree programs at prestigious American and European universities. Total: 12 courses Required Courses (9 courses): BUS 200 Business Law BUS 201 Management Information Systems BUS 220 Financial Accounting BUS 221 Managerial Accounting BUS 260 Marketing BUS 300 Business Ethics BUS 330 Corporate Finance I BUS 340 Organizational Theory and Behavior BUS 448 International Strategic Management and Policy Note: Upper-level required courses in Business Administration (those numbered 3XX and 4XX) are available only to declared Business Administration majors. To be qualified for declaring the Business Administration major, a student must earn a GPA of at least 2.5 in the first four required Business Administration courses BUS 200, BUS 220, BUS 221, and BUS 260. Elective Courses (3 courses): Any three (3) additional Business Administration courses are required. One (1) of these courses may include BUS 490 or BUS 491, and only one (1) may include approved non-BUS electives from the following: JMC 370 Introduction to Public Relations JMC 389 Introduction to Advertising SES 360 Cross-cultural Management and Corporate Culture Although fields of specialization for Business Administration majors are not formally specified, students may choose to concentrate in a specific business discipline - accounting, finance, human-resources management, or marketing - by selecting elective courses in that field.
Disciplinary Honors in Business Disciplinary honors may be given to a Business major who upon graduation has met the following requirements:
· achieved a grade point average of at least 3.66 in courses in the Business Major;
· successfully completed and publicly defended either a senior project or a senior thesis in front of a panel of BUS faculty; and,
· received a grade of “A” for the senior project or senior thesis. Based upon the project research, complexity, development, professionalism, presentation, demonstration, and documentation, the panel will decide whether or not to recommend honors. A completed senior project or senior thesis (two semesters) may count as a state exam. Students who meet the criteria may enroll in only one of the two options (project or thesis).
Computer Science (primary major) The Computer Science program is focused on helping students gain the necessary skills requisite to being productive leaders in the computing and related industries. As such, our graduates are expected to be highly competent, well-qualified computer professionals, having a broad training in software development, as well as being well prepared for graduate study. The Computer Science program seeks to work in close cooperation with the computing industry, as well as with other universities and alumni, to provide a modern Computer Science curriculum. The cooperative environment will be evidenced, for example, by the creation of partnerships with regional and international universities and institutions; and a seminar series with speakers drawn from both academia and industry. The Computer Science curriculum is designed to enable students to meet the following skill- or competency-based student outcomes and show mastery of computer science knowledge and skills:
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demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply current theories, models, techniques and technologies that provide a basis for problem solving; work as an effective individual and as part of a team to develop and deliver quality software; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; be aware of key ethical issues affecting computer science and the responsibilities of computer science professionals; and,
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learn new theories, models, techniques and technologies as they emerge and appreciate the necessity of such continuing professional development.
Some of our graduates have gone on to successfully complete postgraduate degree programs at prestigious universities in the United States and Western Europe. Others have joined international companies such as Accenture, Google, HewlettPackard, IBM and Microsoft. Still others have established their own successful software development companies as EastiSoft, Embient, Melon Technologies, telerik, and Wizcom. Total: 12 courses Required Courses (6 courses + Senior Project I): COS 120 (or placement test) Software Development Using C++ COS 150 Discrete Structures COS 221 Fundamental Data Structures COS 235 Computer Architecture COS 240 Object-Oriented Programming COS 315 Software Engineering COS 491 Senior Project I And five elective courses from the following list, with no more than two courses chosen from each of the categories: COS (or INF) 200-level, 300-level, and 400level. COS/INF 100-level: INF 120 Basics of Java Programming INF 140 Basics in C# Programming COS/INF 200-level: COS 220 Concepts of Programming Languages COS 231 Introduction to UNIX COS 260 Assembly Language Programming INF 280 Database Systems* COS/INF 300-level: COS 301 Compiler Theory COS 331 Operating Systems INF 335 Web Server Technologies* COS/INF 400-level: COS 440 Computer Networks COS 460 Algorithms COS 470 Artificial Intelligence and AI Programming
An additional group of (general) elective courses are represented by: COS/INF 481 Internship* COS 492 Senior Project II COS/INF L97 Topics in Computer Science (one or more) (L- defines the level of the course)* COS/INF 498 Independent Study*
following skill- or competency-based student outcomes:
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*Not more than three INF courses may be counted for COS major credits. As the basic programming language used across the COS major curriculum is C++, every student must demonstrate an appropriate level of C++ expertise in a placement test, or pass the COS 120 course. Students who pass the placement test in C++ may choose another course from the list of electives. Students who either fail the placement test, or who do not take it, must take COS 120. The subject of the course COS L97 “Topics in Computer Science” and its description is defined for every particular offering. Students can take more than one “Topic in Computer Science” course. A senior project counts as a Bulgarian Diploma Thesis.
Disciplinary Honors in Computer Science Disciplinary honors may be given to a Computer Science major who upon graduation has met the following requirements:
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has achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 in courses in the Computer Science major; has met the requirements for undertaking a Computer Science senior project and has successfully completed and publicly defended the project in front of a panel of Computer Science faculty; and, has received a grade of A for the senior project.
Based upon the project complexity, development professionalism, presentation, demonstration and documentation, the panel will decide whether or not to recommend honors. A completed senior project counts as a state exam.
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The program in Economics provides both the theoretical foundation and the practical empirical tools necessary to function as an economist in today's complex economic world. These theories and tools are analyzed both within the institutional structure of developed market economies and in their specific applications to developing and non-market economies. Although the fields of specialization of the Economics Major are not formally specified, one can identify three broad topics: macroeconomics, microeconomics, and empirical (data) analysis. The Economics curriculum is designed to enable all graduates to meet the
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analyze social phenomena in the context of their interrelationships with economic outcomes; use appropriate graphical or statistical analysis to demonstrate the effects of changes in significant variables to economic outcomes; analyze and predict the effect of changes in economic variables on related variables within the context of a coherent interrelated economic model; analyze how the markets function, how they allocate real and financial resources, and when they may fail to function properly; and, explain in written and in oral form the reasoning and application of economic analysis to social or political issues.
The Economics program trains students not only for advanced education in graduate and professional schools, but also prepares students for immediate entry into business and government careers in which economic insight and analytical ability are valued. Some of our graduates have gone on to successfully complete postgraduate degree programs at prestigious universities in the United States and Western Europe, including Cornell University, Duke University, Harvard University, the London School of Economics, the University of California at Berkeley, the University of Michigan, and Yale University. Others have joined international companies and institutions such as Bank Austria Creditanstalt AG, Barclays Capital, BNP PARIBAS, BTC/Vivatel, the Bulgarian National Bank, Citigroup, Deloitte & Touche, the European Central Bank, General Electric, Kraft Foods, Morgan Stanley, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and the World Bank. 7RW DO FRXUVHV 5 HTXLUHG &RXUVHV FRXUVHV ECO 101 Principles of Microeconomics ECO 102 Principles of Macroeconomics ECO 300 Quantitative Methods in Economics* ECO 301 Intermediate Microeconomics ECO 302 Intermediate Macroeconomics ECO 310 Econometrics* (O HFW LYH &RXUVHV FRXUVHV Three courses selected from the following list: ECO 400 Topics in Econometrics** ECO 401 Topics in Advanced Microeconomics** ECO 402 Topics in Advanced Macroeconomics** ECO 404 Advanced Topics ECO 491 and 492 Senior Thesis I/II ECO 498 Independent Study
Any three additional ECO courses (including additional courses from the above list). EUR 305 may be counted as an ECO elective (but not substitute for one of the three ECO electives at the 400-level).
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achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 in the Economics major met the requirements for undertaking a senior thesis and completed a sixhour senior thesis in Economics; and, received a grade of A or A- on the second semester of the senior thesis (ECO 492) and presented the thesis to a committee made up of two Economics faculty members and one faculty from outside of the discipline.
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Whether a manager, a financial analyst, a political scientist, an economist, or a lawyer, whether you live in Europe or outside it, you will function in an environment where the norms, rules, and laws of the European Union (EU) impact policies, regulate transactions, and consolidate individuals' rights. While many talk about the EU, few have control over a field that is in perpetual movement, changing and adjusting to internal and external challenges. The major in European Studies aims to make you more competitive on the job market by providing pragmatically grounded knowledge, transferable skills, and solid conceptual foundations. Through the variety of its course offerings, the European Studies Major also aims to introduce you to the atmosphere and spirit of Europe. The European Studies curriculum is designed to enable all graduates to acquire the following conceptual- and skills-based student outcomes:
· understand the complexity of current European affairs and acquire analytical skills to examine them from an interdisciplinary perspective;
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affairs, electoral systems, party politics, public policies, and political culture across Europe; understand both the EU's role in the international arena and how EU policies, laws, and institutions affect national policy-making, the economic environment, and European citizens; examine EU policies through specific case studies within the framework of EU law, including primary and secondary legislation;
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achieve mastery of the management of bibliographic material and official databases; pursue independent research through a range of methodologies and methods of social science research; articulate, in both oral and written forms, coherent arguments drawing upon academic literature, media, non-governmental, and governmental/ EU sources; and, demonstrate proficiency in an EU official language other than English (Spanish, German, French).
Over the years, alumni have gone on to graduate and postgraduate studies, joined the ranks of young trainees in the EU institutions in Brussels, become full-time EU technocrats, entered governmental structures and NGOs, or become journalists covering EU affairs either in Brussels or in their respective countries. These alumni have appreciated the quality of education this major provides, preparing them for further academic studies and/or job demands. Graduates of the European Studies program have completed graduate and postgraduate programs in European Politics and related fields at prestigious universities such as Cambridge University, the College of Europe, the London School of Economics and Political Science, King's College, Oxford University, Sciences Politiques (Paris), and Stanford University. The major also offers the opportunity of a one semester Erasmus exchange to European universities such as Bordeaux, Grenoble, Jaggelonian (Poland), Leiden (Netherlands), Limerick (Ireland), and Pecs (Hungary). 7RW DO FUHGLW KRXUV 5 HTXLUHG &RXUVHV FRXUVHV EUR 111 History of European Integration EUR 212 EU Politics EUR 213 Comparative Politics of Europe (O HFW LYH &RXUVHV FRXUVHV Three (3) courses from the following (at least one WIC): EUR 301 EU Law and Institutions EUR 303 Policy Making in the European Union EUR 305 European Economic Integration EUR 320 Internal Market and EU Competition Law Three (3) courses from the following: EUR 307/POS 307 Research Methods EUR 404 Topics in European Politics* EUR 405 Topics in Areas Related to the European Union* * EUR topics may be repeated for credit as long as the precise topic is different.
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Graduates of the program have gone on to work for regional businesses and nongovernmental organizations. The majority go on to graduate degree programs in History in the United States and Western Europe; recent graduates have gone on to doctoral work at the Central European University, Columbia University, the University of Illinois, the University of Maryland, the University of Michigan and the University of Pittsburgh. Total: 12 courses (at least 36 credits) Required Courses (3 courses): HTY 101 Global History to 1500 HTY 102 Global History since 1500 HTY 291 Historical Methods
To fulfill the requirements for a degree with honors in European Studies, students must have a 3.5 or higher GPA in courses counted toward the major and earn a grade of B+ or above in EUR 492 Senior Thesis.
Distribution Electives (9 courses; at least 27 credits):
A successfully completed senior thesis counts as a state exam.
At least two (2) courses from the following:
History and Civilizations (primary major) The study of History and Civilizations seeks a deeper understanding of humanity through the study of the past. History and Civilizations is a framework for the analysis of trends, institutions, and motivations that shape the world. Students learn to think with rigor, to write with clarity and precision, to organize and assess evidence, to evaluate problems, and to interpret complex events. The major in History and Civilizations at AUBG provides students with analytical tools useful for all aspects of decision-making and research in academia, government, law, journalism, business, and other careers. The program offers a general program of study with a focus on course offerings in Europe and a subconcentration in Southeastern Europe. The program is intended to provide core historical research and reading skills. Key outcomes of the program for all graduates include:
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the ability to place existing national historical education in a larger context; a broad contextual knowledge of history, provided by some knowledge of the distribution areas and of a historical issue of significant contemporary importance; an awareness of contemporary theories and methods in the field of history; the ability to critically read and analyze primary materials; the development of very strong writing skills; the development of oral communication skills through discussion seminars and oral presentations; and, the ability to plan, conduct, and write an original historical research project.
HTY 201 Myth-making in History HTY 210 Medieval Europe HTY 212 Early Modern Europe HTY 213 Modern Europe HTY 214 Eastern Europe in the 19th and 20th Centuries HTY 241 United States History to the Civil War HTY 242 United States History from 1865 to present At least two (2) courses from the following: HTY 208 Greece, Thrace, the Black Sea and the Ancient World HTY 209 Rome and the Ancient World HTY 221 The Medieval Balkans HTY 222 The Modern Balkans HTY 223 History of the Ottoman Empire HTY 224 Bulgarian History HTY 230 Byzantine History SES 238 Archeology in Southeast Europe At least four (4) courses from the following: HTY 301 Falsifications in History HTY 304 Topics in European History HTY 305 Topics in Southeast European History HTY 306 Topics in Ottoman History HTY 307 Topics in American History HTY 308 Topics in Global History HTY 310 History of Christianity HTY 401 Critical Issues in History HTY 491 Senior Thesis I HTY 492 Senior Thesis II
SES 325 Environmental Issues in Southeast Europe SES 390 Byzantine Religious Art and Architecture in Southeast Europe Disciplinary Honors in History and Civilizations The History and Civilizations Major has a Disciplinary Honors option. To achieve a major in History and Civilizations with Disciplinary Honors requires the completion of two semesters of HTY491/492 (Senior Thesis I and Senior Thesis II) with a grade of A- or better in both courses. A successfully completed senior thesis counts as a state exam.
Information Systems (primary major) The major in Information Systems is designed to train professionals who are competent to solve problems in a huge and growing area of computer-based information systems and services. The major provides a broad understanding of the role played by modern computer and communication technologies in every area of human activities. It trains students to analyze problems and to provide solutions, using up-to-date information technologies. A student will benefit from this program as either a stand-alone major or as a second major - or from some of the courses offered that complement the student's main stream of education. The curriculum of Information Systems major is designed to enable students to reach the following skill- or competency-based outcomes:
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provide knowledge about existing computer languages, development environments, and technologies; develop skills to specify, implement, and monitor the development of an information system; create an understanding of the role of information as a strategic resource as well as the specific problems in its management; develop skills to better utilize the positive effects of implementing computer-based information technologies while avoiding negative results and possible conflicts between people and technology; provide knowledge about models, measurements, and optimization techniques; and, develop effective communication skills by creating and implementing information systems solutions.
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Six (6) required courses: INF 110 Visual Basic Programming (or placement test) INF 150 Personal Productivity with Information Technologies INF 270 Principles of Information Systems INF 280 Database Systems INF 335 Web Server Technologies INF 440 Technologies for e-Business And six (6) elective courses: At least three courses chosen from: INF 120 Basics of Java Programming INF 140 Basics in C# Programming INF 160 Information Systems Development Environments INF 240 Website Development INF 250 Emerging Technologies INF 275 Web Client Technologies INF 290 Use of Statistical Software INF 350 Managing Information Systems Development Projects INF 370 Information Security INF 480 Data Warehousing and Data Mining INF 491 Senior Project No more than three elective courses may be chosen from: BUS 340 Organizational Theory and Behavior BUS 341 Introduction to Operations Management BUS 400 Decision Science COS 231 Introduction to UNIX COS 315 Software Engineering ECO 101 Principles of Microeconomics ECO 300 Quantitative Methods in Economics ECO 310 Econometrics MAT 102 Finite Mathematics MAT 201 Mathematical Statistics JMC 411 Design and Layout An additional group of (general) elective INF courses are represented by: INF/COS L97 Topics in Information Systems* (one or more) (L- defines the level of the course) INF/COS L98 Independent Study* (one or more) *Not more than three COS courses may be counted for INF major credits. As the basic programming language used across the IS major curriculum is Visual
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JMC students are encouraged to enroll in other courses to expand their cultural and disciplinary perspectives , and also to major or minor in a separate discipline. This opportunity to shape a multi-disciplinary course of study within the liberal arts tradition is an invitation for students to enrich their knowledge base in preparation for further inquiry, research, and understanding. Upon graduation, students are prepared to pursue a range of careers in a variety of fields ranging from media organizations, advertising and public relations agencies, design studios, production houses, and others or continue their education with graduate studies at leading universities around the world. Theoretical Student Learning Outcomes (core courses):
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Journalism and Mass Communication (primary major) The Journalism and Mass Communication faculty is committed to an academic and professional program that encompasses the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in 21st century media. The program will emphasize critical thinking, research, writing, and visual communication skills within an ethical framework across all media and professional disciplines. The JMC faculty recognizes that media throughout the world are changing. New information technologies, media convergence, cross-cultural perspectives, and new economic realities are shifting the ways we communicate. At the same time, the principles of journalism and mass communication remain essential to a democratic society. Accuracy and balance in reporting, upholding high ethical standards, and a commitment to serving the interests of the public are central to our aims. The core required courses are the foundation of the program. They provide the theoretical, historical, ethical, and cultural background that underlies journalism and mass communication today. The elective courses, presented in two tracks, focus on the skills needed to function in global media. The internship, either professional or academic, further enhances the acquired concepts and skills, as does participation in extracurricular activities on campus (i.e., magazine, online news websites, 24/7 radio station).
understand the history, function, and development of journalism and mass communication in society; analyze global media issues and functions; develop media and visual communication literacy and awaken creativity; integrate liberal arts knowledge in research, study, and professional activity; understand the role of advertising and public relations; and, apply principles of media law, policies, and ethics.
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variety of sources; learn interviewing techniques and critical thinking and analytical skills; learn to write, report, and edit content for print and online media platforms; learn to respond creatively to challenges and apply principles of design in shaping communications; learn to use software programs to design, produce, and communicate effectively; and, develop presentation and public speaking skills.
Total: 36 credit hours Required Courses (15 credit hours): JMC 141 Communications, Media & Society JMC 150 Writing for Media JMC 200 Visual Communication Theory and Practice JMC 220 Multimedia Journalism JMC 356 Media Law and Ethics Internship Requirement (0-3 credit hours): Professional Internship (0 credits) or Academic Internship (3 credits; counts as a JMC elective)
Elective Courses (18-21 credit hours): Any six (6) or seven (7) JMC electives, depending on the type of internship completed The traditional approach to the major requires completion of the core courses, internship, six (6) or seven (7) electives, and sitting for the Bulgarian State Exam. Track Options Students majoring in JMC may also choose to focus their studies in either Journalism or Mass Communication by completing a minimum of five (5) courses from electives in either the Journalism Track or the Mass Communication Track. Journalism Track (5 courses): To complete the Journalism Track, students must complete at least five (5) JMC Major electives from the following: JMC 233 Introduction to Video Journalism JMC 250 Writing and Reporting JMC 321 Digital Photojournalism JMC 345 Specialized Writing JMC 430 Television News Reporting JMC 435 Magazine Journalism JMC 455 Global Comparative Media JMC 470 Topics in Journalism JMC 491 Capstone Project* * The Capstone Project requires minimum 3.25 GPA in the major and may count as a state exam. Mass Communication Track (5 courses): To complete the Mass Communication Track, students must complete at least five (5) JMC Major electives from the following: INF 240 Website Development JMC 370 Introduction to Public Relations JMC 389 Introduction to Advertising JMC 411 Design and Layout JMC 425 Advanced Communications Design JMC 480 Topics in Media JMC 491 Capstone Project* * The Capstone Project requires minimum 3.25 GPA in the major and may count as a state exam. Disciplinary Honors in Journalism and Mass Communication Disciplinary Honors may be given to a JMC major who upon graduation has met the following requirements: · achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 in the JMC major;
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The final decision to award honors rests with the panel.
Literature (secondary major) The Literature Major is a rigorous, critical, academic program that pairs close textual analysis and theoretical perspectives. Students who major in Literature will engage with a wide variety of texts in order to develop skills in close reading and textual analysis. They will also develop an understanding of literary history, genre conventions, and modern practices in literary theory and research. Literature majors will learn to develop, support, and articulate complex arguments about texts and to present those arguments and insights in a well-crafted, articulate, and responsive manner. The Literature Major also promotes the development of a sense of literary, cultural, and social history across multiple nations, ethnicities, and eras. The Literature Major is designed to enable all graduates to meet the following outcomes:
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demonstrate an understanding of major works of British, American, and World literatures. demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which meaning is created and crafted in literary works. develop close reading skills and an understanding of literary and rhetorical conventions. produce logically developed, rhetorically coherent, thoroughly researched papers that are both convincing and creative. demonstrate literary knowledge, both theoretical and practical, necessary to flourish in liberal arts professions and/or future graduate studies.
Literature majors will thus be well-prepared for careers in such areas as writing, publishing, public relations, library sciences, and teaching; for graduate programs in the liberal arts; and for professional programs leading to the study of law. Total: 12 courses (a minimum of 36 credit hours) Required Courses (6 courses): ENG 210: Introduction to Literature ENG 388: Shakespeare Four (4) courses from the following: ENG 231 World Literature: Landmark Texts for the Western Tradition ENG 232 World Literature: Literatures in Translation
ENG 241 American Literature: Beginnings to 1865 ENG 242 American Literature: 1865 to Present ENG 251 British Literature: Beginnings to 1785 ENG 252 British Literature: 1785 to Present Elective Courses (6 courses):
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The Mathematics major is based on a variety of courses in pure and applied mathematics. Students who complete the major will acquire a broad background in the fundamental branches of classical and modern analysis, algebra and discrete structures, differential equations and applications, probability theory, and both theoretical and applied statistics. The major will provide an invaluable opportunity for students interested in developing significant mathematical skills through a selection of advanced courses that will introduce them to some modern lines of contemporary mathematics and its applications to other sciences. The major prepares students for professional careers or advanced academic work not only in mathematics but also in many mathematics-intensive areas, including quantitative finance, actuary science, economics, computer science, natural sciences, and many more.
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articulate basic and advanced mathematical information accurately and effectively; learn classical and modern mathematical theories, models, and techniques; show mastery of basic and specialized mathematical knowledge and skills; create models of real phenomena and analyze them using a broad background of methods from classical and modern analysis, algebra, discrete mathematics, probability theory, and theoretical and applied statistics; work as an effective individual and as a part of a team on problems and projects requiring specific mathematical knowledge; and, gain abilities to abstract essential information, make correct logical deductions, and read, understand, and construct solutions for multiplestep problems from various areas of pure and applied mathematics.
Some of our graduates have gone on to successfully complete postgraduate degree programs in prestigious universities in the United States, including Cornell University, Duke University, the Johns Hopkins University, Northwestern University, the University of Maryland, the University of Pittsburgh, and Vanderbilt University. Some have participated in prestigious international summer schools, research conferences, and workshops such as the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehevot, Israel, and the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics in Trieste, Italy. 7RW DO FRXUVHV 5 HTXLUHG &RXUVHV FRXUVHV MAT 103 Calculus I MAT 104 Calculus II MAT 105 Elementary Linear Algebra and Analytical Geometry MAT 201 Mathematical Statistics MAT 205 Introduction to Abstract Algebra MAT 212 Calculus III MAT 213 Introduction to Differential Equations (O HFW LYH &RXUVHV FRXUVHV Five (5) additional MAT courses, at least three (3) of which must be selected from the following: MAT 214 Numerical Analysis MAT 225 Advanced Linear Algebra MAT 305 Topics in Abstract Algebra MAT 313 Calculus IV
MAT 314 Complex Analysis MAT 315 Real Analysis MAT 491/492 Senior Thesis
· appreciate other viewpoints, cultures, and identities; · consider the ethical implications of political issues, institutions, and
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Globalization, liberalization, migration, regionalization, integration, revolution, digitalization, climate change, demographic change, interdependence… We may hear these words and may find it difficult to make sense of them. Yet, they affect us. In our world of continuous change, we need to understand the forces and actors that affect how we think, how we work, how we live, and how we live with others. The major in Political Science and International Relations prepares and encourages you to recognize, analyze, and evaluate the role of major actors, structures, and processes in our world. A more developed understanding of the world allows you, the citizen, to choose and advocate better public policies on the local, national, and global levels. It allows you, the person, to approach problems from other viewpoints and develop different solutions that others may not see. The POS program seeks to help you achieve the following learning outcomes over the course of your studies:
processes; research political issues and policy problems using appropriate methodologies; identify relevant information gathered from reliable sources; communicate clearly in a variety of formats; and, interact with others effectively to organize and complete projects.
The Political Science and International Relations major is traditionally considered excellent training for careers in government and diplomatic service, law, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and businesses that work with the public sector as well as for further education in graduate programs. Graduates of the Political Science and International Relations program have gone on to complete graduate programs in Politics and other fields at prestigious universities such as the College of Europe, Harvard University, the London School of Economics and Political Science, Oxford University, Princeton University, Stanford University, and the University of Pennsylvania. Graduates have gone on to careers in European and North American universities, non-governmental organizations, national ministries, European Union institutions, corporations, and private companies. 7RW DO FUHGLW KRXUV 5 HTXLUHG &RXUVHV FRXUVHV ECO 102 Principles of Macroeconomics POS 101 Introduction to Politics POS 102 Introduction to Global Politics POS 201 Comparative Politics or EUR 213 Comparative Politics of Europe POS 202 Foreign Policy Analysis (O HFW LYH &RXUVHV FRXUVHV Three (3) courses from the following: POS 301 Bulgarian Government and Politics POS 303 Conflict and Conflict Resolution POS 304 Global Political Economy POS 305 International Law and Organization POS 306 Public Policy Analysis POS 307 Research Methods in Politics Nine (9) credit hours from the following:
· understand political processes and institutions at the local, national, regional, and global levels;
POS 401 Topics in Politics* POS 481 Internship**
* POS 401 topics may be repeated for credit as long as the precise topic is different. POS majors may substitute one course with a non-POS designator toward the POS Topics credit requirement from the following: PHI 304, ECO 310, or any 400-level EUR-designated course.
more content areas (other than two primary major areas) and is not a subcomponent of one major or minor discipline. The result is an interdisciplinary degree that focuses on integrated learning in multiple areas with sufficient depth to conduct research across fields of knowledge.
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To fulfill the requirements for a degree with Honors in Political Science and International Relations, students must have a 3.5 or higher GPA in courses counted toward the major and earn a grade of B+ or above for POS 492 Senior Thesis.
Students graduating with a Self-Designed Major will be able to:
Self-Designed (secondary major) As a liberal arts institution, AUBG supports and encourages students to develop and utilize their knowledge across areas of study, and the Self-Designed Major (SDM) is designed to allow this by fostering a broader understanding of academic knowledge and methodologies. This degree offers students an opportunity for a unique, intensive educational and research experience through a self-designed program. Examples of interdisciplinary fields for an SDM might include:
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20th-Century Cultural Studies Ancient Studies Business Communications and Public Relations Eastern European Studies Early Modern Studies Environmental Policy Film Studies Marketing and Communications Medieval and Renaissance Studies Performing and Visual Arts Political Communication Social Sciences Theatre and Film Visual Communications Women's Studies
The Self-Designed Major is available only as a second major. This SDM major is offered for students with exceptional motivation, vision and creativity. In consultation with faculty members, the student creates a unique plan of study that is not part of the current AUBG curriculum and that bridges two or
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develop critical thinking skills by locating, identifying, and utilizing the relationships between academic disciplines; synthesize theories, methodologies, and experiences gained from at least two disciplines; demonstrate mastery of interdisciplinary praxisthe ability to turn multiple theories and knowledge bases into fully realized, concrete demonstrations of new knowledge and applications; and value the pursuit of academic knowledge utilizing creative and individualized objectives that result in intellectual growth.
Requirements for Self-designed Major: A self-designed program requires well-developed thinking skills, a strong sense of academic motivation, a keen interest in exploring linkages in fields of study, and strong self-discipline. Working with a discipline-appropriate faculty member, the interested student must develop a proposal for a Self-Designed Major that is intellectually cohesive and does not duplicate other educational learning opportunities available through minors and other majors, singularly or in combination. The student will work with this faculty member to develop an academically sound and intellectually rigorous SDM proposal that will be reviewed by the Self-Designed Major Committee for approval as a major (secondary). Proposal: The proposal is written in conjunction with a faculty member who will serve as the Chair of the student's program. Proposal forms for the SDM are available at the Registrar's Office. The proposal will be reviewed by the Self-Designed Major Committee composed of three faculty members (one from the humanities, one from the social sciences, and one from the sciences or math disciplines). The committee will examine the proposal for clarity and precision of focus, the intellectual and methodological skills to be acquired from the proposed plan of study, and the plan's divergence of content, intent, and ethos from currently offered programs.
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develop critical thinking skills by locating, identifying, and utilizing the relationships between academic disciplines; synthesize theories, methodologies, and experiences gained from at least two disciplines; demonstrate mastery of interdisciplinary praxis - the ability to turn multiple theories and knowledge bases into fully realized, concrete demonstrations of new knowledge and applications; and, value the pursuit of academic knowledge utilizing creative and individualized objectives that result in intellectual growth.
Total: 36 credit hours Required Courses (2 courses; 3 credit hours): SDM 301: Junior Capstone Project (1 credit) SDM 401: Senior Thesis (2 credits). Elective Courses (33 credit hours): 18 credit hours completed at the 300- and/or 400-level No more than 18 credit hours from any one discipline With approval, students may transfer up to 16 credit hours from other accredited institutions and may take up to six (6) credits of independent study. Policies on double counting courses for majors and minors apply to this program, as do all General Education requirements.
MINOR PROGRAMS American Studies The Minor in American Studies is an interdisciplinary program appropriate for students who wish to study the history, politics and cultural traditions of the United States and the Americas. This program provides a good foundation for understanding the main aspects of American society and culture in light of their historical development. The objectives of the Minor in American Studies are to enable students to:
· understand the history, politics, culture, and literature of the United States and the Americas;
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Americas in the making of the modern and contemporary world; and, reflect on historical, political, and social issues related to the United States and the Americas and relevant to the present era.
Total: 6 courses At least two (2) of the six (6) courses taken for the Minor must be at the 300-/400level. 5 HTXLUHG &RXUVHV FRXUVH AMS 201 North American Cultural Studies: An Introduction Elective Courses (5 courses): At least one (1) course from the following: HTY 241 United States History to the Civil War HTY 242 United States History from 1865 to Present At least one (1) course from the following: ENG 241 American Literature: Beginnings to 1865 ENG 242 American Literature: 1865 to Present At least two (2) courses from the following: AMS 301 America in a Global Perspective ENG 340 Topics in American Literature** ENG 370 Genre and Topical Studies* FAR 307 History of Jazz FAR 310 Music in Latin American Culture HTY 307 Topics in American History** HTY 308 Topics in Global History: Cultures and Societies in Latin America POS 401 Topics in Politics: American Government * Up to two (2) courses from this category. Courses must be relevant to American literature/culture. The Chair of the ALL Department must certify in advance that
an ENG 370 is appropriate to the American Studies Major and Minor, and this detail must be indicated in the course description for registration purposes.
· work as an effective individual and as part of a team to develop and deliver
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$ QW KURSRO RJ\ The mission of the Anthropology Minor program is to explore human variation and cultural diversity and to transmit the anthropological perspective as a way of thinking, a method of problem solving, and a model for future learning. For many students, anthropology becomes a framework for integrating knowledge and a system of organization for their formal education. The anthropological perspective is holistic; that is, each piece or aspect of a culture is viewed within the context of the whole culture. Unique among the social sciences and humanities, anthropology studies people and behavior in a cross-cultural perspective. This aspect of the discipline has wide ramifications for expanding the students' world-view and approaches to other studies by increasing their awareness of ethnocentric perspectives. 7RW DO FRXUVHV 5 HTXLUHG &RXUVHV FRXUVHV ANT 101 Introduction to Anthropology ANT 237 Ethnicity and Culture Conflict ANT 304 Political Anthropology (O HFW LYH &RXUVHV FRXUVHV Three (3) additional ANT courses or any other approved course with an emphasis in the region of Southeastern Europe.
&RP SXW HU 6FLHQFH The Computer Science minor is available to students majoring in other disciplinessuch as Mathematics and Economics - who wish to study some aspects of a traditional computer science curriculum but are not able to take the full Computer Science major. The Computer Science minor curriculum is designed to enable students to meet the following skill- or competency-based outcomes and show mastery of some computer science knowledge and skills, through ability to:
· demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply current theories, models, techniques and technologies that provide a basis for problem solving;
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quality software; have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; be aware of key ethical issues affecting computer science and their responsibilities as computer science professionals; and, learn new theories, models, techniques and technologies as they emerge and appreciate the necessity of such continuing professional development.
Typical employment areas for graduates are: programmer/analysts; systems analysts; software quality assurance analysts; network systems and data communications analysts; Internet developers or Web designers; database administrators; system administrators; or network administrators. To complete the requirements for a Computer Science minor, a student completes six COS courses, at least one from each of the following groups: 7RW DO &RXUVHV ) XQGDP HQW DO V INF 140 Basics in C# Programming COS 150 Discrete Structures COS 220 Concepts of Programming Languages COS 235 Computer Architecture COS 301 Compiler Theory COS 331 Operating Systems 6RIW ZDUH ' HYHO RSP HQW INF 110 Visual Basic Programming COS 120 Software Development Using C++ COS 221 Fundamental Data Structures COS 240 Object-Oriented Programming COS 315 Software Engineering COS 460 Algorithms $ GYDQFHG 7RSLFV COS 231 Introduction to UNIX INF 280 Database Systems COS 440 Computer Networks COS 470 Artificial Intelligence and AI Programming COS L97 Topics in Computer Science (L - defines the level of the course) All prerequisites, procedures, and other conditions, specified for any of the courses in the Computer Science major, are applied for the respective courses in the minor as well.
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in both theoretical and applied courses so that students will have significant exposure to economic reasoning and analysis. Although less rigorous than the Economics Major, the Economics Minor will be useful to students preparing for professional careers in business or for graduate study in a variety of other fields in which economic analysis is complementary to the advanced practice of the discipline. Total: 6 Courses 5 HTXLUHG &RXUVHV FRXUVHV ECO 101 Principle of Microeconomics ECO 102 Principle of Macroeconomics ECO 301 Intermediate Microeconomics* or ECO 302 Intermediate Macroeconomics
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FAR 101 Introduction to Music FAR 109 Music Theory FAR 151 Introduction to Theater FAR 160 Introduction to Art History and Theory One (1) course from the following: FAR 307 History of Jazz FAR 309 Bulgarian Folk Music FAR 310 Music in Latin American Culture Courses totaling six (6) credit hours from the following: FAR 105 AUBG Choir FAR 121 Beginning Drawing FAR 122 Intermediate Drawing FAR 203 Beginning Applied Music FAR 250 Applied Theater FAR 251 Beginning Acting FAR 252 Intermediate Acting FAR 403 Advanced Applied Music (O HFW LYH &RXUVHV FUHGLW KRXUV Additional FAR courses, excluding FAR 101, FAR 109, FAR 151, and FAR 160 5 HVW ULFW LRQV FAR 203, 250, and 403 may be taken for one to three credits with permission of the
instructor. No more than six (6) credits of applied music (FAR 203 or 403) may be counted toward the minor. When more than one course is chosen from FAR 307, FAR 309, or FAR 310, at least one course must be chosen from among the FAR offerings.
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The History Minor is a program of study appropriate for students who want to go beyond the Historical Analysis component of the General Education curriculum but who do not wish to complete the History and Civilizations Major. It complements other programs of study at AUBG both by enhancing tools of analysis and by providing greater historical context.
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HTY 101 Global History to 1500 HTY 102 Global History since 1500 (O HFW LYH &RXUVHV FRXUVHV Two (2) courses from the following: HTY 301 Falsifications in History HTY 304 Topics in European History* HTY 305 Topics in Southeast European History* HTY 306 Topics in Ottoman History* HTY 307 Topics in American History* HTY 308 Topics in Global History* HTY 401 Critical Issues in History* Two (2) additional HTY courses * Course may be repeated for credit as long as the precise topic is different.
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Provide knowledge about existing computer languages, development environments and technologies;
INF 110 Visual Basic Programming (or placement test) INF 270 Principles of Information Systems INF 280 Database Systems Elective Courses (3 courses): At least two elective courses chosen from: INF 120 Basics of Java Programming INF 140 Basics in C# Programming INF 150 Personal Productivity with Information Technologies INF 160 Information Systems Development Environments INF 240 Website Development INF 250 Emerging Technologies INF 275 Web Client Technologies INF 290 Use of Statistical Software INF 335 Web Server Technologies INF 350 Managing Information Systems Development Projects INF 370 Information Security INF 440 Technologies for e-Business INF 480 Data Warehousing and Data Mining INF L97 Topics in Information Systems (L - defines the level of the course) No more than one elective course may be chosen from: BUS 340 Organizational Theory and Behavior BUS 341 Introduction to Operations Management BUS 400 Decision Science
COS 231 Introduction to UNIX COS 315 Software Engineering
of the imagination's power to represent and shape human life and thought within and across cultural boundaries.
ECO 101 Principles of Microeconomics ECO 300 Quantitative Methods in Economics ECO 310 Econometrics
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As the basic programming language used across the IS curriculum is Visual Basic, every student must demonstrate an appropriate level of Visual Basic expertise in a placement test, or pass the INF 110 course. Students who pass the placement test in Visual Basic may choose another course from the list of electives. Students who either fail the placement test, or who do not take it, must take INF 110. INF 270 is substitutable by BUS 270. The subject of the course INF L97 “Topics in Information Systems” and its description is defined for every particular offering. Students can take more than one INF L97 course.
Journalism and Mass Communication The Journalism and Mass Communication Minor introduces students to the theoretical framework of the fundamentals of journalism and mass communication and gives students the opportunity to develop professional skills in information gathering, critical thinking and analysis, writing, editing, and reporting. The electives allow students to choose an area of interest for further development. The skills taught in the courses of a JMC Minor are applicable to most professions as they involve learning to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively through text and images. Total: 6 courses Required Courses (5 courses): JMC 141 Communications, Media & Society JMC 150 Writing for Media JMC 200 Visual Communication Theory and Practice JMC 220 Multimedia Journalism JMC 356 Media Law and Ethics Elective Courses (1 course): Any other JMC course or INF 240 Website Development
Literature The purpose of the Literature Minor is to offer students interested in literature the opportunity to study in-depth canonical texts and contemporary works or even delve into producing their own literary texts. This minor is designed to initiate students into the diverse literatures of the world in order to sharpen their awareness
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to help students develop their ability to read closely and analyze literary texts; to help students understand the place of literature in the larger cultural context of representative texts; to help students hone their skills in researching and writing about literature; and/or, to help students produce pieces of poetry or prose of their own and offer critiques of their peers' writing in a real context.
Total: 6 courses Required Course (1 course): ENG 210 Introduction to Literature* * This course must be completed before students take 300-level courses. Elective Courses (5 courses): At least one (1) course from the following: ENG 205 Creative Writing: Fiction ENG 206 Creative Writing: Poetry ENG 231 World Literature: Landmark Texts for the Western Tradition ENG 232 World Literature: Literatures in Translation ENG 241 American Literature: Beginnings to 1865 ENG 242 American Literature: 1865 to Present ENG 251 British Literature: Beginnings to 1785 ENG 252 British Literature:1785 to Present ENG 260 Balkan Literature At least three (3) courses from the following: ENG 300 The Bible as Literature ENG 306 Fiction Workshop ENG 340 Topics in American Literature ENG 350 Topics in British Literature ENG 360 Topics in Literary Theory and Criticism ENG 370 Genre and Topical Studies ENG 371 History, Memory, and Narrative in Balkan Cinema ENG 380 Major Authors ENG 388 Shakespeare
Mathematics The Mathematics Minor is based on a diversity of courses in pure and applied mathematics. Students who complete the minor will acquire an essential
background in some important branches of classical mathematics and statistics and their applications. The minor will also provide an opportunity for students to develop significant mathematical skills through a selection of advanced courses that will introduce them to some modern lines of contemporary mathematics and its applications to other sciences. Total: 6 courses Required Courses (5 courses): MAT 103 Calculus I MAT 104 Calculus II MAT 105 Elementary Linear Algebra and Analytical Geometry MAT 212 Calculus III MAT 201 Mathematical Statistics or MAT 213 Introduction to Differential Equations Elective Courses (1 course): One (1) course from the following: MAT 201 Mathematical Statistics MAT 205 Introduction to Abstract Algebra MAT 213 Introduction to Differential Equations MAT 214 Numerical Analysis MAT 225 Advanced Linear Algebra MAT 305 Topics in Abstract Algebra MAT 313 Calculus IV MAT 314 Complex Analysis MAT 315 Real Analysis
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to help students develop their ability to reflect on specific philosophical, ethical, and religious problems and questions related to the contemporary world and everyday life.
Required Courses (2 courses): PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy RLG 201 Introduction to World Religions Elective Courses (4 courses): At least one (1) course from the following: BUS 300 Business Ethics JMC 356 Media Law and Ethics PHI 220 Ethics PHI 301 Topics in Philosophy* PHI 304 Modern and Contemporary Political Philosophy POS 101 Introduction to Politics At least one (1) course from the following: ANT 312 Anthropology of Religion ANT 350 Comparative Mythology ENG 300 The Bible as Literature HTY 308 Topics in Global History: History of Islam HTY 310 History of Christianity RLG 200 New Age Spirituality RLG 301 Topics in Religion* Two (2) additional PHI and/or RLG courses*
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Note: At least two (2) courses, totaling six (6) credit hours, must be taken at the 300- and/or 400-level.
The Philosophy and Religion Minor is an interdisciplinary program appropriate for students who wish to study the philosophical and religious components of human experience, which are considered fundamental elements of civilizations. It provides a good foundation for understanding the historical background and social significance of current philosophical, ethical, and religious issues. Moreover, the minor offers courses on different traditions and perspectives than Western culture.
* PHI 301 and RLG 301 may be repeated for credit as long as the precise topic is different.
The objectives of the Minor in Philosophy and Religion are:
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to help students consider philosophical, ethical, and religious issues from an interdisciplinary viewpoint and in light of various perspectives; to help students understand the historical background of current philosophical, ethical, and religious issues; to help students appreciate the significance of philosophical, ethical, and religious issues for human existence (i.e. for both individual life and human communities); and,
Political Science and International Relations The Political Science and International Relations minor introduces the student to the role of major actors, structures, and processes in politics. It also helps promote understanding of some of the forces affecting our lives within our rapidly globalizing, interdependent world. The minor provides a good foundation for understanding current affairs and can complement other majors. Total: 6 courses Required Courses (3 courses): Three (3) courses from the following: POS 101 Introduction to Politics POS 102 Introduction to Global Politics
POS 201 Comparative Politics or EUR 213 Comparative Politics of Europe POS 202 Foreign Policy Analysis Elective Courses (3 courses): Three (3) courses from the following: POS 301 Bulgarian Government and Politics POS 303 Conflict and Conflict Resolution POS 304 Global Political Economy POS 305 International Law and Organization POS 306 Public Policy Analysis POS 307 Research Methods in Politics POS 401 Topics in Politics* * May be repeated for credit as long as the precise topics differ.
Public Policy Public policy is an interdisciplinary field that draws on economics, European studies, and political science. Students in this minor develop skills in analyzing policymaking processes, evaluating policy decisions and outcomes, and understanding specific policy-making contexts. Total: 6 courses Required Courses (4 courses): ECO 101 Principles of Microeconomics ECO 224 Economics of Public Policy POS 201 Comparative Politics POS 306 Public Policy Analysis Elective courses (2 courses): One (1) course from the following: ECO 211 Environmental and Energy Economics ECO 221 Public Finance ECO 223 Economic Development ECO 231 Labor Economics One (1) course from the following: EUR 303 Policy-making in the European Union EUR 405 Topics in Areas Related to the European Union* POS 304 Global Political Economy POS 307 Research Methods in Politics** POS 401 Topics in Politics* * Topics courses in EUR and POS must be approved in advance for the minor by the Chairperson of the Department of Political Science and European Studies. ** Requires research proposal relevant to public policy.
Southeast European Studies The Southeast European Studies Minor promotes an understanding of regional parallels and individual differences among the peoples of Southeast Europe. Addressing the causes of conflict and resources for conflict resolution, the SES Minor focuses on the dynamic, prevailing images of self and other among the peoples of Southeastern Europe. The program is built on the foundations of anthropology, archaeology, social history, political science, art history, and comparative literature. The interdisciplinary perspective of the SES Minor aims to provide a contextual background for the more effective application of academic disciplines (e.g., Journalism and Mass Communication, European Studies, and Business Administration). The program thereby aspires to contribute to the debate surrounding contemporary policy challenges and social issues throughout the Southeastern European community in a globalizing world. Total: 6 courses At least two (2) courses from the following: HTY 208 Greece, Thrace, the Black Sea and the Ancient World HTY 209 Rome and the Ancient World HTY 221 The Medieval Balkans HTY 222 The Modern Balkans HTY 223 History of the Ottoman Empire HTY 224 Bulgarian History HTY 230 Byzantine History SES 238 Archaeology in Southeast Europe At least two (2) courses from the following: HTY 305 Topics in Southeast European History ENG 260 Balkan Literature ENG 370 Genre and Topical Studies: Balkan Cinema SES 325 Environmental Issues and Education in Southeast Europe SES 360 Cross-Cultural Management and Corporate Culture Two (2) additional courses from the above* Note: At least two (2) of the six (6) courses taken for the minor must be at the 300and/or 400-level. * Multiple HTY 305 topics may be taken toward this requirement.
DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE AUBG's academic faculty is divided into eight academic departments housing twenty-five distinct disciplines and programs.
Department of Arts, Languages, and Literature American Studies Fine Arts Literature Modern Languages Writing
Department of Business Business Administration Executive MBA Program
Department of Computer Science Computer Science Information Systems
Department of Economics Department of History and Civilizations American Studies Anthropology History and Civilizations Philosophy Religion Southeast European Studies
Department of Journalism and Mass Communication Department of Mathematics and Science Mathematics Science Department of Political Science and European Studies Political Science and International Relations European Studies Psychology Public Policy Sociology Interdepartmental Self-Designed Major
COURSES AUB 106 Study Skills This course is designed to help students learn and apply habits and skills that are necessary for both completion of a university degree and success in the professional world. Such skills include self-awareness, goal setting, time management, listening, discussion, team work, exam taking, resource use, presentation skills, career planning and other related topics. Cr. 1 (2 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. DDD L 97 Special Topics Each academic discipline may offer "special topics" courses from time to time. These are courses that are either experimental or courses devoted to current topics in the discipline. The first three letters "DDD" will refer to the discipline offering the course. The first digit "L" in the course number refers to the level of student for whom the course is appropriate. Credits are defined for each particular offering. See the Registrar's web site for details and pre-requisites. Offered irregularly. DDD L 98 Independent Study Each faculty member may supervise an independent study course in an academic discipline of his/her expertise. The first three letters "DDD" will refer to the discipline offering the course. The first digit "L" in the course number refers to the level of student for whom the course is appropriate. Independent study courses may not substitute for regularly-scheduled courses in the discipline (i.e., courses found in the catalog), and may not be used to satisfy General Education or WIC requirements. Credits are defined for every particular offering. Offered every semester as contracted.
American Studies AMS 201 North American Cultural Studies: An Introduction This course provides an introductory look at the field of North American Cultural Studies. The course will examine the values, ideas, myths, and debates that define North American cultural identity. Cultural studies is an interdisciplinary field and draws upon various methodologies and theories from the social sciences and humanities. The topics include memory, race, class, gender, youth, national identity, regionalism, frontiers and the American West, the American city and spatial organization, social change, and ideological movements. The course will also include cultural specific genres and subgenres such as popular culture, globalization, and the impact of 9/11 on the American psyche and culture. Gen. Ed.: Social and Cultural Analysis. Prerequisite: ENG 102. Cr. 4 (8 ECTS Cr.). WIC. Offered in the Fall.
AMS 301 America in a Global Perspective This course deals with views of America outside of the United States, particularly in Europe, the former Communist world and the Near East. It covers the way American culture, society and politics have had an impact on the global context, particularly over the last century, and how America has consequently been perceived in non-American cultures. The course thus addresses the shaping of the relationship between American culture, society and politics and the wider world, and also focuses on the way this relationship has influenced the development of American identity and the cultural and political role the United States play in a globalized context. Gen. Ed.: Social and Cultural Analysis. Prerequisite: ENG 102. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly. AMS 491/492 Senior Thesis I/Senior Thesis II The Senior Thesis may be arranged by qualifying students with a faculty advisor for ambitious research programs that cover two semesters. It is restricted to students majoring in American Studies who, by the end of the semester when they discuss their thesis, will have completed at least 24 credit hours in AMS courses and who possess a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher. Successful completion of AMS 492 is based on the completion of a 10,000-word thesis and a public defense. Students receiving at least a grade of A- each semester in a two-semester project and who successfully defend the thesis receive honors in American Studies. A completed senior thesis may count as a state exam. Senior Thesis I, AMS 491. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Senior Thesis II, AMS 492. Cr. 4 (8 ECTS Cr.) (WIC). Offered every semester.
Anthropology ANT 101 Introduction to Anthropology This class serves as a general introduction to anthropology and its four subfields: archaeology, cultural anthropology, linguistics, and physical anthropology. It covers the integration of subfields in approaches to the definition of humanity and the meaning of being human. The nature of the anthropological approach is provided. Gen. Ed.: Social and Cultural Analysis. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly. ANT 237 Ethnicity and Culture Conflict The course is a study of ethnicity in historical and contemporary perspective examining factors involved in inter-group relationships, with emphasis on majority and minority groups. The focus upon the dynamics of ethnicity, stressing those social processes that surround it. It covers an analysis of efforts by political, social, racial and ethnic movements and organizations to change the stratification system to improve their social conditions. Major stress is placed upon the substantive study of ethnicity in a variety of specific enclaves. Gen. Ed.: Social and Cultural Analysis Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly.
ANT 304 Political Anthropology Political and legal institutions are covered in this class from a cross-cultural perspective. It covers problems of political boundaries, allocation of authority, and resolution of conflict. The impact of modern nation-states on other societies is explored. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly. ANT 312 Anthropology of Religion This course includes the study of religions in their cultural contexts; magic and witchcraft as aspects of religion; myths, rituals, and symbols; and, priests and shamans. It covers change in religions and looks at theoretical approaches. Gen. Ed.: Social and Cultural Analysis. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly. ANT 350 Comparative Mythology The course investigates analogies and parallels in the legends in the societies of Greece, Rome and Thrace. It will discuss how far the myths of the pre-literate societies reflect the complexities of social family structures. Explains different approaches to understanding myth (e.g., Freud, Jung, Levi-Strauss, Propp and Burket). Gen. Ed.: Social and Cultural Analysis. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly.
Business Administration BUS 200 Business Law This course develops critical thinking through an analysis of unstructured legal problems. Emphasis is placed on learning and understanding commercial law in the sale of goods, including the American commercial code and its analog, the Convention on the International Sale of Goods, product liability law in the European Community, aspects of European Community law, and ethics in law and business. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. BUS 201 Management Information Systems This course is an introduction to the use of information systems in organizations to support decision-making. Scope includes computer hardware and system software concepts, application software concepts, and telecommunication concepts. Assignments require use of information technologies to support written and oral communication. Prerequisites: BUS 260, BUS 220. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. BUS 220 Financial Accounting This class is an introduction and overview of financial accounting. Topics include basic concepts and principles of accounting, the accounting cycle, the four financial statements, and a note on merchandising operations. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester.
BUS 221 Managerial Accounting An introduction to management accounting including cost measurement, product costing, cost-volume profit relationships, budgeting and the treatment of budget variances, and performance evaluation. Prerequisites: STA 105, BUS 220. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. BUS 260 Marketing Introduces students to major concepts and methods used in marketing goods, services, and other products and develops students' ability to use their understanding in business situations. The course takes the managerial perspective, focusing on the wide variety of decisions necessary for effective marketing: in product, promotion, distribution, pricing, and targeting. It emphasizes the importance of research and planning, as well as ethical and legal issues pertaining to marketing. Uses case analysis. Prerequisites: ECO 101, ECO 102. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. BUS 300 Business Ethics In a world dominated by business, questions constantly arise regarding the propriety of various business relations and practices. This course will focus on a number of these relationships, including those between corporations, between business and customers, between professionals and clients, and between management and labor. Topics may also include the role of money in modern society, different kinds of discrimination in the workplace, Marxist and neoMarxist critiques, and alienation. Gen. Ed.: Moral and Philosophical Reasoning. (WIC) Prerequisites: declared BUS major, junior standing. Cr. 4 (8 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. BUS 301 Entrepreneurship The entrepreneurship class is inspired by real business experience. The goal of the course is to provide a learning-by-doing experience and to offer a test-start for business ideas. During the class, students are required to legally form a limited company and fill specialist roles. Each student company is expected to produce a final report (a business plan) and to present a prototype to a meeting of shareholders, investors and outside consultants. Discipline and collection of primary data are emphasized. This course requires fast learning, adaptability, and a desire to deliver verifiable output. At the same time, it represents a strong academic challenge. Prerequisites: Junior standing. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly. BUS 320 Intermediate Accounting I This course covers the analysis of traditional financial reporting topics and theory. It examines developments in accounting measurement and promulgations of the leading professional accounting organizations. The course focuses on issues related to reporting assets and liabilities. Prerequisites: BUS 220 with a grade of C or better, BUS 221. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall.
BUS 321 Intermediate Accounting II This course provides continued analysis of traditional financial reporting topics and theory. It examines developments in accounting measurement and promulgations of the leading professional accounting organizations. The course focuses on issues related to reporting components of equity and to special reporting problems. Prerequisites: BUS 320 with a grade of C or better. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. BUS 330 Corporate Finance I This course provides students with the fundamentals of corporate finance which enables students to understand what capital funds the business needs, how funds are obtained, and how funds are managed. At the end of the course students should understand and be able to make managerial decisions about: 1) capital budgeting; 2) capital structure; 3) how to calculate the cost of capital from the various sources; 4) how to manage and minimize the use of working capital, and; 5) how to calculate the results of bankruptcy and merger. Prerequisite: declared BUS major. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. BUS 340 Organizational Theory and Behavior The purpose of this course is to increase the student's knowledge and understanding of organizational behavior theories and concepts as applied in organizations; to provide an understanding of the behavioral aspects of the following areas as they impact the organization, individuals, and groups: to facilitate the development of skills in managing, problem-solving and decisionmaking, learning, group interaction, leadership, and communication through class activities and assignments; and, to provide opportunities for students to apply the acquired knowledge and understanding in analyzing cases and organizational situations. Prerequisite: declared BUS major. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. BUS 341 Introduction to Operations Management Analysis of concepts, tools, and techniques used to control manufacturing and service operations. Topics include PERT/CPM, forecasting, materials management, inventory control, facility layout and location, and quality management. Particular attention is directed to the study of production process alternatives. Prerequisites: BUS 201 with a grade of C or better, junior standing. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly. BUS 361 Consumer Behavior Behavioral science concepts and principles and how they contribute to effective and efficient marketing activities from the perspective of the consumer, marketer, and public policy maker. Prerequisites: BUS 260, junior standing. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. BUS 362 Marketing Research This class introduces students to major concepts and techniques for designing and
conducting research to assist in making marketing decisions. Topics include major approaches to doing marketing research, research objectives, research design, selection of data collection techniques, sampling, data collection instruments, statistical techniques for data analysis, and analysis of results. The course provides opportunity to practice developing skills through group primary research. Gen. Ed.: Quantitative Reasoning. Prerequisites: STA 105, declared BUS major, BUS 260 with a grade of C or better, and junior standing. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. BUS 400 Decision Science Introduction to deterministic and probabilistic models applied to business decision-making. Topics include linear programming, integer programming, multi-criteria decision-making, network models, decision analysis, simulation, and queuing analysis. Emphasis is on the development and solution of mathematical models and their interpretation by business decision makers. Prerequisite: BUS 341. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly. BUS 429 Topics in Accounting This course consists of advanced studies of issues of accounting topics, theory, or current issues. Topics will vary according to instructor and student interest. Examples include Auditing, International Accounting Standards, or Advanced Accounting. Prerequisites: declared BUS major, junior standing, BUS 320. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly. BUS 430 Corporate Finance II This course is intended to give the student an operational knowledge of corporate finance by combining theory and application. It introduces the advanced concepts of risk, return and cost of capital as applied to valuation of capital budgeting decisions, and surveys the principles and practices underlying corporate financial management. It develops an understanding of the corporate financial decisionmaking process. Students develop knowledge in corporate governance issues such as corporate control, bankruptcy, liquidation and reorganization. Prerequisite: BUS 330 with a grade of C or better. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. BUS 431 Investment and Portfolio Management This course introduces the concepts and tools of security analysis and valuation, and portfolio management. It includes issues related to capital market structure and trade execution, client characteristics, asset and security allocation decisions, market efficiency and trading strategies, and the use of option and future contracts to manage risk. The course provides the background to enter the investment industry or related fields. Students should be familiar with net present value models, accounting statements, and basic statistical methods (including regression analysis). Prerequisite: BUS 330 with a grade of C or better. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring.
BUS 432 Financial Statement Analysis The course provides an overview of financial reporting and analytical aspects relating to firms' financing, investing and operating activities. Topics include analyses of cash flows, profitability, and return on invested capital. Credit analysis and company valuation are integrated into the different facets of financial statement analyses. Prerequisite: BUS 330. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly. BUS 433 Company Valuation and Value Creation The primary objective of this course is to prepare students to use modern finance theory to better understand how companies are valued and to make capital allocation decisions that lead to long-run value maximization for the corporation. The emphasis of the course is on applications and financial model building. A portion of the course deals with company valuation and value-based management, i.e., merging financial, corporate, and business strategy to measure and manage the value of a corporation. Students develop knowledge about spreadsheet models and how to use Monte Carlo simulation as a risk and investment analysis tool. Prerequisite: Completion of BUS 330 with a grade of C or better. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. BUS 448 International Strategic Management and Policy This course includes a study of international administrative decision making and policy setting with consideration of social and political forces, and ethical values. (WIC) Prerequisites: BUS 300, BUS 330, BUS 340, senior standing, declared BUS major. Cr. 4 (8 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. BUS 449 Topics in Management Advanced study of issues of management strategy, theory, or practice. Topics will vary according to instructor and student interest. Examples include Why Companies Succeed, Quality Management, International Management, or Entrepreneurship. Prerequisites: declared BUS major, junior standing. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly. BUS 450 Human Resources Management This course covers the policies, methods and techniques utilized in human resources management and human relations to ensure that the organization has the best human resources available and that these resources are deployed in the most efficient and effective ways to meet the organization's mission and to meet and/or exceed its goals. Specific attention is given to the problems and opportunities associated with the following activities: recruitment, selection, retention, training and development, job analysis and design, performance management, benefits, compensation, incentive plans, health and safety, employee and labor relations, and career development. Prerequisite: BUS 340. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester.
BUS 451 HRM Issues I: Staffing and Compensation This course focuses on the strategic issues of acquiring human resources for the global organization and providing the appropriate compensation and benefits packages to ensure the attraction and retention of high performance employees. It examines recruitment plans and strategies, identifies "best practices" in recruitment and compensation, and focuses on the development of business strategies to maximize human resources within the organization. Prerequisite: BUS 450 with a grade of C or better. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. BUS 452 HRM Issues II: Performance Management This course emphasizes the role of the human resources department and the supervising manager in maximizing the performance of individuals and teams within the higher performance organization. It covers performance evaluation systems and their implementation, including the processes of mentoring and coaching, it identifies methods for team development and examines models used, and it provides opportunities for students to develop and deliver training and development programs. Prerequisite: Completion of BUS 450 with a grade of C or better. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring semester. BUS 469 Topics in Marketing This course includes advanced study of issues of marketing strategy, theory, or practice. Topics will vary according to instructor and student interest. Examples include New Product Development, International Marketing, or Services Marketing. Prerequisites: declared BUS major, junior standing. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly.
Prerequisites: permission of professor, completion of 90 credits, completion of all required 300-level BUS classes, 3.66 GPA in BUS and overall GPA of 3.5. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. BUS 491/492 Senior Thesis I and II A senior thesis option is available to senior students who have interest in conducting original research under the direction of a faculty member. In BUS 491, students will be introduced to research methods in business and the social sciences, and will complete the course with a thesis proposal, including a developed research question/hypothesis, a literature review, and an identification of data sources. Students who successfully complete this part of the requirement will move into BUS 492 to complete the thesis. Working with a Thesis Director in the second term (BUS 492), the student will conduct research and report the results in a formal thesis document, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation of results, with recommendations. It will be defended at the end of the second semester in front of a Thesis Committee. The thesis must be taken for two semesters. BUS 491may be counted as a BUS elective, but BUS 492 does not count toward the major requirements. A completed Senior Thesis may count as a state examination. Prerequisites: permission of professor, completion of 90 credits, completion of all required 300-level BUS classes, 3.66 GPA in BUS, overall GPA of 3.5, BUS 300 with grade of A- or better. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). BUS 491 offered as contracted.
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BUS 481 Internship Students in Business Administration participating in a formal academicallystructured work experience may seek faculty sponsorship for an internship. Internship opportunities must have observable, measurable, and documental learning outcomes, and consist of supervised, practical experience focused on the major. To enroll, a student must secure faculty sponsorship of the internship, receive the Department's and Dean's permission one term in advance of the experience, and complete a learning contract. AUBG University guidelines on internship must be met. Prerequisite: junior standing, permission of supervisor. Cr. 1-3 (2-6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester as contracted.
COS 120 Software Development Using C++ The purpose of the course is to introduce the basic concepts of computer science using the C++ programming language. Major topics covered include a review of the organization of a general computer, an introduction to algorithms, and a detailed description of programming constructs. Extensive lab exercises emphasize the use of the programming language's facilities for computer problem solving, applying a software development method, and the concept of a software life cycle. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester.
BUS 490 Senior Project This course allows the student to demonstrate a capacity to solve real world problems in the business areas individually under the supervision of department faculty. The student is expected to present a proposal the semester prior to enrollment and to have it approved by a Faculty Project Supervisor. The student will work directly with the supervisor throughout the term on the project and will make a final written report and a presentation of the project to the department faculty. A completed senior project may count as a state examination.
COS 150 Discrete Structures This course presents fundamental discrete mathematics concepts which are essential to understanding the capabilities and limitations of computers. The material develops a practical command of mathematical structures through a wide selection of problems. The concepts covered include propositional logic and Boolean algebra, sets, relations, functions, counting, graphs, and computability on abstract machines. The discrete structures are presented in a formal framework useful for further study in the field of computer science. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring.
COS 220 Concepts of Programming Languages The underlying principles and fundamental paradigms of modern programming languages are covered. A comprehensive description of typical programming constructs including data declarations, operators, expressions, statements and program units will be given. Lexical, syntactic and semantic aspects of programming languages are studied using precise formal definitions. The formalisms provide a sound background for the critical evaluation of various programming paradigms such as the procedural, object-oriented, logic and functional styles. Prerequisite: COS 120 or placement test exemption Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered at least once every two years. COS 221 Fundamental Data Structures The fundamental data structures and algorithms to manipulate collections of objects are introduced. Topics presented include the construction of abstract data types; the analysis of algorithms; the implementation and application of data structures (e.g. vectors, strings, lists, queues, and trees) and the study of related classical algorithms. The course is based on the object-oriented paradigm, and, specifically, the C++ programming language. Prerequisite: COS 120 and COS 150. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. COS 231 Introduction to UNIX An introduction to the UNIX operating system from the user's point of view. Covers the basic structure of UNIX, the basic set of commands, the file system, editors and utilities, shell programming and programming tools, scripting languages and Perl programming. Important security issues and proper configuration of the access permissions in a multi-user and multitasking operating system environment are considered. The course programming project trains students to work effectively in teams, share responsibilities, duties, analyze ideas objectively, and build a consensus. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. COS 235 Computer Architecture Examines the design and organization of modern computer systems, concentrating on the structure and operation of the processor, memory and I/O subsystems, as well as the critical role of performance in driving computer design. Some of the issues involved in multiple processor and vector processing organizations are covered. Implementation of the basic storage elements and circuits in digital logic, specifically with combinational and sequential circuits, is also considered. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. COS 240 Object-Oriented Programming This course examines the main features supported by object-oriented programming languages such as classes, instances, inheritance, polymorphism, etc. These features will be illustrated with examples taken from the C++, Java and C# programming languages. Although not a course that teaches advanced programming in such languages, it will cover the rudiments for writing small
programs that implement object oriented features in the above languages. Prerequisite: COS 221. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. COS 260 Assembly Language Programming The course focuses on writing and debugging programs at the machine level. The main goal is to broaden the student's interest and knowledge in topics related to assembly language programming based on the Intel IA-32 processor architecture. The course demonstrates how to use assembly language to create both systemlevel software and application programs. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered at least once every two years. COS 301 Compiler Theory The course examines the theory and practice of compiler construction. A variety of formal grammars, formal languages and recognizers are described regular expressions, linear grammars, context-free grammars, finite state automata and stack automata. Distinct models of a compiler are discussed and strategies for lexical analysis, syntax analysis and code generation are described and evaluated. Software tools for the computer aided design and the implementation of compilers are highlighted. Prerequisite: At least junior standing. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered at least once every two years. COS 315 Software Engineering This course presents a broad view of software engineering with different software engineering techniques that can be applied to practical projects. It provides the knowledge and tools necessary for the specification, design, implementation and maintenance of reliable, non- trivial software. Topics include process models, human factors, software design and specification methodologies, programming techniques and tools, and validation principles. The emphasis will be on using the object-oriented approach to the software development life-cycle using UML. Course INF 350 "Managing Software Development Projects" is highly desirable. Prerequisite: COS 240. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. COS 331 Operating Systems This course introduces the fundamental concepts of a general operating system, examining such topics as the process and thread models for operating system design, process scheduling, memory management, I/O management, process synchronization and resource management. The theoretical concepts will be reinforced via practical, programming assignments. Preliminary UNIX experience (COS 231) is desirable. Prerequisite: COS 235. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered at least once every two years. COS 440 Computer Networks This course introduces the fundamental concepts of data communications and computer networks. It examines such topics as physical media for data communications, data communication devices, protocol stacks such as TCP/IP and OSI, the operation of local-area networks such as Ethernet, packet routing, and
application protocols such as e-mail and WWW. The theoretical concepts will be reinforced via practical programming assignments. Preliminary UNIX experience (COS 231) is desirable. Prerequisite: At least junior standing. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered at least once every two years. COS 460 Algorithms The course provides a comprehensive introduction to the modern study of computer algorithms. The emphasis is on the creative aspects of the design and analysis of efficient computer algorithms. A variety of practical algorithms are developed in each of the following areas: sorting, searching, string processing, geometric, graph, and mathematical algorithms. The development is in two stages: analysis of the algorithms' complexities using their informal descriptions; and implementation of the algorithms in the C++ programming language. Prerequisite: COS 221. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered at least once every two years. COS 470 Artificial Intelligence and AI Programming Introduces the essential principles of artificial intelligence. The material includes knowledge representation, methods of reasoning, machine learning, neural networks, and genetic programming. The corresponding computational algorithms for simulating intelligent behavior are given in a semiformal notation. The ideas for building practical systems are provided in the supporting programming language LISP through interactive experiments. Prerequisite: At least junior standing. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered at least once every two years. COS 481 Internship Senior students in Computer Science participating in a formal academically structured work experience may seek faculty sponsorship for an internship. Internship opportunities must have observable, measurable, and documented learning outcomes, and consist of supervised, practical experience focused on the major. To enroll, a student must secure faculty sponsorship of the internship, receive the Department's and Dean's permission one term in advance of the experience, and complete a learning contract. AUBG University guidelines on internship must be met. At least Junior standing. Cr. 1-3 (2-6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester as contracted. COS 491 Senior Project I This course is an undergraduate research project in computer science under the direction of an approved supervisor. An individual will work on the conception, design and implementation of a significant computer science project that will result in the development of a demonstrable software package. Course INF 280 "Data Base Systems" is highly desirable. Prerequisite: COS 315 and permission of a supervisor. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester as contracted. COS 492 Senior Project II This course is an undergraduate research project in computer science under the direction of an approved supervisor. An individual will work on the conception,
design and implementation of a significant computer science project that will result in the development of a demonstrable software package. This may be an extension of the project undertaken in COS 491 or an entirely different project. Prerequisite: COS 491 and permission of a supervisor. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester as contracted.
Economics ECO 101 Principles of Microeconomics Analysis of the structure and functioning of modern economic institutions, with special emphasis on the market, is provided in this course. It also analyzes economic decision-making by individuals, firms, and governments. Description and evaluation of alternative market structures. Subjects include gains from exchange; economic efficiency; the theory of consumer choice; supply, demand and the determination of prices and output levels; production decisions and profit maximization; market structures and government regulation. Gen. Ed.: Social and Cultural Analysis. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. ECO 102 Principles of Macroeconomics This course provides an analysis of the determinants of national income and employment. Subjects include comparative advantage and international gains from trade; national income accounting; full employment; macroeconomics; and unemployment economics. Gen. Ed.: Social and Cultural Analysis. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. ECO 203 Economics of Reform and Transition This course provides an integrative comparative overview on the current economic reform and transition processes in Eastern Europe. Drawing on the individual country experiences, the course examines approaches to structural adjustment, privatization and financial reform and evaluates the means for participation in the European Union and other regional integrative structures. Prerequisite: ECO 102. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring, even years. ECO 211 Environmental & Energy Economics The course applies microeconomic theory to problems in environmental economics. Market failure and public goods are discussed as laying the foundation to modeling environmental issues. Analytical tools, such as market models, valuation techniques and cost-benefit analysis, are used to understand the interaction between the economy and the environment. Conventional and marketbased solutions to environmental externalities are presented. Applications to air quality and water quality are considered. The course also explores topics of energy economics, such as oil and natural gas markets, and their implications for the environment. Prerequisite: ECO 101. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall, odd years.
ECO 212 Money and Banking This course describes the role of financial institutions and financial markets in modern market economies. Topics of study include descriptions and uses of financial instruments, including money, asset pricing and interest rate determination, exchange rate mechanisms in theory and practice, financial market regulation and innovation, and monetary policy. Prerequisite: ECO 102. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. ECO 214 International Trade The fundamental problems related to international trade are discussed starting with the principle of absolute and comparative advantage. The exchange of both consumer goods and factors of production such as labor and capital will be examined. Further topics include factor-endowment theory, the Heckscher-Ohlin model of international trade, tariff and nontariff barriers to trade, protectionism, the role of foreign direct investment and the multinational enterprise, trade policy, and globalization. Prerequisite: ECO 101. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. ECO 215 International Finance Issues regarding the international financial system are explored. Topic include balance of payments, exchange rate determination, alternative exchange rate regimes, monetary policy in open economies, optimum currency area. Prerequisite: ECO 102. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. ECO 221 Public Finance Fundamental concepts of government expenditure and taxation are covered in this course. The emphasis is on the impact of the government sector on economic efficiency, equity, productive effort, and growth. Standards of income distribution, the question of public debt, and cost-benefit analysis are discussed as well. Prerequisite: ECO 101. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring, even years. ECO 222 Economic History The interrelationship between history and economics is used to explore the everpresent role of economics as both cause and effect in the history of a specific geographic region. While the region studied and the historical events considered may vary from semester to semester, the materials are presented in such a way as to highlight the general applicability of economic history techniques to the world at large. Prerequisites: ECO 101, ECO 102. Gen. Ed.: Historical Research. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered iregularly. ECO 223 Economic Development Theories and practices of interregional and international economic development are covered in this course. There is an emphasis on development problems of emerging nations. Prerequisite: ECO 102. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly.
ECO 224 Economics of Public Policy How do governments decide whether to build an arena or to expand public transport services? Examination and application of economic methods for government decision-making such as cost-benefit analysis are used for evaluating public sector programs and projects applied to examples including bridges, reservoirs, stadiums, crime prevention, and other public goods. Focus on measurement issues and tools for improving and evaluating analyses of proposed projects and programs. Pre-requisite: ECO 101. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall, even years. ECO 231 Labor Economics This course focuses on wage determination and the allocation of human resources. Theories of labor supply and demand are examined with emphasis on human capital acquisition, public policy initiatives, and labor market institutions. Labor market dynamics in a transitional economy are explored. Additional topics include labor migration, income distribution, and the interrelationship between labor markets and the macro-economy. Prerequisites: ECO 101, ECO 102. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring, odd years ECO 235 Game Theory and Strategic Behavior The course examines fundamental game theory concepts such as static games, games of incomplete information, and dynamic games in the context of strategic behaviors in situations of multi-person decision-making. We will also discuss issues related to these behaviors, including the availability of information and market failure. Interesting applications of game theory include research and development in pharmaceuticals, siting of new business locations, and Enron. Prerequisite: ECO 101. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. ECO 300 Quantitative Methods in Economics This course develops a working knowledge of mathematical optimization techniques and their applications. It surveys the application mathematical tools to economic problems. Prerequisites: ECO 101, MAT 103, and MAT 105. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. ECO 301 Intermediate Microeconomics This course provides in-depth analysis and application of calculus to theories of consumer behavior, markets, the firm, and distribution. Evaluation of the conditions and degree of applicability of these theories is also covered. Prerequisites: ECO 101, MAT 103, MAT 105, ECO 300. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. ECO 302 Intermediate Macroeconomics The study of the overall performance of the open economy is covered in this course. Topics include the theories of consumption, saving, investment, business cycle phenomena, economic growth theory and accounting, the IS-LM model, and
the impact on economic performance of fiscal and monetary policies. Prerequisite: ECO 102. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. ECO 310 Econometrics I The course studies the mathematical tools and statistical techniques of econometrics analysis and applies its methodology to economics in particular and social sciences in general. Some topics covered are multiple regression, correlation analysis, serial correlation, multicollinearity, heteroscedasticity, dummy variables, simultaneous equation models and time-series econometrics. Students will complete a full-fledged empirical project to assess theories. (WIC) Prerequisites: STA 105, MAT 103. Cr. 4 (8 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. ECO 311 Econometrics II This course builds on Econometrics I (ECO 310) to cover more complex and advanced issues of general econometrics. This is an elective course for the Economics major, and targets those students who pursue a research/academic career, and/or postgraduate/advanced studies in economics, or plan to work as a Statistician. ECO 311 is also a prerequisite for Senior Thesis, unless waived by the Supervisor on the ground that the thesis topic does not involve use of advanced econometric tools. Prerequisite: ECO 310 Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. At least three sections of ECO 400-404 are offered every semester ECO 400 Topics in Econometrics This course provides an advanced study of econometric techniques and application. Courses are meant to build on quantitative and econometric skills acquired in lower level courses. Topics vary according to instructor and student interest. Examples include time-series econometrics, panel data analysis, and econometric methods in finance. Prerequisites: ECO 300 and/or 310. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). ECO 401 Topics in Advanced Microeconomics This course provides an advanced study of issues in theoretical and applied microeconomics. Topics will vary according to instructor and student interest. Examples include game theory, dynamic programming, economics of the law, economics of advertising, and economics of firm. Prerequisite: ECO 301. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). ECO 402 Topics in Advanced Macroeconomics This course provides an advanced study of issues of applied macroeconomics. Topics will vary according to instructor and student interest. Examples include microeconomics foundations of macroeconomics, growth, and business cycles. Prerequisite: ECO 302. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.).
ECO 404 Advanced Topics Advanced study of issues in economics, not covered in other courses. Topics will vary according to instructor and student interest. Examples include history of economic thought, economic history, and economic development. Pre-requisite may include ECO 301, ECO 302, or ECO 310. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). ECO 491/492 Senior Thesis I and II A senior thesis option is available to students who have completed at least 90 hours credit and all 300 level economic requirements. The students must also demonstrate adequate writing proficiency by having completed ECO 310 with grade of B or higher. ECO 311 is also a prerequisite for Senior Thesis, unless waived by the Supervisor on the ground that the thesis topic does not involve use of advanced econometric tools. The thesis must be taken for two semesters. ECO 491 and ECO 492 count as only one 400-level elective. A Senior Thesis project must be defended at the end of the second semester in front of a Thesis Committee. A completed Senior Thesis may count as a state exam. ECO 491: Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.); ECO 492 (WIC): Cr. 4 (8 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester as contracted.
English ENG 100 English Structure and Grammar ENG 100 is to be taken concurrently with ENG 101 and is intended to provide additional practice in English grammar and structure. The course will focus on the fundamentals of correct and effective writing in English: vocabulary (including denotation, connotation, and register), grammar, and syntactic logic (arrangement of clauses and phrases, subordination, coordination, etc), giving some attention to spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and other surface features of written English. Students will gain extensive practice in writing through prewriting activities, sentence revision and paragraph writing exercises, group writing, note- taking, grammar and vocabulary drills, and group discussion. The requirement in ENG 100 may be satisfied upon admission by designated scores on the SAT exam. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Open only to first year students enrolled simultaneously in ENG 101. ENG 101 Exposition This course stresses clear and precise communication. Students will critically analyze texts and use them as models for their own writing. Special attention will be placed upon the composing process from invention to revision. Students will revise drafts for correct mechanics and grammar, clarity of sentences, coherence in paragraphs, and effective organization of essays. Each student will prepare and deliver an informative speech in connection with one of the essay assignments. Cr. 4 (8 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. ENG 102 Persuasion This course stresses argumentation. Students will critically assess sophisticated
source materials and integrate outside sources into their own persuasive arguments. Special attention will be placed upon audience analysis, establishment of credibility and logical development of ideas. Students will revise drafts with attention to the needs of the audience and the arrangement of the argument. Each student will prepare and deliver a persuasive speech in connection with one of the essay assignments. Prerequisite: ENG 101. Cr. 4 (8 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. ENG 205 Introduction to Creative Writing: Fiction This course offers students experience in writing in the major forms of fiction and non-fiction. (WIC) Cr. 4 (8 ECTS Cr.). Gen. Ed.: Principles of Literary Analysis. Offered every semester. ENG 206 Introduction to Creative Writing: Poetry This course aims to bring students closer to the craft of poetry. The visual, the musical, and the verbal aspects of poetry will be discussed. Students will read and analyze some examples of the best world poetry written in or translated into English. Students will also bring to class their own poems or translations of poems. (WIC) Prerequisites: ENG 101. Gen Ed.: Principles of Literary Analysis. Cr. 4 (8 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. ENG 210 Introduction to Literature This course provides an introduction to the formal elements of literature. Texts are selected according to author, theme, genre, or topic. Prerequisite: ENG 101. Gen. Ed.: Principles of Literary Analysis. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester.
translations of texts selected from a broad range of influential writings that may include the Hebrew scriptures; ancient Greek and /or Roman poetry, drama, and philosophy; foundational Christian and / or Islamic texts; medieval, Renaissance, and/or modern European literature. Prerequisite: ENG 101. Gen. Ed.: Principles of Literary Analysis. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. ENG 232 World Literature: Literatures in Translation This course introduces students to important literary texts from a wide range of cultural traditions and historical periods in order to promote great awareness of the diverse ways in which the world has been understood and imagined. Assigned readings are English translations of texts that represent or have significantly influenced the beliefs, values or artistic traditions of societies beyond the European/Anglo-American "West" and texts that are culturally important in particular local traditions within this "West" but not well-known beyond them. Readings may include selections from the oral traditions of indigenous societies in the Americas, Australasia, Africa, and elsewhere as well as from the literary canons of East Asian, Indian, Arabic, or other societies with long traditions of writing. Readings may also include newer works significantly reflecting any of these traditions. Prerequisite: ENG 101. Gen. Ed.: Principles of Literary Analysis. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. ENG 241 American Literature: Beginnings to 1865 This course will cover American literature from its beginnings to 1865. We will read short stories, novels, poems, and essays by writers working across a centuryand-a-half of American history and dealing with the changes through which American culture has gone from the colonial era through the end of the Civil War. We will pay equal attention as we read to the way American writers have written the ways they have invented new forms through which to describe new worlds and to the ways in which they have influenced each other. Prerequisite: ENG 101. Gen. Ed.: Principles of Literary Analysis. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall.
ENG 220 Film Criticism This course introduces students to the main elements of film form and criticism, principally style (mise-en-scene, cinematographic properties, editing, sound) and narrative (structure and narration). The course aims to provide students with the necessary terminology to analyze film as filmic texts, and to strengthen students' analytical skills in relation to other forms of text. The course examines how different types of film operate formally through the analysis of both narrative and non-narrative (the documentary and the avant-garde) film; it considers different analytical approaches to Hollywood films of the studio era with focus on how the critical categories of genre and author have proven relevant; and, it examines several alternatives to Hollywood practice, including the contemporary US independent cinema and European cinema. Prerequisites: ENG 102, Gen Ed.: Principles of Literary Analysis. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly.
ENG 242 American Literature: 1865 - Present This course will cover American literature from 1865 to the present. We will read short stories, novels, poems, and essays by writers working across a century-and-ahalf of American history and dealing with the changes through which American culture has gone. These include changes in industry, technology, demographics, in what America means and what it means to be an American, in America's position in the world. Prerequisite: ENG 101. Gen. Ed.: Principles of Literary Analysis. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring.
ENG 231 World Literature: Landmark Texts for the Western Tradition This course introduces students to texts that have profoundly influenced and continue to shape philosophical discourse, religious thought, the visual arts, imaginative literature, and other aspects of culture in places and times far removed from those in which they were originally composed. Assigned texts are English
ENG 251 British Literature: Beginnings to 1785 This course introduces students to British literature from its beginnings to 1785 by surveying a wide range of periods, genres, literature movements and traditions, and representative and well-known authors. Texts and authors may include Boewulf, Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, the plays of William Shakespeare, and the
works of John Milton, as well as lesser-known authors. Literary periods may include the Anglo-Saxon, Medieval, Renaissance, Restoration and Eighteenthcentury. Prerequisites: ENG 101. Gen Ed.: Principles of Literary Analysis. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered once every two years. ENG 252 British Literature: 1785 to Present This course introduces student to British literature from 1785 to the present by surveying a wide range of periods, genres, literature movements and traditions, and representative and well-known authors. Authors may include William Blake, William Wordsworth, Mary Shelley, Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde, Virginia Woolf, and Chinua Achebe, as well as lesser-known authors. Prerequisite: ENG 101. Gen Ed.: Principles of Literary Analysis. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered once every two years. ENG 260 Balkan Literature This course focuses on contemporary or classic texts of Southeastern European literature. Texts are selected according to author, genre, or theme. Prerequisite: ENG 101. Gen. Ed.: Principles of Literary Analysis. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly. ENG 300 The Bible as Literature This course provides a general-purpose scholastic introduction to one of the most important texts of the past. The Bible has exercised an enormous influence on European culture, ways of life, moral codes, languages, and art. The English Bible has molded the contemporary English language in all its variants. Formerly listed as ENG 200. (WIC) Prerequisites: ENG 102, one other Literary Analysis course. Gen. Ed.: Literary Case Studies. Cr. 4 (8 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly. ENG 311 Public Speaking This course provides both the theory and practice of spoken communication: interviews, oral readings, informative speeches, demonstration speeches, roleplaying, impromptu and extemporaneous speeches. Prerequisite: ENG 102. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. ENG 340 Topics in American Literature This course is one of advanced study of American literary works. Topics will vary but may be centered on American literary periods and/or movements, such as Colonial American literature, American Romanticism, Naturalism and Realism, Modernism, and Contemporary American literature. The course may be repeated for credit on different topics. (WIC) Prerequisites: ENG 102 and one Principles of Literary Analysis course. Gen Ed.: Literary Case Studies. Cr. 4 (8 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. ENG 350 Topics in British Literature The course is one of advanced study of British literary works. Topics will vary but
may be centered on British literary periods and/or movements, such as Medieval, Renaissance, Seventeenth-century, Eighteenth-century, Romantic, Victorian, Modern and Contemporary British literature. The course may be repeated for credit on different topics. (WIC) Prerequisites: ENG 102 and one Principles of Literary Analysis course. Gen. Ed.: Literary Case Studies. Cr. 4 (8 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. ENG 360 Topics in Literary Theory and Criticism This course is one of advanced study of various literary theories and the methodologies associated with literary criticism. The course may be comprised of a survey of multiple schools of literary theory and criticism or may focus on one form of literary theory and criticism, in particular. Topics will vary but may include such schools of literary theory as Deconstructionism, Eco-criticism, Feminist literary theory, Formalism, Marxist literary theory, New Criticism, New Historicism, Postcolonialism, Postmodernism, Post-structuralism, and Psychoanalytical literary theory, Queer theory, Reader-response theory, and semiotics. The course may be repeated for credit on different topics. (WIC) Prerequisites: ENG 102, one Principles of Literary Analysis course. Gen Ed.: Literary Case Studies. Cr. 4 (8 ECTS). Offered in the Spring. ENG 370 Genre and Topical Studies Advanced study of literary or filmic texts that belong to a specific genre or cultural tradition or that share a specific set of thematic concerns. Particular topics will vary, and the course may be repeated for credit on another topic. (WIC) Prerequisites: ENG 102, one Principles of Literary Analysis course. Gen. Ed.: Literary Case Studies. Cr. 4 (8 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly. ENG 371 History, Memory and Narrative in Balkan Cinema This course explores contemporary Balkan cinema in relation to questions of history, memory and regional identify. The course draws on a broad range of recent films to address the Balkans as a social and political imaginary as well as the question of whether or not there is an identifiable "Balkan" cinema. Issues of national cinema, the breakup of the former Yugoslavia, the presentation of the Roma, Balkan stereotypes and gender will be considered, as well as the emergence of the new national and regional film traditions. (WIC) Prerequisites: ENG 102, Gen Ed.: one Principles of Literary Analysis. Cr. 4 (8 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly. ENG 380 Major Authors This class allows for the intensive study of one or two major writers, such as Austen, Chaucer, Faulkner, Milton, Melville, Woolf or Yeats. . The course may be repeated for credit on different authors. Prerequisites: ENG 102, one Principles of Literary Analysis course. Gen. Ed.: Literary Case Studies. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly.
ENG 388 Shakespeare This course focuses on an advanced study of a selection of Shakespeare's major plays representing different dramatic genres and may include study of his sonnets or other non-dramatic poems. Prerequisites: ENG 102, one Principles of Literary Analysis course. Gen. Ed.: Literary Case Studies. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall.
European Politics EUR 111 History of European Integration This course is designed to explore the development of the European integration process after the Second World War. In order to explain the genesis of the idea and the institutions of European integration, it starts with an introduction of the appearance of the European idea. It elaborates particularly on the steps undertaken by diverse European governments and international organizations to build the European Union, as known today. Gen. Ed.: Historical Sources. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. EUR 212 EU Politics This course provides a comprehensive view of the EU and the European integration process. It examines theories of integration, the EU institutional framework, EU policies, the policy-making process within the Union, and the EU's relation with the world. It constitutes the foundation course for students intending to continue in the European Politics program. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Gen. Ed.: Social and Cultural Analysis. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. EUR 213 Comparative Politics of Europe A comparative analysis of the economic, historical, political, and social forces that shape the polity of selected states across Western and Eastern Europe and their relevance for understanding comparative inquiry. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Gen. Ed.: Social and Cultural Analysis. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. EUR 301 EU Law and Institutions This course provides a survey of the institutional and legal structure of the European Union. Particular attention will be paid to the composition, powers and functions of the main institutions of the European Union. The course will also focus on the most important aspects of the EU legal system such as supremacy and direct effect of Union law, 'general' principles of law including fundamental rights; Union citizenship; the role of Union and national courts in enforcing and applying European Union law. Prerequisite: EUR 212. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. EUR 303 Policy-making in the European Union The course examines in depth the EU policies and policy-making process. It
encourages a critical study of the EU policies and policy-making process as a means of facilitating European integration. Policy focus areas correspond to the three pillars of the Maastricht Treaty. Prerequisites: EUR 212. Cr. 4 (8 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. EUR 305 European Economic Integration The course examines the economic foundations of the European Union; effects of free movement on the EU internal market, rationale and impact of monetary integration, preparation for integration (including accession and convergence criteria, stability pacts, policies and strategies for candidate countries), and the relationships between the EU and other nations - especially those within Southeastern Europe. Prerequisite: ECO 102. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly. EUR 307 Research Methods See POS 307 for description. EUR 320 Internal Market and EU Competition Law The course examines the legal aspects of the EU internal market and competition policies. The structure of the course is firmly grounded on the four fundamental freedoms of movement of goods, persons, services and capital. Each of the freedoms is thoroughly analyzed via the case law of the European Court of Justice and relevant legislation. The course also covers the legal aspects of EU competition policy such as agreements between undertakings and enforcement of EU competition law. Prerequisite: ECO 102. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. EUR 404 Topics in European Politics Topics in this course will vary according to instructor and student interest. Prerequisites: EUR 302. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. EUR 405 Topics in Areas Related to the European Union Topics in this course will vary according to instructor and student interest, e.g. Common Foreign and Security Policy, Justice and Home Affairs, Lobbying in the EU. Prerequisites: EUR 303. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. EUR 492 Senior Thesis Senior Thesis allows students to undertake their research and complete an 8,000word thesis. Providing all other requirements for honors are met (3.5 GPA within the major, fulfilling all requirement for the major), students who successfully complete the senior thesis with a grade of B+ or above will earn honors in European Politics. (WIC) Prerequisites: senior standing; cumulative GPA over 3.5; EUR 307 with B+ or better. Cr. 4 (8 ECTS Cr.).
Fine Arts FAR 101 Introduction to Music This course emphasizes the development of critical listening skills and an appreciation for Western (classical) music. Through a variety of listening experiences, introduces basic structural and stylistic elements and illustrates their use in major works by important composers of the established style periods. While no previous musical training is required, independent listening is a regular part of the course. Gen. Ed.: Aesthetic Expression. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. FAR 105 AUBG Choir This course provides optional credit for participation in the AUBG Choir. The AUBG Choir is a vocal ensemble that performs choral repertoire drawn from various periods and styles. Tours and exchange concerts are arranged. Enrollment, open to all students, is through audition/permission of the instructor. This course may be repeated twice for credit. Gen. Ed.: Aesthetic Expression. Cr. 2 (4 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. FAR 109 Music Theory This course shows the "kitchen" of music - it enables students to read and understand music while offering a theoretical and practical study of the main music components: rhythm, meter, time signatures, clefs, intervals, modes and keys. Analytical listening and sight singing are used on a regular basis. It also introduces the student to basic triads, chord progressions and cadences, and to their use in musical literature through a variety of video materials, live performances, and films. It focuses not only on classical music, but also on jazz, pop and contemporary music, allowing a comparison of the same fundamentals across different music styles. The coordination of theory and practice allows students to harmonize a melody with chords at the end of the semester. Gen. Ed.: Aesthetic Expression. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. FAR 121 Beginning Drawing This course introduces students to basic concepts and techniques of drawing. The course involves extensive practical work and culminates in a public exhibition of student work. Gen. Ed.: Aesthetic Expression. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. FAR 122 Intermediate Drawing The student acquires the manual skills needed for three-dimensional drawing and learns to understand the ways in which the instruments of an artist's sensitivity can be used to serve a cultural vision. Perspective, the role of light, and chiaroscuro are among the techniques presented and developed in this course. Gen. Ed.: Aesthetic Expression. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring.
FAR 151 Introduction to Theater Basic theatrical elements, techniques, and the processes by which plays are translated into theatrical expression, are introduced through study of major dramatic works, playwrights, genres, and form in historical context. Gen. Ed.: Aesthetic Expression. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. FAR 160 Introduction to Art History and Theory This course provides both a historiographical and an aesthetical approach to the field of art. Students are engaged in encounters with significant works of art from the ancient traditions of Egypt to early twentieth century modernism in Europe. The art pieces under their attention are studied in the cultural context of the time and are analyzed in terms of terminology and concepts, which are of fundamental importance for art appreciation. A theme that runs through the course is the development of principles of the organization of pictorial space (perspective). Gen. Ed.: Aesthetic Expression. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly. FAR 203 Beginning Applied Music This course provides individual instruction in an instrument or voice for beginners. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. It may be repeated for credit. Gen. Ed.: Aesthetic Expression. Cr.1-2 (2-4 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. FAR 250 Applied Theater This course offers optional credit for significant participation in AUBG theater productions or performances staged in conjunction with theater classes. Technical students develop procedures, research, and coordinate a particular aspect of production; acting students develop, research and perform a role in production. Gen. Ed.: Aesthetic Expression. Cr.1-3 (2-6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. FAR 251 Beginning Acting This course covers the fundamental techniques in building a character using voice, body, mind, and imagination. Students will work on exercises, improvisations, monologues, dialogues, and short scenes. Gen. Ed.: Aesthetic Expression. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. FAR 252 Intermediate Acting This course is a continuation of FAR 251. This course will help students develop techniques of using body, voice, mind and imagination in improvisational exercises and extended scene work. Students will examine approaches to acting through film and live performance and analyze contemporary plays from the actor's point of view. Students will be required to keep an acting journal. Prerequisite: FAR 251. Gen. Ed.: Aesthetic Expression. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. FAR 307 History of Jazz This course explores the origins and historical development of African-American music, both sacred and secular. It traces the stylistic and social evolution of jazz
and the pre-jazz styles through the music of the seminal artists and ensembles that have shaped and transformed this uniquely American music. Through a great variety of musical performances, multimedia and movies, students are encouraged to discuss and analyze the similarities and differences between musical instruments, different performances, jazz styles, rhythms, using the appropriate terminology. Gen. Ed.: Aesthetic Expression. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring.
HTY 201 Myth-making in History This course is designed to give basic knowledge about the major types of myths that were developed and were proliferated in history since antiquity to the present; and to help students to understand the abiding power of myths in both historiography and politics. The course explores the goals and the techniques of creating historical myths in religion, nationalism, racism, and totalitarianism. Gen. Ed.: Historical Sources. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall.
FAR 309 Bulgarian Folk Music This course provides a general study of main features of Bulgarian folk music - folk regions, rituals, songs, tunes, and dances. Students consider the uniqueness of Bulgarian folk music in comparison with other Balkan folklore and European music. Gen. Ed.: Aesthetic Expression. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring.
HTY 208 Greece, Thrace, the Black Sea and the Ancient World This course treats the history of Ancient Greece, Thrace and the Black Sea from the Bronze Age to the death of Alexander the Great. It covers the major social, economic, political, and intellectual and cultural developments. It also specifically discusses Homer, Greek identity and the rise of the city-state, the Peloponnesian War, and Macedonia. Gen. Ed.: Historical Sources. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly.
FAR 310 Music in Latin American Culture This course considers the richness of music of Latin America in historical and cultural context, and illustrates Latin American philosophy, life styles, rituals and religions. Through a great variety of musical performances, multimedia, and movies, students are given the opportunity to discuss and analyze similarities and differences between traditional genres, rhythms, ensembles, instruments, festivals and dances. They will also understand how these create a unified, but unique and multisided, culture. Gen. Ed.: Aesthetic Expression. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. FAR 403 Advanced Applied Music This course provides individual instruction in an instrument or voice for the advanced student. Emphasis in the course is on preparing a repertoire for public performances. Weekly lessons and daily practice time are scheduled with the instructor. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor or completion of at least two semesters of FAR 203 in the same instrument/voice. This class may be repeated for credit. Gen. Ed.: Aesthetic Expression. Cr.1-2 (2-4 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester.
History and Civilizations HTY 101 Global History to 1500 This course provides an introduction to the history of the world, with emphasis on such broad aspects of the subject as major civilizations, development of religions, cultural diversity, and global convergence up to the beginning of the 16th century. Gen. Ed.: Historical Sources. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. HTY 102 Global History since 1500 This course introduces students to the history of the world beginning with the establishment of global exchange between Europe, Africa, and Asia. The course has an emphasis on trans-cultural ties, especially in politics, economics, and religion. Gen. Ed.: Historical Sources. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring.
HTY 209 Rome and the Ancient World This course deals with Roman History from the beginning of Roman expansion in Latium (VIII c. BCE) and later into Provinces in Southeastern Europe to the fall of the Western Roman Empire (476 CE). The course especially focuses on political, military and social history. Moreover, the most significant cultural and intellectual elements of Roman civilization are taken into account. Gen. Ed.: Historical Sources. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly. HTY 210 Medieval Europe This course provides a conceptual introduction to the Middle Ages. Special emphasis is given to the Middle Ages as the "beginning" of European history, the emergence of a European identity and the criteria that shaped this identity (e.g., Christianity). Special attention is given to everyday life in medieval Europe, as well as the political, economic, and social developments of the period culminating in the transition to the Early Modern Age. Gen. Ed.: Historical Sources. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly. HTY 212 Early Modern Europe This course is an intensive survey of the political, social and intellectual development of Europe from the Reformation to the Congress of Vienna. Special emphasis will be laid on the rise of the European state system. Gen. Ed.: Historical Sources. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. HTY 213 Modern Europe This course provides a survey of the major political, social, and economic forces that have shaped modern Europe, particularly nationalism and industrialization. Attention will also focus on the rise of Fascism, Nazism and Communism. Gen. Ed.: Historical Sources. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring.
HTY 214 Eastern Europe in the 19th and 20th Centuries A survey of the history of the lands from Poland to Greece during the formative period of their modern existence is provided in this course. The course is comparative in nature, emphasizing similar experiences such as: domination by outside powers, the rise of national consciousness, the struggle for independence, and the difficulties in developing a democratic ethos in the region. Gen. Ed.: Historical Sources. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. HTY 221 The Medieval Balkans This course examines the history of the peoples living in the Balkan Peninsula, from the emergence of the 'barbaric' states in the Balkan provinces of the Byzantine Empire until the advent of the age of nationalism in the 18th century. It explores the specific political, social and cultural features of the Balkan states from their emergence until the Ottoman conquest as well as the factors which enabled the Ottomans to establish control over the peninsula; the changes in the lives of the Balkan populace resulting from its inclusion in the empire; the way people of different ethnicities and religions shared and cohabited in common spaces; the emergence of the Eastern Question and its impact on political developments in the region. Gen. Ed.: Historical Sources. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. HTY 222 The Modern Balkans This course stresses the reforms of the Ottoman Empire, the cultural renaissance, nation building in Southeast Europe, national liberation struggles and the emergence of the successor states of the Ottoman Empire in relation to the Eastern Question. Gen. Ed.: Historical Sources. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. HTY 223 History of the Ottoman Empire. This course is a survey of the early Ottoman Empire, from the founding of the Ottoman state through its expansion. The course notes economic, cultural, and religious components of both the empire and the ethnic and religious groups within it and its effect on the variety of ethnic and religious groups inhabiting it through to its demise in the 1920's and the emergence of the Turkish republic. Gen. Ed.: Historical Sources. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly. HTY 224 Bulgarian History (681-1990) This course covers both chronologically and topically major events of Bulgarian history (The Bulgarian Medieval States, Bulgarian Society during the Revival Period, Capitalism and Nationalism in Bulgaria, the Socialist Period). Less known topics such as "Minorities in Bulgaria" receive specific attention during the class. The course has a chronological framework beginning with 681 and Medieval Age, Modern Times (Bulgarian Revival Period and the Third Bulgarian Kingdom) and Recent Bulgarian History (since 1944 to 1990). This course replaces HTY 131 and HTY 132. Gen. Ed.: Historical Sources. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring.
HTY 230 Byzantine History The course is a systematic introduction into the history of the Eastern Roman Empire. From the early 4th century and well beyond 1453 AD, its cultural, religious, social, and political history was an active and often challenging factor in all developmental European processes. In lectures, discussions, multimedia thematic presentations, and student speeches, participants will study the prehistory of Byzantium, the epochs of the Late Antiquity and the mature empire (including a detailed explanation of the imperial state ideology), the Crusades, the decline and fall, as well as all noteworthy events, in the "Byzantine Commonwealth" (e.g., the formation of the world of the "Orthodox Slavs", the "Moscow Third Rome" doctrine's essence and implication, etc.). Gen. Ed.: Historical Sources. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. HTY 241 United States History to the Civil War This course is a survey of American history from the period of exploration of the New World through post-Civil War Reconstruction is provided in this course. Topics include the development of the American colonies and their institutions, the Revolution, the creation of a federal union, the people of America, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Gen. Ed.: Historical Sources. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. HTY 242 United States History from 1865 to Present This class provides a survey of American history from the Reconstruction era to the present. Topics include the economic expansion of the United States, the political evolution of the American government, the rise of an American role in world affairs, the Cold War, and globalization. Gen. Ed.: Historical Sources. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. HTY 291 Historical Methods Analysis of the basic techniques used in the research and writing of history, particularly the use of sources and the philosophical approaches to the study of history. Seminar topics taught under this course include European Historiography, Themes in Interwar European History, and Bad Decision-Making in History. Prerequisites: ENG 102. Cr. 3-4 (6-8 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. HTY 301 Falsifications in History This course is a basic survey of falsifications of history since antiquity to the present, with attention to the abiding power of hoaxes and falsehoods in both historiography and politics. The course explores "innovations" in the forging of history, particularly their use by the totalitarian regimes of the twentieth century. Gen. Ed.: Historical Research. Prerequisites: one Historical Sources course. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. HTY 304 Topics in European History This course is focused study of specific subjects and periods in the history of
European civilization. Topics include issues related to European political, social, cultural and intellectual history, such as Classical Antiquity, Renaissance and Reformation, the Age of Enlightenment, European Jewry, German History (18711991), Imperial Russia, Soviet History, Totalitarian Regimes, Europe in Flames (1936-1949), and European Diplomatic History. Gen. Ed.: Historical Research. Prerequisites: one Historical Sources course. Cr. 3-4 (6-8 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. HTY 305 Topics in Southeast European History This course focuses on specific subjects in the history of specific Southeastern Europe or key issues in the history of the region. Topics include Bulgaria in the 20th Century, Yugoslavia 1918-1999, Communist Regimes in the Balkans, Southeastern Europe in the Twentieth Century and Religious Communities in the Balkans. Gen. Ed.: Historical Research. Prerequisites: one Historical Sources course. Cr. 3-4 (6-8 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. HTY 306 Topics in Ottoman History This course focuses on the study of specific subjects in Ottoman history. Topics include Women in Islam, the Islamic City, Ottoman Heritage in the Balkans, and Jews, Muslims, and Christians in the Ottoman Empire. Gen. Ed.: Historical Research. Prerequisites: one Historical Sources course. Cr. 3-4 (6-8 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. HTY 307 Topics in American History This course includes focused study of specific subjects in the history of the United States. Topics offered have included Colonial America, America in the Twentieth Century and American Diplomatic History. Gen. Ed.: Historical Research. Prerequisites: one Historical Sources course. Cr. 3-4 (6-8 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly. HTY 308 Topics in Global History This course addresses the chronological development of a specific theme in global history. The course explores the crucial problems of the topic theme in terms of society, politics, economics, and culture in a global context. Gen. Ed.: Historical Research. Prerequisites: one Historical Sources course. Cr. 3-4 (6-8 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly. HTY 310 History of Christianity This course examines the history of Christianity as an explanation of the past and of the Judeo-Christian pattern of civilization. This history has shaped the whole of the political, social, cultural, ideological, and even scientific, juridical, etc. development of more nations and states than any other civilization through the whole of the human history. In the course of the semester this introduction will cover the most essential (and significant up to the present day) events and developments of Christianity. Gen Ed.: Historical Research. Prerequisites: one Historical Sources course. Cr. 4 (8 ECTS Cr.) (WIC). Offered in the Fall.
HTY 401 Critical Issues in History This course offered advanced study seminars focusing on "critical issues" in history. Topics include: Nationalism, War and Culture, Reforms and Modernization, and Religion and the State. Gen. Ed.: Historical Research. Prerequisites: one Historical Sources course, Junior standing or permission of the instructor. Cr. 4 (8 ECTS Cr.) (WIC). Offered irregularly. HTY 491/492 Senior Thesis I and II A senior thesis may be arranged by qualifying students, i.e. Senior standing and History and Civilizations major, with a faculty advisor for ambitious research programs that cover two semesters. Students are encouraged to contact the advisor of their choice during the second semester of their Junior year and indicate their intention to pursue a senior thesis project. A completed senior thesis project with at least a grade of C substitutes for the Bulgarian state exam in History. A completed senior thesis project with at least a grade of A- on both courses grants the Disciplinary Honors in History and Civilizations. Prerequisites: HTY491: completion of the core courses of the History and Civilizations Major (i.e. HTY 101, HTY 102, and HTY 291); HTY 492: completion of HTY 491 with a grade of C or better. Each Cr. 4 (8 ECTS Cr.) (WIC). Offered every semester.
Information Systems INF 110 Visual Basic Programming This course introduces the basic concepts of programming to students who have little or no programming experience using the Visual Basic programming language. The major constructs of "structured" programming will be covered, such as the sequential execution of program statements; the selective execution of program statements; and the repetitive execution of program statements. In addition, the basic use of Visual Basic for constructing visual user interfaces, etc. will be described. The use of extensive practical exercises will emphasize the use of Visual Basic facilities for computer problem solving. The course assumes no or little prior knowledge of programming. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. INF 120 Basics in Java Programming This course is intended as a first year initial Java course. It provides the fundamental principles of procedural programming (both structured and object oriented approaches), as well as emphasizing the basic skills of efficient problem solving and software development using as a template the Input-Process-Output model of a computing process and conventional concept for software development life cycle. The major topics covered include: algorithms, various technologies to build Java programs, problem-solving, object-oriented programming, and GUI programming. Examples illustrate syntax and semantics of the language constructs introduced - primitive data types, reference variables, operators, expressions, statement control level structures, methods, classes, objects, and programs (applications and applets) as a collection of classes. INF120 serves as an extra
prelude to a set of COS and INF courses in the area of data structures, algorithms, data bases, Web and Internet technologies, where more advanced programming concepts are introduced. Recommended Prerequisite: INF110. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered at least once every two years. INF 140 Basics in C# Programming This is a first year programming course that introduces students to efficient problem-solving using the C# programming language. Fundamental principles of procedural programming like structured (thinking in functions) and objectoriented (thinking in classes and objects) approaches, input data validation, exception handling techniques, and event driven programming techniques are presented. Microsoft Visual Studio development environment is introduced to develop various sets of console, window dialog boxed and graphic user interface C# applications. Examples will illustrate the syntax and semantics of the C# primitive data types, reference variables, operators, expressions, statement level control structures, methods, classes, objects and programs as a collection of classes. INF 140 serves as an extra prelude to a set of COS and INF courses in the area of data structures, algorithms, data bases, Web and Internet technologies, where more advanced programming concepts are introduced. Recommended Prerequisite: INF 110. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered at least once every two years. INF 150 Personal Productivity with Information Technologies The course trains students on effective and efficient use of Information Technologies to increase the productivity. The course covers word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, Access, etc. Emphasis is on supporting decision making with Excel and interchanging data between Office applications and Web sites. Cr. 3 (6 ECST Cr.). Offered in the Spring. INF 160 Information Systems Development Environments The course introduces, at a very basic level, various development environments and programming languages facing the conventional model of a computing process, and the classic concept of an information system life cycle. The evolution of development environments is examined with examples of application and scripting languages, compiled and interpretive languages. The scope covers programming paradigms like structured and object-oriented programming. The simple basics of C/C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, VBScript and their associated environments MS.NET, Eclipse are presented. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Prerequisite INF 110. Offered at least once every two years. INF 240 Website Development This course provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts and technologies involved in the design and publishing of Web pages. The first part of the course will describe traditional Web page development using HTML and CSS, together with multimedia enhancements. The second part of the course will look at newer Web developments, including interactive Web pages and the XHTML standard. The
course will be highly interactive and hands-on with students gaining practical experience. Cr. 3 (6 ECST Cr.). Offered at least once every two years. INF 250 Emerging Technologies The course introduces to students a set of emerging programming and computing technologies. The course covers technologies to develop various types of applications, including different models of a computing process, processing standard, and developing user-defined, class libraries. Computing technologies present software packages supporting mobile devices (e.g. personal digital assistant), emerging alternative input/output devices, and data exchange between computing devices. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Prerequisite INF 110. Offered at least once every two years. INF 270 Principles of Information Systems The course introduces students the discipline of information systems, providing a broad overview on conceptual and practical aspects of design and use of information systems in social organizations. The scope includes topics such as Overview of Information Theory, General Systems Theory, Cybernetics, Information Systems Analysis and Design, Categories of IS in social organizations, Decision Making under Risk and Uncertainty and Utilization and Management of Information Resources. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Prerequisite INF 150. Offered in the Fall. INF 275 Web Client Technologies The course introduces the concepts, languages, and technologies relating to dynamic Web-based applications from the client-side. The course will introduce JavaScript and show how it may be used for creating dynamic, interactive Web pages that form the basis for modern Web applications. The use of JavaScript frameworks such as JQuery will be described and demonstrated, as will the use of JavaScript in creating Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) such as mashups, etc. The use of XML and its associated technologies will be described. The use of AJAX for RIAs will also be introduced. The course will also introduce other emerging technologies for developing Web-based applications. Prerequisite: INF 240. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered at least once every two years. INF 280 Database Systems The course introduces the fundamental concepts of the database theory and its applications. Topics include: foundations of databases, database design through entity-relationship model, relational database model, normalization, SQL, organization of physical data storage, query optimization and transaction processing. Assignments require use of an available DBMS. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring.
INF 335 Web Server Technologies The course will explore a set of key approaches and technologies currently used to design and develop Web server-based applications. The course provides students with an understanding of the technologies that support Web server-based interactions and their impact on the World Wide Web. Focus is on the investigation of the most current technologies, such as PHP and ASP.NET. The future direction of Web applications will also be explored. Recommended prior to INF 335: INF 240. Prerequisite: INF 280. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. INF 350 Managing Information Systems Development Projects This course covers the factors necessary for successful management of information systems development or enhancement projects. Both technical and behavioral aspects of project management are applied. Topics include: managing the system life cycle (requirements determination, design, implementation), project tracking and monitoring, metrics, system performance evaluation, costeffectiveness analysis, management of changes, team collaboration techniques and tools, software tools. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered at least once every two years. INF 370 Information Security This course provides an introduction to the various technical and administrative aspects of information security and assurance. This course provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with protecting information assets, determining the levels of protection and response to security incidents, and designing a consistent, reasonable information security system, with appropriate intrusion detection and reporting features. Previous coursework that addresses security issues such as INF 280 and/or INF 335 is highly desirable. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered at least once every two years. INF 440 Technologies for e-Business The course focuses on opportunities the network information technologies offered to enrich business strategy and to implement a rich variety of business models. Emphasizing the technological aspects of e-business, the course provides also introduction to e-business strategies; e-business modeling; development and architecture of e-business solutions and their components; information privacy, reliability and security. Prerequisite: INF 335. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. INF 480 Data Warehousing and Data Mining The course introduces to a class of computer applications designed to integrate effective information retrieval from heterogeneous sources with analytical tools, data evaluation, and inference techniques. Data-mining uses a wide range of algorithms and techniques, drawn from areas as statistics, databases, artificial intelligence, machine learning, neural networks, pattern recognition, knowledge based systems, knowledge acquisition, information retrieval, data visualization, etc. Data Warehouses are a further evolution of relational databases oriented to support business decision-making. The course gives a broad overview of the area
of data warehouses and data mining, its basic concepts and techniques from database perspective. Prerequisite: INF 280. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered at least once every two years. INF 491 Senior Project This course is supposed to demonstrate the ability of the student to solve real world problems in the Information Systems area individually under supervision of department faculty. The student is expected to present the progress of his project during the semester and finally to demonstrate the working project in its entire functionality. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester.
Journalism and Mass Communication JMC 141 Communication, Media and Society This course provides a critical assessment of the mass media and its effects on political life, popular culture and on the presentation and selection of information. This foundation course gives an overview of the development of book publishing, the newspaper, radio and television industries and advertising and public relations. It is a fitting elective for those interested in developing their critical acumen and media savvy. The course is open to students of all levels, preferably first-year students. Gen. Ed.: Social and Cultural Analysis. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. JMC 150 Writing for Media This course is intended to give students a sample of the different writing skills used in distinct forms of media. Recognizing that one form of writing for media e.g. journalism is not enough for today's media marketplace, students will participate in exercises designed to show how some skills can relate to all media while others are directed toward competence in other media professions like advertising, PR, blogging, multimedia, and involve not just style but also format and organization. Each medium presents distinct formats and forms that all prospective professionals must appreciate. (WIC) Prerequisite: JMC 141. (WIC) Cr. 4 (8 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. JMC 200 Visual Communication Theory and Practice This course is an introduction into the world of communication through images, words, and graphics. The course will survey examples from the ancient world to the present and help students develop a vocabulary for discussion of visual works. Major trends and styles will be reviewed within a historical and theoretical framework. Students will study the development of writing systems and technologies, analyze the use and effectiveness of messages with images and words, and present on a related topic of their choosing. Gen. Ed.: Aesthetic Expression. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall.
JMC 220 Multimedia Journalism A course focused on teaching students the fundamentals of reporting news in a multimedia format. Working individually and in two- or three-person teams, students will write, edit, video and produce graphics for their own news stories, learning the basics of writing for the Web, handheld-camera-work and video- and sound-editing for an online audience. Through direct experience and practice, they will refine their understanding of the very different demands Web-based news production makes on their writing, interviewing and editing skills. (WIC) Cr. 4 (8 ECTS Cr.). Prerequisites: JMC 141, JMC 150. Offered in the Spring. JMC 233 Introduction to Video Journalism This course is focused on producing Video Journalism for a variety of media platforms. Working in two- or three-man teams students will videotape and edit their own news stories, learning the basics of camera-work and video and audio editing. The emphasis will be to gain hands-on skills in producing video news, quickly, in a variety of forms. Through direct experience and practice they will refine their understanding of the very different demands video makes on their writing and interviewing skills. Prerequisites: JMC 141, JMC 150. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. JMC 250 Writing and Reporting In this course, students learn-by-doing and also by reading and discussing the discipline's best work. Students observe and research the systems they write about, such as government, business and the other institutions of a civil society. They develop news judgment, generate story ideas, practice the art of interviewing and organize and write stories. They attempt several forms, including the news story, the feature and the opinion piece. A discussion of ethical practice, standards and behavior permeates all aspects of the course. (WIC) Prerequisites: JMC 141, JMC 150. Cr. 4 (8 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. JMC 321 Digital Photojournalism The course explores the use of photography in journalism and multimedia storytelling. Students use the digital still camera as a journalistic tool, exploring a variety of techniques to photograph and prepare images for use across media. Emphasis is on effective communication through single photographs as well as through photo stories and picture packages. Course includes discussions on copyright, licensing and ethics in the profession. Students prepare photographs for print, design layouts, and produce slide shows for online viewing. Writing in the form of captions, stories/articles and audio provide context for the photographs they produce. Prerequisites: JMC 141, JMC 150. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. JMC 333 Television News Reporting Building on the basic video journalism introduction in JMC 233, this course focuses on the more traditional broadcast television approach to news reporting.
Students study the evolution of TV news and learn the techniques of field and live TV reporting. The emphasis is on reporting getting the story for television, advanced production techniques in the field and in the editing room, working quickly but carefully to demanding deadlines, and building strong presentation skills. Prerequisites: JMC 233. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. JMC 345 Specialized Writing Journalism's banquet of reporting specialties, from business, the arts and science to sports, travel and fashion, is at the center of this advanced reporting and writing course. Students read and discuss excellent examples of work within the specialties and report and write their own stories. The course emphasizes ethical professional standards and behavior within the specialities. (WIC) Prerequisites: JMC 150, JMC 250. Cr. 4 (8 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. JMC 356 Media Law and Ethics This course examines regulation and protection of the media in democracies and the making of ethical choices by professionals in a free legal environment. The legal focus is on laws and principles developed by US courts and the European Court of Human Rights to promote vigorous scrutiny of government, the free flow of information and of diverse opinions, while protecting individual rights and such social interests as public order. The ethical focus is on classical and modern models of thinking that help editors and other professionals make ethically justifiable decisions about the conflicts of principles that confront them daily. Gen. Ed.: Moral and Philosophical Reasoning. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr). Offered every semester. JMC 370 Introduction to Public Relations This course is designed to familiarize students with the basic concepts and principles of public relations. It serves as the foundation for other courses in public relations and explores definitions, history, theories, principles, management practices, case studies and public relations career possibilities. This course counts for elective credit in the Business major. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Prerequisite: Declared major in JMC or BUS, Junior standing. Offered every semester. JMC 389 Introduction to Advertising This introductory course seeks to give students insight into the fundamentals of all areas of advertising and a clear understanding of the effect of advertising. Students review and discuss examples of international print and television advertisements, do team exercises on the various aspects of the advertising process, and complete individual and group assignments. Prerequisite: Declared major in JMC or BUS; junior standing. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr). Offered in the Fall. JMC 411 Design and Layout The course builds on the concepts learned in JMC 200 and advances design and layout skills through the use of typography, graphics, photography and page layout. Emphasis is on the presentation of information in newspapers, magazines
and the World Wide Web, as well as other communication media. Prerequisite: JMC 200. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr). Offered every semester. JMC 425 Advanced Communications Design This course is designed to further develop graphic design skills through a variety of projects ranging from exercises in creative typography, to posters, invitations, product packaging, brochures and small book design. To complement their conceptual efforts, students learn advanced software techniques and study awardwinning examples by some of today's most celebrated designers. Topical readings and discussions provide further inspiration and stimulus for creative solutions to visual problems. Coursework culminates in a formal portfolio presentation. Prerequisites: JMC 200, JMC 411. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr). Offered in the Spring. JMC 435 Magazine Journalism Magazine-length journalism, whether print, television, radio or online, is the focus of this advanced reporting and writing course. Through assignments requiring extensive, in-depth reporting, students learn to find, gather, manage, interpret and convey large amounts of information. They shape their reporting into stories of depth and breadth, using forms that include narrative nonfiction and first-person description. (WIC) Prerequisites: JMC 150, JMC 250. Cr. 4 (8 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. JMC 455 Global Comparative Media Starting from a base of the historical, cultural, and practical realities driving media in Eastern and Southeastern Europe, the course will pursue through readings, lectures, video examples, and research the differences between American media and various Western European versions. Under regular scrutiny will be the degree to which Western approaches to media are meaningful and appropriate to developing nations, or not. Research will then expand to examine how journalism and media differ across the world: how journalists approach a subject differently, how their efforts are manipulated by governments and influentials, and whether specific forms of media have the necessary market support for success. Prerequisites: declared JMC major, Senior standing. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every other year. JMC 470 Topics in Journalism This course provides an opportunity for the advanced study of a current issue in journalism. Prerequisites: Junior standing, declared JMC major. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly. JMC 480 Topics in Media This course provides an opportunity for the advanced study of a current issue in media and/or mass communication. Prerequisites: Junior standing, declared JMC major. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.).
JMC 481 Professional Internship (0 credits) Practical professional experience, individually arranged to meet the specialized needs of the student, in preparation for a career in media. Possible settings include newspapers, magazines, radio or television stations, production houses, as well as work in an advertising or public relations agencies. A minimum of eight working weeks (320 working hours) is required. Students are advised to do their internships following their junior year. Prerequisite: Declared JMC major. Cr. 0 (0 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester as contracted. JMC 482 Academic Internship Students in JMC who wish to receive academic credit for their internship experience need faculty oversight. The internship must have observable, measurable and documented learning outcomes, and consist of supervised, practical experience focused on the major. The Student must secure faculty sponsorship, receive the Department's and Dean's permission one term in advance of the experience, and complete a learning contract that clearly defines the goals and outcomes of the internship. AUBG University guidelines on internship must be met. Prerequisite: declared JMC major. Cr. 1- 3 (2-6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester as contracted. JMC 491 Capstone Project JMC students in their senior year and with a minimum 3.0 GPA in the major enroll in this course with the goal to produce a large body of publishable or broadcastquality individual work. Projects may include a design or photography portfolio, a television documentary or a series of magazine articles. Students work under the supervision of a faculty member in the department. May count as the Bulgarian State Exam. Prerequisites: JMC 141, JMC 150, JMC 200, JMC 220, four courses in one of the specialization areas (Journalism or Mass Communication). Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester as contracted.
Mathematics MAT 100 Introductory Mathematics This course stresses elementary mathematics and basic quantitative knowledge at the pre-calculus level. Students understand and work effectively with real numbers, algebraic expressions, polynomials, equations, and functions. Students learn how to present a real-life problem in mathematical terms and model social and scientific phenomena. The course gives a broad-based mathematical knowledge to build upon in quantitative reasoning courses as well as applied and specialized courses in Business, Social and Natural Sciences. The requirement in Introductory Mathematics may also be satisfied upon admission by designated scores on the SAT exam or a placement examination during the first semester at AUBG. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester.
MAT 102 Finite Mathematics The topics covered provide students with basic knowledge and primary skills from several important mathematical areas, including Linear Algebra (linear systems and matrices), Linear Programming, Logic (truth sets and Venn diagrams), Probability theory, Counting Principles and applications to Probability. The study of Markov chains at the end becomes an attractive application of all ideas and technique considered earlier. Gen. Ed.: Quantitative Reasoning. Prerequisites: MAT 100 or equivalent. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester.
MAT 205 Introduction to Abstract Algebra The course offers an introduction to the basic algebraic structures, like groups, rings, integral domains and fields. Fundamental structure theorems for factorization are discussed. Applications are discussed of general results to some specific, but very important objects, like symmetric groups, ring of integers, polynomial rings, and matrix rings. Also included are splitting fields and roots of a polynomial, polynomials with integer, rational, real, and complex coefficients. Prerequisites: MAT 105. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall.
MAT 103 Calculus I The course develops (primarily on technical and intuitive level with only minor references to deeper points like completeness) the initial notions and skills of analysis in the real line like: limits and continuity; derivatives (the problem of "rates of change") and curve sketching; integrals (the "area" or "accumulation" problem) and techniques of integration, with the fundamental theorem of calculus linking the two main problems. Gen. Ed.: Quantitative Reasoning. Prerequisites: MAT 100 or equivalent. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester.
MAT 212 Calculus III The course extends techniques of calculus in two and three dimensions. Topics covered include vectors and geometry of space, quadratic surfaces, space curves, cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Also included are partial derivatives, and extreme value problems for functions of several variables, Lagrange multipliers, double and triple integrals, iterated integrals and applications. Prerequisites: MAT 103, MAT 104. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall.
MAT 104 Calculus II The course aims to develop and extend the methods and technique of Calculus I. Topics discussed include: inverse functions - logarithmic and exponential functions, inverse trigonometric functions, L'Hospital's rule and applications, integration techniques, improper integrals, parametric curves and polar coordinates, infinite sequences and series, power series, representation of functions as sums of power series, Taylor and Maclaurin series and polynomials. Gen. Ed.: Quantitative Reasoning. Prerequisites: MAT 103 or equivalent. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. MAT 105 Elementary Linear Algebra and Analytical Geometry The course offers a general view to some important ideas and techniques in the field. Starting with a discussion of systems of linear equations (the natural source of the subject) the important technique of matrices, matrix operations and determinants is considered. An illustration of the general concepts in the plane and space geometry helps the students to cultivate their intuition and interpretative skills in the area. An elementary introduction to General vector spaces, Linear Transformations and Eigenvalue problems initiates the students into this powerful technique. Gen. Ed.: Quantitative Reasoning. Prerequisites: MAT 100 or equivalent. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. MAT 201 Mathematical Statistics The course offers a general view to some important ideas and techniques in Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics, including: random variables and probability distribution functions, expectations, moment generating functions, limit theorems, sampling distributions, principle of estimation and hypothesis testing. Prerequisites: MAT 104, STA 105. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring.
MAT 213 Introduction to Differential Equations The course introduces a variety of solution methods for ordinary differential equations: first order equations, second order equations (solution space, base of solutions, Wronskian), power series method, Laplace transform, system of linear equations. Prerequisites: MAT 103. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly. MAT 214 Numerical Analysis The course introduces the students to the basic concepts, and techniques in the field including: methods for solution of equations in one variable; polynomial approximation, spline approximation and interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, initial value problems for ordinary differential equations. Prerequisites: MAT 104. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly. MAT 225 Advanced Linear Algebra The course offers an extended view to the basic concepts of general vector spaces, fundamental structure theorems for linear maps and eigenvalue technique. It covers spectral theorems for symmetric, Hermitian and unitary maps (and matrices) and application to quadratic and Hermitian forms. Triangulation and Jordan canonical form are discussed. Prerequisites: MAT 102 or MAT 105. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. MAT 305 Topics in Abstract Algebra An advanced course with an emphasis on learning to understand, construct and present proofs. Requires an accompanying weekly seminar. The following topics are included: Groups and group action, Sylow theorems, the free group, generators and relations, the Tedd-Coxeter algorithm, Ring theory, Hilbert's Nullstellensatz, unique factorization domains, Noetherian rings, modules, free modules, generators and relations, Hilbert basis theorem, the structure theorem for abelian groups, Fields, algebraic and transcendental elements, algebraically closed fields,
The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. As an application the course suggests either an introduction to Galois theory, or introduction to commutative and noncommutative Groebner basis. Prerequisites: MAT 105, MAT 205. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly.
MLL 116 Introductory French II This course is a continuation of MLL 115, which is also appropriate for students with one year of French in secondary school. Prerequisites: MLL 115 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring.
MAT 313 Calculus IV The course extends techniques of calculus in two and three dimension: vector functions, scalar and vector fields, line and surface integrals, Green's theorem, Stocks' theorem, divergence theorem and their applications. Prerequisites: MAT 105, MAT 212. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly.
MLL 125 Introductory German I This course is an elementary German language course for students with no previous study of German or less than one year in secondary school. Equal emphasis is placed on developing reading, comprehension, speaking, and writing skills. Students with more than one year of secondary school German must have the written consent of the instructor. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall.
MAT 314 Complex Analysis The course provides an introduction to analytic functions of one complex variable, their basic properties and applications. The material includes complex numbers, connectedness in the complex plane, conformal mappings, holomorphic functions and Cauchy's integral formulas, Liouville's theorem, mean value property and maximum modulus principle, Taylor and Laurent expansions, analytic functions and analytic continuation principle, residue theorem and evaluation of integrals by the method of residues. Prerequisites: MAT 105, MAT 212. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly. MAT 315 Real Analysis Analysis and Geometry are at the roots of such basic areas of mathematics as general topology, geometric topology, differential geometry, functional analysis, measure theory, probability theory, dynamical systems, differential equations, to name a few. The course introduces the student to set theory, general topology, metric spaces, measure theory, Lebesgue integration, function spaces. Though the th th basic structure of analysis was set in the 19 and beginning of the 20 century we will explore such up to date applications as analysis of fractals or applications to financial calculus through some of the projects. Prerequisites: MAT 104, MAT 105. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly.
MLL 126 Introductory German II This course is a continuation of MLL 125, or for students with one year of German in secondary school. This course aims to enable students to understand, speak, read and write basic German and teaches students how to use German in real-life situations effectively. Prerequisites: MLL 125 or permission from instructor. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. MLL 135 Introductory Bulgarian I This is a course for beginners with very limited or no prior knowledge of the Cyrillic alphabet. It gives non-Bulgarian speaking students some basic knowledge of Bulgarian language and culture. Emphasis is put on everyday situations, and interactive language teaching methods are used. Vocabulary is carefully chosen on the principle of practicality, and grammar is limited to major structures for comprehension and production. Not open to students who speak a South Slavic language (e.g. Macedonian, Serbian) or an East Slavic language (Russian, Belarusian, or Ukrainian). Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester.
Modern Languages
MLL 136 Introductory Bulgarian II This course is a continuation of MLL 135 for international students as well as a beginners' course for speakers of an East Slavic language (Russian, Belarusian, or Ukrainian). The course is designed to build more comprehensive grammatical structures, and to help students master vocabulary beyond the level of survival and practicality. It encourages students to perfect their speaking and writing skills as well as their listening and reading comprehension skills. In addition to that, the course deals with topics related to Bulgarian culture and traditions. It makes use of interactive language teaching methods. Prerequisites: MLL 135 or permission from instructor. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester.
MLL 115 Introductory French I Elementary French language for students with no previous study of French or fewer than one year in secondary school. Equal emphasis is placed on developing reading, comprehension, speaking, and writing skills. Students with more than one year of secondary school French must have the written consent of the instructor. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall.
MLL 155 Introductory Spanish I This course provides instruction in elementary Spanish language for students with no previous study of Spanish or less than one year in secondary school. Equal emphasis is placed on developing reading, comprehension, speaking, and writing skills. Students with more than one year of secondary school Spanish must have written consent of the instructor. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall.
MAT 491/492 Senior Thesis I and II A senior thesis may be arranged by qualifying students with a faculty advisor for ambitious research programs that cover one or two semesters. Prerequisite: declared MAT major. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester.
MLL 156 Introductory Spanish II This course is a continuation of MLL 155 for students with one year of Spanish in secondary school. Prerequisites: MLL 155 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. MLL 215 Intermediate French I This course is a continuation of the French Language sequence for students who successfully completed Introductory French II, or with more than one and less than three years of previous study of French. It places equal emphasis on developing reading, comprehension, speaking, and writing skills, as well as a basic grammar review. Prerequisites: MLL 116 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. MLL 216 Intermediate French II This course is a continuation of MLL 215, which may also be appropriate for students with three years of French in secondary school. Prerequisites: MLL 215 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. MLL 225 Intermediate German I This course is a continuation of the German language sequence for students who successfully completed Introductory German II, or with more than one and less than three years of previous study of German. This course is designed to help students enhance existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. The main focus lies on essential grammatical structures and vocabulary in various contexts, while developing knowledge of contemporary German-speaking cultures and societies. Prerequisites: MLL 126 or permission from instructor. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. MLL 226 Intermediate German II This course is a continuation of MLL 225, or for students with three years of German in secondary school. The course aims at increasing proficiency to spoken and written German. It makes use of authentic sources to illustrate vocabulary in context, communicative functions of grammatical structures, and historical, political, and cultural points. Prerequisites: MLL 225 or permission from instructor. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. MLL 235 Intermediate Bulgarian I The course is a continuation of the Bulgarian Language sequence for international students. It emphasizes equally on developing students' listening and reading comprehension skills as well as speaking and writing skills. It aims at acquainting course participants with further basics of Bulgarian grammar and useful, beyond everyday vocabulary by using interactive teaching methods, and fostering interactive learning. In addition to "pure" language issues, topics related to Bulgarian culture, traditions and current social developments will be discussed in class. Prerequisites: MLL 136 or permission from instructor. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring.
MLL 255 Intermediate Spanish I This third course of the basic Spanish series is designed to consolidate the student's knowledge of Spanish grammar while increasing general vocabulary and comprehension skills. At the end of this course, students should be able to handle basic conversations on familiar topics, write diverse kinds of compositions, and read and understand a wide range of authentic materials. For students with more than one and less than three years of previous study of Spanish. Prerequisites: MLL 156 or permission of instructor. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. MLL 256 Intermediate Spanish II This course is a continuation of MLL 255, which may also be appropriate for students with three years of Spanish in secondary school. Prerequisites: MLL 255 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. MLL 301 Modern France: Society, Politics and Culture This course is a continuation of the Intermediate II level course in French introducing students to contemporary concepts in French society, politics, and culture. This course brings together students' evolving linguistic skills and their understanding of today's France through exposure to various types of discourses and authentic contexts. The course also considers the role of French as an official and working language in the framework of European and international organizations and introduces students to specific terminology and sources that enhance their research, communication, and language skills. Gen. Ed.: Social and Cultural Analysis. Prerequisites: MLL 216 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. MLL 302 Modern Germany: Society, Politics and Culture This course is a continuation of the Intermediate II level course in German introducing students to contemporary concepts in German society, politics and culture. This course brings together students' evolving linguistic skills and their understanding of today's Germany through exposure to various types of discourses and authentic contexts. The course also considers the role of German as an official and working language in the framework of European and International organizations and introduces students to specific terminology and sources that enhance their research, communication, and language skills. Gen. Ed.: Social and Cultural Analysis. Prerequisites: MLL 226 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. MLL 303 Modern Spain: Society, Politics and Culture This course is a continuation of the Intermediate II level course in Spanish introducing students to contemporary concepts in Spanish society, politics, and culture. This course brings together students' evolving linguistic skills and their understanding of today's Spain through exposure to various types of discourses and authentic contexts. The course also considers the role of Spanish as an official and working language in the framework of European and international organizations and introduces students to specific terminology and sources that enhance their research, communication, and language skills. Gen. Ed.: Social and
Cultural Analysis. Prerequisites: MLL 256 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring.
Philosophy PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy This course is an introduction to philosophy through study and discussion of historical and contemporary writings. Topics may include: reason, reality, knowledge, God, morality, politics, and aesthetics. Gen. Ed.: Moral and Philosophical Reasoning. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. PHI 220 Ethics The course deals with the history of ethics, ethical theory, and contemporary ethical issues. The course covers the development of the human reflections on moral good and evil in the context of the history of Western civilization. Moreover, the course focuses on issues of applied ethics, related to fields such as bioethics, medical ethics, environmental ethics, professional ethics, and the relationships between ethics, law and political theory. Gen. Ed.: Moral and Philosophical Reasoning. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. PHI 301 Topics in Philosophy The course offers a focused study of specific subjects in philosophy. Topics may include particular fields of philosophical investigation, periods in the history of Western philosophy, and non-Western philosophical traditions. Gen. Ed.: Moral and Philosophical Reasoning. Prerequisites: ENG102 and one other Moral and Philosophical Reasoning course. Cr. 3-4 (6-8 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly. PHI 304 Modern and Contemporary Political Philosophy Issues covered may include the theories of natural law, natural right, rights and duties, contracts, power, equality, democracy, tyranny, property, crimes and punishments, and war and peace. Authors may include Rousseau, Hume, Kant, the Federalists, Hegel, Mill, Marx, and Weber, etc. Gen. Ed.: Moral and Philosophical Reasoning. Prerequisites: ENG 102 and one other Moral and Philosophical Reasoning course. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall.
Political Science and International Relations POS 101 Introduction to Politics The course introduces the development of political thought in the Western tradition from Hobbes to the present. Attention is paid to evaluating the implications of various political ideas on contemporary events. Gen. Ed.: Moral and Philosophical Reasoning. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. POS 102 Introduction to Global Politics Global politics in the 21st century is the interaction of states, international organizations, global corporations, non-governmental organizations, and other non-state actors in a variety of issue areas. This course introduces these actors,
theoretical approaches to help understand their interactions, and selected global issues. The course includes a global politics simulation. Gen. Ed.: Social and Cultural Analysis. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. POS 201 Comparative Politics The course introduces the institutions and processes that act in contemporary societies and presents a vocabulary of concepts used to comparatively analyze political institutions and processes. Prerequisites: POS 101. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. POS 202 Foreign Policy Analysis The course assists students to develop a framework for foreign policy and intelligence analysis by studying the structures, processes, and factors that influence the formulation and implementation of decisions. (WIC) Prerequisites: ENG 102, POS 102. Cr. 4 (8 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. POS 301 Bulgarian Government and Politics An analysis of the structure and functioning of Bulgaria's governing institutions and political system. Special attention will be given to Bulgaria's transition to democracy and the political and administrative implications of EU membership. The course does not presuppose familiarity with Bulgarian history and politics, and is entirely based on English-language readings. Prerequisites: POS 101, Sophomore standing. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered once per year. POS 303 Conflict and Conflict Resolution A study focuses on the sources and nature of conflict and the methods of conflict management. Specifically, the course is directed toward identifying and understanding the kinds and workings of non-violent conflict management, including negotiation, international law, and international organizations. Prerequisites: POS 102, Sophomore standing. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered once per year. POS 304 Global Political Economy The course examines principles, practices, and governance of globalized production, trade, and finance. The course also studies economic development, protection of the environment, cultural and other issues in the context of globalization. Prerequisites: ECO 102, POS 102, Sophomore standing. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.) .Offered once per year. POS 305 International Law and Organizations The quest for greater global order through the development of international law and international organizations is studied. The course introduces basic tenets of international law and current agreements, structures, and activities of both governmental and nongovernmental organizations engaged in global governance. Prerequisites: POS 102, Sophomore standing. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered once per year.
POS 306 Public Policy Analysis An introduction to a selection of tools used to address public policy concerns and approaches used to analyze public policies. Prerequisites: EUR 212 or POS 201, Sophomore standing. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered once per year. POS 307 Research Methods in Politics The research process in political science, international relations, and related fields is presented. The course introduces several qualitative and quantitative research methods and some basic questions of social science epistemology. Students will design their own research proposals, including a problem statement, literature review, methodology, and bibliography designed to answer a question of their choosing. Prerequisites: POS 101 or POS 102, Junior standing. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. POS 401 Topics in Politics Advanced study in a particular topic within political science and international relations. Topics vary with instructor and student interest. Credits and specific prerequisites are decided for each particular offering. Prerequisites: Junior standing. Cr. 1-4 (2-8 ETCS Cr.). Offered every semester. POS 481 Internship Internships offer opportunities for students to combine work experience with academic guidance. For university regulations concerning internships, please see the "Academic Internship" section of the AUBG Catalog. May be taken for Pass/Fail credit only. Prerequisites: Junior standing, permission of instructor. Cr. 13 (2-6 ETCS Cr.). Offered every semester as contracted. POS 492 Senior Thesis The Senior Thesis allows selected students to pursue original research based upon a research proposal. Senior Thesis is restricted to students in the Political Science and International Relations program who possess a 3.5 or higher GPA in courses counted toward the major, complete POS 307 Research Methods in Politics, and have their research proposal accepted by a department panel. Students successfully conclude POS 492 with the completion of an 8,000-word thesis and a public defense. Students working on a senior thesis in another discipline may not enroll in POS 492 in the same semester. A completed senior thesis substitutes for the Bulgarian state exam in politics and international relations. Prerequisites: POS 307, permission of the department. Cr. 4 (8 ECTS Cr.). (WIC) Offered every semester.
Religion RLG 200 New Age Spirituality This course provides a systematic analysis with case-studies of the contemporary Western non-ecclesiastical religiosity, which is based partly on skeptically
revalued traditional Biblical spirituality, but rather on a new exploration of universal divinity within the individuality, merged with a synthesis of Gnostic teachings, Eastern religious philosophies and psychologies (mostly Hindu, Buddhist, and Taoist ones), and claiming to represent an up-to-day interface between science and religion. Gen. Ed.: Moral and Philosophical Reasoning. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring. RLG 201 Introduction to World Religions This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of human religion with special emphasis on origins, history and teachings of the three Biblical religions. These religions are of crucial importance for the shaping of the modern civilization. Understanding their similarities and differences improves every individual's openness toward other nations, cultures, and opinions. Gen. Ed.: Moral and Philosophical Reasoning. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.) .Offered every semester. RLG 301 Topics in Religion The course offers a focused study of specific subjects in theology and comparative religions. Topics may include issues related to theology and the study of the religious experience, the history of religions, and non-Western religious traditions. Prerequisites: ENG102 and another Moral and Philosophical Reasoning course. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly.
Science SCI 111 Principles of Classical Physics This course introduces some of the basic laws and principles of classical mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism with an emphasis on how they can be used to explain important natural phenomena or technological developments. Discussion of important turning moments in the history of physics. In-class physics experiments are included. Gen. Ed.: Scientific Investigation. Prerequisites: MAT 100 or equivalent. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. SCI 113 Physics - Theory and Experiment The course covers a selected set of topics including those fundamental to a classical understanding of the physical world as well as special relativity and modern physics. Emphasis is placed on in-class demonstrations and experiments. Laboratory exercises are included. Gen. Ed.: Scientific Investigation. Prerequisites: MAT 100 or equivalent. Cr. 4 (8 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. SCI 130 Elementary Stellar Astronomy and Cosmology Students are exposed on the basic aspects of scientific inquiry applied to studies of stars and the entire Universe. The first part of the course (roughly half semester) focuses on: structure of stars; star properties; energy sources, classes of stars and principles for classification; star birth, star life and star death; star corpses (white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes). The second part of the course covers our Galaxy and other galaxies, active galaxies and quasars, Hubble law of expansion,
standard Big Bang model, inflation theory and accelerated expansion. The required mathematical skills include high-school algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Gen. Ed.: Scientific Investigation. Prerequisites: MAT 100 or equivalent. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. SCI 150 Principles of Biology Biology touches our lives every day. Whether we are concerned for the health of our own bodies or the health of the planet, an understanding of the basic principles of biology is important. This course explores some of the fundamental and unifying concepts of modern biology. Topics covered may include: cell structure and processes, genetics, evolution, biodiversity, animal and plant form and function, and ecology. The interconnections within the natural world along with biology's relevance to everyday life will be highlighted during the semester. Biology is an extremely diverse and complex discipline and an introductory course can only explore a thin slice of this diversity and complexity. Although this is an introductory course, it will provide enough depth and rigor to help equip students to make scientifically informed evaluations of biological issues confronting contemporary society. Furthermore, it is hoped that after completing this course, students will have a greater appreciation of the wonders of the natural world. Gen. Ed.: Scientific Investigation. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester. SCI 160 Introduction to Environmental Science The course gives students a basic understanding of the scientific aspects of environmental issues, thus enabling them to more intelligently engage in current environmental debates. More specifically, this course explores the functions and services provided by healthy ecosystems and how human populations are impacting the natural world. The course discusses some of the major threats to the world's ecosystems (such as: overpopulation, pollution, biodiversity loss, climate change, and overexploitation) from a scientific viewpoint. Students will learn how the scientific method is applied to the study of these problems as society seeks solutions. Gen. Ed.: Scientific Investigation. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall.
Self-Designed Major SDM 301 Capstone Project This course is intended to be an integrative project for students in the SelfDesigned Major and will be individually designed and directly supervised by a Self-Designed Major Chairperson. The project will involve considerable interdisciplinary research and will result in a Senior Research Project that will ultimately be the thesis proposal. Prerequisites: Junior standing, approval of SDM proposal, permission of the SDM Director. Cr. 1 (2 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester as contracted.
SDM 401 Senior Thesis This course is a culminating experience for students enrolled in the Self-Designed Major. It involves ambitious research and is undertaken during the Senior year. The final product is a thesis on a topic (approved in advance) of between 30-50 pages (9,000-15,000 words). The thesis must be successfully defended before the SDM Faculty Committee with a minimum grade of C. Prerequisites: Completion of SDM 301 with a grade of C or better. Cr. 2 (4 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester as contracted.
Southeast European Studies SES 238 Archaeology in Southeast Europe This course studies the cultures of Southeast Europe from the beginning of the Neolithic food producing economy in the 7th millennium BCE to the end of the Copper Age in the 4th millennium BCE. It will especially focus on the development of farming through the domestication of plants and animals and the advent of metallurgy and concomitant new social formations and institutions that developed in Southeast Europe. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly. SES 325 Environmental Issues and Education in Southeast Europe This course will focus on the impact of environmental changes in the 19th - and 20th centuries and the unintended consequences of the social, political, and economic preferences that have prevailed. The role of cheap energy and fresh water, rapid population and economic growth in some parts of the world and the impact on the peoples of the slower developing economies of Eastern and Southeast Europe today will be a main interest. Gen. Ed.: Social and Cultural Analysis. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall. SES 360 Cross-Cultural Management and Corporate Culture This course looks at culture at the global, international, corporate, subunit, and family levels. Using organizational theory and behavior it examines culture as it relates to international issues, global business, management of organizations and interpersonal relations. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall.
Statistics STA 105 Statistics This course is designed to give students the ability to interpret results that can be drawn from data. It serves the student's need in Business, Economics, and other Social Sciences to be able to make sense of results of studies and surveys. At the end of the course students will gain experience to communicate effectively using statistical ideas and concepts. Both descriptive and inferential methods will be presented with sufficient theory to assure understanding of the material. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester.
FACULTY Full-time faculty Andonova, Veneta, Associate Professor of Business Administration, Ph.D. (Business Administration), Universitat Pompeu Fabra, 2004. Berisha, Marenglen, Instructor of Accounting, MBA, Keller Graduate School of Management (US), 2009. Bonev, Stoyan, Associate Professor of Computer Science, Ph.D. (Computer Science), Technical University of Sofia, 1988. Boytcheva, Svetla, Associate Professor of Computer Science, Ph.D. (Computer Science), Sofia University, 2003. Bozhinova, Krastanka, Instructor of French, M.A. (French Philology), Sofia University, 1993. Castagneto, Pierangelo, Associate Professor of History, Ph.D. (American History), UniversitĂ di Genova, 1997. Castle, Robert, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Ph.D. (Political Science), City University of New York, 2013. Chalk, Dannie, Assistant Professor of Writing and Literature, Ph.D. (English), Pennsylvania State University, 2009. Christozov, Dimitar, Professor of Computer Science, Ph.D. (Technical Science), Technical University of Sofia, 1986. D.Sc. (Technical Sciences), State University for Library Studies and Information Technologies, 2010. Cohen, Michael, Associate Professor of Writing and Literature, M.F.A. (Creative Writing), Brown University, 2003. Crombois, Jean, Associate Professor of European Studies, Ph.D. (Modern European History), Free University of Brussels, 1999. Delchev, Nedyalko, Associate Professor of Theater, M.A. (Theater Directing), National Academy for Theater and Cinema, 1992. Erdinc, Didar, Associate Professor of Economics, Ph.D. (Economics), University of Southern California, 1997. Galletly, John, Professor of Computer Science, Ph.D. (Elementary Particle Physics), University of Liverpool, 1971. Ganchev, Alexander, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D. (Mathematics), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1996. Gilbert, Melody, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication, M.L.S., University of Minnesota, 2000. Goksoy, Asli, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Ph.D. (Organizational Behavior), Marmara University, 2009.
Gradeva, Rositza, Associate Professor of History, Ph.D. (History), Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1989. Gueorguiev, Yavor, Instructor of Spanish, M.A. (Spanish Philology), Sofia University, 2006. Gurov, Andrey, Assistant Professor of Economics, Ph.D. (Social and Economic Sciences), University of Vienna, 2005. Homer, Sean, Associate Professor of Writing and Literature, Ph.D. (Comparative Literature), University of Sheffield, 1994. Ivanov, Serguey, Associate Professor of Religion and Linguistics, Ph.D. (Linguistics), Sofia University Kliment Ohridski, 1983. Ivanova, Tatiana, Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D. (Algebra), Moscow State University, 1979. (On leave Fall 2014) Kalchev, Georgi, Assistant Professor of Economics, Ph.D. (Economics), Southern Methodist University, 2005. Karagiozov, Volin, Professor of Computer Science, Ph.D. (Computer Science), Academy of Science of Ukraine, 1978. Kelbetcheva, Evelina, Professor of History, Ph.D. (Cultural History), Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1989. (On leave Fall 2014) Leonard, Lynnette, Associate Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication, Ph.D. (Communication Studies), University of Kansas, 2006. Leonard, Mark, Assistant Professor of Economics, Ph.D. (Economics), University of Kansas, 2007. Levchev, Vladimir, Assistant Professor of Writing and Literature, M.F.A. (Creative Writing), American University, 1996. Lobeau, Patricia, Professor of Business Administration, Ph. D. (Health Policy and Management), Columbia University, 1998. (Fall 2014 only) Lucci, Diego, Associate Professor of History and Philosophy, Ph.D. (Philosophy), UniversitĂĄ degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, 2004 Lyons, Jonathan, Assistant Professor of Accounting, Ed.D. (Accounting Education), Kings College, University of London, 2011. Mateev, Miroslav, Professor of Business Administration, Ph.D. (Industrial Management), Technical University of Sofia, 1991, D.Sc. (Economics), University of National and World Economy, 2006. Miree, Lucia, Professor of Business Administration, Ph.D. (Organizational Communication and Behavior), Florida State University, 1981. Mullen, Filitsa, Assistant Professor of Writing and Literature, M.A. (English), Kent State University, 1986.
Mutafchiev, Ljuben, Professor of Statistics and Mathematical Statistics, Ph.D. (Mathematics), Sofia University, 1977; D.Sc. in Mathematics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1993. Nikolova, Milena, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Ph.D. (Business Administration), George Washington University, 2009. Nilsen, Jeffrey, Associate Professor of Economics, Ph.D. (Economics), Princeton University, 1994. (On leave Fall 2014) Petkov, Rossen, Instructor of Marketing, MBA, Cotrugli Business School, 2012. Phillips, Robert Jr., Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations, Ph.D. (International Studies), University of South Carolina, 1991. (On leave Spring 2015) Popov, Angel, Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D. (Mathematics), Sofia University Kliment Ohridski, 1977. Radeva, Elena, Instructor in Management, M.A. (Human Resources Management), University of Texas, Arlington, 2003. Sardamov, Ivelin, Associate Professor of Political Science, Ph.D. (Government and International Studies), University of Notre Dame, 1998. Slavov, Kaloyan, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D. (Mathematics), Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2011. (Fall 2014 only) Spirovska, Dinka, Assistant Professor of Journalism, M.A. (Communications Photography and Magazine Journalism), Syracuse University, 2000; EMBA, American University in Bulgaria, 2012. Stantcheva, Diana, Associate Professor of German, Ph.D. (German Linguistics), Humboldt University in Berlin, 2002.
White, Robert, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Ethics, Ph.D. (Political Studies), University of Auckland, 2008. Whitfield, Bruce, Assistant Professor of Business Law, J.D., Pepperdine University, 1988. Wien, Markus, Associate Professor in History, Ph.D. (History), European University Institute, 2005. (On leave Fall 2014) Zankina, Emilia, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Ph.D. (International Affairs), University of Pittsburgh, 2010.
Panitza Professor Granville, Johanna, Panitza Visiting Professor, Ph.D. (International Relations), Tufts University, 1992. (Fall 2014)
Balkan Scholars Coffin, James, Professor of Anthropology, Ph. D. (Anthropology), Indiana University, 1973 (Fall 2014) Meilich, Ofer, Professor of Business Administration, Ph.D. (Business), University of Southern California, 2000. (Spring 2015) Wollemann, Mark, Assistant Professor of Journalism, B.A. (Journalism) University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, 1983.
Fulbright Scholar Fellner, Dan H., Fulbright Scholar in Journalism, MA (Journalism), Ohio State University, 1985. (Spring 2015)
Adjunct Faculty Burlakov, Georgi, Assistant Professor of Economics, Ph. D. (Marketing and Strategic Planning), University of National and World Economy, 2009.
Stefanovich, Mark, Professor of Anthropology and Archeology, Ph.D. (Archeology), University of California, Los Angeles, 1989; D.Sc. (History), Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1998. (On leave Fall 2014)
Clark, William, Assistant Professor of Science, Ph.D. (Forest Science), Pennsylvania State University, 2005.
Stoytchev, Orlin, Professor of Physics, Ph.D. (Mathematical Physics), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1989.
Dean, Anna-Maria Ravnopolska, Associate Professor of Music, AD (Harp), Indiana University; Ph.D. (Musicology), New Bulgarian University, 2002.
Sullivan, Steven, Associate Professor of Economics, Ph.D. (Economics), University of Wisconsin, 1991.
Dean, Geoffrey, Associate Professor of Music, M.M. (Cello), Indiana University, 1991.
Tanasoiu, Cosmina, Associate Professor of European Studies, Ph.D. (European Studies), University of West of England, 2003.
Dourchev, Alexander, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication, MBA, American University in Bulgaria, 2006.
Todorova, Tamara, Associate Professor of Economics, Ph.D. (Economics), Varna University of Economics, 2001. (On leave Spring 2015)
Iliev, Hristo, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D. (Mathematics Algebraic Geometry), Seoul National University, 2003.
Vasilev, Aleksandar, Assistant Professor of Economics, Ph. D. (Economics), University of Glasgow, 2013.
Iliev, Valentin, Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D. (Mathematics), Sofia University, 1980; D.Sc., Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, 2009.
Kolarov, Todor, Associate Professor of Political Science, Ph.D. (Public International Law), Paisii Hilendarsi University School of Law, 2012. Kostadinova, Hristina. Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Ph. D. (Computer Science), South-West University, 2013. Krotev, Hristo, Professor of Music, Ph.D. (Music), State Academy of Music, 2000.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES (as of May 2014) Mr. Ivan Manev, Chair, Dean of College of Business, Public Policy and Health, University of Maine, USA
Maleev, Atanas, Instructor of Journalism and Mass Communication, advanced study at the University of Vienna.
Ambassador Elena Poptodorova, Deputy Chair, Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria to the United States; Former Director of the Security Policy Directorate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bulgaria
Mullen, John, Assistant Professor of Writing and Literature, Ph.D. (English), Kent State University, 1996.
Mr. Stephen Auth, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Federated Equities, NY, NY, USA
Parmakova, Maia, Instructor of Strategies for Academic Success, MBA, University of the Pacific, 2003.
Mr. Thomas Celli, AIA, President, Celli-Flynn Brennan Architects and Planners, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Penchev, Issay, Instructor of Fine Arts, M.A. (Drawing), National Academy of Fine Arts, 1997.
Mr. Andrey Delchev, Managing Partner, Eurolex Bulgaria OOD, Sofia, Bulgaria
Rodrigue, John, Assistant Professor of Writing and Literature, Ph.D. (English), Oklahoma State University, 2013.
Ms. Petia Dimitrova, Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson of the Management Board, Eurobank Bulgaria AD, Sofia, Bulgaria
Stankov, Petar, Assistant Professor of Economics, Ph. D. (Economics), CERGEEI, 2014.
Mr. Pavel Ezekiev, Co-founder and General Partner, NEVEQ Capital Partners; Former Director and Country Head of Deutsche Bank Bulgaria, Sofia, Bulgaria
Stoilov, Anton, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Ph. D. (Computer Science), South-West University, 2006.
Mr. J.K. Fagan, Vice President and Treasurer, State Street Bank GmbH, Munich, Germany
Stoychev, Krassimir, Professor of Natural Sciences, Ph. D. (Physics), Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1989.
Mr. Ivan Gramatikov (ex-officio) ('07), President of the AUBG Alumni Association, Leasing Manager, Real Estate Services Bulgaria, Sofia, Bulgaria
Terziev, Lubomir, Instructor of Writing, M.A. (English), University of Veliko Tarnovo, 1987.
Mr. Elvin Guri ('96), CEO, River Styxx Capital; former Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of JetFinance International Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
Tuparov, Georgi, Associate Professor of Computer Science, Ph.D. (Computer Science), Technical University of Sofia, 2004.
Mr. Thomas Higgins, Managing Partner, Balkan Accession Fund, Sofia, Bulgaria
Wien, Sabina, Instructor of Foreign Language, M.A. (Linguistics, English and American Literature), Sofia University, 1999.
Ms. Marianne M. Keler, Director, Sallie Mae Bank; former Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Sallie Mae, USA
Worth, Augustine, Instructor of English Writing, M.A. (History), National University of Ireland, Maynooth, 1999.
Mr. Stratsimir (Stratsi) Kulinski ('95), Head of International Corporate Development, TiVo Inc., CA, USA Mr. Iliya Lingorski, Regional Director, eCORP International-Bulgaria, Sofia, Bulgaria Mr. Peter Lithgow, CEO and Country Manager, AES Bulgaria, Sofia, Bulgaria Mr. Cristobal Mendez de Vigo, Founder , Blulicap LLP, London, UK Mr. Fabio Lopez Ceron, founder, general partner, Equilibria Capital Management; principal investor, Board member, Grupo Terratest, Geneva, Switzerland
Ambassador John K. Menzies, a retired career diplomat, former Dean of John C. Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations, Seton Hall University and 16th president of Graceland University, USA Mr. Joel Morse, Co-founder and CEO of C3i Inc., Morristown, NJ, USA Mr. Solomon Passy, Founding President and CEO of the Atlantic Club, Sofia, Bulgaria; former Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Bulgarian National Assembly; and former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria Mr. Svetlozar Petrov, Managing Director, JobTiger Ltd., Sofia, Bulgaria Mr. Francois Riston, General Manager, DBApparel; former managing director at Procter & Gamble; former manager, Gillette and Sony, Europe, Paris, France Mr. Gerard van der Sluys (ex-officio), Chair of the University Council
TRUSTEES EMERITI Mr. Claude Janssen, Honorary Chair of the International Council and Chair of the Board, INSEAD, Paris, France Mr. Ralph P. Davidson, Former Chair of the Board of TIME Inc.; Former Chair of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC, USA
Staff to the Board of Trustees Ms. Yana Simeonova, Clerk to the Board, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
AUBG Representatives to the Board of Trustees Mr. Sean Homer, Faculty Representative to the Board Mr. Pierangelo Castagneto, Alternate Faculty Representative to the Board Mr. Salih Menkulasi, Student Representative to the Board
UNIVERSITY COUNCIL Mr. Gerard D. van der Sluys, Chair Mr. Anguel Anguelov ('00) Ms. Youlia Berberian-Maleeva Mr. Philippe Bertherat Mr. Thomas Bird Ms. Karen Boucias Mr. Chris von Christierson Mr. Dimiter Christof Mr. Spas Dimitrov Mr. Charles A. Fagan III Mr. David Flanagan Mr. Georgi Fotev Ms. Iveta Gigova Mr. John Gulliver Mr. Penyo Hadjiev Mr. Claude Janssen Ms. Elizabeth Kostova Ms. Andrea Leskes Ms. Yvonne Panitza Ambassador Sol Polansky Ms. Iliyana Popova Mr. Gregory S. Prince, Jr. H.R.H. Princess Maria-Luisa of Bulgaria Mr. Richard Ramsden Baroness Patricia Rawlings Mr. Leon Selig Mr. George Soros Mr. Petar Svarc ('02) Mr. John Train Mr. Yoto Yotov
Centre for European Programmes Manager of CEP Project Coordinator Training Coordinator
OFFICES AND ADMINISTRATION American University in Bulgaria 1 Georgi Izmirliev Sq. Blagoevgrad 2700, Bulgaria www.aubg.edu Telephone Information: To call a Blagoevgrad extension from off-campus, you must dial 073-888 before the extension numbers listed; To call a Sofia extension from off-campus, dial 02-960-79xx If calling from abroad: Bulgaria's country code is 359 (+359 73) 888 ext - for Blagoevgrad (+359 2) 960 79xx - for Sofia
Communications and Computing Director Technical/Administrative Assistant
Iliana Ruseva Polina Hitova Maria Mineva
cep@aubg.edu iruseva@aubg.edu phitova@aubg.edu mmineva@aubg.edu
fax: (+359 2) 961 6010 EC 208 22 EC 208 21 EC 208 29, 67
Latchezar Filchev
latcho@aubg.edu
fax: (+359 73) 888 188 MB 118 346
Dessislava Miloucheva dmiloucheva@aubg.edu
MB 118
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Plamen Ivanov
plamen@aubg.edu
BAC 328
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Reynaldo Argir
rargir@aubg.edu
BAC 328
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Conferences, Institutes, and External Events Coordinator Radosveta Miltcheva
rmiltcheva@aubg.edu
ABF 6303
212
Counseling Center Coordinator /Psychologist
Zhulieta Tsaneva-Kuzmanska
zkuzmanska@aubg.edu
ABF 6203
517
Skaptoparas /Balkanski Academic Center/ABF Residence Hall Computing Manager BAC Computing Administrator
Location Information: ABF = America for Bulgaria Foundation Student Center (Skaptopara Campus) BAC = Balkanski Academic Center (Skaptopara Campus) EC = Elieff Center (Sofia) MB = Main Building (Center) SK I, II or III = Skaptopara Residence Halls I, II or III (Skaptopara Campus)
Dean of Faculty Dean of Faculty Administrative Assistant
Lucia Miree Simona Genkova
lmiree@aubg.edu simona@aubg.edu
Fax:(+359 73) 888 153 BAC 105 420 BAC 105 409
Office / Position
Dean of Students Dean of Students
Lydia Krise
Lydia@aubg.edu
ABF 6209
development@aubg.edu
fax (+359 2) 960 7946
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Location
Telephone
Development Office Vice President for Institutional Advancement Assistant Director of Development for Annual Giving Development Assistant
Vladimir Borachev
borachev@aubg.edu
EC 303
23, 11
Gergana Murtova Borislav Tyulekov
gmurtova@aubg.edu btyulekov@aubg.edu
MB 104 MB 104
361 363
Dining Services Assistant Director
Olga Draganova
olga@aubg.edu
ABF 6303
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Elearn Office Coordinator
Evelina Terzieva
eva@aubg.edu
ABF 6305
220
MB 104
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109
Elieff Center for Education and Culture Director of Elieff Center Marketing and Events Coordinator Maria Ilieva System Administrator / OCC Office Plamen Bonchev
Accounting Director Finance and Accounting Chief Accountant
fax: (+359 73) 888 157 Anelia Stoyanova Maria Dimitrova
nelly@aubg.edu maria@aubg.edu
MB 101a MB 101a
Admissions Director Assistant Director Administrative Assistant
Boryana Shalyavska Anatolie Cernii Mariana Stoimenova
bshalyavska@aubg.edu acernii@aubg.edu mstoimenova@aubg.edu
fax: (+359 73) 883 444 ABF 6213 218 ABF 6213 219 ABF 6213 235
Advising Center Coordinator
Maia Parmakova
mparmakova@aubg.edu
ABF 6202
Alumni Affairs Coordinator
358 345
Bookstore Manager
Daniela Kostova
dany@aubg.edu
ABF
Business Office Director
Camelia Stoitsova
camelia@aubg.edu
fax: (+359 73) 888 163 MB 108b 312
Career Center Coordinator Administrative Assistant
Ivaylo Aksharov Rumyana Hristova
ivailo@aubg.edu rhristova@aubg.edu
520
fax: (+359 73) 883 226 ABF 6202 521 ABF 6202 522
EMBA Program Director Operations of EMBA Program
fax: (+359 2) 961 6010 EC 210 12 milieva@aubg.edu
EC 111
25
pbonchev@aubg.edu
EC 211
30, 36
Lucia Miree
emba@aubg.edu lmiree@aubg.edu
fax: (+359 2) 961 6010 EC 112 44
Pavlina Atke
polly@aubg.edu
EC 112
44, 59
English Language Institute Director Administrative Assistant University Prep Program Coordinator EU Project Coordinator
Elena Bikova Zlatina Elezova
elena@aubg.edu zlatina@aubg.edu
fax (+359 73) 883 225 ELI 22 556 ELI 1 555
Asya Alexandrova Stanislava Gurova
asya@aubg.edu sgurova@aubg.edu
ELI 1 ELI 1
557 552
Facilities - Blagoevgrad Director of Facilities Office Manager
Lyudmila Dzakova Evgenia McDonald
ldzakova@aubg.edu jenny@aubg.edu
MB 106b MB 106b
350 324
Facilities- Sofia Facilities Manager
Yanko Boyanov
yankob@aubg.edu
EC 110
20
sstoyanov@aubg.edu stefy@aubg.edu
fax: (+359 73) 888 153 MB 219 408 BAC 327 471
Faculty Offices Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant
Stoyan Stoyanov Stefka Atanasova
Finance & Administration Vice-President for Finance & Administration Financial Assistant
Alexander Alexandrov Ellen Djampalska
alex@aubg.edu Elleny@aubg.edu
MB 102 MB 102
360 308
Financial Aid Coordinator
Kristina Doneva
kristina@aubg.edu
MB 109a
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Ventsislav Daskalov
ventsi@aubg.edu
fax: (+359 73) 888 155 SK I 207
Senem Konedareva
skonedareva@aubg.edu
SK I
slava@aubg.edu ElenaR@aubg.edu
(+359 73) 885 571 MB 103a 328 MB 103a 309
Health Center Director Administrative Asst/ Health Educator Human Resources Manager HR Associate Institutional Research Coordinator International Student Services Coordinator Administrative Assistant
fax: (+359 73) 880 826
Slava Popova Elena Bardarova
Vladimir Elezov
Pavlina Pavlova - Urdeva Viktor Draganov
velezov@aubg.edu
vdraganov@aubg.edu
ABF 6206
524
Head of Access Services
Toshka Borisova
toshka@aubg.edu
President's Office President
Kevin Aspegren
aspegren@aubg.edu
Provost Provost Administrative Assistant / Accreditation Coordinator Administrative Assistant External Projects Coordinator
Registrar’s Office Registrar Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant
ABF 6211 ABF 6211 ABF 6211
221 230 223
fax: (+359 73) 888 377 Library, 2nd floor 348 354
Asen Dimitrov
adimitrov@aubg.edu
MB 101 BAC 105 EC 401 MB 101
307 505 11 307
Steven Sullivan
ssullivan@aubg.edu
MB 105
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Tanya Papazova Mariela Hristova Yordanka Noneva
tpapazova@aubg.edu mhristova@aubg.edu ynoneva@aubg.edu
MB 101c MB 105 MB 105
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Tania Markova Rengin Nalbantova Maria Sotirova
tania@aubg.edu rnalbantova@aubg.edu msotirova@aubg.edu
fax: (+359 73) 888 161 MB 106 320
Residence Life and Housing Director of Residence Life and Housing Todor Kehayov Administrative Assistant Kristina Stamatova Building Manager Kamelia Ivanova
todor@aubg.edu kstamatova@aubg.edu kamelia@aubg.edu
ABF 6204 ABF 6204 SK I 1022
515 514 511
Security Office Manager
Ilko Vangelov
ilko@aubg.edu
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Stefan Novoselski
snovoselski@aubg.edu
SK I, 1101
525 512, 513 526
Skaptopara II Residence Hall Director Reception
Ilko Drenkov
ilkod@aubg.edu
SK II 2122
542 543, 544
Skaptopara III Residence Hall Director Reception
Iliyan Stamatov
istamatov@aubg.edu
SK III 3101
572 573, 574
Jason Nedelchev
jason@aubg.edu
ABF 60
516
Stud_gov@aubg.edu
SK I 1031
528
Skaptopara I Residence Hall Director Reception CafĂŠ
Sports Activities Coordinator
Student Loans Senior Coordinator Coordinator
519
sophiak@aubg.edu
347
Student Government
ABF 6206
Sophia Katsarska
MB 106
229
pavlinap@aubg.edu
Library (Panitza Library) Director
Administrative Assistant
MB 109b
208
Purchasing, Customs, Mail, and Travel Office Manager Zdravka zdravka@aubg.edu Bojinova -Trouchanova Customs Relations and Driver Supplier Valentin Kovachev vk@aubg.edu
fax: (+359 73) 883 228
Lyuba Tomova Maria Lazarova
fax: (+359 73) 888 152 liubat@aubg.edu MB 109a 311 StudentLoanoffice@aubg.edu 308
Student Services Dean of Students Administrative Assistant ERASMUS Coordinator, Financial Assistant
Lydia Krise Violeta Angelova
lydia@aubg.edu violetaa@aubg.edu
Mariya Handzhiyska
MHandzhiyska@aubg.edu ABF 6205
531
Transportation Office Manager
Boris Ivanov
boris@aubg.edu
MB 7
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University Events Coordinator Administrative Assistant
Yulia Pechanova Rumiana Boshkilova
yulia@aubg.edu rboshkilova@aubg.edu
fax: (+359 73) 888 154 MB 2 231 MB 2 217
University Relations Director Public Relations and Media Coordinator Albena Kehayova University Relations Coordinator and Clerk to the Board of Trustees Yana Simeonova
fax: (+359 73) 888 169 ABF 6209 520 ABF 6208 518
fax: (+359 73) 888 399 MB 2 304 akostadinova@aubg.edu
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Publications and Website Coordinator Website Content Editor and Producer Writing Center Coordinator
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Mailing Addresses: American University in Bulgaria - Blagoevgrad 1 Georgi Izmirliev Sq. Blagoevgrad 2700 Bulgaria Fax: (+359 73) 883 227 American University in Bulgaria - Sofia Elieff Center for Education and Culture 1 Universitetski Park St., Studentski Grad Sofia 1700 Bulgaria Switchboard: (+359 2) 960 7910 Fax: (+359 2) 961 6010 Development: (359 2) 960 7923 American University in Bulgaria - United States 910 17th St., N.W. Suite 1100 Washington, D.C. 20006 Street Addresses: America for Bulgaria Student Center 12 Svoboda Bachvarova Street Blagoevgrad 2700 Bulgaria Balkanski Academic Center 8 Svoboda Bachvarova Street Blagoevgrad 2700 Bulgaria Panitza Library 8 Svoboda Bachvarova Street Blagoevgrad 2700 Bulgaria Elieff Center for Education and Culture 1 Universitetski Park Street Studentski Grad Sofia 1700 Bulgaria Main Building 1 Georgi Izmirliev Sq. Blagoevgrad 2700 Bulgaria Skaptopara I Residence Hall 4 Svoboda Bachvarova Street Blagoevgrad 2700 Bulgaria Skaptopara II Residence Hall 6 Svoboda Bachvarova Street Blagoevgrad 2700 Bulgaria Skaptopara III Residence Hall 2 Svoboda Bachvarova Street Blagoevgrad 2700 Bulgaria
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BUS, 99-105 COS, 105-109 ECO, 109-113 ENG, 113-118 EUR, 118-119 FAR, 120-122 HTY, 122-127 INF, 127-131 JMC, 131-135 MAT, 135-138 MLL, 138-142 PHI, 142 POS, 142-144 RLG, 144-145 SCI, 145-146 SDM, 146-147 SES, 147 STA, 147 Curriculum change, 35
INDEX hours, 30 A Academic excess credit hour fee, 17 Academic polices and Procedures, 29-49 Academic records, 30 Academic Support Services, 21-23 Accreditation, 4, 5 Add/drop, 33 Administrative Withdrawal, 33 Admission, 10-15, 156 conditional, 14 deferred, 35 visiting, 15 Application, 10-15 first-year applicants, 13 materials, 11 Athletics, 27 Attendance, 34 AUBG, 3-9 history, 6-7 location, 5-6
B Bookstore, 8, 156 academic, 1 C Calendar, Career Center, 24 Cheating, 29-30 Clubs, 27 Computing, 8, 157 Conduct Council, 27 Conferences, Institutes, and External Events, 9, 157 Cooperative Relationships, 9 Counseling, 24-25 Courses, 97-147 auditing, 34-35 double-counting, 36 repeating, 46 special topics, 97 unscheduled classes, 48 withdrawal, 48 AMS, 97-98 ANT, 98-99 AUB, 97
D
Degree requirements, 50-58 Department structure, 96 Dining services, 25, 157 Dismissal, 32 Double-Counting, 36
E
English Language Institute, 21-23 Examinations, final, 36-37 State, 33 Exchange programs, 25-26 Exclusion, 36
F
Faculty, 148-152 Fees, 16-18 Financial aid, 19-20, 158
G
General Education, 50 foundation courses, 50-51 modes of inquiry, 51 philosophy, 50 requirement, 50 Government, student, 27, 159 Grades, 37-39 grade changes, 37 grade point average, 38
grading system, 38 incomplete, 39 failing grades, 39 non-credit grades, 40 Graduate program, 7 Graduation, fee, 17 requirements, 40-41
Computer Science, 84-85 Economics, 85-86 European Studies, 86 Fine Arts, 87-88 History, 88 Information Systems, 88-90 Journalism and Mass Communication, 90 Literature, 90-91 Mathematics, 91-92 Philosophy and Religion, 92-93 Political Science and International Relations, 93-94 Southeast European Studies, 95 Mission statement, 3
Center, 25, 158 H Health Honors, 58 Housing, 26
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Independent study, 40, 97 Integrity, academic, 29-30 International Baccalaureate, 14 International study, 41 Internships, 41-43
156-160 O Offices,Accounting, 156
Late Arrivals, 43 Learning Services Center, 26 Leave of absence, 44 Liberal learning, 3 Library, 7, 158 Loan, student, 20, 159 Major declaring/changing, 35 Major programs, 59-82 American Studies, 59-60 Business Administration, 60-62 Computer Science, 62-64 Economics, 64-66 European Studies, 66-68 History and Civilizations, 68-70 Information Systems, 70-72 Journalism and Mass Communication, 72-75 Mathematics, 76-78 Political Science and International Relations, 78-80 Self-Designed, 80-82 Medical leave, 44 Mid-semester progress report, 44 Minor programs, 83-95 American Studies, 83-84 Anthropology, 84-85
Admissions, 156 Advising Center, 156 Alumni Affairs, 156 Bookstore, 156 Business, 156 Career Center, 156 Centre for European Programmes, 157 Communications and Computing, 157 Conferences, Institutes, and External Events, 157 Counseling Center, 157 Dean of Faculty, 157 Dean of Students, 157 Development, 157 Dining Services, 157 Elearn, 157 Elieff Center, 157 EMBA, 157 English Language Institute, 158 Facilities, 158 Faculty, 158 Finance and Administration, 158 Financial Aid, 158 Health Center, 158 Human Resources, 158
Institutional Research, 158 International Student Services, 158 Library, 158 President, 158 Provost, 158 Purchasing, 159 Registrar’s, 159 Residence Life, 159 Security, 159 Skaptopara I, 159 Skaptopara II, 159 Skaptopara III, 159 Sports Activities, 159 Student Government, 159 Student Loans, 159 Student Services, 159 Transportation, 159 University Events, 159 University Relations, 159-160 Writing Center, 160 Overload, 44-45 43 P Pass/Fail, Placement, advanced, 13-14 Plagiarism, 29 Pre-registration, 45 Prior approval, 40 Probation, 31-32 policy, 16-18 R Refund Registration, 46 Religious holidays, 46 Residence Life, 26, 159 Resident Assistants, 26
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SAT, 12, 23 Scholarship, 19 Sign-in policy, 46-47 Special Topics, 97 Standing, academic, 30-32 State exams, 33 Status, full-time, 37
part-time, 16 Student accounts, 20 Student life, 27-28 Student services, 24-26 Suspension, 32 Test Center, 23 T TOEFL, 11, 22 Transcript fee, 18 Transcripts, 47 Transfer, 14, 47-48 Trustees, Board of, 153-154 Tuition and fees, 16-18 Council, 155 U University Unscheduled class meetings, 48 V Visiting students, 15 Withdrawal from courses, 48 W Withdrawal from university, 33, 49 Work-study, 20 Writing-across-the-curriculum, 57