History
2311. Western Civilization to the 17th Century (Formerly 1308)
(3-3-0)
Prerequisite: None
History 2311 is the history of Western civilization from earliest times through the seventeenth century. It surveys the roots of Western civilization in the Ancient Middle East, Greece, and Rome. This course emphasizes Medieval Europe, Christian church history, the Renaissance, and the Reformation.

2312. Western Civilization Since the 17th Century (Formerly 1309)
(3-3-0)
Prerequisite: None
History 2312 is the history of Western civilization from the seventeenth century to the present. It surveys major aspects of the political, social, economic, and intellectual history of Western European nations. This course emphasizes the Enlightenment, the Age of Revolution, Romanticism, and twentieth century totalitarianism.

1302. History of the United States II

(3-3-0)

Prerequisite:  Credit for History 1301

History 1302 is a general survey of the United States history from 1877 to the present.   It satisfies one-half the legislative requirement of six semester hours in American History.
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English
1301. Freshman Composition I
(3-3-0)
Prerequisite: ENGL 0301 with a grade of “C” or better or appropriate placement scores. ENGL 1301 is a study of the principles of effective oral and written standard English expression. It emphasizes critical reading and writing of prose, chiefly expository, including documented writing.

1302. Freshman Composition II
(3-3-0)
Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
ENGL 0301 builds upon the writing skills developed in ENGL 1301. It stresses critical, analytical skills through careful reading, analyzing literature for purpose and technique, and applying the principles of effective writing to the student's compositions. The reading includes poetry, drama, and narrative prose. The writing consists of analytical and critical essays, some of which require investigation of library materials and documentation. A student must make a passing grade in ENGL 1301 or have advanced placement standing before being permitted to take ENGL 1302.

2328. American Literature II

(3-3-0)

Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302

ENGL 2328 is a continuation of ENGL 2327, but it can be taken out of sequence. It treats major writings and literary movements from the beginnings of Realism to the present. It examines prose, poetry, and drama and requires oral and written reports. ENGL 2328 is a Writing-Intensive (WI) course.

Government
2302. American Government: Problems and Policies (Formerly GOV 1306)
(3-3-0)
Prerequisite: Credit for GOVT 2301.
Government 2302 is a general survey course in American Government covering the theories, constitutional issues, and concepts of government, politics, public opinion, parties, ethics, human rights, problems, and functions of national, state, and local government.
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Speech
1311. Fundamentals of Speech (Formerly SPE 1305)
(3-3-0)
Prerequisite: None
The course aims at understanding and demonstrating the fundamentals of oral communication and participation in group speaking situations. The focus is on critical thinking skills, and preparing and delivering different types of speeches.
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Philosophy
1301. Introduction to Philosophy
(3-3-0)
Prerequisite: None
This course is a theoretically diverse introduction to the systematic areas of philosophy and to the main problems of philosophy. These may include logic, the nature of reality, knowledge, ethics and morality, and the philosophy of religion. This is a writing-intensive course.
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