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COURSES OF STUDY
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2014-2015
Typically, Harrison Scholars complete their Honors seminars by the
end of the junior year, submit a proposal for the Honors project to the
Honors Committee during the latter half of the junior year, and execute the
Honors project during the senior year. Students wishing to deviate from
this progression of coursework must consult with the director. All Harrison
Scholars present the results of their project publicly.
Upon completion of the program, a Harrison Scholar will be able to
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identify and begin to pursue on her or his own initiative
interdisciplinary connections/implications within areas of study,
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engage in an initial scholarly investigation of an
interdisciplinary topic of personal interest outside of the major,
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present a clear thesis and plan of independent study for a general
audience.
The notation “Harrison Scholar” is placed on the academic transcripts
of students meeting graduation requirements as students in the Honors
Program.
Honors Program Courses
Note: First-year students may enroll in 300-level Honors seminars or above only
with the consent of the instructor. Many courses listed below are offered on an
alternate year basis.
HON 123 Uncommon Sense (1)
How perspectives and tools from physical science can be used by
average citizens to assess subjects of relevance in ordinary life. Given the
constant deluge of information in modern life, it is critical to be able
to assess claims without depending on authority, even when available
information is inadequate. Students will learn a relatively small set of
quantitative analytic skills and apply them to evaluate contemporary
questions of interest. Prerequisite: Harrison Honors Program.
HON 125 America’s Music (1)
Explores the unique qualities of American music and the contributions
of American musicians to the world. This course investigates the
dialectical tension between the Eurocentric tradition and the search for
a unique form of musical expression in America. The course provides
complementary readings in literature, philosophy, and art, with an
emphasis on primary sources. The course also emphasizes intercultural
and international connections. Prerequisite: Harrison Honors Program.
