Here you will find the upcoming course offerings for the University Honors Program. Honors Courses are those courses taught through other departments whose catalogue number ends with an H (ie ENGL 1551H - Honors Writing II) and those courses offered directly through the Honors Program which have the department code HONOR before their catalogue number (ie Honor 2601 - Introduction to Honors Seminar).

Spring 2013  Honors Seminars
(Preliminary: Subject to Change)
Catalogue
Number           CRN    Instructor                    Course Title, Decription and Meeting Times and/or Dates

Honors 1500        22774    A. Cossentino                       Introduction to Honors (Wed. 1300-1350)
                                                                                                One semester hour credit.
This course is designed to prepare students for the expectations and requirements of the Honors Program.  In addition, students will be exposed to skills that will aid in their overall academic endeavors as well as research volunteer opportunities where they can make a difference and derive benefits for themselves.

Honors 2601A     22857    R. Magazzine                       Orientation to American Sign Language I (Mon. 1700-1750)
                                                                                                One semester hour credit.
The course will introduce students to the basics of American Sign Language (ASL). It is designed for students who have little or no previous knowledge of ASL. The Course will cover both expressive and receptive language skills including instruction of grammatical structures of ASL. Students will also be introduced to various aspects of the Deaf Community and Deaf Culture.

Honors 2601C     26037    V. Wan-Tatah                       Topics In African American History (Times and Dates TBA)
                                                                                                One semester hour credit.
This course will examine topics covered by speakers and programs presented in conjunction with African American history month. Students will meet with the instructor for a three hour session at the beginning of the month and shall receive instruction on how they will incorporate the activities associated with African American history month into a cohesive course framework. A three hour session will also be scheduled for the end of the month to bring together the elements covered during the month.

Honors 3701F      24129    R. Magazzine                       Orientation to American Sign Language II (Mon. 1800-1850)
                                                                                                One semester hour credit.
This course builds on the base established during the fall Honors Seminar Orientation to American Sign Language I. Students will be introduced to more advanced elements of American Sign Language and its cultural and linguistic implications.

Honors 3701G     26021    E. Goist                                  Food and Spirits (Feb. 28 - Mar. 3)
                                                                                                One semester hour credit.
This course examines the geography of global wine production including physical and climatic factors that influence production and product taste and flavor; it examines the history of wine development over time and the use of wine for cooking purposes and as a compliment to specific foods.  Students must have reached the age of twenty-one prior to the start of the class.  

Honors 3702G     26022    V. Shivers                             Underground Railroad (April 4-7)
                                                R. Shaklee                            One semester hour credit
This course examines the role of northeast Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania in the transit of escaped slaves through the region as a part of the Underground Railroad. The course includes two evening lectures (April 12 & 13, 6:00-9:00 p.m.), an all day trip to Oberlin, OH and other locales to visit underground railroad sites (April 14), and a half-day trip (April 15) to visit sites in the Youngstown Area.

Honors 3702J      26047    Diana Palardy                      Topics in Women’s History (Dates and events TBA)
                                                                                                One semester hour credit
This course will examine topics covered by speakers and programs presented in conjunction with women’s history month. Students will meet with the instructor for a three hour session at the beginning of the month and shall receive instruction on how they will incorporate the activities associated with Women’s history month into a cohesive course framework. A three hour session will also be scheduled for the end of the month to bring the elements covered during the month together.

Honors 3799B     26023    R. Shaklee                            International Experience: Bahamas Tropical Ecology (Tues. 1600-1650)
(Travel to the Bahamas during Spring Break March 11-19)
Three semester hours credit
This course is conducted as a study/travel course to Bahamas. The dates are subject to revision based upon air fares and transportation availability.  This course will incur additional transportation and room-and-board costs which will be determined prior to the beginning of the spring semester.

Honors 4890        22790    R. Shaklee                           Senior Honors Thesis
                                                                                                One to three semester hours credit
This course is designed for students pursuing senior honors thesis research independent of capstone course credit within their major.

For questions regarding enrollment in Honors Seminars, please contact Dr. Ron Shaklee, Director, University Honors Programs, at: 330-941-4740