Academic Catalog 2013-2014

RUS 4301

Russian Civilization 2

This course consists of a three-hour block of instruction offered on Wednesdays. You will explore Russian history from 1856 till the

present day, with an emphasis on important aspects of Russian cultural development especially during the Soviet period. You will

participate in small group discussions and interact with the instructor, focusing on the major historical and cultural developments of the

Soviet era and which ones have the greatest bearing upon work or ministry among Russian speakers. Coursework includes a reading

schedule, written assignments and projects, in-class participation in discussions and midterm and final examinations. (3)

Although this

course has no prerequisites, completion of RUS 4300 is recommended.

CIENCE

SCI 2313

Principles of Physical Science

In this course you will explore a general introduction to physics, chemistry, astronomy, and geology in order to gain a general

understanding of major fundamentals of each component discipline. (3)

SCI 2301

Principles of Physical Science Lab

This is a separate, three-hour lab session which is scheduled each week for students taking SCI 2313. (1)

SCI 3950

Faculty Directed Study in S ience

This is an independent study available to juniors and seniors by special arrangement with the instructor. Consult with your academic

advisor. (1-6)

OCIAL

TUDIES

SOS 3520

Social Studies in the Bible Curriculum

This is a study of the philosophical, historical, and sociological courses traditionally taught within the Bible department of a secondary

school. You will examine the content of three high school courses: Worldviews, Church History, and Family Life, and create a paradigm for

the development and presentation of social studies courses within the Bible curriculum. You will also focus on teaching strategies and

accurate instructional assessment and will partner with public and private school Bible teachers, for reference and resource, to develop a

high school social studies course. (3)

OCIAL

CIENCE

SOC 0100

College Study Skills

This course is designed especially for freshmen to help you better prepare for the academic challenges of college life. You will focus on

time management and use materials from other courses you are taking. Credit does not count toward graduation. The course is required

of all students who enter CIU on academic probation. (1)

SOC 1112

CIU 101

This course is designed to introduce CIU, its ethos, and core values, to both first-year students and students in their first semester at CIU.

The ethos of CIU is two-fold: one part is about who you are becoming in Christ, and one part is about how God wants to use you to reach

the whole world. The process of the student’s spiritual formation, their developing walk with God, is explored through the students’

“Rhythm of Life.” Students are also invited into a multiple year journey of spiritual formation in a community with goals of maturity,

transparency, worship, and service. The goal of this course is to maximize the student’s potential to earnestly pursue spiritual formation

during their educational career here at CIU, and to build a foundation for continued spiritual formation in life and ministry. (2)

SOC 3740

Marriage and Family

This course is a study of the societal patterns of marriage and family life. Biblically and sociologically you will address issues of courtship,

choice of a mate, engagement, marital adjustment, parenting, divorce, and the development of problem solving skills. You will use personal

application and training from the course to develop the skills to communicate more effectively to others about marriage/family issues. (3)

SOC 3950

Faculty Directed Study in Sociology

This is an independent study available to juniors and seniors by special arrangement with the instructor. Consult with your academic

advisor. (1-6)

PANISH

SPA 2110

Spanish 1

Elementary Spanish 1 is a basic communicative Spanish course in which you will integrate all four language skills (listening, speaking,

reading and writing) with an emphasis on building key vocabulary, grammar knowledge, Spanish language functions, pronunciation, and

the development of overall communicative competence. (3)

SPA 2120

Spanish 2

Elementary Spanish 2 is a basic communicative Spanish course in which you will integrate all four language skills (listening, speaking,

reading and writing) with an emphasis on building key vocabulary, grammar knowledge, Spanish language functions, and the

development of basic communicative competence. (3)

Prerequisite: SPA 2110 ,

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