Course Descriptions: Humanities
The following abbreviations denote a course that
satisfies or partially satisfies a particular general education
requirement: GE (General Education),
PS (Presentation Skills),
RM (Research Methods), and
WI (Writing Intensive).
FA 313. Materials, Techniques, and Skills in Music (2)
A workshop in which the student has first-hand experience with a wide range of activities which contribute to an overall understanding of the world of music. (GE for liberal arts majors only).
FA 314. Materials, Techniques, and Skills in Art (2)
A workshop in which the student has first-hand experience with a wide range of activities which contribute to an overall understanding of the world of art. A $37.00 class fee will be assessed. (GE for liberal arts majors only).
ART 100. Drawing I (4)
An introduction to studio activity. Visual fundamentals as expressed through drawing, contour, gesture, form, structure, light, and shade. (GE).
MUS 101. Fundamentals of Music (2)
This course is assigned to students as a prerequisite to MUS 111 when musical background is lacking as evidenced in the Music Theory Placement Exam. Students are given an introduction to all elements of music fundamentals, including clefs, scales, keys, key signatures, rhythm, meter, and time signatures. Concepts are reinforced at the piano keyboard; students learn to do basic music dictation and singing exercises using solfeggio.
MUS 105. Pepperdine University Concert Choir (0-1)
A large group chosen by audition at the beginning of the school year to perform traditional and contemporary choral literature. The group represents the University at many civic and local college functions. Cr/NC grading. If taken in partial fulfillment of fine arts general education requirement, must be taken for unit credit with a letter grade. (GE).
MUS 305. Pepperdine University Concert Choir (0-1)
A large group chosen by audition at the beginning of the school year to perform traditional and contemporary choral literature. The group represents the University at many civic and local college functions. Cr/NC grading. If taken in partial fulfillment of fine arts general education requirement, must be taken for unit credit with a letter grade. (GE).
MUS 110. Piano Class I (2)
Instruction for the beginner or a first course to review technique and keyboard skills for the near-beginner. Suitable for the music major who wishes to satisfy piano proficiency requirements. Reading skills, playing simple chord patterns, improvisation, harmonization of melodies, and establishing a basic technique will be the principal objectives of the course. (GE).
MUS 111. Music Theory I (2)
Music Theory I and II are to be taken in sequence. Students study and analyze melodies, intervals, rhythm, meter, primary chords and their inversions, seventh chords, non-chord tones, harmonic progressions, sequences, species counterpoint and part writing procedures in four voices. Students learn to analyze and realize harmonic progressions with roman numerals, figured bass and lead sheet chord symbols. Composition assignments allow synthesis of theory work. Theory concepts are reinforced at the piano keyboard. MUS 113 must be taken concurrently with MUS 111. Prerequisite: MUS 101 or satisfactory performance on the Music Theory Placement Exam.
MUS 113. Aural Skills I (2)
Practice from a typical sight singing text. Dictation of easy melodies and intervals. MUS 111 must be taken concurrently with MUS 113.
MUS 114. Piano Class II (2)
A continuation of the technique and keyboard skills covered in MUS 110. Prerequisite: MUS 110 or consent of instructor. (GE).
MUS 118. Voice Class I (2)
Designed for beginning singers, but primarily for those who have had some previous musical background. Application of vocal principles for developing singing facility required in public schools. Not required of students who satisfy the requirement through individual instruction. (GE).
COM 180. Public Speaking and Rhetorical Analysis (4)
An introduction to the principles of public speaking and rhetorical analysis of public discourse. Practice in the preparation and delivery of speeches with an introduction to rhetorical theory and criticism. Application of the theory of public discourse to representative speaking situations. (GE).
Math 270. Foundations of Elementary Mathematics I (4)
This course is designed primarily for liberal arts majors, who are multiple-subject classroom teacher candidates, to study the mathematics standards for the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Taught from a problem-solving perspective, the course content includes sets, set operations, basic concepts of functions, number systems, number theory, and measurement. (GE for liberal arts majors).
Math 271. Foundations of Elementary Mathematics II (3)
This course includes topics on probability, statistics, geometry, and algebra. The course is part of the liberal arts major in continuing study to meet mathematics standards for the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. (Students who have previous approved math courses or who select the math concentration must check with the liberal arts or math advisor for course credit.).
THEA 226. Dance for Music Theatre (2)
A practical class studying a particular style of dance for music theatre. The course may be repeated as different periods and styles are offered. A maximum of eight units in THEA 226, 227, 228, 325, and 326 (combined) may be counted toward the 128 units required for graduation. (GE).
BIOL 106. Principles of Biology (4)
An introductory course in the fundamental principles of biology with emphasis on cell structure and function, genetics, evolution, and human physiology. Does not count for major credit, nor does the grade received count in the major GPA. Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week. (GE).
NASC 155. Physical Science: A Way of Knowing (4)
Basic principles of physics and chemistry will be introduced and illustrated. The basic concepts are motion and its causes, descriptions of matter, the study of energy in many forms, and how man interacts with nature. Basic mathematics and computer analysis of laboratory data will be developed and applied. Emphasizes the subject matter of the California “Science Framework” for education majors. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Does not count for major credit. (GE).
NASC 156. Earth Science: A Way of Knowing (4)
The historical and philosophical development of science and the role of famous scientists and world views are introduced. Science concepts are introduced through the study of astronomy, geology, meteorology, and oceanography. The interconnectedness of the sciences is emphasized, including the calendar and time, the earth in the cosmos, and the stability and instability of the natural phenomena which affect man at the surface of the earth. The course emphasizes the earth science part of the subject matter of the California “Science Framework” for secondary education students. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Does not count for major credit. (GE).
CHEM 120. General Chemistry I (3)
A study of the fundamental principles and laws of chemistry. Includes stoichiometry and reaction chemistry, quantum mechanics, bonding and structures, and chemical laws. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: high school chemistry, two years of high school algebra or equivalent and “C-” or above in MATH 103 or equivalent, or appropriate SAT or ACT math score (SAT 600 or ACT 27). To be taken concurrently with CHEM 120L. (GE).
POSC 104. The American People and Politics (4)
Provides a broad overview of the American political system, focusing on the historical and cultural context of its development. Intended to develop a basic understanding of the Constitutional foundations of the government of the United States, the role played by parties and interest groups throughout American history, the functions of the various branches of government and the evolution of their relations inter se, the methods by which public policy is formulated, and the role that diverse groups play in the policy process. In addition, the course seeks to enhance the ability of students to use historical and cultural understanding as a basis for the formation of independent judgments on current political issues. (GE).
PSYC 200. Introduction to Psychology (3)
A general introduction to the study of the science of psychology, intended for non-psychology majors. Consideration is given to the basic issues and research in human growth and development, perception, sensation, learning, thinking, motivation, emotion, personality, assessment, psychotherapy, and social behavior. Students majoring in psychology should take PSYC 210. (GE).
COM 513.* Intercultural Communication (4)
The study of communication between representatives of major cultures or co-cultures within a major culture on interpersonal, small group, organizational, and mass media levels. Includes verbal and nonverbal elements influencing communication. Contemporary insights from a variety of areas such as communication, anthropology, sociology, and psychology. Prerequisite: junior status. (GE).
ASIA 301. Sources of Asian Tradition (4)
An introduction to the concepts and experiences that have informed and sustained Asian civilization for 4,000 years. Major ideas and events that have shaped the historical record of the great civilizations of India and China (and all nations under their influence, including Southeast Asia, Tibet, Korea and Japan) will be presented and examined through lectures, demonstrations, assigned readings, and discussions. Students will gain a working knowledge of Asian institutional and intellectual history and a sense of the common human experiences that link East and West. (GE).
ASIA 341. Modern Chinese Thought and Society (4)
A study of Chinese thought from the nineteenth century to the present. Students will read various influential literary texts (short stories, drama, and novels) as well as examine historically important political essays and a few of the more significant films. The course will focus on the development of a modern Chinese identity as expressed in these works during different periods of the contemporary era. (GE).
REL 526. The Religions of the World (4)
An examination of the major religious traditions with focus on Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Other religions such as Taoism, Confucianism, Shinto, Jainism, and Sikhism are covered as time permits. (GE).
REL 101. The History and Religion of Israel (3)
A study of the Old Testament in its larger Near-Eastern context with emphasis on history, theology, and the different literary genres. (GE).
REL 102. History and Religion of Early Christianity (3)
A study of the New Testament in its larger Jewish and Greco-Roman context with emphasis on history, theology, and the different literary genres. Prerequisite: REL 101. (GE).
REL 301. Christianity and Culture (3)
A study of ways in which Christianity shapes such aspects of culture as art, literature, music, medicine, law, secularization, ecology, racial and ethnic issues, and education, and ways in which these, in turn, influence Christian life and faith. Prerequisite: REL 102. (GE).
Although the above are excerpted from the 2008-2009 Seaver catalog this is
not an official binding document. To view the actual catalog visit:
http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/academics/catalog/
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