May 15, 2024  
College Catalog 2016-2017 
    
College Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 The following is a complete listing of the courses offered at Elizabethtown College. Use the filter to narrow your search.

 

Women and Gender Studies Courses

  
  • WGS 315 - Feminist and Gender Theory

    4.00 credits.
    An interdisciplinary study of theory and research methods, this course continues students’ investigation of fundamental concepts (e.g., sex, gender, race/ethnicity and class). It also covers the political positions that have defined the American women’s movement, such as individual rights; the appropriations and revisions of major theories by feminist thinkers (e.g. Marxism, psychoanalysis); and the grounding of theories in experiences unique to women, such as motherhood. *Prerequisite(s): WGS 105  and junior or senior standing. Register by Instructor. Offered alternate years.
  
  • WGS 462 - Directed Research Project

    2.00 credits.
    This required capstone course allows students to design a project integrating previous course work and their own interests in the interdisciplinary field of Women and Gender Studies. Each student produces a major research paper or equivalent project (such as an internship) and is encouraged to present the results publicly. Students take either the two-credit or four-credit version of this course. *Prerequisite(s): WGS 105 , WGS 315 , and two WGS elective courses from different Departments. See the Director of Women and Gender Studies for more information. Register by Instructor. Offered every semester. This course is repeatable for credit.
  
  • WGS 464 - Directed Research Project

    4.00 credits.
    This required capstone course allows students to design a project integrating previous course work and their own interests in the interdisciplinary field of Women and Gender Studies. Each student produces a major research paper or equivalent project (such as an internship) and is encouraged to present the results publicly. Students take either the two-credit or four-credit version of this course. *Prerequisite(s): WGS 105 , WGS 315 , and two WGS elective courses from different Departments. See the Director of Women and Gender Studies for more information. Register by Instructor. Offered every semester. This course is repeatable for credit.

Honors Women and Gender Studies Courses

  
  • HWG 300 - HNR Gender and the Law (HPS 300)

    4.00 credits.
    This interdisciplinary Honors course will examine issues of gender in the context of American statutory and constitutional law.  Due to its interdisciplinary nature, course material will draw from the disciplines of history, law, political science, psychology, and sociology to better understand how law affects gendered groups in the United States.  We will address such topics as sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, reproductive rights, same-sex marriage, and other issues. Honors students only.

English Language Learning Courses

  
  • ELL 111 - Intermediate Reading and Comprehension

    4.00 credits.
    The focus of this course is on developing reading skills and acquiring strategies to learn from texts. Students will be expected to read, take notes, and demonstrate comprehension through discussion and short written assignments. Students will read a variety of short selections, both fiction and nonfiction and will keep a weekly vocabulary journal. Credits are not applicable to the 125 required for graduation with a bachelor’s degree. Fall semester.
  
  • ELL 112 - Intermediate Writing and Composition

    4.00 credits.
    The focus of this course is on learning to write in order to effectively communicate ideas and opinions. Students will gain fluency in the process of writing with emphasis on mechanics and grammar. Students will learn how to organize ideas, write and revise drafts, and edit written material. Students will also be able to take notes and write summaries of information heard or read. Credits are not applicable to the 125 required for graduation with a bachelor’s degree. Fall semester.
  
  • ELL 113 - Intermediate Listening and Speaking

    4.00 credits.
    The focus of this course is on listening and speaking in academic and social settings. Students will learn to distinguish speaker’s intentions, identify important spoken information from a variety of contexts (lecture, video, audio), infer meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases from the context of the conversation, and respond appropriately to spoken requests. Students will also learn to articulate clearly, infer whether their listener comprehends their speech, and make adjustments where needed to engage successfully in conversation. Students will also gain experience taking notes from oral presentations and video. Credits are not applicable to the 125 required for graduation with a bachelor’s degree. Fall semester.
  
  • ELL 114 - Intermediate Seminar on American Culture

    4.00 credits.
    This course focuses on American culture, with emphasis on the local heritage and customs. Students will have opportunities to experience, discuss, and interpret local culture through lectures, performances, discussions, and field trips. They will be introduced to all campus resources and will select a student club or organization to investigate or join. Credits are not applicable to the 125 required for graduation with a bachelor’s degree. Fall semester.
  
  • ELL 151 - High Intermediate Reading and Comprehension

    4.00 credits.
    The focus of this course is continued development of reading skills and comprehension. Students will be expected to read, take notes, and demonstrate comprehension through discussion and written assignments. Students will read from increasingly complex text sources. *Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement or completion of ELL 111  with a grade of B- or higher. Credits are not applicable to the 125 required for graduation with a bachelor’s degree.
  
  • ELL 152 - High Intermediate Writing for Academic Purposes

    4.00 credits.
    The focus of this course is on strengthening students’ writing for academic purposes. Students will write more complex essays and learn different styles of writing. They will begin to expand their writing to take into account their audience and their purpose. Editing and revision will be major components of the course. *Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement or completion of ELL 112  with a grade of B- or higher. Credits are not applicable to the 125 required for graduation with a bachelor’s degree.
  
  • ELL 153 - High Intermediate Conversation and Discussion

    4.00 credits.
    This course extends students’ conversational abilities to a variety of settings and tasks. Students will be able to follow multi-step instructions, respond to oral requests for elaboration, and discuss ideas one-on-one and in small group settings. Students will also strengthen their English pronunciation and will be expected to do regular in-class oral presentations. *Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement or completion of ELL 113  with a grade of B- or higher. Credits are not applicable to the 125 required for graduation with a bachelor’s degree.
  
  • ELL 154 - High Intermediate Seminar on Comparative Culture

    4.00 credits.
    This course focuses on changes over time in American culture and how American culture has been influenced by other cultures. Students will have opportunities to experience, discuss, and interpret a variety of cultures through lectures, performances, discussions, film, and fieldtrips. They will write reflective essays on these activities and relate them to their own or another culture. *Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement or completion of ELL 114  with a grade of B- or higher. Credits are not applicable to the 125 required for graduation with a bachelor’s degree.

First Year Seminar Courses

  
  • FYS 100 - First-Year Seminar

    4.00 credits.
    The First-Year Seminar provides an educational experience that is composed of several important components. First, it develops intellectual skills, such as critical analysis and synthesis, and communications skills, such as speaking and writing. Second, it broadens definitions of learning. The student is exposed to multiple ways of acquiring information and knowledge. Third, the First-Year Seminar establishes the integration of knowledge. Using the instructor’s major field of study as a foundation, this course promotes connections across disciplines. Students will also attend events outside of class such as talks, plays, concerts, art exhibits, and Student Life events. The First-Year Seminar is letter-graded. Register by Instructor.

Honors Courses

  
  • HON 205 - HNR Leadership Theory

    2.00 credits.
    This Honors seminar examines a wide variety of theories, practices, models, and examples of leadership in diverse settings. Students will identify what types of leadership skills they currently possess, and what skills they wish to develop throughout their college career. Course content will focus broadly on leadership theory, but each student will have the opportunity to thoroughly research and discuss leadership theories and practices in a field of their choosing. Graded Pass/No Pass.
  
  • HON 301 - HNR Thesis Preparation

    1.00 credit.
    A foundation for successfully developing and writing the Honors Senior Thesis through becoming familiar with writing and research approaches of the student’s chosen discipline; strengthening writing and oral presentation skills; developing a timetable with deadlines for defining the scope of work and managing its completion; completing a working bibliography and a research proposal for an Honors Senior Thesis Project; and becoming more confident and capable of successfully completing a year-long thesis project with minimal supervision from a professor. Credit counts toward senior thesis requirement. To be taken spring semester of Junior year. Graded Pass/No Pass. Honors students only.

International Student Seminar Courses

  
  • ISS 101 - New International Student Seminar - An Exploration of Elizabethtown College and Beyond

    1.00 credit.
    This seminar is a requirement for all new international students during their first semester of study at Elizabethtown College. Students are registered for the seminar, which meets twice a week for the first six weeks of the semester and is structured around the following goals: to introduce new international students to the facilities, services and resources available at Elizabethtown College and in and around Lancaster County (i.e., PennDot, Social Security, etc.); to suggest strategies for understanding and adapting to undergraduate studies at Elizabethtown College; to encourage new international students to share their own culture with classmates and others while learning about U.S. and Elizabethtown College culture, values, customs, traditions and expectations; to create a community that is conducive to sharing new experiences and discoveries as well as raising questions, problems and concerns that may not be addressed elsewhere on campus. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor.
 

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