CATALOG 9 3 Academic Calendar, 199M992 Fall Semester Classes Begin Thursday, August 29 Labor Day (holiday observed) Monday, September 2 Fall (midterm) Break Friday, October 18 - Sunday, October 20 Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 27 - Sunday, December 1 Last Day of Classes Tuesday, December 10 Reading Days Wednesday, December 1 1 - Thursday, December 12 Exams Begin Friday, December 13 Exams End Wednesday, December 18, 12 noon Spring Semester Classes Begin Wednesday, January 22 Founder's Day Wednesday, Febmary 19 Spring (midterm) Break Saturday, March 14 - Sunday, March 22 Easter Break Friday, April 17 - Sunday, April 19 Last Day of Classes Wednesday, May 6 Reading Days Thursday, May 7 - Friday, May 8 Exams Begin Saturday, May 9 Exams End Thursday, May 14, 12 noon Exams Seniors Friday, May 8, 2:00 p.m. Exams Seniors Wednesday, May 13, 12 noon Baccalaureate Friday, May 15 Commencement Saturday, May 16 The 1 992-93 Academic Calendar can be found on the inside back cover of this catalog. ASC Catalog 199M993 Table of Contents Introduction 3 Admission 9 Financial Aid 13 Outside the Classroom 17 Return to College 20 The Athletic Program 23 The Academic Program 24 Academic Honors 32 Academic Standards 34 Special Curricular Opportunities 39 Preparation for Graduate Study 44 Tuition and Fees 46 Courses of Study 49 Organization of the College 110 Campus Map 124 Index 126 Academic Calendar 1992-1993 129 Academic Calendar 1991-1992 Opposite A gnes Scott College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, #^ national or ethnic origin, or handicap in the recruitment and admission of ^^^ students. This nondiscriminatory policy also applies to all the rights, privi- # ^ leges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to rfi^ J^ students at the College; and to the administration of educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, student employment and other college-administered programs. The greatest care and attention to detail is given to the preparation of the pro- gram of the College and every effort is made to insure the accuracy of its presentation in this catalog, but the College reserves the right in its discretion to make at any time changes affecting the policies, fees, curricula, or other matters required to carry out the objectives and purposes of the College. Agnes Scott College is accredited by the South- em Association of Colleges and Schools. 19914993 Catalog 1 Introduction HGstory A gnes Scott began with the faith and ZA vision o{ a small group of Presby- JL JL terians in Decatur, Georgia. They organized a Christian school in July 1889, and, under the influence of the Reverend Frank Henry Gaines, minister of the Decatur Presbyterian Church, they decided that the school would primarily educate girls and young women. Founded in that year as the Decatur Female Semi- nary, the school occupied a rented house and had slightly more than $5,000 of sub- scribed capital. There were four teachers educating 63 students studying at grammar school level. In the spring of 1890, Colonel George Washington Scott, a leading Decatur businessman, gave $40,000 to provide a "home" for the school. Colonel Scott had earlier provided 40 percent of the initial capital, and his gift to the new school was the largest sum given to education in Georgia up to that time. In recognition of his interest and support, the Board of Trustees changed the school's name to Agnes Scott Institute in honor of Colonel Scott's mother. Within 10 years the Institute gained accreditation as a secondary school. In 1906, it was chartered as Agnes Scott College, and it awarded its first degrees. In 1907, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredited the College, which became the first college or university in Georgia to receive regional accreditation. In 1920, the College earned the approval of the Association of Ameri- Agnes Scott President Ruth Schmidt talks to a student on campus. With an 8-1 student- faculty ratio, Agnes Scott College has one of the best ratios among the nations colleges. 1991-1993 Catalog can Universities, and in 1926, the United Chapters of Phi Beta Kappa granted it a charter. Agnes Scott is also a charter member of the American Association of University Women and of the Southern University Conference. TTiroughout it's history, Agnes Scott has sought to maintain the ideals voiced by its founders: "... the formation and development of Christian character" and "a high standard of scholarship." The College is proud of its Presbyterian heri- tage and is a member of the Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The College's Board of Trustees is a self-perpetuating body. Its academic pro- gram firmly adheres to the traditional lib- eral arts disciplines. Academic and extra- curricular opportunities supplement this to meet the changing needs of women in our society. From modest beginnings, the perma- nent assets o{ the College have grown to more than $ 1 2 1 million, of which some $97 million is in endowment. From a single house on a small lot, Agnes Scott has expanded to 20 buildings on some 100 acres. Since its founding in 1889, five presidents have served: Frank Henry Gaines (1889-1923), James Ross McCain (1923-1951), Wallace McPherson Alston (1951-1973), Marvin Banks Peny Jr. (1973-1982), and Ruth Ann Schmidt (1982-present). A more detailed history of Agnes Scott College may be found in Lest We Forget by Walter Edward McNair and A Full and Rich Measure by M. Lee Sayrs and Chris- tine S. Cozzens. INTRODUCTION Mission and Purpose Agnes Scott College, a liberal arts college for women, originated in the faith and vision of a small group of Presbyterians in Decatur, Georgia. In July 1889, the Decatur Female Seminary, later renamed Agnes Scott College, was or- ganized for the purpose of educating women. The founders of the College envisioned an institution dedicated to ex- cellence in higher education and committed to the Christian faith. Throughout its history, Agnes Scott College has sought to maintain the ideals of its founders: "a high standard of scholarship" and "the formation and development of Christian character." Agnes Scott College insists upon the highest standards of excellence in its faculty, staff and students, and provides a broad curriculum designed to develop all aspects of compassionate, inquiring persons. Its rich liberal arts curriculum seeks to enable women better to understand themselves and the world in which they live, and to integrate what they know into a humane perspective. Nourished by time-honored traditions as well as by new dimensions of liberal education, stu- dents are encouraged to develop intellectual independence, moral insight, and individual creativity, to the end that they may live full and useful lives in their families, careers, and the world. Agnes Scott College affirms its relationship to the Judeo-Christian tradi- tion. The values of this tradition are central to the life of the College. The Chris- tian faith continues to shape the mission and purpose of the College. The dialogue between faith and learning at Agnes Scott College fosters not only academic freedom, but an appreciation of pluralism and a desire for diver- sity. Those who share its life are invited to share its mission and purpose. The Board of Trustees adopted this interpretation of the charter statement of Agnes Scott College on May 13, 1988. At Agnes Scott College our purpose is to: help the student gain a basic acquain- tance with each of three broad areas of knowledge the humanities, natural sciences and mathematics, and social sciences and competence in a par- ticular phase of one area develop through such study those quali- ties of mind analytical, critical, and imaginative which enable the student to use the treasure of the past and modem contributions to knowl- edge to enrich her life and to seek solu- tions to age-old and new problems develop an appreciation for excellence and for creative achievement in all fields encourage the student to develop a spiritual commitment and a set of val- ues which give vitality, meaning, and direction to her life foster a concern for human worth and needs, physical as well as intellectual and spiritual cultivate a sense of responsibility to her society, both within the college com- munity and beyond. Agnes Scott College INTRODUCTION Scholarships and Financial Aid We have a notable merit-based scholar- ship program that recognizes outstanding ability and achievement. In 1990-91, more than 75 percent of the student body received scholarships and/or aid in amounts ranging from $100 to full room, board and tuition. We offer a wide range of financial aid opportunities because we seek an economically diversified student popula- tion. Today, the College's endowment per student ranks sixth among all colleges and universities in the United States. Many of our programs have been made possible by the generosity of Agnes Scott's friends and alumnae who have provided endowment money that has contributed substantially to the College's finances. The financial aid package most appropriate for your needs should be discussed, personally, with your financial aid counselor. (For more details, see the FINANCIAL AID section of this catalog.). An Agnes Scott education is too valuable to be denied for economic rea- sons alone. An ^^es Scott Education An Agnes Scott education is as enduring as our Victorian Rebekah Scott Hall and as modem as our Robert W Woodruff Physical Education Building, which opened in 1988. You will work hard in the classroom, coming to grips with the per- spectives and innovations sought by today's leaders in industry, government, and health and human services. In a spacious room in your residence hall, you will read the same timeless literature read by your predecessors . You will learn what is most important about the human condi- tion while living in surroundings that echo values proclaimed by tradition. At Agnes Scott, you will experience history, both physically and intellectually. At the same time, you will live in today's world with all the advantages of modem architecture and technology. After explor- ing new possibilities in our fully equipped computer or biology lab, you might want to see the stars at our extraordinary Bradley Observatory. You will also have rich experiences out- side the classroom and off campus. TTirough our internship program, you can test your education and emerging skills in any of a number of Atlanta area businesses and institutions. Agnes Scott women have extended the classroom to include the Centers for Disease Control, the Cable News Network, the Georgia State Legisla- ture, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, the Coca-Cola Company, and Grady Me- morial Hospital. At Agnes Scott College, your education will have the depth and breadth of the liberal arts and immediacy of the 1990s. Choosing Your Career Education and preparing for life after Agnes Scott are of utmost importance to us. The Office of Career Planning and Placement helps students make well-in- formed decisions about career and lifestyle options. The center provides individual counseling, self- assessment aids, job search workshops and other programs to help students. The Intern, Extern and Shadow Pro- grams help students to learn about occupations and professions while at Agnes Scott. This experiential education helps students gain practical experience and learn more about various occupations and professions. As an example, during the Christmas holidays, students can work for a week to get experience in a corporate or non-profit setting. Life at Agnes Scott College Agnes Scott College is located in Decatur, a community of 20,000, only six miles from the heart of the south - Atlanta. A great university city, a great American city, a great international city and home of the 1996 Summer Olympics, Atlanta is alive intellectually, culturally and socially. 19914993 Catalog INTRODUCTION MARTA, the city's rapid transit system, takes Agnes Scott students to many parts of the city. Professional theater, dance, music, and the visuals arts flourish. The Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center is home to the High Museum of Art, the Alliance Theater, and the Atlanta Symphony. The College Events Series brings to the Agnes Scott campus many world-renowned per- formances such as the Waver ly Consort, and speakers such as John Updike. For other entertainment there is the beautiful Fox Theater, the newly opened Under- ground Atlanta, and many other first rate entertainment places. When it comes to professional sports, Atlanta is home to the Falcons (football), Hawks (basketball) and the Braves (base- ball). Shopping is the best in the Southeast and there are many malls and small boutiques to satisfy your every need. Restaurants serve cuisine ranging from Southern cooking to French to Cajun to Korean. New restaurants seem to open every day. A college with approximately 600 students, life at Agnes Scott offers many benefits over larger colleges. You, as an individual, are important to the growth and spirit at Agnes Scott. Living with friends and learning to love them as extended family are essential parts of campus life. Some of the friendships you begin in your residence hall will last a life- time. At Agnes Scott, we know how important residence living is. That's why all our halls are comfortable and distinctive. Residence Halls Agnes Scott, Rebekah Scott and Inman Halls have all recently been restored to their Victorian elegance while meeting today's demands for efficiency and com- fort. These halls have recaptured their former grace with period design and fur- nishings (some donated by alumnae) and chandeliers in their lobbies and parlors. (Imagine studying in your room perhaps in the elegant comfort of antique furniture against a backdrop of Victorian print wall- paper.) All three of these halls now qualify for listing in the national Register of Historic Places. There are two other spacious and com- fortable residence halls on campus: Walters and Winship. One of these resi- dence halls will probably become your college home . . . your special place where you will begin to make your own decisions and take real control over your life. Library Agnes Scott's impressive McCain Library, built in 1936 and completely renovated in 1975-77, has an outstanding liberal arts collection housed in over seven floors of open stacks. Library holding include over 188,000 volumes as well as 26,600 record- ings, microforms, and tapes. Agnes Scott also subscribes to more than 815 periodi- cals. In addition to an extensive on- campus collection, Agnes Scott students have full access through interlibrary loan or interlibrary use to 8,800,000 volumes in other academic libraries in the Atlanta/ Athens area through the University Cen- ter Consortium. Guidelines for use are set by the Consortium. Computer Facilities Agnes Scott's Academic Computing Center, on the ground level of the library, is fully equipped with 20 computers and a variety of printers, including laser printers and color graphics plotters. Instruction in software applications such as word processing (MS Word), spreadsheet and database packages is readily available in the Center through formal training ses- sions, computerized tutorials and indi- vidual support. To make resources more accessible to students, computers have been placed in five locations around campus. These loca- tions include three satellite centers in Inman, Winship and Agnes Scott Halls, the Collaborative Learning Center, and Agnes Scott College INTRODUCTION the Writing Workshop. The Writing Workshop At the Writing Workshop, (located in Buttrick Hall 306), trained student tutors and the workshop director, a faculty mem- ber, assist students working on papers or other writing assignments for courses. In a tutorial sessiion, the student is encouraged to develop her own ideas and to evaluate how well her writing communicates those ideas. Students may come to the Writing Workshop at any stage of the writing pro- cess, from planning and drafting the work to revising and polishing the final version. Tutoring is available daily during the week and on Sundays at no charge. The work- shop is equipped with word processors for students to use in conjunction with a tutoring session or on their own. The Collaborative Learning Center The Collaborative Learning Center (CLC) is a unique learning environment located on the first floor of the Wallace Alston Campus Center Annex. The CLC is a place for collaborative study, a kind of "talking study hall." Students meet here to work together on projects for their classes, to study for tests, to meet with tutors from various academic departments, or to assist each other with assignments. Furnished with comfortable chairs, work tables, good lighting and several computers, the CLC affords students a place to confirm and expand the learning processes that begin in the classroom. Honor System Ethics and values are central to the pur- pose, curricula, and social life for Agnes Extracurricular Activities In a small community, everyone's talents are needed and appreciated. At Agnes Scott, you will explore old interests, develop new ones and enjoy the special chemistry of shared enthusiasms. Student Government Association Agnes Scott College Community Honor Court Orchestra Orientation Council London Fog - a jazz vocal group Interdormitory Council Joyful Noise - a gospel singing group Social Council Glee Club - presenting several concerts The Profile - campus newspaper Blackfriars - presenting three major The Silhouette - student yearbook drama productions each year The Aurora - literary magazine Athletic Association Arts Council Dolphin Cub - synchronized swimming Witkaze - organization for African- Intercollegiate Tennis American students Intercollegiate Soccer Chimo - organization for international Cross Country students Volleyball Christian Association Basketball Students for Feminist Awareness - Studio Dance Theater - a contempo- organization concerned with rary company which performs each women's issues spring Spanish, French and German clubs Student art exhibits - open to the GAIA - environmental organization public 19914993 Catalog INTRODUCTION Scott College. Women here take personal responsibility for their own integrity and behavior. The Honor System, rarely found on campuses today, is governed by stu- dents, and each student is expected to up- hold the high standards of that system. The Honor System offers students the privilege of enjoying unlocked residence hall rooms and unproctored exams. Our Second Century In 1989, Agnes Scott College was 100 years old! As we enter our second century, the academic programs have been revital- ized. This will enable Agnes Scott gradu- ates to be effective leaders in tomorrow's world. Our commitment to scholarship shows in Agnes Scott's high academic standards. Our sense of the future involves global perspectives and ethical uses of technology. At Agnes Scott, traditions lay the groundwork for the future. Respect for the past and excitement about the future are as apparent in our physical improvements as in the redesigned curricula. Since 1985 many campus facilities have been refurbished. Historic buildings have been restored to their original grace and have been authentically furnished. The bell tower of Main has a new brass bell which calls us to convocation and other special events. Our gazebo and horse-and-carriage gate, two cherished Agnes Scott symbols that have been part of our campus for most of our history, have both been carefully restored. Our old gymnasium and infirmary buildings have been renovated and are now the Wallace M. Alston Campus Center. This center houses a student activity room, game room, racquetball courts, lockers, dance studio, campus offices, faculty club, snack bar, TV lounge, counselor's office, chapel and chaplain's office. In 1988 the Robert W. Woodmff Physi- cal Education Center opened. The facility is part o{ a more than $4 million pledge to athletics and physical education that has provided a swimming and diving pool, regulation basketball and racquetball courts, weight room, training room, and a new track and field designed with state-of- the-art field technology. The new facilities would be impressive on any campus. Because Agnes Scott's athletic emphasis is on recreation and personal development, our facilities are available to all students for individual training as well as for intra- mural and intercollegiate athletics. Our commitment to innovative hands- on experience is evident in such programs as internship study and the Global Awareness Program. It is evident in cam- pus facilities such as our Computing Center. The Agnes Scott experience helps students become at home in the world. Through the Global Awareness Program Agnes Scott students have had the oppor- tunity to live and study in such places as: England, France, Taiwan, Germany, Greece, The Galapagos Islands, Hong Kong, Burkina Faso, Spain, India, Ecua- dor, Peru and Mexico. Agnes Scott's heritage is one of provid- ing an education that has real meaning in the lives of our graduates. It is a heritage we honor by improvements and innova- tions that make our second century at once a promise made and a promise kept. Agnes Scott College Admission A gnes Scott College admits students /m of diverse backgrounds, interests, ^^% and talents whose academic and # ^personal qualities promise suc- J^ J^ cess. Qualified women of any race, age, creed, national or ethnic origin are encouraged to apply. The College admits qualified students with disabilities and makes every effort to meet the needs of such students. Agnes Scott College is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant foreign nationals. The Office of Admissions, under policies and standards established by the Faculty, considers each student's applica- tion and examines evidence of sound academic preparation, ability, motivation, maturity, and integrity. Every completed application receives a thorough review. Agnes Scott admits well-qualified students without regard to financial need. An applicant's financial situation is considered after an admission decision has been made. Students are admitted on the basis of their academic and personal records and promise, not on family financial circum- stances. Financial Aid The Financial Aid program at Agnes Scott is designed to make an Agnes Scott education affordable to every student who is admitted. The financial need of a stu- dent accepted for admission is evaluated by the Financial Aid Office. A financial aid plan is developed consisting of grant, loan, and work components. For more information, please see FINANCIAL AID. During the academic year 1990-91, grant, loan, and work funds were used by approximately 75 percent of the student body to meet their educational expenses. The College also offers scholarships based on merit rather than need. Awarded annu- ally, they are renewable and range from 1991-1993 Catalog $500 to $10,000. Academic scholarships usually have early application deadlines, and interested applicants should call the Office of Admissions for details. General Information The Application Applications for admission are distributed by the Office of Admissions. Students may also use the Common Application, which is a form shared by a national group of selective private colleges. The Common Application may be obtained in high school guidance offices. The application for admission should be mailed, together with a nonrefundable application fee, to: Office of Admissions, Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Georgia 30030. The fee may be submitted in the form of a check or money order to Agnes Scott College. The Office of Admissions considers requests for fee waivers on an individual basis. Entrance Requirements A student's record of achievement in sec- ondary school is the most reliable indica- tor of college success. Successful candi- dates for admission usually graduate in the top 30 percent of their high school class and present a minimum of four academic units each year. Courses include four years of English, two years of one foreign lan- guage, three years of mathematics (algebra I and II, geometry), one or more years of laboratory science (biology, chemistry, physics), and one or more years of social studies. Students may be accepted for admission without the recommended number of courses in a particular field. Entrance Examinations Applicants must present results of either the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT). These ADMISSION examinations should be taken in the spring of the junior year or by December of the senior year. The Admissions Com- mittee considers the highest scores pre- sented by an applicant. Information about the SAT and ACT may be obtained in high school guidance offices. Students may write for information directly to the College Board Admissions Testing Program, Box 592, Princeton, New Jersey 08541, or to the Test Adminis- tration Department, American College Testing Program, P.O. Box 168, Iowa City, Iowa 52243. Advanced Placement Credit Credit toward the Agnes Scott degree may be given for scores of four or five on the following Advanced Placement Examina- tions of the CEEB taken in secondary school. Art (history, studio), biology, chemistry, economics, English (language and composition, literature and composi- tion), French (language, literature), Ger- man (language), history (American, Euro- pean), government and politics, Latin (Vergil, Catullus-Horace), mathematics (calculus AB, or a score of 3 on BC), mu- sic (theory), physics (B, C mechanics, C electricity-magnetism), Spanish (lan- guage, literature). Credit toward the Agnes Scott degree may be given for scores of five, six, or seven on the higher level examinations of the International Baccalaureate taken in secondary school. Students who have participated in joint enrollment programs with accredited colleges and universities may receive credit for grades of C or better if the col- lege issues an official transcript and certi- fies that the course was a regular college course taught at the college by a regular member of the college faculty. Final deter- mination of credit for joint enrollment courses will be made by the dean or associ- ate dean of the College. All inquiries and materials connected with advanced placement credit should be directed to the associate dean of the College. 10 Interviews and Overnight Visits An on-campus interview is encouraged but not required for all candidates. The student becomes better acquainted with the College, and a visit is very useful when making the final college choice. An inter- view is also helpful to the Office of Admis- sions when evaluating an application. Student-led tours, class visits, and over- night stays in residence halls can be sched- uled as part of the visit. To schedule an interview, write or telephone the Office of Admissions at least a week in advance. Agnes Scott alumnae are available in many areas of the country to talk to pro- spective students about Agnes Scott. Candidates for admission can find the name and address of the alumnae repre- sentative closest to them by contacting the Agnes Scott Office of Admissions. For information call or write: Director of Admissions Agnes Scott College 141 East College Avenue Decatur, Georgia 30030 (404) 371-6285 National 1-800-868-8602 Health Record All applicants who accept the College's offer of admission must submit a complete medical history, including a certificate of examination by their physicians, as well as results of immunizations and chest X-ray. Entrance Health Record Forms are mailed to enrolling students and must be received by the director of the Health Center by August 1. Secondary School Students Applying as a Senior Seniors should apply tor admission before the priority deadline March 1 of the senior year. Credentials required are: a completed application form, a high school transcript, essay, scores from the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and/or the American College Test (ACT), and a guidance counselor's recommendation. Agnes Scott admits Agnes Scott College ADMISSION students according to the following appli- cation plans: ( 1 ) First Choice/Early Decision (The applicant agrees to withdraw all other college applications after receiving notice of admission from Agnes Scott.) Application deadline: November 15 Notification date: December 1 5 Reply date: January 1 (2) Scholarship Decision Application deadline: January 15 Notification date: February 1 Reply date: March 1 5 (3) Regular Decision Application deadline: March 1 Notification date: beginning March 1 Reply date: May 1 Joint Enrollment Some high school seniors are ready to take college courses before graduation. Under the Joint Enrollment Program, high school seniors (male or female) may take some courses at Agnes Scott. At the end of the year, the student receives both a high school diploma and college credit. These students must be approved for admission by the director of admissions and are ad- mitted to specific courses by the dean or associate dean of the College. A candidate must submit a high school transcript, a record of SAT or ACT scores, and a letter from the high school counselor giving a general recommendation and specific course approval. A limited number of nonrenewable, merit-based scholarships are available to qualified female Joint Enrollment students. Admission after Junior Year of High School A student judged to be ready for college after her junior year of high school may be admitted to Agnes Scott College. The student must be mature, academically pre- pared, and strongly recommended for this program by her school. Most high schools grant a diploma after a student completes 1991-1993 Catalog first year courses at Agnes Scott. A stu- dent considering this possibility should consult her high school guidance office. Successful applicants are classified as first- year students at Agnes Scott and use the normal application procedures and dates. International Students International students are encouraged to send their completed forms early in order to avoid postal delays. Foreign nationals whose first language is not English should also submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Information may be obtained from the local U.S. Office of Information or by writing to the TOEFL Program, Educa- tional Testing Sen,- ice. Box 899, Princeton, New Jersey 08541- Coflege Students Transfer Students Agnes Scott welcomes applications from transfer students, including graduates of two-year colleges. Transfer applicants are admitted on the basis of academic and personal achievement and motivation. In addition to completed application forms, each applicant must submit standardized test score results (SAT or ACT), an offi- cial transcript of high school and college work, a copy of her current college cata- log, one letter of recommendation from a college professor who taught the applicant an academic subject, and a statement of good standing. Students who are on pro- bation or have been dismissed will not be admitted to Agnes Scott College. Transfer students are also urged to visit Agnes Scott for an interview in the Office of Admissions. Transfer students must complete the junior and senior years at Agnes Scott and earn a minimum of 60 semester hours in academic subjects at the College. Transfer applications are accepted for the fall and spring semesters. Admissions decisions are made and announced as ap- plications are completed and openings 11 ADMISSION remain available. Transient Students Transfer credit may be given for courses Students in good standing at other col- taken at accredited institutions, provided leges may enroll as transient students at the student has earned a grade of C or Agnes Scott for one or more semesters and better and the courses fall within the scope take one or more courses. A request for of Agnes Scott's curriculum. Students admission as a transient student should be wishing to apply a substantial portion of filed in writing with the dean of the work earned elsewhere toward their major College and supported by the following should check with the Office of the Dean items sent at the student's initiative: a of the College. transcript of record, including a statement of good standing, and a letter of approval from the student's college dean, indicating approval of the plan and of specific courses to be taken for transfer credit. 12 Agnes Scott College Financial Aid The financial aid program at Agnes Scott is designed to make an Agnes Scott education affordable to every student who is admitted. The financial need of a student accepted for admission is evaluated by the Financial Aid Office. The College also offers scholarships based on merit rather than need. Awarded annually, the scholarships are renewable and range from $500 to $10,000. Meiit'Based Scholarships Agnes Scott offers scholarships based on outstanding ability and promise. Honor Scholarships award from $5,000 to $10,000 annually to academically out- standing students. Second Century Awards are made in the amount of $2,000 to students who show academic and lead- ership potential. Students must submit all application materials to Agnes Scott by January 15th, and they must indicate interest in competing for Agnes Scott scholarships on the application for admis- sion. The Office of Admissions can provide further information about either of these programs. The Nannette Hopkins Scholarships in music are awarded to entering students planning to major in music on the basis of musical talent and promise. These $2,000 awards are renewable through the senior year. Contact the Office of Admissions for information about auditions. Agnes Scott offers several four-year scholarships annually through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Recipients are selected from finalists who have designated Agnes Scott as their col- lege choice and receive from $500 to $2,000 a year. The National Presbyterian College Scholarships of up to $2,000, are awarded to entering first-year students who are 13 members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Selection is based on scholastic ability and leadership qualities. Applica- tions are available from the Office of Admissions. The Huguenot Society of America awards the Marie L. Rose Scholarship of $1,000 to a rising sophomore, junior or senior who presents proof of eligibility as a Huguenot descendant. The Financial Aid Office has these applications, which must be submitted no later than April 15. Need'Based Financial Aid Agnes Scott makes every effort to meet the demonstrated financial need of all students. Demonstrated need is deter- mined by the Financial Aid Office upon receipt of a Financial Aid Form (FAF) processed by the College Scholarship Service. An Agnes Scott financial aid award usually combines one or more grants, a Stafford Student Loan, and the offer of campus employment. If students choose to decline any portion of their fi- nancial aid package, they must use their own resources to replace these funds. Government Sources Of Financial Assistance State of Georgia Grants. Qualified Georgia residents are automatically eli- gible for the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (in the amount of $925 in 1990- 91 ). To qualify, a student must have been a legal resident of Georgia for the 12 months immediately preceeding enroll- ment at Agnes Scott and must be regis- tered for at least 12 semester hours 14 days after the end of the drop/add period. The Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant is not based on the financial situation of the student's family. It recognizes the impor- Agnes Scott College FINANCIAL AID tant role private colleges play in reducing the cost to taxpayers for the education of Georgia citizens. Applications, which must be filed yearly, can be obtained from the Agnes Scott Financial Aid Office. Georgia residents who are full-time students and who demonstrate substantial financial need may also qualify for the Student Incentive Grant. These awards ranged from $50041,000 for the 1990-91 academic year. Federal Programs. Two grant programs provide federal grant funds. The Pell Grant program makes need-based awards based on information provided on the Fi- nancial Aid Form (FAF). These grants are for a maximum of $2,300 for 1990-91. Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants range from $100 to $4,000. Com- pleting the FAF is all that is necessary to apply for both of these programs. Federal College Work Study funds pro- vide a portion of salaries paid to students who are awarded campus jobs as a part of their financial aid package. The Stafford Student Loan (formerly the Guaranteed Student Loan Program) enables students to borrow directly from banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations and other participating lend- ers. The low-interest loans are repayable beginning six months after graduation. Students accrue no interest on their loans while attending Agnes Scott. The Stafford Loan Program limits the amount which students may borrow annually to $2,625 for freshmen and sophomores and $4,000 for juniors and seniors. Any student who has difficulty in locating a Stafford Stu- dent Loan lender should contact the Agnes Scott College Financial Aid Office. Application Procedures All applicants seeking financial assistance must file a Financial Aid Form (FAF) with the College Scholarship Service (CSS) in Princeton, New Jersey. High school guid- ance offices have these forms, which should be filed as soon as possible after January 1. Prospective students should indicate their interest in financial assis- tance on the Agnes Scott application for admission. Transfer applicants, applicants for readmission, and Return to College appli- cants may obtain a copy of the FAF from the Office of Admissions. They also should arrange to have a financial aid transcript from all institutions previously attended sent to the Agnes Scott Finan- cial Aid Office. Currently enrolled students seeking aid for the next session should obtain a Finan- cial Aid Form from the Financial Aid Of- fice. Instructions for applying are posted on the official bulletin board in January. Determination of College Awards The amount of financial aid granted to a student is based on need. The Financial Aid Office determines from the CSS Fi- nancial Aid Form the amount of family resources which should be available to the student for college expenses. Among the factors used in the analysis are: family and student income and assets (including the student's summer earnings), taxes, medical expenses, living expenses and retirement allowances, family size, and number of children in college. The Financial Aid Office requires signed copies of the federal income tax returns for both the student and her par- ents for the calendar year before each aca- demic year for which the student requests aid. These should be submitted to the Financial Aid Office as soon as possible after January 1. Students must also inform the Finan- cial Aid Office of any significant changes in the financial situation of their families which might require an increase or decrease in aid. Notification of Awards Students are notified of their financial aid award for the coming session as soon as possible after the Financial Aid Office 14 Agnes Scott College FE^ANCIALAID receives their processed FAF, tax returns, and any other supporting documentation which may be requested. Confidentiality of Awards Since the amount of an award reflects a family's financial circumstances, college personnel consider the award a private matter between the student, her parents, and the Financial Aid Office. In accor- dance with the legislation titled "The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974," Agnes Scott will not release this information to others without the student's written consent. Student Responsibilities Students interested in financial assistance at Agnes Scott must apply for all federal and state grants which may be available to them. Students are encouraged to investigate the possibility of aid through community agencies, local foundations, corporations, unions, and religious and civic groups. Students are responsible for knowing and complying with all instructions and regulations of the various student assis- tance programs. Financial aid awards are made for one year, and are renewable on evidence of continued financial need as indicated by the results of a completed FAF each year. All financial aid programs must be applied for annually. All students must make satisfactory progress toward the completion of their degree to continue to receive financial assistance. A copy of the College's state- ment of Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress is available from the Financial Aid Office. Normally, assistance is avail- able only for the equivalent of eight semesters of full-time study. Students receiving financial assistance who withdraw from the College during the refund period will not receive refunds personally. Instead, the refund will go back into the various accounts of the programs from which funds were issued. In cases where students withdraw from the College and have received cash for non- direct educational expenses, repayment of unused funds may be necessary. Other Financing Options The College offers several other options for financing an Agnes Scott education. These programs are designed to help a student's family manage their resources in ways which will enable them to make their expected contribution toward college costs. Detailed information on these programs is available in the Financial Aid Office. Parent Loan Plan. The Agnes Scott Parent Loan Plan is funded by the College for families who wish to make loans ranging from annual amounts of $ 1 ,000 to $7,500 at a low interest rate. Repayment is made monthly over an extended period. Contact the Agnes Scott College Finan- cial Aid Office for further information. PLUS Loan Program. The PLUS Loan Program enables parents of enrolled students to make federally insured loans at a low interest rate through banks, credit unions, savings and loans. Parents may borrow a maximum of $4,000 per year. Extended Repayment Plan. The extended Repayment Plan is a long-term loan program for parents who wish to spread college costs over a longer period of time up to ten years. Insured Tuition Payment Plan. For parents who wish to meet educational ex- penses without borrowing, the Insured Tuition Payment Plan divides college costs into monthly payments. Return to College Students Financial assistance is available for full- or part-time study to women who demon- strate financial need and have not been 19914993 Catalog 15 FINANCIAL AID granted a bachelor's degree. Financial aid recipients must enroll each semester for a minimum of six semester hours of credit. Financial aid awards for Return to College students usually consist of grant and loan funds. Return to College applicants who wish to apply for financial assistance should file their FAF with the College Scholarship Service at least two months prior to the beginning of the semester for which they plan to enroll. International Students A limited amount of financial aid based on need is available for international students. International students may obtain both the CSS Declaration and Cer- tification of Finances and the Financial Aid Application for Students in Foreign Countries from the Office of Admissions. International students must be able to provide their own transportation, vacation and summer expenses, and health insurance. March 1 is the deadline for receipt of all admissions and financial aid documents from international students interested in aid. 16 Agnes Scott College Outside the Classroom A t Agnes Scott College, the entire /m community works together to help ^^^ incoming students successfully # M begin their College careers. TTie ^L, J^ orientation process begins before a new student arrives on campus and continues throughout her first year. Structured programs include faculty advis- ing, course selection, and placement tests, as well as formal introductions to campus student organizations. New students also get to know Agnes Scott through personal, less formal programs. For example, each in-coming student is assigned an upper class student as a "big sister." This big sister contacts the new student during the summer before her first semester and continues the special relationship through that student s first year at Agnes Scott. We also encourage social involvement through activities such as weekend events in the Atlanta area, on-campus parties with students from other colleges, and Agnes Scott student participation in events on other Atlanta campuses. International students, minority students, transfer students, and Return to College students are offered additional orientation programs tailored to their needs. All students are welcomed and en- couraged to become vital members of the campus community. Living Arrangements Our residence halls are almost entirely self-governing. A senior resident or resi- dent assistant is assigned to each hall as needed. These residential staff members are supervised by the associate dean of students. The Student Handbook, given to each student on arrival, explains all campus regulations. All of our rooms cost the same. Except for Return to College students, all fuU- 17 time students must live in a College residence hall or with parents or other relatives. Any student who wishes to change her residency status must have the permission of the dean of students. Student Activities TTie majority of student activities are held in the newly renovated Wallace McPherson Alston Campus Center. TTiis two-building facility was designed to meet a variety of needs. The Scott Build- ing has student lounges, a snack bar, three racquetball courts, a studio dance area and the chapel. The Walters Building houses student government offices and a faculty lounge. The director and assistant director of student activities plan social, cultural, intellectual and recreational activities for students. Student Government Agnes Scott is a community that values open communication among faculty, stu- dents, and administrators. The Student Government Association acts as a formal liaison between the students and the ad- ministration. Through this association, students are, to a large extent, self-govern- ing as they assume responsibility for many policies and regulations. The Student Handbook includes more information about student government. Health Services Student Health Services are provided on campus under the direction of a nationally certified nurse practitioner working with physician consultants in internal medi- cine, gynecology, and psychiatry. Services include evaluation and treatment of minor health problems, health education, and counseling. Professional staff members can Agnes Scott College OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM refer students with specific health prob- lems to the medical director or to other specialists for evaluation and treatment. The student health program stresses pre- vention of illness, promotes self-care, and encourages positive health practices. Off- campus psychiatric counseling services are available upon request. Special health education and screening programs are offered throughout the year. Reference materials on health topics are located in the Student Health Center. Resident students are eligible for all services provided by the Student Health Center. The residence fee entitles the boarding student to an evaluation and treatment of selected health problems by the nurse practitioner or referral to the appropriate medical resource. Faculty, staff, and non-resident students may re- ceive first aid for minor injuries, limited health screening, health information and referral upon request, but are not eligible for other services from the Health Center. Students with serious illness or acci- dent victims will be referred to hospitals. The College reserves the right, if parents or guardians cannot be reached, to make decisions concerning emergency health problems for any student who is a minor. Counseling Confidential counseling services are offered to all Agnes Scott students by the College counselor and the College Chaplain. In general, therapy sessions are for 50 minutes and are limited to short- term treatment of one semester or the equivalent in weeks. Psychiatric or long- term therapy is available off campus by referral and includes a free evaluation. Group counseling is provided for students with special concerns such as a Return to College student support group or a group for children of divorced parents. Individual personal counseling issues include family problems, homesickness, conflicts in relationships, decision-mak- ing, grief, anxiety, depression, stress reduc- tion, study skills, time management. listening skills, and math anxiety. In addi- tion, workshops can be arranged for groups interested in any of the above topics. Stu- dents are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to explore their personal growth through counseling. College Chaplain The Chaplain coordinates Agnes Scott's religious life, offering opportunities for worship, reflection, service and commu- nity-building. On-campus worship includes a Sunday evening vespers service, weekly morning prayer, services in celebration of special campus events, as well as services offered by visiting clergy from a variety of religious traditions. Serving as a liaison between the broader religious community and the College, the Chaplain encourages students to become involved in the worship of a local congregation and provides informa- tion about the many churches and syna- gogues in the Decatur and Atlanta areas. Contexts for reflection on the relation- ship between faith and learning, as well as on personal and societal issues, are pro- vided through speakers, group discussions, support groups and personal counseling. In consort with the Director of Student Activities, the Chaplain s Office offers opportunities for faithful service to the larger community by dealing with such issues as homelessness and housing, lit- eracy, the environment, health, poverty and battered women. In these ways, and as advisor to the Christian Association, the Chaplain facili- tates the building of positive community life grounded in the traditions of faith. Career Planning and Placement The Career Planning and Placement Office helps students make well-informed decisions about career and lifestyle options. Our counselors encourage stu- dents to appreciate career development as a lifelong process that only begins at Agnes Scott. 18 Agnes Scott College OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM The office provides individual counsel- ing; self' assessment aids (including SIGl Plus, a computerized career development program, the Strong Campbell Interest Inventory, and the Myers- Br iggs Type Inventory); an extensive career library; seminars about specific careers and career- related issues; and job search workshops on topics such as skills assessment, resume writing, and interviewing techniques. The Shadow, Extern, and Intern Programs provide students with access to advisors and role models in different career fields. Through the Shadow Program, students spend an afternoon or an entire day talking with and observing local spon- sors in careers of interest to the students. The Extern Program enables students to perform some on-the-job activities during an entire work week spent with sponsors and their colleagues. TTie Intern Program provides summer and semester placement, which gives students on-the-job experience in many fields such as business, social service, jour- nalism, and the arts. Internships may be paid or unpaid and for credit or non- credit. (For more information about credit internships, see THE ACADEMIC PRO- GRAM section of this catalog.) The office assists students in locating permanent, summer, and part-time work. The career library contains books and magazines related to career choices, com- pany information, as well as part-time and full-time job listings. Mock interviews are conducted to help students develop inter- view skills. A career fair is sponsored by the office each year. During the spring semester, employers visit the campus and conduct interviews. Some employers also participate in our Resume Recruitment Program by receiv- ing resumes of upcoming graduates. 199M993 Catalog 19 Return to College A gnes Scott College is committed to #^ assisting women beyond tradi- ^^m tional college age to pursue their ^^^m educational objectives in a pro- ^^ J^ gram suited to their individual needs. Students in the Return to College Program enroll in regular college courses and meet the same degree requirements as the other undergraduates. Most women who enroll in Agnes Scott through the Return to College Program plan to earn the bachelor of arts degree. Others pursue programs of study for personal enrichment, to learn more in a particular field, or to prepare for graduate study in fields such as medicine, law, or theology. Each student's program of study is carefully planned and reviewed on an individual basis. Students in the Return to College Program vary greatly in age, background, marital circumstances, socio-economic status, and in the degree to which they participate in campus life. However, all enter with a strong desire to succeed, in spite of the demands of complex personal lives, and they enrich the College commu- nity with their energy, enthusiasm, and personal views. Admission The College accepts applications for fall or spring semester. Applicants should submit 1 ) the Return to College application, including a personal essay and the $25 application fee; 2) two letters of recom- mendation; and 3) official transcripts of previous high school and college work, sent directly from the institutions at- tended. As soon as all of the application materials are received, the Office of Ad- missions will contact the applicant to ar- range a campus interview. The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is not required for admission; however, students who have 20 taken this test within the last five years are encouraged to submit their scores. Since students in the program typically have been out of school for several years, the College considers a woman's personal history as well as her academic record to determine her potential for success. Factors such as employment outside the home, community service, self-study, and personal motivation are carefully reviewed in the admission process. Students who are on probation or have been dismissed will not be admitted to Agnes Scott College. Applications should be filed with the Office of Admissions as early as possible, but no later than one month before the beginning of a semester. Applicants seek- ing financial aid must apply at least two months in advance of the semester in which they plan to enroll. New Return to College students pay a $100 enrollment fee by May 1. This fee is non-refundable after May 1 . Financial Aid Agnes Scott admits well-qualified students without regard to financial need. Financial aid decisions are made after the student has been admitted to the College and has chosen her courses for the term. Assis- tance is available for full- or part-time study to women who demonstrate finan- cial need and have no bachelor's degree. All financial aid awards for Return to College students consist of grant and loan funds provided chiefly through the Irene K. Woodruff Scholarship Fund. Financial aid recipients must enroll each semester for a minimum of 6 semester-hours of credit. Rafael Ocasio, assistant professor of Spanish, teaches a class in Buttrick Hall. Among the students who attend Agties Scott for its "high quality academics" are niany RTCs. Agnes Scott College RETURN TO COLLEGE To apply for financial aid 1 ) Complete the Financial Aid Fonn (FAF) and mail it to the College Scholarship Service for processing. Processing may take four to six weeks. Do this as soon as the application for admission is filed. 2) Send a copy of your most recent federal income tax return to the Agnes Scott Financial Aid office. The FAF is available from the Financial Aid Office. Health Record The College requires a completed Entrance Health Record to be on file at the Student Health Service before a stu- dent attends classes. Health record forms are sent to students after they have ac- cepted the College's offer of admission. Students with Previous Academic Experience Students in the Return to College pro- gram with credits earned at other institu- tions will be subject to the same regula- tions as other transfer students with the exception of the minimum course load. Evaluation of Transfer Credit Evaluation of transfer credit may require course descriptions from catalogs from all colleges previously attended to be submit- ted to the associate dean of the College upon enrollment. Please contact the registrar of your previous college or colleges for assistance in obtaining catalog course descriptions. Academic credit earned at other insti- tutions which meets College standards is applied toward the Agnes Scott degree upon classification. (See "Transfer Credit," page 36.) No more than 64 semester hours (60 plus 4 for physical education) of trans- fer credit will be counted toward the 124 semester hours required for the Agnes Scott degree. A student must earn a mini- mum of 60 hours in Agnes Scott academic courses toward the 124 hours required for the Agnes Scott degree. Time Limits for Completion of the Degree Time limits for completion of the degree are: a) eight years after enrollment if classified as a first-year student. b) six years after enrollment if classified as a sophomore. c) four years after enrollment if classified as a junior or a senior. Students with no Academic Experience Students who enroll with no previous academic experience will be classified as first year students and will have a limit of eight years to complete the degree. Non-degree Candidates Students enrolled in the Return to Col- lege Program but who do not intend to obtain a degree may earn a maximum of 24 semester hours of credit. Non-degree candidates will not be classified. The Committee on Academic Stan- dards and Admissions may make excep- tions to any of the above. Interviews and Visits Women considering the Return to Col- lege Program are encouraged to visit the campus. Arrangements to attend classes may be made through the Office of Ad- missions. Admissions counselors welcome the opportunity to meet with prospective stu- dents to answer questions about the pro- gram or to discuss transcripts of previous college work. 22 Agnes Scott College The Athletic Program A gnes Scott College has a tradition /m of recognizing that physical ^^% activity is an essential component # M of the total growth and educa- J^ J^ tion of women. Physical education is required of all students in the academic program, not only for physical well-being, but to develop lifetime activi- ties for fitness and recreation. With the completion of the Robert W. Woodruff Physical Activities Building with its basketball courts, 2 5 -meter swim- ming pool, and Nautilus equipment, the track and field, as well as the dance studio and racquetball courts in the Alston Cam- pus Center, Agnes Scott has made a com- mitment to provide quality opportunities for physical activities and athletics equiva- lent to that of its academic programs. The athletic program consists of intercollegiate athletics, club sports, and intramural sports. Dance is also available through per- forming groups such as Studio Dance Theatre. With the new facilities, addi- tional programs are being developed in intercollegiate athletics, club sports, and intramurals. ASC s uiinning tennis teams have been praised as being "physically and mentally powerful. " 199M993 Catalog 23 The Academic Program Intellectual independence, academic excellence, and infonned choice forni the basis of the academic pro- gram at Agnes Scott. Each student is responsible for her course of study within the parameters of academic excel- lence set by the College's Specific, Distri- butional, and Depth Standards. Agnes Scott College is a community of individuals. Faculty members are teacher- scholars devoted to the well-being of their students. First year counselors, residence hall assistants, and big sisters represent a student body that cares for each of its members. Students should not hesitate to seek advice from any of the members of the Agnes Scott community. Advising Upon entering Agnes Scott College, each student is assigned an academic advisor by the associate dean of the College. This advisor is a faculty member who will be able to meet with the student on an indi- vidual basis to assist her in making in- formed choices about her academic career. This person will remain the student's advi- sor until she selects a major, usually at the end of the sophomore year. The faculty advisor must sign a student's course card, and any forms to add or drop courses. This action signifies that the student has consulted her faculty advi- sor about her decision; however, the stu- dent is responsible for her own choices and her own academic program. Advising continues during the fall semester under the FOCUS program. FOCUS is a comprehensive program for new students who meet often in a small group with a faculty member, a member of the administrative staff, and two upper- class students. This format provides con- tinued advising and orientation about aca- demic, social, and student life. Students are encouraged to ask questions and en- 24 gage in discussion about various aspects of campus life in these groups. Requirements for the Degree Agnes Scott College confers the degree of Bachelor of Arts. To qualify for the degree, each student must complete successfully 124 semester hours of credit, including no more than four semester hours of physical education and no more than ten semester hours of internship credit, with a cumula- tive quality-point ratio of 2.00 (C aver- age); satisfy the Specific, Distributional, and Depth Standards; and satisfy the Residence Requirement. Specific and Distributional Standards. The academic program at Agnes Scott encourages informed choice within the parameters of academic excellence. The Specific Standards insure a student's com- petence in specific skills. The Distribu- tional Standards introduce a student to the ways of thinking and subject matter of broad areas of human inquiry. A student satisfies these standards by completing courses designated to the respective areas. Because a liberal education includes an appreciation of diverse cultures, the faculty encourages students to take courses that study women, non- Western cultures, and racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. Specific Standards. Unless exempted, a student must satisfy these standards: Rosalynn Carter, ASC Distinguished Lecturer and former First Lady, draws from firsthand knowledge of world leaders to bring insight and understanding into gbbal issues such as human rights and infant mortality. She contributes to the depth and breadth ofASC's Gbbal Awareness Program. Agnes Scott College ^ V* THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM ( 1 ) English composition and reading: two semester courses taken while a student is classified as a first-year student (2) Foreign language: intermediate level (3) Physical education: four semester courses, two of which must be taken while a student is classified as a first-year student. Distributional Standards. Unless exempted, a student must satisfy these standards: ( 1 ) Humanities and fine arts (a) Literature: one semester course in the language of its composition (b) Religious and philosophical thought: one semester course (c) Historical studies and classical civilization: one semester course (d) Fine arts: one semester course (2) Natural science and mathematics (a) Mathematics: one semester course (b) Natural science: one semester course that includes a laboratory section (3) Social Sciences: one semester course Restrictions. Several restrictions apply to Specific and/or Distributional Standards. The term one semester course means a course of at least 3 semester hours. Credit received in satisfying Specific Standards cannot apply to Distribu- tional Standards. Credit received in satisfying Distribu- tional Standards cannot apply to Spe- cific Standards. Courses taken to satisfy the Specific and Distributional Standards cannot be taken on a pass/fail basis. No more than one Specific or Distribu- tional Standard may be satisfied by transfer credit after a student has been admitted. (See "Transfer Credit," p. 36.) No course may be used by a student to satisfy more than one Distributional Standard. No more than one Distributional Standard can be satisfied in one depart- ment (except for courses in Creative Writing); cross-listed courses count in the distributional area of the depart- ment in which the faculty member teaching the course is appointed. Courses in Physical Education beyond the four required represent credit beyond the 1 24 semester hours required for the degree. Satisfying Specific and Distributional Standards by Courses. The following Agnes Scott courses (or their equivalents) satisfy the Specific Standards. Exceptions are considered individually. Two semester courses in English com- position and reading, taken while a student is classified as a first-year student. English 101 and 102, or 103 and 104. The intermediate level of a foreign language: French 201 or 230; German 201; Greek or Latin, two semesters at the 200 level; Spanish 201 or 203. Four semester courses in physical educa- tion, two of which must be taken while a student is classified as a first-year student. Any course in the Department of Physical Education, one of which must be in fitness. The fitness courses are: 101, 102, 103, 105, 106, 108. The following Agnes Scott courses (or their equivalents) satisfy the Distribu- tional Standards. Exceptions are consid- ered individually. ( 1 ) Humanities and fine arts (a) Literature: one semester course in the language of its composition. English: any course under the "Lit- erature" heading of the Department of English except 309 and 323. French: any course above 235. German: 222 or any more advanced literature course. Greek: any 200- or 300-level course except 360. Latin: 204 or any course above this level except 360. Spanish: 223 or any more advanced literature course. 26 Agnes Scott College THE ACADENQC PROGRAM (b) Religious and philosophical thought: one semester course. Bible and religion: any course in the department. Philosophy: any course in the department. (c) Historical studies and classical civilization: one semester course. History: any course in the department. Classical Languages and Litera- ture: any course under the "Classi- cal Courses in English" heading of the department. (d) Fine arts: one semester course. Art: History and Theory any course; Studio Art 161. Creative Writing: English 201, 202, 203 (Theatre 203), 341, 342, 345 (Theatre 345). Music: any course in the depart- ment. Theatre: any course in the depart- ment except 117. (2) Natural science and mathematics (a) Mathematics: any course in the department except 115 and 150. (b) Natural science: one semester course that includes a laboratory sec- tion. Astronomy: 1 20 or any course (with a laboratory section) for which the student qualifies. Biology: 100 or any course (with a laboratory section) for which the student qualifies. Chemistry: 101 and lOlLorany course (with a laboratory section) for which the student qualifies. Physics: 1 10 or any course (with a laboratory section) for which the student qualifies. (3) Social sciences: one semester course. Anthropology: 101 or any course for which the student qualifies. Economics: 104, 105 or any course for which the student qualifies except 110 and 311. Political Science: any course in the department except 301, 302 or 303. Psychology: 121 or any course for which the student qualifies. Sociology: 101 or any course for which the student qualifies. Courses taken under The University Center Cross Registration Program may be used to satisfy one Specific or Distribu- tional Standard. (See "Transfer Credit.") The student must have the approval of the Agnes Scott department concerned and the dean or associate dean of the College. Satisfying the Specific and Distributional Standards by Exemption A student exempted from a Standard does not always receive credit toward her degree. However, the basis for the exemp- tion may also be the basis for credit. (See "Advanced Placement Credit" under the ADMISSION section of this catalog.) Inquiries about exemption should be made to the dean or associate dean of the College. Depth Standards The Depth Standards develop a student's command of a particular subject matter by her completion of a major. Besides depart- mental majors, Agnes Scott offers interdis- ciplinary majors and student-designed ma- jors. A major is: (a) a minimum of 30 semester hours within one discipline, exclusive of required courses outside the discipline and exclusive of internships. In inter- disciplinary programs, the minimum hours are specified in the programs' descriptions. A course may be counted toward the minimum hours required for a major in only one major. (b) a maximum of 48 semester hours within one discipline, exclusive of required courses outside the discipline but inclusive of internships. In inter- disciplinary programs, the maximum hours are specified in the programs' descriptions. Any hours beyond the maximum must represent work be- yond the 1 24 semester hours required for the degree. Credit received in satisfying Specific and 1991-1993 Catalog 27 THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM Distributional Standards may apply to Depth Standards. A student should con- sult the chair of her major department or program on this matter. A student usually selects a major during the second semester of her sophomore year. Information on majors is provided under the departmental and program list- ings in this catalog. First-year and sopho- more students should review the require- ments of majors they are considering in order to determine if any courses must be taken during the first and second years. NX/bien considering a major, students should talk with the chair of the depart- ment or program. They should also seek the advice of other department members and of their faculty advisors. Minors A student may elect a minor field of study in addition to her major. Minors are only available as specifically described under certain departments and programs in the Catalog. The following policies apply to minors: 1 ) Students may complete no more than two majors or one major and one minor. 2) Courses taken to complete a major may not be used to complete a minor and conversely. 3) Credit received in satisfying specific and distributional standards may apply to a minor. A student should consult the chair of her minor department on this matter. 4) The pass/ fail option is not available for courses taken to satisfy the minor. 5) Usually no more than one semester course of summer school work may apply to requirements for the minor if approved by the chair of the minor department. 6) Cross-registration courses at member institutions of the University Center may satisfy requirements for the minor if approved by the chair of the minor depart- ment. 7) No credits from internships may be used to satisfy the minimum hours/ courses for the minor, unless a credit internship is specifically permitted within the require- 28 ments for the minor. The Residence Requirement The junior and senior years, or three of the four years including the senior year, are to be completed at Agnes Scott. All students must earn a minimum of 60 semester hours in Agnes Scott College academic courses toward the 124 hours required for the degree. Under special circumstances, a student who has com- pleted three years at Agnes Scott, or two years including a year at the upperdivision level, may take her senior year at another institution. A request for exception to the residence requirement must be filed with the dean of the College by the beginning of the spring semester of the preceding session. Permission may then be granted by the Committee on Academic Stan- dards on recommendation of the chair of the major department and the dean of the College. Courses, Grades, Examinations and Honors Courses The College operates on a variable credit- hour, early-semester calendar. The unit of credit is the semester hour. Courses carry from 1 to 5 semester-hours credit. Usually 1 credit hour is granted for each contact hour. Laboratories are usually 3 contact hours and carry 1 credit hour. Semester courses in physical education carry 1 se- mester hour credit. All courses are semester courses, i.e., courses which begin and end within a semester, with final grades at the end of the semester. Credit is given upon success- ful completion of each semester course. Course Numbering Courses are numbered according to level of difficulty as follows: 100s - introduce a discipline 200s - intermediate, though they may introduce students to an area or aspect of a discipline Agnes Scott College THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM 300s & 400s - advanced Students should consult their instmctors or faculty advisors to determine the appropriate course levels. Course Loads The usual course load is 1 5 semester hours. Tlie minimum course load is 1 2 semester hours (exclusive of physical education); the maximum is 18 semester hours (exclu- sive of physical education). Courses taken under cross-registration are included in a student's course load. Exceptions may be made by the Committee on Academic Standards and Admissions. Students seek- ing exceptions should consult the associ- ate dean of the College. Unclassified students and students in the Return to College Program are not subject to the minimum course load limitation. Grades Grades are officially recorded as follows: A, excellent; B, good; C, average; D, pass- ing; E, conditional failure with the privi- lege of re-examination; F, failure; I, incom- plete; WP, withdrew passing; WF, with- drew failing; MED, medical withdrawal. Grades for courses taken on a pass/fail basis are recorded as P or F (see exception under Pass/Fail option). Except for courses taken on a pass/fail basis, grades are assigned the following quality points: A = 4 quality points per semester hour, B = 3,C = 2, D= 1,F = 0. Grades of I, P, E, WP, and WF are ex- cluded from the calculation of quality- point ratios. Only grades for courses taken at Agnes Scott are factored into a student's quality-point ratio. Grade reports are sent to students at the end of each semester. The Pass/Fail Option This option was included in the academic program to encourage students to elect courses they otherwise might have not selected. Juniors and seniors may choose a total of 8 semester hours of course work on a pass/fail basis. Forms for this request are in the Registrar's Office. They must be completed by one week after the day mid- semester grades are due in the Registrar's Office. This deadline will not be extended if the student has not received a grade by this date. A student may not elect a course on a regular credit basis if she first elected it on a pass/fail basis. The pass/fail option is not available for courses taken to satisfy Specific and Distri- butional Standards; courses taken to satisfy Depth Standards, including required courses outside the discipline; certain courses in the teacher education program. If a student receives a grade of A in a pass/fail course, the grade will be recorded on her transcript and averaged into her quality-point ratio. However, the credits will still be counted toward her total allowed for pass/fail hours. All grades for internships are recorded on a pass/fail basis. These hours are in ad- dition to the 8 semester hours allowed for pass/fail. Internships are an exception to the policy prohibiting courses taken to satisfy Depth Standards from being pass/ fail. Registering for Courses All students must register for classes on the dates announced in the College Calendar. There is a $10 fee for late regis- tration. No student is allowed to register after the tenth calendar day of the semes- ter. If a student is not properly registered for a course, she will not receive credit for the course. Adding Courses No new course may be added after the tenth calendar day of the semester. Withdrawing from Courses The last day to withdraw from a course without a grade of WP or WF is one week after mid-semester grades are due in the Registrar's Office. In this case, the course will not be on her record. Students who withdraw from classes after that date will receive a WP or WF grade on their 1991-1993 Catalog 29 THE ACADENQC PROGRAM records. No course may be dropped after the last day of classes. In cases of medical emergency, a stu- dent may withdraw from a course with the designation MED (medical withdrawal), which will appear on her record. Medical withdrawals are authorized by the dean or associate dean of the College only when a medical emergency is described and certi- fied in writing by a licensed physician or psychologist. Students in Independent Study (490) are covered by the withdrawal procedures of the Independent Study program. Auditing Courses Students may audit courses with written permission from the dean or associate dean of the College and the approval of the instructor. Students are subject to any restrictions or requirements the instructor may wish to impose. Audited courses do not appear on a student's record. The student's academic record and course load are factors considered in granting permis- sion to audit. No student will be given permission to audit after the tenth calen- dar day of the semester. A student may not take for credit a course she has audited earlier. Repeating Courses Students may not repeat Agnes Scott courses for which she has received grades of A, B, C, D, or P. Under unusual circum- stances and the following conditions, a student may repeat a course for which she has received a D: ( 1 ) She must obtain the written approval of the chair of the department involved and the approval of the Committee on Academic Standards and Admissions for permission to re- peat the course. (2) If a student withdraws from a repeated course, the original grade will stand in the Quality Point Ratio and on the trEinscript, and she cannot exercise this option again. The final grade for a repeated course will be substituted in the calculation of the quality-point ratio, even if it is an F, but both grades will appear on the transcript. Repeated courses may not be taken pass/ fail. Class Attendance The effectiveness of instruction at Agnes Scott is directly related to regular class attendance. While attendance at aca- demic sessions is not mandatory, with the exceptions noted in the following para- graph, the responsibility for work missed is entirely that of the individual student. Attendance at all academic appointments is required of students on Academic Pro- bation and of first-year students during their first semester. These students are per- mitted one unexcused absence in each class during the semester. Subcommittee on Absences Students who are sick, have a death in the family, or have other extenuating circum- stances may apply to the Subcommittee on Absences to have assignments such as tests, papers, or presentations accepted later or earlier than was originally assigned. A penalty may be given by the Subcommittee for late work. Students without voluntary class attendance should ask the Subcommittee for excuses from classes they miss. These request forms are in the dean of students' office. Students should consult The Student Handbook for additional information. Tests Tests are announced at least a week in advance. Attendance at these tests is man- datory. No student is required to take more than two tests on one day provided she notifies the instructor at the time the third test is announced. If a student, because of unavoidable circumstances, cannot take a test at the appropriate time, permission to take the test at another time may be granted by the Subcommittee on Absences or, in the case of illness, by the dean of students. 30 Agnes Scott College THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM Completion of Semester Courses All work for a semester course, except final examinations and papers in lieu of final examinations, must be completed by noon of the second reading day of the semester. Instructors may require work other than final examinations to be com- pleted earlier. In certain cases, the dean or associate dean of the College may authorize a grade of Incomplete (I) in consultation with the instructor. A date will be set for comple- tion of the work. Unless the work is com- pleted by that date, the instructor will turn in a grade based upon the completed work and the course requirements. Written Work The grade on any unexcused late written work is automatically reduced by one-third of a letter for each day the paper is late, including Saturday and Sunday. NX^en papers are late because of a prolonged ill- ness, an excuse may be provided by the dean of students. Final Examinations Final examinations are given at the end of each semester. Except for a few final ex- ams scheduled in advance (because of the nature of the course or the size of the class), students schedule exams during the College's final examination period. If a student is unable to complete final examinations during the College's final examination period due to illness or other excused cause, she may take those final examinations at a time specified by the dean or associate dean of the College. A notation of "I" (Incomplete) will appear on the student's record until a permanent grade has been recorded. Incompletes may be granted only by the dean or associate dean of the College. Re'examinations Re-examinations given in cases of condi- tional failure (grades of E) must be taken during the first week of the semester after failure. In this case, the final grade can be no higher than D. Confidentiality of Student Records The Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (also called the Buckley Amend- ment) protects the privacy of educational records, establishes students' rights to inspect and review their records, and pro- vides ways to correct inaccurate and mis- leading data. Agnes Scott College makes every effort to comply fully with this legis- lation. Certain information is considered pub- lic and the College releases this informa- tion at its discretion. Unless a student files written notification to withhold disclo- sure, the College will release announce- ments of graduation honors and awards, and will verify dates of attendance and conferral of degrees. Names, addresses, and other directory information will be re- leased for internal use and in the College directory. The College releases transcripts of aca- demic records and statements of academic status to third parties only with the student's written authorization. Parents who have filed a written request with the registrar certifying that their daughters are dependents (according to section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1952) also receive this information. A student or her parent has the right to challenge any content of the student's educational record considered to be inac- curate, misleading, or in violation of the student's privacy or other rights. Such a challenge may be directed to the registrar of the College and, finally, to the United States Department of Education. 1991-1993 Catalog 31 Academic Honors Graduation with Honor A student is eligible to graduate with Honor if she ( 1 ) Attains a minimum cumulative qual- ity-point ratio of 3.40 for all work com- pleted at Agnes Scott. (2) Attains a minimum cumulative qual- ity-point ratio of 3.40 for the semesters that include her last 60 academic hours completed in residence at Agnes Scott. Quality-point ratios are based on all academic work of a semester. (3) Has received neither a final grade below a C nor a WF in an academic course during the period defined in (2) as her last 60 hours. (4) Receives the recommendation of her major department. When the student has more than one major, she shall receive the recommendation of either one of her major departments, except that if she has done independent study, she must receive the recommendation of the department in which she has done independent study. In the case of an interdisciplinary major, this shall be interpreted to mean the recommenda- tion of all departments concerned in the major. In the case of a student- designed major, the Committee on Academic Standards and Admissions will determine the department con- cerned in the major from which the student must receive recommenda- tions. Graduation with High Honor A student is eligible to graduate with High Honor if she ( 1 ) Attains a minimum cumulative qual- ity-point ratio of 3.70 for all work com- pleted at Agnes Scott. (2) Attains a minimum cumulative qual- ity-point ratio of 3.70 for the semesters that include her last 60 academic hours completed in residence at Agnes 32 Scott. Quality-point ratios are based on all academic work of a semester. (3) Has received neither a final grade below a C nor a WF in an academic course during the period defined in (2) as her last 60 hours. (4) Completes a minimum of 4 credit hours of independent study. (5) Receives the recommendation of her major department. When the student has more than one major, she must receive the recommendation of the department in which she has done independent study. In the case of an interdisciplinary major, this shall be interpreted to mean the recommenda- tion of all departments concerned in the major. In the case of a student- designed major, the Committee on Academic Standards and Admissions will determine the departments con- cerned in the major from which the student must receive recommenda- tions. Academic Honors The Beta of Georgia Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa was established at Agnes Scott in 1926. The chapter holds annual elections according to criteria and procedures pre- scribed by the United Chapters. The College recognizes superior aca- demic work in several ways. At the Honors Convocation held each fall, the dean of the College announces the Stukes Scholars, three students who rank first academically in the rising sophomore, jun- ior, and senior classes. The Stukes Schol- ars are named on the basis of the work of the previous session and overall academic achievement. Other honors include the Dana Schol- arship Program, begun in 1970 with a grant from the Charles A. Dana Founda- tion. Academic promise, leadership poten- tial, and financial need are criteria for this Agnes Scott College ACADEMIC HONORS honor. The Alpha Delta chapter of Eta Sigma Phi, a national honorary fraternity of Greek and Latin students, was t^rganized at Agnes Scott in 1928. The society encour- ages classical scholarship and appreciation of ancient learning, both in the Agnes Scott student body and in the local high schtx:)l. Membership is based on scholar- ship. The Agnes Scott chapter of Phi Sigma Tau was organized in 1979. The society links philosophy departments in accred- ited institutions and students interested in philosophy. Membership is open to quali- fied students who have taken at least three courses in philosophy. Psi Chi is the Naional Honor Society in Psychology and was founded for the purpose of "encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship and advancing the science ot psychology." A chapter was established at Agnes Scott College in 1990. Membership is open to students with a B average in Psychology and rank in the the top 35% ot their col- lege class. The Kappa Kappa Chapter of Pi Delta Phi, the National French Honor Society, was established at Agnes Scott College in 1990. The purpose of the Honor Society is to recognize outstanding scholarship in the French language and literature. Mem- bership is open to students who have taken at least five courses in French and have been nominated on the basis of their academic achievement. Honor List and Dean's Honor List A student is eligible for the Honor List at the end of a semester if she has completed 1 2 semester hours in academic courses that semester with a semester quality- point ratio of at least 3.3 and no grade below C in an academic course, including courses taken under cross-registration. Cross-registration courses are not calcu- lated in the quality-point ratio. A student is eligible for the Dean's Honor List at the end of a semester if she has completed 1 2 semester hours in aca- demic courses that semester with a semes- ter quality-point ratio of at least 3.7 and no grade below C in an academic course, including courses taken under cross-regis- tration. Cross-registration courses are not calculated in the quality-point ratio. 1991-1993 Catalog 33 Academic Standards Classification A classified student is one who has been admitted as a candidate for the Agnes Scott degree. Students are classified: First-year students: students who have earned fewer than 24 semester-hours of credit. Sophomores: students who have earned at least 24 semester hours of credit and a cumulative quality-point ratio of at least 1.50. Juniors: students who have earned at least 56 semester hours of credit and a cumu- lative quality-point ratio of at least 1.75. Seniors: students who have earned at least 88 semester hours of credit and a cumu- lative quality-point ratio of at least 1.91. Classified students are advised to complete 25 percent of the semester hours required in academic courses for the degree during each academic year. The recommended semester hours for class standing are: sophomore, 30; junior, 60; senior, 90. (Tliese numbers do not include credit for courses in physical education.) The minimum semester hours for class standing are: sophomore, 24; junior, 56; senior, 88. A student with less than these minimums is usually placed on academic probation. (These numbers do not include credit for courses in physical education. ) Unclassified students are not candi- dates for the degree. An unclassified stu- dent may not be working toward a degree (special student), may be a transient stu- dent earning a degree at another institu- tion, or a secondary school student in a joint-enrollment program. Unclassified students may earn a maximum of 24 semester-hours credit in academic courses at Agnes Scott College. Requests for exception should be directed to the Committee on Academic Standards 34 and Admissions. Academic Probation and Academic Warning Academic probation is imposed by the Committee on Academic Standards and Admissions at any time as a result of unsatisfactory academic performance. This probation notifies a student that unless her academic performance becomes satisfac- tory, she may be dismissed. A student on academic probation is permitted only one unexcused absence in each academic course. Further absences may result in academic dismissal during the semester. Students on academic proba- tion are placed on activity restriction and may not hold any elective or appointive office and may not participate with any performing group or in any organized col- lege activities. Additional restrictions may also be imposed for students on academic probation. (National Association for Intercolle- giate Athletics regulations state that stu- dents on academic probation may not par- ticipate in intercollegiate sports.) A full-time, classified student usually is placed on academic probation at the end of a semester if she has grades of E or F in two academic courses; or has achieved fewer than 9 semester-hours credit in aca- demic courses; or has a semester quality- point ratio less than the minimum for her classification: first-year student, 1 .50; sophomore, 1.75; junior, 1.91; senior, 2.00. A full-time, classified student usually is placed on academic probation at the end of a session if she has a cumulative quality- point ratio less than the minimum for her classification or if she has not achie\'ed the minimum semester hours for her classifica- tion in the next session: sophomore, 24; junior, 56; senior, 88. (These numbers do not include credit for courses in physical education.) Agnes Scott College ACADEMIC STANDARDS ^* A part-time, classified student usually is placed on academic probation at the end of a semester if she has grades of E or F in two academic courses; passes fewer than two-thirds of the academic work for which she registered; has a semester quality-point ratio less than the minimum for her classi- fication: first-year student, 1 .50; sopho- more, 1.75; junior, 1.91; senior, 2.00. An unclassified student usually is placed on academic probation at the end of a semester if she has received grades of E or F in two academic courses. Unclassified students whose academic performance is considered unsatisfactory in other ways may also be placed on academic proba- tion. The Committee on Academic Stan- dards and Admissions may waive the guidelines for academic probation if a stu- dent has been forced to reduce her aca- demic load because of extenuating circum- stances. A student who usually would be placed on academic probation may instead be placed on academic warning by the Com- mittee on Academic Standards and Ad- missions. This is done when the commit- tee decides that mitigating circumstances do not justify academic probation. Aca- demic warning may carry some restric- tions. A student on academic warning may be placed on academic probation at any time during a semester. If her aca- demic performance is unsatisfactory, she will be placed on academic probation for the next semester. Good Standing A student is in good standing if she is not on academic or disciplinary probation. Academic Dismissal Academic dismissal requires the student to separate from the College for academic reasons. The Judicial Review Committee of the College imposes academic dismissal for a specific period on recommendation of the Committee on Academic Standards and Admissions. Students given academic dismissal usu- ally are eligible to apply for readmission after one year. Full-time, classified students are subject to academic dismissal for failure to earn 18 semester hours of credit in academic courses in any academic session, or for fail- ure to achieve appropriate class standing for two consecutive years, or for extremely poor academic performance during the first semester on Academic Probation, or after being on Academic Probation for two consecutive semesters. Students may be given academic dismissal at any time if the Committee on Academic Standards and Admissions judges their academic performance to be unsatisfactory. Part-time, classified students are subject to academic dismissal after two consecutive semesters of academic probation. Unclassified students may continue their work at the College as determined by the dean or associate dean of the College, subject to confirmation by the Committee on Academic Standards and Admissions. The Committee on Academic Stan- dards and Admissions may waive the guidelines for academic dismissal if a stu- dent has been forced to reduce her load because of extenuating circumstances. Disciplinary Probation, Suspension and Dismissal For violation(s) of social regulations or policies. Honor Court may recommend to the Judicial Review Committee that a student be placed on disciplinary proba- tion or be suspended or dismissed. Suspen- sion is made with a stipulated time of return when the student is automatically reinstated in good standing if she so desires. A student who is dismissed must apply for readmission. The Judicial Review Committee may specify a length of time that a student must wait before she may apply for readmission. Administrative Dismissal A student whose conduct indicates that she is not in sympathy with the ideals and standards of the College or who is not ma- 19914993 Catalog 35 ACADEMIC STANDARDS ture enough for its programs may be asked to withdraw. In such cases the judgment of the president, dean of the College and dean of students is sufficient, and it is not necessary that specific reasons be given. The College maintains the right to enter a student's room for the purpose of maintenance, fire, safety, and upholding College regulations and policies. Judicial Review Committee of the College The Judicial Review Committee of the College is given the responsibility of: ( 1 ) Reviewing and acting on recommen- dations of Representative Council, which affect the powers and philoso- phy of student government, or which pertain to major regulations concern- ing student welfare; (2) Acting upon the recommendation of the Committee on Academic Stan- dards and Admissions that a student who has not met the academic stan- dards of the College be dismissed; (3) Acting upon the recommendation of Honor Court that a student be placed on disciplinary probation or be sus- pended or dismissed; (4) Requiring the withdrawal of any student whose presence is thought to be injurious to the interests of the College community; or imposing the penalty of administrative probation in situations involving a student's failure to meet the standards or expectations of the College community; (5) Assuming original jurisdiction in a student-initiated disciplinary action in which the committee feels that justice has not been served. Members of the Judicial Review Committee The President of the College (Chair) The Dean of the College The Dean of Students The Registrar Four members of the faculty President of the SGA President of the Honor Court President of the Interdormitory Council Transfer Credit Transfer credit is given for grades of C or better in courses taken at accredited col- leges and universities if approved by the dean or associate dean of the College. No credit is given for courses with pass/fail or satisfactory/ unsatisfactory grades. Once a student has been admitted to Agnes Scott College, she may satisfy only one Specific or Distributional Standard at another institution. This applies to stu- dents on leave of absence, students who have withdrawn and been readmitted, cross-registration students, and students attending summer school. A student may also transfer, after admission, a maximum of 20 semester hours of credit to Agnes Scott from another institution, including work taken in summer school, while on leave of ab- sence, or after the student has withdrawn and before readmission to the College. Only 10 of these 20 hours may be taken while on leave or leaves of absence. These hourly restrictions do not apply to students on approved Junior Year Abroad, Wash- ington Semester, cross-registration, or ex- change programs. Grades for credit earned at another institution are not factored into a student's quality-point ratio. A student must earn a minimum of 60 hours in Agnes Scott College academic courses toward the 1 24 hours required for the Agnes Scott degree. Academic courses do not include courses in physical educa- tion. Grades for transfer credit are not fac- tored into a student's quality-point ratio. Exceptions to the above policies may be made by the Committee on Academic Standards and Admissions. Evaluation of Transfer Credit Evaluation of transfer credit may require a course description fi-om catalogs from all colleges previously attended to be submit- ted to the associate dean of the College. Please contact the registrar of your previ- ous college or colleges for assistance in 36 Agnes Scott College ACADEMIC STANDARDS obtaining catalog course descriptions. Summer School Credit for approved summer courses at accredited colleges and universities may be applicable to the requirements for the Agnes Scott degree. No credit is given for a summer school course if the grade is less than C. Credit for summer school courses is not factored into a student's quality- point ratio. Students planning to take summer school courses should consult the dean or associate dean of the College before enrolling in summer school. All courses require approval by the dean or associate dean of the College, in consultation with the appropriate academic department. Only one Specific or Distributional Stan- dard may be satisfied by work in summer school. Courses to satisfy Depth Standards must also be approved by the chair of the student s major department. Usually no more than two semester courses of summer school work may apply to the require- ments for a major. Usually no more than one semester course of summer school work may apply to requirements for the minor if approved by the chair of the mi- nor department. A maximum of 12 semester hours will be approved per summer, and no more than 20 semester hours of summer school work will be credited toward the 1 24 se- mester hours required for the Agnes Scott degree. (See "Transfer Credit.") The Com- mittee on Academic Standards and Ad- missions may make exceptions. Hours in Agnes Scott Summer Programs are not included in these limits. Leave of Absence The purpose of a leave of absence is to allow a student a break in her studies with- out having to withdraw from the College and apply for readmission. A request for a leave of absence should be submitted to the associate dean of the College for approval by the end of the course selection period prior to the semes- ter or semesters requested. Except under the most unusual circumstances, no re- quests for a leave of absence during that semester will be considered after classes have begun. A leave of absence may be for one or two semesters, with a maximum of two semesters during her college career. A student may request the associate dean of the College to extend her leave of absence from one semester to two semesters. A student granted a leave of absence need not apply for readmission. Within a rea- sonable time, she should notify the associ- ate dean of the College of her intent to return as a student. A student who does not return within the time specified for her leave will be considered to have with- drawn. She must apply for readmission before she can return. A leave oi absence may not be used to attend classes full-time at another institu- tion. If, for good reason, a student on leave wishes to take some course-work at another college or university, she should first consult with the associate dean of the College who will serve as her academic advisor for the duration of the leave. Except under very special circumstances, strict limitations apply as to the amount of academic credit that may be earned during a leave of absence: six hours during a one- semester leave and ten hours during a one- year leave. If academic credit is attempted, a student must submit an official transcript to the College prior to her return. If a student is not in good standing at another institution, it will be necessary for her to apply for readmission before she can re- turn to Agnes Scott College. Exceptions to the above policies may be made by the Committee on Academic Standards and Admissions. A student whose leave of absence is approved must pay a non-refundable $250 continuation fee for the leave period. (Re- turn to College students pay a $100 con- tinuation fee.) NXTien she returns to Agnes Scott College, the fee will be applied toward her expenses. Withdrawing from the College A student who wishes to withdraw from 1991-1993 Catalog 37 ACADEMIC STANDARDS the College must obtain a withdrawal card from the dean or associate dean of the College, or the dean of students. With- drawal is not official until a withdrawal card has been signed by one of the deans. Withdrawal cards will not be signed while academic or disciplinary actions involving the student are in process. A student may not withdraw after the last day of classes. Grades for students whose withdrawal cards are signed will be determined on the basis described in sections "Grades" and "Completion of Semester Courses" in this catalog. For the financial aspects of withdrawal from the College, see TUITION AND FEES in this catalog. Readmission Students who have withdrawn or been dismissed from Agnes Scott and wish to return must submit an application form with the $25 nonrefundable application fee. The application is available from the Admissions Office. Students must also send transcripts of college work taken since leaving Agnes Scott, and the recom- mendation of a professor under whom she did this recent work. Students who have not pursued additional study may complete a short application form, also available from the Admissions Office, which is reviewed by the dean of the College and the dean of students. In such cases, the College reserves the right to require an official application for admission. 38 Agnes Scott College special Cumcular Opportunities Acceleration #m A student may complete the ^^% requirements for the degree in ^^^m fewer than eight semesters. She J^ J^ may accelerate her progress by: entering with credit from Advanced Placement examinations of the College Entrance Examination Board, Higher Level examinations of the Interna- tional Baccalaureate, or joint-enroll- ment programs; carrying a heavier course load; or by attending summer sessions at other in- stitutions or an Agnes Scott summer program. A student planning to accelerate should consult the chair of her major de- partment. Permission to accelerate must be obtained from the dean or associate dean of the College. CrosS'Registration Cross-registration at member institutions of The University Center in Georgia allows students to take courses not avail- able at Agnes Scott. Students from mem- ber institutions may also take courses at Agnes Scott. Grades for courses taken through cross- registration are not factored into a student's quality-point ratio, but grades of A, B, C, or D are accepted for credit hours. Only one Specific or Distributional Standard may be fulfilled by courses taken under cross-registration. (See "Transfer Credit.") Courses taken to satisfy Depth Standards must be approved by the chair of the major department. Cross-registration courses may satisfy requirements for a minor if approved by the chair of the minor department. All courses must be approved by the associate dean of the College. Students enrolled in cross-registration courses are subject to the regulations of the institution where the course is taken, 199M993 Catalog including deadlines for application, regis- tration, and withdrawing from a course. Students should apply for approval to the associate dean of the College prior to the end of course selection for the semester prior to which they plan to enroll in cross- registration. The University Center in Georgia The member institutions are: Agnes Scott College Atlanta College of Art Atlanta University Center Clark Atlanta University Institute of Paper Science and Technology Interdenominational Theological Center Morehouse College Morehouse School of Medicine Morris Brown College Spelman College Columbia Theological Seminary Emory University Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia State University Kennesaw State College Mercer University Atlanta Oglethorpe University Southern College of Technology University of Georgia The Renaissance Scholars Program of The University Center in Georgia The Renaissance Scholars Program is for superior undergraduate students who have a traditional major and wish to incorpo- rate a substantial amount of work in another discipline distinct from their major. She will spend at least one semes- ter in residence at another University Center Campus under the guidance of a Host Campus Tutor. Students are admit- ted in the sophomore year to the program by the recommendation of the College and approval by the Renaissance Scholars 39 SPECIAL CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES Program Steering Committee and the Advisory Board. Students interested in this program should contact the associate dean of the College during her first year. Agnes Scott Summer Programs Agnes Scott offers periodic summer study programs, both abroad and in the United States. Descriptions of these programs are included among departmental offerings. Teaching Agnes Scott has state-approved programs for Early Childhood (K-4) and Middle Grades (4-8) and in several secondary fields. A student may also be certified in elementary/general music and/or choral music. A student who completes any of these programs satisfactorily is eligible for initial Georgia certification, generally ac- cepted throughout the United States. A student in the professional teacher education program observes and works in a variety of school settings. Students at all levels tutor in local schools. Students interested in teaching should consult the Director of Teacher Education Program during their first year and no later than the spring semester of the sophomore year. Dual'Degree Programs with Georgia histitute of Technology A student may combine three years of liberal arts studies at Agnes Scott with two years of specialized work at Georgia Insti- tute of Technology. On completion of this five-year liberal arts/professional program, the student will receive the bachelor of arts degree from Agnes Scott and a bachelor's degree from Georgia Institute of Technology. With advanced planning, a few outstanding students will be able to complete a master's degree at Georgia Institute of Technology with a minimum of additional time. Students interested in the 3-2 programs should consult the Agnes Scott dual- degree coordinator. Professor T. Leon Venable, as early as possible, preferably in the first year. The student must select a major and plan a program which will satisfy all Specific and Distributional Stan- dards for the Agnes Scott degree by the end of the junior year; and, if the student should elect to remain at Agnes Scott for the senior year, all requirements for an Agnes Scott departmental major. Admission to the program at Georgia Institute of Technology is based on completion of the above requirements and on the recommendation of the dual- degree coordinator at Agnes Scott. The degree at Georgia Institute of Technology may be in a variety of engineering fields, information and computer science, indus- trial management, management science, or biotechnology. Dual'Degree Program in Art and Architecture with Washington University A student may combine three years of liberal arts studies at Agnes Scott with four years of specialized work in architec- ture at Washington University (St. Louis). On completion of the three years at Agnes Scott and the first year of architecture, the student receives the bachelor of arts degree from Agnes Scott. She then con- tinues in the graduate program in archi- tecture at Washington University for three years to receive a master's degree in archi- tecture. The "3 + 4" program is designed for students who wish to obtain their under- graduate education at Agnes Scott and to have an early start on their graduate professional education in architecture. By taking advantage of this cooperative pro- gram, the student can complete both degrees in seven years. Students interested in the "3 + 4" pro- gram should consult the chair of the Department of Art as early as possible, preferably in the first year. Admission to the program at Washing- ton University is based on completion of certain requirements and on the recom- mendation of the dual-degree coordinator for the program. 40 Agnes Scott College SPECIAL CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES Exchange Program with Mills College Agnes Scott College and Mills College, in the San Francisco Bay area (Oakland, California), have an exchange agreement enabling students enrolled at each college to spend a semester or year at the other college. Participants remain enrolled in their home college and pay all fees to their home college. A student who participates in the exchange may not transfer to the other college. Permission to participate in this program is given by the Committee on Academic Standards and Admissions. Classes taken with pass/fail or satisfactory/ unsatisfactory grades will not transfer. Students interested in attending Mills College for a semester or a year should consult the associate dean of the College. Independent Study (490) Independent study gives superior students the opportunity to explore some field of intellectual or artistic interest and to pro- duce a related piece of work. Every student with junior standing and a cumulative quality-point ratio of B (3.0) or better is eligible to apply to the program. Her appli- cation must be approved by the appropri- ate department. The program may begin as early as the spring semester of the student's junior year. Interested students should consult the associate dean of the College for written guidelines and then apply in writing to the appropriate department chair. Students wishing to begin independent study during the fall semester of their senior year must apply two weeks before Course Selection Week in the spring semester of their junior year. Those wishing to begin their study in the spring semester of their junior year, or who wish to undertake a one-semester study in the spring semester of their senior year, must apply no later than two weeks before the fall semester deadline for course changes. Internships (450) The College recognizes that learning through internships can be a valuable ad- junct to classroom learning. The College endeavors to make possible worthwhile experiences for students whose academic programs would benefit from such oppor- tunities. Internships worthy of academic credit are those that bear a close relationship to the student's principal academic interests. Internships for which academic credit is inappropriate are those that have little relationship to the College curriculum. These may provide secondary benefits, such as personal development, professional experience, service to the community, or acquisition of purely practical information. The College facilitates participation in these internships through the Office of Career Planning and Placement. A student interested in an internship for credit should obtain written guidelines and an application from the associate dean of the College. She should then consult with the chair of her major department. The completed application should be sub- mitted for review to the associate dean of the College. The deadline for applications is two weeks before the last class day of the semester prior to the internship. Tuition for credit internships during the academic session is included in the regular fees. When the College is not in session, the charge for Agnes Scott credit earned under the super\'ision of an Agnes Scott faculty member is $300 per semester hour. Study Abroad In a world that is increasingly interdepen- dent, "global awareness" is no longer a luxury it should be a fundamental com- ponent of any liberal arts education. Through Agnes Scott's Global Awareness Program, students develop a better under- standing of their own cultural values as well as an appreciation for the physical and cultural diversity of our world. The Global Awareness Program has as its foremost goal enabling every Agnes Scott student to live and study in another 199M993 Catalog 41 SPECIAL CURRIOJLAR OPPOKrUNlTIES culture as part of her college education, regardless of her academic interests or fi- nancial circumstances. Agnes Scott pro- vides opportunities for short-term study abroad experiences through its Global Awareness Program (see Global Aware- ness, page 77). Students may also participate in more extensive study abroad experiences. These include: summer courses offered periodi- cally by Agnes Scott faculty, participation in the French or German exchange pro- gram, or by enrolling in a program offered by another institution for a summer, a se- mester or a full year. On a periodic basis, Agnes Scott fac- ulty offer summer study abroad programs. These generally last for six weeks and carry six semester hours credit. The fees for these programs (including travel and tuition) generally range from $3,000 to $4,000. The director of the Global Awareness Program, Dr. George T. Brown, Jr., advises Agnes Scott students on study abroad op- portunities. Students who are considering any of the study abroad opportunities listed below should consult him for details on how to apply for the various programs. French and German Exchange Programs Agnes Scott has special exchange agree- ments with the Universite Catholique de L'Ouest in Algers, France, and with the Johannes Gutenberg Universitat Mainz in Germersheim, Germany. Students can spend a semester or a year at either univer- sity while remaining enrolled as an Agnes Scott student. Participants pay tuition and fees to Agnes Scott, but are responsible for their travel, room and board. Grades earned through the exchange are recorded on the permanent record but are not com- puted into the Agnes Scott grade point average. Information on language prereq- uisites for these programs can be obtained from the French and German depart- ments. A student interested in one of these exchange programs should obtain a copy of "Guidelines for Study Abroad" from and consult with the Director of the Global Awareness Program at least nine months prior to her participation. Participation Tlirough Other Institutions Students may choose to participate in a program sponsored by another American college or university or by enrolling di- rectly in a foreign institution. Grades earned in courses are recorded on the per- manent record but are not computed into the Agnes Scott grade point average. All fees are paid to the host institution. A student interested in participating in a program through another institution should obtain a copy of "Guidelines for Study Abroad" from and consult with the Director of the Global Awareness Program at least nine months prior to her partici- pation. ROTC Agnes Scott students may participate in the Air Force or Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps at Georgia Institute of Technology. A student who completes one of these programs qualifies as a commis- sioned officer and will be ordered to active duty in the United States Air Force, the United States Navy, or the United States Marine Corps. Courses in ROTC pro- grams are taken under the cross-registra- tion program of The University Center in Georgia. Special Study (410) Special study courses (numbered 410) are offered by all academic departments and are open to senior majors (and qualified juniors) to pursue work in areas outside a department's listed courses. Non-majors who demonstrate sufficient preparation in the discipline may also take 410 courses. Applications to take special study are available in the Registrar's Office and must be returned there no later than two weeks before the last class day of the semester before the desired 410 course. A 410 course carries from 2 to 4 semester-hours credit. Ordinarily, a student will take no more than two semester courses of special 42 Agnes Scott College SPECIAL CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES study. The application should include the name of the instaictor who will offer the 410, the course title, and a description of the topic to be studied, a statement of the student's preparation for such study, and the basis for the grade. The instructor must endorse the application and so must the chair of the department offering the 410. If a student requests a 410 in her junior year, the application should also state the appropriateness of the 410 to the student's major program. If a student wishes to take a 410 outside her major department, her application must describe her preparation in the de- partment offering the 410, as well as the information described above. Student'Designed Majors A student may design her own major to combine disciplines differently from the listed interdisciplinary majors. She should consult first the associate dean of the Col- lege, who will assign her an advisor and oversee the development of her proposal. Proposals for student-designed majors usually are submitted to the Curriculum Committee during the spring semester of a student's sophomore year. Washington Semester Agnes Scott is a member of the Washing- ton Semester Program. Students spend either the fall or spring semester at American University in Wash- ington, D.C. There are five offerings in the program: American government, for- eign policy, economic policy, justice, and journalism. Each of these programs con- sists of a seminar, an internship, and a research project. Students may attend during either their junior or senior year. Deadlines for fall and spring semester attendance are early April and early November. Requests must be approved by the Committee on Academic Standards and Admissions. A student who participates in the Washington Semester program at Ameri- can University pays American University tuition to Agnes Scott College during her semester in the program. (Conversely, when in residence at Agnes Scott College, a student pays the Agnes Scott College tuition and fees.) She is responsible for her own room and board while in Washing- ton. Limited scholarship money is avail- able from American University; students are urged to apply early for consideration. Interested students should obtain informa- tion and applications from the faculty rep- resentative. Professor Augustus B. Cochran, or the associate dean of the College. Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) Agnes Scott College is a member of PLEN, a consortium of women's colleges designed to prepare women for public leadership roles. Students have opportuni- ties to study the process of public policy with women leaders in Washington, D.C. and abroad. Programs range from two-day mentor sessions to seminars of several days' length to the PLEN Public Policy Semester. Students interested in participating in a PLEN program should contact Cue Hudson, Dean of Students. 19914993 Catalog 43 Preparation for Graduate Study Graduate Degrees in Arts and Sciences A student interested in graduate study in arts or sciences should consult first with the chair of her major department. Information on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) may be obtained in the Resource Center in Buttrick Hall. Medicine The College encourages students inter- ested in a career in medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine to pursue the major of their choice. Medical schools are very much interested in liberal arts graduates who know more about life than just the chemistry and biology that go into it. Agnes Scott students have gone to medi- cal school having majored in classics, art, and other subjects. The Natural Sciences and Health Professions Coordinating Group, advisory to the dean of the College and chaired by Professor Edward L. Hover, counsels stu- dents on academic programs, preparation for professional school, and ways to en- hance acceptability into medical pro- grams. It also offers advice about alterna- tive careers in the health sciences. The group writes letters of evaluation to each school to which a student applies. Stu- dents have the opportunity to meet with faculty and deans of medical colleges as well as medical students who are Agnes Scott alumnae. The most critical step toward admis- sion, other than grades (quality-point ratio and grades in required science courses), is the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) or its equivalent (DCAT for dentistry, VCAT for veterinary medicine). This test should be taken during the spring of the junior year (except for the VCAT) and may be repeated during the fall of se- nior year to improve performance. Most medical, dental, and veterinary colleges require a full-year course with 44 laboratory in biology, physics, inorganic (general) chemistry, and organic chemis- try. Some schools require slightly less, some more (e.g., calculus). These courses should be in progress or completed by the spring of the junior year. It is nearly impos- sible to do well on the MCAT if a student has not taken these courses. Other courses may assist a student's performance on the test but are not required for admission. Information about these will be provided during the first year. A student can make many different course choices. If she is not majoring in chemistry or physics, she will most likely defer physics until the junior year. (The physics course at Agnes Scott has calculus as a prerequisite.) A student who majors in chemistry or biology should take intro- ductory courses in that department during the first year. One possible program is: First year: Biology 100,105 Sophomore year: Chemistry 101, lOlL, 102, 102L Junior year: Chemistry 201, 202, 202L; Physics 110, 111 Another possible program is: First year: Chemistry 101, 101 L, 102, 102L Sophomore year: Chemistry 201, 202, 202L; Biology 100, 105 Junior year: Physics 110, 111 Those possibilities apply to any major. Some students may take biology and chemistry during the first year if they have good backgrounds in both. Students are responsible for knowing the admission requirements of the profes- sional schools to which they apply. This infonnation is in Medical School Admis- sion Requirements, on reserve in the Resource Center in Buttrick Hall. A student who plans to attend a state-sup- ported medical college should apply to one in her home state; out-of-state applicants Agnes Scott College PREPARATION FOR GRADUAIE STUDY usually are not accepted. Privately sup- ported institutions typically accept many out-of-state students. States with no den- tal or veterinary colleges have agreements with other states that have such facilities. Students interested in medical careers should register with the associate dean of the College when they enter the College. Law American law schools require no specific courses or major, but students interested in the legal profession must develop strong analytical and communication skills. Students should take maximum advantage of the richness and variety of a liberal arts curriculum. Those interested in law school should take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) in June of their junior year. TTie Legal Professions Coordinating Group, advisory to the dean of the College and chaired by Professor Katharine D. Kennedy, helps students considering law as a career, prepare for the Law School Admissions Test, and select appropriate law schools. Students planning to go to law school should register with the Legal Professions Coordinating Group. In addi- tion, programs offered by the Career Planning and Placement Office introduce students to the many facets of legal 1991-1993 Catalog 45 Tuition and Fees, 199M992 Student fees at Agnes Scott meet less than half of the annual operat- ing costs. The difference between student payments and College operating expenses comes from general endowment income and gifts and grants to the College. Fees for full-time students for the 1991-92 academic year are: Tuition $10,945.00 Room and board fee 4,515.00 Student activity fee 105.00 College events fee 20.00 TOTAL $15,585.00 Payment due dates for Tuition and Fees are indicated below. Students will be billed by monthly state- ment. A student's account will be credited $50 for each semester that the account is paid in full by the due date. The credit will be applied during the academic term and applied towards the next semester's charges. Resident Students August 1 $100 Room Deposit Mayl $250 August 1 7,730 January 6 7,605 $15,585 Non-Resident Students Mayl $250 August 1 5,473 January 6 5,347 $11,070 46 A student's financial aid package will be considered when determining the amounts due each semester. All resident students pay a refundable $100 room occupancy deposit each year. This deposit is due when tuition, fees, and room and board charges are paid. The deposit is refundable at the end of the academic year provided no room damage has occurred and no other monies are due to the College. All new students pay a nonrefundable $25 application fee and a $250 enrollment fee by May 1. This enrollment fee is nonrefundable after May 1. New students who receive financial assistance from the College are expected to pay the full amount of the deposit by May 1, unless otherwise instructed by the Director of Financial Aid. Returning full-time students pay a nonrefundable $250 deposit by April 15. This deposit entitles the student to re-register and to select a residence hall room for the next year. A nonrefundable $250 continuation fee is required of stu- dents who are on an approved leave of absence. New Return to College students pay a nonrefundable $25 application fee and a $100 enrollment fee by May 1. This fee is nonrefundable after May 1. New Return to College students who receive financial assistance from the College are expected to pay the full amount of the deposit by May 1, unless otherwise instructed by the Director of Financial Aid. Returning Return to College students pay a nonrefundable $100 deposit by April 15. This deposit entitles the student to re- register for the next academic year. A Agnes Scott College TUmON AND FEES nonrefundable $250 continuation fee is required of students who are on an approved leave of absence. Unclassified and Return to College students who take less than a full aca- demic load (12 semester hours) pay tuition at the rate of $500 for the first semester hour, $450 an hour for each additional hour. Any additional monies due to the College as a result of course changes dur- ing the ten day drop/add period, are due at the time of the change. The $105 student activity fee and the $20 College events fee are not included in these charges. The student activity fee is due at the beginning of the first semester of an academic session in which the student is enrolled for at least 6 semester hours. TTie college events fee is due at the beginning of the first semester of an academic session in which a student is enrolled, regardless of the number of credit hours taken. Special Fees Graduation fee A nonrefundable graduation fee of $150 to cover rental of cap, gown, and hood, and the purchase of the diploma is required of all students who expect to graduate. This payment is due by August 1 , prior to graduation. Music fees The fee for noncredit private lessons in applied music (including practice) is $375. This fee covers two 30-minute lessons per week for the academic year. The charge for one 30-minute lesson weekly is half the regular fee. In 1991-92, group instruction in harpsichord and voice will be offered for a fee of $30 per semester. Terms A student may not register or attend classes until accounts have been satisfacto- rily paid in the Accounting Office. All financial obligations to the College must be met before a student can receive a di- ploma, a transcript of record, or official grades. Withdrawal Students who withdraw from the College prior to the first class day will receive a full refund of any tuition, room and board, student activity, and College events fees for that semester. No refund of the $25 application fee or the $250 enrollment deposit will be made to students after May 1. Students who withdraw during the first 21 calendar days of the semester beginning with the first day of classes, receive a refund of 25 percent of the tuition and room and board charges for that semester reduced by 1) any Agnes Scott aid, 2) fed- eral aid from Title IV programs, exclusive of the College Work Study Program and 3 ) any other fees or charges due the College. The date of withdrawal is the date the Registrar receives the official withdrawal card. Student activity fees. College events fees and graduation fees will not be refunded. Students who withdraw after the twenty-first day of the semester, students who are suspended or dismissed for aca- demic or disciplinary reasons, and students who do not officially withdraw receive no refund. Monthly Statements of Account Each student will receive a monthly state- ment of account from the College if a bal- ance is due. Statements include but are not limited to, tuition, room and board charges, health center charges, parking fines and library fines. Statements are due and payable upon receipt, unless otherwise stated for tuition, room and board fees. Delinquent accounts It is the College's stated policy to turn over accounts 90 days past due to an outside collection agency and to use the full ex- tent of the law to collect delinquent ac- counts. 1991-1993 Catalog 47 TUmON AND FEES Health Insurance There is no charge to resident students for routine treatment in the Student Health Center. International students must carry a Student Accident and Sickness Insur- ance Plan to help meet additional medical expenses for the academic year. They must have this coverage before they may enroll. Telephone System The College provides a telephone jack with dial tone in each dormitory room. Students are required to bring a touch- tone telephone. The Agnes Scott Tele- communications department assigns a long distance access code to each student. Telephone charges are separate from the student account and are billed and due monthly. Payment can be made by check to Agnes Scott College at the Accounting Office located in Buttrick Hall. An out- standing balance on the telephone account is considered an outstanding financial obligation to Agnes Scott College, and could result in the loss of the long distance access code. 48 Agnes Scott College Courses of Study Guide to Symbols f = fall semester, s = spring semester, S = summer, L = laboratory course. Parentheses following the course number indicate that the course is cross-listed as an offering of another department, e.g. (Classics 242). Art Associate Professor: Terry McGehee, Chair Assistant professors: Donna Sadler Stephen Forbes-de Soule (part-time) The Department of Art consists of a faculty of experienced teachers and practicing artists who strive to enliven and enrich liberal education through the study of the visual arts. The department offers an art major that is a balanced program of study in theory, prac- tice, and history. In addition to the art major, interdisciplinary majors are offered in Art History-English Literature and Art History- History. A dual degree program in Art and Architecture is offered with Washington University in St. Louis. Through its commit- ment to a challenging academic and studio program, the department oiiers a meaningful experience in the visual arts in preparation for a productive professional or academic career. TTie Dana Fine Arts building, designed by internationally acclaimed architect John Portman, incorporates studio spaces, lecture halls, and The Dalton Gallery, a multiroom exhibition area. Dalton Gallery, located in the heart of the Dana Fine Arts building, provides an exciting opportunity for students and the community at large to view and critique current and histori- cal trends in art. The gallery program incorpo- rates at least one student exhibition per year. TTie comprehensive arts program takes advan- tage of the rich cultural offerings in Atlanta by incorporating visits to galleries, museums, and artists' studios. Requirements for the Major Include the following courses in Art History and Theory: 102, 103, 480 Four additional courses in Art Histor>' and Theory Include the following courses in Studio Art: 161,162 One of the following: 240, 241, 242 One of the following: 171, 272, 273 Minimum of 6 semester hours in other 200-, 300-, or 400-level Studio An: courses Course recommended for the major: 232 Art History and Theory The Distributional Standard in fine arts will be satisfied by any course in art history' and theory. 102f. HISTORY OF ART I (3 ) Art and architecture from the Prehistoric period through the medieval period. Works of architecture, sculpture, and painting from the Prehistoric, Near Eastern, Egyp- tian, Greek, Roman, and Medieval cultures are studied for their technical, formal, and expressive characteristics. 103s. HISTORY OF ART II (3 ) Art and architecture from the Renaissance to the present. Works of architecture, sculpture, and painting from the Renais- sance, Baroque, Rococo, 19th, and 20th centuries are studied for their technical, formal, and expressive characteristics. 201f. (CLASSICS 242) GREEK AND 1991-1993 Catalog 49 DEPARTMENT OF ART ROMAN ART (3) Art and architecture from the Bronze Age through the fall of Rome. The evolution of styles is analyzed through works of archi- tecture, sculpture, painting, pottery, and metalwork. Offered 1991-92 and 1992-93 202s. ART OF THE MIDDLE AGES (3 ) Medieval art and architecture from its Early Christian beginnings c. 250 to the end of the Gothic period c. 1400. Emphasis is on the evolution of Christian imagery and the use of the church as a vehicle for meaning. 203f . RENAISSANCE ART (3 ) Painting, sculpture, and architecture firom the late thirteenth through the sixteenth centuries. Emphasis on the development of regional schools, the rise of the artist and the flowering of the "arts in their highest province." Particular attention to the cities of Florence, Rome, and Venice and the dialogue of the arts within their walls. 205f. NORTHERN RENAISSANCE ART (3) Art and architecture from 1350-1575 in the Netherlands, Germany, and France. Emphasis on the genesis of art in the Inter- national style, the impact of the Graphic Arts throughout Europe, culminating in the French Court Style at Foutainbleau. Offered 1993-94 and every third year 206s. BAROQUE AND ROCOCO ART (3) Art and architecture of the 17th and 18th centuries in Italy, Spain, France, England, and the Netherlands. Emphasis on the ar- tistic careers of Caravaggio, Bernini, Rembrandt, Rubens, Vermeer, and Poussin. Offered 1991-92 and 1992-93 207f. NINETEENTH-CENTURY ART(3) European painting created between the mid- 1760s to the mid- 1880s. Primary em- phasis on the trends of Classicism, Roman- ticism, Realism, Impressionism, and Post- Impressionism. 208s. TWENTIETH-CENTURY ART (3) Art and architecture created between 1886 and the present. The primary emphasis on the art produced in France and America, although consideration will be given to the unique disposition of "Modem" art, which deliberately rejected traditional conven- tions in the pursuit of the avant-garde. Offered 1991-92 232f. (PHILOSOPHY 232) (THEATRE 242) AESTHETICS (3) See Philosophy 232 for description. 300-leveI courses in Art History and Theory may be repeated for credit if the subject mat- ter varies. 301s. (CLASSICS 340) ADVANCED STUDIES IN ANCIENT OR MEDIEVAL ART (3) Investigation of the particular character of ancient, early Medieval, or Romanesque and Gothic art is the focus for this course. Topics range from the evolution of the Greek temple to the rise of portraiture in Roman art to the relationship between art and the pilgrimage roads. Offered 1993-94 304s. ADVANCED STUDIES IN ITALIAN RENAISSANCE, NORTHERN RENAISSANCE, BAROQUE ART (3) A particular aspect of the art of the four- teenth through the seventeenth century will be examined in depth. The concept of the Renaissance artist is explored in light of the patronage of both the church and court. Not offered 1991-92 or 1992-93 307. ADVANCED STUDIES IN MODERN ART (3) A particular aspect of the art of the last two centuries. The focus ranges from the tradi- tions of the Academy and the nineteenth century Salon, to the non-objectivity and abstraction of modem art to the advent of the Guerrilla Girls. Offered 1992-93 and every third year 320f,s. THE KIRK STUDIES IN ART HISTORY (3) A specialized area of art history' with a \'is- iting scholar. 410f,s. SPECIAL STUDY IN ART 50 Agnes Scott College DEPARTMENT OF ART HISTORY AND CRITICISM (2-4) Special problems adjusted to the needs and interests of the individual student. An in- troduction to scholarly research. Open to art majors only 480s. ISSUES IN ART SENIOR SEMINAR (3) Political, social, and aesthetic perspectives related to current developments in the visual arts. Visits to galleries, museums, and artists' studios provide a context for discussion. Open to art majors only 490f,s. INDEPENDENT STUDY (4-8) Independent research in art history and criticism or in applied art. Open to senior art majors only Studio Art The Distributional Standard in fine arts will be satisfied in studio art only by 161. All studio courses meet 6 hours per week for 3 semester-hours credit unless otherwise indi- cated. Students are expected to provide most of their supplies. 161f. ART STRUCTURE I (3) An introductory drawing course to develop visual skills as well as individual expression. Experiments in a variety of drawing media with subject matter that includes still-life, landscape, and the figure. Class critiques supplement individual criticism. 162s. ART STRUCTURE II (3) The study of the design elements of form, line, color, and texture in relation to prob- lems in composition, color theory, and subject matter. Prerequisite: 161 17 lf,s. CERAMICS (3) A basic course in the construction of hand- built and wheel-thrown pottery forms, with an introduction to glazing and firing tech- niques. 181f,s. PHOTOGRAPHY I (3) An introductory course in photographic methods and processes. Design, aesthetic theory, and history of photography form the basis for the development of tech- niques. Black and white darkroom proce- dures and fundamental camera skills are 199M993 Catalog included. 35mm camera required Not offered 1991-92 240. DRAWING AND COMPOSITION (3) The principles of pictorial organization with a focus on the study of the figure. Experiments in various media. Prerequisite: 162 241f,s. BEGINNING PAINTING (3) An introductory course in painting. Basic painting techniques and experiments in various media with discussion of concep- tual approaches to painting. Prerequisite: 162 242. PRK^JTMAKING (3) An introductory course in printmaking. Printing processes include the collagraph, woodcut, monotype, etching, and stencil. Prerequisite: 162 272. INTERMEDIATE POTTERY (3) An intermediate course with concentra- tion on the design and craftsmanship of wheel-thrown pottery forms. Special attention given to the individual expres- sion of the artist and an understanding of the technical aspects of clay and glaze materials. Prerequisite: 171 or permission of the department chair 273. THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN (3) A series of related experiments in plastic design including relief, collage, construc- tion, sculpture in the round, and the mobile in such media as clay, wire, wood, tissue, plastic materials. Discussion of relevant works. Prerequisite: 161 or 171 281. PHOTOGRAPHY II (3) Further development of skills and photo- graphic processes based upon individual interests. Advanced darkroom skills, such as printing and toning, are included as well as presentations, critiques, and discussion of aesthetics. 35mm camera required Prerequisite: 181 Not offered 1991-92 340f. ADVANCED PAINTING (3) 51 DEPARTMENT OF ART Focus on individual expression. An explo- ration of pictorial content and painting techniques. Discussion of relevant works. Prerequisite: 241 341s. ADVANCED PAINTING (3) Focus on individual expression. An explo- ration of pictorial content and painting techniques. Discussion of relevant works. Prerequisite: 241 342. ADVANCED PRINTING (3 ) Prohlems in specific printing techniques with a focus on individual expression. Prerequisite: 242 370f. PLASTIC DESIGN (3) Individual prohlems in ceramics or sculpture. Prerequisite: 272 (ceramics); 273 (sculp- ture) 371s. PLASTIC DESIGN (3) Individual prohlems in ceramics or sculpture. Prerequisite: 272 (ceramics); 273 (sculp- ture) 400-level studio courses may be repeated for credit if the subject matter varies 440f. ADVANCED GRAPHIC DESIGN (3) Special problems in drawing, painting, printmaking, or other two-dimensional mediums. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and department chair Open to art majors only 441s. ADVANCED GRAPHIC DESIGN (3) Special prohlems in drawing, painting, printmaking, or other two-dimensional mediums. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor and department chair Open to art majors only 470f. ADVANCED THREE- DIMENSIONAL DESIGN (3) Special prohlems of three-dimensional design with work in various media. Prerequisite: 370 or 371 and permission of the department chair Open to art majors only 471s. ADVANCED THREE- DIMENSIONAL DESIGN (3 ) Special problems of three-dimensional design with work in various media. Prerequisite: 370 or 371 and permission of the department chair Open to art majors only Bible & Religion Professor: John J. Carey, Chair Assistant Professor: Tina Pippin The academic study of religion offers students opportunity to explore some of the most creative expressions of the human spirit in its responses to "The Holy," "The Ultimate," or "God." Courses are designed to cover the distinc- tive beliefs and practices, sacred literatures, and cultural expressions of the great religious traditions of the world. Special emphasis in the curriculum is placed on biblical literature, as well as upon contemporary expressions of religious thought. Requirements for the Major Courses required in the discipline: A minimum 30-hour major, with at least 12 hours on the 300 or 400 level in the department, including 463. Six hours must he taken in each of the following: Area 11 (Biblical Studies), Area III (Religious Thought and Social Context), and Area IV (World Religions). No more than two of the following cross-listed courses may be applied toward the minimum major in Bible and Religion: Sociology 315; Politi- cal Science 342; Music 208, 209. Requirements for the Minor One course at the 100 level and 15 addi- tional hours, including at least one upper- division Bible course. One cross-listed course may be applied to the minor. L Introductory Studies 1 10f,s. APPROACHES TO BIBLICAL LITERATURE (3) History, culture, literature, and theolog>' ot 52 Agnes Scott College DEPARTMENT OF BIBLE & RELIGION the Bible. Ways of reading the biblical texts are explored with an emphasis on relating biblical studies to its broader con- text ot the humanities. Not open to students who have had 1 00 or 101. 1 20f. THE RELIGIOUS QUEST (3 ) An introduction to religion its origins, place in human life, cultural expressions. Consideration of encounters with the "Holy," sacred action, mysticism. Not open to students who have had 1 30 130s. WORLD RELIGIONS (3) Major religions of the world: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam, Shinto, Judaism, and Christianity, with an emphasis on their origins, development, sacred writings, and understanding of the world. Not open to students who have had 1 20 11. Biblical Studies lOOf. HEBREW SCRIPTURES (3) Religious history and society of the people of Ancient Israel as contained in their sa- cred Scriptures. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 101f,s. NEW TESTAMENT (3) Literature of the New Testament and its origins and development in the early Jesus movement and early Christianity. 303f. WORLD OF ANCIENT ISRAEL (3) The culture and religion ot Ancient Israel in the context of the Ancient Near East. An interdisciplinary dialogue is employed which includes studies in archaeology, reli- gious phenomenon, cultural anthropology, sociology, literary criticism, and ethics. Prerequisite: 100 or 110 Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 304f. WORLD OF EARLY CHRISTLANITY (3) Contribution ot late Jewish, Hellenistic, and Roman civilizations to the cultural matrix in which Christianity was bom. Prerequisite: 101 or 1 10 Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 325s. TOPICS LN BIBLICAL STUDIES (3) Consideration of a topic or problem oi cur- 199M993 Catalog rent interest in the field of Biblical Studies. Prerequisite: One introductory' course in Bible (100, 101, or 110) Offered 1990-91 and alternate years 327s. LIFE AND LETTERS OF PAUL ( 3 ) The apostle Paul and his writings. Special attention is given to the social context of his letters and the major theological and ethical themes, along with studies of his literary style (rhetoric). Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 335s. JESUS OF NAZARETH IN HISTORY AND FAITH (3 ) The quest for the historical Jesus, with an analysis of sources and the form that this inquiry took in the nineteenth and twenti- eth centuries. Prerequisite: 101 or 110 Offered 1991-92 and alternate years III. Religious Thought and Social Context 207f. RELIGION IN AMERICA (3 ) Religious developments in America. The roles of specific groups, such as Protestants, Catholics, Jews, blacks, women. Discussion of selected issues, such as church and state relations, social responsibility, ecumenism, revivalism, fundamentalism. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 224f. (WOMEN'S STUDIES 224) WOMEN AND RELIGION (3 ) The role of women in shaping religious histeiry from the ancient to the modem period. Primary historical writings and theological statements are used, as well as contemporary expressions in ritual, fiction and non-fiction, film, art, music, dance, and poetry. 315s. (SOCIOLOGY 315) SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION (4) See Sociology 3 1 5 tor description. 331s. (WOMEN'S STUDIES 331) FEMINIST ETHICS AND SPIRITUALITY (3) An exploration into the ethical and theo- logical bases of women's ways of knowing and the broader religious conversation of white feminists and women of color. 53 DEPARTMENT OF BBLE & RELIGION 345s. (PHILOSOPHY 315) PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION (3 ) An examination from a Western philo- sophical perspective of such questions as the meaning of God, evil, suffering, reli- gious experience, religious knowledge, and immortality. Prerequisite: Any 100 level course in Bible and Religion or one course in Philosophy Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 350f. (POLITICAL SCIENCE 342) THE CHURCH IN LATIN AMERICA (3 ) See Political Science 342 for description. 355s. PROTESTANT FAITH AND PRACTICE (3) The origins of Protestantism in the Refor- mation and in subsequent reform move- ments. Leading thinkers considered are Luther, Calvin, Wesley, Kierkegaard, Schleiermacher, and Hamack. Attention is given to the leadership of women in the various streams of Protestantism. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 360s. CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGY (3) Leading thinkers and issues of the 20th century. The impact of World War I, World War 11, Vatican II, and liberation movements on religious thought is assessed. Prerequisite: One course in Bible and Reli- gion Offered 1 99 1 -92 and alternate years 365f . CHRISTIAN ETHICS (3 ) The nature, methods, and basic issues of Christian ethics, considering both matters of personal conduct and social concern. Special attention is given to feminist cri- tiques of traditional Western approaches to ethics. Prerequisite: 110, 120, 1 30, or permission of the instructor Offered 1992-93 and alternate years IV. World Religions institutions, life cycle practices, and major branches of the religion. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 330f. TOPICS IN WORLD RELIGIONS (3) A seminar focusing on a special problem within one of the world's religions. Topics rotate between the religions of the Middle East (Islam, Hinduism, and Judaism) and the religions of the Far East (Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto). May be taken more than once. Prerequisite: 130 or permission of the in- structor V. SPECIAL STUDIES IN RELIGION 208f. (MUSIC 208) HISTORY OF CHURCH MUSIC (3) See Music 208 for description. 209f. (MUSIC 209) HYMNOLOGY (3) See Music 209 for description. 4 10f,s. SPECIAL STUDY (2-4) A directed reading course supervised by a member of the department. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor 463f. JUNIOR-SENIOR SEMINAR IN RELIGION (3) The examination of a variety of topics of current interest in the study of religion. The seminar attempts to yoke the theory and practice of religion. Required for ma- jors. May be taken more than once. Topic for 1991-92: Religion and Peace 490f,s. INDEPENDENT STUDY Independent research arranged under su- pervision of a member of the Department. Results are presented in written form. Espe- cially recommended for students who plan to do graduate study in religion. Prerequisite: 12 hours in Bible and Reli- gion and permission of the instructor 221s. JEWISH FAITH AND PRACTICE (3) Basic beliefs and practices of Judaism, from the Exodus from Egypt to the present. Spe- cial attention is given to Jewish Feast Days, Biology Professor: Sandra T. Bowden Associate professors: John F. Pilger, Chair 54 Agnes Scott College DEPAKIMENT OF BIOLOGY Harry Wistrand Assistant professor: Edward L. Hover Instructor: Frances G. Kennedy Asa multidisciplinary, experimental ^k science, modem biology offers the liber- JL JL ally educated woman an integrated view of the living world from molecules to ecosystems. Our program is designed to give the student a sound background in the major disciplines of biology and to teach her to use the skills of scientific inquiry and communica- tion. Major programs include studies of the functional organization of cells and tissues; lower and higher plants and animals; microbial organisms; patterns and mechanisms of hered- ity and evolution; the physiology, biochemis- try and molecular biology of cells and organ- isms; development; behavior; taxonomy; and ecology. For entering students, secondary school preparation in mathematics and the sciences is helpful. Students who plan to major or minor in biology should consult with a member of the department early in their college careers to insure normal progression. Dual-degree pro- grams with Georgia Institute of Technology are available in biotechnology and other areas of engineering. Students should consult de- partment faculty for information on summer study and research opportunities. Requirements for the Major Courses required in the discipline: 100, 102, 105 and 206 should be taken before the end of the sophomore year. 300, 306 or 312, 310 and 480 Courses required outside of the discipline: Chemistry 101, lOlL, 102, 102L Chemistry 201 Courses recommended for the major: Chemistry 202, 202L, 300 Physics 110, 111 Mathematics 115, 118, 119,150 French or German Requirements for the Minor 100, 102, 105 and two additional courses in the discipline for which prerequisites have been met. 100f,s. INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY (4) 1991-1993 Catalog The major concepts of modern biology; structure and function of biological mol- ecules, cell structure and functions, energy transactions in living systems, control sys- tems, inheritance in eukaryotes and in pro- karyotes, development of organisms, evolu- tion, ecology, the scientific method, proce- dures of scientific investigation. 3 LEC, 1 LAB Biolo^ 1 00 is prerequisite to all other courses in biolo^ . 102f. BOTANY (4) Functional morphology of vascular plants, growth regulation, ecology, and evolution. A survey of major divisions of plants and fungi. 3 LEC, 1 LAB Prerequisite: 100 105s. ZOOLOGY (4) Morphology and physiology of animals with a brief survey of the major animal phyla. 3 LEC, 1 LAB Prerequisite: 100 200s. ANIMAL BEHAVIOR (4) The development, causation, and function of behavior in nonhuman animals. Empha- sis is on placing observed behaviors in an appropriate ecological context. 3 LEC, 1 LAB Prerequisite: 105 Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 201s. ECOLOGY AND FIELD BIOLOGY (4) The interrelationship between organisms and their environments at the population, community, and ecosystem levels. Labora- tory includes field investigations of natural systems and ecological research techniques. Prerequisite: 102 and 105 Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 202s. PLANT TAXONOMY (3 ) Principles of plant identification, classifica- tion, and nomenclature, with special em- phasis on vascular plants native to this region. Laboratory includes observing plants in their natural environments and techniques for collecting, identifying, and preserving specimens. 2 LEC, 1 LAB Prerequisite: 102 Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 55 DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY 204s. VERTEBRATE BIOLOGY (4) The biology of vertebrates, including gross anatomy of selected animals, and the evo- lution, classification, and life histories of major vertebrate groups. Includes some field study of local vertebrates. 3 LEG, 1 LAB Prerequisite: 105 206s. CELL BIOLOGY (4) An introduction to cellular and subcellular structure and function. 3 LEG, 1 LAB Prerequisite: 2 semesters of lOO-level biol- ogy courses with laboratories 207s. INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY (4) Major and minor invertebrate phyla with emphasis on comparative anatomy, system- atics, and evolution. Laboratory emphasis is on functional morphology and includes some fieldwork. 3 LEG, 1 LAB Prerequisite: 105 Offered 1990-91 and alternate years 208f. HISTOLOGY (4) The microscopic anatomy of animal tis- sues. In laboratory each student will com- plete a project using basic histological techniques. 3 LEG, 1 LAB Prerequisite: 105 Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 2 14S. DESERT BIOLOGY (4) Adaptations of plants and animals to hot, arid environments of the western United States. A three-week field trip to the desert; dates to be determined. Limited to eight students Prerequisite: 100 and permission of the instructor Offered summer 1992 and alternate years 215S. MARINE BIOLOGY (4) An ecological approach to the study of marine organisms as exemplified in temper- ate, semi-tropical, and tropical environ- ments. A three-week field course; dates to be determined. Limited to eight students Prerequisite: 105 and permission of the instructor Offered summer 1993 and alternate years 56 300f. GENETICS (4) The structure, function, regulation, and transmission of hereditary materials in vi- ruses, prokaryotes, and eukaryotes. 3 LEG, 1 LAB Prerequisite: 206 301s. MICROBIOLOGY (4) Biology of prokaryotic and eukaryotic mi- croorganisms and viruses with emphasis on bacteria and viruses. Morphology, physiol- ogy, biochemistry, genetics, taxonomy, and immunology. 3 LEG, 1 LAB Prerequisite: 102, 206, Chemistry 201 302s. EVOLUTION AND POPULATION BIOLOGY (3) Processes and patterns of adaptation and formation of species with emphasis on ge- netic mechanisms. Introduction to popula- tion genetics and population ecology as they relate to evolutionary biology. 3 LEG Prerequisite: 300 or two courses at the 200 level or above 305f. ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY (4) A comparative study of nutrition, energy metabolism, temperature regulation, move- ment, gas exchange, internal transport, water-solute metabolism, information pro- cessing and sensory physiology, and hor- monal control in animals. Major emphasis on vertebrates with some invertebrate ex- amples. 3 LEG, 1 LAB Prerequisite: 105, 206 Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 306f. DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY (4) Morphological patterns and the develop- mental processes that occur in the life his- tory of animals. 3 LEG, 1 LAB Prerequisite: 105, 206 3 10s. CELLULAR PLIYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY (4) Biochemistry, intermediary metabolism, photosynthesis, inembranes and transport phenomena, macromolecular s>Tithesis, metabolic regulation, and eiivironmental influences. 3 LEG, 1 LAB Prerequisite: 102, 105, 206, Chemistry' 201 Agnes Scott College BUSINESS PREPARATORY PROGRAM 312f. ADVANCED PLANT BIOLOGY (4) Major groups of plants and fungi with em- phasis on plant development, physiology, and evolutionary relationships. 3 LEG, 1 LAB Prerequisite: 102, 206 3 1 6s. MOLECULAR GENETICS (4) Gene structure, function, and regulation at the molecular level in viruses, prokaryotes, and eukaryotes; introduction to genetic engineering and recombinant DNA tech- niques. Emphasis on recently published literature. 3 LEG I LAB Prerequisite: 300, Chemistry 201 317s. MOLECULAR GENETICS LABORATORY (1) Molecular genetics and recombinant DNA techniques for students who have not had Biology 316. Not open to students who have had 316 Prerequisite: Chemistry 300 or permission of the department 410f,s. SPECIAL STUDY (2-4) Intensive study of an area of biology by a senior major under the supervision of a faculty member. Designed to support the individual's major interests. A paper or oral presentation required. Prerequisite: permission of the department 480f. SENIOR SEMINAR ( 1 ) Specialized subject areas of biology not normally in the curriculum. Topics are chosen by the biology faculty. Each student reviews current literature, prepares and orally presents a seminar on an aspect of the selected topic. Open to senior biology majors only 481s. (PSYCHOLOGY 481) INTERDISCIPLmARY SEMINAR IN ANIMAL/HUMAN BEHAVIOR ( 1 ) Open to students taking the interdiscipli- nary major in biology-psychology or to senior majors in biology or in psychology with adequate preparation in both disci- plines, as determined by consultation with both department chairs. 490f,s. INDEPENDENT STUDY (4-8) Independent laboratory and/or field re- search with supervision by a member of the department. Thesis is required and a semi- nar presentation is recommended. Admis- sion to the program is granted by the Com- mittee on Independent Study. Recommen- dation by the department for admission to the course is necessary. Departmental rec- ommendation is based on the student's choice of a suitable research project, poten- tial for biological research, course work background, and evidence of motivation for undertaking the laboratory and non- laboratory aspects of research. Business Preparatory Program Advisor: Professor Sheehey, Department of Economics XX Tith the rapid growth of and turnover 1^/in the information that is important to T T business, it is now commonplace to hear corporate leaders claim that the best training for business is a liberal arts education. Mindful that many of our students are prepar- ing for a career in business, the college has selected from its curriculum a set of courses which stress the analytical and communica- tions skills relied on in business and which provide a foundation in areas of study basic to business. The program does not alter requirements for graduation nor constitute a major. The fact that a student has taken the program is indi- cated on her transcript. In order to complete the program students must take at least eight of the courses listed below: Required: Economics: 104, 105 and 311 Mathematics: 101 or 117 or 118 (If stu- dents take 101, they may also count toward the program either 117 or 1 18, but not both.) At least one of the following: English 210, Psychology 316, Philosophy 103, Political 199M993 Catalog 57 DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY Science 102, Tlieatre 117 Elective courses: Economics: 203, 309, 310, 312, 313, 317 and 338 Mathematics: 115, 119, 150 and 328 Chemistry Professor: Alice J. Cunningham Associate professor: Thomas L. Maier Assistant professor: T. Leon Venable, Chair The academic program of the Department of Chemistry, approved by the Ameri- can Chemical Society, is designed to give students a thorough grounding in the principles and applications of modem chemis- try, as well as extensive practical experience with research-quality instruments. The cur- riculum is structured to serve chemistry majors, majors in chemistry-related disciplines, and nonscience majors. Students may design indi- vidual major programs to prepare for a variety of career goals, such as advanced study in chemistry, biochemistry, medical sciences, molecular biology, materials science, chemical physics; technical and nontechnical areas of the chemical industry; scientific writing or editing; chemical education; and computer applications in chemistry. After completing a chemistry major, the student should have the basic background required to be part of an industrial or academic scientific team devoted to research or applied chemistry. The required courses provide fun- damental knowledge of: a) theories which describe matter and chemi- cal reactions ranging from elemental to biological systems; b) techniques and instruments ordinarily used to investigate atoms, molecules, and chemical reactions; c) modem methods for acquiring, analyzing, and retrieving data. Requirements for the Major Courses required in the discipline: 101-lOlL, 102-102L, or equivalent, prefer- ably in first year year; 201, 202-202L; 301, 302, 312, 342 in sequence The non-ACS approved major requires an additional 9 hours beyond the core listed above. The major approved by the Ameri- can Chemical Society requires an addi- tional 13 hours beyond the core. In both cases these hours may be in advanced chemistry, biology, mathematics, and/or physics, as approved by the department. For those students electing the American Chemical Society approved program in Chemistry with a Biochemistry emphasis, courses in addition to the core must in- clude Chemistry 300, 300L, 400, 410 (Bioinorganic) or 490, and Biology 316 or 317. Course selections at the advanced level should reflect the student's particular interests, abilities and career goals. Courses required outside of the discipline: Mathematics 118, 119 Physics 110 and 1 1 1, to be completed prior to Chemistry 301 Physics 242, 243 Courses recommended for the major: a) additional mathematics, advanced biology or advanced physics b) a reading knowledge of a modem language, preferably German. Students considering a major in chemistry should consult early on with a member of the de- partment, even if their lower division advi- sors are not in chemistry. While there is considerable flexibility in course selection, particularly at the upper level, the se- quence of courses and prerequisites requires careful planning of both lower level and upper level courses. lOlf. FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF MATTER AND REACTIONS (3 ) Introduction to structure of matter, ranging from atoms to biochemical macromol- ecules; and the basis of chemical reactions, including types of reactions common to inorganic, organic, and biochemical systems, corequisite: 101 L lOlLf. BASIC LABORATORY METHODS (I) Experimental methods in basic scientific measurement, elementary synthesis, and analysis. Corequisite: 101 102s. PERIODICITY AND CHEMICAL REACTIONS (3) 58 Agnes Scott College DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY Chemistry of the elements and their com- pounds, with emphasis on periodic rela- tionships. A more detailed examination of the quantitative aspects of chemical reac- tions than seen in Chemistry 101. Prerequisite: 101 Corequisite: 102L 102Ls. BASIC LABORATORY METHODS 11(1) Experimental methods to analyze elemen- tary inorganic reactions both quantitatively and qualitatively. Corequisite: 102 200. TUTORIAL (1-3) Individualized study designed primarily to accommodate transfer, advanced place- ment students, or students from nontraditional programs. Topics and credit are determined hy a student's needs. Com- bination of lecture and laboratory hours varies with area of study. 201f. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I (4) A systematic study of the chemistry of ali- phatic and aromatic hydrocarbon com- pounds, including their derivatives such as alkyl halides and alcohols. Topics such as stereochemistry, electronic effects, reso- nance theory, acid-base properties, carbo- nium ion theory, and reaction mechanisms are emphasized. The laboratory introduces students to fundamental experimental techniques of organic chemistry. Aspects of chromatography and spectroscopy are ex- plored. 3 LEC, 1 LAB Prerequisite: 101, 102, or the equivalent background as determined by results of the departmental placement/exemption exami- nation and faculty-student conference 202s. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (3 ) A continuation of Organic Chemistry I. The chemistry of carbonyl compounds and amines is examined in detail. The mecha- nisms of important organic reactions and the applications of these reactions to or- ganic synthesis are studied. Prerequisite: 201 202Ls. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (2) Qualitative organic analysis and multistep organic synthesis. Corequisite: 202 199M993 Catalog 210f. BIO-INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3) Topics include drug design/therapy and toxicity described through molecular struc- ture and chemical activity; elements both essential and toxic to humans viewed in terms of overall chemical reactivity; ner\'e impulses regulated by alkali metals; transi- tion metals as catalysts. Prerequisite: Chemistry 102, 102L 300f . BIOCHEMISTRY I (3 ) Fundamentals of bacterial and vertebrate biochemistry. Includes the study of biomolecules, catabolic and biosynthetic pathways, and storage, transmission and expression of genetic information. Prerequisite: 202 300Lf. BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (1) Fundamental biochemical laboratory methods including the study of acid-base properties of amino acids and proteins, spectrophotometric characterization, chro- matographic separation techniques and electrophoresis. Prerequisite: 202, 202L 301f. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I (3) Quantum theory, as applied in chemistry, including structure and spectral relation- ships. General principles of statistical me- chanics. Prerequisites: 202, 202L, Mathematics 118, 119 Physics 110, 111 Mathematics 205 recommended 302s. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II (3 ) General principles of thermodynamics and equilibria. A study of gas phase kinetics, solution dynamics, and catalysis. Prerequisite: 301 3 1 2s. CHEMICAL ANALYSIS (3 ) An advanced study of the instrumental and theoretical approaches for complete analysis. Prerequisite: 301, Physics 242 Corequisite: 302 Prerequisite or corequisite: Physics 243 342f. PHYSIOCHEMICAL METHODS OF EXPERIMENTATION I (2) Comprehensive course in essential meth- ods for acquisition and interpretation of physical/analytical data. The first semester 59 DEPAKIMENT OF CHEMISTRY emphasis is on spectroscopic correlations, fundamental chemometrics and separa- tions. Prerequisite or corequisite: 301, Physics 242. 343s. PHYSICOCHEMICAL METHODS OF EXPERIMENTATION II (2) Continuation of Chemistry 342. The sec- ond semester problems include those re- lated to measurement of systems at equilib- rium, particularly redox processes, and elu- cidation of reaction rates. Prerequisite or corequisite: 342, 302, 312, Physics 243. 400s. BIOCHEMISTRY II (3 ) Fundamentals of biophysical and bioanalytical chemistry. Advanced experi- mental techniques for characterization of macromolecules, separation methods, en- zyme kinetics, radiochemical techniques. Combination of lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: 300, 300L, 302, 312, 342 410f,s. SPECIAL STUDY (2-4) Tutorial in an advanced topic of special interest to a chemistry major. The nature of the topic determines inclusion of a labo- ratory component. Each spring the depart- ment lists topics available for study the following year. Prerequisite: varies according to topic 43 If. MODERN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3) Current theories of bonding and structure, stereochemistry, and reaction mechanisms involving both main group elements and transition metals. Selected topics in orga- nometallic and bio-inorganic chemistry. Prerequisite: 302 441f. SYNTHETIC METHODS AND CHARACTERIZATION (4) Synthesis of inorganic and organometallic compounds. Inert atmosphere and vacuum- line techniques. Nonaqueous chemistry. Spectroscopic characterization of com- pounds. Combination of lecture and labo- ratory. Prerequisite: 342 Prerequisite or corequisite: 431 490f,s. INDEPENDENT STUDY (4-8) Independent research conducted under the supervision of a member of the department. Thesis and seminar presentation of results are required. Admission to the program is granted by the Committee on Independent Study. Departmental recommendation for admission to the program is necessary and depends on choice of a suitable research problem, demonstrated potential for chemical research, and student motivation for pursuing the laboratory and non-labora- tory aspects of the project. Prerequisite: 302, 312, 342 Corequisite: appropriate advanced courses, as approved by the department Classical Langu^es& Literatures Associate professors: Gail Cabisius Sally Anne MacEwen ( On sabbatical leave during 1991-92) T'he student of Classics analyzes the liter- ary and artistic works of ancient Greece and Rome, reconstructs the values and histories of those distant societies, and exam- ines their philosophical thought. In addition, she comes to understand the intellectual roots of our culture and many of our traditions and institutions. The multidisciplinary approach of classical study helps the student develop skills in language, in analysis of social and historical problems, and in the appreciation of art and literature. These skills can be applied to many careers and professions after graduation. The Department of Classical Languages and Literatures offers courses in Greek and Latin languages and in classical civilization from texts in English. The department offers a choice of majors in Greek, Latin, Classical Languages and Literatures or Classical Studies. Majors in Greek, Latin, and Classical Lan- guages and Literatures specialize in the study of the ancient languages and literatures. Majors in Classical Studies combine the study of an ancient language with courses in classical civi- lization. Students who plan to do graduate study in Classics should choose the major in Classical Languages and Literatures, and e\'er>' student considering a major in Classics is urged to take Greek or Latin in her first year. 60 Agnes Scott College DEPARTMENT OF CLASSICAL LANGUAGES & LITERArURES Requirements for the Major Greek At least 24 hours in Greek, including Greek 360 Classics 221 At least 3 additional hours in Greek or Classics Latin At least 24 hours in Latin, including Latin 360 Classics 222 At least 3 additional hours in Latin or Classics Classical Languages & Literature At least 1 2 hours in Greek and 1 2 hours in Latin, of which at least 12 hours must be at the 300 level Classics 221 and 222 Classical Studies Two 300-level language courses, both in the same language (to be taken at Agnes Scott) Other courses either in language or in translation. Requirements for the Minor Classical Studies Completion of the second year of an an- cient language, including 6 hours at Agnes Scott Four courses in translation Greek or Latin Fifteen hours in the language Classics 221 (Greek) or Classics 222 (Latin) Greek 103f. ELEMENTARY The essentials of grammar. (4) 104s. ELEMENTARY (4) Readings from Greek authors, especially New Testament writers. Prerequisite: 103 or 2 entrance credits Literature courses in Greek are offered at the 200 and 300 level. Students in both levels will meet at the same time, but ad- vanced students will be required to do more work. Exceptions to the prerequisites to these courses may be granted by the de- partment. 2 11/31 If. PLATO (3) Exemplary pieces of Plato's writing reflect- ing the teachings of Socrates and the phi- losophy of Plato. Prerequisite: for 21 1, Greek 104 or 3 en- trance credits; for 31 1, 6 hours of 200-level Greek Offered 1992-93 and every third year 2 12/3 12s. DRAMA (3) One or two plays, including discussion of myth, metrics, and production. Prerequisite: for 212, Greek 104 or 3 en- trance credits; for 312, 6 hours of 200-level Greek Offered 1992-93 and every third year 215/315f. HOMER (3) Iliad or Odyssey. The first heroes of West- em literature in the first pieces of ancient writing. Prerequisite: for 215, Greek 104 or 3 en- trance credits; for 315, 6 hours of 200-level Greek Offered 1993-4 and every third year 216/316S. HERODOTUS (3) "The Father of History," his methods, style, and favorite themes. Prerequisite: for 216, Greek 104 or 3 en- trance credits; for 316, 6 hours of 200-level Greek Offered 1993-4 and every third year 217/31 7f . HESIOD AND THE LYRIC POETS (3) Selected poetry representing the vigor and creativity of the Archaic Age of Greece. Prerequisite: for 217, Greek 101, 104 or 3 entrance credits; for 317, 6 hours of 200- level Greek Offered 1991-92 and every third year 218/3 18s. COMEDY (3) One or two plays of Aristophanes with consideration of the political climate of his time. Prerequisite: for 218, Greek 104 or 3 entrance credits; for 318, 6 hours of 200- level Greek Offered 1991-92 and every third year 350f,s. ADVANCED READING COURSES (3 or 5) Selections from Greek prose and poetry, not covered in other courses, chosen to meet the needs of individual students. Prerequisite: 6 hours of 200-level Greek 19914993 Catalog 61 DEPARTMENT OF CLASSICAL LANGUAGES & LnERATURES and permission of the department 360f,s. GREEK PROSE CON4POSITION (2) Prerequisite: 6 hours of 200-level Greek and permission of the department 490f,s. INDEPENDENT STUDY (4-8) Latin 103f. ELEMENTARY (4) Fundamentals of Latin grammar. 104s. ELEMENTARY (4) Readings from Latin authors, with empha- sis on the love poetry of Catullus. Prerequisite: 103 or 2 entrance credits 203f. INTERMEDL\TE (3) Review of Latin grammar with readings from Cicero and other Latin authors. Prerequisite: 104 or 3 entrance credits 204s. VERGIL'S AENEID I-VI (3 ) Prerequisite: 203 This course can he used to satisfy either the Specific Standard of the intermediate level of a Foreign Language or the Distributional Standard of Literature, hut not both. Courses in Latin literature at the 300 level may be repeated for credit if the readings are different. Exceptions to the prerequi- sites may be granted by the department. 301f. EPIC (3) Vergil's Aeneid VII-XII or sections from Metamorphoses of Ovid will be used as examples of Roman adaptations of Greek epic. Prerequisite: 204 or 4 entrance credits Offered 1992-93 and every third year 302s. COMEDY (3) Selected plays of Plautus and Terence, two of the earliest Latin writers and the best representatives of New Comedy. Prerequisite: 204 or 4 entrance credits Offered 1992-93 and every third year 3 1 If. DIDACTIC POETRY (3) Selections from Lucretius' De Rerum hlatura or Vergil's Georgics , poems that teach people how to live in harmony with nature. Prerequisite: 204 or 4 entrance credits Offered 1993-4 and every third year 3 12s. HISTORICAL WRITING (3) Examinations of the assumptions of Latin historiography with readings from Caesar, Sallust, Livy, or Tacitus. Prerequisite: 204 or 4 entrance credits Offered 1993-4 and every third year 32 If. SATIRE (3) The genre of satire, Rome's own creation, through readings in the Latin satirists, prin- cipally Horace, Martial, Juvenal, or Petronius. Prerequisite: 204 or 4 entrance credits Offered 1991-92 and every third year 322s. LYRIC POETRY (3) The personal and intimate poetry of Horace in the Odes and the elegiac poets. Prerequisite: 204 or 4 entrance credits Offered 1991-92 and every third year 350f,s. ADVANCED READING COURSE (3 or 5) Selections from Latin prose and poetry, not covered in other courses, chosen to meet the needs oi individual students. Prerequisite: 204 and permission of the department 360f,s. LATIN PROSE COMPOSITION (2) Prerequisite: 204 and permission of the department 490f,s. INDEPENDENT STUDY (4-8) Classical Courses in English 201S. (PHILOSOPHY 201) THE GREEK SETTING OF THE SOCRATIC DIALOGUES (3) See Philosophy 201 for description. 22 If. (HISTORY 22 1 ) HISTORY OF GREEK CIVILIZATION (3 ) The literature, people and philosophy ot Ancient Greece from the Bronze Age to Hellenistic times, including the basic out- line of historical events and methods for understanding history and culture. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years Not open to students who have taken Classics 151 62 Agnes Scott College DEPAKIMENT OF ECONOMICS 222f . (HISTORY 222) HISTORY OF ROMAN CIVILIZATION (3) The development of Roman institutions from the Etnjscan period through Constantine's adoption of Christianity. The use of evidence from literature, art and archaeology in constructing Roman social history. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years Not open to students who have taken Clas- sics 154 223f. (PHILOSOPHY 206) HISTORY OF ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY (3 ) See Philosophy 206 for description. 242s. (ART 201 ) GREEK AND ROMAN ART See Art 201 for description. Offered 1991-92 and 1992-93 (3) 33 Is. (ANTHROPOLOGY 33 1 ) MYTHOLOGICAL PATTERNS AND THEMES (3) Comparison of themes in Greek, Near Eastern, African and Amerindian myths. Modem literary and psychological ap- proaches to mythological configurations, such as creation myths divine archetypes, the trickster and the hero cycle. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 340f. (ART 301) ADVANCED STUDIES IN ANCIENT OR MEDIEVAL ART See Art 301 for description. (3) 341s. (SOCIOLOGY 341) (WOMEN'S STUDIES 341) FAMILY AND SOCIETY IN THE CLASSICAL WORLD (3) Relationship of families and political struc- tures in the ancient Greek and Roman worlds. Methods for understanding them through drama, philosophy, rhetoric and archaeology. Examination of the daily lives and experiences of ancient people, espe- cially workers, women, children, slaves and others who left no written record. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 410f,s. SPECIAL STUDY (24) Directed study to meet the individual needs of students whose major is Classical Languages and Literatures or Classical Studies. 490f,s. INDEPENDENT STUDY (4-8) 199M993 Catalog Economics Professors: Albert V. Badre (part-time) Edmund J. Sheehey Associate professor: Edward C. Johnson Assistant professor: Rosemary T. Cunningham Economics once was called Political Economy, a notion which may convey better substance, breadth and heritage of the discipline. Economics is an excellent and versatile tool for studying human behavior, individuals and groups, in a variety of institu- tional settings: business firms, banks, unions, governments, stock exchanges, and such, in diverse times and cultures. Economics pioneered in developing the methodologies of the modem social sciences. The discipline is rigorous, analytical and theoretical, yet offers insight about ordinary, universal events and behaviors. Students considering careers in manage- ment, banking, financial analysis and services, business, law and government are well served by Economics. The discipline also forms pro- ductive ties to Business, History, International Relations, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Mathematics and Philosophy. Requirements for the Major Courses required in the discipline: 104, 105, 203, 206, 207 110 and 311 not applied toward the mini- mum 30-hour major Courses required outside the discipline: One course in statistics (Mathematics 115 or Psychology 306) For those students who intend to pursue graduate work in Economics, or an MBA degree, we suggest a consultation with the Chair of the Economics Department about appropriate preparation in Mathematics. Requirements for the Minor International Economics: Required courses: 104, 105, 206 or 207 Optional courses (choose 3): 203, 206 (if not taken as a required course), 207 (if not taken as a required course), 315, 317, 334, 350,351,360 63 DEPAKTMENT OF ECONOMICS Business Economics: Required courses: 104, 105, 206 or 207 Optional courses (choose 3): 203, 206 (if not taken as a required course), 207 (if not taken as a required course), 309, 310, 312, 313,316,317,338,350,351 104f,s. INTRODUCTORY MACROECONOMICS (3) Causes of unemployment, inflation, and economic growth, including the role of government fiscal and monetary policy. 105f,s. INTRODUCTORY MICROECONOMICS (3) Emphasis on the operation of a market economy. 1 lOf. THE ECONOMICS OF INVESTMENTS (3) TTie importance of financial investments to the economy. The structure of different markets and the theories behind the pric- ing of certain assets are explored. Students will manage a hypothetical portfolio for the duration of the semester. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years. Does not satisfy Distributional Standard in the Social Sciences. Inappropriate for students who have taken Economics courses beyond the introductory level. 203f . LABOR ECONOMICS (3 ) Labor-management relations, the labor movement, the laws and public policies governing labor, and their economic im- pact in terms of wages, prices, and national income. Prerequisite: 104 or permission of the instructor 206s. MICROECONOMICS (3) An advanced study of the operation of markets with emphasis on consumer de- mand theory, theory of the firm, differing market structures, and the pricing and em- ployment of inputs. General equilibrium and the role of the government in markets are discussed. Prerequisite: 104, 105 207f. MACROECONOMICS (3) A general model is developed to analyze theories of inflation and unemployment. Evaluation of theoretical bases for different monetary and fiscal policies. Prerequisite: 104, 105 309s. MONEY AND BANKING (3 ) Evolution of the banking system and re- lated issues of public policy. Analysis of monetary factors and their impact on eco- nomic activity. Prerequisite: 104 Prerequisite or corequisite: 105 3 lOf. FINANCIAL THEORY (3) Theories and policies of corporate finance and the institutional framework within which financial decisions are made. Capital markets, financial valuation, capital bud- geting, and the theory of the capital struc- ture are discussed. Prerequisite: 104, 105 Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 3 1 1 f . ACCOUNTING I (3 ) Introduction to the principles of account- ing theory and the application of these principles in business and government. Not applied toward minimum 30-hour major Does not satisfy Distributional Standard in Social Sciences 312s. ACCOUNTING II A continuat ion of 3 1 1 . Prerequisite: 3 1 1 (3) 313s. MARKETING (3) Planning, organizing, and controlling the marketing function in a corporate setting. Prerequisite: 104, 105; 206 recommended Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 314f. HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT (3) Evolution of economic theories and doc- trines as seen through the works of the leaders of the various schools of thought. Prerequisite: 104, 105 315s. (POLITICAL SCIENCE 315) COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC SYSTEMS (3) From Marxism to market economics. Com- parative study of economic planning and stability, labor movements, income policy, agriculture, economic growth, and trade. Cc^ntrasts drawn among Soviet, Yugoslav, Swedish, and U.S. systems. Prerequisite: 104, 105 64 Agnes Scott College DEPARTMENT OF EDUCAHON 316f. AMERICAN ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (3) The development of the U.S. economy from colonial times to 1929. Emphasis on economic analysis applied to major histori- cal issues and institutions such as mercan- tilism, trade policies, monetary institutions, slavery; and major industries such as canals, railroads, steel, oil, and agriculture. Prerequisite: 104, 105 3 17f. THEORIES OF MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION (3) Change and development in and the man- agement of complex organizations. Prerequisite: 104, 105 Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 330s. MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS (3) The application of topics in matrix algebra and calculus to model building in econom- ics. Prerequisite: 104, 105; a year of calculus Offered by arrangement with instructor 334s. (POLITICAL SCIENCE 334) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (3) Historical patterns and contemporary theo- ries of economic development are used to clarify major issues such as the distribution of income, stabilization policy, and prob- lems of trade and finance. Prerequisite: 104, 105 Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 338f . ECONOMIC FORECASTING (3 ) The study of sampling, statistical signifi- cance, correlation and regression analysis with emphasis placed on their application to economic problems. Prerequisite: 104, 105; a course in statistics; or permission of the instructor 350f. INTERNATIONAL TRADE (3 ) The gains from trade and the theory and policy of trade protection. The economics of the multinational corporation. Prerequisite: 104, 105 351s. INTERNATIONAL FRANCE (3) An analysis of foreign exchange markets and the balance of payments. Discussion of various mechanisms and policies by which nations achieve equilibrium in the balance of payments. Prerequisite: 104, 105 360s. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF LATIN AMERICA (3) Problems of economic development in Latin America emphasizing their historical roots and theories that attempt to explain them. Selected policy issues are discussed in relation to a particular country. Prerequisite: 104 or 105 Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 380s. CURRENT ECONOMIC ISSUES (3) The use of economic analysis to under- stand a set of current policy issues chosen by the students and the instructor. Prerequisite: 104, 105 410f,s. SPECIAL STUDY (2-4) Supervised intensive study in a special field of economics. 482s. (POLITICAL SCIENCE, PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY, OR ANTHROPOLOGY 482) SOCIAL SCIENCE SENIOR SEMINAR (3 ) A multidisciplinary inquiry into topics selected annually by the faculty of the de- partments of economics, political science, psychology, and sociology and anthropol- ogy- Open only to senior majors in social sci- ence departments Topic for 1991-92: Power and powerless- ness: A multidisciplinary inquiry into cur- rent research on power, with an emphasis on issues of empowerment in the contem- porary world Prerequisite: Permission of the instructors 490f,s. INDEPENDENT STUDY (4-8) Education Assistant Professor: Elizabeth R. Spencer Instructor: Cue P. Hudson The Department of Education offers teacher certification for Early Childhood (grades K-4), Middle Grades (4-8), and Secondary teachers. Completion of Agnes Scott's approved program leads to initial certification in Georgia; certification in other states may also be obtained. Teacher educa- 19914993 Catalog 65 DEPAKIMENT OF EDUCAHON tion at Agnes Scott is a college-wide enter- prise; students major in a discipline other than Education. A student interested in teaching should contact the Director of Teacher Education Programs as early as possible in her college career. Students will be assisted in planning necessary courses to fulfill certification require- ments. The programs are designed to include both theoretical understandings of learning pro- cesses and instructional content, and practical approaches to classroom planning and man- agement. Internships in the field are required for several courses; summer experiences in programs such as Head Start, day care centers, summer schools and camps are encouraged. In addition, the professional semester involves procedures and materials of instruction, exten- sive classroom observation and teaching, and advanced study of pupils and school organiza- tion. Students involved in the professional se- mester may not work in off-campus jobs; work performed on-campus must be negotiated after consultation with the Director of the Teacher Education program. Eariy Childhood (K4) Certification Requirements Psychology 121, preferably prior to the junior year Completion of any major offered by the College Education 201, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 370,380,420,421,440EM Completion of courses designated as special fields for the elementary teacher: 1 . One course each in methods of teaching art, music, and physical education (Education 401, 402, 403) 2. Two courses in sciences and mathematics: one course in laboratory science (biology recommended) and one course in mathe- matics (101 or 117 or 118) 3. Two courses in social sciences: one course in history (American recommended) and an additional course in political science, economics, or sociology 4. A program of noncredit directed reading in children's literature (with subsequent evaluation) approved by the Department of Education for the summer before the senior year, or a summer-session course in children's literature Middle Grades (5-8) Certification Requirements Psychology 121, preferably prior to the junior year Completion of any major offered by the College Education 202, 305, 370, 380, 440EM, 460, 461 Methods courses (Education 304, 306, 307, 308) in areas of concentration Completion of a primary and a secondary area of concentration The primary area must con- tain a minimum of 17 semester hours. The primary areas are: 1. Language Arts. Concentration must include English 101 and 102 or 103 and 104, and a program of noncredit di- rected reading in adolescent literature approved by the Department of Educa- tion for the summer before the senior year, or a summer-session course in ado- lescent literature. 2. Science. Concentration must include coverage in at least three of the follow- ing areas: physics, biology, chemistry, earth science, physical science. (Educa- tion 308 will satisfy one of the areas.) 3. Social Studies. Concentration must include History 208 or 209 and a pro- gram of noncredit directed reading in geography approved by the Department oi Education, or a summer-session course in geography. 4. Mathematics. Concentration must include Mathematics 118, 150, 314. The secondary area of concentration must contain a minimum of 13 semester hours. The secondary areas include language arts, science, social studies, mathematics, art, and music. Secondary Certification Requirements Psychology 121, preferably prior to the junior year Completion of a major in one of the five fields approved for certification: English, foreign language, mathematics, science, social studies Education 202 (or 201 with permission of the department), 311,312, 380, 430, 431, 440S. English majors: Education 305 (required) and 304 (recommended); a program of 66 Agnes Scott College DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION noncredit directed reading in adolescent literature Mathematics majors: Mathe- matics 150,314 Modem foreign language majors: a course in the culture and civilization of the country whose language is being studied, a foreign language methods course. Elementary/General Music Certification Requirements Courses required for the major in music Music 205 and 311 Education 201 or 202; 341, 342, 380; 425 or 435; 426 or 436; 440EM or 440S Choral Music Certification Requirements Courses required for the major in music Music 205 and 311 Education 202, 341, 342, 343, 380, 435, 436, 440S Participation in approved mixed choir en- sembles Additional requirements for Elementary/Gen- eral Music and/or Choral Music certification: 1 . Four years participation in an ensemble most appropriate to the student's major instrument. 2. A minimum of two years participation in a vocal ensemble. 3. At least one ensemble experience in an area that makes use of a secondary performance medium. 201f. (PSYCHOLOGY 209) CHILD PSYCHOLOGY See Psychology 209 for description. Prerequisite: Psychology 121 (3) 202s. (PSYCHOLOGY 210) ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY (3 ) See Psychology 210 for description. Prerequisite: Psychology 121 203f. (SOCIOLOGY 217) SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION (3) See Sociology 2 1 7 for description. Not offered 1990-91 304f. TEACHING OF COMMUNICATION ARTS - ELEMENTARY (3) Designed to develop special techniques in the teaching of reading, writing, speaking, and listening; and to study materials (in- cluding media) used in instruction. 3 LEG, 1 hour in an elementary classroom per week 305s. TEACHING OF READING - ELEMENTARY (3) Effective instructional methods and appro- priate media and materials for teaching reading. Diagnosis of reading problems and integration of reading with other content areas are included. 3 LEG, 1 hour in an elementary classroom per week. 306f. TEACHING OF SOCIAL STUDIES -ELEMENTARY (2) Designed to acquaint the student with methods, materials (including media), and content of the social studies program in the elementary school. 2 LEG, 1 hour in an elementary classroom per week 307s. TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS - ELEMENTARY (3) Techniques, media, and materials used in teaching mathematics in the elementary school. 3 LEG, 1 hour in an elementary classroom per week Prerequisite: Mathematics 101 or 117 or 118 308f. TEACHING OF SCIENCE - ELEMENTARY (2) Techniques, media, and materials used in teaching science in the elementary school. 2 LEG, 1 hour in an elementary classroom per week Prerequisite: Astronomy 120, 121; or Biol- ogy 100, 102, or 105; or Chemistry 101, lOlL, 102, 102L; or Physics 1 10, 1 1 1 311s. THE TEACHING PROCESS - SECONDARY (1) Teaching strategies and instructional me- dia with application in secondary schools. 1 LEC, 1 hour in a secondary classroom per week Open to majors in English, foreign lan- guages, social studies, mathematics, and sciences. Recommended for juniors and seniors. Corequisite: 312 19914993 Catalog 67 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCAHON 3 12f. SPECIAL METHODS OF TEACHING - SECONDARY (2) Methods, materials, and content of second- ary school subject-matter areas. Open to majors in English, foreign lan- guages, social studies, mathematics, and sciences. Recommended for juniors and seniors. Corequisite: 312 341f. TEACHING MUSIC IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (3) Techniques, media, and materials used in teaching music in the elementary school classroom. Instruction on classroom instru- ments (e.g., guitar, recorder) is provided. Prerequisite or corequisite: Music 211,212 Not offered 1990-91 342s. TEACHING MUSIC IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL (2) Techniques, media, and materials used in teaching general music, music apprecia- tion, and music theory in the secondary school classroom. Prerequisite or corequisite: Music 211,212 Not offered 1990-91 343s. CHORAL METHODS AND MATERIALS (2) Techniques, media, and literature used in teaching singing ensembles. Prerequisite or corequisite: 342; Music 182 Not offered 1990-91 370f. CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT: THEORY AND PRACTICE (2) Selected authorities who have investigated two major educational questions: How should a curriculum be determined ? What should the curriculum of an educational institution be? Prerequisite: 304, 305 or 306 or 307 or 308 or 3 1 1 -3 1 2 or permission of the instructor 380f. CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS (3) Major areas of exceptionality, including identification and teaching of children and youth with such exceptionalities. 3 LEG, 1 hour in a special classroom per week 401s. TEACHING ART IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (2) Methods, materials, and techniques used in teaching art in the elementary school. Corequisite: 402, 403, 420, 421, 440EM 402s. TEACHING MUSIC IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (2) Methods, materials, and techniques used in teaching music in the elementary school. Corequisite: 401, 403, 420, 421, 440EM 403s. TEACHING PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (2) Methods, materials, and techniques used in teaching physical education in the elemen- tary school. Corequisite: 401, 402, 420, 421, 440EM 410f,s. SPECIAL STUDY (lA) Supervised study in a selected field of edu- cation. THE PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER With the permission of the Teacher Educa- tion Committee, the professional semester is open to students who have shown appro- priate scholastic aptitude and personality traits. Candidates planning for the professional semester must apply for admission to the teacher education program during the spring semester of the junior year. Applica- tions for admission to the teacher educa- tion program may be obtained from the Director of Teacher Education Programs. Candidates must fulfill these minimum requirements to be considered for admis- sion to the teacher education program: 1 . Cumulative grade-point average of 2.00 or higher 2. Grade-point average in major of 2.00 or higher 3. No grade lower than G in a course re- quired for certification (no pass/fail in certification courses) 4. Appropriate faculty recommendations 5. Demonstrated interpersonal behavior necessary for effective teaching A student who is denied admission to the teacher education program may appeal the decision. Elementary School 420s. STUDENT TEACHING, ELEMENTARY CERTIFICATION K4 (9) Professional experience for students seek- 68 Agnes Scott College DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH ing Early Childhood Certification. Prerequisite: Psychology 121; 201, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 370, 380 Corequisite: 401, 402, 403, 421, 440EM 421s. PROBLEMS SEMINAR FOR CERTIFICATION KA (2) Individual and group study of children and of curriculum based on experiences in 420. Corequisite: 420, 440EM 425s. STUDENT TEACFONG, MUSIC CERTMCATION (9) Professional experience for students inter- ested in teaching music primarily in the school classroom. Prerequisite: 341, 342, 380 Corequisite: 426, 440EM 426s. PROBLEMS SEMLNAR FOR MUSIC CERTIFICATION (2) Individual and group study of children and of curriculum based on experiences in 425. Corequisite: 425, 440EM 440EMs. AMERICAN EDUCATION (2) Historical background and current issues in education. Corequisite: 420-421, 425-426, or 460- 461 Middle School 460s. STUDENT TEACFONG, MEDDLE SCHOOL CERTMCATION (4-8) (9) Professional experience for students seek- ing Middle Grades certification. Prerequisite: 305, 370, 380; completion of a primary and a secondary area of concentra- tion, and methods courses in areas of con- centration Corequisite: 461, 440EM 461s. PROBLEMS SEMINAR FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL CERTMCATION (4-8) (2) Individual and group study of children and curriculum based on experiences in 460. Corequisite: 460, 440EM Secondary School 430s. STUDENT TEACHING, SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTMCATION (9) Professional experience for students seek- ing secondary certification. Prerequisite: Psychology 121; 202, 311, 312,380 Additional prerequisite for English majors: 305 Corequisite: 431, 4408 43 Is. PROBLEMS SEMINAR (2) Individual and group study of youth and curriculum based on experiences in 430. Corequisite: 430, 4408 435s. STUDENT TEACHING, CHORAL MUSIC CERTMCATION (9) Professional experience for students inter- ested in teaching choral music. Prerequisite: 341, 342, 380; September practicum Additional prerequisites for choral music students: 343 Corequisite: 436, 4408 Not offered 1991-92 436s. PROBLEMS SEMC^JAR FOR CHORAL MUSIC CERTMCATION (2) Individual and group study of children and curriculum based on experiences in 435. Corequisite: 435, 4408 Not offered 1991-92 440s. AMERICAN EDUCATION (2) Historical background and current issues in education. Corequisite: 430-431 or 435-436 English Professors: Bona W. Ball Linda L. Hubert, Chair Jack L. Nelson Patricia G. Pinka (on leave spring, 1991-92) Assistant professors: Christopher Ames Christine Cozzens Steven Guthrie Peggy Thompson The curriculum of the Department of English is constructed to give the student a breadth of knowledge and a depth of understanding of English and Ameri- can literature. It also provides her with the opportunity to learn to read literature with perception and delight, to write about it criti- 199M993 Catalog 69 DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH cally and imaginatively, and to develop her abilities as a creative writer. Freshman English is a service course for the College in which a student sharpens her writing skills and im- proves her critical and analytical reading. A student majoring in English is required to take work in five of six areas: medieval lit- erature and linguistic studies, sixteenth-cen- tury English literature, seventeenth- or eigh- teenth-century English literature, nineteenth- century English literature, twentieth-century literature, and American literature. She has a choice of courses within each area. In addition to the basic English major, the department offers an interdisciplinary major in English Literature-Creative Writing. Interdis- ciplinary majors are offered also in Art His- tory-English Literature and in History-English Literature. With the approval of the department and the Curriculum Committee, a student may design a program of concentrated study in which she emphasizes her major interests in literature and chooses complementary courses from other disciplines. For example, she may plan a program in medieval studies. Renais- sance studies, or American studies. The de- partment provides the opportunity for its ma- jors to study at British universities in the jun- ior year and to participate in internships in the senior year. The Writing Workshop At the Writing Workshop (located in Buttrick Hall 306), trained student tutors and the workshop director, a faculty member, assist students working on papers or other writing assignments for courses (see pg. 7). Requirements for the Major One of the following (or equivalent): 211, 212, 213, 214. The department urges stu- dents considering a major in English to elect a yearlong survey of British or Ameri- can literature in the sophomore year. English 101-102 or 103-104 are not in- cluded in the hours taken for the major. Six hours in creative writing or advanced composition may be counted towards the major hours. English 480 and one course from five of the six areas: 306, 308, 309 313,314,316 318,319,328,329, 321,322,338 331,332,333,334 320,323,336 ENGLISH LITERATURE- CREATIVE WRITING: One of the following (or equivalent): 211, 212,213,214 Literature courses required: One course each from four of the six 300-level areas listed above Creative Writing courses required: Three of the following: 201, 202, 203, 341, 342, 345 One of the following: 415, 490 Courses recommended for the major: 480 Requirements for the Minor A minor in English must contain at least 18 hours excluding credits received for freshman composition. The student may design her own program to reflect a particular interest or em- phasis, such as a focus on a genre or literary period. The program must have the approval of the chair of the Department of English. English 101 and 102 are the basic courses for all other work in the department, except for students admitted to English 103 and 104. A student is admitted to English 103 and 104 by the chair of the department on the basis of the CEEB verbal score, English Achievement Test score, and secondary school record. 101f,s. LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION (3) Combines the writing of analytic, exposi- tory and research papers with the close, critical reading of literature by authors of diverse cultural backgrounds. Works stud- ied include short stories, novels, drama, poetry, and, less frequently, nonfiction essays and film. Provides orientation to library and com- puter facilities. Frequent individual conferences. 101Lf,s; 102Lf,s. WRITING LABORATORY (0) The Writing Laboratory (usually taken in conjunction with English 101 and 102) develops skills that provide a foundation for all written course work at Agnes Scott. The course familiarizes students with the writing process through reading, writing, discussions, word processing exercises, and 70 Agnes Scott College DEPAKIMENT OF ENGLISH conferences. Students work with the instnictor on their writing assignments for other courses. EnroUment in the lab is limited and is determined by the Department of Enghsh. 102f,s. LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION Continuation of 101. Prerequisite: 101 (3) 103f. HONORS LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION (3) Approaches to literary texts designed for the student with special talent and interest in English. Writing of critical and imagina- tive papers on literature and film. Provides orientation to library and computer facili- ties. Frequent individual conferences. 104s. HONORS LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION (3) Continuation of 103. Prerequisite: 103 210s. ADVANCED COMPOSITION (3) Expository writing for the student who wishes to develop and refine her use of language and her understanding of the writing process. Includes an introduction to theories of teaching writing. LITERATURE English 211, 212, 213, or 214 is a prerequi- site to the other courses in literature unless a student has received advanced placement credit in literature or unless she has been exempted from taking 200-level courses upon recommendation of her instructor in English 101-102 or 103-104. 21 If. MAJOR BRITISH WRITERS, c. 1350 to 1674 (3) Major literary texts in historical context and sequence. Writers include Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare, Donne, and Milton. 212s. MAJOR BRITISH WRITERS, 1674 TO THE PRESENT (3) A continuation of English 211. Writers will be chosen from a group including Swift, Pope, Austen, Wordsworth, Keats, Tennyson, Browning, Yeats, and Eliot. 213/33 If. EARLY AMERICAN 199W993 Catalog WRITERS (3) The story of American writers from the colonial beginnings to the American Renaissance. Texts considered in histori- cal, social, and intellectual context. Writ- ers include Bradstreet, Wheatly, Irving, Poe, Emerson, Hawthorne, and others. Students in 213 and 331 will attend classes together most of the term, but advanced students will be expected to do work of greater sophistication and difficulty. Spe- cial focus on Melville in 331. 214. MODERN AMERICAN WRITERS (3) American literature from the second half of the nineteenth century to the present. Se- lected readings from such diverse writers as Dickinson, Twain, James, Gather, Hurston, Baldwin, Roth and others. 301f. PROSODY (1) A close study of metrics and other aspects of form in poems. Offered in 1991-92 and alternate years 306f. CHAUCER (3) The Canterbury Tales and selected pre-Can- terbury works. 308s. HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (3) The origins and development of the lan- guage, from Anglo-Saxon to modem En- glish. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 309s. DANTE (3) The Divine Comedy in translation. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 313f. SHAKESPEARE (3) The comedies and histories. 314s. SHAKESPEARE (3) The tragedies. 315f. RENAISSANCE TRAGEDY (3) Emphasis on the tragedies of Shakespeare in the context of the works by contempo- rary dramatists including (but not limited to) Kyd, Webster, Middleton, and Ford. In addition to reading these plays in historical and social contexts, the class will explore tragedy as a dramatic genre. Not open to students who have taken 314 316. SDCTEENTH-CENTURY ENGLISH 71 DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH POETRY (3) A study of the major poetic theories, forms and works of Tudor England. Selections from The Faerie Queen^ some early English sonnets, The Defense of Poesy and the son- net sequences of Sidney, Spenser, and Shakespeare. 3 18f. POETRY AND PROSE OF THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY (3 ) Emphasis on the writings of Donne, Jonson, Herbert, Herrick, Marvell, Bacon, and Browne. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 319s. MILTON (3) Most of the English poetry and selections from the prose. 320f. MODERN POETRY (3 ) Study of British and American poetry of the twentieth century, with a focus on the early modernist period. Poets studied in- clude Yeats, Eliot, Williams, H.D., Marianne Moore, Wallace Stevens, and Langston Hughes. 32 If. ENGLISH ROMANTIC POETRY (3) Primary emphasis upon the poetry of Wordsworth, Coleridge, and Keats, along with selected poems of Shelley and Byron. 322s. VICTORIAN POETRY Tennyson, Browning, Arnold, and Hopkins. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years (3) 323s. MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY DRAMA (3 ) A selection of plays by playwrights from Ibsen to the present, with concern for the relationship between text and perfor- mance. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 328. RESTORATION AND EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY LITERATURE (3) Emphasis on satire and prose fiction from 1660-1800. Authors chosen from Dryden, Swift, Pope, Fielding, Richardson, Johnson and Austen, as well as writers who tradi- tionally have been neglected. Not open to students who have taken 327 329s. ENGLISH DRAMA FROM MARLOWE TO SHERIDAN (3 ) A survey of major works including plays by Webster, Jonson, Middleton, Dryden, Behn, Congreve and Goldsmith. Attention paid to cultural contexts as well as evolving literary traditions.' 331f. See ENGLISH 213 332f. REALISM AND NATURALISM IN AMERICAN LITERATURE (3) Emphasis on figures writing from 1880 to 1920, who express the dominant literary modes of the time, with attention to their influence on later writers. Authors include Twain, James, WTiarton, O'Neill, Crane, and others. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 333s. TWENTIETH-CENTURY AMERICAN nCTION (3) Focus on fiction from 1920 to the present, including the work of such writers as Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Ellison, Malamud, Oates, and others. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 334f. SOUTHERN LITERATURE (3 ) Readings in the literature of the American South of the twentieth century with em- phasis on such figures as Ransom, Faulkner, Warren, O'Connor, Welty, and Walker. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 336s. THE MODERN BRITISH NOVEL (3) Study of twentieth-century novels with an emphasis on modernist experimentation with novel form. Writers studied generally include Conrad, Foster, Joyce, Woolf, Lawrence, Waugh and Beckett. 338s. THE ENGLISH NOVEL FROM THE BRONTES TO HARDY (3 ) Emphasis on the novels of the 1840s and 1850s along with those that look toward the twentieth century. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 410f,s. SPECIAL STUDY (2-4) Selected texts to meet the interests of indi- vidual students. 480f. SENIOR COLLOQUIUM (2) Weekly meetings of faculty and senior En- glish majors to discuss topics relevant to 72 Agnes Scott College DEPARTMENT OF FRENCH the study of literature in all periods. Par- ticular topics will he designated each year. 490f,s. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ENGLISH OR AMERICAN LITERATURE (4-8) CREATIVE AND EXPOSITORY WRITING 201 s. NARRATIVE WRITING (3 ) Principles and forms of narrative writing. Illustrative readings and frequent writing. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor 202f. POETRY WRITING (3) The craft of poetry, taught through regular written assignments and readings in such contemporary poets as Adrienne Rich, Sharon Olds, Rita Dove and Carolyn Forche. 203f. (THEATRE 203) PLAYWRITING (3) See Theatre 203 for description. 205f. WRITING FICTION (3 ) Guest-taught workshop in the writing of fiction, designed to make participants bet- ter readers as well as writers. Focus on pro- viding structure for new projects or assis- tance with works-in-progress. 340f. NONRCTION WORKSHOP (3 ) Guidance in writing forms of nonfiction such as the essay, the journalistic article, technical writing, research reports, business writing and autobiography. Emphasis on presentation and discussion of student work, revision, editing and classroom pub- lishing. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor 341f. WRITING WORKSHOP: FICTION (3) Guidance in revising and preparing mate- rial. Individual conferences and group workshop sessions. Prerequisite: 201 342s. POETRY WORKSHOP (3 ) Presentation and discussion of student work, with additional resources (readings, poetic exercises) as needed. Prerequisite: 202 or permission of the in- structor 345s. (THEATRE 345) PLAYWRITING WORKSHOP (3) See Theatre 345 for description. 415f,s. ADVANCED CREATIVE WRITING (3) Individual conferences with emphasis on sustained creative writing projects in po- etry, fiction, or drama. Prerequisite: 341, 342, 345 or permission of the instructor 490f,s. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN WRITING (4-8) French Professor: Regine P.A. Reynolds-Cornell, Chair Associate professors: Christabel P. Braunrot Huguette D. Chatagnier Assistant professor: Rosemary Eberiel T'he Department of French has as its goals accuracy and fluency in the written and spoken language as well as knowledge and appreciation of the literature and culture of France. New students electing French will, with very few exceptions, be asked to take a place- ment test. Students placing at the level of French 235 will have satisfied the Specific Standard of the intermediate level of a foreign language. Either of the two intermediate courses, French 201 or 230, also satisfies that Specific Standard. A French literature course on the 300 level satisfies the Distributional Standard of litera- ture in the language of its composition. French 235 is the prerequisite for all French literature courses but does not satisfy the Distributional Standard of literature in the language of its composition. Students, if qualified, may spend the junior year or, should that be unfeasible, a semester in France on an approved program. Interested students should consult the department chair early in the sophomore year. 19914993 Catalog 73 DEPAKIMENT OF FRENCH An assistant comes from France each year to live on the French Hall with students inter- ested in perfecting their French and in know- ing more about France today. She joins stu- dents in the dining hall around a "table frangaise," with students at all levels of French proficiency. The department recommends for the French major the following electives in other departments: History 100, 309; Classics 309, 310; English 211; Art 103, 308; Philosophy 206, 209, 210; another foreign language. Requirements for the Major 235, 305, 306, 336, 357, or 372, and a minimum of 8 additional hours on the 300 level. These elective courses should be rep- resentative of various centuries and genres. Entering students whose foreign language proficiency is equivalent to one year of foreign language at the college level need 27 additional hours of foreign language credit above the 100 level to satisfy the requirements for a major; students entering with the equivalent of two years of foreign language at the college level need 24 addi- tional hours above the Agnes Scott Col- lege intermediate level. This applies only to those students declaring a major in a foreign language and remaining in that major until graduation. Requirements for the Minor A minimum of 1 8 hours of courses beyond French 102. The recommended sequence: French 201, 230, 305, 306, 308. Students exempting French 201 will take French 207. Students may also register for Translation or Business French courses at an approved institution. The French Department strongly recommends a 4-week Intensive Summer Session at the Centre International de I'Universite de rOuest in Angers whose courses will satisfy the required courses listed above, subject to approval by the chair of the department. The needs of each student will be examined individually by the chair of the department. lOlf. ELEMENTARY FRENCH (4) For students who begin French in college. Introduction to the French language and culture. Four class periods followed by a session of oral practice. 102s. ELEMENTARY FRENCH (4) Continuation of 101; 101 and 102 are the equivalent of two years of secondary school preparation. 105s. INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH PHONETICS (1) Prerequisite: 101 or permission of instruc- tor 20 If, s. INTERMEDIATE (5) Practice in the aural, oral, and written use of the language. Training in the essentials of grammar. Study of some representative types of French literature. 207f ,s. INTERMEDLATE FRENCH CONVERSATION (2) Prerequisite: 201 or 230 with a grade of B- or above 230f,s. ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE (5) This course includes a thorough grammar review and an introduction to selected literary works. Prerequisite: 201 235f,s. READINGS IN FRENCH LITERATURE (4) This course develops reading and writing skills through an introduction to literary texts by genre from the Middle Ages to the present. Prerequisite: 230 Does not satisfy the Distributional Standard of literature in the language of its composition. 305f. ADVANCED FRENCH LANGUAGE STUDY (3) Composition, stylistics, translation. Prerequisite: 235 Does not satisfy the Distributional Stan- dard of literature in the language of its composition. 306s. ADVANCED FRENCH LANGUAGE STUDY (3) Phonetics, conversation. Prerequisite: 235 74 Agnes Scott College DEPARTMENT OF GERMAN Does not satisfy the Distributional Stan- dard of literature in the language of its composition. 308. FRANCE SINCE 1945 (2) A study of France since World War II, with emphasis on contemporary French society. Prerequisite: 305 Offered 1991-92 and alternate years Does not satisfy the Distributional Stan- dard of literature in the language of its composition. 336s. SEVENTEENTH-CENTURY FRENCH LITERATURE (3) "L'Age d'or" (Classicism). Selected words of Descartes, Comeille, Pascal, Moliere, Racine, and others. 340s. MEDIEVAL FRENCH LITERATURE (3) Modem French of La Chanson de Roland, Tristan, Marie de France, Chretien de Troyes, the Fabliaux, Le Roman de Renard, Le Roman de la Rose, and selected dra- matic words. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 356s. THE NINETEENTH- CENTURY FRENCH NOVEL (3) Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 357f. THE TWENTIETH- CENTURY FRENCH NOVEL (3) Selections from major fiction spanning the twentieth century. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 360s. EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY FRENCH LITERATURE (3 ) Selected works from the fiction, theatre, and philosophical writings of the "Siecle des Lumieres." Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 37 Is. A SURVEY OF FRENCH POETRY FROM THE MID- NE^^TEENTH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT (3 ) Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 372f. CONTEMPORARY FRENCH DRAMA (3) Offered 1 99 1 -92 and alternate years 380f. POETRY AND PROSE OF THE FRENCH RENAISSANCE (3 ) With particular attention to Du Bellay and Ronsard, Rabelais, and Montaigne. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 383f. FRENCH ROMANTICISM (3 ) The Romantic movement in the novel, theatre, and poetry of the nineteenth cen- tury. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 410f,s. SPECIAL STUDY (2-4) Supervised to meet the needs of individual students. 490f,s. INDEPENDENT STUDY (4-8) Qualified students may elect to participate in an Independent Study Program during their senior year. Approval by the French Department and the Committee on Inde- pendent Study is necessary. German Associate professor: Ingrid E. Wieshofer Each course offered emphasizes the com- munication skills of understanding, speaking and writing German. Cultural as well as linguistic aspects of the German- speaking world are in all classes at all levels. A wide selection of classical and contemporary literary works are read in intermediate and advanced courses. German is the language of instruction in all literature and culture courses. Majors, mi- nors and other interested students are encour- aged to live on the College's German Hall where they can practice their German, aided by a resident teaching assistant from Germany. They are also invited to join the German Club and the German lunch table. Hie opportunity to study abroad is offered to qualified students; they may participate in a one or two semester exchange program with the University of Mainz at Germersheim. Students considering a double major should consult with the department chair as early as possible. Requirements for the Major Courses required in the discipline: 100, 101, 200, 201, 210, 212, 214, 222, 401 12 hours of the following: 301, 305, 306, 309,310,313,350 199M993 Catalog 75 DEPARIMENT OF GERMAN Entering students whose foreign language proficiency is equivalent to one year of foreign language at the college level need 27 additional hours of foreign language credit above the 100 level to satisfy the requirements for a major; students entering with the equivalent of two years of foreign language at the college level need 24 addi- tional hours above the Agnes Scott Col- lege intermediate level. TTiis applies only to those students declaring a major in a foreign language and remaining in that major until graduation. Courses recommended for the major: Basic courses in European history Requirements for the Minor 18 hours above the 100 level. While most of a student's courses will be on the 200 level, departmental approval may be given for appropriate 300 level courses. lOOf. ELEMENTARY GERMAN (4) Emphasis on speaking and on understand- ing spoken German, with a sound basis of grammar. Reading and discussion of simple texts. 101s. ELEMENTARY GERMAN (4) Continuation of 100. 200f. INTERMEDLATE GERMAN (3) Practice in spoken German, accompanied by grammar review. Reading and discussion of literary texts. Prerequisite: 101 or equivalent 201s. INTERMEDLATE GERMAN (3) Continuation of 200. 2 lOf. COMPOSITION (3) A practical course designed to develop fluency in writing German. Prerequisite: 201 2 12f. CONVERSATION (2) A practical course designed to develop fluency in oral communication. Prerequisite: 201 or equivalent 214s. PHONETICS (lor 2) Theoretical and practical aspects of Ger- man pronunciation with intensive drills. Prerequisite: 101 or permission of the de- partment 222s. INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE (4) Emphasis is on lyric poetry in the nine- teenth and twentieth centuries, a nine- teenth-century Novelle, and a contempo- rary novel. Prerequisite to all 300-level literature courses Prerequisite: 201 or equivalent 224s. GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE (2 or 3) A course designed for the development of a greater skill in use of contemporary Ger- man. Prerequisite: 210, 212 or permission of the department German 222 is prerequisite to all 300- level literature courses. 301f. GOETHE'S FAUST (3) An intensive study of Part 1 and highlights from Part II. 305f. CONTEMPORARY DRAMA (2 or 3) Emphasis on Brecht's epic theatre and con- temporary Swiss playwrights. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 306s. FRANZ KAFKA (2 or 3 ) Discussion of major short stories and selec- tions from the novels. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 309f. HISTORY OF GERMAN CIVILIZATION (2 or 3) Major trends from the Middle Ages to World War II. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 3 10s. GERMAN LIFE AND THOUGHT (2 or 3) Society and culture in the contemporary German-speaking world. Prerequisite: 309 Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 3 13s. DRAMA AND NOVELLE OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY (4) Reading of representative Novellen and dramas from Kleist to Hauptmann. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 350f,s. ADVANCED READING (2 or 3 ) Subject matter chosen according to student interest and needs. 76 Agnes Scott College DEPARTMENT OF fflSTORY 401s. HISTORY OF GERMAN LITERATURE (4) Literary trends from the Middle Ages to the present as exemplified by representa- tive works of the various periods. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 490f,s. INDEPENDENT STUDY (4-8) Independent research is arranged under the supervision of a member of the department. Results are presented both orally and in writing. Global Awareness Director George T. Brown, Jr. Anes Scott College offers an introductory 2;lobal awareness program that com- . bines classwork in the fall and spring semesters with a January travel experience. The host countries vary from year to year and have included: France, Mexico, Germany, Hong Kong, and the Soviet Union. Prior language proficiency is required for the Span- ish, French, and German speaking destina- tions. While available to all students who have been at Agnes Scott at least one semester, this program is particularly recommended for sophomores as one of their liberal arts elec- tives. In January 1991 the fees range from $1,000- $1,350. (For additional opportunities for international experiences, see "Study Abroad," page 41.) Besides providing study abroad opportuni- ties, the Global Awareness Program seeks to expand students' knowledge of our global com- munity through on-campus global issues pro- grams, activities involving Agnes Scott's inter- national students who come from all regions of the world, interaction with Atlanta's growing international sector, and internships with an international focus in Atlanta or abroad. 200f. GLOBAL AWARENESS CONCEPTS (3) Concepts and theories of culture, cultural diversity, and cross-cultural communica- tions. Discussion of selected themes com- mon to the study of cultures. Preparation for January study-abroad experience. Inter- disciplinary perspectives from the social sciences, natural sciences, humanities, and fine arts. Faculty members include those leading the study-abroad groups. Prerequisite: 12 hours of Agnes Scott credit Normally taken as preparation for 201 201 Oanuary/Spring). GLOBAL AWARENESS EXPERIENCE (3) January study-abroad experience with fol- low-up spring seminar. Students travel in small groups to a host-country where they experience a new culture, living in local homes. Emphasis on individual living/ learning experiences under supervision of Agnes Scott faculty members. Spring semi- nar (one hour per week) integrates cross- cultural theory and experience. Basic lan- guage skills required in most cases. Destina- tions in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America vary from year to year. Prerequisite: 200 Special fees required for January travel History Professors: Sarah R. Blanshei Michael J. Brown, Chair Penelope Campbell Associate professor: Katharine D. Kennedy Assistant professor: Michele K. Gillespie The central purpose of the history curricu- lum is to give to students who come from a variety of cultural traditions an understanding of the heritage that has been forged for them over many centuries. By offer- ing courses in both western and non-western history, it seeks to deepen each student's ap- preciation of the achievements and contribu- tions of people from outside her own cultural tradition. The study of history provides a perspective from which standards that happen to be in vogue in our own day may be seen and judged. By challenging us to understand people who were very different from ourselves, it teaches tolerance and open-mindedness. History stu- dents are required to read widely, to think critically, and to strengthen their skills in research and writing. The historical knowledge they acquire provides a framework and a con- text in which insights from other disciplines 1991-1993 Catalog 77 DEPARTMENT OF fflSTORY art, literature, philosophy to name just a few may be placed and considered. In this sense, history could claim to be one of the founda- tion disciplines of a liberal education, bringing coherence and continuity to information that might otherwise be fragmented and disjointed. Members of the History Department believe that their courses should be accessible to all students in the College; accordingly, there are no prerequisites for any course in history. Requirements for the Major 101 and 102 or 110 and 111 A minimum of eight courses beyond the 100 level, only one of which may be at the 200 level At least one course from each of the fol- lowing groups: Early European History: 301, 303, 305, 306,307,371,373 Modem European History: 309, 311, 312, 313,314,316,322 United States History: 325, 326, 327, 328, 329,330,333,334,338,339 Non-Western History: 353, 354, 356, 357, 358, 359 An appropriate course below the 300 level may be substituted to satisfy one of the groups. Cross-listed courses taught outside the department may not be used to satisfy the minimum requirements for the major. Requirements for the Minor A minor in history must contain at least 21 hours of work in history. At least fifteen of those hours must be above the 100-level. The program must reflect a degree of thoughtful planning and coherence. The program must have the approval of the chair of the Department of History. lOlf. EUROPE EROM CHARLEMAGNE TO NAPOLEON (3) The development of western culture through Renaissance and Reformation, the formation of states, the early development of science, and the age of revolution in England, America, and France. 102s. HISTORY OF MODERN EUROPE (3) Industrialization, nationalism, feminism, world war, communism, Cold War, and European integration and their effects on European institutions and society in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. I lOf. INTRODUCTION TO THE ASIAN WORLD (3) The major civilizations on the Asian conti- nent from the Mediterranean to Japan be- fore the twentieth century. I I Is. THE ASIAN WORLD IN MODERN TIMES (3) The history and politics of Asian societies and their interaction with the West in the twentieth century. 208f. THE UNITED STATES TO 1876(3) History of the United States from the colo- nial origins through Reconstruction. 209s. THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1876 (3) History of the United States since Recon- struction. 212f. THE HISTORY OF ENGLAND (3) The social and political development o{ the English people from the Anglo-Saxon centuries through the civil wars of the sev- enteenth century. 213s. THE HISTORY OE ENGLAND (3) The experiences of the English people from the reign o{ King Charles II to the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. 221f. (CLASSICS 221) HISTORY OF GREEK CIVILIZATION See Classics 201 for description. (3) 222f. (CLASSICS 222) HISTORY OF ROMAN CIVILIZATION (3) See Classics 202 for description. 305f. MEDIEVAL CIVILIZATION (3 ) TTie emergence of European cultural tradi- tions, political institutions, and social orga- nization between the decline of the Roman Empire and the end of the High Middle Ages. 306s. THE RENAISSANCE (3 ) The civilization of Italy and of Northern Europe from the time of Dante to the time of Shakespeare. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 78 Agnes Scott College DEPARTMENT OF fflSTORY 307s. THE REFORMATION (3 ) Changes in church, state, and society from the time of Luther to the end of the wars of religion. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 309f. THE FRENCH REVOLUTION AND NAPOLEON (3) The causes and events of the French Revo- lution and its impact upon Europe; the career of Napoleon Bonaparte. 311s. NINETEENTH-CENTURY EUROPE (3) Europe from the Congress of Vienna to the eve of World War I with emphasis on in- dustrialization, liberalism, nationalism, and imperialism. Not offered 1991-92 312. HISTORY OF THE SOVIET UNION (3) Revolution, reform, stagnation, and ethnicity in Russian and Soviet politics, culture, economy, and society from 1905 to the present. 313f. EUROPE FROM 1914 TO 1945 (3) World War I, the Russian Revolution, Na- zism, the interwar years, and World War 11 with emphasis on ideology, politics, and diplomacy. 314s. (POLITICAL SCIENCE 314) EUROPE SmCE 1945 (3) Social, economic, and cultural change and foreign affairs in Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and the Soviet Union. 322f. (WOMEN'S STUDIES 322) WOMEN IN MODERN EUROPEAN HISTORY (3) The changing roles of European women at home, at work, in public life, and in the arts from the Renaissance to the present. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 325f. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AND EARLY NATIONAL PERIOD, 1763-1815 (3) The severance of the political, social, and economic ties with England and the devel- opment of a national identity. 326s. JACKSONIAN AMERICA AND THE CRISIS OF THE UNION, 1815-1860 (3) Econnomic, political, and social change in american from the rise of Jacksonian de- mocracy and the struggle over slavery to the outbreak of the civil war. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 328. THE OLD SOUTH (3) The history of the American South from the earliest encounters of Native Ameri- cans, Europeans, and Africans through the Civil War. Topics will include cultural conflict and exchange, slavery and racism, class conflict, southern women, and politics. Not offered 1991-92 329s. THE NEW SOUTH (3 ) Political, economic, and cultural changes in the South since the Civil War. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 330s. (WOMEN'S STUDIES 330) THE HISTORY OF WOMEN W AMERICA (3) Women's changing public and private roles in American society with emphasis on race, class, and ethnicity. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 333. AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY (3) The History of Black Americans from their arrival in the New World in the seven- teenth century to the Civil Rights Move- ment of the 1960's. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 334s. (POLITICAL SCIENCE 332) THE UNITED STATES FROM 1914 TO 1945 (3) World War 1, the New Era of the 1920s, the New Deal, and Wodd War 11. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 338f. (POLITICAL SCIENCE 340) THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1945 (3) Domestic change and international in- volvements since World War 11. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 340s. (POLITICAL SCIENCE 328) U.S.- LATIN AMERICAN RELATIONS (3) See Political Science 328 for description. 353s. SOUTH ASIA (3) History of the Indian Subcontinent from ancient times to the present, with particu- lar attention to British rule, the indepen- 1991-1993 Catalog 79 DEPARTMENT OF fflSTORY dence movement, and contemporary pub- lic issues in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 354s. TOPICS IN AFRICAN AND ASIAN HISTORY (3) Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 356f. THE UNITED STATES AND CHINA (3) American-Chinese relations from Wash- ington to Nixon; American interests and Chinese responses during the last two centuries. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 357f. THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN (3) The historical relationship from Admiral Perry to President Nixon. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years Not open to students who studied this sub- ject as a topic under 354. 358f. CIVILIZATION OF BLACK AFRICA (3) The history, culture, society, and economy of the African people south of the Sahara prior to western domination. 359s. (POLITICAL SCIENCE 359) CONTEMPORARY AFRICA SOUTH OF THE SAHARA (3) Independence and liberation movements; political, economic, and social trends since the mid-twentieth century. 371s. ENGLAND UNDER THE TUDORS (3) The history of England from 1485 to 1603 with emphasis upon the break from Rome under Henry Vlll and the beginning of England's imperial role under Queen Eliza- beth I. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 373s. ENGLAND UNDER THE STUARTS (3) The history of England in the seventeenth century, emphasizing the religious, social, and political concepts carried to America by the early colonists. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 4I0f,s. SPECIAL STUDY (lA) Supervised study in some field or period of history. 490f,s. INDEPENDENT STUDY (4-8) Independent research under the supervi- sion of a member of the department. Interdisciplinary Majors & Courses The College offers eight established inter- disciplinary major programs: Art History-English Literature, Art History- History, Biology-Psychology, History-English Literature, International Relations, Latin American Studies, Mathematics-Economics and Mathematics-Physics. A student inter- ested in other interdisciplinary work may de- sign her own major in consultation with the associate dean of the College. Courses INTD 100s. INFORMATION SCIENCE (3) A conceptual framework for using micro- computers as significant information ma- chines for the realization oi ideas. INTD 401s. ISSUES IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (3) An integrative examination of motivation and impact related to scientific and tech- nological advances. Topic for 1991-92: The Human Dimension of Science and Technology An investigation of personal, social, and institutional perspectives of benefits and dilemmas related to scientific and techno- logical advances. Majors Art History ' English Literature Advisors: Associate Professor McGehee, Chair, Department of Art Professor Hubert, Chair, Departnient of English This major provides an integrated study of art history and literature with concentration in Agnes Scott College INTERDISCIPLINARY MAJORS & COURSES specific historical periods. Students will offer a minimum of 2 1 semester hours in art and 1 5 semester hours in English and American lit- erature above the 200 level. Other courses may be elected in art history, studio art, and En- glish and American literature not to exceed a combined total of 60 semester hours. Basic Courses Required English 101 and 102 or 103 and 104 Art 102, 103, 161 Required Courses in Historic Periods Ancient One of the following courses in art history and theory: Art 201, 301 or a related 320 topic with permission of the department chair Medieval and Early Modern European One of the following courses in art history and theory: Art 202, 203, 205, 206, 301, 304 or a related 320 topic with permission of the department chair One course in medieval literature: English 306, 308, 309 One course in Renaissance literature: En- glish 313, 314, 316 One course in seventeenth- and eigh- teenth-century literature: English 318, 319, 328, 329 American and Modern European Two of the following courses in art history: Art 207, 208, 307 or a related 320 topic with permission of the department chair Two of the following courses in literature: English 320 or 323 or 336, 321 or 322 or 338, 331, 332, 333 or 334 Art History ' History Advisors: Associate Professor McGehee, Chair, Department of Art Professor Brown, Chair, Department of History The purpose of this major is to provide the student with a general knowledge of Western history, art history, and the fundamentals of studio art; and with the opportunity for a more detailed study of these subjects in specific his- torical periods. Prescribed courses in the De- partments of Art and History total 42 hours, including 2 1 hours in art and 2 1 hours in his- tory. The student will offer in addition at least another 3 hours of history at the 300 level in order to present a minimum of 1 8 hours in advanced history courses. Other courses may be elected in art history and studio art, not to exceed a combined total of 60 semester hours. Basic Courses Required History 101 and 102 Art 102, 103, 161 Required Courses in Historic Periods Ancient One of the following courses in art history and theory: Art 201, 301 or a related 320 topic with permission of the department chair One of the following courses in history: History 221, 222, 301, 303 Medieval and Early Modern European One of the following courses in art history and theory: Art 202, 203, 205, 206, 301, 304 or a related 320 topic with permission of the department chair Two of the following courses in history: History 305, 306, 307 American and Modern European Two of the following courses in art history: Art 207, 208, 307 or a related 320 topic with permission of the department chair One of the following courses in history: History 309, 311, 313, 314, 316, 322 One of the following courses in history: History 325, 326, 328, 329, 330, 333, 334, 338 Biology ' Psychology Advisors: Associate Professor Pilger, Chair, Department of Biology Professor Garden, Chair, Department of Psychology This major is offered to provide an integrated study of the behavior of humans and other animals. Students will offer a minimum of 24 semester hours in biology and 18 in psychol- ogy, as well as the one-hour interdisciplinary seminar. Other courses may be elected in the two fields, not to exceed a combined total of 60 semester hours. Basic Courses Required: Biology 100, 105 Psychology 121 Biology 200, 204, 206, 300, 305, 481 (Psy- chology 481) Psychology 220, 306, 307, 405, 481 (Biol- ogy 481) Chemistry 101, lOlL, 102, 102L Suggested Courses: Biology: 208, 302, 306 Psychology: at least one course in each of 1991-1993 Catalog 81 INTIRDISCIPLINARY MAJORS & COURSES the following areas of psychology: Social 130, 305 Personality and Abnormal 310, 312, 316, 406 Developmental 209, 210, 324 It is strongly recommended that students who plan to pursue graduate work combining these two fields take Chemistry 202 with laboratory. History ' English Literature Advisors: Professor Brown, Chair, Department of History Professor Hubert, Chair, Department of English This major is offered to provide an integrated study of history and literature. Students will offer a minimum of 1 5 semester hours in Euro- pean, English, and American history above the 100 level and 15 semester hours in English and American literature above the 200 level. Other courses may be elected in history and literature, not to exceed a combined total of 60 semester hours, and in appropriate correla- tive studies. Basic Courses Required: English 101 and 102 or 103 and 104 History 101 and 102 or 208 and 209 or 212 and 213 Required Courses in Historic Periods: Medieval and Early Modern European Two of the following: History 305, 306, 371, 373 One of the following: English 306, 308, 309 One of the following: English 313, 314, 316 One of the following: English 318, 319, 328, 329 Appropriate correlative studies: Art 308, Art 309, Bible 352, Music 302, Philosophy 206, Philosophy 209, Philosophy 310, Theatre 308 American and Modern European One of the following: History 309, 311, 313,314,316,322 Two of the following: History 325, 326, 328,329,334,338 Two of the following: English 320 or 323 or 336; 32 1 or 322 or 338; 33 1 or 332 or 333 or 334 Appropriate correlative studies: Art 304, Art 305, Bible 1 10, Bible 307, Music 205, Music 304, Music 305, Philosophy 305, 82 Philosophy 308, Theatre 310, Theatre 312, Theatre 314 Mathematics - Economics Advisors: Associate Professor Leslie, Chair, Department of Mathematics Associate Professor E. Johnson, Chair, Department of Economics Requirements for the Major Economics 104, 105, 203, 206, 207 Mathematics 118, 119, 205, 206, 305, 309 Either Economics 338 or Mathematics 328 An additional three elective courses in mathematics or economics are required with at least one in economics. TTiese courses must be at the 200-level or above and must be approved by the advisors to the major in the respective departments. Mathematics - Physics Advisors: Associate Professor Leslie, Chair, Department of Mathematics Associate Professor Sadun, Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy This major is offered to provide an integrated study of mathematics and its application in theoretical physics. Students will offer at least 27 semester hours in mathematics and 23 se- mester hours in physics. Other courses may be elected in mathematics and physics, not to exceed a combined total of 60 semester hours. Basic Courses Required: Mathematics 205, 206, 309 (the additional hours must be approved by the Department of Mathematics) Physics 110, 111, and 15 additional hours as approved by the Department of Physics and Astronomy International Relations Advisor: Assistant Professor Cunningham, Department of Economics International Relations is the study of the rela- tions among both nations and nongo\'emmen- tal parties. The comprehension of these rela- tionships relies upon the perspectives, theories, Agnes Scott College INTERDISCIPLINARY MAJORS & COURSES insights, and methods ot a number ot different disciplines. This major draws primarily from the disciplines of economics, history, and po- litical science A prospective major should consult the advisor of the program in order to develop a course of study with an appropriate balance among the disciplines of economics, history, and political science. She should acquire profi- ciency in a foreign language, especially if she plans to study abroad. It is also recommended that a student complete the intermediate level of a second foreign language. International Relations majors are encour- aged to participate in the various intercultural courses offered through the Global Awareness Program and to take advantage of other oppor- tunities to study abroad. Requirements for the Major (Minimum of 36 hours, maximum of 60 hours) Introductory Courses Political Science 103 and 105 Economics 104 and 105 These should be taken during the first and sophomore years. Students who want to focus on Asia should take History 110 and 111; students who want to focus on Europe should take History 101 and 102; students who want to focus on Latin America should take Political Science 107. Theory Courses Four courses, at least three of which must be in one discipline: Political Science 322, 326, 354, 380, 385, 399 Economics 315, 316, 334, 350, 351 Geographic Areas Four courses from among three of the fol- lowing groups:" Europe and the Soviet Union: History 311, 312,313,314 Asia: History 352, 353, 355, 356, 357 Africa: History 358, 359 Latin America: Political Science 328, 329, 342, Economics 360 Language One course beyond the intermediate level in a modem foreign language (does not count toward the major). Additional courses that count toward the major Students may take up to eight courses from the following: Economics: 315,316, 334, 350, 351 History: 311, 312, 313, 352, 353, 354, 356, 357,358,359 Political Science: 322, 326, 354, 378, 380, 399 With the director's approval, other courses may be counted toward the major. Courses recommended for the major Proficiency in a foreign language, especially if study abroad is planned. Completion of the intermediate level of a second foreign language. Latin American Studies Advisor: Associate Professor Montgomery, Department of Political Science The program in Latin American Studies seeks to give students a broad, integrated knowledge of Latin America history, society, politics, eco- nomics, culture; an understanding of the pro- found differences and occasional commonali- ties between North America and its neighbors to the south; an appreciation of the richness and diversity of Latin American society and peoples; and, to encourage the achievement of proficiency in the Spanish language. By so doing, the program seeks to equip students for graduate study, teaching, and/or careers in the public or private sector where knowledge of our neighbors to the south is a prerequisite. Basic Courses Required: Political Science 107(Spanish 102) and Political Science 320 Requirements for the Major At least one course must be taken from each of the following groups: Anthropology: 303, 304 Economics: 334, 360 International Politics: Political Science 328 (History 340), 329 Latin American Literature: Spanish 344, 354 All majors must complete a minimum of 24 hours in addition to the basic courses, not to exceed a total of 60 semester hours. Majors must take at least one topics course. A mini- mum of 1 2 hours beyond the basic courses must be completed at Agnes Scott College. All students must take two courses in Spanish beyond the intermediate level or demonstrate 1991-1993 Catalog 83 DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS proficiency in Spanish as detennined by the Department of Spanish. A major research paper must be defended orally during the second semester of the senior year before two members of the faculty. The paper may be written in connection with one of the 300-level courses listed below, prior to the last semester, or by taking Political Sci- ence 490 or its equivalent in another depart- ment, with the permission of that department and the advisor of Latin American Studies. Other courses in Latin American Studies: Political Science 211 (Sociology 214, Spanish 206), 290 (Spanish 290), 342 (Bible and Religion 350) Additional courses that count toward the major Students may take up to three courses from the following: Political Science 322, 354 (Philosophy 305) Economics 315 (Political Science 315), 350,351 Spanish 311 Mathematics Associate professors: Robert A. Leslie, Chair Myrtle H. Lewin Assistant professors: Lawrence H. Riddle Daniel F. Waggoner The curriculum in the Department of Mathematics is designed to help stu- dents think clearly and logically; to ana- lyze problems; to understand and be able to use the language, theory, and techniques of math- ematics; and to develop skills and acquire mathematical tools needed in the application of mathematics. TTie courses offered give mathematics majors a solid background for graduate study, teaching at the secondary school level, and professional employment. A student interested in math- ematics and either physics or economics is invited to consider a mathematics-physics or mathematics-economics major. Requirements for the Major 205,206,305,321,480 A minimum of five courses at the 300 level or above, excluding 480 One course from each of the following groups: 315, 331, 352 and 309, 312, 328 Students who are planning to major in mathematics should take calculus at the appropriate level in the freshman year. 1 15 is not counted toward the minimum 30-hour major if taken after completion of 328. 101 and 150 are not counted toward the minimum 30-hour major. Requirements for the Minor The mathematics minor is designed for those students who wish to study math- ematics significantly beyond the introduc- tory level and focus on an area of special interest without accomplishing a major. A student planning a minor in mathematics is required to consult with the Department to insure the coherence and relevance of the program of study planned. Mathematics 205 At least three additional courses at the 200 or 300 level, one of which must be at the 300 level. 101f,s. FINITE MATHEMATICS (3) Topics appropriate to the social and man- agement sciences. The topics are selected from set theory, logic, matrix algebra, lin- ear programming, mathematical models, and financial mathematics. 104s. INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL THOUGHT (3 ) An introduction to some of the major themes and ideas in mathematics, methods used in their applications and their histori- cal context. 115s. ELEMENTARY STATISTICS (3 ) Statistical measures and distributions, prob- ability and its application to statistical in- ference, linear correlation, hypothesis test- ing, confidence intervals, and applications in the natural and social sciences. Does not satisfy Distributional Standard in Mathematics 1 1 7f ,s. PRECALCULUS (4) Topics to include algebra, trigonometry, functions, and analytic geometry. 84 Agnes Scott College DEPAKIMENT OF MATHEMATICS 118f,s. CALCULUS I (4) An introduction to limits, differentiation, and integration with applications. 119f,s. CALCULUS II (4) Continuation of 1 18 to include the integral and its applications, logarithmic and expo- nential functions, trigonometric and hyper- bolic functions, and techniques of integra- tion. Prerequisite: 118 150f,s INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (2) An introduction to computers, principles of problem solving in a structured program- ming environment, programming tech- niques, and applications. Does not satisfy Distributional Standard in Mathematics. 205f,s CALCULUS III (4) Continuation of 1 19 to include indetermi- nate forms, Taylor's formula, improper in- tegrals, sequences and series, parametric curves, vectors, lines and planes. Prerequisite: 119 206s. LINEAR ALGEBRA (4) Vector spaces, linear transformations, ma- trices, and determinants, with applications to systems of linear equations, geometry, and other selected topics. Prerequisite or corequisite: 205 or permis- sion of the instructor 210f. DISCRETE STRUCTURES (3) Basic concepts and techniques of the mathematics of discrete structures. Topics selected from sets, equivalence relations, elementary algebraic structures, enumera- tion, recurrence relations, generating func- tions, graphs, trees, Euler circuits, and the inclusion-exclusion principal. This course includes mathematical topics of particular value to students interested in computer science. Prerequisite: 11 8 or permission of the in- structor. 250s. INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER PROGRAMMWG (3) Design of well-structured algorithms and their implementation in Pascal, modular programming techniques, the effective use of the fundamental data structures includ- ing records and files, and an introduction to dynamic data structures. Prerequisite: 118, 150 or permission of the instructor 305s. CALCULUS IV (4) Continuation of 205 to include vectors, curves, surfaces, partial differentiation, multiple integrals, and introduction to vec- tor analysis. Prerequisite: 205, 206 or permission of the department chair 309f. DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (4) First and second order differential equa- tions, higher order, linear, ordinary differ- ential equations, existence and uniqueness theorems and applications. Prerequisite: 205 Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 3 1 2s. NUMERICAL ANALYSIS (4) A study of numerical methods in math- ematics to include numerical solutions of equations, linear and nonlinear systems of equations, numerical differentiation and integration, and curve fitting. Prerequisite: 205, 250 or permission of the instructor Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 314f. INTRODUCTION TO MODERN GEOMETRY (4) Affine, projective, and Euclidean geom- etries and their postulational development. Prerequisite: 205 Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 315s. TOPOLOGY (4) Topological and metric spaces, continuity, compactness, and connectedness, with special emphasis on the topology of R". Prerequisite: 205 Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 32 If. INTRODUCTION TO MODERN ABSTRACT ALGEBRA (4) Important algebraic structures, including groups, rings, integral domains, and fields. Prerequisite: 205 325f. MATHEMATICAL MODELS AND APPLICATIONS (4) Mathematics that emphasize the develop- ment of techniques of model building. Applications to illustrate the techniques 1991-1993 Catalog 85 DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMAnCS are drawn principally from the natural and social sciences. Prerequisite: 205 Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 328s. MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY (4) Basic statistical methods in the classical theory of inferential statistics, probability theory, estimation, hypothesis testing, and applications. Prerequisite: 205 Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 33 If. FUNDAMENTALS OF REAL ANALYSIS (4) The topology of the real number system, and the axiom of completeness. Rigorous development of some central ideas in analysis, including limits, continuity of functions, and convergence of sequences and series. Prerequisite: 205 Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 350s. DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHM ANALYSIS (4) Some fundamental algorithms in computer science and their associated data structures. Formal approach to the verification of al- gorithms, with an emphasis on space and time considerations. Topics to be covered include stacks, queues, linked lists, trees, graphs, searching and sorting techniques, and numerical algorithms. Prerequisite: 1 19 or permission of the in- structor, 210 and 250 Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 352s. INTRODUCTION TO COMPLEX ANALYSIS (4) The algebra of complex numbers, analytic functions, elementary functions, linear fractional transformations, mappings, inte- grals, power series, Laurent series, and resi- due calculus. Prerequisite: 205 Offered 1 99 1 -92 and alternate years 410f,s. SPECIAL STUDY (2-4) Open to majors only 480f. MATHEMATICS SEMINAR ( 1 ) 490f,s. ENDEPENDENT STUDY (4-8) Music Professor: Ronald L. Bymside Associate professors: Calvert Johnson Theodore K. Mathews Instructor: Rowena S. Renn T'he Department of Music provides a cur- riculum designed to prepare its majors for graduate study and the professional music world. It also seeks to meet the needs of nonmajors through a variety of courses in mu- sic appreciation and applied music. The guid- ing philosophy in all instruction is that music is a humanistic, not a mechanistic discipline, and is a central part of a true liberal education. Requirements for the Major Courses A minimum of 14 hours in music theory consisting of 1 1 1 , 112, 211 and 212 or 211, 212 and two 300-level theory courses 213, 214,305,480 Performance A minimum of 10 semester hours in one instrument or voice and a maximum of 1 8 semester hours in applied music. A mini- mum of eight semester hours in one applied area is permitted if the student elects to do a project in lieu of a senior recital. Students concentrating in voice will be asked to demonstrate some proficiency on the piano by the end of their sophomore or junior year. A senior recital or project in lieu of recital (410 or 490) Ensemble Experience A minimum of two years in an approved College ensemble Requirements for the Minor A minimum of twenty hours in the depart- ment including Music 111 and 1 12. A mi- nor program may have an emphasis in per- formance, theory, or history, but its specific design must be created with the guidance and approval of the department chair. 86 Agnes Scott College DEPAKIMENT OF \aJSIC Music Appreciation 106f. INTRODUCTION TO THE ART OF MUSIC I (3) Basic concepts and terminology appropri- ate to various kinds of music. The relation- ship of music to society and the other arts. Intended for nonmajors 107s. INTRODUCTION TO THE ART OF MUSIC II (3) A continuation of 106 with special empha- sis on the concept of style. Prerequisite: 106 or permission of the in- structor 204s. HISTORY OF JAZZ (3 ) Trends, developments, and personalities in American jazz. 205f. AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC (3) A chronological study of American popular music in the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. Works are examined in terms of musical and textual content and in the light of their sociological con- texts. Theory and History of Music 108f. MUSIC THEORY FOR NONMAJORS (3) Designed for students with little or no knowledge oi music theory, the course teaches the elements of music in sufficient depth to enable the student to read music and compose song forms. Not open to students who have had 111. 1 1 If. BASIC THEORY AND MUSICIANSHIP I (4) Key signatures, scales, and part-writing with the laboratory devoted to sight sing- ing and ear training. 3 LEG, 1 LAB 1 12s. BASIC THEORY AND MUSICIANSHIP II (4) A continuation of 1 11 with emphasis on chord formations and organizations. 3 LEG, 1 LAB Prerequisite: 111 207f. VOCAL MUSIC (3) Literature and performance practice of classical solo song. Emphasis is placed on art songs but excerpts from operas and ora- torios are included. 21 If. ADVANCED MUSIC THEORY I (4) Continuation of 1 1 2 with emphasis on functional tonality and chromatic har- mony. 3 LEG, 1 LAB Prerequisite: 112 212s. ADVANCED MUSIC THEORY II (4) A continuation of 2 1 1 with emphasis on functional tonality and classical forms. 3 LEG, 1 LAB Prerequisite: 211 213f. MUSIC BEFORE 1750 (3) A chronological study of Western art mu- sic from the Greek civilization through the Baroque era. Prerequisite: 112 214s. MUSIC OF THE CLASSICAL AND ROMANTIC PERIODS (3) A chronological study of Western art mu- sic from the late eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth centuries. Prerequisite: 213 217f. SYNTHESIZER I (1) Synthesizer keyboards, including their principles of operation, their methods of performance, the programming of sounds, and the composing and editing of scores using computer software. Prerequisite: permission of instructor 220s. (WOMEN'S STUDIES 220) WOMEN IN MUSIC (3) An historical and sociological overview of the role women have played in music as composers, performers, teachers, critics, historians, theorists, and patrons not only in the European art tradition but in other traditions as well from antiquity to the present. 305f. TWENTIETH-CENTURY MUSIC (3) The characteristics and tendencies of mu- sic since 1900. Outstanding composers and significant works are studied. Prerequisite: 214 or (for nonmajors) 106 and permission of the instructor 3 1 If. ORCHESTRATION (3) A course to develop skills in the writing, reading and analysis of orchestral scores. 1991-1993 Catalog 87 DEPAKIMENT OF MUSIC Emphasis is placed on writing. Prerequisite: 212 or 1 12 and permission of the instructor 3 12s. FORM AND ANALYSIS (3) A detailed examination of formal controls as revealed in selected contrapuntal and homophonic works of music. Prerequisite: 212 313s. TECHNIQUES OF COMPOSITION (3) 380s. SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC (3) Topics of special interest in music history or theory. 410f,s. SENIOR STUDY IN MUSIC THEORY OR HISTORY (2-4) Specialized study for majors to meet the needs of the individual students. 480s. SENIOR SEMINAR (3 ) Specialized areas of music designed to meet the needs of students in the seminar. Open to senior music majors only 490f,s. INDEPENDENT STUDY (4-8) Church Music 208f. HISTORY OF SACRED MUSIC (BIBLE AND RELIGION 208) (3 ) Development of liturgy and worship prac- tices, and especially of the role of music in Jewish and Christian worship. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 209f. HYMNOLOGY (BIBLE AND RELIGION 209) (3) Development of Christian hymnody from its Jewish roots to the present day and of its relationship to the history of the Christian Church. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years Music Education Students who may be interested in pursu- ing a certification program are referred to the Education Department description of our state approved program. Applied Music Credit: Credit is awarded for applied music offered by the College as follows: One credit hour for each semester at the 100 and 200 level; two credit hours for each semester above the 200 level. No students are permitted organ instruction without a background on keyboard. Begin- ning level instruction on piano and voice are offered in the following courses: 150Af,s. CLASS PIANO I ( 1 ) Class instruction on piano for students who are beginners on the instrument. Students are taught in a piano laboratory, and those who complete 150A will normally proceed into 150B unless her instructor believes her skills are developed sufficiently to warrant her being placed into 151 for individual lessons. 150Bf,s. CLASS PIANO II ( 1 ) Class instruction for students who may have had some training on the instrument but whose skills are undeveloped and in need of review. Laboratory instruction for them begins at this level. Students from 150A will also elect 150B unless exempted by the instructor. Students with adequate training will begin individual lessons in 151. 180Af,s. CLASS VOICE I ( 1 ) Class instruction on vocal technique for students with no prior training. Students who complete 1 80A will normally proceed into 181 for individual lessons. If the in- structor believes the student would benefit more by continued class instruction, the student will be placed in 180B. ISOBf ,s. CLASS VOICE II ( 1 ) Class instruction on vocal technique for students who have had some musical train- ing on either an instrument or voice but whose vocal skills are undeveloped. In- struction for these students will begin at this level. It may also be elected by stu- dents from 1 80A on the recommendation of the instructor. Students with adequate preparation begin individual instruction in 181. Beginning level instruction is also offered in strings (170 A, 170B) and winds (190 A, 190B), and students here will also be given group instruction when registration justifies it. One hour of instruction and six hours of prac- tice weekly are required of all students who Agnes Scott College DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY take applied music for credit. A performance exam will be conducted at the end of each semester. The music major may register for two additional credit hours for her senior recital. Nonmajors may earn a maximum of fourteen credit hours. After four semesters, nonmajors who wish to continue applied music must take a course in Music Theory, or some other ap- proved course in the Music Department. Noncredit: Students who wish to take applied music without credit are required to pay a fee. Courses in applied music are numbered as follows: Harpsichord: 141, 142; 241, 242; 341, 342; 441, 442; 449 (Senior Recital) Piano: 150A, 150B (for beginners), 151, 152; 251 252; 351, 352; 451, 452; 459 (Senior Recital) Organ: 161, 162; 261, 262; 361, 362; 461, 462; 469 (Senior Recital) Strings: 170A, 170B (for beginners), 171, 172; 271, 272; 371, 372; 471, 472; 479 (Se- nior Recital) Voice: 180A, 180B (for beginners), 181, 182; 281, 282; 381, 382; 481, 482; 489 (Se- nior Recital) Winds: 190A, 190B (for beginners), 191, 192; 291, 292; 391, 392; 491, 492; 499 (Se- nior Recital) Prerequisite: written permission of the de- partment chair ENSEMBLES The Agnes Scott Glee Club studies sacred and secular choral music, and it performs several times during the year. It is open to students without fee and membership is by audition. Other ensembles open to quali- fied students include London Fog, a jazz vocal group; Joyful Noise, a gospel vocal group; and the Agnes Scott College Com- munity Orchestra. Philosophy Professors: David P. Behan Richard D. Parry, Chair There are two different but complemen- tary approaches to courses in philosophy. The systematic approach is through courses which deal with specific problems (e.g., 104, 130, 232). The historical approach is through courses in the history of philosophy (e.g., 206, 209, 210). Students considering courses in philosophy should seek the advice of the members of the department concerning particular courses. The requirements for the major in philoso- phy embody two goals. The first is that the student learn, through close work with primary sources, the ideas of the major philosophers. The second is that the student develop and practice techniques of critical analysis and constructive reasoning. In fulfilling the re- quirements, the student majoring in philoso- phy acquires a thorough grounding in the ma- jor areas of the discipline and also develops her own critical and creative philosophical skills. Requirements for the Major Students considering a major in philosophy should try to complete 103, 206, and 209 before the end of the sophomore year. Logic: 103 or 220 History of Philosophy: 206 and 209 Value Theory: 104 or 130 Metaphysics and Epistemology: three courses from the following: 320, 323, 324, 325, 339, 340, 341 Requirements for the Minor Logic: 103 or 220 History of Philosophy: 206 and 209 Value Theory: 104 or 130 Metaphysics and Epistemology: two courses from the following: 320, 323, 324, 325, 339, 340, 341 103s. INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC (3) An introduction both to the rudiments of critical thinking, with emphasis on analysis of ordinary discourse into formal symbol- ism, and to the properties of formal sys- tems. 104f. ETHICS (3) A consideration of some contemporary moral issues, such as euthanasia, abortion, war, and world hunger, and their relation to traditional ethical theories from Plato to Kant. 110s. SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY (3) An introduction to the philosophic issues concerning the nature and certainty of scientific knowledge. 1991-1993 Catalog DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY 130f. (POLITICAL SCIENCE 130) POLITICAL AND LEGAL PHILOSOPHY (3) The major figures in political and legal philosophy from Plato to Marx. 201SG. (CLASSICS 201) THE GREEK SETTING OF THE SOCRATTC DIALOGUES (3) An intensive study of some early dialogues of Plato with special reference to the politi- cal and historical context in which they were written. Offered summer 1992 206f. (CLASSICS 223) HISTORY OF ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY (3 ) The thought of major figures in Western philosophy from the pre-Socratic era to the Middle Ages. 209s. SEVENTEENTH- AND EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY PHILOSOPHY (3) The historical development of philosophic thought in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Readings in Descartes, Spinoza, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, and Kant. 210f. PHENOMENOLOGY AND EXISTENTIALISM (3) Phenomenology and existentialism through readings in Husserl, Heidegger, and Sartre. Offered by arrangement with instructor Alternates with 220 220s. SYMBOLIC LOGIC (3) The language and rules of derivation for sentential and predicate logic. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor Offered by arrangement with instructor Alternates with 210 232s. (ART 232) (THEATRE 242) AESTHETICS (3) A consideration of such issues as the nature of the experience in the various arts, the status of the artistic object, and the objec- tivity of judgment in art. 305s. (POLITICAL SCIENCE 354) MARX AND VARIETIES OF SOCIALISM (3) The thought of Karl Marx and its develop- ment in subsequent socialist theory and practice. Topics such as Bernstein's revi- sionism, Leninism, Chinese Communism, and Yugoslav self-management are consid- ered. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 308f. THE CLASSIC PERIOD OF AMERICAN PHILOSOPHY (3) Pragmatism in the works of Peirce, James, Royce, and Dewey. Prerequisite: 206 or permission of the in- structor Offered by arrangement with instructor Alternates with 341 312s. (POLITICAL SCIENCE 312) PHILOSOPHY OF LAW (3) Critical examination of natural law theory, legal positivism, legal realism, and critical legal studies. Particular emphasis on Hart and Dworkin. Prerequisite: 130 or permission of the in- structor 315s. (BIBLE AND RELIGION 345) PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION (3 ) See Bible and Religion 345 for description. Prerequisite: one course in philosophy, or Bible and Religion 101 or 1 10 317s. (POLITICAL SCIENCE 357) NEO- MARXISM (3) Examination of major Marxist theorists of the twentieth century and of the problems and conditions that have shaped their thought. Prerequisite: 305 or permission of the in- structor Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 320s. PLATO (3) An intensive study of selected dialogues. Prerequisite: 206 or 104 Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 323s. KANT'S CRITICAL PHILOSOPHY (3) An intensive study of Kant's Critique of Pure Reason. Prerequisite: 209 Offered by arrangement with instructor Alternates with 339 324s. ARISTOTLE (3) An intensive study of topics selected from the logical, epistemological, and meta- physical works. Prerequisite: 206 Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 90 Agnes Scott College DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCAnON 325f. MEDIEVAL PHILOSOPHY (3 ) Beginning with neo-Platonism, the course concentrates on the writings of St. Augus- tine, Abailard, St. Anselm, St. Thomas Aquinas, John Duns Scotus, and WiUiam of Ockham. Prerequisite: 206 Offered by arrangement with instructor Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 339f. THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE (3 ) A critical study of major issues in contem- porary epistemology. Prerequisite: 209 Offered by arrangement with instructor Alternates with 323 340s. THE METAPHYSICAL PROBLEM OF THE SELF (3) Contemporary metaphysical theories of the self assessed in comparison with those of Descartes, Locke, and Hume. Particular emphasis upon the concept of person and the philosophic problem of personal iden- tity. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor 34 If. CURRENT PROBLEMS IN ANALYTIC PHILOSOPHY (3) A consideration of some problems in ordi- nary language philosophy. Prerequisite: 209 Offered by arrangement with instructor Alternates with 308 410f,s. SPECIAL STUDY (2-4) Supervised intensive study in fields or peri- ods of philosophy. 490f,s. INDEPENDENT STUDY (4-8) Physical Education Professor: Kathryn A. Manuel Associate professor: Marylin B. Darling, Acting Chair Instructors: Cynthia Peterson Anthony C. Serpico A gnes Scott College has a tradition of L\ recognizing that physical activity is an JL JL essential component of the total growth and education of women. Physical education is required of all students in the academic pro- gram, not only for physical well-being, but to develop lifetime activities for fitness and recre- ation. Four semester hours of physical educa- tion are required for graduation. No more than four semester hours will count toward the 1 24 hours necessary for graduation. Letter grades are given but do not count in the quality-point ratio. Students with no prior physical educa- tion on the college level will take one course in Fitness and Health Assessment. Other courses taken to fulfill the four semesters re- quirement may be taken from any area; how- ever, it is strongly recommended that students take at least one course from the Lifetime Ac- tivities area. The recently completed Robert W. Woodruff Physical Activities Building with its basketball courts, eight-lane 25 meter swim- ming pool, and weight room with Nautilus equipment; the track and field; and the dance studios and racquetball courts in the Alston Campus Center provide quality facilities for classes, recreational opportunities, club, and intercollegiate sports. Fitness and Health Assessment lOL AEROBIC DANCE ( 1 ) Fitness through continuous movement. 102. BODY FITNESS (1) Fitness through use of weight training. 103. HTNESS SWIMMING ( 1 ) Fitness through lap swimming and interval workouts. Prerequisite: Intermediate level swimming strokes 105. HYDROBICS (1) Fitness through vigorous water exercises. 106. JOGGING FOR FITNESS ( 1 ) Fitness through individualized running programs. 108. LOW IMPACT AEROBICS ( 1 ) Fitness through movement in which one foot is in contact with the floor at all times. I99I-I993 Catalog 91 DEPAKIMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCAHON Lifetime Activities 1 10. ARCHERY/BADMINTON ( 1 ) Basic skills of archery are covered. Care of equipment, scoring, shooting techniques, and types of rounds are included. Badmin- ton includes skills, rules and singles and doubles play. 112. FENCING (1) Foil fencing for the individual with little or no experience. Skills, techniques, and bouting are covered. 1 13. ARCHERY/ RACQUETBALL ( 1 ) Fundamental rules, skills and strategies to participate in archery and racquetball. 1 14. FOLK, SQUARE, AND SOCIAL DANCE (1) International folk dances, American square dances, and social dance from 1930 to the present are taught. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years. 115. GOLF (1) Basic skills are covered. Rules and golf eti- quette are included. Several trips are made to the driving range. (Fee required) 116. JAZZ (1) Basic elements of jazz dance are included. One dance required per session. 117.RIDE^G1 (1) Beginning riding; dressage seat geared to- ward combined training. Taught off-cam- pus. (Fee required) 118.RIDWGII (1) Intermediate riding. Continuation of Riding I. Taught off-campus. (Fee re- quired) Prerequisite: Riding I or permission of the instructor 119. RIDING III (1) Advanced Riding. Students perform basic dressage on difficult horses. Includes possi- bilities for jumping. Taught off-campus. (Fee required) Prerequisite: Riding 11 or permission of the instructor 120. SWIMMING (1) Swimming for the beginner and intermedi- ate. Five basic strokes are covered. 122. TAP AND CLOG (1) Basic elements of tap and clog. A dance in each area is taught each session. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years. 123. TENNIS (1) Tennis for the individual with little or no prior experience. Forehand, backhand drives, and the serve with game procedures and rules are covered. 125. TRACK AND FIELD ( 1 ) Introduction of track and field events. 127. VOLLEYBALL/BADMINTON ( 1 ) Basic skills, rules and strategies needed to participate in volleyball and badminton. TEAM SPORTS 130. BASKETBALLA^OLLEYBALL ( 1 ) Basic skills of basketball and volleyball are covered. Strategies, team play, and rules for both sports are included. 132. SOFTBALL (1) Basic skillsare covered. Team play and rules are incorporated. 134. SOCCERA^OLLEYBALL ( 1 ) Basic skills, rules and strategies of soccer and volleyball. Specialized Activities 140. BALLET (1) Basic ballet technique including the Cecchetti positions. 142. LIFEGUARD TRAIMNG ( 1 ) Red Cross certified lifeguard training course. Prerequisite: Advanced level swimming; ability to swim 500 yards; current first aid and CPR certificates required no later than ten days after the completion or the course to receive certification. (Fee required) 144. MODERN DANCE ( 1 ) The elements of contemporary dance are introduced and explored. Technique, im- provisation, and choreography are empha- sized. 146. SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING (1) Basic synchronized swimming strokes and figures are covered. Students perform a routine at the end of the semester. 92 Agnes Scott College DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS & ASTOONOMY Prerequisite: Advanced level swimming strokes Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 147. WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTORS (1) Red Cross water safety instructor course. Students perfect swimming skills, learn techniques of teaching all levels of swim- ming. Prerequisite: Introduction to Health Ser- vices Education course taught at Red Cross service centers (4 hours); Advanced life- saving; permission of the instructor; screen- ing test is given. (Fee required) Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 148. SKIN AND SCUBA DIVING ( 1 ) Techniques and requirements for scuba diving certification. Scuba certification will be awarded upon successful completion of the course, which includes open water dives (off-campus trip). Prerequisite: Proficient water skills, life- guard training or permission of the instruc- tor (fee required). Offered 1992-93 and alternate years Club Activities and Inter- Collegiate Sports Students wishing to complete part or all of their second year of physical education by participation in club activities or intercollegiate sports may do so if they meet the prerequisites. 200. BASKETBALL TEAM ( 1 ) Prerequisite: permission of the instructor 202. CROSS COUNTRY ( 1 ) Prerequisite: permission of the instructor 203. DOLPHIN CLUB ( 1 ) Prerequisite: selection by tryout and per- mission of the instructor 205. SOCCER TEAM (1) Prerequisite: permission of the instructor 206. STUDIO DANCE THEATRE ( 1 ) Prerequisite: selection by audition and per- mission of the instructor 207. TENNIS TEAM (1) Prerequisite: team selection by tryout and permission of the instructor 209. VOLLEYBALL TEAM ( 1 ) Prerequisite: permission of the instructor Physics & Astronomy Associate professors: Arthur L. Bowling, Jr. Alberto C. Sadun, Chair Physics and astronomy are attempts to understand and to predict as many natural phenomena as possible, using a few conceptual models tested by experiment and observation. The preparation acquired through concentration in physics or astro- physics provides a general, flexible foundation for graduate study or for professional work in physics, astronomy, or engineering. A student interested in both physics and mathematics is invited to consider a mathematics-physics major. Astronomy courses incorporate the use of the Bradley Observatory and the College's 30- inch Beck telescope located at Hard Labor Creek Observatory. Requirements for the Major PHYSICS Courses required in the discipline: Physics 110, 1 1 1: 26 additional hours as approved by the department. Physics majors should take Physics 110, 111 during the first year. Courses required outside the discipline: Mathematics 150 or 250, 205 ASTROPHYSICS Courses required in the discipline: Physics 110, 1 1 1; 8 additional physics hours as approved by the department Astronomy 120, 121; 12 additional astronomy hours as approved by the depart- ment. Astrophysics majors should take Astronomy 120, 121 and Calculus during the first year. Courses required outside the discipline: Mathematics 150 or 250, 205 Requirements for the Minor Physics 110, 1 1 1 , Astronomy 120, 121 and a minimum of 12 hours of astronomy or a 1991-1993 Catalog 93 DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY courses beyond Astronomy 121. The recommended sequence: Physics 110, 111, Astronomy 120, 121, 200, 211, 300, 330. The program must have the approval of the Chair of the department. Physics I lOf. INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICS AND ELECTRICITY (4) Motion, gravitation, and electrical phe- nomena. Calculus is used. 3 LEG, 1 LAB Prerequisite: Mathematics 119 or permis- sion of the instructor I I Is. INTRODUCTION TO MAGNETISM, HEAT, SOUND, AND LIGHT (4) Elements of magnetism, thermodynamics, and the physics of wave phenomena. Calculus is used. 3 EEC, 1 LAB Prerequisite 110 242f . ANALOG ELECTRONICS ( 1 ) DC and AC circuits, semiconductor de- vices and applications, operational amplifi- ers, power supplies. ILAB Prerequisite: 110 243s. DIGITAL ELECTRONICS ( 1 ) Number systems. Boolean algebra, logic gates, memories, introduction to micropro- cessors. ILAB Prerequisite: 242 320f. CLASSICAL MECHANICS (3 ) Newton's system for describing motion, special relativity, oscillations, motion un- der the influence of central forces. Prerequisite: 111 Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 321s. CLASSICAL MECHANICS II (3) The formulations of Lagrange and Hamilton, accelerated reference frames, rigid body motion, coupled oscillations and waves. Prerequisite: 320 Offered 1992-93 and alternate years Equilibrium thermodynamics, presented from phenomenological and from statisti- cal points of view. Prerequisite: 111 Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 331s. STATISTICAL MECHANICS (3 ) Calculation of thermal phenomena using the methods of Boltzmann and Gibbs; ele- ments of quantum statistical mechanics. Prerequisite: 330 Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 340f. ELECTROMAGNETISM (3) Static electric and magnetic fields, intro- duction to boundary value problem, Maxwell's equations. Prerequisite: 111 Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 341s. ELECTRODYNAMICS AND RADIATION (3) Time-dependent electromagnetic fields, classical electron theory, emission and be- havior of electromagnetic waves, relativis- tic invariance of the theory. Prerequisite: 340 Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 360f. QUANTUM PHYSICS I (3 ) Quantum phenomena and the failure of classical physics, wave mechanics of quan- tum particles, illustrative one-dimensional problems, spin, multiparticle systems. Prerequisite: 111 Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 361s. QUANTUM PHYSICS II (3) Approximation methods for static and for time-dependent situations, three-dimen- sional problems, angular momentum, scat- tering theory, elementary particles. Prerequisite: 360 Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 410f,s. SPECL\L STUDY (2-4) Supervised study in specific areas of physics. 490f,s. INDEPENDENT STUDY (4-8) Astronomy 120f,s. INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY (4) 330f. THERMAL PHYSICS 94 (3) Agnes Scott College DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE Motions of the earth, moon, planets, and stars; the nature and evolution of the stars and of other objects within the galaxy. Familiarity with algebra is strongly recom- mended. 3 LEC, 1 LAB evening session at Bradley Observatory 121s. INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY (4) The nature of galaxies, the history and large scale structure of the universe as pres- ently understood, the evolution and prop- erties of the solar system. 3 LEC, 1 LAB evening session at Bradley Observatory Prerequisite: 120 200f. ASTROPHYSICS I (3) Topics in stellar evolution and cosmology, pulsars and black holes, quasars and active galaxies. Prerequisite: 121 Prerequisite or corequisite: Physics 110 Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 211s. OBSERVATIONAL ASTRONOMY (3) Optical systems, astrophotography, pho- tometry, spectroscopy. Requires one evening per week at Bradley Observatory. Prerequisite: 121 300s. ASTROPHYSICS II (3 ) Dynamics of gravitationally bound systems, interstellar medium, stellar and planetary atmospheres, high energy phenomena. Prerequisite: 200, Physics 111 Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 320f. GALACTIC ASTRONOMY (3) Physical structure and evolution of stars, exotic objects within the galaxy, properties of interstellar gas, dust, and plasmas. Prerequisite: 200, Physics 111 Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 330f. IMAGE PROCESSING IN ASTRONOMY (3) The analysis and reduction of astronomical data taken as images with CCDs (charged coupled devices). Extensive use is made of computers to enhance and measure the images taken at remote observatories. Prerequisite: 121, 211 or permission of in- structor 361s. EXTRAGALACTIC ASTRONOMY (3) The origin and evolution of the universe is discussed, together with the origin oi the elements. The future course the universe will take and the inflationary theory will be discussed as well. Prerequisite: 200, Physics 111 Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 410f,s. SPECLAL STUDY (2-4) Supervised study in various specific areas of astronomy. 490f,s. INDEPENDENT STUDY (4-8) Political Science Professor: Augustus B. Cochran 111, Chair Associate professor: Tommie Sue Montgomery Assistant professors: George T. Brown, Jr. Janette B. Pratt (part-time) Catherine V. Scott Politics is, in the words of Brian Fay, our "deliberate efforts to order, direct, and control (our) collective affairs and activi- ties, to establish ends for our society, and to implement and evaluate these ends." There are few contemporary issues, ranging from ar- tistic freedom to unemployment, from abor- tion to nuclear winter, that do not involve a significant political dimension. The discipline of political science offers a student the oppor- tunity to think systematically about and to evaluate critically our political life. The department offers courses in the sub- fields of political science: world politics, politi- cal theory, and comparative politics, including U.S. and Latin American politics. Students may study these fields in courses offered in a variety of formats: introductory level, upper- division surveys, advanced topics courses, and individual research. Classes are generally small and rely on a combination of discussion as well as lecture. Because political knowledge is so closely related to other disciplines, the department recommends that majors choose electives from many areas, but especially from history, phi- losophy, and the social sciences. We also enor 1991-1993 Catalog 95 DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE courage majors to participate in internships with local, state, or national governments or private institutions such as the Carter Center, and in off-campus study programs, such as Washington Semester or Global Awareness. Requirements for the Major 102 and one of the following: 103, 105, 106 Methodology: 399 A minimum of 24 hours on the 300 or 400 level A minimum of one course from each of the following groups: Comparative politics: 302, 308, 31 1,313, 318,319,342 Political theory: 305, 306, 351, 354, 357 World politics: 322, 326, 328, 329,380, 385 A maximum of two from the following cross-listed courses may be applied toward the major: Economics 315, 334, 336 History 314, 334, 338, 352, 359 Philosophy 130,312 Sociology 333 102f. INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (3) American political institutions and issues: the Supreme Court, Congress, the Presi- dency, parties, interest groups and public opinion. 103f. INTRODUCTION TO WORLD POLITICS (3) Major issues in world politics since 1945: the Cold War and the Vietnam War, nuclear weapons. North- South issues, the environment and international organiza- tions. 105s. COMPARATIVE POLITICS (3 ) An examination of political institutions, policies, and social movements in the in- dustrialized world (Europe and the Soviet Union) and in third world countries such as Mexico and Zimbabwe. 106s. MODERN POLITICAL THOUGHT (3) Major theorists whose ideas have shaped the politics and ideologies of the modem world. 107f. (SPANISH 102) INTRODUCTION TO LATIN AMERICA (3) An introduction to Latin America history, culture and politics. Includes contributions of pre-Columbian civilizations and analysis of colonialism, nationalism, and post-inde- pendence issues such as military rule, revo- lution and the debt crisis. 130f. (PHILOSOPHY 130) POLITICAL AND LEGAL PHILOSOPHY (3) See Philosophy 130 for description. 21 If. (SOCIOLOGY 214) (SPANISH 206) (WOMEN'S STUDIES 211) WOMEN IN LATIN AMERICA (3 ) Women in Latin American history and at present. Focuses on women's social, politi- cal and economic role across time, and the contributions of women to Latin American culture. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 301f. UNITED STATES LEGAL SYSTEM (3) Institutions, processes, basic concepts and personnel of the United States judicial system. Prerequisite: 102 or permission of Chair Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 302s. CONFLICT RESOLUTION (3 ) Theory and practice of conflict resolution. Includes practicum at the Neighborhood Justice Center of Atlanta. Prerequisite: 102 or permission of Chair 303s. CONTEMPORARY CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES (3) Exploration and analysis of the legal as- pects of contemporary social issues with an emphasis on the constitutionally based development of societal changes in the areas of women's rights, minority and ra- cially based issues, rights of the impover- ished, and rights of the criminally accused. Prerequisite: 102 or permission of Chair 305. AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT (3) Development of political thought in the United States from the colonial to modem periods. Writings of a broad spectrum ot Americans, including Cotton Mather and Anne Hutchinson, Thomas Jefferson and Abigail Adams, Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln and Susan B. Anthony, % Agnes Scott College DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE Eugene Debs, John Dewey and Martin Luther King, Jr., will be examined. 306s. CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES (3) A survey of the range of ideological ten- dencies in the U.S. today, including the New Right, traditional conservatism, neo- conservatism, liberalism, neo-liberalism, programmatic movements and the left. Analysis of these ideologies' belief struc- tures, leadership, political strategies and policy stances. 308f. SOUTHERN POLITICS AND THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT (3) An examination of Southern politics with emphasis on the interaction of race and class issues since World War 11 and the impact of the civil rights movement on the changing politics of the region. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 3 lOf. POLITICAL PARTICIPATION (3) The extent, forms, and significance of the political activities of individuals, groups, and movements. Prerequisite: 102 or 105 or permission of the instructor Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 3 n . MINORITY POLITICS (3 ) Contemporary African- American, His- panic, and Native American politics and policy issues. Special attention given to the emergence of an underclass, immigration politics, land issues and the U.S.-Mexican frontier. 315s. (ECONOMICS 315) COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC SYSTEMS See Economics 315 for description. (3) 312s. (PHILOSOPHY 312) PHILOSOPHY OF LAW See Philosophy 312 for description. (3) 313f. (WOMEN STUDIES 313) WOMEN AND POLITICS (3) An analysis of various feminist perspectives on gender, race, and class and an examina- tion of gender politics in a variety of set- tings: the United States, Europe, Asia and Africa. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 314s. (HISTORY 314) EUROPE SLNCE 1945 (3) See History 314 for description. 3 1 7f. POLITICS OF THE MASS MEDLA (3) An examination of the role of mass media in political life, including the structure and decision-making processes of the media, the interaction of the media and govern- ment and the impact of mass media on political life. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 318. THE CRISIS OF THE WELFARE STATE (3) An examination of the problems and pros- pects of contemporary welfare states, in- cluding assessments of the successes and failures of welfare states from several politi- cal perspectives. Cases will include the United States and Western European wel- fare states such as Great Britain and Swe- den. 3 19s. PUBLIC POLICY (3) Analysis of the policy-making process and selected issues of public policy such as pov- erty, education, affirmative action, compa- rable worth, child care and worker owner- ship of businesses. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 320. LATIN AMERICAN POLITICS (3 ) Tlie politics of contemporary Latin America; authoritarianism and the transi- tion to democracy; economic crises and responses to the debt crisis; revolutionary movements and the emergence of new social and political movements in the 1980s. 322f. POLITICS OF DEVELOPMENT (3) Economic, political, and cultural explana- tions of underdevelopment and develop- ment, through the perspective of tradi- tional modernization theory and depen- dency analysis. Prerequisites: 103 or 105 or permission of the instructor Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 326s. STUDIES C^J WORLD ORDER (3) Global problems including war, environ- ment, and poverty and alternative systems of world order. 1991-1993 Catalog 97 DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE Prerequisite: 103 or permission of the in- structor Offered 1 99 1 -92 and alternate years 328s. (HISTORY 340) U.S.-LATTN AMERICAN RELATIONS (3) U.S.-Latin American relations from the Monroe Doctrine to the present, with equal attention to history and contempo- rary events. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 329s. INTER-AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICIES (3) Foreign policies and international relations of the nations of the western hemisphere, with particular attention to Latin America. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 332s. (HISTORY 334) THE UNITED STATES FROM 1914 TO 1945 (3) See History 334 for description. 333f. (SOCIOLOGY 333) RACIAL AND OTHER MINORITY GROUPS (3 ) See Sociology 333 for description. 334s. (ECONOMICS 334) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (3) See Economics 334 for description. 340s. (HISTORY 338) THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1945 (3) See History 338 for description. 342f. (BIBLE AND RELIGION 350) THE CHURCH IN LATIN AMERICA (3 ) The colonial church to the present with focus on the twentieth century: liberation theology, emergence of Christian Base Communities, the church and social change, conflicts within the church as a result of movements for social change, and relations between church and state. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 35 If. DEMOCRATIC THEORY (3 ) The evolution of meanings and justifica- tions of democracy and problems of demo- cratic institutions and practices in the modem nation-state. Prerequisite: 106 or permission of the in- structor Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 354s. (PHILOSOPHY 305) MARX AND VARIETIES OF SOCIALISM (3 ) The thought of Karl Marx and its develop- ment in subsequent socialist theory and practice. Topics such as Bernstein's revi- sionism, Leninism, Chinese Communism, and Yugoslav self-management will be con- sidered. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 357s. (PHILOSOPHY 317) NEO- MARXISM (3) Major Marxist theorists of the twentieth century and of the problems and condi- tions that have shaped their thought. Prerequisite: 354 or permission of the in- structor 359s. (HISTORY 359) CONTEMPORARY AFRICA SOUTH OF THE SAHARA (3) See History 359 for description. 380s. REFORM AND REVOLUTION (3) An analysis and comparison of reform and revolution and the roles of various political actors, including women, workers, and peasants, in political change. Cases include the U.S. civil rights movement, welfare state reforms and third world revolutions. 385s. THE UNITED STATES AND THE VIETNAM WAR (3) Examination of the U.S. involvement in the war in Vietnam, its historical roots, the conduct of the war, its domestic and inter- national consequences, and its continuing legacy. 388. TOPICS IN LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES (3) 390. TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (3) 399f. (SOCIOLOGY 399) METHODOLOGY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH (4) The philosophy of social science and the principal methods of social research. Open to political science, sociology-, and sociology-anthropology majors only or by permission of the instructor 4 10f,s. SPECL\L STUDY (2-4) Supervised study in a selected field of po- litical science. Agnes Scott College DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY 482s. (ECONOMICS, PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY, OR ANTHROPOLOGY 482) SOCLAL SCIENCE SENIOR SEMINAR (3) A multidisciplinary inquiry into topics selected annually by the faculty of the de- partments of economics, political science, psychology, and sociology and anthropol- ogy- Open only to senior majors in these depart- ments Topic for 1991-92: Power and Powerless- ness: A multidisciplinary inquiry into the current research on power, with an empha- sis issues of empowerment in the contem- porary world. Prerequisite: permission of the instructors 490f,s. INDEPENDENT STUDY (4-8) Independent research under the supervi- sion of a member of the department. Psychology Professors: Ayse Ilgaz Garden, Chair Thomas W. Hogan Assistant professors: Barbara J . Blatchley Eileen L. Cooley Psychology is the scientific study of human and animal behavior. The departmental offerings reflect the diversity of areas within the field. The program for majors provides a strong background in academic psychology, including opportunities for both first-hand laboratory experiences and field experiences. Students who are planning to major in psychology should consult with the chair of the department as early in their college careers as possible. (Majors should try to elect Biology 100 and a mathematics course, excluding Mathematics 104 and 150, in either the first or sophomore year. ) Requirements for the Major Courses required in the discipline: 121,306,307,404,405 Courses required outside of the discipline (preferably taken before the end of the sophomore year): Biology 100 One course in mathematics excluding 1991-1993 Catalog Mathematics 104 and 150, which must be taken prior to 306 Courses recommended for the major: At least one course in each of the following areas of psychology: Social: 130, 240, 305 Personality and Abnormal: 310, 312, 316, 406 Developmental: 209, 210, 324 Cognitive and Physiological: 215, 220 Requirements for the Minor A minor in psychology must contain at least 22 hours of work in psychology. The minor program may be designed by the student to reflect her unique objectives; however, it is subject to the approval of the Chair of the Department in order to ensure disciplinary coherence and relevance to the student's objectives. Required courses: 121, 306, 307 121f,s. GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (4) A scientific description of facts and prin- ciples of psychology. Emphasis on methods and results of experimental investigation of human and animal behavior. Psychology 1 2 1 is the prerequisite for all other courses in psychology. 130s. PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN (3 ) A critical review of psychological theory and research toward an understanding of the cognitive, social, and emotional behav- ior of women. 209f. (EDUCATION 201) CHILD PSYCHOLOGY (3) Development of the individual from con- ception to adolescence. 210s. (EDUCATION 202) ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY (3) Development of the individual from the end of childhood to the beginning of young adulthood. 215f. COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY (3) Human cognition and perception with selected topics from attention, states of consciousness, human learning, memory, imagery, concept formation, language, problem solving, creative thinking, and intelligence. 99 DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY 220s. PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY (3) The neurophysiological basis of various mental and behavioral processes such as sensory-motor mechanisms, perception, emotion, motivation, thinking, memory, language, sleep, and consciousness. 240f. PSYCHOLOGY OF CROSS- CULTURAL CONTACT (3 ) TTieories and research on how individuals confront and interact with members of other cultures, with special emphasis on factors that promote cross-cultural effec- tiveness. 305f. SOCL\L PSYCHOLOGY (3 ) The behavior of the individual as influ- enced by the behavior and characteristics of other individuals. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 306f. (SOCIOLOGY 360) EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN AND STATISTICS (4) Basic principles of experimental design and the use of statistical analysis in social science research. Prerequisite: one course in mathematics excluding Mathematics 104 and 150 3 LEG 1 LAB 307s. EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (4) Fundamentals of the experimental method- ology in psychology with an emphasis on research issues and methods in the areas of attention, perception, learning, and memory. Individual experiments are de- signed and carried out. Prerequisite: 306 3 LEG 1 LAB 310s. PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT (3) Fundamentals and principles of psychologi- cal tests: administering, evaluating, and using results obtained. Prerequisite: 306 or Mathematics 115 3 1 2f . ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 ) The more common behavior disorders, with attention paid to their causes and therapy. 3 16f. PERSONALITY (3) Theory and research in the field of person- ality. 100 Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 324s. SPECLAL AREAS OF PSYCHOLOGY (2) A seminar focusing on a topic of contem- porary interest in psychology. Each year the department will announce the topic(s) to be offered during the next academic year. The nature of the topic determines the inclusion of a laboratory component. Prerequisites beyond Psychology 121 vary according to topic. Topic for 1991-92: Cognition and Brain Processes An examination of relationships between cognition and brain processes through original psychological experiments carried out in an area or areas selected from sensa- tion, perception, attention, memory, lan- guage, and thinking. Prerequisites: 215 or 220, 306 404f. HISTORY OF THEORY AND RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY (3 ) The historical background for current theories and research issues in psychology. 405s. CONTEMPORARY RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY (3) Contemporary research and problems in psychology with an emphasis on the in- depth study of selected topics. 406s. PRACTICUM (3) Supervised field placement in an agency or institution dealing with psychopathology, counseling, or industrial/organizational psychology. Placement activities are supplemented by a weekly seminar and an extensive reading program. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor (priority will be given to junior and senior psychology majors). 410f,s. SPECLAL STUDY (2-4) Supervised intensive study in fields or problems of psychology. 481s. (BIOLOGY 481) INTERDIS- CIPLINARY SEMINAR IN ANIMAL/ HUMAN BEHAVIOR ( 1 ) Open to students taking the interdiscipli- nary major in biology-psychology or to senior majors in biology or in psychology with adequate preparation in both disci- plines, as determined by consultation with both department chairs. Agnes Scott College DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY & ANTHROPOLOGY 482s. (ECONOMICS, POLITICAL SCIENCE, SOCIOLOGY, OR ANTHROPOLOGY 482) SOCLAL SCIENCE SENIOR SEMINAR (3 ) A multidisciplinary inquiry into topics selected annually hy the faculty of the de- partments of economics, political science, psychology, and sociology and anthropol- ogy- Open only to senior majors in these depart- ments Topic for 1991-92: Power and Powerless- ness: A multidisciplinary inquiry into the cur- rent research on power, with an emphasis on issues of empowerment in the contem- porary world. Prerequisite: permission of the instructors 490f,s. INDEPENDENT STUDY (4-8) Independent research is arranged under the supervision of a member of the department. Sociology & Anthropology Professor: Augustus B. Cochran III, Acting Chair Assistant Professors: Bemita C. Berry Martha W. Rees Sociologists aspire to the scientific study of human society, but also feel responsible for direct intervention in the tangible problems of their own neighborhoods. They observe the impersonal interplay of social forces that affect groups and large-scale organi- zations, as well as the effects on ordinary per- sons of gender, racial, religious and other categorizations. Sociologists generally work in complex societies and study social organiza- tions. Anthropologists are dedicated to the com- parative study of culture, both the unity of humankind and the diversity and originality of the ways by which different peoples meet basic human needs. Much of the information an- thropologists have gathered comes from small- scale non- Western societies. This outlook gives a student a chance to step outside famil- iar experience and broaden her understanding of what it means to be "a normal human be- ing." The department offers a major in sociology, an interdisciplinary major in sociology-anthro- pology, and will encourage gifted students to explore the option of a self-designed major that draws on the resources of other depart- ments to tailor a program of study to her special needs. Requirements for the Major SOCIOLOGY Courses required in the discipline: Sociology 101,351,360, 399 16 additional hours in sociology and select courses in anthropology (Anthropology 270 and 274) Course required outside the discipline: Mathematics 1 1 5 SOCIOLOGY-ANTHROPOLOGY Courses required in the discipline: Anthropology 101, or Sociology 101 Anthropology 102 Sociology 351, 360, 399 16 additional hours in either sociology or anthropology Course required outside of the discipline: Mathematics 115 Requirements for the Minor SOCIOLOGY-ANTHROPOLOGY Anthropology 101 or Sociology 101 Anthropology 102 Sociology 121, 351 6 additional hours in anthropology or sociology Sociology 101f,s. INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (3) Current sociological theory and research as they relate to primary units of social life, social processes, and social institutions. Emphasis on relating concepts to contem- porary American society. Sociology 101 or Anthropology 101 is the prerequisite for all other courses in Sociol- ogy except 336. 121s. ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS (3) Examination of alternative ways of defin- ing, measuring, and intervening in social problems. 1991-1993 Catalog 101 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY & ANTHROPOLOGY 21 Is. (WOMEN'S STUDIES 212) THE FAMILY (3) The family as a basic social institution. The range of alternative behaviors in contem- porary family life. Role relationships within the family and changes in family patterns. Family organization in different social classes, ethnic groups, and Utopian commu- nities. 2 14f. (POLITICAL SCIENCE 211) (SPANISH 206) (WOMEN'S STUDIES 211) WOMEN IN LATTN AMERICA (3) See Political Science 211 for description. 217f. (EDUCATION 203) SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION (3) Education in cross-cultural perspective. The role of education in the transmission of values and culture. The conflict between family and school. The inequality of educa- tional opportunity. 219f. PRACTICUM IN SOCIAL WELFARE (4) This course focuses on social welfare as a social institution and social work as a pro- fession. A critical component of the course is to place the student in a supervised social work/ welfare setting such as a hospital, battered women's shelter, and youth reha- bilitation services. Limited to eight students Prerequisite: 101 or Anthropology 101 or permission of instructor Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 225s. URBAN SOCIOLOGY (3 ) The origins, characteristics, and effects of urbanization. The city as a locus for various kinds of relationships. 230f. RACE, CLASS AND GENDER (3) Survey of the history, basic theories and recent research integrating these key con- cepts for modem society. Systematic ex- amination of the effects of these variables on different groups in society. Offered 1993-94 and alternate years 315s. (BIBLE AND RELIGION 315) SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION (4) Analysis of religion as a social institution with emphasis on the relationships be- tween belief systems and social organiza- tions. Overview of historical and contem- porary religious movements, with fieldwork in new religious movements. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 330s. SOCIETY AND SELF (3 ) Theory and research in microsociology which analyzes self as a product of social process. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 333f. (POLITICAL SCIENCE 333) RACIAL AND OTHER MINORITY GROUPS (3) Race, ethnicity, and class contacts, which result in differences in access to privilege, prestige, property and power. 336f. SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER ROLES (WOMEN'S STUDIES 336) (3 ) Analysis of historical and contemporary social roles of women and men with par- ticular attention to socialization, stratifica- tion, social change, and attitude formation. Prerequisite: 101 or Women's Studies 100 341s. (CLASSICS 341) (WOMEN'S STUDIES 341 ) FAMILY AND SOCIETY IN THE CLASSICAL WORLD (3) See Classics 341 for description. 35 If. HISTORY OF SOCIAL THEORY(3) Introduction to theory in social science, review of the major theoretical constructs of the 1 9th century, application in modem social science. 352s. CONTEMPORARY SOCLAL THEORY (3) Analysis of the development of and politi- cal implications of theories and research in the social sciences in the twentieth cen- tury. Prerequisite: 351 360f. (PSYCHOLOGY 306) EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN AND STATISTICS See Psychology 306 for description. (4) 399f. (POLITICAL SCIENCE 399) METHODOLOGY OF SOCLAL SCIENCE RESEARCH (4) The philosophy of social science and the principal methods of social research. 102 Agnes Scott College DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY & ANTHROPOLOGY Open to political science, sociology, and sociology-anthropology majors only or by permission of the instructors 410f,s. SPECLAL STUDY (2-4) Supervised intensive study in a special field of sociology. 482s. (ECONOMICS, POLITICAL SCIENCE, PSYCHOLOGY, OR ANTHROPOLOGY 482) SOCLM. SCIENCE SENIOR SEME^J AR (3 ) A multidisciplinary inquiry into topics selected annually by the faculty of the de- partments of economics, political science, psychology, and sociology and anthropol- ogy. Open only to senior majors in these depart- ments Topic for 1991-92: Power and Powerless- ness: A multidisciplinary inquiry into the cur- rent research on power, with an emphasis on issues of empowerment in the contem- porary world. Prerequisite: permission of the instructors 490f,s. INDEPENDENT STUDY (4-8) Anthropology lOls. CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3) Humans viewed both as culture-making and culture-made animals. Contributions of the cultural perspective to the under- standing of variations and similarities in human bodies, languages, personality types, social organization, belief systems, and ad- aptations to ecosystems. 102f. LNTRODUCTION TO PLT^SICAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3) Origin, evolution, and variations in hu- man paleontology, human evolution theory, and diversities in modem human beings. 202f. ECOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3) Survey of different human-environmental interactions, and theories about human ecology, including human impact on the environment , basic ecological and evolu- tionary concepts as related to human adap- tations. 199M993 Catalog Offered 1992-93 and alternate years Prerequisite: 101, 102 303s. PRE-COLUMBLAN CIVILIZATIONS (3) Alternative answers to the question "Who is civilized?" examined through a compara- tive study of the high cultures of Middle and South America. Special attention given to Maya, Teotihuacan, Aztec, pre- Inca and Inca sociocultural systems. Prerequisite: 101 270f. MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3) Introduction to the cross-cultural epidemi- ology of disease, as well as a survey of cross- cultural concepts of disease, health and health care, including child birth and care. Prerequisite: 101 and 102, or permission of the instructor. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 274f. APPLIED ANTHROPOLOGY (3 ) Survey of theories of applied anthropology in economic development, health care and environmental projects around the world. Analysis of the characteristics of successful and failed projects. Practicum in Atlanta. Prerequisite: 101 or Sociology 101 Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 303f. PRE-COLUMBLAN CIVILIZATIONS (3) Alternative answers to the question, "Who is civilized?" examined through a compara- tive study of the high cultures of Middle and South America. Special attention given to Maya, Teotihuacan, Aztec, pre- Inca and Inca sociocultural systems. Prerequisite: 101 Offered 1992-93 304s. NATIVE PEOPLES OF THE AMERICAS (3) Cultural evolution and cultural ecology approaches in anthropology used in a com- parative study of bands, tribes, and chiefdoms found in North and South America. Attention given to problems of acculturation, assimilation, and culture change after European contact. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years Prerequisite: 101 307s. ECONOMIC ANTHROPOLOGY (3) Anthropological analysis of traditional and 103 DEPAKIMENT OF SOCIOLOGY & ANTHROPOLOGY modem industrial economic systems and their interaction. Use of history and macroeconomics to examine development, urbanization, agriculture, households, ethnicity, and class. Prerequisite: 101 or permission of the in- structor Offered 1992-93 331s. (CLASSICS 331) MYTHOLOGICAL PATTERNS AND THEMES (3) See Classics 331 for description. 410f,s. SPECIAL STUDY (2-4) Supervised intensive study in a special field of anthropology. 482s. (ECONOMICS, POLITICAL SCIENCE, PSYCHOLOGY, OR SOCIOLOGY 482) SOCLAL SCIENCE SENIOR SEMINAR (3) A multidisciplinary inquiry into topics selected annually hy the faculty of the de- partments of economics, political science, psychology, and sociology and anthropol- ogy- Open only to senior majors in these depart- ments Topic for 1991-92: Power and Powerless- ness: A multidisciplinary inquiry into the current research on power, with an empha- sis on issues of empowerment in the con- temporary world. Prerequisite: permission of the instructors Spanish Assistant professor: Rafael Ocasio T'he major in the Department of Spanish is designed to develop proficiency in the four language skills and to present the cultural, literary and historical background of Hispanic countries. Entering students are placed by the depart- ment after tests and interviews with faculty members. All students of Spanish have the opportu- nity to live on the Spanish Hall and to im- prove fluency at the Spanish Dining Table or "la Mesa espanola", at the weekly tertulias, in the language laboratory, at the variety of aca- demic activities hosted by the department, and in daily association with our Hispanic student community. Tlie Global Awareness program provides the opportunity for students to live and study in a Spanish-speaking country. The student is also encouraged to engage in ex- change programs with Spanish or Latin American higher education institutions. Requirements for the Major 223 or equivalent, 303, 304, 312; 344 or 354; a minimum of five additional courses at the 300 or 400 level Cross-listed courses do not satisfy mini- mum requirements for the major. Entering students whose foreign language proficiency is equivalent to one year of foreign language at the college level need 27 additional hours of foreign language credit above the 100 level to satisfy the requirements for a major; students entering with the equivalent of two years of foreign language at the college level need 24 addi- tional hours above the Agnes Scott Col- lege intermediate level. This applies only to those students declaring a major in a foreign language and remaining in that major until graduation. Requirements for the Minor Objective: To satisfy the needs and inter- ests of students who wish to combine the study of Spanish with other disciplines (International Relations, Economics, Psy- chology, etc.) A minimum of 18 hours of courses beyond Spanish 101, 200 and 201 or 203; 223; 303 and 304; 315 Students may also take advantage of the cross registration program to take courses in translation or commercial Spanish. Course choices are subject to the approval of the Department of Spanish. Students are strongly encouraged to acquire experience in a Spanish-speaking country through the Global Awareness Program or an approved study abroad pro- gram. lOOf. ELEMENTARY (4) Fundamentals of Spanish for conversation, writing, and reading. An introduction to Spanish literature. One hour of required practice. 104 Agnes Scott College DEPARTMENT OF SPANISH 101s. ELEMENTARY (4) Continuation of 100. Students with a grade of A or B may proceed into 203. Prerequisite: 100 102f. (POLITICAL SCIENCE 107) INTRODUCTION TO LATIN AMERICA (3) See Political Science 107 for description. 200f. INTERMEDLYTE (3) Training in the use of the Spanish lan- guage in conversation and writing. Read- ings from Hispanic literature. Prerequisite: 2 entrance credits or comple- tion of 101 201s. INTERMEDIATE Continuation of 200. (3) 203f. ACCELERATED INTERMEDIATE (5) Accelerated study of language skills at the intermediate level. Grammar review. Prac- tice in oral and written expression. Read- ings in Hispanic art, history, and literature. Prerequisite: 3 entrance credits or permis- sion of the department 206f . (POLITICAL SCIENCE 211) (SOCIOLOGY 214) (WOMEN'S STUDIES 211) WOMEN IN LATIN AMERICA (3) See Political Science 211 for description. 223s. APPROACHES TO HISPANIC LITERATURE (4) Reading and discussion of major Spanish and Spanish American works of various periods and genres. Introduction to critical methods of literary analysis. Prerequisite: 201 or 203 or permission of the department; 303 is recommended 223 is prerequisite to all 300- and 400-level literature courses, except by permission of the department. 301f. SPANISH LITERATURE TO THE GOLDEN AGE (3) Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 303f. ADVANCED SPANISH LANGUAGE (4) Phonetics, grammar review, work on the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis on oral pro- ficiency. Prerequisite: 201 or 203 or permission of the department 304s. ADVANCED SPANISH LANGUAGE (3) Grammar review, work on the four lan- guage skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis on writing skills. Prerequisite: 303 or permission of the department 3 1 If. THE GOLDEN AGE: CONFORMITY AND DISSENT (3 ) The Moorish, picaresque, and exemplary novels, mystic poetry, the theatre of Lope de Vega, Calderon, and Tirso de Molina. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 3 1 2f. THE GOLDEN AGE: PROSE (3 ) Development of Spanish prose in this im- portant period. Suggested works: Francisco Delgado, La lozana andaluza; Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, Don Quijote; Fran- cisco Quevedo, El Buscon. Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 315f. HISPANIC CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE (3) Significant developments in Spanish and Spanish- American civilization and culture. 320s. TWENTIETH-CENTURY PROSE IN SPAIN (3) Includes writers from Unamuno and Ortega to Arrabal and Goytisolo. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 344f. THE SPANISH-AMERICAN SHORT STORY (3) Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 352s. THE NOVEL OF THE NC^TEENTH CENTURY IN SPAIN (3) Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 353s. MODERN POETRY OF SPAIN (3 ) Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 354f. TWENTIETH-CENTURY SPANISH-AMERICAN LITERATURE (3) Offered 1992-93 and alternate years 410f,s. SPECIAL STUDY (24) 490f,s. INDEPENDENT STUDY (4-8) 1991-1993 Catalog 105 DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE Theatre Assistant professors: Becky B. Prophet Dudley W. Sanders T'he goal of the Department of Theatre is to establish high standards of creativity and critical awareness in order to deepen the student's appreciation of the theatre and its place in the liberal arts tradition. This aim is accomplished through a program that inte- grates theory, history, and practice. With the Winter Theatre as the laboratory, classroom acquaintance with all aspects of theatre can he expanded and supplemented through contact with the creative process leading to the pro- duced play. Students who are planning to major in Theatre should consult with the chair of the Theatre department early in their college Requirements for the Major Courses required in the discipline: 100 (preferably taken durmg the first year), 231,308,310,311,326 Two of the following: 200, 201, or 202 One of the following resulting in a public performance: 327, 345, 410, or 490 Courses required outside the discipline: Two of the following: Art: 161 or 162; any courses listed under the History and Criti- cism of Art Classics: 332 English: 313, 314, 323, or 329 Music: 106 or 107 Philosophy: 232 Dramatic literature courses in the Depart- ments of Classical Languages and Litera- tures, French, German, and Spanish History: certain courses with the approval of the Department of TTieatre Theatre majors must be active Blackfriars during their junior and senior years. They also must assume active leadership roles in significant aspects of Blackfriars produc- tions. Requirements for the Minor A minor in theatre must contain at least 18 hours. The student may design her own program to reflect a particular interest or emphasis, such as a focus on an aspect of production or area of study. The program will be devised with the guidance and approval of the chair of the Department of Theatre. The program of minor study may provide a primary focus in one area of TTie- atre study, but should reflect an investiga- tion of the three major areas of theatre: history, performance, and design. A stu- dent electing a theatre minor must be an active Blackfriar for at least one full year of her time at Agnes Scott. She must take an active leadership role in the creative efforts of technical theatre for at least one produc- tion. lOOf. INTRODUCTION TO THE THEATRE (4) Study of theatre as a creative process and cultural phenomenon. Includes text and performance analysis, the study of dramatic literature and opportunities to experience and explore the work of the actor, the de- signer and the director. 3 LEC, 1 LAB 117. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAMNG (3) Techniques of effective oral communica- tion including methods of organization, means of presentation, and voice and dic- tion, practiced in the context of group dis- cussion and public speaking. Does not satisfy Distributional Standard in Fine Arts 200f. TECHNICAL THEATRE (3 ) Principles of stagecraft and lighting. Basic working knowledge of theatrical drafting, construction techniques for two- and three-dimensional scenery, painting, stage rigging and machinery, and lighting equip- ment and design. Practical application of techniques through participation in pro- duction. 2 LEC, 1 LAB 201s. SCENE DESIGN (3) Principles of scenic design for the proscenium stage. Emphasis on script analysis, basic composition and research skills, theatrical drafting, and execution of designs in a color medium. Practical appli- cation of techniques through participation in production. 2 LEC, 1 LAB 106 Agnes Scott College DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE 202s. COSTUME DESIGN (3 ) Principles of costume design for the stage. Emphasis on script analysis, period re- search, rendering techniques and execution of design in a color medium. 2 LEG, 1 LAB 203f. (ENGLISH 203) PLAYWRITING(3) Principles of the craft of the playwright and the resources of the theatre, through read- ing of play scripts and the writing of a one- act play. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor 206s. DANCE HISTORY (3) A course designed to give the student a broad understanding of the historical back- ground of the dance from its origins in primitive society to the present, with em- phasis on its relation to the other arts and to the society of each period. Offered 1991-92 and alternate years 231. ACTING I: IMPROVISATION AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT (3) Exercises and presentations that explore the creative process and free the student's imagination for application to scene study and class performance. Equal emphasis on improvisation and character development in preparation for performance assignments which represent the broad spectrum of contemporary world drama. 235s. ACTING II: CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND TEXT ANALYSIS (3) Text analysis, scene study, and presenta- tion with major emphasis on external factors of character, environment and ensemble. Focus on the creative process, including theory, in the preparation and presentation of appropriate performance assignments. 239s. ACTING III: TEXT ANALYSIS AND ACTING STYLES (3 ) Study and practice in the presentation of scenes for women in various theatrical styles from many cultures and time periods. Prerequisite: 235 or permission of the in- structor 242f. (PHILOSOPHY 232) (ART 232) AESTHETICS (3) See Philosophy 232 for description. 290. THEATRE PRACTICUM ( 1 ) Credit for arranged creative work in design, technical theatre, or acting for Blackfriars productions. One credit hour for complete work as the head of costumes, scenery, or props, or as a stage manager, an assistant director, or an actor playing a major role in full-length Blackfriars productions. Stu- dents may earn up to four hours of practicum credit toward the major and up to two hours for the minor. Practicum credit may not be used to satisfy the Fine Arts distribution requirement. Prerequisite: permission of the supervising professor and the department chair. 308f. THEATRE HISTORY I (3 ) Examination of theatre's place in world culture from its primitive origins through 1650. Emphasis on performance content and style, theatre architecture and manage- ment practices as a reflection of a culture's value system and social structure. 3 10s. THEATRE HISTORY II (3) Continuation of Theatre 308, 1650 to the present. 311s. CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES IN AMERICAN THEATRE (3) Examination of the development of the theatre in America from the nineteenth century to the present. Concentration on and exploration of the many cultures which have contributed to it. 313s. SPECIAL TOPICS IN THEATRE HISTORY AND CRITICISM (3) Study in contemporary and critical issues affecting the theatre as a social and aes- thetic institution. Emphasis on the poten- tial of theatre as an instrument for change. Topic for 1991-92: Women and Theatre A study of how theatre reflects the status of women over the centuries through exami- nation of women theatre artists and char- acters. Topic for 1992-93: Contemporary Perfor- mance The burgeoning of theater and its merging with other performing arts since World War II. Close examination of major works reflecting the diversity of creative processes and productions in the modem world. Topic for 1993- 94: African- American 199M993 Catalog 107 DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE Theatre Survey from colonial times to present. Consideration of the contributions of African- Americans. 326f. DIRECTING I (3) Study in approaches to realizing a script in performance. Exploration of the creative process of directing, methods to enhance inspiration, approaches to organization and creation of a promptbook. Special empha- sis on the voice of women as directors. Prerequisite: 100 or permission of the in- structor 327s. DIRECTING II (3) Practical and creative application of direct- ing theories and skills through staging a one-act play for public performance, begin- ning with casting and ending with closing night. Prerequisite: 326 345s. (ENGLISH 345) PLAYWRITING WORKSHOP (3) Advanced study of the full-length playscript, with individual conferences and group workshop sessions culminating in the completion of a full-length play. Prerequisite: 203 or permission of the in- structor 410f,s. SPECIAL STUDY (2-4) Supervised intensive study of selected top- ics in theatre history or dramatic literature, or supervised advanced projects in the ar- eas of acting, design, directing, or playwriting. 490f,s. INDEPENDENT STUDY (4-8) Exploration of an area of intellectual or artistic interest, which results in the cre- ation of a major piece of art or research. Women's Studies Director: Assistant Professor Cozzens, Department of English Advisors: Associate Professor Cabisius, Department of Classical Languages and Literature Associate Professor Kennedy, Department of History Assistant Professor Berry, Department of Sociology and Anthropology Assistant Professor Pippin, Department of Bible and Religion The Program in Women's Studies inte- grates liberal arts education at Agnes Scott by offering students opportunities to focus on women through introductory and specialized courses, research, and internships. Working closely with the academic depart- ments and with several campus organizations. Women's Studies seeks to promote under- standing and analysis of all aspects of women's experience in multiethnic perspective through scholarship and community activities. Women's Studies courses, which may be interdisciplinary or disciplinary, encourage students to develop their skills in critical thinking and oral and written expression and to use gender as a category of analysis in many areas of study. Courses in the program empha- size women's past and present roles in culture, politics, economy, family, and society, or issues such as changing gender roles, feminist theory, contemporary legal and political questions, women in the workplace, or women's educa- tion. Students may choose to minor in Women's Studies or to complement their other majors and minors with a selection of Women's Stud- ies courses. Requirements for the Minor Students may minor in Women's Studies by selecting a coherent program consisting of at least six courses chosen in consulta- tion with the Women's Studies Director. 100 (permission of the Director required to exempt) 263 taken at least once 450 may count as one course 108 Agnes Scott College WOMEN'S STUDIES lOOf. INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN'S STUDIES (3) Issues and methods of women's studies. This interdisciplinary course examines changing experiences and perceptions of women both in the United States and other cultures. Topics include women and work, sexuality, medicine, maturing, and creativity. 130s. (PSYCHOLOGY 130) PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN (3 ) See Psychology 130 for description. 2 1 If. (POLITICAL SCIENCE 211) (SOCIOLOGY 214) (SPANISH 206) WOMEN IN LATIN AMERICA (3) See Political Science 211 for description. 212s. (SOCIOLOGY 211) THE FAMILY 330f. (HISTORY 330) THE HISTORY OF WOMEN IN AMERICA ( 3 ) See History 330 for description. 33 1 s. (BIBLE AND RELIGION 331) FEMINIST ETHICS AND SPIRITUALITY (3) See Bible and Religion 331 for description. 336f. (SOCIOLOGY 336) SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER ROLES (3) See Sociology 336 for description. 341s. (CLASSICS 341) (SOCIOLOGY 341 ) FAMILY AND SOCIETY ESf THE CLASSICAL WORLD (3) See Classics 341 for description. 410. SPECIAL STUDY (2-4) Supervised intensive study of selected texts See Sociology 211 for description. (3) 220s. (MUSIC 220) WOMEN IN MUSIC (3) See Music 220 for description. 224f. (BIBLE AND RELIGION 224) WOMEN AND RELIGION (3 ) See Bible and Religion 224 for description. 263s. TOPICS IN WOMEN'S STUDIES (3) An interdisciplinary course focusing on an aspect of women's history, feminist theory, women's creative works, women in cross- cultural perspectives, depictions of women and theories about women. Some under- standing of basic issues in women's studies is recommended. Course may be repeated for credit when subject matter varies. A Topics in Women's Studies course may be credited towards a major or a minor in an- other department with the approval of the chair of that department. 313f. (POLITICAL SCIENCE 313) WOMEN AND POLITICS (3 ) See Political Science 313 for description. 322f. (HISTORY 322) WOMEN IN MODERN EUROPEAN HISTORY (3) See History 322 for description. 199M993 Catalog 109 Oiganization of the Collie Agnes Scott Collie Faculty (Date after name indicates year of appointment) Christopher Ames (1986) B.A. University of Texas at Austin; Ph.D. Stanford University Assistant Professor of English Albert Y.Badre (1984) B.B.A. American University of Beirut; M.A., Ph.D. University of Iowa Professor of Economics (part-time) Bona W. Ball (1967) B.A. University of Virginia; M.A.T. Duke University; Ph.D. University of Kentucky Ellen Douglass Leybum Professor of English David PBehan (1974) B.A. Yale University; Ph.D. Vanderbilt University Professor of Philosophy BemitaC. Berry (1989) B.A. Morris Brown College; M.S.W. Atlanta University; Ph.D. Kent State University Assistant Professor of Sociology Sarah R.Blanshei (1990) B.A. Bates College; M.A., Ph.D. Bryn Mawr College Dean of the College; Professor of History Barbara]. Blatchley( 1990) B.A. Indiana University; Ph.D. University of North Carolina Assistant Professor of Psychology Sandra T.Bowden( 1968) B.S. Georgia Southern College; M.A., Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Charles A. Dana Professor of Biology ArthurL. Bowling Jr. (1977) B.S. College of William and Mary; M.S., Ph.D. University of Illinois Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy Christabel P Braunrot (1976) B.A. McGill University; Ph.D. Yale University Associate Professor of French 110 Agnes Scott College ORGANlZAnON OF THE COLLEGE George T. Brown, Jr. (1988) B.A. Davidson College; M.A, Ph.D. University of Virginia Director of Global Awareness Program; Faculty Grants Coordinator; Assistant Professor of Political Science Michael J. Brown (1960-62; 1965) B.A. LaGrange College; M.A., Ph.D. Emory University Charles A. Dana Professor of History Ronald L.Bymside (1975) B.A. Cincinnati Conservatory of Music; M.A. Yale University; Ph.D. University of Illinois Charles A. Dana Professor of Music Gail Cabisius (1974) B.A. Smith College; M.P.A. Georgia State University; M.A., Ph.D. Bryn Mawr College Associate Professor of Classical Languages and Literatures Penelope Campbell (1965) B.A. Baylor University; M.A., Ph.D. Ohio State University Charles A. Dana Professor of History Aysellgaz Garden (1978) B.A. Agnes Scott College; M.A., Ph.D. Emory University Professor of Psychology JohnJ. Carey (1989) A.B., Ph.D. Duke University; B.D., S.T.M. Yale University Wallace M. Alston Professor of Bible and Religion Huguette D. Chatagnier (1969) B.A. St. Mary's College; M.A. University of Notre Dame; Ph.D. Emory University Associate Professor of French Augustus B. Cochran, 111 (1973) B.A. Davidson College; M.A. Indiana University; Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Professor of Political Science Eileen LCooley (1988) B.A. Florida State University; M.A., Ph.D. Emory University Assistant Professor of Psychology Christine Cozzens (1987) B.A., M.A. Stanford University; Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley Assistant Professor of English; Director of the Writing Workshop; Director of the Women's Studies Program 19914993 Catalog 111 ORGANIZAnON OF THE COLLEGE Alice J. Cunningham (1966-67; 1968) B.A. University of Arkansas; Ph.D. Emory University William Rand Kenan, Jr. Professor of Chemistry Rosemary T. Cunningham (1985) B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Fordham University Assistant Professor of Economics Marylin Barfield Darling (1971) B.S., M.M. Florida State University Associate Professor of Physical Education Rosemary Eberiel (1985) B.A. University of Wisconsin; Faculte des Lettres, University of Aix-Marseille; Ph.D. Harvard University Assistant Professor of French Steven Forbes-deSoule (1986) M. Visual Arts Georgia State University Assistant Professor of Art (part-time) Michele Gillespie (1990) B.A. Rice University; M.A., Ph.D. Princeton University Assistant Professor of History Steven R.Guthrie (1985) B.A. Antioch College; Ph.D. Brown University Assistant Professor of English Thomas WHogan (1965) B.A. University of Florida; M. A., Ph.D. University of Arkansas Professor of Psychology Edward Lee Hover (1984) B.A. Hiram College; M.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute; Ph.D. University of Michigan Assistant Professor of Biology Linda L.Hubert (1968) B.A. Agnes Scott College; M.A., Ph.D. Emory University Professor of English Cue Pardue Hudson (1974) B.A. Agnes Scott College; M.A.T. Emory University Dean of Students; Instructor in Education Mary Kathryn Owen Jarboe (1974) B.A. Agnes Scott College Registrar 112 Agnes Scott College ORGANIZAnON OF THE COLLEGE Judith Bourgeois Jensen (1977) B.A. Chestnut Hill College; M.L.S. University of California at Berkeley Librarian Calvert Johnson (1986) " ' B.A. Kalamazoo College; M.M., D.M. Northwestern University Associate Professor of Music; College Organist Edward C. Johnson (1965) B.A. Kentucky Wesleyan College; M.A. University of Missouri; Ph.D. Georgia State University . . Associate Professor of Economics Frances G.R. Kennedy (1989) B.A., M.S. University of Connecticut; Ph.D. University of Arizona Instructor in Biology and Coordinator of the Laboratories . ; - ' i . < Katharine D.Kennedy (1981) ; ,: B.A. Duke University; M.A., Ph.D. Stanford University Associate Professor of History Robert A. Leslie (1970) B.S. Davidson College; M.A., Ph.D. University of Georgia Associate Professor of Mathematics Myrtle H.Lewin (1983) B.Sc. Witwatersrand University, Johannesburg, South Africa; M.A., Ph.D. University of Wisconsin Associate Professor of Mathematics Sally Anne MacEwen (1982) B.A. Mount Holyoke College; M.A., Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania Associate Professor of Classical Languages and Literatures (on leave 1991-1992) Thomas L.Maier (1990) B.A. Franklin and Marshall College; Ph.D. University of South Carolina Director of Academic Computing; Associate Professor of Chemistry Kathryn A. Manuel (1958) B.S. Purdue University; M.A. New York University; P.E.D. Indiana University Professor of Physical Education Theodore K. Mathews (1967) B.A. Brown University; M.A.T. Harvard University; Ph.D. University of Michigan Associate Professor of Music Terry S.McGehee (1976) B.A. Queens College; M.F.A. Washington University Associate Professor of Art 1991-1993 Catalog 113 ORGANEAnON OF THE COLLEGE MoUie Merrick (1959) B. A. Agnes Scott College; M.A. Teachers' College of Columbia University Associate Dean of Students Tommie Sue Montgomery (1986) A.B. Wesleyan College; M.A. Vanderbilt University; Ph.D. New York University Associate Professor of Latin American Studies Jack L. Nelson (1962) B.A. University of Kentucky; M.A., Ph.D. Harvard University Professor of English Lillian Newman (1948) B.A. Lincoln Memorial University; B.S.L.S. George Peabody College for Teachers; M.Ln. Emory University Associate Librarian; Readers' Services Librarian Rafael Ocasio (1989) B.A. University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras; M.A. Eastern New Mexico University; Ph.D. University of Kentucky Assistant Professor of Spanish Richard D.Pany (1967) B.A. Georgetown University; M.A. Yale University; Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Fuller E. Callaway Professor of Philosophy Cynthia L.Peterson (1983) B.S. James Madison University; M.Ed. Auburn University Coach in the Athletic Program and Instructor in Physical Education John EPilger (1979) B.S., Ph.D. University of Southern California Associate Professor of Biology PatricaG.Pinka(1969) B.A. University of Pittsburgh; M.A. San Francisco State College; Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh Professor of English (on leave Spring 1992) Tma Pippin (1989) B.A. Mars Hill College; M.Div. Candler School of Theology; Th.M., Ph.D. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Assistant Professor of Bible and Religion Janette B.Pratt (1986) L.L.B. University of London; L.L.M. New York University Assistant Professor of Political Science (part-time) 114 Agnes Scott College ORGANIZAnON OF THE COLLEGE Becky B. Prophet (1982) B.A. Alfred University; M.A., Ph.D. University of Michigan Assistant Professor of Theatre Martha Woodson Rees (1990) B.A., M.A., Ph.D. University of Colorado Assistant Professor of Anthropology RowenaRenn(1984) B.A. Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia; , . M.A. Georgia State University Instructor in Music Regine P Reynolds-Cornell (1986) B.A., M.A., Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin Adeline Arnold Loridans Professor of French Lawrence H. Riddle (1989) B.S. Carnegie-Mellon University; Mathematical Tripos, Part III, Cambridge University; M.S., Ph.D. University of Illinois Assistant Professor of Mathematics Donna Sadler (1986) B.A. Boston University; M.A., Ph.D. Indiana University Assistant Professor of Art Alberto C.Sadun (1984) S.B., Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Associate Professor of Astronomy; Director of the Bradley Observatory Dudley W.Sanders (1979) B.A. Kenyon College; M.F.A. Northwestern University Assistant Professor of Theatre Ruth Schmidt (1982) B.A. Augsburg College; M.A. University of Missouri; Ph.D. University of Illinois President of the College Catherine V.Scott (1984) B.A. University of Florida; M.A., Ph.D. Emory University Assistant Professor of Political Science (on leave 1991-1992) Anthony C.Serpico (1989) B.S. University of Alabama; M.Ed. University of North Carolina at Greensboro Coach in the Athletic Program and Instructor of Physical Education EdmundJ.Sheehey(1987) B.A., M.A. Fordham University; Ph.L., M.Div. Woodstock College; Ph.D. Michigan State University Hal and Julia T Smith Chair of Free Enterprise 19914993 Catalog 115 ORGANIZAnON OF THE COLLEGE Elizabeth Roberts Spencer (1989) B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Emory University Assistant Professor of Education; Director of the Teacher Education Program Peggy Thompson (1985) B.A., M.A. Arizona State University; M.A. Emory University; M.A., Ph.D. Indiana University Assistant Professor of English T Leon Venable (1983) B.S. Davidson College; Ph.D. University of Virginia Assistant Professor of Chemistry Daniel E Waggoner (1987) B.A., M.A., Ph.D. University of Kentucky Assistant Professor of Mathematics IngridE.Wieshofer(1970) Teacher's Diploma, Ph.D. University of Vienna Associate Professor of German Han7Wistrand(1974) B.A. Austin CoUge; M.A. North Texas State University; Ph.D. Arizona State University Associate Professor of Biology Emeritus Faculty (Dates in parentheses indicate the be^nning and ending of service at Agnes Scott College.) Mary Virginia Allen, Ph.D. (1948-1951; 1954-1979) Professor of French Margaret Pen^ Ammons, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. ( 1969-1989) Professor of Education Anna Josephine Bridgman, Ph.D. (1949-1974) Professor of Biology Jack T Brooking, M.EA., Ph.D. (1974-1985) Professor of Theatre Frances Clark Calder, Ph.D. (1953-1969; 1974-1986) Professor of French William A. Calder, Ph.D. (1947-1971) Professor of Physics and Astronomy Kwai Sing Chang, Th.M., Ph.D. (1956-1986) Professor of Bible and Religion 116 Agnes Scott College ORGANIZAnON OF THE COLLEGE Miriam Koontz Dmcker, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1955-1990) Professor of Psychology MaryWalkerFox,B.A. (1937-1944; 1952-1979) -. Instructor in Chemistry ' ' Paul Leslie Garber, Ph.D. (1943-1976) '' Professor of Bible and Religion Julia T. Gary, Ph.D. (1957-1984) Deanof the College, Professor of Chemistry i" LeslieJanetGaylord, M.S. (1921-1968) '.; ' .i Assistant Professor of Mathematics '. ' : . John Lewis GigniUiat, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1969-1989) Associate Professor of History .;! ' n Nancy Pence Groseclose, Ph.D. (1947-1979) Professor of Biology Michael McDowell, M. A. (1950-1975) Professor of Music Kate McKemie, B.S., M.A., Ed.D. (1956-1988) Professor of Physical Education i Raymond Jones Martin, M.S.M., S.M.D. (1950-1986) Professor of Music; College Organist Katharine Tait Omwake, Ph.D. (1928-1929;1930-1972) Associate Professor of Psychology Marie Sophie Huper Pepe, Ph.D. (1951-1986) Professor of Art Margaret W. Pepperdene, Ph.D. (1956-1985) Professor of English Marvin Banks ?eny, Jr., Ph.D., LL.D., Litt.D. (1973-1982) President of the College Margaret Taylor Phythian, Docteur de I'Universite de Grenoble, (1916-1919; 1923-1964) Professor of French Sara L. Ripy, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1958-1989) Professor of Mathematics Constance Shaw, B.A., Ph.D. (1966-1988) Professor of Spanish 19914993 Catalog 117 ORGANIZAnON OF THE COLLEGE Mary Boney Sheats, Ph.D., L.H.D., LL.D. (19494983) Professor of Bible and Religion Erika Meyer Shiver, Ph.D. (1962-1972) Professor of German Chloe Steel, Ph.D. (19554976) Professor of French John A. Tumblin, Jr. (19614990) Professor of Sociology and Anthropology Llewellyn Wilbum, M.A. (19204922; 19264967) Associate Professor of Physical Education Ronald B. Wilde, M.A.T. (19654978) Assistant Professor of Mathematics Roberta Winter, Ed.D. (19394974) Professor of Speech and Drama Myma Goode Young, Ph.D. (19554956; 19674979) Professor of Classical Languages and Literatures 118 Agnes Scott College Board of Trustees Officers of the Board: Elizabeth Henderson Cameron Chairperson Edward P. Gould ^ Vice Chairperson Mary Alverta Bond Secretary Members of the Board: Joanna Adams Pastor North Decatur Presbyterian Church Decatur, Georgia Dorothy HoUoran Addison Alumna Atlanta, Georgia Louise Isaacson Bernard Alumna President, Isaacson's Atlanta, Georgia Bennett A. Brown Chairman and Chief Executive Officer C&S/Sovran Corporation Atlanta, Georgia Elizabeth Henderson Cameron Alumna Wilmington, North Carolina G. Scott Candler Jr. Attorney, McCurdy and Candler Decatur, Georgia Evelyn Baty Christman Alumna Chair and Chief Executive Officer Landis Construction Company New Orleans, Louisiana JoAnn Sawyer Delafield Alumna New York, New York Joyce K. Essien Acting Director Public Health Practice Program Office Centers for Disease Control Atlanta, Georgia 1991-1993 Catalog 119 ORGANIZAnON OF THE COLLEGE Katherine A. Geffcken Alumna Professor of Greek and Latin Wellesley College Wellesley, Massachusetts L.L. Gellerstedt, Jr. Chairman of the Board Beers, Inc. Atlanta, Georgia Joseph R. Gladden, Jr. Vice President and Deputy General Counsel The Coca-Cola Company Atlanta, Georgia Edward P. Gould Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Tnist Company Bank and Trust Company of Georgia Atlanta, Georgia Nancy Thomas Hill Alumna Richmond, Virginia Anne Register Jones Alumna Atlanta, Georgia Donald R. Keough President and Chief Operating Officer The Coca-Cola Company Atlanta, Georgia Martha Wilson Kessler Alumna Atlanta, Georgia Harriet M. King Alumna Associate Professor of Law, Emory University Atlanta, Georgia Margaret A. Martin Alumna Administrative Coordinator Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. Charlotte, North Carolina Suzella Bums Newsome Alumna Atlanta, Georgia Betty Scott Noble Alumna Decatur, Georgia M. Lamar Oglesby Vice President Kidder, Peabody and Company Atlanta, Georgia J 20 Agnes Scott College ORGANIZAnON OF THE COLLEGE Douglas W. Oldenburg President, Columbia Theological Seminary Decatur, Georgia Susan M. Phillips Alumna Vice President for Finance and University Services University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa Ruth Schmidt, ex officio President, Agnes Scott College Decatur, Georgia i Nancy Holland Sibley Alumna / Greenville, South Carolina B. Franklin Skinner President and Chief Executive Officer Southern Bell Atlanta, Georgia John E. Smith, II President, John Smith Company Smyrna, Georgia Samuel R. Spencer, Jr. President Emeritus Davidson College Davidson, North Carolina John H. Weitnauer, Jr. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (Retired) Richway Atlanta, Georgia Juliana M. Winters Alumna Senior Trial Attorney Federal Aviation Administration Atlanta, Georgia Trustees Emeriti and Emeritae Neil O. Davis Auburn, Alabama Harry A. Fifield Kennesaw, Georgia Ben S. Gilmer Atlanta, Georgia J. A. Minter, Jr. Tyler, Alabama J. Davison Philips Decatur, Georgia Mary Warren Read Danville, Kentucky Hansford Sams, Jr. Decatur, Georgia Hal L. Smith Atlanta, Georgia Diana Dyer Wilson Winston-Salem, North Carolina 199M993 Catalog 121 ORGAMZAnON OF THE COLLEGE Administration and Staff Ruth Schmidt, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. President Mary Alverta Bond, B.A. Administrative Assistant to the President Secretary of the Board of Trustees Sarah R. Blanshei, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Dean of the College George T. Brown, Jr., B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Director of Global Awareness Program; Faculty Grants Coordinator Mary K. Owen Jarboe, B.A. Registrar Judith B. Jensen, B.A., M.L.S. Librarian Thomas L. Maier, B.A., Ph.D. Director of Academic Computing Lillian Newman, B.A., B.S.L.S., M.Ln. Associate Librarian Gue Pardue Hudson, B.A., M.A.T Dean of Students Mary Lu A. Christiansen, B.S.N., M.S.N., C.R.N.P Director of Student Health Services TansiU H. HiUe, B.A. Director of Financial Aid Brenda F Jones, B.A., B.S.W., M.Ed. Assistant Dean of Students Dorothea S. Market Coordinator of Campus Events and Conferences Mollie Merrick, B.A., M.A. Associate Dean of Students Director of Campus Events and Conferences Amy K. Schmidt, B.A., M.S. Director of Career Planning and Placement 122 Agnes Scott College ORGA>aZAnON OF THE COLLEGE Margaret E. Shirley, B.A., M.Ed. Counselor Patricia L Snyder, B.A., M.Div. Chaplain Bonnie Brown Johnson, B.A., M.B.A. Vice President for Development and Public Affairs Sara R. King, B. A. ' Public Information Officer Gerald O. Whittington, B.A., M.S.M. Vice President for Business and Finance Kate B. Goodson Comptroller Karen L. Roy, B.A., M.B.A. Assistant Vice President for Finance Terry M. Lahti, B.A. Director of Admissions 1991-1993 Catalog 123 Tlie ASC Campus 1. Main Entrance 2. Rebekah Scott Hall (residence hall, upper floors; Admissions Office, first floor) 3. Agnes Scott Hall (residence hall, upper floors; Dean of Students, Financial Aid, Career Planning, President, first floor) 4. Inman Hall (residence hall) 5. Hopkins Hall (residence hall) 6. Anna Young Alumnae House 7. Letitia Pate Evans Dining Hall 8. Walters Hall (residence hall) 9. Winship Hall (residence hall) 10. The President's Home 11. Amphitheatre 12 & 13. Wallace M. Alston Campus Center (comprised of the Frances Winship Walters Infirmary and the former Bucher Scott Gymnasium) 14. McCain Library 15. Buttrick Hall (classroom, faculty and administrative offices) 16. Presser Hall (music) 17. Campbell Science Building 18. Dana Fine Arts Building 19. Physical Plant Building 20. Robert W Woodruff Physical Activities Building 2 1 . Bradley Observatory 22. Gellerstedt Track and Field 124 Agnes Scott College PRIVATE PROPERTY WINNONA DRIVE IH Directories J2J Handicap Parking Available Index Absences 30 Academic Advising 24 Degree Requirements 24 Dismissal 35 Honors 32 Probation 34 Scholarships 5,9, 13 Warning 34 Acceleration 39 Accreditation 1 Adding Courses 29 Administration and Staff 1 10 Admission Admission after junior year 11 Admission policy 9 Application 9 Advanced placement credit 10 Deadlines 11 Early admission 1 1 Entrance examinations 9 Entrance requirements 9 Health record 10 International students 1 1 Interviews 10 Joint enrollment for seniors 1 1 Need-blind admission 9 Overnight visits 10 Return to College Program 20 Transfer students 1 1 Transient students 12 Advanced Placement 10 Advising 24 Agnes Scott College, history 3 Agnes Scott College, mission and purpose .... 4 American College Test (ACT) 10 Anthropology courses 103 Application for admission 9 Art courses 49 Art History-English Literature 80 Art History-History 81 Athletic program 23 Astronomy courses 94 Auditing courses 30 Atlanta 6 Bible and Religion courses 52 126 Biology courses 54 Biology- Psychology 81 Board of Trustees 119 Business Preparatory Program 57 Calendar 129 Campus life 5, 17 Campus, history 3 Campus map 125 Campus visits 10 Career Planning and Placement 18 Chaplain 18 Chemistry courses 58 Class attendance 30 Classical Languages and Literatures courses . 60 Classification 34 Collaborative Learning Center 7 College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) Achievement Tests 10 Completion of semester courses 30 Computer facilities 6 Confidentiality of student records 31 Counseling services Career Planning and Placement 18 College chaplain 18 Financial aid 13 Health services 17 Course loads 29 Course numbering 28 Courses of Study 49 Cross registration, The University Center ...39 Degree requirements 24 Depth Standards 27 Directions to campus 125 Dismissal 35 Distributional Standards 26 Dormitories 6, 17 Dropping courses 29 Dual degree program with Georgia Institute of Technology 40 Washington University 40 Economics courses 63 Agnes Scott College INDEX Education courses 65 English courses 69 English Literature-Creative Writing 70 Entrance requirements 9 Exchange programs 41, 42 Extracurricular activities 7 Exemption 10 Faculty HO Fees 46 Final examinations 31 Financial Aid 5,9, 13 Return to College Program 20 Scholarships 5,9, 13 French courses 73 German courses 75 Global Awareness 8, 77 Good standing 35 Grades 29 Graduation honors 32 Graduate Study 44 Grants, see Financial Aid Greek courses 61 Health record 10, 22 Health services 17 Health insurance 48 History courses 77 History-English Literature 82 Honor list 33 Honor System 7 Incompletes 31 Independent Study (490) 41 Interdisciplinary majors 80 Interdisciplinary studies 80 International Relations 82 International students 11, 16, 17 International study 41 Internships, credit and non-credit 41 Interviews 10 Joint enrollment 11 Junior Year Abroad 42 Judicial Review Committee 36 1991-1993 Catalog Latin-American Studies 83 Latin courses 62 Law, preparation for the study of 45 Leave of absence 37 Library 6 Loans, see Financial Aid Majors (Depth Standards) 27 Map 125 Mathematics courses 84 Mathematics-Economics 82 Mathematics-Physics 82 Medicine, preparation for the study of 44 Medical report 10, 22 Minors 28 Mission and Purpose of the College 3 Music courses 86 Organization of the College 110 Orientation 17, 24 Parking 125 Pass/Fail option 29 Philosophy courses 89 Physical Education courses 91 Physics and Astronomy 93 Physics courses 93 Political Science courses 95 Pre-law study 45 Pre-medicine study 44 Probation 34 Psychology courses 99 Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) 43 Readmission 38 Re-examinations 31 Refund policy 47 Renaissance Scholars Program 39 Repeating courses 30 Requirements for the degree 24 Depth Standards 27 Residence requirement 28 Restrictions 26 Specific standards 24 127 INDEX Residence halls 6, 17 Residence life 6, 17 Return to College Program 15, 20 Room and Board 46 ROTC 42 Scholarships 5, 9, 13 Scholarship Aptitude Test (SAT) 10 Social policies and regulations 17 Sociology and Anthropology 101 Sociology courses 101 Spanish courses 104 Special programs 39 Special Study (410) 43 Specific Standards 24 Spiritual life 3, 18 Student-designed majors 43 Student government 17 Study abroad 41 Subcommittee on Absences 30 Summer school 37 Suspension 35 Teaching careers, preparation for 40 Telephone system 48 Tests 30 Theatre courses 106 Transfer credit 22, 36 Trustees 119 Tuition and fees 46 University Center in Georgia 39 Visits 10 Washington Semester 43 Withdrawing from the College 37 Withdrawing from courses 29 Women's Studies 108 Writing Workshop 7, 70 128 Agnes Scott College Academic Calendar, 19924993 Fall Semester Classes Begin Thursday, August 27 Labor Day (holiday observed) Monday, September 7 Fall (midterm) Break Friday, October 16 - Sunday, October 1 8 Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 25 - Sunday, November 29 Last Day of Classes Tuesday, December 8 Reading Days Wednesday, December 9 - Thursday, December 10 Exams Begin Friday, December 1 1 Exams End Wednesday, December 16, 12 noon Spring Semester Classes Begin Wednesday, January 24 Founder's Day Wednesday, February 17 Spring (midterm) Break Saturday, March 13 - Sunday, March 2 1 Easter Break Friday, April 9 - Sunday, April 1 1 Last Day of Classes Wednesday, May 5 Reading Days Thursday, May 6 - Friday, May 7 Exams Begin Saturday, May 8 Exams End Thursday, May 13, 12 noon Exams Seniors Friday, May 7, 2:00 p.m. Exams Seniors Wednesday, May 12, 12 noon Baccalaureate Friday, May 14 Commencement Saturday, May 15 The 1 99 i '92 Academic Calendar can be found on the inside front cover of this catalog. 1991-1992 Catalog 129 INDEX Residence halls 6, 17 Residence life 6, 17 Return to College Program 15, 20 Room and Board 46 ROTC 42 Scholarships 5, 9, 13 Scholarship Aptitude Test (SAT) 10 Social policies and regulations 17 Sociology and Anthropology 101 Sociology courses 101 Spanish courses 104 Special programs 39 Special Study (410) 43 Specific Standards 24 Spiritual life 3, 18 Student-designed majors 43 Student government 17 Study abroad 41 Subcommittee on Absences 30 Summer school 37 Suspension 35 Teaching careers, preparation for 40 Telephone system 48 Tests 30 Theatre courses 106 Transfer credit 22, 36 Trustees 119 Tuition and fees 46 University Center in Georgia 39 Visits 10 Washington Semester 43 Withdrawing from the College 37 Withdrawing from courses 29 Women's Studies 108 Writing Workshop 7, 70 128 Agnes Scott College 'O^ "^ e^?^c^ April 2, 1991 Changes since the publication of the 1991-93 catalog: Department of Art (Subject to approval by the faculty on 4-5-91) A) Offering the following minor in art history: 102, 103, 480 Four additional courses in art history at the 200 and/or 300 level The program must have the approval of the chair of the department Suggested coures beyond the minimum requirement: ART 161, PHI 232 B) Offering the following minor in studio art: 161, 162, 480 Four additional courses in studio art The program must have the approval of the chair of the department. Suggested courses beyond the minimum requirement: ART 102, 103, 207, 208, PHI 232 C) Changing the prerequisite for 480 (Issues in Art Senior Seminar) to read Open to seniors only - must be majors in art, minors in art history, or minors in studio art. Department of Bible and Religion Offering the following topic for 463 (Junior-Senior Seminar in Religion) in 1991-92: Modern Roman Catholicism Department of German (Subject to faculty approval on 4-5-91) Adding the following statements to the description for 310 (German Life and Thought): This course will periodically be offered as a Global Awareness course with three weeks of travel to Germany in January and with follow-up classes in the spring semester. Students experience contemporary German society by living in a German-speaking environment through a homestay supplemented by lectures and tours (see Global Awareness 201) . When offered as a travel course, special fees are required and Global Awareness 200 is an additional prerequisite. Global Awareness Program (Subject to faculty approval on 4-5-91) Changing the hours of credit for GA 200 (Global Awareness Concepts) from 3 hours to a range of 1 - 3 hours. Renaissance Scholars Program The Renaissance Scholars Program of the University Center in Georgia will not be available during the 1991-92 academic year. scon Nonprofit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Decatur, Georgia 30030 Permit No. 469 Agnes Scott College Decatur, Georgia 30030 (404)371-6285 National 1-800-868-8602