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Agnes Scott College

THE WORLD FOR WOMEN

The Catalog
1999-2001

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Agnes Scott College

1999-2001

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Agnes Scott College

THE WORLD FOR WOMEN

Agnes Scott College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability in the recruitment and admis-
sion of students This nondiscriminatory policy also applies to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities, generally accorded or made available to students
at the College, and to the administration of educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, student employment and other college-administered programs

Tine greatest care and attention to detail is given to the preparation of the program of the College and every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of its presenta-
tion 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 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Contents

LEGEND

Mission and Purpose 5

Values 6

An Overview 7

History 9

Life on Campus lo

Extracurricular Activities 13

The Campus 14

Admission 16

Return to College 20

Tuition and Fees 22

Scholarships and Financial Aid 25

The Academic Program 30

Academic Policies 40

Academic Honors 44

International Education 47

Special Curricular Opportunities 53

Off Campus Opportunities 57

Post-baccalaureate Programs and

Preparation for Graduate Study 59

Courses of Study 61

Faculty, Staff and Trustees 120

Index 126

1999-2001 Academic Calendars 128

The Catalog of Agnes Scott College 1999-2001 is published
by Agnes Scott College
141 E. College Avenue
Atlanta/Decatur, GA 30030
Phone: (404) 471-6000
Toll free: 1 (800) 868-8602
Fax: (404) 471-6414
http://www.agnessscott.edu

1999 Agnes Scott College

B College Buildings

PRIMARY VISITOR VENUES

1. Agnes Scott Hall ("Main")

2. Rebekah Scott Hall

3. PresserHall

4. ButtrickHall

5. Letitia Pate Evans Dining Hall

6. Post Office/Campus Store

7. Library services

8. Anna Young Alumnae House

9. Campbell Hall

10. Dana Fine Arts Building

11. Snodgrass Amphitheatre

12. Dance Center

13. Woodruff Physical Activities Building

14. Bradley Observatory

15. Public Safety

RESIDENCE HALLS /APARTMENTS

1. Agnes Scott Hall ("Main")

2. Rebekah Scott Hall

16. Hopkins Hall

17. Inman Hall

18. Walters Hall
i9.WinshipHall

20. Avery Glen Apartments

OTHER BUILDINGS

21. Central Receiving/
Office of Facilities

22. President's Home

B Parking (including the Loop)

n Construction Areas

23. Alston Campus Center

24. McCain Library

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Agnes Scott College

THE WORLD FOR WOMEN

ATLANTA

DECATUR

(as of August 1, 1999)

MARIA and the ASC Shuttle

Atlanta's rapid rail system is a good
option when visiting Agnes Scott.
The Decatur MARTA station is just a few
blocks away, and Agnes Scott provides
shuttle services every 40 minutes
(7 a.m. to 1 a.m., Men. -Fri.) available
to those with an ASC I.D. or, without
one, call ahead and make a reservation
at (404) 471-6355. From the airport,
take the South Line to the Five Points
station and change to the East Line,
exiting at the Decatur station (E6). The
shuttle stops on the Church Street side.

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Directions to Agnes Scott College

From the East or West on 1-285

Take exit 30-A (the Stone Mountain Freeway, Highway
78). On the Stone Mountain Freeway, travel west
toward Decatur approximately three miles (street name
will change to Scott Boulevard). Turn left onto
Clairmont Road and travel one mile until Clairmont
ends at the Decatur Court FHouse Square. Follow "From
Clamnoni Road" directions below.

From the East on 1-20

Take 1-20 to 1-285 north. Take 1-285 to exit 30-A (the
Stone Mountain Freeway, FHighway 78) On the Stone
Mountain Freeway, travel west toward Decatur approxi-
mately three miles (street name will change to Scott
Boulevard). Turn left onto Clairmont Road and travel
one mile until Clairmont ends at the Decatur Court
House Square. Follow "From Clairmont Road" directions below.

From the North on 1-85

Take 1-85 South past 1-285, to the Clairmont Road Exit,
turn leh onto Clairmont. Follow "From Clairmont Road"
directions below.

From the South on 1-85

Take 1-85 North, through Atlanta, to the Clairmont
Road Exit, turn right onto Clairmont. Follow "From
Clairmont Road" directions below.

From the North on 1-75

Take 1-75 South past 1-285, take 1-85 North to the
Clairmont Road Exit, turn right onto Clairmont. Follow
"From Clairmont Road" directions below.

From the West on 1-20

Take 1-20 East into Atlanta, take 1-75/85 north, remain
on 1-85 North to the Clairmont Road Exit, and turn
right onto Clairmont. Follow "From Clairmont Road" direc-
tions below.

From Atlanta's Hartsjield Airport
Take 1-75/85 north, through Atlanta, then 1-85 north to
the Clairmont Road Exit,- turn right onto Clairmont
Follow "From Clairmont Road" directions below.

From Clairmont Road

On Clairmont, travel approximately 6 miles until

Clairmont ends at the Decatur Courthouse Square.

From Clairmont Road, turn left onto Ponce de
Leon Avenue, and turn right at the first light onto
Church Street. Then turn left at the second light onto
Trinity. Follow Trinity across the railroad tracks and
turn right onto East College Avenue. Agnes Scott will
be on the left. Enter the second drive on the left (one-
way). Visitor parking is available on the Main Loop and
in the Rebekah parking lot

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Mission and Purpose

Agnes Scott College, a libera! arts college for
women, originated in the faith and vision of a
small group of Presbyterians in Decatur, Georgia.

In July 1 889, the Decatur Female Seminary, later
renamed Agnes Scott College, was organized for the
purpose of educating women. Since 1906, the College
has offered the Bachelor of Arts degree to women, and
in 1992, the College established a Master of Arts in
Teaching Secondary English, open to women and men
as required by law.

The founders of the College envisioned an insti-
tution dedicated to excellence in higher education and
committed to the Christian faith. Throughout its histo-
ry, 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 lib-

eral arts curriculum seeks to enable women to better
understand themselves and the world in which they live
and to integrate what they know into a humane per-
spective. Nourished by time-honored traditions as well
as by new dimensions of liberal arts education, students
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, their
careers and the world.

Agnes Scott College afhrms its relationship to the
Judeo-Christian tradition. The values of this tradition
are central to the life of the College. The Christian 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 diversity.
Those who share its life are invited to share its mission
and purpose.

The Board of Trustees adopted this interpretation oj the charter
statement on May 13, 1988,- amended October 29, f 993.

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Values

Agnes Scott College values the following goals:

A Commitmmt to Womm

To a holistic approach to education for women,
acknowledging the primacy of intellectual devel-
opment, with mtegrating opportunities for physi-
cal, social, cultural and spiritual development.

To perspectives within the liberal arts tradition
that are particularly significant for women.

A Commitmmt to Teachincj and Leannncj

To academic excellence, rigor and creativity that
engender the joy of learning.

To personal interaction between students and fac-
ulty with an emphasis on independent study and
mentoring.

To the utilization of wide-ranging pedagogical
techniques and technologies.

To an emphasis on collaborative learning.

A Commitmmt to the Liberal Arts

To the experience of a broad range of liberal stud-
ies disciplines, including the humanities, fine arts,
natural and social sciences, with significant depth
in a disciplinary or interdisciplinary major.

To the liberal arts as the indispensable foundation
for professional life.

A Commitmmt to an Appreciation of Diverse Cultures

To curricula reflecting a wide range of original
sources and scholarly critiques.

To a student body and a faculty who bring to
Agnes Scott the diverse perspectives of their cir-
cumstances, cultures and backgrounds.

To respectful engagement with divergent ideas,
philosophies and perspectives from all members
of the college community.

To applied learning opportunities in local and
international communities.

A Commitmmt to a Community that Values Justice,
Courage and Integrity

To encourage the development of a spiritual com-
mitment and a set of values that can serve as
sources of vitality, meaning and guidance in the
lives of students.

To support the development of leadership skills
and community service experience needed to
become effective contributors to one's family, pro-
fession and to society and world citizenship.

Endorsed by the faculty, Aprd i995.

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An Overview

Agnes Scott College is committed to educating
women who achieve in their professions, con-
tribute to their communities, engage the social,
technological and global issues of their times and live
personally and spiritually purposeful lives. The liberal
arts curriculum emphasizes academic excellence, inter-
disciplinary learning initiatives and experiential learning
that includes local internships, collaborative research
and study abroad. Students at Agnes Scott thrive in an
atmosphere of academic and intellectual challenge,
often creating their own challenges through independ-
ent studies and self-designed majors.

Agnes Scott alumnae include Rhodes, Fulbright,
Truman and Goldwater scholars, a chief justice of the
South Carolina supreme court, a Tony Award-winning
playwright, a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, internation-
ally acclaimed scientists and women who work in the
CIA, CDC, EPA, CNN and the Peace Corps.

These distinguished graduates came to Agnes
Scott with a strong academic record in high school and
a desire to achieve higher goals. They left with the
knowledge and insight to achieve those goals and to
make a lasting contribution to their community, their
generation and the world.

Challmges and Choices

The Agnes Scott core curriculum is flexible and
creative and places few authoritative restrictions on
what courses a student must take. In many courses,
learning crosses the boundary lines of fields and depart-
ments, countries and cultures to become not just study
but experience.

For example, students may discuss Nietzsche and
Wagner in German through our Language Across the
Curriculum program. Or collaborate on cultural festivals
with peers from Bangladesh, Ghana, Pakistan and the
Ukraine. Or conduct experiments in atmospheric
physics using the 30-inch Beck telescope in our Bradley
Observatory.

Many learning opportunities are offered beyond
the campus. Students can cross-register for courses at
Emory University, Spelman College, Georgia Institute

of Technology and 15 other colleges and universities in
metro Atlanta, join students and civic leaders from
around the country to learn more about women, leader-
ship and social change through Agnes Scott's unique
Atlanta Semester program,- intern at such local sites as
CNN, The Carter Center, Fortune 100 companies or
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and
volunteer with such organizations as Best Buddies,
FHabitat for Humanity, Hands On Atlanta or the
DeKalb Rape Crisis Center.

Agnes Scott students can lobby for policy changes
on Capitol Hill through the NJC'ashington Semester at
American University, participate in dual degree pro-
grams with Washington University and Georgia Tech
and study in Japan through an exchange program with
Kinjo Cakuin University in Nagoya, Japan.

International Education

International education is an integral part of the
Agnes Scott experience. The curriculum, study abroad
programs, the presence of international students and
scholars on campus and collaborations with partner
institutions and organizations around the world con-
tribute to the education of globally competent citizens.

Agnes Scott students can develop a better under-
standing of themselves and the world in which they live
through study abroad. To encourage students to study
abroad, the College sponsors two faculty-led study
tours (Global Awareness and Global Connections) as
well as exchange and affiliate programs with more than
140 institutions in more than 40 countries.

Agnes Scott's goal is to provide a 21st century
education that allows for at least half of its students to
study abroad. To make sure this happens, the College
provides various forms of financial support to eligible
students.

Distinguished Faculty

Agnes Scott's full-time faculty hold the highest
degrees in their fields. They have earned Ph.Ds from
institutions such as Cal-Berkeley, Harvard, Stanford and
Bryn Mawr and stay current in their disciplines by

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researching and publishing in academic journals.

Agnes Scott professors are available for special
assistance when needed and often work closely with
students on research projects. The student-faculty ratio
at Agnes Scott is 9: 1 .

Notable Guests

The enthusiasm and special interests of the facul-
ty are largely responsible for the wide variety of distin-
guished writers and other notable guests who have visit-
ed the campus over the years. They include Pulitzer
Prize-winner Gwendolyn Brooks, Pearl Cleage,
Margaret Atwood, Alfred Uhry, Carolyn Forche, Robert
Frost, Eudora Welty, Isabel AUende and Reynolds Price,
to name a few.

An Ideal Location

The Agnes Scott campus is located in metropoli-
tan Adanta, in the city of Decatur Nationally known as
a center for research and higher education, metropoli-
tan Atlanta provides resources and learning opportuni-
ties that greatly enhance the Agnes Scott curriculum.

Theaters, museums and other educational and
cultural attractions are easily reached by car and MARTA
(Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) rail.

While benefiting from Atlanta's extensive
resources, Agnes Scott students also enjoy the small-
town charm of Decatur (population 20,000) with its
cozy restaurants, intriguing shops and interesting histor-
ical sites.

The College itself is the centerpiece of a beautiful
national historic district consisting primarily of homes
built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The cam-
pus, with its Collegiate Gothic and Victorian architec-
ture, brick walkways and century-old trees, is a pleasant
place to stroll, meditate, meet with friends and experi-
ence a bit of history.

Rich in Tradition

Integrity is an important traditional value at
Agnes Scott. Over the years, students have preserved
this value with an Honor Code that supports one of the
oldest and most respected student-run honor systems in
the country. Under the Honor System, students have a
high level of autonomy that includes self-scheduled
exams and unproctored tests.

Fun, with its accompanying laughter, is also a tra-

dition. Each school year begins with Black Cat, a week
of class competition, madness and mayhem that con-
cludes with a formal dance. More serious traditions are
the sophomore ring ceremony and senior investiture, in
which seniors receive their mortar boards.

Plans for the Future

With all its history and tradition, the College
does not dwell in the past. It continues to move forward
with solid plans to increase enrollment, to expand and
update campus facilities and to enhance the curriculum.
Today approximately 900 students attend classes at
Agnes Scott and enjoy the many extracurricular oppor-
tunities that supplement the traditional libera! arts aca-
demic program. Early in the new century, enrollment is
expected to increase to 1 ,000 students. At the same time,
the College will maintain a low student-faculty ratio.

The Agnes Scott campus consists of 24 buildings
and an apartment complex on 100 acres. As part of the
comprehensive Master Plan, a new campus center is
bemg built and McCain Library, Bradley Observatory
and Campbell Hall are being renovated. Evans Dining
Hall already has been renovated. These improvements
are carefully designed to complement and presen'e the
architectural features that define the character of the
Agnes Scott College campus.

A Leader Among Liberal Arts Colleges

Agnes Scott ranks second among national liberal
arts colleges in endowment per student and eighth
among all colleges and universities nationally.

The College has been recognized as one of the
International 50 and ranked among the top 10 national
liberal arts colleges for "best value-discount price " by
U.S. News & World Report ( 1 998). Peterson's Guide praises its
"outstanding undergraduate program in the sciences and
mathematics," while the Princeton Review (1998)
ranked it among the nation's top 10 in quality of teach-
ing and accessibility of faculty.

The College's achievements and reputation are
built on foundations laid by its progressive Presbyterian
founders in 1889. At a time when educating women was
considered a frivolous pursuit, they ignored the prevail-
ing wisdom and established a new standard. More
important, they challenged women to challenge them-
selves. The College is honored to continue that same
tradition today.

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History

The first ripples of the Progressive Era were tested
in the waters of Decatur, Georgia, in July of 1 889,
when a handful of reform-minded Presbyterians
founded a school for girls and women and named it
Decatur Female Seminary. That one bold step, initiated
by the Rev. Frank FHenry Gaines, minister of the
Decatur Presbyterian Church, turned the tide of educa-
tion for girls and women in Georgia and set the stage
for the founding of Agnes Scott College, in its first
year, the Female Seminary occupied a single rented
house and had slighdy more than $5,000 in subscribed
capital, in that first session, four teachers instructed 63
students at the 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 capi-
tal, and his gift to the new school was the largest sum
given to education in Georgia up to that time. In recog-
nition 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, Agnes Irvine Scott.
Within 10 years, the Institute gained accredita-
tion as a secondary school. In 1906, it was chartered as
Agnes Scott College and awarded its first degrees. In
1 907, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
accredited the College, which became the first college
or university in Georgia to receive regional accredita-
tion. By 1920, the College earned the approval of the
Association of American Universities, and six years
later, the United Chapters of Phi Beta Kappa granted it
a charter. Agnes Scott is also a charter member of the

The Agnes Scott Legacy

Agnes Irvine Scott's values unite our

past and future.

The story of Agnes Irvine Scott,
1 and indeed, the College that

Burns, Shakespeare and the Bible,

terians, founded an institution of

and hoping for a better life with

higher learning for women in

bears her name, is one of faith,

family members, she journeyed to

Decatur, Georgia, in 1889.

courage and independence. TTie

Alexandria, Pennsylvania. There

By helping begin the insti-

College's late- 19th century begin-

she married John Scott, a widow-

tution that eventually bore his

nings, rooted in the generosity.

er with five children. Together

mother's name, George Washing-

faith and progressive thinking of a

they had seven more children.

ton Scott created a dynamic

small group of Presbyterians, very

Agnes Irvine Scott lived

memorial to a woman who valued

much reflect the values and ideals

long enough to see her family

family as well as faith and learn-

of the founder's mother, Agnes

divided by the Civil War. One

ing, first in her native Ireland and

Irvine, who was born to an

son, John Scott, became a U.S.

then as an immigrant mother in

impoverished family in Ballykeel,

senator from Pennsylvania.

America.

Ireland, in 1799.

Another, George Washing-

Agnes Irvine Scott's coura-

Agnes departed her home-

ton Scott, became a successful

geous life and independent spirit

land in 1 8 1 6 at age 1 7 with her

businessman in Florida and

spanned two centuries and two

twice-widowed mother, leaving

Georgia. He, along with the Rev.

cultures,- they continue to serve as

behind a beau and a home in

Frank Henry Gaines and a group

an inspiration for Agnes Scott

Newry. Buoyed by the works of

of progressive-thinking Presby-

College today.

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American Association of University Women and of the
Southern University Conference.

Throughout its history, Agnes Scott has remained
proud of its Presbyterian heritage and continues to
explore the connections between faith and learning.
The College values religious diversity and works hard
to create an environment in which all faiths are hon-
ored.

The College's academic program firmly adheres
to the traditional liberal arts disciplines. Academic and
extracurricular opportunities supplement the academic
program to meet the changing needs of women in our
society.

From modest beginnings, the assets of the
College have grown to include an endowment of

$429 I million (June 30, 1999). From a single house on
a small lot, Agnes Scott has expanded to 24 buildings
and an apartment complex on 100 acres. The campus is
included in the South Candler Street-Agnes Scott
College F4istoric District. Since its founding in 1889,
seven presidents have served: Frank Henry Gaines
( 1 889- 1 923), James Ross McCain ( 1 923- 1 95 1 ), Wallace
McPherson Alston (1951-1973), Mamn Banks Penyjr.
(1973-1982), Ruth Schmidt (1982-1994), Sally
Mahoney, Interim (1994-95) and Mary Brown
Bullock '66 (1995-present).

A more detailed history of Agnes Scott College may be
found in hst We Forc/et, by Walter Edward McNair, and A Full
and Rich Measure, by M. Lee Sayrs '69 and Christine S.
Cozzens.

Life on Campus

Orientation

At Agnes Scott College, the entire community
works together to help incoming students successfully
begin their college careers. Orientation begins during
the summer before a new student arrives on campus
with contact from an upper-class student assigned to be
her "big sister" The big sister guides the new student
through the orientation process and maintains a sup-
portive relationship throughout the first year

Orientation includes meetings with a faculty advi-
sor, help with course selection and placement tests and
formal introductions to campus student organizations.
Students also get to know Agnes Scott through person-
al, less formal programs. Social involvement is encour-
aged through activities such as weekend events in the
Atlanta area, on-campus parties with students from
other colleges and participation in events on other
Atlanta campuses.

International students, members of under-repre-
sented populations, transfer students and Return to
College students are offered additional orientation pro-
grams tailored to their needs. All students are welcomed

and encouraged to become vital members of the cam-
pus community.

Honor System

Ethics and values are central to the purpose, cur-
riculum and social life of Agnes Scott College. The
F^onor System, rarely found on campuses today, is gov-
erned by students. Each student is expected to uphold
the high standards of the system and take personal
responsibility for her own integrity and behavior.

Student Govemmnit

Agnes Scott is a community that values open
communication among faculty, students and administra-
tors. The Student Government Association acts as a for-
mal liaison between saidents and the administration.
Through this association, students are, to a large extent,
self-governing as they assume responsibility for many
policies and regulations. More information about stu-
dent government can be found in the Studmt Handbook.

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Student Housing

Agnes Scott's residence halls are comfortable and
inviting. Agnes Scott, Rebekah Scott and Inman halls
have been restored to their Victorian elegance while
meeting today's needs for efficiency and comfort. Their
former grace is recaptured with period design and fur-
nishings (some donated by alumnae) and chandeliers in
the lobbies and parlors. All three of these halls are now
listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Three other comfortable residence halls of traditional
design are Hopkins, Walters and Winship. All of the
residence hall rooms have Internet and cable TV con-
nections.

The residence halls are almost entirely self-gov-
erning. A senior resident and a resident director are
assigned to each hall. These residential staff members
are supervised by the associate dean of students. The
Student Handbook explains all campus regulations.
Apartment-style living is also available at the College's
Avery Glen apartments located on the east side of the
campus. An option for upper-class women, Avery Glen
affords a greater sense of independent living. All stu-
dents, except nontraditional-age Return to College stu-
dents, are required to live in campus housing. Any stu-
dent who wishes to change her residency status must
have the permission of the dean of students.

If a student's conduct should indicate that she is
not in sympathy with the ideals and standards of the
College's residence life policies or is not mature enough
to reside on campus, the dean of students may termi-
nate her resident status.

Multicultural Ajfairs

As part of its mission, Agnes Scott promotes
understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures and
heritages in the campus community. The movement
from tolerance to awareness and understanding, and
ultimately, to celebration of differences is achieved
through training, leadership development and program-
ming. The advisor for multicultural affairs is responsible
for assisting students from under-represented cultures as
they strive to achieve their educational goals.

Student Activities

Outside of the classroom, a host of student activi-
ties adds an important dimension to life at Agnes Scott.
Dances, social mixers, musical performances, as well as

lectures on classical and contemporary issues, are
among the many offerings presented through the office
of student activities. A new campus center, which will
house many of these activities, as well as a snack bar
and post office, will open in fall 2000.

Sports Activities

Students enjoy a wide range of sports activities on
campus, including weight training, tennis and swim-
ming. They can also participate in intercollegiate bas-
ketball, Softball, soccer, cross country, tennis, volleyball
and swimming through Agnes Scott's Division 111 mem-
bership in the National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA).

Health Services

Resident students are eligible for the health ser-
vices provided on campus at the Warren Student
Health Center The center's director is a nationally cer-
tified nurse practitioner who works with physician con-
sultants in internal medicine, gynecology and psychia-
try. Services include evaluation and treatment of health
problems, counseling and special health education and
screening programs, which are conducted throughout
the year.

The residence fee entitles boarding students to
evaluation and treatment by the nurse practitioner or
referral to the appropriate medical resource. Faculty,
staff and non-resident students may receive first aid for
minor injuries, limited health screening, health informa-
tion and referral upon request, but are not eligible for
other services from the Student Health Center

The College reserves the right, if parents or
guardians cannot be reached, to make decisions con-
cerning emergency health problems for any student
who is a minor Students with specific health problems,
serious illnesses or injuries will be referred to the appro-
priate specialist or medical facility. Off-campus psychi-
atric counseling services are available upon request.
The center's health education program stresses preven-
tion of illness, promotes self-care and encourages posi-
tive health practices. Reference materials on health
issues are available at the Student Health Center

Personal Counselincj

Confidential short-term personal counseling ser-

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vices are available for Agnes Scott students from a
counseling staff whose primary responsibility is to pro-
mote healthy functioning and alleviate distress. These
services include individual, group, couples and work-
shop sessions for personal issues, stress and anxiety
reduction, study skills, time management, growth/sup-
port, self-esteem and crisis intervention. In general,
therapy sessions last 50 minutes and are limited to the
equivalent of one semester, or 12-15 sessions.

All counseling staff members are licensed profes-
sionals. Psychiatric consultation is available on campus
for evaluation of students who may need medical inter-
vention, each student is entitled to one consultation per
year at no cost. Year Five students are also eligible for a
consultation and referral session with a member of the
counseling staff at no cost.

Spiritual Life

The Julia Thompson Smith Chaplain coordinates
Agnes Scott's religious activities, offering opportunities
for worship, reflection, service and community-building.

On-campus worship includes Sunday evening
vespers and services in celebration of special campus
events as well as services offered by visiting clergy from
a variety of religious traditions. Seizing 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 information about the many churches, syna-
gogues and other places of worship in Decatur and
Atlanta.

Contexts for reflection on the relationship
between faith and learning, as well as on personal and
societal issues, are provided through speakers, group
discussions, support groups and personal counseling.
With the Office of Student Activities, the chaplain's
office offers opportunities for faithful service to the larg-
er community by dealing with such issues as homeless-
ness and housing, literacy, the environment, health,
poverty and battered women.

In these ways and as advisor to the Religious Life
Council, the chaplain facilitates the building of positive
community life grounded in the traditions of faith.

Career Planning

The Office of Career Planning helps students
make well-informed decisions about career options.
Staff members encourage students to appreciate career
development as a lifelong process that only begins at
Agnes Scott.

The office provides individual counseling, self-
assessment aids (including SlGl Plus, the Strong
Campbell Interest Inventory and the Myers-Briggs Type
Inventory), an extensive career library, seminars about
specific careers and career-related issues and job search
workshops on topics such as resume writing and inter-
viewing techniques.

The Shadow, Extern and Intern programs provide
students with access to advisors and role models in dif-
ferent career fields. TTirough the Shadow program, stu-
dents spend an afternoon or an entire day talking with
and observing local sponsors in careers of interest to the
students. The Extern program enables students to per-
form some on-the-job activities during an entire work
week spent with sponsors and their colleagues. The
Intern program provides summer and semester place-
ment, which gives students on-the-job experience in
many fields such as business, social service, journalism
and the arts. Internships may be paid or unpaid and for
credit or non-credit.

The career planning office assists students in
locating permanent, summer and part-time work.
Through JOBTRAK, an on-line college job listing avail-
able via the Career Planning Web page, students and
alumnae may access current national career opportuni-
ties. The career library contains books and magazines
related to career choices and company information, as
well as part-time and full-time job listings. Mock inter-
views are conducted to help students develop interview-
ing skills. A career forum with representatives from a
variety of companies and institutions is held annually
with a consortium of Georgia colleges.

During the spring semester, employers visit the
campus and conduct interviews Some employers also
participate in our Resume Recruitment program by
accepting resumes of upcoming graduates.

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Extracurricular Activities

Through a wide choice of extracur- <

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ricular activities, students can exer-

Student Union <

Social Council

cise their talents, explore old inter- <

Day Student Organization <

Spanish Club

ests, develop new ones and enjoy <

Faust Club German studies, <

Student Affiliates of the

the special chemistry of shared

culture and language

American Chemical Society

enthusiasms. <

French Club <

Student Government Association

African-West Indian Student <

Green Earth Organization (GEO) <

Student Senate

Association <

Habitat for Humanity <

Studio Dance Theatre

Agnes Scott Outdoors <

Honor Court

Sub-continental Student

Agnes Scott College Community <

Joyful Noise gospel singing

Associaton

Orchestra

group <

Tower Council

Amnesty International <

Lesbians Bisexuals and Allies <

Volunteer Board

Asian Cultural Awareness

London Fog jazz vocal group *

WAVE (Women of Action, Voice

Student Association <

IVlortar Board

and Education)

Atlanta YAD: Young Jewish Adult <

National Hispanic Awareness <

Wesley Foundation - United

Agency <

> New Life nondenominational

Methodist organization

The Aurora annual literary

Christian fellowship <

Witkaze organization for

magazine <

' Newman Club Roman

African-American students

Best Buddies

Catholic organization

Blackfrairs drama group <

> New Westminister Fellowship

Canterbury Club Episcopal

Presbyterian organization

Sports

organization <

Orientation Council

Career Advisory Board

The Profile campus news-

Century Club physical fitness

paper <

> Intercollegiate Basketball

Chimo organization for inter- <

> Publius pre-law club <

Intercollegiate Cross Country

national students

Racism Free Zone <

Intercollegiate Soccer

Circle K

> Religious Life Council <

Intercollegiate Softball

College Young Democrats

> Residence Hall Association

> Intercollegiate Tennis

Collegiate Chorale

Returning Student Organization

Intercollegiate Swimming

Colonnade Club

SAFE Women

' Intercollegiate Volleyball

Conservative Forum

Showtime Programs Board

Rugby Club

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The Campus

Library

The architecturally distinguished McCain Library,
built in 1936, houses library collections, academic sup-
port services and study spaces. Major renovations are
being made to the library, including an addition to the
building that will double the usable space. The expand-
ed library will provide a new language lab and an up-to-
date environment for individual study and collaborative
learning, with exceptional facilities for the use of elec-
tronic and multimedia resources.

Librarians offer one-on-one assistance, workshops
and other learning opportunities designed to foster
information-literacy skills for academic success and
career development. The library's strong liberal arts core
collection contains 208,283 volumes, 30,917 micro-
forms and 9,800 materials in other media. Current sub-
scriptions support more than 800 periodical titles and
others are available electronically.

The library provides extensive electronic
resources, including more than 100 databases contain-
ing periodical indexing, full-text journals and reference
works supporting the full range of curricular programs.
Many of these are made available through the statewide
GALILEO (Georgia Library Learning Online) project of
the University System of Georgia.

Through Agnes Scott's membership in the Atlanta
Regional Consortium for Higher Education (ARCHE),
students also enjoy access to the library holdings ( 1 2
million volumes) of 19 local colleges and universities.

Computer Facilities

The College provides electronic resources that
enhance teaching and learning and keeps pace with
rapid changes in technology. Students have free access
to the Internet and other on-line resources through the
campus computer network. All classrooms, labs, faculty
offices and residence hall rooms have network
connections.

All student facilities, including the Academic
Computing Center, the seven satellite centers, the
Writing Workshop, the Science Resource Center and
the Mac Lab, have current and similar equipment.

Other specialized facilities include the Science
Workstation Lab (Bradley Observatory), the Interactive
Learning Center, the Instructional Technology Center,
the Modern Language Lab, the Multimedia Production
Facility and the Multimedia Enhanced Classroom.

Center jor Writing and Speaking

At the Center for Writing and Speaking trained
student tutors and center directors (faculty members)
assist students with their papers or other writing assign-
ments and oral presentations.

Students may come to the center at any stage of
their projects. Tutoring is free and is available Sunday
through Friday during the hours posted.

In tutorial sessions for writing, students are
encouraged to develop their own ideas and to evaluate
how well their writing communicates those ideas.
In tutorial sessions for speaking, students are encour-
aged to clarify and develop their ideas for effective oral
communication or to work on presentation style and
method.

Computers and audio and video equipment are
available at the center for students to use in tutoring
sessions or on their own.

Collaborative Learning Cmters

Comfortable Collaborative Learning Centers pro-
vide places on campus where students can work togeth-
er on projects for their classes, study for tests, meet with
tutors from various academic departments or assist each
other with assignments.The centers are equipped with
study areas, resource materials and high-end worksta-
tions with access to on-line resources, including the
library.

Ojfjfi'ce oj International Education

As the center for Agnes Scott's international
activities, the Office of International Education provides
learning opportunities and services that foster cross-
cultural awareness, facilitate intercultural communica-
tion and enhance knowledge about world cultures and
societies.

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The office of International Education carries out
Its mission by:

Administering international education programs
and services,-

Planning and developing nevi/ international
programs,-

Developing and maintaining links with colleges
and universities abroad,

Providing opportunities abroad for students,
faculty and staff,-

Supporting the internationalization of the
curriculum,-

Assisting the faculty in their internationalization
efforts,

Maintaining study-abroad resource materials,-

Welcoming international visitors,-

Counseling international students and scholars on
visa and employment matters,-

Organizing or assisting with the organization of
events with an international focus,- and

Enhancing the College's international image.
The Office of International Education is located

on the first floor of Buttrick Hall.

Athletic Facilities

The Robert W Woodruff Physical Activities
Building provides facilities for a variety of athletic pur-

suits. These include a basketball court, tennis courts, a
25-meter swimming pool, weight room and training
room, and the Lawrence L. Gellerstedt, Jr., and Mary
Duckworth Gellerstedt '46 Track and Field.

Campus Safety

Agnes Scott has a good safety record and the
campus and surrounding neighborhoods are considered
comfortable places to live. However, all members of the
campus community are encouraged to be cognizant of
the often-threatening world in which we live. Everyone
should be alert and aware at all times and jom together
in a campus-wide effort to maintain safety.

Students are offered a number of opportunities to
learn more about personal safety and safety issues
through lectures and self-defense classes. Because safety
is a high priority, all residential spaces are secured and
accessible only to those who have been assigned keys
to these buildings. Campus policy requires guests to be
escorted into residential spaces by residents of the
buildings.

Agnes Scott enjoys the dual protection of a fully
staffed, highly trained Public Safety department on
campus as well as the Decatur Police department,
headquartered within a mile of the campus. Call boxes
for emergency assistance are located throughout the
campus.

Mission of the Athletic Department

Agnes Scott College offers
women a liberal arts educa-
tion with a broad curriculum
designed to develop all aspects
of a student's mind and body.
The College recognizes that
such an education is fostered not
only by an academic compo-
nent, but also by the challenging
experiences of extra-curricular
activities such as varsity and

recreational athletics.
Agnes Scott College views phys-
ical activity as an essential com-
ponent of the total growth and
education of women and
believes there should be no dis-
tinction between the treatment
of student-athletes and other
members of the student body
with regard to financial aid, aca-
demics and/or admission.

In support of this mission,
Agnes Scott sponsors seven var-
sity and various club intercolle-
giate teams while offering a wide
range of intramural activities for
its campus community. By offer-
ing a variety of athletic opportu-
nities, the College attempts to
serve the needs of the entire stu-
dent population.

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Admission

Agnes Scott College admits students of diverse
backgrounds, interests and talents whose aca-
demic and persona! qualities promise success.
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.

The Office of Admission, under policies and stan-
dards established by the faculty, considers each student's
application and examines evidence of sound academic
preparation, ability, motivation, maturity and integrity.
Every completed application receives a thorough
review.

Students are admitted on the basis of their aca-
demic and personal records and promise without regard
to financial need.

General Infoimation

The Application

Applications for undergraduate admission are dis-
tributed by the Office of Admission and are also avail-
able on the Agnes Scott Web site, www.agnesscott.edu.

An application must be accompanied by a nonre-
fundable $35 application fee, which can be charged to a
major credit card or submitted in the form of a check or
money order to Agnes Scott College. The application
can be submitted electronically or mailed tO:

Office of Admission
Agnes Scott College
141 E. College Ave.
Atlanta/Decatur, GA 30030

The Office of Admission considers requests for
fee waivers on an individual basis.

Entrance Recfuirements

A student's record of achievement in secondary
school is the most reliable indicator of potential success
in college. Successful candidates for admission usually

graduate in the top 20 percent of their high school class
and present a minimum of four academic units each
year The recommended high school academic program
is four years of English, two years of one foreign lan-
guage, three years of mathematics (algebra 1 and 11,
geometry), one year or more of laboratory science
(biology, chemistry, physics) and one year or more of
social studies. Students may be accepted without the
recommended number of courses in a particular field.

Entrance Examinations

Applicants must present results of either the
Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT 1) or the American
College Test (ACT). These examinations should be
taken in the spring of the junior year or by December
of the senior year in high school. The highest scores
presented by an applicant are considered.

For information on SAT 1, write or call:
College Entrance Examination Board
Box 592

Princeton, NJ 08541
(609)771-7435
Agnes Scott's CEEB number is 5002.

I For information on ACT, write or call:
American College Testing Program
PO, Box 414

Iowa City, lO 52243-0414
(319) 337-1270
Ai)nes Scott's ACT code number is 0780.

Information about SAT 1 and ACT also may be
obtained in high school guidance offices.

Advanced Placement Credit

Credit toward an Agnes Scott degree may be
given for scores of four or five on the following
Advanced Placement Examinations of the College
Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) taken in secondary
school:

Art - history, studio

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Biology

Chemistry - saident may submit application for
lab credit
Computer science
Economics - macro, micro
English - language and composition, literature
and composition
French - language, literature
German language
History - American, European
Political science-government and politics - com-
parative, U.S.

Classics - Virgil, Latin lyric
Mathematics - calculus AB or BC,- three credits
granted if student receives a score of three and
completes MAT 1 19 with a grade of C or better
Music theory

Physics - B, C mechanics, electricity and
magnetism
Psychology

Spanish - language, literature
Statistics

Other Credit

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 enroll-
ment programs with accredited colleges and universities
may receive credit for grades of C or better if the col-
lege issues an official transcript and certifies that the
course was a regular college course taught by a regular
member of the college faculty. Final determination of
credit for joint enrollment courses will be made by the
assistant dean of the College.

All inquiries and materials connected with
advanced placement or other credit should be directed
to the assistant dean of the College.

Interviews and Overnight Visits

An on-campus interview is strongly recommend-
ed but not required for all candidates. Students become
better acquainted with the College, and a visit is very
useful to students in making the final college choice. An
interview is also helpful to the Office of Admission in
evaluating an application, as it allows admissive repre-

sentatives to gain a better understanding of the appli-
cant's academic and extracurricular interests. Student-led
tours, class visits and overnight stays in residence halls
can be scheduled as part of the campus visit To sched-
ule an interview, write or call the Office of Admission at
least one week in advance.

Agnes Scott alumnae are available in many areas
of the country to talk to prospective students about
Agnes Scott by telephone or through an informal inter-
view. Candidates for admission can find the name and
address of a local alumnae representative by contacting
the Agnes Scott Office of Admission.

For information call or write:

Office of Admission

Agnes Scott College

141 E. College Avenue

Adanta/Decatur, GA 30030

(404)471-6285

1-800-868-8602

Fax (404) 471-6414

E-mail: admission@agnesscott.edu

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 physi-
cians as well as results of immunizations and chest X-
rays. Entrance health record forms are mailed to
enrolling students and must be received by the director
of the Student Health Center by August 1 .

Secondary School Students

Applying as a Senior

Seniors should apply for admission before the
deadline (March 1 ) of the senior year They should sub-
mit a completed application form, a high school tran-
script, essay, scores from the Scholastic Assessment Test
(SAT I) and/or the American College Test (ACT), a
guidance counselor's recommendation and a teacher's
recommendation. Agnes Scott admits students accord-
ing to the following application plans:

1. Early Decision/First Choice

(The applicant agrees to withdraw all other col-
lege applications after receiving notice of admis-

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sion and financial aid from Agnes Scott.)
Application deadline: November 15
Notification date: December 15

2. Scholarship Decision

Application deadline: January 15
Notification date: January 25

3. Regular Decision

Application deadline: March 1
Notification: beginning March 1

Part-time Studmts

Entering first-year students may elect to enroll at
Agnes Scott on a part-time basis if their circumstances
make full-time attendance impractical. Students wishing
to enroll on a part-time basis should discuss that option
with an admission representative in the Office of
Admission and indicate their interest in enrolling part-
time on the application for admission.

Part-time students are not subject to the mini-
mum course load requirement, but they are subject to
the following time limits for completing the degree:

a. eight years after enrollment if initially
classified as a first-year student,-

b. six years after enrollment if classified as a
sophomore,- and

c. four years after enrollment if classified as a
junior or senior.

Joint EnroUmmt

Some high school seniors are ready to take col-
lege courses before graduation. Under the Joint
Enrollment program, high school seniors (male or
female) may take courses at Agnes Scott. These stu-
dents must be approved for admission by the associate
vice president for admission and financial aid. A candi-
date must submit a high school transcript, a record of
SAT I or ACT scores and a letter from the high school
counselor giving a general recommendation and specific
course approval.

Early Admission

A student judged to be ready for college after her
junior year of high school may be admitted to Agnes
Scott College under early admission. The student must
be mature, academically prepared and strongly recom-

mended for this program by her school. Most high
schools grant a diploma after a student completes first-
year courses at Agnes Scott. A student 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. An admission interview is
required of all early admission applicants.

Home Schooled Students

Home schooled students should be encouraged to
provide as much information about their curriculum as
possible through the admission process. Interviews and
three SAT 11 subject tests in areas such as English, math
and writing are strongly recommended and may be
required. Students are evaluated individually, although
greater emphasis is often placed on standardized test
scores and writing samples.

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. Information
Service (USIS) or by writing to the TOEFL Program,
Educational Testing Service, Box 899, Princeton, NJ
08541.

College Students

Transfer Studmts

Agnes Scott welcomes applications from transfer
students, including graduates of two-year colleges.
Transfer applicants are admitted on the basis of academ-
ic and personal achievement and motivation. In addi-
tion to a completed application form, each applicant
must submit standardized test score results (SAT 1 or
ACT), an essay, an official transcript of all high school
and college work, 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 probation or have been dismissed will not be
admitted to Agnes Scott College.

Transfer students are also urged to visit Agnes

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Scott for an interview in the Office of Admission.

Transfer students must complete tfie 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. Admission decisions are made and
announced as applications are completed and openings
remain available.

Transfer credit may be given for courses taken at
accredited institutions, provided the student has earned
a grade of C or better and the courses fall within the
scope of Agnes Scott's curriculum. Students wishing to
apply a substantial portion of work earned elsewhere
toward their major should check with the assistant dean
of the College.

Transimt Students

Students in good standing at other colleges may
apply as transient students at Agnes Scott for one or
more semesters and take one or more courses. A request
for admission as a transient student should be filed in
writing with the assistant dean of the College and sup-
ported by the following items sent at the student's ini-
tiative: a transcript of record, including a statement of
good standing and a letter of approval from the stu-
dent's college dean, indicating approval of the plan and
of specific courses to be taken for transfer credit.

Studmts with Disabiliiies

Agnes Scott College welcomes students with dis-
abilities and accommodates special needs, which are
determined on an individual basis.

Academic accommodations may include adjusting
examination times and allowing the use of taped text-
books for study and word processing for examinations.
Under certain circumstances, a student may request an
exemption to a specific or distributional requirement by
consulting with the assistant dean of the College.
Approval by the dean of the College is required for this
exception.

Residence hall accommodations may include a
room assignment that meets special requirements or an
alarm system for a hearing problem. To determine
appropriate accommodations, the student meets with
the assistant dean of the College or the associate dean
of students. Faculty and staff are informed of the
arrangements only at the request of the student.

Students may also receive assistance in planning
traffic routes on campus.

Agnes Scott complies with section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.

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Return to College

Agnes Scott College welcomes women beyond
traditional college age who wish to pursue their
educational objectives in a program 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 under-
graduates.

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 partic-
ular 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
gready in age, background, marital circumstances,
socioeconomic status and degree of participation 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 community with their
energy, enthusiasm and personal views.

Admission

The College accepts applications for fall or spring
semester Applicants should submit:

The Return to College application, including a
personal essay and the $35 application fee,-

Two letters of recommendation,- and

Official transcripts of previous high school and
college work, sent directly from the institutions
attended.

As soon as all of the application materials are
received, the Office of Admission contacts the applicant
to arrange a campus interview. Neither the Scholastic
Assessment Test (SAT 1) nor the American College
Testing Program (ACT) is required for admission, how-
ever, students who have 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
Admission as early as possible, but no later than one
month before the beginning of a semester Applicants
seeking financial aid must apply at least two months in
advance of the semester in which they plan to enroll.

Financial Aid

Assistance is available for full- or part-time study to
women who demonstrate financial need and have no
bachelor's degree. Applicants must demonstrate finan-
cial need or eligibility for the Middle Income Assistance
grant or the scholarships for Georgia Perimeter College
graduates. For most forms of financial aid, students must
enroll each semester for a minimum of six semester
hours of credit. For more details, see Financial Aid.

Health Record

The College requires a completed entrance health
record to be on file at the Student FHealth Center before
a student attends classes. FHealth record forms are sent
to students after admission.

Studmts with Preinous Acadetnic Experieytce

The Return to College program accepts both full-
and part-time students who have credits earned at other
institutions. They are subject to the same regulations as
other transfer students, with the exception of the mini-
mum course load

Evaluation oj Transfer Credit

Evaluation of transfer credit may require that
course descriptions from catalogs from all colleges pre-
viously attended be submitted to the assistant dean of
the College upon enrollment. Please contact the regis-
trar of your previous college or colleges for assistance in
obtaining catalog course descriptions.

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Academic credit earned at other institutions and
meeting Agnes Scott College standards is applied
toward the Agnes Scott degree upon classification. No
more than 62 semester hours (60 plus two for physical
education) of transfer credit will be counted toward the
122 semester hours required for the Agnes Scott degree.
A student must earn a minimum of 60 hours in Agnes
Scott academic courses toward the 1 22 hours required
for the Agnes Scott degree.

Time Limits jor Completincj a Degree

Return to College students must complete their
degrees:

Within eight years of enrollment if initially classi-
fied as a first-year student.

Within six years of enrollment if classified as a
sophomore.

Within four years of enrollment if classified as a
junior or a senior

Stude}its 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.

Return to Collecje Applicants Seeking Audit Status

Applicants seeking to audit a course are required
to complete the Return to College application for
admission with a final college transcript indicating grad-
uation date or a final high school transcript indicating
graduation date. These transcripts must be sent directly
from the institutions attended. An interview is also
required.

Non-decjree Candidates

Students enrolled in the Return to College pro-
gram 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 dean of the College may make exceptions to
any of the above.

Interviews and Visits

Women considering the Return to College pro-
gram are encouraged to visit the campus. Arrangements
to attend classes may be made through the Office of
Admission. An interview is required of all applicants for
admission.

Admission representatives welcome the opportu-
nity to meet with prospective students to answer ques-
tions about the program or to discuss transcripts of pre-
vious college work.

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Tuition and Fees

Student fees at Agnes Scott meet less than half of
the annual operating costs of the College.
General endowment income and gifts and grants
to the College make up the difference between student
payments and College operating expenses. Fees for full-
time students for the 1999-2000 academic year are:

Tuition $15,880

Room and board fee $ 6,660

Student activity fee $ 125

College events fee $ 20

Health insurance fee $ 193

Total $22,878

The room and board fee covers routine medical
treatment in the Student Health Center for resident stu-
dents.

Payment due dates for tuition and fees for 1999-
2000 are indicated below.

Tuition and Fees Payment Schedule

Resident Students
March 15 $ 150

August 1 $ 100

August 1 $10,513

August 1 $ 193

Januarys $10,527

Non-Resident Students

Re-registration deposit

Room deposit

Balance-fall semester

tuition, fees, room and

board

Health insurance (unless

waived)

Spring semester tuition,

fees, room and board

March 15

$ 150

Re-registration deposit

August 1

$ 7, 398

Balance-fall semester
tuition and fees

August 1

$ 193

Health insurance (unless
waived)

January 5

$ 7,412

Spring semester tuition
and fees

A student's financial aid package will be consid-
ered when determining the amounts due each semester.
All resident students pay a refundable $100 room occu-
pancy deposit each year. This deposit is due August 1 .
The deposit is refundable at the end of the academic
year if no room damage has occurred and no other
monies are due to the College.

Students who change boarding status during the
semester will be charged or credited for room and board
on a pro rata basis for the remainder of the semester.

All new students pay a $150 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 students pay a nonrefundable $150
deposit by mid-March. This deposit entitles the student
to re-register for the upcoming academic year and to
select a residence hall room for the next year. A nonre-
fundable $150 continuation fee is also required of stu-
dents who are on an approved leave of absence.
Students who take less than a full academic load (12
semester hours) pay tuition on a semester basis. The
1999-2000 rate is $660 for each hour up to five hours,
$4,620 for six to eight hours, and $6,600 for nine to 1 1
hours. Any additional monies due the College as a result
of course changes during the 10-day drop/add period
are due at the time of the change. No adjustment will be
made to billing after the 10-day drop-add period. 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 six semester hours. The 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.

Post-baccalaureate premedical and teacher certifi-
cation students pay per semester $330 per credit hour
up to five hours, $2,310 for six to eight hours,- $3,300
for nine to 1 1 hours,- and $3,970 for full-time work in
1999-2000. The student activity fee and the college
events fee are not included in these charges. The stu-

22 Allies Scod College Catalog 1999-2001

dent activity fee is due at the beginning of the first
semester, other than summer, in which the student is
enrolled for at least six semester hours. The college
events fee is due at the beginning of the first semester,
other than summer, in which a student is enrolled,
regardless of the number of credit hours taken.

Graduiitiou Fee

A nonrefundable graduation fee of $150 to cover
rental of cap, gown and hood, the purchase of the
diploma and other expenses is required of all students
who expect to graduate. This payment is due August 1
when tuition, fees and room and board charges for the
fall semester are paid.

Paymatt Policy

A student may not register or attend classes until
accounts have been satisfactorily paid in the accounting
office. All financial obligations to the College must be
met before a student can receive a diploma, a transcript
of record or official grades.

Rejund Policy

Refunds are College payments that are returned
to the student and/or to the financial aid sources from
which the payment originated. Refunds are made within
30 days of a student's withdrawal from the College.
Students who withdraw on or before the first class day
of a semester will receive a full refund of any payment
made toward tuition, room and board and student fees.

No refund will be made of the $150 enrollment/
re-registration deposit.

For students who withdraw after the first class day
during a semester, the mandatory health insurance fee is
nonrefundable.

Agnes Scott's institutional refund policy for
tuition, room and board and the student activity and
college events fees is as follows:

90 percent refund when withdrawal is after the
first class day and before the end of the first 10 percent
of the semester

50 percent refund when withdrawal is after the
first 10 percent and before the end of the first 25 per-
cent of the semester

25 percent refund when withdrawal is after the
first 25 percent and before the end of the first 50 per-
cent of the semester

The date of withdrawal is ( 1 ) the date that the
student notifies the institution of her intent to withdraw
or (2) the date of withdrawal as specified by the stu-
dent, whichever is earlier The semester begins with the
first day of class for that semester The first week of the
semester is the seven-day period that begins on the first
day of class. The point of withdrawal is measured in
weeks, and the student is considered to have withdrawn
within a given week, as defined above, if the withdraw-
al date is prior to the end of that week.

For students who are in their first semester of
study at Agnes Scott and withdraw on or before the 60
percent point in the semester, the refund amount is cal-
culated using the statutory pro rata refund policy set
forth by the U.S. Department of Education. The pro
rata refund is calculated based on the prorated charges
for the remaining weeks in the semester

Refunds are applied in the following order, as
prescribed by federal law and regulations:

Unsubsidized federal Stafford Loans

Subsidized federal Stafford Loans

Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate
Students

Federal Pell Grants

Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grants

Other federal aid

State financial assistance

Private or institutional student financial
assistance

Student

Monthly Statements of Account

Each student will receive a monthly statement of
account from the College if a balance is due.
Statements include, but are not limited to, tuition, room
and board charges. Student Health Center charges,
parking fines and library fines. Statements are due and
payable upon receipt, unless otherwise stated.

Delincfuent Accounts

The College will turn over past due accounts to
an outside collection agency and use the full extent of
the law to collect delinquent accounts.

A^iTts Scoll Collide Gitalog 1990-2001 23

Health Insurance

The College requires that all students be covered
by health insurance and provides a health insurance
program for a fee of $193. The fee is assessed and
payable when fall tuition, room and board charges are
due

The health insurance program may be waived
upon evidence that the student is covered by adequate
alternative health insurance arrangements.

International students are required to be continu-
ously enrolled in a comprehensive health insurance plan
subscribed to by Agnes Scott College. Fees for the plan
are included in the statement of charges each term.

Telephone System

The College provides each room with a tele-
phone connection. The Agnes Scott telecommunica-
tions office contracts with AT&T for long distance ser-
vice. A long distance access code may be obtained
directly from AT&T or through the Agnes Scott
telecommunications office. Students receive monthly
bills from AT&T and send payments directly to the
company. An outstanding balance on the AT&T tele-
phone account is considered an outstanding financial
obligation to Agnes Scott College and could result in
the loss of the long distance access code and the with-
holding of official grades and transcripts.

Vehicle Recjistration

There is a vehicle registration fee of $50 for the
academic year, or $30 for one semester.

2h Acjms ScoH Collegt Catalog i999-200t

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Agnes Scott strives to attract and maintain an eco-
nomically diverse student body. The financial aid
program supports this goal by striving to make
an Agnes Scott education affordable for every student
who is admitted. Currently, more than 60 percent of
Agnes Scott students qualify for and receive financial
aid based on their family's financial circumstances.

Need-Based Assistance

Financial need is evaluated by the financial aid
office after the student has been accepted for admission.
Based on this evaluation, the student may be offered a
financial aid package consisting of one or more grants, a
federal Stafford Student Loan and the offer of campus
employment.

The primary factors used to determine eligibility
for financial aid are:

Parent and student income

Parent and student current assets

Federal, state and FICA taxes paid

Number of people dependent on the family
income

Number of family members in college

Age of parent(s) or guardian(s)

Extraordinary expenses, such as high medical
bills.

Once a student's eligibility for financial assistance
is determined, assistance from all sources, including
merit-based scholarships, is applied toward the eligibili-
ty-

Awards Based on Other Factors

Agnes Scott students also receive financial assis-
tance based on factors that include:

Academic achievement

Community service

Leadership

Extracurricular involvement

State residence.

Scholarships are available for students with vary-
ing backgrounds and levels of achievement. The schol-

arships are based on a variety of criteria and are renew-
able for a maximum of three additional years. They
include;

Honor Scholarships ranging in value from
$13,000 to $22,685. Recipients are selected on
the basis of outstanding academic achievement
and promise.

Students must submit thi applications for admission and
scholarship/awards by January 15.

HOPE Matching Awards in the amount of
$3,000 are awarded to Georgia HOPE scholars
upon their acceptance to the College. The $3,000
Agnes Scott award together with the $3,000
HOPE scholarship and the $1,000 Georgia
Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG) totals $7,000
toward the cost of attendance. If a student is
awarded a larger scholarship from the College,
the larger award will replace the matching award.
Studmts must he HOPE scholars to cjualifyjor the match-
ing award.

Nannette Hopkins Scholarships in music are
awarded to entering students planning to major in
music on the basis of musical talent and promise.
These scholarships range in value from $2,000 to
$8,500 per year

Contact ffof Office of Admission about auditions.

Achievement Awards of $7,000 are presented on
the basis of academic achievement and demon-
strated involvement in school or community
activities.

Community Service Awards of $6,000 are given
to students who show demonstrated involvement
in service activities through school, the religious
community, or an agency or foundation.
Applicants are recfuired to submit an expanded resume of
their activities.

Middle Income Assistance grants ranging in value
h-om $3,000 to $5,000 are awarded to students
who do not qualify for significant assistance based
on their financial circumstances or admission cre-
dentials, yet may not be able to afford the cost of
private higher education.

A0nes Scott Colk^t Cataloi) 1999-2001 25

Applicants shouU submit thiir admission and financial aid
applications hy March i for priority co>isideration^
National Presbyterian College scholarships of up
to $1 ,400 are awarded to entering first-year stu-
dents who are members of the Presbyterian
Church USA. Selection is based on scholastic
ability and family financial circumstances.
Applications are available from the National Presbyterian
Church.

Marie L. Rose Scholarship of $1,000 is awarded
by the Huguenot Society of America to a rising
sophomore, junior or senior who presents proof
of eligibility as a Huguenot descendant.
Applicatio)is are available in thefmancial aid office and
must be submitted no later than Aprd i5.
Scholarships for Georgia Perimeter College
graduates are valued at $8,500 per year
Recipimts must have graduated from Georgia Perimeter
College within the i 2 months prior to beginning at Agnes
Scott-

Transfer Scholarships are available to transfer stu-
dents who apply by the transfer priority deadline
of May 1 .
Contact the Office of Admission for additional information.

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 $1,000 in 1999-2000). To qualify, a student
must have been a legal resident of Georgia for the 1 2
months immediately preceding enrollment at Agnes
Scott and must be registered for at least 1 2 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 important role private colleges play in
reducing the cost to taxpayers for the education of
Georgia citizens. Applications, which must be hied
annually, can be obtained from the Agnes Scott finan-
cial aid office.

In addition, HOPE scholars are eligible to receive
a HOPE scholarship in the amount of $3,000 from the
State of Georgia as well as a $3,000 HOPE Matching
Award from Agnes Scott.

Federal Programs

Two grant programs provide federal grant funds.
The federal Pell Grant program makes need-based
awards based on information provided on the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). These
grants were for a maximum of $3,000 for 1998-99. I

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity
Grants range from $100 to $4,000. Completing the
FAFSA is all that is necessary to apply for both of these
programs.

Federal Work-Study program funds provide a
portion of salaries paid to students who are awarded
campus jobs as a part of their financial aid package. The
federal Stafford Student Loan program enables stu-
dents to borrow directly from banks, credit unions, sav-
ings and loan associations and other participating
lenders. Students must complete the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid to be eligible to apply for a fed-
eral Stafford Loan. The low interest loans are repayable
beginning six months after ceasing at least half-time
enrollment.

The federal Stafford Loan program limits the
amount students may borrow annually to $2,625 for
first-year students, $3,500 for sophomores, $5,500 for
juniors and seniors and $8,500 for graduate students. If
the results of the aid application indicate that the stu-
dent is eligible for an interest subsidy, the federal gov-
ernment will pay the interest while the student is
attending an eligible institution on a half-time or greater
basis.

Students who are not eligible for the interest sub-
sidy may borrow under the federal Stafford Loan pro-
gram,- however, the student is responsible for the
accrued interest, which either may be paid on a periodic
basis or added to the loan principal. Any student who
has difficulty locating a federal Stafford Loan lender
should contact the Agnes Scott College financial aid
office.

Application Procedures

Agnes Scott requires all applicants for need-based
hnancial aid to complete the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid. In addition, all students who wish
to be considered for Agnes Scott grants based on family
financial circumstances are required to complete the
Agnes Scott College hnancial aid application.

Prospective students should indicate their interest

26 A^nts Scott College Catalog 1999-2001

in financial assistance on the Agnes Scott application
for admission.

Transfer applicants, applicants for readmission
and Return to College applicants may obtain tfie appli-
cations from the Office of Admission.

Currently enrolled students seeking aid for the
next session should obtain the applications from the
Financial Aid office. Instructions for applying are posted
on the official bulletin board in January.

Detennination oj Collecje Awards

The financial aid office uses the information pro-
vided on the financial aid applications to determine the
amount of family resources that should be available to
the student for college expenses. Among the factors
used in the analysis are: family and student income and
assets, taxes, the number of people in the household,
the age of the older parent and the number of children
in college.

The processed financial aid application must be
received in the financial aid office by May 1 to receive a
priority package.

Students also must inform the Financial Aid office
of any significant changes in the financial situation of
their families that might result in an increase or decrease
in aid.

No tijica tion oj Awa rds

Students are notified of their financial aid award
for the coming session as soon as possible after the
financial aid office receives their processed financial aid
applications.

Conjidmtiality oj Awards

Since the amount of an award reflects a family's
financial circumstances, the College considers the
award a private matter between the student, her parents
and the financial aid office. In accordance with the leg-
islation 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
that 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 com-
plying with all instructions and regulations of the vari-
ous student assistance programs.

Financial aid awards are made for one year and
are renewable on evidence of continued eligibility as
indicated by the results of completed financial aid appli-
cations 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.

Students receiving financial assistance who with-
draw from the College during the refund period may
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 with-
draw from the College and have received cash for non-
direct educational expenses, repayment of unused funds
may be necessary.

Duration oj Aid Eligibility

Funded assistance normally is available only for
the equivalent of eight semesters of full-time study.
Students who attend part-time or who transfer in credits
from an institution in which they previously were
matriculated or degree-seeking will have their aid eligi-
bility prorated accordingly.

Students are eligible to receive Ttle IV federal
financial aid for no more than 12 full-time equivalent
semesters of study. Eligibility will be prorated for trans-
fer and part-time students. For example, a Return to
College student who enrolls as a first semester junior
and attends half-time each semester will be eligible to
receive federal financial aid for no more than 12 semes-
ters.

Students who drop or add courses during the first
10 calendar days of the semester will have their finan-
cial aid awards revised to reflect any change in enroll-
ment status (full-time, three-quarter-time or half-time).
A student's enrollment status at the end of the 10-day
period will be used in the computation of the student's
duration of financial aid eligibility.

Agnes Scon Colltjt Calatog <999-200< 27

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Students must maintain satisfactory academic
progress to receive financial assistance tfirough pro-
grams authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education
Act as amended, through state-administered programs
and through College-funded programs.

The standards of progress and criteria for aca-
demic probation also determine financial aid probation.
When a student is placed on academic probation, she is
also placed on financial aid probation and is sent writ-
ten notification. If a student continues on academic pro-
bation for a third consecutive semester, her financial aid
is terminated.

All Agnes Scott scholarships based on merit
require specific academic achievement for renewal. The
requirements vary and are included in the scholarship
notification.

Appeals and Reinstatemei-it of Aid
A student may appeal the termination of her financial
aid. If circumstances warrant, the financial aid may be
reinstated. A written appeal must be submitted to the
director of financial aid by the date specified on the
notification of termination of aid. Students will receive
written notification of the decision to grant or not grant
the appeal.

If the appeal for continuation of financial aid is
denied, the student can regain eligibility for financial
aid by attending at her own expense and accumulating
the hours and/or raising her cumulative grade point
average to the level required to regain good standing.

If a student is dismissed or withdraws from the
College while ineligible for financial aid for failure to
make satisfactory academic progress, she can request a
reinstatement of aid eligibility upon readmission to the
College by sending a written request to the director of
financial aid. If circumstances warrant, the financial aid
eligibility may be reinstated. Students will receive writ-
ten notification of this decision.

Students who wish to appeal the termination of
their merit-based scholarship must appeal in writing to
the director of financial aid. Students will receive a writ-
ten response regarding the decision on the appeal.

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 that will enable them to make their
expected contribution toward college costs. Detailed
information on these programs is available in the finan-
cial aid office.

Parent Loan Plan. The Agnes Scott Parent Loan Plan is
funded by the College for families who wish to obtain
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
financial aid office for further information.

Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students
(PLUS). This federal loan program enables parents of
enrolled students to obtain federally insured loans at a
low interest rate through banks, credit unions and sav-
ings and loans. Parents may borrow a maximum of the
cost of education less other financial assistance.

AchieverLoan. The AchieverLoan from the Knight
College Resource Group is a long-term loan program
for parents who wish to spread college costs over a
longer period of time (up to 15 years).

Agnes Scott College 10-Month Payment Plan. The
Agnes Scott Payment Plan divides college costs into 10
interest-free monthly payments. An application with fee
must be filed annually.

Return to College Studeyits

Financial assistance is available for full- or part-
time study to women pursuing their first bachelor's
degree. Applicants must demonstrate financial need or
eligibility for the Middle Income Assistance grant or the
scholarships for Georgia Perimeter College graduates.
For most financial aid programs, recipients must enroll
each semester for a minimum of six semester hours of
credit. Financial aid awards for Return to College stu-
dents usually consist of grant and loan funds.

Return to College applicants who wish to apply
for financial assistance should file their aid applications
at least two months prior to the beginning of the
semester for which they plan to enroll. [See previous injor-
mntion jor details.)

28 Aijms Scoll College Catalog 1999-2001

Post-baccalaureate Students

Loan assistance is available to degree-seeking stu-
dents who already have a bachelor's degree and to post-
baccalaureate students enrolled in a course of study
required for teacher certification or for entrance into
graduate or professional school.

hitemational Stii^etits

A limited amount of financial assistance based on
merit or need is available for international students.
International students may obtain both the CSS
Declaration and Certification of Finances and the
Financial Aid Application for Students in Foreign
Countries from the Office of Admission.

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 admis-
sion and financial aid documents from international stu-
dents interested in aid.

International students planning to stay in the
United States during the summer vacation must bring
with them an additional $2,400 for summer living
expenses because on-campus and off-campus employ-
ment during the summer cannot be guaranteed. Only
those who meet special eligibility criteria and who can
submit pertinent documentation may obtain authoriza-
tion for off-campus employment during the academic
year and summer.

International students are required to be continu-
ously enrolled in a comprehensive health insurance plan
subscribed by Agnes Scott College. Fees for the plan
are included in the statement of charges each term.

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The Academic Program

The academic program at Agnes Scott emphasizes
intellectual independence, academic excellence
and informed choice. Each student is responsible
for choosing her own course of study, within the param-
eters of academic excellence set by the College's specif-
ic, distributional and depth standards.

Academic Advising

A key resource for new students is the academic
advisor. Each incoming student is assigned an advisor,
who is a faculty member, by the assistant dean of the
College. The advisor assists the student in making
informed choices about her academic career and serves
in this role until the student selects a major, usually at
the end of the sophomore year

The faculty advisor must sign the student's course
card and any forms to add or drop courses. This action
signifies that the student has consulted the advisor
about her decision; however, the student is responsible
for her own choices and her own academic program.

Degree Recjuiremaits

Agnes Scott College confers the degree of
Bachelor of Arts. To qualify for the degree, each student
must complete successfully 1 22 semester hours of cred-
it, including no more than two semester hours of physi-
cal education and no more than 10 semester hours of
internship credit, with a cumulative grade point average
of 2.0 (C average); satisfy the specific, distributional,
social and cultural analysis (effective fall 2000) and
depth standards; and satisfy the residence requirement.
Students entering fall 1997 or later must have a cumula-
tive grade point average of 2.00 in the major in order to
receive the degree.

Specific, Distributional and

Social and Cultural Analysis Standards

The academic program encourages informed
choice withm the parameters of academic excellence.
The specific standards ensure a student's competence in
specific skills. The distributional standards introduce a
student to the ways of thinking and subject matter of

broad areas of human inquiry. The social and cultural
analysis standard (effective fall 2000) ensures that all
students include in their academic programs a course
that reflects, in an appropriate academic context, the
College's appreciation of diverse cultures and commit-
ment to justice. A student satisfies these standards by
completing designated courses in the respective areas.

Specific Standards

Unless exempted, a student must satisfy these
standards:

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: two semester hours.

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.

Effective fall 2000: one semester course that
includes a laboratory section and one addition-
al semester course: either a second science
course or a course that relates science to
another discipline or disciplines.

3. Social Sciences
One semester course.

30 Ai/iics Scoll Cotk^e Catalog 1999-2001

Sociiil and Cultitml Analysis Standard

[Ejjectwe jiill 2000J

The social and cultural analysis standard ensures
that all students include in their academic program a
course that reflects, in an appropriate academic context,
the College's appreciation of diverse cultures and com-
mitment to justice. A student satisfies this standard by
completing a course chosen from those that have as
their central focus the critical examination of relation-
ships, interactions and outcomes among dominant and
marginalized cultures, subcultures and groups in the
United States and abroad.

Restrictions

Several restrictions apply to specific and/or distri-
butional standards.

The term one semester course means a course
of at least three semester hours.

Credit received in satisfying specific standards
cannot apply to distributional standards.

Credit received in satisfying distributional
standards cannot apply to specific standards.

Credit received in satisfying distributional
standards may be applied to the social and cultur-
al analysis standard.

Courses taken to satisfy the specific and distri-
butional standards cannot be taken on a pass/fail
basis.

No more than one specific or distributional
standard may be satisfied by transfer credit after a
student has been enrolled.

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 department (except for courses
in creative writing and Philosophy 220),- cross-
listed courses count in the distributional area of
the department in which the faculty member
teaching the course is appointed.

Physical education courses beyond the two
required represent credit beyond the 122 semes-
ter hours required for the degree.

Satisfying Specific, Distributional and Social and
Cultural Analysis Standards by Courses

The following Agnes Scott courses (or their
equivalents) satisfy the specific standards. Exceptions

are considered individually.

Two semester courses in English composition
and reading, taken while a student is classified as
a first-year student. English 101 and 102 or 10B
and 104,

The intermediate level of a foreign language:
French 202; German 202,- Greek or Latin, two
semesters at the 200 level,- Japanese 202,- Spanish
202.

Two semester hours in physical education. Any
courses in the physical education program. 100-
level dance courses and DAN 230 will also fulfill
the requirement.

The following Agnes Scott courses (or their
equivalents) satisfy the distributional standards.
Exceptions are considered individually.
1 . Humanities and Fine Arts

a. Literature: one semester course in the language
of its composition.

English: any course under the "Literature"

heading of the Department of English except

230 and 323.

French: 240, 241, 242 or any more advanced

literature course.

German: 222 or any more advanced literature

course.

Greek: any 200- or 300-level course except

360.

Latin: 202 or any course above this level

except 360.

Spanish: 223 or any more advanced literature

course.

b. Religious and philosophical thought:
one semester course.

Religious studies: any course.
Philosophy: any course, except 220.

c. FHistorical studies and classical civilization: one
semester course.

FHistory: any course.

Classical languages and literatures: any course
under the "Classical Courses in English" head-
ing of the department.

d. Fine arts: one semester course.

Art: history and theory, any course, studio art,

161, 162 or 163.

Creative writing: English 200, 201, 202, 203

Ai/nts Scoll CoUtjIi Ciitiilocl 1999-2001 31

(Theatre 203), 205, 340, 341, 342, 344
(Theatre 344).

Music: any course except applied music.
Theatre-, any course except 1 17.

2. Natural Science and Mathematics

a Mathematics: one semester course except 1 15

and 150.

Philosophy: 220.
b. Natural science: one semester course that

includes a laboratory section.

Astronomy: 120 or any course (with a

laboratory section) for which the student

qualifies.

Biology: 101, 108, 120 or any course (with a

laboratory section) for which the student

qualifies.

Chemistry: 101 and 101 L or any course

(with a laboratory section) for which the

student qualifies.

Physics: 102, 1 10 or any course (with a

laboratory section) for which the student

qualifies.
Effective fall 2000: an additional semester course
selected from one of the following: any additional sci-
ence course for which the student has completed pre-
requisites, an approved list of science-related courses to
be issued by the registrar

3. Social Sciences
One semester course.

Anthropology: 101 or any course for which
the student qualifies.

Economics: 100 or any course for which the stu-
dent qualifies except 210, 211, 212, 213, 217,
220.

Political science: any course.
Psychology: 12 1 or any course for which
the student qualifies.

Sociology: 101 or any course for which the
student qualifies.

Social and Cultural Analysis Standard

[Effective jail 2000J: One semester course. (List of
courses to be determined by faculty in 1999-
2000.)

Courses taken under the Atlanta Regional
Consortium for Higher Education (ARCHE) cross-reg-

istration program may be used to satisfy one specific or
distributional standard or the social and cultural analysis
standard. The student must have the approval of the
Agnes Scott department concerned and the assistant
dean of the College.

Satisfyincj 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 exemption may also be the basis for credit.
See Advanced Placement Credit in the Admission sec-
tion. Inquiries about exemption should be made to the
assistant dean of the College.

\

Depth Standards

The depth standards develop a student's com-
mand of a particular subject matter by her completion
of a major Besides standing disciplinary and interdisci-
plinary majors, Agnes Scott offers interdisciplinary stu-
dent-designed majors. A major is:

a. a minimum of 30 semester hours within one disci-
pline, exclusive of required courses outside the
discipline and exclusive of internships. In interdis-
ciplinary programs, the minimum hours are speci-
fied 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 dis-
cipline, exclusive of required courses outside the
discipline but inclusive of internships. In interdis-
ciplinary programs, the maximum hours are speci-
fied in the programs' descriptions. Any hours
beyond the maximum must represent work
beyond the 122 semester hours required for the
degree.

Students entering fall of 1997 or later must have a
cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in the major in
order to receive the degree.

Credit received in satisfying specific and distribu-
tional standards may apply to depth standards. A stu-
dent should consult her major advisor 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 listings
in this catalog. First-year and sophomore students
should review the requirements of majors they are con-

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sidering in order to determine if any courses must be
taken during the first and second years.

When considering a major, students should talk
with the chair or director of the program. They should
also seek the advice of other members of that discipline
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 this 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 distribu-
tional standards may apply to a minor. A student
should consult the chair of her minor program 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.

6 Cross-registration courses at member institutions
of the Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher
Education (ARCHE) may satisfy requirements for
the minor if approved by the chair of the minor
program.

7 No credits from internships may be used to satis-
fy the minimum hours/courses for the minor,
unless a credit internship is specifically permitted
within the requirements for the minor.

Residence Recjuirement

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 cours-
es toward the 122 hours required for the degree.

Under special circumstances, a student who has
completed three years at Agnes Scott or two years
mcluding a year at the upper-division level, may take
her senior year at another institution. A request for
exception to the residence requirement must be filed

with the assistant dean of the College by the beginning
of the spring semester of the preceding session.
Permission may then be granted by the dean of the
College on the recommendation of the chair of the
major program and the assistant dean of the College.

Transfer Credit

Transfer credit is given for grades of C or better
in courses taken prior to enrollment at accredited col-
leges and universities. Transfer credit must be approved
by the assistant dean of the College. No credit is given
for courses with pass/fail or satisfactory/unsatisfactory
grades.

After enrollment at Agnes Scott, any course taken
at an accredited college or university that has been
approved by the dean or the assistant dean of the
College will be accepted for transfer credit if the stu-
dent receives a grade of D or better

Once a student has enrolled, she may satisfy only
one specific or distributional standard at another institu-
tion. This applies to students on leave of absence, stu-
dents who have withdrawn and been readmitted, cross-
registration students and students attending summer
school.

A student may also transfer, after enrollment, a
maximum of 20 semester hours of credit to Agnes Scott
from another institution, including work taken in sum-
mer school, while on leave of absence or after the stu-
dent has withdrawn and before readmission to the
College. Only 10 of these 20 hours may be taken while
on leave of absence. These hourly restrictions do not
apply to students in approved study abroad, Washing-
ton Semester, cross-registration or exchange programs.
Grades for credit earned at another institution are not
factored into a student's grade point average.

A student must earn a minimum of 60 hours in
Agnes Scott College academic courses toward the 122
hours required for the Agnes Scott degree. A minimum
of 12 hours toward a major must be completed in Agnes
Scott College upper level academic courses. A mini-
mum of nine hours toward a minor must be completed
in Agnes Scott academic courses. Exceptions to this
policy may be made by the dean of the College.

Academic courses do not include courses in phys-
ical education. Grades for transfer credit are not fac-
tored into a students grade point average.

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Evaluation oj Transfer Credit

Evaluation of transfer credit may require course
descriptions from catalogs from all colleges previously
attended to be submitted to the assistant dean of tfie
College. Please contact the registrar of your previous
college or colleges for assistance in obtaining catalog
course descriptions.

Summer School

Credit for approved summer courses at accredited
colleges and universities may be applied to the require-
ments for the Agnes Scott degree. After a student has
enrolled at Agnes Scott, no credit is given for a summer
school course if the grade is less than D. Credit for
summer school courses is not factored into a student's
grade point average.

Students planning to take summer school courses
should consult the assistant dean of the College before
enrolling in summer school. All courses require approval
by the assistant dean of the College, m consultation
with the appropriate academic program chair or direc-
tor Only one specific or distributional standard 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 program. Usually no more than two
semester courses of summer school work may apply to
the requirements for a major

Usually no more than one semester course of
summer school work may apply to requirements for the
minor Such courses must be approved by the chair of
the minor program.

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 122 semester hours required for the Agnes Scott
degree. The dean of the College may make exceptions.
Hours in Agnes Scott summer programs are not includ-
ed in these limits.

Leave oj Absertce

The purpose of a leave of absence is to allow a
student a break in her studies without having to with-
draw from the College and apply for readmission.
A leave of absence form should be submitted to the
assistant dean of the College for approval by the end of
the course selection period prior to the semester or
semesters requested. Except under the most unusual cir-

cumstances, no requests 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 a
student's college career A student may request that the
assistant dean of the College extend her leave of
absence from one semester to two semesters.

A student whose leave of absence is approved
must pay a nonrefundable $150 continuation fee for the
leave period. When she returns to Agnes Scott College,
the fee will be applied toward her fees.

Students studying abroad through Agnes Scott's
exchange and affiliate programs are not considered to
be on leave. Students enrolled in study abroad programs
sponsored by other institutions and organizations will
pay the leave-of-absence fee but will not be restricted
by the leave-of-absence policies.

A student granted a leave of absence need not
apply for readmission. Within a reasonable time, she
should notify the assistant 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 withdrawn. She must apply for read-
mission before she can return.

A leave of absence may not be used to attend
classes full-time at another institution. If, for good rea-
son, a student on leave wishes to take some course-work
at another college or university, she should first consult
with the assistant dean of the College, who will serve as
her academic advisor for the duration of the leave.
E.xcept under very special circumstances, strict limita-
tions apply as to the amount of academic credit that
may be earned during a leave of absence: six hours dur-
ing a one-semester leave and 10 hours during a two-
semester leave. If academic credit is attempted, a stu-
dent 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 return to Agnes
Scott.

Exceptions to the above policies may be made by
the dean of the College.

Withdrawing from the College

A student who wishes to withdraw from the
College must obtain a withdrawal form from the assis-
tant dean of the College or the dean of students.

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Withdrawal is not official until a withdrawal form has
been signed by one of the deans. Withdrawal forms 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 forms are
signed will be determined on the basis described in the
Academic Program section of this catalog under Grades
and Completion of Semester Courses.

For the financial aspects of withdrawal from the
College, see the Tuition and Fees section.

Readmission

Students who have withdrawn or been dismissed
from Agnes Scott and wish to return must submit an
application form with the $35 nonrefundable applica-
tion fee. The application is available from the admission
office. Students must also send transcripts of college
work taken since leaving Agnes Scott and the recom-
mendation of an instructor under whom the work was
done.

Students who have not pursued additional study
may complete a short application form, also available
from the admission 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 offi-
cial application for admission.

Courses, Grades and Examinations
Courses

The College operates on a variable credit-hour,
early-semester calendar. The unit of credit is the semes-
ter hour. Courses carry from a half semester hour to five
semester hours credit. Usually one credit hour is grant-
ed for each contact hour. Laboratories are usually three
contact hours and carry one credit hour. Semester
courses in physical education carry one semester hour
credit.

All courses are semester courses,- i.e., courses that
begin and end within a semester, with final grades at the
end of the semester. Credit is given upon successful
completion of each semester course.

Course Numbering

Courses are numbered according to level of diffi-
culty as follows:

100s introduce a discipline.

200s intermediate, though they may introduce

students to an area or aspect of a discipline.
300s and 400s advanced.

Students should consult their instructors or facul-
ty advisors to determine the appropriate course levels.

Course Loads

The usual course load is 1 5 semester hours. The
minimum course load is 12 semester hours (exclusive of
physical education), the maximum is 18 semester hours
(exclusive of physical education). Courses taken under
cross-registration are included in a student's course load.
Traditional students who were admitted as part-time
students, unclassified students and students in the
Return to College program are not subject to the mini-
mum course load limitation.

Requests for Hours in Excess of 1 8

Students with a minimum overall grade point
average of 3.00 may take a maximum course load of 21
hours. Students participating in the professional semes-
ter in the Early Childhood Education program are
exempt from this regulation. Students who do not have
a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above and
who wish to elect 19 academic hours may request per-
mission from the assistant dean of the College.

Grades

Grades are officially recorded as follows: A, excel-
lent,- B, good; C, average,- D, passing,- E, conditional fail-
ure with the privilege of re-examination,- F, failure,- 1,
incomplete, W, withdrew, MED, medical withdrawal.
Grades for courses taken on a pass/fail basis are record-
ed as P or F (see exception under The Pass/Fail Option,
below).

Grades are assigned the following quality points:
A = 4 quality points per semester hour, B = 3, C = 2, D
= 1 , F = 0. Grades of 1, P, E and W are excluded from
the calculation of grade point averages. A grade of F in
a pass/fail course is included in grade point average cal-
culation. Grades in physical education courses are also
excluded from the calculation of grade point averages.
Only grades for courses taken at Agnes Scott are fac-
tored into a student's grade point average.

Grade reports are sent to students at the end of
each semester.

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TTie Pass/Fail Option

This option is included in the academic program
to encourage students to elect courses they otherwise
might not select. Juniors and seniors may choose a total
of two courses on a pass/fail basis.

Forms for this request are available in the regis-
trar's office. They must be completed no later than 10
calendar days after the mid-semester break. This dead-
line will not be extended if the student has not received
a mid-term 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, distributional and social and
cultural analysis standards,- all courses taken in the
major, including required courses outside the discipline,
all courses taken for a minor, and certain courses in the
teacher education program.

if a student receives a grade of A or F in a pass/fail
course, the grade will be recorded on her transcript and
averaged into her grade point average. However, the
credits will still be counted toward the total allowed for
pass/fail hours.

All grades for internships are recorded on a
pass/fail basis. These hours are in addition to the two
courses allowed for pass/fail. Internships are an excep-
tion to the policy prohibiting courses taken to satisfy
depth standards from being pass/fail. All physical educa-
tion courses are graded on a pass/fail basis. For physical
education courses the P or F is not calculated in the
grade point average.

Registering for Courses

All students must register for classes on the dates
announced in the College calendar There is a $10 fee
for late registration. No student is allowed to register
after the 10th calendar day of the semester 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 10th cal-
endar day of the semester

Withdrawing from Courses

The last day to withdraw from a course without a
grade of W is five weeks after the first day of classes. In

this case, the course will not be on the students record.
The last day to withdraw from a class with a W is 10
calendar days after the mid-semester break. No course
may be dropped after this date.

In cases of medical emergency, a student may
withdraw from a course with the designation MED
(medical withdrawal), which will appear on her record.
Medical withdrawals are authorized by the assistant
dean of the College or the dean of students only when
a medical emergency is described and certified in writ-
ing by a licensed physician or psychologist at the time
of the emergency. The student is responsible for ensur-
ing that written documentation is provided no later
than one month after the last day of final exams.
Students in Independent Study (490 courses) are cov-
ered by the withdrawal procedures of the Independent
Study program.

Hours dropped after the 1 0th calendar day of the
semester will be included in the computation of the stu-
dent's duration of financial aid eligibility. See the
Scholarships and Financial Aid section for detailed
information.

Auditing Courses

Students may audit courses with written permis-
sion from the assistant 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 permission to audit. No
student will be given permission to audit after the 10th
calendar day of the semester A student may not take
for credit a course she has audited earlier

Repeating Courses with a Grade oj D

A student may not repeat Agnes Scott courses for
which she has received grades of A, B, C, D or P. Under
unusual circumstances and the following conditions, a
student may repeat a course for which she has received
aD.

1 She must obtain the written approval of the chair
of the program involved and the approval of the
assistant dean of the College for permission to
repeat the course.

2 If a student withdraws from a repeated course, the

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original grade will stand in the grade point aver-
age and on the transcript, and she cannot exercise
this option again.

The final grade for a course repeated with this
speciail permission will be substituted in the calculation
of the grade point average, even if it is an F, but both
grades will appear on the transcript. Repeated courses
may not be taken pass/fail.

Repeatinc) Courses with a Grade oj F

Students may repeat Agnes Scott courses for
which a grade of F was received. Both the F and the
grade for the repeated course will be used in the calcu-
lation of the grade point average.

Class Attendance

The effectiveness of instruction at Agnes Scott is
direcdy related to regular class attendance. Attendance
policies are set by instructors and individual depart-
ments.

Attendance at all academic appointments is
required of students on academic probation and of first-
year students during their first semester These students
are permitted one unexcused absence in each class dur-
ing the semester.

Responsibility for work missed is entirely that of
the individual student.

Tests

Tests are announced at least a week in advance.
Attendance at these tests is mandatory. No student is
required to take more than two tests on one day provid-
ed she notifies the instructor at the time the third test is
announced, if a student, because of unavoidable circum-
stances, cannot take a test at the appropriate time, per-
mission to take the test at another time may be granted
by the instructor of the course.

Completion oj Semester Courses

All work for a semester course, except final exam-
inations and papers in lieu of final examinations, must
be completed by 9 a.m. of the second reading day of
the semester Instructors may require work other than
final examinations to be completed earlier

In certain cases, the assistant dean of the College
or the dean of saidents may authorize a grade of
Incomplete (1) in consultation with the instructor. An I

will be given only if the student is receiving a passing
grade for the course work already completed Incom-
plete work must be completed for the course no later
than March 15 (for fall semester Incompletes) or
September I 5 ( for spring semester Incompletes). An
earlier deadline may be given by the assistant dean of
the College or the dean of students. If work is not com-
pleted by the deadline given, the 1 automatically
becomes an F

Final Examinations

Final examinations are given at the end of each
semester Except for a few final exams scheduled in
advance (because of the nature of the course or the size
of the class), students self-schedule exams during the
College's final examination period.

If a student is unable to complete final examina-
tions 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 assistant
dean of the College. A notation of 1 (Incomplete) will
appear on the student's record until a permanent grade
has been recorded. Incompletes may be granted only by
the assistant dean of the College or the dean of stu-
dents.

Re-examinations

Re-examinations given in cases of conditional fail-
ure (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.

Policy jor Disputed Final Grades

When a student has substantial grounds to dis-
pute a final grade and is prepared to present evidence to
support a grievance, she must initiate the procedure by
voicing her complaint to the instructor If the matter is
not resolved at this level, the student may then take the
matter to the chair of the department for mediation. If
the matter is still not resolved, she may then refer the
matter to the dean of the College for further mediation.
If the dean is unable to resolve the dispute, the student
must then refer the matter in writing to the Committee
on Academic Standards and Admission no later than 30
days after the beginning of the next semester The com-
mittee's decision shall be final.

Implementation:

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1 . The voting student member of the Academic
Standards and Admission Committee shall partici-
pate fully in the final decision provided that the
student involved in the dispute waives her right
to confidentiality. Should the student involved in
the dispute be the student member of the com-
mittee, the vice president of the Student
Government Association shall serve in her place
in this specific case.

2. Should a member of the committee be the faculty
member involved in the dispute, that faculty
member shall not be involved in the committee's
deliberations and shall not vote. The chair of the
Faculty Executive Committee shall serve in
his/her place.

ConjidaUiality of Student Records

In compliance with the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act (FERPA), the following Agnes Scott
policies were approved by the President's Council, fall
1998.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
affords students certain rights with respect to their edu-
cational records. These rights include:

1 . The right to inspect and review the student's edu-
cation records within 45 days of the day Agnes
Scott receives a request for access.

Students should submit to the registrar, dean,
head of the academic department, or other appro-
priate official, written requests that identify the
record(s) they wish to inspect. The Agnes Scott
official will make arrangements for access and
notify the student of the time and place where
the records may be inspected. If the records are
not maintained by the Agnes Scott official to
whom the request was submitted, that official
shall advise the student of the correct official to
whom the request should be addressed.

A student does not have the right to inspect
and review the following education records:

a Financial records, including any information those
records contain, of his or her parents,-

b. Confidential letters and confidential

statements of recommendation placed in
the education records of the student before
January 1, 1975, as long as the statements

are used only for the purposes for which

they were specifically intended; and

Confidential letters and confidential

statements of recommendation placed in

the student's education records after

January 1, 1975, if:

i) The student has voluntarily signed a waiver of

right to inspect and review those letters and

statements,- and
ii) Those letters and statements are

related to the student's:

A) Admission to an educational institution,-

B) Application for employment,- or

C) Receipt of an honor or honorary
recognition.

The right to request the amendment of the stu-
dent's education records that the student believes
are inaccurate or misleading.

Students may ask Agnes Scott to amend a
record that they believe is inaccurate or mislead-
ing. They should write the Agnes Scott official
responsible for the record, clearly identify the
part of the record they want changed, and specify
why it is inaccurate or misleading. If Agnes Scott
decides not to amend the record as requested by
the student, Agnes Scott will notify the student of
the decision and advise the student of his or her
right to a hearing regarding the request for
amendment. Additional information regarding the
hearing procedures will be provided to the stu-
dent when notified of the right to a hearing.
The right to consent to disclosures of personally
identifiable information contained in the student's
education records, except to the extent that
FERPA authorizes disclosures without consent.

One exception that permits disclosure without
consent is disclosure to school officials with legit-
imate educational interests. A school official is a
person employed by Agnes Scott in an adminis-
trative, supervisory, academic or research, or sup-
port staff position (including law enforcement
unit personnel and health staff),- a person or com-
pany with whom Agnes Scott has contracted
(such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent),-
a person serving on the Board of Trustees,- or a
student sen'ing on an official committee, such as
a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting

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another school official in performing his or her
tasks. A school official has a legitimate education-
al interest if the official needs to review an educa-
tional record in order to fulfill his or her profes-
sional responsibility. Upon request, Agnes Scott
discloses education records without consent to
officials of another school in which a student
seeks or intends to enroll.
The right to file a complaint with the U.S.
Department of Education concerning alleged fail-
ures by Agnes Scott College to comply with the
requirements of FERPA. The office that adminis-
ters FERPA is:

Family Policy Compliance Office
Department of Education
600 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC. 20202-4605
Certain information is considered public and is
released by Agnes Scott at its discretion. In accor-
dance with FERPA, Agnes Scott has designated
the following information as "directory informa-
tion" that may be released without the student's
consent:

name

local address

home address

local telephone number

home telephone number

date and place of birth

major field of study

enrollment status

dates of attendance

degrees and awards received (including honor
rolls)

participation in officially recognized activities
and sports

most recent previous educational agency or
institution attended.

6. A student may withhold disclosure of any catego-
ry of information designated as public or directo-
ry information. Written notification to withhold
disclosure must be filed with the registrar by
September 30 and is effective for the entire aca-
demic year. Failure on the part of a student to
specifically request the withholding of informa-
tion indicates approval for disclosure.

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Academic Policies

Agnes Scott maintains high standards of excel-
lence with an established set of policies govern-
ing students' academic status, performance and
personal conduct. First among them is student classifica-
tion. A classified student is one who has been admitted
as a candidate for the Agnes Scott degree. The hours
required for class standing do not include credit for
courses in physical education.

Classification

Criteria for classification are:

First-year students; students who have earned
fewer than 24 semester hours of academic credit.

Sophomores: students who have earned at
least 24 semester hours of academic credit and a
cumulative grade point average of at least 1 .50.

Juniors: students who have earned at least

56 semester hours of academic credit and a cumu-
lative grade point average of at least 1 .75.

Seniors: students who have earned at least

88 semester hours of academic credit and a cumu-
lative grade point average 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.

Unclassified students are not candidates for the
degree. An unclassified student may not be working
toward a degree (special student) but may be a transient
student earning a degree at another institution or a sec-
ondary 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 direct-
ed to the assistant dean of the College.

Good Standing

A student is in good standing if not on academic
or disciplinary probation.

Academic Probation and Academic Warning

Academic probation may be imposed by the dean
of the College 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 dur-
ing the semester Students on academic probation 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 College
activities. Additional restrictions may also be imposed
for students on academic probation.

National Collegiate Athletic Association regula-
tions state that students on academic probation may not
participate 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 nine semester hours credit in aca-
demic courses, or has a semester grade point average
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 grade point average less than the minimum
for her classification or if she has not achieved the mini-
mum semester hours for her classification in the next
session: sophomore, 24,- junior, 56,- senior, 88. (These
numbers do not include credit for courses in physical
education.)

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,- or passes less
than two-thirds of the academic work for which she
registered; or has a semester grade point average less
than the minimum for her classification: first-year stu-
dent, 1 .50, sophomore, 1 .75,- junior, 1.91,- senior, 2.00.

An unclassified student usually is placed on aca-

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demic 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 probation.

The dean of the College may waive the guide-
lines for academic probation if a student has been
forced to reduce her academic load because of extenuat-
ing circumstances.

A student who usually would be placed on aca-
demic probation may instead be placed on academic
warning by the dean of the College. This is done when
the dean decides that mitigating circumstances do not
justify academic probation.

Academic warning may carry some restrictions. A
student on academic warning may be placed on aca-
demic probation at any time during a semester If her
academic performance is unsatisfactory, she will be
placed on academic probation for the next semester.

Academic Dismissal

Academic dismissal requires a 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 dean of the College.

Students given academic dismissal usually are eli-
gible to apply for readmission after one year.
Full-time, classified students are subject to academic dis-
missal for any one of the following reasons:

Failure to earn 18 semester hours of credit in aca-
demic courses in any academic session.

Failure to achieve appropriate class standing for
two consecutive years.

Extremely poor academic performance during the
first semester on academic probation.

Being on academic probation for two consecutive
semesters.

Students may be given academic dismissal at any
time if the judicial Review Committee judges their aca-
demic performance to be unsatisfactory. The committee
may waive the guidelines for academic dismissal if a
classified student has been forced to reduce her load
because of extenuating circumstances.

Part-time, classified students are subject to aca-
demic dismissal after two consecutive semesters of aca-
demic probation.

Unclassified students may continue their work at
the College as determined by the assistant dean ol the
College.

Disciplinary Probation, Suspension and Dismissal

For violation(s) of social regulations or policies,
FHonor Court may recommend to the Judicial Review
Committee that a student be placed on disciplinary pro-
bation or be suspended or dismissed.

Suspension 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 dis-
missed 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.

Emergmcy Withdrawal

The College strives to promote the health and
safety of all members of its community by providing
student healthcare, counseling services and public safety
protection services and by enforcing student conduct
regulations.

To ensure that the institution and its members are
allowed to carry out their activities without the substan-
tial threat of interference or danger of harm, the
College has adopted a policy and the following proce-
dures for the emergency withdrawal of a student when
deemed necessary to promote the health and safety of
either the student or the College community.
I. Criteria and Procedures for Immediate Withdrawal

A student will be subject to immediate withdrawal
from the College, and/or College housing, if it is deter-
mined by the dean of students that the student:

a. Engages, or threatens to engage, in behavior
that poses a significant risk to the health or safety
of self or others, or

b. Engages, or threatens to engage, in behavior
that would cause significant property damage, or
directly and significantly impede the lawful activi-
ties of others.

Once it is determined that the student's conduct
falls within these criteria, the student will be notified in
writing and temporarily withdrawn from the College
and/or campus immediately. The withdrawal will be
continued until the Judicial Review Committee reaches
a final decision regarding the student's future status. The
student shall also be provided with a copy of this

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Emergency Withdrawal Policy. At any time, the student
may terminate the process by withdrawing from the
College voluntarily.

The dean of students will make the initial deter-
mination whether the matter will be sent directly to the
judicial Review Committee (Section 111) or whether the
student will be referred to a licensed psychiatrist for
evaluation (Section 11). The student will be notified of
this decision in writing, delivered by either personal
delivery or certified mail. If the matter is sent directly to
the Judicial Review Committee, the committee shall
convene and consider the case (Section 111) within
seven days of the notice to the student. If the student
wishes to be evaluated by a psychiatrist, the student
may request within 48 hours of receipt of the notice
from the dean of students that the matter be pursued
according to the following procedures.
II. Referral for Evaluation

The student may be referred by the dean of stu-
dents, at the College's expense, to a licensed psychiatrist
for evaluation Participation of the psychiatrist is
intended to assist the College in assessing the situation
and to provide guidance to the judicial Review Com-
mittee regarding the student's future status. The student
may select the psychiatrist from a list of three provided
by the College. If the student declines to select one of
the psychiatrists, the College will make the selection.

The dean of students shall also provide the psy-
chiatrist a written description of the student's behaviors
that led to the referral, with a copy to the student along
with a copy of the Emergency Withdrawal Policy. The
psychiatric evaluation must be completed within one
week from the date of the referral letter, unless an
extension is granted in writing by the dean of students.
Within 48 hours after the evaluation is completed, the
dean of students, the psychiatrist and the student will
meet to discuss their assessment of the situation.

In addition to the above, the student may choose
to be evaluated by an mdependent licensed psychiatrist
of the student's own choosing and at the student's
expense and thereafter request a meeting with both psy-
chiatrists, the dean of students and the student. This
second evaluation must take place within one week of
the first evaluation, unless an extension is granted in
writing by the dean of students. The meeting between
the psychiatrists, the dean and the student must take
place within one week of the second evaluation.

III. Judicial Review Committee

The final step in this process, whether the matter
is referred directly or following evaluation, will be the
presentation of the case to the judicial Review
Committee. The student and the dean of students will
present all pertinent and relevant information at the
judicial Review Committee meeting.

The usual procedures of the judicial Review
Committee will be followed except that the dean of stu-
dents will not participate as a member of the committee
and will not vote in the final decision.

As with other College procedures, neither the
College nor the student shall have attorneys or legal
representation at this proceeding.

The student who has been referred for psychiatric
evaluation and participates in this judicial Review
Committee proceeding acknowledges and agrees that
this process may involve a discussion of the student's
relevant medical/psychiatric records and communica-
tions, and will result in some loss of confidentiality and
privacy on the student's part.

The decision of the judicial Review Committee
will be final. This decision may include reinstatement in i
good standing, probation or the withdrawal, suspension [
or dismissal of the student. The written decision of the \
committee will be delivered to the student and the dean
of students within 48 hours of the conclusion of the
committee's formal proceedings, and shall contain a
statement of the reasons for any decision of withdrawal,
suspension or dismissal. In addition, the student may be
encouraged to seek professional care.

IV. Readmission from Withdrawal

A student may be considered for readmission after
the expiration of a minimum of one full semester In
order to be considered for readmission, the student
must submit to the dean of students a description of the
student's progress and activities during the interim peri-
od and, in cases in which professional care has been
recommended, a report from the student's psychiatrist.
The student must arrange for an inten'iew in person
with the dean of students. If the student lives out of the
region, a phone interview is acceptable. These steps
must be completed by November 15 for consideration
to be readmitted in January and by June 15 for consid-
eration to be readmitted in August.

The dean of students will determine whether the
student will be eligible for readmission. When a student

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is deemed eligible for readmission, the admission office
will be informed tfiat she/he may reapply by the usual
procedures, and the student's application for readmis-
sion will be reviewed by the dean of the College and
the dean of students.

Judicial Review Committee

The Judicial Review Committee of the College is
given the responsibility of:

1 . Reviewing and acting on recommendations of the
Student Senate that affect the powers and philos-
ophy of student government or that pertain to
major regulations concerning student welfare,-

2. Acting on the recommendation of the dean of the
College that a student who has not met the aca-
demic standards of the College be dismissed,-

3. Acting on the recommendation of the Honor
Court that a student be placed on disciplinary
probation for violation of academic regulations,-

4. Acting on the recommendation of the Honor
Court that a student receive disciplinary suspen-
sion or dismissal for violation of social or academ-
ic regulations;

5. Acting as the court of final appeal for Honor
Court decisions and/or penalties, or, when a stu-

dent appeals an Honor Court decision and/or
penalty to the student body, as is her right, acting
as the court of final review of the case, its appeal
and the student body's judgment.
Requiring the withdrawal of any student whose
presence is thought to be injurious to the interest
of the College community, or imposing the
penalty of administrative probation, suspension or
dismissal in situations involving a student's failure
to meet the standards or expectations of the
College community,-

Assuming original jurisdiction in a student-initiat-
ed disciplinary action in which the committee
feels that justice has not been served.

Members of the Judicial Review Committee

President of the College (chair)

Dean of the College

Dean of Students

Registrar

Four members of the faculty

President of the SGA

President of the Student Senate

President of the Honor Court

President of the RHA

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Academic Honors

Graduation Honors

Requirements for graduation honors are listed
below:

With Honor [ejjectm through the class of 2002J

1 . Attains a cumulative grade point average of at
least 3.40 for all work completed at Agnes Scott.

2. Attains a cumulative grade point average of at
least 3.40 for tfie semesters that include her last
60 academic hours completed in residence at
Agnes Scott. Grade point averages are based on
all academic work of a semester.

3. Has not received a grade below C in an academic
course during the period defined in (2) as her last
60 hours.

4. Receives the recommendation of her major pro-
gram. When the student has more than one
major, she shall receive the recommendation of
either one of her major programs, except that if
she has done independent study, she must receive
the recommendation of the program m which she
has done independent study. In the case of an
interdisciplinary major, this shall be interpreted to
mean the recommendation of all programs con-
cerned in the major In the case of a student-
designed major, the assistant dean of the College
will determine the programs concerned in the
major from which the student must receive rec-
ommendations.

Cum Laude

1 . Attains a cumulative grade point average of at
least 3.50 for all work completed at Agnes Scott.

2. Attains a cumulative grade point average of at
least 3.50 for the semesters that include her last
60 academic hours completed in residence at
Agnes Scott. Grade point averages are based on
all academic work of a semester

3. Has not received a final grade below a C in an
academic course during the period defined in (2)
as her last 60 hours.

4. Receives the recommendation of her major pro- j
gram. When the student has more than one f

major, she shall receive the recommendation of '

either one of her major programs, except that if
she has done independent study, she must receive
the recommendation of the program in which she
has done independent study. In the case of an |

interdisciplinary major, this shall be interpreted to '
mean the recommendation of all programs con-
cerned in the major In the case of a student-
designed major, the assistant dean of the College
will determine the programs concerned in the
major from which the student must receive rec-
ommendations.

Magna Cum Laude

1 . Attains a cumulative grade point average of at j
least 3.70 for all work completed at Agnes Scott. |

2. Attains a cumulative grade point average of at
least 3.70 for the semesters that include her last
60 academic hours completed in residence at
Agnes Scott. Grade point averages are based on
all academic work of a semester

3. Has not received a final grade below a C in an
academic course during the period defined in (2)
as her last 60 hours.

4. Receives the recommendation of her major pro-
gram. When the student has more than one
major, she shall receive the recommendation of
either one of her major programs, except that if
she has done independent study, she must receive
the recommendation of the program in which she
has done independent study, in the case of an
interdisciplinary major, this shall be interpreted to
mean the recommendation of all programs con-
cerned in the major In the case of a student-
designed major, the assistant dean of the College
will determine the programs concerned in the
major from which the student must receive rec-
ommendations.

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Summa Cum hmde

1. Attains a cumulative grade point average of at
least 3.90 for all work completed at Agnes Scott.

2. Attains a cumulative grade point average of at
least 3.90 for the semesters that include her last
60 academic hours completed in residence at
Agnes Scott. Grade point averages are based on
all academic work of a semester

3. Has not received a final grade below a C in an
academic course during the period defined in (2)
as her last 60 hours.

4. Receives the recommendation of her major pro-
gram ^X^en the student has more than one
major, she shall receive the recommendation of
either one of her major programs, except that if
she has done independent study, she must receive
the recommendation of the program in which she
has done independent study. In the case of an
interdisciplinary major, this shall be interpreted to
mean the recommendation of all programs con-
cerned in the major. In the case of a student-
designed major, the assistant dean of the College
will determine the programs concerned in the
major from which the student must receive rec-
ommendations.

Honor List and Dean's Honor List

Students are eligible for the Honor List at the end
of a semester if they have completed 1 2 semester hours
in academic courses that semester with a semester grade
point average 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 calculat-
ed in the grade point average.

Students are eligible for the Dean's Honor List at
the end of a semester if they have completed 1 2 semes-
ter hours in academic courses that semester with a
semester grade point average of at least 3.7 and no
grade below C in an academic course, including courses
taken under cross-registration. Cross-registration cours-
es are not calculated in the grade point average.

Other Academic Honors

The College recognizes superior academic work
in several ways. At the opening convocation held each
fall, the dean of the College announces the Stukes
Scholars, three students who rank first academically in

the sophomore, junior and senior classes The Stukes
Scholars are named on the basis of the work of the pre-
vious session and overall academic achievement. Other
honors include:

The Dana Scholarship program begun in 1970
with a grant from the Charles A. Dana
Foundation Academic promise and leadership are
criteria for this honor

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 prescribed by the United
Chapters.

The Alpha Delta chapter of Eta Sigma Phi, a
national honorary fraternity of Greek and Latin
students, was organized at Agnes Scott in 1928.
The society encourages classical scholarship and
appreciation of ancient learning, both in the
Agnes Scott student body and in the local high
school. Membership is based on scholarship.

The Agnes Scott chapter of Phi Sigma Tau was
organized in 1979 The society links philosophy
departments in accredited institutions and stu-
dents interested in philosophy. Membership is
open to qualified students who have taken at least
three courses in philosophy.

Psi Chi is the National Honor Society in
Psychology and was founded for the purpose of
"encouraging, stimulating and maintaining excel-
lence in scholarship and advancing the science of
psychology." A chapter was established at Agnes
Scott College in 1990. Membership is open to
students who have a B average in psychology and
rank in the top 35 percent of their college class.

The Kappa Kappa Chapter of Pi Delta Phi,
the National French Honor Society, was estab-
lished at Agnes Scott College in 1990. The pur-
pose of this society is to recognize outstanding
scholarship in the French language and literature.
Membership is open to students who have taken
at least five courses in French and have been
nominated for academic achievement.

The National German Honorary Society,
Delta Phi Alpha, Kappa Kappa chapter, seeks to
recognize excellence in the study of German and
to provide an incentive for higher scholarship.
The Society aims to promote the study ot the

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German language, literature, and civilization and
endeavors to emphasize those aspects of German
life and culture which are of universal value and
which contribute to man's eternal search for
peace and truth.

Qualifications: minimum of two years and reg-
istration in an advanced course, minimum average
standing of B+ in all German courses taken, mini-
mum of B- in all college courses, indication of
continued interest in the study of German lan-
guage and literature.

Omicron Delta Epsilon is the International
Economics Honor Society. The Mu Chapter of
the society was established at Agnes Scott in
1994. Omicron Delta Epsilon encourages excel-
lence in economics and devotion on the part of
its members as economists to the advancement of
their science and to the scholarly effort to make
freedom from want and deprivation a reality for
all. All students in their junior or senior years who
have taken at least 12 hours in economics with an
average of B or better are eligible.

Sigma Chi, a Sigma Delta Pi chapter of the
National Spanish Honor Society, recognizes
scholarship in Spanish language and literature of
Spain and Latin America. Students must have
completed three years of Spanish, including at
least three semester hours of a course in Hispanic
literature at the 300 level. The candidate also
must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0
on a 4.0 point scale in all Spanish courses taken.

Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta), the National
Biological Honor Society, seeks to promote

scholarly activity in biology among students, par-
ticularly undergraduates. Its three-fold purpose is
to stimulate scholarship, disseminate scientific
knowledge and promote biological research. The
organization has two levels of membership for
undergraduates. Associate membership is open to
anyone interested in participating. Regular mem-
bership is open to students who are majoring in
biology,- have completed at least one term of their
second year in college,- have taken at least three
biology courses, of which one is above the intro-
ductory level, have an average grade of B in their
biology courses, and are in good academic stand-
ing. The Sigma Upsilon chapter of Beta Beta Beta
was established at Agnes Scott College in 1997.

Phi Alpha Theta, the National Honor Society
in History, was founded in 1921 to foster the
research, publication and teaching of history. The
Agnes Scott chapter was formed in 1998.
Students who have completed at least 12 semester
hours in history with a 3. 10 average or better and
rank in the top 35 percent of their graduating
class are eligible for membership.

Mortar Board is a national senior honor socie-
ty. The purposes of Mortar Board are "to provide
for cooperation among (the Mortar Board) soci-
eties, to support the ideals of the university, to
advance the spirit of scholarship, to recognize
and encourage leadership and to provide the
opportunity for a meaningful exchange of ideas as
individuals and as a group." Members are elected
from the junior class on the basis of three ideals:
service, scholarship and leadership.

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International Education

The acquisition of international perspectives and
intercLiltural communications skills is a fundamen-
tal component of a liberal arts education. Agnes
Scott College offers students a variety of opportunities
on and off campus to develop global competence.
Through the curriculum, study abroad and contact with
international students and scholars on campus, Agnes
Scott students gain fluency in languages other than
English, cross-cultural sensitivity and knowledge about
world cultures and societies.

As the center for Agnes Scott's international activ-
ities, the Office of International Education coordinates
linkages with educational institutions and organizations
worldwide,- provides and administers opportunities
abroad, supports the College in its efforts to integrate
global perspectives into the curriculum,- and assists
international students, faculty and visitors on academic
and immigration matters.

Currkular Initiatives

At the heart of the international education Agnes
Scott offers is the curriculum, which includes many
courses with international content and special programs.

The Department of Modern Foreign Languages
and Literatures offers majors and minors in
French, German and Spanish as well as three
years of instruction in Japanese.

The nationally recognized Language Across the
Curriculum program connects language study in
French, German and Spanish to other disciplines
such as art history, anthropology, political sci-
ence, history and music.

A popular international relations program has
placed Agnes Scott among the Baccalaureate 1
institutions with the highest percentage of
degrees awarded in international relations.

Africana Studies is a minor that combines African
and African-American courses offered in the
departments of history and political science, soci-
ology and anthropology. The departments of reli-
gious studies and psychology and the Spanish
program offer related courses.

Study Abroad

Agnes Scott offers study abroad opportunities
through both faculty-led study tours and independent
experiences. Programs vary in length, content, format
and cost. Some require an appropriate degree of fluency
in the language of the host country while others use
English as the language of instruction.

Students planning to join a faculty-led tour or to
study abroad independently must meet the following
basic requirements for participation. They must:

be in good standing,-

have completed one year or 24 credit hours at
Agnes Scott prior to the experience abroad, and

have a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point
average at the end of the semester prior to sub-
mitting an application, unless a specific program
requires a higher grade point average.

Other program-specific requirements must be met
before a student is eligible for participation.
Year Five, non-degree (special, exchange) and graduate
students may participate in study-abroad programs if
they pay the full cost of the program and if space is
available. These students are not eligible for subsidies,
grants or portability of financial aid.

Ail students planning to study abroad must seek
the approval of the College. The application process
must start early so that all of Agnes Scott's and the
sponsoring institution's deadlines are met. For more
information, students should get a copy of the
International Education Calendar or access the Office
of International Education Web site at
http://www.agnesscott.edu/aca/support/intl_education/ca
lendar.html.

Pre-approval of the study abroad proposal does
not guarantee that credit will be granted,- transcripts,
actual course descriptions and other documentation
must be submitted to the registrar's office upon comple-
tion of the program abroad for final evaluation. While
abroad, students must report any changes in the sched-
ule to the director of international education. Credit
will be granted for courses with a grade of D or better.
Grades of D or better earned abroad are entered on the

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students' permanent record but are not computed into
the Agnes Scott grade point average.

Students participating in study abroad are
required to attend a special pre-departure orientation
session offered each semester Prior to departure, they
also complete and sign an agreement and general
release for both independent study abroad and for facul-
ty-led programs. Students must also submit a health dis-

closure form and a signed medical approval form. All
forms are available in the Office of International
Education.

Upon their return, students are encouraged to
participate in a session especially designed for reflection
on their study abroad experience and to complete an
evaluation.

Faculty-Led Programs

Acjnes Scott faculty lead two short-tenn procjrams abroad: Global
Awarmess and Global Connections.

Global Awareness Program

Through the Global Awareness program, students
develop a better understanding of their own cultural
values as well as an appreciation for the physical and
cultural diversity of the world. This introductory-level
international program offers students the opportunity to
experience a culture different from their own. With a
focus on non-European cultures (host countries vary
year to year), students have an extended academic
study/travel experience in countries such as Mexico,
Japan, Ghana and China under the guidance of Agnes
Scott faculty.

During the semester prior to the tour, students
study the history, culture, geography, economy and pol-
itics of the target country, begin a research project and
develop survival language skills. The semester-long
course is followed by a two- to three-week study tour of
the country, in which students conduct research on
their selected topics, keep journals and experience
homestays. Upon return to campus, the course contin-
ues in a six-week debriefing seminar in which students
make cultural comparisons, reflect on the study tour.

complete research projects and share the experience
with the campus and local community.

Global Awareness is open to all enrolled students
who meet the basic requirements for participation. In
addition, students must not be in their last semester
before graduation (unless they participate on a non-
credit basis). They must have satisfactorily completed
the course that serves as the basis for the study tour,
and they must attend all pre-departure sessions and
complete assignments associated with the program.

This program is particularly recommended for
sophomores as one of their electives. Students must
apply and be accepted to the program in order to regis-
ter for GA200. Students who have already participated
in a Global Awareness or Global Connections study
tour, or who have received a Study Abroad travel grant
or Summer Study Abroad scholarship may participate
but must pay the full cost of the program.

Global Connections Program

Through Global Connections, Agnes Scott students
can enrich their traditional learning experiences by
connecting what they learn in the classroom to a study-
tour experience. Global Connections courses have
included travel to India, Greece, England, Jordan,

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France, Israel, Spain and Ireland A Global Connections
component is "added on" to an appropriate regular aca-
demic course for concentrated study in a cultural con-
text.

This two-hour component is optional (a student
does not have to enroll in it to take the base course)
and involves two to three weeks of travel/intercultural
experience during the January intersession or in late
May.

A Global Gonnections component may include
research, journal writing, creative projects and group
sessions. Students are required to attend pre-departure
orientation sessions held during the semester prior to
the experience abroad. Grades of Incomplete will be
assigned until requirements for the component have
been completed.

Global Gonnections is open to all enrolled stu-

dents who meet the basic requirements for participa-
tion. In addition, students must not be in their last
semester before graduation (unless they participate on a
noncredit basis). They must be concurrently enrolled in
the base course or have satisfactorily completed the
base course during the past two academic years. Global
Gonnections participants must also attend all pre-depar-
ture sessions and complete assignments associated with
the program.

To be eligible to enroll in a Global Gonnections
component, students must apply and be accepted to the
program. Students who have already participated in a
Global Awareness or Global Gonnections study tour, or
who have received a Study Abroad travel grant or
Summer Study Abroad scholarship may participate but
must pay the full cost of the program.

Independent Experiences Abroad

Participation in Agnes Scott Programs

Eligible Agnes Scott students can participate in
extended study-abroad experiences through exchange
and affiliate programs administered by the Gollege.

Eligibility

To be eligible, students must meet all basic
requirements, be full-time, degree-seeking students at
Agnes Scott and have a minimum cumulative grade
point average of 2 75 at the end of the semester prior to
submitting the application. In addition, students apply-
ing for portability of Agnes Scott merit scholarships and
grants while participating in affiliate programs must be
U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Application

Approval for study abroad includes an internal applica-

tion and an external application to the program's spon-
sor All application forms are submitted to the Office of
International Education for processing.

For more detailed information pertinent to study
abroad, consult the brochure Programs, Policies and
Procedures for Study Abroad and the International
Education Galendar, available in the Office of Inter-
national Education.

Reciprocal Exchanges

Through the International Student Exchange
Program (ISEP), Agnes Scott students may study in
more than 1 10 universities located in 35 countries
Students pay Agnes Scott Gollege tuition, fees, room
and board to the College and receive equivalent bene-
fits at partner universities in Argentina, Australia,
Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica,

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England, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany,
Ghana, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Republic
of Korea, Latvia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands,
Nicaragua, Philippines, Russia, Scotland, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Uruguay and Wales.
The Association of Presbyterian Colleges and
Universities sponsors reciprocal exchanges between
Agnes Scott and several institutions in Northern
Ireland, including the Queen's University of Belfast and
the University of Ulster

Affiliate Programs

Eligible students interested in studying abroad
through affiliate programs pay Agnes Scott tuition, fees,
room and board to the College and receive equivalent
benefits at the host institution. They may also continue
to receive Agnes Scott College financial aid while par-
ticipating in affiliate programs. F^owever, portability of
Agnes Scott merit scholarships and grants for participa-
tion in affiliate programs is by application and on a
funds-available basis.

Agnes Scott has affiliate programs in Austria,
Chile, Ecuador, England, France, Scotland, Senegal and
Spain. The College has inter-institutional exchange
agreements with:

Kinjo Cakuin University in Nagoya, Japan,

Hong Kong Baptist University in Hong Kong,
People's Republic of China,- and

Seoul Women's University in Seoul, Korea.

Participation in Non-Agnes Scott Programs

Agnes Scott students are encouraged to enroll in
study abroad programs sponsored by Agnes Scott
College. Students who plan to participate in non-Agnes
Scott programs must meet the following requirements
for eligibility. They must:

be in good standing,-

have completed one year or 24 credit hours at
Agnes Scott prior to the experience abroad,- and
have a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point aver-
age at the end of the semester prior to submitting
the application.
In addition, they must:

present a good reason for selecting a non-Agnes
Scott program abroad,- and

demonstrate that the non-Agnes Scott program is
of high academic and cross-cultural quality.

Application

Students planning to participate in non-Agnes
Scott programs must also seek approval for study
abroad. They must submit the following forms to the
Office of Internationa! Education.

1 . Agnes Scott application (internal)

Study Abroad Proposal and Petition for Credit
Transfer (to request study abroad approval)

A description of the program abroad

A statement that includes the student's good
reasons for selecting the non-Agnes Scott study
abroad program

A leave-of-absence request.

2. Application to the study abroad sponsor (exter-
nal). The student completes the sponsor's applica-
tion forms and sends them directly to the spon-
soring organization

Charges and Payments

Students participating in non-Agnes Scott pro-
grams will pay a fee of $100 to Agnes Scott in addition
to the $150 leave-of-absence fee. Students make their
own financial arangements with the host institution.
Agnes Scott merit scholarships and grants are not
portable.

50 Aijms Scott Collect Catalog 1999-2001

Financial Support for Study Abroad

Faieml Financial Aid

Agnes Scott students eligible to receive federal
financial aid (grants and loans) may continue to receive
tfiose funds while participating in approved programs
abroad during the academic year only. Work-Study is
not applicable to study-abroad experiences. The direc-
tor of financial aid determines student eligibility.

At/iies Scott Merit Scholarships and Grants

Eligible students selected to participate in Agnes
Scott's exchange and affiliate programs continue to
receive merit scholarships and grants awarded by the
College while studying abroad.

Study-Abroad Subsidies, Grants and Scholarships

In addition to merit scholarship and grant porta-
bility for study through exchange and affiliate pro-
grams, Agnes Scott offers eligible students other means
to facilitate their study abroadt

Subsidies for Global Awareness and Global
Connections study tours,-

Three Study Abroad scholarships of $3,500 each
for summer study,- and

1 7 Study Abroad travel grants of $ 1 ,000 each for
summer and academic-year experiences

Each student (excluding Year Five and graduate
students) participating in a short-term experience
abroad may receive one of the following:

A subsidy that covers half the price of a Global
Connections study tour,-

A subsidy that covers half the price of a Global
Awareness study tour,-

A Study Abroad travel grant for summer experi-
ences,- or

A Summer Study Abroad scholarship.

Study Abroad travel grants for semester and year
experiences are available to students participating in
Agnes Scott exchange programs and non -Agnes Scott
programs. Students receiving financial aid to participate
in affiliate programs are eligible to receive Study
Abroad travel grants if funds are available and if they

have not already received a short-term study abroad
subsidy, grant or scholarship.

Prestigious International
Scholarships and Fellowships

Among the prestigious scholarships and fellow-
ships available to Agnes Scott students are five that are
international in scope: Fulbright grants, British Marshall
scholarships, Rhodes scholarships. Rotary fellowships
and NSEP scholarships.

For more information, visit the Office of Inter-
national Education in Buttrick Hall or its Web site:
http://www.agnesscott.edu/acaysupport/intl
education/prestigious, htm

Fulbright Grants
http://www.iie.org/fulbright

The U.S. Congress created the Fulbright program
in 1946 to foster mutual understanding among nations
through educational and cultural exchanges. Each year
the Fulbright program enables U.S. students, artists and
other professionals to study or conduct research in more
than 100 nations. The program offers Fulbright full
grants, Fulbright travel grants, foreign and private grants
and teaching opportunities.

Brochures, application forms and information are
available from the Office of International Education or
the Fulbright campus advisor. Professor Richard Parry.
The campus application deadline is October 1 .

British Marshall Scholarships
http://www.britcoun.org/usa/usabm2.htm

Established by an act of Parliament in 1953 to
commemorate the ideals of the European Recovery
Programme (the Marshall Plan), the British Marshall
scholarships are intended to enable "intellectually distin-
guished young Americans to study in the United
Kingdom and thereby to gain an understanding and
appreciations of the British way of life."

A^na Scott Colligc Catalog 1 999-3001 51

Applications must be submitted on prescribed
forms available by mid-May from the Office of Inter-
national Education or the Marshall campus advisor,
Professor Willie Tolliver The campus application dead-
line is October 1 .

Rhodes Scholarship
http://rhodesscholarorg

The Rhodes scholarship provides for study at the
University of Oxford and is one of the most competi-
tive avi^ards available. Applicants must demonstrate out-
standing intellectual and academic achievement, but
they must also be able to shov/ integrity of character,
interest in and respect for their fellow beings, the ability
to lead and the energy to use their talents to the full.

Forms and information are available from the
Office of International Education or the Rhodes campus
advisor The campus application deadline is October 1 .

Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships
http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational pro-
grams/ambassadorial scholarships/faq.htm

The primary purpose of this program is to further
international understanding and friendly relations
among people of different countries. There are three
categories of awards.

Initial applications are made through a local
Rotary Club. For further information, contact the Office
of International Education. The campus application
deadline is May 3.

NSEP Scholarships
http://www.iie.org/nsep

Established by the National Security Education
Act of 1991, NSEP scholarships aim to provide U.S.
undergraduate students with the resources and encour-
agement they need to acquire expertise in languages,
cultures and countries less commonly taught in the
United States. NSEP scholarships can be applied for
study in all countries except Western Europe, Canada,
Australia and New Zealand.

Applications can be obtained from the Office of
International Education or the NSEP campus advisor,
Maria Krane. The campus application deadline is
December 1 .

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Special Curricular Opportunities

A-

/Is

gnes Scott offers a rich assortment of learning
opportunities on and off campus to accelerate
^students' progress and extend their learning
experiences beyond the classroom.

Atlanta Semester

This distinctive academic program combines
experiential learning in the form of internships with an
exciting array of courses designed to bring the academy
and the community together to study and promote
social change.

What distinguishes the Atlanta Semester from
other programs is the emphasis on women and leader-
ship in both the academic and public settings. Students
in the program are challenged to examine the contribu-
tions to social change made by women leaders, and
they experience firsthand the challenges and rewards of
leadership in internships with Atlanta-based organiza-
tions.

The Atlanta Semester is open to Agnes Scott stu-
dents but also offers women from colleges and universi-
ties across the country the opportunity to benefit from
the women's college experience while living, working
and learning in a progressive city. In addition, students
may earn a full semester's academic credit and make
valuable contacts for their professional lives.

The program takes as its theme "Making All the
Difference: Rethinking Citizenship and the City of the
Future." An interdisciplinary seminar taught by Agnes
Scott faculty and a speakers' forum constitute the com-
mon academic core of the program,- in addition, each
student selects an internship suited to her needs and
interests and carries out an independent research project
that bridges the experiential and academic components
of the program.

Each student is assigned an advisor and has many
opportunities to discuss her individual program and
goals with participating faculty.

Agnes Scott students enrolled in the Atlanta
Semester program may count the 1 3 semester credit
hours they earn as fulfillment of electives or, with the
approval of their major or minor department, apply to

receive credit for their major or minor

Students from other colleges and universities may
apply their Atlanta Semester credit hours to a variety of
majors or concentrations at their home institutions.
Some students may wish to take an additional course
outside the program, chosen from among Agnes Scott's
offerings.

Acceleration

A student may complete the requirements for the
degree in fewer than eight semesters. She may acceler-
ate her progress by:

Entering with credit from Advanced Placement
examinations of the College Entrance
Examination Board, higher level examinations of
the International Baccalaureate or joint-enroll-
ment programs,-

Carrying an increased course load,- or

Attending summer sessions at Agnes Scott
College or other institutions.

A student planning to accelerate should consult
her advisor and must complete the accelerated program
application form, which is available in the Office of the
Assistant Dean of the College. The form must be
approved by the assistant dean of the College.

Cross-registration

Cross-registration at member institutions of the
Adanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education
(ARCHE) allows students to take courses not available
at Agnes Scott. Students from member institutions may
enroll in courses at Agnes Scott. Students may cross-
register for a maximum of two courses per term and a
total of 18 semester hours.

Crades for courses taken through cross-registra-
tion are not factored into a student's grade point aver-
age, but grades of A, B, C or D are accepted for credit
hours. Only one specific or distributional or social and
cultural analysis standard may be fulfilled by courses
taken under cross-registration. (See 'Transfer Credit," page

33.J

Courses taken to satisfy depth standards must be

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approved by the student's advisor. Cross-registration
courses may satisiy requirements for a minor if
approved by tfie chair of the minor program. All cours-
es must be approved by the assistant dean of the
College.

Students enrolled in cross-registration courses are
subject to the regulations of the institution where the
course is taken, including deadlines for application, reg-
istration and withdrawing from a course. Students
should apply for approval to the assistant dean of the
College before the end of course selection for the
semester in which they plan to enroll in cross-registra-
tion.

The member institutions of ARCHE include:

Agnes Scott College

Atlanta College of Art

Clark Atlanta University

Clayton College and State University

Columbia Theological Seminary

Emory University

Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia State University

Institute of Paper Science and Technology

Interdenominational Theological Center

Kennesaw State University

Mercer University Atlanta

Morehouse College

Morehouse School of Medicine

Morris Brown College

Oglethorpe University

Southern Polytechnic State University

Spelman College

The University of Georgia

Year Five Program

Year Five is a unique program offered by Agnes
Scott College, which is designed to assist students in
making the transition from college to the world of
work. Agnes Scott graduates are eligible to attend
Agnes Scott tuition-free the two consecutive semesters
(excluding summer) after completing degree require-
ments. Students take classes on a "space available " basis
and may take from one course up to a full course load.
Credit for all courses taken is recorded on the student's
Agnes Scott College transcript.

The Year Five student can request to live on cam-
pus. The assistant dean of the College is the academic

advisor for all Year Five students.

Any student interested in information concerning
Year Five or in submitting an application for the Year
Five program should contact the assistant dean of the
College. The student activity fee, college events fee and
health insurance fee (unless waived) must be paid at the
time the student registers for the courses.

InAepmdmt Study [490]

Independent study gives superior students the
opportunity to explore a particular field of intellectual
or artistic interest and to produce a related piece of
work.

Every student with junior standing and a cumula-
tive grade point average of B (3.0) or better is eligible to
apply for an independent study. TTie independent study
is to be taken in the student's major If there is substan-
tial preparation in another department or program,
exceptions to this policy may be approved by the assis-
tant dean of the College. Applications must be
approved by the appropriate department or program.
The project may begin as early as the spring semester of
the student's junior year

Interested students should obtain the written
guidelines (available in the registrar's office) and then
apply in writing to the appropriate program chair The
completed application for an independent study must
be submitted to the assistant dean of the College for
approval.

Students wishing to begin independent study dur-
ing the fall semester of their senior year must apply two
weeks before course selection week in the spring semes-
ter 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 sen-
ior year, must apply no later than two weeks before the
fall semester deadline for course changes.

Internship [45o]

The College recognizes that learning through
internships can be a valuable adjunct to classroom learn-
ing and endeavors to make possible worthwhile experi-
ences for students whose academic programs would
benefit from such opportunities.

Internships worthy of academic credit are those
that bear a close relationship to the student's principal

54 Agnes Scott College Catalog 1999-2001

academic interests. Internships for which academic
credit is inappropriate are those that have little relation-
ship to the College curriculum. These may provide sec-
ondary benefits, such as personal development, profes-
sional experience, service to the community or acquisi-
tion of purely practical information The Office of
Career Planning facilitates participation in both kinds of
internship.

A student interested in an internship for credit
should obtain the written guidelines and an application
h-om the registrar's office. She should then consult her
advisor The completed application should be submitted
for review to the assistant dean of the College. The
application deadline is registration day of the semester
during which the internship is to be taken.

Tuition for credit internships during the academic
session is included in the regular tuition fee. A student
may complete the practical component of an internship
while the College is not in session and complete the
academic component of the internship during the next
semester, receiving credit for the internship during the
semester following the practical experience. The intern-
ship must be approved before work is begun. If credit is
earned when the College is not in session, the charge
for Agnes Scott credit earned under the supervision of
an Agnes Scott faculty member is $325 per semester
hour.

Language Across the Curriculum

The Language Across the Curriculum (LAC) pro-
gram is designed to enrich the study of the various dis-
ciplines. It provides students and faculty the opportuni-
ty to study materials in an original language, establish
linkages between foreign languages and the various dis-
ciplines and continue their language skills beyond the
foreign language classroom.

Appropriate academic courses are coupled with a
one-hour LAC component where materials related to
the course are read and discussed in the original lan-
guage. Pairs of faculty, one a discipline instructor and
one a language instructor, co-teach the component.
More information about LAC courses may be found in
the following departments or programs: Art, Classical
Languages and Literatures, History,- Modern Foreign
Languages and Literatures, Political Science, Sociology
and Anthropology,- Religious Studies,- and Women's
Studies.

Students wishing to enroll in the LAC compo-
nent of any offered courses must have completed four
semesters of a foreign language (or equivalent).

Research Scholars Program

The Research Scholars program provides a col-
laborative research experience between students and
faculty. Students are directly involved in research and
their work is geared to produce publishable results. In
this program students receive invaluable experience
while faculty members receive research assistance in
their own research areas. Students are expected to make
a presentation of their research to other students and
faculty. Guidelines for the program are available from
the associate dean of the College.

Special Study [4io]

Special study courses are offered by all academic
programs and are open to senior majors (and qualified
juniors) to pursue work in areas outside a program's list-
ed 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 to the assistant
dean of the College for approval A 410 course carries
from two to four semester hours credit. Ordinarily, a
student will take no more than two semester courses of
special study.

The application should include the name of the
instructor 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 or director of the program 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 program, her application must describe her
preparation in the program offering the 410, as well as
the information described above.

Student-designed Majors

Students may design their own majors by com-
bining disciplines. They should consult the assistant

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dean of the College, who will assign an advisor and
oversee the development of the proposal. The assistant
dean of the College has information available on recent
interdisciplinary majors, such as Art- Psychology, Art
History-Religious Studies, Art History-English
Literature, Art History-History, Biology-Psychology,
History-English Literature and Latin American Studies.
Students may use the examples in preparing their own
proposals but are not limited to those interdisciplinary
majors. Students may also reshape the examples to suit
their own needs and interests.

Proposals for student-designed majors usually are
submitted to the assistant dean of the College during
the spring semester of a students sophomore year
Proposals are approved by the dean of the College.

Teaching Certification

Agnes Scott has state-approved programs for
Early Childhood (P-5), Secondary (7-12,- biology,
chemistry, economics, English, history, mathematics,
physics, political science). Foreign Languages (P-12,-
French, Greek, German, Latin, Spanish) and Music (P-
12). A student who completes any of these programs
satisfactorily is eligible for initial Georgia certification,
as well as certification in states with which Georgia has
reciprocal agreements.

Agnes Scott students interested in teaching com-
plete the teacher education program in addition to ful-
filling the requirements for their majors. The profes-
sional program includes classroom study of theoretical
and practical approaches to teaching, as well as field
experiences in a variety of school settings.

Students interested in teaching should consult the
director of teacher education programs during their first
year, or as early as possible in their college careers.

56 Agues Scott College Catalog 1999-2001

Off-Campus Opportunities

Dual-Decjree Programs with
Georgia Institute oj Technology

A student may combine three years of liberal arts
studies at Agnes Scott with two years of engineering
course work at Georgia Institute of Technology. Upon
completing the program, the student will receive the
Bachelor of Arts degree from Agnes Scott and a
Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia Institute of
Technology.

For information about specific programs, students
should consult the dual-degree faculty coordinator as
early as possible, preferably during their first year at
Agnes Scott. The student must select a major and plan a
program that satisfies all specific and distributional stan-
dards for the Agnes Scott degree by the end of the jun-
ior year, in addition to the mathematics and science
courses required for engineering programs at Georgia
Institute of Technology.

Admission to the program at Georgia Institute of
Technology is based on completion of the requirements
listed above, a minimum GPA of 3.0 and the recom-
mendation of the dual-degree faculty coordinator.

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 architecture at Washington University in St.
Louis for a combined undergraduate/graduate program.
Upon completing 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
continues in the graduate program in architecture at
Washington University for three years to receive a
Master's degree in architecture.

By taking advantage of this cooperative program,
the student can complete both degrees in seven years.
Students interested in this program should consult the
faculty coordinator as early as possible, preferably in the
first year

Admission to the program at Washington
University is based on completion of certain require-

ments and on the recommendation of the faculty coor-
dinator for the program, Prof. Terry McGehee.

Exchange Program with Mills College

Agnes Scott College and Mills College, in the
San Francisco Bay area in Oakland, Calif., 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 partic-
ipates in the exchange may not transfer to the other
college upon completion of the exchange. Permission to
participate in this program is given by the dean of the
College.

Students interested in attending Mills College for
a semester or a year should consult the assistant dean of
the College and the director of financial aid.

Public Leadership Education Network [PLEN]

Agnes Scott College is a member of PLEN, a con-
sortium of women's colleges that prepares women for
public leadership roles. Students have opportunities to
study the process of public policy with women leaders
in Washington, D.C., and abroad. Programs range from
two-day mentor sessions and longer seminars to the
PLEN Public Policy Semester

Students interested in participating in a PLEN
program should contact the dean of students or the
PLEN faculty advisor. Prof. Brenda Hoke.

Students interested in receiving academic credit
for participation in the PLEN program must contact the
assistant dean of the College.

ROTC

Agnes Scott students may participate in the Air
Force or Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps at
Georgia Institute of Technology. A student who com-
pletes 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-registration program of

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ARCHE. Interested students should consult the assistant
dean of the College.

Washington Semester

In the Washington Semester program, students
spend either the fall or spring semester at American
University in Washington, DC. There are nine offer-
ings in the program, including American government,
foreign policy, economic policy, justice, international
business and trade and journalism. Each of these pro-
grams consists of a seminar, an internship and either a
research project or a course taken at American Univer-
sity. Students may attend during either their junior or
senior year.

Deadlines for enrollment are early April for the
fall semester and early November for the spring semes-
ter Requests must be approved by the assistant dean of
the College.

A student who participates in the Washington
Semester program at American University pays
American University tuition to Agnes Scott College
during her semester in the program. She is responsible
for her own room and board while in Washington.
Limited scholarship money is available from American
University,- students are urged to apply early for consid-
eration. Interested students may obtain information and
applications from the faculty advisor or the assistant
dean of the College.

5o Aijiics ScoU College Cataloij ( 999-300 <

Post-baccalaureate Programs and
Preparation for Graduate Study

Post-baccalaureate and Graduate Programs

For recfuiremmts and applications for specific prot)rams, contact:

Associate Dean of the College/Director

of Graduate Studies

The Office of Graduate Studies

Agnes Scott College

141 E. College Ave.

Atlanta/Decatur, GA 30030-3797.

Master oj Arts in Teaching Secondary English [MAT)

The Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary
English (MAT) program is designed specifically for
women and men preparing to teach high school
English. The 45-hour program targets students who
have an undergraduate degree in English, or a related
field with significant background in English, but who
did not complete a teacher certification program at the
undergraduate level.

Special features of the MAT program include an
emphasis on gender equity, a writing workshop that
focuses on improving and teaching writing and two
semesters of supervised internship.

Post-baccalaureate Premedical Program for Women

Agnes Scott offers a one-year, post-baccalaureate
program that prepares women for medical school, vet-
erinary school and other allied health programs. This
post-baccalaureate premedical program is primarily for
career changers and for returning students with under-
graduate degrees in non-science fields who lack the
necessary science courses to apply for advanced study
in the growing healthcare field.

Successful candidates have a satisfactory academic
record and demonstrate a high degree of motivation
and commitment. It is desirable for applicants to have
some experience in a medical setting, either as a volun-
teer or professional.

Students earn a certificate upon completing a

minimum of 32 hours of laboratory science and a non-
credit, co-curricular seminar on various healthcare top-
ics. Students take the basic premedical requirements
(biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry and
physics) offered through the regular undergraduate cur-
riculum. Calculus is also strongly recommended, though
not required.

Post-baccalaureate Teacher Certification Secondary
Agnes Scott College offers course work leading
to post-baccalaureate certification at the bachelor's level
(T-4) in the following secondary fields (grades 7-12):
biology, chemistry, history and mathematics.

The Post-baccalaureate Teacher Certification pro-
gram is a non-degree program for college graduates
who have completed an appropriate major but have not
completed a teacher education program. Admitted stu-
dents are required to complete a minimum of 32 semes-
ter hours of credit, 26 of which must be specified Agnes
Scott hours. Additional hours may be required depend-
ing on the student's prior preparation and on certifica-
tion standards.

Post-baccalaureate programs are not available in
Early Childhood or Middle Grades.

Note: Initial certification in secondary Encjlisb is available for
cjualified applicants at the master's level [Ts] through the Master of
Arts in Teaching Secondary English program.

Preparation for Graduate Study

Preparation for Arts and Sciences

A student interested in graduate study in arts or
sciences should consult first with her faculty advisor
Information on the Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) may be obtained from the career planning office.
Graduate catalogs are available on microfiche in
McCain Library.

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Preparation jor Medicine

The College encourages students interested in a
career in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or
allied health professions to pursue the major of their
choice. Medical schools are interested in liberal arts
graduates. Agnes Scott students have gone to medical
school having majored in classics, art, French and other
subjects.

The Health Professions Advising Committee,
advisory to the assistant dean of the College, counsels
students on academic programs, preparation for profes-
sional school and ways to enhance acceptability into
health programs. The committee writes letters of evalu-
ation to each school to which a student applies.
Students have the opportunity to meet with medical
college faculty as well as medical students, some of
whom are Agnes Scott alumnae.

The most critical step toward admission, other
than grades (grade point average 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 dur-
ing the spring of the junior year (except for the VCAT)
and may be repeated during the late summer before the
senior year to improve performance.

Most medical, dental and veterinary colleges
require a full-year course with laboratory in biology,
physics, inorganic (general) chemistry and organic
chemistry. Some schools require calculus. These courses
should be in progress or completed by the spring of the
junior year in order to do well on the MCAT.

A student can make many different course choic-
es. If she is not majoring in chemistry or physics, she
will most likely defer physics until the junior year. A
student who majors in chemistry or biology should take
introductory courses in that discipline during the first
year.

A sample program is:

First year: Biology 120,121

Sophomore year: Chemistry 101, 101 L, 102,

102L

Junior year: Chemistry 201, 202, 202L,- Physics

no. 111
Another sample program is:

First year: Chemistry 101, lOlL, 102, 102L

Sophomore year: Chemistry 201, 202, 202L,

Biology 120, 121

Junior year: Physics 110, 111

These programs apply to any major.

Students are responsible for knowing the admis-
sion requirements of the professional schools to which
they apply. This information is in Medical School Admission
Recfuiremmts, on reserve in the career planning office. A
student who plans to attend a state-supported medical
college should apply to one in her home state,- out-of-
state applicants usually are not accepted. Privately sup-
ported institutions typically accept many out-of-state
students. States with no dental or veterinary colleges
have agreements with other states that have such facili-
ties.

Preparation Jor 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 consult with the pre-law
advisor. Prof. Gus Cochran, about when to take and
how to prepare for the Law School Admissions Test
(LSAT).

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Courses of Study

Agnes Scott reserves the right to make changes affecting
policies, fees, curricula or other matters recjuired to carry
out the objectives and purposes oj the College.

Africana Studies

DIRECTOR: Violet M. Johnson, associate projessor
oj history

History, culture and contemporary issues pertaining
to people of African descent are the focus of the
! Africana Studies program. The core courses, offered in
I the departments of History, English, Political Science,
Sociology and Anthropology, and Religious Studies,
deal variously with Africa, African Americans and the
African diaspora. Related courses are offered in
Psychology, Music, and Modern Foreign Languages and
Literatures.

Students may choose the established minor or
select courses to complement their majors and minors in
other disciplines and areas. With approval from the
dean of the College, a student may pursue a major in
Africana Studies through the student-designed-major
option.

Students minoring in Africana Studies are strong-
ly encouraged to participate in a faculty-led Global
Awareness or Global Connections program or any other
study-abroad program approved by Agnes Scott
College.

Program Requirements

Requirements for the Minor:

A minimum of 18 hours is required for the minor All

courses in the minor should be chosen in consultation

with the program advisor and must be approved by the

advisor

Required courses:

Ah-icana Studies 1 70

i7of

2l6f

230s

250f

251s

253f

Africana Studies 250 or 251 or 350

Students must choose at least four courses from

the following groups, three of which must be

chosen from Groups 1 and II, with a minimum of

one course from each:

Group 1 (Historical and Cultural Perspectives):

Africana Studies 250, 251, 253, 254, 339, 350,

354

Religious Studies 330 (when the topic relates to

the religions of Africa or the African Diaspora)

Group II (Critical Perspectives):

Africana Studies 335, 370

Group 111 (Related Perspectives):

Interdisciplinary 200

Africana Studies 2 16 (when the topic relates to

Ah-ica or the African Diaspora), 230, 308

History 331, 332

Music 204

Sociology 301

Religious Studies 33 1

Psychology 240

Spanish 208

AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURE AND SOCIAL
INSTITUTIONS 3

Overall framework for the study of African Americans
from slavery to the present. Aspects of the African-
American experience are examined from a multidisci-
plinary perspective.

(English 216) TOPICS ON WOMEN AND LITERATURE 3
(When the topic relates to Africa or African Diaspora)
See English 216 for description.
(Sociology 230) (Women's Studies 231) RACE, CLASS
AND GENDER 3

See Sociology 230 for description.
(History 250) AFRICAN SOCIETIES FROM 1500 TO
PARTITION 3

See History 250 for description.
(History 251) AFRICAN SOCIETIES FROM THE
COLONIAL ERA TO PRESENT 3

See History 251 for description.
(History 253) AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY TO
EMANCIPATION 3

See History 253 for description.

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254S (History 254) AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY SINCE

EMANCIPATION 3

See History 254 for description.
308s (Political Science 308) SOUTHERN POLITICS AND THE

CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT 3

See Political Science 308 for description.
335f (History 335) BLACK PROTEST THOUGHT IN AMERICA

FROM SLAVERY TO PRESENT 3

See History 335 for description.
339f (English 339) AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE 3

See English 339 for description.
350f (History 350) THE AFRICAN DIASPORA 3

See History 350 for description.
3545 (History 354) TOPICS IN AFRICAN AND ASIAN

HISTORY (When the topic relates to Africa or the

African Diaspora) 3

See History 354 for description.
370s (Sociology 370) AFRICAN-AMERICAN IMAGES IN

POPULAR CULTURE 3

See Sociology 370 for description.

Art

FACULTY

Terry S. McGehee, professor
Donna L. Sadler, associate professor
Anne E. Beidler, associate professor

Recognition of the inherent value of art and appreci-
ation for the manner in which it enriches and
enlivens experience lie at the core of the art program.
Faculty members are practicing artists and art historians
who believe the visual arts are essential to a liberal edu-
cation.

The art major is a balanced program of study in
theory, practice and history Its strong foundation in
two-dimensional and three-dimensional art and solid
grounding in the chronological periods of art history
prepare art majors for productive professional or aca-
demic careers.

Students may go into graduate programs in studio
art, art history, art therapy, museum work, art restora-
tion or arts administration. They may also minor in
either art history or studio art. A dual degree program
in art and architecture is offered with Washington
University in St. Louis.

Agnes Scott's Dana Fine Arts Building, designed
by the architect John Portman, incorporates studio
spaces, lecture halls and an auditorium. It also contains

the Dalton Galleries, a large, multiroom exhibition
space. The gallery hosts shows of historical and con-
temporary art works and incorporates at least one stu-
dent exhibition a year This gives the studio classes an
excellent opportunity to showcase their works.

Students also have access to Atlanta's rich cultural
offerings. Visits to the many galleries, museums and
artist studios in the metropolitan area complement the
art major's course of study.

Art majors are strongly encouraged to participate
in a faculty-led Global Awareness or Global
Connections program or any other study-abroad pro-
gram approved by the College.

Requirements for the Major:

Courses required in Art History and TTieory:

102, 103,480

Two additional courses in Art History and Theory
Courses required in Studio Art:

Foundation Studies: 161, 162, 163, 240

One of the following: 241, 242, 274
Minimum of 9 semester hours in other 200, 300, 400

level Studio Art courses

A minimum of 39 hours in art is required for the

major

Requirements for the Minors:
Art History

102, 103, 480, four additional courses in art histo-
ry at the 200 and/or 300 level.
The program must have the approval of the chair
of the department.

Suggested course beyond the minimum require-
ment: 16 1
Studio Art

161, 162, 163, three additional courses in studio
art.

The program must have the approval of the chair
of the department.

Suggested courses beyond the minimum require-
ment: 102, 103,208.

Art History and Theory

The Distributional Standard in fine arts will be
satisfied by any course in art history and theory.

I02f HISTORY OF ART I 3

Development of ethnographic and western art from

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their beginnings in preliistory to the close of the mid-
dle ages. Special emphasis is placed upon the varied
functions of art and its role as an index of cultural
values.

103s HISTORY OF ART II 3

Delineation of major artistic periods from the
Renaissance through the modern periods. Emphasis
shifts from the concept of the individual masterpiece
in the fifteenth century to the artist as courtier in the
seventeenth century to the various art movements in
the twentieth century.

103LS (French 203L) HISTORY OF ART II, FRENCH

COMPONENT 1

See French 203L for description.
Offered 1999-2000

20if (Classics 242) GREEK AND ROMAN ART 3

Survey of the architecture, sculpture, painting and
minor arts from the Bronze Age in Greece (c. 3000
B.C.E.) through the flourishing of the Roman Empire
until c. 313 C.E.

202f (Religious Studies 202) MEDIEVALART 3

Survey of the major monuments of architecture,
painting, sculpture and manuscripts from the fourth
century to the fourteenth century. Focusing on the
accomplishments of the artists and their patrons
from the ninth through the thirteenth century, the
economic, social and political factors that affected
the medieval artistic vision are examined.
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

202Lf (French 202L) MEDIEVALART, FRENCH COMPONENT 1
See French 202L for description.

203f RENAISSANCE ART 3

Concentration on the apogee of painting, sculpture
and architecture in Italy. Between c. 1300-1550,
artists trace a visual arc between the rediscovery of
nature by Giotto to the creation of works synony-
mous with 'high culture' such as the Mona Lisa and
the Sistine Ceiling. Addresses issues of style and
iconography, as well as the effect of patronage and
gender on the visual arts.
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

208s 19TH-& 20TH-CENTURY ART 3

Exploration of the architecture, sculpture and paint-
ing from the beginning of the nineteenth century
through post-modernism. Primary emphasis on
social history that helped shape the various artistic
movements from realism to pop art to minimalism to
performance art of the 1980s.

2i2f THE APOCALYPSE IN ART 3

Apocalyptic themes are an important part of art of
the West. This course investigates art recapitulating
the Book of Revelation, from earliest Christian cata-
comb painting to present, with especial attention to
the many different strategies used to represent or
interpret the text.

311s (Women's Studies 311) THE RISE OF THE WOMAN

ARTIST 3

Examination of the changing role of women in the

production and possession of art. The perspectives
of gender and difference used to define the shifting
images of women both as subjects and as creators.
The artistic patronage of women is examined as a
force for social and artistic change.
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

312s THE AGE OF THE CATHEDRALS 3

Intensive study of the cathedrals and monasteries of
the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. Emphasis
placed on the theory and construction practices of
the medieval masons, the iconography of architec-
ture and the meaning of the stained glass and sculp-
ture programs that embellish the churches of France,
England, Spain and Italy.
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

4iof,s SPECIAL STUDY IN ART HISTORY AND CRITICISM 2-4
Special problems adjusted to the needs and interests
of the individual student. An introduction to scholarly
research.
Open to art majors only

480s ISSUES IN ART 3

Capstone course that emphasizes theory, contempo-
rary art issues and the role of art in society today.
Political, social and aesthetic perspectives related to
current developments in the visual arts. Readings,
presentations and visits to galleries, museums and
artists' studios provide a context for discussion.
Open to art majors and minors in art history or studio
art and others with permission of the department
chair

490f,s INDEPENDENT STUDY 4-8

Independent research in art history and theory or in
studio art under the supervision of a department
member.

Open to senior art majors or by permission of the
department chair

Studio Alt

The Distributional Standard in Fine Arts may be
satisfied in studio art by taking Art 161, 162 or
163. If a student requests a portfolio review and
subsequently receives a positive recommendation
by the studio faculty, the student will be advised
as to appropriate curricular choices, placement
and possible credit Refer to page 16 for AP
credit.

Ail studio courses meet 4 hours per week for 3
semester hours credit unless otherwise indicated.
Students are expected to provide most of their
own supplies.

i6if,s ARTSTRUaUREI 3

Introductory drawing course to develop visual skills
as well as individual expression. Experiments in a

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variety of drawing media with subject matter that
includes still-life, life drawing and contemporary
methods in drawing.

i62f,s ART STRUCTURE II 3

Study of the design elements of form, line, color and
texture in relation to problems in composition, color
theory, subject matter and space. Experiments in
imagery and media that may include xerographic,
photographic and computer aided design assem-
blages.

i63f ART STRUCTURE III 3

Series of spacial experiments in relief, collage and
construction. Media include but are not limited to
clay, wire, wood, paper and plaster.

i8of INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY 3

Introduction to the 35mm camera and darkroom pro-
cedures, including film processing and printing.
Students will acquire a basic knowledge of black and
white photography as well as more intermediate
darkroom techniques as the semester progresses
(i.e. pinhole photography, sepia toning, solarization).
Prerequisite: ART 161 or 162

181s SURVEY OF COMPUTER ART 3

An introductory course that offers the student the
opportunity to investigate still images using the com-
puter in the areas of paint, image processing and
page design. The software surveyed will be
Superpaint, Photoshop and certain aspects of
Pagemaker. The primary emphasis of the course is on
fine art production. Historical, critical and theoretical
issues surrounding art and technology will be
addressed through assigned readings.
Prerequisite: 161 or 162

24of DRAWING AND COMPOSITION 3

Problems in representation with a focus on life draw-
ing and the human body. Experimentation with draw-
ing media and various styles of drawing. Emphasis
on personal expression and thematic discovery.
Prerequisite: 161 or permission of the instructor

24if,s PAINTING I 3

Introductory course in painting. Basic painting tech-
niques and experiments in color theory combined
with a discussion of conceptual approaches to paint-
ing.

Prerequisite: 161 and 162 or permission of the
instructor

242f,s PRINTMAKING I 3

Introduction to printmaking processes with a focus
on image content. Printing processes may include
monoprint, relief, intaglio, silkscreen, photographic
processes in printmaking or book arts.
Prerequisite: 161 and 162 or permission of instructor

274s SCULPTURE I 3

Introduction to selected sculptural processes includ-
ing a focus in one or more of the following areas:
ceramics, ceramic sculpture, basic carving (wood or
stone), assemblage and construction or basic cast-
ing.

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Prerequisite: 161 and 163 or permission of the
instructor

May be repeated if subject matter varies
34if,s PAINTING II 3

Advanced problems in painting related to issues of
imagery, content, scale and technical means.
Prerequisite: 241
May be repeated if subject matter varies

342f,s PRINTMAKING II 3

Problems in specific printing processes including
monoprint, relief, intaglio, silkscreen, photographic
processes in printmaking or book arts. Focus on
developing individual expression and image content.
Prerequisite: 242
May be repeated if subject matter varies

36of,s STUDIO IN MIXED MEDIA 3

Contemporary approaches to art-making which may
include combining two and three-dimensional media
with a focus on expanding the range of expression.
Projects could include installations, performance
pieces, collaborative works or video. Emphasis cen-
ters on the development and visual presentation of
ideas.

Prerequisite: 163, 241, or 242 or permission of the
instructor

46of,s ADVANCED STUDIO 3

Special problems in drawing, painting, printmaking,
photo processes, ceramics, sculpture or other two
and three-dimensional media.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
May be repeated if subject matter varies

The Atlanta Semester

DIRECTOR: Isa D. Williams, assistant professor of women's
studies

The Atlanta Semester challenges students, through an
interdisciplinary course of study, to examine the role
of women as leaders and participants in social change.
Students enrolled in the program meet with faculty
from various disciplines in order to strengthen their
understanding of the liberal arts in relation to society.

In addition, students interact with the city of
Atlanta and examine the relationships between theory
and practice through internship assignments and
research projects. Internships are further designed to
place students with women in leadership positions while
increasing their knowledge of the organization's role in
social change.

The program exposes students to professions in

numerous types of organizations, including nonprofits,
corporations, government and grass-roots advocacy
groups. It enables students to recognize thie cfiallenges
facing society and to make informed decisions about
their future role in society. Students earn a full semester's
credit upon completing the program.

Agnes Scott students enrolled in the Atlanta
Semester program may count the credit hours toward
fulfillment of electives or, with approval of their major
or minor department, apply to receive credit toward ful-
fillment of their major or minor.

301s THE ATLANTA SEMESTER SEMINAR 4

An interdisciplinary exploration of women's historic
and contemporary contributions to social change.
The course provides a theoretical framework for
understanding women's relationship to the process
of leadership and social change. (Open only to stu-
dents enrolled in the Atlanta Semester Program.)

305s THE ATLANTA SEMESTER SPEAKERS' FORUM 2

Students meet with community leaders and faculty
for lectures and discuss topics related to the Atlanta
Semester's yearly topic. (Open only to students
enrolled in the Atlanta Semester Program.)

350s THE ATLANTA SEMESTER INTERNSHIP 4

Experiential learning through a supervised internship
in an organization. (Open only to students enrolled in
the Atlanta Semester Program.)

380s THE ATLANTA SEMESTER RESEARCH PROJECT 3

Independent research drawing on the Atlanta
Semester internship and seminar and resulting in a
paper that combines theory and experience. Topic to
be selected by the student with approval from the
instructor. (Open only to students enrolled in the
Atlanta Semester Program.)

Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology

ADVISOR: Linda C. Hodges, William Rand Kman
Professor oj Chemistry

Through the academic program in biochemistry and
molecular biology, students gain a thorough ground-
ing in biological and chemical principles, especially as
applied to this interdisciplinary field.

The major provides background for a variety of
career goals, including advanced study in biochemistry,
molecular biochemistry, pharmacology, medicine, den-

tistry and veterinary medicine,- technical and nontechni-
cal areas of biochemical, medical and pharmaceutical
industries, and scientific writing or editing.

The required courses provide hjndamental knowl-
edge of:

Structure and function relationships of biologi-
cal molecules and systems.

Chemical and biological reactions and their
signihcance in biological systems.

Modern methods for acquiring, analyzing and
retrieving data.

Collaborative research is an integral part of this
rapidly changing area and all biochemistry and molecu-
lar biology majors are required to have a research expe-
rience as part of their undergraduate requirements. This
research experience may be a credit or noncredit pro-
gram either on or off campus.

Students considering a major in biochemistry and
molecular biology should consult a biochemistry advi-
sor as soon as possible, since sequencing of courses and
prerequisites requires careful planning.

Requirements for the Major:

Biology courses: 120, 310, 315, 3 1 6 and one course
chosen from 301 or 309.

Total: 20 hours

Chemistry courses: 101, 101 L, 102, 102L, 201, 202,
202L, 210 or 431, 300, 300L, 301, 342.
Chemistry 302 is strongly recommended, espe-
cially for students plannmg to attend graduate
school in a related discipline.

Total: 28 hours

Total hours in Biology and Chemistry Courses: 48 hours

Mathematics courses: 118, 119

Physics courses: 110, 111

Additional Requirements:

All students must participate in a supervised research

experience approved by the biochemistry advisor.
Students may elect to fulfill this requirement by
taking appropriate Agnes Scott research courses
or by taking part in biochemical research or
internship experiences either on or off campus,
including possible summer opportunities.
NOTE: If a sluihil elects afoniial course such as
Chemistry 490 to fulfill this recfuiranent, any hours elected
over the 60 hours allowed in the major must he in excess of
the (20 acadentic hour College re(fuirement for graduation.

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Biology

FACULTY

Sandra T Bowden, Charles A. Dana Professor

John F. Pilger, professor

Harry Wistrand, professor

Karen J. Thompson, associate professor

Timothy S. Finco, assistant professor

J. Phil Gibson, assistant professor

Douglas R, Kain, visitinci assistant professor

The biology program offers an integrated approach to
the study of living systems from molecules to
ecosystems. The program's unifying themes are evolu-
tion, relationships between form and function, the unity
and diversity of life, the cycling of matter and the flow
of energy. Current methods of investigation, communi-
cation, critical thinking and collaborative learning and
research are emphasized.

Students are encouraged to view science as a
process for the development of knowledge in many sub-
fields that have common themes, shared methods of
investigation and interdisciplinary connections.

A major program includes the study of biological
science as a process, molecules, cells and tissues, diverse
organisms and general and organic chemistry. Elective
courses may include ecology, systematics, genetics,
developmental biology, marine biology, animal behav-
ior, molecular biology, neuroscience and physiology. In
addition, credit and noncredit research opportunities
are available with biology faculty members and off cam-
pus. The program requirements combine foundation in
the principles of biology with flexibility so that a stu-
dent may design a program of study that best fits her
goals.

Students who plan to major or minor in biology
should consult with a member of the department early
in their college careers to ensure normal progression.
Students may also elect the biochemistry and molecular
biology major. They should consult with department
members about opportimities for interdisciplinary
majors, summer study and research.

Requirements for the Major:

35 hour minimum as defined below:

Nine courses including 120, 121, 309 or 310 and
a minimum of three other 300-level courses

excluding 380.

Elective courses must reflect at least two of the follow-
ing groups:
Prokaryotes: 301

Animals: 240, 270, 280, 305, 318
Plants: 212,220

Also required: Chemistry 201 and one course in mathe-
matics excluding 101, 104, 115 and 150.

Requirements for the Minor:
20 hours as defined below:

120, 121 and three other courses in biology for

which prerequisites have been met.

ioif,s BIOLOGY OF ANIMALS n

Structure, function, diversity and evolution of ani-
mals as exemplified by their morphology and physi-
ology.

Not open to students who have had 121.
3 LEC, 1 LAB

io8f ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY 4

Fundamental concepts of human ecology. Emphasis
on human interaction with and impact on the envi-
ronment. Global, regional and social issues will be
discussed in light of their foundation in biological,
ecological and evolutionary principles.
Not open to students who have had 308.
3 LEC, 1 LAB

I20f CONCEPTS IN CELLULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS 4
Structure and function of biological molecules.
Functional anatomy of prokaryotic and eukaryotic
cells. Major pathways for capture and release of
energy. Metabolism of carbon compounds.
Inheritance, gene regulation, recombinant DNA and
biotechnology. Laboratory investigations emphasize
processes of scientific inquiry.
3 LEC, 1 LAB

121s CONCEPTS IN ORGANISMALAND EVOLUTIONARY

BIOLOGY 4

Introduction to form and function of plants and ani-
mals. Evolutionary mechanisms and models of popu-
lation dynamics. Biological diversity and systematics.
Laboratory investigations emphasize processes of
scientific inquiry.
Prerequisite: 120
3 LEC, 1 LAB

200s EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY 3

Processes and patterns of adaptation and formation
of species. Introduction to population genetics and
ecology as they relate to evolutionary biology. The
nature of natural selection. The origin of life, the evo-
lution of macromolecules and cell organelles.
3 LEC
Prerequisite: two courses in biology other than 101

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212S BIOLOGY OF PLANTS 4

Functional organization, growth, reproduction and

dispersal of seed plants. Nutrition and transport

processes. Evolution of the land flora. Concepts in

plant community ecology. Interactions between

plants and other organisms. 308s

3 LEC, 1 L7\B

Prerequisite: 121

215SU MARINE BIOLOGY 4

Ecological approach to the study of marine organ-
isms as exemplified in temperate, semi-tropical and
tropical environments. A three-week field course;
dates to be determined.
Limited to eight students

Prerequisite: 121 and permission of instructor 309!

Offered summer 2000 and alternate years

220f SYSTEMATICS OF SOUTHEASTERN PLANTS 4

Principles of plant identification, classification and
nomenclature, with special emphasis on vascular
plants native to this region. Laboratory includes
observing plants in their natural environments and
techniques for collecting, identifying and preserving
specimens. 310s

3 LEC, 1 LAB
Prerequisite: 121

240f VERTEBRATE BIOLOGY 4

Gross anatomy of vertebrates, along with microscop-
ic structure of animal tissues. Includes dissection of
selected animals and a project using histological
techniques.
3 LEC, 1 Lj^B
Prerequisite: 121

270s INVERTEBRATE BIOLOGY 4

Comparative anatomy, functional morphology and
systematics of major and minor invertebrate phyla to 315s

achieve an understanding of unity, diversity and evo-
lution in these animals. Laboratory includes some
fieldwork.
3 LEC, 1 LAB
Prerequisite: 121

28of ANIMAL BEHAVIOR 4 3i6f

Development, ecology and causation of animal
behavior. Emphasis on comparative analysis of
mechanisms underlying the production of species-
specific behavior.
3 LEC, 1 LAB
Prerequisite: 121

30if MICROBIOLOGY 4

Biology of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorgan-
isms and viruses with emphasis on bacteria and
viruses. Morphology, physiology, biochemistry,
genetics, taxonomy and immunology. 318s

3 LEC, 1 LAB
Prerequisite: 120; Chemistry 102

305s ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY 4

Comparative study of respiration, circulation, sensory
and neural integration, locomotion, metabolism and
temperature and water regulation in animals.

Balanced emphasis on lower vertebrates, inverte-
brates and human systems. Selected topics studied
in depth in the laboratory.
3 LEC, 1 LAB

Prerequisite: 121; Chemistry 201
ECOLOGY 4

Interactions of organisms with their abiotic and biot-
ic environments. Populations, communities and
ecosystems from ecological and environmental per-
spectives. Laboratory and field studies, environmen-
tal analysis.
3 LEC, 1 LAB

Prerequisite: 121, Mathematics 117 (or 118 or 119) rec-
ommended

CELL BIOLOGY: FUNCTIONAL ORGANIZATION 4

Form and function at the cellular level of organiza-
tion. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure, the
cell cycle, energy and information flow, major modes
of nutrition and metabolism. Specialized cellular
functions, including motility and electrical activity.
3 LEC, 1 LAB

Prerequisite: 120; Chemistry 102
CELL BIOLOGY: PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY 4
Biochemistry of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and
nucleic acids. Solutions, pH and buffers. Enzyme
activity and energy flow in major metabolic process-
es. Major anabolic and catabolic pathways in the
metabolism of carbon- and nitrogen-containing com-
pounds. Photosynthesis, fermentation, glycolysis,
aerobic and anaerobic respiration, urea cycle and
gluconeogenesis. Integration and regulation of
metabolism.
3 LEC, 1 LAB

Prerequisite: 120; Chemistry 201
GENETICS 4

Structure, function, regulation and transmission of
hereditary materials in viruses, prokaryotes and
eukaryotes.
3 LEC, 1 LAB

Prerequisite: 120; Chemistry 201
MOLECULAR GENETICS 4

Gene structure, function and regulation at the molec-
ular level in viruses, prokaryotes and eukaryotes;
introduction to genetic engineering and recombinant
DNA techniques. Emphasis on recently published lit-
erature.
3 LEC, 1 LAB

Prerequisite: 315; Chemistry 201 (Chemistry 201 for
ACS chemistry majors with a biochemistry emphasis)
Corequisite: For ACS chemistry majors with a bio-
chemistry emphasis, a one-hour noncredit tutorial
DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY 4

Morphological patterns and the developmental
mechanisms in the ontogeny of animals. Emphasis
on classical vertebrate and invertebrate models.
3 LEC, 1 LAB
Prerequisite: 309

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38of,s RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY I-4

Lab or field research project conducted jointly with a
member of the biology faculty. Student collaboration
is encouraged where appropriate. Recommendation
of the faculty member and approval by department
are necessary. Approval may be contingent on the
number of projects supervised by a faculty member
each semester. The project may be done in conjunc-
tion with an ongoing research project or with a biolo-
gy course (see below). Advanced planning is essen-
tial and application must be approved prior to the
beginning of course selection week. Research oppor-
tunities may be available in conjunction with the fol-
lowing courses: 212, 215, 220, 270, 280, 301, 305,
308, 309, 310, 315, 316, 318.
Open to Biology majors only
Prerequisite: appropriate advanced courses as
required by the department. One credit hour is equiv-
alent to a minimum of three hours of work per week.
May be repeated as appropriate with approval of
department.

Continuation of multi-semester research to the next
semester is contingent on a minimum grade of C in
Biology 380.
49of,s INDEPENDENT OR COLLABORATIVE STUDY 4-8

Independent or collaborative laboratory and/or field
research under the supervision of biology faculty
members. An individual thesis and a seminar presen-
tation are required. Recommendation by the depart-
ment is based on the student's choice of a suitable
research project, her potential for biological research,
course work and background and evidence of moti-
vation for undertaking the research.

stitute a major nor alter requirements for graduation,-
however, the fact that a student has taken the program
is indicated in her transcript. In order to complete the
program, students must take at least eight of the courses
listed in the program requirements.

Required Courses:

Economics: 100 and 21 1

Mathematics: 1 1 or 1 1 7 or 1 1 8 (If students take 101,

they may also count toward the program either

1 17 or 1 18, but not both)
At least one of the following: English 210,- Psychology

240 or 305 or 316, Philosophy 103,- Political

Science 102,- Theatre 1 17
Elective courses:

Economics: 210, 212, 21 3, 217, 220, 303, 309,

338

Mathematics: 1 15 or 328, 150, 119

Chemistry

FACULTY

Linda C. Hodges, William Rand Kenan Professor
T Leon Venable, associate professor
Lilia C. Harvey, assistant professor
Ruth E. Riter, assistant projessor

Business Preparatory
Program

ADVISOR: Edmund J. Sheehey, vice presideyU for academic
ajfairs and dean of the College and Hal and Julia T. Smith
Chair of Free Enterprise

With business-related information constantly grow-
ing and changing, corporate leaders often claim
that the best training for business is a liberal arts educa-
tion. Mindful that many students are preparing for a
career in business, Agnes Scott offers a set of courses
that stress the analytical and communications skills
relied on in business. These courses provide a strong
foundation in areas of study basic to business.

The business preparatory program does not con-

The academic program in chemistry, approved by the
American Chemical Society (ACS), gives students a
thorough grounding in the principles and applications
of modern chemistry, as well as extensive practical
experience with research-quality instruments and exper-
imental design.

TTie curriculum is structured to serve chemistry
majors, majors in chemistry-related discipHnes and non-
science majors. Three major options are available: an
ACS-approved chemistry major, an ACS-approved
chemistry major with a biochemical emphasis,- and a
non-ACS major.

Students may design individual major programs
to prepare for a variety of career goals, such as
advanced study in chemistry, biochemistry, medical sci-
ences, molecular biology, materials science, chemical
physics,- technical and nontechnical areas of the chemi-
cal industry,- scientific writing or editing, chemical edu-
cation, and computer applications in chemistry.

60 Allies Scott CoUeile Calaloij (999-2001

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
pure or applied chemistry. The required courses provide
fundamental knowledge of:

Theories that describe matter and chemical reac-
tions ranging from elemental to biological systems.

Techniques and instruments ordinarily used to
investigate atoms, molecules and chemical reac-
tions.

Modern methods for acquiring, analyzing and
retrieving data.

Students considering a major in chemistry should
consult a member of the department as soon as possible,
even if their lower division advisors are not in chem-
istry. While there is considerable flexibility in course
selection, particularly at the upper level, the sequence of
courses and prerequisites requires careful planning of
both lower level and upper level courses.

Requirements for the Major:

Courses required in the discipline:

101- 101 L, 102- 102L or equivalent, preferably in

first year,-

201, 202-202L, 301, 302, 312, 342, 343 in

sequence

TTie non-ACS approved major requires an additional 9
hours beyond the core listed above.

The major approved by the ACS requires an additional
1 3 hours beyond the core. The 1 3 hours must
include 431 and 441 for 3 hours and 4 hours
respectively. Additional hours may be in
advanced chemistry, biology, mathematics and/or
physics, as approved by the department.

For those students electing the ACS approved program
in Chemistry with a Biochemistry emphasis,
courses in addition to the 29-hour core must
include:

Chemistry 300, 300L, 400, 431, 441,- 410 or 490
research course with sufficient laboratory hours to
meet the ACS guidelines
Biology 316

Course selections at the advanced level should reflect
the student's particular interests, abilities and
career goals.

All three of the major options described above also
require courses in mathematics (8 hours) and
physics (12 hours) in addition to the 29-hour core

of chemistry courses.
Courses required outside of the discipline:

Mathematics 118, 119

Physics 1 10 and 1 1 1, to be completed prior to

Chemistry 301

Physics 242, 243
Courses recommended for the major:

Additional mathematics, advanced biology or

advanced physics reflecting students' particular

interests.

Reading knowledge of a modern language.

loif FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF MATTER AND

REACTIONS 3

Introduction to structure of matter, ranging from
atoms to biochemical macromolecules; and the basis
of chemical reactions, including types of reactions
common to inorganic organic and biochemical sys-
tems.
Corequisite: loiL

lOiLf BASIC LABORATORY METHODS i

Experimental methods in basic scientific measure-
ment, elementary synthesis and analysis.
Corequisite: loi

102S PERIODICITY AND CHEMICAL REAQIONS 3

Chemistry of the elements and their compounds,
with emphasis on periodic relationships. A more
detailed examination of the quantitative aspects of
chemical reactions than seen in Chemistry 101.
Prerequisite: 101
Corequisite: 102L

102LS BASIC LABORATORY METHODS II 1

Experimental methods to analyze elementary inor-
ganic reactions both quantitatively and qualitatively.
Corequisite: 102

200f,s TUTORIAL 1-3

Individualized study designed primarily to accommo-
date transfer, advanced placement students or stu-
dents from nontraditional programs. Topics and cred-
it are determined by a student's needs. Combination
of lecture and laboratory hours varies with area of
study.

20if ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I k

Systematic study of the chemistry of aliphatic and
aromatic hydrocarbon compounds, including their
derivatives, such as alkyl halides and alcohols.
Stereochemistry, electronic effects, resonance theory,
acid-base properties and reaction mechanisms
emphasized. The laboratory introduces students to
fundamental experimental techniques of organic
chemistry. Aspects of chromatography and spec-
troscopy are explored.
3 LEC, 1 LAB

Prerequisite: 101, 102 or the equivalent background
as determined by results of the departmental place-

A^tifs Scott CoWe^t Catalog 1999-2001 69

ment/exemption examination and faculty-student
conference
202S ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 3

Continuation of Organic Chemistry I. The chemistry of
carbonyl compounds and amines is examined in
detail. The mechanisms of important organic reac-
tions and the applications of these reactions to
organic synthesis are studied.
Prerequisite: 201

202LS ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY 1

Qualitative organic analysis and multistep organic
synthesis.
Corequisite: 202

2iof BIO-INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 3

Drug design/therapy and toxicity described through
molecular structure and chemical activity; elements
both essential and toxic to humans viewed in terms
of overall chemical reactivity; nerve impulses regulat-
ed by alkali metals; transition metals as catalysts.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 102, io2Lor permission of
the instructor

3O0f BIOCHEMISTRY I 3

Fundamentals of biochemistry. Study of biomole-
cules, catabolic and biosynthetic pathways and stor-
age, transmission and expression of genetic informa-
tion.
Prerequisite: 202

300LS BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY I 1

Fundamental biochemical laboratory methods includ-
ing the study of acid-base properties of amino acids
and proteins, spectrophotometric characterization,
chromatographic separation techniques and elec-
trophoresis.
Prerequisite: 202, 202L

30if PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I 3

General principles of thermodynamics and equilibria.
A study of gas phase kinetics, solution dynamics and
catalysis.

Prerequisites: 202, 202L; Mathematics ii8, 119;
Physics 110, 111; Mathematics 220 recommended

302s PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II 3

Quantum theory, as applied in chemistry, including
structure and spectral relationships. General princi-
ples of statistical mechanics.
Prerequisite: 301

312s CHEMICAL ANALYSIS 3

Advanced study of the instrumental and theoretical
approaches for complete analysis.
Prerequisite: 301; Physics 242
Corequisite: 302
Prerequisite or Corequisite: Physics 243

342f PHYSICOCHEMICAL METHODS OF

EXPERIMENTATION I 2

Comprehensive course in essential methods for
acquisition and interpretation of physical/analytical
data. Emphasis on spectroscopy, fundamental

chemometrics and molecular modeling.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: 301; Physics 242
343s PHYSICOCHEMICAL METHODS OF

EXPERIMENTATION II 2

Continuation of Chemistry 342. Second semester
problems include measurement of systems at equi-
librium (acid-base and redox processes), kinetics,
chromatography and separations.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: 302, 312, 342; Physics
243

400s BIOCHEMISTRY II 3

Fundamentals of biophysical and bio-analytical
chemistry. Advanced experimental techniques for
characterization of macromolecules, separation
methods, enzyme kinetics, radiochemical techniques.
Combination of lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite: 300, 300L, 302, 312, 342, 343

4iof,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 laboratory component. Each spring the
department lists topics available for study the follow-
ing year.
Prerequisite: varies according to topic

43if MODERN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 3

Current theories of bonding and structure, stereo-
chemistry and reaction mechanisms involving both
main group elements and transition metals. Selected
topics in organometallic and bio-inorganic chemistry.
Prerequisite: 302

441s SYNTHETIC METHODS AND CHARAQERIZATION 4
Synthesis of inorganic and organometallic com-
pounds. Inert atmosphere and vacuum-line tech-
niques. Nonaqueous chemistry. Spectroscopic char-
acterization of compounds. Combination of lecture
and laboratory.
Prerequisite: 342, 343
Prerequisite or Corequisite: 431

480s TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY 2-4

Topics of current interest in chemistry chosen by stu-
dents and instructors.
Prerequisite: 301

490f,s INDEPENDENT STUDY 4-8

Independent research conducted under the supervi-
sion of a member of the department. Thesis and
seminar presentation of results are required.
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 pur-
suing the laboratory and non-laboratory aspects of
the project.

Prerequisite: 302, 312, 342, 343
Corequisite: appropriate advanced courses, as
approved by the department.

70 Ar/ms Scott College Catalog l999-200f

Classical Languages &
Literatures

FACULTY

Gail Cabisius, nssociak professor
Sally A. MacEwen, associate professor

The student of classics analyzes the literary and artis-
tic works of ancient Greece and Rome, reconstructs
the values and histories of those distant societies and
examines their philosophical thought, in doing so, 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 civilizations from texts in English. The
department offers a choice of majors: classical languages
and literatures, specializing in the study of ancient lan-
guages and literatures, and classical civilization, combin-
ing the study of an ancient language with courses in
classical civilization. Students who plan to do graduate
study in classics should choose the major in classical
languages and literatures.

Every student considering a major in classics is
encouraged to take Greek or Latin in her first year.
Classics majors are also strongly encouraged to partici-
pate in Global Awareness and other study-abroad pro-
grams approved by the College.

Requirements for the Majors:
Classical Languages and Literatures

At least 24 hours in Greek or Latin, of which at

least 12 must be at the 300-level or higher.

Other courses in Greek, Latin or classics.
Classical Civilization

9 hours of Greek or Latin at the intermediate

level (200-level) or above

Classics 121 and 122

Other courses in Greek, Latin, Classics,

Philosophy 206, Art 201 or other related courses

as approved by the department

Requirements for the Minors:

Classical Civilization

Completion of the second year of an ancient lan-
guage, including 6 hours at Agnes Scott
Four courses in translation

Greek or Latin

Fifteen hours in the language

Classics 121 (Greek) or Classics 122 (Latin)

GREEK

loif ELEMENTARY 4

The essentials of grammar.
102s ELEMENTARY 4

Readings from Greek authors, especially New

Testament writers.

Prerequisite: 101 or 2 entrance credits.

Literature courses in Greek are offered at the 200
and 300 level. Students in both levels meet at the
same time, but advanced students are required to do
more work. Exceptions to the prerequisites to these
courses may be granted by tfie department.

2ii/3iif PLATO 3

Exemplary pieces of Plato's writing reflecting the

teachings of Socrates and the philosophy of Plato.

Prerequisite for 211: Greek 102 or 3 entrance credits;

for 311: 6 hours of 2oo-level Greek

Offered 2001-02 and every third year
212/312S DRAMA 3

One or two plays, including discussion of myth, met-
rics and production.

Prerequisite for 212: Greek 102 or 3 entrance credits;

for 312: 6 hours of 200-level Greek

Offered 2001-02 and every third year
2i5/3i5f HOMER 3

Iliad or Odyssey. The first heroes of Western litera-
ture in the first pieces of ancient writing.

Prerequisite for 215: Greek 102 or 3 entrance credits;

for 315: 6 hours of 200-level Greek

Offered 1999-2000 and every third year
216/316S HERODOTUS 3

"The Father of History", his methods, style and

favorite themes.

Prerequisite for 216: Greek 102 or 3 entrance credits;

for 316: 6 hours of 200-level Greek

Offered 1999-2000 and every third year
2i7/3i7f HESIOD AND THE LYRIC POETS 3

Selected poetry representing the vigor and creativity

of the Archaic Age of Greece.

Prerequisite for 217: Greek 102 or 3 entrance credits;

for 317: 6 hours of 200-level Greek

Offered 2000-01 and every third year

A^nfs Scoll Colttgt CaUilog 1999-2001 71

2i8/3i8s COMEDY 3

One or two plays of Aristophanes with consideration

of the political climate of his time.

Prerequisite for 218: Greek 102 or 3 entrance credits;

for 318: 6 hours of 200-level Greek

Offered 2000-01 and every third year

22iL/32iLf (Classics 221L) (History 221L) HISTORY OF GREEK
CIVILIZATION, GREEK COMPONENT 1

See Classics 221L for description.

231L/331LS (Classics 331L); (Anthropology 331L); (Latin 231L);
(Latin 331L) MYTHOLOGICAL PAHERNS AND THEMES,
GREEKAND LATIN COMPONENT 1

See Classics 331L for description.

241L/341LS (Classics 341L); (Sociology 341L); (Women's

Studies 341L); (Latin 241L); (Latin 341L) WIVES, WAR-
RIORS, SLAVES AND CITIZENS, GREEK AND LATIN
COMPONENT 1

See Classics 341L for description.

350f,s ADVANCED READING COURSE 1-5

Selections from Greek prose and poetry not covered
in other courses, chosen to meet the needs of indi-
vidual students.

Prerequisite: 6 hours of 200-level Greek and permis-
sion of the department

360s GREEK PROSE COMPOSITION 2

Prerequisite: 6 hours of 200-level Greek and permis-
sion of the department

49of,s INDEPENDENT STUDY 4-8

Independent research arranged under the supervi-
sion of a member of the department.

LATIN

loif ELEMENTARY 4

Fundamentals of Latin grammar.
102s ELEMENTARY 4

Readings from Latin authors, with emphasis on the

love poetry of Catullus.

Prerequisite: 101 or 2 entrance credits
20if INTERMEDIATE 3

Review of Latin grammar with readings from Cicero

and other Latin authors.

Prerequisite: 102 or 3 entrance credits
202s VERGIL'S AENEIDI-VI 3

Prerequisite: 201

This course can be used to satisfy either the Specific

Standard of the intermediate level of a Foreign

Language or the Distributional Standard of

Literature, but not both.
222L/322Lf (Classics 222L) (History 222L) HISTORY OF

ROMAN CIVILIZATION, LATIN COMPONENT 1

See Classics 222L for description.
231L/331LS (Classics 331L) (Anthropology 331L) (Greek 231L);

(Greek 331L) MYTHOLOGICAL PAHERNS AND

THEMES, GREEKAND LATIN COMPONENT 1

See Classics 331L for description.

241L/341LS (Classics 341L) (Sociology 341L) (Women's Studies
341L) (Greek 241L) (Greek 341L) WIVES, WARRIORS,
SUVES and CITIZENS, GREEKAND LATIN COMPO-
NENT 1

See Classics 341L for description.

Courses In Latin literature at the 300 level may be
repeated for credit if the readings are different.
Exceptions to the prerequisites may be granted by
the department.

30if EPIC 3

Vergil's Aeneid VII-XIl or sections from
Metamorphoses of Ovid will be used as examples of
Roman adaptations of Greek epic.
Prerequisite: 202 or 4 entrance credits
Offered 2001-02 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: 202 or 4 entrance credits
Offered 2001-02 and every third year

3iif DIDAQIC POETRY 3

Selections from Lucretius' De Rerum Natura or
Vergil's Georgics, poems that teach people how to
live In harmony with nature.
Prerequisite: 202 or 4 entrance credits
Offered 1999-2000 and every third year

312s HISTORICALWRITING 3

Examinations of the assumptions of Latin historiogra-
phy with readings from Caesar, Sallust, Livy or
Tacitus.

Prerequisite: 202 or 4 entrance credits
Offered 1999-2000 and every third year

32if SATIRE 3

The genre of satire, Rome's own creation, through
readings in the Latin satirists, principally Horace,
Martial, Juvenal or Petronius.
Prerequisite: 202 or 4 entrance credits
Offered 2000-01 and every third year

322s LYRIC POETRY 3

Personal and intimate poetry of Horace in the Odes
and the elegiac poets.
Prerequisite: 202 or 4 entrance credits
Offered 2000-01 and every third year

350f,s ADVANCED READING COURSE 1-5

Selections from Latin prose and poetry, not covered
in other courses, chosen to meet the needs of indi-
vidual students.
Prerequisite: 202 and permission of the department

36of LATIN PROSE COMPOSITION 2

Prerequisite: 202 and permission of the department

490f,s INDEPENDENT STUDY 4-8

Independent research arranged under the supervi-
sion of a member of the department.

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CLASSICAL COURSES IN ENGLISH

I2if (History 121) HISTORY OF GREEK CIVILIZATION 3

The literature, people and philosophy of Ancient
Greece from the Bronze Age to Hellenistic times,
including the basic outline of historical events and
methods for understanding history and culture.
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

I22f (History 122) HISTORY OF ROMAN CIVILIZATION 3

The development of Roman institutions from the
Etruscan period through Constantine's adoption of
Christianity. The use of evidence from literature, art
and archaeology in constructing Roman social histo-
ry-
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

22iLf (History 221L) (Greek 221L/321L) HISTORY OF GREEK
CIVILIZATION, GREEK COMPONENT 1

Reading in Greek of texts from the Homeric Age to
Hellenistic times.

Corequisite: Classics 121 (History 121)
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor (for Greek
221L, Greek 101-102 or equivalent; for Greek 321L,
one year of 200-level Greek)

222L (History 222L) (Latin 222L/322L) HISTORY OF ROMAN
CIVILIZATION. LATIN COMPONENT 1

Reading in Latin of texts from the Roman Republic
through Constantine's Adoption of Christianity.
Corequisite: Classics 122 (History 122)
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor (for Latin
222L, Latin 101-102 or equivalent, for Latin 322L, one
year of 200-level Latin)

2^2f (Art 201) GREEKAND ROMAN ART 3

See Art 201 for description.

331s (Anthropology 331) MYTHOLOGICAL PAHERNS AND

THEMES 3

Comparison of themes in Greek, Near Eastern,
African and Amerindian myths. Modern literary and
psychological approaches to mythological configura-
tions, such as creation myths, divine archetypes, the
trickster and the hero cycle.
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

331LS (Anthropology 331L) (Greek 231L/331L) (Latin

231L/331L) MYTHOLOGICAL PATTERNS AND THEMES,
GREEK AND LATIN COMPONENT 1

Reading myths in Greek and Latin texts.
Corequisite: Classics 331 (Anthropology 331)
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor (for Greek
or Latin 231L, Greek or Latin 101-102 or equivalent;
for Greek or Latin 331L, one year of 200-level Greek
or Latin)

3A1S (Sociology 341) (Women's Studies 341) WIVES,

WARRIORS, SLAVES AND CITIZENS 3

Methods for understanding Greek and Roman lives
and thought in military, domestic, political, religious,
economic and similar activities. Their relation w/ith
the rest of the Mediterranean. Evidence from drama,
historical writing, philosophy and archaeology for
understanding the cultural basis for concepts like cit-

izenship, honor, individualism and community.
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

341LS (Sociology 341L) (Women's Studies 341L) (Greek
241L/341L) (Latin 241L/341L) WIVES, WARRIORS,
SLAVES AND CITIZENS, GREEK AND LATIN
COMPONENT 1

Reading of texts in Greek or Latin relevant to study of
family and political structures in the ancient Greek
and Roman world.

Corequisite: Classics 341 (Sociology 341) (Women's
Studies 341)

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor (for Greek
or Latin 241L, Greek or Latin 101-102 or equivalent;
for Greek or Latin 341L, one year of 200-level Greek
or Latin)

/,iof,s SPECIAL STUDY 2-4

Directed study to meet the individual needs of stu-
dents whose major is Classical Languages and
Literatures or Classical Civilization.

490f,s INDEPENDENT STUDY 4-8

Independent research arranged under the supervi-
sion of a member of the department.

Economics

FACULTY

Rosemary T. Cunningham, projessor

Edmund J. Sheehey, vice presidmt jor academic affairs

and dean 0} the College & Hal and Julia T Smith Chair of

Free Enterprise

Brian S. Armour, visiting assistant projessor

Saif Rahman, visitincf assistant professor

George A. Redmond, visiting assistant professor

Economics is the stxidy of ways in which individuals,
groups and nations combine scarce resources to
produce, exchange and consume goods and services.
Within this context, unemployment, inflation and
poverty are among the most important issues facing
society. The economics curriculum helps students
understand the basic theories that explain such prob-
lems and examines the various ways in which they
might be alleviated.

The department offers courses in economic theo-
ry as well as a variety of electives, including internation-
al, monetary and financial economics. The department
also offers business courses appropriate to the College's
liberal arts curriculum that are open to all interested stu-
dents.

A^ncs Scoll Cotte^i CataloiJ 1999-2001 73

In addition to a traditional economics major, stu-
dents interested in a career in business may pursue a
major in economics and business, while those who plan
graduate study in economics may pursue the mathemat-
ics-economics major

Economics majors are strongly encouraged to
participate in Global Awareness and other study-abroad
programs approved by the College.

Requirements for Economics Major:

Economics 100, 306, 307, 400

Five courses from the following: Economics 303, 309,

315, 334, 338, 340, 350, 351, 410, 490
One course in statistics {Mathematics 1 15, 328 or

Psychology 206)
A major in economics requires a minimum of 30 hours

in Economics & one course in statistics.
200 is not counted toward the minimum hours for the

major
Requirements for Economics Minor:
Economics 100 and either 306 or 307
Three of the following courses: Economics 303, 306 or

307 (if not taken as a required course), 309, 3 15,

334, 338, 350, 351, 400
One course in statistics (Mathematics 1 15, 328 or

Psychology 206)
200 is not counted toward the minimum hours for the

minor
Requirements for Economics & Business Major:
Economics 100, 21 1, 306, 307, 400, 450
At least three courses from the following:

Economics 210, 212, 213, 217, 220
Two additional courses from the department
One course in statistics (Mathematics 1 15, 328 or

Psychology 206)
A major in Economics & Business requires a minimum of

36 hours in Economics & one course in statistics.
200 is not counted toward the minimum hours for the

major
Requirements for Economics & Business Minor:
Economics 100 & either 306 or 307
Three of the following courses: Economics 2 10, 2 1 1 ,

212, 213, 217, 220
One other course offered by the department not

already taken as a required course
200 is not counted toward the minimum hours for the

minor.

7*t A^nti Scott College Catalog 1999-2001

ioof,s INTRODUaORY ECONOMICS 4

An introduction to macroeconomics and microeco-
nomics with an emphasis on the economic concepts
and methods for analyzing economic issues and
problems. Not open to students who have had both
104 and 105.

ECO 100 will not be open to students who have taken
both ECO 104 and ECO 105 but will be open to those
who have taken only one of these courses. For those
students who have taken only one course of a two-
semester introductory sequence, the department rec-
ommends that they take only the relevant half of the
one-semester course and earn two semester hours.
The student will enroll in the course at the beginning
of the semester at which time she will meet with the
instructor to determine the attendance and grading
policy.

200s (Women's Studies 200) ECONOMICS OF RACE, CLASS
AND GENDER 3

Survey of the economic theories and empirical evi-
dence on race, class and gender as determinants of

economic outcomes.

Will satisfy the Distributional Standard in the Social

Sciences.
210s INVESTMENTS 3

The importance of financial investments to the econ-
omy. The structure of different markets and the theo-
ries behind the pricing of certain assets explored.

Students manage a hypothetical portfolio for the

duration of the semester.

Does not satisfy the Distributional Standard in the

Social Sciences.
2iif ACCOUNTING I 3

Introduction to the principles of accounting theory

and the application of these principles in business

and government.

Does not satisfy the Distributional Standard in the

Social Sciences.
212s ACCOUNTING II 3

A continuation of 211.

Prerequisite: 211

Does not satisfy the Distributional Standard in the

Social Sciences.
2i3f MARKETING 3

Planning, organizing and controlling the marketing

function in a corporate setting.

Prerequisite: 100

Does not satisfy the Distributional Standard in the

Social Sciences.

Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years
2175 THEORIES OF MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION 3

Change and development in the management of

complex organizations.

Does not satisfy the Distributional Standard in the

Social Sciences.

Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

INTRODUaORY FINANCE 3

An investigation of the conceptual framework within
which financial management is practiced by busi-
nesses in the United States. The primary focus is on
the process and methodology employed by a firm's
decision makers with secondary emphasis assigned
to techical aspects of data collection and manipula-
tion.

Prerequisite: 100 and 211

UBOR ECONOMICS 3

Study of how wages and employment levels are
determined. Economic theory is used to examine the
effects on employment and earnings of such factors
as: labor force participation, education, retirement,
immigration and labor unions.
Prerequisite: 100

MICROECONOMICS 3

Advanced study of the operation of markets with
emphasis on consumer demand theory, theory of the
firm, differing market structures and the pricing and
employment of inputs. General equilibrium and the
role of the government in markets are discussed.
Prerequisite: 100

MACROECONOMICS 3

General model is developed to analyze theories of
inflation and unemployment. Evaluation of theoreti-
cal bases for different monetary and fiscal policies.
Prerequisite: loo

MONEY AND BANKING 3

Evolution of the banking system and related issues of
public policy. Analysis of monetary factors and their
impact on economic activity
Prerequisite: 100

(Political Science 315) COMPARATIVE PUBLIC POLICY 3
Examination of the role of government in the differ-
ent types of economic systems with an emphasis on
a comparative study of public policy.
Prerequisite: 100

(Political Science 334) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 3
Historical patterns and contemporary theories of eco-
nomic development are used to clarify major issues
such as the distribution of income, stabilization poli-
cy and problems of trade and finance.
Prerequisite: 100

Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years
ECONOMIC FORECASTING 3

Study of sampling, statistical significance, correlation
and regression analysis with emphasis placed on
their application to economics problems.
Prerequisite: loo; a course in statistics or the permis-
sion of the instructor

URBAN ECONOMICS 3

Analysis of urban form and problems. Topics include
central place theories, urban growth, land use and
land rents, housing markets, urban poverty, trans-
portation and local government.
Prerequisite: 100 or permission of the instructor

345f HEALTH ECONOMICS 3

Analyzes the economics of health care in the United

States with focus given to the role of government.

Prerequisite: 100

(subject to curriculum committee and faculty

approval)

350s INTERNATIONAL TRADE 3

Gains from trade and the theory and policy of trade
protection. The economics of the multinational cor-
poration.
Prerequisite: 100

35if INTERNATIONAL FINANCE 3

Analysis of foreign exchange markets and the bal-
ance of payments. Discussion of various mechanisms
and policies by which nations achieve equilibrium in
the balance of payments.
Prerequisite: 100

400f SENIOR ECONOMIC SEMINAR 3

Overview of research methods and analysis of a set
of current economic policy issues, with emphasis on
the completion of a student-designed research proj-
ect. Open only to senior majors and minors in eco-
nomics and in economics and business or by permis-
sion of the department chair.
Prerequisite: 100

4ios,f SPECIAL STUDY 2-4

Supervised intensive study in a special field of eco-
nomics.

490f,s INDEPENDENT STUDY 4-8

Independent research arranged under the supervi-
sion of a member of the department.

Education

FACULTY

Myrtle H. Lewin, professor of mathematics, acting chair
{999-2000

Julie A. Weisberg, associate professor and director of
teacher education programs

Ruth S. Bettandorff, associate dean of tfcf College, assis-
tant professor

Maria C. Krane, director of international education and
assistant professor

Jane West, assistant professor and director of field
experiences
Kathy S. Froelich, visiting assistant professor

The mission of the Department of Education is to
prepare exemplary teachers for increasingly com-
plex schools. The qualities of mind and character fos-
tered by a liberal education are essential characteristics

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of such teachers. These qualities, undergirded by disci-
plinary understanding, include autonomy, reflectivenes,
curiosity and caring: in a word, wholeheartedness.
The program engages students in connected teaching
and learning experiences that enhance these qualities
and integrate them with specific understanding about
the cultural, technological and social complexities of
schools. The program creates a community of scholarly
inquiry within which students begin to explore their
potential and shape their own futures as teachers and
lifelong learners.

The teacher education program is based on the
belief that the primary purposes of schooling are the
cultivation of thought and the development of a
humane perspective. These outcomes enhance an indi-
vidual's productive participation in creating a just socie-
ty. The program's goal is to embody these beliefs in the
curriculum, which encompasses interpersonal relation-
ships, teaching and learning processes and program
structures and content. Through participation in this
learning community, students can prepare to create such
communities in their own classrooms.

The department offers teacher certification pro-
grams in early childhood education (grades P-5), sec-
ondary education (7-12), foreign language education (P-
12) and music education (P-12). Completing one of
these programs leads to initial certification in Georgia,
as well as in states with which Georgia has reciprocal
certification agreements. Teacher education at Agnes
Scott is a College-wide enterprise,- students major in a
discipline other than education

As early as possible in her college career, a stu-
dent interested in teaching should contact the chair of
the Education Department for help in planning her pro-
gram to meet certification requirements.

The Professional Semester (Student Teaching)

Upon completing all prerequisites and on the rec-
ommendation of the Teacher Education Advisory
Group (TEAG), students are admitted to student teach-
ing. Candidates for student teaching must apply to the
TEAG during the spring semester of the year preceding
student teaching. Applications are available from the
chair of the Education Department. Candidates must
fulfill the following minimum requirements in order to
be considered for admission to student teaching:

2.5 or higher grade point average,

2.5 or higher grade point average in major,-

No grade below C (no pass/fail) in a course
required for certification. (For secondary, foreign lan-
guage and music, this includes courses required for the
major);

Appropriate faculty recommendations, includ-
ing the recommendation of the student's major depart-
ment;

Demonstrated interpersonal behavior neces-
sary for effective teaching,- and

A passing score (as defined by the Georgia
Professional Standards Commission) on a test of mini-
mum competency in reading, writing and mathematics.
[This recfuimnent may be satisfied by an acceptable score on
PRAXIS I. SAT or GRI]

Post-graduation Option

Agnes Scott students pursuing certification in any of the
approved fields who have been admitted to a teacher
education program before graduation may defer com-
pletion of the requirements for certification until after
graduation.

Early Childhood (P-5) Certification Requirements:

Psychology 121, prior to the junior year

Completion of any major offered by the College

Education 200, 210, 21 1 , 212, 21 3, 304, 305, 306, 307,
308, 380,420, 421,440

Education 2 1 7 recommended

Completion of courses designated as special fields for
the elementary teacher

One course in laboratory science (biology recom-
mended)

One course in mathematics (101, 1 17 or 118)

Additionally, Mathematics 104 recommended

One course in American history

One course in political science, economics or sociology

Secondary Certification Requirements:

Psychology 121, prior to the junior year

Completion of a major in one of the fields approved for
certification: astrophysics, biology, chemistry,
economics, English, history, mathematics,
physics, political science

Education 200, 210, 31 1, 312, 380, 430, 431, 440

Recommended: Education 2 1 7

Additional requirements:

English majors: Education 21 1 and 309

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Mathematics majors: Mathematics 150, 314

Music Education Program (P-12) Certification

Requirements:

F'sychology 121, preferably prior to the junior

year

Completion of a major in music

Education 200, 210, 212, 380, 425, 426, 440

Music 205, 311

Three additional courses in elementary methods, sec-
ondary methods and choral methods and materi-
als to be completed under the cross-registration
program

Recommended: Education 217

Additional requirements:

Four years of participation in an ensemble most appro-
priate to the student's major instrument

A minimum of two years of participation in a vocal
ensemble

At least one ensemble experience in an area that makes
use of a secondary performance medium

Post-Baccalaureate Students Seeking Certification:

The Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Ccrtilication Program
(PBTC) is a non-degree program ohering courses
leading to certification in secondary history, biol-
ogy, chemistry, or mathematics for college gradu-
ates who have completed an appropriate major
but have not completed a teacher education pro-
gram. Post-baccalaureate certification in second-
ary English is offered only through enrollment in
the MAT Secondary English Program with the
exception of Agnes Scott students completing
English certification after graduation.

Criteria for admission:

2.75 undergraduate CPA

An undergraduate major in certification field
sought

Official transcripts of all prior college work

Three recommendations (with focus on indi-
vidual's fitness for teaching)

An introductory psychology course

Grades of C or better in all courses required
for certification (in major and in psychology)

Foreign Language Education (P-12) Certification
Requirements:

Psychology 121, preferably prior to the junior year

Completion of a major in one of the foreign languages
approved for certification: French, German,
Greek, Latin, Spanish

Education 200, 210, 31 1, 312, 380, 440, 445, 446

Recommended: Education 2 1 7

For modern languages, courses in linguistic foundations,
methods and materials (K-8), methods and mate-
rials (9-12) and a practicum in foreign language
education to be completed under the cross regis-
tration program.

For classical languages, a course in methods and materi-
als and a practicum in foreign language education
to be completed under the cross registration pro-
gram.

A secondary level foreign language methods course
completed under the cross-registration program
may be substituted for Education 312.

Additional requirements:

For modern foreign language majors, a course in the

culture and civilization of the country whose lan-
guage is being studied.

Required courses: (minimum of 26 semester hours;

no transfer credit accepted)

EDLl 210-Understanding Learners (4)

EDU 31 1 -Learners in the Secondary School (2)

EDU 3 1 2-Teaching and Learning in the

Secondary School (3)

EDU 430-Student Teaching, Secondary (10)

EDU 43 1 -Problems Seminar for Secondary

Certification (2)

EDU 440-American Education (2)

A minimum of one 300- or 400-level course in

the discipline (more than one may be required,

depending on the student's prior preparation and

on certification standards)

Other required courses: (comparable transfer credit up
to 6 semester hours will be accepted)
EDU 380 or 580-Children and Youth with
Special Needs (3)

EDU 200-hluman Ufe Span Developmental
Psychology (3) or EDU 601 -Educational
Psychology (3)

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200f,s (Psychology 200) HUMAN LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENTAL
PSYCHOLOGY 3

See Psychology 200 for description.
Prerequisite: Psychology 121

2iof,s UNDERSTANDING LEARNERS 4

Investigation of how learners learn, contexts of learn- 3iif
ing, classroom research methods and learning-cen-
tered curriculum development.
Prerequisite: English 101

2iif EXPLORING CHILDREN'S/ADOLESCENTS'

LITERATURE 2

Study of major authors and illustrators and notable 3i2f

books for young people; development of criteria for
selecting quality children's literature.

2i2f THE ARTS IN EDUCATION 2

Exploration of the role of the arts in education;
approaches to integrating the arts throughout the
curriculum.

2i3f TEACHING PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE ELEMENTARY 38of
SCHOOL 2

Methods, materials and techniques used in teaching
physical education in the elementary school.

2i7f (Sociology 217) SCHOOLS AND SOCIETY 3

See Sociology 217 for description.
Prerequisite: Sociology 101 or Anthropology 101 4iof,s

30/jS LANGUAGE AND LITERACY I 3

Introduction to language and literacy acquisition and
development with a focus on the role of language in 420s

an integrated curriculum. Includes field experience.
Prerequisite: 210, 211
Corequisite: 306

305f LANGUAGE AND LITERACY II 3

Further development of themes introduced in 421s

Language and Literacy I in an interdisciplinary con-
text. Includes field experience.
Prerequisite: 210, 211, 304
Corequisite: 308

306s EXPLORING SOCIAL STUDIES WITH CHILDREN 3

Examination of social studies processes and content 425s

in an interdisciplinary context. Includes field experi-
ence.

Prerequisite: 210
Corequisite: 304

307s EXPLORING MATHEMATICAL IDEAS WITH CHILDREN 3 426s
Using manipulatives to teach analytic and quantita-
tive skills and to develop abstract reasoning.
Includes field experience.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 101 or 117 or 118
Mathematics 117 or 118 recommended. 430s

308f EXPLORING THE NATURALWORLD WITH CHILDREN 3
Examination of science processes and content in an
interdisciplinary context. Includes field experience.
Prerequisite: 210, one lab science course
Corequisite: 305 431s

309SU TEACHING READING AND WRITING IN THE

SECONDARY SCHOOL 3

Theories and issues which guide the teaching of

reading in high school, including diagnosis and
instructional materials. Reading and writing as recip-
rocal processes in the secondary classroom will be
explored in depth.
Offered in the summer only

LEARNERS IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL 2

Field-based exploration of secondary and middle-
level education, with a focus on examining schools
and classrooms as social systems.
Prerequisite: 210, junior or senior standing
Corequisite: 312

TEACHING AND LEARNING IN THE SECONDARY
SCHOOL 3

Philosophical foundations for secondary curriculum
development and implementation. Exploration of
learning-centered approaches to teaching.
Prerequisite: 210, junior or senior standing
Corequisite: 311

CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS 3

Major areas of exceptionality, including identification
and teaching of children with such exceptionalities.
Includes field experience.

Prerequisite: Psychology 121. Psychology 200 recom-
mended.

SPECIAL STUDY 2-4

Supervised study in a selected field of education.
Prerequisite: Permission of the department
STUDENTTEACHING, EARLY CHILDHOOD 10

Full-time professional experience in a public school.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education
Program

Corequisite: 421, 440

PROBLEMS SEMINAR FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD
CERTIFICATION 2

Scholarly analysis of school experiences, including
reflective discussion, classroom research and profes-
sional reading.
Corequisite: 420, 440

STUDENTTEACHING, MUSIC 10

Full-time professional experience in a public school.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education
Program

Corequisite: 426, 440

PROBLEMS SEMINAR FOR MUSIC CERTIFICATION 2
Scholarly analysis of school experiences, including
reflective discussion, classroom research and profes-
sional reading.
Corequisite: 425, 440

STUDENTTEACHING, SECONDARY 10

Full-time professional experience in a public school.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education
Program

Corequisite: 431, 440
PROBLEMS SEMINAR FOR SECONDARY
CERTIFICATION 2

Scholarly analysis of school experiences, including
reflective discussion, classroom research and profes-

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sional reading.
Corequisite: 430, 440

440s AMERICAN EDUCATION 2

Exploration of scliooling in the United States and cur-
rent issues in education. Topics vary.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing
Corequisite: 420 and 421, or 425 and 426, or 430 and
431, or 445 and 446

445s STUDENTTEACHING, FOREIGN LANGUAGE 10

Full-time professional experience in a public school.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education
Program
Corequisite: 446, 440

446s PROBLEMS SEMINAR FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE

CERTIFICATION 2

Scholarly analysis of school experiences, including
reflective discussion, classroom research and profes-
sional reading.
Corequisite: 445, 440

English

FACULTY

Christopher Ames, professor

Bona W. Ball, Ellm Douglas Leybim^ Professor

Steven S. Guthrie, professor

Linda L. Hubert, professor

Patricia G. Pinka, professor

Peggy Thompson, professor

Christine S. Cozzens, associate professor

Willie ToUiver, assistant professor

Waqas Khwaja, visiting assistant professor

The English curriculum gives students breadth of
knowledge and depth of understanding of English
and American literature. Students learn to read literature
with perception and delight, to write about it critically
and imaginatively and to develop creative writing
ability.

English 101 and 102 are service courses for the
College, in which students sharpen their writing skills
and improve their critical and analytical reading.
A student majoring in English is required to take cours-
es from the following periods: Medieval and Early
Renaissance, Late Renaissance through Victorian and
Modern and Contemporary. She has a choice of courses
within each area.

In addition to the basic English major, the depart-
ment offers an interdisciplinary major in English litera-

ture-creative writing.

With approval, a student may plan a program of
concentrated study in which she emphasizes her major
interests in literature and chooses complementary cours-
es from other disciplines. For example, she may plan a
program in medieval studies, renaissance studies or
American studies.

Students working on papers or other writing
assignments, or oral presentations, can receive assistance
from trained tutors on campus at the Center for Writing
and Speaking,

English majors can study at British universities in
the junior year and participate in internships in the sen-
ior year. They can also participate in a faculty-led
Global Awareness or Global Connections program or
any other study-abroad program approved by the
College.

Requirements for the Major in English:

English 101/102 or 103/104 are not included in the

minimum of 33 hours taken for the major or in

the maximum of 48 hours
One of the following required: 21 1 , 212, 21 3, 214, 216,

217 (The department urges students considering a

major in English to elect a year-long survey of

British or American literature in the sophomore

year)
English 480 and two courses from each of the following

categories:
^ Medieval and Early Renaissance: 306, 308,

309, 313, 314, 315, 316, 318
^ Late Renaissance through Victorian: 319, 321,

322, 328, 329,331,335, 338

Modern and Contemporary: 320, 323, 332,

333, 334, 336, 337, 339
Six hours in creative writing or advanced composition

may be counted towards the major hours.

Requirements for the Major in English Literature -

Creative Writing:

English 101/102 or 103/104 are not included in the

minimum hours taken for the major or in the

maximum hours
One of the following required: 2 1 1, 2 12, 2 I 3, 2 14, 216,

217
Course required for the major: 480
Literature courses required: Two courses from two of

the following categories, one course from the

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other:

Medieval and Early Renaissance: 306, 308,
309, 313, 314, 315, 316, 318

Late Renaissance through Victorian: 319, 321,
322, 328, 329, 331, 335, 338

Modem and Contemporary: 320, 323, 332,
333, 334, 336, 337, 339

Creative Writing courses required:

Four of the following (in at least two genres and with at
least two above the 200 level): 200, 201, 202,
203, 205, 340, 341, 342, 344, 415, 490

Requirements for the Minor:

A minor m English must contain at least 18 hours

excluding credits received for English 101-102 or

103-104.
The student may design her own program to reflect a

particular interest or emphasis, 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 and secondary school
record.

loif LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION 3

Combines tfie writing of analytic, expository and
research papers witfi the close, critical reading and
discussion of literature by authors of diverse cultural
backgrounds. Works studied include short stories,
novels, drama, poetry, nonfiction essays and film.
Provides orientation to library and computer facili-
ties. Frequent individual conferences.

lOiLf, 102LS WRITING LABORATORY o

The Writing Laboratory (usually taken in conjunction
with English loi and 102) develops skills that provide
a foundation for all written course work at Agnes
Scott. The course familiarizes students with the writ-
ing process through reading, writing, discussions,
word processing exercises and conferences.
Enrollment in the lab is limited and is determined by
the Department of English.

102s LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION 3

Continuation of 101.
Prerequisite: 101

I03f HONORS LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION 3

Approaches to literary texts designed for the student
with special talent and interest in English. Writing of

critical and imaginative 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

2iof 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, 214, 216, or 217 is a prerequi-
site to the other courses in literature unless a stu-
dent has received advanced placement credit in liter-
ature or unless she has been exempted from taking
200-level courses upon recommendation other
instructor in English 101-102 or 103-104.

2iif 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
Continuation of English 211. Writers will be chosen
from a group including Swift, Pope, Austen,
Wordsworth, Keats, Tennyson, Browning, Yeats and
Eliot.

2i3f, 33if EARLY AMERICAN WRITERS 3

American writers from the colonial beginnings to the
American Renaissance. Texts considered in historical,
social and intellectual context. Writers include
Bradstreet, Wheatly, Irving, Poe, Emerson,
Hawthorne and others.

Students in 213 and 331 attend classes together
most of the term, but advanced students are expect-
ed to do work of greater sophistication and difficulty.
Special focus on Melville in 331.

214s MODERN AMERICAN WRITERS 3

American literature from the second half of the nine-
teenth century to the present. Selected readings from
such diverse writers as Dickinson, Twain, James,
Gather, Hurston, Baldwin, Roth and others.

2i6f (Women's Studies 216) (Africana Studies 216 when the
topic relates to Africa or the African Diaspora) TOPICS
ON WOMEN AND LITERATURE 3

Thematic or generic studies of works authored by
women; focus on the role of women in works by male
and female writers; special attention to a selected
woman writer or group of writers; and/or feminist
approaches to the study of literature.
Topic in Fall 1999:

Jane Austen and Her World - Study of Austen's major
works, selected novels by contemporary authors,
Austen's biography, development of her career, social
and cultural contexts, critical reactions and movie
adaptations.

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TOPICS IN LITERATURE AND CULTURE 3 323S

Topics linking diverse cultures and their literatures in
English.

Will fulfill the distributional standard in literature.
Not offered 1999-2000

INTRODUaiON TO FILM STUDY 3

An approach to film from a variety of perspectives: 328f

historical study, formal and technical analysis of clas-
sic Hollywood cinema, attention to specific directors
and genres and feminist critique of film.
Does not satisfy distributional standard in literature.
CHAUCER 3

The Canterbury Tales and selected pre-Canterbury 329s

works.

HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE 3

The origins and development of the language, from
Anglo-Saxon to modern English.
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years
SHAKESPEARE 3

The comedies and histories. 33if

SHAKESPEARE 3

The tragedies. 332f

MEDIEVALAND RENAISSANCE DRAMA 3

(Excluding Shakespeare)
Samples of medieval mystery and morality plays.
Explores the varied developing genre of the

Renaissance. Authors include Kyd, Marlowe, Dekker,
Jonson, Middleton and Webster.
3i6f SIXTEENTH-CENTURY ENGLISH POETRY 3

A study of the major poetic theories, forms and 333S

works of Tudor England. Selections from The Faerie

Queen, some early English sonnets, The Defense of

Poesy and the sonnet sequences of Sidney, Spenser

and Shakespeare.

Offered 2000-01 and alternate years 334f

3i8f POETRY AND PROSE OF THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY3

Emphasis on the writings of Donne, Jonson, Herbert,

Herrick, Marvell, Bacon and Browne.

Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years
319s MILTON 3

Most of the English poetry and selections from the 335S

prose.
320s MODERN POETRY 3

Study of British and American poetry of the twentieth

century, with a focus on the early modernist period.

Poets studied include Yeats, Eliot, Williams, H.D.,

Marianne Moore, Wallace Stevens and Langston 336f

Hughes.

Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years
32if ENGLISH ROMANTIC POETRY 3

Primary emphasis upon the poetry of Wordsworth,

Coleridge and Keats, along with selected poems of 337S

Shelley and Byron.
322s ViaORIAN POETRY 3

Tennyson, Browning, Arnold and Hopkins.

Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY DRAMA 3

A selection of plays by playwrights from Ibsen to the
present, with concern for the relationship between
text and performance.
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years
Does not satisfy distributional standard in literature
RESTORATION AND EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY
LITERATURE 3

Emphasis on satire and prose fiction from 1660 to
1800. Authors chosen from Dryden, Swift, Pope,
Fielding, Richardson, Johnson and Austen, as well as
writers who traditionally have been neglected.
ENGLISH DRAMA FROM DRYDEN TO SHERIDAN 3

Ranges over tragedies and comedies written
between 1660 and 1800. Dramatists include Dryden,
Behn, Wycherley, Congreve, Centlivre, Goldsmith and
Sheridan. Attention paid to cultural contexts as well
as evolving literary traditions.
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years
EARLY AMERICAN WRITERS 3

See English 213 for description.
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, Wharton, O'Neill,
Crane and others.

Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years
TWENTIETH-CENTURY AMERICAN FICTION 3

Focus on fiction from 1920 to the present, including
the work of such writers as Hemingway, Fitzgerald,
Ellison, Malamud, Dates and others.
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years
SOUTHERN LITERATURE 3

Readings in the literature of the American South of
the twentieth century with emphasis on such figures
as Ransom, Faulkner, Warren, O'Connor, Welty and
Walker.

Offered 2000-01 and alternate years
NINETEENTH-CENTURY AMERICAN FIQION 3

Study of such developments as the social protest
novel, women's fiction, the international novel and
the novel of manners in standard and non-traditional
works by Stowe, Alcott, Hawthorne, James, Twain,
Adams and others.

THE MODERN BRITISH NOVEL 3

Study of twentieth-century novels with an emphasis
on modernist experimentation with novel form.
Writers studied generally include Conrad, Forster,
Joyce, Woolf, Lawrence, Waugh and Beckett.
POSTMODERN FIQION 3

A study of experimental fiction written in the second
half of the twentieth century. Works studied are
drawn from a variety of cultures.
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

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338s THE ENGLISH NOVEL FROM THE BRONTES TO HARDY3

Emphasis on the novels of the 1840s and 1850s
along with those that lool< toward the twentieth cen-
tury.

338LS (French 338L) THE ENGLISH NOVEL FROM THE

BRONTES TO HARDY, LANGUAGE COMPONENT 1

Reading and discussion in French of Flaubert's

Madame Bovary and related materials in the context

of the development of the novel in Europe in the

1850s.

Prerequisite: FRE 202 or permission of instructor

Corequisite: ENG 338 (students may have taken ENG

338 in the past)

Not offered 1999-2000

339f (Africana Studies 339) AFRICAN-AMERICAN

LITERATURE 3

Examination of the major texts within the African-
American literary tradition from the colonial period to
the present, including works by Douglass, DuBois,
Hurston, Wright, Ellison, Morrison and others.

4iof,s SPECIAL STUDY 2-4

Selected texts to meet the interests of individual stu-
dents.

48of SENIOR COLLOQUIUM 3

Weekly meetings of faculty and senior English majors
to discuss topics relevant to the study of literature in
all periods. Particular topics are designated each
year.
Topic for Fall 1999: Millennial Literature

490f,s INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ENGLISH OR AMERICAN LIT-
ERATURE 4-8
Independent research arranged under the supervi-
sion of a member of the department.

Creative and Expository Writing

200s INTRODUaiONTONONFiaiON 3

An introduction to the craft of nonfiction writing
focusing on the rhetorical skills underlying print jour-
nalism (news, editorials, interviews and features)
and other forms, such as the essay

201s 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 from such contemporary
poets as Adrienne Rich, Sharon Olds, Rita Dove and
Carolyn Forche.

203f (Theatre 203) DRAMATIC WRITING I 3

See Theatre 203 for description.

205f TOPICS IN CREATIVE WRITING 3

Different topics in creative writing, including, on
occasion, courses taught by visiting writers.

340f NONFiaiON WORKSHOP 3

Intermediate nonfiction writing with emphasis on the
feature article, the personal essay and experimental

forms.

Prerequisite: permission of the instructor

34if WRITING WORKSHOP, FiaiON 3

Intermediate fiction writing. Readings in theory and
practice; the writing and rewriting of a group of sto-
ries. Individual conferences and group sessions.
Prerequisite: 201, 205 or permission of the instructor

342s POETRY WORKSHOP 3

Presentation and discussion of student work, with
additional resources (readings, poetic exercises) as
needed.
Prerequisite: 202 or permission of the instructor

344s (Theatre 344) DRAMATIC WRITING II 3

See Theatre 344 for description.

4i5f,s (Theatre 415) ADVANCED CREATIVE WRITING 3

Individual conferences with emphasis on sustained
creative writing projects in poetry, fiction or drama.
Prerequisite: 340, 341, 342 or 344 and permission of
the instructor

490f,s INDEPENDENT STUDY IN WRITING 3

Independent research arranged under the supervi-
sion of a member of the department.

Global Awareness

DIRECTOR: Maria C. Krane, director of intmuitioiujl educa-
tion, assistant professor of education

The Global Awareness program combines classwork
in the fall and spring semesters with a January or
May study-abroad experience. Stxidents must apply and
be accepted to the program to register for GA200.

200f,s GLOBAL AWARENESS CONCEPTS 1-3

Concepts and theories of culture, cultural diversity
and cross-cultural communications. Discussion of
selected themes common to the study of cultures.
Preparation for January or summer study-abroad
experience. Interdisciplinary perspectives from the
social sciences, natural sciences, humanities and fine
arts. Faculty members include those leading the
study-abroad group.

Prerequisite: 12 hours of Agnes Scott credit
20if,s GLOBAL AWARENESS EXPERIENCE 3

January or summer study-abroad experience with fol-
low-up seminar, the next semester. Students travel in
small groups to a host country where they experi-
ence a new culture, living in local homes. Emphasis
on individual living/learning experiences under
supervision of Agnes Scott faculty member. Seminar
(one hour per week for 4-6 weeks) integrates cross-
cultural theory and experience. Destinations vary

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from year to year.
Prerequisite: 200
Special fees required for January or summer travel

History

FACULTY

Mary Brown Bullock, professor, President of the College
Penelope Campbell, Charles A. Dana Professor
Violet M. Johnson, associate professor
Katharine D. Kennedy, associate professor
Michael R. Lynn, assistant professor
Mary C. Cain, visiting instructor

The central purpose of the history curriculum is to
give students who come from a variety of cultural
traditions an understanding of the development of val-
ues, institutions and social structures over both short
and long periods of time.

By offering courses on different regions of the
world and on different eras in history, and by emphasiz-
ing diversity within cultures, history courses seek to
deepen each student's understanding of human experi-
ence in its multiple facets. By challenging students to
learn about people who are different from themselves,
history teaches open-mindedness and respect for differ-
ences. The study of history provides a perspective from
which to assess events of the present and prospects for
the future.

History students are required to read widely, to
think critically and to strengthen their skills in research,
writing and speaking. They learn to organize and ana-
lyze textual, visual and oral sources while honing their
ability both to tell a story and to develop an argument.
History provides a framework and a context for insights
from other disciplines and in this sense is one of the
foundation disciplines of a liberal education, bringing
coherence and continuity to information that might
otherwise be fragmented and disjointed.

History courses contribute significantly to inter-
disciplinary programs at Agnes Scott, including interna-
tional relations, Africana studies, women's studies and
Language Across the Curriculum. History majors regu-
larly participate in the teacher education program, jun-
ior-year-abroad programs and the Atlanta Semester

The department encourages interdisciplinary cur-
ricular connections by making history courses as acces-

sible as possible to all students in the College, accord-
ingly, history courses below the 400 level have no pre-
requisites. Nonetheless, the department recommends
that first-year students enroll in courses at the KIO and
200 level. Courses at the 300 level require more
advanced skills in writing, research and analysis.
Resources in Atlanta enable history majors to undertake
research in archives and specialized collections and to
participate in internships in historic preservation, muse-
ums, libraries, business, government agencies and non-
profit organizations.

History majors pursue careers in an almost infi-
nite variety of fields. History is an especially desirable
background for further study in law, journalism and
public affairs. More directly associated with the disci-
pline are careers in teaching, museum work , historic
preservation and information technology, but many
majors also pursue careers in business.

History majors are strongly encouraged to partic-
ipate in a faculty-led Global Awareness or Global
Connections program or any other study-abroad pro-
gram approved by the College.

Requirements for the Major:

420

One two-semester survey course selected from: 101 and

102; 108 and 109,- 110 and 1 1 1; 250 and 251,- 253

and 254
At least eight additional courses, seven of which must

be above the 200 level. These courses must be

selected so as to include at least one course from

each of the following groups:
Early European History: 215, 305, 308, 309, 310
Modem European Histoiy: 31 1, 312, 313, 314, 322
United States History: 325, 326, 327, 330, 331, 332,

334, 335, 338 and 350
Non-Western History: 350, 353, 354, 355, 356, 361,

363, 365
An appropriate course below the 300 level may be used

to satisfy one of these groups.
A major in history requires the completion of at least 30

semester hours of work in history. Cross-listed

courses taught outside the department may not be

used to satisfy the minimum requirements for the

major

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Requirements for the Minor:

A minor in liistory must contain at least 21 hours of

worl< in history, at least twelve of which must be
above the 200 level. The program must reflect a
degree of thoughtful planning and coherence and
must have the approval of the chair of the depart-
ment.

loif EUROPE FROM THE MIDDLE AGES TO THE FRENCH

REVOLUTION 3

European society and culture from the High Middle
Ages to the Age of Revolutions including: marriage
and family, religion and religious reform, women and
gender, popular and elite culture, science and medi-
cine, interaction with world cultures and state build-
ing.

102S EUROPE IN MODERN TIMES 3

European culture, society and politics in the nine-
teenth and twentieth centuries, with a focus on
nations and nationalism, women and gender, roman-
ticism and modernism, war and peace, communism
and post-communism and Nazism and the
Holocaust.

io8f THE UNITED STATES TO 1877 3

Survey of the history of the United States from
European conquest through Reconstruction.

109s THE UNITED STATES IN MODERN TIMES 3

Survey of the history of the United States since
Reconstruction.

uof INTRODUCTION TO THE ASIAN WORLD 3

Major civilizations on the Asian continent from India
to lapan before the twentieth century.

lus THE ASIAN WORLD IN MODERN TIMES 3

History and politics of Asian societies and their inter-
action with the West in the twentieth century.

i2if (Classics 121) HISTORY OF GREEK CIVILIZATION 3

See Classics 121 for description.

I22f (Classics 122) HISTORY OF ROMAN CIVILIZATION 3
See Classics 122 for description.

215s RELIGION, MAGIC AND SCIENCE IN EARLY MODERN

EUROPE 3

The development of competing and complementary
European world views, including religion
(Catholicism, Protestantism, ludaism), magic, science
and witchcraft, with a focus on how these ideas
shaped culture and society from the fifteenth
through the eighteenth century.

22iLf (Classics 221L) (Greek 221L) (Greek 321L) HISTORY OF
GREEK CIVILIZATION, GREEK COMPONENT 1

See Classics 221L for description.

222Lf (Classics 222L) (Latin 222L) (Latin 321L) HISTORY OF

ROMAN CIVILIZATION, LATIN COMPONENT 1

See Classics 222L for description.

250f (Africana Studies 250) AFRICAN SOCIETIES FROM 1500
TO THE PARTITION 3

Structures of Sub-Saharan African societies, the
developments leading to the partition of the conti-
nent and the imposition of colonial rule.

251s (Africana Studies 251) AFRICAN SOCIETIES FROM

THE COLONIAL ERA TO THE PRESENT 3

Changes which followed western domination, African
responses to the new structures and the road to
independence.

253f (Africana Studies 253) AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY
TO EMANCIPATION 3

Developments which shaped the history of the black
population of the United States through the Civil War.
Topics include African beginnings, the Atlantic slave
trade, the institution of slavery and the slave commu-
nity and black activism.
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

25its (Africana Studies 254) AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY
SINCE EMANCIPATION 3

Developments which have influenced the history of
the black population of the United States since the
Civil War Topics include the Great Migration, the
Harlem Renaissance and the Civil Rights Movement.
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

305f MEDIEVAL CIVILIZATION 3

Emergence of European cultural traditions, political
institutions and social organization between the
decline of the Roman Empire and the end of the high
Middle Ages.

308s RENAISSANCEAND REFORMATION EUROPE 3

Culture, politics, religion and society in Europe from
approximately 1350 to 1648. The rise of Italian city-
states, humanism, northern Renaissance, Luther,
Calvin and Wars of Religion.
Not open to students who have taken 306 or 307.

309f THE ENLIGHTENMENT AND THE FRENCH

REVOLUTION 3

European culture and society in the age of the
Enlightenment; causes and events of the French
Revolution and its impact upon Europe.

310s EARLY MODERN ENGUND 3

The social, cultural and political history of England
from the late 15th to the early 18th century.
Tudor/Stuart monarchy, colonialism, the
Reformation, English Civil War, marriage and family,
public and private culture.
Not open to students who have taken 371 or 373.

311s EUROPE IN THE VICTORIAN ERA 3

Industrialization, nationalism, imperialism, interna-
tional affairs, culture, gender and public and private
life in nineteenth-century Europe.
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

312s RUSSIA AND THE SOVIET UNION IN THE TWENTIETH
CENTURY 3

Revolution, ethnicity, reform, stagnation and disinte-
gration in Russian and Soviet politics, culture, econo-

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my and society from 1905 to the present. 332s

Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

3i3f EUROPE FROM 1914 TO 1945 3

World War I, Nazism, the interwar years, World War II
and the Holocaust, with emphasis on ideology, cul-
ture and diplomacy

314s (Political Science 314) EUROPE SINCE 1945 3

Society, economy, culture and foreign affairs in
Western and Eastern Europe in the nuclear age. 334f

314LS (German 314L) (Political Science 314L) EUROPE SINCE
1945, GERMAN COMPONENT 1

See German 314L for description.
Not offered 1999-2000

3i5Lf (German 315L) EUROPE 1914 TO 1945, GERMAN 335f

COMPONENT 1

See German 315L for description.
Not offered 1999-2000

318s THE HOLOCAUST 3

Victims and perpetrators of German genocide, with
emphasis on anti-Semitism, origins of the Final
Solution, Nazi ideology, survivors' memories and his- 338s
toriographical controversies.

322f (Women's Studies 322) WOMEN IN MODERN

EUROPEAN HISTORY 3

Changing roles of European women at home, at 340s

work, in public life and in the arts from the

Renaissance to the present.

Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years 35of

325f THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AND THE EARLY

REPUBLIC 3

Relationship between economic, social, cultural and
religious change and the great political events of the
American Revolution and nation-building.
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years 35oLf

326s lACKSONIAN AMERICA AND THE CIVIL WAR ERA 3
Economic, political and social change in the United
States from the rise of Jacksonian America and the
struggle over slavery through the Civil War. 353s

Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

327s HISTORY OF THE SOUTH 3

Social, cultural, economic and political factors that
have made the South a distinctive part of the U.S.
from English settlement to the present.

330s (Women's Studies 330) THE HISTORY OF WOMEN IN

AMERICA 3 354s

Women's roles and contributions from the colonial
period to the present with emphasis on the impact of
industrialization, reform movements and differences
across race, ethnicity, class and region. 355f

33if RACE. ETHNICITY AND IMMIGRATION IN THE U.S.,

1600 - 1880 3

History of the 'old immigration' which was dominated
by groups from Western Europe; the relationship
between various ethnic groups; their acculturation;
and how they influenced American society.
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

RACE, ETHNICITY AND IMMIGRATION IN THE U.S.
SINCE 1885 3

History of the "new immigration;" the changing
sources and composition of immigrants; their social
and economic adjustment; and their contributions to
the increasingly multicultural characterof contempo-
rary America.

Offered 2000-01 and alternate years
(Political Science 332) THE UNITED STATES FROM
1914 TO 1945 3

World War I, the New Era of the 1920s, the New Deal
and World War II.

Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years
(Africana Studies 335) (Religious Studies 340) BLACK
PROTEST THOUGHT IN AMERICA FROM SLAVERY TO
THE PRESENT 3

Political, social and ideological currents which influ-
enced and shaped the Black struggle for freedom,
citizenship and equality.
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years
(Political Science 340) UNITED STATES SINCE 1945 3
Domestic change and international involvements
since World War II.

Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years
(Political Science 328) U.S.-LATIN AMERICAN
RELATIONS 3

See Political Science 328 for description.
(Africana Studies 350) THE AFRICAN DIASPORA 3

History of the dispersal of Africans from the continent
to various regions of the world; the catalysts of dis-
persal; the distribution of Africans, especially in the
Americas; and the communities which evolved out of
the diaspora.

(Spanish 350L) THE AFRICAN DIASPORA, SPANISH
COMPONENT 1

See Spanish 350L for description.
Not offered 1999-2000

SOUTH ASIA 3

History of the Indian Subcontinent from ancient
times to the present, with particular attention to
British rule, the independence movement and con-
temporary public issues in Pakistan, India and
Bangladesh.

Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years
(Africana Studies 354 when the topic relates to Africa or
the African Diaspora) TOPICS IN AFRICAN AND ASIAN
HISTORY 3

Offered 2000-01 and alternate years
TWENTIETH-CENTURY SOUTHEAST ASIA 3

The cultural heritages of nations from Burma to the
Philippines. Social, economic and political changes
arising from western colonialism, the world wars,
mass political movements and participation in a
global economy.
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

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356f THE UNITED STATES AND CHINA 3

The cultural, political and economic interaction of
Americans and Chinese in the last two centuries, with
particular attention to the post-World War II period.
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

36if EMERGENCE OF JAPAN AS A WORLD POWER 3

Political and economic transformation of Japan in the
nineteenth and twentieth centuries; the troubled rela-
tionship with the United States.

363s THE CHINESE REVOLUTION IN THE TWENTIETH

CENTURY 3

Development of Chinese communism, the establish-
ment of the People's Republic and the revolutionary
remodeling of Chinese society

^iof,s SPECIAL STUDY 2-4

Supervised study in some field or period of history.

420f SENIOR COLLOQUIUM 3

Reading, writing and discussion on a single theme,
chosen annually, with the aim of integrating knowl-
edge from various historical fields.
Open only to senior history majors.

490f,s INDEPENDENT STUDY 4-8

Independent research under the supervision of a
member of the department.

Interdisciplinary
Courses

FYSi90f,s FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR 3

Seminars offering first-year students an opportunity

to study focused topics in small groups. Some

sections connected and organized around a related

theme.

Open only to first-year students. Class size limited

to 15.

HUM 280 SEMINAR IN THE HUMANITIES 3

Weekly seminar focused on a topic that traverses
multiple approaches, historical periods and/or cul-
tures. Led by 2-3 faculty from different disciplines in
the humanities. Topic designated each year. Open to
sophomores, juniors and seniors.

INTD 200s PERSPEQIVES ON DIVERSITY AND DIFFERENCE3
An interdisciplinary approach to learning about cul-
tures and their interactions, struggles and conflicts.
Exploration of issues that revolve around the intersec-
tions of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender and
religion and the bases of conflict, stratification and
group identities.

International Relations

DIRECTOR: Feng Xu, assistant professor of political science

In this program, students explore the relations among
both nations and nongovernmental parties. Although
comprehension of these relationships relies upon the
perspectives, theories, insights and methods of several
disciplines, a major in International Relations draws pri-
marily from the disciplines of economics, history and
political science.

Students who wish to major in International
Relations should consult the director of the program in
order to develop a course of study with an appropriate
balance among the disciplines. They should acquire
proficiency in a foreign language, especially if they plan
to study abroad Completing the intermediate level of a
second foreign language is also recommended.

International Relations majors are strongly
encouraged to participate in a faculty-led Global
Awareness or Global Connections program or any other
study-abroad program approved by the College.

Requirements for the Major:

A minimum of 33 hours, maximum of 60 hours

Required Introductory Courses:
Political Science 103
Economics 100

Required Advanced Courses:

Political Science 326, International Relations 400

Theory Courses:

Three courses, at least one of which must be in eco-
nomics:

Political Science 205, 282, 322, 329,- Economics 315,
334, 350, 351; Anthropology 307

Geographic Areas

A student will take three courses from no more than

two different areas. Students are generally encour-
aged to concentrate in one area. No more than
one area course may be at the lOO-level.

Europe: History 102, 311, 312, 313, 314, 318, 322

Asia: History 111, 353, 354 (Asian topics only), 355,
356, 361, 363; Political Science 270

Africa and the Middle East: History 250, 251, 350, 354
(African topics only); Political Science 355

Latin America: Political Science 211, 220, 325, 328,
330, 342; Anthropology 304

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C.lobal Awareness 201 may be counted toward the

appropriate geographic requirement. Students are
encouraged to enroll in the foreign language sec-
tions of area courses when possible. Hours from
these courses will count toward the major.

Language:

Three hours of coursework beyond the intermedi-
ate level in a modern foreign language. This does
not count toward the major.

Additional Course Requirement:

In addition to satisfying the requirements listed
above, each student will take at least one addi-
tional course from the lists of theory and area
courses above. Other courses that may satisfy this
requirement are: Spanish 207 or 208,- German
3 1 0; French 360

400S SENIOR SEMINAR IN INTERNATIONAL REUTIONS 3

Required seminar for international relations seniors
on topics of current interest and importance in inter-
national relations. Provides opportunities for interna-
tional relations majors to integrate the theoretical,
historical and geographical components of the major
through reading, discussion, debates and writing on
the topic at hand.

Prerequisite: Political Science 103 and 326 or permis-
sion of the instructor

4iof,s SPECIAL STUDY 2-4

Supervised study in a selected field of international
relations.

49of,s INDEPENDENT STUDY 4-8

Independent research arranged under the supen/i-
sion of a member of the department.

Mathematics

FACULTY

Myrtle F^. Lewin, professor
Lawrence H. Riddle, professor
Robert A. Leslie, associate professor
Sherri J. Boyd, visiting assistant professor

The mathematics program is designed to help stu-
dents think clearly and logically, learn to use the
language of mathematics effectively,- write and speak
about mathematical ideas coherently and appreciate the
broad power of mathematics to describe phenomena in
the real world.

The courses develop the student's ability to ana-
lyze problems, understand and use the theory and tech-
niques of mathematics and acquire the skills and mathe-
matical tools needed in the application of mathematics.
Students learn how to use mathematical software and to
appreciate its role as a tool in the study and application
of mathematics. The courses are also designed to devel-
op the student's ability to work with abstract ideas as
she meets some of the major themes and profound ideas
in modern mathematics.

The mathematics faculty provides placement
advising for mathematics courses to incoming students
(see Advanced Placement Credit, page 16). Students in
the 100 level courses are offered opportunities for inter-
action outside the classroom through the Learning
Assistance program.

Advanced mathematics students are encouraged
to consider internships in the Atlanta area and to apply
for summer research programs on other campuses.
Study topics of particular interest beyond the courses
listed are also available through cross-registration or
through directed or independent studies.

A major in mathematics is excellent preparation
for professional employment in a variety of areas such
as business technology and actuarial science, for teach-
ing at the secondary school level and for entry into
medical or law school. The program is also designed to
give mathematics majors a solid background for gradu-
ate study, not only in mathematics but in related areas
as well.

Students with an interest in science are encour-
aged to combine that study with mathematics, either
through the interdisciplinary mathematics-physics
major, through a student-designed major, or through
the mathematics minor.

The interdisciplinary mathematics-economics
major allows the student to combine her interests in
economics with her interest in mathematics. It is also
highly recommended for students anticipating graduate
study in economics.

Requirements for Mathematics Major:
Math 118, 119, 204, 206, 220, 321, 480
At least three additional 300-level courses selected from

at least two of the following groups:

331, 352

314, 315

309, 312, 325, 328

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The minimum number of hours required to fulfill a I50f

major in Mathematics is 35.

Requirements for Mathematics Minor:

The mathematics minor is designed for those students 20if

who wish to study mathematics significantly
beyond the introductory 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
ensure the coherence and relevance of the pro-
gram of study planned.

Mathematics 118, 119

At least one course from 204, 206, or 220

At least three additional courses at the 200 or 300 level,
one of which must be at the 300 level.

ioif,s FINITE MATHEMATICS 3

Exposure to some basic concepts and techniques of
mathematics in concrete and relevant ways. Possible
topics include: the mathematics of voting, scheduling
problems, counting problems, networks, symmetry 204f

(architectural designs and naturally occurring geo-
metrical patterns), censuses and surveys, graphing
and summarizing data, financial mathematics and
rudimentary probability

104s INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL THOUGHT 3

Introduction to some of the major themes and ideas
in mathematics, methods used in their applications
and their historical context. 206s

115s ELEMENTARY STATISTICS 3

Statistical measures and distributions, probability
and its application to statistical inference, linear cor-
relation, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals and
applications in the natural and social science. Does 220s

not satisfy Distributional Standard in Mathematics.

Ii7f,s FUNCTIONS AND MODELING 4

Polynomials, rational, exponential, logarithm and
trigonometric functions in the natural and social sci-
ences, with emphasis on their numerical, graphical,
and algebraic properties and their applications and 250s

use in modeling real-world situations.

Ii8f,s CALCULUS I 4

Introduction to the basic concepts of differential and
integral calculus, emphasizing conceptual under-
standing and applications. Topics are covered from a
graphical, algebraic and numerical perspective.
Mathematical writing is emphasized.

ii9f,s CALCULUS II 4 309f

Continuation of 118. Topics include the integral and
its applications, techniques of integration, improper
integrals and a brief introduction to series and differ-
ential equations.
Prerequisite: 118

INTRODUaiON TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 3

An introduction to computers, principles of problem
solving in a structured programming environment,
programming techniques and applications. Does not
satisfy Distributional Standard in Mathematics.
TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS 3

A semester study of a topic chosen from such areas
as dynamical systems and chaos, fractal geometry,
cryptology, game theory, graph theory or combina-
tions. Possibility for interdisciplinary topics. May be
repeated for credit when topics change.
1999-2000 Topic: Mathematics in Medicine and
Health

Highlights the use of mathematical modeling in
addressing issues in medicine and public health.
Some topics included are epidemiology, disease
diagnosis, genetics, anatomy and health studies
including an introduction to survey methods in com-
munity medicine such as clinical trials and case-con-
trol studies. Students will learn about matrices, com-
partmental models and elementary probability as
tools for investigating these topics. Several guest
speakers from the health fields will also participate.
Prerequisite: 118 or permission of the instructor
THE ART OF MATHEMATICAL THINKING 3

Topics from areas such as puzzles, discrete mathe-
matics, number theory, modular arithmetic and enu-
meration will be used to introduce students to a seri-
ous study of the role of proof, of mathematical writ-
ing and grammar, and abstraction and critical think-
ing.

Prerequisite: 119 or permission of instructor
LINEAR ALGEBRA 4

Vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices and
determinants, with applications to systems of linear
equations, geometry and other selected topics.
Prerequisite: 119

MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS 4

The geometry of curves and surfaces and the calcu-
lus of functions of two or more variables, including
partial differentiation, multiple integrals and vector
analysis.
Prerequisite: 119

INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 3

The design and implementation of well-structured
algorithms, modular programming techniques, the
effective use of the fundamental data structures
including records and files and an introduction to
dynamic data structures.
Prerequisite: 150 or permission of the instructor
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 4

First and second order differential equations, higher
order, linear ordinary differential equations, existence
and uniqueness theorems and applications.
Prerequisite: 206 or 220

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312S NUMERICAL ANALYSIS 4

Numerical methods in mathematics including numer-
ical solutions of equations, linear and nonlinear sys-
tems of equations, numerical differentiation and inte-
gration and curve fitting.
Prerequisite: 206 or 220
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

3i4f MODERN GEOMETRIES 4

Affine, projective and Euclidean geometries and their
postulational development.
Prerequisite: 220 or permission of the instructor
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

315s TOPOLOGY 4

Topological and metric spaces, continuity, compact-
ness and connectedness, with special emphasis on
the topology of Rn.
Prerequisite: 204 and 220
Not offered 1999-2000

32if ABSTRACT ALGEBRA /,

Important algebraic structures, including groups,
rings, integral domains and fields.
Prerequisite: 204; 206 or permission of instructor

325f MATHEMATICAL MODELS AND APPLICATIONS 4

Development of techniques of model building.
Applications to illustrate the techniques drawn princi-
pally from the natural and social sciences.
Prerequisite: 206 or 220
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

328s MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY 4

Basic statistical methods in the classical theory of
inferential statistics, probability theory, estimations,
hypothesis testing and applications.
Prerequisite: 206 or 220
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

331s 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, conti-
nuity of functions and convergence of sequences and
series.

Prerequisite: 204
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

352s COMPLEX ANALYSIS 4

The algebra of complex numbers, analytic functions,
elementary functions, linear fractional transforma-
tions, mappings, integrals, power series, Laurent
series and residue calculus.
Prerequisite: 220
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

4iof,s SPECIAL STUDY 2-4

Open to majors only

48of MATHEMATICS SEMINAR 2

Integrates topics in a variety of areas of undergradu-
ate mathematics and emphasizes problem-solving,
writing and speaking skills. Open to seniors with

majors in mathematics, mathematics-economics or
mathematics-physics and to minors in mathematics
or others with permission.
490f,s INDEPENDENT STUDY 4-8

Independent research arranged under the supervi-
sion of a member of the department.

Mathematics-
Economics

Requirements for the major:

Economics 100, 306, 307
Mathematics 118, 119, 206, 220, 309
Either Economics 338 or Mathematics 328
Either Economics 400 or Mathematics 480
An additional three elective courses in mathematics or
economics are required with at least one in eco-
nomics, excluding 200, 2 1 1 , 2 1 2, 2 1 3, 2 1 7 and
220. These 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

Provides an integrated study of mathematics and its

application in theoretical physics. Students elect
at least 27 semester hours in mathematics and 23
semester hours in physics. Other courses may be
elected in mathematics and physics, not to
exceed a combined total of 60 semester hours.

The minimum number of hours required to fulfill an

interdisciplinary major in Mathematics-Physics is
50.

Basic Courses Required:

Mathematics 118, 119, 206, 220, 309 and at least 7

additional hours.
Physics 110, 111 and 15 additional hours as approved

by the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

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Modern Foreign
Languages &
Literatures

The department offers programs in Frencfi, German
Studies, Japanese and Spanish. Language majors are
strongly encouraged to study abroad through a faculty-
led Global Awareness or Global Connections program
or through any other study-abroad program approved
by the College.

French

FACULTY

To be appointed, Adeline Arnold Londans Professor of

Frmcb

Julia K. De Free, assistant professor

Rosemary Eberiel, assistant professor

Marie-Jeanne Schulman, visiting instructor

All courses offered by the French program are
designed to develop students' proficiency in the
understanding, speaking and writing of the French lan-
guage and to foster a knowledge of French and
Francophone cultures Upper-intermediate and
advanced courses are devoted to literature written in
French and the social, political and historical contexts
of its production.

In conjunction with the office of International
Education, the French program offers students a wide
range of opportunities for spending an academic year or
a semester abroad studying French and the culture and
literature of the Francophone world. Courses of foreign
study recently selected by students include French liter-
ature and culture at the Sorbonne, French linguistics
and literature at I'Universite Catholique I'Ouest at
Angers and African economics and the French language
in Senegal. With some restrictions, courses taken
abroad count toward fulfilling the requirements for the
major or minor Further possibilities for foreign study
are available through the Global Awareness and Global
Connections programs.

Each year the French program is joined by a
teaching assistant from France, whose responsibilities

include working alongside members of the full-time fac-
ulty in grammar classes, teaching intermediate conversa-
tion and supervising the French table.

Entering students who elect French must take a
placement test. Those who place into 230 or above will
have satisfied the specific standard for study of a foreign
language. Otherwise this standard is achieved through
successful performance in 202. The distributional stan-
dard for study of literature in the language of its compo-
sition is fulfilled by successful performance in any one
of the upper- intermediate courses (240, 241, 242) or in
any 300-level course.

Students also have an opportunity to improve
their language skills by completing a one-hour French
component in a Language Across the Curriculum (LAC)
interdisciplinary course.

Requirements for French Major:

A minimum of 27 hours including 230, 240, 241 and
242 (the last three taken in any order) and five
courses at the 300 level or beyond.

With advanced placement or exemption, the minimum
number of hours required to complete a French
major is 25 hours.

Recommended Courses:

It is recommended that majors and minors take comple-
mentary courses in the following disciplines:
Africana studies, English, history, history of art,
philosophy, women's studies and another foreign
language.

Requirements for French Minor:

A minimum of 15 hours including 230, two courses

chosen from 240, 241 and 242 and two courses at
or beyond the 300 level.

loif ELEMENTARY FRENCH n

For students who begin French in college.

Introduction to the French language and culture.

Three class periods followed by a session and oral

practice.
I02f,s ELEMENTARY FRENCH n

Continuation of loi; loi and 102 are the equivalent of

two years of secondary school preparation.
2oif,s INTERMEDIATE 3

Grammar review oral and written comprehension,

reading, composition.
202f,s INTERMEDIATE 3

A continuation of 201 with emphasis on selected

readings.

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202Lf (Art 202L) MEDIEVAL ART. FRENCH COMPONENT 1

Reading and discussion of texts concerning the visu-
al arts and their historical context during the Middle
Ages. Conducted in French.

Prerequisite: French 202 or permission of the instruc- 242s
tor.
Corequisite: Art 202

203LS (Art 203L) HISTORY OF ART II, FRENCH COMPONENT 1
Reading and discussion of texts on the major artistic
periods from the Renaissance through the modern
periods. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite: French 202 or permission of the instruc-
tor

Corequisite: Art 103
Offered 1999-2000

207f,s INTERMEDIATE FRENCH CONVERSATION 3

Prerequisite: 202 with a grade of B minus or above or 338LS

permission from the department.

This course may be repeated once with permission

from the department or faculty members designated

by the department chair. However, it may only be

counted once toward fulfillment of the major or

minor.

22iLf (Music 221L) (Womens Studies 221L) WOMEN IN
MUSIC: THE WESTERN MUSICAL TRADITIONS,
FRENCH COMPONENT 1

Reading and discussion of texts concerning French 345f

and other Francophone women as composers, per-
formers, teachers and musical support personnel.
Conducted in French.

Prerequisite: 220 350

Corequisite: Music 220 (Women's Studies 220)
Not offered 1999-2000

230f,s FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 3

The course provides a thorough review of advanced
grammar and stresses written expression. Classroom
presentations and written work address topics of
contemporary French culture. In additional to written
materials, at least one French film will be analyzed. 355s

Prerequisite: 202

240f READINGS IN FRENCH LITERATURE BEFORE 1600 3
Literary selections from the Middle Ages and the
Renaissance studied in their historical and cultural
contexts. Topics to be analyzed may include: orality
and literacy, chivalry and misogyny; the individual
and the body politic; the imitation of Classical aes-
thetics; technological and religious change; modern 36of
myths of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
Prerequisite: 230 or equivalent

24if SELEQED READINGS IN FRENCH LITERATURE:

1600-1800 3

Literary selections from the Ancien Regime to the
French Revolution studied in their historical and cul-
tural contexts. Considerations of genre will be com-
plemented by reflection on how form relates to con-
tent, specifically with regard to notions of powers,
artistic expression and the role of the individual in

society Readings will include diverse depictions of
restrictions on women and liberation of women dur-
ing this era.

Prerequisite: 230 or equivalent
SELECTED READINGS IN FRENCH LITERATURE:
1800 TO THE PRESENT 3

Literary selections from Romanticism onward studied
in their historical and cultural contexts. Discussion
topics may include: Romanticism and the self;
Realism and industrial culture; relations among the
arts; Symbolist poetry and prose; avant-garde prose,
poetry and theatre; colonialism and exoticism; politi-
cal engagement and "disengagement"; feminism and
the novel; literature in French produced outside
France.

Prerequisite: 230 or equivalent
(English 338L) THE ENGLISH NOVEL FROM THE
BRONTES TO HARDY, LANGUAGE COMPONENT 1

Reading and discussion in French of Flaubert's
Madame Bovary and related materials in the context
ofthe development of the novel in Europe in the
1850S.

Prerequisite: FRE 202 or permission ofthe instructor
Corequisite: ENG 338 (students may have taken ENG
338 in the past)
Not offered 1999-2000

FRENCH LITERATURE AND GENRE 3

Prose, poetry and theatre will be considered either
individually or in relation to one another.
Prerequisite: 230 and any one of 240, 241, 242
FRENCH LITERATURE, THE AUTHOR AND AUTHORITY 3
Works by a single author or group of authors will be
studied. Thematic and theoretical avenues of inquiry
will be complemented by analysis of the cultural and
historical circumstances that led to the author's or
authors' acceptance, rejection and, if applicable, can-
onization and perceived greatness.
Prerequisite: 230 and any one of 240, 241, 242
FRANCOPHONE LITERATURE 3

Francophone works will be analyzed with a particular
emphasis on colonialism, political activism and liber-
ation. Specific regions of Francophone production
may include Switzerland, Canada, the Caribbean and
Africa. Francophone authors active in France itself
may also be considered.
Prerequisite: 230 and any one of 240. 241, 242
FRENCH LITERATURE AND POLITICAL CHANGE 3

Authors writing in French will be considered as either
catalysts or opponents to political change at specific
historical junctures. Past periods of tension to be
studied may include the Renaissance and the discov-
ery of the New World, the Ancien Regime, the French
Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, the First and
Second World Wars and the social, sexual and politi-
cal "revolutions" and evolutions of 1968 to the pres-
ent.
Prerequisite: 230 and any one of 240, 241, 242

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365f WOMEN AND FRENCH CULTURE 3

Contributions of women to French literature, culture
and Inistory will be analyzed with a complementary
emphasis on feminist theory.
Prerequisite: 230 and any one of 240, 241, 242

370s FRENCH LITERATURE AND OTHER ARTS 3

An analysis of French literature and other arts, partic-
ularly painting, with an emphasis on the French
author as art critic or theorist.
Prerequisite: 230 and any one of 240, 241, 242

375s FRENCH FILM 3

Topics in French cinema from avant-garde to the pres-
ent, with an introduction to film theory. Screenplays
may also be studied.
Prerequisite: 230 and any one of 240, 241, 242

38of AUTOBIOGRAPHY 3

The course will study: the relationship between the
writing subject and the literary first person; the influ-
ence of literary fiction on life histories; gender and
the narrative voice.
Prerequisite: 230 and any one of 240, 241, 242

4ios,f SPECIAL STUDY 2-4

Supervised to meet the needs of individual students.

49of,s INDEPENDENT STUDY 4-8

Independent research arranged under the supervi-
sion of a member of the program.

German Studies

FACULTY: Ingrid E. Wieshofer, projissor

Courses in the program emphasize the communica-
tion skills of understanding, speaking and writing
German. Cultural as well as linguistic aspects of the
German-speaking world are also explored in all classes
at all levels. A wide selection of classical and contempo-
rary literary works is read in intermediate and advanced
courses.

Majors, minors and other interested students are
encouraged to live on the College's German Hall,
where they can practice the language aided by a resi-
dent teaching assistant Irom Austria or Germany. They
are also invited to join the German Club and the
German lunch table.

Students can further improve their language skills
by completing a one-hour German component in a
Language Across the Curriculum (LAC) interdiscipli-
nary course.

Qualified students may participate in a one- or
two-semester program in a German-speaking country

such as the affiliate programs in Graz and Salzburg.
Other possibilities for foreign study are available
through the Global Awareness and Global Connections
programs.

Students considering a double major should con-
sult with the German Studies program director early in
their studies.

Requirements for German Studies Major
Required Courses;

210, 212, 222, 324, 480

Three or four of the following: 306, 310, 305 with lan-
guage component, 308 with language compo-
nent, 350

If only three of the above are taken, then one of the fol-
lowing courses outside the discipline must also be
taken: History 3 1 3 with language component,
History 314 with language component. Music
220 with language component

Minimum hours for the major: 28 beyond the interme-
diate level

Entering students who are placed in an advanced level
of German may be given permission to complete
the major wth fewer than 28 hours. Permission is
given by the program director and the assistant
dean of the college.

Recommended Courses:

Students are strongly encouraged to acquire experience
in a German-speaking country through our affili-
ate programs in Graz and Salzburg. We also high-
ly recommend the Zertifikatsprufung and
Mittelstufenprufung at the Goethe Institute.

Requirements for German Studies Minor:

210, 212

Two or three of the following: 222, 306, 310, 324, 305
with language component, 308 with language
component. History 3 1 3 with language compo-
nent. Music 220 with language component

If only two of the above are taken, then one of the fol-
lowing courses must also be taken: Philosophy
2 10 or any other course with a strong German
content area subject to the approval of the
department.

Minimum hours: 14 beyond the intermediate level

Recommendations for the Minor:

Students are strongly encouraged to acquire experience
in a German-speaking country through our affili-

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3o6f

308f

308Lf

ate programs in Craz and Salzburg. We also high- 305LS
ly recommend the Zertifikatspmfung and
Mittelstufenpaifung at the Goethe Institute.

loif ELEMENTARY GERMAN 4

Emphasis on speaking and understanding spoken
German, with a sound basis of grammar. Reading and
discussion of simple texts. All students with one or
more years of German in high school are required to
take the placement test.

102s ELEMENTARY GERMAN 4

Continuation of 101. All students with one or more
years of German in high school are required to take
the placement test.

20if INTERMEDIATE GERMAN 3

Practice in spoken German, accompanied by gram-
mar review. Reading and discussion of literary texts.
All students with one or more years of German in
high school are required to take the placement test.
Prerequisite: 102 or equivalent

202s INTERMEDIATE GERMAN 3

Continuation of 201. All students with one or more
years of German in high school are required to take
the placement test.

2iof COMPOSITION 3

Practical course designed to develop fluency in writ-
ing German.
Prerequisite: 202

2Mf CONVERSATION 2

Theoretical and practical aspects of German pronun-
ciation with intensive drills.

Prerequisite: 102 or permission of the department or
faculty members designated by the chair
Does not fulfill the language requirement for the
International Relations major

212s ADVANCED CONVERSATION 3

Practical course designed to develop fluency in oral
communication.
Prerequisite: 202 or equivalent

222f INTRODUaiON TO LITERATURE 3

Emphasis on lyrical poetry of the nineteenth and
twentieth centuries, a nineteenth-century novelle and
a contemporary novel. Taught in German. 32oLf

Prerequisite to all 300-level literature courses
Prerequisite: 202 or equivalent

305s TWENTIETH-CENTURY DRAMA IN THE GERMAN-
SPEAKING COUNTRIES 3
Emphasis on Brecht's epic theatre. Also includes
Swiss playwrights (Durrenmatt and Frisch), the docu-
mentary play in Germany (Hochhuth), Austrian con-
temporary drama (Bernhard). Offered in English,
accompanied by a German language component.
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

310s

314LS

3i5Lf

TWENTIETH-CENTURY DRAMA IN THE GERMAN
SPEAKING COUNTRIES, GERMAN LANGUAGE
COMPONENT 1

German language component to accompany 305 for
German majors and minors.
Prerequisite: 222
Corequisite:305

Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years
FRANZ KAFKA 3

Discussion of major short stories, excerpts from let-
ters and diaries and selections from one novel.
Taught in German.
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years
GERMAN LITERATURE IN TRANSUTION 3

Taught in English, accompanied by a German lan-
guage component for German majors and minors.
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years
GERMAN LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION, GERMAN
LANGUAGE COMPONENT 1

German language component to accompany 308 for
German majors and minors.
Prerequisite: 222
Corequisite:3o8

Offered 2000-01 and alternate years
GERMAN LIFE AND THOUGHT 3

Society and culture in the contemporary German-
speaking world. Taught in German.
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years
(History 314L) (Political Science 314L) EUROPE SINCE
1945, GERMAN COMPONENT 1

Reading and discussion of texts about post-World
War II Germany, from division through unification.
Conducted in German.

Corequisite: History 314 (Political Science 314)
Prerequisite: German 202 or equivalent
Not Offered 1999-2000
(History 315L) EUROPE 1914-1945, GERMAN
COMPONENT 1

Study of Weimar and Nazi Germany based on select-
ed primary sources in German.
Corequisite: History 313
Prerequisite: 202 or equivalent
Not Offered 1999-2000

(Music 220L) (Women's Studies 220L) WOMEN IN
MUSIC: THE WESTERN MUSICAL TRADITIONS,
GERMAN COMPONENT 1

Reading and discussion of texts concerning German
and Austrian women composers, performers, teach-
ers and musical support personnel. Conducted in
German.

Prerequisite: 202 or permission of the instructor
Corequisite: Music 220 (Women's Studies 220)
Offered 1999-2000

A/ncs Scoll CoUtgt Catalog I999-J0(.u 93

324S ADVANCED GERMAN LANGUAGE STUDY 3

Emphasis on stylistics, composition styles and

vocabulary building worl<ing with contemporary text

materials.

Prerequisite: 210 or permission of the department

350f,s ADVANCED READING 2-3

Subject matter chosen according to student interest
and needs.

4iof,s SPECIAL TOPICS 2-4

Supervised to meet the needs of individual students.

480s ADVANCEDTOPICS IN GERMAN LITERATURE 3

Intensive study of a single author, genre or period.
May be repreated for credit when topic varies.

49of,s INDEPENDENT STUDY ifB

Independent research arranged under the supervi-
sion of a member of the program. Results are pre-
sented both orally and in writing. May be done in
English with approval of the program.

Spanish

Japanese

Michie Tsuji, Japanese language assistant

To support students in their international studies, the
College offers three years of Japanese. The language
assistants are native speakers who bring to the program
knowledge of culture as well as systematic training in
language pedagogy.

loif ELEMENTARY JAPANESE I 4

Fundamentals of spoken and written Japanese.
Development of reading, writing, speaking and listen-
ing skills, with emphasis on the development of con-
versational fluency in socio-cultural contexts.

102s ELEMENTARY JAPANESE II 4

Continuation of Japanese 101.

20if INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I 4

A continuation of elementary Japanese, focusing on
the further development of oral proficiency, reading
and writing skills.
Prerequisite: 102 or eqivalent

202s INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE II 4

A continuation of Japanese 201.

30if ADVANCED JAPANESE I 3

A continuation of intermediate Japanese, focusing on
further develpment of oral proficiency, reading and
writing skills.
Prerequisite: 202 or equivalent

302s ADVANCED JAPANESE II 3

A continuation of 301.
Prerequisite: 301

FACULTY

Gisela Norat, associate professor
Rafael Ocasio, associate projessor
Michael Schlig, assistant projessor
Leticia Seymour, visiting assistant professor

The major in Spanish is designed to develop profi-
ciency in the four language skills (listening, speak-
ing, reading, writing) and to present the cultural, liter-
ary and historical backgrounds of the Spanish-speaking
world. The minor is offered for those students who wish
to combine the study of Spanish with other disciplines
(International Relations, for example).

Students interested in pursuing advanced course-
work should have taken as much Spanish as possible in
high school. Incoming students with previous knowl-
edge of Spanish must take the placement test adminis-
tered by the Spanish program before enrolling in
courses.

All students have the opportunity to improve flu-
ency and cultural awareness by participating in the
Spanish lunch table or in special activities hosted by the
Spanish club on campus. Every year the College invites
a Mexican teaching assistant to conduct the fourth hour
of the elementary Spanish courses. Since the assistant
lives in a residence hall, she also interacts with students
informally in daily living situations.

Once students have completed Spanish 202 or
the equivalent, they may wish to continue improving
their language skills by enrolling in a discipline course
with a Language Across the Curriculum (LAC) compo-
nent (300L, 301L, 302L, 350L).

Students are strongly encouraged to take part in
the College's Global Awareness and Global
Connections programs, especially when trips are
arranged to destinations in the Hispanic World.

TTie Spanish program also advises students inter-
ested in Spanish to study abroad in any of the approved
programs in seven Spanish-speaking countries spon-
sored by the International Student Exchange Program
(ISEP), or through affiliated programs such as Syracuse
University in Madrid and Butler University in Latin
America. Recently, Agnes Scott students have studied in
Spain and Costa Rica.

9n Allies Scoll Co%c Catalog (999-2001

Requirements for Spanish Major: 204s

Complete 480 and 27 hours h-om among the following
courses: 203, 204, 207, 208, 223, 280, 310, 321,
344, 354, 357. Credits from the Spanish compo-
nent of Language Across the Curriculum (LAC)
courses also satisfy the requirements toward the 207f

major.

Entering students with advanced Spanish proficiency
above the intermediate level (202) may be given
permission to complete the major with fewer than
30 hours. Permission is given by the chair of the
department or a faculty member designated by 2o8f

the chair and the assistant dean of the college.

Requirements for Spanish Minor:

A minor requires completion of 15 hours beyond

Spanish 202 from among the courses offered by
the department. Credits from the Spanish compo-
nent of Language Across the Curriculum (LAC)
courses also satisfy requirements toward the

loif ELEMENTARY 4

Fundamentals of Spanish for speaking, listening,

writing and reading. Emphasis on proficiency

achievement and cultural awareness of the Hispanic 28of

world. Not open to students with one or more years

of Spanish in high school. All students with more

than one year of Spanish are required to take the

placement test.

i02f,s ELEMENTARY 4

Continuation 101. All students with more than one
year of Spanish are required to take the placement 30oLf

test.
Prerequisite: 101

20if,s INTERMEDIATE 3

Grammar review. Conversation, comprehension, com-
position and reading. All students with more than
one year of Spanish are required to take the place-
ment test.
Prerequisite: 102

202f,s INTERMEDIATE 3 30iLs

Continuation of 201 including an introduction to the
critical reading of literary texts. All students with
more than one year of Spanish are required to take
the placement test. 302Lf

Prerequisite: 201

203f CONVERSATION 3

Texts, music and films centered around topics of
interest to college students. Emphasis on oral profi-
ciency with a writing component.
Prerequisite: 202 or permission of the department
chair or faculty members designated by the chair

ADVANCED CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION 3

Continued emphasis on oral proficiency with special
focus on grammar review and composition writing.
Prerequisite: 202 or 203 or permission of the depart-
ment chair or faculty members designated by the
chair

SPANISH CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE 3

Important historical events, trends and ideas of
Spain from earliest times to the present.
Prerequisite: 203 or 204 or permission of the depart-
ment chair or faculty members designated by the
chair

Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years.
LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN CIVILIZATIONS
AND CULTURES 3

Important trends, ideas and historical events of Latin
America and the Caribbean from pre-conquest and
colonial periods to the present.
Prerequisite: 203 or 204 or permission of the depart-
ment chair or faculty members designated by the
chair

Offered 2000-01 and alternate years
APPROACHES TO LITERATURE 3

Presentation of representative Latin American and
Peninsular texts to foster reading, writing and analyt-
ical skills.

Prerequisite: 203 or 204 or permission of the depart-
ment chair or faculty members designated by the
chair

INTRODUaiON TO LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE 3
A historic and thematic introduction to representative
works that comprise the most important literary
movements from colonial times to current issues in
postmodernity in Latin America.
Prerequisite: 223

Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years
(Anthropology 300L) INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF
MESOAMERICA, SPANISH COMPONENT 1

Reading and discussion of texts complementary and
parallel to those used in Anthropology 304.
Conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisite: Spanish 202 or permission of the
instructor

Corequisite: Anthropology 304
Not offered 1999-2000

(Political Science 211L) (Sociology 214L) WOMEN IN
LATIN AMERICA, SPANISH COMPONENT 1

See Political Science 211L for description.
Offered 1999-2000

(Political Science 342L) (Religious Studies 350L)
RELIGION AND POLITICS IN UTIN AMERICA,
SPANISH COMPONENT 1

Reading and discussion of complementary and paral-
lel texts to those used in Political Science 342.
Conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisite: Spanish 202 or permision of the
instructor

Agiia Scoll ColU^t Catalog I999-300< 95

Corequisite: Political Science 342 (Religious Studies
350)

Not offered 1999-2000
310s SPANISH LITERATURE THROUGH THE GOLDEN AGE 3

Reading of early Spanish literature until the theatre
of Lope de Vega and Calderon de la Barca (17th cen-
tury).

Prerequisite: 223 or permission of the department
chair
Not offered 2000-01

321s SPANISH CONTEMPORARY POETRY 3

A study of Peninsular Spanish poetry in modern
times.

Prerequisite: 223 or permission of the department
chair
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

3z,4f CONTEMPORARY LATIN AMERICAN SHORT STORIES 3
An examination of major trends and literary move-
ments in short stories and novels by major contem-
porary Latin American authors.
Prerequisite: 223 or permission of the department
chair
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

350Lf (History 350L) THE AFRICAN DIASPORA, SPANISH

COMPONENT 1

Examination and discussion of selected documents
on slavery and slave societies in North America,
specifically Mexico, Central America, South America
and the Caribbean. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Spanish 202 or permission of the
instructor

Corequisite: History 350
Not offered 1999-2000

354s POST-BOOM LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE 3

An analysis of the most recent narrative production
after the so-called boom of the 1960s and 1970s.
Critical approaches will include feminism, gay and
lesbian and socialist activism, negrismo in Latin
America and latino/a literature. Other artistic media
(films and art) are treated as representative of post-
modern intellectual trends.
Prerequisite: 223
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

357f NINETEENTH- AND TWENTIETH-CENTURY SPANISH

LITERATURE 3

Discussion of novels, essays, poetry and drama of
major authors of those centuries.
Prerequisite: 223 or permission of the department
chair or faculty members designated by the chair
Not offered 2000-01

4iof,s SPECIAL STUDY 2-4

480s TOPICS IN HISPANIC THEMES 3

A detailed critical analysis of a specific topic, genre or
period in Peninsular or Latin American literatures and
other media.

Prerequisite: 223 or permission of the department
chair or faculty members designated by the chair

Required of majors. This course may be taken more
than once if subject content is different.
490f,s INDEPENDENT STUDY 4-8

Independent research arranged under the supervi-
sion of a member of the program.

Music

FACULTY

Ronald L Byrnside, Charles A. Dana Professor

Calvert Johnson, professor

Theodore K. Mathews, professor

Rosalyn P Schenbeck, visiting associate professor

M:

usic has been traditionally an important compo-
nent of a liberal arts education, both as an avenue
for creative expression and as a humanities discipline.
The music curriculum at Agnes Scott College gives stu-
dents a breadth of knowledge and a depth of under-
standing in the traditions of western music. It also offers
many opportunities for performance.

The program incorporates the special musical
contributions of women and of other cultures. TTie
guiding philosophy behind the curriculum is that music
is a humanistic art that enriches lives and amplifies his-
tory.

The program offers to its majors a balanced
approach to the study of theory, history and perform-
ance. It concludes with a capstone senior seminar and
either a senior recital or a project in some area within
the discipline (for example, history, theory or music
education). Graduating seniors are prepared sufficiendy
to enter graduate programs or the professional world.
Music minors generally pursue a program of study that
emphasizes one of the primary areas within the disci-
pline. Non-majors can choose from a variety of courses
in music history/appreciation, applied music lessons and
performing ensembles, some of which have Language
Across the Curriculum components or are cross-listed
with other departments

Presser Hall, which houses the Music Depart-
ment, has ample space for classrooms, studios and
offices, rehearsal and performance halls, listening and
computer labs and practice rooms.

The department makes available to students a
variety of musical instruments, including Steinway

96 Agnii Scoll Colkije Calatoc) 1999-2001

i;iand pianos, a German double harpsichord (Wolf
Instalments), organs (Austin, Brombaugh and
Schlicker), and some orchestral and percussion instru-
ments.

Students have many opportunities on campus to
attend performances and lectures by leading musicians,
composers and scholars. TTiey also have access to a
wide choice of concerts and other musical events in
metro Atlanta

Requirements for the Major:

106, 111, 211, 212, 213, 214, 305, 480; 410 or 490 or
499

Performance:

A minimum of 10 semester hours in one instrument or
voice and a maximum of 1 8 semester hours in
applied music.

A minimum of eight semester hours in one applied area
if the student elects to do a project in lieu of a
senior recital (499).

Students concentrating in voice will pass a piano profi-
ciency examination prior to graduation or prior to
student teaching.

Ensemble Experience:

A minimum of two years in an approved College

ensemble. Students normally satisfy this require-
ment in the major ensemble related to the stu-
dent's applied music area during the last four
semesters in which they are enrolled for class-
work on campus.

Students begin this four-semester sequence in their

sophomore year if anticipating student teaching
during the spring semester of their senior year or
studying abroad during their junior year

The minimum number of hours required for a music
major at Agnes Scott College is 37. For those
who do a project in lieu of a senior recital, the
minimum is 38 hours.

Requirements for the Minor:

A minimum of twenty hours in the department includ-
ing Music 106 and 111.

A minor program may have an emphasis in perform-
ance, theory or history, but its specific design
must be created with the guidance and approval
of the department chair

Music Appreciation

io6f,s INTRODUaiON TO THE ART OF MUSIC I 3

Basic concepts and terminology appropriate to vari-
ous kinds of music. The relationship of music to soci-
ety and the other arts.

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 examined in terms of musical and textual con-
tent and in the light of their sociological contexts.

206s MUSICALTHEATREAND FILM MUSIC 3

The structure, content and music/lyrics of the musi-
cal comedy and musical play genres. Conventions,
stock characters and formulas of the musical theatre
are examined. A portion of the course deals with the
use of music in non-musical films. A rudimentary
knowledge of musical terminology is desired but not
required.

Theory and History of Music

io8f FOUNDATIONS OF MUSIC 3

Designed for students with little or no knowledge of

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
Ills MUSIC THEORY I 4

Functional tonality and part-writing. Assumes prior

knowledge of triads and key signatures.

Prerequisite: 106; 108 or permission as determined

by examination
208s (Religious Studies 208) HISTORY OF SACRED MUSIC 3

Development of liturgy and worship practices and

especially of the role of music in Jewish and Christian

worship.

Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years
2iif MUSIC THEORY II 4

Continuation of 111 with emphasis on functional

tonality and chromatic harmony.

3 LEG, 1 LAB

Prerequisite: 111
212s MUSIC THEORY III 4

Continuation of 211 with emphasis on functional

tonality and classical forms.

3 LEC, 1 fAB

Prerequisite: 211
2i3f MUSIC BEFORE 1750 3

A chronological study of Western art music from the

Greek civilization through Baroque era.

Prerequisite: 111

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214S MUSIC OF THE CLASSICAL AND ROMANTIC PERIODS 3

A chronological study of Western art music from the
late eighteenth, nineteenth and early twentieth cen-
turies.
Prerequisite: 111 or permission of the instructor

Zi/f SYNTHESIZER I 1

Synthesizer keyboards, including their principles of
operation, their methods of performance, the pro-
gramming of sounds and the composing and editing
of scores using computer software.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor
Not offered 1999-2000

2i9f (Womens Studies 219) WOMEN IN WORLD MUSIC 3
An historical and sociological overview of the various
roles women have played in music in cultures around
the world as composers, performers, teachers, enter-
tainers and patrons, etc., from antiquity to the pres-
ent day, with emphasis on non-Western traditions.
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

220f (Women's Studies 220) WOMEN IN MUSIC: THE

WESTERN MUSICAL TRADITIONS 3

A historical survey of women composers, performers,
teachers and support personnel from Hildegard von
Bingen to such contemporaries as Laurie Anderson,
Sofia Gubaidulina, Besty jolas, Joan La Barbara, Tania
Leon, Thea Musgrave, Pauline Oliveros, Joan Tower,
and Ellen Zwilich, including a study of the forces that
shaped their lives and styles of composition.
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

22oLf (Womens Studies 220L) (German 320L) WOMEN IN
MUSIC: THE WESTERN MUSICAL TRADITIONS,
GERMAN COMPONENT 1

See German 320L for description.
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

22iLf (Womens Studies 221L) (French 221L) WOMEN IN
MUSIC: THE WESTERN MUSICAL TRADITIONS,
FRENCH COMPONENT 1

See French 221L for description.
Not offered 1999-2000

305f TWENTIETH-CENTURY MUSIC 3

The characteristics and tendencies of music since
1900. Outstanding composers and significant works
are studied.
Prerequisite: 111 or permission of the instructor

308s (Religious Studies 308) SACRED MUSIC OF WORLD

RELIGIONS 3

A study of sacred music, the genres, the participants,
and the doctrinal and cultural contexts of religions
outside the Judeo-Christian traditions, including
Islam (including Sufism), Hinduism, Buddhism,
Shintoism, and the traditional religions of Native
Americans, Africans (including American descen-
dants), Australian Aborigines and other animist and
ancestor-related religious groups.

3iif ORCHESTRATION 3

A course to develop skills in the writing, reading and

analysis of orchestral scores. Emphasis is placed on

writing.

Prerequisite: 212 or 111 and permission of the instruc-
tor

Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years
3i2f FORM AND ANALYSIS 3

A detailed examination of formal controls as revealed

in selected contrapuntal and homophonic works of

music.

Prerequisite: 212

Offered 2000-01 and alternate years
313s TECHNIQUES OF COMPOSITION 3

4iof,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

Independent research arranged under the supervi-
sion of a member of the department.

Music Education

Students who may be interested in pursuing a certifi-
cation program are referred to the Education
Department description of our state-approved pro-
gram.

Applied Music

For the 1999-2000 academic year, the applied music
fee for full-time students is $29 per contact hour of
instruction; the Music 150 fee is $15 per hour of
instruction (the same fee is charged in Music 170,
180, 190, provided there are at least two students
studying together with the same professor). Part-
time students are billed the hourly tuition rate for
applied music. Depending upon funding availability,
there is no fee for music majors or minors who are
active members of an ensemble.

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. 499 (Senior Recital) carries 3 hours of
credit. Individual applied music lessons are offered
for one-half hour for one-half the usual credit (100
and 200 level courses for .5 hours of credit and 300
and 400 level courses for 1 hour of credit). This
option is not available for group instruction.
Applied music lessons do not satisfy the
Distributional Standards in fine arts.
No students are permitted organ instruction without
a background on keyboard. Beginning level instruc-
tion is offered in the following courses:

98 A^Hcs ScotI Collr0e Catalog 1999-2001

iSoAf.s CLASS PIANO I i

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 the instructor
believes the student's skills are developed sufficient-
ly to warrant her being placed in 151 for individual
lessons.

i5oBf,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 also elect 150B unless exempted by the
instructor. Students with adequate training begin
individual lessons in 151.

i50Cf.s CLASS PIANO III 1

Development of skills necessary to demonstrate
piano proficiency competencies required by singers.

i50Df,s CLASS PIANO IV 1

Continuation of 150c. Completion of all piano profi-
ciency requirements of singers, including repertoire
requirements.

i70Af,s CLASS GUITAR I 1

Beginning instruction for students with no previous
experience with playing the guitar. Introduction to
guitar tablature and exposure to easier repertoire
including classical, folk and popular material.

i70Bf,s CLASS GUITAR II 1

Continuation of 170A for advanced beginners.

iSoAf.s CLASS VOICE 1

Development of elementary singing skills, including
fundamentals of vocal technique, diction and peda-
gogy. Develops self-confidence for small ensemble
and solo singing. Repertoire includes popular, musi-
cal theatre, classical and traditional musics. This
course is a prerequisite for further applied voice
study

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 approved 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:
Accompanying: 153, 154; 253, 254; 353, 354;

453.454

Harpsichord: 141, 142; 241, 242; 341, 342; 441,
442

Improvisation: 156, 157; 256, 257; 356, 357; 456,

457

Piano: i5oA,i5oB (for beginners), 150C, 150D (for

proficiency) 151, 152; 251, 252; 351, 352; 451, 452
Organ: 161, 162; 261, 262; 361, 362; 461, 462
Percussion: 193, 194; 293, 294; 393, 394; 493,

494

Strings: 170A, 170B (for beginners), 171, 172; 271,
272; 371. 372; 471. 472

Voice: 180A (for beginners), 181, 182; 281, 282;
381, 382; 481, 482

Winds: 190A, 190B (for beginners), 191, 192; 291,
292; 391. 3921491.492
499 (Senior Recital) - 3 hours of credit
Prerequisite: written permission of the department
chair.

Ensembles

There are many opportunities for Agnes Scott stu-
dents, staff and faculty to participate in musical
ensembles. Those ensembles that require an audi-
tion for membership include Collegiate Chorale,
Chamber Choir, London Fog (jazz vocal group) and
Agnes Scott College Community Orchestra. Those
that do not require an audition include Joyful Noise
(gospel vocal choir), jazz Ensemble, Chamber ensem-
ble (for wind instrument players, string players, key-
boardists and percussionists) and Musical Theatre
Workshop.

Students may receive a maximum of 4 semester
hours of credit for participation in ensembles. The
following ensemble courses are offered and carry .5
hours of credit:

Vocal ensemble: 131, 132, 231, 232, 331, 332, 431,
432

Instrumental ensemble: 133, 134, 233, 234, 333,

334,433.434

Prerequisite: written permission of the ensemble

director.

Philosophy

FACULTY

David P. Behan, professor
Richard D. Parry, Fuller E. Cnllnway Projessor
Elizabeth Hackett, assistmU projessor
Martino Traxler, t'ls/diu; assistaitt professor

The program offers two different but complementary
approaches to philosophy: the systematic approach,
through courses that deal with specific problems (e.g.,
104, 115, 1 30) and the historical approach, through
courses in history or philosophy (e.g., 206, 209, 210).
Students interested in philosophy should seek the
advice of the members of the department concerning
particular courses.

The requirements for the major in philosophy

A^PrfS Scoll Colllj/C Guiilog 1999-2001 99

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 requirements, the philosophy
major gains a thorough grounding in the key areas of
the discipline and also develops critical and creative
philosophical skills.

Philosophy majors are strongly encouraged to
study abroad through a faculty-led Global Awareness or
Global Connections program or any other study-abroad
program approved by the College.

Requirements for the Major:

Students considering a major in philosophy should try

to complete 103, 206 and 209 before the end of

sophomore year
Logic: 103 or 220

History of Philosophy: 206, 209, 210
Value Theory: 104 or 130
Metaphysics and Epistemology: three courses numbered

300 or higher, excluding 315
333 may satisfy any one requirement group as indicated

in the topic description.
Religious Studies 345 counts toward the major.
The minimum number of hours required for a

Philosophy major is 30.

Requirements for the Minor:

Logic: 103 or 220

History of Philosophy: 206, 209, 210

Value Theory: 104 or 130

Metaphysics and Epistemology: two courses numbered

300 or higher, excluding 315
333 may satisfy any one requirement group as indicated

in the topic description.
Religious Studies 345 counts toward the minor

103s INTRODUaiON TO LOGIC 3

An introduction both to the rudiments of critical
thinking, with emphasis on analysis of ordinary dis-
course into formal symbolism, and to the properties
of formal systems.
lo^f ETHICS 3

A study of major ethical theories from ancient Greece
to the present, introduced by consideration of a con-
temporary moral issue, such as euthanasia, abortion,
war or world hunger.

iijf MIND, SELF AND PERSONAL IDENTITY 3

An introduction to philosophical theories of the
nature of the mind, bundle and substance theories of
the self and the philosophical basis of personal iden-
tity.
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

I30f LAW, MORALITY AND THE STATE 3

The major figures in political and legal philosophy
from Plato to Marx.
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

206f HISTORY OF ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY 3

The thought of major figures in Western philosophy
from the pre-Socratic era to the Hellenistic age.

209s SEVENTEENTH- AND EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY

PHILOSOPHY 3

The historical development of philosophic thought in
the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Readings
in Descartes, Locke, Berkeley and Hume.

210s KANT'S CRITICAL PHILOSOPHY 3

Kant's Critique of Pure Reason.
Prerequisite: 209
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

220f SYMBOLIC LOGIC 3

The language and rules of derivation for sentential
and predicate logic.

Prerequisite: permission of the instructor
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

225s FAITH AND REASON IN THE MIDDLE AGES 3

Major themes from medieval philosophy considered
from several religious traditions.

23of PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE 3

An introduction to basic issues in the philosophy of
science: induction, lawlikeness, realism and instru-
mentalism, confirmation and explanation.
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

310s EPISTEMOLOGY 3

A critical study of major issues in contemporary epis-
temology.

Prerequisite: 209 or permission of the instructor
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

3i5f (Women's Studies 340) CONTEMPORARY FEMINIST

THEORY 3

See Women's Studies 340 for description.

320s PLATO 3

Intensive study of selected dialogues.
Prerequisite: 206 or 104
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

325f METAPHYSICS 3

A critical survey of philosophical theories about the
fundamental nature of reality.
Prerequisite: 206 and 209 or permission of the
instructor

326f DESCARTES 3

Descartes' major philosophic works in the context of
his natural science.
Prerequisite: 209
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

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333f TOPICS IN PHILOSOPHY 3

Prerequisite: Any two courses in pliilosopliy and per-
mission of the instructor

Topic for Fall 1999: Philosophy and Post-Modernism-
Readings on realism, rationality and relativism.

34if CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN LANGUAGE

PHILOSOPHY 3

Consideration of issues such as realism and the

autonomy of language, raised by contemporary

thinkers, such as Wittgenstein, Kripke, Rorty and

Putnam.

Prerequisite: 209

Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

^iof.s SPECIAL STUDY 2-4

Supervised intensive study in fields or periods of phi-
losophy

490f,S INDEPENDENT STUDY 4-8

Independent research arranged under the supervi-
sion of a member of the department.

Physical Education and
Athletics

FACULTY

A. Page Remiilard, director 0} athletics, instructor

Lori Brown, head volleyball coach, head sofihall coach,

instructor

Laura LeDuc, head soccer coach, head basketball coach,

instructor

To be appointed, head tennis coach, head cross country

coach, instructor

Agnes Scott College recognizes that physical activity
is an essential component of the total growth and
education of women. Physical education is required of
all students in the academic program, not only for phys-
ical well being, but to develop lifetime activities for
health fitness and recreation.

Two semester courses of physical education are
required for graduation. These are in addition to the
120 academic hours required.

Although courses taken to fulfill the two-semester
requirement may be selected from any area, it is strong-
ly recommended that students take at least one course
from the area of lifetime activities. Dance courses at the
100 level may count toward the requirement in physical
education. Credit received in satisfying physical educa-
tion requirements cannot be applied to the dance

minor Credit received toward the dance minor cannot
be applied to the physical education requirement.
The Robert W. Woodmff Physical Activities
Building provides quality facilities for classes, NCAA
intercollegiate sports, club sports, intra-murals and
recreation activities. The facilities include a basketball
court, volleyball courts,- an eight-lane, 25-meter swim-
ming pool, a sports medicine center, a cardiovascular/
strength training room,- an all-weather six-lane track and
soccer field, and six competition tennis courts.

Fitness and Health Assessment

ioif,s CURRENT ISSUES IN WOMEN'S HEALTH AND

WELLNESS 1

Examines an array of current health and wellness
issues that affect women in today's society. Students
learn to analyze and assess information so that they
can be empowered to make healthy lifestyle choices
from a critical perspective.

I02f,s BODY FITNESS 1

Fitness through use of weight training.

I03f FITNESS SWIMMING 1

Fitness through lap swimming and interval workouts.
Prerequisite: Intermediate level swimming strokes

i05f,s HYDROBICS 1

Fitness through vigorous water exercises.

io6f,s JOGGING FOR FITNESS 1

Fitness through individualized running programs.

I07f,s POWER WALKING 1

Fitness through power walking. Emphasis on tech-
niques and aerobic endurance, flexibility, strength,
speed, agility and nutrition.

i09f,s STEP AEROBICS 1

Fitness achieved through continuous movement
using levels to vary intensity, resistance and speed.

Lifetime Activities

no BADMINTON 1

To learn and develop basic fundamental skills, rules
and offensive and defensive strategies in association
with badminton.

Ill RACQUETBALL 1

Skills, etiquette, safety and injury prevention of rac-
quetball.

Ii2f,s FENCING 1

Foil fencing for the individual with little or no experi-
ence. Skills, techniques and bouting covered.

115s GOLF

Basic skills covered. Rules and golf etiquette are
included. Several trips made to the driving range and
golf course, (fee required)

ii7f,s RIDING I 1

Beginning riding; dressage seat geared toward com-
bined training. Taught off-campus, (fee required)

A^nts Scoll Co%t Ciilii/oi; ipuu-jixh 101

ii8f,s RIDING II 1

Intermediate Riding. Continuation Of Riding I. Taught

Off-Campus. (fee required)

Prerequisite: Riding I or permission of the instructor

ii9f,s RIDING III 1

Advanced riding. Students perform basic dressage on
difficult horses. Includes possibilities for jumping.
Taught off-campus, (fee required)
Prerequisite: Riding II or permission of the instructor

I20f SWIMMING 1

Swimming for the beginner and intermediate. Five
basic strokes covered.

I23f,s TENNIS 1

Tennis for the individual with little or no prior experi-
ence. Forehand, backhand drives and the serve with
game procedures and rules covered.

i24f SOCCER 1

Basic skills, rules and strategies of soccer.

125 VOLLEYBALL i

Basic skills, rules and offensive and defensive strate-
gies associated with volleyball.

210 INTERMEDIATE RACQUETBALL i

Emphasis on advanced shot techniques and offen-
sive and defensive strategies, while demonstrating a
thorough knowledge of rules and terminology of rac-
quetball.
Prerequisite: iii

211S INTERMEDIATE GOLF i

Continuation of beginning golf with emphasis on
advanced stroke techniques.
Prerequisite: 115

213 INTERMEDIATE TENNIS 1

Building on beginning skills while developing
advanced shot techniques and strategy of both sin-
gles and doubles.
Prerequisite: 123

Team Sports

132 SOFTBALL 1

Basic skills covered. Team play and rules
incorporated.

Specialized Activities

142s LIFEGUARD TRAINING 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
of the course to receive certification. Fee required.
143 RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES 1

Enables students to recognize when an emergency
has occurred, follow an emergency action plan for
any emergency and provide care for injuries or sud-
den illness until professional medical help arrives.
Fee required

i^Sf.s SELF DEFENSE 1

Emphasis on awareness or warning signs which may
prevent an assault from taking place. Basic attacks
and counter-attacks will also be addressed.

146 SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING 1
Basic synchronized swimming strokes and figures are
covered. Students perform a routine at the end of the
semester.

Prerequisite: Advanced level swimming strokes

147 WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTORS 1
Red Cross water safety instructor course. Students
perfect swimming skills, learn techniques of teaching
all levels of swimming.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Health Services
Education course taught at Red Cross service centers
(4 hours); advanced lifesaving; permission of the
instructor; screening test is given. Fee required.
Not offered 1999-2000
245s SELF DEFENSE II 1

Self Defense II provides students with the opportuni-
ty to build upon the foundation of self defense
options, both verbal and physical, that they have
learned in Self Defense I.
Prerequisite: 145

Varsity Intercollegiate and Club Sports

Varsity student-athletes and approved club sport and
Studio Dance Theatre participants may receive a maxi-
mum of two physical education credits for participating
on two or more varsity athletic teams, approved club
sports or Studio Dance Theatre. For club sport activi-
ties, the chair of Physical Education must approve par-
ticipation for credit prior to initial engagement in the
activity.

200s VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM 1

Prerequisite: permission of the instructor
202f VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY 1

Prerequisite: permission of the instructor
203 SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING CLUB 1

Prerequisite: selection by tryout and permission of

the instructor
205f VARSITY SOCCER TEAM 1

Prerequisite: permission of the instructor
206s VARSITY SWIMMING TEAM 1

Advanced competitive swimming including home and

away varsity competitions.

Prerequisite: permission of instructor
207s VARSITY TENNIS TEAM 1

Prerequisite: team selection by tryout and permis-
sion of the instructor
209f VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM 1

Prerequisite: permission of the instructor

102 Al/HCS Scott Cotkljc Catato(l 1999-2001

212S VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM i

Team selections for competitive play are made each
pre-season by the head coach and her/his assis-
tants. Practices begin in mid-February Games and
scrimmages are scheduled throughout March, April
and May. Travel obligations include weekends,
evenings and spring vacation.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

Physics & Astronomy

FACULTY

Arthur L. Bowling, Jr., associate professor
Christopher G. De Free, assistant professor

Physics anci astronomy are attempts to understand
and predict natural phenomena, using a few con-
ceptual models tested by experiment and observation.
Through concentration in physics or astrophysics, stu-
dents acquire a general, flexible foundation for graduate
study or for professional work in physics, astronomy or
engineering.

For students majoring in other disciplines, the
problem-solving and critical-thinking skills developed in
physics and astronomy courses are valuable in a wide
range of fields, from architecture to law.

Students interested in both physics and mathe-
matics are invited to major in mathematics-physics or
astrophysics.

Astronomy courses incorporate the use of modern
observing and image processing equipment in the
College's Bradley Observatory, located on the campus.
In addition, students make observations using national
facilities, such as the Very Large Array (VLA) in
Socorro, New Mexico.

Requirements for the Majors:
PHYSICS

Courses required in the discipline:

Physics 110, 111 and Astronomy 120,- 22 addi-
tional hours as approved by the department.

Courses required outside the discipline:
Mathematics 150 or 250, 220

Courses recommended for the major;
Mathematics 206 and 309

ASTROPHYSICS

Courses required in the discipline:

Astronomy 120, I20L, 121, I 2 1 L', 220, 221 , 350
Two additional astronomy courses, one of which
must be at the 300-level

*Astrophysics majors should take Astronomy tlo-iH [or
220-22) with permission] during tbejirsl year.

Physics 110, 111

Two additional 300-level Physics courses

Courses required outside the discipline:

Mathematics 150 or 250, 220.

The minimum number of hours required for the

Astrophysics major is 35 hours in physics and
astronomy plus 7 hours of mathematics.

Requirements for the Minors:
PHYSICS

Physics 110, 1 1 1,- at least 14 additional hours in
physics (for a total of 22 physics hours) as
approved by the department
ASTROPHYSICS

Astronomy 120, 121, 120L, 121L, 200
Three additional astronomy courses
Physics 110, 111

Physics

I02f ELEMENTS OF PHYSICS I 4

Quantitative discussion of physical phenomena, illus-
trated by laboratory experiments. Knowledge of alge-
bra and trigonometry is essential.This course does
not count toward a major or minor in physics or
astrophysics. Students planning to major or minor in
physics or astrophysics should take Physics 110-111.
Physics 102 will fulfill the laboratory science distribu-
tional standard.

103s ELEMENTS OF PHYSICS II 4

Continuation of Physics 102.
3 LEC, 1 LAB
Prerequisite: 102

iiof INTRODUaiON TO MECHANICS AND ELEQRICITY 4
Motion, gravitation and electrical phenomena.
Calculus is used.
3 LEC, 1 L^B

Prerequisite: Mathematics 119 or permission of the
instructor

Ills INTRODUaiON TO MAGNETISM, HEAT. SOUND AND
LIGHT 4

Elements of magnetism, thermodynamics and the
physics of wave phenomena. Calculus is used.
3 LEC, 1 lAB
Prerequisite: 110

A0ms ScoU Coltl^l Oll<l/oi) 1999-2001 103

2/,2f ANALOG ELECTRONICS 2

DC and AC circuits, semiconductor devices and appli-
cations, operational ampliRers, power supplies.
Prerequisite: no

243s DIGITAL ELECTRONICS 2

Number systems. Boolean algebra, logic gates, mem-
ories, introduction to microprocessors.
Prerequisite: 242

320f CLASSICAL MECHANICS I 3

Newton's system for describing and predicting
motion, special relativity, oscillations, motion under
the influence of central forces.
Prerequisite: 111
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

321s CLASSICAL MECHANICS II 3

The formulations of Lagrange and Hamilton, acceler-
ated reference frames, rigid body motion, coupled
oscillations and waves.
Prerequisite: 320
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

330f THERMAL PHYSICS 3

Equilibrium thermodynamics, presented from phe-
nomenological and from statistical points of view.
Prerequisite: 111
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

331s STATISTICAL MECHANICS 3

Calculation of thermal phenomena using the meth-
ods of Boltzmann and Gibbs; elements of quantum
statistical mechanics.
Prerequisite: 330
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

340f ELECTROMAGNETISM 3

Static electric and magnetic fields, introduction to
boundary value problems. Maxwell's equations.
Prerequisite: 111
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

341s ELECTRODYNAMICS, RADIATION AND OPTICS 3

Time-dependent electromagnetic fields, relativistic
invariance of the theory, emission and propogation of
electromagnetic waves, introduction to plasma phe-
nomena, optics and lasers.
Prerequisite: 340
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

36of QUANTUM PHYSICS I 3

Quantum phenomena and the failure of classical
physics, wave mechanics of quantum particles, illus-
trative one-dimensional problems, spin, matrix
mechanics, multiparticle systems.
Prerequisite: 360
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

361s QUANTUM PHYSICS II 3

Approximation methods for static and for time-
dependent situations, three-dimensional situations,
angular momentum, scattering theory, elementary
particles.
Prerequisite: 111
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

4iof,s SPECIAL STUDY 2-4

Supervised study in specific areas of physics.
490f,s INDEPENDENT STUDY 4-8

Independent research arranged under the supervi-
sion of a member of the department.

Astronomy

i20f,s THE SOLAR SYSTEM 3

Observational techniques and methods.
Fundamentals of telescopes. Brief history of astro-
nomical discovery. Survey of the solar system,
including terrestrial and Jovian planets, and the Sun.
Registration in Astronomy 120L is required to fulfill
the distribution requirement in laboratory science.

i20Lf,s OBSERVATIONAL METHODS 1

Beginning observational methods of astronomy.
Telescope alignment and calibration. Visual and pho-
tographic observations of the Sun, the Moon, planets
and stars.
Corequisite: 120

121s GALAXIES AND COSMOLOGY 3

A survey of the universe beyond our solar system.
Fundamental techniques and discoveries in galactic
and extragalactic astronomy Topics include: the
Milky Way, black holes, quasars, radio galaxies and
Big Bang cosmology.
Prerequisite: 120
Corequisite: none

121LS OBSERVATIONAL METHODS II 1

Advanced observational methods of astronomy Use
of computer-controlled telescopes, photographic and
electronic (CCD) imaging, and photometry. This labo-
ratory component is required for majors and minors
in the department.
Corequisite: 121

i50f TOPICS IN ASTRONOMY 3

A semester study of a topic chosen from such areas
as planetary astronomy, the search for life in the uni-
verse, astrobiology and cosmology. Possibility for
interdisciplinary topics. May be repeated for credit
when topics change.
Prerequisite: 120

Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years
Topic for 1999-2000: Moons and Planets
This topic covers the solar system in detail, from its
formation to the current day. Areas covered include:
the earth-moon system, planetary atmospheres, the
origin of life on earth, planetary geology and the
search for extrasolar planets. The course takes a
phenomenological rather than a planet by planet
approach.

2iof MODERN PHYSICS FOR ASTRONOMERS 3

One semester introduction to the fundamentals of
optics and modern physics in an astrophysical con-

lOA Allies Scott Collide CalalocI 1999-2001

text. Topics include: relativity, wave phenomena,
quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, nuclear
and particle physics. Course provides a broad base
of understanding of modern physics for use in upper
level astronomy and physics courses.
Prerequisite: Physics iii
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

22of ASTROPHYSICS I 3

Astrophysics of the solar system. Origin and evolu-
tion of the sun, planets and moons. Planetary interi-
ors, atmospheres and magnetic fields. Telescopes
and radiative processes in astrophysics.
Prerequisite: 121 or permission of the instructor
Prerequisite or Corequisite: Physics 110, Mathematics
118

Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years
Not open to students who have taken AST 300

221s ASTROPHYSICS II 3

Astrophysics of stars and galaxies. Stellar evolution
and nucleosynthesis. Star formation and the inter-
stellar medium. Classification of stars and galaxies,
black holes and cosmology.
Prerequisite: 220

Prerequisite or corequisite: Physics 111
Not open to students who have taken AST 300
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

3iof SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING 3

Lab based course. Computation and numerical
analysis in the sciences. Students will use existing
code as well as build their own. Semester projects
will be built around areas of interest of enrolled stu-
dents.

Prerequisite: Mathematics 150 or equivalent pro-
gramming experience; Physics 111
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

311s GALAXIES AND GAUaiCSTRUaURE 3

Observational and theoretical studies of galaxies.
Discussion of the Milky Way Galaxy, including stellar
populations, stellar dynamics, spiral structure and
mass distribution. Studies of external galaxies, galac-
tic evolution and large scale structure.
Prerequisite: Physics 111
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years
Not open to students who have taken AST 320

350s CURRENTTOPICS IN ASTRONOMY AND

ASTROPHYSICS 1

Reading and discussion of selected research papers
from the astronomical literature. Techniques of jour-
nal reading, use of abstract services and search
engines are discussed. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

4iof,s SPECIAL STUDY 2-4

Supervised study in various specific areas of
astronomy

490f.s INDEPENDENT STUDY 4-8

Independent research is arranged under the supervi-
sion of a member of the department.

Political Science,
Sociology &
Anthropology

Political Science

FACULTY

Augustus B, Cochran III, projessor
Catherine V. Scott, professor
Juan A. Allende, associate professor
Feng Xu, assistant professor

Through the discipline of political science, students
learn to think systematically about and evaluate crit-
ically our political life. From artistic freedom to unem-
ployment, from abortion to the environment, there are
few contemporary issues that do not involve a signifi-
cant political dimension.

The program offers courses in the subfields of
political science: world politics, political theory, com-
parative and U.S. politics. Course work in the major
culminates in a year-long senior research seminar that
allows each student to design and carry out a research
project on a topic of interest to her. Classes are general-
ly small and rely on a combination of discussion and
lecture.

Because political knowledge is so closely related
to other disciplines, it is recommended that majors
choose electives from many areas but especially from
history, philosophy and the social sciences.

Majors are also encouraged to participate in
internships with local, state or national governments or
private institutions, such as the ^X'ashington Semester
program, the Public Leadership Education Network
(PLEN) program in Washington and the Atlanta Semes-
ter program at Agnes Scott

Political Science majors are strongly encouraged
to study abroad through a faculty-led Global Awareness
or Global Connections program or any other study-
abroad program approved by the College.

Allies Scoll Colttgi Catalog (990-2001 105

Requirements for the Major:

102, 400 and 401

A minimum of 1 8 hours on the 300 level or above

Students must choose at least one course from each of

the following four groups:

US Institutions and Politics: 203, 308, 311,317,

360

Political Theory: 313, 351, 354

World Politics: 103, 282, 325, 326, 328, 329

Comparative Politics: 205, 211, 220, 322, 342
A maximum of two from the following courses may

count toward the major:

Economics: 315, 334

History: 314, 334, 338

Philosophy: 130

A minimum of 30 hours is required for the major

Requirements for the Minor:

To minor in political science, a student must earn at

least 18 hours, 15 of which must be chosen from
the 300 level or above.

Cross-listed courses do not satisfy the minimum
requirements for the minor.

A student may select courses to reflect her interests, but
the minor program must be approved by the
chair of the department or faculty members desig-
nated by the chair

I02f INTRODUaiON TO AMERICAN GOVERNMENT 3

American political institutions and issues, including
the Supreme Court, Congress, the Presidency, par-
ties, elections, interest groups and contemporary
political ideologies.

i03f,s INTRODUaiON TO WORLD POLITICS 3

Major developments in world politics since 1945: the
Cold War, international political economy, challenges
to state sovereignty and environmental issues.

203s CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 3

Examination of constitutional decisions interpreting
the powers of government and the rights of individu-
als to due process and equal protection of the laws.
Includes issues of civil liberties and the civil rights of
women and minorities.

205s COMPARATIVE POLITICS 3

Examines representative political institutions, ideolo-
gies, major public policies and social movements'
influence in democratic, post-communist and Third
World political systems.

211s (Sociology 214) (Women's Studies 211) WOMEN IN

LATIN AMERICA 3

Women in Latin American history, especially in the
twentieth century. Focuses on women's social, politi-

cal, economic and cultural struggles and contribu-
tions. Includes discussions of Latin American femi-
nism, Indian women and women in revolutions,
regime transitions and social movements.
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

211LS (Sociology 214L) (Women's Studies 211L) (Spanish 301L)
WOMEN IN LATIN AMERICA, SPANISH COMPONENT 1
Reading and discussion of texts complementary and
parallel to those used in Political Science 211.
Conducted in Spanish.

Corequisite: Political Science 211 (Sociology 214)
(Women's Studies 211)

Prerequisite: Spanish 202 or permission of the
instructor
Offered 1999-2000

220f LATIN AMERICAN POLITICS 3

Politics in contemporary Latin America with special
emphasis on group competition, political rule, mili-
tarism vs. democracy, social movements, revolution
and human rights. Concentrates on major countries
in Latin America.

270f (Women's Studies 271) GENDER POLITICS AND CUL-
TURE IN ASIA 3
Understanding contemporary gender issues in Asia in
historical context. Focus is on such issues as sexuali-
ty, the body, marriage and family, women's move-
ments and women and revolutions. Topics are stud-
ied in countries such as China, japan. South Korea,
India, Indonesia and Iran.

282f U.S. FOREIGN POLICY SINCE 1945 3

Critical interpretation and analysis of U.S. foreign pol-
icy since the end of World War II, with a special focus
on the Vietnam War as a pivotal case study in under-
standing the Cold War Comparisons between Cold
War and post-Cold War foreign policy, changing rela-
tionships between the U.S. and its allies, former ene-
mies and the third world and the development of
new paradigms of foreign policy making.

308s (Africana Studies 308) SOUTHERN POLITICS AND THE
CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT 3

Examination of Southern politics with emphasis on
the interaction of race and class issues since World
War li and analysis of the impact of the civil rights
movement on changing national as well as regional
politics and public policies.
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

3iif LATINO/A POLITICS 3

History, community, profile and overview of the expe-
rience of Latinos/as in the United States. Examines
the cultural background, values and political behav-
ior of this fast growing population, includes a review
of main issues for Latinos/as (for example, immigra-
tion, health, economic opportunities, bilingualism)
and looks at public policies affecting them.
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

106 Agmi Scoll College Catalog 1999-2001

3i3f (Womens Studies 313) GENDER POLITICS 3

Analysis of various feminist perspectives on gender,

race and class; feminist analysis of political issues; 332f

and the feminist encounter with postmodernism.

Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

314s (History 314) EUROPE SINCE 1945 3 3345

See History 314 for description.

314LS (History 314L) (German 314L) EUROPE SINCE 1945, 340s

GERMAN COMPONENT 1

See German 314L for description. 342f

3i5f (Economics 315) COMPARATIVE PUBLIC POLICY 3

See Economics 315 for description.

317s POLITICS OF THE MASS MEDIA 3

The role of mass media in political life, including the
structure and decision-making processes of the
media, the interaction of the media with government
and other institutions, the impact of mass media in
elections and public policies toward the media.
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years 342LS

322f THEORIES OF DEVELOPMENT AND ANTI-
DEVELOPMENT 3
Overview of development theory, including the mod- 35if
ernization paradigm. Also examines criticisms of
development theory and practice in the south (Latin
America, Asia and Africa), which call into question
many of the tenets of modernization and work con-
sciously to define anti-development strategies. 354f
Includes examination of postcolonial social theory as
well as environmental, feminist and other social
movements in the south.
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

325s GLOBALIZATION AND SOCIETY IN LATIN AMERICA 3
Examination of globalization and its social, economic
and political impact on Latin America. Special atten-
tion is given to understanding its effects on social 355f
groups, and on how these groups respond. Topics
are examined from sociological and political perspec-
tives. Several countries are used as case studies.

326f APPROACHES TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 3

Analysis of current theoretical approaches to interna-
tional relations, including realism, international
regimes and world order theory; particular focus on 36of

their utility in understanding issues such as violence,
the environment, politics and North-South divisions.
Prerequisite: 103 or permission of the instructor

328s (History 340) U.S.-LATIN AMERICAN RELATIONS 3

U.S. -Latin American relations from the Monroe
Doctrine to the present, with equal attention to 39of

social, political and economic developments and to
U.S. guiding rationales to interact with the region. 40of

Looks also at current events and problems such as
drugs, military intervention, economic integration,
immigration, etc.

329s ISSUES IN GLOBAL MIGRATION 3

Exploration of the relationships between migration
and development, gender and social boundaries of

citizenship. Emphasis on the structural conditions of
migration and migrants' strategies of living.
(History 334) THE UNITED STATES FROM
1914 TO 1945 3

See History 334 for description.
(Economics 334) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 3

See Economics 334 for description.
(History 338) THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1945 3

See History 338 for description.
(Religious Studies 350) RELIGION AND POLITICS IN
LATIN AMERICA 3

Surveys the role religion plays in politics and political
discourses. Emphasis on Roman Catholicism but
looks at the increasing presence of Protestantism as
well. Special attention given to liberation theologies,
popular churches, the role of the Bible and church-
state relations.

Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years
(Religious Studies 350L) (Spanish 302L) RELIGION AND
POLITICS IN LATIN AMERICA, SPANISH COMPONENT 1
See Spanish 302L for description.
DEMOCRATIC THEORY AND PRAQICE 3

Examination of debates among divergent models of
democracy and of the problems of democratic institu-
tions and practices in modern nation-states.
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years
MARX AND RETHINKING MARXISM 3

The thought of Karl Marx and subsequent develop-
ments in socialist theory and practice. Includes top-
ics in Neo-Marxism in the twentieth century, the
reassessment of Marxism in the post-1989 period
and the Marxist dialogue with contemporary radical
thought.

Offered 2000-01 and alternate years
AFTER APARTHEID: POLITICS IN THE NEW SOUTH
AFRICA 3

Analysis of the history, dynamics and dismantling of
apartheid of South Africa. Examines the major actors
and movements involved in the politics of the transi-
tion to a new order, with particular focus on efforts to
address the legacies of apartheid.
RIGHTS AT WORK 3

Examination of workplace issues most relevant for
public policy and the law that governs the employ-
ment relationship. Special attention given to race and
sex discrimination, harassment and the legal
processes for protecting employee rights.
TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE 3

Not offered 1999-2000

RESEARCH METHODS AND DESIGN SEMINAR 3

Philosophy of social science, overview of social sci-
ence research methods and student design of a
research project to be completed in the spring
semester. Open to senior majors in political science
and sociology-anthropology or by permission of the
department chair.

Agues Scot! College Calnlog 1999-2001 107

401S (Sociology 401) (Anthropology 401) SENIOR RESEARCH
SEMINAR n

Faculty supervised research project in either political
science or sociology-anthropology.
Prerequisite: Political Science 400

4iof,s SPECIAL STUDY 2-4

Supervised study in a selected field of political sci-
ence.

49of,s INDEPENDENT STUDY 4-8

Independent research arranged under the supervi-
sion of a member of the program.

Sociology &
Anthropology

FACULTY

Martha Woodson Rees, associate professor
Brenda A. Hoke, assistant professor
Yvonne D. Newsome, assistant professor

The discipline of sociology focuses on the study of
human society, including social action and social
organizations. Sociologists use theories and scientific
research methods to examine social life in its multitude
of settings. They investigate the interconnections of
race, class and gender in the lives of members of our
society.

Anthropologists compare societies and cultures,
both the unity of humankind and the diverse and
unique ways different peoples meet basic human needs.
Much of the information anthropologists have gathered
comes from small-scale non-western societies. This rep-
resents an opportunity to step outside familiar experi-
ence and broaden our understanding of what it means
to be a human being.

Students are encouraged to organize an intern-
ship of cross-cultural research or living experience and
pursue fluency in a foreign language.

Sociology and anthropology majors are strongly
encouraged to study abroad through a faculty-led
Global Awareness or Global Connections program or
any other study-abroad program approved by the
College.

Requirements for the Major in Sociology &
Anthropology:

Courses required in the discipline:

Anthropology 101

Sociology 101

Sociology 351

Political Science 400

Sociology or Anthropology 401

Six additional courses, at least two in

anthropology

Recommended course for majors planning gradu-
ate study:

Psychology 206

Recommended course for majors planning to do

social work:

Sociology 2 1 9

Additional course that counts toward the major:

Africana Studies 1 70

A minimum of 34 hours is required for the major
Requirements for the Minor in Sociology &
Anthropology:

Anthropology 101 or Sociology 101

Anthropology 102

Sociology 121, 351

6 additional hours in anthropology or sociology

Sociology

ioif,s INTRODUaiON 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 con-
cepts to contemporary American society.

Sociology 101 or Anthropology 101 is the prerequisite
for all other courses in Sociology.

I2if SOCIAL PROBLEMS 3

Examination of alternative ways of defining, measur-
ing and intervening in social problems.

2o6f (Psychology 206) RESEARCH STATISTICS 4

See Psychology 206 for description.

211s (Womens Studies 212) MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY 3
The family as a basic social institution. The range of
alternative behaviors in contemporary family life.
Role relationships within the family and changes in
family patterns. Family organization in different social
classes, ethnic groups and Utopian communities.

214s (Political Science 211) (Women's Studies 211) WOMEN
IN LATIN AMERICA 3

See Political Science 211 for description.

214LS (Political Science 214L) (Women's Studies 211L)

108 Ai/iies Scoll College Catalog 1999-2001

(Spanish 301L) WOMEN IN LATIN AMERICA, SPANISH
COMPONENT 1

See Political Science 211L for description.

2i7f (Education 217) SCHOOLS AND SOCIETY 3

Education in cross-cultural perspective. The role of
education in the transmission of values and culture.
The conflict between family and school. The inequali-
ty of educational opportunity.

230s (Women's Studies 231) (Africana Studies 230) RACE,

CLASS AND GENDER 3

Survey of the history, basic theories and recent
research integrating these key concepts for modern
society. Systematic examination of the effects of
these variables on different groups in society
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

301s COLLEQIVE BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL MOVEMENTS 3
Examination of organized efforts at social change
through discussion of traditional and contemporary
perspective relative to collective action and American
social movements, such as, but not limited to, civil
rights and feminist movements.
Not offered 1999-2000

3i9f PRAQICUM IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES 4

Bridges theory and practice by placing students in
agencies or organizations with preparation and
supervision. The objective is to expose the students
to interactions with career professionals and connect
practical experience with social theories.
Prerequisite: 101 or Anthropology 101 or permission
of the instructor
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

325f URBAN SOCIOLOGY 3

An exploration of social change, particularly the ways
societal processes and social structures influence
human behavior in urban settings. Issues such as
urban poverty, crime, environmental pollution, dein-
dustrialization and inequality in the distribution of
city services will be discussed.

3Z(is (Classics 341) (Women's Studies 341) WIVES,

WARRIORS, SLAVES AND CITIZENS 3

See Classics 341 for description.

341LS (Classics 341L) (Women's Studies 341L) (Greek

241L/341L) (Latin 241L/341L) WIVES, WARRIORS,
SLAVES AND CITIZENS, GREEK AND LATIN
COMPONENT 1

See Classics 341L for description.

35if SOCIAL THEORY 3

Introduction to theory in social science, review of the
major theoretical constructs of the 19th century,
application in modern social science.

370s (Africana Studies 370) AFRICAN-AMERICAN IMAGES IN
POPULAR CULTURE 3

Emphasis given to the impact of race on U.S. culture
and the interplay of race and culture with politics.

401s (Political Science 401) (Anthropology 401) SENIOR

RESEARCH SEMINAR 4

See Political Science 401 for description.

4iof,s SPECIAL STUDY 2-4

Supervised intensive study in a special field of sociol-
ogy.

482f SOCIOLOGY SEMINAR 3

An exploration of important sociological research
topics. Topics include issues related to the intersec-
tion of race, class and gender. Open only to junior
and senior sociology-anthropology majors or by per-
mission of the instructor.
Not offered 1999-2000

490f,s INDEPENDENT STUDY 4-8

Independent research arranged under the supervi-
sion of a member of the program.

Anthropology

101s CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY 3

Overview of cultural universals and cultural diversity,
using comparative analysis of African, American,
Asian and other cultures. Examination of the impact
of contact between cultures and the contemporary
condition of indigenous peoples, using case studies
(ethnographies), ethnographic film and class activi-
ties.

I02f HUMAN ORIGINS 3

Overview of evidence of the biological, social and
ecological bases of human behavior, from East
African fossils to the present; modern biological vari-
ation and its effect on society Examination of fossil
material, artifacts and contemporary skeletal materi-
al. Theoretical explanations for physical and cultural
development of humans and other primates, includ-
ing evolution and ecology, with specific attention to
the origins of race and gender and implications for
contemporary society

203s INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF NORTH AMERICA 3

Overview of the archeology, ethnohistory, history and
contemporary conditions of indigenous peoples in
North America. Topics include indigenous and
European versions of historic and contemporary
events; the effect of contact, resistance and cultural
change. The focus of the course is ethnicity: its ori-
gin, content and role.
Prerequisite: 101
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

27of (Women's Studies 270) WOMEN, HEALTH AND

SOCIETY 3

Cross-cultural concepts of women's bodies and
health, including reproduction and child care, health
practitioners and disease. Focus on gender, ethnic
and class differences in health, health concepts and
health practices.
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

Agnei Scoll College Calatog (999-2001 109

300Lf (Spanish 300L) INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF

MESOAMERICA, SPANISH COMPONENT 1

See Spanish 300L for description.
30tif INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF MESOAMERICA 3

Overview of the archeology, ethnohistory, history and
contemporary condition of indigenous peoples in
Latin America. Topics include indigenous and
European versions of historic and contemporary
events; the effect of contact, resistance and culture
change. The theoretical focus of the course is ethnici-
ty: its origins, content and rote.
Prerequisite: Junior Standing
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

307s HOUSEHOLD AND WORLD SYSTEMS 3

An examination of feminist, political economic,
household strategy and other theories explaining the
relation betw/een individuals, households, communi-
ties and the world. Narrative and quantitative life his-
tories test these theories through the analysis of
people's lives. Covers classical works, recent ethno-
graphic studies and interviewing, data analysis and
constructing life histories.
Prerequisite: Junior Standing
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

331s (Classics 331) MYTHOLOGICAL PATTERNS AND

THEMES 3

See Classics 331 for description.

331LS (Classics 331L) (Greek 231/331L) (Latin 231L/331L)

MYTHOLOGICAL PATTERNS AND THEMES, GREEK AND
LATIN COMPONENT 1

See Classics 331L for description.

401s (Political Science 401) (Sociology 401) SENIOR

RESEARCH SEMINAR 4

See Political Science 401 for description.

4iof,s SPECIAL STUDY 2-4

Supervised intensive study in a special field of
anthropology.

490f,s INDEPENDENT STUDY 4-8

Independent research arranged under the supervi-
sion of a member of the program.

Psychology

FACULTY

Ayse Ilgaz Garden, professor
Barbara]. Blatchley, associute professor
Eileen L. Cooley, associate professor
Robert A. Kacheiski, assistant professor
Jennifer L. Lucas, assistant professor

Psychology is the scientii^ic study of human and ani-
mal behavior The courses we offer reflect the
diversity of areas within the field. The program for

majors provides a strong background in academic psy-
chology, including opportunities for both firsthand lab-
oratory experiences and field experiences.

Students who are planning to major in psycholo-
gy should consult with a faculty member in the program
as early in their college careers as possible.

Psychology majors are strongly encouraged to
study abroad through a faculty-led Global Awareness or
Global Gonnections program or any other study-abroad
program approved by the Gollege.

Requirements for Psychology Major:
Required courses:

121,206, 207, 208L, 304,405
Required courses outside of the discipline:
(preferably taken before the end of the sopho-
more year):

Biology 101 or 120 or 121
One course in mathematics excluding
Mathematics 104 and 150, taken prior to or with
206

Recommended courses:

At least one course in each of the following areas
of psychology:
Social: 130, 240, 305
Developmental/Personality: 200, 316
Disorders/ Assessment: 310, 312
Gognitive/Physiological: 315, 320
Research/Field Experience: 324, 406, 410, 490
The minimum number of hours required for the
major is 30.

Requirements for Psychology 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 in order to ensure discipli-
nary coherence and relevance to the student's
objectives.
Required courses: 121, 206, 207, 208L

I2if,s GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY 4

Scientific description of facts and principles of psy-
chology. Emphasis on methods and results of experi-
mental investigation of human and animal behavior.

Psychology 121 is the prerequisite for ail other psy-
chology courses.

110 Apm Scott Collets Catalog (999-2001

130S (Women's Studies i3o) PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN 3

Critical review of psychological theory and research
toward an understanding of the cognitive, social and
emotional behavior of women.

20of,s (Education 200) HUMAN LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENTAL
PSYCHOLOGY 3

Development of the individual from conception
through adulthood and old age.

205s INTRODUaiON TO INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL

PSYCHOLOGY 3

Explores how people think and behave at work from
industrial/organizational perspectives. The industrial
perspective examines the theory and practice of
selection, training and evaluation of workers. The
organizational perspective investigates employee
satisfaction, motivation, leadership and cooperative
processes.
Prerequisite: 121

206f (Sociology 206) RESEARCH STATISTICS 4

Basic theory, principles and applications of statistics
in behavioral science research.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: one course in mathemat-
ics excluding Mathematics 104 and 150

207s RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS 3

Fundamentals of research methodology in psycholo-
gy. Topics include experimental, quasi-experimental
and descriptive research designs, internal and exter-
nal validity and research ethics.
Prerequisite: 206

208LS LABORATORY IN RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS 1
Applied experience with research methods in psy-
chology. Research methods include experimental,
quasi-experimental and descriptive research designs.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: 207

240s (Women's Studies 240) PSYCHOLOGY OF CROSS-
CULTURAL CONTAQ 3
Theories and research on how individuals confront
and interact with members of other cultures, with
special emphasis on factors that promote cross-cul-
tural effectiveness among women.

30ijf HISTORY OF THEORY AND RESEARCH IN

PSYCHOLOGY 3

Historical background for current theories and
research issues in psychology.

305f SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 3

Behavior of the individual as influenced by the
behavior and characteristics of other individuals.
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

310s PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT 3

Principles and issues of psychological assessment
with an emphasis on tests of personality and cogni-
tive abilities.
Prerequisite: 206 or Mathematics 115

3i2f ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 3

Coverage of the diagnostic characteristics, theoretical
perspectives and treatments of the major psychologi-
cal disorders.

315s COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY 3

Human cognition and perception with selected topics
from attention, states of consciousness, human
learning, memory, imagery, concept formation, lan-
guage, problem solving, creative thinking and intelli-
gence.

3i6f PERSONALITY 3

Theory and research in the field of personality.
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

320s PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY 3

Neurophysiological basis of various mental and
behavioral processes such as sensory-motor mecha-
nisms, perception, emotion, motivation, thinking,
memory, language, sleep and consciousness.

324f,s SPECIAL AREAS OF PSYCHOLOGY

A seminar focusing on a topic of contemporary inter-
est in psychology. Each year the department will
announce the topic(s) to be offered during the next
academic year. Prerequisites beyond 121 and credit
hours vary according to topic. The nature of the topic
determines the inclusion of a laboratory component.
A) COGNITION AND BRAIN PROCESSES 3

Examination of relationships between cognition and
brain processes through original psychological exper-
iments carried out in an area or areas selected from
sensation, perception, attention, memory, language
and thinking.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
C) CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGICAL
ADJUSTMENT 3

Individual and small group research project(s) in clin-
ical psychology and/or psychological adjustment will
be conducted. Students may register for one or two
semesters.
Prerequisite: 206 and permission of the instructor

E) BIOPSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH 3
An examination of the effects of the characteristics of
the early rearing environment on central nervous sys-
tem structure and function. Students will conduct an
original collaborative experiment from design
through data collection and analysis.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor

F) RESEARCH IN SOCIALAND INTERCULTURAL
PSYCHOLOGY 3
Students will examine selected research and issues
in the areas of social and intercultural psychology
and will conduct a collaborative research project
involving data collection and analysis.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor

H) ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN 2

Critical and in-depth review of most recent develop-
ments in the area of psychology of women in the con-
text of selected topics.
Prerequisite: 130

A^im Scott ColU^c Catalog 1999-2001 111

I) RESEARCH IN INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL
PSYCHOLOGY 3

Students will conduct a collaborative research proj-
ect(s) in industrial/organizational psychology from
research design through data collection and analysis.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor

405f,s CONTEMPORARY RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY 3

Contemporary research and problems in psychology
with an emphasis on the in-depth study of selected
topics.

Prerequisites: 206, 207, 208U 304 or permission of
the instructor

406s PRACTICUM 3

Supervised field placement focusing on psycho-
pathology, counseling, industrial/organizational psy-
chology or related areas. Placement activities are
supplemented by a weekly seminar and research lit-
erature reviews.

Prerequisite: permission of the instructor (Priority will
be given to senior psychology majors.)

4iof,s SPECIAL STUDY 2-4

Supervised intensive study in fields or problems of
psychology.

490f,s INDEPENDENT STUDY 4-8

Independent research is arranged under the supervi-
sion of a member of the department.

Religious Studies

FACULTY

Dennis McCann, Wallace M. Alston Professor of Bible

and Relicjion

Tina Pippin, associate professor

Courses in this program cover the distinctive beliefs
and practices, sacred literatures and cultural expres-
sions of the great religious traditions of the world.
Students explore some of the most creative expressions
of the human spirit in its responses to personal and cul-
tural concepts of a supreme deity. Special emphasis is
placed on Biblical literature, as well as on contemporary
expressions of religious thought in cultures.

Religious Studies majors are strongly encouraged
to study abroad through a faculty-led Global Awareness
or Global Connections program or any other study-
abroad program approved by the College.

Requirements for the Major:

A minimum 30-hour major, with at least 12 hours on

the 300 or 400 level in the department, including

463.
Other required courses:

100, 101, 130, 131

Six hours must be taken in the following:

Area II (Biblical Studies), Area 111 (Religious

Thought and Social Context). Three hours must

be taken in area IV (World Religions).
No more than two of the following cross-listed courses

may be applied toward the minimum major in

religious studies:
Art 202; History 335,- Political Science 342,- Music 208,

Music 308
A minimum of 30 hours in religious studies is required

for the major

Requirements for the Minor:

One course at the 100 level and 15 additional hours,
including at least one upper-division religious
studies course. One cross-listed course may be
applied to the minor

I. Introductory Studies

loof HEBREW SCRIPTURES 3

Religious history and society of the people of Ancient
Israel as contained in their sacred Scriptures.

101s NEW TESTAMENT 3

Literature of the New Testament and its origins and
development in the early Jesus movement and early
Christianity

130s RELIGIONS OF INDIA AND ASIA 3

A consideration of the origins and belief systems of
Hinduism, jainism, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism,
Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Shinto.

I3if JUDAISM, CHRISTIANITY AND ISLAM 3

A consideration of the origins, divisions and beliefs
of the three major religions of the Middle East.

II. Biblical Studies

304s WORLD OF EARLY AND MEDIEVAL CHRISTIANITY 3

Contribution of late Jewish, Hellenistic and Roman
civilizations to the cultural matrix in which
Christianity was born.
Prerequisite: 101

Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years
325f TOPICS IN BIBLICAL STUDIES 3

Consideration of a topic or problem of current inter-
est in the field of Biblical Studies.
Prerequisite: One introductory course in religious
studies

Topic in 1999-2000: Apocalypse and Revolution
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

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327S LIFE AND LETTERS OF PAUL 3

The apostle Paul and his writings. Special attention
given to the social context of his letters and the
major theological and ethical themes, along with
studies of his literary style (rhetoric).
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years
335f JESUS OF NAZARETH IN HISTORY AND FAITH 3

The quest for the historical )esus, with an analysis of
sources and the form that this inquiry took in the
nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Contemporary
film depictions of Jesus are also considered.
Prerequisite: 101
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

III. Religious Thought and Social Context

202f (Art 202) MEDIEVAL ART 3

See Art 202 for description.
207s RELIGION IN AMERICA 3

Consideration of historical and theological issues of
diverse religious groups. Discussion of selected
issues, such as immigration patterns, church and
state relations, social responsibility, ecumenism,
revivalism and fundamentalism.

2iof (Women's Studies 210) SCIENCE, RELIGION AND

WOMEN 3

A consideration of various topics of mutual interest
to science and religion, such as creation, origins of
life, medical ethics and environmental concerns.
Special emphasis will be given to the roles of women
in the sciences and to the feminist science debate.

224f,s (Women's Studies 224) WOMEN AND RELIGION 3

The role of women in shaping religious history from
the ancient to the modern period. Primary historical
writings and theological statements, as well as con-
temporary expressions in ritual, fiction and non-fic-
tion, film, art, music, dance and poetry.
Not offered 1999-2000

300s (Women's Studies 300) RELIGION AND GENDER

JUSTICE n

Explores the intersections of religion and gender jus-
tice with a focus on women's human rights education
and the rights of the child. One of the two weekly
class sessions is at the Decatur High School
Parenting Program working in religion and women's
studies with adolescent parents. Theories of religious
justice and of feminist studies provide the back-
ground for the practice of working with issues of
poverty, abuse, self-esteem, body politics, ethical
development and feminist consciousness.
Prerequisite: one course in religious studies or in
women's studies

331s (Women's Studies 331) FEMINIST AND WOMANIST

ETHICS AND SPIRITUALITY 3

Exploration into the ethical and theological bases of
women's ways of knowing and the broader religious
conversation of white feminists and women of color.

340f (History 335) BLACK PROTEST THOUGHT IN AMERICA
FROM SLAVERY TO THE PRESENT 3

See History 335 for description.
345s PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION 3

Examination from a western philosophical perspec-
tive of such questions as the meaning of God, evil,
suffering, religious experience, religious knowledge
and immortality

Prerequisite: Any loo-level course in Religious
Studies or one course in Philosophy
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

350f (Political Science 342) RELIGION AND POLITICS IN

UTIN AMERICA 3

See Political Science 342 for description.

350LS (Political Science 342L) (Spanish 302L) RELIGION AND
POLITICS IN LATIN AMERICA, SPANISH COMPONENT 1
See Spanish 302L for description.

355f PROTESTANT FAITH AND PRAQICE 3

Origins of Protestantism in the Reformation and in
subsequent reform movements. Leading thinkers
considered are Luther, Calvin, Wesley, Kierkegaard,
Schleiermacher and Harnack. Attention given to the
leadership of women in the various streams of
Protestantism.
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

360s CONTEMPORARY RELIGIOUS THOUGHT 3

Leading thinkers and issues of the 20th century. The
impact of World War I, World War II, Vatican II and lib-
eration movements on religious thought is assessed.
Prerequisite: One course in Religious Studies
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

365f RELIGIOUS ETHICS 3

The nature, methods and basic issues of religious
ethics, considering both matters of personal conduct
and social concern. Special attention is given to femi-
nist critiques of traditional Western approaches to
ethics.

Prerequisite: 100, 101, 131 or permission of the
instructor
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

IV. World Religions

230s (Women's Studies 230) FEMINSIM, CULTURAL CRITI-
CISM AND WORLD RELIGIONS 3

Examines the cross-cultural dialogue of feminists in a
variety of religious expressions (Islam, Buddhism,
Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity, African Religions,
Native American Religions) and includes issues of
gender, race, ethnicity class and ideology in religion.
Not offered 1999-2000
330f TOPICS IN WORLD RELIGIONS 3

Seminar focusing on a special problem within one of
the world's historic religions or on new developments
in the field of comparative literature.
Prerequisite: 130 or 131 or permission of the instruc-
tor. May be taken more than once if topic varies.
Topic for 1999-2000: Religions of China

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Introduces students to the religious dimensions of
Chinese culture, both ancient and contemporary,
including a survey of representative texts in transla-
tion from Confucian, Taoist, Buddhist, Islamic and
Christian traditions. Also examines religious thought
in modern China and the shifts in government policy
toward religion in an era of economic and social
reform.

341 (Women's Studies 342) GENDER AND ISLAM 3

An exploration into the diverse beliefs and practices
of Islam around gender issues.
Not offered 1999-2000

370 RELIGION AND POLITICS IN THE MIDDLE EAST 3

The religion, history, society, politics and cultures of
the Middle East. Movements and the complexities of
cultures are included.
Not offered 1999-2000

V. Special Studies in Religion

208s (Music 208) HISTORY OF SACRED MUSIC 3

See Music 208 for desciption.
308s (Music 308) SACRED MUSIC OF WORLD RELIGIONS 3

See Music 308 for desciption.
4iof,s SPECIAL STUDY 2-4

Directed reading course supervised by a member of

the department.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

463f lUNIOR-SENIOR SEMINAR IN RELIGION 3-4

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.
May be repeated if topic varies. Required for all
majors.

Topic for fall 1999: Religion and Social Justice 4

An experiential learning based course that studies
the theory and practice of social justice in a variety of
religions, both past and present. The experiential
component is composed of practicums in the Atlanta
area with religious activist groups. Main issues
include: poverty; homelessness; prisons and the
death penalty; human rights education; refugee
rights; gender, race and sexuality rights; health care;
grassroots movements and education.

490f,s INDEPENDENT STUDY 4-8

Independent research arranged under supervision of
a member of the department.

Theatre and Dance

FACULTY

Marylin B. Darling, pwjessor oj dance
Dudley Sanders, associate professor oj theatre
David S. Thompson, associate professor oj theatre

Theatre is perhaps the quintessential liberal art,
taking for its subject matter what it means to be
human. It promotes self-examination and self-dis-
cipline, fosters the development of artistic, analytical,
critical and organizational capabilities and stimulates
the student to realize her full creative potential. Now, as
in Shakespeare's day, theatre holds a mirror up to
nature, allowing us to see ourselves and our place in the
universe in a manner that is at once both immediate and
timeless.

The theatre curriculum integrates theory, history
and practice, including foundational training in acting,
directing, dramatic writing and design, and culminates
in a performance project for the public. In addition, the
department works closely with Blackfriars, a volunteer
student theatre organization, to create a student-cen-
tered production program that encourages individual
leadership and responsibility.

With the Winter Theatre, an intimate 310-seat
auditorium with a semi-thrust stage, serving as laborato-
ry and home, the department and Blackfriars mount two
major productions and a play for children annually

Requirements for the Theatre Major:

Courses required in the discipline:

100, 131, 203, 250, 308, 310, 312, 313, 326
One of the following resulting in a public per-
formance: 327, 329, 410, 415 or 490
Other requirements:

Theatre majors must be active Blackh-iars during
their junior and senior years. They also must
assume active leadership roles in significant
aspects of Blackfriars productions.
This major requires a minimum of 32 credit hours
in the discipline.

Requirements for the Theatre 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

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an aspect of production or area of study. The pro-
gram is devised with the guidance and approval
of the chair of the department. A student electing
a theatre minor must be an active member of
Blackfriars for at least one full year of her time at
Agnes Scott. She must take an active leadership
role in the creative effort of theatre production
for at least one Blackfriars show.

Theatre

loof INTRODUaiON TO THE THEATRE 4

Study and practice of the theatre as a performing art
within its historical context. Explorations of and expe-
riences in dramatic literature, acting, directing and
design.
3 LEC, 1 LJ\B

ll7f,S INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING 3

Techniques of effective oral communication including
methods of organization, means of presentation and
voice and diction, practiced in the context of group
process and oral presentation.
Does not satisfy Distributional Standard in Fine Arts

i3if,s AQING I: IMPROVISATION AND CHARAQER

DEVELOPMENT 3

As a foundation in acting technique, exercises and
presentations 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 prepara-
tion for performance assignments.

203f (English 203) DRAMATIC WRITING I 3

Principles of the craft of the playwright with an
emphasis on dramatic structure and the resources of
the theatre through the reading of playscripts and
the writing of a one-act play.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor

235s AQING II: CHARAQER DEVELOPMENT AND TEXT

ANALYSIS 3

Text analysis, scene study and acting theory with
major emphasis on factors of character, environment
and approach. Concentration on practice in the
preparation and presentation of performance assign-
ments.
Prerequisite: 131 or permission of the instructor

250f DESIGN FOR THE STAGE I 3

Principles of costume and scenic design for theatre.
Emphasis on basic composition, script analysis, peri-
od research, rendering techniques and execution of
designs in a color medium.

308f HISTORY OF THEATRE I 3

Examination of the role of theatre in Western society
from its origins up to 1800. Emphasis on political and

religious context and on the style and practice of the-
atre as a reflection of a culture's value system and
social structure.
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

310s HISTORY OF THEATRE II 3

Continuation of Theatre 308. 1800 to the present.
Prerequisite: 308 or permission of instructor
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

3i2f (Women's Studies 312) FEMALE IDENTITY AND THE

MAKING OF THEATRE 3

A study of how theatre reflects the status and role of
women in various cultures through examination of
the portrayal of women in drama and film, of women
as critics/theorists and of women as participants in
the making of theatre.
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

313s SPECIALTOPICS IN THEATRE 3

Study in contemporary and critical issues affecting
the theatre as a social and aesthetic institution.
Emphasis on the potential of theatre as an instru-
ment for change. May be repeated if subject matter
varies.
Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

326f DIRECTING I 3

Study in approaches to realizing a script in perform-
ance. Focus on text analysis, creation of a prompt-
book and the presentation of directed scenes.
Prerequisite: 100 and 131 or permission of the
instructor

327s DIRECTING II A

Practical and creative application of directing theo-
ries and techniques through the analysis, audition,
rehearsal and public performance of a one-act play.
Prerequisite: 326

329s ACTING III: TEXTANALYSIS AND ACTING STYLES 3
Study and practice in the presentation of scenes for
women in various theatrical styles from diverse cul-
tures and time periods.

Prerequisite: 235 or permission of the instructor
Not offered 1999-2000

344s (English 344) DRAMATIC WRITING II 3

Principles of the craft of the screenwriter with an
emphasis on film structure and format through the
reading of screenplays and the writing of a feature-
length scenario.
Prerequisite: 203 or permission of the instructor

350s DESIGN FOR THE STAGE II 3

Advanced principles of scenic and lighting design.
Emphasis on proscenium design practice, theatrical
drafting, mechanical perspective methods and light-
ing equipment and design.
2 LEC, 1 LAB

Prerequisite: Theatre 250 or permission of the
instructor

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4iof,s SPECIAL STUDY 2-4

Supervised intensive study of selected topics in the-
atre history or dramatic literature or supervised
advanced projects in the areas of acting, design or
directing.

4i5f,s (English 415) ADVANCED CREATIVE WRITING 3

Individual conferences with emphasis on sustained
creative writing projects in poetry, fiction or drama.
Prerequisite: English 340, 341, 342 or 344 and per-
mission of the instructor

49of,s INDEPENDENT STUDY 4-8

Exploration of an area of intellectual or artistic inter-
est which results in the creation of a major work of
theatre arts or a significant research project.

Dance

The student who minors in dance learns from the
masters of the profession and experiences dance as a
cultural endeavor in the liberal arts tradition. This pro-
gram prepares the student to dance and perfoim in a
variety of settings and combines the discipline of dance
with other areas or minors.

All dance minors must audition for the minor A
panel of qualified dance professionals and experts adju-
dicates these students. Placement is determined after
auditions are completed and adjudicated. Students who
wish to excel beyond the minor are encouraged to talk
with the director of dance about an interdisciplinary
self-designed major

Requirements for the Dance Minor:

A mmimum of 22 hours is required for the minor All
students must reach and/or maintain an advanced
level of competency in one major area (ballet,
modern, jazz or tap) and an intermediate level of
competency in at least two other dance areas
(ballet, modern, jazz, tap or other stylistic forms).

Dance minors must be active particpants in Studio
Dance Theatre their junior and senior years.
They must assume active leadership roles in
Studio Dance Theatre.

A minimum of 3 hours must be taken from the core cur-
riculum below. Any level of dance technique may
be repeated once for credit with the permission of
the instructor These courses are open to students
by permission of the director Each course has an
adjudication prerequisite: 21 1, 212, 213, 222,
311, 312, 313, 322,411, 412, 413,422.

Students are required to take all of the following:
Practical: 290, 314, 315
Theoretical: 306 and 317

Students may elect courses from diverse areas. All
elective courses must have the approval of the
director of dance and the chair of the appropriate
program. Students are encouraged to take 415
and 417.

100-level dance courses and 230 may be counted
toward the physical education requirement.

Credit received in satisfying physical education course
requirements cannot apply to courses for the
dance minor. Credit received in courses satisfying
the dance minor cannot apply to the physical
education requirement

iiif,s INTRODUaiON TO BALLET

Introduction to ballet technique, terminology and his
tory as well as the Cecchetti positions.

ii2f,s INTRODUCTION TO MODERN DANCE

Introduction to modern dance technique, improvisa-
tion and elements of contemporary dance are
emphasized.

ii3f JAZZ

Introduction to elements of jazz dance explored
along with jazz technique, terminology and history.

114s FOLK, SQUARE AND SOCIAL DANCE

International folk dances, American square dances

and social dances from 1930 to the present are

taught.

Offered 1999-2000 and alternate years

122f TAP

Introduction to basic elements of tap.
Offered 2000-01 and alternate years

2iif,s BEGINNING BALLET

Beginning ballet technique, terminology and history.
The Cecchetti body positions, port a bras and tech-
nique are emphasized.

2i2f,s BEGINNING MODERN

Beginning modern dance technique, improvisation
and elements of contemporary are emphasized.

2i3f,s BEGINNING JAZZ

Beginning elements of jazz dance are explored along
with jazz technique, terminology and history.

222f BEGINNING TAP

Beginning elements of tap are taught. A beginning
dance or center floor routine is taught each session.

230f,s STUDIO DANCE THEATRE

Prerequisite: Selection by audition and permission of
the instructor.

290f,s DANCE PRODUaiON 2

Arranged credit for all aspects of technical assistance
in dance productions over the course of a semester.
Students may earn up to four hours of production

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credit toward the minor in dance.

Prerequisite: Permission of the supervising professor.

Does not satisfy the distributional standard in fine

arts.

3o6f HISTORY OF DANCE 3

Historical bacl<ground of dance from its origin in pre-
history to the present, with emphasis on its relation
to the other arts and to the society of each period.

3iif,s INTERMEDIATE BALLET i

Intermediate ballet technique and terminology as
well as Cecchetti instruction.

3i2f,s INTERMEDIATE MODERN i

Intermediate modern dance technique, improvisation
and intermediate levels of contemporary are empha-
sized.

3i3f,s INTERMEDIATE JAZZ i

Intermediate elements of jazz dance are explored
and intermediate jazz technique is emphasized.

3i4f,s DANCE PERFORMANCE i

Dance performance includes actual time in Studio
Dance Theatre productions, as well as Feets of Magic.

315s CHOREOGRAPHY 3

Includes actual choreographic work presented in a
variety of public settings and public performances.

3i7f DANCE COMPOSITION AND MOVEMENT 3

This course will consist of exploration of all ranges of
dance composition using the elements of levels,
space, time, rhythm, dynamics, textures and styles.

322f INTERMEDIATE TAP 1

Intermediate tap technique is taught. At least one
dance is required at the end of the semester.

4iif,s ADVANCED BALLET 1

Advanced ballet technique and pointe work empha-
sized.

4i2f,s ADVANCED MODERN 1

Advanced modern dance technique emphasized.

4i3f,s ADVANCED JAZZ 1

Advanced jazz technique taught in a range of styles,
including but not limited to Giordano, Fosse, Genero,
Luigi and Alley.

415s ADVANCED CHOREOGRAPHY 3

Continuation of 315. Deals with more advanced
aspects of the choreographic process. The culmina-
tion of the course is a presentation of the choreogra-
phy in a variety of public settings and public perform-
ances.
Prerequisite: Dance 315

4i7f ADVANCED DANCE COMPOSITION AND MOVEMENT 3
Explores the elements of dance composition in
greater detail and at a more advanced level. The
course explores all ranges of dance composition
using the elements of levels, space, time, rhythm,
dynamics, textures and styles on an advanced level.
Prerequisite: Dance 317

422f ADVANCED TAP 1

Advanced tap technique is taught. Two or more
dances are required at the end of the semester.

Women's Studies

Peggy Thompson, iKthicj director, professor of English
Elizabeth Hackett, assisUmi projessor

The program in Women's Studies integrates liberal
arts education at Agnes Scott by using women's
experience and feminist theory to analyze themes in the
humanities, fine arts, social sciences and natural sci-
ences.

Courses emphasize women's past and present
roles in culture, politics, economy, family, society and
the arts and sciences. They offer various theoretical
approaches to topics such as the representation of gen-
der, lesbian studies, women and the law, gender and lan-
guage and women in global issues.

The program promotes the study of intersections
of gender and sexuality with race, ethnicity and nation-
ality in comparative and global contexts. By considering
a variety of controversial issues from different perspec-
tives, it encourages debate and critical thinking.
Students develop their skills in oral and written expres-
sion. Heightened self-awareness and commitment to
community service are further goals of the program.

Students who major or minor in Women's Studies
enroll both in courses housed entirely in the program
and in courses cross-listed with other disciplines.
Faculty who teach in the program include representa-
tives from most of the departments in the College. The
Atlanta Semester program offers other opportunities for
experiential learning.

The Women's Studies program prepares majors to
pursue careers in agencies and businesses that focus on
women and in a variety of other fields ranging from law
to education to religion.

Majors are strongly encouraged to study abroad
through a faculty-led Clobal Awareness or Clobal
Connections program or any other study-abroad pro-
gram approved by the College.

Requirements for the Major:

Women's Studies 100, 340 and one of the following:

380, 410, 450, 480 or 490
At least one course in each of the following three

groups.

I) Social and Natural sciences: 130, 200, 211*,

212, 231*, 235, 240*, 270, 271, 307*, 313, 350*

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2) Art and literature: 216,219*, 220, 311,312

3) Historical and philosophical perspectives: 224,
230*, 241, 310, 322, 330, 331*, 341, 342

One course emphasizing global diversity, chosen
from those starred above or approved by the
director of the program in women's studies. The
same course may be taken to fulfill this require-
ment and to satisfy one of the three group
requirements listed above.

Other women's studies courses to total at least 36 hours
for the major Credit from the language compo-
nent of language across the curriculum courses
that are cross-listed as women's studies courses
may be included in the women's studies major
The Atlanta Semester ( 1 3 hours) may be included
in the women's studies major. The Atlanta
Semester Internship (WLSC 350) may substitute
for WS 450 as a course required for the major in
women's studies.

Women's Studies 263 (Topics in Women's Studies) may
satisfy one of the group requirements within the
major. The student should consult with the direc-
tor of the Women's Studies Program to determine
which group designation is appropriate for a par-
ticular topics course.

Requirements for the Minor:

Students may minor in Women's Studies by selecting a
program of at least 6 courses chosen in consulta-
tion with the Women's Studies director

Required courses: 100, 340

450 may count as one course

loof.s WOMEN, CULTURE AND SOCIETY 3

An introduction to Women's Studies. Using feminist
perspectives and scholarship, this interdisciplinary
course examines the experiences of women in the
United States, analyzes institutions and practices
that affect women and develops connections to
women in other cultures.

130s (Psychology 130) PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN 3

See Psychology 130 for description.

200s (Economics 200) ECONOMICS OF RACE, CLASS AND

GENDER 3

See Economics 200 for description.

2iof (Religious Studies 210) SCIENCE, RELIGION AND

WOMEN 3

See Religious Studies 210 for description.

211s (Political Science 211) (Sociology 214) WOMEN IN LATIN
AMERICA 3

See Political Science 211 for description.

211LS (Political Science 211L) (Sociology 214L) (Spanish 301L)
WOMEN IN LATIN AMERICA, SPANISH COMPONENT 1
See Political Science 211L for description.
Offered 1999-2000

212s (Sociology 211) MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY 3

See Sociology 211 for description.

2i6f (English 216) TOPICS ON WOMEN AND LITERATURE 3
See English 216 for description.

2i9f (Music 219) WOMEN IN WORLD MUSIC 3

See Music 219 for description.

220f (Music 220) WOMEN IN MUSIC: THE WESTERN MUSI-
CAL TRADITIONS 3
See Music 220 for description.

22oLf (German 320L) (Music 220L) WOMEN IN MUSIC: THE
WESTERN MUSICAL TRADITIONS, GERMAN COMPO-
NENT 1
See German 320L for description.
Not Offered 1999-2000

22iLf (French 221L) (Music 221L) WOMEN IN MUSIC: THE
WESTERN MUSICAL TRADITIONS, FRENCH COMPO-
NENT 1
See French 221L for description.
Offered 1999-2000

224f (Religious Studies 224) WOMEN AND RELIGION 3

See Religious Studies 224 for description.

230s (Religious Studies 230) FEMINISM, CULTURAL CRITI-
CISM AND WORLD RELIGIONS 3
See Religious Studies 230 for description.

231s (Sociology 230) RACE, CLASS AND GENDER 3

See Sociology 230 for description.

235s WOMEN AND THE LAW 3

Selected aspects of American constitutional and
statutory law that have a particular impact on
women. Likely topics include: legal guarantees of
race and gender equality, employment discrimination
(including sexual harassment), affirmative action,
marriage, rape, domestic violence, reproductive
rights, pornography and prostitution.

240s (Psychology 240) PSYCHOLOGY OF CROSS-CULTURAL
CONTAQ 3

See Psychology 240 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, depic-
tions of women and theories about women. Some
understanding 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 toward a major or a
minor in another department with the approval of the
chair of that department.

270f (Anthropology 270) WOMEN, HEALTH AND SOCIETY 3
See Anthropology 270 for description.

27if (Political Science 270) GENDER POLITICS AND

CULTURE IN ASIA 3

See Political Science 270 for description.

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300S (Religious Studies 300) RELIGION AND GENDER 341s

JUSTICE n

See Religious Studies 300 for description.

307s (Anthropology 307) HOUSEHOLD AND WORLD 341LS

SYSTEMS 3

See Anthropology 307 for description.

310s FEMINISM AND SEXUALITY 3

Feminism is understood by many to have implica- 342s

tions for understanding not only gender, but sexuali-
ty as well. This course explores these implications by 38of
investigating such issues as the social construction
of sex, gender and sexuality; heterosexuality as a
site of women's oppression; lesbianism as feminist
practice; and queer theory.
Prerequisite: one course in women's studies or per-
mission of the instructor

311s (Art 311) THE RISE OF THE WOMEN ARTIST 3

See Art 311 for description.

3i2f (Theatre 312) FEMALE IDENTITY AND THE MAKING OF
THEATRE 3

See Theatre 312 for description.

3i3f (Political Science 313) GENDER POLITICS :

See Political Science 313 for description.

322f (History 322) WOMEN IN MODERN EUROPEAN

HISTORY 2

See History 322 for description.

330s (History33o) HISTORY OF WOMEN IN AMERICA 3

See History 330 for description.

331s (Religious Studies 331) FEMINIST AND WOMANIST

ETHICS AND SPIRITUALITY 3

See Religious Studies 331 for description.

340f (Philosophy 315) CONTEMPORARY FEMINISTTHEORY3
A cross-disciplinary study of feminist theorists repre-
senting a variety of approaches. 49of,s

4iof,s

45of,s
48of

(Classics 341) (Sociology 341) WIVES, WARRIORS,
SLAVES AND CITIZENS 3

See Classics 341 for description.
(Classics 341L) (Sociology 341L) (Greek 241L/341L)
(Latin 241L/341L) WIVES, WARRIORS, SLAVES AND
CITIZENS, GREEK AND LATIN COMPONENT 1

See Classics 341L for description.
(Religious Studies 341) GENDER AND ISLAM 3

See Religious Studies 341 for description.
WORKING WOMEN IN ORGANIZATIONS: SEMINAR
AND INTERNSHIP 5

An exploration of the relationship between theories
of organizational behavior and actual practices that
affect the behavior of women in organizations.
Students will study various theories while engaging
in an internship for the purpose of examining the
challenges and rewards that women face in Atlanta
organizations.

Not open to students who have enrolled in the
Atlanta Semester

SPECIAL STUDY 2-4

Supervised intensive study of selected texts or a par-
ticular field within women's studies.
INTERNSHIP 1-10

COLLOQUIUM ON WOMEN IN CROSS-CULTURAL
PERSPECTIVE 3

A non-hierarchical, collective learning experience
open to students and faculty and focusing on some
aspect of women in cross-cultural perspective.
Emphasis, content and methodology are determined
by the group.

Prerequisite: permission of the director of Women's
Studies

INDEPENDENT STUDY 4-8

Independent research arranged under the supervi-
sion of a faculty member.

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Agnes Scott College Faculty

(Dates after name indicate year of appointment)

JUANA.ALLENDE(i993)

Associate Professor of

Political Science

B.S., lona State University

M.S., University of Nortti

Carolina

M.Div., Emory University

Ph.D., University of Nortti

Carolina
CHRISTOPHER AMES (1986)

Professor of English

B.A., University of Texas,

Austin

Pli.D., Stanford University
BRIANS. ARMOUR (1999)

Visiting Assistant Professor

of Economics

B.S., College of Charleston

M.A., Western Kentucky

University

Ph.D., North Carolina State

University
BONA W. BALL (1967)

Ellen Douglas Leyburn

Professor of English

B.A., University of Virginia

M.A.T. Duke University

Ph.D., University of

Kentucky
DAVID P. BEHAN (1974)

Professor of Philosophy

B.A., Yale University

Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
ANNE E. BEIDLER (1992)

Associate Professor of Art

B.A., Earlham College

B.F.A., University of

Connecticut

M.F.A. University of

/Massachusetts, Amherst
RUTH BEHANDORF (1992)

Associate Dean of the

College and Director of

Graduate Studies; Assistant

Professor of Education

B.A., California State

University

M.A., University of

Mississippi

Ph.D., University of

Mississippi

BARBARA). BLATCHLEY (1990)

Associate Professor of

Psychology

B.A., Indiana University

Ph.D., University of South

Carolina
SANDRAT.BOWDEN(i968)

Charles A. Dana Professor of

Biology

B.S., Georgia Southern

College

M.A., University of North

Carolina

Ph.D., University of North

Carolina
ARTHUR L BOWLING, JR.

(1977)

Associate Professor of

Physics

B.S., College of William and

Mary

M.S., University of Illinois,

Urbana

Ph.D., University of Illinois,

Urbana
SHERRI J. BOYD (1999)

Visiting Assistant Professor

of Mathematics

B.A., Hendrix College

M.A., Vanderbilt University

Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
LORI BROWN (1999)

Head Coach of Volleyball

and Softball; Instructor in

Physical Education

B.A., Illinois Wesleyan

University

M.A., East Illinois University
GAIL M.BUCCINO (1995)

Assistant Dean of the

College and Director of

Academic Advising

B.S., University of

Bridgeport

M.A.L.S., Albertus Magnus

College
MARY BROWN BULLOCK

(1995)

President of the College and
Professor of History
B.A., Agnes Scott College
M.A., Stanford University
Ph.D., Stanford University

RONALD L BYRNSIDE {1975)
Charles A. Dana Professor of
Music

B.A., University of Cincinnati
M.A., Yale University
Ph.D., University of Illinois

GAIL CABISIUS (1974)
Associate Professor of
Classical Languages and
Literatures
B.A., Smith College
M.P.A., Georgia State
University

M.A., Bryn Mawr College
Ph.D., Bryn Mawr College

MARY C. CAIN (1999)

Visiting Instructor in History
B.A., Yale University
M.A., Emory University

PENELOPE CAMPBELL (1965)
Charles A. Dana Professor of
History

B.A., Baylor University
M.A., The Ohio State
University

Ph.D., The Ohio State
University

AYSE ILGAZ GARDEN (1978)
Professor of Psychology
B.A., Agnes Scott College
M.S., Emory University
Ph.D., Emory University

AUGUSTUS B. COCHRAN, III

(1973)

Professor of Political
Science

B.A., Davidson College
M.A., Indiana University
J.D., Georgia State
University College of Law
Ph.D., University of North
Carolina
EILEEN L COOLEY (1988)
Associate Professor of
Psychology

B.A., University of Colorado
M.S., University of Oregon
M.A., Emory University
Ph.D., Emory University

CHRISTINE S. COZZENS {1987)
Associate Professor of
English

B.A., Stanford University
M.A., Stanford University
Ph.D., University of
California, Berkeley

ROSEMARY T. CUNNINGHAM

(1985)

Professor of Economics

B.A., Fordham University

M.A., Fordham University

Ph.D., Fordham University
MARYLIN B. DARLING (1971)

Professor of Dance

B.S., Florida State University

M.M., Florida State

University

Ph.D., Georgia State

University
CHRISTOPHER G. DE PREE

(1996)

Assistant Professor of

Astronomy

B.S., Duke University

M.S., University of North

Carolina

Ph.D., University of North

Carolina
JULIA K. DE PREE (1996)

Assistant Professor of

French

B.A., Duke University

M.A., University of North

Carolina

Ph.D., University of North

Carolina
ROSEMARY EBERIEL (1985)

Assistant Professor of

French

B.A., University of

Wisconsin

Faculte

des Lettres

University of Aix-Marseille

Ph.D., Harvard University
TIMOTHYS. RNCO (1999)

Assistant Professor of

Biology

B.S., University of Georgia

Ph.D., University of North

Carolina

120 Apm Scott College Catalog (999-200)

KATHYS.FROELICH(i998)

Visiting Assistant Professor

of Education

B.S., Florida State University

/M.S., Florida State

University

Ph.D., Fordiiam University
J. PHIL GIBSON (1995)

Assistant Professor of

Biology

B.S., Oklahoma State

University

M.S., University of Georgia

Ph.D., University of

Colorado
STEVEN R. GUTHRIE (1985)

Professor of Englisli

B.A., Antioch College

Ph.D., Brown University
ELIZABETH HACKETT (1999)

Assistant Professor of

Women's Studies and

Pliilosophy

B.A., University of Notre

Dame

M.A., University of

Pennsylvania

Ph.D., University of

Pennsylvania
ULIAC. HARVEY (1994)

Assistant Professor of

Chemistry

B.S., Florida International

University

Ph.D., Georgia Institute of

Technology
ROBERT M.HILGENFELD

(1998)

Director of Information

Technology Services

B.A., University of Wyoming

M.A., University of Wyoming

Ph.D., University of

Wyoming
LINDA C. HODGES (1992)

William Rand Kenan

Professor of Chemistry

B.S., Centre College

Ph.D., University of

Kentucky
BRENDAA. HOKE (1993)

Associate Professor of

Sociology

B.A., North Carolina Central

University

M.A., Atlanta University

/M./4., State University of

New York at Stony Brook

Ph.D., State University of

New York at Stony Brook

LINDA L HUBERT {1968)

Professor of English

B.A., Agnes Scott College

M.A., Emory University

Ph.D., Emory University
GU P. HUDSON (1974)

Vice President for Student

Life and Community

Relations/Dean of Students

B.A., Agnes Scott College

M.A. T., Emory University
MARY K.JARBOE (1974)

Registrar

B.A., Agnes Scott College
CALVERT JOHNSON (1986)

Professor of Music

B.A., Kalamazoo College

M.M., Northwestern

University

D.M., Northwestern

University
VIOLET M.JOHNSON (1992)

Associate Professor of

History

B.A., Fourah Bay College,

University of Sierra Leone

M.A., University of New

Brunswick

Ph.D., Boston College
ROBERTA. KACHELSKI (1999)

Assistant Professor of

Psychology

B.A., University of Notre

Dame

/M.S., University of

Wisconsin-Madison

Ph.D., University of

Wisconsin-Madison
DOUGLAS E. KAIN (1997)

Visiting Assistant Professor

of Biology

B.A., University of California

at Berkeley

M.A., Humboldt State

University

Ph.D., University of

California at Berkeley
KATHARINE D. KENNEDY

{1981)

Associate Professor of

History

B.A., Duke University

M.A., Stanford University

Ph.D., Stanford University

WAQASA. KHWAJA(i995)

Visiting Assistant Professor

of English

B.A., Government College

LL.B., Punjab University Law

College

M.A., Emory University

M.A., University of the

Punjab

Ph.D., Emory University
MARIAC. KRANE(i997)

Director of International

Education and Assistant

Professor of Education

B.A., Universidade Federal

de Santa Maria (Brazil)

Licenciado

em Letras

Universidade Federal de

Santa Maria (Brazil)

M.A. T., Indiana University

Ed.D., Mississippi State

University
LAURA LEDUC (1998)

Head Coach of Soccer and

Basketball;

Instructor in Physical

Education

B.A., Emory University

I.D., University of Pittsburgh
ROBERTA. LESLIE (1970)

Associate Professor of

Mathematics

B.S., Davidson College

M.A., University of Georgia

Ph.D., University of Georgia
MYRTLE H. LEWIN (1983)

Professor of Mathematics

B.Sc, University of the

Witwatersrand,

Johannesburg

B.Sc.Hons

University of the

Witwatersrand,

Johannesburg

M.A., University of

Wisconsin

Ph.D., University of

Wisconsin
JENNIFER L LUCAS (1998)

Assistant Professor of

Psychology

B.S., Auburn University

M.S., Kansas State

University

Ph.D., Kansas State

University

MICHAEL R. LYNN {1998)

Assistant Professor of

History

B.A., Pacific Lutheran

University

B.S., Pacific Lutheran

University

M.A., University of

Wisconsin-Madison

Ph.D., University of

Wisconsin-Madison
SALLYA.MACEWEN(i982)

Associate Professor of

Classical Languages and

Literatures

B.A., Mount Holyoke

College

M.A., University of

Pennsylvania

Ph.D., University of

Pennsylvania
THEODORE K. MATHEWS

(1967)

Professor of Music

A.B., Brown University

A.M.I. , Harvard University

Ph.D., University of

Michigan
DENNIS MCCANN (1999)

Wallace M. Alston Professor

of Bible and Religion

A.B., St. Charles Borromeo

Seminary

S.T.L., Gregorian University

M.A., University of Chicago

Divinity School

Ph.D., University of Chicago

Divinity School
TERRYS.MCGEHEE(i976)

Professor of Art

B.A., Queens College

M.F.A., Washington

University (St. Louis)
VIRGINIA MORELAND (1993)

Librarian

B.A., University of Rhode

Island

M.A., Boston College

M.L.I. S., University of

California-Berkeley
YVONNE D. NEWSOME (1998)

Assistant Professor of

Sociology

B.A., University of Memphis

M.A., University of Memphis

Ph.D., Northwestern

University

A0H(S Scott College Catalog (999-2001 121

GISELA NORAT (1993)

Associate Professor of

Spanish

as., St. Peter's College

B.A., Montclair State

College

M.A., New York University,

Madrid

Ph.D., Washington

University (St. Louis)
RAFAEL OCASIO (1989)

Associate Professor of

Spanisfi

B.A., University of Puerto

Rico

M.A., Eastern New Mexico

University

Ph.D., University of

Kentucky
RICHARD PARRY (1967)

Fuller E. Callaway Professor

of Philosophy

B.A., Georgetown University

M.A., Yale University

Ph.D., University of North

Carolina
JOHN F. PILGER (1979)

Professor of Biology

B.S., University of Southern

California

Ph.D., University of

Southern California
PATRICIA G.PINKA (1969)

Professor of English

B.A., University of

Pittsburgh

M.A., San Francisco State

College

Ph.D., University of

Pittsburgh
TINA PIPPIN (1989)

Associate Professor of

Religious Studies

B.A., Mars Hill College

M.Div., Candler School of

Theology

M. Th., Southern Baptist

Theological Seminary

Ph.D., Southern Baptist

Theological Seminary
SAIF RAHMAN (1998)

Visiting Assistant Professor

of Economics

B.S., Montclair State College

Ph. D., University of North

Carolina

GEORGE A. REDMOND (1999)

Visiting Assistant Professor

of Economics

B.B.A., Assumption College

M.B.A., Assumption College
MARTHAW. REES(i99o)

Associate Professor of

Anthropology

B.A., University of Colorado

M.A., University of Colorado

Ph.D., University of

Colorado
A. PAGE REMILLARD (1997)

Director of Athletics;

Instructor in Physical

Education

B.S., California Polytechnic

State University, Pomona

M.A., University of La Verne
LAWRENCE H. RIDDLE (1989)

Professor of Mathematics

B.S., Carnegie-Mellon

University

M.S., University of Illinois

Ph.D., University of Illinois
RUTH E. RITER (1999)

Assistant Professor of

Chemistry

B.S., Tennessee Technical

University

M.S., Tennessee Technical

University

Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
DONNA L SADLER (1986)

Associate Professor of Art

B.A., Boston University

M.A., Indiana University

Ph.D., Indiana University
DUDLEY SANDERS (1979)

Associate Professor of

Theatre

A.B., Kenyon College

M.F.A., Northwestern

University
ROSALYN P. SCHENBECK

(1998)

Visiting Associate Professor

of Music

B.S., State University

College

M.S., State University

College

D.M.A., University of

Colorado-Boulder
MICHAEL SCHLIG (1998)

Assistant Professor of

Spanish

B.A., Dickinson College

M.A., Middlebury College

Ph.D., University of Texas at

Austin

MARIE-JEANNE SCHULMAN

(1999)

Visiting Instructor in French

B.A., University des Lettres

et Sciences Humaines de

Nice

M.A., University des Lettres

et Sciences Humaines de

Nice
CATHERINEV. SCOTT (1984)

Professor of Political

Science

B.A., University of Florida

M.A., Emory University

Ph.D., Emory University
LETICIA M.SEYMOUR (1997)

Visiting Assistant Professor

of Spanish

B.A., Universidad Nacional

Autonoma de Mexico

M.A., Emory University

Ph.D., Emory University
EDMUND i.SHEEHEY (1987)

Vice President For Academic

Affairs and Dean of the

College and Hal & Julia T.

Smith Professor of Free

Enterprise

B.A., Fordham University

M.A., Fordham University

Ph.L., Woodstock College

M.Div., Woodstock College

Ph.D., Michigan State

University
DAVID S. THOMPSON (1998)

Associate Professor of

Theatre

B.A., University of

Tennessee

M.F.A., University of

Tennessee

Ph.D., University of Texas at

Austin
KAREN THOMPSON (1992)

Associate Professor of

Biology

B.A., Occidental College

Ph.D., University of Oregon
PEGGY THOMPSON (1985)

Professor of English

B.A., Arizona State

University

M.A. (Philosophy), Emory

University

M.A. (Humanities), Arizona

State University

M.A. (English), Indiana

University

Ph.D., Indiana University

WILUETOLLIVER(i996)

Assistant Professor of

English

B.A., Williams College

M.A., University of Chicago

Ph.D., University of Chicago
MARTINO TRAXLER (1999)

Visiting Assistant Professor

of Philosophy

B.A., Tufts University

M.A., Cornell University

Ph.D., Cornell University
T. LEON VENABLE (1983)

Associate Professor of

Chemistry

B.S., Davidson College

Ph.D., University of Virginia
JULIE WEISBERG (1991)

Associate Professor of

Education

B.S., Tufts University

M.Ed., Emory University

Ph.D., University of North

Carolina
JANE WEST (1994)

Assistant Professor of

Education

B.S., Mississippi College

M.A., Louisiana State

University

Ed.D., University of Georgia
INGRIDWIESHOFER(i97o)

Professor of German

Teacher's Diploma,

University of Vienna

Ph.D., University of Vienna
ISA WILLIAMS (1995)

Assistant Professor of

Women's Studies and

Director of The Atlanta

Semester

B.A., Spelman College

M.A., Georgia State

University

Ph.D., Emory University
HARRY WISTRAND (1974)

Professor of Biology

B.A., Austin College

M.A., University of North

Texas

Ph.D., Arizona State

University
FENG XU (1998)

Assistant Professor of

Political Science

B.A., Beijing Foreign

Languages Institute

M.A., York University

Ph.D., York University

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Emeritae/i Faculty

(Dates in parentheses indi-
cate the beginning and end-
ing of service at Agnes Scott
College.)

MARY VIRGINIA ALLEN, Ph.D.

(1948-1951; 1954-1979)
Professor of French

JV\ARGARET PERRY
AMMONS, Ph.D. (1969-

1989)

Professor of Education

GUNTHER BICKNESE, Dr.Phil.
(1976-1991)
Professor of German

SARAH BLANSHEI, Ph.D.

(1990-1997)

Dean of the College,

Professor of History

CHRISTABELP. BRAUNROT,

Ph.D. (1976-1995)
Associate Professor of
French

JACKT. BROOKING, Ph.D.

(1974-1985)
Professor of Theatre

MICHAEL]. BROWN, Ph.D.

(1960-62; 1965-1998)
Professor of History

FRANCES CLARK CALDER,

Ph.D. (1953-1969; 1974-

1986)

Professor of French

JOHNJ.CAREY, Ph.D. (1989-

1998)

Professor of Religious

Studies

KWAI SING CHANG, Ph.D.
(1956-1986)
Professor of Bible and
Religion

HUGUEHE D. CHATAGNIER

(1969-1993)
Associate Professor of
French

ALICE J. CUNNINGHAM,

Ph.D. (1966-67; 1968-

1992)

Professor of Chemistry

MIRIAM KOONTZ DRUCKER,

Ph.D. (1955-1990)
Professor of Psychology

MARY WALKER FOX, B.A.

(1937-1944; 1952-1979)
Instructor in Chemistry

JULIAT.GARY, Ph.D. (1957-

1984)

Dean of the College,

Professor of Chemistry

JOHN LEWIS GIGNILLIAT,

Ph.D. (1969-1989)
Associate Professor of
History

NANCY PENCE
GROSECLOSE, Ph.D.

(1947-1979)
Professor of Biology

MARY ELOISE HERBERT,

M.A. (1954-1991)
Associate Professor of
Spanish

JUDITH B. JENSEN, M.LS.

(1977-1993)
Librarian

EDWARD C.JOHNSON, Ph.D.

(1965-1995)
Associate Professor of
Economics

KATHRYN A. MANUEL, PE.D.
(1958-1992)
Professor of Physical
Education

RAYMOND JONES MARTIN,

S.M.D. (1950-1986)
Professor of Music;
College Organist

MICHAEL MCDOWELL, M.A.
(1950-1975)
Professor of Music

KATEMCKEMIE, Ed.D. (1956-

1988)

Professor of Physical

Education

MOLLIE MERRICK, M.A.
(1959-1999)
Associate Dean of
Students

JACK L NELSON, Ph.D.
(1962-1995)
Professor of English

LILLIAN NEWMAN, M.Ln.
(1948-1991)
Associate Librarian

MARIE SOPHIE HUPER PEPE,

Ph.D. (1951-1986)
Professor of Art

MARGARET W.

PEPPERDENE, Ph.D.
(1956-1985)
Professor of English

REGINE P. REYNOLDS-
CORNELL (1986-1997)
Professor of French

SARALRIPY, Ph.D. (1958-

1989)

Professor of Mathematics

RUTH SCHMIDT, Ph.D.
(1982-1994)
President of the College

MARYBONEYSHEATS,

Ph.D., LH.D., L.LD. (1949-

1983)

Professor of Bible and

Religion

JOHNA.TUMBLIN.JR., Ph.D.

(1961-1990)
Professor of Sociology
and Anthropology

RONALD B. WILDE, M.A.T.
(1965-1978)
Assistant Professor of
Mathematics

MYRNAGOODE YOUNG,

Ph.D. (1957-1979)
Professor of Classical
Languages and
Literatures

Emeritae/i Staff

MARY ALVERTA BOND, B.A.

(1960-1994)

Administrative Assistant
to the President

A^n Scotl Colltgc Catalog 1999-2001

123

Administration and Staff

MARY BROWN BULLOCK,

B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

President of the College
LEAANN HUDSON, B.A.

Director of Institutional

Research and Planning;

Secretary to the Board
JEANNE A. MAXFIELD, B.A.

Executive Assistant to the

President

EDMUNDJ.SHEEHEY, B.A.,

M.A., Ph.L, M.Div., Ph.D.
Vice President For
Academic Affairs and
Dean of the College

RUTH S. BETTANDORFF, B.A.,
M.A., Ph.D.

Associate Dean of the
College; Director of
Graduate Studies

GAILM. BUCCINO, B.S.,
M.A.L.S.

Assistant Dean of the
College; Director of
Academic Advising

JAMES A. BOYNTON, B.A.
Assistant to the Dean of
the College; Coordinator
of Cultural Programs

DIANE C. BRADFORD, B.A.,

M.B.A.

Manager of Faculty
Services
ROBERT M.HILGENFELD,
B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Director of Information
Technology Services

MARY K. OWEN JARBOE, B.A.
Registrar

MARIACKRANE, B.A.,

M.A.T., Ed.D.

Director of International

Education

VIRGINIA F. MORELAND,

B.A., M.A., M.L.I.S.
College Librarian

ISA D. WILLIAMS, B.A., M.A.,
Ph.D.

Director of Atlanta
Semester

GU^ PARDUE HUDSON, B.A.,

M.A.T.

Vice President for Student

Life and Community

Relations/Dean of

Students
CATHERINE MCGRAW, B.A.,

M.A.

Associate Dean of

Students
AMY K. SCHMIDT, B.A., M.S.

Acting Assistant Dean of

Students

STEPHANIE S. BALMER, B.S.,

M.B.A.

Associate Vice President
for Admission and
Financial Aid

ANN M. BROCK, B.A., M.A.
Director of Career
Planning

LUCIA HOWARD SIZEMORE,

B.A.

Director of
Alumnae/Student
Relations

A. PAGE REMILLARD, B.S.,
M.A.
Director of Athletics

TO BE APPOINTED

Julia Thompson Smith
Chaplain

WILLIAM E. GAILEY, B.S.,
M.B.A.

Vice President for
Business and Finance

EARLE CRAFT, B.A.,J.D.

Director of Human
Resources

RUS DREW, B.S.
Director of Public Safety

ELSAPENA, B.Arch., M.U.R
Director of Facilities and
Planning

KAREN L ROY, B.A., M.B.A
Associate Vice President
for Finance

LEWIS E. THAYNE, B.A.,
M.A.,Ph.D.
Vice President for
Institutional Advancement

ADELIA P. THOMPSON, B.A.
Assistant Vice President
for Development

MARY G.ACKERLY, B.A.

Director of Public
Relations

TO BE APPOINTED

Director of Alumnae
Affairs

12h Arties Scott Cotk0 Catalog 1999-2001

Board of Trustees

Officers of the Board

JOSEPH R. GLADDEN. )R.

Chairperson
FRANCES BAILEY GRAVES '63

Vice Chairperson
LEAANN GRIMES HUDSON

76

Secretary

Ex officio

MARY BROWN BULLOCK '66

President of the College

Members of the Board

ANN STEIN ALPERIN '58

Executive Director

Young Audiences of Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia

KATHYBLEEASHE'68

State Representative
Atlanta, Georgia

GEORGE S. BRANCH

Attorney
King& Spalding
Atlanta, Georgia

CLARK E. CANDLER

Attorney

McCurdy& Candler
Decatur, Georgia

W. BURLETTE CARTER '82

Associate Professor of Law
The George Washington

University
Washington, District of

Columbia

J. WALLACE DANIEL

Managing Director
JWD Industrial
Decatur, Georgia

LOWRIE ALEXANDER ERASER

'56
Realtor

Prudential Atlanta Realty
Atlanta, Georgia

JOSEPH R. GLADDEN JR.

Senior Vice President and

General Counsel
The Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta, Georgia

J. WILLIAM GOODHEW

Vice President
Intelligent Systems
Norcross, Georgia

FRANCES BAILEY GRAVES '63

Atlanta, Georgia

JAMES P. HENDRIX, JR.

Headmaster
The Lovett School
Atlanta, Georgia

REBECCA BRUCE JONES '63

Instructor in Chemistry
University of North Carolina

at Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina

WALTER M.JONES

Pastor

Alpharetta Presbyterian

Church
Alpharetta, Georgia

HARRIET M. KING '64

Senior Vice Provost for

Academic Affairs
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia

KAY LAWTHER KRILL 'n

Senior Vice President,
Merchandising
Ann Taylor, Inc.
New York, New York

CHRISTOPHER M. LITTLE

President

Meredith Corporation

Publishing Group
Des Moines, Iowa

SUSAN COLTRANE
LOWANCE'55

Director of Executive

Education
Sloan School of

Management
Massachusetts Institute of

Technology
Cambridge, Massachusetts

CLAIR MCLEOD MULLER '67

Council Member
Atlanta City Council
Atlanta, Georgia

LOUISE HILL REAVES '54

Stone Mountain, Georgia

SALLYA.SKARDON'70

Senior Vice President
NationsBank
Tampa, Florida

SUSAN E. GAMBLE
SMATHERS '75

Jacksonville, Florida

JESSE J. SPIKES

Attorney

Long, Aidridge & Norman

Atlanta, Georgia

W.G.TIHLEJR.

Chief Executive Officer
T.M. Polyfim, Inc.
Valdosta, Georgia

JEAN HOEFER TOAL '65

Chiefjustice-Elect
Supreme Court of South

Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina

SARA EQOR VAGUANO '63

Norfolk, Connecticut

DAN C. WEST

Vice President for Alumni,
Development and Public
Relations
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

E.JENNER WOOD, III

Executive Vice President
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
Atlanta, Georgia

Trustees Emeriti and
Emeritae

DOROTHY H.ADDISON '43

Atlanta, Georgia

MARYALVERTABOND'53

Secretary Emerita
Decatur, Georgia

ELIZABETH H. CAMERON '43

Wilmington, North Carolina

EVELYN B. CHRISTMAN '40

New Orleans, Louisiana

NEIL 0. DAVIS

Auburn, Alabama

HARRYA.FIFIELD

Roswell, Georgia

KATHERINEA.GEFFCKEN'49

Atlanta, Georgia

LLGELLERSTEDTJR.

Atlanta, Georgia

BEN S. GILMER

Atlanta, Georgia

ANNE R.JONES -46

Atlanta, Georgia

BETTYS. NOBLE '44

Decatur, Georgia

M. LAMAR OGLESBY

Atlanta, Georgia

J. DAVISON PHILIPS

Decatur, Georgia

MARYW. READ'29

Danville, Kentucky

HANSFORD SAMS, JR.

Decatur, Georgia

HAL L SMITH

Atlanta, Georgia

SAMUEL R.SPENCER, JR.

Davidson, North Carolina

kgnti Scod CtAU^t CalM^ 1999-2001 125

Index

A

Absences 37

Academic

Advising 30

Degree Requirements 30

Dismissal 41

Honors 44

Probation 40

Scholarships 25

Warning 40

Acceleration 53

Accreditation 9

Adding Courses 36

Administration and Staff 124

Admission

Admission after junior year 18

Admission policy i6

Application 16

Advanced placement credit 16

Deadlines i8

Disabilities 19

Early admission 18

Entrance examinations 16

Entrance requirements 16

Health record 17

Home schooled students i8

International students 18

Interviews 17

)oint enrollment 18

Overnight visits 17

Part-time students 18

Return to College program 20

Transfer students 18

Transient students 19

Advanced Placement 16

Advising 30

Africana Studies 61

Agnes Irvine Scott 9

Agnes Scott College, history 9

Agnes Scott College, mission and purpose 5

American College Test (ACT) 16

Anthropology courses 109

Art courses 62

Astronomy courses 104

Athletic program 11. 15

Atlanta 8

Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education 53

Atlanta Semester 53. 64

Auditing courses 36

B

Biochemistry and molecular biology 65

Biology courses 66

Board ofTrustees 125

Business Preparatory Program 68

c

Calendars 128

Campus life 10

Campus, historv 9

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Campus map 3

Campus safety 15

Career Planning 12

Center for Writing and Speaking 14

Chaplain 12

Chemistry courses 68

Class attendance 37

Classical Languages and Literatures courses 71

Classification 40

Collaborative Learning Centers 14

College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) 16

Completion of semester courses 37

Computer facilities 14

Confidentiality of student records 38

Counseling services

Career Planning 12

College chaplain 12

Financial aid 25

Health Services 11

Personal counseling 11

Course loads 35

Course numbering 35

Courses of study 5i

Cross registration 53

D

Dance courses 116

Dean's Honor List 45

Degree requirements 30

Depth Standards 32

Directions to campus 4

Disciplinary probation, suspension and dismissal 41

Dismissal 41

Distributional Standards 30

Dropping courses 36

Dual degree program with

Georgia Institute of Technology 57

Washington University 57

E

Early decision 17

Economics and Business 74

Economics courses 73

Education courses 75

Emergency withdrawal 41

English courses 79

English Literature-Creative Writing 79

Entrance requirements 16

Exchange programs 49. 57

Extracurricular activities 13

F

Faculty 120

Fees 22

Final examinations 37

Financial Aid 25

Return to College Program 20

Scholarships 25

French courses 90

Index

G

German courses 92

Global Awareness 48, 82

Global Connections 48

Good standing 1,0

Grades 35

Disputed final grades 37

Graduation honors 44

Graduate Study 59

Grants, see Financial Aid

Greel< courses 71

H

Health insurance 24

Health record 17, 20

Health services 11

History of the College 9

History courses 83

Honor List 45

Honor System 10

Housing 11

I

Incompletes 37

Independent Study (490) 54

Interdisciplinary courses 86

International Baccalaureate 17

International Education 7, 14, 47

International Relations 86

International Student Excfiange Program 49

International students 18

Internships, credit and non-credit 54

Interviews 17

J

Japanese courses 94

loint enrollment 18

Junior Year Abroad 47

judicial Review Committee 43

L

Language Across the Curriculum 55

Latin courses 72

Law, preparation for the study of 60

Leave of absence 34

Library 14

Loans, see Financial Aid

M

Majors (Depth Standards) 32

Map 3

Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary English 59

Mathematics courses 87

Mathematics-Economics 89

Mathematics-Physics 89

Medical report 17, 20

Medicine, preparation for the study of 60

Mills College exchange program 57

Minors 33

Mission and Purpose of the College 5

Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures 90

Multicultural Affairs h

Music courses 96

Organization of the College 120

Orientation 10

P

Pass/Fail option 36

Philosophy courses 99

Physical Education courses 101

Physics courses 103

Political Science courses 105

Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program 59

Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Program 59

Pre-law study 60

Pre-medicine study 60

Probation 40

Psychology courses 110

Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) 57

Public Safety 15

R

Readmission 35

Re-examinations 37

Refund policy 23

Religious Studies courses 112

Repeating courses 36

Requirements for the degree 30

Depth Standards 32

Distributional Standards 30

Residence requirement 33

Restrictions 31

Social and Cultural Analysis Standard 30

Specific standards 30

Research Scholars Program 55

Residence halls 11

Residence life 10

Return to College Program 20

Room and Board 22

ROTC 57

s

Scholarships 25

Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT I) 16

Social and Cultural Analysis Standard 31

Sociology courses 108

Spanish courses 94

Speaking Center 14

Special programs 53

Special Study (410) 55

Specific Standards 30

Spiritual life 12

Sports activities 11

Staff 124

Student activities "

Student-designed majors 55

Student government 10

Study abroad 47

Summer school 34

Suspension 41

Agms Scoll Collt^c Gilaloij 1999-2001 127

Index

T

Teaching careers 56. 59. 75

Telephone system 24

Tests 37

Theatre courses 114

Transfer credit 33

Trustees 125

Tuition and fees 22

V

Values 6

Vehicle registration 24

Visits 17

w

Washington Semester 58

Withdrawing from the College 34

Withdrawing from courses 36

Women's Studies courses 117

Writing Center 14

Y

Year Five 54

Academic Calendars

1999-2000

Fall semester

International students arrive
New students arrive
Returning students arrive
Registration for returning students
Registration for new students
Classes begin
Labor Day holiday
Fall break

TTianks giving break

Last day of classes
Reading days

Exams begin
Exams end

Spring semester

Students arrive
Registration
Classes begin
Spring break

Easter break

Last day of classes
Reading days

Exams begin
Exams end
Exams for seniors

Baccalaureate
Commencement

Tuesday, August 24
Friday, August 27
Sunday, August 29
Monday, August 30
Tuesday, August 3 1
Wednesday, September 1
Monday, September 6
Thursday, October 2\

- Sunday, October 24
Wednesday, November 24

- Sunday, November 28
Friday, December 10
Saturday, December 1 I

Monday, December I 3
Tuesday, December 1 4
Saturday, December 1 8

Tuesday, January 1 8
Wednesday, January 1 9
Thursday, January 20
Saturday, March 4

- Sunday, March 1 2
Friday, April 21

- Sunday, April 23
Tuesday, May 2
Wednesday, May 3

- Thursday, May 4
Friday, May 5
Wednesday, May 10
Thursday, May 4, 2 p.m. -
Wednesday May 1 0, noon
Friday, May I 2
Saturday, May I 3

2000-2001

Fall semester

International students arrive
New students arrive
Returning students arrive
Registration for returning students
Registration for new students
Classes begin
Labor Day holiday
Fall break

Thanksgiving break

Last day of classes
Reading days

Exams begin
Exams end

Spring semester

Students arrive
Registration
Classes begin
Spring break

Easter break

Last day of classes
Reading days

Exams begin
Exams end
Exams for seniors

Baccalaureate
Commencement

Tuesday, August 22
Friday, August 25
Sunday, August 27
Monday, August 28
Tuesday, August 29
Wednesday, August 30
Monday, September 4
Thursday, October 1 9
- Sunday, October 22
Wednesday, November 22

- Sunday, November 26
Monday, December 1 1
Tuesday, December 1 2

- Wednesday, December 1 3
Thursday, December 14
Tuesday, December 1 9

Tuesday, January 1 6
Wednesday, January 1 7
Thursday, January 1 8
Saturday, March 10
- Sunday, March 1 8
Friday, April 1 3

- Sunday, April 1 5
Tuesday, May 1
Wednesday, May 2

- Thursday, May 3
Friday, May 4
Wednesday, May 9
Thursday, May 3, 2 p.m.

- Wednesday May 9, noon
Friday, May 1 1
Saturday, May 1 2

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Agnes Scott College

THE WORLD FOR WOMEN

141 East College Avenue
Atlanta/Decatur, GA 30030-3797

Nonprofit

Organization

U.S. Postage

PAID

Decatur, GA 30030

Permit No. 469

Agnes Scott College
is a highly selective,
independent,
national liberal arts
college for women.

"Allies Scott is now embarking on a
Master Plan to create the campus oj the
future, complete with 2ist century
library, expanded campus center, and new
science facilities boasting the latest tech-
nology."

"On our campus oj the future, we will
educate more women than ever before."

President Mary Brown Bullock, Class of '66