LaGrange College – The 2001 Interim: January 2-26, 2001

LAGRANGE COLLEGE
-2001 INTERIM-

If at first the idea is not absurd,
then there is no hope for it.

ALBERT EINSTEIN

THE 2001 interim: January 2-26, 2001

The Interim is that class term held during the month of January for
approximately four weeks. Courses offered in the Interim emphasize
nontraditional content and methods and provide opportunities for learning
away from the campus as well as on the campus itself. All students who
enter as freshmen during the summer or fall of 2000 or at any time
thereafter must successfully complete three of the four Interim terms offered
during a typical four-year course of study. For students who transfer to
LaGrange College after this time, reductions are made in this requirement
based on the academic standing of the student at entry.

Most Interim courses are available to all students regardless of major.
However, some courses do require prerequisites or particular class standing.
These special eligibility requirements for particular classes are noted on the
course description. Most instructors of Interim courses grade on a Pass/No
Credit basis, while others grade all students on the traditional A-F scale,
and still others give students the option of how they wish to be graded. The
grading option available for each class is noted on the course description.
For each course passed the student earns three semester hours of credit
toward graduation.

To be eligible for any Interim course, all academic, procedural, financial,
and other prerequisites must be met. The costs listed in the course descrip-
tion are the anticipated per-participant charges for that particular class.

Enrollment /Registration Dates:

OCTOBER 2 & 3, 2000: All freshmen register as well as those upperclass
students wishing to enroll in Travel Projects and Servant Leadership
Projects.

OCTOBER 23-31, 2000: All other students may register. Held in conjunc-
tion with preregistration for Spring 2001.

During the Interim Term, LaGrange College offers several opportunities for off-
campus study which require travel, some of which include travel to other states or
travel beyond the United States. Such travel inevitably involves risk accident,
injury, illness, civil unrest, and other unforeseen circumstances. These risks are
ones which neither those who sponsor travel nor those who travel can control.
Participation in such an off-campus study program is purely voluntaiy on the
student's part. As a condition for participation, LaGrange College requires that
student travelers and their parents read and execute liability releases and other
documents which acknowledge, accept, and assume all risks. LaGrange College
expects that students and their parents will use their own due diligence in
informing themselves of current global conditions and in determining whether they
wish the students to engage in travel to given sites.

TRAVEL PROJECTS

INTM 3301 THE GREEK EXPERIENCE

JOHN LAWRENCE
JOE CAFARO

This project is an interdisciplinary experience in the cukural and historic

dimensions of ancient and modern Greece. Course time will be divided

between the LaGrange College campus and Greece. Following an introductory

week on campus, students will experience the grandeur of ancient Athens, the

birthplace of Western Civilization, as well as observe how the modern city

embraces its heritage and makes sacrifices to accommodates its historic

monuments as it prepares for the 2004 Olympic Games. From Athens, the

journey will continue to allow exploration of Mycenaean, Minoan, Roman, and

Byzantine sites as well. The project culminates back on campus with reflection

and discussion of the documented impressions and experiences students had in

Greece. A project (web page or photographic documentary) will complete the

project.

Eligibility: Sophomore standing or higher

Maximum Enrollment: 20

Anticipated Cost: $2,000; $500 deposit required at registration

Grading: Pass/No Credit

NOTE: Valid travel documents, health insurance, and physician's statement of

current good health required. Once enrolled, each participant should complete

arrangements for these without delay.

INTM 3302 THE HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH BIBLE '

SAM HORNSBY
JAY SIMMONS

This project is a study of the political, social, and religious background of the

English Bible from Tyndale to the Authorized King James Version of 1611.

Students will divide their time between the campuses of LaGrange College and

Westminster College, Oxford, England. Students will research various important

editions and/or churchmen to produce a potentially publishable note-length

essay dealing with the impact of the political, social, and religious climate that

drove the changes from edition to edition. While in England, frequent visits

will be made to the Bodleian Library, the British Museum, the Lambeth Palace

Library and the library in St. Paul's Cathedral.

Eligibility: Sophomore standing and successful completion of Foundations of

Rhetoric and Composition I and 11. Age 18 by January 1, 2001.

Maximum Enrollment: 10

Anticipated Cost: $850 for food, lodging and side trips from Oxford during the

two-weeks scheduled to take place in England. Airfare will be underwritten by

the Flynt British Studies Fund at LaGrange College. Should a student who has

registered for this course on October 2 or 3 fail to travel with the group for any

reason, he or she is responsible for payment of the airfare portion of this

project's expense.

Grading: A-F scale OR Pass/No Credit

NOTE: Valid travel documents, health insurance, and physician's statement of

current good health required. Once enrolled, each participant should complete

arrangements for these without delay.

INTM 3303 EXPLORING AMERICA

MARVIN JOHNSON

A tour of the mid-Atlantic states is the focus of this project. Students will be

exposed to the historic and cultural sites and events which are particular to

this region. While the project is designed especially to give students for

whom English is a second language the opportunity to explore America and

to test their English-speaking skills, the course is open to other LaGrange

College students as well. Experiences will be documented through the use of

a journal.

Eligibility: Open enrollment

Maximum Enrollment: 15

Anticipated Cost: $1,200-$ 1,400; $350 deposit required at registration

Grading: Pass/No Credit

SERVANT LEADERSHIP PROJECTS

INTM 3304

SERVANT LEADERSHIP I
BOB THOMAS
ANTON FLORES

INTM 3305

This project will explore the philosophy and literature of Servant Leadership
and provide opportunities for students to become engaged in working with
local service organizations. Students will be assigned to teams which are led
by a Service and Leadership Fellow as they plan and work 15-20 hours per
week on community activities for a specific organization. Team meetings,
reflection on the work experiences, and an essay will complete the require-
ments for this project.

Eligibility: Open to all students over 18 years of age.
Maximum Enrollment: 50
Anticipated Cost: $30-40 for textbooks
Grading: Pass/No Credit

SERVANTS OF THE CHURCH
QUINCY BROWN

Students in this project will explore the literature of Servant Leadership and
become actively engaged in ministry in a congregation of the United
Methodist Church. Students will attend class one day per week and will
spend 15-20 hours actively involved with the church to which they are
assigned. Students will be teamed in pairs to work with the pastor or youth
minister to meet the needs of the congregation or to enhance the ability of
the congregation to meet the needs of the surrounding area. Reflections on
the experience and final oral and written presentations of the experience to
the class will complete the requirements of this project. Students will be
responsible for their own transportation to and from the church.
Eligibility: Completion of cither Rcl 101 OR Rel 103
Maximum Enrolltnent: 12
Anticipated Cost: $50 for textbooks
Grading: Pass/No Oedit

INTM 3306

MY story: children s artbook project

MARCIA BROWN

Students in this project learn bookbinding skills to be an artist/mentor to a
child in the LaGrange Community. After exploring several styles of books
from traditional to contemporary artists' books the team of mentor and
child designs a book about the child's life, community, and dreams. The
course requires weekly meetings with the child through early May.
Eligibility: Open enrollment
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Anticipated Cost: $75 for supplies
Grading: Pass/No Credit

INTERNSHIPS

MUSI 4470

MUSIC INTERNSHIP
TONI ANDERSON

This project combines weekly seminars, including lectures, guest presenta-
tions, and student reports, with practical on-the-job experiences in one of a
number of professional off-campus environments. Possible locations for
internships include recording studios, broadcast facilities, post-production
houses, publishing companies, film studios, advertising agencies, church
music programs, performing arts companies, or other approved internship
opportunities. Students are responsible for finding and securing their
internship placement and for their transportation to and from the site.
Eligibility: Junior/Senior level Music Majors
Maximum Enrollment: 5

Anticipated Cost: Variable depending upon distance to site. Student is
responsible for his/her own transportation costs.
Grading: A-F Scale

ON-CAMPUS PROJECTS

INTM 3307

THE DETECTIVE
JACK SLAY

IN FILM AND LITERATURE

Students will read approximately 10 stories and 4-5 novels and view many
films, all chosen to allow the study of the origin and development of the
detective genre. Students will be responsible for leading one element of class
discussion or an oral presentation of a book as well as a research paper on a
topic approved by the instructor.
Eligibility: Open Enrollment -

Maximum Enrollment: 15
Anticipated Cost: $50 for textbooks
Grading: Pass/No Credit OR A-F Scale

INTM 3308 THE SCIENCE IN SCIENCE FICTION

WILLIAM PASCHAL

This project, designed for all students who enjoy reading, will focus on three

science fiction novels. Neanderthal Jurassic Park, and Andromeda Strain.

Through discussion and lectures exploring the scientific background, the use

of scientific facts, hypotheses, and theories in building a story-line will be

explored.

Eligibility: Open to all students.

Maximum Enrollment: 15

Anticipated Cost: $50 for novels

Grading: Pass/No Credit

INTM 3309 LATIN AMERICA, HOLLYWOOD AND THE MOVIES

AMANDA PLUMLEE

INTM 3310

Hollywood's cinematic treatment of Latin America and the Latino experi-
ence is the primary focus of this project. The ways issues of gender, race, and
class are treated in Hollywood film versions as compared to the films of
Latin America are considered. In addition, the evolution of the Latino
actor's role in Hollywood is evaluated. Students keep a film journal, read
one novel which has been made into a movie and write a short reaction
paper on the novel's film adaptation.
Eligibility: Open to all students
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Anticipated Cost: $50 for textbooks
Grading: Pass/No Credit OR A-F Scale

OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP
JOE CAMERON

Students have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills while
gaining experience with canoeing, backpacking, and camping and develop-
ing an environmental ethic. Opportunities to lead groups in an outdoor
setting and to observe the principles of environmental stewardship in the
natural setting are included. Student performance evaluations as well as a
research paper of 4-5 pages complete the requirements of this project.
Eligibility: Open to all students
Maximum Enrollment: 10

Anticipated Cost: $65 for textbooks and eciuipment rental
Grading: Pass/No Credit

INTM 3311 THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE IN AMERICAN LITERATURE

LAINE SCOTT

This on-campus project will survey the poems, novels, plays, and essays
written about the experience of black Americans between World War I and
the Great Depression. Students will read selected works of writers of this
time in order to increase their awareness of this rich literary heritage and to
contemplate the relationships between these writers and their works and
American literature as a whole. Class discussions, films, and guest speakers
will be supplemented with lectures. Students will write response papers and
one research paper.

Eligibility: Sophomore level or completion of ENGL 1102 or ENG 103
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Anticipated Cost: $50 for textbooks
Grading: A-F scale OR Pass/No Gredit

INTM 3312 GLOBAL HUNGER: PERSPECTIVES, ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS

FRANK o'cONNOR

Gase analysis of current social science and historical research is used to
examine the interplay of class, gender and ethnicity as these relate to the
20'*" and 2P' century manifestations of hunger and famine. Focus is on the
food production-food distribution cycle and the causes and consequences of
hunger. Extensive readings, films, field trips, and student in-class presenta-
tions are expected.
Eligibility: Open Enrollment
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Anticipated Cost: $50 for textbooks
Grading: A-F scale

INTM 3313 THEMES AND PLACES IN THE LITERATURE

OF THE AMERICAN SOUTH
NINA DULIN-MALLORY

The works of seven Southern writers, William Faulkner, F. Scott Fitzgerald,

William Johnson, Sidney Lanier, Flannery O'Gonnor, Garl Sandburg, and

Thomas Wolfe, are the centerpieces of this project. Students will combine

on-campus reading and study of selected literary and/or cinematic works

with travel to places associated with these writers. Within this framework,

students will write reports and response essays as well as engage in small

group study.

Eligibility: Open Enrollment

Maximum Enrollment: 10

Anticipated Cost: $200 for transportation, textbooks, and admission fees

Grading: Pass/No Gredit OR A-F Scale

INTM 3314 THE RELIGIONS OF ATLANTA: DIVERSITY AND CHANGE

DAVID AHEARN

As America enters the new millenium, the rehgious hfe of its urban centers
is both vibrant and fascinating in its diversity. Through visitations of
rehgious sites, film, sound recordings, and the written text, students in this
project will encounter the full range of contemporary American religious
life from recent transplants from the non-Western world, to new-age
movements, to traditional American religions reshaped to meet the needs of
the contemporary world. In addition to visitations and reflection papers on
these visits, students will complete an individual project on the beliefs and
practices of one contemporary urban religion. This project will include both
a written paper and an oral presentation of it.
Eligibility: Open to all students
Maximum Enrollment: 14
Anticipated Cost: $60 for textbooks
Grading: Pass/No Credit

INTM 3315 NURSING SINCE NIGHTINGALE

CELIA HAY

This project focuses on the development of nursing from early to modern

times and gives students a foundation of nursing as it has developed over

the last 150 years. The social, political, and economic influences and context

of this development will be studied through lecture, the use of videos, oral

presentations, and discussion. A research paper and oral presentation of the

research will be required.

EligibilitY: Completion of ENG 103 or ENGL 1102

Maximum Enrollment: 1 5

Anticipated Cost: $50 for textbooks

Grading: A-F scale

INTM 3316 JEWELRY AND METALWORKING

TIM TAUNTON

This is an introductory course in jewelry fabrication involving various metal

working and casting techniques. Students will gain a basic understanding of

some of the materials, tools, and techniques used in the creation of jewelry.

The primary focus of this studio project will be on lost wax and cuttle-bone

casting methods.

Eligibility: Open to all students; no prior experience necessary.

Maximum Enrollmenl: 12

Anticipated (^.osl: $30-50 for wax, precious metals, and jewelry sawblades

Grading: Pass/No Credit

INTM 3317 SARAJEVO TO THE SOMMEI

THE FIRST TWO YEARS OF THE GREAT WAR
JEFF GEETER
ANDY GEETER

Students in this project will use texts, films, documentaries, period music

and poetr\' to examine the triggers which led up to and ignited World War I.

Primary focus will be on the Western Front but other theaters of operation

will be included as these affected the militar\' and home fronts of the allies

and the central powers. Study of the evolution of public opinions and

attitudes also will be included. Oral presentations and a major research

paper are required.

Eligibility: Open Enrollment

Maximum Enrollment: 15

Anticipated Cost: $50-75 for textbooks

Grading: Pass/No Credit

INTM 3318 CONQUERORS, CRUSADERS AND THUGS:

WARFARE IN THE MIDDLE AGES
KEVIN SHIRLEY

This colloquium style project will allow students to discuss their readings of
both primary and secondary sources, their use of video and appropriate
websites as they examine warfare in medieval Europe. Particular emphasis is
on the political, religious, social and technological dimensions of the
Crusades. Students will give an oral presentation of a major research paper.
Eligibility: Completion of Eng 103 (ENGL 1102) and His 101
Maximum Enrollment: 10
Anticipated Cost: $75-90 for textbooks
Grading: A-F OR Pass/No Credit

INTM 3319 UTOPIAS AND DYSTOPIAS: IMAGES OF THE POLITY

IN LITERATURE AND FILM
TRACY LIGHTCAP

Through literature [Looking Backward, The Mars Trilogy, Brave New World, We)
and films {Things To Come, Star Trek 4, The Matrix, Starship Trooper, A
Clockwork Orange) students will examine the image of politics and political
systems. Images in these works are contrasted to trends in culture and
politics to begin to address long standing questions concerning the linkages
of text and action in (post)modern life. The project features reading and
viewing, reflective observation in the form of journals and class discussions,
critical essays and model building , simulations and a final panel presenta-
tion of an integrative essay.
Eligibility: Open Enrollment
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Anticipated Cost: $60 for textbooks
Grading: A-F OR Pass/No Credit

INTM 3320 BUILD YOUR OWN COMPUTER FROM SCRATCH

WITH YOUR OWN SCRATCH!
BROOKS SHELHORSE

Students in this project will determine the components they would like to
have in their own computer, which components are compatible, and what
features are cost-effective. Using those specifications and parameters
students will build their own machines. Class discussions will be aug-
mented by trips to local computer stores as well as those in Atlanta. Final
project will be the completion of a working personal computer.
Eligibility: Open Enrollment
Maximum Enrollment: 12

Anticipated Cost: $ 1000- 1 900 for supplies for your computer
Grading: Pass/No Credit

INTM 3321 SOUTHERN FOLK ART

MARGARET RENEKE

This project explores Southern Folk Art, including both "Outsider Art",

made by self-taught artists, and traditional arts such as ceramics, quilling,

basketry, and woodworking. Students will organize a folk art exhibition at

Lamar Dodd Art Center. Field trips to folk art exhibits, collections, and

museums in Atlanta and other locations in Georgia as well as research

experience and writing of press releases and wall labels for the exhibition

are included in this project.

Eligibility: Open Enrollment

Maximum Enrollment: 12

Anticipated Cost: $60 for museum fees

Grading: Pass/No Credit

INTM 3323 MATHEMATICAL PREPARATION FOR PRAXIS I

CAROL YIN

Key concepts of mathematics as well as problem-solving and mathematical

reasoning techniques are reviewed in this project. Interpreting tables,

graphs, and other visual displays of quantitative information as well as

estimating also are covered. Students will gain experience with taking the

Georgia Teacher Certification Test, currently known as Praxis I. Based on

pre-test scores, students will focus on those areas identified as weaknesses

through computer programs, group discussions, lectures, and individual

conferences.

Eligibility: Mlh 101 (MAIII 1101)

Maximum Enrollment: 12

Anticipated Cost: $50 for textbooks and supplies

Grading: Pass/No Credil

INTM 3324 THE PLAY S THE THING

KIM BARBER

Students will read, discuss and analyze 4-5 plays from various genres.

Throughout the term, students will attend live professional performances of

each play. Classwork will include casting and working on scenes from each

play in class, writing a review of the performances and a staged reading of a

selected script.

Eligibility: Open to all interested students.

Maximum Enrollment: 15

Anticipated Cost: $150 for script copies, theatre tickets and textbook.

Grading: Pass/ No Credit

INTM 3325 THE CIVIL WAR: CROSSROADS OF AMERICAN HISTORY

CHARLES EVANS

Reading original and secondary sources about the Civil War, viewing of
videotapes, and visiting locales such as the Atlanta History Museum,
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield, Andersonville, and the Cyclorama
set the stage for class discussions and assignments in this project. The
geopolitical and economic causes of the Civil War, military strategy and
major campaigns, major historical figures (particularly Lincoln), and the
war's aftermath are examined. Examinations, a research paper and oral
presentation of student's findings complete the requirements of this project.
Eligibility: Completion of ENCL 1101 or ENG 101
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Anticipated Cost: $75 for textbooks
Grading: A-F OR Pass/No Credit

INTM 3326 A LABORATORY COURSE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY

SUE DUTTERA

Students will be involved in an intense laboratory experience in the

background and use of biotechnology techniques in this project. Included

are techniques of gene cloning, DNA fingerprinting, DNA sequencing, and

PCR. Library research and field trips to visit laboratories in Atlanta are

included.

Eligibility: Completion of Organic Chemistr)' and Microbiology

Maximum Enrollment: 8

Anticipated Cost: $30 for textbooks

Grading: Pass/No Credit

INTM 3327 MEN AND MOVEMENTS THAT SHAPED AMERICAN HISTORY

FRED MILLS

This project includes a biographical and topical study of the "new" social

history which includes environmental, public health, family, and sports

persons and topics. Project will include classroom lectures, readings

[Changes in the Land; Land Use, Environment and Social Change; Ei>er)'daY Life

Before the Civil War; Reforming College Football; Lung Cancer Chronicles), oral

presentations, and a 10-12 page written paper.

Eligibility: Open Enrollment

Maximum Enrollment: 15

Anticipated Cost: $20-50 for textbooks

Grading: Pass/No Credit OR A-F scale

INTM 3328 SATIRE AS AN ANTIDOTE TO HUMAN FOLLY

MICHAEL BISHOP

This project will focus on the great satirists and their efforts to correct

human folly by wittily exposing and ridiculing it. Students will read, discuss

and make presentations on works by Aristophanes, Jonathan Swift, Joseph

Heller and James Morrow. A major research paper is required.

Eligibility: English 1101 and 1102 (ENG 103)

Maximum Enrollment: 15

Anticipated Cost: $75-100 for textbooks

Grading: A-F scale OR Pass/No credit

DEPARTMENTAL INTERIM PROJECTS

EDUC 1198 EXPLORING TEACHING

DARA WAKEFIELD

This project is a field-based introduction to the teaching profession. Using

extensive field work in the public elementary schools, this project will

address certification, professional code of conduct, IN'IASC standards, QCC,

exceptionality and diversity, curriculum, accountability, contemporary

issues, and vocational expectations. Examinations, field work evaluations,

in-service reflections and journal writing are required. Students must

provide their own transportation to the schools.

Eligibility: Open Enrollment

Maximum Enrollment: 1 5

Anticipated Cost: Maximum $50 for textbook

Grading: A-E scale

EDUC 4459 DIVERSITY IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSROOM

JENNIFER HARRISON

ACCT 4480

This project will enable future educators to understand the influence of

diversity factors on instruction, assessment, and management of students.

On-campus seminars and demonstrations will be augmented by experience

in the public middle school setting with different populations. Summary

reports, a portfolio component, and reflection on skills learned complete

the course requirements.

Eligibility: Education Major with junior or Senior Standing

Maximum Enrollment: 15

Anticipated Cost:

Grading: A-F Scale

SPECIAL TOPICS IN ACCOUNTING
LYDIA ROSENCRANTS

Using case studies and real world experiences, students explore special
topics, issues, and concepts in accounting. Students work with actual
organizations to gain valuable experience and to bring accounting to life.
Eligibility: ACCT 2201 and 2202
Maximum Enrollment: 1 5
Anticipated Cost: $100 for textbooks
Grading: A-F Scale

PSYC 1112 CAREERS IN PSYCHOLOGY

CHARLES KRAEMER

Students enrolling in this project will use the resources of the Psychology
Department, the Career Center, the LaGrange College Library, and the world-
wide web to develop a body of information on careers in psychology.
Careers requiring either an undergraduate or a graduate degree will be
researched. Activities include vocational interest testing and tours of one or
more graduate departments of psychology at other institutions.
Eligibility: Recommended for freshmen or sophomores, but open to others.
Maximum Enrollment: 10

Anticipated Cost: $60 for testing fees and textbook
Grading: A-F scale

PSYC 4480

SPECIAL TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY
GLEN VOLLENWEIDER

NURS 4452

Students in this project will focus on a specialized topic from the field of

psychology.

Eligibility: Junior and Senior standing as a Psychology major

Maximum Enrollment: 15

Anticipated Cost: $75 for textbooks

Grading: A-F Scale

NURSING SENIOR CAPSTONE
MARANAH SAUTER

MUSI 3390

This project focuses on analysis and synthesis of learning as related to the
roles and practices of professional nurses. Attention will be focused on the
health care system and the legal-ethical, sociopolitical, cultural, and
professional issues influencing nursing care. Students will conduct
independent inquiry, do group work and presentations as well as attend
limited lectures. An end-of-the-term paper and oral presentation will
complete the requirements of this project.
Eligibility: Senior status in Nursing
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Anticipated Cost: $50 for textbooks
Grading: A-F scale

AUDIO ENGINEERING
LEE JOHNSON

This project offers complete training in digital and analog audio engineer-
ing. The focus will be on recording console operation, microphone
placement and usage, mixing, tape based and hard disc recording, masking,
CD burning and troubleshooting. This project will feature lecture demon-
strations, lab work, class and individual projects. Discussion groups and
peer evaluations of work also will be used.
Eligibility: Permission of Instructor
Maximum Enrollment: 15

Anticipated Cost: $150 for textbooks and supplies
Grading: Pass/No Credit

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

Dr. Sandie Johnson

Coordinator of the Interim

LaGrange College

601 Broad Street

LaGrange Georgia 30240

(706)880-8306

Although no major revisions are anticipated in the courses described in this brochure,

LaGrange College reserves the right to make whatever changes may be necessary in the

status, costs, requirements, or other details of its Interim projects. Any project may be

canceled for adequate reason, such as lack of sufficient enrollment.