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Biola University
APSY 465 - Positive Psychology
Credits 3
ARAB 200 - Arabic Language and Culture II Credits 4 This is an introductory course designed to build basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) by focusing on the cultural content, vocabulary and grammar necessary to develop inter-cultural communicative competence at an intermediate low-mid proficiency level. Lecture/Lab Hours: Five hours each week. Notes: Approved for Core Curriculum (GE) Foreign Language credit. Students desiring to enroll in Arabic should do so during the freshman and sophomore years. It is impossible to complete Core Curriculum (GE) requirements (B.A. degree) if the student starts in the senior year. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: ARAB 100 or HUFR 101. Students with high school Arabic should consult with the department for placement. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: $10. ARAB 201 - Arabic Language and Culture III Credits 4 This is an intermediate course designed to further develop basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) by focusing on the cultural content, vocabulary and grammar necessary to develop inter-cultural communicative competence at an intermediate mid-high proficiency level. Lecture/Lab Hours: Five hours each week. Notes: Approved for Core Curriculum (GE) Foreign Language credit. Students desiring to enroll in Arabic should do so during the freshman and sophomore years. It is impossible to complete Core Curriculum (GE) requirements (B.A. degree) if the student starts in the senior year. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: ARAB 200 or HUFR 102. Students with high school Arabic should consult with the department for placement. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: $10. ARAB 205 - Intercultural Communication in Arabic Credits 4 This is an introductory course designed to build basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) by focusing on the cultural content, vocabulary and grammar necessary to develop intercultural communicative competence at an intermediate low-mid proficiency level. Notes: Offered off campus and includes a service component and course fee depending on the location and itinerary of the class and service component. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: ARAB 100 or demonstration of proficiency through department assessment. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: May involve trip fee. Art Faculty Chair: Zehavi Husser, Ph.D. Professors: Callis, Puls Associate Professor: Aleckson, Anderson, Chang, Simonson The Department of Art is accredited through the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
An introduction to the field of positive psychology, which focuses on the systematic study of optimal human functioning; aiming to discover factors that contribute to individual and community flourishing. Theological integration will also be covered as it shares a concern with both Christian theology and ancient eudoemonistic ethics regarding the cultivation of human virtues. Students will use the integrated thinking cultivated in the class while researching and presenting their findings. Notes: Approved for Core Curriculum Bible credit. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Applied Psychology (APSY); and Undergraduate Level. APSY 470 - Current Topics in Psychology Credits 1-3 Reading, research and discussion of selected topics in the field of psychology. Grade Mode: A. Credit 1 The Applied Psychology e-Portfolio Capstone Project (CP) experience is designed to bring focus and reflection including integrating facets of the students interests with important concepts from the Applied Psychology Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. APSY 490 - Applied Psychology Capstone curriculum and course assignments. Students in this course must create a capstone e-Portfolio using Google Sites, which includes sample assignments from courses taken as part of the program. Students will also write a 5–7 page paper that clearly articulates the student's intellectual and personal development as it relates to the material they have studied and assignments they have completed while in the program. The paper should specifically reference the key assignments and personal reflection included in their e-Portfolio. The overarching goal of the capstone project is to support students to consolidate their learning into a professional and personal identity that can inform and guide their activities post-graduation. Notes: Capstone course must be taken in the last trimester of regular coursework at Biola University. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level.
Arabic Faculty Chair: Victor Velazquez, Ph.D. Courses ARAB 100 - Arabic Language and Culture I
Credits 4 This is an introductory course designed to build basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) by focusing on the cultural content, vocabulary and grammar necessary to develop inter-cultural communicative competence at an intermediate low proficiency level. Lecture/Lab Hours: Five hours each week. Notes: Approved for Core Curriculum (GE) Foreign Language credit. Students desiring to enroll in Arabic should do so during the freshman and sophomore years. It is impossible to complete Core Curriculum (GE) requirements (B.A. degree) if the student starts in the senior year. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: Students with high school Arabic should consult with the department for placement. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: $10.
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