General Studies
concepts. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours each week. Prerequisite(s): HUFF 330. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. HUFF 400 - French Literature in Translation Specialized studies on global literature focusing on authors, genres, periods, regions, or traditions from the French and Francophone world. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 100 or 112; ENGL 113; one 300-level ENGL course or one 300-level HUFF course. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. General Studies Mission To provide students with co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities to learn, exercise and refine their academic skills, and receive exposure to practical learning experiences which can lead to personal growth and development. Courses GNST 001 - Strategies for Academic and Personal Success Instruction in success strategies for navigating the rigors of college and life beyond. Particular attention is given to time management, personal self- awareness, strengths based living/learning, moderation, critical thinking, test-taking and holistic living. Fee: $60. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 0. GNST 002 - Above and Beyond College study skill development, organizational and academic accountability, for selected/approved participants through the undergraduate admissions process. When Offered: Fall. Prerequisite(s): Course eligibility via selection. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 0. GNST 003 - Multicultural Mentorship Program This two-semester program, Cultural Encounters, is designed to equip students from diverse backgrounds to better serve the Biola Community and society at large by exposing them to the basic concepts of leadership, diversity and multiculturism. Note(s): Both semesters required of all SURGE Scholarship recipients. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 0. GNST 004 - Gospel Choir This multicultural experience focuses on the training in, and performance of, all categories of Gospel music. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 0. GNST 101 - Introduction to Career Planning This course will introduce students to the essential components in their career development. Students will have opportunity to identify their interests, skills and personality traits related to the world of work. Development of a resume, introduction to career and industry information and create an action plan to meet career goals are objectives of this class. Open to all students. Fee: $35. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–2. GNST 102 - First Year Seminar First Year Seminar is designed to introduce first-year students to the academic community and engage them in the unique aspects of Biola’s biblically centered education. This discipline-linked course also provides an overview of the student’s chosen major and a generalist offering is available for undeclared students. Required of all first-time students with fewer than 12 transferable credits from a college (excluding AP, IB, dual credit, or CLEP). Note(s): Required for graduation. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. GNST 140 - Leadership Practicum I Provides students with the opportunity to learn, exercise and refine skills which will facilitate personal growth and increase their ability to solve problems as a member of the Leadership Community. Student should be enabled to reach higher levels of self-understanding and deeper insights into dynamics which enhance and hinder interpersonal relationships. Note(s): May not be used to substitute for a General Education requirement. May not be counted toward any major. May be taken multiple times for credit with different content. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. GNST 451 - Leadership Practicum II Directed practical experience in leadership communication for students involved in Residence Life, Spiritual Life, Student Orientation Service, Associated Student Government, the Student Missionary Union, and Commuter Life. Note(s): May not be used to substitute for a General Education requirement. May not be counted toward any major. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3.
HUFF 102 - Elementary French Basic principles of pronunciation and grammar, vocabulary drill, graded reading. From the beginning, classroom conversations in French. Lecture/ Lab Hours: Five hours each week. Prerequisite(s): 101 or equivalent. Students with high school French should consult with the department for placement. Note(s): Approved for General Education Foreign Language credit. Students desiring to enroll in French should do so during the freshman and sophomore years. It is impossible to complete general education requirements (B.A. degree) if the student starts in the senior year. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 4. HUFF 201 - Intermediate French Intermediate grammar and conversation, with emphasis on reading for meaning and speed. Class conducted in French. Lecture/Lab Hours: Five hours each week. Prerequisite(s): 102 or equivalent. Students with high school French should consult with the department for placement. Note(s): Approved for General Education Foreign Language credit. Students desiring to enroll in French should do so during the freshman and sophomore years. It is impossible to complete general education requirements (B.A. degree) if the student starts in the senior year. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 4. HUFF 202 - Intermediate French II A continuation of Intermediate-level French, this course will cover typical aspects of French daily life with special emphasis on idioms, useful phrases and conversational patterns. Topics deal with true to life situations and practical aspects of the language. When Offered: Three hours each week. Not offered on a regular basis. Prerequisite(s): 201. Students with high school French should consult with the department for placement. Note(s): Students desiring to enroll in French should do so during the freshman and sophomore years. It is impossible to complete general education requirements (B.A. degree) if the student starts in the senior year. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. HUFF 230 - French Conversation and Composition Provides intensive practice and instruction in French conversation at the high-intermediate level. It will help students develop a strong command of grammar structures, build their lexical repertoire, as well as orient them to the uses of formal and informal uses of French. Students will develop critical thinking skills and will be given the tools for approaching, and understanding a wide variety of texts, as well as develop strategies for expressing themselves with fluency and spontaneity in conversation. Students will also be guided through the writing process in order to guide them to produce well-structured texts in French. Prerequisite(s): HUFF 202. Note(s): This course will not be offered on a regular basis. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. HUFF 299 - Faith, Life and Culture: Travel Practicum Provides a historical and sociological examination of the role of religion, in particular Christianity in its various forms, in the culture, history, and faith of people speaking the target language. Attention will be given to expressions of faith, religious practices, and the role of faith in the life of people and society. This course will be taught as a travel practicum. There is a substantial service learning component. When Offered: Interterm and Summer sessions. Prerequisite(s): 201. Fee: Additional fees may vary. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. HUFF 300 - Readings in French Covers a variety of authors and topics to introduce students to reading literature in French, including a variety of Francophone texts. Literary genres covered may include narratives, poetry, drama as well as essays. Students will develop critical thinking skills and will be given the tools for approaching, and understanding a wide variety of texts, as well as develop strategies for expressing themselves with fluency and spontaneity in conversation. Students will also be guided through the writing process in order to guide them to produce well-structured texts in French. Prerequisite(s): HUFF 202 Note(s): This course is taught in French. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. HUFF 330 - Advanced Conversation and Composition This course will develop the students’ command of the linguistic, sociolinguistic and pragmatic competencies of the language. At this level, learners will be able to understand without difficulty almost everything heard or read. Learners will be able to express themselves in a fluent, precise and spontaneous way, and differentiate various connotations and levels of meaning in complex texts. Learners will produce well structured written texts on a wide variety of topics. Prerequisite(s): HUFF 230. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. HUFF 360 - Topics in French and Francophone Literature and Culture Provides an in-depth study of a topic of interest through French texts (literary and other) as a way to understand French literature, history and culture using advanced level communication skills. It will develop the student’s command of grammar structures and build their lexical repertoire, as well as their ability to engage abstract thoughts and
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