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General Studies
Courses General Studies (GNST)
HUFF 300 - Readings in French Credits 3 Covers a variety of authors and topics to introduce students to reading literature in French, including a variety of Francophone texts. Lieterary 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. Note(s): This course is taught in French. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: HUFF 202. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. HUFF 330 - Advanced Conversation and Composition Credits 3 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. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: HUFF 230. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. HUFF 360 - Topics in French and Francophone Literature and Culture Credits 3 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 concepts. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours each week. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: HUFF 330. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. HUFF 400 - French Literature in Translation Credits 3 Specialized studies on global literature focusing on authors, genres, periods, regions, or traditions from the French and Francophone world. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: ENGL 100 or ENGL 112; ENGL 113; one 300-level ENGL course or one 300-level HUFF course. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. 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.
GNST 001 - Strategies for Academic and Personal Success Credits 0 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. Grade Mode: C. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fees: $60. GNST 002 - Above and Beyond Credits 0 College study skill development, organizational and academic accountability, for selected/approved participants through the undergraduate admissions process. Grade Mode: C. Prerequisites: Course eligibility via selection. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. GNST 003 - Multicultural Mentorship Program Credits 0 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. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. GNST 004 - Gospel Choir Credits 0 This multicultural experience focuses on the training in, and performance of, all categories of Gospel music. Grade Mode: C. Credits 1-2 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 resum__, introduction to career and industry information and create an action plan to meet career goals are objectives of this class. Open to all students. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fees: $35. GNST 102 - First Year Seminar Credit 1 Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. GNST 101 - Introduction to Career Planning 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. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level.
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