General Lingui stics .... .... .. .. ......... ....................................... ... .. 3 Introduction to the basic concepts in the scientific study of language, major areas of linguistic analysis, and several sub areas of the field, including language in society. Material from English and a variety of other languages is used to provide a broad perspective. Language & Culture Learning .. ..... .. ... ... .... ... .. ......... ............ 3 Techniques and activities to help a person be amore success ful independent learner of a spoken language and the culture within which it 1s used. Practical experience in language and culture learning in a foreign-speaking community. Fee: $100. Interpersonal and lntercultural Adjustment ..... ........ .... 3 Exploration of the crosscultural transition process, focusing upon healthy adjustment as a sojourner in a new culture. At tention given to understanding and applying grace to oneself and others, discerning cultural values, conflict styles, social stratification and celebration. Introduction to Islam and Islami c Theology ..... ... ..... .... 3 An introductory survey of the Islamic faith and major themes in Muslim theology and doctrine from the Qur'an to contem porary Muslim thinkers. Topics include the faith and practice of Muslims, the doctrine of revelation in Islam (reason vs. revelation), how the Qur'an infiuences the daily life and wor ship of Muslims, the systematic character of Muslim thought and of the arguments given by key Islamic thinkers: the emer gence of Sunnism in the tenth through eleventh centuries; the reaction of Muslim theology (from 1800) to the cha llenges of the West; and contemporary Islamic thought. Folk Islam ............. ........... ....... .... ....... .... .... ....... .. ... .... ...... ..... .. ... . 3 A survey of popular Islamic belief and practice throughout the Islamic world, regiona l case studies, popular contemporary Islamic religious movements and leaders, and exploration of indigenous Islamic ritual in the non-Arab world. This course equips students to understand the ontology and phenom enology of folk Islam from a biblical perspective in order to contextually communicate to the felt needs of folk Muslims. Peoples of Ethnic America ..... ....... ... .. .. ..... .. ... .... ...... ... .. ... .. .. 3 A study of non-caucasian ethnic groups in America in light of their historical and socio-cultural background. Practical field experience in an ethnic community. Peoples of the World ... .... ....... .... ...... .... ....... .......... ..... ...... ...... 3 A study of specific cultural areas with an emphasis on customs, social structures, religion, arts, and history. May be repeated with different course content. Areas of specialty may include:
Studies and the Department of Education for specifics. This program is only available to U.S. citizens and/ or permanent residents.
INcs 310
All students in the major are required to take Biblical Studies 458 Theology of Mission as a Bible elective. BBST 465 Integration Seminar, either Gospel and Culture or Church and Mission in Context, is required in the senior year.
INcs 313
For the lntercultural Studies majors only, Anthropology 200 is prerequisite to all anthropology coursework.
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Students who desire a concentration/ certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) are advised to check the TESOL and Applied Linguistics section of the catalog for require ments. They should also complete an application form and pick up a handbook from the TAL department. Biola and the Summer Institute of Linguistics (SIL) at Biola provide a number of linguistic courses that can comprise a concentration for lntercultural Studies majors interested in language analysis/ Bible translation. See TESOL and Applied Linguistics section of the catalog for these course descriptions. FIELD INTERNSHIP Every lntercultural Studies major must participate in a cross-cul tural / overseas learning program. This may be fulfilled by taking an approved field internship which provides opportunity to apply skills studied in the classroom in a foreign environment Such an experience may be taken for credit. Students may also fulfill this requirement by participating in an approved Biola semester-abroad program. Those choosing the latter will not get additional academic credit but will take three more units of electives within the major. Whichever option a student chooses to fulfill this requirement, must be pre-approved by the student's academic advisor. Minor An lntercultural Studies Minor is offered with the completion of 18 units, 12 of which must be upper division, including Anthropology 200. The student is expected to take BBST 458 for Bible elective. Students must consult with department adviser. Courses (INCS) (For additional courses to be used in the major, see the Anthropol ogy and Sociology sections of the catalog.)
INcs 322
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INcs 331
Foundations for Globa l Studies ..................................... .... 3 Exploration of the foundational issues related to international and intercultural ministry, including foundational models of global Christian witness, spiritual gihedness, character development and spiritual formation, partnering with national leadership teams and partnerships and career tracks in global service.
INcs 233
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• History, People & Cultures of Latin America • History, People & Cultures of Sub-Saharan Africa
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