G-66 SCHOOL OF INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
JCS 622 Intercultural Communication (3) Principles and processes of communicat ing from one culture to another. Focus on different perceptions, ways of thinking, val ues, non-verbal expression, language ex pression and sub-groups within a culture as they relate to the media and the message. JCS 691-692 Tutorial (3, 3) A self-study course for experienced field workers, under direction of a faculty men tor, in the subject area of the D.Miss. core requirement. This course is limited to D.Miss. students who can demonstrate prior knowledge and competence in the subject area of the required core. JCS 705 Semitics (3) Study of systems of symbols or "signs," examination of structures underlying cul tural activity from fundamental level of indi vidual sign creation to more complex sys tems. Prerequisite: ICS 610. JCS 706 Ideological Conflict (3) A study of Marxism and other such ide ologies and the conflict these generate in the world in educational, religious and polit ical aspects of culture. JCS 721 Topics in Sociolinguistics (3) The methodologies of cognitive studies and cognitive styles are probed for value in encountering members of a distinctive cul ture or subculture and implication for Bible translation. Prerequisite: ICS 520 or 621. JCS 803 Qualitative Research (2) An advanced course on the ethnographic method, emphasizing rigorous research de sign and quality control with specific refer ence to educational research. JCS 804 Quantitative Research (2) Theory and method of survey research, questionnaire design, and the use of existing computer programs for statistical analysis in anthropology, missiology, and education. JCS 879 Research Design (3) A mentor directed course in which doc toral candidates prepare a comprehensive bibliography of theoretical and applied liter ature on their research interest and, through that reading, develop the theory and strategy for their dissertation research.
JCS 514 Grammatical Theory (3) An introduction to the theory of dis course linguistics; consideration of various levels of surface grammar and semantic un derlay, with application to different lan guages. Prerequisite: ICS 417 & 418. JCS 517 Field Methods in Linguistics (3) Extensive working with speakers of non Indo-European languages: special emphasis on collecting and analyzing language data, and on developing a language-learning pro gram. Requirement: Completion of/or si multaneous enrollment in ICS 512 & 514. JCS 520 Interpersonal and Intercultural Adjustment (3) Issues relating to intercultural living with focus on personal and interpersonal ad justment with nationals and other mission aries; language, value conflicts, status and role, culture shock, stereotypes, cultural limitations and related topics. JCS 532 Peoples of the World (3) Specific area studies with emphasis on customs, social structures, religion, arts, history and intercultural communication. One or more sections offered every year in areas such as: Africa, Asia, Native America, Middle East, South Paci.fie, Europe. May be repeated with different course content. JCS 601 Contemporary Anthropological Theory (3) Explores the key theoretical perspec tives employed in cultural anthropology today to critically evaluate their utility for crosscultural research. Topics include Cultural Materialism, Structuralism, Functionalism, Transaction and Process, Cultural Ecology, Political Economy, etc. JCS 606 Nature ofAnthropological Inquiry (2) Explanation of the relationships between anthropological theory, problem definition, research strategy and methodology, data collection and analysis, and generalization and application. Prerequisite: 601. JCS 621 Introduction to Socwlinguistics (3) Study of the inter-relationships of lan guage and society in areas such as folklore, worldview, bilingualism, personality, classifi cations and other topics.
B. Successfully pass the comprehensive ex amination over one's coursework. Those who have two or more years of prior missionary service may select to submit an acceptable thesis chosen in consultation with their advisor in lieu of the comprehensive examination. Copies are to be submitted to the librarian, as per university and school requirements. C. Maintain a grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The student must complete the program in no more than 5 years. Exceptions may be made in cases where furlough time is not suf ficient to complete the program in 5 years. TOEFL is required for international ap plicants along with proof of their ability to support themselves. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Intercultural Studies JCS 500 Library Research Skills (1) Use of reference and bibliographic sources for in-depth research at the graduate level. Required of all entering graduate students. JCS 501 Dynamics ofthe Religious Experience (3) A treatment of conceptions of the super natural, the function of religion in society, religion and social control, the nature of re ligious ritual and paraphernalia, sacred places and religious practitioners. JCS 502 Social Organization (3) Cross-cultural study of the basic human groups of family, kin and community, engag ing the student in field methodology and re search, and application of principles and data of social organization to mission strategy. JCS 510 General Linguistics (3) The study of descriptive linguistics and its relevancy in language learning and Bible translation. May be repeated with different content. JCS 511 Language Learning and Linguistics (3) Applying linguistic techniques to learn how to speak another language. The theo ry and practice of the LAMP method of lan guage learning. Fee: $125. JCS 512 Phonological Theory (3) Special problems in phonological analysis from various languages including abstract phonology. Prerequisite: ICS 413 & 414.
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