This course examines the political, social, and intellectual foundations of the modern West. This course introduces students to college level interpretation of literature. A survey of the nature and scope of psychology. Special attention is given to the methods and findings of contemporary experimental psychology and to the psychology of personality and adjustment. A study of the elements of speech composition and the effectiveness of oral interpretation in speech communication.
Emphasis is placed on the purpose, the organization, and the general ends of a public speech.
A study of courtship and marriage phases such as dating, role concepts, adjustment, and parenthood. The purpose is to promote adequate preparation for marriage and to strengthen and stabilize existing marriages. This is a study of modern western society from the 18 th century Enlightenment to the contemporary era. The course examines the evolution of its political, economic, social, and intellectual institutions from their earlier foundations. This course is designed to acquaint students who have limited or no musical training with the fundamentals of musical notation and literature.