ID160 Artscore 2 credits
The purpose of Artscore is to develop in students an appreciation of the arts as a vital element in understanding the human condition and to prepare students for a lifetime of arts audience membership. The courses will explore the interrelationships among the artist, artwork, and audience using the concepts of freedom and responsibility as integrating themes. Artscore involves preparation for and evaluation/discussion of arts experiences; attendance at arts events is a requirement of the course. Taken before the completion of the sophomore year.
LCT140 First-Year Seminar 3 credits
This course provides an initial university experience that enables new students to successfully begin the process of developing a Lasallian identity as an educated, competent, and compassionate member of our global society. To facilitate a practical transition from high school to college, emphasis is placed on developing the academic skills and attitudes necessary to think critically about such questions as: who am I, what does my future hold, and what steps can I take to achieve my goals?
LCT225 Portraits of the Virtuous Life 3 credits
This second year course builds on the First Year Seminar themes of identity and the relationship between self and community by moving beyond the experience of the self to focus on various historical and contemporary portraits of the virtuous life, including that of Saint John Baptist de La Salle.
LCT375 Global and Multicultural Issues 3 credits
This third year course is designed to cultivate in students a cross-cultural awareness and an understanding of the complexities inherent in our emerging global society. This course complements the sophomore Portraits of the Virtuous Life course by addressing questions in a global context and by critically evaluating the role bias plays in understanding culture.
LCT475 Capstone 3 credits
The purpose of this course, taken in the student’s senior year, is to prepare students to live out the Lasallian Charism in the contemporary world. Readings, discussion, and assignments focus on the historical and philosophical origins of the United States and its multicultural character. The course explores how these origins affect our understanding of our work, our relationships, our citizenship, and our faith. |
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