The BC Experience (1) (B) This course gives first-semester freshmen an academic understanding and appreciation of the value of a Catholic, Benedictine, and liberal arts education in a residential, Discovery College setting. Grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition, the course uses discussion of texts, artifacts, and activities from many disciplines to introduce, explain, and exemplify Benedictine values and corresponding habits of mind that will equip students to become lifelong learners. Cultivating these habits helps students fully engage in their liberal arts education and appreciate complexity in the classroom and in the world. (C)

Strategies for College Success (2) (B) This course is designed for students who have a desire to strengthen basic learning skills and thus insure their success in college studies. The content of the course focuses on developing the following academic skills: time management, reading comprehension, test taking skills, personal resource development, note taking, and exploring a major.

Information Literacy (1) (B) Information Literacy is designed to provide students with an intellectual framework for understanding, finding, evaluating, and using information. These skills include a working knowledge of information technology and the ability to critically evaluate information resources. The course provides students with an opportunity for learning and refining their research skills. Emphasis is on introducing the student to library resources in all formats, including hard copy materials, online databases, electronic books, as well as government documents and special collections.

Learning Community Lab (2) (F) This Learning Lab is designed to give students an opportunity to explore various majors offered at Benedictine College, to immerse themselves more deeply into the life of the College, and to use academic tools to both self-reflect and to discover and develop their own unique talents within the context of growth and leadership here at Benedictine College and beyond. Instruction and assessment will include oral communication. Co-requisite: GNST-1000

Maathai STEM Seminar (1) (F) This weekly seminar offered every fall introduces freshmen Maathai STEM Fellows to the expectations of the Fellowship Program, introduces them to resources for professional development, and engages them with working STEM professionals to help them develop the habits of mind necessary to successfully pursue a career in a STEM field. Invited guest speakers use this venue as an opportunity to talk about their work, their respective developmental/career choices, and generally offer advice to students starting on STEM paths. Required for freshmen STEM Fellows.

Leadership and Organizational Change (1) (F) This course examines leading change by bringing national and regional leaders into the classroom. These guest lecturers, representing a wide variety of organizational settings such as public/private, profit/nonprofit, professional/nonprofessional, etc., share with students about how they enacted change within their organization. This class examines theories, concepts, and processes for leading change in organizational, community, political, and societal contexts. The focus is on contemporary issues concerning how leaders diagnose and conduct successful organizational change.

Leadership: Visions and Values (1) (S) This course examines leadership through direct exposure to high performing leaders. These guest lecturers from a wide variety of organizational settings, such as public/private, profit/nonprofit, pro-fessional/nonprofessional, etc., share with students their insights, vision, and values drawn from their own leadership experience. The focus is on contemporary issues concerning the role, responsibility, and process of leadership in diverse contexts.

Great Books: Ancient World (3) (D) This course is the first in a series of Great Books seminars. The students explore the ancient world through the great works of literature, history, and political philosophy. Students read the Greek and Roman authors in translation and engage in seminar discussions. (AE, WC, OC)

Moot Court (2) (F) In this course students prepare to compete as an appellate attorney in a mock Supreme Court oral argument. They will study two controversial constitutional issues and learn about how the Supreme Court works by preparing oral arguments to defend both sides of these issues. Students prepare to compete in a tournament representing the College at the end of the semester. (OC GNST-1800 only)

Moot Court (2) (F) In this course students prepare to compete as an appellate attorney in a mock Supreme Court oral argument. They will study two controversial constitutional issues and learn about how the Supreme Court works by preparing oral arguments to defend both sides of these issues. Students prepare to compete in a tournament representing the College at the end of the semester.

Moot Court (2) (F) In this course students prepare to compete as an appellate attorney in a mock Supreme Court oral argument. They will study two controversial constitutional issues and learn about how the Supreme Court works by preparing oral arguments to defend both sides of these issues. Students prepare to compete in a tournament representing the College at the end of the semester.

Moot Court (2) (F) In this course students prepare to compete as an appellate attorney in a mock Supreme Court oral argument. They will study two controversial constitutional issues and learn about how the Supreme Court works by preparing oral arguments to defend both sides of these issues. Students prepare to compete in a tournament representing the College at the end of the semester.

Great Book: Medieval World (3) (D) This course is a second in a series of Great Book seminars. The students explore the medieval world through the great works of literature, history and political philosophy. Students read medieval authors in translation and engage in seminar discussions. (AE, WC, WP)

Great Books: Renaissance World This course is one in a series of Great Books seminars. This semester the students will explore the Renaissance and Early Modern periods through the great works of literature, science, philosophy, and politics. Students will read authors in translation, and engage in seminar discussion. (PC, PI)

International Study Reflection and Practicum (1) (B) This course, offered only at our campus in Florence, Italy, provides students with the encouragement to become immersed in a culture other than their own. It provides them with the opportunity to reflect on the experience of living in a different culture in light of their career goals and their overall experience as a student at Benedictine College.

Peer Mentor Practicum (3) (F) Qualified upper-division students gain practical experience teaching and mentoring freshmen enrolled in GNST-1110, Learning Community Lab. Students complete the same assignments as the freshmen (including oral presentations), modeling excellent performance and coaching freshmen toward that standard. As peer mentors, students enrolled in this practicum are available outside of class sessions to the freshmen enrolled in the Learning Lab. Additionally, students will work closely with faculty teaching the course to plan lessons, facilitate discussions, lead class exercises and problem-solve course-related issues as they arise. Students learn organizational, social and leadership skills as guides and supporters of the Learning Lab freshmen. Permission of Instructor.

Raven Standard Seminar (1) (B) This course is designed to help students encounter concepts aimed at the promotion of their personal development, faith development, relationship skills, and leadership development. These concepts will provide an opportunity for increased self-awareness, the development of identity-based habits, and the formulation of a personal mission statement. As the material is presented in this course, students will be encouraged to reflect, analyze, and apply what they are learning in their lives. Ultimately, this course empowers students to live the mission of community, faith, and scholarship, presently, and in life after college.

Discovery Seminar (1) (B) This discussion and experience-based seminar will focus on a specific topic or issue and will be led by professors from a variety of different disciplines. The professors will model for students intellectual curiosity as the entire class pursues questions and answers related to the topic or issue through readings, field experiences, experiential learning, and/or guests speakers. May be repeated if the topic is different.

Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. (1) This discussion-based seminar examines the history of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States and explores the many lasting contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. By recognizing Dr. King's work, course participants will gain a deeper appreciation for the importance of honoring Dr. King on MLK Day and continuing his legacy of pursuing justice for all citizens.

Great Books: Modern World (3) (D) This course is one in a series of Great Books seminars. This semester the students will explore the modern world through the great works of literature, philosophy, and politics. Students will read authors in translation, and engage in seminar discussion. (HI, WC)

Cooperative Educational Experience (0-6) (D) The cooperative educational experience provides students the opportunity to take part in a co-op while maintaining their Benedictine College student status. This needs to be planned well in advance and coordinated with their department, Financial Aid, and the Business Office.