LAR 101 - LAR 402 The Liberal Arts Reading Program 1 credit each
LAR 101, LAR 102 (first year)
LAR 201, LAR 202 (second year)
LAR 301, LAR 302 (third year)
LAR 401, LAR 402 (fourth year)
The Liberal Arts Reading Program encourages development of oral and written communication skills through critical reading and thinking. All students and faculty read and discuss important texts representing a wide range of disciplines and literary genres. The readings and class discussions enhance students' and faculty's understanding and appreciation of the liberal arts and promote a sense of community.

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LAR 111 The Successful Researcher 2 credits
This course is an introduction to the research process and prepares students to succeed at Dana, at work, or in graduate school. Students will be able to locate and evaluate information from print and non-print resources. Students will learn to access, evaluate, and use reference sources, online catalogs, periodical databases, government documents, archival materials, and the Internet to find information.

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LAR 340 Morton Scholar Cross-Cultural Experience 0 or 3 credits
This is a cross listing to be used by Morton Scholars when registering for (1) approved international or domestic travel; or (2) an approved off-campus independent study in cultural diversity done in cooperation with a Dana College faculty member.
Prerequisite: Morton Scholar in good standing.

Additional information:
Grading: Letter grade.
Assessment: Objectives, outcomes and assessment criteria will be developed by the student in consultation with a Dana College faculty member and approved by the Honors Council.

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LAR 350 Morton Scholar Community Service Experience 0.5-1 credit
Supervised voluntary community service in which a student, through an agency, organization, or institution, assists others in meeting the basic needs of life. 1 credit may be awarded for 40 hours (0.5 for 20 hours) of community service. See Dana College Honors Program Handbook for further details.
Prerequisite: Morton Scholar in good standing.

Additional information:
Grading: Pass/Fail
Assessment: Objectives, outcomes and assessment criteria will be developed by the student in consultation with a Dana College faculty member and approved by the Honors Council.

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LAR 399 Special Topics 1-3 credits
A selected area of study in Liberal Arts. The topic is announced in the appropriate semester’s course schedule.
Prerequisite: Generally, sophomore standing or permission of instructor. Offered as needed.

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LAR 450 Liberal Arts Senior Seminar 3 credits
An opportunity to integrate learning from major area(s) of study with the broader background of the general education program. The seminar challenges participants to explore their conceptual framework of philosophies of life which, in turn, will form the basis for identifying global problems and articulating strategies for confronting them.

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LAR 470 Morton Scholar Thesis/Project 0 or .5-3 credits
Honors students design a research project, gather and analyze data, and present the project in a public setting during the final semester of their senior year. The three-credit research project can be initiated as early as the sophomore year with students registering for one credit each year. All projects must be initiated by the beginning of the senior year.
Prerequisite: Morton Scholar in good standing.

Additional information:
Grading: Letter grade.
Assessment: Criteria for grading will be defined by the faculty advisor in consultation with the student and a letter grade assigned by the faculty advisor upon the student’s completion of the thesis/project.

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LAR 479 Special Projects 1-3 credits
An opportunity to engage in individualized projects which may involve research, participation and reporting.
Prerequisites: Senior standing, cumulative GPA of 2.5, and permission of instructor and department chair.

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Last Updated on January 19, 2007