B-W: Liberal Arts and Sciences

As part of its core curriculum, Baldwin-Wallace College offers an entry-level course in Liberal Arts and Sciences, designed to assist students in developing a global perspective and an intercultural understanding of both historical and contemporary events. In LAS 200, students discover a common base of knowledge that addresses fundamental questions of the liberal arts and sciences which include: What is human nature? How do humans relate to each other? How do humans relate to their natural environment? LAS 200 is designed to provide both a common intellectual foundation for students, and an opportunity to learn and practice essential skills of the liberal arts and sciences, including critical thinking, effective communication, and skill in interpreting quantitative and qualitative data. Students can expect to apply both the skills and the content knowledge learned in LAS 200 in other courses they take as part of their core and their major.

Course Description

LAS	200	Enduring Questions for an Intercultural World	*3 credit hours*
Prerequisites: Completion of ENG 131 and readiness for MTH core course
In this course, designed as a common experience across all sections, students use the ideas of great thinkers to consider how culture shapes human nature, human relationships and the relationship between people and the natural world, both in the past and today. Students will critically assess different responses to fundamental human questions by exploring readings in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, and will apply their understanding to current domestic and international issues.
LAS	155I	Language and Culture Connections in Spain	*1 credit hour*
Corequisites: to be taken either after completing LAS 200 or simultaneously with LAS 200. The credit earned in this course counts toward students’ fulfillment of their general humanities core requirement and may count toward students' 'International' core requirement.
This course is designed to supplement the cultural and international focus of LAS 200. In small group settings, students with basic competence in Spanish will have the opportunity to use their language skills to identify connections between language and culture, and to learn how countries in which Spanish is spoken address enduring questions and various contemporary international issues. Students who would like to enhance their Spanish language skills outside of foreign language classes, and/or are interested in contemporary cultural and international issues, are especially encouraged to enroll in this course.
LAS	156I	Language and Culture Connections in French	*1 credit hour*
Corequisites: to be taken either after completing LAS 200 or simultaneously with LAS 200. The credit earned in this course counts toward students’ fulfillment of their general humanities core requirement and may count toward students' 'International' core requirement.
This course is designed to supplement the cultural and international focus of LAS 200. In small group settings, students with basic competence in French will have the opportunity to use their language skills to identify connections between language and culture, and to learn how countries in which French is spoken address enduring questions and various contemporary international issues. Students who would like to enhance their French language skills outside of foreign language classes, and/or are interested in contemporary cultural and international issues, are especially encouraged to enroll in this course.
LAS	157I	Language and Culture Connections in German
Corequisites: to be taken either after completing LAS 200 or simultaneously with LAS 200. The credit earned in this course counts toward students’ fulfillment of their general humanities core requirement and may count toward students' 'International' core requirement.
This course is designed to supplement the cultural and international focus of LAS 200. In small group settings, students with basic competence in German will have the opportunity to use their language skills to identify connections between language and culture, and to learn how countries in which German is spoken address enduring questions and various contemporary international issues. Students who would like to enhance their German language skills outside of foreign language classes, and/or are interested in contemporary cultural and international issues, are especially encouraged to enroll in this course.

Academic Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences