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General Education ProgramWeb site: http://clas.uiowa.edu/students/general-education-program-requirementsThe College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Program offers courses that develop fundamental skills, providing a foundation in critical thinking, reading, and writing. Advanced General Education courses allow students to pursue a wide range of interests in or outside of their majors. All students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences who wish to earn an undergraduate degree—Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Bachelor of Liberal Studies (B.L.S.), or Bachelor of Music (B.M.)—must complete the requirements of the CLAS General Education Program. General Education Areas and RequirementsThe General Education Program has 10 required areas, grouped into three categories. Students must fulfill the requirements in each General Education area. Communication and literacy:
Natural, quantitative, and social sciences:
Culture, society, and the arts:
Students may count transfer credit and/or credit by exam toward some General Education Program requirements. See General Education Policies for details regarding use of transfer credit, credit by exam, and other policies for how General Education requirements may be fulfilled. Communication and LiteracyRhetoricRhetoric courses develop speaking, writing, listening, and critical reading skills and build competence in research, analysis, and argumentation. All entering first-year students are required to complete 010:003 (RHET:1030) Rhetoric (4 s.h.). Because rhetorical skills lay the foundation for further study at the University, most students register for 010:003 (RHET:1030) during their first year at Iowa. Students in some majors, such as English or journalism and mass communication, enroll in 010:003 (RHET:1030) during their first semester. Students who must enroll in English as a Second Language (ESL) courses as determined by their English proficiency evaluation must complete all ESL courses before they may register for 010:003 (RHET:1030) Rhetoric. Students who have transfer credit in composition, speech, and argumentation but have not been granted an A.A. degree must complete the equivalent of 010:003 (RHET:1030) Rhetoric and often must take 010:004 (RHET:1040) Writing and Reading or 010:006 (RHET:1060) Speaking and Reading in addition to their transfer courses in composition and/or speech. Each entering student's degree audit shows the course(s) he or she must complete in order to fulfill the Rhetoric requirement. The following courses are approved for the Rhetoric area.
Interpretation of LiteratureCourses in the Interpretation of Literature area expand skills learned in Rhetoric. They focus on the major genres of literature (short and long fiction, poetry, drama, essay) and improve students' abilities to read and analyze a variety of texts. All students must complete at least 3 s.h. of course work in the Interpretation of Literature area. The following courses are approved for the area.
World LanguagesCourses in the World Languages area provide students with speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in a second language as well as knowledge of the culture(s) in which the language is spoken. To fulfill the World Languages requirement, students must: complete the fourth year of a world language in high school; or complete the last course in the designated course sequence of an approved world language at The University of Iowa or the equivalent course at another college or university or during study abroad; or pass an achievement test or evaluation that measures proficiency in a foreign language equivalent to that usually attained through four semesters of college-level language study. For information about proficiency examinations and guidelines for taking them, see the World Languages web page. The page also provides information about how students whose first language is not English may fulfill the World Languages requirement. Once students have completed the World Languages requirement, they may earn up to 8 s.h. of additional credit in language study; see the Furthering Language Incentive Program (FLIP) web page. Students may use the following language course sequences to fulfill the World Languages requirement. To avoid duplication or regression, consult the appropriate language department before registering for courses. American Sign LanguageCourses in American Sign Language (ASL) are offered by the American Sign Language Program. The following sequence fulfills the General Education World Languages requirement.
Students with previous knowledge of American Sign Language should consult the ASL program for placement. ArabicCourses in Arabic are offered by the Department of French and Italian. The following sequence fulfills the General Education World Languages requirement.
ChineseCourses in Chinese are offered by the Department of Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures. Students may use varied combinations of Chinese language courses approved for General Education to fulfill the World Languages requirement. For students without previous knowledge of Chinese, the department recommends the following sequence.
Heritage learners and students who have studied Chinese abroad may be able to fulfill the requirement by substituting 039:107 (CHIN:2103) Accelerated Second-Year Chinese: First Semester and 039:114 (CHIN:2104) Accelerated Second-Year Chinese: Second Semester for 039:105 (CHIN:2101) and 039:106 (CHIN:2102). Consult the department for more information. FrenchCourses in French are offered by the Department of French and Italian. Students may use varied combinations of French language courses approved for General Education to fulfill the World Languages requirement. For students without previous knowledge of French, the department recommends the following sequence.
Students with previous knowledge of French may be able to fulfill the requirement by substituting 009:010 (FREN:1010) First-Year French Review for 009:001 (FREN:1001) and 009:002 (FREN:1002) in the sequence above. Some students may be evaluated as ready for 009:011 (FREN:2001) or 009:012 (FREN:2002). Consult the department for appropriate placement. GermanCourses in German are offered by the Department of German. Students may use varied combinations of German language courses approved for General Education to fulfill the World Languages requirement. For students without previous knowledge of German, the department suggests the following sequence.
Students with previous knowledge of German may be able to fulfill the requirement by substituting 013:014 (GRMN:1010) First-Year German Review for 013:011 (GRMN:1001) and 013:012 (GRMN:1002) in the sequence above. Some students may be evaluated as ready for 013:021 (GRMN:2001) or 013:022 (GRMN:2002). Consult the department for appropriate placement. The department also offers accelerated intensive courses, 013:013 (GRMN:1020) Intensive Elementary German and 013:025 (GRMN:2020) Intensive Intermediate German, which may be appropriate for students with strong language learning abilities or experience. The intensive courses may be combined with nonintensive courses to create other sequences that may be used to fulfill the General Education World Languages requirement. Consult the department to identify an appropriate course sequence. GreekCourses in Greek are offered by the Department of Classics. Students without previous knowledge of Greek should fulfill the General Education World Languages requirement with the following sequence.
Students with previous knowledge of Greek should consult the department for appropriate placement. HindiCourses in Hindi are offered by the Department of Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures. Students without previous knowledge of Hindi should fulfill the General Education World Languages requirement with the following sequence. Each of these courses is open to entering first-year students.
Students with previous knowledge of Hindi should consult the department for appropriate placement. ItalianCourses in Italian are offered by the Department of French and Italian. Students without previous knowledge of Italian should fulfill the General Education World Languages requirement with the following sequence.
Students with strong language learning abilities or a background in another Romance language may be able to complete the requirement by substituting 018:103 (ITAL:3002) Intensive Elementary Italian for 018:001 (ITAL:1101) and 018:002 (ITAL:1102) in the sequence above. Consult the department for appropriate placement. JapaneseCourses in Japanese are offered by the Department of Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures. Students may use varied combinations of Japanese language courses approved for General Education to fulfill the World Languages requirement. For students without previous knowledge of Japanese, the department recommends the following sequence.
Students with previous knowledge of Japanese may be able to complete the requirement by substituting 39J:011 (JPNS:1102) Elementary Japanese: Review for 39J:010 (JPNS:1101) in the sequence above. Consult the department for more information. KoreanCourses in Korean are offered by the Department of Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures. For students without previous knowledge of Korean, the department recommends the following sequence.
Students with previous knowledge of Korean should consult the department for appropriate placement. LatinCourses in Latin are offered by the Department of Classics. Students without previous knowledge of Latin should fulfill the General Education World Languages requirement with the following sequence.
Some students may be able to fulfill the requirement by substituting 20L:005 (CLSL:1005) Accelerated Latin for 20L:001 (CLSL:1001) and 20L:002 (CLSL:1002) in the sequence above. Students who have taken 20L:001 (CLSL:1001) and 20L:002 (CLSL:1002) should not enroll in 20L:005 (CLSL:1005). Consult the department for appropriate placement. PortugueseCourses in Portuguese are offered by the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. Only one sequence in Portuguese is approved to fulfill the General Education World Languages requirement. Both courses in the sequence are open to entering first-year students.
RussianCourses in Russian are offered by the Department of Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures. Students without previous knowledge of Russian should fulfill the General Education World Languages requirement with the following sequence.
Students with previous knowledge of Russian should consult the department for appropriate placement. SanskritCourses in Sanskrit are offered by the Department of Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures. Students without previous knowledge of Sanskrit should fulfill the General Education World Languages requirement with the following sequence. Each of these courses is open to entering first-year students.
Students with previous knowledge of Sanskrit should consult the department for appropriate placement. SpanishCourses in Spanish are offered by the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. Students may use varied combinations of Spanish language courses approved for General Education to fulfill the General Education World Languages requirement. For students without previous knowledge of Spanish, the department recommends the following sequence.
Students with previous knowledge of Spanish may be able to fulfill the requirement by substituting 035:005 (SPAN:1003) Elementary Spanish Review for 035:001 (SPAN:1001) and 035:002 (SPAN:1002) in the sequence above. The accelerated course 035:013 (SPAN:1503) Accelerated Intermediate Spanish, which combines 035:011 (SPAN:1501) and 035:012 (SPAN:1502), may be appropriate for some students. Students with previous knowledge of Spanish should take the language placement test in Spanish to help determine proper placement. SwahiliCourses in Swahili are offered by the Department of French and Italian. The following sequence fulfills the General Education World Languages requirement. Each of these courses is open to entering first-year students.
Students with previous knowledge of Swahili should consult the department for placement. Other Course SequencesA student who successfully completes a four-semester world language sequence that has not been approved for General Education may have the sequence substituted for a proficiency test to fulfill the General Education requirement. Students who complete a world language sequence this way should notify the department that offers the sequence; the department will contact Graduation Analysis, which will update the student's degree audit to show fulfillment of the World Languages requirement. Natural, Quantitative, and Social SciencesNatural SciencesCourses in the Natural Sciences area explore the scope and major concepts of a scientific discipline. Students learn the attitudes and practices of scientific investigators: logic, precision, experimentation, tentativeness, and objectivity. In courses with a laboratory component, students gain experience in the methods of scientific inquiry. All students must complete at least 7 s.h. of course work in the Natural Sciences area, including at least one natural science lab component. The following courses are approved for the area; courses with a lab component are noted "(lab)."
Quantitative or Formal ReasoningCourses in the Quantitative or Formal Reasoning area help develop analytical skills through the practice of quantitative or formal symbolic reasoning. Courses focus on presentation and evaluation of evidence and argument; understanding the use and misuse of data; and organization of information in quantitative or other formal symbolic systems, including those used in computer science, linguistics, mathematics, philosophy, and statistics. All students must complete at least 3 s.h. of course work in the Quantitative or Formal Reasoning area. Students may fulfill this requirement of the General Education Program by completing a course that lists an approved course as a prerequisite. The following courses are approved for the area.
Social SciencesCourses in the Social Sciences area focus on human behavior and the institutions and social systems that shape and are shaped by that behavior. Courses provide an overview of one or more social science disciplines, their theories, and their methods. All students must complete at least 3 s.h. of course work in the Social Sciences area. The following courses are approved for the area.
Culture, Society, and the ArtsHistorical PerspectivesCourses in the Historical Perspectives area help students comprehend the historical processes of change and continuity; develop the ability to generalize, explain, and interpret historical change; and understand the past in its own terms. All students must complete at least 3 s.h. of course work in the Historical Perspectives area. The following courses are approved for the area.
International and Global IssuesCourses in the International and Global Issues area focus predominantly on countries or issues outside the United States, encouraging students to understand contemporary issues from an international perspective. Students develop knowledge of one or more contemporary global or international issues, gain a greater awareness of varied international perspectives, and improve their skills of analysis and critical inquiry. All students must complete at least 3 s.h. of course work in the International and Global Issues area. The following courses are approved for the area.
Literary, Visual, and Performing ArtsCourses in the Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts area provide students with opportunities to appreciate the arts and to analyze them within their historical and theoretical contexts. They also help students develop the analytic, expressive, and imaginative abilities necessary for understanding, appreciating, and creating art. All students must complete at least 3 s.h. of course work in the Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts area. The following courses are approved for the area.
Values, Society, and DiversityCourses in the Values, Society, and Diversity area explore fundamental questions about the human experience from a variety of perspectives. Students consider topics in relation to their own values and actions. They gain a deeper appreciation of how cultural differences arise and of the importance of diversity. All students must complete at least 3 s.h. of course work in the Values, Society, and Diversity area. The following courses are approved for the area.
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