Forming Priests to Evangelize Culture

Catalog

2016-2017

LEGION OF CHRIST COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES

Catalog 2016-2017

This edition is published on: October 20, 2016

Copyright © 2016 – Legion of Christ, Inc. All rights reserved.

Cover page: Community Picture in October, 2016.

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................................................... 5 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT-RECTOR ...................................................................................................... 7 PHONE DIRECTORY ........................................................................................................................................... 9 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ................................................................................................................................... 10 OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 10 FACULTY .......................................................................................................................................................... 11 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................... 15 MISSION STATEMENT .................................................................................................................................... 15 GENERAL OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................................................... 17 FURTHER MEANS OF INTEGRAL FORMATION ............................................................................................ 18 HISTORY AND ACCREDITATION.................................................................................................................... 20 LOCATION AND BUILDING ............................................................................................................................. 21 LIBRARY ........................................................................................................................................................... 22 ADMISSIONS POLICY ...................................................................................................................................... 23

Admission Requirements ....................................................................................................... 23 Enrollment Status ...................................................................................................................... 24

ACADEMIC PLACEMENT ................................................................................................................................ 24 CREDIT POLICIES ............................................................................................................................................ 25

Credit for Prior Learning ........................................................................................................ 25 Credit for Independent Study ............................................................................................... 25 Credit for Internship / Practical Experience .................................................................. 26 Academic Credit ......................................................................................................................... 26

ACADEMIC STANDING .................................................................................................................................... 26 GRADING SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................................... 27

Grade Point Average ................................................................................................................. 28 ATTENDANCE .................................................................................................................................................. 29 ASSIGNMENTS ................................................................................................................................................. 29 WITHDRAWAL ................................................................................................................................................ 29 STUDENT CONDUCT AND HONESTY CODE ................................................................................................. 29 STUDENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURES .......................................................................................................... 31 TUITION AND FEES ......................................................................................................................................... 32 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2016-2017 ........................................................................................................... 33

1st and 2nd Year Students’ Calendar .................................................................................... 33 3rd and 4th Year Students’ Calendar .................................................................................... 34

DEGREE AND PROGRAM ................................................................................................................................ 36 COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................... 38 CURRICULUM ................................................................................................................................................... 38

Humanities Synopsis (Third and Fourth Year) ............................................................. 41 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 42

Humanities ................................................................................................................................... 42 Classics ........................................................................................................................................... 45 Empirical Sciences and Mathematics ................................................................................ 48 Religious Studies ........................................................................................................................ 49 Social Sciences............................................................................................................................. 50 Modern Languages .................................................................................................................... 51

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT-RECTOR

Dear Friends in Christ,

Pope Francis in his Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii

Gaudium, #20 says: “In our day Jesus’ command to “go and

make disciples” echoes in the changing scenarios and ever

new challenges to the Church’s mission of evangelization,

and all of us are called to take part in this new missionary

‘going forth’.”

Our college wants to respond to this challenge and is

dedicated to this mission: preparing priests who will be evangelizers and go forth as Christ

commanded to bring his transforming message, penetrating all the changing scenarios of

the world in which we live.

Welcome to our college, welcome to our home and family, welcome to our mission.

We hope that this catalog offers a simple glimpse into who we are, what we are about and

what our institution offers in the realm of priestly formation.

As president-rector I thank you for your support and invite you to join us in this exciting

task of evangelization. I ask you for your prayers that we might be faithful to our mission

and always attentive to what the Lord is asking of us. Know that all our seminarians are

praying for you and if you have any special intentions, please send them our way. Lastly, if

you are ever in the area feel free to stop by for a visit, we would love to get to know you.

God bless!

Fr David Daly, LC President-Rector

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PHONE DIRECTORY

House Phone (203) 271-0805

House Fax (203) 271-3845

Fr David Daly, LC, Rector Ext. 210

Fr Jon Budke, LC, Vice Rector Ext. 110

Fr Andreas Kramarz, LC, Dean of Studies Ext. 230

John Monette, Business Manager Ext. 604

Fr Christopher O’Connor, LC, Secretary/Professor Ext. 108

Fr John Sweeney, LC, Registrar Ext. 704

Fr Joseph Brickner, LC, Professor Ext. 320

Dr Josef Froula, Professor Ext. 608

Dr Timothy Kearns, Professor Ext. 602

Fr Andrew LaBudde, LC, Professor Ext. 350

Dr Charles Mercier, Professor Ext. 606

Mr Robert Murphy, Professor Ext. 610

Mrs Melanie Sánchez, Professor Ext. 607

Br Erik Burckel, LC, Teaching Assistant Ext. 704

Street Address: 475 Oak Avenue

Cheshire, CT 06410

Email: cheshire@legionaries.org

Website: www.lccollege.org

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Fr Kevin Meehan, LC (Chairman) Fr Steven Liscinsky, LC (Vice Chairman) Fr Frank Formolo, LC (Secretary, Treasurer) Fr Edward McIlmail, LC Candy Nesbit Steve Bowman Ignacio Bono

OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT

Senior Leadership

Fr David Daly, LC (Chief Executive Officer/President-Rector)

Administration

Fr Jon Budke, LC (Vice Rector) Fr Christopher O’Connor, LC (Secretary) John Monette (Business Manager) Fr John Sweeney, LC (Registrar)

Academics

Fr Andreas Kramarz, LC (Dean of Studies)

Mr Emmett McSweeney (Librarian)

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FACULTY

FULL TIME PROFESSORS

Dr. Andreas Kramarz, LC

Dean of Studies; Professor of Humanities

B.A. in Philosophy, University of Münster, Germany

M.A. in Philosophy, Pontifical Regina Apostolorum College, Rome, Italy

S.T.B. University of Münster, Germany

S.T.M. University of Münster, Germany

M.A in Education (German Language and Literature), University of Münster, Germany

Ph.D. in Classics, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Dr. Josef Froula

Professor of Humanities and Mathematics

B.A. in Liberal Arts, Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA

M.A. in Theology, Holy Apostles Seminary, Cromwell, CT

M.A. in Liberal Arts, Dominguez Hills University, CA

Ph.D. in Education, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT

Dr. Timothy Kearns

Professor of Latin and Greek

B.A. in Classics, University of Texas, Austin, TX

M.A. in Medieval and Byzantine Studies, Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.

Ph.D. in Medieval and Byzantine Studies, Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.

Dr. Charles Mercier

Professor of Classics

B.A in Classics, Columbia University, NY

M.A. in Classics, Columbia University, NY

Ph.D in Classics from Columbia University, NY

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Robert Murphy

Professor of History, Physics, and Mathematics

B.A. in Liberal Arts, Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA

M.A. in Humanities, California State University, Dominguez Hills, CA

M.S. in Mathematics, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT

Christopher O’Connor, LC

Professor of Religious Studies and Social Studies

B.A. in Philosophy, Pontifical Regina Apostolorum College, Rome, Italy

M.A in Philosophy, Pontifical Regina Apostolorum College, Rome, Italy

S.T.B., Pontifical Regina Apostolorum College, Rome, Italy

Melanie Sánchez

Professor of Spanish and English as Second Language

B.S. in Secondary Education/Spanish, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven,

CT

M.S. in Bilingual Education, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT

PART TIME PROFESSORS

Joseph Brickner, LC

Professor of Religious Studies

B.S. in Comprehensive Social Studies, Secondary Education, Bowling Green State University,

Ohio

B.A. in Philosophy, Pontifical Regina Apostolorum College, Rome, Italy

S.T.B., Pontifical Regina Apostolorum College, Rome, Italy

S.T.L., Pontifical Regina Apostolorum College, Rome, Italy

Andrew LaBudde, LC

Professor of Religious Studies

B.A. in Philosophy, Pontifical Regina Apostolorum College, Rome, Italy

M.A. in Philosophy, Pontifical Regina Apostolorum College, Rome, Italy

S.T.B., Pontifical Regina Apostolorum College, Rome, Italy

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Dr. Gary Tennyson

Professor of Biology

B.S. in Chemistry, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

M.A. in Organic Synthesis, Columbia University, NY

M.D. in Experimental Pathology, State University of New York, Stony Brook, NY

Ph.D. in Pathology, State University of New York, Stony Brook, NY

John Sweeney, LC

Registrar

B.A. in Philosophy, Pontifical Regina Apostolorum College, Rome, Italy

M.A. in Philosophy, Pontifical Regina Apostolorum College, Rome, Italy

S.T.B., Pontifical Regina Apostolorum College, Rome, Italy

Jim Fair

B.A. in History (with Minors in Political Science and Philosophy), University of Illinois

M.S. in Journalism, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Director of Communications and Public Relations of the Legion of Christ in the U.S.

GUEST LECTURERS

Dr. Kathleen Marks

B.A. in Literature, Thomas More College in NH

M.A./Ph.D in Literature (with a Minor in Theology), University of Dallas, TX

Associate Professor of English at St. John’s University in Queens, NY

Nicanor Austriaco, OP

B.A. in Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, PA

S.T.B., Dominican House of Studies, Washington D.C.

S.T.L., Dominican House of Studies, Washington D.C.

Ph.D. in Biology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, MA

S.T.D., University of Fribourg in Fribourg, Switzerland

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TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Erik Burckel, LC

A.A. in Humanities, Legion of Christ College, Cheshire, CT

B.A. in Philosophy, Pontifical Regina Apostolorum College, Rome, Italy

Daniel Carter, LC

A.A. in Humanities, Legion of Christ College, Cheshire, CT

B.A. in Philosophy, Pontifical Regina Apostolorum College, Rome, Italy

LIBRARIAN

Emmett McSweeney

B.A. in History, Lemoyne College, Syracuse, NY

M.L.S., State University of New York, Buffalo, NY

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GENERAL INFORMATION

The Legion of Christ is a pontifical congregation of priests and seminarians preparing for the priesthood in the Catholic Church. It is dedicated to form apostles, that is clergy and lay people sent to transmit the faith to others, in order to build up the Kingdom of Christ in society. This means to evangelize culture and build a civilization of justice and love, a task that is carried out through prayer, sacramental life, and the apostolate.

As part of the ecclesial Movement Regnum Christi, the Legion of Christ is active in 35 countries in the areas of education, family, youth, media, catechesis, human development, and missions. Legionaries currently direct over a dozen universities, more than 170 schools, 50 institutes of higher learning, and 7 seminaries for the training of their own priests worldwide.

A Legionary begins his life in the congregation, after a short period of candidacy, with a two–year period as a novice, a time that culminates in the profession of the religious vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. He then dedicates two years to an intensified program of Humanities studies, followed by a period of three years in Rome to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy. Several years of apostolic internship provide a first experience of full-time work in one of the Legion’s apostolates. The last stage of formation consists in three years of theology studies towards a Bachelor and concludes with priestly ordination.

MISSION STATEMENT

Legion of Christ College of Humanities is an institution of higher education designed to provide the religious, intellectual, social, and apostolic formation for members of the Legionaries of Christ as a preparation for their mission as priests and apostles. The Humanities program prepares the students in a particular way to cooperate in the Congregation’s contribution to the evangelization of culture.

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The program is divided into two segments.

During the first two years, the novitiate, religious studies support the integration into consecrated life, the knowledge of Sacred Scripture and Legionary spirituality, and the psychological and theological principles of the spiritual life. The study of Latin and Greek at this stage facilitates direct contact with the sources of the liturgical practice and spiritual patrimony of the Church. Finally, the students are initiated in the learning methodology within the College and according to the Ratio studiorum of the Legionaries of Christ.

During years three and four the students intensify the study of the humanities, receive an appropriate training in their communication skills and complete their general education while consolidating their learning habits. The study of the liberal arts, combined with a classical humanistic curriculum, is calculated to achieve several ends: to lay a solid cultural foundation steeped in the wisdom of the Western heritage; to broaden their horizons; to sharpen, deepen, and discipline the students’ mental abilities; and to enlarge their social outlook,

preparing them to pursue further degrees in philosophy and theology and ultimately to be ready for their ministry as Roman Catholic priests within the cultural context of our time.

In the College’s pedagogical approach to achieve the goals set for each subject and to strive for excellence in all areas of formation, it seeks to imbue all students with an integral formation. The College understands this concept to mean that all areas are interconnected and mutually supportive. Faculty and formators in the spiritual, human, and apostolic areas meet regularly in order to coordinate their efforts and integrate them in view of the particular needs of the students and of the community as a whole. Within the academic field, the faculty is committed to streamline syllabi and contents to facilitate an organic presentation of contents across subjects. Furthermore, various courses benefit from team teaching by means of which faculty members enrich with specific contributions according to their expertise.

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GENERAL OBJECTIVES

Legionaries studying at our College are

1) To discern, embrace, and deepen their vocation to serve the Church according to the specific charism of the Legionaries of Christ within the Regnum Christi Movement;

2) To develop a profound spiritual life, centered on Christ in the Eucharist;

3) To be introduced into the fundamentals of Catholic doctrine, morals, spirituality and Legionary religious life in full communion with the local and universal Church;

4) To learn and acquire proficiency in the classical languages of Latin and Greek at least for ecclesiastical and biblical use, and in Spanish as the universal language of the Legion of Christ, while consolidating English, as needed, for communication at the College and in community life;

5) To acquire and round out a solid general education, especially in the cultural areas of history, ideas, art, literature, music, and science;

6) To know and understand from a human and Christian perspective the driving forces in man, society, and culture past and present through a panoramic and deep contact with representative ideas, trends, events, authors and works most outstanding in shaping Western culture, especially those of classical antiquity;

7) To prepare and train the capacity to engage culture through mature judgment, dialogue, and direct contribution;

8) To consolidate learning habits and train intellectual processes (assimilate, analyze, synthesize, relate, judge, create), along with an eagerness to learn and the commitment to hard work in studies;

9) To form a well-rounded personality and affective maturity through the harmonious integration of feelings, passions, imagination, memory, intellect, and will, in agreement with the demands of their personal life, their faith and convictions and of their future mission;

10) To foster the ability of living in community, working together in teams, and the mutual exchange across languages and cultures as a fruit of the internationality of the student body;

11) To stimulate and form their apostolic fervor and proficiency through theoretical instruction and personal experience in the evangelizing projects carried out by Legionaries locally and elsewhere.

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FURTHER MEANS OF INTEGRAL FORMATION

The academic program provided by the College is part of

a comprehensive preparation for the Roman Catholic

priesthood. According to the ancient tradition of

seminary and religious life, the daily schedule is

characterized by a healthy combination of prayer, work,

study, and relaxation.

One of our main principles is

personalized formation. Each

student is encouraged to

take ownership and respon-

sibility for his growth in all areas, but he is also accompanied

by a team of formators. In addition to receiving frequent

spiritual and human guidance on an individual basis, the

students have an academic adviser who guides them

individually in all

aspects of their

academic work.

Readings during meals, special group

presentations on academic subjects for the

whole community (“academies”) several times

a year, the monthly “Cheshire Lecture” given by

faculty members or prominent outside

speakers, and visits to museums, exhibitions,

and classical music concerts are extra-

curricular elements that enrich the ordinary formation program.

The internationality of the student body

contributes to overcome prejudices and promote

openness to other cultures and traditions and to

live a universal spirit characteristic of the Catholic

Church. The community is divided up in teams

where each individual learns to listen and learn

from others, collaborate with them, have

initiative, and exercise the skill of leadership and

responsibility.

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For their human formation, the students are

required to cooperate in the cleanliness and

maintenance of the house and the gardens, and

to fulfill chores in the kitchen and in the dining

room. Further, the College has a choir and

encourages the individual training in musical

instruments. Team sports, individual exercise,

and regular community outings for hikes apply

the ancient formation principle: mens sana in

copore sano – a healthy mind and a healthy

body belong together.

Opportunities to train in apostolic work by guiding youth

groups, teaching Catechesis, giving talks in parishes, organizing

events in the lay apostolate, and accompanying experienced

priests in their ministry help the students to see their studies

within the context of their future mission. These moments lived

outside of their ordinary environment contribute to the task of

evangelization even from the early stages of their formation.

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HISTORY AND ACCREDITATION

The Legion of Christ was founded in 1941 and received Canonical Approval from the Roman Catholic Church in 1948. The Church’s Decree of Praise was issued in 1965, making the order a Congregation of pontifical right; and approval of her Constitutions was granted by the Holy See in 1983.

In the United States, the first house was established in 1965 in Woodmont, Connecticut. Today there are Legionary communities in California, Connecticut, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Wisconsin, and Washington D.C.

Since 1982, the Congregation has a novitiate in Cheshire, Connecticut. In 1991, the Legion of Christ College of Humanities was established in order to provide schooling and education for Legionary brothers in their first three or four years of formation towards the priesthood. After four years of undergraduate education, the students are awarded with the Associate in Arts degree in Humanities.

For the academic year of 2016-2017, 64 full-time students are enrolled at the Legion of Christ College of Humanities, of which 26 are in the first two years and 38 in the third and the fourth year.

The Legion of Christ College of Humanities in Cheshire, Connecticut, received its license from the State of Connecticut Board of Higher Education in 2004, and accreditation in 2007. In 2012, the accreditation was renewed for another five-year period (see under http://www.ctohe.org/HEWeb/CollegesList.asp). The College is also certified by SEVP (Student and Exchange Visitor Program) (see under http://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/school-search#).

The College is owned and operated by Legion of Christ College, Inc., which was incorporated in the State of Connecticut on August 22, 1997 (EIN 06-1500606). The property and buildings are provided for the Legion’s exclusive use pursuant to a long term triple net lease with the property owner, Logos, Inc.

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LOCATION AND BUILDING

Legion of Christ College of Humanities is a 170,000 sq.ft. building on 104 acres in Cheshire, Connecticut. A 27,000 sq.ft. extension was added to the original building in 1991. In addition to the dormitories and offices for the College, the facility provides bright and pleasant study areas, ample classrooms and conference rooms, libraries, rooms for music appreciation, a 330-seat auditorium, two cafeterias, receiving rooms and two chapels.

Open fields and thickly wooded sections contribute to the beauty of the campus. Gardens, spacious lawns, and a landscaped courtyard invite to reflection and relaxation. Tennis and basketball courts and outdoor fields as well as a gymnasium serve for recreation and sports. All areas inside and outside the building are kept clean and orderly as part of the formative environment to instill a sense for harmony.

The proximity to New Haven, Hartford, and Boston allows easy access to some of New England’s best universities, libraries, museums, and other cultural institutions.

Our main chapel is open to the public throughout the day; daily Mass is being offered ordinarily at 7:30 am; confessions are available upon request.

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LIBRARY

Our students have access to a wide array of resources. Our library contains some 30,000 volumes with the specialized fields of spirituality, literature, history, art, and languages.

We have subscriptions for relevant journals in the fields of theology, classical languages, history, and sciences, in additional to newspapers and journals on current culture.

Students have access to an ample collection of recorded books and teaching materials, available in audio or video format.

The reference library is equipped with computer stations for internet access and research in the local library catalogue, subscribed online resources, and intranet materials. Among these, our college has access to all online resources available through the Connecticut State Library, including EBSCO and other scholarly databases.

Our librarian is engaged in cataloging new books and assisting both students and staff. Two of our students collaborate with the day-to-day circulation business.

We encourage our students to take advantage of the proximity of Yale University library.

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ADMISSIONS POLICY

The College is open to all members of the Legion of Christ who have entered the candidacy-novitiate program with their own admission requirements. To be considered for enrollment, applicants must have the credentials and qualifications required by the Admissions Committee.

Since the applicant’s academic record is often a reliable indicator of ability and future performance, grades and test scores are considered carefully, together with evidence that the applicant has the intellectual capacity, maturity, breadth of interest, and seriousness of purpose necessary to succeed academically and benefit from the opportunities offered at the College.

Credentials considered are as follows: the application form, transcripts, test results, recommendations, and personal interviews.

Admission Requirements

A candidate for admission must have completed high school. If there are deficiencies on the student’s high school transcript, he may, with approval, be admitted as an auditor until the required courses have been completed.

Unless a special exception is made by the Dean of Studies, the following is required of each student who wishes to enter:

1. Results of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of the College Entrance Examination Board, (CEEB), results of the ACT, or of a similar standardized test.

2. Results of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory and School and College Ability Tests

3. The Secondary School transcript indicating at least a 2.5.

Applications for admission from homeschooled students are welcome. Homeschooled students intending to matriculate into an undergraduate program follow the same application process as traditional students (admissions application, application fee, SAT scores, admissions interview and reading comprehension/writing test).

Other Specifics

High School Transcripts. They can be from a recognized homeschool agency/program or Parent-generated. Transcripts should be sent to the college directly by the agency/program if applicable. Unless it is clear from the transcripts, a letter must also be sent by the applicant to the Office of the Registrar indicating whether the homeschool experience was a recognized program (Kolbe, Seton or other established program), some other format (correspondence school, etc.) or a specialized parent/student design. The letter also should indicate whether the applicant was taught exclusively by his or her parents or by other adults in a cooperative teaching environment.

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Portfolio. A portfolio must also be provided. It should include a reading list, examples of academic research, and a list of extracurricular activities (parish and/or community service, athletic participation, clubs and organizations).

Letter of Recommendation. A letter of recommendation from someone other than the applicant’s parents must be provided. The letter can be written by someone who is familiar with the activities outlined in the portfolio and/or who served as a teacher, mentor or activity director.

Previous College Transcripts. If the student has attended college, official college transcripts also must be provided, regardless of whether those credits will be transferred.

Medical Examination. All applicants must have passed a thorough medical examination, including immunization as required by State Law.

Enrollment Status

Full Time –Any student admitted to the Associate in Arts program and enrolled in 12 or more

credit hours a semester is considered a full-time student.

Part Time – Part time students are admitted to the Associate in Arts program and enrolled in 11 or

fewer credit hours a semester. Part time enrollment requires advance approval of the Dean of

Studies.

Special Student – A student who receives permission to enroll in courses as a Special Student is

not admitted into the Associate in Arts program. Permission is subject to limitation of class sizes,

with priority given to degree candidates. Requests to enroll as a special student must be submitted

to the Dean of Studies.

Auditing Students – A student may enroll for one or two courses without qualifying for credit on a space available basis. All course requirements must be met; however, these students are exempt from examinations.

ACADEMIC PLACEMENT

Placement of students in Math, English, Spanish, Latin, and Greek will be determined by their previous standing in those subjects and, for new students, by means of a placement exam.

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CREDIT POLICIES

Credit for Prior Learning

The College accepts transfer credit from accredited institutions of higher learning under the following conditions:

1. No courses with grades less than 2.5 or “C+” will qualify for transfer. 2. Any credit transfer for work completed at other institutions is subject to approval by

the Dean of Studies. 3. At least one-half of the credits necessary for a degree must be earned at the College.

The College also awards credit for studies completed at non-accredited colleges and universities and non-collegiate institutions according to the following conditions:

1. Students who have completed courses at non-accredited institutions of higher learning which are similar in nature and level to equivalent courses at our College may receive credit for their achievement. The Dean of Studies shall determine whether the credits can be transferred. The number of credits will correspond to the number of credits of the equivalent course.

2. Students with superior achievement in secondary school may receive college credit for their prior achievement by achieving a score of 4 or 5 on the CEEB Advanced Placement Test. The number of credits will correspond to the number of credits of the equivalent course.

3. Students with prior learning experience who can prove that they have studied material equivalent in level and nature to that which is offered in the College’s programs by passing an individualized written or oral test administered by qualified faculty with a grade no less than 3.67 or A- may receive credit for this knowledge (“credit by examination”). The number of credits will correspond to the number of credits of the equivalent course.

Credit for Independent Study

The opportunity to earn credits for independent study is available to students who wish to examine in depth a subject for which no course is available. Such studies are undertaken only with the prior approval of the Dean of Studies and under the supervision of a faculty member. The number of credits awarded for such studies is to be based upon its equivalence to course work and is determined by the Dean of Studies upon the recommendation of the faculty member. In no case may a student exceed 9 credit hours from independent study toward the undergraduate degree.

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Credit for Internship / Practical Experience

After matriculation, students have the opportunity to earn a maximum of 6 credits from internships or activities in the public or private sector, which give them practical experience in an area related to their field of study. These experiences should allow the students the opportunity to apply the principles and theories they are learning in their studies, should always have the prior approval of the Dean of Studies, and should be subject to his supervision and direction.

Additionally, students may receive up to 6 credits for similar work done prior to their matriculation. Such credit is to be awarded at the sound discretion of the Dean of Studies, and (1) after the student demonstrates that the experience was related to an area of study and (2) upon receipt of a letter from the person supervising the student’s work, which certifies that the work done was of substantial quality.

Academic Credit

One academic credit is awarded for 50 minutes of instruction and approximately two periods of study per week for a term of approximately fifteen weeks.

To achieve an Associate in Arts degree, a student must accumulate at least 60 credits and satisfy the other requirements set forth for the program.

Students who transfer with credits from other colleges may substitute courses as necessary; however, to receive the Associate in Art degree, at least 30 credits must be earned at the College. The ultimate decision about transfer credits lies with the Dean of Studies (see above under “Credit for Prior Learning”).

ACADEMIC STANDING

The Academic standing of each student is determined by the quantity and quality of his work.

The quantity of work is measured by the credit hours. The quality of work is indicated by the quality points, (described in the following section), according to which a student must maintain a minimum average of “B-”, or a minimum quality rating of 2.5. Good academic standing implies a cumulative minimum average of 2.5; any student whose average falls below this standard incurs probationary status.

While on probationary status, the student may be given a limited class load if the Dean of Studies determines that it is in the student’s best interests. The student should receive at least one extra session with his academic advisor each month and remain on probation until he has achieved a minimum cumulative average of 2.5.

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GRADING SYSTEM

A student’s performance in each of the subjects is determined by the combined results of examinations and class work. Grades are reported at the end of each semester. The following system of grading is used to represent the quality of a student’s academic achievement.

90-100 Superior: indicates not only high achievement but a high degree of intellectual initiative.

80-89 Good: indicates attainment above average.

70-79 Fair: indicates average work, which meets the essential requirements in quality and quantity.

60-69 Passing: indicates passing work which is inferior in quality.

Below 60 Failure: indicates failure to achieve satisfactorily the objectives and standards set for a course. No credit is given for the course.

(P) Passing—assigned in pass-fail courses

(F) Failing—assigned in pass-fail courses

I Indicates incomplete course; when a portion of the course work has not been completed for an adequate reason and when work already done is not of passing quality. An “incomplete” in any course may be removed by examination or completion of the required work.

For convenience in estimating and expressing a student’s academic achievement, grades for courses are assigned quality points according to the following scale:

Letter Grade Percentage GPA

A 94-100 4.0

A- 90-93 3.67

B+ 87-89 3.33

B 84-86 3.0

B- 80-83 2.67

C+ 77-79 2.33

C 74-76 2.0

C- 70-73 1.67

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D+ 67-69 1.33

D 60-66 1.0

F Below 60 0

(P) Passing—assigned in pass-fail courses*

(F) Failing—assigned in pass-fail courses*

I Incomplete—assigned when a portion of

the course work has not been completed*

Passing grades in Pass/Fail courses are counted in credits earned.

* Indicates grades not counted into the Grade Point Average.

Grade Point Average

The student’s academic standing is indicated by a grade point average, determined by

dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of credit hours the

student has attempted at the College. Courses taken on a Pass/Fail basis are not included in

the grade point average computation.

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ATTENDANCE

Each student is required to attend scheduled classes and lectures. Absences will be computed from the first class meeting of the session.

No credit will be granted for a course which was not completed or from which a student has been absent for more than one-fourth of the class meetings.

Excuse for absence must be approved by the corresponding religious superior. When they miss a class, students are required to inform the instructor in writing previously. Failing to do so will be considered an unexcused absence. Semester grades will be reduced by 5 percentage points for every two classes missed for unexcused absences.

ASSIGNMENTS

Ordinarily, papers will not be accepted after the deadline. In individual cases and for just reasons, if a student foresees that he cannot deliver an assignment on time, he may ask permission his professor for an extended deadline. It is up to the discretion of the professor to grant this request. Deferral petitions are no longer possible once the deadline has passed.

WITHDRAWAL

The college requests a student to withdraw from the program when the quality of performance does not meet the required standards, when conduct is contrary to the purposes and ideals of the Congregation, or when he abandons the Congregation.

STUDENT CONDUCT AND HONESTY CODE

Legion of Christ College has adopted a Student Code of Academic Conduct Policy to protect the rights of students, faculty, and staff at the College. This code ensures that the learning community at the College is one characterized by mutual respect and the discipline proper to a religious house.

All students are expected to accept and adhere to these high standards of personal conduct. Students shall:

1) Treat all members of the academic community with courtesy, respect and dignity. 2) Comply with directions of College officials acting in the performance of their duties. 3) Treat the campus itself with respect, including buildings, grounds and furnishings. 4) Respect the rights and property of other members of the academic community.

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5) Fulfill their obligations through honest and independent effort and integrity in academic and personal conduct.

6) Accept responsibility for and the consequences of their actions and encourage responsible conduct in others.

7) Respect the prohibition of possession and consumption of alcohol on campus and the illegal possession, use, distribution, and provision of controlled substances.

8) Abide by all published policies including but not limited to those that appear in Legion of Christ College Catalog and Student Handbook.

9) Refrain from tampering with fire safety equipment in campus buildings. 10) Have no firearms, weapons or any other item designed to inflict harm or damage on

campus.

Legion of Christ College expects students to fulfill their academic obligations through honest and independent effort. In a community of scholars committed to truth, and even more so for novices and religious living the rule of obedience, dishonesty violates the code of ethics by which we live and is considered a serious offense subject to strong disciplinary actions. Academic misconduct includes but is not limited to the following:

1) Knowingly furnishing false or misleading information. 2) Falsification, alteration or misuse of college forms or records. 3) Any joint effort in examinations, assignments or other academic activity unless

authorized by the instructor. 4) Plagiarism in any form; using another’s phrase, sentence or paragraph without

quotation marks; using another’s ideas or structure without properly identifying the source; or using the work of someone else and submitting it as one’s own.

5) Willfully aiding another in any act of academic dishonesty.

Any work done for academic credit should serve as a substantive demonstration of a student’s having been intellectually formed by the class for which he or she is writing. To that end, students may not make multiple submissions of their academic work without first seeking permission from the course professor to whom they desire to submit their work and sharing with that course professor the original work and any comments made on it by the professor to whom it was originally submitted. In the case where the work intended for submission will be sent to two or more course professors for credit in the same semester, permission must be granted in advance by all course professors who will be receiving it. Work that is substantially the same content presented in different formats (e.g., once as an essay for one class and then as a PowerPoint for a different class) is also considered a multiple submission. Violations of this policy may lead to a faculty member’s not accepting for credit the work a student has submitted.

Students are expected to conduct themselves on campus and in class so others are not distracted from the pursuit of learning. Discourteous or unseemly conduct may result in a student’s being asked to leave the classroom. Persistent misconduct on the part of a student is subject to disciplinary action.

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All alleged violations should be reported by faculty members to the Dean of Studies. Students should report cases to the instructor or to the Dean of Studies. The Dean shall inform the instructor and the religious superior of alleged violations that have been reported by faculty or students.

Where plagiarism or cheating is discovered or suspected, the instructor should inform the student(s) involved and undertake an investigation of the matter. If the instructor is then convinced that a violation did occur, the following procedure should be used: If the student admits a violation, the instructor may assign a grade of “0” or “F” to the examination or assignment on which cheating, plagiarism or other academic dishonesty occurred. If the student admits a violation of this Code not involving dishonesty (e.g. talking during an exam, but not sharing answers), the faculty member may assign an appropriate grade penalty. In either case, the name of the student and a brief description of the incident should be reported to the Dean of Studies for determination of the appropriate disciplinary penalty. Reporting is essential to assure that repeat offenders are penalized accordingly. If the student does not admit a violation, the instructor should refer the case to the religious superior, who will attempt to resolve the matter informally and, if necessary, arrange for adjudication by a faculty-student committee. Any contested accusation of cheating, plagiarism or other academic misconduct in an examination or assignment submitted by a student to satisfy course requirements will be adjudicated by a faculty-student committee appointed by the Academic Dean in consultation with the religious superior. In this case, the instructor should withhold the student’s grade until after adjudication. If, after adjudication, the student is found in violation, the grade should be assigned in accordance with what is said at the beginning of this paragraph. If there is no violation, the instructor shall assign a grade based on the quality of the work completed. A student who is dissatisfied with the decision in his or her hearing may appeal the decision. Where an instructor has referred a case for adjudication but has not received a report confirming a violation at the time that the course grades are due, submit a grade of “I” for the student on the grade report form. Procedures must ensure fairness not only for students accused of academic dishonesty but also for victims of dishonest acts, e.g., other students. The confidence of students and instructors in the procedures must be maintained.

STUDENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURES

In the course of their education, individuals may have complaints or concerns about Legion of Christ College of Humanities personnel, policies, or procedures. Below are resources that provide opportunities for students to express concerns and for the college to respond and improve.

Students who are seeking to file a formal complaint related to their concerns about curriculum, academic standards and achievement, course of study, etc., shall do the following:

1. Submit the complaint in writing to the dean of studies. The complaint may be delivered by email or in letter form.

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2. Describe in detail the behavior, program, process, or other matter that is the subject of the complaint, and explain how the matter implicates the college’s program and compliance with specific standards of the Office of Higher Education, Connecticut.

When the dean receives a student complaint, the following procedures will be followed:

1. The dean of studies will acknowledge receipt of the complaint within five business days. Acknowledgment may be made by email or letter, at the option of the administrator.

2. Within two weeks of acknowledgment of the complaint, the dean of studies, or his designee, shall either meet or correspond with the complaining student, providing a written response to the substance of the complaint or informing the student that additional investigation is needed. If further investigation is needed, the student shall be provided with information about what steps are being taken to investigate the complaint and an estimated date for the completion of the investigation by the college. The written response to the complaint will specify what steps are being taken to address the complaint.

3. After the student receives the written response to the complaint, an appeal may be made to the rector of the college.

4. A copy of the complaint and a summary of the process and resolution of the complaint shall be kept in the dean’s office for a period of eight years from the date of final resolution of the complaint.

5. If the resolution cannot be reached by the above mentioned college procedures, the student may further appeal to the Office of Higher Education, Connecticut if 1) the complaint relates to Connecticut General Statutes, and 2) all institutional grievance procedures have been exhausted.

The students will be informed about these procedures and the contact information for the Office of Higher Education (61 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105-2326; (800) 842-0229; www.ctohe.org/studentcomplaints.shtml)

TUITION AND FEES

Given the nature of the college, there are no fees or tuition charged to those students who

are candidates for the priesthood.

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2016-2017

The academic year is divided into two semesters with approximately fifteen weeks per semester and 2-3 weeks of exams.

1st and 2nd Year Students’ Calendar

19 Sep Inaugural Mass

23 Sep Registration ends

19 -24 Sep Orientation week

26 Sep Fall semester courses begin

29 Sep Religious holiday

20 Oct Religious holiday

1 Nov Religious holiday

24 Nov Thanksgiving Day

8 Dec Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

12 Dec Our Lady of Guadalupe

24 Dec – 6 Jan Christmas break

25 Jan Religious holiday

28 Jan St. Thomas Aquinas – Professors’ Day

30 Jan Spring semester courses begin

2 Feb Presentation of the Lord

6 Feb Religious holiday

13 Mar Anniversary of Pope Francis’ election

20 Mar Solemnity of St. Joseph

12 - 28 Apr Easter break

1 May Religious holiday

25 May Solemnity of the Ascension

5–16 Jun Spring semester exams

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3rd and 4th Year Students’ Calendar

19 Sep Inaugural Mass, courses begin

19 -24 Sep Orientation week

23 Sep Registration ends

29 Sep Religious holiday

10 Oct 4th Yr: Visit to Boston Museum of Fine Arts

20 Oct Religious holiday

1 Nov Religious holiday

6 Nov Concert at Yale: Brahms, Ein Deutsches Requiem

17 Nov Visit to Wadsworth Athenaeum (Hartford)

24 Nov Thanksgiving Day

8 Dec Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

12 Dec Our Lady of Guadalupe

13 Dec Visit to Yale Gallery of Arts and Gallery of British Art. New Haven

24 Dec – 6 Jan Christmas break/Christmas course

9 – 26 Jan Fall semester exams

25 Jan Religious holiday

28 Jan St. Thomas Aquinas – Professors’ Day

30 Jan Spring semester courses begin

2 Feb Presentation of the Lord – Devotional Renewal of Vows

6 Feb Religious holiday

14 Feb 4th Yr. Visit to the Frick collection

3 Mar Concert at Yale: Magnificats and More

13 Mar Anniversary of Pope Francis’ election

15 Mar Visit to the Museum of Modern Art

20 Mar Solemnity of St. Joseph

12 - 28 Apr Easter break/Easter course

1 May Religious holiday

22 Apr Concert at Yale: Mozart and Mahler

10 May 4th Yr. Visit to Boston Museum of Fine Arts

25 May Solemnity of the Ascension

1 - 23 Jun Spring semester exams

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12 Jun Visit to Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City

20 Jul – 3 Sep Summer courses

15 Aug Graduation

Once a month, a special speaker, either a faculty member, a scholar from another institution, or another person of renown in the area of liberal arts and humanities is invited to participate in our series of “Cheshire Lectures.” For this year, the following lectures are scheduled:

Date Speaker Topic Oct. 4th Robert Murphy, M.S. (LC

College, Cheshire, CT) The Golden Ratio

Nov. 15th Guillermo Esparza (New York City, NY)

Sacred Art at Mount Athos – Insights From a Practicing Iconographer

Dec. 20th David Pence, M.D. M.S. (Mankato, MN)

Four Facts in Nature that Point to the Kingdom of God

Feb. 13th

(Mon.) Timothy Kearns, Ph.D. Philosophical Foundations of the Humanities

March 7th Joseph Solodow, Ph.D. (Yale, New Haven, CT)

Livy on Manlius and the Gaul (book VIII)

Apr. 4th Michael Sloan, Ph.D. (Wake Forest, NC)

The Integrity of Dionysus

May 16th TBD TBD These lectures are all open to the public and usually take place on Tuesdays at 4:30 pm.

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DEGREE AND PROGRAM

Legion of Christ College of Humanities offers a four-year Associate in Art degree in

Humanities. To be awarded the degree, students must complete 60 credits of

undergraduate work, at least 30 of which must be earned at the College. It entails:

1. Completing at least 60 credits of work with a 2.5 grade point average;

2. Passing all required examinations.

A. General Education Requirements: (30 credits)

All students must complete the following courses:

Humanities 9 credits

Religious Studies 4 credits

Social Sciences 4 credits

Foreign Languages 4 credits

Mathematics 3 credits

Science 6 credits

The instruction language at the College is English (except if a foreign language class

requires otherwise). Students who are not native English speakers should prove their

capacity to perform college level studies in the English language by means of a thorough

oral and written examination as determined by the Dean of Studies. In the case of lacking

proficiency in English, remedial English (ESL = English as a Second Language) must be

taken and successfully passed in the course of the first semester.

Furthermore, each student must acquire proficiency in Spanish, the official international

language of the Legionaries of Christ. Native Spanish speakers may earn equivalent credits

through courses that improve their proficiency in English or apply ancient language

courses to the foreign language requirement.

The following table expresses the most likely combination of courses to fulfill the general

education requirements.

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Course number Course title Credits Duration

H 335 History and Ideas I 3 1 semester

H 115 Art and Music History and Theory I 3 1 semester

H 125 Western Literature I 3 1 semester

RS 101, RS 203 Fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine I, II 4 2 semesters

SS 101, SS 102 Psychology of the Spiritual Life I, II 4 2 semesters

ML 101/ML 211/ML 221, ML 102/ML 212/ML 222 or ML 141, ML 142

Spanish or English

4 2 semesters

SC 237 Elements of Physics for Philosophy 3 1 semester

SC 248 Biology for Bioethics 3 1 semester

SC 206 or SC 216

Calculus or Euclid’s Elements

3 1 semester

Total: 30

B. Specific Requirements (30 credits)

Humanities: 12 credits (in addition to the 9 required above)

Classical Languages: 12 credits

Communications: 6 credits

During the last semester, a thesis of 12-15 pages is to be submitted. No extra credits are

awarded since this thesis takes the place of three semester papers within the area of

humanities.

Before graduation, the students will give proof of their ability to communicate what they

have learned in a comprehensive oral examination, in addition to the usual final semester

exam in each subject.

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COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM

Letter Code Corresponding Area of Study

G

H

L

ML

RS

SC

SS

Ancient Greek

Humanities

Latin

Modern Languages

Religious Studies

Mathematical and Natural Sciences

Social Sciences

1st Digit The first digit represents the level of the course.

2nd Digit The second digit codifies the course itself, to distinguish it from other courses

within the same category.

3rd Digit The third digit indicates the semester and year in which the course is offered

(eight semesters during four years).

Example: H 335 World History I is a 3rd level course, # 3 of the humanities courses and

offered during the 5th semester of the program (i.e., the 1st semester of the 3rd year).

CURRICULUM

The program outlined below provides an organic study of Western Civilization, religious studies,

classical and modern languages, and sciences, providing the student with a broad general culture

and specialization in humanities.

The following diagram illustrates the complete layout of the academic program.

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Italicized courses are offered in addition to the requirements for the Associate’s degree. The table at

the end shows the content of the humanities studies for Years 3 and 4 in their chronological and

systematic alignment.

First Year, First Semester

RS 101 Fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine I RS 111 Christology I: Palestine, the Land of Christ RS 121 Introduction to Religious Life I SS 101 Psychology of the Spiritual Life I SS 001 Public Reading I L 101 Elementary Latin I or L 211 Intermediate Latin I or L 221 Advanced Latin I ML 101 Elementary Spanish I or ML 211 Intermediate Spanish I or ML 221 Advanced

Spanish I or ML 141 English as a Second Language I

Degree in Humanities

Social Sciences

Psychology of Spiritual Life

Communications

Reading Writing Public Speaking

Languages

Classical

Latin Greek

Modern

Spanish English

Natural Sciences

Biology Physics

Mathematics

Calculus Geometry

Religious Studies

Fundamentals Christology Religious Life

Humanities

History Art Music Literature

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First Year, Second Semester

RS 112 Christology II: Life and Person of Christ RS 122 Introduction to Religious Life II SS 102 Psychology of the Spiritual Life II SS 002 Public Reading II L 102 Elementary Latin II or L 212 Intermediate Latin II or 222 Advanced Latin II ML 102 Elementary Spanish II or ML 212 Intermediate Spanish II or ML 222 Advanced

Spanish II or ML 142 English as a Second Language II Second Year, First Semester

RS 203 Fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine II RS 233 Catholic Spirituality I L 203 Elementary Latin III or L 213 Intermediate Latin III G 103 Elementary Greek I or G 213 New Testament Prose: Gospels ML 203 Intermediate Spanish I or ML 223 Advanced Spanish I or ML 243 English as a

Second Language III H 103 Gregorian Chant Second Year, Second Semester

RS 234 Catholic Spirituality II H 104 Liturgical Music L 204 Elementary Latin IV or L 214 Intermediate Latin IV G 104 Elementary Greek II or G 214 Early Christian Texts ML 204 Intermediate Spanish II or ML 224 Advanced Spanish IV or ML 244 English as a

Second Language IV Third Year, First Semester

H 115 Art and Music History and Theory I H 125 Western Literature I H 335 History and Ideas I SS 215 Communications I L 225 Ecclesiastical Latin I or L 235 Introduction to Classical Latin Readings or L 355

Latin Prose I: Cicero’s Pro Archia G 125 Biblical Greek I or G 225 Biblical Greek and Beyond I or G 335 Greek of the New

Testament and the Septuagint Third Year, Second Semester

H 216 Art and Music History and Theory II H 226 Western Literature II H 336 History and Ideas II SS 216 Communications II L 226 Ecclesiastical Latin II or L 236 Selections of the Confessions of St. Augustine or L

356 Latin Prose II: Seneca’s Epistulae Morales and St. Augustine G 126 Biblical Greek II or G 226 Biblical Greek and Beyond II or G 336 Classical Greek

Prose: Plato’s Apology of Socrates

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SC 206 Calculus or SC 216 Euclid’s Elements

Fourth Year, First Semester

H 317 Art and Music History and Theory III H 327 Western Literature III H 437 History and Ideas III SS 317 Communications III L 247 Latin in the Classical Tradition or L 357 Latin Patristic Prose G 227 Selections of Early Christian Greek Texts I or G 437 Greek Patristic Prose SC 237 Elements of Physics for Philosophy

Fourth Year, Second Semester

H 418 Art and Music History and Theory IV H 428 Western Literature IV H 438 History and Ideas IV SS 318 Communications IV L 348 Selections of Classical and Medieval Latin or L 458 Survey of Latin Poetry G 328 Selections of Early Christian Greek Texts II or G 438 Greek Poetry: Homer and

Tragedy SC 248 Biology for Bioethics

Humanities Synopsis (Third and Fourth Year)

Semester* HISTORY/IDEAS ART MUSIC LITERATURE

5 Antiquity

Ancient Middle-East, Greece, Rome (to approx. 476 AD), Islam

Aesthetic theory Egypt, Greece, Rome

General theory Value of music Ancient Greek music

General principles Greek, Latin (to Boethius) Seminar: Iliad/ Odyssey/Aeneid

6 Middle- Ages

From 476 to Counter-reformation

(Pre-)Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque

Theory (continued), Gregorian Chant Middle Ages Renaissance, Baroque

Chivalry epic to Shakespeare Seminar: Dante

7 Modern Age

30-Years-War to First World War

Mannerism to Romanticism, Realism

Classics, Romanticism

17th to 19th century Seminar: Poetry

8 Present Time

1920s to present Impressionism, Expressionism, Modern Art

Impressionism Atonality, popular music, recent trends

20th century Seminar: Short stories, other short forms

* The semester count refers to the third and fourth year of the program when these subjects are taught.

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Humanities

H 103 Gregorian Chant (2 credits). No prerequisites. This course provides a systematic introduction

to the history, notation, rhythm, and interpretation of Gregorian chant. The students learn to sing

numerous pieces from the traditional repertoire: Latin hymns and liturgical songs most commonly

used in the Celebration of the Eucharist and the Liturgy of the Hours. Taught by Fr. Andreas Kramarz,

LC, with the assistance of Br. Daniel Carter, LC.

H 104 Liturgical Music (2 credits). Prerequisite: H 103. A combination of both theory and practice,

the course introduces the students to the terminology and musical language of both traditional and

modern Church choral music, while consolidating the Gregorian chant material learnt during the

previous semester. Students participate in liturgical and extra-liturgical contexts. Taught by Fr. Andreas

Kramarz, LC, with the assistance of Br. Daniel Carter, LC.

H 115 Art and Music History and Theory I (3 credits). No Prerequisites. This course is designed as

an introduction to the basic concepts of art and music and to their development in antiquity. While the

history of art and music will be presented in their respective progression, common underlying

aesthetic and ideological principles are identified and reflected upon in order to evaluate and

appreciate better the patrimony and the impact which the visual arts and music exert on man. In

particular, for painting, sculpture, and architecture the following periods are dealt with: Egypt, Crete,

Mycenae, Greece, Rome, early Christianity, Byzantium, and Islam. Each period and artistic style is

placed within the socio-cultural context of the epoch, emphasizing underlying ideas and beliefs. The

most representative works of art in each period are presented; primary texts about art and aesthetics

are also discussed. A guided visit to the Yale Gallery of Art in New Haven and the National Gallery in

Washington provide firsthand experience of the material covered in class. For music, a general

introduction into music theory is provided, including the question of the value of music in its

aesthetical and ethical dimension, with a special emphasis on the authors of antiquity. Taught by Fr.

Andreas Kramarz, LC.

H 216 Art and Music History and Theory II (3 credits). Prerequisite: H 315. This course builds on

the previous one, and includes a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (NY). It, too, follows a socio-

historical presentation of painting, sculpture, and architecture during the Pre-Romanesque,

Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. The seminar provides the venue to discuss

the most representative artists and their works. For music, the historical survey commences with the

presentation of Plainchant, and continues with music from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the

Baroque periods. After the appropriate explanations, students are given the opportunity to hear pieces

by the major composers and analyze the characteristics of their principal works. Taught by Fr. Andreas

Kramarz, LC.

H 317 Art and Music History and Theory III (3 credits). Prerequisite: H 316. Prerequisite: Art and

Music History and Theory II (H 316). This course builds on the ones from the previous two semesters

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and, with the same class methodology and dynamics, carries the historical survey and reflection

forward to the periods of the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. Monthly museum

visits will intensify the personal exposure to artworks of various collections available in New England.

Music history focuses on the periods of Classics (Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven) and the Romantic age

in its international ramifications. The exposition of composers and their works is backed up by insights

into the cultural and especially ideological circumstances of the time. Taught by Fr. Andreas Kramarz,

LC.

H 418 Art and Music History and Theory IV (3 credits). Prerequisite: H 417. This course concludes

the socio-historical survey of art and music, specializing in twentieth-century and contemporary art

and music. It includes—in art—Impressionism, Expressionism, Futurism, Cubism, Abstraction, Pop Art,

and New Realism; and—in music—the development of atonal, serial, and experimental music, ending

with a section on sacred music throughout the past century. Seminar discussions, museum visits, and

music presentations vivify the theoretical principles and the historical overview provided in the

lectures. The course culminates in a panoramic overview of the whole arc of artistic development and

elucidates interlocking trends between the arts and other areas of culture. Taught by Fr. Andreas

Kramarz, LC.

H 125 Western Literature I (3 credits). No prerequisites. In this course, students read, analyze and

discuss selected works from ancient authors. The authors or themes treated are as follows:

introduction to Greek literature, Plato, Aristotle, Sophocles, Thucydides, introduction to Roman

Literature, Cicero, Lucretius, Horace, Livy, Tacitus, Plutarch, Boethius, and St. Ambrose. The weekly

seminar period is dedicated to Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey as well as Virgil’s Aeneid, with students

reading the entire work and preparing a presentation on a specific topic. A discussion of major themes

and topics—such as literary devices, ideas and institutions of ancient Greece, and intuitions regarding

human nature—follows each presentation. Taught by Dr. Josef Froula (one seminar group is directed by

Bob Murphy).

H 226 Western Literature II (3 credits). Prerequisite: H 325. This course entails reading, analysis,

and discussion of selected works from medieval and renaissance authors. The authors or themes

treated are as follows: Beowulf, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Dante, Petrarch, Boccaccio, Chaucer,

Introduction to Prosody, Introduction to the Renaissance, Spenser, and Shakespeare, Milton, and

Cervantes. For the seminar, students read the entire text of the Divine Comedy and discuss each Canto.

They prepare different presentations throughout the semester with the help of various commentaries.

The work is read considering the culture of Dante’s time and place, with weight given to the political,

moral and eschatological levels of interpretation suggested by Dante himself. Emphasis is placed on

understanding the medieval worldview. Taught by Dr. Josef Froula (one seminar group is directed by

Bob Murphy).

H 327 Western Literature III (3 credits). Prerequisite: H 326. This course entails the reading,

analysis, and discussion of selected works from modern authors such as Montaigne, Moliere, Goethe,

Swift, Wordsworth, Keats, Tennyson, Dickens, Hugo, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Irving, Hawthorne, Twain,

and Frost. The course also includes a seminar to gain an appreciation for the particular power of

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poetry and to understand a variety of its formal elements. Taught by Dr. Josef Froula (one seminar

group is directed by Bob Murphy).

H 428 Western Literature IV (3 credits). Prerequisite: H 427. This course entails reading, analysis,

and discussion of selected works from 20th- century authors. The authors or themes treated are as

follows: Faulkner, Eliot, Hemingway, Doyle, Chesterton, Greene, Kafka, Fabre, Claudel, Mauriac, Camus,

Ionesco, Cela, Solzhenitsyn, and Marquez. The course also includes a seminar which treats the modern

essay and short stories. Taught by Dr. Josef Froula (one seminar group is directed by Bob Murphy).

H 335 History and Ideas I (3 credits). No Prerequisites. This course is intends to highlight important

aspects that arise within cultures and peoples from ancient cultures to the dawn of Medieval Times,

predominantly Ancient Greece and Rome. In the lecture classes, special attention is paid to cultural

development with regards to currents of thought in the philosophical, political, and economic fields

and their effect on daily life and culture as a whole. Connections are drawn between socio-economic

conditions and the progress of the arts and sciences, as well as their place in and effect on the social

order. Furthermore, the course intends to provide patterns of judgment and understanding of the

present political and cultural situation of the world in view of its roots and causes in previous periods.

The seminar seeks to provide the students with exposure to primary sources and encourages them to

begin formulate their own opinions about historical events. This course covers readings from early

Mesopotamian Civilization to the fall of the Roman Empire in 476 AD. Students are required to read

primary sources on a variety of topics, formulate a thesis on each topic, and express that thesis in class

discussion. Taught by Mr. Robert Murphy (one seminar group is directed by Br. Erik Burckel, LC).

H 336 History and Ideas II (3 credits). Prerequisite: H 335. This course is a continuation of World

History I and follows the same dynamics. It consists of a discussion of cultures and peoples,

predominantly of Western Europe, from the dawn of Medieval Times to the Counterreformation. The

seminar readings include documents from Einhard to the Ninety-five Thesis of Martin Luther. Taught

by Mr. Robert Murphy (one seminar group is directed by Br. Erik Burckel, LC).

H 437 History and Ideas III (3 credits). Prerequisite: H 312. This course is a discussion of cultures

and peoples from the seventeenth century to the turn of the twentieth century, predominantly the

history of Europe and North America. Review and analysis follow the same parameters as the courses

of the previous year. The course is, just as the previous, complemented by a seminar in which primary

sources are discussed. Taught by Mr. Robert Murphy with the assistance of Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC and

Br. Erik Burckel, LC.

H 438 History and Ideas IV (3 credits). Prerequisite: H 437. This course is a discussion of the most

important events of twentieth century and contemporary history. Review and analysis follow the same

parameters as the courses of the previous semesters. The course is complemented by a seminar to

discuss primary sources. Taught by Mr. Robert Murphy with the assistance of Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC,

and Br. Erik Burckel, LC.

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Classics

L 101 Elementary Latin I (3 credits). No prerequisites. This course is a thorough explanation of the basics of Latin grammar and sentence structure with examples from the most common texts of the Catholic liturgy and the Latin Vulgate translation of the Bible. Taught by Dr. Timothy Kearns.

L 102 Elementary Latin II (3 credits). Prerequisite: L 101. This course is a continuation of Elementary Latin I. Students complete the study of basic morphology and syntax and continue to translate liturgical and Biblical texts. Taught by Dr. Timothy Kearns.

L 203 Elementary Latin III (3 credits). Prerequisite: L 102. While the students continue reviewing the basics of Latin syntax, they read hymns and texts of the Catholic liturgy and from spiritual authors and consolidate their knowledge of liturgical vocabulary. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of Latin sentence structure. Taught by Dr. Timothy Kearns.

L 204 Elementary Latin IV (3 credits). Prerequisite: L 203. The course is designed to help the students get acquainted with a broader variety of texts from the Latin Vulgate translation of the Bible, especially the four Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, and the Epistles of St. Paul. While reading the texts, the teacher will help the students recognize the grammatical elements and notable sentence structures. The students are expected to learn the most commonly used words and expressions in New Testament Latin. Taught by Dr. Timothy Kearns.

L 211 and L 212 Intermediate Latin I and II (3 credits each). Prerequisite: mastery of basic Latin morphology and syntax. The course is designed to help the students get acquainted with a broad variety of texts from the Catholic liturgy in poetic and prose forms. While reading the texts, the teacher helps the students identify the grammatical elements and notable sentence structures. Students are expected to learn the vocabulary (predominantly liturgical Latin). Taught by Fr. John Sweeney, LC, with the assistance of Br. Erik Burckel, LC.

L 213 and 214 Intermediate Latin III and IV (3 credits each). Prerequisite: L 212. The course focuses on analyzing and translating a selection of texts from documents of the Catholic Church, mainly the Code of Canon Law, the Second Vatican Council, papal encyclicals as well as some texts from spiritual authors. At the same time, the students systematically review the forms and rules of Latin syntax and learn the vocabulary words that occur most frequently in the translation texts. Taught by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC, with the assistance of Fr. John Sweeney, LC.

L 225 and L 226 Ecclesiastical Latin I and II (3 credits each). Prerequisite: mastery of basic Latin morphology and syntax. The course focuses on analyzing and translating a selection of hymns and prayers from the Catholic Mass and other ceremonies, an introduction to the Latin of the Vulgate, the Church Fathers, and the Medieval Latin of the Doctors of the Church. Students learn the vocabulary words that occur most frequently in the texts they are translating. Each week, translation of original Latin texts is combined with a systematic grammar review. Taught by Dr. Josef Froula.

L 235 Introduction to Classical Latin Readings (3 credits). Prerequisite: mastery of basic Latin morphology and syntax. This course will introduce the students into the translation of classical Latin texts in ascending degree of difficulty, while including an intensive review of morphology and especially syntax. In addition, insights into Roman civilization and the importance of its writings for

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Western Civilization will be given. Taught by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC, with the assistance of Br. Erik Burckel, LC.

L 236 Selections of the Confessions of St. Augustine (3 credits). Prerequisite: L 236. The course includes the reading of selected texts from the autobiography of St. Augustine, and the emphasis is on reading comprehension. The excerpts are situated within the context of the life of the author and the broader socio-cultural reality of the last years of the Roman Empire in northern Africa, Milan, and Rome. Taught by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC, with the assistance of Br. Erik Burckel, LC.

L 247 Latin in the Classical Tradition (3 credits). Prerequisite: L 236. While the students continue strengthening their command of Latin grammar, they read a representative selection of texts by classical Roman authors and explore the cultural contexts in which the texts were written. Taught by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC, with the assistance of Dr. Timothy Kearns.

L 348 Selections of Classical and Medieval Latin (3 credits). Prerequisites: L 467. This course is designed to introduce students to the reading of classical and Christian texts up until medieval times, concluding with St. Thomas Aquinas. Advanced syntax constructions are introduced or reviewed. Taught by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC with the assistance of Dr. Timothy Kearns.

L 355 Latin Prose I: Cicero’s Pro Archia (3 credits). Prerequisite: Elementary Latin morphology and syntax. Cicero’s Pro Archia, delivered in 62 AD, is a masterpiece of ancient rhetoric, which poses a legal issue limited enough for us to get a good grasp of and evaluate, and which also contains an influential passage on the value of the liberal arts. We will read the oration together, construing the Latin carefully, paying attention to Ciceronian techniques of rhetorical artistry, and considering his discussion in the confirmatio section of the speech on the value of humanities study. Taught by Dr. Charles Mercier.

L 356 Latin Prose II: Seneca’s Epistulae Morales and St. Augustine (3 credits). Prerequisite: L 355. This semester continues our survey of Latin prose from Cicero to Augustine. We will read together a number of the Epistulae Morales of Seneca and consider his Stoic thought, particularly as it may be consonant with Christian moral teaching, as well as several other writers of the first century AD. After that we will turn to selections of St. Augustine, drawn from his sermons and his Biblical commentaries, as found in the readings of the Office of Readings, and, at greater length, from his Confessions. Taught by Dr. Charles Mercier.

L 357 Latin Patristic Prose (3 credits). Prerequisites: L 356 or L 246. Patrology is the study of the life, writings, and teachings of the earliest Christian writers and theologians. The Fathers of the Church defended and explained the faith in times of persecution and establishment, controversy and peace, over the first seven centuries of Christianity. We will read together selections from the Fathers of the Church who wrote in Latin in the western empire, accomplishing a chronological survey of their writings. Taught by Dr. Charles Mercier.

L 458 Survey of Latin Poetry (3 credits). Prerequisite: L 357 We will read together works by a

number of Roman poets, surveying material from Catullus and Lucretius through Vergil, Horace,

and Ovid, and on to Christian Latin poets. We will pay attention to rhythm, diction and other

aspects of formal artistry; important themes in Roman poetry; and the Christian appropriation of

the Latin poetic tradition. Taught by Dr. Charles Mercier.

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G 103 Elementary Greek I (3 credits). No prerequisites. This course is designed to introduce students to the reading of simple New Testament texts. The three declensions are explained and memorized as well as all tenses of the indicative mood. Students learn the most frequent vocabulary found in New Testament texts. Taught by Dr. Timothy Kearns with the assistance of Br. Daniel Carter, LC.

G 104 Elementary Greek II (3 credits). Prerequisite: G 103. This course combines the study of the basics of grammar with the reading of sentences from the New Testament. The course covers the conjugation of most of the tenses of verbs in subjunctive, infinitive, imperative, participial, imperative and optative moods. The students continue learning vocabulary from the New Testament. Taught by Dr. Timothy Kearns with the assistance of Br. Daniel Carter, LC.

G 213 New Testament Prose: Gospels (3 credits). Prerequisite: Elementary Greek Grammar. This course offers a more extensive reading of Gospel passages, mainly of St. Luke, along with a systematic review of Greek grammar. In addition to identifying relevant aspects of grammar and syntax, students are expected to exegetically read and discuss the significance of each text. Taught by Dr. Charles Mercier.

G 214 Early Christian Texts (3 credits). Prerequisite: G 213. Students translate longer excerpts of the Gospels, the epistles of St. Paul, the Acts of the Apostles, the Letter to the Hebrews, and the Didachē. As in the previous course, exegetical discussion complements the reading. Taught by Dr. Charles Mercier.

G 125 and 126 Biblical Greek I and II (3 credits). Prerequisite: G 104. This course is designed to introduce students to a more extensive reading of Biblical texts. It combines a review of grammar with the reading of selected passages from the New Testament. Students continue to learn vocabulary and are expected to master the words that occur most frequently in the New Testament texts. Taught by Fr. John Sweeney, LC.

G 225 and & 226 Biblical Greek and Beyond I and II (3 credits). Prerequisite: Elementary Greek Grammar. This course offers texts from the New Testament, along with a systematic review of Greek grammar. In addition to identifying relevant aspects of grammar and syntax, students are expected to exegetically read and discuss the significance of each text., The course then adds selections from the Septuagint, and, to link these texts to broader culture, includes some classical Greek texts and other topics of ancient Greece. Students are introduced to more advanced syntactical constructions. Taught by Dr. Timothy Kearns.

G 227 and G 328 Selections of Early Christian Greek Texts I and II (3 credits each). Prerequisite: G 246. Students continue reviewing the basics of Greek grammar and syntax, including the article, nouns, the three declensions, pronouns, and all major verb forms. They exercise this knowledge by translating texts from the Gospels and the epistles of St Paul and St John, from the Fathers of the Church, and from classical Greek authors such as Herodotus and Plato. An effort is made to explain the biographical background and context of each work presented. Taught by Dr. Timothy Kearns.

G 335 Greek of the New Testament and the Septuagint (3 credits). Prerequisite: Elementary Greek grammar. We will read together selections from the Greek New Testament and the Septuagint (the ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Old Testament), reviewing and consolidating our knowledge of koine Greek grammar, morphology, and vocabulary as necessary, while trying to gain some mastery and ease with this kind of Greek. As time allows there will also be other readings of various kinds of Hellenistic Greek. Taught by Dr. Charles Mercier.

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G 336 Classical Greek Prose: Plato’s Apology of Socrates (3 credits). Prerequisite: G 335. In the Apology of Socrates, Plato dramatizes the trial of Socrates in Athens in 399 BC some five or ten years after the event. We will read the work together, making the transition to reading Attic Greek prose and discussing the issues that the work poses. Taught by Dr. Charles Mercier.

G 437 Greek Patristic Prose (3 credits). Prerequisite: G 336. Patrology is the study of the life, writings, and teachings of the earliest Christian writers and theologians. The Fathers of the Church defended and explained the faith in times of persecution and establishment, controversy and peace, over the first seven centuries of Christianity. We will read together selections from the Fathers of the Church who wrote in Greek, accomplishing a chronological survey of their writings. Taught by Dr. Charles Mercier.

G 438 Greek Poetry: Homer and Tragedy (3 credits). Prerequisite: G 437. We will spend the bulk of the semester reading selections from Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey (the epics can be dated about 700 BC). We will read as well a selection from the Iphigenia at Aulis (405 BC) of Euripides (~480 - 406) and other Greek poetry, including a selection of Nonnos’ hexameter Paraphrase on the Gospel of John (about 400 AD). Taught by Dr. Charles Mercier.

Empirical Sciences and Mathematics

SC 237 Elements of Physics for Philosophy (3 credits). Prerequisites: proficiency in mathematics – Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry. This course explores the ideas and ramifications of the greatest minds of natural philosophy: Aristotle, Newton, Einstein, and Heisenberg. Their ideas and principles about the workings of nature are explored and discussed with the purpose of understanding about the way nature works. True understanding does not end with ideas but in a discovery of how nature truly behaves. Students consider various applications and solve problems. Special emphasis is given to modern physics. The professor is available twice a week for a tutorial. Taught by Mr. Robert Murphy.

SC 248 Biology for Bioethics (3 credits). No prerequisites. This course focuses on the themes of biology needed to understand today’s most relevant bioethical questions. The following fields are discussed in this course: key persons in the history of biology, life, the cell, genetics, the human body, embryology and biotechnology, evolution, and ecology. Taught by Dr. Gary Tennyson with the assistance of Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, OP.

SC 206 Calculus (3 credits). Prerequisite: Pre-calculus. This course is an in depth study of polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential functions, trigonometry, logarithmic functions, analytic geometry, and upper level algebraic concepts. The students are also introduced to the derivative and integral of calculus. Topics include a review of the real number system, equations and inequalities, graphing techniques, and applications of functions. Advanced mathematical concepts presented in this course are intended for students who plan to continue in the calculus sequence, as well as other disciplines that are mathematically based, such as chemistry and physics. There is an emphasis on problem solving and the development of the understanding of mathematical concepts from first principles. Emphasis is given to all phases of trigonometry, including the geometry of trigonometry, trigonometric equations, trigonometric identities, and the equations and graphs of the six trigonometric functions. Other topics that are covered in depth include matrices, determinants, arithmetic and geometric series, conic sections, roots of higher order, and functions, including curve sketching. This course is designed for the student who is seeking college level studies in

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math/science/computer programming or who would like to continue more in depth mathematics studies. Regular tutoring sessions are offered for those students in need of more assistance in learning and applying the subject material. Taught by Mr. Robert Murphy.

SC 216 Euclid’s Elements (3 credits). No prerequisites. This course covers the definitions, postulates, common notions, and all of the propositions in Books I-IV of Euclid’s Elements. Regular tutoring sessions are offered for those students in need of more assistance in learning and applying the subject material. Taught by Dr. Josef Froula.

Religious Studies

RS 111 Christology I: Palestine, the Land of Christ (2 credits). No prerequisites. The course begins with a brief overview of the history of the Jews and then focuses on the religious, political, and geographical situation of Palestine during the time of Christ. Students are given a systematic introduction to Christ’s humanity, his life and public ministry, and his death and resurrection. The different sites of the Holy Land as they exist today are presented along with some archaeological-historical background. An overview of the Christology of John Paul II is also given. Taught by Fr. Andrew LaBudde, LC.

RS 112 Christology II: Life and Person of Christ (2 credits). Prerequisite: RS 111. This course explores the life of Christ and the key aspects of his mystery, such as: the saving mystery of humanity’s redemption, his resurrection from the dead, the meaning of salvation in Jesus Christ today, and his human and divine nature. Taught by Fr. Andrew LaBudde, LC.

RS 121 and RS 122 Introduction to Religious Life I and II (4 credits each). No prerequisites. Introduction to Religious Life covers the principles of Catholic religious life in general and in the context of the Legion of Christ, drawing from the history of religious life in the Church and the disciplines of spiritual theology, Canon Law, mystical theology, and pastoral methodology. The emphasis is both on the theoretical foundation and on the practical living of consecrated life, especially in relation to our Constitutions. You will also grow in your self-knowledge through the study of temperaments, characterology, and the faculties of intellect and will. Taught by Fr. Joseph Brickner, LC.

RS 101 Fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine I (2 credits). No prerequisites. This course is offered as an intensive course and consists of an introduction to the core teachings of the Catholic Church. Lectures explore essential topics in the theological disciplines about the doctrine of the Holy Trinity, Christology, Ecclesiology, and Eschatology. This course’s dynamic class methodology includes in-depth assimilation of key passages of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and public expositions by the students of the material covered. Taught by Fr. Christopher O’Connor, LC, with the assistance of Fr. Andrew LaBudde, LC.

RS 203 Fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine II (2 credits). No prerequisites. This course is an introduction to the core teachings of the Catholic Church. Lectures explore essential theological topics about the doctrine on Grace, the Sacraments, and Moral theology. This course’s dynamic class methodology includes in-depth assimilation of key passages of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and public expositions by the students of the material covered. Taught by Fr. Christopher O’Connor, LC with the assistance of Fr. Andrew LaBudde, LC.

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RS 233 and RS 234 Catholic Spirituality I and II (2 credits each). No prerequisites. The following major themes are studied: consecrated religious life; the priesthood; the call to religious and priestly apostolate in the light of the New Evangelization; and the value Christian hope gives to time in relation to eternity. Primary sources for the course are the writings of the Popes of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries: Blessed John Paul II: Vita Consecrata and Pastores Dabo Vobis; Paul VI: Evangelii Nuntiandi; Benedict XVI: Spe Salvi. Attention is given to the new media, with opportunities to write articles and blogs to transmit the Christian message. Taught by Fr. Christopher O’Connor, LC.

Social Sciences

SS 001 and SS 002, Public Reading I and II (no credits). No prerequisites. This course consists in practicing the skills necessary for reading out loud to an audience, geared especially towards, but not limited to, reading in the liturgical context: proper breathing, pronunciation, articulation, projection technique, adequate tempo, and sentence intonation. Students, divided in various groups according to language background, take turns reading with expressivity from different genres of texts, receiving constructive criticism from their coach and peers. The groups meet once a week for half an hour. Taught by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC, with the assistance of Fr. Christopher O’Connor, LC, Br. Daniel Carter, LC, and Br. Erik Burckel, LC.

SS 101 and SS 102 Psychology of the Spiritual Life I and II (2 credits each). No prerequisites. These two courses explore the workings of the human psyche—external senses, memory, imagination, feelings, emotions, intelligence, and will—as they relate to spiritual life: sin, life of grace, formation of virtues. The students are taught how to deal with these elements in their own lives and how to channel the stimuli and energy of these faculties for their spiritual progress. The psychological aspects are based on modern research; the spiritual aspects are based on classical Christian writers such as St Augustine, St Thomas Aquinas, St Teresa of Avila, St John of the Cross, and St Ignatius Loyola. Taught by Fr. Christopher O’Connor, LC.

SS 215 Communications I (3 credits). No prerequisites. This course presents key concepts and skills

needed for the effective communication. After an initial consideration of the relationship between

communication and culture, and a brief introduction to basic techniques of oral seminar presentations,

the student is presented with elements needed for college-level writing to ensure succinct and

powerful writing of descriptive or narrative pieces, explanatory and argumentative essays, articles,

and blogs. There is a section on the role of story as an effective means of communication. Taught by Dr.

Josef Froula and Fr. Christopher O’Connor, LC.

SS 216 Communications II (3 credits). No prerequisites. This course presents essential elements of

effective public speaking through lectures and analysis of models. Students continuously prepare,

deliver, and improve —through classroom feedback— a variety of oral presentations. After Easter, a

block of intensive training will be offered. All participants are divided up in coaching groups for

individual practice and review. Taught by Mr. Jim Fair with the assistance of Fr. Christopher O’Connor,

LC, Fr. David Daly, and the academic advisers.

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SS 317 Communications III (3 credits). Prerequisite: H 245. This course is a workshop where

students can put into practice much of the theory learned in the previous year. It includes analysis of

models, individual and team exercises, and peer-evaluation. Since good oral communication depends

on good material, there is also some practice in writing. Taught by Fr. Christopher O’Connor, LC, with the

assistance of Fr. David Daly, LC, Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC, and the academic advisers.

SS 318 Communications IV (3 credits). Prerequisite: H 246. This workshop allows students to

further improve their public speaking skills, and includes analysis of models, individual and team

exercises, and peer-evaluation. Students are also introduced into the production of short video

presentations. After Easter, a block of intensive training will be offered. Taught by Mr. Jim Fair with the

assistance of Fr. David Daly, LC, Fr. Christopher O’Connor, LC, Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC, and the academic

advisers.

Modern Languages

ML 101 and ML 102 Elementary Spanish I and II (2 credits each). No prerequisites. These courses

are designed to help students achieve basic fluency in spoken and written Spanish. Emphasis is on

learning the first and second parts of an established vocabulary list that covers the most important

usages in the context of religious life. Short story readings are an integrated part of these courses.

Taught by Mrs. Melanie Sánchez.

ML 203 and ML 204 Intermediate Spanish I and II (2 credits each). Prerequisite: ML 102. The

content of these courses is identical with ML 211 and ML 212. Taught by Mrs. Melanie Sánchez.

ML 211 and ML 212 Intermediate Spanish I and II (2 credits each). Prerequisite: Basic

knowledge of spoken and written Spanish or ML 102. This course is designed to help students

improve fluency in spoken and written Spanish. They combine clear explanation of theory with

drills to foster competency. Reading aloud is done to develop correct pronunciation and inflection.

Emphasis is on learning vocabulary in the third and fourth parts of an established vocabulary list

that covers the most important usages in the context of religious life. Readings of Spanish and

Latino authors are an integral part of this course. Taught by Mrs. Melanie Sánchez.

ML 221/223 and ML 222/224 Advanced Spanish I and II (2 credits each). Prerequisite: ML 212 or

advanced knowledge of spoken and written Spanish. These courses consist of an intensified review of

advanced Spanish grammar. Students are introduced to techniques necessary to write and speak

Spanish correctly and elegantly. Selections by Spanish and Latino authors will be read and discussed.

The class dynamic provides further training in active conversational skills. Students are expected to

learn a significant amount of literary and advanced conversational vocabulary. Taught by Mrs. Melanie

Sánchez.

ML 237 and ML 238 Spanish I and II (2 credits each). No particular prerequisites. This course is a

remedial elective offered for those students who, after their Spanish studies during the first four

semesters, still have not acquired the level of Spanish as described in the learning outcomes for ML

204/ML 212. Taught by Mrs. Melanie Sánchez.

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ML 141, ML 142, ML 243, and ML 244 English as a Second Language I, II, III, and IV (2 credits

each). No particular prerequisites. The goal of these courses is to help students to improve proficiency

of the English language as required for college-level studies. They should become comfortable in

understanding, speaking, reading, and writing contemporary English, with a good grasp of English

grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Taught by Mrs. Melanie Sánchez.

ML 055 and ML 056 Remedial English I and II (no credits). This course is designed to bring non-

native English speakers who transfer into the third year of the program to a college level of English.

Taught by Mrs. Melanie Sánchez.

ML 062, ML 064, ML 066, and ML 068 Spanish Week (no credits). At the end of each year, during

the summer, a Spanish Week is held as an immersion program to consolidate the knowledge acquired

previously and gain more practice in actively speaking. Concentrated classes by level groups, one-on-

one conversation training with native speakers, and all daily community activities performed in

Spanish facilitate the experience of living in a Spanish environment. No credits are awarded since these

weeks are considered part of the other Spanish courses given during the year. Taught by Mrs. Melanie

Sánchez with the assistance of all available native Spanish speakers in the community.