Arts and Sciences
(AR), Fine Arts (FA),
and First-Year Seminar (FY SEM)
Arts and Sciences (AR)
Professor: R. J. Kolesar (MT); Lecturers: C. A. Kerrett,
C. Lee III, S. Kus-Patena
110. READING IMPROVEMENT I 1 cr. Designed to strengthen
the reading and study skills of the college student. A combination of
classroom and laboratory experience to develop vocabulary, comprehension,
time management and speed techniques, and efficient test-taking. Limited
in fall term to entering first year students; open to all students in
spring term.
111. READING IMPROVEMENT II 1 cr. Prerequisite: AR
110. Continuation of AR 110, emphasizing speed techniques, critical
reading, idea reading and analogies. Approval of instructor is necessary
to register for this course.
112. APPLIED STRATEGIC LEARNING 1 cr. Application of
principles of cognitive learning theory. Strategic learning strategies
used to improve academic performance.
171. INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENCE 3 4 cr. Corequisite:
AR 171L. Interdisciplinary approach to science teaching in elementary
school. Topics include concepts in biology, chemistry, and physics.
Course coordinated by science departments and the Department of Education
and Allied Studies.
171L. INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENCE LAB 0 cr. Corequisite:
AR 171. Laboratory experiments illustrating concepts and procedures
developed in AR 171.
199. CULTIVATING COMMUNITY 3 cr. A multi-disciplinary
course; focused academic engagement to develop students’ awareness
of the human condition. Students in turn are challenged to engage their
community to work for a positive change.
200. CROSS REGISTRATION 1 6 cr. An administrative holding
number used to facilitate cross-registration with other Cleveland-area
institutions. Credit assigned to proper academic department on submission
of transcript. Program described on page 118.
203. PROBLEM SOLVING 1 cr. Through exposure to creative
methods in problem solving, the student gains insight into how one thinks
and how to modify one’s thinking to be comfortable when confronted
with a problem, thereby increasing chances for obtaining a solution.
291. JUSTICE AND DEMOCRACY IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT 3 cr. Interdisciplinary
course taught by two or more faculty from the Departments of Religious
Studies, Political Science, and History. Focus on the interaction of
religion and politics in specific historical contexts. Specific topics
will vary by semester but typically will include themes related to the
construction of religious, racial, and national identities; the roots
of violence and conflict resolution; the articulation of differences
and the promotion of democracy and justice. Designed for prospective
majors in the Departments of Religious Studies, Political Science, and
History, and applicable to major requirements in each of these departments.
Suggested as prerequisite to enrolling in Arts of Democracy learning
communities.
299. PROFESSIONAL TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES SEMINAR 1 cr. For
juniors and seniors only. Prepares students to take professional tests
for graduate school. Focus on interpretation of test questions, test
structure and format, and use of speed techniques.
300. STUDY ABROAD 1 16 cr. An administrative holding
number used to facilitate study- abroad registration at those institutions
that participate in a special consortial agreement with John Carroll
University. Program described on pages 118-119.
Fine Arts (FA)
Lecturers: C. Caporella, M. Hoehler, A. Mentschukoff
Music performance courses require participation and training in vocal
groups, band, or other ensemble activities within the university. Performance
ensembles at John Carroll are open to all who are interested in choral
and band experiences. Some groups require an audition before admittance.
Students may choose to receive elective credit per semester (up to a
maximum of 4 credits) for participation in one of the choirs, or join
the choirs or bands on a voluntary, non credit basis. Guitar, Music
Appreciation, and Class Voice courses are open to all students.
Choral Ensembles
109A. UNIVERSITY CONCERT CHOIR 1 cr. Choral
organization that offers a wide variety of repertoire. The choir explores,
prepares, and performs both sacred and secular music literature from
a variety of musical periods, places and cultures throughout music history.
The choir performs at several concerts throughout the semester, including
Parents Weekend Concert, Christmas Carroll Eve Concert, and the Spring
Concert. All students who enjoy singing are encouraged to join. No formal
audition is required.
109B. JCU MAD*JAZZ 1 cr. A select vocal ensemble that
performs a variety of music in the popular venue. The group explores,
prepares, and performs secular music literature from several musical
periods, focusing on the madrigal and the medium of vocal jazz. Literature
also includes a cappella, Broadway and popular tunes. The choir sings
at concerts both on and off campus. Audition is required.
109C. JCU CECILIA SINGERS 1 cr. An all-women’s
vocal ensemble that performs a variety of music from both the sacred
and secular genres arranged for women’s voices with a special
focus on the Broadway medium. The choir performs at concerts both on
and off campus. Audition is required.
109D. UNIVERSITY SCHOLA CANTORUM 1 cr. A select vocal
ensemble that performs sacred literature with the smaller ensemble in
mind. This choir explores, prepares, and performs sacred music literature
from a variety of musical periods spanning chant and polyphony through
standard traditional sacred repertoire and contemporary sacred works.
The choir sings at major liturgical celebrations, prayer services and
concerts on and off campus. Audition is required.
109E. UNIVERSITY CHAPEL CHOIR 0 cr. A specialized vocal
and instrumental ensemble that offers sacred music for liturgies and
prayer services on campus. The ensemble explores, prepares and performs,
sacred liturgical music literature from a variety of musical periods,
though focusing on contemporary liturgical and praise songs. Each Sunday
the choir rehearses 45 minutes before the 10 pm Mass, at which it then
performs. No audition is required.
109F. CANTORS AT JCU 0 cr. Vocalists who regularly
lead the singing at worship services and liturgies on campus. A primary
focus of the ministry of cantor is to proclaim the psalm. Audition is
required.
109G. JCU GOSPEL CHOIR 0 cr. A choral ensemble that
offers a wide selection of traditional Gospel, Spirituals and contemporary
Gospel praise. Musical performances, both on and off campus, include
Parents Weekend and the Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration. No audition
is required.
Instrumental Ensembles
110A. JCU PEP BAND 0 cr. The JCU Pep
Band is an ensemble that fanatically supports the Blue Streaks athletic
teams, amassing a repertoire of polished songs and influencing a game’s
atmosphere with a raucous force of sheer volume! Musicians of all degrees
of experience are welcome.
110B. JCU JAZZ BAND 0 cr. The JCU Jazz Band plays a
variety of classic and contemporary stage band pieces in various styles
at concerts on campus and area jazz festivals. An informal audition
is required.
110C. JCU WIND ENSEMBLES 0 cr. The Wind Ensemble is
a concert band that begins practice in October in preparation for a
holiday concert and resumes rehearsals in the spring for a spring concert.
Rehearsals begin when Pep Band rehearsals have ended.
Musicianship
110E. BEGINNING CLASSROOM GUITAR 1 cr. Introduction
to various guitar styles; emphasis on reading music and guitar technique.
Basic music theory.
110F. INTERMEDIATE CLASSROOM GUITAR 1 cr. Analysis
of guitar styles focusing on folk and flamenco. Music theory.
110G. ADVANCED CLASSROOM GUITAR 1 cr. Refinement of
guitar styles, including classical. Advanced music theory.
114. MUSIC APPRECIATION 1 3 cr. Introductory music
course designed to enhance the knowledge of music and the art of analytical,
perceptive listening. Explores sources and mediums of musical sound,
basic elements of music and historical periods of music. Class attendance
at local music concerts is required.
115. CLASS VOICE 1 2 cr. The art of vocal production
with individual attention in a class setting. Fundamentals of singing,
including posture, breathing, tone production, diction, and song interpretation.
Students required to give several solo performances in class during
the semester.
General
FA 199. SPECIAL TOPICS 1 3 cr. Topics in fine arts.
Specific topic announced in schedule of classes.
FA 299 A, B. DIRECTED INSTRUMENTAL STUDY 1-3 cr. Advanced
students. Requires audition and approval of instructor. Individual directed
study of an instrument.
