Dual Enrollment On-campus

Do you live near Gordon’s campus in Wenham, MA? Gordon offers AP course equivalents. You can join a college class on Gordon’s campus as a Dual Enrollment student.

Fall 2023 schedule: August 23-December 7

ART 101 Visual Thinking
Credits: 4
Instructor: Prof. Gregory Deddo
Schedule: MW 11:30 A.M. -2:00 P.M.

ART 110 Design Concepts and Technologies
Credits: 4
Instructor: Prof. Kelly Foster
Schedule: TR 1:15-3:45 P.M.

ART 150 Art History: Cave Art to Medieval
Credits: 4
Instructor: Prof. Deborah Stanton
Schedule: TR 8-9:35 A.M.

Description
Surveys development of art from cave painting through the early Renaissance. Includes Western painting, sculpture, and architecture as well as parallel non-Western developments.

BCM 101 Introduction to the Old Testament
Credits: 4
Instructor: Prof. Laurel Copp
Schedule: MWF 9:10-10:10 A.M.

Description
Examines the books of the Old Testament in their historical, cultural, and literary contexts. Highlights significant themes and theological messages of the Old Testament books, as well as the overarching narrative of the Old Testament.

BCM 103 Introduction to the New Testament
Credits: 4
Instructor: D r. Steve Hunt
Schedule: MWF 9:10-10:10 A.M.

Description
Examines the books of the New Testament in their political, social, geographic, literary, and religious contexts. Highlights important themes of each book, as well as the New Testament’s primary message.

COM 101 Visual Storytelling
Credits: 4
Instructor: Dr. Chris Underation
Schedule: TR 9:45-11:20 A.M.

Description
Develops knowledge and skills in applying basic media storytelling structures and techniques (including documentary, public relations, advertising, and scriptwriting) and basic visual design (including color theory, movement, and composition).

COM 152 Media and Society
Credits: 4
Instructor: Dr. Rachel Yoo
Schedule: MWF 1:50-2:50 P.M.

Description
Examines how media of mass communication both reflect and influence our culture. Considers how knowledge of environment and models for social interaction are affected by mediated communication, and how financial and organizational structures of media influence content and approach.

COM 241 Introduction to Public Speaking *Fills up fast - apply early!*
Credits: 2
Instructor: Dr. Rachel Yoo
Schedule: MWF 3-4 P.M. (8/23-10/13)

Description
Introduces the fundamental skills and preparation for presentational speaking. Students prepare and present multiple speeches: Informative, Persuasive, and Special Occasions.

CPS 121 Introduction to Programming
Credits: 4
Instructor: Faculty
Schedule: Lecture MWF 1:50-2:50 P.M., Lab T 9:45-12:45 A.M.

Description
Introduces fundamental programming concepts using Python. Topics include the nature of algorithms, essential control structures, and data representation. Weekly programming laboratories. Lab with fee.

ECB 117 Principles of Accounting I
Credits:4
Instructor: Prof. Stephanie Hadden
Schedule: MWF 9:10-10:10 A.M. or 12:40 to 1:40 P.M.

Description
Considers underlying theory and analytical aspects of accounting as a control device and management tool; construction and interpretation of basic financial statements. ECB117 is a prerequisite for ECB118.

ENG 140 Core Seminar in English Literature
Credits: 2-4
Instructor: Faculty
Schedule: 2 Credit - MWF 12:40 -1:40 P.M. (8/23-10/13 or 10/16-12/14)
4 Credit - MWF 11:30-12:30 A.M. or TR 3:00-4:45 P.M.

Description
Core seminar in literature will engage with the literature of two or more global cultures and explore the value of studying literature from a Christian perspective. Students will apply close reading strategies to facilitate critical thinking and thoughtful class discussion, and use writing to engage with literary texts and contexts. 2 credit sections are repeatable for credit twice; 4 credit sections are repeatable for credit case-by-case, depending on the topic.

ENG 140 Syllabus

ENG 141 Western Literature
Credits: 4
Instructor: Professor Alex Miller
Schedule: MW 8-9:35 P.M.

Description
Studies selected literary works in European cultural tradition from ancient Greece through the modern period.

HIS 115 American History Survey
Credits: 2
Instructor: Professor David Goss
Schedule: T 6:00-7:30 P.M.

Description
Introduces the main political, constitutional, social, and economic developments in American history from the time of discovery to the present. Does not count toward a history major or minor

HIS 121 Historical Perspectives
Credits: 4
Instructor: Faculty
Schedule: MWF 9:10-10:10 A.M. or 11:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. or 1:50-2:50 P.M.

Description
Examines culture-building, development and change, and interaction of diverse peoples across a broad swath of history. Explores Christianity from its Middle Eastern roots through Renaissance/Reformation to global cultures of the contemporary world in political, technological, social, and cultural contexts. Investigates Christian traditions, missionary endeavors, reform movements, and relationships between adherents of different world religions. Introduces critical evaluation of historical evidence. Does not count toward a history major.

MAT 111 Intro to Applied Calculus
Credits: 4
Instructor: Dr. Karl-Dieter Crisman
Schedule: Lecture MWF 1:50-2:50 P.M. or 3:00-4:00 P.M. Lab R 8:30-9:30 A.M. or 9:45-10:45 A.M.

Prerequisite(s): Math diagnostic test

MAT 121 Calculus I
Credits: 4
Instructor: Dr. Jonathan R. Senning
Schedule: MWF 9:10-10:10 A.M. or 1:50-2:50 P.M.

Description
Introduces the theory of limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration. Methods for differentiating algebraic and transcendental functions; some applications of derivatives. Prerequisite(s): SAT math score >=550; ACT math score >=23; calculus diagnostic score >=15.

MUS 250 College Choir
Credits: 1
Instructor: Dr. Minji Kim
Schedule: TR 11:25 A.M.-12:55 P.M.

Description
Music Ensemble. Admission by audition. Representative music from each period of music history studied and performed. A minimum of three to five hours of rehearsal and participation in all public appearances are required. Designated as repeatable for credit. See Music Student Handbook. Fee for ensemble attire.

MUS 252 Men's Choir
Credits: 1
Instructor: Ya Lin Huang
Schedule: TR 4:40-6:10 P.M.

MUS 254 Women's Choir
Credits: 1
Instructor: Dr. Minji Kim
Schedule: MW 4:10-5:40 P.M.

POL 104 American National Politics
Credits: 4
Instructor: Dr. Timothy Sherratt
Schedule: MWF 9:10-10:10 A.M.

Description
Critically examines basic commitments, institutions and processes of American politics; engages contemporary political debate; focuses on Constitution, political culture, interest groups, parties, Congress, Presidency and Supreme Court.

POL 106 International Relations
Credits: 4
Instructor: Dr. Melkonian-Hoover
Schedule: TR 10:30 A.M. -1:05 P.M.

Description
Studies relations among nations, politics of war and peace, elements and limits of national power, issues of hunger, development and human rights. Emphasizes American involvement in world affairs; examines Christian options.

PSY 180A Person in Psychological Context (Intro to Psych) FIlls up fast! Apply Early!
Credits: 4
Instructor: Dr. Kaye Cook
Schedule: MWF 1:50-2:50 P.M.

Description
Explores psychological perspectives on the nature of persons in a cross-cultural context. Focuses on research and theory, and introduces the discipline of psychology. Topics addressed include learning, development, social behavior, physiology, personality, memory, emotion, thinking, and diagnosis and treatment of disorders.

SOC 101 Intro to Sociology
Credits: 4
Instructor: Cynthia Veatch
Schedule: TR 11:30 A.M.-1:05 P.M.

Description
Sociological thinking is a significant means of self-understanding which then can be turned back to cultivate an understanding of the social world. Studying sociology can be a liberating experience that enlarges our sympathies and imagination, and transports us to an awareness of cultural settings different from our own. Sociology allows us insights into the working of social institutions, social differences, and social change in our micro and macro contexts. We will learn how these multiple forces influence our day-to-day lives. The practice of sociology enhances the possibilities of advancing human freedom in our globalized world.

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