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FIA 342 - Painting IV Credits 3
Requirements: Prereq: FIA 341
In-depth investigation of a single subject and the development of a consistent, cohesive, personal and meaningful body of work. Process and content become a main focus as students continue to develop their understanding of color, space and composition.
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FIA 391 - Think it, Make it Credits variable; 3.00 to 6.00
Requirements: Prereqs: FIA 291, 292
Exploration of three-dimensional art making and instruction in traditional and contemporary approaches to sculpture. The development of technical skills and exposure to a wide range of processes will be the emphasis. Students explore their own ideas and interests through assignments designed for broad and individualized interpretation.
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FIA 392 - Sculpture IV: Communicate through Form, Material, and Space Credits 3
Requirements: Prereq: FIA 391
In-depth development of ideas, research methods and communication through 3D form. The interaction of form and content, refining skills, sophisticated techniques and a maturing sense of aesthetic direction will be the emphasis of the course. Current issues related to public art and contemporary sculpture will be addressed.
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FIA 396 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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FIA 400 - Senior Seminar Credits 3
3 lecture hours
Preparation of Fine Arts students for the profession they will be entering. This includes: portfolio preparation; résumé; artist statement; letter of intent; researching graduate programs and residencies; internships; documenting studio work; gallery contracts; artwork presentation and conservation issues.
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FIA 401 - Senior Capstone Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: FIA 400
Prepares students to engage in their Senior Capstone/Senior BFA Exhibition. BFA students synthesize and integrate skills achieved in major studio and university courses. Each student will create a comprehensive and cohesive body of visual work that will be exhibited in a professional community gallery venue.
Pass/Fail
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FIA 421 - Advanced Drawing V Credits 3
6 studio hours
Requirements: Prereq: FIA 322
Advanced drawing exploration and correlation of previous drawing experiences. Emphasis is placed on investigation, expression and interpretation. Students develop the critical skills necessary to cultivate their creative process and independent studio practice within the context of art history and contemporary art.
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FIA 422 - Advanced Drawing VI Credits 3
Requirements: Prereq: FIA 421
Advanced drawing exploration and further correlation of previous drawing experiences. Emphasis is placed on investigation, expression and interpretation. Students develop the critical skills necessary to cultivate their creative process and independent studio practice within the context of art history and contemporary art.
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FIA 423 - Advanced Drawing: Imaginative Drawing Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: FIA 321 and FIA 322 or FIA 325 or permission of instrutor
Students to draw from previous drawing experience, while working from imagination, expression and interpretation of dreams, memory, doodles, and fantasies, including comic book narratives. Images in non-western cultures are analyzed. Working abstractly is explored and encouraged as part of the visual vocabulary in this course.
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FIA 441 - Painting V Credits variable; 3.00 to 6.00
Requirements: Prereq: FIA 342
Exploration of advanced problems in painting with an emphasis on the development of an independent direction in their studio work. Individual critiques and seminar discussions of contemporary issues in painting are presented.
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FIA 442 - Painting VI Credits variable; 3.00 to 6.00
Requirements: Prereq: FIA 441
Continuation of advanced problems in painting. Students gradually work more independently in the studio. Individual critiques and discussions of contemporary issues in painting assist students in preparation to develop a consistent, cohesive, personal and meaningful body of work for their final senior exhibition.
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FIA 491 - Sculpture V: Senior Experience 1 Credits variable; 3.00 to 6.00
Requirements: Prereqs: FIA 392
Advanced exploration in sculptural processes with an emphasis on the development of an independent direction in their studio work. Each student’s individual expression will determine the exploration of materials, processes and themes. Demonstrations on contemporary trends in media/technology, individual critiques and discussions on contemporary issues in sculpture will be presented.
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FIA 492 - Sculpture VI: Senior Experience 2 Credits 3
Requirements: Prereq: FIA 491
A continuation of advanced study in personal content, research methods and the
development of an individual vocabulary in sculpture. Independent studio work coupled with regular individual critiques will support each student as they prepare a consistent, cohesive, and meaningful body of work for their final senior BFA exhibition. No prerequisites, C.
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FIA 495 - Independent Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the discipline’s course offerings. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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FIA 496 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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FIA 498 - Special Topics Credits 3
An in-depth exploration of a specific sculptural concern. A single topic will be offered each semester. Special topics include Bronze Casting, Aluminum Casting, Stone Carving, Installation/Performance Art, The Figure, Cast Paper, and Site-Specific Sculpture.
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FIN 296 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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FIN 301 - Financial Analysis for the UMD Student Managed Fund (SMF) Credits 1.5
Practicum
Requirements: Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
Preparation and presentation of research material-encompassing macroeconomic, industry and company analysis-used to guide the investment posture and policy of the UMD student-run investment portfolio. As the student will be one of many responsible for producing deliverables on an ongoing basis over the semester, the course will also provide lessons in teamwork and organizational structure.
Credit / No Credit
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FIN 312 - Business Finance Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-reqs: ACT 212 and ECO 231; at least Junior standing; Business Majors, Business Administration Minor, or Material & Textiles Majors
An introduction to the nature of financial management. The course presents the basic tools used in the decision-making process as they pertain to the acquisition, management and financing current and long-term assets. Working capital policies, the time value of money, capital budgeting and debt and equity financing are discussed.
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FIN 320 - Personal Finance Credits 3
An introduction to the financial planning process of setting goals, developing action plans, creating budgets and measuring results. The student will become familiar with the techniques of financial analyses necessary to make choices when considering housing, insurance, retirement plans, borrowing and other personal finance issues.
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FIN 383 - Investment Analysis Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-reqs: FIN 312; At least JR standing; Business majors, Business Administration Minor, or Material & Textiles Majors; OR Permission of the appropriate department chairperson
Method and techniques of determining investment merit of various types of securities. Bonds, preferred stocks and common stocks in various types of investment portfolios are studied. The effect of the business cycle on investment policy will be examined and the importance of timing investment commitments will be stressed. The investment techniques of fundamental analysis, technical analysis and efficient market theory are carefully explored. (Formerly FIN 483.)
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FIN 384 - Adv Investment Analysis Credits 3
An examination in greater depth of subjects covered in the foundation investment analysis course and an introduction to recent innovations in the field. Emphasis is given to the place of derivatives in the portfolio, the active management of risk and the management of retirement assets and pension funds. Assignments include case studies involving the use of computer software and reports requiring an analysis of current research literature.
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FIN 385 - Applied Capital Budget Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: This course is open to matriculated Charlton College of Business Majors only
A study of theoretically valid and readily-applied methods of capital budgeting for business and government organizations. Complexities such as risk, timing and measurement problems dealt with only briefly in introductory courses are examined more fully. Capital budgeting considerations in government organizations not presented in the current finance curriculum will be discussed thoroughly.
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FIN 396 - Directed Study Credits 3
Conditions and hours to be arranged.
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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FIN 397 - Financial Modeling Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: At least Junior standing; for Business majors only or by permission of the appropriate department chairperson
A study is made of the dynamic forces on economic activity. National income accounting and analysis, economic indicators and measures, forecasting for the economy of the firm and problems of stability and growth are considered.
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FIN 398 - Financial Institutions Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-reqs: FIN 312; at least JR standing; for Business majors only or by permission of the appropriate department chairperson
A detailed study of the operations of financial institutions and the interrelationships between their operations and economic activity. Emphasis is placed on the effect of economic forces, regulation and technological change on the operations of these institutions.
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FIN 399 - Internship in Finance Credits 3
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Requirements: Prerequisite: At least Junior standing; Business majors only and permission of the internship director
Work experience at a specialized level supervised for graded academic credit by a faculty member in the student’s major field. Terms and hours to be arranged. Students must register in advance to receive credit for an internship in the Business College. Deadline for registration and approval for internship contracts is the end of the add/drop period; no late contracts or registrations will be accepted. For specific procedures and regulations, see section of catalogue on Other Learning Experiences.
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FIN 484 - Adv Investment Analysis Credits 3
Requirements: Pre req: FIN 383; at least JR standing; for Business majors only or by permission of the appropriate department chairperson
An examination in greater depth of subjects covered in the foundation investment analysis course and an introduction to recent innovations in the field. Emphasis is given to the place of derivatives in the portfolio, the active management of risk and the management of retirement assets and pension funds. Assignments include case studies involving the use of computer software and reports requiring an analysis of current research literature.
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FIN 485 - Seminar Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-reqs: FIN 383 and 398; Senior standing; Business majors only
Emphasis on the analysis of case studies. Based on assigned readings in the finance literature, students select a topic for independent research. Progress on the research paper is closely monitored by conferences and class presentations.
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FIN 490 - Special Topics in Finance Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-reqs: Business majors only; Senior standing
An opportunity for the faculty to propose a course and teach it as an elective to students who express interest in a particular subject. Topics will vary and be announced before registration is completed in the previous semester; may be repeated with change of content.
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FIN 493 - Financial Management of Corporations Credits 3
Advanced work in the management of corporate funds. Selected topics from the various fields of financial activity with emphasis on trends, current problems and research are studied. The topics emphasized include: capital expenditure policies, long- term and short-term financing problems, dividend policies, mergers and consolidations, and trends in financial markets. Cross-listed with ACT 493
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FIN 494 - Internatl Financial Mgmt Credits 3
Requirements: Pre req: FIN 312, at least JR standing; for Business majors only or by permission of the appropriate department chairperson
Understanding the forces that affect the relative value of currencies in international markets, covering the major problems encountered by the firm in financing international operations. Cross-listed with FIN 672
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FIN 495 - Independent Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Conditions and hours to be arranged.
Requirements: Prerequisite:Upper-division standing; permission of instructor, department chairperson and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the discipline’s course offerings. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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FIN 496 - Directed Study Credits 3
Conditions and hours to be arranged.
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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FLL 196 - Directed Study Credits variable; 3.00 to 6.00
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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FLL 296 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 3.00
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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FLL 322 - Intro Secnd Lang Acquisn Credits 3
Introduction to second language acquisition theory and research for teachers through task-based learning and teaching for implementation in the classroom. Topics discussed include Krashen’s input hypothesis, Long’s interaction hypothesis, the negotiation of meaning, Vygotskian accounts of language learning, lexical theories as well as rule-governed theories of language competence, theories of speech production and theories of implicit and explicit knowledge. Students are provided with opportunities to use inquiry skills in the development of both theoretical and applied content. At the end of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following outcomes: (1) an understanding of the relationship between task-based learning and teaching and second language acquisition theory and research and (2) the ability to apply task-based learning and teaching to varied foreign language classroom contexts and in ways that promote the development of higher order thinking skills and extended language use. Cross-listed with FLL 522
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FLL 350 - Language and The Mind Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: ENL 101, 102 or permission of instructor
Examination of language and the relationship among language, thought and culture by focusing on various human-interest aspects of linguistics. Topics include language of propaganda and politics, language of advertising, language and sexism, euphemisms, jargon, double-talk, taboos, doctorese, legalese, bilingualism, social judgments and standard versus non-standard English.
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FLL 425 - Evolution Romance Lang Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: FRN 302, POR 302 or SPA 302 or equivalent
Examination of the common origin of the romance languages in Latin and their evolution into French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. The course uses both the traditional philological method and modern theoretical linguistics, both synchronic and diachronic. Furthermore, linguistic features are interpreted for their historical and sociological factors. Cross-listed with FLL 525
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FLL 495 - Independent Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the discipline’s course offerings. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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FLL 524 - Concepts in Foreign Language Teaching Credits 3
Historical overview of the theory and practice of teaching foreign languages focusing on the contextualization of language instruction and integrated language instruction in ways that are aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Course topics include the role of contextualized input, output, and interaction in language learning; organizing content and planning for integrated language instruction; using an interactive approach to developing interpretive communication; using a story-based approach to teach grammar; developing oral and written interpersonal and presentational communication; addressing diverse needs of learners, assessing standards-based language performance in context, and using technology to contextualize and integrate language instruction. Students also reflect upon actual teaching scenarios and plan, design, and implement various microteaching situations.
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FOU 101 - Vis Art Fresh Colloq I Credits 1Satisfies University Studies requirement: Learning through Engagement
1.25 lecture hours
A forum for faculty and visual artists to present current topics in the arts to new visual art students. It serves as an introduction to the resources of the College of Visual and Performing Arts and the University. In addition, the Colloquium hosts cultural events, providing opportunities for community activities for the CVPA.
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FOU 102 - Vis Art Fresh Colloq II Credits 1
1.25 lecture hours
Continuation of FOU 101.
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FOU 110 - Foundation:Struct Drawing Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite:CVPA majors only; ARH and MUS majors by permission of the Foundation Studio Arts Director.
One of two studio courses that introduce students to the comprehensive visual language of drawing. Various projects and presentations expose students to numerous drawing approaches, including ways of structuring the picture plane, establishing proportion, creating believable space with linear perspective, and modeling form with shading. Students will apply these skills to idea generation, form development, experimental variations on a design, investigative studies of creative problem solving, and expressions of movement and spatial illusion. Students are also introduced to the processes involved in planning, researching, and actualizing a major drawing project. Critiques and lectures will help students develop an understanding of the critical issues of drawing and of its context within the history of art.
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FOU 112 - Foundation:Life Drawing Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite:CVPA majors only; ARH and MUS majors by permission of the Foundation Studio Arts Director.
Studio course that introduces students to fundamental drawing principles. The advancement of observational skills is the primary concern, as it plays a major role in preparing students for subsequent study in the visual arts. Assignments develop abilities in the two-dimensional representation of form and space. In addition, students are introduced to the historical spectrum of drawing through lectures and demonstrations. Through intensive study of the figure, students are provided with a basis for artistic and cultural tradition. The human form, the most enduring theme of western art, has been used by artists throughout history to express their interpretations of the world.
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FOU 114 - 2D Workshop Credits 2
Requirements: Prerequisite:CVPA majors only; ARH and MUS majors by permission of the Foundation Studio Arts Director.
To develop a critical understanding of basic two dimensional design, students explore the processes of idea generation, research, and organization of fundamental visual principles. Comprehension is facilitated by direct implementation in a single medium. Students pursue the development of visual principles in one of the following studio areas: painting, photography, printmaking, illustration, textile design, or electronic imaging. The studio dynamics allow for intense interactions with faculty and fellow students, as well as the enhancement of critical and creative problem solving. Emphasis is placed on constructive critical analysis, visual perception, and the relationship between sensory and reasoning activities.
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FOU 115 - Visual Language Credits 2
Requirements: Prerequisite:CVPA majors only; ARH and MUS majors by permission of the Foundation Studio Arts Director.
Studio course that explores two dimensional form at a fundamental level. Assignments develop skills in composition, color theory, figure and ground, proportion, contrast and scale. In addition, attention to craftsmanship in various media, such as drawing, painting, photography and collage, develop patience, concentration, and the necessary work ethic for all forms of visual communication. A fundamental goal for this course is to investigate the communicative power of art. Lectures and presentations, coordinated with other disciplines such as Art History and English, develop students ‘critical awareness of visual arts’ potential to inform and influence its audiences.
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FOU 124 - 3D Concepts Credits 2
Requirements: Prerequisite:CVPA majors only; ARH and MUS majors by permission of the Foundation Studio Arts Director.
Studio course that promotes the discovery and understanding of the third dimension through the manipulation of materials. Students develop creative problem solving abilities by conducting research, generating ideas, developing working drawings and plans, and constructing three dimensional objects. This course advances visual sensitivity, accurate analysis of process, and a basic proficiency in the processes of carving, modeling, casting, and assemblage.
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FOU 125 - 3D Workshop Credits 2
Requirements: Prerequisite:CVPA majors only; ARH and MUS majors by permission of the Foundation Studio Arts Director.
Studio course that utilizes the tactile, physical and visual richness of three dimensional discipline areas to explore object making and related processes. Students will explore basic design in one of the following studio areas: ceramics, metals, sculpture or wood. The limited class sizes provide significant contact between faculty and students, and the inclusion in a studio community provides exposure to creative problem solving techniques and innovations used by advanced students. This course strives to help students develop an awareness of what is meaningful and of personal interest to them, promoting idea generation and self confidence.
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FOU 196 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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FRN 101 - Elementary French I Credits 3
3 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratory
Essentials of aural-oral, reading and writing usage, with intensive drilling in pronunciation, intonation and grammar.
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FRN 102 - Elementary French II Credits 3
3 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratory
Requirements: Prerequisite: FRN 101 or equivalent
Continuation of FRN 101.
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FRN 196 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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FRN 201 - Intermediate French I Credits 3
3 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratory
Requirements: Prerequisite: FRN 102 or equivalent
Review of grammar with composition and aural-oral practice. Introduction to French culture and civilization through intensive and extensive reading.
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FRN 202 - Intermediate French II Credits 3
3 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratory
Requirements: Prerequisite: FRN 201 or equivalent
Continuation of FRN 201
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FRN 204 - French Literature in Translation Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Literature
Requirements: Prerequisite: ENL102
Important works of French literature in translation readings, lectures and discussions in English. No knowledge of the French language is required. Topics will vary; check with instructor listed in COIN for current topic. Past topics have included: Bestsellers vs. Classics in French Literature, Princesses, Harlots, Saints: Women in French Literature, Not All Black and White: Cross-Racial Desire in French Restoration Fiction. Upcoming topics likely to include: Music with Words: French Poetry from the Middle Ages to the Present, World War II in French Film and Literature.
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FRN 296 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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FRN 298 - Experience Program Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Requirements: Prerequisite: At least Sophomore standing, GPA 2.0 or greater. Permission of the instructor, department chair, and college dean.
Work experience at an elective level supervised for academic credit by a faculty member in an appropriate academic field. Conditions and hours to be arranged. Graded CR/NC. For specific procedures and regulations, see section of catalogue on Other Learning Experiences.
Credit / No Credit
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FRN 301 - French Comp & Conv I Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: FRN 202 or equivalent
Oral and written reports. Practical application of grammar, vocabulary-building and introduction to style.
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FRN 302 - French Comp & Conv II Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: FRN 301
Continuation of FRN 301.
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FRN 312 - Culture & Civ France Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: FRN 202 or equivalent
Introduction to the cultural development of the French people throughout history. Lectures, class discussions, written and oral reports on the significant aspects of French literary, social, and artistic life.
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FRN 331 - Mastpcs French Lit I Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: FRN 302 or equivalent
The representative authors, poets and dramatists of French literature from La Chanson de Roland through the age of Enlightenment will be read and discussed.
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FRN 332 - Mastpcs French Lit II Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: FRN 302 or equivalent
The main literary movements from the nineteenth century to the contemporary period will be analyzed. Discussion of literary genres and important aspects of French literary history.
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FRN 337 - Business French Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: FRN 202 or FRN 301 or FRN major only
An introduction to business in France and Quebec. Topics include business vocabulary, letter writing, transportation, insurance, accounting, labor relations, economic geography.
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FRN 396 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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FRN 411 - La Poésie Française Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: FRN 302 or permission of instructor
Elements of French poetry. An examination of versification, melody, rhyme, rhythm harmony, imagery, metaphor, and symbol in representative French poets from the Middle Ages to the present. The course may focus on selected topics and poets. Different instructors may emphasize different periods and works, but at least two centuries will be covered. Cross-listed with FRN 511
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FRN 417 - Le Roman Francais I Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: FRN 302 or permission of instructor
Elements of the French novel. An examination of character, vision, and development of the novel focusing on representative works and authors. Different instructors may emphasize different periods and works, but at least two centuries will be covered.
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FRN 418 - Le Roman Francais II Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: FRN 302 or permission of instructor
Similar to FRN 417, but different authors and works will be studied. Thus offering a more complete picture of the scope and range of the French novel.
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FRN 420 - Major Current Frnch Thgt Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: FRN 302 or permission of instructor
Examination of influential thinkers from the Renaissance to the present. Possible topics include: Montaigne, Descartes, the Philosophes, Rousseau, Existentialism, Structuralism, Barthes, Lacan and his feminist critics, Derrida, and so forth.
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FRN 481 - Seminar in French Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: FRN 302 or permission of instructor
An intensive study of a specific topic, such as aural French comprehension, or a particular author or a literary movement. The topic will vary from year to year so that the course may be repeated for credit. Cross-listed with FRN 581
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FRN 482 - Seminar in French Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: FRN 302 or permission of instructor
Similar to FRN 481 but with a different topic, including history of the French language. Cross-listed with FRN 582
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FRN 495 - Independent Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Requirements: Prerequisite: Senior Standing
Intensive study or research on a special topic under the direction of a staff member. Hours to be arranged.
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FRN 496 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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GEE 201 - America: Discovery & Conquest Credits 3
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GEE 202 - Materl Med & Engr YR 2020 Credits 3
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GEE 203 - Modern American Crises Credits 3
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GER 101 - Elementary German I Credits 3
3 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratory
Introductory study of the language and its grammatical structure. Development of the skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing.
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GER 102 - Elementary German II Credits 3
3 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratory
Requirements: Prerequisite: GER 101 or equivalent
Continuation of GER 101.
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GER 104 - Conversational German II Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: GER 103 or equivalent
Continuation of GER 103 (parallel to GER 102).
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GER 201 - Intermediate German I Credits 3
3 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratory
Requirements: Prerequisite: GER 102 or equivalent
Review of grammar. Development of facility in composition and conversation. Intensive and extensive reading in texts of cultural and literary value.
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GER 202 - Intermediate German II Credits 3
3 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratory
Requirements: Prerequisite: GER 201 or equivalent
Continuation of GER 201.
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GER 495 - Independent Study Credits variable; 2.00 to 4.00
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Requirements: Prerequisite:Upper-division standing; permission of instructor, department chairperson and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the discipline’s course offerings. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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HON 101 - Scholarship in Community Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Human Questions & Contexts, Learning through Engagement
Requirements: Prerequisite: Honors Program Students Only
Exploration of the relationship between scholarly inquiry and community. This course offers a multidisciplinary exploration of the interaction between individuals and communities, bringing in guest scholars from many fields of study to explore the relationship between community and diversity, the relationship between community ethical values and individual ethical values, and the individual responsibilities of scholars. A service-learning component provides a practical application of these issues.
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HON 201 - Multidis Appr Rsch&Writ Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Honors Program Students Only
Introduction to the models of scholarly reasoning and problem-solving used in various academic disciplines. This course enables honors students to develop their critical thinking abilities across several fields of inquiry, including the sciences. Focus is on a single topic.
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HON 220 - Honors Book Seminar Credits 1
Requirements: Prerequisite: Honors Program Students Only
An in-depth, student-driven discussion of a single key text with cross-disciplinary relevance. Text and topic changes each semester. To encourage free exchange of ideas, grading is credit/no credit. Seminar may be repeated up to three times for credit.
ABC/NC Grading
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HON 230 - Honors Service Internship Credits variable; 1.00 to 3.00
Requirements: Prerequisite: Honors Program Students Only
ABC/NC Grading
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HON 298 - Experience Program Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: At least Sophomore standing, GPA 2.0 or greater. Permission of the instructor, department chair, and college dean.
Work experience at an elective level supervised for academic credit by a faculty member in an appropriate academic field. Conditions and hours to be arranged. Graded CR/NC. For specific procedures and regulations, see section of catalogue on Other Learning Experiences.
Credit / No Credit
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HON 300 - Special Topics Credits 3
Requirements: Prereqs: Sophomore Standing; Honors Status
Selected topics, normally courses that are not discipline-specific or do not fit into a departmental catalog description. May be repeated with change of content.
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HON 301 - Honors Research Across Disciplines Credits variable; 1.50 to 3.00
Requirements: Prerequisite: Honors Program Students Only
This seminar will prepare you to undertake your Honors thesis or project. You should take this seminar no later than the semester BEFORE you plan to begin work on your project. We will explore topics such as creative and critical thinking, project and time management, research ethics, and public presentation. By the end of the semester, you will identify your project supervisor and submit your initial project proposal. If you wish to begin work on your project in spring 2013 - an option that would allow you to have your project in hand by the time graduate school applications and job interviews begin in late 2013 - then you should enroll in Honors 301 now!
Multi-Term Course: Not Graded
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HON 302 - Honors Research Across the Disciplines II Credits 1.5
Requirements: Prerequisite: Honors Program Students Only
Continuation of HON 301.
Graded
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HON 395 - Honors As Writing Fellow Credits 3
An advanced tutoring program for specially selected and trained honors students administered through the Writing/Reading Center and the University Honors Program. Writing fellows are assigned to work with students in a variety of disciplines as requested by instructors. Fellows work with about fifteen students in a class, providing written responses to first draft papers and holding individual conferences with students. Students may earn up to 6 credits by taking this course twice, fellowing for two different courses.
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HON 396 - Honors Writ Fellow Rsch Credits 3
A continuation of the writing fellows program for specially selected and trained honors students, administered through the Writing/Reading Center and the University Honors Program. Writing fellows taking this section are expected to fellow a different course than in HON 395. In addition, fellows serve as active mentors to students in ENL 279 and take on a serious research project in the area of tutoring, collaborative learning, writing across the curricula, or other writing program or instruction research.
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HON 399 - Devel Adv Rsch Skills Credits 1
Requirements: Prerequisite: At least Sophomore standing
Seminar for honors students preparing to write their honors theses. Specific topic will vary with instructor.
Graded
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HON 490 - Honors Thesis/Project I Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Honors Program Students Only
Research for and preparation of an honors thesis in partial fulfillment of the University Honors Program requirements for graduation as a Commonwealth Scholar, for students whose honors research is multi-disciplinary. In the first semester, the student engages in intensive reading and research appropriate to the thesis or project, culminating in a formal written proposal. During the second semester, the student completes the writing and other preparation of the thesis or project. Students must present their results in an appropriate public forum. Students typically register to continue to complete HON 491, and an intermediate grade of IP can be given in HON 490 until there is a final grade for HON 491 which can then also be applied to HON 490. On the other hand, a final grade can be given at the conclusion of HON 490.
Multi-Term Course: Not Graded
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HON 491 - Honors Thesis/Project II Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Honors Program Students Only
Research for and preparation of an honors thesis in partial fulfillment of the University Honors Program requirements for graduation as a Commonwealth Scholar, for students whose honors research is multi-disciplinary. In the first semester, the student engages in intensive reading and research appropriate to the thesis or project, culminating in a formal written proposal. During the second semester, the student completes the writing and other preparation of the thesis or project. Students must present their results in an appropriate public forum. Students typically register to continue to complete HON 491, and an intermediate grade of IP can be given in HON 490 until there is a final grade for HON 491 which can then also be applied to HON 490. On the other hand, a final grade can be given at the conclusion of HON 490.
Multi-Term Course: Not Graded
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HON 495 - Independent Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the discipline’s course offerings. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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HON 496 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
Graded
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HST 101 - History of Western Civ I Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Human Questions & Contexts
A survey of the growth of European civilization from ancient times to the end of the Middle Ages, including economic, social, political, and intellectual developments.
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HST 102 - Hist of Western Civ II Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Human Questions & Contexts
Continuation of History of Western Civilization; the study of European civilization from the end of the Middle Ages to the present, emphasizing the origins and development of 20th-century societies and issues.
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HST 103 - World Civilizations I Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Nature of Global Society
Introduces students to historical method and perspective through comparative study of human societies and cultures. The concept of “civilization” is examined in varied contexts through comparisons of social, economic, and political institutions, as well as systems of thought and religion, from pre-history to around 1400.
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