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FRN 312 - Culture & Civ France Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
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
Lecture / 3 hours per week
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
Lecture / 3 hours per week
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
Lecture / 3 hours per week
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
Independent Study
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
Lecture / 3 hours per week
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
Lecture / 3 hours per week
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
Lecture / 3 hours per week
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
Lecture / 3 hours per week
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
Seminar / 3 hours per week
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
Seminar / 3 hours per week
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
Independent Study
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
Independent Study
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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FSD 102 - Apparel Construction II Credits 3
Studio
A continuation of FSD 101, this course presents further exploration into industrial sewing equipment and industrial sewing techniques. One original garment design created in Flat Pattern Drafting I is constructed using a challenging fabric. Practice is given in hand embellishment and finishing details to achieve a couture look. Sizing and fitting live models is further explored. Participation in the Fashion Show and preliminary judging is required. Prerequisites: FSD 101 and FSD 103
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FSD 106 - Survey of Textiles and Fashion Industry Materials Credits 3
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This course provides a comprehensive overview of fibers, fabrics, and materials used in the Fashion Industry. Students survey animal fibers, plant fibers, and man-made fibers as well as explore methods of converting fibers to fabrics, the process of integrating color into fabric, and textile industry dynamics. Textile characteristics and properties are studied in the context of: performance, construction, care, and marketability.
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FSD 206 - Draping and Couture II Credits 3
Studio
Advanced silhouettes including but not limited to suits, dresses, dolman sleeves, cowls and collars are draped in muslin on the dress form. All exercises are completed in muslin with two original garments produced in fashion fabric by the end of the term. Advanced fitting techniques are realized. Participation in the Fashion Show judging and the Fashion Show is required. Prerequisites: FSD 101, FSD 105, and FSD 102 or FSD 201
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FSD 208 - Tailoring Techniques Credits 3
Studio
Sewing techniques for highly constructed garments that require use of special hand stitching methods are covered. Canvas application, pad stitching, taping, lining and other advanced techniques will be studied. Commercial or original jacket patterns developed in FSD 203 will be used to develop tailoring skills. Prerequisites: FSD 102 and FSD 203.
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FSD 221 - Sophomore Design Studio Credits 3
Studio
Emphasis of this course is on creative development within an interdisciplinary studio environment. Each student will be given five design challenges. Three of those challenges will be realized in fashion fabrics. Advanced construction, drafting, draping, couture techniques, and research pertaining to the design student are included. Use of several types of fabric is required and design problems are solved. A research paper is written and presented in class. Design problems are discussed and solved individually and as a team. Advanced techniques are demonstrated and covered as necessitated by student designs. Participation in the Fashion Show and preliminary judging is required. Prerequisites: FSD 101, FSD 103, FSD 105, FSD 102, and FSD 203 or FSD 206.
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FSD 288 - Special Topics in Fashion Design Credits 3
Studio
The apparel business is a rapidly changing one. Trends in fashion, technology, materials and equipment are modified and transformed regularly and in some cases from season to season. Topics in this studio course will change with the industry and with fashion trends as dictated by recent developments in the business. Sustainability, accessories, finishes, special fabrics and specialty machines are examples of topics to be discussed. Participation in the Fashion Show and preliminary judging is required. Prerequisite: FSD 221.
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FSD 300 - Topics in Fashion Design Credits 3
Studio
Offered as needed to present material in the fashion design field. The specific topic is stated when the course is scheduled. May be repeated with change of content
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FSD 311 - Fashion Industry Sketching Credits 3
Studio
This course will build on all previous drawing and illustration classes to place fashion sketching within an industry perspective. Emphasis will be on the development of specification drawings and illustrations for utilization in production, further experimentation with artists¿ materials, and rendering fabrics; and developing a personal style. Prerequisite: FSD 202
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FSD 315 - Introduction to Surface Design Credits 3
Lecture
This course teaches basic principles of textile surface treatment and print design. Students will develop skill in manipulating and embellishing fabrics using a wide range of techniques. They will also study how this embellishment affects garment design. Prerequisites: FOU 110 and FOU XXX.
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FSD 317 - Computer-Aided Design I Credits 3
Studio
This course, the first in a three-part series, focuses on an introduction to the Gerber Garment Technology work station. Practical uses of the AccuMark Silhouette and Pattern Design System (PDS) will be employed including the digital input of slopers and patterns. In addition, pattern-drafting techniques previously covered in Flat Pattern Drafting I and II will be translated to computer manipulation. Students are required to demonstrate their newly acquired pattern technology skills by completing a rub-off. Prerequisite: FSD 203.
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FSD 400 - Adv Topics in Fashion Design Credits 3
Studio
Advanced special topics in Fashion Design. Topics of interest and relevance to advanced Art+ Design majors. Conceptual exploration and/or professional-level experiences may be related to one or more of the areas of study within the department Course can be repeated with change of content.
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FSD 402 - The Business of Fashion Credits 3
Lecture
This course will introduce the concepts and decision making for a person in the fashion business. A wide range of professional issues will be discussed including legal issues, taxes, establishing price structures, customer relations, record keeping, financing, trade publications, organizations, advertising, and time scheduling. Students will learn the organization and operation of fashion production including domestic and international sourcing, costing, retail scheduling and forecasting. Students will learn about costing justification, production calendars, quality control, distribution problems, and legal matters. Prerequisite: FSD 306
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FSD 404 - Computer-Aided Design III Credits 3
Studio
A continuation of Computer-Aided Design II, this course focuses on grading techniques and marker making. Students will create a grade rule table and apply it to an original pattern. The pattern is fitted and colorized in V-Stitcher 3D software. A multi-sized marker and fit muslin is developed. Prerequisite: FSD 302.
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FSD 451 - Portfolio Development Credits 3
Studio
This course will familiarize students with the aesthetic issues and tools necessary to produce and complete both an analog and digital portfolio. Students will practice job interviewing skills, and produce a resume and cover letter. Lectures, exercises, and lab time will ensure an aesthetically pleasing final portfolio in both formats. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
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FSD 455 - Fashion Design Internship and Seminar Credits 3
Lecture
Seniors will be exposed to the fashion industry via working in design rooms, manufacturing firms, or costume shops. They will develop skills, attitudes, and acquire knowledge necessary to be successful in the fashion business. Field work is subject to prior approval of the instructor and a minimum of 120 hours is required. Students will prepare a research paper, complete a team design project, explore current industry news and developments, engage in class discussions, practice job interviewing skills, and make several presentations. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
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GER 101 - Elementary German I Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
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
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: GER 101 or equivalent
Continuation of GER 101.
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GER 104 - Conversational German II Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: GER 103 or equivalent
Continuation of GER 103 (parallel to GER 102).
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GER 196 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
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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GER 201 - Intermediate German I Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
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
Lecture / 3 hours per week
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
Independent Study
Requirements: Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of instructor, department chair, or 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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GLC 196 - Directed Study Credits variable; 3.00 to 6.00
Independent Study / 3 hours per week
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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GLC 296 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 3.00
Lecture / 3 hours per week
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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GLC 322 - Intro Secnd Lang Acquisn Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
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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GLC 350 - Language and The Mind Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: ENL 101 & ENL 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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GLC 425 - Evolution Romance Lang Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
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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GLC 495 - Independent Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study / 3 hours per week
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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GLH 200 - Global Health Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Science of understanding the health of populations throughout the world. The course focuses on improving health of communities across the globe through organized and systematic efforts. These efforts can take the form of education, providing access to health care and resources, with the goal of protecting populations from exposures that could cause them harm. This course examines the complex distribution of disease across the globe, examining the health of diverse communities. It focuses on major health problems, considering economic and social conditions contributing to disease burden, unique to developed and developing nations across the globe, from cholera to malnutrition to obesity.
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GLH 301 - Introduction to Epidemiology Credits 3.00
Lecture
Epidemiology the fundamental science underlying public health; This course will introduce students to basic epidemiologic methods, and the application of epidemiologic research. The subject matter is applicable to a variety of fields, such as health promotion, medicine and other health professions, communication, education, psychology, environmental health, sociology, and social work. The goal of the course is to enable students to become informed and intelligent consumers of epidemiologic literature and to provide a basis for further studies and careers in public health sciences and other related fields.
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GLH 302 - Emerging Trends in Global Health Credits 3.00
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Exploration and analyses of emerging trends of disease across the globe. Communicable and non-communicable disease trends will be examined in diverse populations. Impact of environmental and social-economic factors on the distribution of disease across low, middle and high income countries will be analyzed.
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GLH 400 - Health Care Systems Credits 3.00
Lecture
In-depth examination of health care systems. Explores various models of healthcare delivery offered in low, middle and high resourced countries. Financial/economic principles of health care delivery will be identified and analyzed.
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HLT 201 - Introduction to Health and Society Credits 3
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite: SOA 101, SOA 111, or PSY 101
Cross-disciplinary debates about health, wellness and health care. The course challenges students to look critically at health care practices and understand the complexities of health policy; understand the impact of culture and historical change on understandings of health, illness and the body; and see how globalizing economies and structures of inequality shape illness, health care, and individual well-being.
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HLT 211 - Communicating about Health and Illness Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: HLT 201
Development of intermediate level of communication skills about health-related concerns. Students learn to communicate effectively with diverse professional and public audiences and to connect the development of communication strategies to social, cultural, and political context. The course is organized around a semester-specific theme pertaining to the social determinants of health, health disparities, and public health concerns.
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HLT 298 - HLT Experiential Learning Credits 1
Requirements: Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing
Work experience at an elective level supervised for academic credit by a faculty member in an appropriate academic fieldd. Conditions and hours to be arranged. Graded CR/NC. For specific procedures and regulations, see secion of catalog on Other Learning Experiences.
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HLT 316 - Social Science Research Methods Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: HLT 201 & HLT 211
Basic concepts and methodologies of qualitative and quantitative social scientific research. By conducting a semester-long mixed-method research project, engaging with examples of scholarly research, and critically examining the process of knowledge production, students learn about the ethics and principals of research design and develop skill in utilizing qualitative and quantitative methods, analyzing social scientific data, and effectively communicating research results.
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HLT 350 - Topics in Health and Society Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: HLT 201 or SOA 101 or SOA 111 or instructor permission.
Investigates aspect of human health and well-being, social and cultural determinants of health, and/or population health disparities. Topic to be determined by instructor.
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HLT 420 - Health and Society Capstone Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: HLT 201 & HLT 211, and junior or senior status, or permission of instructor.
In-depth exploration of a subject chosen for the semester that addresses an aspect of the social and cultural determinants of human health and/or health disparities.
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HLT 450 - Health and Society Internship Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: HLT 201 & HLT 211, and junior or senior status, or permission of instructor.
Semester-long internship in community-based organization that addresses an aspect of human health and well-being. Work is supervised by on-site sponsor as well as instructor. Students gain and reflect on work experience and prepare themselves for next steps in defining and achieving their career goals.
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HLT 495 - Health and Society Independent Study Credits 1
Requirements: Prerequisite: HLT 201 & HLT 211
Study under supervisioin of faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the program’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
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite: Restricted to first-year only honors program students.
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 - Knowing Ourselves - the Discovery and/or Invention of the Human Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Human Questions & Contexts
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: Honors Program Students Only
Exploration of what it means to be human. This course will sample insights into ourselves from the unraveling of the human genome to the uncovering of the earliest evidence of distinctively human culture. Topics could include human consciousness, biomedical discoveries, defining human experiences, or the origins of human societies or belief sets. May be repeated with change of content.
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HON 202 - Transformative American Ideas Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Nature of US Society
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: Honors Program Students Only
Investigation of important North American contributions to human civilization, from Jazz and the airplane, to nuclear weapons and Cheese Wiz, to individual rights, the written constitution and the democratic republic. Topics could include Coming Down with the Blues; building the car, or the plane, Hollywood and the Invention of mass cinema; from inalienable rights to human rights; the Long 1960s as Cultural Revolution. May be repeated with change of content.
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HON 203 - Creating Global Community Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Nature of Global Society
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: Honors Program Students Only
Exploration of globalization through its causes and in terms of the economic, cultural and political consequences that have followed. The course approaches this theme from both descriptive and normative perspectives. Topics could include the food revolution and changing global demographics, the internet and its impact on human interaction, climate crisis and global solidarity. May be repeated with change of content.
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HON 220 - Honors Book Seminar Credits 1
Seminar / 2 hours per week
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
Practicum
Requirements: Prerequisite: Honors Program Students Only
ABC/NC Grading
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HON 298 - Experience Program Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
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
Lecture
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 1.5
Requirements: Prerequisite: Honors Program Students Only
Preparation for Honors thesis or project. Students should take this seminar no later than the semester BEFORE they plan to begin work on the project. The course explores topics such as creative and critical thinking, project and time management, research ethics, and public presentation. By the end of the semester, students will identify their project supervisor and submit their initial project proposal.
Multi-Term Course: Not Graded
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HON 301 - Honors Research Across Disciplines Credits variable; 1.50 to 3.00Satisfies University Studies requirement: Nature of Global Society
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: Honors Program Students Only
Preparation for Honors thesis or project. Students should take this seminar no later than the semester BEFORE they plan to begin work on the project. The course explores topics such as creative and critical thinking, project and time management, research ethics, and public presentation. By the end of the semester, students will identify their project supervisor and submit their initial project proposal.
Multi-Term Course: Not Graded
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HON 302 - Honors Research Across the Disciplines II Credits 1.5
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite: Honors Program Students Only
Continuation of HON 301.
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HON 395 - Honors As Writing Fellow Credits 3
Independent Study / 3 hours per week
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
Independent Study / 3 hours per week
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
Research / 1 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: At least Sophomore standing
Seminar for honors students preparing to write their honors theses. Specific topic will vary with instructor.
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HON 490 - Honors Thesis/Project I Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
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
Lecture / 3 hours per week
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
Independent Study
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.
Multi-Term Course: Not Graded
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HON 496 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
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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HST 101 - History of Western Civ I Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Human Questions & Contexts
Lecture / 3 hours per week
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
Lecture / 3 hours per week
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
Lecture / 3 hours per week
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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HST 104 - World Civilizations II Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Nature of Global Society
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Continuation of World Civilization; the study of World Civilizations from 1400 to the present.
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HST 115 - History of US I Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Nature of US Society
Lecture / 3 hours per week
A survey of American history from the beginning to the Civil War. Emphasis on the interactions among people from different continents, ethnic groups, sexes, classes, religions, and political persuasions.
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HST 116 - History of US II Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Nature of US Society
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Continuation of the History of the United States; the survey of American history, from the Civil War and Reconstruction to the present.
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HST 180 - Asian Civilization Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
A survey of Asian culture, its origins in Chinese and Indian civilizations and its subsequent development. Includes the historical, social and economic development of such newly independent Asian countries as Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.
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HST 190 - African Civilization Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
An introduction to the culture, history and civilizations of the African continent, with special emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa. This one-semester survey is designed to acquaint the student with the principal themes of African history and development from prehistoric to modern times. Cross-listed with BLS 190
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HST 196 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
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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HST 200 - Topics in History Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
This course will deal with a variety of topics from Russian, European, and American history. One specific topic, e.g. the Russian Revolution, will be taught in any semester.
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HST 201 - Critical Skills for the History Major Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Intermediate Writing
Lecture / 3 hours per week
A requirement for all History majors and minors, this course introduces students to the skills necessary for effective historical study: understanding and analyzing primary and secondary sources; critical thinking; library and research strategies; and historical writing. This course is a prerequisite for all history seminars beginning in 2006-2007, so students should take this course early in their careers.
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HST 203 - 20th Century America I Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
An interpretive analysis of the major American domestic and foreign policy trends from 1900 to 1945: Progressive Era, World War I, Red Scare, Roaring Twenties, Depression, New Deal, World War II.
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HST 204 - 20th Century America II Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Examines the major political, social, economic and cultural trends that have shaped America since World War II. The course explores the central questions and events of the past half-century including the Cold War, the emergence of suburbs and the decline of cities, the rise and fall of post-war liberalism, the tensions of the 1960s, and the more recent rise of conservatism and a global economy. Class debates center around significant controversies of the period.
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HST 205 - African-American History I Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
A survey of the role of African-Americans in American life and culture from the colonial period to the 1890s. Cross-listed as BLS 205 and LST 205. Cross-listed with BLS 205, LST 205
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HST 206 - African American History II Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Continuation of African American History; the study of the role of African-Americans in American history, from the 1890s to the present. Cross-listed as BLS 206 and LST 206. Cross-listed with BLS 206, LST 206
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HST 207 - U.S. Women’s History:Colonies-Present Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Survey of the history of women- black and white, native and immigrant, rich and poor - in the U.S. from colonial times to the present. Among the topics to be discussed are: women’s role in agrarian vs. industrial society; women and the family; women in the labor movement; female friendships and organizations; the frontier experience; women’s suffrage; sex and sex roles; and the birth and growth of the feminist movement. Cross-listed as WMS 207. Cross-listed with WGS 209
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HST 209 - History of Labor In U.S. Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
History of the American working class throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The course will examine the experiences of both organized labor and the masses of unorganized workers, and highlight issues of race, class, gender, and ethnicity. Cross-listed as LST 209. Cross-listed with LST 209
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HST 211 - Introduction to Modern American Legal Theory, 1870-Present Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Addresses the question, “What is the law?” Students are introduced to a number of American jurisprudential theorists and schools of thought. The student will place each theory within its American historical context and analyze the social and cultural impact of its adherents. Special focus will be given to increasing the student’s ability to analyze each theory in order to build critical and historical skills.
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HST 212 - Case of Lizzie Borden Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Using primary source documents such as newspapers, wills, city directories, the federal census, etc., students will study the fascinating case of Lizzie Borden of Fall River who was accused of the brutal axe murder of her father and step-mother. Students will develop their skills in historical methodology, and participation in class discussions is emphasized. Cross-listed as WMS 212. Cross-listed with WGS 212
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HST 213 - World of Old Testament Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
An historical, sociological, and philosophical study of the world of the Old Testament and its effect upon the development of both Christianity and Islam. Special emphasis is placed upon recent archaeological discoveries which shed light upon the interaction of ancient Israel with surrounding cultures and its place in the context of Middle Eastern civilization. Lecture and discussion are supplemented with slide presentations and the display of various artifacts that reflect the lifestyles of the Biblical period. Cross-listed as JST 213. Cross-listed with JST 213
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HST 225 - Maritime History of the Atlantic World 1400-1850 Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Survey of the development of sea power in the Atlantic World during the early modern period. What were the catalysts for European seaborne exploration and colonization, global trading networks, empires, and an unprecedented diffusion of cultures and technology? Students explore maritime history through focused readings and lectures, visits to maritime museums and historic sites, and hands-on training aboard an historic sailing vessel.
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HST 260 - History Jewish People Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
A survey of the social, political, and economic history of the Jewish people from the first century through the modern era. Special emphasis is placed upon Jewish-Christian and Jewish-Islamic relations and their effect upon anti-Semitism, the Holocaust, and the growth and development of Zionism. The student becomes acquainted with the place of the Jewish people in the mainstream of western culture and with the problem of maintaining ethnic and religious identify in a basically hostile environment. Cross-listed with JST 260
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HST 265 - Realm of Islam Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Introduction to Islamic faith, culture, empires and ethnic groups. Survey of Islam and the Mid-East from medieval period to current events (i.e. invasion of Iraq, war on terrorism, Palestinian-Israeli conflict).
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HST 270 - Latin American Civ Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
A comprehensive survey of the pre-Colombian and European-initiated civilizations which developed in regions of the Western Hemisphere colonized by Spain and Portugal. Emphasis is on the independent nations of Latin America from the 1820s to the present. Issues include race and class economic development and dependency, and the legitimation of political authority. Cross-listed with WGS 270
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HST 283 - Chinese Civ & Culture Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
General Chinese history and civilization from ancient times to the present. Emphasis on China’s cultural contributions at times of both unity and disunity, and upon the characteristics of cultural change and continuity.
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HST 284 - Japanese Civ & Culture Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
A study of Japanese cultural and political development from ancient to modern times with emphasis on literature, religion and art.
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HST 290 - Modern Africa Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Survey of Africa’s modern history, beginning especially after 1800. It looks at the beginnings and expansions of European and African-American settlements there, the Zulu and Islamic Revolutions, the conquest and colonization of Africa, and post-colonial developments. Cross-listed with BLS 290
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HST 296 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
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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HST 298 - Experience Program Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00Satisfies University Studies requirement: Learning through Engagement
Practicum / 3 hours per week
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.
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