Courses

Milton's poetry and selected prose. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) English (ENGL) or Humanities (HUMN) majors only.

Focuses on one major author of the medieval or early modern period, such as William Langland, John Lydgate, Edmund Spenser or Ben Jonson. Course content varies with instructor and may include literary influences, contemporary writers, and historical influences as necessary to understanding the writer. May be repeated for a total of 9 units for different topics. Recommended prereqs., ENGL 2503 and 3533 or 3563. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Uses Internet dialogue, computing, and media technology to improve communication and develop research and inquiry skills and critical thinking. Race, class, gender, and sexual orientation issues are addressed to foster understanding of university codes of inquiry and modes of interaction in scholarly communities. Prereq., admission to McNair Program, junior standing, minimum GPA of 2.50, and strong interest in graduate school).

Describes the basic components of the climate system: the atmosphere, ocean, cryosphere, and lithosphere. Investigates the basic physical processes that determine climate and link the components of the climate system. Covers the hydrological cycle and its role in climate, climate stability, and global change. Includes forecasting climate and its application and human dimensions. Prereqs., ATOC 1050 and 1060, or ATOC 3300/GEOG 3301, or GEOG 1001 and 1-semester calculus. Same as GEOG 3601/ENVS 3600. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.

Describes the basic components of the climate system: the atmosphere, ocean, cryosphere, and lithosphere. Investigates the basic physical processes that determine climate and link the components of the climate system, including the hydrological cycle and its role in climate, climate stability, and global change. Covers forecasting climate, its applications, and human dimensions. Prereqs., ATOC 1050 and 1060, or ATOC 3300/GEOG 3301, or GEOG 1001 and 1-semester calculus. Same as GEOG 3601 and ATOC 3600. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science. Prerequisites: Restricted to Environmental Studies or Geography majors only.

Through projects, discussions, and screenings, this class explores the practices and aesthetics of computer-based moving-image art editing. Restricted to Film (FILM or FMST) majors only. Prerequisites: Restricted to Film (FILM or FMST) majors only.

Gives students the tools needed to function in a French-speaking work environment. A culminating project involves creating a business in a francophone country. Prereq., FREN 2120 or equivalent.

This course uses a transnational lens to explore contemporary debates about Jewish people, places, and practices of identity and community. Drawing on history, sociology, international studies, and anthropology, we'll think about the places that Jewish people have called 'home,' and what has made, or continues to make those places 'Jewish.' We'll also explore diverse practices that express the extraordinary varieties of Jewishness (such as building synagogues, food markets, and coffeehouses, creating film festivals, going on heritage travel, Israeli-Jewish backpacking, the creation of online websites and blogs, and creating new urban kibbutzim). Restricted to students with minimum 57 units completed. JWST 3600 and IAFS 3600 are the same course. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

This course uses a transnational lens to explore contemporary debates about Jewish people, places, and practices of identity and community. Drawing on history, sociology, international studies, and anthropology, we'll think about the places that Jewish people have called 'home,' and what has made, or continues to make those places 'Jewish.' We'll also explore diverse practices that express the extraordinary varieties of Jewishness (such as building synagogues, food markets, and coffeehouses, creating film festivals, going on heritage travel, Israeli-Jewish backpacking, the creation of online websites and blogs, and creating new urban kibbutzim). Restricted to students with minimum 57 units completed. JWST 3600 and IAFS 3600 are the same course. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Philosophical discussion of fundamental issues in religion, such as existence of God, religious experience, faith and reason, evil, immortality, and religious language. Prereq., 6 hours of philosophy course work. Restricted to juniors/seniors. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: ideals and values. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Introduces Islamic beliefs and practices through an examination of the Qur'an, Muhammad's life, ritual duties, law and theology, mysticism, and social institutions.

Drawing from work produced by and about Latinas, discusses the social and cultural construction of race and ethnicity, the function of nationalism, the politics of migration and citizenship, Latina literary production and theory, historiographical trends, Latina feminist theory, activism and the academy, and Latina/o political organizing. Prereq., WMST 2000 or 2600.

The Alexander Technique is a method for changing habits that impede the performance of movement and speech. Through class discussions, movement exploration, and individualized hands-on lessons, actors and dancers gain understanding of the technique and its benefits to performance. Restricted to theatre and dance majors. Prerequisites: Restricted to Dance (DNCE or DBFA) or Theatre (THTR or TBFA) majors only.

Describes the basic components of the climate system: the atmosphere, ocean, cryosphere, and lithosphere. Investigates the basic physical processes that determine climate and link the components of the climate system, including the hydrological cycle and its role in climate, climate stability, and global change. Covers forecasting climate, its applications, and human dimensions. Restricted to Geography or Environmental Studies majors only. Prereqs., ATOC 1050 and 1060, or GEOG 3301/ATOC 3300, or GEOG 1001 and 1-semester calculus. Same as ATOC/ENVS 3600. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science. Prerequisites: Restricted to Geography or Environmental Studies majors only.

Explores writing by German/Austrian women from 1945 to the present, with special attention to the representation of the Holocaust, the continuation of avant-garde traditions, innovations in literary form, and feminism. Visual arts, film, and feminist theory will also be considered in their relation to literature. Taught in English. Same as WMST 3601. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.

Russian culture from the ninth century to the present. Focuses on interdisciplinary exploration of literature, folklore, art, architecture, and music through study in St. Petersburg. Offered abroad only. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

Taught in English. Same as GRMN 3601. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.

Historical and aesthetic overview of sound in relation to film, ranging from Hitchcock's Blackmail to Mailick's The Thin Red Line. Pursues issues in sound design, mixing film scores, voiceovers, and film/sound theory in narrative, experimental, and documentary films. Among the filmmakers to be studied are Vertov, Welles, Altman, Brakhage, Lipsett, Eisenstein, Coppola, Scorcese, Stone, Leone, Godard, Nelson. Also explores a limited practicum using Pro Tools for sound design. Prereq., FILM 1502. Recommended prereq., FILM 3051.

Surveys main currents of Victorian thought in prose and poetry. Formerly ENGL 4604. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) English (ENGL) or Humnanities (HUMN) majors only.

Presents theory, research, and exploration into computer-based technologies; studies implications for communication, interaction, and social relationships. Recommended prereqs., COMM 1210 and 1600. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Communication (COMM) majors only.

Explores topics in international affairs as it relates to Jewish culture and society. Subjects addressed under this heading vary according to student interest and faculty availability. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. IAFS 3610 and JWST 3610 are the same course. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Explores topics in international affairs as it relates to Jewish culture and society. Subjects addressed under this heading vary according to student interest and faculty availability. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. IAFS 3610 and JWST 3610 are the same course. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Introduces geography of American cities. Includes demographic and ideological contexts of urban development, emergence of the city system, location theory and rent models, and urban-economic problems.

Students in this course will learn how to develop ideas in relation to installation art, exhibition spaces, and explore practical skills to help carry out their ideas. This course will include lectures, readings and discussion, writing assignments, studio projects, and visual presentations. Recommended prereqs., ARTS 2504 and 2524. Prereqs., ARTS 1010 and 1020.

May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., WRTG 3020 or an acceptable alternative upper-division writing course (min grade C-) and a History GPA of 2.0 or higher. Restricted to HIST majors. Prerequisites: Restricted to History Majors only.