Courses

Promotes mathematical literacy among liberal arts students. Teaches basic mathematics, logic, and problem-solving skills in the context of higher level mathematics, science, technology, and/or society. This is not a traditional math class, but is designed to stimulate interest in and appreciation of mathematics and quantitative reasoning as valuable tools for comprehending the world in which we live. Credit not granted for this course and QRMS 1010. Meets MAPS requirement for mathematics. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: quantitative reasoning and mathematical skills.

For students with no previous knowledge of Greek. Introduces basic grammar and vocabulary.

An opportunity for students to develop skills of dance improvisation through the exploration of structured movement problems. Students study selected contemporary dance artists whose work stresses improvisation in performance and/or as a training vehicle. Restricted to dance majors. Formerly DNCE 2013. Prerequisites: Restricted to Dance (DNCE or DBFA) majors only.

Introduces basic grammar and vocabulary. For students with no previous knowledge of Latin.

Surveys American history from first settlement until end of the Civil War. Also available through correspondence study. Meets MAPS requirement for social science: general and U.S. history. Approved for arts and sciences CORE curriculum: United States context.

Examines status and power differences between the sexes at individual and societal levels. Emphasizes historical context of gender roles and status, reviews major theories of gender stratification. Same as WMST 1016. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.

Same as SOCY 1016. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.

Explores and contextualizes contemporary popular culture and dance. Introduces methods of critical analysis that reveal the rich heritage hidden within and around the dances students commonly encounter at the club, on the street, on television, on the big screen and elsewhere in everyday life. Through watching, reading, and discussion, students discover new meaning in their lived cultural experience. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.

Introduces students to the history of what is now called Latin America from about 1450 to the wars of independence in the nineteenth century. The course examines pertinent aspects of the societies and cultures of indigenous people, the history of European conquest, and the most salient features of the Spanish and Portuguese colonial empires in America. Students who have taken HIST 1038 may not receive credit for either HIST 1018 or 1028. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

Introduces fundamental methods of text analysis for the stage, presents common vocabulary and concepts of the theatre event as an art form and how it works, and what playmaking means to those who do it. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 0-56 credits (Freshmen or Sophomore) Theatre (THTR or TBFA) majors only.

Continuation of ARAB 1010. Prereq., ARAB 1010 (min grade C) or placement.

Presents creative activity conceptually and art history thematically, with an interdisciplinary, experimental, and multicultural focus. Art and art history majors explore visual literacy and culture through presentations and student-centered projects that emphasize individual development. Prereq., ARTS 1010. Prerequisites: Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.

Introduces principles of modern astronomy for nonscience majors, summarizing our present knowledge about the Sun, stars, birth and death of stars, neutron stars, black holes, galaxies, quasars, and the organization and origins of the universe. May require nighttime observation sessions at Sommers-Bausch Observatory. Similar to ASTR 1200, but with recitation and sequence link to ASTR 1010. Also similar to ASTR 1040. Students may receive credit for only one of ASTR 1020, 1200, 1120, or 1040. Prereq., ASTR 1010 or 1000. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.

Continuation of CHIN 1010. Prereq., CHIN 1010 (min. grade C) or instructor consent.

Introduces students to writing about the ancient world, with special attention to the possibilities and the limitations of ancient source-material. Taught as a writing workshop, with emphasis on critical thinking, analysis, argument and inquiry. While the course reads foundational ancient texts, the skills acquired will be broadly useful among humanities disciplines. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: written communication.

Studio course that continues the work from the beginning level on basic concepts and skills in modern dance technique to increase strength, flexibility, and coordination. May be repeated up to 2 total credit hours. Prereq., DNCE 1000.

Continuation of FREN 1010. Completes the presentation of most basic structures and French vocabulary. Prereq., successful completion of one semester of college-level French or two years of high school French. Credit not granted for this course and FREN 1050.

Continuation of FRSI 1010. Completes the presentation of basic structures of Farsi. Continued acquisition of vocabulary and practice of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Class conducted largely in Farsi. The second half of the course will introduce authentic texts of Persian prose literature. Some poetry may be included. Prereq., FRSI 1010 (min. grade C) or instructor consent required.

Examines how Earth's interior and surface, the atmosphere and climate, the oceans, and life interact and have changed over the immensity of geologic time. For majors and non-majors. Separate lab (GEOL 1030) is optional. Prereq., GEOL 1010. Credit not granted for this course and GEOL 1040. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.

Prereq., GRMN 1010 (min grade of C-). Credit not granted for this course and GRMN 1030.

Second semester builds on Hebrew skills introduced in the first semester, with a focus on speaking, comprehension, reading and writing. Students learn new verbal tenses and paradigms. The course blends a communicative method with formal grammatical instruction. By the end of this semester students are expected to be able to converse in, comprehend, and produce written basic Hebrew. Prereq., HEBR 1010 (min. grade C-) or instructor consent.

Continuation of HNDI 1010. Provides a thorough introduction to the modern HNDI language, emphasizing speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Proficiency-based course aims to place the student in the context of the native-speaking environment from the beginning of the course. Provides opportunities to participate in local South Asian cultural activities and events. Prereq., HNDI 1010 (min. grade C). Formerly HNDI 1020.

Surveys political, economic, social, and intellectual developments in European history from the 16th century to the present. Similarities and contrasts between European states are underscored, as is Europe's changing role in world history. Also available through correspondence study. Credit not granted for this course and HIST 1040. Meets MAPS requirement for social science: general and world history. Approved for arts and sciences CORE curriculum: historical context.

Six meetings a week (three discussion classes on literature and its critical-historical analysis and three lecture-demonstrations on art and music). Examines from Baroque to contemporary styles in literature, music, and visual arts. Emphasizes the cultural context in which art was created. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.

Continuation of INDO1010. Provides a thorough introduction to the modern Indonesian language, emphasizing the context of the native-speaking environment from the very beginning. Students will be provided with opportunities to participate in local Southeast Asian events. Students with previous experience with Indonesian or Malay should contact the instructor for placement. Prereq., INDO 1010 (min. grade C).