Courses

Focuses on the development of perceptual, descriptive, and analytical skills as well as the ability to apply cultural and critical theory to 20th and 21st century concert dance. Specific pieces of choreography are looked at from a broad range of perspectives. Recommended prereq. or coreq., a Human Diversity core requirement course. Formerly DNCE 3027. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Learning and performing dances from the repertory of current faculty members, artists-in-residence, and upon occasion from the repertory of historic modern dancers. Dance majors may repeat up to 9 total credit hours with different instructors. Enrollment by audition only. Meets with DNCE 5038.

Developed around the learning of complete scenes, songs, and dances that are representative of the major periods and styles within musical comedy from the 1920s to the present. Emphasizes in-class performance. Admission by audition. May be repeated up to six total credit hours. Same as THTR 5039. Prerequisites: Restricted to Theatre (THTR or TBFA) or Dance (DNCE or DBFA) majors only.

Examines an advanced topic in classical language, literature, history, philosophy, art, or culture. Combines the techniques of philology with a critical approach to the literary and material legacy of the past. Prereq., second-year proficiency in Greek or Latin. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.

Provides an introduction to the Italian way of conducting business, with a close view on the company and its world through learning marketing and producing a real company project for the market. Analyzes topics of international marketing and trade using Italian and American economics websites. Focuses on building cross-cultural bridges between the U.S. and Italy to have smoother business relationships and enable students to participate more easily in joint international working teams. Prereq., ITAL 3015 (min grade C-) or instructor consent required.

Studies main representatives of political philosophy in antiquity (Plato, Aristotle, Cicero) and of the most important concepts and values of ancient political thought. No Greek or Latin required. Prereq., CLAS/HIST 1051, CLAS/HIST 1061, HIST 1010, PSCI 2004, or PHIL 3000. Same as CLAS 5041, HIST 4041, and PHIL 4210.

Explores a body of 20th and 21st century dramatic literature central to the study of women and theatre as well as the study of 20th and 21st century cultural history from a cross-national and multiracial feminist perspective. Major playwrights, particularly women from Asia, Africa, and Europe, are read and discussed. Recommended prereq., THTR 3031. Same as THTR 5041 and WMST 4041.

Defines relationship between economy and society; sociological approach to study of economic activity and organization; difference from the theoretical and methodological assumptions orienting the discipline of economics; tackles these questions in two ways: studies foundations as established in works of Smith, Marx, Weber, Polanyi, and Schumpeter, and considers current research in economic sociology, focusing on concepts of markets, networks, and embeddedness. Prereq., SOCY 1001. Restricted to sophomore, junior, senior SOCY majors.

An advanced course in interactive, multimedia, animated, and Web-based cartography stressing the important role digital cartography plays in cyberspace. Focuses on principles of effective cartographic design in multimedia and hypertext environments. Labs are organized around hands-onactive learning projects. Prereq., GEOG 3053. Same as GEOG 5043.

This courses traces the development of Anthropology and museums in America from late 19th century to present day. Students are encouraged to: explore museum theory and practice; think critically about the history of relations among Native Americans, Anthropology, and museums; consider the legacy of collecting and challenges of representing others; and, examine the interplay of Anthropology, material culture, and colonialism. ANTH 4045, ANTH 5045, and MUSM 5045 are the same course. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Variety of courses taught by visiting and regular faculty. See current departmental announcements for specific content. May be repeated up to 9 credit hours for different topics.

Examines the origins, development and continuing influence of 20th-Century Latin American revolutionary movements, with a focus on placing these struggles in comparative historical context. Explores various approaches to revolution and the general role of left political formations in Latin America. Examples will be drawn from various Latin American countries, including Mexico, Guatemala, Cuba, Chile and Nicaragua. Prereq., HIST 1018, 1028 or 3020. Formerly HIST 4119. Same as HIST 5048. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.

Explores topics in Jewish anthropology. Course will use the lens of anthropological inquiry to explore, discover and analyze different concepts within Jewish culture. Topics explored will include customs, religious practices, languages, ethnic and regional subdivisions, occupations, social composition, and folklore. Courses will explore fundamental questions about the definition of Jewish identity, practices and communities. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. ANTH 4050 and JWST 4050 are the same course. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).