Provides overview for critical theory from Marx to contemporary writers with emphasis on their relevance to visual studies. Addresses issues that underlie a wide range of academic discussion in arts and sciences. Foucault, Derrida, Said, Lacan and other authors will be subject to weekly discussions leading to research papers, presentations, and projects. Class fulfills critical theory requirement for MFA and MA students. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Critically reviews current theories of climatic variability based on analysis of the different physical processes affecting climate. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Focuses on practical issues in Chinese language pedagogy for students who will serve as teaching assistants in Chinese language courses. Examines the connection between theory and practice as well as practical methods for teaching Chinese. Equips students with basic Chinese linguistic knowledge. Discusses the use of Communicative Approach in teaching Chinese as a second language. Department enforced: knowledge of Modern Chinese at the level of CHIN 4120 is required. Same as CHIN 4980.
Focuses on practical issues in Japanese language pedagogy for students who will serve as teaching assistants in Japanese language class. Examines the connection between theory and practice as well as practical methods for teaching Japanese. Discusses how to teach Japanese as a second language in a communicative approach and how to assess student language learning. Department enforced prereq for JPNS 4980: JPNS 4120 or equivalent (min. grade C). Department enforced prereq for JPNS 5980: knowledge of Modern Japanese at the level of JPNS 4120. JPNS 4980 and 5980 are the same course. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Studies current research and research literature on an astrophysical topic. Students and faculty give presentations. Subjects vary each semester. May be repeated for a total of 4 credit hours to meet candidacy requirements. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Discusses areas of biological research represented in EBIO. Required of all first-year graduate students in EBIO. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Examines theories of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, colonialism and globalization, especially from the perspectives of communities most impacted by these categories and processes. This is the introductory course for graduate work in Comparative Ethnic Studies. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Proves the compactness theorem, showing the essential finiteness of logical implication. Proves many basic properties of theories, showing how the syntactic form of statements influences their behavior w.r.t, different models. Finally, studies properties of elements that cannot be stated by a single formula (the type of the element) and shows it can be used to characterize certain models. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Introduces methodology and techniques used in biological research. Designed as a tutorial between a few students and one faculty member. Students are expected to read original research papers, discuss findings, and to plan and execute experiments in selected areas. Open only to MCDB graduate students. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Requisites: Restricted to Biological Sciences (MCDB) graduate students only.
Studies advanced topics in the history of philosophy. Content varies by semester, but may extend to any period in the history of philosophy, from the Presocratics into the modern era. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Studies selected topics related to the theory and management of communication disorders, and theoretical/scientific information related to speech, language, and hearing. Requisites: Restricted to Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) or Audiology (AUDD) graduate students only.
Student, faculty, and guest presentations and discussions of current research in inorganic chemistry and related topics (transition element and main group element compound properties, inorganic compound in biological, industrial, and materials applications). Required of all inorganic chemistry graduate students. Credit deferred until presentation of satisfactory seminar. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Author or topic specified in the online Schedule Planner. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours for different topics. Formerly CLAS 6003. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Allows students to undertake an acting project, normally within the major theatre season, that requires detailed preparatory research, testing of ideas, and public presentation. Students work under faculty supervision and prepare a written report and evaluation of the research, rehearsal, and performance process. Recommended restriction: advanced studies in acting and advisor approval.
Author or topic specified in the online Schedule Planner. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours for different topics. Formerly CLAS 6004. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Variety of courses in criminology to be taught by visiting lecturers. See current departmental announcements for specific content. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours for different topics.
Allows students to undertake a design project, normally within the theatre season, that requires detailed preparatory research, testing of ideas, and public presentation of theories and concepts in practice. Students work under faculty supervision, and prepare a documented written report and evaluation of the research, design, and realization process, as well as fully rendered designs and/or plots. Projects may be in costumes, lights, or scenery.
Provides advanced study in hearing science, including physical, physiological, and psychological acoustics of both normal and impaired auditory systems. Prereq., graduate standing in SLHS; undergraduate course work in biology or anatomy.
Provides overview of environmental sociological theory and research including topics such as: public environmental perception, concern, and knowledge; environmentalism as a social movement; environmental justice; energy, technology, and risk; human dimensions of environmental change; and natural hazards and disasters. Same as SOCY 6007.
Provides overview of environmental sociological theory and research including topics such as: public environmental perception, concern, and knowledge; environmentalism as a social movement; environmental justice; energy, technology, and risk; human dimensions of environmental change; and natural hazards and disasters. Same as ENVS 6007. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Students work as production dramaturgs for the Colorado Shakespeare Festival, developing detailed textual, historical, and critical research for CSF productions, participating in education and outreach programs, and writing production-related articles for publication. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
Examines research methodologies appropriate to the performing arts, particularly theatre and dance. Projects are aimed at familiarizing graduate students with the library and other resources, andthe development of thesis and dissertation prospectuses. Same as DNCE 6009.
Presents special topics in integrative physiology. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Requisites: Restricted to Integrative Physiology (IPHY) graduate students only.
