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. Requisites: Requires a prerequisite course of SOCY 1001 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) Sociology (SOCY) majors only.
Prepares students for advanced Film Studies critical studies courses. Subject matter varies each semester. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours, provided the topics are different. Same as ARTF 5043.
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. Same as GEOG 5043. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of GEOG 3053 (minimum grade C-).
Author or topic specified in Latin specified in the online Schedule Planner (e.g., Roman elegy, Neronian poetry, Lucretius, Roman satire). May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours for different topics. Recommended prereqs., LATN 3014 and LATN 3024. Same as LATN 5044. Formerly CLAS 4044.
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. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Addresses the origin and evolution of American Hip-Hop dance rooted in a theoretical structure that springs from the elemental nature of the African Diaspora. Emphasis placed on the social, political, and economic environment in which it was fashioned. Pioneers, innovators, terminology, and styles will be identified. Course includes lectures, readings, audio/video analysis and discussion. Meets with DNCE 5047.
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. Same as HIST 5048. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of HIST 1018 or HIST 1028 or HIST 3020 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Opportunity for students to explore, upon consultation with the instructor, areas in theatre that the normal sequence of offerings may not allow. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Same as THTR 5049.
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. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Includes field-oriented courses offered at irregular intervals during academic year or during summer sessions. Fulfills application requirement for Environmental Studies major. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ENVS 1000 (minimum grade D-).
Examines World War II in a global perspective. This era witnessed transformations in the social, political, and economic orders across the globe. Traces the domestic and international developments, including military issues, that shaped the period in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America and assesses the war's legacy. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of HIST 1020 or 1025 or 1028 or 1123 or 1128 or 1308 or 1528 or 1628 or 1708 or 1800 or 1828 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Examines the representation of people with disabilities in canonical and contemporary literature and drama, and introduces students to disability theory and the history of people with disabilities.
Issues of Japanese sociolinguistics in areas such as speech varieties, language behaviors and attitudes, linguistic contact and change and language policy. Incorporating critical perspectives of sociolinguistics into analyses of Japanese literature and Japanese language education. Same as JPNS 5050. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of JPNS 3110 (minimum grade C).
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.
Studies a particular topic in Christian theology and culture such as early Christianity, medieval Christianity, Christianity in the United States, women and Christianity, liberation theologies, Christianity and literature, and modern Christian thought. Maybe repeated up to 9 total credit hours as topics change. Recommended prereqs., 6 hours of RLST courses at any level or instructor consent. Same as RLST 5050.
Advanced course in fiction writing. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ENGL 1191, ENGL 2051, and ENGL 3051 (all minimum grade B). Restricted to Creative Writing minor students or students with a sub plan of Creative Writing.
Serves as an introduction to the "Frankfurt School" and Critical Theory with particular emphasis upon rationality, social psychology, cultural criticism, and aesthetics. Through close readings of key texts by members of the school (Horkheimer, Benjamin, Adorno, Habermas) we will work toward a critical understanding of the analytical tools they developed and consider their validity. Taught in English. GRMN 4051, 5051 and COML 5051 are the same course.
Introductory course in craft of playwriting Requisites: primary focus on technique of developing short plays. Instructor consent required. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
This advanced course covers the anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system in detail, and applies that understanding to the visual, auditory, and sensorimotor systems, demonstrating how the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system can be used to explain behavior. The laboratory uses live animals and computer simulations. NRSC 4052 and PSYC 4052 are the same course. Same as NRSC/PSYC 5052. Requisites: Requires a prerequisite course of PSYC 2012 or NRSC 2100 and EBIO 1210 and EBIO 1220 or CHEM 1113 and CHEM 1133 or PHYS 1010 and 1020 or PHYS 2010 and PHYS 2020 (all minimum grade C-).
Explores the politics of 20th century China to speculate on China's future in the 21st century. Begins with an extensive look at the political history of the People's Republic, before turning to social, cultural, economic, and political issues today. Concludes with an examination of Chinese foreign policy, with a focus on Sino-American relations. Recommended prereq., PSCI 2012. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
