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EN 315 - Poetry 4.00 credits.
A study of particular poetic genres and forms and leading practitioners. The cover may cover the Metaphysical poetry of Donne and Herbert, the eighteenth-century lyric, or modern poetry by Frost, Hall, Olds, Kinnell, Collins, and Kooser. *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be taken twice for credit, provided the content is not duplicated.
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EN 317 - Narrative 4.00 credits.
A study of narrative as a genre, with attention to both fictional and non-fictional examples. The course may cover Gothic fiction, anti-slavery narratives, or utopian and dystopian novels. Both literary and theoretical texts are assigned. *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be taken twice for credit, provided the content is not duplicated.
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EN 319 - Themes 4.00 credits.
This course examines selected literary themes and traditions and utilizes a variety of critical perspectives. Recent topics include Irish literature and Magical Realism. *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be taken twice for credit, provided the content is not duplicated.
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EN 370-378 - Special Topics in English 4.00 credits.
Courses involving specific subjects chosen in response to student and faculty interest. This course is repeatable for credit.
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EN 385 - Writing and Editing for Publication 4.00 credits.
Advanced study of writing nonfiction articles, copy editing and strategies for getting manuscripts published. *Professional Writing majors must have completed EN 185 and either EN 282 or EN 285 . Register by Instructor. Alternate fall semesters.
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EN 420 - British Authors (Pre-1800) 4.00 credits.
A seminar focused on the writings of one or more British authors active before 1800, such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Donne and Herrick, Pope and Swift, or Thomson and Cowper. *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be taken twice for credit, provided the content is not duplicated. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research.
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EN 430 - British Authors (Post-1800) 4.00 credits.
A seminar focused on the writings of one or more British authors active after 1800, such as Wordsworth and Coleridge, Byron and Shelley, Austen (book and film), or the Brontes. *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be taken twice for credit, provided the content is not duplicated. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research.
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EN 440 - American Authors 4.00 credits.
A seminar focused on the writings of one or more American authors, such as Whitman, Twain, Donald Hall, Sharon Olds, or Toni Morrison and August Wilson. *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be taken twice for credit, provided the content is not duplicated. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research.
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EN 450 - World Authors 4.00 credits.
A seminar focused on the writings of one or more Continental or non-Western authors, such as Dante, Tolstoy, Joyce, Beckett, Fugard, and Murakami. *Since the course may vary in focus, it may be taken twice for credit, provided the content is not duplicated. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research.
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EN 470-474 - Internship in English Variable (2.00 to 4.00) credits.
Internships provide students with practical workplace experience at a newspaper office, magazine publisher, public relations firm, or other venue for professional writing. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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EN 480-489 - Independent Study in English Variable credit.
Individual students are provided the opportunity to pursue work in an area of major interest under the guidance of a member of the Department of English. *Prerequisite(s): Approval of Department Chair and the Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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EN 493 - Seminar in Rhetorical Theory 4.00 credits.
A seminar for majors in the Professional Writing concentration on the history of rhetoric and its application to the composing process. *Prerequisite(s): Professional Writing concentration, EN 185 , and one 200-level professional writing course. Signature Learning Experience: Developmental Portfolio.
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EN 494 - Seminar in Literary Theory 4.00 credits.
A seminar on literary theories and their applications to fiction. The paired writers may include Foucault and Orwell, Bakhtin and Achebe, and Butler and Woolf. *Prerequisite(s): Literature concentration, and junior or senior status, or permission of the instructor. Signature Learning Experience: Developmental Portfolio. Alternate years.
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EN 498 - Directed Senior Research I 2.00 credits.
English majors of superior ability are allowed to explore a topic of their choosing and to produce a major work of 40 to 60 pages. *Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, a grade point average of 3.50 or higher in the major and overall, and permission of the Department. Two credits are awarded each semester of the senior year. See the Department Chair or Head of the English Directed Senior Research Program for more information. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor.
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EN 499 - Directed Senior Research Project II 2.00 credits.
English majors of superior ability are allowed to explore a topic of their choosing and to produce a major work of 40 to 60 pages. *Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, a grade point average of 3.50 or higher in the major and overall, and permission of the Department. Two credits are awarded each semester of the senior year. See the Department Chair or Head of the English Directed Senior Research Program for more information. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor.
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English as a Second Language |
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ESL 111 - English as a Second Language and American Culture 4.00 credits.
Development and refinement of the student’s functional proficiency through grammar and essay development, audio/video materials to improve listening comprehension, and extended oral discourse. Reading selections increase reading comprehension and awareness and understanding of American culture. *Prerequisite(s): Placement by examination and TOEFL score.
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ESL 112 - English as a Second Language II 4.00 credits.
Focuses on the improvement of speech, listening, reading and writing skills, emphasizing the descriptive and narrative paragraph. Audio and videotapes supplement the textbook and develop communicative competency. *Prerequisite(s): ESL 111 .
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English Language Learning |
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ELL 111 - Intermediate Reading and Comprehension 4.00 credits.
The focus of this course is on developing reading skills and acquiring strategies to learn from texts. Students will be expected to read, take notes, and demonstrate comprehension through discussion and short written assignments. Students will read a variety of short selections, both fiction and nonfiction and will keep a weekly vocabulary journal. Credits are not applicable to the 125 required for graduation with a bachelor’s degree. Fall semester.
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ELL 112 - Intermediate Writing and Composition 4.00 credits.
The focus of this course is on learning to write in order to effectively communicate ideas and opinions. Students will gain fluency in the process of writing with emphasis on mechanics and grammar. Students will learn how to organize ideas, write and revise drafts, and edit written material. Students will also be able to take notes and write summaries of information heard or read. Credits are not applicable to the 125 required for graduation with a bachelor’s degree. Fall semester.
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ELL 113 - Intermediate Listening and Speaking 4.00 credits.
The focus of this course is on listening and speaking in academic and social settings. Students will learn to distinguish speaker’s intentions, identify important spoken information from a variety of contexts (lecture, video, audio), infer meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases from the context of the conversation, and respond appropriately to spoken requests. Students will also learn to articulate clearly, infer whether their listener comprehends their speech, and make adjustments where needed to engage successfully in conversation. Students will also gain experience taking notes from oral presentations and video. Credits are not applicable to the 125 required for graduation with a bachelor’s degree. Fall semester.
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ELL 114 - Intermediate Seminar on American Culture 4.00 credits.
This course focuses on American culture, with emphasis on the local heritage and customs. Students will have opportunities to experience, discuss, and interpret local culture through lectures, performances, discussions, and field trips. They will be introduced to all campus resources and will select a student club or organization to investigate or join. Credits are not applicable to the 125 required for graduation with a bachelor’s degree. Fall semester.
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ELL 151 - High Intermediate Reading and Comprehension 4.00 credits.
The focus of this course is continued development of reading skills and comprehension. Students will be expected to read, take notes, and demonstrate comprehension through discussion and written assignments. Students will read from increasingly complex text sources. *Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement or completion of ELL 111 with a grade of B- or higher. Credits are not applicable to the 125 required for graduation with a bachelor’s degree.
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ELL 152 - High Intermediate Writing for Academic Purposes 4.00 credits.
The focus of this course is on strengthening students’ writing for academic purposes. Students will write more complex essays and learn different styles of writing. They will begin to expand their writing to take into account their audience and their purpose. Editing and revision will be major components of the course. *Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement or completion of ELL 112 with a grade of B- or higher. Credits are not applicable to the 125 required for graduation with a bachelor’s degree.
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ELL 153 - High Intermediate Conversation and Discussion 4.00 credits.
This course extends students’ conversational abilities to a variety of settings and tasks. Students will be able to follow multi-step instructions, respond to oral requests for elaboration, and discuss ideas one-on-one and in small group settings. Students will also strengthen their English pronunciation and will be expected to do regular in-class oral presentations. *Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement or completion of ELL 113 with a grade of B- or higher. Credits are not applicable to the 125 required for graduation with a bachelor’s degree.
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ELL 154 - High Intermediate Seminar on Comparative Culture 4.00 credits.
This course focuses on changes over time in American culture and how American culture has been influenced by other cultures. Students will have opportunities to experience, discuss, and interpret a variety of cultures through lectures, performances, discussions, film, and fieldtrips. They will write reflective essays on these activities and relate them to their own or another culture. *Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement or completion of ELL 114 with a grade of B- or higher. Credits are not applicable to the 125 required for graduation with a bachelor’s degree.
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First Year Seminar |
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FYS 100 - First-Year Seminar 4.00 credits.
The First-Year Seminar provides an educational experience that is composed of several important components. First, it develops intellectual skills, such as critical analysis and synthesis, and communications skills, such as speaking and writing. Second, it broadens definitions of learning. The student is exposed to multiple ways of acquiring information and knowledge. Third, the First-Year Seminar establishes the integration of knowledge. Using the instructor’s major field of study as a foundation, this course promotes connections across disciplines. Students will also attend events outside of class such as talks, plays, concerts, art exhibits, and Student Life events. The First-Year Seminar is letter-graded. Register by Instructor.
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French |
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FR 111 - PLO Elementary French I 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
Basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. The development of communicative competence in five skill areas: speaking, listening, reading, writing and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks.
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FR 112 - PLO Elementary French II 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
Expansion of basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. Additional development of communicative competency in five skill areas: listening, speaking, writing, reading and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks. *Prerequisite(s): FR 111 , or placement by examination.
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FR 211 - PLO Intermediate French I 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
Emphasizes functional proficiency. A functional-notational syllabus expands use of linguistic tasks such as asking questions, stating facts, describing, narrating and expressing feelings. Use of authentic cultural materials and contexts heightens sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement text and written materials. *Prerequisite(s): FR 112 , or placement by examination.
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FR 212 - PLO Intermediate French II 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
Expanded use of linguistic functions. Introduction and development of more advanced tasks such as sustaining opinions, explaining, comparing and hypothesizing. Use of authentic cultural materials and contexts heightens sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement texts and written materials. *Prerequisite(s): FR 211 , or placement by examination.
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FR 303 - Reading Authentic Texts 3.00 credits.
Development of and practice in reading authentic cultural, historical and literary texts. Through the study of numerous strategies, training provided by textbook exercises, and immediate application to selections, students will learn how to read in order to read for the purpose of learning. *Prerequisite(s): FR 212 , or permission of the instructor.
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FR 311 - Making of Modern French Society 4.00 credits.
Analysis of important contemporary cultural phenomena and issues that have shaped and continue to shape the modern nation. Readings are taken from literary, sociological and political sources. Films, slides and audio and videotapes supplement written materials. *Prerequisite(s): FR 212 , or permission of the instructor.
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FR 323 - Introduction to Literature 4.00 credits.
Development of students’ ability to read thoroughly, analyze and appreciate literature. Includes selected readings representative of different literary genres. *Prerequisite(s): FR 212 , or permission of the instructor.
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FR 370-378 - Special Topics in French Variable credit.
Topics of special interest not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Topics depend upon student interest and faculty availability. *Prerequisite(s): FR 212 , or permission of the instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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FR 480-489 - Independent Study in French Variable credit.
For senior language majors. Independent projects in some area of language or literature. *Prerequisite(s): Approval of Department Chair and Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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FR 496 - French Senior Research Project I 2.00 credits.
For senior French majors. Involves researching a literary, linguistic or cultural topic and the writing of a major paper in the French language. This capstone experience will be closely supervised by Department faculty. Fall semester.
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FR 497 - French Senior Research Project II 2.00 credits.
For senior French majors. Involves researching a literary, linguistic or cultural topic and the writing of a major paper in the French language. This capstone experience will be closely supervised by Department faculty. FR 496 . Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Spring semester.
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German |
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GER 111 - PLO Elementary German I 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
Basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. The development of communicative competence in five skill areas: speaking, listening, reading, writing and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks.
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GER 112 - PLO Elementary German II 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
Expansion of basic elements of structure and the phonetic system in culturally authentic contexts. Additional development of communicative competency in five skill areas: listening, speaking, writing, reading and sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement proficiency-oriented textbooks. *Prerequisite(s): GER 111 , or placement by examination.
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GER 211 - PLO Intermediate German I 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
Emphasizes functional proficiency. A functional-notational syllabus expands use of linguistic tasks such as asking questions, stating facts, describing, narrating and expressing feelings. Use of authentic cultural materials and contexts heightens sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement texts and written materials. *Prerequisite(s): GER 112 , or placement by examination.
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GER 212 - PLO Intermediate German II 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
Expanded use of linguistic functions. Introduction and development of more advanced tasks such as sustaining opinions, explaining, comparing and hypothesizing. Use of authentic cultural materials and contexts heightens sociocultural awareness. Audio and videotapes supplement texts and written materials. *Prerequisite(s): GER 211 , or placement by examination.
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GER 311 - Making of Modern German Society 4.00 credits.
Analysis of important contemporary cultural phenomena and issues that have shaped and continue to shape the modern nation. Readings are taken from literary, sociological and political sources. Films, slides and audio and videotapes supplement written materials. *Prerequisite(s): GER 212 , or permission of instructor.
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GER 323 - Introduction to German Literature 4.00 credits.
Development of students’ ability to read thoroughly, analyze and appreciate literature. Selected readings representative of different literary genres. *Prerequisite(s): GER 212 , or permission of the instructor.
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GER 370-378 - Special Topics in German Variable credit.
Topics of special interest not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Topics depend upon student interest and faculty availability and may include “Business German” and “German Film.” *Prerequisite(s): GER 212 , or permission of the instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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GER 480-489 - Independent Study in German Variable credit.
For senior language majors. Independent projects in some area of language or literature. *Prerequisite(s): Approval of Department Chair and Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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GER 496 - German Senior Research Project I 2.00 credits.
For senior German majors. Involves researching a literary, linguistic or cultural topic and the writing of a major paper in the German language. This capstone experience will be closely supervised by Department faculty. Fall semester.
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GER 497 - German Senior Research Project II 2.00 credits.
For senior German majors. Involves researching a literary, linguistic or cultural topic and the writing of a major paper in the German language. This capstone experience will be closely supervised by Department faculty. GER 496 . Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Spring semester.
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History |
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HI 101 - HUM United States History to 1877 4.00 credits.
(Humanities Core Course)
This course traces the foundations of early American history from the Age of Discovery through the Civil War era. Included will be examinations of colonial society, the causes and consequences of the American Revolution, the rise of mass democracy, and the growing sectionalism that tore the nation apart in 1861.
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HI 102 - HUM United States History Since 1877 4.00 credits.
(Humanities Core Course)
This course examines the history of the United States from America’s late nineteenth century industrial revolution to 9/11 and its aftermath. Emphasis will be on the nation’s rise as an economic and military superpower, its political development, and its multicultural identity.
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HI 111 - NCH History of Pre-Modern Asia 4.00 credits.
(Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
This course examines the history of Asia up to 1500. There will be a focus on cross-cultural contacts within Asia and with the larger world. By semester’s end, students will have a factual understanding of Asia’s role in the international community, including the cultural, political, intellectual and economic factors that have influenced this region’s history. They also will learn to critically evaluate historical materials relevant to the study of Asia. *Prerequisite(s): Power of Language English Core course.
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HI 112 - NCH History of Modern Asia 4.00 credits.
(Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
This course examines the history of Asia from approximately 1500 until the present day. It will focus on cross-cultural contacts within Asia and with the West. By semester’s end, students will have a better appreciation of Asia in our international community, and will better understand the cultural, political, intellectual and economic factors that have influenced this region’s history. *Prerequisite(s): Power of Language English Core course.
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HI 114 - WCH Western Civilization I 4.00 credits.
(Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
This course will examine the evolution of Western civilization from its origins in ancient Mediterranean communities (c. 3000 BCE) to the end of the Thirty Years’ War (1648). Emphasis will be placed on the role of politics, economics, culture, religion, and ideology in shaping European societies.
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HI 115 - WCH Western Civilization II 4.00 credits.
(Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
An exploration of historical developments that dominated Western civilization from 1500 through the present. Emphasis will be placed on the role of politics, economics, culture, religion and ideology in shaping modern society in Europe and the United States.
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HI 208 - Technology and Values in American Experience 4.00 credits.
An effort to understand the values implicit in the choices that have been made in substituting a newer technology for an older technology throughout American history. Transportation, systems of production, the generation of power, medicine and armaments constitute areas of particular emphasis.
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HI 209 - Nineteenth-Century Europe 4.00 credits.
This course examines political, economic, social, and cultural developments in Europe from 1815 to 1914. Emphasis will be placed on the industrial revolution, conservatism, liberalism, socialism, romanticism, nationalism, imperialism, anti-Semitism, romanticism, realism, and modernism.
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HI 210 - Twentieth-Century Europe 4.00 credits.
This course examines political, economic, social, and cultural developments in Europe from 1914 to the present. Emphasis will be placed on World War I, the Russian Revolution, Fascism, Nazism, Communism, World War II, the Cold War, decolonization, the collapse of Communist regimes in Eastern Europe, and the evolution of the European Union.
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HI 215 - British History: Themes and Topics 4.00 credits.
Beginning with the Saxon invasions and extending through the modern empire, themes in this course will include English legal history, the common law and parliament; social and cultural life; the relation of England to Ireland, Scotland and Wales; the English reformation and Civil War; military and naval history; and the consolidation of empire.
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HI 220 - The American Radical Tradition 4.00 credits.
This course will offer a historical survey of the American Left, from the Founding generation to the present day. The study of politics, labor, gender, race and intellectual change will all be utilized to explore a number of contested issues - socialism, black power and the student movement - that have shaped this nation’s past and informed its present.
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HI 224 - History of Modern China 4.00 credits.
This course traces China’s history from the turbulent close of the dynastic era at the end of the 19th century through the present Communist period. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to describe, explain and analyze diplomatic, political, social, economic and technological interactions between China and its Asian neighbors as well as between China and the West for the modern period.
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HI 225 - History of Modern Japan 4.00 credits.
This course traces Japan’s history from the period of the Meiji Restoration in the mid-19th century to the present period. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to describe, explain and analyze diplomatic, political, social, economic and technological interactions between Japan and its Asian neighbors as well as between Japan and the West for the modern period.
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HI 230 - American Minds I - From Puritanism to Transcendentalism 4.00 credits.
This course explores the development of American thought from the era of New England Puritanism to the age of sectionalism and Civil War. It will center on close readings of classic texts, essays and speeches penned by a number of significant thinkers including Anne Hutchinson, Thomas Paine, Henry David Thoreau, Harriet Jacobs, and Herman Melville. An analysis of “native” ideas, the class offers students fresh and original ways to think about the American past.
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HI 231 - American Minds II - From Victorianism to Multiculturalism 4.00 credits.
This course explores the development of American ideas from the post-Civil War Victorians to contemporary debates over multiculturalism and postmodernism. It will center on close readings of “classic” and controversial texts written by such original thinkers as Henry Adams, W.E.B. Du Buois, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Reinhold Niebuhr and Richard Rorty.
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HI 303 - Jeffersonian America 4.00 credits.
This course explores the formative years of the early American republic from the drafting of the Constitution to the age of sectionalism. Topics include the emergence of competitive political parties, the nation’s divided reaction to the French Revolution, the unexpected growth of popular democracy, the War of 1812, and the expansion of slavery across the country’s southwestern frontier. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 304 - Sectionalism and Civil War 4.00 credits.
This course examines the causes, character, and consequences of America’s Civil War. Topics include the failure of antebellum politics, the centrality of the slavery “question,” arguments for and against secession, and an overview of the military campaigns that defeated the Confederacy. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 306 - Recent History of the U.S. 4.00 credits.
An intensive analysis of the vexing economic, political, social and diplomatic forces responsible for shaping the American experience since 1900; conflicting interpretations emphasized. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 307 - American Economic History 4.00 credits.
The growth and development of the American economy and its impact on human welfare. Emphasis is placed on the role of the entrepreneur, particular businesses, industrialization, government policy and labor. Agrarian endeavor and slavery, and periodic recessions and depressions, together with the problems of unemployment and reindustrialization are considered. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 308 - History in Literature 4.00 credits.
An exploration of recent history (1900-2000) through the novel. This course will analyze how race, myth, power and class in the modern world have been interpreted by writers from around the globe. It will further assess how literary movements have sometimes reflected and sometimes challenged the values of their societies. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 309 - American Intellectual History 4.00 credits.
An examination of the major social and intellectual movements in the United States. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 311 - The Ancient World 4.00 credits.
An examination of the history and interconnection of ancient regions, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, Assyria, Israel, Greece and Rome. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 312 - Rise of Europe, 400 - 1400 4.00 credits.
An exploration of the growth of western Europe from its Greek and Roman heritage and the fall of Rome through the consolidation of the Church and Christianity, the rise of kingship and nationhood, the emergence of classes, and economic, social and cultural developments. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 315 - The Early Modern World: Religion, Renaissance and Encounter 4.00 credits.
An examination of the religious, political, cultural and scientific changes in Europe between 1400 and 1750, with emphasis placed also on the Ottoman Empire, the encounter with America, the expansion into Asia and Africa, and other global realities. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 316 - Birth of the Modern Age (1600-1800) 4.00 credits.
An analysis of an emerging, world-dominating Europe, with emphasis on the Enlightenment, the nation-state, global conflicts, civil wars and revolutions, and social, cultural and economic developments. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 318 - Overseas Chinese Communities 4.00 credits.
In this course, we will trace the history of overseas Chinese communities during the modern era. Special attention will be paid to the Chinese communities in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and the United States. Upon completion of the course, each student will be able to describe, explain and analyze the effects of nationalism, citizenship and globalization on transnational groups in general and the overseas Chinese in particular. *Prerequisite(s): HI 112 or HI 220 or permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 320 - Middle East in Modern Times 4.00 credits.
This course examines the major political, social, economic, and intellectual movements that have shaped states and peoples in the modern Middle East. The class will survey the rise of Islam and the history of the region from the seventh through the eighteenth centuries, but primary attention will be devoted to the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, particularly the challenges presented by Euro-American encroachment and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 321 - North Africa in Modern Times 4.00 credits.
This course examines the major political, social, economic, and intellectual movements that have shaped states and peoples in North Africa. The class will survey the rise of Islam and the history of the region from the 7th through the 18th centuries, but primary attention will be devoted to the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly the challenges presented by European colonialism and decolonization. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 323 - France Since 1815 4.00 credits.
This course examines France since 1815 by focusing on political, economic, social, and cultural developments. Subjects covered include the Restoration, the industrial revolution, the Revolution of 1848, the Second Empire, the Commune, the Third Republic, imperialism, the Belle Époque, the First World War, the Great Depression, the Popular Front, the Second World War, the Fourth Republic, the Fifth Republic, the Trente Glorieuses, urban expansion, decolonization, and immigration. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 324 - Empire and Nation in Eastern Europe 4.00 credits.
This course examines the transition from empire to nation in East Central and Southeastern Europe by focusing on political, economic, social, and cultural developments. Subjects covered include the rise and collapse of the Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires; the national states of the interwar years; the experiences of these states and peoples during World War II; the rise and fall of Communist regimes in East Central and Southeastern Europe; the disintegration of Yugoslavia; and the transition to parliamentary democracy and market economies in the years since 1989. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 330 - Studies in U.S. History 4.00 credits.
An analytical inquiry into special periods and topics in American history. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above. This course is repeatable for credit.
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HI 340 - Studies in European History 4.00 credits.
An analytical inquiry into special periods and topics in European history, including courses on World War I and World War II. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above. This course is repeatable for credit.
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HI 360 - Italian Renaissance (ART 360) 4.00 credits.
The Italian Renaissance seminar is an in-depth cultural history of the humanist movement in Italy from 1250 to 1550 and its impact on the fine arts, literature, politics, religion, education and science. The course includes reading and discussion of primary texts by Petrarch, Dante, Boccaccio, Alberti, Machiavelli, Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Vasari. Topics include the revival of Antiquity, the discovery of Nature, Statecraft, scientific innovation and new concepts of genius and creativity. *Prerequisite(s): ART 155 , ART 157 , or HI 115 . Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above.
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HI 370-378 - Special Topics in History Variable credit.
Special subjects chosen as a response to student and faculty interest (e.g. Technology and American Society, and Urban History). Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above. This course is repeatable for credit.
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HI 400 - Senior Honors Project Variable (2.00 or 4.00) credits.
Students who have been invited and accepted to participate in the Honors in the Discipline Program may register for this course in the semester or semesters (no more than two) in which the research or creative project is initiated and/or completed. The total credit hours for the senior project shall not exceed 4 hours. Completion of this course does not assure recognition for Honors in the Discipline. See Department Chair for additional information *Prerequisite(s): Invitation to Honors in the Discipline Program. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research.
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HI 450 - Topics in Historiography 4.00 credits.
This course provides each student with the opportunity to think critically about the writing of history. It also allows each student to practice his or her communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Rather than reading simply for content, we will spend much of our time analyzing the various approaches to history. We will attempt to understand the assumptions, biases, and interpretive paradigms that underlie each of these approaches. In short, we will focus not on the “what” of history but on the “why” and “how.” *Prerequisite(s): History majors during the senior year. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above. Signature Learning Experience: Capstone Experience.
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HI 470-474 - Internship in Historical Studies Variable (2.00 to 4.00) credits.
This course provides students with applied field instruction in history. Forty hours of on-site work is required for every credit hour granted. In addition to on-site work, students will complete writing assignments designed to promote reflection on the work experience. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above. Signature Learning Experience: Internship. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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HI 480-489 - Independent Study in History Variable credit.
Designed to offer an opportunity to use techniques of historical interpretation in specific problem areas. *Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Department Chair, the Independent Study Committee, and permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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HI 490 - Independent Research in History 4.00 credits.
This independent research course focuses on a topic of mutual interest to the History major and Department mentor. The course may be initiated in the student’s junior year but no later than the first semester of the senior year. The course must be registered during the semester in which it will be completed. Enrollment limited to sophomore status or above. Signature Learning Experience: Supervised Research. Register by Instructor.
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HON H301 - HNR Thesis Preparation 1.00 credit.
A foundation for successfully developing and writing the Honors Senior Thesis through becoming familiar with writing and research approaches of the student’s chosen discipline; strengthening writing and oral presentation skills; developing a timetable with deadlines for defining the scope of work and managing its completion; completing a working bibliography and a research proposal for an Honors Senior Thesis Project; and becoming more confident and capable of successfully completing a year-long thesis project with minimal supervision from a professor. Credit counts toward senior thesis requirement. To be taken spring semester of Junior year. Graded Pass/No Pass. Honors students only.
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HON H305 - HNR Leadership Theory and Practice 4.00 credits.
A capstone experience in the Honors Program, this course examines a wide variety of both theory and examples of leadership. Students will identify what types of leadership skills they have and wish to develop through self-assessment and reflection. Students will implement a variety of leadership practices and skills through planning and implementing group service or other types of projects in the community and on campus. Required of all honors program students. *Prerequisite(s): 16 credits of honors courses and preferably junior status. Signature Learning Experience: Community-Based Learning. Honors students only.
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Honors Chemistry |
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HCH H207 - HNR NPS Chemistry and Politics of Cancer and AIDS 4.00 credits.
(Natural and Physical Science Core Course - Honors)
This interdisciplinary course seeks to rectify the science of two deadly diseases with the public policy that has been established around these diseases. Many of us have preconceived notions about how we view AIDS and cancer, but does the actual biochemical basis of these diseases correlate well with their corresponding public policies? Honors students only.
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Special Education |
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SED 212 - Learning Environment and Social Interaction in Inclusive Settings (MSE 512) 4.00 credits.
A study of the scientific principles and best practices for creating and sustaining an optimal learning environment and positive social interaction for diverse learners in an inclusive classroom setting. Emphasis is on analyzing factors that influence academic and social behavior, adapting the physical environment, implementing an equitable classroom management system, maintaining a respectful climate, teaching social skills, and implementing positive behavioral supports. *Prerequisite(s): ED 105 , and ED 150 or ED 151 . Provisional or formal acceptance into Education Program required.
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SED 222 - Foundations of Inclusive Education (MSE 522) 4.00 credits.
This course is an introduction to philosophical, historical and legal foundations of Special Education and inclusive education principles and practices. The history, etiology, characteristics and accommodations for students with special needs in the classroom setting will be examined. Thirty hours of field experience required (i.e., 3 hours per week for 10 weeks) which will require FBI Clearance, Criminal Record Clearance, and Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance (fees). *Prerequisite(s): ED 105 , and ED 150 or ED 151 . *Corequisite(s): SED 222L. Provisional or formal acceptance into Education Program required.
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SED 224 - Methods of Teaching Students with High Incidence Disabilities (MSE 524) 4.00 credits.
A study of the specialized instructional strategies to adapt and accommodate classroom environments, testing methodologies, and curricula to meet the needs of exceptional children and youth. Emphasis is on high incidence disabilities, such as learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, emotional and behavior disorders, communication disorders, and cultural or linguistic diversity. Field experience is required. *Prerequisite(s): ED 250 and SED 222 , or permission of the Department, *Corequisite(s): SED 224L. Provisional or formal acceptance into Education Program required.
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Honors English |
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HEN H243 - HNR American Visions: Cultural Dialogue in the U.S. 4.00 credits.
A study of American cultural history with an emphasis on how popular culture, political and social history, and the fine arts reveal new ways of understanding American fiction in transitional eras. Honors students only.
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HEN H252 - HNR HUM Irony, Humor, and Despair in Modern Literature 4.00 credits.
(Humanities Core Course - Honors)
An exploration of the relationship among several quintessential modern writers and an investigation of their use of humor and irony to stave off despair and affirm at least the value of artistic creation and the need for each of us to assert meaning in life. Honors students only.
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HEN H253 - HNR Gaelic and Anglo-Irish Ireland 4.00 credits.
A study of the intersection between the Gaelic and Anglo-Irish linguistic, cultural and literary traditions of Ireland. Besides exploring the past and present state of Gaelic language and culture, the class will focus on the impact of the older Gaelic heritage on English-language classics by writers such as Swift, Joyce, Yeats, Beckett and Heaney. Honors students only.
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Honors Mathematics |
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HMA H270 - HNR History of Mathematics 4.00 credits.
This course will examine the history of mathematical thought from ancient times to the 20th century. Emphasis will be placed on the history of mathematical topics typically covered in the high school or early college curriculum. The course will seek to foster an appreciation of the great theorems of mathematics and the imagination and brilliance of the mathematicians who conceived them. NOTE: This course will satisfy Mathematics Core AU for students enrolled prior to Fall 2013. Honors students only.
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HMA H275 - HNR CE Mathematics in Music 4.00 credits.
(Creative Expression Core Course - Honors)
Participants will deepen and enrich their creative experience of music by learning about the principal ways that mathematical ideas are applied to the creation of music, and incorporating these ideas into their own creative repertoires. Of particular interest will be basic acoustical phenomena, tuning systems, and (especially) music theory and composition. Honors students only.
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Honors Political Science |
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HPS 300 - HNR Gender and the Law (HWG 300) 4.00 credits.
This interdisciplinary Honors course will examine issues of gender in the context of American statutory and constitutional law. Due to its interdisciplinary nature, course material will draw from the disciplines of history, law, political science, psychology, and sociology to better understand how law affects gendered groups in the United States. We will address such topics as sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, reproductive rights, same-sex marriage, and other issues. Honors students only.
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Honors Religious Studies |
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HRE H285 - HNR WCH Amish, Brethren, and Mennonites in the U.S. Since 1875 4.00 credits.
(Western Cultural Heritage Core Course - Honors)
*A Guided Writing and Research Course.
An interdisciplinary study of the Amish, Brethren, and Mennonite experience (beliefs, history, practices) in the context of modern American culture. Primary attention focuses on understanding how these communities responded to major modernizing developments in western culture since 1875—the industrial revolution, the modern state, individuation, conscription, the rise of technology, compulsory education, understandings of progress, and religious pluralism. The course will explore how such changes in western cultural heritage have encouraged assimilation, fragmentation, and in some cases reactionary (Old Order) movements within Anabaptist groups. Honors students only. Spring semester.
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HRE H289 - HNR Communal and Utopian Societies 4.00 credits.
This course will examine various types of communal societies, frequently known as utopian or intentional communities, that have sought to institute an ideal social order, a “heaven on earth.” Historic and contemporary religious expressions of American communal development are emphasized. Case studies include the Ephrata Society, Brook Farm, Oneida, New Harmony, The Amana Colonies, the Hutterites, the Shakers, Reba Place Church and the Catholic Worker Movement, among others. Honors students only.
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