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Undergraduate Record 2008-2009 [ARCHIVED RECORD]

Course Descriptions

 

French
  

  • FREN 409 - Topics in Twentieth-Century Literature

    Readings of significant literary works on the twentieth century. The genre, theme, and specific chronological concentration will vary. May be repeated for credit with different topics. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: FREN 332 and at least one FREN course numbered 341 to 343.

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 411 - Francophone Literature of Africa

    Surveys the literary tradition in French, emphasizing post-World War II poets, novelists, and playwrights. Examines the role of cultural reviews in the development of this literary tradition. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 428 - History of the French Language

    Surveys the main currents of the French language in its development from the earliest to present times. Taught in French. (IR)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: FREN 339 or the equivalent or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 430 - Grammaire et Style

    Grammar review through the traditional method of grammatical analysis; includes free composition. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: B+ average in FREN 331 and 332.

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 435 - Tools and Techniques of Translation

    Written and oral translation exercises to and from the target language. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: B+ average in FREN 331, 332, 430.

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 436 - The Culture of Commerce and Industry in France

    Americans entering the French business setting must confront specifically French cultural standards, expectations, and practices. Investigates such topics as the organization of industry, banking, marketing, and management, as well as the role of government and the educational system. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 437 - The Culture of Renaissance Lyon

    A study of the cultural history of the city of Lyon (France) in the sixteenth century. (IR)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: FREN 332.

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 438 - French Society and Civilization

    Discusses political institutions and social problems based upon readings in recent publications and an analysis of current events. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 443 - Africa in Cinema

    Study of the representation of Africa in American, Western European and African films. Ideological Constructions of the African as “other”. Exoticism in cinema. History of African cinema. Economic issues in African cinema: production, distribution, and the role of African film festivals. The socio-political context. Women in African cinema. Aesthetic problems: themes and narrative styles. (IR)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: FREN 332 and FREN 344 or another 300-level literature course in French.

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 444 - French Literature and Film

    Studies the relation between three or four French films and their sources in French literature and culture. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 445 - Advanced Cultural Studies

    Advanced seminar in French and Francophone literature and culture. Topics vary. May be repeated for credit for different topics. (IR)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: At least one literature or culture course beyond FREN 332.

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 451 - French Comedy

    Studies dramatic comedy in France from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century, with comparison between comedy and other dramatic forms such as “tragi-comedy” and “theatre of the absurd.” Texts by such authors as Corneille, Molière, Regnard, Marivaux, Musset, Feydeau, Jarry, and Beckett. (IR)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: FREN 332 and either FREN 341, 342, or 343.

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 452 - Topics in French Poetry

    Aspects of French Poetry. Topics vary and may range from general survey to studies of specific periods or authors; may be repeated for credit for different topics. (IR)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: At least one literature or culture course beyond FREN 332.

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 483 - Advanced Seminars in Literature

    Close study of a specific topic in French literature. Topics vary. (SI)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Completion of a 400-level literature course with a grade of B- or better.

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 484 - Advanced Seminars in Literature

    Close study of a specific topic in French literature. Topics vary. (SI)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Completion of a 400-level literature course with a grade of B- or better.

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 485 - Seminar in French Linguistics

    Topics of specific interest to faculty and advanced undergraduate students. (IR)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: FREN 331, 339, and one 400-level course in French.

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 493 - Independent Study-Selected Topics in French Literature and Civilization

    Normally, only French majors may enroll in this course and only by written permission from the department chair prior to the end of the first week of classes. (SI)

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 494 - Independent Study-Selected Topics in French Literature and Civilization

    Normally, only French majors may enroll in this course and only by written permission from the department chair prior to the end of the first week of classes. (SI)

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 498 - Pre-Thesis Tutorial

    Preliminary research for thesis. (SI)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Distinguished Majors Program.

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 499 - Thesis

    Composition and defense of thesis. (SI)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: FREN 498 and good standing in the Distinguished Majors Program. Note: The prerequisite to all 500-level literature courses is two 400-level literature courses with an average grade of B, or the instructor’s permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 501 - Development of French Language Skills

    Grammar, stylistics, composition, and translation (thème et version). (IR)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: at least two courses at the 400 level with an average grade of B+.

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 501L - Old French

    Basic introduction to reading Old French, with consideration of its main dialects (Ile-de-France, Picard, Anglo-Norman) and paleographical issues. May be taken in conjunction with FREN 510 or independently. Taught in English.  (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite:  Reading knowledge of modern French.

    Credits: 1
  

  • FREN 508 - Introduction to Reading Old French

    Readings from several varieties of Old French, including the Île-de-France, Picard, and Anglo-Norman dialects. Considers the derivation of French from Latin. Taught in English. (SI)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Good reading knowledge of modern French.

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 509 - Introduction to Old Provencal Language and Literature

    Old Provencal (alias Old Occitan) as a grammatical system with some attention to its derivation from Latin. Readings of simple prose texts followed by poetic selections of the troubadours. Taught in English. (SI)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: FREN 508 or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 510 - Medieval Literature in Modern French I

    Introduces literary forms, habits of style and thought, and conditions of composition from the late eleventh century to the late thirteenth. Chanson de Roland, Chrétien de Troyes, Marie de France, lyric poetry, etc. (E)

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 511 - Medieval Literature in Modern French II

    An inquiry into the literary culture of the period from the late thirteenth century to the late fifteenth. Topics include the Roman de la Rose, Joinville, and Froissart; the development of drama; new lyric forms, early humanism; Villon; and problems of literary history and hermeneutics for a neglected period in French culture. (O)

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 520 - Literature of the Sixteenth Century: Poetry

    Studies the developments in theory and practice of French Renaissance poetry and poetics as seen in works by the Rhetoriqueurs, including Marot, Sebillet, Sceve, Labe, Du Bellay, Ronsard, and d’Aubigne. (O)

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 521 - Literature of the Sixteenth Century: Prose

    Studies important trends in Renaissance thought and style as seen in the works of major prose writers including Erasmus, Rabelais, Marguerite de Navarre, and Montaigne. (E)

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 527 - French Phonetics and Phonology

    Studies the French sound system, both in theory and practice. Provides essential articulatory phonetics, distinctive features, morphophonemics, prosodics and contrastive analysis. Practice in the production, recognition, and transcription of speech sounds. Opportunity for the correction and improvement of individual problems in French pronunciation. Involves classroom and laboratory instruction. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Not open to undergraduates who have taken FREN 427 or the equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 529 - Applied Linguistics: French

    A synchronic study of the structure of French to be made through a contrastive analysis of French as a target language and English as a source language. Analysis considers syntax primarily; some elements of semantics also are considered. The theoretical assumptions lead to practical procedures applicable in a teaching situation. (SI)

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 530 - Literature of the Seventeenth Century

    Studies art forms and society during the baroque and classical periods of French literary history. Readings in theater, fiction, rhetoric, and poetry. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 531 - Literature of the Seventeenth Century

    Studies art forms and society during the baroque and classical periods of French literary history. Readings in theater, fiction, rhetoric, and poetry. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 540 - Literature of the Eighteenth Century I

    Religious, moral, and political thinking as reflected in the works of Bayle, Fontenelle, Montesquieu, Voltaire, Rousseau, Diderot, Helvetius, and others. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 541 - Literature of the Eighteenth Century II

    Developing trends in traditional genres (drama, novel, poetry), as reflected in the works of Le Sage, Marivaux, Beaumarchais, Diderot, Chenier, Voltaire, Prevost, Rousseau, and others. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 545 - Topics in Cultural Studies

    Interdisciplinary seminar in French and Francophone culture. Topics vary. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 550 - Literature of the Nineteenth Century

    Studies romanticism, realism, naturalism, and symbolism. Analyzes representative texts of de Staël, Chateaubriand, Constant, Lamartine, Hugo, Vigny, Musset, Sand, Nerval, Balzac, Flaubert, Stendhal, Zola, Huysmans, Maupassant, Baudelaire, Rimbaud, Verlaine, and Mallarmé. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 551 - Literature of the Nineteenth Century

    Studies romanticism, realism, naturalism, and symbolism. Analyzes representative texts of de Staël, Chateaubriand, Constant, Lamartine, Hugo, Vigny, Musset, Sand, Nerval, Balzac, Flaubert, Stendhal, Zola, Huysmans, Maupassant, Baudelaire, Rimbaud, Verlaine, and Mallarmé. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 560 - Literature of the Twentieth Century

    Principal literary movements and representative authors in the novel. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 561 - Literature of the Twentieth Century

    Principal literary movements and representative authors in drama and poetry. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 570 - African Literature

    Studies the principal movements and representative authors writing in French in Northern, Central, and Western Africa, with special reference to the islands of Madagascar and Mauritius. Explores the literary and social histories of these regions. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 571 - New World Literature

    Introduces the French-language literatures of Canada and the Caribbean in their historical and esthetic context. Includes drama, fiction and poetry. FREN 571 or 570 are normally a prerequisite to advanced work in Francophone literature at the 800 level. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 580 - Literature and Society

    Studies French cultural manifestations (literature, arts, education, popular culture) from various socio-historical perspectives. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 593 - Independent Study/Selected Topics in French Literature and/or Civilization

    Independent Study/Selected Topics in French Literature and/or Civilization (S)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing in French or at least two courses at the 400-level with grades of B+ or better

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 594 - Independent Study/Selected Topics in French Literature and/or Civilization

    Independent Study/Selected Topics in French Literature and/or Civilization (S)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing in French or at least two courses at the 400-level with grades of B+ or better

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 598 - Thesis Research

    For master’s thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director. (SI)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing and instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • FREN 599 - Thesis Research

    For master’s thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director. (SI)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing and instructor permission.

    Credits: 3

French in Translation
  

  • FRTR 220 - Topics in French and Francophone Culture

    Introduces the interdisciplinary study of culture in France or other French-speaking countries. Topics vary from year to year, and may include cuisine and national identity; literature and history; and contemporary society and cultural change. Taught by one or several professors in the French department. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  

  • FRTR 221 - Topics in Medieval Literature

    An introduction to the culture of the High Middle Ages in France. Topics vary and may include love literature, family relations, war, and science and religion. May be repeated for credit for different topics. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  

  • FRTR 223 - Topics in French Baroque and Classical Culture

    An introduction to seventeenth century French literature, both fiction and non-fiction, against the background of the period’s political, religious, and philosophical controversies and of its plastic arts. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  

  • FRTR 244 - Topics in French Cinema

    Studies topics relating to concepts of film structure, history, and criticism in French and within the French tradition. Topics offered include Introduction to French Cinema and Written Text/Film Text. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  

  • FRTR 329 - Contemporary Caribbean Culture

    (IR)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Comparative examination of contemporary culture in the Caribbean region with an emphasis on literature. Considers historical writing (essays), musical forms, and film as manifestations of the process of creolization in the area. Questions of ethnic divers

    Credits: 3

General History
  

  • HIST 100 - Introductory Seminar in History

    Introduction to the study of history intended for first- and second-year students. Seminars involve reading, discussion, and writing about different historical topics and periods, and emphasize the enhancement of critical and communication skills. Several seminars are offered each term. Not more than two Introductory Seminars may be counted toward the major in history. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 215 - History of U.S.-Latin American Relations in the 20th Century

    The course traces the history of U.S. relations with Latin America in the 20 th century, with a special emphasis on the role U.S. intelligence played in making policy decisions. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 220 - Technology in World History

    Surveys how cultures have developed technology from the earliest times to the end of the twentieth century. Includes both western and non-western cultures and explores how different cultures have used technology to produce economic abundance, social order, and cultural meaning. No technical or scientific expertise required. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 301 - History of Canada

    Studies the development of Canada from the early 16th century to the present. Emphasizes Canadian affairs after 1814, particularly the growth of Canadian political institutions, the interplay of the North Atlantic community countries, and the emergence of Anglo-French dualism in Canadian life. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 302 - History of British West Indies

    Studies development of the British islands in the West Indies from the period of settlement to the present. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 304 - The British Empire in the 18th Century

    Surveys the history of the First British Empire to 1815, with concentration on the 18th century and on the loss of the American Colonies as a breaking point. Explores problems inherent in the imperial relationship between Mother Country and colonies and is an introduction to studies in colonialism and imperialism as they relate to the histories of England, early America, the West Indies, and South Asia and Africa. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 316 - Genocide

    History of genocide and other forms of one-sided, state-sponsored mass killing in the twentieth century. Case studies include the Armenian genocide, the Holocaust, the Rwandan genocide, and the mass killings that have taken place under Communist regimes (e.g., Stalin’s USSR, Mao’s China, Pol Pot’s Cambodia). (Y)

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 320 - History, Museums, and Interpretation

    Overview of the issues and challenges involved in historical interpretation at public history sites, primarily in the United States. Includes a review of general literature on public history, exploration of diverse sources frequently used, and analysis of some recent public history controversies. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 321 - History of Sexuality in the West

    Surveys changes in sexual behavior and attitudes in Europe and the United States since ancient times, with particular attention to the moment of major breaks. The politics of forming sexual norms and imposing them on society is also examined. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 322 - Zionism and the Creation of the State of Israel

    This course seeks to comprehend Israel’s origins, development, and conflicts from the rise of Zionism to creation of the State of Israel in 1948. Major topics of discussion include the Jewish national movement and its ideological origins; the development of Jewish settlement in Palestine (the Yishuv); the origins of the conflict between Jews and Arabs in Palestine; the emergence of a Hebrew culture in Palestine; the struggle for statehood; and the war of 1948. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 330 - South Atlantic Migration

    An exploration of migrations and other related human movements as they have shaped the societies of the South Atlantic region of what is now the United States—FL-GA-SC-NC-VA on the mainland, and Puerto Rico-Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 337 - The Impact of Printing, 1450-1900

    Studies the impact of the printing press on western European and American culture. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 350 - Shaping the Modern World, 1893-1943

    To prepare students for life and work in a globalized world, this course and its sequel (HIST 351) is an intensive study of the global history of the modern world. By the late 19th century, regional and national histories, and the development of adaptive political and economic ideas, were converging into a truly global narrative, with rapid interactions across continents. The course in its two halves, encompasses the formative years between the early 1890s and the early 1990s. (S)

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 351 - Shaping the Modern World, 1943-1991

    To prepare students for life and work in a globalized world, this course and its prequel (HIST 350) is an intensive study of the global history of the modern world. By the late 19th century, regional and national histories, and the development of adaptive political and economic ideas, were converging into a truly global narrative, with rapid interactions across continents. The course in its two halves, encompasses the formative years between the early 1890s and the early 1990s. (S)           

     

     

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 352 - The Second World War

    Discusses the causes and course of the Second World War. The importance of the war to modern history and the shadows it still casts over contemporary politics and culture need no elaboration. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 353 - Cold War in World History

    Presents an international history of the Cold War, concentrating on the period between 1945 and 1990. Emphasizes American, Russian, and Chinese perspectives and choices. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 361 - Espionage and Intelligence in the 20th Century

    The course examines the role of intelligence and espionage in the 20th century. It compares and contrasts the U.S. effort with British and Soviet operations. It looks at the impact of technology on intelligence activities and its influence on policy decisions. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 401 - Major Seminar

    The major seminar is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the seminar. The work of the seminar results primarily in the preparation of a substantial (ca. 25 pages in standard format) research paper. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies. (Y)

    Credits: 4
  

  • HIST 402 - Major Colloquium

    The major colloquium is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the colloquium. Colloquia are most frequently offered in areas of history where access to source materials or linguistic demands make seminars especially difficult. Students in colloquial prepare about 25 pages of written work distributed among various assignments. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies. (Y)

    Credits: 4
  

  • HIST 403 - Topics in History

    Topics courses are small, discussion-oriented classes available to any student with sufficient background and interest in a particular field of historical study. Offered irregularly, they are open to majors or non-majors. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Credits: 4
  

  • HIST 404 - Independent Study

    In exceptional circumstances and with the permission of a faculty member any student may undertake a rigorous program of independent study designed to explore a subject not currently being taught or to expand upon regular offerings. Independent study projects may not be used to replace regularly scheduled classes. Enrollment is open to majors or non-majors. (Y)

    Credits: 1 to 3
  

  • HIST 405 - Distinguished Majors Program-Special Colloquium

    Studies historical approaches, techniques, and methodologies introduced through written exercises and intensive class discussion. Normally taken during the third year. (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Open only to students admitted to the Distinguished Majors Program.

    Credits: 4
  

  • HIST 406A - Distinguished Majors Program-Special Seminar

    Analyzes problems in historical research. Preparation and discussion of fourth-year honors theses. Normally taken during the fourth year. Intended for students who will be in residence during their entire fourth year.  (Y)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Open only to students admitted to the Distinguished Majors Program.

    Credits: 6
  

  • HIST 406B - Distinguished Majors Program-Special Seminar

    Analyze problems in historical research.  Preparation and discussion of fourth-year honors theses.  Intended for Distinguished Majors who will have studied abroad in the fall of their fourth year. (S)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Open only to students admitted to the Distinguished Majors Program.

    Credits: 6
  

  • HIST 407 - Political and Social Thought Seminar

    Seminar introducing the interdisciplinary study of political and social thought, focusing each year on a different topic. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 501 - Documentary Editing Procedures and Practice

    The principles and methods in interpreting and editing historical manuscripts, emphasizing the colonial and early national periods. (IR)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 502 - Documentary Editing Procedures and Practice

    The principles and methods in interpreting and editing historical manuscripts, emphasizing the colonial and early national periods. (IR)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 503 - Quantitative Analysis of Historical Data

    The social scientific approach to historical inquiry, the formulation of theories, and their testing with historical data. Includes extensive directed readings in quantitative history and training in quantitative methods, sampling, the organization of a data-set, and data analysis. (IR)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Introductory course in statistics or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 504 - Monticello Internship

    Directed research, largely in primary source materials, on topics relating to Jefferson’s estate, life, and times. Directed by senior members of the Monticello staff. A maximum of two students each semester are admitted to the course. (IR)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Instructor permission; graduate status or fourth-year undergraduate history majors.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 505 - History, Memory, Subjectivity

    Considers a portion of the very extensive, and growing, literature on issues of memory, subjectivity, and historical evidence. “Memory” is taken in a broad sense, to include not only the recall and narrativization of experience but also tradition and commemoration, since in the historical literature these different senses of memory are often mixed together. Students must find their own paper topics, and are encouraged to discuss the course with the instructor in advance. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 506 - Philosophy of History

    Examines the theoretical presuppositions of historical research and writing. (SI)

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 507 - Internship in History: Interpreting African-American Life at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello

    This internship program, devised and presented by Monticello staff, and offered in conjunction with UVa, is designed for students interested in the interpretation of African-American history to the public. The interns are trained as historical interpreters and to present Monticello’s Plantation Community tour. This walking tour explores Mulberry Row, the center of plantation activity where enslaved African-American families lived and worked, and examines the philosophical issue of Thomas Jefferson and slavery. Lectures, discussions and readings cover the historical content and interpretive techniques that allow interns to develop their individualized Plantation Community tours. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 509 - Multiculturalism in the Ottoman Empire

    Study of how a large empire governed a diverse population, between 1453 and 1918, from the perspective of concerns about recent nationalist, racial and ethnic conflicts in modern nation states. Course first examines how the Ottomans managed relations between ethnic and religious groups to 1750. Course then examines reasons for increased communal conflict after 1750, and Ottoman efforts to re-engineer relations among groups along liberal, constitutional lines. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 511 - Slave Systems in Africa and the Americas

    Historical study of the growth and evolution of the systems of “slavery” in Africa, the American South, and Latin America (including the Caribbean). (IR)

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 513 - The Atlantic Slave Trade

    Studies the growth and development of the international slave trade from Africa to the New World from the 15th to the 19th centuries. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 529 - History of US Intelligence in the 20th Century and its Impace on Policymaking

    The course traces the development of U.S. intelligence activities in the 20th Century.  It focuses on the origins, creation, and development of CIA and the U.S. intelligence community and their impact on U.S. policymaking. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 589 - South Atlantic History

    This class explores the history of the South Atlantic by focusing on Africa and Brazil.  It is divided into three major section.  The first section consists of a historiographical analysis of concepts such as Atlantic history, African diaspora, and the Black Atlantic.  The second section looks at the interaction between Europeans and indigenous people in Brazil and Africa.  The last section deals with the abolition of the slavic trade. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIUS 502 - Counterpoint Seminar: Teaching Post-Civil War American History

    This course offers future elementary, middle and high school teachers of American History the opportunity to reflect on their own college learning of the subject; it teaches those future teachers how to convert that earlier learning into the stuff of K-12 teaching. Specifically, the course looks back at HIUS 202 (or equivalent courses that future teachers may have taken elsewhere) and reconsiders that content for its applications to K-12 classrooms. The course is co-taught by instructors from the Curry and the Department of History. (E)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: HIUS 202 or its equivalent or permission of instructor

    Credits: 3

General Linguistics
  

  • LNGS 200 - Grammatical Concepts in Foreign Language Learning

    Intended for all students interested in language. Treats the grammatical concepts traditionally considered relevant in the teaching and study of foreign languages, including the study of English as a second language. (IR)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Some foreign language experience strongly recommended.

    Credits: 3
  

  • LNGS 222 - Black English

    Introduces the history and structure of what has been termed Black English Vernacular or Black Street English. Focuses on the sociolinguistic factors that led to its emergence, its present role in the Black community, and its relevance in education and racial stereotypes. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  

  • LNGS 224 - Southern American English

    An examination of the structure, history, and sociolinguistics of the English spoken in the southeastern United States. (O)

    Credits: 3
  

  • LNGS 325 - Introduction to Linguistic Theory and Analysis

    Introduces sign systems, language as a sign system, and approaches to linguistics description. Emphasizes the application of descriptive techniques to data. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  

  • LNGS 326 - Introduction to Comparative-Historical Linguistics

    Surveys the elements of comparative-historical linguistics. (O)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: LNGS 325 or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • LNGS 495 - Independent Study in General Linguistics

    For students who wish to pursue linguistic theory and the application of linguistic methodology to data beyond the introductory level. (IR)

    Credits: 1 to 6
  

  • LNGS 496 - Independent Study in General Linguistics

    For students who wish to pursue linguistic theory and the application of linguistic methodology to data beyond the introductory level. (IR)

    Credits: 1 to 6
  

  • LNGS 506 - Syntax and Semantics

    (IR)

    Credits: 3

General Religion
  

  • RELG 100 - First-Year Seminar

    Introduces a specific topic, research and study techniques, and use of the library. (IR)

    Credits: 3
  

  • RELG 101 - Introduction to Western Religious Traditions

    Studies the major religious traditions of the Western world; Judaism, Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, and Islam. (Y)

    Credits: 3
  

  • RELG 104 - Introduction to Eastern Religious Traditions

    Introduces various aspects of the religious traditions of India, China, and Japan. (Y)

    Credits: 3
 

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