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Africana Studies
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AAAS 142
African/African-American Literature |
Survey of Black
authors from diverse cultures and an analysis
of their relationship to Black thought.
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AAAS 213 History
of Civil Rights Movement |
This course is designed to
introduce the student to the historical
development and maturation of the movement for
civil rights in the United States. It
will examine the development for resistance
movements
and the
philosophies of those involved within the
movements during the antebellum, Post Civil
war and contemporary times.
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AAAS 219 Intro
to African/African American History |
Survey of the
cultural and historical background of
African-American from their African heritage
to their present role in American society.
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AAAS 220 Black
and White in America |
In America
Blacks and Whites have been organically
connected by the space of national geography
and centuries of time. With current events an
ever-present concern, this course explores the
cultural significance and the social meaning
of the long and ever-changing relations
between black and white Americans and its
import for the national welfare.
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AAAS 240
Classism, Racism, and Sexism |
Analyzes the
connections between and among classism, racism
and sexism, their mutually reinforcing nature,
and the tensions arising from their
interrelations. Particular attention will be
given to the ideological and personal aspects
of these phenomena, as well as to their
institutional guises in American society.
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AAAS 270
Geography of Africa |
Geographic
analysis of the continent of Africa. The
diversity of the African continent is stressed
by examining its physical environment;
resources; social, cultural, economic and
political systems. Emphasizes the demographic
as well as spatial planning aspects of
geography.
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AAAS 286 African
Civilizations |
Africa from
prehistoric times to 1800 with emphasis on
sub-Saharan Africa, the development of
indigenous states and their response to
Western and Eastern contacts.
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AAAS 287 Africa
in the Modern World |
Africa since
1800: exploration, the end of the slave trade,
the development of interior states, European
partition, the colonial period, and the rise
of independent Africa.
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Anthropology |
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AANT 104
Archaeology |
Introduction to
the methods used by archaeologists to study
ancient sites and artifacts. Topics include
archaeological fieldwork, laboratory analysis,
dating, interpretation of artifacts, and the
reconstruction of past cultural patterns.
Examples include studies of ancient and recent
societies.
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AANT 108
Cultural Anthropology |
Survey of the
theory, methods, and goals of cultural
anthropology, emphasizing the nature of
culture and the varied forms in which it is
expressed among the peoples of the world.
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AANT 110
Introduction Human Evolution |
Introduction to
human evolution. This course spans the human
fossil record from “Lucy” to Cro-Magnon.
Topics include our primate past and the
evolution of upright walking. The steady
increase in our ancestors’ brain size is
explored along with the cultural correlates of
biological evolution such as stone tools,
language origins and cave art.
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AANT 131 Ancient Peoples of the
World |
Ancient cultures
from around the world will be presented and
analyzed from the available archaeological
data. The gradual development of civilization
in both the Old and New Worlds will be the
focus of the course.
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AANT 133 Ancient History of the
Near East and the Aegean |
An examination
of key ancient Near Eastern civilizations in
Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Syro-Palestine, and Turkey
and the influence they exerted on the Minoan
the Mycenaean civilizations. This is followed
by the rise of Greece, the development of
Athenian democracy, the decline of Greece
leading to Macedonian domination, the
conquests of Alexander the Great and the
cosmopolitan Hellenistic world.
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AANT 175 Anthropology and
Folklore |
Introduction to
the study of folklore as an aspect of culture,
symbolically expressing people’s identity,
beliefs and values. The focus is on oral text
traditions—myths, folktales, and legends.
Topics in folk custom and ritual, folk music
and folk art are also included. Includes
folklore from Western and non-Western
cultures.
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AANT 220
Introduction to Linguistics |
Introduction to
the study of language, including examination
of the characteristics and structural
principles of natural language. After
exploring the basic characteristics of sound,
word formation and sentence structure, these
principles are applied to such topics as:
language variation, language change,
psycholinguistics, pragmatics, and animal
communication.
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Arabic |
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AARA 101 Elementary Arabic I |
The objective of
this course is the development of initial
reading, listening, speaking, and writing
skills in Modern Standard Arabic. Attention
will be given to the mastering of the Arabic
alphabet, pronunciation, basic grammatical
structures, and initial vocabulary. Cultural
elements from different Arabic speaking areas
will also be introduced. Students are expected
to attend regularly and participate in all
class activities. Classes meet four times per
week.
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AARA 102
Elementary Arabic II (*prerequisite AARA 101 or
Placement) |
A continuation
of A Ara 101. Additional Arabic grammatical
structures and Vocabulary items will be
introduced to continue the development of the
four communicative skills and cultural
knowledge. The focus will be on syntax and
morphology and the development of the ability
to participate in different types of
conversations. Modern Standard Arabic will be
the language of instruction. Students are
expected to attend regularly and participate
in all class activities. Classes meet four
times per week.
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Art |
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AART 105 Beginning
Drawing |
Drawing
encompasses all the visual disciplines; it
will be taught as a way of thinking and
planning for other fields of creative
endeavor. Drawing is a way of seeing,
thinking, and feeling through making marks.
Students will be exposed to objective drawing
techniques with an emphasis on two-dimensional
design.
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AART 110
Two-Dimensional Design |
The principles
of two-dimensional design and composition
intended primarily as a preparatory course for
all other courses concerned with the
two-dimensional approach.
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AART 115
Three-Dimensional Design |
A
problem-solving introduction to the principles
and elements of three-dimensional design.
Demonstrations and implementations of
equipment, methods and materials encourage
students to develop their interpretive and
technical facility, while solving problems
that deal with form, space, structure, scale
and volume.
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Art
History |
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AARH 170 Survey
of Art in the Western World I |
Survey of
art from prehistoric times through the 14th
century focusing on architecture, sculpture
and painting of the ancient Near East and
Europe.
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AARH 171 Survey
of Art in the Western World II |
Survey of
art from the 14th century to the present
focusing on painting, sculpture and
architecture of Europe and the Americas.
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AARH 208 Greek
Archaeology |
Survey of
the prehistoric and historical cultures of
ancient Greece, as revealed by archaeology,
from the Neolithic to the Hellenistic era,
with emphasis on the evolution of pottery
style, painting, sculpture and architecture.
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AARH 260
Introduction to Cinema |
Survey of the silent and sound classics of the
cinema with emphasis on the changing
conceptions of cinematographic form and
content. Screenings of selected European and
American films.
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AARH 265 History
of Photography |
A survey of
photography from its invention in 1839 to
recent trends. Emphasizes why it was
developed, the major19th century documentary
and artistic uses, and the extraordinary range
of 20th century explorations. An integrated
approach tied to parallel social and artistic
events.
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AARH 280 Chinese
Painting |
Introduces
students to the major works of traditional
Chinese painting and analyzes those works to
arrive at an understanding of life in
traditional China. The major class activity
will be viewing, discussing and analyzing
slides of Chinese paintings.
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Atmospheric Science |
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AATM 100 The
Atmosphere |
Non-technical
survey of the atmosphere; the physical
environment of society and its historical
development; intentional and unintentional
modifications of the environment; cloud types
and structure; severe storms; weather
forecasting; air pollution; major wind and
weather systems.
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AATM 101 The
Upper Atmosphere |
Elementary
survey of the properties and geophysical
phenomena of the upper atmosphere; ionosphere,
magnetosphere, and interplanetary space,
ionospheric and magnetic storms; aurora and
airglow; observational techniques including
rockets and satellites.
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Biology |
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ABIO 117
Nutrition |
The biological
roles of energy, protein, vitamins, and
minerals; digestion, absorption, and storage
of nutrients, the chemical nature of foods and
food processing; assessment of nutritional
status; interactions of nutrients and disease;
food supplementation and community nutrition.
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Business Law |
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BLAW 200 Legal
Environment of Business |
Stresses the
basic legal concepts around which our society
is structured; their applications in modern
business society; legal procedures;
terminology, and legal principles in
operation.
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BLAW 220 Business Law |
Legal principles
underlying business relations, including
contracts, commercial paper, significant
articles of the Uniform Commercial Code, and
government and business. Accounting majors
must complete this course and not B Law 200.
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Classics |
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ACLA 208 Greek Archaeology |
Survey of the
prehistoric and historical cultures of ancient
Greece, as revealed by archaeology, from the
Neolithic to the Hellenistic era, with
emphasis on the evolution of pottery style,
painting, sculpture and architecture.
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ACLC 105 Myths of the Greek
World |
Survey of the
origin and development of the major myths of
ancient Greece.
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ACLC 110 Great Ideas of Greece
and Rome |
Greek and Roman
literature in translation. Considers such
topics as human dignity and values, power and
pride, the hero, intelligence impaired by
appetite, and justice of the gods in such
authors as Homer, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Plato,
Aristotle, Vergil and selected historians.
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ACLC 133 History of Ancient
Greece |
An examination
of key ancient Near Eastern civilizations in
Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Syro-Palestine, and Turkey
and the influence they exerted on the Minoan
the Mycenaean civilizations. This is followed
by the rise of Greece, the development of
Athenian democracy, the decline of Greece
leading to Macedonian domination, the
conquests of Alexander the Great and the
cosmopolitan Hellenistic world.
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ACLL 101 Elementary Latin I |
Grammar,
composition, conversation, and reading of
Latin.
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College of Arts and
Sciences |
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ACAS 131
Diversity and Equity in America |
What are the
sources, extent, and consequences of diversity
in American society? Using various approaches
in the social and behavioral sciences, this
course compares the American beliefs about
equality with evidence of unequal treatment of
groups labeled on the basis of race,
ethnicity, gender, and religion. The course
also considers how group conformity,
stereotyping, and prejudice affect individuals
in their everyday lives.
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ACAS 141
Concepts of Race and Culture in the Modern
World |
This course
considers the complex dynamics of global human
diversity from the vantage point of the
various social sciences. It explores the use
of race, nationality, ethnicity, culture, and
gender as focal concepts in the critical
analysis of human behavior and interaction in
the modern world. Cross-cultural and
cross-national aspects of these issues are of
central concern to the course.
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ACAS 150
Cultural Diversity and the Human Condition |
Interdisciplinary study of selected cultures
or societies focusing on six themes: family
and social structure; religion and cultural
values and traditions; art and nature;
continuity; change and their global
implications; work and play; health, ecology,
science/technology. Each semester two or more
cultures, including at least one non-Western
culture, will be compared and contrasted with
each other and with contemporary U.S.
experiences. Examples will include Brazil,
China, France, India, Mexico, Peru, Russia and
West Africa.
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ACAS 202
Understanding the Arts |
Interdisciplinary course designed to foster an
awareness and understanding of the
significance of great works of Western art,
music and literature. Students will study how
to perceive and analyze works of art drawn
from various periods. Categories include:
architecture, sculpture, painting, music,
drama, poetry and fiction.
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ACAS 240 Images
and Issues of Diversity in the Visual Arts |
This course will
look at the visual arts produced in selected
subcultures and will consider the ways in
which such social identities as race, class,
gender and age are represented. The course
focuses on the relationship of artists and
their work to cultural and critical history,
on social conditions under which these artists
create, and the effect of these conditions on
the themes, content, forms and shape of the
reality in their art.
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Communication |
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ACOM 100
Language and Social Action |
Introduction to
human communication in terms of an examination
of the communication needs, processes, and
results that typically occur in different
social settings.
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Computer Science |
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ICSI 100
Computing and Disability |
The relation
between people with disabilities and
computers. Lectures, tutorials, and laboratory
will deal with topics such as how computers
may be used by persons with disabilities,
assistive devices, software, and applications
such as word processing, database inquiries,
spreadsheets, and telecommunications. For
students with disabilities and for
professionals who teach and assist people with
disabilities.
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ICSI 101
Elements of Computing |
Introduction to
the principles and practice of computer
programming through the use of the general
purpose high level programming language VISUAL
BASIC. Concepts introduced include algorithms,
arrays, files, structured programming, and
top-down design. Course also includes a brief
introduction to computer technology and
computer architecture from both a historical
and modern perspective.
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ICSI 102
Microcomputer Software |
Theory and
practice of general purpose microcomputer
software systems such as spreadsheet and
relational database packages. Query languages
for database access. Word processing with
emphasis on spelling and grammar checking.
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ICSI 201
Introduction to Computer Science |
Computer
algorithms and their representation. The
principle of information hiding and its
relation to program block structure. File
structure and access methods. The efficient
use of computational resources. Program
development and style. C++ introduced.
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Danish |
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ADAN 101
Elementary Danish I |
Beginner’s
course that will emphasize the acquisition of
grammatical structures and vocabulary through
an active process of student participation; it
will focus on communicative skills (speaking,
reading, writing, and listening) and cultural
knowledge. Students are expected to attend
regularly and participate in all class
activities.
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Documentary Studies |
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ADOC 251
Introduction to Documentary Studies |
The course will
be offered every fall and by rotating faculty
from Journalism, History, and Communication. A
single faculty member will coordinate the
course, but CAS faculty from the five
documentary areas will be invited in as guest
lecturers to introduce students to the five
major documentary forms: nonfiction and
long-form journalistic writing, photography,
film and video, radio/audio, and
multimedia/hypermedia. All students majoring
in documentary studies must take this
“gateway” introduction to the theory and
history of documentary production.
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Dutch |
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ADCH 101
Elementary Dutch I |
Beginners’
course with sociocultural approach. Emphasis
on fundamental Dutch vocabulary, grammar,
pronunciation and oral expression; graded
readings; exercises in Dutch-English and
English-Dutch translation.
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ADCH 201
Intermediate Dutch I (*prerequisite ADCH 102
or Placement) |
Review of
grammar and syntax, followed by literary
readings in conjunction with a continuation of
the sociocultural method. Three classes each
week.
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East Asian Studies
(Chinese, Japanese, East Asian Studies) |
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AEAC 101 Elementary Chinese I |
An introduction
to modern Chinese (Mandarin) with emphasis on
speaking, reading and writing. Basic fluency
in the spoken language is developed through
intensive use and repetition of fundamental
sentence patterns and vocabulary. Students
learn both traditional full-form characters
and the simplified versions in use on mainland
China. May not be taken by students with any
previous knowledge of any Chinese language.
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AEAC 201
Intermediate Chinese I (*prerequisite AEAC 102
or Placement) |
Speaking,
reading, and writing modern Chinese, including
continued study of both full-form and
simplified characters, introduction to
dictionaries, principles of character
formation and classification, and the phonetic
writing system (chu-yin-fu-hao).
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AEAC 280 Chinese
Painting |
Introduces
students to the major works of traditional
Chinese painting and analyzes those works to
arrive at an understanding of life in
traditional China. The major class activity
will be viewing, discussing and analyzing
slides of Chinese paintings.
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AEAJ 101 Elementary Japanese I |
Designed for the
acquisition of a basic competence in modern
standard Japanese in the areas of speaking,
reading and writing. Format will be lecture
with drill and discussion. Five class hours a
week will be enhanced with a one-hour language
lab. Not open to students with previous
knowledge of the Japanese language.
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AEAJ 201 Intermediate
Japanese I (*prerequisite AEAJ 102 or
Placement) |
Concentrates on
the reading and analysis of language texts. A
large amount of time is devoted to the
understanding of Japanese grammar and oral
practice. The format will be lecture with
drill and discussion.
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AEAK 101 Elementary
Korean I |
An introduction
to modern Korean, with emphasis on speaking,
reading and writing. Format will include both
lecture and drill sessions. Not open to
students with any previous knowledge of the
Korean language.
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AEAK 201
Intermediate Korean I (*prerequisite AEAK 102
or Placement) |
Concentration on
reading, writing, and speaking at the
intermediate level. Emphasis on vocabulary
drills, grammar exercises, and pattern
practice.
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AEAS 103
Sources of East Asian Civilization I |
A basic
introduction to the primary texts that have
contributed to the formative cultural
foundations of Chinese and Korean
civilizations. Readings will include the
Analects of Confucius, the Tao te ching,
and the Journey to the West.
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AEAS 140
Introduction to East Asian Cinema |
This course
offers an introduction to East Asian cinema,
with emphasis on movies produced in China and
Japan. Lectures and class discussions will
focus on the interpretation of cinematic
texts, especially as they relate to cultural
dynamics and social change.
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AEAS 260 China
in Revolution |
This course
examines China’s four great twentieth century
revolutions: the 1911 Revolution, the 1949
Communist Revolution, the Great Proletarian
Cultural Revolution, and the reforms of the
1980’s and 1990’s. Topics include authority
and dissent, constituency mobilization, the
relationship between urban and rural regions,
and the changing nature of ideology in China.
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AEAS 261
Introduction to the Religions of Japan |
An introduction
to the major religious traditions of Japan,
particularly Shinto and Buddhism, this course
will cover the major forms of religious
expression in Japanese history from the
earliest historical records to the so-called
New Religions which arose in the twentieth
century. Discussion will include the
philosophical, artistic, social, and political
dimensions of religion in Japanese society.
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AEAS 266
Buddhism in China and Japan |
An introduction
to the heritage of Buddhism in East Asia.
Focus is on the cultural interaction between
Indian Buddhist notions of the human condition
and the traditional religious and
philosophical assumptions of China and Japan.
Discussion will center on doctrine and the
history of its transmission and understanding,
including issues in language, artistic
expression, and the establishment of the
monastic community.
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AEAS 270 Women
in East Asian Literature |
Female persona
in East Asian literature will be examined in
relation to their cultural background as well
as the genres in which they appear. Women as
rulers and lovers; as goddesses and
prostitutes; exemplars and shrews. Conducted
in English; no knowledge of the East Asian
languages or cultures is required.
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Economics |
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AECO 110 Principles
of
Economics I: Microeconomics |
Analysis of
supply and demand in markets for goods and
markets for the factors of production. Study
of various market structures, price
determination in perfectly competitive and
imperfectly competitive markets.
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AECO 111 Principles
of
Economics II: Macroeconomics (*prerequisite AECO
110) |
Examination of
the institutional structure of an economic
system. Analysis of aggregate economic
activity, the determinants of the level,
stability, and growth of national income, the
role of monetary and fiscal policy.
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AECO 130 The
Third-World Economies: An Interdisciplinary
Profile |
An
interdisciplinary study of economic
disparities among nations. Focus on Third
World Countries: underdevelopment and poverty,
problems in agricultural and industrial
development. Population growth and
unemployment. Global interdependence and role
of the United States. Some global issues
facing the Third World: debt crisis;
privatization and deregulation; relationship
with developed countries including the United
States.
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Education |
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ECPY 120 Psychology of Academic and Personal
Effectiveness |
Examination and
application of psychological theory and
research in learning, memory, motivation,
decision making, behavioral self-control, and
young adult development with implications for
academic performance and personal
effectiveness.
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ECPY 204X Principles of Career and Life
Planning |
Review of
theories of decision-making career
development, occupational choice, and job
satisfaction. Additional topics: vocational
measurement and assessment, evaluation and use
of occupational information, and strategies of
life-span planning.
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EEST 120
Toleration |
Interdisciplinary study of the theory,
practice, and problems of tolerance. Stressing
the historical origins of, the theoretical
justifications for, and the sociopolitical
conditions conducive to tolerance as well as
those factors impeding it.
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English |
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AENG 100Z
Introduction to Analytical Writing |
Introduction to
the skills necessary for clear, effective
communication of ideas through careful
attention to the writing process, critical
analysis, and argumentation. The course
emphasizes a variety of rhetorical practices.
Designed for non-English majors.
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AENG 102Z
Introduction to Creative Writing |
Introductory
course in creative writing. Practice in the
writing of poetry, fiction, autobiography, and
other literary forms.
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AENG 121 Reading
Literature |
Introduction to
reading literature, with emphasis on
developing critical skills and reading
strategies through the study of a variety of
genres, themes, historical periods, and
national literatures.
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AENG 144 Reading
Shakespeare |
Introduction to
Shakespeare, with emphasis on developing
critical skills and reading strategies through
detailed study of the plays, from early
comedies to later tragedies and romances.
Recommended for first-year students and
non-English majors. No prior knowledge of
Shakespeare is required.
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AENG 221 The
Bible as Literature |
Literary genres
of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and the
cultures from which they emerged. Attention to
parallel developments in other literatures and
to the influence of the Hebrew Bible on
Western life and letters.
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AENG 222 World
Literature |
Introduction to
classics of world literature exploring
national, historical and linguistic
boundaries. Texts chosen will introduce
students to literary traditions and provide a
foundation for English literary studies.
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AENG 226
American Cultural Heritage |
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AENG 226 TBD |
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AENG 226 TBD |
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AENG 226 TBD |
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AENG 226 TBD |
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AENG 240 Growing
Up In America |
Introduction to
problems of social significance related to
growing up in a multi-ethnic society through
the study of American literature and culture.
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AENG 261 American
Literary Traditions |
Introduction to
representative works in the American literary
tradition, emphasizing major developments in
American literature.
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AENG 291 British Literary
Traditions |
Introduction to
representative works of British literary
tradition, emphasizing major developments in
British literature.
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AENG 295 Ancient
Epics and Modern Drama |
Introduction to
classics of western literature, emphasizing
foundational works for literary study by
tracing the evolution of Anglophone modern
literary genres from Homeric epics.
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AENV 105 Introduction to
Environmental Science |
Survey of
contemporary environmental issues related to
health and disease, nuclear waste disposal,
water resources, energy use and conservation,
land reclamation, global climate change, and
industrial pollution. Scientific principles
and data needed for gaining an understanding
of environmental challenges on local,
regional, and global scales will be
emphasized.
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AENV 175H
Mechanics of Theropod Dinosaurs (*open to
Honors College only) |
Analysis of
footprints made by theropod dinosaurs 190
million years ago in order to infer the
mechanical and behavioral aspects of these
animals. Theropod dinosaurs were carnivorous
animals that walked on two strong legs and had
two short forelimbs. Two field trips occur to
dinosaur footprint sites in western
Massachusetts and central Connecticut for
students to collect their own data that will
serve as the basis of two term papers.
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French |
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AFRE 101
Beginning French I |
For students
with no previous study of French. This course
emphasizes the development of practical
communication skills through a variety of
lively, interactive activities. By the end of
the course, students should be able to talk
about themselves, their immediate world, and
their interests. The course also provides an
introduction to the culture of France and
other French-speaking countries. According to
University regulations, this course may not be
taken for credit by students who have taken
three years of high school French or passed
the Regents examination within the past five
years. Intended for students with no prior
study of French.
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AFRE 102
Beginning French II (* prerequisite AFRE 101
or
Placement) |
For students who
have completed one semester of college French,
such as A Fre 101, or one year of high school
French. This course continues to emphasize the
development of practical communication skills
using a lively and interactive approach.
Students expand their proficiency to be able
to talk not only about themselves, but about
the world. Students also increase their
knowledge of French and francophone cultures.
By the end of the course, students should have
basic survival skills in French.
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AFRE 221
Intermediate French I (*prerequisite AFRE 102
or Placement) |
For students who
have completed one year of introductory
college French (such as A Fre 101, 102) or two
years of high school French. This course
provides a substantial review of the basics
while expanding students’ knowledge of
vocabulary and structure, and allows them to
express themselves in a more varied and
meaningful way, both orally and in writing. As
in the previous levels, students have plenty
of opportunity for interaction in class.
Culture is explored in greater depth than in
preceding levels. Students read a variety of
short texts during the semester.
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AFRE 208 Haiti
Through Film and Literature |
An introduction
to the history and culture of Haiti. Gives
broad knowledge and understanding of the
political, social, intellectual, literary and
artistic history of Haiti from 1492 to the
present, particularly as it relates to the
United States. Main tools of investigation:
fiction, essays, film (documentary and
fiction), and the arts.
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AFRE 238 Great
Classics of French Cinema |
An introduction
with detailed analyses to a dozen of the most
well known French classic films as
contributions to the art of cinema and as
reflections of French society at various
historical moments. Taught in English.
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German |
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AGER 101
Elementary German I |
Beginner's
course for students with no previous German.
Focus on communicative skills, speaking,
reading, writing, and listening. Independent
work and student participation are stressed.
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AGER 201
Intermediate German I (*prerequisite AGER 102
or Placement) |
Continuation of
A Ger 102. Fundamentals of German for students
with limited experience in German. Provides
opportunity for review and expansion of the
main features of the German language and
German culture. Involves frequent and
independent work.
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Geography |
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AGOG 101
Introduction to the Physical Environment |
Introduction to
the three main fields of physical geography
(climatology, biogeography, and geomorphology)
from an integrated earth systems viewpoint.
The major world climate, vegetation, soil and
landform regions are treated as
process-response systems whose physical
patterns and interrelationships, causes, and
significance are examined. Includes
assessments of the role of human impacts for
global and regional change.
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AGOG 102 Place,
Space, and Landscape |
Introduction to
the main fields of human geography, (including
population, cultural, economic, urban, and
political geography), focusing on the
disciplinary themes of place, space and
landscape. The themes are applied at a variety
of scales, from local to global.
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AGOG 125 The
American City |
Reviews social,
economic, political and physical
characteristics of American cities resulting
from key events (e.g. industrial development,
European immigration, suburbanization, the
Civil Rights Movement). Examines the
relationship between these events and current
urban issues. Specific topics include:
de-industrialization, women in the workforce,
homelessness, poverty, environmental
degradation, health care, and AIDS. Considers
the influence of race, ethnicity, class and
gender factors on the character of cities.
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AGOG 225 World
Cities |
Introduction to
the geography of cities around the world and
to the role of cities in the world system.
Covers: origins and spread of urbanism in
different cultural settings; levels of
urbanization in space and time; urban form and
land-use; rural-urban interaction; city
systems and megacities; distinctive features
of contemporary American cities.
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AGOG 270
Geography of Africa |
Geographic
analysis of the continent of Africa. the
diversity of the African continent will be
stressed by examining its physical
environment, resources, social, cultural,
economic, and political systems. Emphasis upon
the demographic as well as spatial planning
aspects of geography.
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Hebrew |
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AHEB 101
Elementary Hebrew I |
Introduction to
the fundamentals of modern spoken and written
Hebrew.
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History |
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AHIS 100
American Political and Social History I |
Survey of
American history from early times to the Civil
War, with emphasis on the development of our
political, constitutional, economic, social,
and cultural institutions.
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AHIS 101
American Political and Social History II |
Survey of
American history from the Civil War to the
present, with emphasis on the development of
our political, constitutional, economic,
social, and cultural institutions.
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AHIS 130 History
of European Civilization I |
Survey of the
political, economic, social, and cultural
history of the West from its origins to the
18th century.
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AHIS 131 History
of European Civilization II |
Survey of the
political, economic, social, and cultural
history of the West from the 18th century to
the present.
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AHIS 140
Cultures of Latin America |
Survey of the
diverse pre-Columbian and New World societies
and cultures of Spanish and Portuguese America
from the pre-conquest period to the present.
Broadly interdisciplinary introduction to the
historical development of Latin American
society, culture, politics, and economics with
a special emphasis on elements such as race,
gender, and class.
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AHIS 158 The
World in the 20th Century |
This course will
look at the ethnic and racial diversity of the
contemporary United States and provide a
historical context for understanding this
diversity. By providing an understanding of
the history and culture of the formerly
colonized world, and the ideologies of
domination used to justify colonization, the
course will attempt to sensitize students to
the diverse history of Americans. The course
will introduce segments on recent American
immigration such as Asian and Hispanic
immigration. The course will also seek to
provide a framework that places the United
States within a global context of culture,
politics, and economics. The course will also
examine how American social movements such as
the women’s movement, and the Civil Rights
movement have affected similar movements
elsewhere, and to what extent these struggles
in turn have reverberated and shaped
contemporary American social movements.
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AHIS 170
Introduction to Caribbean History |
An introduction
to the history of culture contact in the
Caribbean from the pre-Columbian Arawaks and
Caribs, through the infusion of European and
African cultures, to the emergence of the
leadership of the United States in 1898.
Special emphasis on the social and economic
development of the plantation system, the
intercontinental trade system, slavery, and
the struggle for abolition and
self-determination.
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AHIS 176
Cultures and Societies of Asia: A Historical
Survey I |
Introduction to
the cultures of South Asia (Indian
subcontinent), and Southwest Asia. The story
of the development of their major institutions
and cultural and social patterns, along with
the examination of the interactions among
cultures. A survey of the history of these
areas from their historical beginnings to the
present.
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AHIS 220Y Public
Policy in Modern America |
This course
focuses on the history of four major domestic
policies: welfare, civil rights, economic
policy, and health policy. Students assess the
relevance of history to current political
debates and analysis of public policy. Group
workshops and debates will enable students to
engage in active learning while grappling with
these larger questions.
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AHIS 225
Hollywood and the Jews |
An examination
of the history of Hollywood and the Jewish
relationship to the American motion picture
industry. Investigates a representative sample
of films and movies and explores the impact of
the fictionalized landscape of the Jewish mind
on American culture and values.
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AHIS 250 The
Holocaust in History |
An examination
of the Jewish experience in the Second World
War in the broader context of twentieth
century history. Topics surveyed include
anti-Semitism, Nazism, the role of the witness
and the issue of collective guilt.
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AHIS 251
Introduction to Documentary Studies |
The course will
be offered every fall and by rotating faculty
from Journalism, History, and Communication. A
single faculty member will coordinate the
course, but CAS faculty from the five
documentary areas will be invited in as guest
lecturers to introduce students to the five
major documentary forms: nonfiction and
long-form journalistic writing, photography,
film and video, radio/audio, and
multimedia/hypermedia. All students majoring
in documentary studies must take this
“gateway” introduction to the theory and
history of documentary production.
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AHIS 260 China
in Revolution |
This course
examines China’s four great twentieth century
revolutions: the 1911 Revolution, the 1949
Communist Revolution, the Great Proletarian
Cultural Revolution, and the reforms of the
1980’s and 1990’s. Topics include authority
and dissent, constituency mobilization, the
relationship between urban and rural regions,
and the changing nature of ideology in China.
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AHIS 275
Antisemitism in Historical Perspective |
This course
studies the development and varying forms of
antisemitism in Western history. The course is
divided into three segments: 1) the
anti-Judaism of early Christianity and the
rise of medieval antisemitism in Christian
Europe; 2) the modernization of antisemitism
in European society up to World War II; 3) the
impact of antisemitism in American history.
Learning materials include analytic texts,
fiction, films and guest lecturers.
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AHIS 286 African
Civilizations |
Africa from
prehistoric times to 1800 with emphasis on
sub-Saharan Africa, the development of
indigenous states and their response to
Western and Eastern contacts.
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AHIS 287 Africa
in the Modern World |
Africa since
1800: exploration, the end of the slave trade,
the development of interior states, European
partition, the colonial period, and the rise
of independent Africa.
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Information Science |
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IIST 100X
Internet and Information Access |
Introduction to
the Internet and World Wide Web. Information
literacy in technology and online information
resources. Using, finding, evaluating, and
producing information on the Internet.
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Italian |
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AITA 100 Elementary Italian I |
Beginner’s
course with audio-lingual approach.
Fundamentals of language structure and sounds;
emphasis on correct pronunciation and oral
expression, graded readings. Classes meet four
times per week. May not be taken for credit by
students who have taken three years of high
school Italian or passed the Regents
examination within the past five years.
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AITA 101 Elementary Italian II |
Continuation of
audio-lingual approach, fundamentals of
language structure and sounds, emphasis on
correct pronunciation and oral expression, and
graded readings. Classes meet four times per
week.
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Journalism |
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AJRL 100 Foundations of
Journalism and Media Studies |
Introduction to
journalism and mass media. This course will
help students become more informed about media
and introduce them to the major issues in
journalism and media studies. Topics range
from media history and the economic structure
of the industry to broad questions about the
impact of media on individuals and society.
Also addressed will be ethical and legal
issues related to media practices in
newspapers, magazines, radio, television, the
internet, advertising, and publications.
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Judaic Studies |
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AJST 150 Survey
of Jewish Civilization |
An orientation
to the field of Jewish studies from the
ancient period to the present via a thematic
approach, such as through Jewish languages,
cities, migrations, or religious
denominations. Required for Judaic studies
majors and recommended preparation for other A
Jst courses.
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AJST 225
Hollywood and the Jews |
An examination
of the history of Hollywood and the Jewish
relationship to the American motion picture
industry. Investigates a representative sample
of films and movies and explores the impact of
the fictionalized landscape of the Jewish mind
on American culture and values.
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AJST 242 The
Bible as Literature |
Literary genres
of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and the
cultures from which they emerged. Attention to
parallel developments in other literatures and
to the influence of the Hebrew Bible on
Western life and letters.
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AJST 250 The
Holocaust in History |
An examination
of the Jewish experience in the Second World
War in the broader context of 20th century
history. Topics surveyed include antisemitism,
National Socialism and war crimes in the
modern era.
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AJST 252 Jews,
Hellenism, and Early Christianity |
History of the
Jewish people from Alexander the Great to the
decline of the ancient world. Topics include
examination of cultural conflict in Judaea and
the diaspora, confrontation with Greco-Roman
Hellenism and early Christianity,
sectarianism, and the beginnings of Rabbinic
institutions.
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AJST 254 The
Jews In The Modern World |
A survey of
modern Jewish history from 1700 to the
present, emphasizing the Jewish encounter with
modernity in both Western and Eastern Europe.
Themes include the struggle for enlightenment
and civil rights; religious reforms in
Judaism, the Hasidic movement, reactions to
antisemitism, Jewish nationalist and political
movements, the Holocaust, events leading up to
the founding of the State of Israel, and
Jewish history in the United States. Includes
readings from primary sources and fiction.
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AJST 275
Antisemitism in Historical Perspective |
This course
studies the development and varying forms of
antisemitism in Western history. The course is
divided into three segments: 1) the
anti-Judaism of early Christianity and the
rise of medieval antisemitism in Christian
Europe; 2) the modernization of antisemitism
in European society up to World War II; 3) the
impact of antisemitism in American history.
Learning materials include analytic texts,
fiction, films and guest lecturers.
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AJST 281 The
Prophets |
Survey of the
prophets in general (in English), emphasizing
the moral and social role of the individual
prophet and his impact upon Judaism and
Western civilization.
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Languages, Literatures and Cultures |
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ALLC 275H European Cinema and
Society (*open to Honors College students
only) |
This
course explores the symbiotic evolution of
European cinema and society from the silent
era through the present, focusing on
representative films from France, Italy,
Germany, Spain, and the Soviet Union/Russia.
We will approach film not only as an art form
whose stylistic and technological dimensions
have shifted over the past century, but also
as a collective representation that provides
insight into social, political, and cultural
issues. We will also investigate how cinema
has shaped national identities and promoted
both international
competition and collaboration. In so doing,
our study of film will naturally open onto a
variety of other disciplines, such as history,
psychology, sociology, political science, and
gender studies.
The course
will be taught in a collaborative format
emphasizing discussion and student-centered
learning through round-table discussions and
group analysis of film sequences. Working in
pairs, students will regularly be asked to
lead class discussions and sequence analyses.
Assignments will include several class
presentations using multi-media technology,
short reaction papers, and a longer research
paper.
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Latin and Caribbean
Studies |
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ALCS 100
Cultures of Latin America |
Survey of the
diverse pre-Columbian and New World societies
and cultures of Spanish and Portuguese America
from the pre-conquest period to the present.
Broadly interdisciplinary introduction to the
historical development of Latin American
society, culture, politics, and economics with
a special emphasis on elements such as race,
gender, and class.
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ALCS 102
Introduction to Caribbean History |
An introduction
to the history of culture contact in the
Caribbean from the pre-Columbian Arawaks and
Caribs, through the infusion of European and
African cultures, to the emergence of the
leadership of the United States in 1898.
Special emphasis on the social and economic
development of the plantation system, the
intercontinental trade system, slavery, and
the struggle for abolition and
self-determination.
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ALCS 201
Hispanic Cultures in the United States |
Intensive
examination of Hispanic American society.
Major Hispanic groups (e.g., Puerto Ricans,
Mexican-Americans, Cubans) will be studied
with emphasis on interaction between these
groups and mainstream society, culture and
value change in contact situations, and
efforts to deal with prejudice and
discrimination.
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ALCS 203
Afro-Latin America |
The course will
present a panorama of blackness in Latin
America by examining aspects of its history
and contemporary dynamics. Employing theories
from Anthropology and Cultural Studies, the
course will analyze the inclusion of peoples
of African descent in national identities and
discourses. We will examine both those
countries, such as Brazil and Cuba, which
highlight the presence of blacks in their
narratives of the nation, as well as such
countries as Mexico, Ecuador, and Nicaragua,
which overlook the participation of
Afro-descendants in the construction of their
national discourses. We will analyze the
“myths of foundation” of Latin American
nations, such as “racial democracy” in Brazil,
“transculturation” in Cuba, and the “cosmic
race” in Mexico and how these myths are
connected to ideas of gender, “race”, “race”
mixing, blackness and whiteness. We will also
assess the relationship between blacks and the
many other ethic groups within Latin American
nations, and investigate transnational black
connections on the American continent.
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ALCS 216 Music
and Society in Latin America: Past and Present |
This course will
deal with two basic issues: the evolution of
musical thought throughout Latin America from
pre-Hispanic times to the present, and the
relationship between musical manifestations
and the prevailing social order in which those
activities took place.
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ALCS 240
Classism, Racism, and Sexism: Issues |
Analyzes the
connections between and among classism, racism
and sexism, their mutually reinforcing nature,
and the tensions arising from their
interrelations. Particular attention will be
given to the ideological and personal aspects
of these phenomena, as well as to their
institutional guises in American society.
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ALCS 269 The
Caribbean: Peoples, History, and Culture |
Peoples, history
and cultures of the 20th century Caribbean,
with special emphasis on responses to
colonialism and nationalism.
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Linguistics |
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ALIN 220 Introduction to
Linguistics |
Introduction to
the study of language, including examination
of the characteristics and structural
principles of natural language. After
exploring the basic characteristics of sound,
word formation and sentence structure, these
principles are applied to such topics as:
language variation, language change,
psycholinguistics, pragmatics, and animal
communication.
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Mathematics |
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AMAT 101
Algebra and Calculus I |
An integrated
approach to pre-calculus and calculus.
Elements of algebra and analytic geometry
necessary to study calculus of one variable.
Functions, limits, continuity, differentiation
of algebraic functions, applications of
differentiation.
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AMAT 106 Survey
of Calculus |
An intuitive
approach to differentiation and integration of
algebraic and transcendental functions,
intended only for students who plan to take no
more calculus. Does not yield credit toward
the major or minor in mathematics.
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AMAT 108
Elementary Statistics |
Frequency
distributions, measures of central tendency
and dispersion, probability and sampling,
estimation, testing of hypotheses, linear
regression and correlation.
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AMAT 112
Calculus I |
Calculus of one
variable. Limits, continuity, differentiation
of algebraic functions, applications of
differentiation, anti-derivatives, the
definite integral, transcendental functions.
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AMAT 113
Calculus II (* prerequisite AMAT 112 /118H
or Placement) |
Techniques of
integration, applications of the definite
integral, conics, polar coordinates, improper
integrals, infinite series.
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AMAT 118H Honors
Calculus I |
Honors version
of first semester calculus. Same topics as A
Mat 112, but topics are covered in greater
depth. This course is for students with more
than average ability and more than average
interest in mathematics. Presidential Scholars
with a strong interest in mathematics or the
physical sciences should consider taking A Mat
118 instead of A Mat 112.
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AMAT 119H
Honors Calculus II (* prerequisite AMAT 112/
118H
or Placement) |
Honors version
of second semester calculus. Same topics as A
Mat 113, but topics are covered in greater
depth. This course is for students with more
than average ability and more than average
interest in mathematics. Presidential Scholars
with a strong interest in mathematics or the
physical sciences should consider taking A Mat
119 instead of A Mat 113.
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Music |
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AMUS 100
Introduction to Music |
Understanding
the art of music through directed listening
emphasizing the many uses of musical material.
Uses numerous illustrations accenting the
criteria that determine quality.
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AMUS 110 Basic
Music Theory |
Consideration of
the rhythmic, melodic and harmonic elements of
music through writing, dictation and analysis
of rhythm, modes, intervals, keys, scales,
triads in progression and form. Analysis of a
variety of musical styles. Previous musical
experience helpful but not necessary.
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AMUS 209 Black American
Music |
An introduction
to Black American Music. Study will include
music from West Africa as well as
musical/social influences throughout American
History. Musical styles will include
spirituals, gospel, blues, jazz and classical.
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AMUS 214H
American Music (*open to Honors College
students only) |
American music
from 1620 to the present. Prerequisite(s): one
100- or 200-level music lecture course or
equivalent experience.
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AMUS 216 Music
and Society in Latin America: Past and Present |
This course will
deal with two basic issues: the evolution of
musical thought throughout Latin America from
pre-Hispanic times to the present, and the
relationship between musical manifestations
and the prevailing social order in which those
activities took place.
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AMUS 229 Jazz
Fusion: History and Repertory |
This course will
trace the evolution of the musical genre
called jazz fusion, which emerged from the
meeting, in the late 1960s and 1970s, of jazz,
rock, blues, and funk, using listening
examples, video clips, narratives and musical
criticism. The role of its initial guiding
force, Miles Davis, will be explored, along
with the work of those who influenced its
beginnings: British blues-inflected rock and
Jimi Hendrix, American blues, rhythm and
blues, and early funk. Particular attention
will be on the participants in Miles Davis’
seminal “Bitches Brew” sessions and early
touring bands – and the groups that they
spawned, including Herbie Hancock, Joe Zawinul,
Wayne Shorter, John McLaughlin, and Chick
Corea.
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1-2 credit performance classes. |
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AMUS 180 Chamber
Ensembles |
1 credit |
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AMUS 182 University
Percussion Ensemble |
1 credit |
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AMUS 184
University Jazz Ensemble |
1 credit |
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AMUS 186 University/Community
Symphonic Band |
1 credit |
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AMUS 218
Improvisation Ensemble |
2 credits |
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AMUS 187
University-Community Chorale |
1 credit |
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Philosophy |
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APHI 110 Intro
Philosophical Problems |
Survey of
representative problems in some of the major
areas of philosophy; topics such as free will,
morality, justice and social order, knowledge
and truth, God and religion, art, and beauty.
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APHI 111 The
Mind and the World |
A critical
examination of contemporary topics concerning
the relation between the human mind and
natural world. The topics vary with semesters,
but typically include the state of knowledge
about the mind and its relationship to the
brain, the possibility of a science of the
mind, skepticism about knowledge, free will
and determinism, and the limits of scientific
knowledge.
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APHI 112 Critical
Thinking |
This is a course
in informal logic. It centers on the meaning
of claims, and whether a claim, should be
accepted or rejected, or whether suspension of
judgment is appropriate. This course is
intended to help students think clearly and
effectively.
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APHI 114 Morals
and Society |
Philosophical
study of the conflict between personal values
and the needs of society. Topics include
personal and social values, the nature of
moral reasoning, and ways to resolve conflicts
between values. Readings from philosophers
such as Plato, Aristotle, Locke and Mill.
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APHI 115 Moral choices |
Critical
examination of contemporary moral problems in
the light of the most influential moral
theories. The problems discussed vary with
semesters, but they typically include such
topics as abortion, affirmative action,
animals and the environment, capital
punishment, euthanasia, free speech and
censorship, liberty and paternalism, sex and
love, terrorism, and world hunger.
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APHI 116 World
Views |
Examination of
some of the major systems of assumptions and
values humans have used in attempting to
understand reality, the meaning of life, and
their dealings with others. World views
studied may vary from semester to semester.
Examples are Greek, Judeo-Christian, Marxist
and libertarian.
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APHI 210
Introduction to Logic |
Introduction to
classical and modern logic with an emphasis on
the theory and application of truth functions.
Introduction to quantification; discussion of
the structure and properties of formal systems
of logic. Students should be prepared to do
daily homework assignments.
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APHI 212
Introduction to Ethical Theory |
Introduction to
the dimensions of ethical experience, the
factors in value judgments, and alternative
theories and methods of reasoning about such
notions as right and wrong, obligations, moral
codes, moral conflicts and responsibility.
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Physics |
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APHY 100
Contemporary Astronomy - The Cosmic Connection |
Modern
developments in astronomy, the birth and death
of stars, solar and planetary science, neutron
stars and black holes, galactic structure,
cosmology, theories of the origin and future
of the universe.
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APHY 103
Exploration of Space |
The solar
system, modern developments in planetary and
space science; human exploration of space;
space travel and future colonization.
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APHY 104
Physical Science for Humanists |
How the universe
works. A historical approach to the
development of the laws of physics from the
classical physics of Newton to the present.
Emphasizes the people and events of the
revolution in physics in the 20th century.
Intended for nonmajors.
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Political Science |
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RPOS 101
American Politics |
Introduction to
the study of politics, focusing on American
national government. Includes some discussion
of theoretical questions (such as authority,
representation and consent) and some
illustrative examples from the area of
comparative and international politics.
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RPOS 102
Comparative + International Politics
*Honors College
students should choose RPOS 102H |
The
characteristics and development of statehood
and power; conditions of stability;
constitutions and the comparative political
processes; the international order and the
nation-state system.
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RPOS 103 Political Theory |
An introductory
course in the history of political theory with
an emphasis on understanding political ideas
and concepts and applying them to perennial
issues of political life.
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RPOS 105H Honors
Discussion for RPos 101/102 (*open to Honors
College students only) |
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RPOS 204
Selected Topics in Political Science |
Selected
problems pertaining to political science
and/or public policy.
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RPOS 230H Law,
Courts, and Politics (*open to Honors College
students only) |
The course will
examine how law, courts, and politics are
related in the American system of government.
Major topics will include the role of lawyers
in the legal system, and the functioning of
both tort law and criminal law. Reading will
include a wide variety of materials, including
court cases, statutes, journal articles,
scholarly books, and in-depth case studies.
Several short papers will be assigned, with
opportunities for rewriting and revision, and
emphasis will be placed on developing skills
in analytical writing.
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RPOS 250H
Research and Method in Political Science
(*open to Honors College students only) |
This honors
course is designed to equip students with the
tools for doing original research in political
science and providing them with an opportunity
to do such research.
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Portuguese |
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APOR 100 Elementary
Portuguese I |
Beginner’s
course with audio-lingual approach.
Fundamentals of language structure and sounds
emphasis on correct pronunciation and oral
expression, graded readings. Classes meet four
times a week, plus two required homework
periods in the language laboratory.
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Public Administration |
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RPAD 110
Military Leadership and Teamwork I (1
credit) |
Techniques to
improve leadership, time management and
organizational skills are discussed.
Additionally customs and traditions, rank and
structure, and unit organization of the
military are discussed. An action-oriented
course, the laboratory introduces students to
marksmanship, white water rafting, rappelling,
and map and compass techniques.
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Public Health |
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HSPH 201 Introduction to
Public Health |
A general
introduction to what public health is, its
importance for everybody’s health, and how it
functions as a combination of science and
politics. The role of the public health system
will be illustrated by describing issues
confronting New York State and what is being
done about them.
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HSPH 202
From Cholera
to Cancer: History, Challenges, and
Achievements in Public Health |
Public health
crosses political, disciplinary, social, and
economic borders. Within this context,
students will discuss key events in the
history of public health and the philosophical
basis of studying the health of populations.
Readings and outside assignments include
popular plays and books, as well as films and
various self-teaching streaming videos.
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Psychology |
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APSY 101
Introduction to Psychology |
The basic
methods and points of view in the scientific
study of human behavior. Topics include
biological bases of behavior, personality
organization, intelligence, motivation,
emotions, learning, and social relations. For
psychology majors completing their major
requirements as outlined in this bulletin or
subsequent editions, A Psy 101 is restricted
to A–E grading after matriculation at Albany.
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APSY 102H
Advanced Introduction to Psychology (*open to
Honors College students only) |
Same topics as A
Psy 101, but topics are covered in greater
detail. Three class periods and one
discussion-laboratory section per week. This
course is intended for students who have more
than average interest in psychology and who
are considering becoming psychology majors.
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APSY 203
Psychology of Child Development (*prerequisite APSY 101) |
The genesis of
various behavior forms; social, emotional, and
intellectual development in contemporary
society; the relationship between childhood
experience and personality development.
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APSY 270 Social
Psychology (*prerequisite APSY 101) |
The relation
between the individual and the group, the
influence of culture and of institutions on
human personality, the nature and types of
leadership, factors in the development of
social attitudes, the psychology of mass
movements and of social decisions.
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Religious Studies |
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AREL 100
Introduction to the Study of Religion |
Exploration of
the religious dimension of life, with an
introduction to the theory and practice of
religion, including such topics as myth,
ritual, belief, reason, revelation, mysticism,
religious organization, etc., and their
relation to other personal, social and
cultural aspects of human experience, past and
present.
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AREL 221 The
Bible as Literature |
Literary genres
of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and the
cultures from which they emerged. Attention to
parallel developments in other literatures and
to the influence of the Hebrew Bible on
Western life and letters.
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AREL 252 Jews,
Hellenism, and Early Christianity |
History of the
Jewish people from Alexander the Great to the
decline of the ancient world. Topics include
examination of cultural conflict in Judaea and
the diaspora, confrontation with Greco-Roman
Hellenism and early Christianity,
sectarianism, and the beginnings of Rabbinic
institutions.
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AREL 253
Medieval Jews Among Muslims and Christians |
Studies Jewish
history, life and culture in the contexts of
the Muslim and Christian civilizations of the
Middle Ages. Discusses differences among Jews,
Muslims and Christians; emphasizes reactions
to persecution, Jewish autonomy and social
life as a minority group in a majority
culture, and the development of Jewish law,
literature, philosophy and mysticism.
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AREL 254 The
Jews in the Modern World |
A survey of
modern Jewish history from 1700 to the
present, emphasizing the Jewish encounter with
modernity in both Western and Eastern Europe.
Themes include the struggle for enlightenment
and civil rights; religious reforms in
Judaism, the Hasidic movement, reactions to
antisemitism, Jewish nationalist and political
movements, the Holocaust, events leading up to
the founding of the State of Israel, and
Jewish history in the United States. Includes
readings from primary sources and fiction.
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AREL 261
Introduction to the Religions of Japan |
An introduction
to the major religious traditions of Japan,
particularly Shinto and Buddhism, this course
will cover the major forms of religious
expression in Japanese history from the
earliest historical records to the so-called
New Religions which arose in the twentieth
century. Discussion will include the
philosophical, artistic, social, and political
dimensions of religion in Japanese society.
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AREL 266
Buddhism in China and Japan |
An introduction
to the heritage of Buddhism in East Asia.
Focus is on the cultural interaction between
Indian Buddhist notions of the human condition
and the traditional religious and
philosophical assumptions of China and Japan.
Discussion will center on doctrine and the
history of its transmission and understanding,
including issues in language, artistic
expression, and the establishment of the
monastic community.
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AREL 281 The
Prophets |
Survey of the
prophets in general (in English), emphasizing
the moral and social role of the individual
prophet and his impact upon Judaism and
Western civilization.
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Russian |
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ARUS 101 Elementary
Russian I |
Introduction to
the fundamentals of Russian grammar and basic
vocabulary through extensive classroom drills,
graded readings and translations. Systematic
attention to essentials of pronunciation. Four
classes each week. Some laboratory work.
Native speakers of Russian may not take this
course without permission of chair.
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ARUS 161 Russian
Civilization |
The cultural and
ideological development of Russia from the
inheritance of the Byzantine Empire through
the 1917 Russian Revolution. Includes various
aspects of history, political systems, economy
and culture and the arts. Conducted in
English.
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ARUS 201
Intermediate Russian I (*prerequisite ARUS 102
or Placement) |
Review of basic
grammar; major grammatical issues not covered
in elementary Russian; reading, translation,
composition conversation. Five classes, one
laboratory or drill each week.
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ARUS 251 Masterpieces of
19th Century Russian Literature |
Survey of the
development of Russian literature.
particularly prose fiction. from the age of
Pushkin to 1900. Readings will be chosen from
short stories and novels by the following
writers: Pushkin, Gogol, Lermontov, Turgenev,
Goncharov, Tolstoy and Dostoevsky. Conducted
in English.
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Sociology |
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ASOC 115
Introduction to Sociology |
Nature of
culture and of human society, personality
development, groups and group structure,
social institutions, the processes of social
change.
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ASOC 180 Social
Problems |
Applies the
concepts, methods, and ethics of sociology to
the analysis of “social problems.”
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Spanish |
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ASPN 100
Elementary Spanish I |
This is a
beginner’s course using the natural method
that will emphasize the acquisition of
grammatical structures and vocabulary through
an active process of student participation; it
will focus on listening comprehension, correct
pronunciation, and cultural knowledge. Spanish
will be the language of instruction. Students
are expected to attend regularly and
participate in all class activities. Classes
meet four times per week. May not be taken for
credit by bilinguals or native speakers, or by
students who have taken three years of high
school Spanish or passed the Regents
examination within the past five years.
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ASPN 101
Elementary Spanish II (* prerequisite ASPN 100
or
Placement) |
A continuation
of A Spn 100 which focuses on the active
development of listening and reading
comprehension, cultural knowledge, and
speaking and writing skills. Cultural topics
include: Types and Stereotypes, the Human
Community, and Views on Death. Students are
expected to attend regularly and participate
in all class activities. Spanish will be the
language of instruction. Classes meet four
times per week, and students will be assigned
to view videos outside of class. May not be
taken for credit by bilinguals or native
speakers.
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ASPN 103
Intermediate Spanish I (* prerequisite ASPN 101
or
Placement) |
A continuation
of the active development of the four
communicative skills (listening, speaking,
reading and writing) within the context of the
study of different topics of Hispanic culture.
These topics include: Differing Concepts of
Family, the Geography and Demography of
Spanish America, and the History of U.S.
Relations with Latin America. Course includes
short compositions and videos to be seen
outside of class. Classes meet four times per
week, and students are expected to participate
in all class activities. Spanish is the
language of instruction. May not be taken for
credit by bilinguals or native speakers.
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Theatre |
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ATHR 107
Introduction to Dramatic Art |
The components
of dramatic art; attention to the
contributions of acting, script, makeup,
scenery, lighting, sound, music and
architecture to the theatre as a unified
creative expression.
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ATHR 120
Understanding Design for the Performing Arts |
An introduction
to the creative and historical processes,
principles, and practices of design for the
performing arts. Using theatre as the primary
form, this course provides an overview of
scenery, lighting, costuming, sound, and
special effects, examining how each plays a
role in defining resolutions to the major
issues of live performance design.
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ATHR 162
Introduction to Modern Dance |
An exploration
of the fundamentals of modern dance technique:
body alignment, coordination, strength and
flexibility, locomotion performed in rhythmic
patterns with an emphasis on anatomically
efficient movement and energy projection. An
investigation of the elements of movement:
space, time and energy and the creative and
expressive aspects of dance through
improvisation, problem solving, composition
and performance. The study of the development
of modern dance as an art form. This course
will include readings in dance theory and
history, video and live concert viewing,
movement studies, journals, and a final piece
for public viewing. No previous experience
necessary.
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ATHR 221
Development of Theatre and Drama I |
A survey of
dramatic literature and theatrical art in
ancient Greece and Rome, Asia and Medieval
Europe. This course includes introductory
material to provide a foundation for further
study in dramatic literature and theatre
history.
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ATHR 222
Development of Theatre and Drama II |
A survey of
dramatic literature and theatrical art from
the Renaissance to the late 19th century.
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ATHR 228
Voices of
Diversity in Contemporary American Theatre and
Drama |
Concentration on
works which are often omitted from the
theatrical canon because of their divergent
aesthetic, ideological or sociological values.
Selections will include, but not be limited
to, dramas and creative contributions by
African-Americans, Latinas and Latinos, Gays
and Lesbians, and Native Americans.
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ATHR 235
Fundamentals of Theatrical Design |
Exploration of
the elements of design and principles of
composition, especially as they relate to the
visual aspects of theatre. Lectures will
emphasize scenic and costume design, with
projects, exercises and classroom discussions
aimed at developing visual awareness and
imagination.
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ATHR 240Y Acting
I |
Development of
the actor’s instrument: voice, body and
imagination. Topics include vocabulary,
analysis for action, discipline, artistic
focus, and rehearsal skills. Exercises include
improvisations and scripted performance. The
purpose of this course is to encourage
students to take artistic risks and build
confidence in their ability to perform.
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ATHR 242Y Voice
I |
Study of voice
production employing exercises in relaxation,
breathing, resonation, and the discovery of
the individual’s optimum voice. Exercises in
projection in a variety of performance spaces.
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ATHR 261 Folk
Dance (1 credit) |
An introduction
to International Folk Dance. Dances from many
countries and cultures will be taught and
discussed. The course will prepare the student
to join recreational folk dance groups and to
participate in ethnic festivals.
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University Wide |
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UUNI 100 The Freshman Year
Experience |
The purpose of
this course is to help you become a more
effective student. During the course of the
semester, you will learn about the college
experience—experiences unique to first year
students, transitional stages that you may
undergo, and coping strategies that can help
you pass through this phase of college life.
You will learn how to use and locate important
campus resources,. You will learn about who
you are and how that information helps you
choose a major and a career. Finally, you will
learn how to increase your chances of
succeeding at the University at Albany as your
transition through this most critical first
year.
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UUNI 101H Foundations of Great
Ideas I (*open only to Presidential and
College Scholars) |
This
interdisciplinary course deals with key ideas
and primary texts–from both Western and other
cultures–in the arts and sciences. Based on a
selected set of issues in intellectual
history, the general organizational scheme
focuses upon the universal distinction between
order and chaos in these areas: cosmic and
divine order, physical order, the order of
life and nature, and the order of mind and
society.
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UUNL 205X Information Literacy
(1 credit) |
One-quarter
course to acquaint students with the processes
of finding, organizing, using, producing, and
distributing information in print, electronic,
and other formats. Students will learn about
the flow of information in a variety of
disciplines, how to be effective at the
research process, how to access information in
a variety of formats, and how to formulate
effective searches on electronic databases and
the Internet. Students will be taught to
evaluate the quality of Web-based and print
information, and will become familiar with
practical, social, and ethical issues relating
to information.
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UUNL 206X Information Literacy
and the Sciences (1 credit) |
Using examples
from scientific, technical, and medical
literatures, this quarter course will
introduce students to the basic principles and
processes of finding, organizing, using,
producing, and evaluating information
resources in all media and formats. Students
will learn about information flow in the
sciences, at all levels of presentation, and
how to access, search, and retrieve
information in a variety of formats. They will
learn to formulate effective searching on
electronic databases and the Internet, and how
to evaluate the quality of the information
that they retrieve. They will become familiar
with the practical, social and ethical issues
relating to the use of information, with
special emphasis on the role of scientific
information in an increasingly technological
society.
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Urban Planning |
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APLN 220
Introductory Urban Planning |
Introduces the
basic concepts and techniques of urban
planning and provides an overview of planning
history. Covers land use, transportation,
environment, urban design, economic
development and social issues. Explores the
connections between planning and politics,
economic restructuring, social change, and
competing ideologies of urban form.
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Women's Studies |
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AWSS 202
Introduction to Lesbian and Gay Studies |
Topics may
include the history of lesbian and gay
culture(s) in the U.S., lesbian and gay civil
rights movements, questions of sexual identity
formation in historical and cultural contexts,
lesbian and gay literature, and how these
communities have responded to societal issues
such as racism, classism, sexism, healthcare
crises, and anti-gay violence.
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AWSS 220
Introduction to Feminist Theory |
Offers
multidisciplinary, introductory perspectives
on intersectional feminist theory and
considers the range of frameworks for analysis
from the beginnings of “second wave” feminism
to the present, including liberal,
lesbian/radical, socialist/materialist, women
of color, psychoanalytic, standpoint, and
ecofeminist perspectives.
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AWSS 240
Classism, Racism, and Sexism: Issues |
Analyzes the
connections between and among classism, racism
and sexism, their mutually reinforcing nature,
and the tensions arising from their
interrelations. Particular attention will be
given to the ideological and personal aspects
of these phenomena, as well as to their
institutional guises in American society.
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AWSS 270 Women
in East Asian Literature |
Female persona
in East Asian literature will be examined in
relation to their cultural background as well
as the genres in which they appear. Women as
rulers and lovers; as goddesses and
prostitutes; exemplars and shrews. Conducted
in English; no knowledge of the East Asian
languages or cultures is required.
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