56:606:501,502,503,504,505
Studies of the Ancient and Medieval Eras (3 each)
The
foundations of western thought in classical antiquity and the Middle
Ages. Topics vary from semester to semester. Treatment of themes such as the
individual and society in ancient Athens; pagans and Christians before
and after the fall of Rome; cultures in conflict in the Near East.
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56:606:511,512,513,514,515
Studies of the Early Modern Era (3 each)
Cultural
development between about 1500 and 1789. Topics vary from semester to semester.
Focus on topics such as the Italian Renaissance, the world of William
Shakespeare, the scientific revolution of the 17th century, and the
French enlightenment of the 18th century.
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56:606:521,522,523,524,525
Studies of the Age of Revolutions (3 each)
Interrelationships
between social and cultural development between the French Revolution
and the First World War. Attention given to such phenomena as debates
about industrialization, the social novel, and the depiction of urban
society in the visual arts.
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56:606:531,532,533,534,535
Studies of the 20th Century (3 each)
Various
aspects of the era that began with the outbreak of the First World War.
Topics vary from semester to semester. Exploration of themes such as war and
tyranny in literature, conflicting ideas about science and technology,
and the rise of popular culture in Europe and America.
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56:606:541,542,543,544,545
Studies of Cultural Diversity (3 each)
Either
in historical or contemporary perspective; treatment of issues
pertaining to gender, race, or ethnicity within western societies; or
examination of various developments in one or more nonwestern
societies.
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56:606:601,602,603,604,605
Studies of Ideas (3 each)
Examination
of ideas about the natural world and the human conditions that are
rooted in the past but still have enduring significance.
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56:606:608,609,610,611,612
Studies of the Arts and Literature (3 each)
Opportunity
to explore a particular theme in the history of culture. Course may
focus heavily on influential contemporary developments.
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56:606:613,614
International Study Abroad (3 each)
Short-term
study trip abroad focusing on a literary figure or theme, some aspect
of art or architecture, or a particular component of foreign language or
culture.
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56:606:621,622,623,624,625
Studies of Politics and Society (3 each)
Exploration
of one or more problems rooted in the past that continue to cause
controversy in the present, such as nationalism, dictatorship, freedom,
poverty, and health and illness.
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56:606:631,632
Studies of Culture and Criticism (3,3)
Exploration of some aspect of modern culture or the arts and the varieties of criticism exercised upon it.
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56:606:641,642,643,644,645
Studies of Philosophy and Religion (3 each)
Exploration
of major philosophical and religious ideas from a variety of
traditions, shedding light on different approaches to the meaning of
human life and the ethical values that guide it. The social, cultural,
and political roots and consequences of these ideas may also be
considered.
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56:606:651,652,653,654,655
Studies in Psychological Theories and Research (3 each)
Exploration of current psychological theories and research about human emotion, behavior, thought, and perception.
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56:606:661,662,663,664,665
Studies of Women, Gender, and Sexuality (3 each)
This
course, drawn from a variety of disciplines, present the results of
gender analysis applied to literature, history, psychology, religion,
and other fields.
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56:606:671,672,673,674,675
Studies in Historical Analysis (3 each)
Courses in this category apply the historical method to different topics, places, and times.
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56:606:681,682,683,684,685
Studies in Non-Western Cultures and Societies (3 each)
Courses under this category explore the literature, culture, and overall world views of non-Western societies.
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56:606:689
Capstone Research in Liberal Studies (3)
Capstone research and writing, under the supervision of an adviser chosen in consultation with the program director.
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56:606:690
Independent Research in Liberal Studies (3)
Independent
study of a topic of special interest to the student, under the
supervision of an adviser chosen in consultation with the program
director. If this course is taken for one semester, the project culminates
in a paper about 20-25 pages in length. If the course is taken for two semesters, a more substantial paper is required.
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56:606:800
Matriculation Continued (0)
Continuous
registration may be accomplished by enrolling for at least 3 credits in
standard course offerings, including research courses, or by enrolling
in this course for 0 credits. Students actively engaged in study toward
their degree who are using university facilities and faculty time are
expected to enroll for the appropriate credits.
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