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ENST 490 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits
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Environmental Science |
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ENVS 050 - Environmental Science Colloquium
Weekly colloquia from scientists engaged in study of the environment as well as various stakeholders in environmental issues. Students interested in environmental science and/ or environmental issues are encouraged to attend colloquia. Seniors will normally give a colloquium presentation as part of the paper in the major requirement. May be repeated for credit
1 credits
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ENVS 090 - Selected Topics in ENVS
May be repeated for credit. This course may not be used to meet requirements in any major.
1 to 3 credits
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ENVS 100 - Introduction to Environmental Science
An introduction to the field of environmental science, examined from multiple perspectives: biology, earth sciences, chemistry, and physics. The class focuses on the contributions these different disciplines make to the diagnosis and solution of environmental problems, with an emphasis on the interdisciplinary nature of these issues. Lecture, laboratory, and field trips.
Co-req: ENVS 100L
4 credits
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ENVS 100L - Introduction to Environmental Science Lab
Co-req: ENVS 100
0 credits
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ENVS 190 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits
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ENVS 200 - Biological Anthropology
This course studies the physical aspects of human populations and the evolutionary history of our species. This history is studied through an overview of genetics and evolutionary theory, the fossil record, our close primate relatives and variation among contemporary humans, which underlies observable changes as our species continues to evolve.
Cross-listed with ANTH 200
3 credits
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ENVS 210 - Climate Change and Society
This course focuses on climate change and how it influences and is caused by human societies. Topics include current climate issues and brief science behind it, human use of resources, energy, and food, globalization and the inequality in sustainability/impact of climate change. Climate change is the central topic of our world today, however addressing climate change can only be successful in the framework of human perception and culture.
3 credits
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ENVS 220 - Sustainable Agricultural Supply Chains: Coffee
With global agricultural markets continuously evolving, the agricultural sector is constantly faced with challenges ranging from price volatility to persistent poverty. And With the effects of climate change quickly escalating, creating sustainable agricultural supply chains provide stakeholders an opportunity to address existing challenges while enhancing the resiliency and longevity of the sector as a whole. This course focuses one of the most well-known .global agricultural products, coffee. We will begin by examining the supply chain and the players involved and how climatic and environmental changes have been affecting this coffee production and the coffee market. While reviewing the current threats and challenges affecting the coffee sector, we will examine various companies and organization who are working toward solving these issues-by adopting and implementing sustainability standards. The course will conclude with a group project in which students examine and analyze a coffee business and provide suggestions on how to develop a more sustainable and resilient supply chains. CON2
3 credits
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ENVS 251 - Ecology & Evolution of Organisms
An introduction to the structure and function of populations of plants and animals. Topics to be covered include growth and behavior of populations, ecology of communities, ecosystem function, transmission genetics, and the evolution of populations and species. Lecture, Laboratories, and Field Trips.
Pre-req: ENVS 100 or BIOL 152
Co-req: ENVS 251L
Cross-listed with BIOL 251
4 credits
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ENVS 251L - Ecology & Evolution of Organisms Lab
Co-req: ENVS 251
Cross-listed with BIOL 251
0 credits
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ENVS 255 - Spatial Analyses in Environmental Science
This course provides an introduction to spatial analysis and its applications in wildlife spatial ecoloo, landscape ecology and briefly planning how spatial analysis can be used to plan cities. Topics covered include methods used to track animals, and the impact spatial analysis has on the study of land use and landscape change over time, environmental impact analysis, disaster and natural resource management, and to help us plan for a future of increased urbanization. The laboratory section of this course with go over the basics of using QGIS, a user friendly, open source geographic information systems software to generate maps and conduct introductory analyses of spatial data. Students should take the lecture and lab together.
Pre-req: ENVS 100 or BIOL 101
4 credits
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ENVS 290 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits
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ENVS 291 - Earth’s Atmosphere
Fundamental properties of the atmosphere and the basic scientific principles behind weather and climate. Atmospheric circulation, weather patterns, atmosphere-ocean interactions and the human impact on the atmosphere such as air pollution, ozone depletion and climate change. Lectures and Laboratory.
4 credits
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ENVS 295 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits
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ENVS 330 - Soils & Environmental Geomorphology
The role of soil in the environment goes beyond being the media for vegetation to grow. The pedosphere (soils) is a complex and dynamic system at the interface between the atmosphere, the lithosphere, and the biosphere in which essential cycles of elements occur that support life on earth. Understanding the processes involved in soil formation and development across spatial and temporal scale will be the focus of this course, with emphasis on the effect of anthropogenic activity, such as soil management and use of soil resources, in affecting food production and causing environmental and water management issues. Lecture, Laboratory, and Field Trips.
Pre-req: ENVS 100 or ENVS 105
Co-req: ENVS 330L
4 credits
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ENVS 330L - Soils & Environmental Geomorphology Lab
Co-req: ENVS 330
0 credits
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ENVS 333 - Insects and Their Arthropod Relatives
This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to insects and their arthropod relatives. It will cover the key features of their classification, physiological structure and function, behavior and ecology, all within the context of the latest ideas on the evolution of the group. The course will also examine the economic importance of insects in veterinary and human medicine, pest management and pollination biology.
Pre-req: BIOL 251 or ENVS 100
Co-req: ENVS 333L
Cross-listed with BIOL 333
4 credits
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ENVS 333L - Insects and Their Arthropod Relatives Lab
Co-req: ENVS 333
Cross-listed with BIOL 333L
0 credits
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ENVS 351 - Principles of Ecology
This course examines the fundamental concepts in the rapidly developing areas of ecology. The topics covered include the factors that limit the distributions and abundances of organisms, the effects that organisms have on ecosystems, the integration of ecosystems around the globe, and the conservation of species diversity. The class also explores how the behavior and physiology of individual organisms shape both and the global patterns of distribution abundance. Laboratories emphasize collection, and quantitative analyses, of experimental and field data from local ecosystems. Lecture, Laboratory, and Field Trips.
Pre-req: BIOL 251
Co-req: ENVS 351L
Cross-listed with BIOL 351
4 credits
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ENVS 351L - Principles of Ecology Lab
Co-req: BIOL 351L
Cross-listed with BIOL 351
0 credits
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ENVS 352 - Long-term Environmental Change
Through its history the Earth system has experienced large climatic fluctuations and has undergone periods of glacial expansion followed by warming trends. The understanding of the links between climate and ecosystems of the past (million of years) can inform on current and future climate changes. However, in much shorter time frames (hundred of years) anthropogenic activity has caused dramatic and unprecedented changes in the global climate whose effect on ecosystem processes and function is still largely unknown. This course will expose the students to a number of techniques used to reconstruct past climate, with particular emphasis on the use of isotopes. Recent warming trends will be investigated with particular focus on the ecosystems’ response to current and predicted global change.
Pre-req: ENVS 100 or ENVS 105
4 credits
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ENVS 360 - World’s Views: Globalization, Environment, Agricultural Economy
This course is rooted in environmental science and focuses on the issue of land use change on global climate and environmental sustainability. There are obvious connections with other disciplines and fields, including global sustainability, food production, business, economics, and social science. Students who will participate in this course should expect to learn the connection between the soil system, vegetation and the atmosphere at the local and global scale. The business component of land use change is evident. Many multinational companies have an interest in available productive land for their crop production and their activity is driven by local and especially global demand. The course will be experiential, meaning that students will learn from on site visits and direct interaction with actual players in the field of sustainability and land use. Participants will be exposed to research work conducted in the area.
Pre-req: Sophomore standing or above
Cross-listed with INTD 360
4 credits
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ENVS 379 - Conservation Biology
Conservation biology deals with the study of preserving biodiversity. Topics to be covered include the effects of habitat fragmentation on populations, reserve design, the effect of fragmentation on levels of diversity, and issues surrounding the problem of maintaining genetic diversity. Lectures, Laboratory, and Field Trips.
Pre-req: ENVS 100 or BIOL 251
Co-req: ENVS 379L
Cross-listed with BIOL 379
4 credits
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ENVS 379L - Conservation Biology Lab
Co-req: ENVS 379
Cross-listed with BIOL 379L
0 credits
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ENVS 384 - Marine Biology
The ocean covers approximately 71% of the Earth’s surface. It is home to an incredible diversity of species from unicellular bacteria to whales. Such diversity exemplifies the variety of habitats that differ in abiotic and biotic factors that determine the niche of each species. Thus, many species have evolved in different ways to survive in a complex, multidimensional environment.
The ocean environment provides us with food, medicine, recreation, transport, and many other resources. However, overutilization of these resources has resulted in habitat destruction and species extinction. With the threat of accelerated climate change, research and conservation efforts are as important as ever, to protect existing and yet to be discovered species. Marine Biology is a multidisciplinary course that includes physics, chemistry, geography, ecology, and conservation.
This course will examine how marine organisms live and survive in their habitats through dissections, experiments, field trips, lectures, literature discussions, presentations, and reports.
Pre-req: BIOL 251
Co-req: ENVS 384L
Cross-listed with BIOL 384
4 credits
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ENVS 384L - Marine Biology Lab
Co-req: ENVS 384
Cross-listed with BIOL 384L
0 credits
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ENVS 390 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits
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ENVS 395 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits
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ENVS 396 - Integrated Research Methods
This course focuses on developing expertise in environmental sampling and analysis. Topics to be covered include basic surveying and mapping techniques, community sampling, air and water quality analysis, and basic statistical analysis of data. The course is topic based, and will investigate several problems over the course of the semester using field and laboratory instrumentation. This course is designed for sophomores or juniors. Lecture, Laboratory and Field Trips.
Pre-req: ENVS 100
4 credits
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ENVS 473 - The Southern California Flora: Ecology, Evolution & Taxonomy
Taxonomic and ecological study of native plants. Lectures, Laboratory, and Field Trips.
Pre-req: ENVS 100 or BIOL 251
Co-req: ENVS 473L
Cross-listed with BIOL 473
4 credits
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ENVS 473L - Southern California Flora: Ecology, Evolution & Taxonomy
Co-req: ENVS 473
0 credits
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ENVS 485 - Advanced Field Studies
Pre-req: Instructor permission
Cross-listed with BIOL 485
4 credits
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ENVS 490 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits
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ENVS 495 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits
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ENVS 496 - Senior Seminar
This course is designed for seniors completing their paper in the major and their senior presentation. This course will meet weekly to evaluate progress toward the paper in the major. Requirements for the course include the selection of a faculty sponsor, preparation for the oral senior presentation, and peer review of progress on the paper in the major.
Pre-req: ENVS 396
1 credits
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FILM 170 - Fundamentals of Cinema
This course provides an introduction to the aesthetics and language of film. It also understands film as an artistic expression, an economic product, and a social text. Lectures and discussions are supplemented by class screenings.
Cross-listed with THEA 170
3 credits
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FILM 190 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits
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FILM 250 - Documentary Film Movements & Genres
Will take an in-depth look at specific movements and genres within documentary cinema. The subject matter will vary from semester to semester as in its narrative film equivalents, FILM 270 and FILM 275 . Movements examined can include cinema verite, performative, and digital/animated documentary films, for example. Genres can include ethnographic, historical, science & nature, and social documentaries focusing on specific topics such as health and wellness, race relations, environmental issues, gender discrimination, politics, media, etc. Lectures and discussions are supplemented by class screenings.
Cross-listed with THEA 250
3 credits
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FILM 270 - Film Genre
This course surveys the major films, filmmakers, themes, and issues of a major film genre. The genres will vary from semester to semester and during any given term, the genre might be the musical, gangster, western, film noir, or horror films. Lectures and discussions are supplemented by class screenings. May be repeated for credit
Cross-listed with THEA 270
3 or 4 credits
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FILM 275 - Film Movements
This course explores the major films, filmmakers, themes, and issues of a particular critical fashion or period in the history of cinema. During one term, the course may, for example, cover the Hollywood Renaissance, Italian Neo-Realism, or French New Wave. As in THEA 270 , the subject matter will vary from term to term. Lectures and discussions are supplemented by class screenings. May be repeated for credit
Cross-listed with THEA 275
3 or 4 credits
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FILM 285 - Documentary Cinema
A survey of the history, aesthetics, and theory of the documentary film/video tradition. Lectures and discussions are supplemented by class screenings.
Cross-listed with THEA 285
3 credits
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FILM 290 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits
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FILM 295 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits
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FILM 305 - Screenwriting
An introduction to writing aspects for films, including artistic and professional aspects of the trade. Workshops, readings, and writing exercises will lead toward a full-length screenplay.
Pre-req: ENGL 110 , ENGL 120 , ENGL 220 , or ENGL 221
3 credits
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FILM 320 - Introduction to Video Production
Scripting, videography, audio, and editing are among the procedures and principles covered in the students¿ planning, producing, and evaluating video projects.
Pre-req: Instructor permission
Cross-listed with THEA 320
3 credits
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FILM 390 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits
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FILM 395 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits
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FILM 420 - Advanced Video Production
Advanced video production techniques with emphasis upon scripting, pre-production planning, and logistical coordination.
Pre-req: FILM 320
Cross-listed with THEA 420
3 credits
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FILM 480 - Film Theory & Criticism
Provides students with an overview of major film theories and critical writings that have shaped discussion of film for the past 100 years. Frameworks examined will include those provided by auteur, psychoanalytic, postmodern, feminist, Marxist, and queer theories. Critical analysis through writing and class discussion will be a central feature of the course.
Pre-req: FILM 170
3 credits
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FILM 490 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits
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FILM 495 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits
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French |
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FREN 120 - Elementary French I
This course is designed for students who have never studied French, or who have placed into French 120 on the French Placement Test. It is taught in French with four hours of classroom instruction and one hour of lab per week. Immersion of students is facilitated through the use of authentic material as well as the usage of video and other technological tools (multimedia, Web). By the end of this course students should have developed basic oral and written communication skills as well as reading skills, and be acquainted with some aspects of Francophone culture.
4 credits
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FREN 121 - Elementary French II
This course is a sequel of Elementary French 1. It is taught in French with four hours of classroom instruction and one hour of lab per week. Immersion of students is facilitated through the use of authentic material as well as the usage of video and other technological tools (multimedia, Web). By the end of this course students should have further developed their communicative competence and reading skills, as well as be better acquainted with the Francophone world.
Pre-req: FREN 120 or equivalent
4 credits
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FREN 173 - French Cinema
This course presents the main movements and directors in French cinema. Students will be introduced to cinematographic vocabulary and the will be able to develop critical thinking through the analysis of films. Taught in English.
Cross-listed with FREN 473
3 credits
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FREN 177 - Franco-African Cinema & Literature
Transforming early 20th-century film traditions in order to create an original artistic and storytelling language, movies from French-speaking Africa include many cultures and embrace many nations and people. This course takes students through the journey of Francophone filmmakers, from the 1960s to the present, with introductions about the context of each screened movie and follow-up in-depth discussions. Students will explore film techniques and concepts, and discover related African literary tales. Taught in English (films are shown in class with English subtitles).
Cross-listed with FREN 477
3 credits
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FREN 181 - Franco-Asian Literature
This course explores the Asian influence in Francophone literatures and cultures. It exposes students to non-traditional aspects of the Francophone culture deriving from a history of complex and diverse interactions between Asia and French-speaking societies. Students will gain insight about the subject through the study of literature and films. Taught in English.
Cross-listed with FREN 481
3 credits
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FREN 182 - Riots & Revolutions
This is a course about dramatic moments in French history, literature and culture. The course explores these pivotal moments through multiple types of documents and media as a means to answering questions about the course of French history and France’s future role in the European Union. FREN 182 is for non-French-speaking students.
Cross-listed with FREN 382
3 credits
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FREN 190 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits
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FREN 195 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits
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FREN 220 - Intermediate French I
This course is a sequel of Elementary French II. It is taught in French with three hours of classroom instruction a week. It includes a brief review of the material studied in Elementary French I and II, presents more elaborate structures of the French language and culture, and introduces students to literary and contemporary readings. Three hours of class, one hour of lab.
Pre-req: FREN 121 or equivalent
3 credits
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FREN 221 - Intermediate French II
Course is designed to strengthen students’ competence to communicate in the French language. It is taught in French with three hours of classroom instruction. It includes a thorough review of grammar and strongly emphasizes oral and written communication. Three hours of class, one hour of lab.
Pre-req: FREN 220 or equivalent
3 credits
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FREN 225 - Conversation, Culture & Communication
This course is designed to extend students’ aural comprehension and oral expression, and to further the acquisition of a more complex vocabulary associated with contemporary issues described in newspaper, television, and the Web.
Pre-req: FREN 221 or a score of 5 or higher on the French Placement Exam
3 credits
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FREN 290 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits
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FREN 295 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits
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FREN 310 - Composition and Stylistics
Course designed to develop and refine students’ writing skills on topics that are increasingly more abstract. It introduces students to the critical elements of stylistic differences and the application thereof.
Pre-req: FREN 221 (may be concurrent) or equivalent
3 credits
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FREN 315 - French for Business
Course designed to introduce students to commercial French including correspondence, and acquisition of business related vocabulary, and an understanding of successful business interactions.
Pre-req: FREN 221 or equivalent
3 credits
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FREN 325 - French Culture & Civilization
Coursed designed to study the evolution of French culture and civilization by establishing the links between political, social, and intellectual developments and the associated artistic and literary achievements.
Pre-req: FREN 221 or equivalent
3 credits
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FREN 355 - Introduction to French Literature I
Survey course of French literature from the Middle Ages through the 18th century. Major literary works of writers of prose, poetry, and theater are read and discussed from both a historical and literary perspective. This course is taught in French. Students are expected to participate actively in class discussions, to give brief oral presentations, and to write short papers.
Pre-req: FREN 221 or equivalent
3 credits
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FREN 356 - Introduction to French Literature II
Survey course of French literature from the 19th to the 20th century. This course includes major works of French and Francophone writers of prose, poetry, and theater. Works are read and discussed in French from both a historical and literary perspective. Students are expected to participate actively in class discussions, to give brief oral presentations, and to write short papers.
Pre-req: FREN 221 or equivalent
3 credits
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FREN 382 - Riots & Revolutions
This is a course about dramatic moments in French history, literature and culture. The course explores these pivotal moments through multiple types of documents and media as a means to answering questions about the course of French history and France’s future role in the European Union. FREN 382 is for French majors and minors who will be doing a significant portion of the work in French.
Cross-listed with FREN 182
3 credits
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FREN 390 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits
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FREN 395 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits
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FREN 432 - Heroes and Heroines
The 17th century in France is a period where heroines and heroes were redefined to fit a society in transition. Topics will include the transition form the Baroque to Classicism, and the evolution of dominant intellectual and political currents such as rationalism and absolutism and the redefinition of the role of masculine and feminine ideals.
Pre-req: FREN 310 or equivalent
3 credits
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FREN 473 - French Cinema
This course presents the main movements and directors in French cinema. Students will be introduced to cinematographic vocabulary and the will be able to develop critical thinking through the analysis of films.
Pre-req: FREN 310 or equivalent
Cross-listed with FREN 173
3 credits
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FREN 477 - Franco-African Cinema & Literature
Transforming early 20th-century film traditions in order to create an original artistic and storytelling language, movies from French-speaking Africa include many cultures and embrace many nations and people. This course takes students through the journey of Francophone filmmakers, from the 1960s to the present, with introductions about the context of each screened movie and follow-up in-depth discussions. Students will explore film techniques and concepts, and discover related African literary tales. Taught in English (films are shown in class with English subtitles).
Pre-req: FREN 310 or equivalent
Cross-listed with FREN 177
3 credits
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FREN 478 - Pre and Post-Revolutionary Child: The Invention of Childhood
This course covers the history, literature, political, and cultural aspects of childhood in France from the early-modern period to the present. Though no one area of knowledge can be covered in-depth, you should leave the course with a solid background in the transformations affecting childhood and family during this time.
Pre-req: FREN 310
Cross-listed with FREN 178
3 credits
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FREN 481 - Franco-Asian Literature
This course explores the Asian influence in Francophone literatures and cultures. It exposes students to non-traditional aspects of the Francophone culture deriving from a history of complex and diverse interactions between Asia and French-speaking societies. Students will gain insight about the subject through the study of literature and films.
Pre-req: FREN 310 or equivalent
Cross-listed with FREN 181
3 credits
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FREN 490 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits
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FREN 495 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits
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FREN 499 - Senior Paper & Presentation
A paper and presentation in the major that will indicate the student’s acquisition of the literary, the cultural and the language skills needed to pursue studies in French or Francophone literature. Usually taken joint with another advanced-level course. Credit and time arranged.
Pre-req: FREN 310 or equivalent
0 to 1 credits
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Global and Cultural Studies |
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GCS 100 - Introduction to Globalization
Using the general theme of “globalization” as the principle, the course will introduce students to the players (i.e. cultures, states, other actors such as NGOs and international organizations, etc.) that are affected by, and in turn affect, globalization, how they make decisions and who is affected by those decisions, and the interaction between and among these various actors. The course will include the study of a number of specific topics and cases, chosen each semester to allow exploration of globalization issues from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. Faculty members from various disciplines will participate in the course by providing relevant readings and as guest lecturers. Visiting scholars from outside the College will be invited to participate as well.
3 credits
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GCS 190 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits
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GCS 290 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits
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GCS 295 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits
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GCS 390 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits
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GCS 395 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits
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GCS 490 - Selected Topics
May be repeated for credit
1 to 4 credits
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GCS 495 - Independent Study
Credit and time arranged. May be repeated for credit.
1 to 4 credits
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GCS 499 - Global & Cultural Studies Senior Seminar
Senior Seminar. A senior capstone will bring all of the majors together to integrate their coursework with their cultural immersion experience and to peer review their papers in the major.
Pre-req: GCS major and Senior standing
3 credits
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Gender Studies |
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GEN 105 - Introduction to Child Development
Emphasizes major theories and principles of child development from the prenatal period through adolescence, including across different cultures. Introduces history, literature, and methodology of the study of children and adolescents from developmental perspectives. Critical reading and writing required. This course is not open to students who have taken PSYC 242 - Child Psychology. Note: Not open to students who have taken PSYC 242 - Child Psychology .
Pre-req: Freshman or Sophomore standing
Cross-listed with CHDV 105 - Introduction to Child Development
3 credits
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GEN 205 - Women and U.S. Politics
Examines the changing role of women in American politics and society, including the suffrage movement, the ERA, work and career patterns.
Cross-listed with PLSC 205 / SOC 205
3 credits
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GEN 207 - Women and the Visual Arts
Historically oriented examination of women artists from the Renaissance through the Modern periods, followed by an exploration of theoretical issues involving women and representation.
Cross-listed with ART 207
3 credits
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GEN 211 - Modern Family: A History
An exploration of your family history in a broader historical context. Topics include the history of dating, marriage, sexual practices, childbirth and childrearing, and the federal policies and social movements that continue to shape our family norms. A wiring-intensive course that also requires the creation of a digital short film. Only open to freshmen and sophomores.
Cross-listed with HIST 211
3 credits
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GEN 231 - Numb3rs in Lett3rs and Fi1ms
Mathematics in Literature and Cinema. This course explores the connection between mathematics and the written/theatric creative arts - a connection that is both rich and deep. Students will read fiction and watch films in which mathematics concepts provide the framework or play a pivotal role within the creative piece. Students will also study the mathematical topics related to these works in order to better understand the author’s intent. Lessons might include mathematical lectures, hands-on group activities, problem sets, class discussions of readings and viewings, written responses and major expository papers.
Pre-req: MATH 085 and ENGL 120
Cross-listed with INTD 231
4 credits
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GEN 250 - Philosophy of Love and Human Sexuality
An examination of the constructions of male and female sexuality and some of their ethical and political implications; contemporary issues including promiscuity, child abuse, prostitution, pornography, and marriage. Intructor permission required.
Pre-req: Instructor permission
Cross-listed with PHIL 250
3 credits
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GEN 251 - Monks, Nuns, and Ascetics
This course examines theological, practical, and literary traditions of asceticism in Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Topics include men’s and women’s disciplinary and visionary practices, the roles of ascetics in politics, and engendering religious life.
Cross-listed with REL 251
3 credits
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GEN 253 - Women and Religion
An introductory examination of religious definitions of women, of women’s religious experiences, and of feminist theologies and transformation of religious traditions. Attention to course topics in cross-cultural perspective.
Cross-listed with REL 253
3 credits
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GEN 255 - Women and U.S. Liberation Theologies
This course examines major theological themes in Christianity, and the role that critical theoretical and religious analyses of gender, race, class, sexuality, ecology, culture, and nationality play in re-articulating those themes within women’s liberation theologies in the United States. More specifically, this course explores criticisms and reconstructions of conventional Christian beliefs and practices regarding the divine, salvation, the human person, and ritual. To do so, we will engage in a critical and comparative study of major works in U.S. white feminist, African-American womanist, Latina feminist or mujerista, and Asian American feminist theologies. Through our study of women’s multicultural theologies within U.S. Christianity, we will consider what distinguishes and what is shared by them, as well as interrogate our own understandings and those of the theologians about the relationships between religion and women’s oppression as well as liberation.
Cross-listed with REL 255
3 credits
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GEN 260 - Eco-Philosophy
The evolution of theoretical responses to unprecedented environmental crises such as Global Warming and mass extinctions-from application of traditional ethical theories to the development of comprehensive alternative environmental philosophies. PHIL 105 is recommended but not required.
Cross-listed with ENST 260 - Eco-Philosophy / PHIL 260
3 credits
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