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Explore courses, most of which require no previous experience, and all of which are open to first-year students. We suggest trying many different things for your first semester.
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Course Offerings for Fall 2025
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| ANTH 100 01 | MWF 11:15 AM-12:15 PM |
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An introduction to cultural anthropology, which is the study of human cultures, both historical and contemporary. Students analyze the ways in which social categories are imagined, reproduced, and grounded within particular historical and geographical contexts around the world, in order to understand how humans create meaning through everyday practices. (3B) Offered each semester. (Also listed as Critical Identity Studies 141). Prerequisite: preference given to first-year and sophomore students.
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| ANTH 110 01 | MWF 10:00 AM-11:00 AM |
| ANTH 110 02 | MWF 2:50 PM-3:50 PM |
Description
All human societies face challenges, including those relating to power, identity, conflict, health, sustainability, and climate change. Yet our understandings of these challenges are not neutral, and archaeology often has been complicit in constructing and perpetuating misrepresentations. In this course, we begin with an introduction to basic archaeological methods, as well as the major trends of the past. We then consider how different theoretical approaches are produced within particular historical and social contexts that affect the ways we understand the past, often to the detriment of descendant communities. Throughout the remainder of the class, we examine case studies to better understand how societies responded to specific challenges, but also how a more inclusive archaeology can provide unique lessons for addressing such issues in the present and future. (3B) (Also listed as Critical Identity Studies 141.) Offered each semester. Prerequisite: preference given to first-year and sophomore students.
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| ANTH 120 01 | MW 7:15 PM-9:15 PM |
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An introduction to physical anthropology, which surveys the major components of the field: primatology, fossil evidence and evolution, osteology, and contemporary human diversity and genetics. Lectures and laboratory. (4U) Offered each semester. Prerequisite: preference given to first-year and sophomore students.
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| ART 103 01 | TR 8:45 AM-11:45 AM |
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This studio course introduces the fundamentals of three-dimensional design. It stresses line, plane, and volume and the ways these elements occupy and activate space. Additionally, principles that transform viewers’ interpretations and realize artistic intent are addressed through the use of unifiers, modifiers, symbols, metaphors, and embellishments. This course combines studio projects, class discussions, readings, and slide lectures with group critiques. Art appreciation is also a component of this course. (2A) Offered each semester. Prerequisite: first-year standing or declared Studio Art or Art History major or minor. Course fee is $50.00.
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| ART 125 01 | TR 1:00 PM-3:50 PM |
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This course is designed to investigate the basic techniques, concepts, and practices of digital imaging, as well as to support students’ conceptual development. The application of photographic and graphic-related software, such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Creative Suite, are introduced in this course. It is also intended to strengthen critical and research skills through students’ artistic productions. The course includes readings, class discussions, writing, slide presentations, individual projects, and group and individual critiques. (2A). Course fee is $100.00
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| BIOL 110 01 | MWF 8:00 AM-9:45 AM |
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Students in this course will learn practical skills related to doing biology, including experimental design, collection and evaluation of quantitative data, collaboration with peers, and scientific communication. Students will also learn the five core concepts of biology (evolution, systems, structure/function, energy transfer, and information transfer) within the context of the human body. This course is an exploration of the anatomy and basic normal functions of the human body with consideration of development, genetics, immunology, endocrinology, and related molecular, cellular, and ecological concepts. Students design, perform, analyze, and report on small research projects.Laboratory work may require dissection. Three two- hour lecture-laboratory periods per week. (4U) Offered yearly.
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| BIOL 111 01 | MWF 10:15 AM-12:05 PM |
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Students in this course will learn practical skills related to doing biology, including experimental design, collection and evaluation of quantitative data, collaboration with peers, and scientific communication. Students will also learn the five core concepts of biology (evolution, systems, structure/function, energy transfer, and information transfer) within the context of animals. This course is an exploration of the animalkingdom with consideration of molecular and cellular biology, genetics, structure and function, ecology, evolution, and behavior of invertebrates and vertebrates. Students design, perform, analyze, and report on small research projects. Laboratory work that requires dissection. Three two-hour lecture-laboratory periods per week. (4U) Offered every other year.
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| BIOL 121 01 | MWF 1:45 PM-3:35 PM |
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Students in this course will learn practical skills related to doing biology, including experimental design, collection and evaluation of quantitative data, collaboration with peers, and scientific communication. Students will also learn the five core concepts of biology (evolution, systems, structure/function, energy transfer, and information transfer) within the context of plants. This course is an exploration of the morphology, physiology, cell biology, and genetics of plants with consideration of how they differ from other organisms, how they are adapted to different environments, and their function in ecosystems and human society. Students design, perform, analyze, and report on small research projects. Three two-hour lecture-laboratory periods per week. (4U) Offered yearly.
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| CHEM 117 01 | MWF 8:00 AM-9:45 AM |
| CHEM 117 02 | MWF 10:15 AM-12:05 PM |
| CHEM 117 03 | MWF 1:45 PM-3:35 PM |
Description
Why is chemistry important to other sciences, technology, and society? What processes do chemists use when dealing with real problems? What conceptual models do chemists use to understand and explain their observations? The focus of this course is on the reasons for doing science, the intellectual and instrumental tools used, the models developed to solve new problems, and the assertion that chemistry has a tremendous effect on your personal life and on the decisions made by society. Along the way, we cover atoms, molecules, ions, and periodic properties; chemical equations, stoichiometry and moles; Lewis structures and VSEPR model of bonding; reactivity and functional groups; states of matter and intermolecular forces; relationships between structure and properties. Topical applications and issues vary with the instructor and may include climate change, food and fuel, and energy use for lighting. Three two-hour class periods per week of combined lecture, laboratory, and discussion. (4U) Offered each semester. Prerequisite: facility with algebra. Note: Students with a strong prior background in chemistry are encouraged to consult with the department about placement in a more advanced chemistry course.
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| CHEM 150 01 | MWF 10:00 AM-11:00 AM |
Description
This course introduces the chemistry of metals, which are integral for life, from materials in electronics to biological life. Metals also can be incredibly toxic in many ways from heavy metal poisoning to the effects of mining. In this course, students explore where metals come from (stars!) and the molecular level structure of metallic compounds. They then look at applications of metallic chemistry including chemistry in art, materials chemistry, and bioinorganic chemistry. This course also includes a lab that runs in parallel with the lecture content. Chemistry 150 is appropriate for continuing and incoming students with a strong high school chemistry experience but does not replace Chemistry 117. (4U)
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| COGS 101 01 | MWF 11:15 AM-12:15 PM |
Description
This course asks questions about how humans think. We examine how emotion has been considered distinct from cognition, as well as the relationship between language and thought. Some time is spent looking at the differences between perception, action, and rationality, while examining the role of social interaction in the development of our minds. Additionally, the class looks at the evolution of cognition, as well as the possibility that a mind could be realized on something other than a brain (and what the difference between the two might be). Cognitive science is an interdisciplinary field, and as such students are introduced to perspectives and methodologies from philosophy, psychology, biology, linguistics, and computer science. Offered each year.
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| CRIS 101 02 | TR 2:00 PM-3:50 PM |
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This course introduces students to concepts for navigating the multiplicity of experiences and knowledges at the intersections of identity categories (gender, race, sexuality, class, dis/ability, non/religiosity, nation, etc.) and structures of power. Our objects of analysis include both “the everyday”—located in our home communities, on our campus, in our virtual and mediated lives—and foundational texts and theories drawn primarily from women of color, queer, trans, and indigenous feminisms, and postcolonial thinkers. The course also engages with conceptions and practices of building communities across differences in identity and experience, using Beloit College as a lab of learning—its mission, location, histories, and asymmetries of belonging—as a way to help students develop the intellectual habits, reflective capacities, and collaborative communication skills required for equity-based interventions into their current and future social worlds. (3B) Offered each semester. Prerequisite: first-year or sophomore standing, juniors and seniors may register with instructor permission.
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| CSCI 111 01 | TR 2:00 PM-3:50 PM |
| CSCI 111 02 | TR 12:00 PM-1:45 PM |
Description
This course is a structured approach to algorithm development and problem solving using computer programming in an object-oriented programming language such as Java or Python. The course develops the concepts of procedural abstraction, program design, debugging, and testing in addition to teaching the standard features of a high-level computer programming language. Students will be introduced to the key concepts of object-oriented programming, including classes, inheritance, polymorphism, and interfaces. Societal issues related to computers (e.g. ethics, privacy, liability, and security) will also be discussed. (1S) Offered each semester.
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| ECON 199 03 | MWF 2:50 PM-3:50 PM |
| ECON 199 04 | MWF 8:45 AM-9:45 AM |
Description
This course takes an analytical approach to economic reasoning and contemporary economic issues. It introduces microeconomic and macroeconomic theories with applications to relevant issues such as employment, growth, international trade and finance, monetary and fiscal policy, and environmental issues. (3B) Offered each semester.
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| EDYS 102 01 | MWF 8:45 AM-9:45 AM |
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An exploration of a variety of philosophical and historical approaches to the study of education and youth are integrated throughout this class. Students’ own educational experiences are taken into consideration through digital stories. These student experiences, in school and out of school, as well as the students’ developmental histories and personal philosophies, are considered in their relation to each other, as sources of knowledge and understanding. Students read and write about philosophers and theorists from a broad range of traditions, periods, and places. Integrated with philosophical explorations, students undertake historical investigations of schooling youth; this course focuses on the history of the U.S. and the development of ideas of democratic schooling in contexts of inequality. These explorations also include investigating how media and propaganda impact societal norms and influence education and youth. Additionally, a strong emphasis is placed on anti-racism, anti-sexism, anti-heterosexism, and (dis)able bodies. In their writing and face-to-face interactions, students are strongly encouraged to employ philosophical and historical methodologies for their own self-expression. (5T) Offered each fall and alternate spring semesters.
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| EDYS 151 01 | TR 2:00 PM-3:15 PM |
Description
In this course, students explore psychological frameworks related to the process of learning, with a focus on teaching methods, instructional processes, and individual differences in learning. Additionally, this course explores the impact of trauma on learning and the journey towards radical healing. The following psychological frameworks serve as the lenses through which students seek to explore, understand, assess, and create alternative learning environments: cognitive psychology, trauma psychology, and the psychology of radical healing. This course is designed as a seminar. Thus, students are expected to participate actively in discussions while holding themselves accountable for their realizations of and connections to the processes of learning, the impact of trauma on these processes, and the importance of radical healing in addressing trauma. Students are encouraged to apply their understanding of these processes to their own analyses. Alternative learning practices including healing circles, group assessments, and evaluative exploration of curriculum are employed. (3B) Offered each fall and alternate spring terms.
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| EDYS 164 01 | MWF 10:00 AM-11:00 AM |
Description
An exploration of major theories and significant research on the development and explanation of social and cultural differences and how they affect the lives and education of youth. The course will investigate student diversity, with special attention to race, class, gender, language, and the inclusion of students with special needs in general education. Issues are examined mainly through the lenses of sociology, anthropology, and education and youth policy. Using the theories and methodologies of these disciplines, students will critically examine how and why race, class, language, ability and disability, and gender have influenced education. (3B) (Also listed as Critical Identity Studies.) Offered each spring and alternate fall semesters.
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| EDYS 276 01 | TR 12:25 PM-1:45 PM |
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This seminar explores the interconnections between ecology, development, and education. Drawing on theories and practices from the West and the East, and the ancient and the contemporary, we examine key concepts such as sustainability, ecology, modernity, and development from interdisciplinary and international perspectives. We also discuss the possibility to foster a new philosophy of sustainable development, one that marries scientific understanding of ecology and development with a renewed appreciation for traditional cultural values. Ecology is defined in both physical and metaphorical terms, including both natural and social ecosystems. We discuss three agendas on ecology: 1) on modern conservation policies and practices; 2) on the changing ecology of local and global community associated with modern industrial life; and 3) on human ecology, specifically in the field of education. The course will examine a few case studies, both at the global and the local levels, and students will have opportunities to explore the ecological agendas in their own local community as their term project. (3B, C, E). May be taken for credit more than once, with different topics.
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| ENGL 190 01 | MWF 1:35 PM-2:35 PM |
Description
Designed for the potential major in English and other interested students. Prerequisite to advanced courses in English. These courses introduce students to the close reading of selected poetry, drama, and prose, with training in analysis and critical writing. (5T) May be taken for credit only once. (Also listed as Comparative Literature 190. English majors should register for English 190.) Offered each semester.
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| ENGL 190 02 | MWF 8:45 AM-9:45 AM |
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How does literature help us to imagine the minds and feelings of others? This course explores how various texts serve—or refuse to serve—as mental and emotional “simulation chambers.” We will devote special attention to works that challenge established ways of knowing, seeing, and perceiving. Along the way, we’ll consider exciting developments surrounding the relation between literature and cognitive theory. Readings include fiction, poetry, and drama from both earlier and more recent writers such as Toni Morrison, Sakaya Murata, and William Shakespeare. Throughout the term, we will practice a variety of interpretative approaches and will develop skills essential for college-level writing and literary essays. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore creative writing and dramatic staging techniques. **IMPORTANT: this course is reading and writing-intensive**. (5T).
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| ENGL 190 03 | MWF 11:15 AM-12:15 PM |
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This course will focus on the study and creation of imaginative works of literature. We will study classic and contemporary writers, read fiction, poetry, and drama, and watch a few films. Students will hone their critical thinking skills through class discussions and by writing short essays. Several class assignments will challenge students to compose their own fiction and poetry.(5T) May be taken for credit only once. Offered each semester.
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| ENGL 194 01 | MWF 1:35 PM-2:35 PM |
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This course explores the formation and transformation of literary traditions in English in a range of works about gods, monsters, slaves, and power from the mid-17th to the 21st century. Focusing on British, Anglophone, and Black Atlantic texts, our class will address the social, political, and aesthetic factors involved in making, breaking, and rethinking the English-language literary canon. Beginning with Milton’s epic of Satanic revolt *Paradise Lost* and continuing with Equiano’s *Interesting Narrative* and Shelley’s *Frankenstein*, we will trace the evolving shape of narratives of knowledge, authority, rebellion, and reproduction (sexual and cultural). The last third of the class will consider how more recent writers (e.g., Ngugi, Ní Dhomhnaill, Adichie) have re-imagined these narratives in the context of global English, postcolonial identity, and continuing debates surrounding education and cultural authority. What should we read, how should we read it, and how should we evaluate and historicize it today, in a flourishing postcolonial world of Anglophone readers and writers? (5T)
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| ENGL 205 01 | TR 2:00 PM-3:15 PM |
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Experimentation and practice in writing poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Readings to suggest and illustrate forms and techniques. (2A) May be taken for credit only once. Offered each semester.
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| FREN 100 01 | MWF 10:00 AM-11:00 AM |
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Essentials of French grammar. Composition, conversation, and oral practice. Reading of French prose. Four hours of classroom instruction and recitation and two hours of independent preparation for each classroom hour, including laboratory-type exercises, are required. Students are graded, in part, on their command of oral use of French. (1S) Offered each year. AFTER ON-LINE REGISTRATION CLOSES, MODERN LANGUAGES FACULTY REVIEW ALL LANGUAGE COURSE ENROLLMENTS TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT A STUDENT HAS ENROLLED IN THE RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT LEVEL. IF NOT, THE STUDENT WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER A DROP OR REGISTRATION IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE COURSE IS APPROPRIATE.
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| FREN 240 01 | MWF 2:50 PM-3:50 PM |
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A genre-based approach to reading and writing about the literature and cultures of the Francophone world, students develop analytical and critical-thinking skills through readings, discussions, and written and oral assignments. Works are selected for all periods from France and the Francophone world. Genres may include prose, drama, poetry, graphic novels, films, and new media (podcasts, music, blogs, etc.). May be repeated for credit if topic is different. (5T) Prerequisite: French 215 or consent of instructor.
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| FREN 360 01 | MWF 2:50 PM-3:50 PM |
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Special areas of literature, media, art, and/or culture based on the particular interests and background of the instructor. Topics may focus on a single author, artist, director or text, literary theories, cultural or political movements or on a particular theme. May be repeated for credit if topic is different. (5T) Prerequisite: French 240 or consent of the instructor.
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| GEOL 100 01 | MWF 10:15 AM-12:05 PM |
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Exploration of geologic processes that shape our dynamic planet and how they interact as a system. Topics include plate tectonics, deep time, climate, volcanoes, earthquakes, streams and groundwater, glaciers, natural resources, and the interactions between geologic processes and human populations. The class emphasizes both global systems and the geology of southern Wisconsin. We focus on using scientific methods to decipher complex interactive processes and developing skills for observation and analysis in the field and laboratory. One Saturday or Sunday field trip. Students who have credit for Geology 110 may not take this course for credit. (4U) Offered yearly.
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| GLAM 140 01 | MWF 11:15 AM-12:15 PM |
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In this class, students master the basic vocabulary and forms of the language of the Caesars, Cicero, and the citizens of the Roman Empire. Latin is an advantageous starting point for learning any of the modern Romance languages (including Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Romanian), and an education in Latin literature was once considered the backbone of a liberal arts education. This course is designed to enable a disciplined student to deal as soon as possible with Latin texts in a competent and sure manner. (1S) Offered each fall.
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| HEAL 140 01 | TR 8:30 AM-9:45 AM |
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Premised on in-depth discussion and analysis of key readings, this survey course covers a broad spectrum of domestic and global issues in public health, including the non-medical [social] determinants of health, health literacy, and disparities in health outcomes. Designed to encourage interaction among students interested in the health professions, this course lays the groundwork for future collaboration and introduces students to possible career tracks as practitioners, analysts, consultants, and social entrepreneurs in the realm of public health. (3B)
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| HIST 150 04 | TR 12:00 PM-1:45 PM |
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What is Islam? What historical, anthropological, and cultural frameworks are used to study it? This course explores the definitions, practices, and senses of Islam worldwide, with a particular focus on South and West Asia. It considers various methodologies for understanding Islam as an everyday religion practiced by Muslims. The course uses a wide range of interdisciplinary texts to examine Islam as a lived experience, highlighting the diversity of rituals, knowledge acquisition, and debates over authority. While occasionally referencing sources that trace back to the foundations of Islam, this course primarily examines modern and contemporary literature from the nineteenth century to the present. It covers the colonial period, the era of anticolonial movements, and the “War on Terror.” Thematically, the course is divided into four segments, each exploring different aspects of Muslim beliefs, practices, politics, and institutional frameworks.
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| HIST 150 03 | TR 2:00 PM-3:50 PM |
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This course explores major themes in the history of nineteenth and twentieth-century colonialism. It focuses on the British and French Empires but also includes some aspects of German and Belgian colonial history. The class analyzes the mindset, ideologies and strategies of the European colonizers, while equally taking into account the experiences and counter-strategies of the colonized populations. Students will learn about the economic, political and cultural effects that colonialism had on the non-Western part of the world. At the same time, we will also examine the influence that colonialism had on European culture and society. In addition to providing an overview of the period, the class will prepare students to undertake their own original research in colonial history, resulting in a research paper at the end of the semester. We will explore different methodological and theoretical approaches to colonial history, discuss strategies of developing and conceptualizing research questions, and practice analyzing a wide range of historical sources from different parts of the world, including political writings, novels, poems, and movies. (5T).
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| HIST 150 02 | TR 12:00 PM-1:45 PM |
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This course explores major themes in the history of nineteenth and twentieth-century colonialism. It focuses on the British and French Empires but also includes some aspects of German and Belgian colonial history. The class analyzes the mindset, ideologies and strategies of the European colonizers, while equally taking into account the experiences and counter-strategies of the colonized populations. Students will learn about the economic, political and cultural effects that colonialism had on the non-Western part of the world. At the same time, we will also examine the influence that colonialism had on European culture and society. In addition to providing an overview of the period, the class will prepare students to undertake their own original research in colonial history, resulting in a research paper at the end of the semester. We will explore different methodological and theoretical approaches to colonial history, discuss strategies of developing and conceptualizing research questions, and practice analyzing a wide range of historical sources from different parts of the world, including political writings, novels, poems, and movies. (5T).
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| HIST 150 01 | MWF 11:15 AM-12:15 PM |
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This class uses historical simulations from the award-winning *Reacting to the Past* series to introduce key events and concepts in medieval history. Students will debate and research the people, places, and ideas surrounding several key events in the Middle Ages such as the coming of the Black Death and the Crusades. Through their role-playing, writing, and collaborative deal-making, students will actively engage with some of the major themes of this fascinating period of European History. (5T) Topics course. Offered each semester.
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| HIST 211 03 | TR 8:30 AM-9:45 AM |
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This course examines the ways in which ideas—religious, economic, political, and philosophical—shaped the European settlement of North America and the eventual establishment of the United States. Some of these ideas are still enshrined in the US national memory as core values (Equality! Liberty!) while others, such as ideas about race, gender, property, and social hierarchy, are less beloved. This course asks students to examine all these ideas critically in order to fully understand the context and impact they had on the development and eventual fracturing of the United States Open to first-year students. (This is the 5T domain variant of HIST 210)
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| HIST 212 01 | TR 2:00 PM-3:50 PM |
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The invention of printing in the West had a profound impact on the modern world. This class examines the technologies of printing and book production from about 1450 to 1900 as well as the people who were involved in the book-producing process. We also look at the ways in which printing led to changes in the intellectual, political, and social cultures of Europe and the United States. There will be opportunities to handle and conduct research on a variety of early printed books from Beloit’s Special Collections and other sources. (This the 3B domain variant of HIST 210)
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| HIST 223 01 | MWF 1:35 PM-2:35 PM |
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This course surveys the period from the dissolution of the classical Greco-Roman world into three kindred civilizations (Byzantium, Islam, and Latin Christendom) to the formation of a new civilization in the West. The primary focus of the class is to develop a synthetic understanding of the Middle Ages through an integrated exploration of its art, music, literature, theology, politics, and sociology. (3B) Offered every year. Open to first-year students.
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| JAPN 100 01 | MWF 11:15 AM-12:15 PM |
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Provides a foundation in basic Japanese. Students learn most of the basic Japanese grammatical patterns, the two phonetic alphabets, Hiragana and Katakana, as well as approximately 100 Chinese characters (Kanji). Instruction and training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. (1S) Offered each year.
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| JAPN 110 01 | MWF 11:15 AM-12:15 PM |
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A thorough review of the basic patterns of Japanese. Continue work with Kanji. Classes taught in Japanese to stress training in listening comprehension, speaking, and composition. (1S) Offered each year. Prerequisite: Japanese 105 or consent of instructor. AFTER ON-LINE REGISTRATION CLOSES, MODERN LANGUAGES FACULTY REVIEW ALL LANGUAGE COURSE ENROLLMENTS TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT A STUDENT HAS ENROLLED IN THE RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT LEVEL. IF NOT, THE STUDENT WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER A DROP OR REGISTRATION IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE COURSE IS APPROPRIATE.
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| JAPN 200 01 | MWF 1:35 PM-2:35 PM |
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These courses aim to expand students’ basic skills in the Japanese language and deepen their knowledge of Japanese culture. New speech styles and new Kanji are introduced. Students will read simple essays and write short compositions. Classes will be taught in Japanese. (1S) Prerequisite: Japanese 115 or consent of instructor. AFTER ON-LINE REGISTRATION CLOSES, MODERN LANGUAGES FACULTY REVIEW ALL LANGUAGE COURSE ENROLLMENTS TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT A STUDENT HAS ENROLLED IN THE RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT LEVEL. IF NOT, THE STUDENT WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER A DROP OR REGISTRATION IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE COURSE IS APPROPRIATE.
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| JAPN 262 01 | MWF 8:45 AM-9:45 AM |
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Despite their sometimes tenuous social status, Japanese women have played an important role in the production and consumption of Japanese culture both inside and outside the home. This course introduces translated works of literature written by Japanese women in the nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first centuries, addressing questions of women’s roles and gender issues in Japanese society. Tracing the history of women’s writing in Japan by introducing students to a wide range of writers, reading audiences, and texts, demonstrates how developments in women’s literacy, media, politics, and the economy affected what women could read and write. Students discuss how the category “woman writer” has been embraced, codified, attacked, and creatively subverted. Through novels, short stories, critical essays, and socio-historical works by and/or about women in traditional and modern Japan, students explore questions regarding gender roles, family obligations, women in the workforce, motherhood, female sexuality, and aging. (5T). Prerequisites: None.
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| JOUR 125 01 | MWF 10:00 AM-11:00 AM |
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Basic techniques of reportage, from researching to writing to editing. Emphasis on writing for newspapers, though other print and broadcast media also will be examined. Written assignments may include news stories, book and movie reviews, interviews, human interest stories, feature articles, and editorials. (Also listed as Media Studies 125.) (2A) Offered each fall.
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| MATH 108 01 | MWF 1:35 PM-2:35 PM |
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The mathematics necessary for calculus: algebraic manipulations; radicals and exponents; logarithmic, exponential and trigonometric functions; graphing and analytical geometry; theory of polynomials; complex numbers, and how such mathematics is developed. This course is designed for students who wish to take calculus but are not adequately prepared by their high school background. Prerequisite: First- or second-year standing. Not open to juniors and seniors without departmental permission. Not open to students who have received credit for calculus.
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| MATH 110 01 | MWF 11:15 AM-12:15 PM |
| MATH 110 02 | MWF 1:35 PM-2:35 PM |
Description
An introduction to differential and integral calculus. Limits and continuity, derivatives and integrals of polynomial, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions, applications of derivatives to optimization and approximation, the Mean Value Theorem, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. (1S) Offered each semester. Prerequisite: four years of high school mathematics, including trigonometry and either college algebra or precalculus.
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| MATH 115 01 | MWF 8:45 AM-9:45 AM |
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Techniques of integration, L’Hôpital’s Rule, infinite sequences and series, Taylor series and applications, first-order differential equations, and introduction to the calculus of multivariable functions, including partial derivatives and multiple integrals. (1S) Offered each semester. Prerequisite: Mathematics 110.
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| MDST 100 01 | MWF 10:15 AM-12:05 PM |
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Exploring the work of filmmakers from around the globe, this introductory-level course examines the formal elements of filmmaking as well as the various forces—political, technological, cultural, and economic—that give rise to specific kinds of cinematic art. The course format combines lectures, discussions, student presentations, and film screenings. (5T) Offered each fall.
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| MDST 105 01 | TR 2:00 PM-3:50 PM |
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This introductory course serves many purposes, including providing students with an understanding of the process of human communication in public situations. It also provides students with an appreciation for the complexity of the communication process, and at the same time, provides them with an understanding of the choices facing the public communicator. In addition to the theoretical framework, there is a practical component as well, since students will implement the knowledge they have gained as they present and evaluate public presentations throughout the course. (2A)
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| MDST 150 01 | MWF 11:15 AM-12:15 PM |
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Introduction to visual studies explores how images structure the world we inhabit by shaping how we perceive and consume various identities, as well as how we come to understand and occupy our built and natural environment. This course builds visual literacy skills through an examination of traditional forms such as paintings, sculpture, and architecture, and more popular and contemporary forms such as film and video. (5T)
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| MDST 155 01 | TR 12:25 PM-1:45 PM |
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This introductory-level course examines the art and practice of nonfiction video production, focusing specifically on the process of making documentaries. Students acquire basic audio and video production skills—videography, video editing, lighting, sound recording, and sound design—and will apply these skills in the creation of their own, original nonfiction video projects. Students will also examine some of the legal and ethical issues that directors of documentary typically encounter, as well as some of the social and political roles that documentaries play within our society. (Also listed as Journalism 155.) (2A) Offered every other year.
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| MUST 145 C1 | MWF 8:45 AM-9:45 AM |
Description
A survey of the educational, curatorial, exhibition, public relations, and research missions of museums. Stress is placed on the role of museums in various communities, their organizational and administrative structures, their ethical, moral, and legal obligations, and sources of support. Lecture, discussion, and field trips. Offered each fall semester.
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| PART 106 01 | MWF 10:15 AM-12:05 PM |
Description
A fundamental acting course designed to develop basic acting skills with strong emphasis on the Stanislavski method. Focuses on the analysis of dramatic action and the process of developing a character. Applicable for majors and non-majors. (2A) Offered every fall semester.
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| PART 113 01 | TR 2:00 PM-3:50 PM |
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Introduction to the technique, creative processes, and historical contexts of modern dance. The technical emphasis is on alignment, movement phrases, quality of motion, and performance attitude. Modern I incorporates multiple modern dance styles. Peer mentorship promotes a supportive community. Students watch video and live performances and learn how to view and critique performance. (2A)
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| PART 114 01 | MWF 10:15 AM-12:05 PM |
Description
This course is meant to provide theatre and dance students with basic sewing and makeup application skills for the stage. The first half of the term focuses on introductory hand and machine sewing skills, understanding the sewing machine, lessons on fabric, how it is produced and utilized, and ends with a midterm sewing project. The second half of the term focuses on safe makeup application processes, understanding the skull, and how to manipulate shape using makeup as a tool. As all theatre and dance artists interact with costumes and are expected to know how to apply stage makeup, this course sets our students up for success after leaving Beloit. (2A) Offered every other fall, odd years.
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| PART 120 B1 | - |
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Calling all Artists (and arts researchers) interested in multi-media collaboration! The Performing and Applied Arts Department is sponsoring an experimental artistic creation event which will engage musicians, fine artists, writers, dancers, theatre artists, and arts researchers. In 48 lively hours over an intense weekend (to be determined each semester), teams conceive, produce, and rehearse or film a creative response to a “Collaboratory Prompt.” In the 48th hour, all work is showcased at a celebratory Collaboratory. An organizational meeting is held the week before the event and a final reflection is required. This course is for students looking for a wild, wacky, and possibly transcendent artistic experience! Prerequisites: none. May be repeated for credit.
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| PART 143 B1 | MWF 8:45 AM-9:45 AM |
Description
This is a mod course that examines collaboration across disciplines teaching students the skill set to be effective collaborators. Students engage with professionals from various fields discussing collaborative practices. Students put the skills learned in the classroom into practice through a collaborative experience approved by the instructor. Examples of experiences include taking part in a theatrical production (performing, directing, designing, crewing etc.), participating in dance performances (choreography, performing, design etc.), participating in music ensembles, working on marketing for productions, dramaturgy, stage management, work on historic costume collection. Students keep journals that reflect their growth as collaborators. Offered every semester.
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| PART 144 C1 | MWF 8:45 AM-9:45 AM |
Description
In this mod course that focuses on collaboration specific to arts disciplines. Students will have the opportunity to hear from professionals in Music, Dance, and Theatre as they discuss collaborative projects. Students will put the skills learned in the classroom into practice through a collaborative experience approved by the instructor. Examples of experiences will include taking part in a theatrical production (performing, directing, designing, crewing, etc.), participating in dance performances (choreography, performing, design, etc.), participating in music ensembles, working on marketing for productions, dramaturgy, stage management, work on historic costume collection. Students will keep journals that reflect their growth as collaborators. (2A) Offered every semester
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| PART 150 01 | MWF 11:15 AM-12:15 PM |
Description
This course explores how and why it is that we, as individuals and communities, read, write, and interpret histories to justify our love of or identification with musics and sounds. The purpose of this course is to learn how we can use music history (including the methods and tools of musicology and music historiography) to empower and liberate our sense of self, our identities, our communities, and our values. (5T) Offered every fall. Also listed as History 211.
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| PART 200 01 | TR 2:00 PM-3:50 PM |
Description
From its inception in the late 1890s, film has been conceptualized as an audio-visual medium. This course addresses cinema’s quintessentially audio-visual nature, focusing specifically on film sound and music. In this class, students develop skills in closely analyzing the aesthetic and technological aspects of sound and image by listening, watching, and discussing weekly film assignments. Students learn about sound-related techniques such as foley, sound effects, and film scoring to critically interpret their effects on small and large-scale narrative levels. Throughout the semester, students apply their skills through short creative projects culminating in either a longer creative project or a paper that embraces critical thinking about sound and film from analytical, historical, and cultural perspectives. “Sound and Film” is designed for students at any level of musical background: previous experience reading or making music is not required.
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| PART 248 01 | TR 12:00 PM-1:45 PM |
Description
Create… something. Anything. Make. Remake. Break it apart and make it again. This course looks at the modes and techniques of creation and practices the making of. Foundational rules of composition are played with and broken. Exercises, scores, projects, readings, writings, and embodied practice are involved. (2A) Offered every fall.
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| PART 265 01 | MWF 8:45 AM-9:45 AM |
Description
This course is an introduction to sound design and sound editing. The course examines the role of sound in entertainment, be it theatre, film/TV video games, etc. The course allows students to understand the processes by which sound is created, manipulated, and implemented for use in the entertainment industry, from the beginning analysis all the way to a finished product. (2A) Offered every other fall, odd years.
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| PHIL 110 01 | TR 2:00 PM-3:15 PM |
| PHIL 110 02 | TR 12:25 PM-1:45 PM |
Description
An exploration of some of the central questions and problems addressed by philosophers, such as: What is it to be a person? How can we live well and act responsibly? What is the nature of justice? Is it possible to act freely? What can we know about the world around us? What is the relationship between the mind and body? These questions, and others like them, are at the heart of philosophy. In this course, we will engage them through the writings of philosophers who have taken on these questions themselves. Expect to think carefully and write critically, skills meant to serve you in and beyond college. (5T) Offered each semester. Prerequisite: not open to students who have taken Philosophy 115.
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| PHIL 115 01 | MWF 10:00 AM-11:00 AM |
Description
As an introduction to philosophy, this course covers the same core philosophical thinkers and problems as Philosophy 110, also by using primary sources. This course adds a semester-long theme for the course, where the theme provides a lens for thinking through and addressing the problems central to studying philosophy. The theme will typically be incorporated into class activities and student assignments. May be used to fulfill any requirement or prerequisite fulfilled by Philosophy 110. (5T) Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: not open to students who have taken Philosophy 110.
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| PHIL 225 01 | TR 8:30 AM-9:45 AM |
Description
In this course students examine the relationship between having agency and taking responsibility for what they do. Students consider the limits of self-interest and instrumental rationality, and the intrinsic relationship between power and justice. Texts include Plato’s Gorgias, Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics, and Michael Sandel’s What Money Can’t Buy. (5T) Prerequisites: none.
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| PHIL 240 01 | TR 12:25 PM-1:45 PM |
Description
This course will explore human agency as a form of animal life. We will first examine problems of freewill and determinism as consequences of taking the cosmos as a machine, then we will examine works that employ life as a proto-phenomenon, starting with mythic accounts of the cosmos as an animal and philosophical accounts that make activities more fundamental than things, and working toward contemporary accounts of language, and the generation of meaning, as open-ended “forms of life.” We will end by reading and discussing a contemporary account that tries to envision what being an animal means in more concrete terms. May be repeated for credit if topic is different. (5T) Offered occasionally. Prerequisite: None.
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| PHIL 240 02 | TR 2:00 PM-3:15 PM |
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This course explores varied historical, religious, and philosophical understandings of “evil” and how these might problematize or benefit our conception and realization of human flourishing. We will draw on a wide range of sources, including scriptural, philosophical, anthropological, literary, and experiential. We will wrestle together with paradigmatic cases of natural evil (e.g., earthquakes, floods, and droughts) and the human-made variety (e.g, genocide, enslavement, and economic inequality). May be repeated for credit if topic is different. (5T) Prerequisite: None.
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| PHYS 101 01 | MWF 8:45 AM-9:45 AM |
| PHYS 101 02 | MWF 1:45 PM-3:35 PM |
Description
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of classical mechanics: Newton’s laws, conservation of momentum and energy, and oscillatory and rotational motion. Students planning to take additional physics courses should take Mathematics 110 concurrently with Physics 101. Four hours of classroom work and two hours of laboratory work are required each week. (4U) Offered each fall. Prerequisite: high-school mathematics, including trigonometry.
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| POLS 110 01 | TR 2:00 PM-3:15 PM |
Description
Introduction to U.S. government and politics at the national and state levels. Provides background on guiding principles, constitutional guarantees, the federal system, major institutions, and mechanisms that link citizens to officials. Covers both federal and state levels and their interaction in topics such as elections and political executives, which include the president and governors. Illustrative use of public policy materials, especially health policy, as well as current events and issues. Serves as a basic course for any student wishing to gain a foundation in U.S. politics and as the prerequisite for many courses in the American politics subfield. (3B) Offered each semester.
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| POLS 180 01 | MWF 2:50 PM-3:50 PM |
Description
Introduction to political philosophy through consideration of the enduring question: What is justice? Investigates responses offered by ancient thinkers and those of the early modern period in order to examine the historical development of political theory in the Western tradition. Additional topics of inquiry include: the possibilities and limits of power, freedom, property, and the good society; the relationship between religion and politics; as well as the philosophic presuppositions about human nature and social responsibility that underlie the ancient and modern perspectives. Emphasis on close readings of philosophical texts, critical analysis, and class discussion. (5T) Usually offered every year. Open to first-year and second-year students only.
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| PRAX 135 B1 | TR 12:25 PM-1:45 PM |
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An introduction to the basics of effective leadership, including an investigation of leadership theories and assessment of leadership styles. Guest speakers come to provide various viewpoints regarding different leadership styles. Students identify and describe leadership concepts and styles and apply strategies of leadership to various situations and contexts.
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| PSYC 100 01 | TR 8:30 AM-9:45 AM |
| PSYC 100 02 | MWF 11:15 AM-12:15 PM |
Description
This course introduces students to psychological issues and phenomena. A wide range of representative topics acquaints students with the methods and content of the field. (3B) Offered each semester.
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| SOCI 100 02 | TR 12:25 PM-1:45 PM |
| SOCI 100 03 | W 7:15 PM-10:30 PM |
Description
Examination of the major sociological paradigms, theories, and processes shaping the relationship between society and individuals. Elements emphasized include the following: social structure, institutions and roles, culture, sex and gender, social class and stratification, social change, methodology, race and ethnicity, socialization. The goal is to develop the sociological imagination, which is an analytical perspective examining the interplay between structure and agency. (Content varies by instructor for each section. Consult instructor for further information.) (3B) Offered each semester. Prerequisite: first or second year standing or consent of instructor.
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| SPAN 100 01 | MWF 10:00 AM-11:00 AM |
| SPAN 100 02 | MWF 2:50 PM-3:50 PM |
Description
Based on a communicative approach, this course provides a solid foundation of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students have daily assignments intended to help them communicate orally and in written form about themselves, friends, and family as well as customs and practices in the Spanish-speaking world in the present, past, and future tenses. Participation in Spanish-language activities outside of the classroom and/or in the local Latino community is expected. (1S) Prerequisite: Open only to students with no previous knowledge of Spanish. Offered each fall. Students with previous knowledge of Spanish are required to take the placement test. AFTER ON-LINE REGISTRATION CLOSES, MODERN LANGUAGES FACULTY REVIEW ALL LANGUAGE COURSE ENROLLMENTS TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT A STUDENT HAS ENROLLED IN THE RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT LEVEL. IF NOT, THE STUDENT WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER A DROP OR REGISTRATION IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE COURSE IS APPROPRIATE.
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| SPAN 110 01 | MWF 1:35 PM-2:35 PM |
Description
Using a content-based approach, this course is organized around a theme or themes determined by the instructor. It offers an intensive review of the fundamentals of Spanish grammar with the goal of increasing vocabulary, grammatical precision and the four linguistic skills: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Readings reflect the many cultures of Spanish-speaking world. Participation in Spanish-language activities outside the classroom and/or in the local Latino community is expected. (1S) Offered each semester. Prerequisite: Spanish 105 or equivalent. AFTER ON-LINE REGISTRATION CLOSES, MODERN LANGUAGES FACULTY REVIEW ALL LANGUAGE COURSE ENROLLMENTS TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT A STUDENT HAS ENROLLED IN THE RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT LEVEL. IF NOT, THE STUDENT WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER A DROP OR REGISTRATION IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE COURSE IS APPROPRIATE.
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| SPAN 210 01 | MWF 1:35 PM-2:35 PM |
Description
While developing their speaking skills, students undergo an intensive review of the fundamentals of grammar with the goal of increasing their vocabulary and grammatical precision in Spanish. Students engage in active dialogue to explore, reflect on, and communicate about present-day issues related to such topics as climate change, global warming, and endangered species in Spain and Latin America. Participation in Spanish-language activities outside the classroom and/or in the local Latino community is expected. (1S) Offered each semester. Prerequisite: Spanish 110 or equivalent. AFTER ON-LINE REGISTRATION CLOSES, MODERN LANGUAGES FACULTY REVIEW ALL LANGUAGE COURSE ENROLLMENTS TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT A STUDENT HAS ENROLLED IN THE RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT LEVEL. IF NOT, THE STUDENT WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER A DROP OR REGISTRATION IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE COURSE IS APPROPRIATE.
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| SPAN 215 01 | MWF 2:50 PM-3:50 PM |
Description
Students study advanced grammatical structures and vocabulary to expand and strengthen their lexical and grammatical understanding of the language while completing writing assignments that explore health topics in the Spanish-speaking world and how culture impacts health. While engaging with the writing process, students also have the opportunity to build their confidence in listening, reading, speaking, and conducting research. Participation in Spanish-language activities outside the classroom and/or in the local Latino community is expected. (1S) (Also listed as Health and Society 218.) Offered each semester. Prerequisite: Spanish 210, 214, or equivalent. AFTER ON-LINE REGISTRATION CLOSES, MODERN LANGUAGES FACULTY REVIEW ALL LANGUAGE COURSE ENROLLMENTS TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT A STUDENT HAS ENROLLED IN THE RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT LEVEL. IF NOT, THE STUDENT WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER A DROP OR REGISTRATION IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE COURSE IS APPROPRIATE.
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| SPAN 215 01 | MWF 2:50 PM-3:50 PM |
Description
Students study advanced grammatical structures and vocabulary to expand and strengthen their lexical and grammatical understanding of the language while completing writing assignments that explore health topics in the Spanish-speaking world and how culture impacts health. While engaging with the writing process, students also have the opportunity to build their confidence in listening, reading, speaking, and conducting research. Participation in Spanish-language activities outside the classroom and/or in the local Latino community is expected. (1S) (Also listed as Health and Society 218.) Offered each semester. Prerequisite: Spanish 210, 214, or equivalent. AFTER ON-LINE REGISTRATION CLOSES, MODERN LANGUAGES FACULTY REVIEW ALL LANGUAGE COURSE ENROLLMENTS TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT A STUDENT HAS ENROLLED IN THE RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT LEVEL. IF NOT, THE STUDENT WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER A DROP OR REGISTRATION IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE COURSE IS APPROPRIATE.
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| SPAN 240 01 | MWF 8:45 AM-9:45 AM |
Description
A genre-based approach to reading and writing about the literature and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world, this course develops analytical and critical-thinking skills through readings, discussions, and written assignments. Genres may include narrative, poetry, drama, and film and are intended to deepen students’ understanding of the human condition. Participation in Spanish-language activities outside the classroom and/or in the local Latino community is expected. (5T) Offered each year. Prerequisite: Spanish 215 or consent of instructor. AFTER ON-LINE REGISTRATION CLOSES, MODERN LANGUAGES FACULTY REVIEW ALL LANGUAGE COURSE ENROLLMENTS TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT A STUDENT HAS ENROLLED IN THE RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT LEVEL. IF NOT, THE STUDENT WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER A DROP OR REGISTRATION IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE COURSE IS APPROPRIATE.
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| SPAN 240 01 | MWF 8:45 AM-9:45 AM |
Description
A genre-based approach to reading and writing about the literature and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world, this course develops analytical and critical-thinking skills through readings, discussions, and written assignments. Genres may include narrative, poetry, drama, and film and are intended to deepen students’ understanding of the human condition. Participation in Spanish-language activities outside the classroom and/or in the local Latino community is expected. (5T) Offered each year. Prerequisite: Spanish 215 or consent of instructor. AFTER ON-LINE REGISTRATION CLOSES, MODERN LANGUAGES FACULTY REVIEW ALL LANGUAGE COURSE ENROLLMENTS TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT A STUDENT HAS ENROLLED IN THE RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT LEVEL. IF NOT, THE STUDENT WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER A DROP OR REGISTRATION IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE COURSE IS APPROPRIATE.
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| SPAN 280 01 | MWF 1:35 PM-2:35 PM |
Description
Though less prolific than their English and North American counterparts, Spanish and Latin American authors have cultivated crime and detective fiction for well over a century. This course introduces students to early manifestations of the genre and moves through the 20th century to examine different subgenres—classic detective fiction, hard-boiled, police procedural, thriller. As students explore Hispanic crime fiction’s different forms and functions, they consider how authors imagine justice, the law, violence, and the social order, asking whether Hispanic crime fiction is conceived as pure entertainment or a vehicle to critique society and call for social change. May be repeated for credit if topic is different. (5T) Prerequisite: Spanish 240 or consent of instructor.
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| SPAN 280 01 | MWF 1:35 PM-2:35 PM |
Description
Though less prolific than their English and North American counterparts, Spanish and Latin American authors have cultivated crime and detective fiction for well over a century. This course introduces students to early manifestations of the genre and moves through the 20th century to examine different subgenres—classic detective fiction, hard-boiled, police procedural, thriller. As students explore Hispanic crime fiction’s different forms and functions, they consider how authors imagine justice, the law, violence, and the social order, asking whether Hispanic crime fiction is conceived as pure entertainment or a vehicle to critique society and call for social change. May be repeated for credit if topic is different. (5T) Prerequisite: Spanish 240 or consent of instructor.
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| WRIT 100 01 | MWF 10:00 AM-11:00 AM |
Description
The course emphasizes the significance of using writing as a recursive process, encompassing invention, drafting, collaboration, revision, rereading, and editing. This approach is essential for effectively and clearly conveying ideas tailored to specific purposes and audiences. Furthermore, the course highlights the role of advocacy, enabling students to recognize the importance of employing effective rhetorical strategies when crafting a text. Additionally, the concept of discourse communities plays a key role in the curriculum, highlighting writing as a form of communication that requires adaptation across academic disciplines and other communities. Students research, analyze, learn about genres and their conventions, and create their own rhetorical genres.
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| WRIT 100 02 | TR 12:25 PM-1:45 PM |
Description
This writing workshop helps students to develop their critical reading, writing, and thinking skills for college-level work by focusing on the personal essay as a mode that combines personal storytelling with critical analysis. Writing assignments address your own personal observations, experiences, and perspectives, as well critically engage with those of authors we encounter in our reading. Throughout the semester we engage in a regular collaborative writing practice on all aspects of an effective writing process. May be taken only once if a grade of “C” or better is received; otherwise a second course may be taken under a different topic. (5T) Topics course. Offered each semester.
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| WRIT 100 03 | TR 2:00 PM-3:15 PM |
Description
In this class we focus on writing about the creative process. Using as our main text Adam Moss’s The Work of Art: How Something Comes from Nothing, we explore how the diverse collection of 40 successful “creative types” whom he profiles–writers, painters, musicians, actors, architects, comedians, chefs, and much more–engage in (and reflect critically on) their creative process. In this collaborative workshop we focus on developing your college-level critical thinking, reading, and writing skills, which will include addressing the role of creativity in a liberal arts education and having opportunities for generating your own creative work. May be taken only once if a grade of “C” or better is received; otherwise a second course may be taken under a different topic. (5T) Topics course. Offered each semester.