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POLS 499 - Undergraduate Research in Political Science (1-6)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. See department chair
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POLS 171-6 - Special Topics in Political Science (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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POLS 178 - Liberal Arts First-Year Colloquium (3-4)
Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
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POLS 271-6 - Special Topics in Political Science (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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POLS 371-6 - Special Topics in Political Science (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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POLS 378 - Liberal Arts Colloquium for Transfer Students (3-4)
Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description.
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POLS 471-6 - Special Topics in Political Science (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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PORT 110 - Portuguese I (4)
An introduction to the study of Portuguese language and culture through classroom instruction and web-based homework. The main focus of this course is on oral proficiency practice and exposure to Portuguese speaking countries and cultures. Students will use classroom time and engage in online assignments to practice listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar skills. For beginners who have not previously studied Portuguese. Students who completed two units of high school Portuguese with grades of C or higher may not enroll in PORT 110. Fall.
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PORT 120 - Portuguese II (4)
Introduction to the study of Portuguese language and Portuguese- language cultures through classroom instruction. For beginners and those referred by A continuation of the introductory study of Portuguese language and culture through classroom instruction and web-based homework. The main focus of this course is on oral proficiency practice and continued exposure to Portuguese speaking countries and cultures. Students will use classroom time and engage in web-based assignments to practice listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar skills. Prerequisite: PORT 110 or two units of high school Portuguese. Spring.
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PORT 210 - Intermediate Portuguese I (3)
Continuation of the study of Portuguese language and Portuguese- language cultures through classroom instruction. Conversational practice and development of reading and writing skills. Prerequisite: PORT 120 or equivalent; or permission of instructor. See department chair.
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PORT 220 - Intermediate Portuguese II (3)
Continuation of the study of Portuguese language and Portuguese- language cultures through classroom instruction. Conversational practice and development of reading and writing skills. Prerequisite: PORT 120 or equivalent; or permission of instructor. See department chair.
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PORT 300 - Intensive Portuguese for Speakers of Other Romance Languages (3)
Intensive study of Portuguese language and Portuguese-language cultures through classroom instruction. Comparative instruction in the basics of Portuguese for those who have studied one year or more of another Romance language and those referred by departmental evaluation. May not be used to satisfy the LAC Second Language requirement. See department chair.
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Portuguese - Special Topics |
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PORT 171-3 - Special Topics in Portuguese (1-3)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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PORT 271-3 - Special Topics in Portuguese (1-3)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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PORT 371-3 - Special Topics in Portuguese (1-3)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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PORT 471-3 - Special Topics in Portuguese (1-3)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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Psychology |
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PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology (4)
An overview of scientific foundations and core concepts in psychology with emphasis on basic and applied research across major fields in the discipline. Topics include brain and behavioral processes, personality and social processes, and research methodology. Additional activities may include simple empirical readings and replications of selected classic experiments in psychology to emphasize the scientific nature of the discipline. Information on careers and graduate study in psychology will also be introduced. Fall and Spring.
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PSYC 200 - Social Psychology (4)
Survey of research and theory of the individual in social context: social cognition, social influence and social relations. Topics include social perception, attitudes, cultural influence, conformity, persuasion, group process, aggression, altruism and attraction. Students will be required to participate in the following types of activities: group-based discussion, critical thinking activities, reflection activities, replication of studies using classroom data. Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Every year.
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PSYC 201 - Research Methods I (4)
An introduction to fundamental concepts of research in psychology emphasizing the design of experimental and correlational studies, basic statistics, and critical evaluation of research. Course activities will require active engagement with study design, critical evaluation of research, and data analysis and interpretation using spreadsheet and statistical software. Prerequisite: 4 hours in psychology. Fall and Spring.
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PSYC 202 - Research Methods II (4)
Continued study of research techniques and methods of data analysis. Special attention to relationship of research design to statistical analysis. Prerequisite: 6 hours in psychology including PSYC 201. Fall and Spring.
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PSYC 208 - Abnormal Psychology (4)
Addresses the symptoms, possible causes and treatments of mental disorders, including depressive, anxiety, stressor-related, psychotic, and personality disorders. Course involves exploration of major controversies in the field, including diagnostic and categorization systems. Students will complete writing and application projects emphasizing critical thinking and reflection. Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Every year.
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PSYC 214 - Developmental Psychology (4)
A comprehensive survey of cognitive, linguistic, and social-emotional development from conception through adolescence, focusing on how past and current research informs theoretical perspectives on developmental change. Emphasis on the influence of social interaction and culture in development. Students will apply scientific content to issues currently challenging children worldwide, such as poverty, war and climate change. Prerequisites: PSYC 100. Every year.
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PSYC 216 - Fundamentals of Neuroscience (NEUR 216) (4)
An introduction to psychological neuroscience. Topics include research methods, basic anatomy and physiology of mammalian nervous systems, mechanisms of neuronal development and integration, vision and other senses, sensory-motor control, basic drives and behavioral systems. This course will also address historical and modern techniques in comparative neuroanatomy, electrophysiology, and computational neuroscience. Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Every year.
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PSYC 290 - Psychology: Past and Present (4)
An overview of the history of psychology, reviewing the major people, ideas, works and theories that founded and shaped modern scientific psychology. Emphasis on reading and reacting to classic works in psychology. Course includes discussion of graduate study and careers in psychology. Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Every year.
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PSYC 307 - Health Psychology (4)
An exploration of the impact of biological, social, and psychological processes on health and illness. Topics include research methods, health disparities, stress and pain, psychoneuroimmunology, health promotion, and behavioral medicine. Course includes a major service-learning, research, or application project focused on behavioral health. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 201. See department chair.
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PSYC 310 - Psychology of Adolescence (4)
A survey of theory and research on physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development during adolescence, as a distinct period of time between childhood and adulthood. This course focuses on the general characteristics of the adolescent experience as well as variation due to culture and other diverse characteristics. Special attention is paid to the social contexts of development. Students will address common myths and misperceptions, as well as discuss strategies to support healthy development. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 201. Teacher licensure students who have completed PSYC 319 may enroll with permission of instructor. See department chair.
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PSYC 311 - Psychology of Prejudice (4)
An introduction to the psychology of prejudice, this course discusses stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. The course considers a variety of topics including the formation, use and consequences (both positive and negative) of stereotypes and prejudices, and how to cope with and respond to social inequality in ways that may reduce prejudice. Major categories of prejudice and stigma will be addressed, including but not limited to: race, gender, weight, class, age, and sexual orientation/identity. This course will include group-based discussion, critical thinking activities and reflection activities. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 201. See department chair.
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PSYC 312 - Psychology of Exceptional Children (4)
Study of exceptional children, including those with intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, speech and communication disorders, physical and health impairments, visual and hearing impairments, autism, emotional/behavioral disorders, and special gifts and talents. Discussion includes general characteristics as well as individual variation. This course is focused on understanding differences rather than adhering to the medical paradigm of deficiency. Recommended for teacher licensure students. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 201. Recommended prerequisite: PSYC 214 or 319. See department chair.
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PSYC 319 - Educational Psychology (4)
An introduction to the principles of educational psychology. Topics include physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development in childhood and adolescence, theories of learning, individual differences such as intelligence and motivation, and assessment and evaluation. Theory and research will be used to understand and explain learning and development, as well as devise strategies to promote optimal learning and development. Projects will focus on the potential classroom application of key concepts and theories. Prerequisite: EDUC 210 or PSYC 100. Fall and Spring.
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PSYC 322 - Sensation and Perception (4)
A comprehensive study of how we sense and interpret our world via examination of sensory physiology, the neural pathways and structures of sensation and perception, and the principle concepts and theories of the area. Topics include biological, psychological, and theoretical aspects of vision, audition, taste, smell, and the skin senses. Prerequisite: PSYC 216 or permission of instructor. See department chair.
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PSYC 324 - Theories of Personality (4)
Addresses major theories of personality and their empirical basis. Course focuses upon applying personality theory, and a host of particular personality constructs, to individuals’ lives. As part of application to individual lives, students will learn to administer, score, and interpret a number of personality measures. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 201. See department chair.
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PSYC 328 - The Psychology of Language (4)
Linguistic, psycholinguistic and neuropsychological perspectives on language and reading. Emphasis on speech perception and production, syntax, loss of language abilities through brain injury, and comparisons across cultures and species. Course activities will include reading and responding to important recent papers in the discipline, and in-class lab experiments which demonstrate key psycholinguistic phenomena. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 201. See department chair.
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PSYC 329 - Cognitive Psychology (4)
Research and theory in cognitive science focusing on the core areas of attention, memory, thinking and reasoning, including perspectives from neuroscience, connectionist models, and artificial intelligence. Topics include the role of attention in perception, the dynamics of human memory, and the role of heuristics of reasoning, judging, and deciding. Laboratory exercises will require collecting and analyzing data from classic experimental tasks addressing sensory memory, selective attention, working memory capacity, and memory bias from stereotypes. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 201. See department chair.
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PSYC 334 - Psychology of Women (4)
An introduction to a wide range of topics pertaining to women and their experiences. Interdisciplinary focus incorporating research and theory from multiple disciplines of psychology and social science. Topics include research methods, development of gender identity, gender comparisons and gender inequality, diversity among women, and psychological issues specific to females. Course contains a laboratory component in which students undertake empirical research projects, presenting findings at an on-campus symposium. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 201. See department chair.
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PSYC 343 - Psychology and Law (4)
An examination of the behavior of the participants in the legal system with an emphasis on psychological theory and research related to criminal law. Topics include the psychology of policing, evidence and eyewitness testimony, suspect identification, criminal behavior, forensic assessment, jury behavior, sentencing, and the death penalty in North Carolina. Lab activities will vary by semester and opportunity but will be designed to reinforce basic research methodology skills in the context of death penalty litigation. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 201. See department chair.
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PSYC 345 - Child Clinical Psychology (4)
An examination of mental health conditions that impact children and adolescents as well as assessment and intervention strategies. Additional topics include factors influencing youth adjustment; impact of children’s mental health on families, schools, and communities; and effective service delivery. Course projects focus on problem-solving, writing, and critical thinking skills, and involve review, integration, and analysis of primary sources. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 201, 214. See department chair.
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PSYC 347 - Psychological Testing (4)
An in-depth study of (1) the processes used in the construction of tests to assess personality and cognitive characteristics and (2) the issues encountered in the use of tests for evaluation and placement. Each student demonstrates mastery of the principles of test construction and analysis by developing, administering and validating a simple personality scale. Students may continue work on their scales through undergraduate research in a subsequent semester. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 201. PSYC 202 is recommended. See department chair.
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PSYC 355 - Psychology of Family Violence (4)
Examines theoretical explanations for the presence of violence in American families. Critical emphases include research on the prevention and intervention of child abuse, intimate partner violence, and sexual assault, and an examination of how culture and gender impact family violence. Additional activities will vary by semester and will be designed to increase students’ comprehension and application of course content. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 201. See department chair.
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PSYC 362 - Advanced Neuroscience (NEUR 362) (4)
Lecture and laboratory course exploring central and peripheral nervous systems, neuronal structure and functioning, biological and computational models of perception, movement, and cortical organization. Laboratory exercises will provide active experiences with anatomical dissections, computer simulations of neurophysiological phenomena, and contemporary neuroimaging techniques used to collect brain responses. Prerequisite: NEUR 216. See department chair.
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PSYC 366 - Psychology of Close Relationships (4)
An exploration of the psychology influencing close relationships. Critical emphases include love, friendship, attraction, intimacy, communication, conflict, loss and grief through discussion of phenomenology, psychological theory and psychological research. This course requires participation in a group-based project. No credit given to students who have credit for PSYC 368. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 201. See department chair.
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PSYC 367 - Human Sexuality (4)
Survey of psychological literature on human sexuality, including the biological bases, sexual behavior, sexuality throughout the life cycle, sexual differences and dysfunctions, interpersonal attraction and communication, and social issues related to human sexuality. This course requires a literature review and APA-style research proposal on a topic in human sexuality. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 201. See department chair.
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PSYC 412 - Senior Seminar in Psychology (4)
An in-depth examination of psychological knowledge and/or practice in one of three types of seminars: topical, research, or internship. Prerequisite: Minimum of 85 earned hours to include 24 hours in Psychology. Fall and Spring.
Senior Seminar in Psychology: Topical
An in-depth examination of a topical area in Psychology (course topics vary by semester and instructor). Students read, discuss, and write about theoretical and empirical issues relevant to the topical area at an advanced level. This writing intensive course requires writing an APA-style formal research proposal or literature review as well as an oral presentation.
Senior Seminar in Psychology: Research
Students carry out empirical research, developed with their instructor, on a topical area in Psychology (course topics vary by semester and instructor). Students read, discuss, and write about theoretical and empirical issues relevant to the topical area at an advanced level. This writing intensive course requires writing an APA-style research paper as well as an oral presentation.
Senior Seminar in Psychology: Internship and Helping Skills
Students complete 90-hour internships with local community programs, hospitals, psychological or medical centers, or school counseling offices. In addition, the course involves practice in basic interpersonal helping skills, weekly readings and writing reflections, discussion of internship experiences, and, as a writing-intensive course, career-relevant formal writing and presentation assignments. The course has a heavy workload but offers students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience in preparation for employment, graduate school, or professional school. Enrollment is by permission of instructor only, following completion of the application (available on the UNC Asheville website or from the instructor); preference is given to graduating seniors.
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PSYC 499 - Undergraduate Research in Psychology (1-4)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor required; coursework to include PSYC 100, 201, 202. See department chair.
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Psychology - Special Topics and Colloquia |
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PSYC 171-6 - Special Topics in Psychology (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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PSYC 178 - Liberal Arts First-Year Colloquium (3-4)
Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
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PSYC 271-6 - Special Topics in Psychology (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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PSYC 371-6 - Special Topics in Psychology (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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PSYC 378 - Liberal Arts Colloquium for Transfer Students (3-4)
Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description.
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PSYC 471-6 - Special Topics in Psychology (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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Religious Studies |
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RELS 200 - Introduction to the Study of Religion (4)
A introduction to the academic study of religion that explores classical and contemporary theories of religion as well as comparative themes such as concepts of the sacred, myths and rituals, ways of being religious, and ideas of the afterlife through case studies drawn from various religious traditions. Fall and Spring.
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RELS 215 - Judaism and Christianity in the Ancient World (4)
A comparative examination of the development of Judaism and Christianity, beginning with their common heritage in the Israelite tradition, but focusing especially on the period between the formation of Second Temple Judaism (c. 450 B.C.E) and the Council of Chalcedon (451 C.E), as expressed in a variety of primary documents in translation, both canonical and non-canonical. Our examination of these documents will be informed by contemporary methods of literary and historical criticism. See department chair.
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RELS 280 - Asian Religious Traditions (4)
Course surveys the ideas, practices, and social institutions of Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Daoist, Confucian, Shinto and South Asian Muslim traditions. Through an historical framework, we will explore various dimensions of these traditions, including myth, scripture, ritual, devotion, religious authority, sacred space and time, ethics, gender, performance, politics, and diaspora communities. Fall.
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RELS 302 - Sociology of Religion (SOC 302) (4)
Drawing on the intellectual tradition within the discipline of understanding religion as a social and cultural phenomenon, the course looks into the complex nature of religion and explores the social conditions and processes which account for diverse religious phenomena including religiosity, religious organizations, conflict and change, religious diversity, and the relationships between religion and other social institutions. Students are required to conduct a field study on a religious organization or phenomenon throughout the semester and to submit the findings as a paper. Fall and Spring.
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RELS 303 - Philosophy of Religion (PHIL 303) (4)
Examines major approaches to the philosophical understanding of religion. Drawing from classical, medieval and contemporary authors from Western and non-Western traditions, questions such as the nature of religion, the nature and existence of God, the problem of evil, the nature of religious experience, the relationship between faith and reason and the nature of immortality will be investigated. Spring.
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RELS 312 - Religion in America to 1865 (4)
The historical development and social context of religion in the United States during the colonial and antebellum eras. Topics include the European encounter with Native American religious traditions; Puritanism; religious rationalism in the founding era; evangelicalism and revivalism; antebellum Catholic immigration; African American and slave religions; and religion and the Civil War. Fall.
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RELS 313 - Religion in America Since 1865 (4)
The historical development and social context of religion in the United States from the end of the Civil War to the present day, focused especially upon the intersection of religion and culture in areas such as immigration, revivalism, social reform, new religious movements, and the impact of religious diversity. Associated lab sections will focus on the development of critical thinking and writing skills. Spring.
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RELS 315 - Islamic Philosophy (PHIL 315) (4)
A survey of the major philosophers from the Islamic tradition, with a focus on the Islamic golden age (8th–13th centuries). Topics to be covered include ontology, philosophy of religion, and ethics. Spring.
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RELS 326 - Religion and Dance in South Asia (4)
The performance of religion through focusing on the mythology, ritual, history and aesthetics of Hindu and Muslim storytelling dances. The allied arts of music, theater, and temple sculpture are indispensable aspects included in our inquiry into embodied religion. We will also examine indigenous theories of audience- receptivity, Bollywood adaptions, transnationalism, and Western encounters reflected in photography, literature, and film that illuminate insider/outsider perspectives. The associated lab will include instruction and practice in these dance forms; no previous dance experience is required. See department chair.
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RELS 330 - Religion and Gender (4)
Focuses on how people who identify with various gendered experiences and expressions create and negotiate religious identities and space for themselves within the world’s religious traditions. Topics, which are addressed from a comparative perspective, include creation myths, bodies and sexuality, narrative and performance traditions, rituals, and leadership and agency. Associated lab sections will focus on the development of critical thinking and writing skills. See department chair.
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RELS 342 - African Religions in the Americas and the Caribbean (4)
An interdisciplinary study of the history, beliefs, and practices of various religious systems of knowledge in the Americas and the Caribbean sharing cultural origins in West and Central Africa. Topics explored include spirit manifestation, divination as a “technology” of relationship, embodiment and religious expression, gender construction and performance, and cultural identity formation. Religious systems and geographic regions typically covered include Candomblé (Brazil), Santería (Cuba), Obeah (Jamaica), Kumina (Jamaica), and Vodun (Haiti and North America). See department chair.
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RELS 354 - Greek and Roman Religion (CLAS 354) (4)
Introduces students to the religions of the Greek and Roman worlds. Although the focus will be on the polytheistic religions of Classical Greece and Republican and Imperial Rome, the course will also consider the impact of Egyptian, Persian, Etruscan, and the mystery religions, including early Christianity, of the Roman Empire. Religious practices and beliefs will be considered in a wide range of literary, artistic and archaeological sources. Prerequisite: HUM 124. Even years Fall.
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RELS 381 - Religions of South Asia (4)
A comparative study of religious diversity in South Asia, including the history, beliefs, and practices of the major indigenous religions of the region (Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism) as well as their development in relation to the imported traditions of Islam and Christianity within their south Asian contexts. See department chair.
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RELS 384 - Judaism, Christianity and Islam in the Mediterranean World (4)
Recasting the more traditional examinations of the “medieval” period away from northern and western Europe, this course examines the ways in which Jews, Christians, and Muslims living in the areas surrounding Mediterranean Sea (including North Africa, Iberia, Italy and Sicily, and Western Asia) interacted with one another and negotiated their religious and social identities through conflict and coexistence, tolerance and intolerance, and cultural and scientific exchanges, from the early Byzantine period to the sack of Baghdad by the Mongols in 1258. See department chair.
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RELS 386 - Buddhism (4)
A study of the life of the Buddha and his teachings as they influenced and transformed the cultures of South and Southeast Asia, China, and Japan as the transmission of Buddhism and Buddhist ideas and practices into contemporary “western” cultures. Topics include meditation, the participation of women, “socially engaged Buddhism” and Buddhist views on ecology, war, and human rights. Spring.
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RELS 387 - Religion and Culture of Judaism (4)
A study of the historical and cultural development of Judaism from its biblical origins to its modern expressions as a global religion. Readings are drawn from religious texts, such as the Torah, Talmud, Midrash, and the Zohar, but also from Jewish liturgy, Hasidic tales, Zionist thought, and medieval, modern, and contemporary Jewish poetry. Among the contemporary issues to be examined are Zionism and the rise and history of the State of Israel, varieties of contemporary American Judaism, and religious and philosophical reflections on the Holocaust. Odd years Spring.
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RELS 388 - Introduction to Islam (HIST 388) (4)
Explores Islam as a faith and way of life. In addition to studying the Quran and Prophetic traditions, the course will closely examine the dynamics of Islamic law and its role in everyday life. In addition, the course will deal with Muslim ritual and devotional practices, Sufism, and reformist and Islamist movements in the twentieth century. See department chair.
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RELS 389 - Jewish Women and Religion (4)
Examines the role of women in Judaism from ancient time to the present; how they contributed to the development of this religious culture and how their lives were impacted by Jewish law and practice over the centuries. We also look at issues of diversity such as marginalization, oppression, contributions, and resistance both within the Jewish community and between the Jewish and non-Jewish communities. Considerable attention will be given to Jewish women in America as well as the role of women in the development of Israel. We approach this topic using primary sources, secondary scholarly sources, popular media and personal interviews. Even years Spring.
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RELS 398 - Theory and Method in the Study of Religion (4)
An intensive examination of classical and contemporary theorists and theories as well as the various methodological approaches employed in the academic study of religion. This course fulfills the Religious Studies information literacy and major competencies. Prerequisite: RELS 200 and at least four additional RELS courses at the 300 level or above. Spring.
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RELS 492 - Senior Seminar in Religious Studies (4)
A capstone course that is required for all Religious Studies majors but open to any student who meets the prerequisites, the Senior Seminar explores a selected topic in the study of religion from multiple theoretical and methodological approaches. Religious Studies majors will fulfill their writing and oral competencies by completing this course with a grade of C or better. This course may be repeated for a total of 8 hours when topics vary. Prerequisite: RELS 398 with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor. Fall.
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RELS 499 - Undergraduate Research in Religious Studies (1-4)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor. May be repeated for a total of 8 hours credit. See department chair.
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RELS 171-4 - Special Topics in Religious Studies (4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog, but for which there will be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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RELS 178 - Liberal Arts First-Year Colloquium (3-4)
Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
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RELS 271-4 - Special Topics in Religious Studies (4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog, but for which there will be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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RELS 371-4 - Special Topics in Religious Studies (4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog, but for which there will be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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RELS 378 - Liberal Arts Colloquium for Transfer Students (3-4)
Colloquium offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirements. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description.
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RELS 471-4 - Special Topics in Religious Studies (4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog, but for which there will be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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Study Abroad - Special Topics |
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SABR 171-6 - Study Abroad (1-6)
Course number and title are to be assigned based on the subject matter and the course level designated by the study abroad program. Grading is S/U.
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SABR 271-6 - Study Abroad (1-6)
Course number and title are to be assigned based on the subject matter and the course level designated by the study abroad program. Grading is S/U.
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SABR 371-6 - Study Abroad (1-6)
Course number and title are to be assigned based on the subject matter and the course level designated by the study abroad program. Grading is S/U.
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SABR 471-6 - Study Abroad (1-6)
Course number and title are to be assigned based on the subject matter and the course level designated by the study abroad program. Grading is S/U.
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Sociology |
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SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology (4)
Introduces students to a diverse range of theoretical sociological approaches, as well as the diverse real life perspectives of the field. The course covers a number of themes, including race and ethnicity, poverty, family, population growth, difference and inequality, and more. Students will be educated about the complex relationships between individuals and their social worlds, social structure and social institutions, socialization, social interaction, and social identities and inequalities. Fall and Spring.
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SOC 200 - Criminology (4)
Provides an introduction to the field of criminology, surveying the social construction of crime, the legal conceptualization of crime, the nature and extent of crime, trends in crime and criminality over time, theoretical models on the causes of crime, typologies of crime, and the criminal justice response from policing, to trial, to incarceration. Substantive attention is devoted to the centrality of the intersections of race, gender and social class as major variables in criminology and in the American criminal justice system. The “color” of (in)justice and the reliance on mass incarceration as the solution to the crime problem are investigated. Spring.
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SOC 210 - Contemporary Social Problems (4)
Explores the institutional and cultural causes of selected social problems in contemporary U.S. society. Also critically examines the ways in which social problems are constructed and defined. Particular attention is paid to the ways in which social institutions perpetuate social problems. Students will incorporate field experience in order to more fully understand and apply important concepts. Spring.
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SOC 220 - Juvenile Delinquency (4)
Traces the socio-historical discovery of childhood, the social and cultural construction of adolescence and delinquency, the emergence of special rules and laws for children and adolescents, the establishment of the juvenile justice system, the legal rights of minors, and intervention and prevention strategies. Drawing from various bodies of social thought, the extent, nature, and social location of delinquent behavior is investigated. Current changes in juvenile justice such as lowering the age of majority, curfews and the waiver of juvenile offenders to the adult courts are critically analyzed relative to the impact of theory on social policy and future implications for childhood, adolescence and juvenile (in)justice. Fall.
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SOC 221 - Sociology of Race (4)
Critically examines the social construction of race and the ways in which dominance and subordination are linked to this process. This course surveys what race is, how conceptions of race have changed over time, and how racism can be understood. Through course readings and discussions, students develop a historically grounded understanding of how race structures social life in the United States. Students learn about the relationship between race and social inequality, and where possible, also investigate individual and collective acts of racial resistance. Fall and Spring.
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SOC 225 - Social and Cultural Inquiry (ANTH 225) (4)
Explores a variety of theoretical frameworks for understanding human societies and social experience. Students learn classical and contemporary approaches to analyzing and interpreting the worlds around them, as well as how to combine theoretical perspectives with various methodological approaches common to Sociology and Anthropology. Students will not only read theory but learn in workshops to use theory in the interpretation of concrete and empirical social and cultural worlds. Prerequisite: ANTH 100 or SOC 100. Fall and Spring.
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SOC 302 - Sociology of Religion (RELS 302) (4)
Drawing on the intellectual tradition within the discipline of understanding religion as a social and cultural phenomenon, the course looks into the complex nature of religion and explores the social conditions and processes which account for diverse religious phenomena including religiosity, religious organizations, conflict and change, religious diversity, and the relationships between religion and other social institutions. Students are required to conduct a field study on a religious organization or phenomenon throughout the semester and to submit the findings as a paper. Fall and Spring.
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SOC 305 - Internship in Sociology and Anthropology (ANTH 305) (1-4)
Places students with participating agencies and organizations. Weekly seminar meetings focus on the acquisition of basic helping and inter-relational skills, understanding organizational contexts that impact and inform practice, and ethical issues in professional life. ANTH 305 and SOC 305 may be repeated for a combined total of 4 hours of credit. Prerequisite: Twelve hours of sociology and/or anthropology. Grading is S/U. See department chair.
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SOC 312 - Society, Culture and Poverty (4)
Investigates the economic, social and political causes of poverty in the United States in both historical and contemporary context. Examines the ideological bases of victim and culture blaming in political discourse and the effects this has on welfare policy, the perpetuation of poverty, and on defining marginalized groups as undeserving. Students will incorporate field experience to more fully understand and apply important perspectives. Spring.
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SOC 338 - Social Research Methods (4)
Introduces students to the tools of evaluating, designing, and conducting sociological research. Students will acquire proficiency in social research design, as well as qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. Methodological rigor and ethics are emphasized. No credit given to students who have credit for SOC 335 or 337. Prerequisites: SOC 100; ANTH 225 or SOC 225. Fall.
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SOC 340 - Social Control and Deviant Behavior (4)
Considers the development of social order and ideological hegemony, the dynamics of conformity and dissent, the process of stigmatization, and the major theoretical models addressing deviance and social control at the individual, group and structural levels of analysis. Employing a deconstructive and critical power-reflexive approach, this course examines the role of power in defining who the deviant is and what acts constitute a threat to social order. Particular attention is given to the voices and lived experiences of deviants illuminating how social control, mediated through the state or other powerful agencies, can lead to the loss of individual freedom and the abrogation of human rights and civil liberties. Course content includes strategies for resisting stigmatization and social control and the competing claims of public safety and individual rights. Fall.
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SOC 352 - Social Movements and Democracy (4)
Examines the emergence, development, and outcomes of historic and contemporary social movements, from local to global. Uses social movement theory to investigate the role of grievances, resources, political and cultural context, tactical choices, framing, and collective identity in facilitating and constraining the mobilization of disenfranchised groups. Students learn to articulate and apply key concepts in the sociology of protest toward a critical understanding of social change. No credit given to students who have credit for SOC 240. Every year.
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SOC 357 - Development and Social Change in Latin America (4)
Examines historical, political, cultural, and socio-economic perspectives on Latin America by focusing on the region’s development through the 19th and 20th centuries. The course will make use of case studies, and all of Latin America can be covered, though an in-depth study of one or several countries, or a region (such as Central America or the Southern Cone) is also a possibility. The course will devote time and reading to a theoretical understanding of development in all Latin American countries and in the so-called developed world. Fall.
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SOC 359 - Women of Color and Feminism (3)
Overviews the emerging scholarship of feminists of color while offering a critique of dominant Western feminist theories as they relate to the experiences and lives of women of color. Special attention is paid to the diversity of experiences among women of color in a global context. Integrates a range of writings from fiction, to activism, to formal academic theory. Fall.
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SOC 362 - Sociology of Health and Illness (4)
Considers the diverse social, cultural, and political forces influencing the health and illness of individuals and societies. Critically examines the distribution of mortality and morbidity along with access to medical care, how health and illness are socially constructed, the experiences of illness, and the ethics of caregiving and decision-making in the context of medical institutions. See department chair.
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SOC 365 - Violence in America (4)
Explores the historical and cultural tradition of violence in America with special emphasis on interpersonal, organizational and structural violence and its impact on the lives of victims and the quality of life within communities. Theoretical models and correlates of violence are investigated. The societal response to violence is explored relative to prevention, intervention and public policy. A major emphasis is violence and victimization among the most marginalized members of society—the poor, immigrants, people of color, women and children. In reviewing a range of violent behavior patterns—from intimate violence to hate crimes, from serial murders to state-sanctioned violence—intersectionality is a central focus of analysis. Treatment programs are critically evaluated along with emerging community-based strategies such as restorative justice and reconciliation programs. Even years Spring.
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SOC 368 - Sociology of Gender (4)
Provides an overview of gender studies in sociology. Drawing on the premises of social constructionism and critical theory, the course examines the micro- and macro- levels of the creation and maintenance of a binary system of gender. Major course themes include gender socialization, the micro-politics of gender, the social construction of gender, gender and intersecting identities, gender stratification, matrices of oppression and institutional processes. Spring.
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SOC 380 - Feminist Theory (WGSS 365) (4)
An investigation of selected feminist theories on a variety of topics and from a variety of disciplines and social locations, such as feminist epistemologies, feminist narrative theories, and political theories from feminists of color. Issues such as intersectionality of oppressions and the dynamics of power involved in maintaining oppressions, as well as resistance to oppressions. Even years Fall.
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SOC 387 - Gender, Globalization, and Development (4)
Undertakes a theoretical and practical examination of women, gender, and development programs and policies and their relationship to neoliberal globalization. Examines the role of corporations, multilateral institutions, global financial institutions, governments, NGOs, and social movement organizations in shaping the landscape of development. Addresses substantive issues such as women’s migration patterns, paid and unpaid labor, health and reproduction, gender-based violence, and poverty. Spring.
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SOC 388 - Sociology of Sex, Sexualities and the Interpretation of Desire (4) (4)
Focuses on the idea that sexualities and desire are mediated through social processes and identity categories. Sexuality has both a history and a sociology that increasingly recognizes the importance of sexualities and desire in the construction of the self. Major foci include the construction of sexual identity categories, the construction of sexual scripts, the secularization of sexuality, the transformation of intimacy, the politicization of sexuality, and organized resistance to the social control and regulation of sexualities and desire. Employing sociological, feminist, queer and critical heterosexual studies perspectives, issues of sexuality and desire (from (“normative” to “unsafe” and “perverse”) will be explored through the lens of gender, race, and class. Odd years Spring.
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