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POLS 353 - Politics and Social Welfare Policy (4)
An analysis of the politics of welfare and the social and economic forces that shape it. Special emphasis is given to the attitudes of policy-makers, recipients and the general public. Programs examined range from Social Security to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANIF). See department chair.
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POLS 354 - Environmental Politics (4)
Examines the political conflicts and compromises resulting from different interpretations of environmental protection. Special emphasis is placed on the choices regarding the distribution of costs and benefits and the trade-offs between environmental goals and other public and private objectives. Recommended prerequisite: any 200-level Political Science course. See department chair
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POLS 357 - Civic Engagement in Community (4)
Drawing on the insights of political theory, documentary, and ethnographic field methods, this project based service learning course explores the multiple meanings of service, citizenship, and community, in local, regional, and global contexts. Particular attention is paid to issues of power and powerlessness as it relates to race, class, gender, disability, and sexual orientation. See department chair.
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POLS 358 - State and Local Government (4)
Examines various state and local policy-making institutions. Central topics include the delivery and quality of services, the participation of citizens and the character of intergovernmental relations. See department chair.
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POLS 359 - Politics, Policy and Social Democracy (4)
Explores the types of public goods and services the U.S. government provides for citizens including children, women, the elderly, workers, and the unemployed. Current policies including health care, Social Security, education, civil rights, poverty programs, national security and safety are among the topics covered. Recommended prerequisite: any 200-level Political Science course. See department chair.
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POLS 362 - African Politics (4)
Examines the Colonial and Independence political eras on the African Continent. Topics include the identification of values and beliefs that underlie African political behavior, the role of the West in continental affairs, the status of women, and the behavior of individuals, institutions, and processes instrumental in Africa’s economic, social, and political development. See department chair.
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POLS 363 - The Political Economy of Development (4)
Examines the interaction of domestic and international political, economic and social forces in the evolution of less developed countries. Recommended prerequisite: any 200-level Political Science course. See department chair.
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POLS 365 - European Politics (4)
Examines political institutions and processes in selected European countries, and how these forces affect the politics of the European Union. Recommended prerequisite: any 200-level Political Science course. See department chair.
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POLS 368 - Latin American Politics (4)
An introduction to the historical and political evolution of major Latin American States. Recommended prerequisite: any 200-level Political Science course. See department chair.
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POLS 383 - International Political Economy (4)
Investigates patterns in the organization, competition and distribution of power and wealth within and between nations by examining the actors, institutions, and processes that regulate the competition for influence and control at the center of international public relations. Emphasis is placed on the interplay of political competition and compromise on issues such as production, trade, and finance. Recommended prerequisite: any 200-level Political Science course. See department chair.
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POLS 387 - International Organizations (4)
Examines the evolving goals and methods and strengths and weaknesses of some of the most influential international organizations. Special emphasis is placed on the United Nations system. Recommended prerequisite: any 200-level Political Science course. See department chair.
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POLS 388 - Human Rights and International Politics (3)
Examines the political, social and legal dimensions of the modern human rights movement and its implications for international affairs and United States foreign policy. Analyzes contemporary debates on various issues including the hierarchy of rights, conflicts between individual rights and societal priorities, refugees, international migration, asylum, repatriation, and the challenges created by transition to democracy. See department chair.
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POLS 389 - International Law (3)
Examines the institutions, processes and decision rules traditionally used to adjudicate disputes between nations but increasingly applied to conflicts involving individuals. Recommended prerequisite: any 200-level Political Science course. See department chair.
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POLS 391 - Application of Political Methods (2)
Examines various methods Political Scientists use to investigate the political world. Topics vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Prerequisite: POLS 290. See department chair.
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POLS 395 - Advanced Readings on Politics (1-3)
An independent readings course in which students pursue, in consultation with a faculty member, advanced study on a particular topic. See department chair.
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POLS 396 - Quantitative Reasoning: Telling Stories with Numbers (4)
Focuses on exploring, illustrating and communicating compelling stories hidden in data. Part art, programming and statistical reasoning, data description and visualization skills have become critical for anyone who seeks to substantiate claims to knowledge. A proficiency in data analysis is essential for those pursuing careers in policy advocacy and evaluation, business consulting and management, or academic research in the fields of education, health, medicine, and the social sciences. This course introduces students to the open-source programming language R, statistical techniques to analyze data, and the fundamentals of creating data-analysis graphics. No prior background in programming is required or expected. Prerequisites: POLS 290; STAT 185 or STAT 225. See department chair.
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POLS 398 - Political Game Theory (4)
Introduces students to the foundational concepts of game theory for studying conflict and cooperation in social and political settings. Game theory is the use of mathematics and logic to model and study behavior and to explore rationality. In this course, we will go into depth about some of the canonical “games” in game theory, and will also discuss more advanced subjects, including Nash equilibria and its refinements. The insights from this class will not only help students think about politics but will also be applicable to everyday life and a variety of other fields of study. Prerequisites: POLS 290 or permission of instructor. See department chair.
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POLS 400 - Internship (2-6)
A semester-long internship with participating organizations, firms, government agencies, and community service or non-profit organizations. Prerequisite: 15 hours of Political Science courses or approval of instructor. May be repeated once for a total of six hours credit. Internship credits will not be counted for the major until POLS 401 has been completed. See department chair.
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POLS 490 - Senior Research Capstone (4)
A research class in which students undertake supervised investigation of political phenomena using political science methods that can range from qualitative research designs such as case studies or experiential inquiries to quantitative statistical analyses. Students may also tackle normative or conceptual questions, as well as conduct legal analyses. All students will produce an original research thesis and present the findings of their projects in an oral presentation. The course fulfills the senior competency requirements for Political Science majors. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor. Prerequisite: POLS 290. Fall and Spring.
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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 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 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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Portuguese In addition to the following courses in Portuguese, advanced students may choose courses offered through the N.C. Portuguese Consortium. UNC Asheville is a founding member of the consortium, an organization consisting of universities in the UNC system that enhance their Portuguese curricula through distance learning arrangements. Each semester advanced students at these campuses may take one upper-level course taught by a faculty member at another member institution.
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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: Portuguese through Brazilian Popular Music (4)
An intermediate (third semester) Portuguese language course taught through the prism of Brazilian Popular Music. It emphasizes the development of proficiency in language skills and cultural competence through song. Through such genres as samba, afoxé, bossa nova, and forró, students will work on a variety of communicative activities with the ultimate goal of enhancing their ability to communicate effectively through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. All activities and exercises are designed to enhance student comprehension of specific grammatical constructions, vocabulary knowledge, cultural awareness, and communicative competence. Students with credit for PORT 230 cannot receive credit for PORT 210. Prerequisite: PORT 120 or permission from instructor. See department chair.
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PORT 220 - Intermediate Portuguese II: Portuguese through Literature (4)
An intermediate (fourth semester) Portuguese language course taught through the prism of Lusophone Literature. It emphasizes the development of proficiency in language skills and cultural competence through poetry and short story of the Portuguese-speaking world. Through these literary genres, students will work on a variety of communicative activities with the ultimate goal of enhancing their ability to communicate effectively through listening, speaking, reading comprehension, and writing. All activities and exercises are designed to enhance their comprehension of specific grammatical constructions, vocabulary knowledge, cultural awareness, and communicative competence. Students with credit for PORT 230 cannot receive credit for PORT 220. Prerequisite: PORT 210 or permission from 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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PORT 171-4 - Special Topics in Portuguese (1-4)
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 271-4 - Special Topics in Portuguese (1-4)
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 371-4 - Special Topics in Portuguese (1-4)
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 471-4 - Special Topics in Portuguese (1-4)
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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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 206 - Cultural Psychology (4)
Cultural psychology is the study of social-psychological processes in an evolving cultural context. Topics include cross-cultural communications, social influence, discrimination, prejudice, and group dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on the application of knowledge to real-world problems in communication, health, and wellness. Learning will be assessed via quizzes, group projects, thought papers, and classroom activities. Students will also be asked to reflect upon the role of culture in their own lives to prepare for future cultural interactions. Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Fall.
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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 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 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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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 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 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. See department chair.
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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 (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 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. Major competency is demonstrated in this course. 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. Writing will be an integral component of the 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 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 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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Social Science |
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SSCI 300 - Applied Social Research Workshop (2-4)
This course facilitates engaged undergraduate research. Students will cultivate their social science research skills and apply them to real-world community needs through carefully guided projects with local organizations or other appropriate partners. Application of social science methodological tools toward ethical collaboration with community partners will be emphasized. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes for a total of 8 hours credit. Fall.
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Social Science - Special Topics |
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SSCI 171-4 - Special Topics in Social Science (1-4)
Courses 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.
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SSCI 271-4 - Special Topics in Social Science (1-4)
Courses 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.
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SSCI 371-4 - Special Topics in Social Science (1-4)
Courses 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.
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SSCI 471-4 - Special Topics in Social Science (1-4)
Courses 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.
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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. See department chair.
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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. See department chair.
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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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