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HWP 401 - Nutrition and Metabolism (4)
An advanced course covering carbohydrate, lipid, protein, and energy metabolism, with an emphasis on understanding the integration of metabolic pathways and principles of metabolic regulation. Metabolic changes following a meal, during fasting conditions, and while exercising will be covered. How metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins affects, and is affected by, metabolic disease states such as obesity and diabetes will also be examined. Prerequisites: HWP 225; HWP 234 or BIOL 328. Even years Spring.
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HWP 420 - Exercise Physiology (4)
Study of the physiological reactions to exercise. Topics include muscle ultrastructure, neuro-endocrinology, and bioenergetics of movement as it pertains to various physical activities. Additionally, physiological adjustments as the result of cardiovascular and strength and power training at the acute and chronic levels will be discussed. Students will become familiar with safe and effective exercise modalities for a variety of healthy and at-risk populations. The laboratory section of the course introduces human performance evaluation and tracking. Its focus will be maximal exercise testing, assessments for anaerobic power, aerobic capacity, hydration status, and body composition. Emphasis will be placed on data collection, analysis, interpretation, and resultant program design. Prerequisites: HWP 223, 234, 235, 245. See department chair.
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HWP 425 - Exercise Prescription, Fitness and Lifestyle Assessment (4)
Prepares the student to recognize and implement appropriate strategies to enhance fitness and exercise performance based on sound physiological principles. Topics include strength, flexibility and cardiovascular conditioning as well as body composition and nutrition for fitness. The course will cover principles of exercise program design, fitness and lifestyle assessment techniques. Students will have the option to sit for the ACSM Personal Training Certification exam at the end of the course. No credit given to students with credit for HWP 355. Prerequisite: HWP 420. See department chair.
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HWP 440 - Epidemiology and the Environment (4)
Epidemiology is the study of health, disease, risk factors, and determinants of health in populations. This course includes basic concepts of epidemiology and application to multiple domains of public health. Students will learn to use epidemiology to better understand, characterize, and promote health. This course focuses on utilizing epidemiological principles to understand how the health of humans, animals, and the environment are intertwined and how scientific research can support sound environmental health policy. HWP 245; STAT 185. Fall.
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HWP 455 - Pathophysiology of Chronic Conditions and Illnesses (4)
The study of chronic conditions and illnesses that could be improved or prevented through appropriate lifestyle choices. Topics include cardiovascular disease, the metabolic syndrome, diabetes, cancer, respiratory illnesses, obesity, osteoporosis, depression, stress and anxiety. Emphasis is placed on theories of etiology, current assessment, evidence-based treatment protocols, and health prevention initiatives. This course includes evaluation of research and efficacy of treatment strategies. Prerequisites: HWP 234 or BIOL 338; HWP 245; STAT 185. Fall and Spring.
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HWP 459 - Senior Capstone in Health and Wellness Promotion (4)
Senior Capstone in Health and Wellness Promotion includes four components. The first three components will be required of all students: (1) career and/or graduate study preparation; (2) evidence of growth in the ability to critically evaluate and synthesize information across their health and wellness course of study; and (3) an oral presentation of learning from an applied capstone project or field experience internship. For the fourth component, students will have the option of completing one of the following: (1) an applied research, teaching/learning, and/or leadership project with emphasis in primary prevention of disease and chronic conditions; or (2) a field-based internship in an area related to their chosen career path. This senior capstone experience serves as a demonstration of competency in the major. A grade of C or better is required to graduate. Prerequisites: HWP 245 and HWP 310. Fall and Spring.
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HWP 480 - Advanced Internship in Health and Wellness Promotion (3)
Students are placed in an organization and provided with professional supervision for advanced skill development. Requirements may include a bi-weekly journal; a major project that includes research and project management and demonstrates leadership skills; a culminating report; and a final presentation. Students who qualify for this advanced internship placement do so on the basis of academic standing, career choice, and personal interview. Prerequisites: HWP 380 and permission of instructor. See department chair.
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HWP 499 - Undergraduate Research in Health and Wellness Promotion (1-4)
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 8 hours credit. Prerequisite: HWP 245. See department chair.
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Health and Wellness Promotion - Special Topics |
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HWP 171-6 - Special Topics in Health and Wellness Promotion (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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HWP 271-6 - Special Topics in Health and Wellness Promotion (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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HWP 371-6 - Special Topics in Health and Wellness Promotion (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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HWP 471-6 - Special Topics in Health and Wellness Promotion (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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Hebrew |
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HEB 101 - Hebrew I (3)
Introduction to Hebrew language, literature and culture. This course is a practical introduction to the reading and understanding of Hebrew, including writing and pronunciation and the minimum of grammatical work consistent with the understanding of Hebrew literature. Includes basic information on Hebrew and Jewish culture as revealed through its classical literature. See department chair.
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HEB 102 - Hebrew II (3)
Continues the work of HEB 101. Mastery of more vocabulary and grammatical points to enable understanding of increasingly complex material in the literature of culture. Prerequisite: HEB 101. See department chair.
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History Category I: Courses Required of All History Majors |
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HIST 101 - The United States to 1865 (2)
A thematic approach to U.S. History with broad regional and chronological coverage to 1865. It emphasizes the critical reading of primary and secondary sources in order to introduce students to the discipline of history. Political, diplomatic, economic, social, religious, philosophical, and cultural perspectives will be addressed. General principles will be augmented with case studies. Students are advised to take both HIST 101 and 102 during the same semester, unless they have applicable transfer credit for one or the other. Fall and Spring.
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HIST 102 - The United States Since 1865 (2)
A thematic approach to U.S. History with broad regional and chronological coverage from 1865. It emphasizes the critical reading of primary and secondary sources in order to introduce students to the discipline of history. Political, diplomatic, economic, social, religious, philosophical, and cultural perspectives will be addressed. General principles will be augmented with case studies. Students are advised to take both HIST 101 and 102 during the same semester, unless they have applicable transfer credit for one or the other. Fall and Spring.
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HIST 151 - World History to 1500 (2)
A thematic approach to World History with broad geographical and chronological coverage to 1500. It emphasizes the critical reading of primary and secondary sources in order to introduce students to the discipline of history. Students will study the origins of civilizations, the creation of empires, and the rise of nation-states. Political, diplomatic, economic, social, religious, philosophical and cultural perspectives will be addressed. General principles will be augmented by case studies from specific regions. Students are advised to take both HIST 151 and 152 during the same semester, unless they have applicable transfer credit for one or the other. Fall and Spring.
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HIST 152 - World History Since 1500 (2)
A thematic approach to World History with broad geographical and chronological coverage since 1500. It emphasizes the critical reading of primary and secondary sources in order to introduce students to the discipline of history. Students will study the origins of civilizations, the creation of empires, and the rise of nation-states. Political, diplomatic, economic, social, religious, philosophical and cultural perspectives will be addressed. General principles will be augmented by case studies from specific regions. Students are advised to take both HIST 151 and 152 during the same semester, unless they have applicable transfer credit for one or the other. Fall and Spring.
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HIST 250 - The Historian’s Craft (4)
A study in the practice and writing of history, its evolving methods, theories, and content, with attention to both academic and public history. The course is designed to provide students with a thorough grounding in the study of historiography, of the latest methods of conducting research in primary and secondary sources, and involves intensive instruction and practice in writing. Because this course is designed to prepare students for research and writing in the history major, it should be taken before the student takes upper-division history courses. This course in intended for History majors and minors. Fall and Spring.
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HIST 451 - Capstone Seminar Preparation (2)
Preliminary research for the Capstone Seminar. Taken in the semester prior to taking HIST 452, students will investigate possible topics for the capstone, conduct research into the historiography of the chosen topic, complete a historiographical essay, and begin their primary source research for their capstone project. Prerequisite: HIST 250 and 16 additional hours in History, to include 8 hours of 300-level HIST. Fall and Spring.
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HIST 452 - Capstone Seminar (2)
A research seminar in which a student completes a supervised investigation of a selected subject begun in HIST 451. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor. Prerequisites: HIST 250, 451. Fall.
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History Category II. American History |
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HIST 301 - Women in United States History: 1865 to the Present (4)
Students examine the diverse and intersecting experiences of women in the United States following the Civil War. The course explores the ways that industrialization, consumer culture, the expansion and transformation of rights and politics, and changing notions of sexuality affected women’s lives and how they in turn shaped these historical forces. Special attention is paid to the ways that race, class, and sexuality shaped the social construction of womanhood in the years following Emancipation. Attention will be paid to diverse sources and students will have the opportunity to engage in secondary and primary historical research. See department chair.
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HIST 302 - African American History: 1865 to the Present (4)
Analyzes the historical experiences of African Americans in the United States since Emancipation. In this course students will examine the following topics central to the formation of African American identity: Reconstruction and the formation of postemancipation societies, the origins of legal segregation and the politics of white supremacy, migration from the South, political activism and intellectual production, African Americans and the labor movement, African American cultural production, the long civil rights movement, and contemporary issues. Attention will be paid to the ways that class, gender, and sexuality shape notions of African American identity. Students will engage with a diverse range of sources and have the opportunity to conduct research in primary and secondary sources. See department chair.
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HIST 303 - First Frontiers: Colonial North America (4)
Examines early North America from before European/American Indian contact to 1763. The course pays particular attention to the development of the North American colonies within the larger Atlantic World. We will examine the interactions among indigenous, European, and African peoples and cultures, as well as the competition for empire among English/British, Dutch, Spanish, and French nations and the rise of the British to a position of dominance in North America, and the internal development of American colonial society. See department chair.
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HIST 304 - Jefferson’s America (4)
Beginning at the start of the American Revolution and ending in 1840, this course focuses on the American struggle for economic and political independence, the evolution of the American system of government, the role of the U.S. in other 18th- and 19th-century independence movements, and ideas about race, empire, and citizenship within the political, social, and cultural contexts of the United States’ development. The course will be framed by, but not exclusively devoted to, Thomas Jefferson’s visions regarding liberty, manhood, race, foreign relations, and the American character. See department chair.
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HIST 305 - Civil War and Reconstruction (4)
Explores the factors leading to secession and the Civil War. It examines the causes, course, and social, political, and economic consequences of the war. The course also examines the post-Civil War period of Reconstruction, exploring the political and economic factors that shape that period. These include an examination of the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant and the making of the New South. The course also examines the multiple meanings that this transforming event has engendered among different groups and different regions of the United States. See department chair.
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HIST 306 - Southern Women’s History (4)
Students will examine some of the major themes in southern women’s history. We will study the ways that class position, the dominant racial hierarchy and ideas about gender and sexuality shaped the lives of women in the southern United States. Students will also study the ways that southern women crafted strategies of resistance, forged new identities for themselves, engaged with economic and political systems, and projected their goals and interests into the southern public sphere. We will pay close attention to intersectionality in our study of southern women and womanhood and identify the diverse ways that women negotiated with power. Students will engage with a wide range of sources and have the opportunity to conduct research in primary and secondary sources. See department chair.
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HIST 307 - Women in the Modern Civil Rights Movement (4)
Students will study the Black Freedom Struggle in the United States from the perspective of the women who lead and joined the movement. Students will examine new notions of leadership and politics and new perspectives on organizing strategies. We will study the significance of gender differences as well as the significance of sexuality and class differences within the movement. Student will also examine relations among diverse groups of women in the movement in order to understand the impact of inter-racialism within the black freedom struggle. Students will engage with a wide range of sources and have the opportunity to conduct research in primary and secondary sources. See department chair.
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HIST 312 - U.S. Constitution in Context (4)
In a secret meeting more than 200 years ago, a small group of political leaders drafted a document that remains to this day the foundation of American government. In 1787, the U.S. Constitution explicitly permitted slavery, and it countenanced the disenfranchisement of all women and of men without property. Today, with its 27 amendments, it stands as the embodiment of American ideals and the most important unifying element in a nation that is increasingly diverse and at times deeply divided. This course will examine the text and interpretation of this remarkable document and the forces that have influenced its development and interpretation over the past two hundred years of our nation’s history. Fall.
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HIST 315 - North Carolina History (4)
An evaluation of North Carolina’s contributions to the nation and the South through the state’s development from its colonial origins to the 21st century. The course offers a particular emphasis on the diverse peoples who have contributed to NC history, the state’s origins as “poor, but proud,” and the interplay of conservative and progressive forces in the state’s political and cultural history. Every year.
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HIST 318 - The Modern South (4)
A history of the South from 1865 to the present, showing political, cultural, economic and social changes since the end of the Civil War. Emphasis on the region’s distinctive sense of otherness, its music, literature, cultural traditions and the impact of “modernity” upon the South’s traditions and rituals. This course particularly deals with the challenges of historical memory and the historical importance and variety of perspectives of a “perceived South” from the idyllic region of “moonlight and magnolias” to the nightmare home of Billie Holiday’s “Strange Fruit.” See department chair.
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HIST 319 - Southern Appalachian History and Culture (4)
An multidisciplinary introduction to the events, people, movements, and themes of Appalachian history from earliest human habitation to the present day with a particular emphasis on understanding of the roots of Appalachian identity, and how the unique environment of the Southern Appalachian mountains shaped that identity. This course looks at the region’s unique material culture, religion, music, dance, arts & crafts, oral traditions, and literature, how they developed and how they have evolved to the present day. Spring.
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History Category III. European History |
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HIST 349 - The Age of Enlightenment (4)
An investigation of one of the most significant periods in world history, this course considers the cultural, political and intellectual innovations of the 17th and 18th centuries. Focusing principally on Western Europe, the course also places the Enlightenment in comparative context looking at various enlightenments in Asia and North and South America. See department chair.
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HIST 357 - Gender and Imperialism (4)
In this survey of European hegemony (1765-1965), students will explore the ways in which imperial relations constructed modern race and gender identities in the sphere of intimate life. This seminar will revolve around readings of primary sources including letters, memoirs, pamphlets, fiction, and artistic production. See department chair.
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HIST 359 - From Kaiser to Kanzlerin: Creating German Unity from 1848-Present (4)
A study of Germany’s unification and subsequent attempts at creating unity under various regimes throughout the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. The course will study the political ideologies of liberalism, nationalism, imperialism, fascism, socialism, and democracy as well as their social and cultural expressions. Emphasis is placed on Germany’s place in the world. Every other year.
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HIST 362 - The French Revolution (4)
An in-depth study of the French Revolution (1788–1815), this course explores competing historical interpretations of this singularly significant event. It looks backwards to the origins of the Revolution in the Enlightenment and forwards to its influence in later Revolutions across the globe. See department chair.
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HIST 364 - Europe: 1848–1918 (4)
In 1800, about 35% of the world was controlled by European powers; by 1914, Europe controlled 85%. This course tells that story and its implications for nearly everyone on the planet. Beginning with the widespread revolutions of 1848 and ending with WWI, this 70 year period in European history introduced ideologies and technologies which changed the world. The spread of socialism and communism, the development of feminism and trade unionism, and the emergence of global capitalism transformed people’s lives everywhere. See department chair.
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HIST 369 - Europe, 1900-1950 (4)
A political, social, and cultural study of Europe from the turn of the century through the end of the Second World War. Topics include modernism, the First and Second World Wars, the collapse of overseas empires, Fascism, Socialism, and the Holocaust. Emphasis is placed in Europe’s connection to the globe. Every other year.
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History Category IV. World History |
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HIST 331 - Race, Nations and Genocide (4)
A reading seminar that will examine the definitions of crimes against humanity, genocide, and human rights as well as the historical development and contested nature of the categories ethnicity, nationality, and race. Focused on population politics as a global phenomenon, case studies will include the indigenous populations of Africa, Australia, and North America as well as the Armenian Genocide, the Holocaust, Rwanda, former Yugoslavia, and Darfur among others. Every other year.
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HIST 332 - Pre-Columbian American History (4)
A thematic and chronological approach to the study of the section of the Americas that would, beginning in 1492, be colonized by Spain and Portugal. It emphasizes the three great pre-invasion civilizations of the Maya, the Aztec, and the Empire of the Inca but also explores other contemporary polities in the region. Historical archaeology as well as readings of primary texts in many forms from this time will be utilized to bring these civilizations into modern focus. See department chair.
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HIST 333 - Colonial Latin American History (4)
A thematic approach to the study of the colonial period in the American Spanish and Portuguese colonies. Social, political, economic, and environmental history is emphasized in this course. Translated primary sources are a fundamental element while secondary literature is employed to bring historical context. Case studies of the lives of individuals from all walks of life are employed to increase student understanding of the region’s cultural diversity. See department chair.
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HIST 334 - Modern Latin American History (4)
A thematic approach to the study of Latin American independence and the modern period. The social, political, economic, and environmental history of these former Spanish and Portuguese colonies is emphasized. Primary and secondary literature (translated) are employed to explore the daily lives of the inhabitants of the region in order to raise student awareness of the region’s wide variety of cultures. See department chair.
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HIST 339 - Readings in African History (4)
An introduction to African history from 1800 to the present. Organized thematically around politics, economics, the environment, and culture, this course will explore an African experience of European colonization and colonial rule, the process of decolonization, and Africa in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Every other year.
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HIST 380 - Imperial China (4)
A history of traditional China from Neolithic times to the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). This overview of the first two millennia of Chinese civilization covers not just politics but also cultural, social, and economic history. See department chair.
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HIST 381 - Modern China (3)
An investigation of Chinese history from the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) to the present, including the demise of the imperial system, the Nationalist period, Communist China and post-Mao reforms. The course will also address China’s increasing role in the global economy. See department chair.
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HIST 382 - Many Nations: American Indian History, Precontact to 1840 (4)
Examines the experience of North American Indians from their earliest origins to the creation of Indian Territory and removal of First Peoples in the 1830s and 1840s. The course focuses on the ways in which American Indians constructed their societies before European contact; regional and cultural diversity among the First Peoples; how Native Americans received the European newcomers during the era of exploration; how they negotiated the power dynamics between their own cultures and those of the Europeans; and how they maintained or modified their cultural identities as a result of their interactions with whites. See department chair.
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HIST 383 - Women in China (4)
An introduction to gender, family and social organization in Chinese history. The reading of autobiographies and memoirs will be combined with historical analyses that provide context for women’s experiences. Particular attention is given to women in the Qing Dynasty and the 20th and 21st centuries. See department chair.
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HIST 384 - History of Japan (4)
A survey of Japanese history from legendary times to the present. In addition to political and institutional history, it examines the complex cultural responses toward foreigners and militarism. Particular attention is given to Japan’s astonishing modernization during the Meiji period and its development as a democratic economic superpower after World War II. See department chair.
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HIST 385 - Islam in Historical Perspective (4)
Covers the political, religious, and intellectual history of the pre-modern Middle East. The course will provide the historical context for the rise and development of Islam as a religion and culture, and the intellectual contributions of Muslims to human civilization. Though Islamic law, theological schools, and religious movements will be discussed, the course is mainly concerned with the historical context of their development. See department chair.
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HIST 389 - The Modern Middle East (4)
Examines the political, social and economic history of the Middle East from the 18th to the 21st century. The course will focus on the decline of the Ottoman Empire, European colonialism, the rise of Arab Nationalism, the Arab-Israeli conflict, authoritarian regimes, political Islam, and the Arab Spring. See department chair.
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HIST 391 - The History of the Atlantic World, 1492-1820 (4)
Examines the Atlantic world through the experiences of the men and women who inhabited it through the independence movements and revolutions of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Explores specific topics that illustrate how the cultures of the Atlantic World were created by the peoples of Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and the Americas, through scholarly works and primary sources such as letters, memoirs, travel accounts, fiction, music, and visual art. See department chair.
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HIST 392 - Global Revolutions (4)
Peace–Land–Bread! Liberty–Equality–Fraternity! Such have been the demands of revolutionaries across the globe since the French Revolution of 1789. This course will analyze the revolutionary scripts from 1789 that influenced revolutions in France, and its former colonies including Vietnam and Algeria, as well as the Atlantic Revolutions in Latin America, Communist Revolutions in Russia and China, and revolutions in Egypt and Tunisia during the Arab Spring of 2011. See department chair.
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HIST 393 - The Medieval Middle East (4)
Explores the early history of the Middle East from the 5th to the 10th century. It covers the major political, religious, and social developments from pre-Islamic Arabia, the rise of Islam, the Rightly-Guided caliphate, Umayyads, and Abbasid caliphates. In addition to studying the socio-political history of the region, students will read primary sources in translation. See department chair.
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HIST 394 - Food in the Muslim World (4)
Explores Islam and the Muslim world from the angle of food culture. Food will provide an interdisciplinary approach to the Islamic religious traditions and the Muslim cultures from the rise of Islam to the present, and from North Africa to South Asia. We will be covering the scriptural traditions, legal systems, ethical values, literary output and cultural exchange within and without the varied Muslim communities. A hands-on experience is necessary to grasp the material so a kitchen lab will form an integral part of the curriculum. See department chair.
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History Category V. Unclassified |
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HIST 395 - History Internship (1-4)
A scheduled internship with an archival, museum, company, or historic or government agency, to be taken on an individual basis by majors with at least 21 hours of history. Students will spend at least 35 hours per credit hour at the internship site. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 8 hours of credit. Permission of department chair and a supervising faculty member is required.
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HIST 396 - Out of the Archives: Adventures in Digital History (4)
Hands-on, project-based course examining the influence of emerging digital media on the research, writing, teaching, and presentation of history. We will examine the key issues, opportunities, and potential drawbacks of using the internet and digital tools to produce outward-facing history projects through reading and discussing current scholarship on the topic. The course also offers the opportunity to experiment with a variety of digital tools and resources. Teams of students will conduct archival research and then build an exhibit based on that research using website creation tools and other digital technology. The result will be outward-facing projects that make pieces of our local history visible on the internet. Odd years Spring.
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HIST 398 - Hands-On History (4)
Provides students with basic training in the work of the public historian. Includes work with collecting oral histories, archival training, and working with and evaluating material culture. Each student will participate in a team digital project and complete an 80-hour mini-internship with an archive, museum, historic site, corporate archive, or governmental agency. Even years Spring.
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HIST 499 - Undergraduate Research in History (1-4)
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 8 hours credit. See department chair.
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History - Special Topics |
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HIST 171-4 - Special Topics in History (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. These courses may be distributed into categories I through IV above as determined by department chair.
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HIST 271-4 - Special Topics in History (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. These courses may be distributed into categories I through IV above as determined by department chair.
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HIST 371-4 - Special Topics in History (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. These courses may be distributed into categories I through IV above as determined by department chair.
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HIST 471-4 - Special Topics in History (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. These courses may be distributed into categories I through IV above as determined by department chair.
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HON 499 - Undergraduate Research in Honors (1-6)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor or with an interdisciplinary team of faculty. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor. Can be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. See program director.
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Honors - Special Topics |
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HON 171-4 - Special Topics in Honors (1-4)
Special course designed for Honors students. These courses may be interdisciplinary or focused on a particular field. They emphasize reading and discussion of primary texts, experiential learning such as field trips, writing and oral skills, and critical thinking. See program director.
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HON 181-3 - Readings for Honors (1-3)
Readings under the supervision of faculty in a particular discipline or an interdisciplinary team of faculty. Prerequisite: contract among the student, supervising faculty and the Honors Program director. May be repeated up to a total of 6 hours credit with permission of the Honors Program director. Fall and Spring.
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HON 271-4 - Special Topics in Honors (1-4)
Special course designed for Honors students. These courses may be interdisciplinary or focused on a particular field. They emphasize reading and discussion of primary texts, experiential learning such as field trips, writing and oral skills, and critical thinking. See program director.
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HON 281-3 - Readings for Honors (1-3)
Readings under the supervision of faculty in a particular discipline or an interdisciplinary team of faculty. Prerequisite: contract among the student, supervising faculty and the Honors Program director. May be repeated up to a total of 6 hours credit with permission of the Honors Program director. Fall and Spring.
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HON 371-4 - Special Topics in Honors (1-4)
Special course designed for Honors students. These courses may be interdisciplinary or focused on a particular field. They emphasize reading and discussion of primary texts, experiential learning such as field trips, writing and oral skills, and critical thinking. See program director.
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HON 381-3 - Readings for Honors (1-3)
Readings under the supervision of faculty in a particular discipline or an interdisciplinary team of faculty. Prerequisite: contract among the student, supervising faculty and the Honors Program director. May be repeated up to a total of 6 hours credit with permission of the Honors Program director. Fall and Spring.
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HON 471-4 - Special Topics in Honors (1-4)
Special course designed for Honors students. These courses may be interdisciplinary or focused on a particular field. They emphasize reading and discussion of primary texts, experiential learning such as field trips, writing and oral skills, and critical thinking. See program director.
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HON 481-3 - Readings for Honors (1-3)
Readings under the supervision of faculty in a particular discipline or an interdisciplinary team of faculty. Prerequisite: contract among the student, supervising faculty and the Honors Program director. May be repeated up to a total of 6 hours credit with permission of the Honors Program director. Fall and Spring.
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Human Rights Studies |
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HRST 201 - Perspectives on Human Rights (3-4)
An introduction to human rights as understood from a variety of philosophical, political and cultural perspectives. The focus is primarily on the concept of human rights, how it has evolved into an international practice. The course draws from interdisciplinary source materials to investigate the impacts of international human rights doctrine around the world. Every year.
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Human Rights Studies - Special Topics |
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HRST 171-4 - Special Topics in Human Rights Studies (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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HRST 271-4 - Special Topics in Human Rights Studies (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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HRST 371-4 - Special Topics in Human Rights Studies (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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HRST 471-4 - Special Topics in Human Rights Studies (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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Humanities |
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HUM 124 - The Ancient World (4)
Introduction to the Humanities sequence. Human history and cultural developments from the ancient civilizations of Africa and Asia to the disintegration of the Western Roman Empire, emphasizing both continuities and discontinuities across a wide range of ancient peoples, the intellectual and artistic heritage of the ancient world and the origins of major religions including Judaism, Buddhism and Christianity. Fall and Spring.
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HUM 214 - The Medieval and Renaissance World (4)
A study of world civilization from the 4th to the 17th centuries emphasizing European developments, but also attending to parallel developments in African, Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Latin American cultures. Areas of study include philosophy, religion, history, art, literature, music and political systems. Prerequisite: HUM 124. Fall and Spring.
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HUM 324 - The Modern World: Mid-17th to Mid-20th Century (4)
Ideas and values from the scientific revolution of the 17th century to the Second World War. Emphasis is placed on the global impact of various revolutions: scientific, political, industrial and social (e.g., the rise of feminism), and their influence on philosophy, religion, literature and the arts. Prerequisite: HUM 214. Fall and Spring.
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HUM 414 - Critical Perspectives on Contemporaneity (4)
As a senior capstone course for the Liberal Arts Core, HUM 414 engages the idea of “contemporaneity” as a historical construction tied to certain privileged, longstanding Euro-Western master narratives about the world and different ways of being human. Though it reaches back at various moments to periods explored in HUM 124, 214, and 324, the primary coverage of this course spans the post-World War II period to the present. The course thematically examines an array of present-day historical, socio-cultural, ideological, and political forces impacting diverse human conditions and institutions while also addressing a range of critical responses thereto. Studied reflection about the future is incorporated as well. This requirement must be fulfilled in residence. No credit given if credit received for LA 478. Prerequisites: 75 credit hours; HUM 124, 214, 324; LANG 120. Fall and Spring.
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HUM 499 - Undergraduate Research in Humanities (1-6)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. See program director.
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Humanities - Special Topics |
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HUM 171-6 - Special Topics in Humanities (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 program director.
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HUM 271-6 - Special Topics in Humanities (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 program director.
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HUM 371-6 - Special Topics in Humanities (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 program director.
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HUM 471-6 - Special Topics in Humanities (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 program director.
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Interdisciplinary Studies |
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IST 220 - Art and Science of Meditation (2)
Though most often associated with spiritual practice, meditation has long played a role not only in many religious traditions but also in disciplinary traditions from philosophy to biology. With the broad goal of cultivating greater understanding of the diverse contexts and histories of meditation, this course will engage students in critical discourse on individual and interdisciplinary perspectives on meditation, as well as in personal practices to enhance academic and personal learning. As part of this course, students will: read texts that inform and challenge us to think and reflect about meditation; discuss how meditative practices can be incorporated into methodologies of various disciplines and sectors; explore disciplinary perspectives on meditation, from current brain function and health sciences to empathy, sympathy, and compassion toward others in the larger world community. As a way to assimilate knowledge with personal experience, we will engage in individual and group meditative practices throughout the semester. Spring.
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IST 290 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies (3)
Introduces students to interdisciplinary studies by providing an overview of interdisciplinary theories and practices. Focusing on a particular topic, students will explore what it means to undertake an interdisciplinary study. Students planning an Individual Degree Concentration will begin work on their student portfolio. Spring.
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IST 310 - Ideas to Action (3)
Students learn how to creatively turn their ideas into realistic opportunities for change. Students will develop skills in creative innovation while embracing the understanding that their actions matter. While exploring their interests, they will conduct a critical analysis of problems and needs and then design and present innovative solutions. Throughout the process, students receive mentoring from professionals and community leaders while considering the impact of their ideas, their market potential, and financial structures to support their innovations. Every year.
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IST 325 - Internship: Exploring Career Choices (3)
Designed for students participating in exploratory internships to clarify and/or advance their career goals. Provides a structured and guided learning environment to help students reflect on the meaning of their internship experience. Students must arrange an internship placement prior to the start of the course and meet with the Career Center’s Internship Coordinator for internship site approval. Although the Career Center does not provide internship placements, it offers assistance and resources to assist students. Open to students from all majors and academic levels. Fall and Spring.
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IST 330 - Sustainability Seminar (1)
Drawing on the combined expertise of faculty, staff and students from across the university this course will explore sustainability issues and challenges in local to global contexts. The concept of sustainability lies at the nexus of socioeconomic, humanistic, and environmental systems. The diverse perspectives, theories, and terminology in the field of sustainability are explored. The course focuses on key knowledge areas of sustainability theory, policy, and practice, including population, ecosystems, climate change, energy, agriculture, water, the built environment, economics, policy, ethics, and cultural history. Readings and discussions will touch on topics such as natural resource use, local and global sustainability efforts, environmental justice, and current emerging topics in sustainability. We will apply different academic lenses and scales of analysis to reach a complex and multi-faceted understanding of our collective opportunities and impacts. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor. Fall.
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IST 495 - Interdisciplinary Colloquium (1)
Students formally present and discuss their research findings, creative work, and/or field experiences. Students are required to orally demonstrate mastery of their projects and the significance and implications of their work. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Spring.
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IST 499 - Undergraduate Research in Interdisciplinary Studies (1-6)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. See program director.
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Interdisciplinary Studies - Special Topics |
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IST 171-6 - Interdisciplinary Special Topics (1-6)
Course which do not fall within the traditional subject matter of one academic department but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
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IST 271-6 - Interdisciplinary Special Topics (1-6)
Course which do not fall within the traditional subject matter of one academic department but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
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IST 371-6 - Interdisciplinary Special Topics (1-6)
Course which do not fall within the traditional subject matter of one academic department but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
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IST 471-6 - Interdisciplinary Special Topics (1-6)
Course which do not fall within the traditional subject matter of one academic department but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
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International Studies |
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INTS 201 - Introduction to Global Studies (4)
An introductory interdisciplinary course in international studies that examines the historical, political, economic, social, cultural, and ethical forces that shape the contemporary world. Major regions of the world will be covered. The course provides students with interdisciplinary intellectual and conceptual tools to understand and explain global phenomena in our interconnected, interdependent, dynamic, and hybridizing world. Fall.
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INTS 214 - Philosophy of Human Rights (PHIL 214) (4)
An analytical and historical introduction to the concept of human rights. Readings will be drawn from both historically significant and contemporary philosophical sources. See program director.
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INTS 301 - Globalization: An Interdisciplinary Study (4)
Provides students with interdisciplinary tools to understand human interactions at the global level. Using a broadly interdisciplinary and cross‐regional approach, this advanced course in international studies examines both historical and contemporary perspectives on globalization. By focusing on the interconnections and interdependence between political, economic, and technological forces that shape the interrelations between peoples, societies, and cultures, this course will seek to explain some of the emerging challenges confronting our globalized world and common humanity today. Even years Spring.
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INTS 305 - Close Encounters of the Third Kind: East Asian Cultures through Film (ASIA 305) (4)
An interdisciplinary course that comparatively engages East Asian cultures in the context of the immense political and cultural transformations over the past century as represented in popular cinema. It aims to critically examine questions of aesthetics and genres as they relate to these East Asian cinemas; the social, cultural and political contexts for negotiating issues ranging from history, nationalism, geopolitics, globalization to urban culture, gender and sexuality; and the contexts for the global reception of these films. No language prerequisites. Spring.
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