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2010-2011 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]
Courses
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Course Renumbering
Commencing with the 2013-14 academic year the University began a multi-year course renumbering. For additional information visit the Course Renumbering page on the Office of the Registrar website.
Renumbered Course List
- Division of Liberal Arts
Many courses within the Division of Liberal Arts commencing with the Summer and Fall 2014 terms will be offered under new course numbers. Students registering for Summer 2014 coursework and beyond will do so using the new course numbers.
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LAPR 843 - Christianity A study of the largest world religion - Christianity - through the examination of its sacred scriptures, historical evolution, beliefs, ritualistic and social practices, philosophy and mysticism. The course discusses various forms of the Christian religion, including the early Church, Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism, American Mormonism as well as more recent 20th - century developments.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LAPR 850 - Aesthetics An introduction to the philosophy of art. After a brief examination of analytic philosophical methods and the history of aesthetics, we consider some of the fundamental problems in aesthetics, such as the intention of the artist, the physical object/aesthetic object distinction, and the nature and comparison of different kinds of media. The relationship between language and art are central to the course. Formerly HU 270
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LAPR 851 - Arts Criticism A writing course designed to promote understanding and interpretation of the arts across a multidisciplinary spectrum and to provide students with the basic tools of critical analysis. Group discussion and selected readings. Formerly HU 323
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LAPR 853 - Ethics The history of ethics and the fundamental ethical problems that have concerned philosophers for the past 2,500 years. The study begins with Plato and Aristotle and extends to the contemporary analytic philosophy, phenomenology, and existentialism. Problems include the “is/ought” distinction, the ultimate objective of life, religious issues, human rights, justice, and welfare. Formerly HU 373
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LAPR 855 - Style in Art A seminar exploring the question of style in the literary, visual, and performing arts as well as in craft and applied arts (including film, industrial design, and the fashion industry). We consider theories about organicism and periodicity in style, as they relate to tradition, trends, social and economic conditions, and evolving cultural norms. Themes include: ateliers and authorship; historic “revivals,” changing standards of beauty and form; and stylistic phases in the careers of major writers, artists, and composers. The aim of the course is to develop a practical, descriptive vocabulary for the analysis of artistic style. Formerly HU 395
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LAPR 862 - Dance & Expressive Culture Dance is woven into the mythology, theater, music, poetry, and literature of many cultures. The course considers dance as it has influenced and has been influenced by these forms of creative expression in the Western World. Formerly HU 293
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LAPR 911 - Contemporary Philosophy An examination of some of the problems occupying today’s philosophers and the strategies they have devised to address them. Formerly HU 474
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LAPR 913 - Existential Philosophy Selected concepts in Existential philosophy, discussed in the context of selected works from Dostoyevsky, Sartre, Camus, Nietzsche and others. The course examines further many of the issues concerning epistemology, ethics and the search for meaning brought up in LAPR 811.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LAPR 914 - Modern Russian Thought: Philosophy, Literature, Mysticism Cultivates an understanding of modern Russian thought in its various manifestations and an acquaintance with and a critical appreciation of the thinkers discussed. A special attention is paid to comparative and interdisciplinary issues, focusing on “Russia and the West”, and how Russian intellectuals reacted to the challenge of Western thought and culture in the 19th and 20th centuries. Students read and discuss the works of many prominent Russian philosophers, including Nikolai Berdiaev and Lev Shestov, a Russian émigré mystic and founder of theosophy, Elena Blavatsky, as well as world renowned Russian writers, Lev Tolstoi, Fiodor Dostoevskii.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LAPR 915 - World Philosophies An overview of world philosophies from ancient China, India and Greece through the medieval Jewish/Christian/Muslim philosophical speculations to the modern European thought of Kant, Hegel and their successors. The course will be focusing on the “big questions” concerning the nature of reality, the self, the existence of God, social and personal virtues. Primary sources comprise most of the readings.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LAPR 933 - Zen Buddhism An examination of the Zen understanding of being human: the problem of human existence Zen seeks to resolve, the liberation it claims to achieve, the meaning of the satori or “Awakening,” which Zen claims is the basis of this liberation, the Zen koan as the meaning through which the Awakening is attained, the art that results from Awakening, and the possible contributions of Zen to the contemporary spiritual, philosophic, and artistic situation in the West.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LAPR 950 - Aesthetics Seminar Advanced philosophic problems that are related to works of art and discourse about works of art. Focus varies from year to year but may include Postmodernism, Neo-Marxism, reception aesthetics, and gender and sexuality identity.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: LACR 102 and LAPR 850
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LAPR 961 - Opera and Politics Throughout its history, whether at court or in public theaters, opera has exhibited a magnetic pull on artists and audiences attracted to the exploration of political themes. This course examines operatic instantiations of the conflict between social conformity and personal freedom, the hedonistic abuse of power, the glorification of past achievements in order to deflect attention from present impotence, the retreat from political disillusionment, and idealized interior worlds. General commentary on musical, formal, and dramatic elements characteristic of historical periods alternates with closer analysis of specific works. Formerly HU 294
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LAPR 962 - Diaghilev and the Ballet Russes
An investigation of the role of the impresario Serge Diaghilev and his Ballets Russes in both shaping and echoing the course of artistic revolution in Paris from c. 1909-1929. Several Diaghilev ballets will be introduced, viewed, and critiqued. Particular attention will be given to Picasso and Stravinsky, Fitzgerald and Pound. In passing, students look at the ideas of Sigmund Freud on the unconscious and invented myths, particularly as they are reflected in Nijinsky’s ballets, Rites, Faun, Jeux and Spectre.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LAPR 972 - Women and Sex Roles An introduction to the history of women and to theories of gender. An interdisciplinary course combining history, literature, and the visual arts. Slide lectures on images of women in art, myth, and religions, from ancient times to modern. Economic and historical factors affecting how women have lived. Definitions of masculinity and femininity. The nature-nurture debate over hormonal differences. Formerly HU 497
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASM 801 - Fundamentals of College Mathematics An introduction to the fundamental mathematical principles and operations used in undergraduate courses in the physical and social sciences. Topics include sets, logic, probability, statistics, number theory, algebra, and geometry. Meets with LACR 226. Formerly HU 282A
Prerequisites & Notes Successful completion of LACR 009 or 100 where required as a result of the English Placement Exam.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASM 802 - Calculus An introduction to calculus with the emphasis on the applications of differential and integral calculus to the physical and social sciences. Formerly HU 282B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: LACR 102, LASM 801 Students with equivalent college-level mathematics, or pre-college advanced algebra and geometry should request special permission.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASM 803 - Probability This class introduces some of the most fundamental ideas in classical probability. Polling techniques, casino gambling, weather forecasting, and lotteries are a few areas in which the principles of probability directly influence our lives. Modern science depends upon probability to build mathematical descriptions of the real world. This course explores the concepts of probability in an intuitive and accessible way, understandable to beginners. Topics include sample spaces, counting, conditional probability, and the concept of independence, game theory, random variables, and the law of large numbers. Formerly HU 283
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASM 810 - Life Sciences Life forms in the context of current adaptations and evolutionary history. Special emphasis is placed on an exploration of evolutionary relationships, ecological specialization, and the dynamic relationships of organisms in an integrated ecosystem. Formerly HU 285A
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASM 811 - Contemporary Issues in Life Sciences Each semester this course explores one area of current research in the life sciences by focusing on three significant issues in the current scientific literature. Students participate in a series of semi-independent inquiry activities. For each research issue, student teams complete a “challenge” that demonstrates their ability to understand, collect, interpret and apply appropriate information in order to propose solutions and to convince classmates of the success of their approaches. Formerly HU 289
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASM 830 - Physical Sciences An investigation of astronomy, geology, and other physical sciences, including the origin of the universe and solar system and the nature of physical science, matter, and energy. This course provides a background for understanding the problems of the impact of science on human values. Formerly HU 285B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASM 831 - Physics An introductory college physics course. The first semester covers kinematics, dynamics, energy structural analysis, and waves; the second semester concentrates on a study of light, electricity, and magnetism. Both semesters include the frequent references to architecture, design, and the fine arts. A background in algebra is required. Formerly HU 481A
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASM 832 - Physics A continuation of the study begun in LASM 831. Formerly HU 481B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LASM 831
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASM 913 - Urban Wildlife An examination of the ways in which humans and other animals interact in shared and contiguous environments based on semi-independent field studies carried out by students on selected species. After an introduction to common species and a short period of directed study, teams of students plan, carry out, and analyze one short-term (4-week) study of one species of their choice that inhabits urban Philadelphia. Formerly HU 381
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASM 914 - Human Genetics Explores the fundamentals of genetics through the study of our own species, Homo Sapiens. Introduces the students to the study of inheritance and how molecular, physiological, environmental, and behavioral mechanisms affect the measurable characteristics of humans around the world. Topics include genetic diseases and unusual physical characteristics among others. Using local resources, students engage in problem-solving activities in comparative biology. Formerly HU 386
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASM 915 - Perception The structure and function of the senses of vision, audition, olfaction, gustation, touch, temperature, kinesthesis, time, and the brain and nervous system are considered as they relate to perception. Formerly HU 388
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASM 916 - Evolution in Modern Perspective Evolution is the unifying theoretical foundation of all the life sciences. This course explores the mechanisms that produce evolution, and their meaning for our current knowledge in biology, conservation, medicine, agriculture, and related sciences. Students also consider the effect(s) that society’s awareness of evolution has had on social institutions such as law, literature, politics, and education. Formerly HU 389
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASM 917 - Brain and Behavior This course is an introduction to the organization of the brain and nervous system and to their interactions with other body systems that produce observable behavior. Topics include brain structure and function, neurological changes over the life cycle, and the effects of malfunctions. Students learn about specific brain structures and how they contribute to or produce specific behavioral characteristics. We explore the neurochemistry of drug addiction, degenerative diseases, and psycho-active drugs, as well as other current topics of interest. Formerly HU 485
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASM 921 - Dynamic Anatomy The structure of the body as it relates to form (size, shape, and proportion) and support (posture, position, and movement). In-depth exploration of the location, orientation, and actions of the major muscle groups, joints, and bones, and how they differ by gender through the life cycle. Formerly HU 281
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102 Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Dance.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASM 931 - Concepts of Modern Physics This course surveys important concepts in twentieth century physics, including chaos theory, cosmology, quantum mechanics, and relativity. Without mathematics, we examine the tumultuous changes that have taken place in the scientific view of space, time, and physical reality. Formerly HU 385
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASM 932 - Pseudoscience in Contemporary Society The methods and issues of contemporary science. Explores how scientific information is used in society through an examination of scientific, near-scientific and pseudoscientific claims, including strange creatures like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness monster, miracle cures for diseases, and paranormal phenomena. The question of how funding might affect scientific research is also examined. Formerly HU 286
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASM 951 - Technology, Culture and Society This course explores the complex relationship among technology, cultural paradigms, and popular consciousness. We study and analyze such questions as “What is technology?”; “Does technology necessarily imply progress?”; and “How does technology define reality?” Students examine these and other related themes through readings and other media. Formerly HU 396
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 810 - Modern American History A study of contemporary developments, values, and issues as a product of 20th century phenomena. The course seeks to understand the dramatic changes that have occurred in American society over the last fifty years. Formerly HU 264
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 811 - History of China The time span is from the earliest days to the present, with special emphasis on the modern period and relations with the United States and the Western powers. Intellectual and cultural developments take precedence over political and economic history. Formerly HU 262
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 812 - History of Japan The history of Japan; the time span is from the earliest days to the present, but special emphasis is placed on the modern period and relations with the United States and other Western powers. Intellectual and cultural developments take precedence over political and economic history. Formerly HU 262B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 813 - History of Classical World The history of ancient civilizations in the Near East and Europe. Egyptian, Greek, and Roman history, religion, philosophy, and culture. Readings from selected ancient texts and slides of art works illuminate the culture of these civilizations and provide links with the present world. Formerly HU 266A
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 814 - History of Medieval Europe The history of medieval Europe from the Germanic settlements to the establishment of Christianity and the feudal social expansion of the late Middle Ages are important topics for the course. A wide range of readings and the use of examples of medieval art promote a broad interpretation of this period. Formerly HU 266B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 815 - History and Culture of Latin America The history and culture of Latin America, including indigenous as well as European cultural sources. National distinctions and the origins of modern society in the area will be developed. Formerly HU 365A
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 816 - History and Culture of Latin America The history and culture of Latin America, including indigenous as well as European cultural sources. National distinctions and the origins of modern society in the area will be developed. Formerly HU 365B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 817 - The Culture of the Italian Renaissance A comprehensive study of the political and social conditions in Italy from the end of the 14th until the middle of the 16th century that led to the artistic and philosophical flowering known as the Renaissance. Not only are the contributions of the larger states of Milan, Venice, and Florence be explored, but also the princely courts of Mantua, Ferrara, and Urbino. Reading Machiavelli’s The Prince and portions of Castiglione’s The Courtier is an essential part of the course. Formerly HU 263
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 821 - American Civilization I An in-depth study of the origins of American society with an emphasis on the particular political, social, and cultural patterns that shaped the course of American development. The first semester surveys the process of settlement, colonial societies, independence, the growth of the egalitarian spirit, and the Civil War. Formerly HU 362A
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 822 - American Civilization II An examination of some of the ways in which contemporary society and culture, including the arts and media, are related. For example, which people choose which forms of culture for their use, why do they use them, what effect does the culture have on the people who use them, and what interest does society have in regulating which culture people have access to? The course considers the categories of high and popular culture, the nature of social and cultural hierarchy, the social values transmitted by popular culture and media, and perspectives on censorship.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 823 - Modern Culture An examination of some of the ways in which contemporary society and culture, including the arts and media, are related. For example, which people choose which forms of culture for their use, why do they use them, what effects does the culture have on the people who use them, and what interest does society have in regulating which culture people have access to? The course considers the categories of high and popular culture, the natural of social and cultural hierarchy, the social values transmitted by popular culture and the media, and perspectives on censorship. Formerly HU 363
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 824 - The United States and the World, 1776 - Present This course examines American foreign policy and relations from 1776 to the present. Diverse perspectives - ideological, nationalist, realist, humanist - will be brought to bear on issues like America’s “mission” in the world, expansion and empire, the World Wars, the Cold War, and the War on the Terror.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 836 - Study Abroad: 18th Century London and Bath This course complements LAPI 822 Age of Reason, Age of Satire. The 14 day excursion will consider essential aspects of English Enlightenment culture - architecture, collecting and museum building, spa, and social life, science, imperial expansion - with site visits to Bath, Greenwich, the British Museum, John Soane’s House, Kenwood House, the Tate Britain, the Wallace Collection, etc. Students will attend twice-weekly lectures, keep a trip journal, and, after our return, submit a substantial paper on Enlightenment England.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: LACR 102 and LACR 210
Credits: 3 cr |
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LASS 850 - Cultural Anthropology An exploration of the nature of human culture, its variations and the anthropological explanations of these differences ranging from symbolic, functional, to historical. This survey of culture in Western and non-Western societies considers a number of special topics such as: language and society; cultural identity and the arts; gender; religion and cultural change; marriage and family; ethnicity and race; the impact of globalization, tourism and cultural change.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 852 - Human Evolution An introduction to human biological and cultural evolution, a survey of the major evolutionary stages in hominid evolution, an introduction to Paleolithic technologies, and a comparison of contemporary Stone Age societies with Paleolithic populations. Formerly HU 260B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 861 - Folklore Folklore is considered the artistic communication of small groups of subcultures. This course emphasizes urban folklore. Each student chooses a subculture and an art genre of an existing community to study. Classes involve the development of interviewing skills, documenting methods, and an understanding of the history of folklore study. Students learn about people’s lives through their songs, tales, movements and material culture.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 862 - Psychology of Music What makes a phenomenon musical? What is musical behavior? Why do people devote valuable cognitive resources to it? Does music have properties with universal (cross-cultural) significance? Can music be said to convey meaning? These and similar questions represent an effort to understand aspects of music seldom if ever addressed through studies of its history, theory, and practice. Moving from causal explanation to cognitive representation and mediated behavior, the course examines the biological origins of music-making, the psychology of aural awareness and perception, the strategies of musical expression, and the construction of meaning in relation to culture. Formerly HU 259
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 873 - Personality & Creativity Through readings of works of major theorists on the nature of personality and on creativity, the course poses two major questions: “What do major theorists have to say about the human personality?” and “What do major theorists have to say about what it means to be a creative person?” There are a number of ways of answering these questions and it is not the purpose of the course to choose the “best” answer, but rather, to put the student in a better position to make his or her own decision. Formerly HU 374
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 874 - Psychology of Touch In this course students learn about the role the sense of touch plays in early physical development and in the development of perceptual and cognitive skills. The last part of the course is devoted to the aesthetic dimension of touch and the significance of early tactile stimulation for the visual and performing arts. Formerly HU 378
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 876 - Psychology of Creativity The course examines the problems involved in defining and attempting to measure creativity. The course is developmentally oriented, focusing on relationships between creativity and normal growth and development, and intelligence and personality. Problems that the artist encounters with productivity are explored, as well as the values of society toward creativity and the artist. Formerly HU 480
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LASS 871
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 911 - Renaissance and Reformation: 1400-1648 The intellectual and cultural explosion that heralded the modern era in Western civilization. Political, economic, philosophical, religious, and cultural developments. Formerly HU 360A
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 912 - Age of Science & Enlightenment: 1648-1815 The dramatic intellectual revolution of the age of science and the applications of the revolution to every province of the human experience. The Enlightenment and the French Revolution, which are parts of the transformation of Europe, are studied from the perspective of their consequences for the modern world. Formerly HU 360B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 914 - Holocaust The Holocaust is a watershed event in modern history. This traumatic episode left indelible marks on Western society, probably for generations to come. It was caused by factors that still exist in the world. This course examines the history that led to the Holocaust, and will attempts to help students understand what happened and what meaning it has for us today. Formerly HU 464
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 922 - Politics and the Media This course analyzes how political and social forces interact with the American community and how that interaction affects government structure and policy. Factors such as population profiles, suburbanites, elite groups, public opinion, party organization, elections, and reform movements are studied. Formerly HU 359
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 923 - Sociology of Art An examination of the relationships that exist between art and society. The course focuses on the social influences that shape the creation and reception of artistic works. Topics include the social role of the artist; art as a socially organized form of work; the social institutions of artistic production, transmission, and audience reception; and the understanding of art in terms of its social content. Formerly HU 364
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 924 - Sociology of Politics This course studies the interaction of political, social, economic, technological, and cultural forces in American society with their resultant impact on the political system. A brief introduction to political science is incorporated early in the semester. Factors such as population profiles, “suburbanites,” elite groups, party organization, elections and reform movements are considered. Formerly HU 368
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 925 - Mass Media and the Arts The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of mass media and popular culture, primarily in the United States since the 1890s. Various forms of mass media are defined and the shared techniques by which these forms seek to communicate are analyzed. Finally, the values, both aesthetic and social, embodied in both these media and popular culture are examined in relation to social and economic change. Formerly HU 390
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 931 - The City A study of the city in history, the forces that shaped its development, and the impact the city has had on history. The American city from the 17th century to the present is used as the model for this study. Formerly HU 366
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 932 - The American Suburbs The modern suburb has had a tremendous impact upon the history, culture, politics, and art of American society. In this course we investigate the historical development of the American suburb as well as its modern form. Looking at the suburb as a cultural phenomenon, we explore both the stereotype of the suburbs as well as its more complex reality. We also examine works of fiction, photography, painting, film-making, architecture, and design that have emerged out of this strange and familiar landscape. Formerly HU 371
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 933 - American Social Values What is the USA? It is different from other societies? Who is an American? Is there such a thing as ” Americanism?” Is it possible to be ” un-American?” This course focuses on the fundamental nature of American society by examining the organizing principles of its culture. It explores some basic American value-orientations, like equality, individualism, and freedom as well as their sources and effects on American institutions and behavior. To highlight American distinctiveness it compares American society to some others like Canada and Japan. Finally, it examines some value differences within American culture that lead to political/ ideological conflict and challenges to American national identity. Formerly HU 462
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 951 - Islam: Religion & Culture This course examines Islamic culture as it is refracted in various religious and literary texts by Muslims from Arabia, Iran (Persia), India as well as North America. The course begins with discussion of the centrality of prophecy and scripture in Islam, followed by a perusal of Islamic theology and mysticism, and ends with a sampling of primarily literary prose and poetry pieces that provide insights into the multifarious facets of Islamic civilization. Formerly HU 361
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 952 - Afro-American Culture A survey of some of the most important Afro-American contributions to American culture, with special attention to the twentieth century and to the arts. Among those whose work is discussed are W. E. B. DuBois, Duke Ellington, Langston Hughes, and Paul Robeson. Formerly HU 393
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 953 - Middle Eastern Art and Culture The artistic, socio-cultural and historical context of contemporary visual, literary and performing arts from Morocco Afghanistan. Through an examination of the lives and work of selected contemporary filmmakers, illustrators, writers/poets, musicians and painters, the intellectual and artistic traditions underlying their work are explored. Considering will be how they are affected by issues such as secular is and religious fundamentalism, political struggles, war and exile, women’s rights and impact of the West.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 955 - Cultural Ecology A review of the various cultural adaptations found in different environments such as deserts, grasslands, circumpolar regions, tropical and temperate forests, islands, and high-altitude and urban areas. These adaptations include hunting and gathering, fishing, and agriculture (shifting, irrigated, and industrial). The attitude toward the environment, population growth, and the use of labor, technology, energy, and other resources are considered. Formerly HU 369
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 972 - Personality & Adjustment The study of personality, the patterns of behavior and predispositions that determine how a person perceives, thinks, feels, and acts. The inner life of men and women, the quality of their character, their adjustment to their social milieu, and their potentialities for self-fulfillment are all explored. Special attention is given to adjustment problems of artists in work and in love. Formerly HU 383
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 973 - Abnormal Psychology Historical perspectives, causal factors and treatments for types of mental disorders in adults and children including stress, panic, anxiety, mood and substance eating, cognitive and personality disorders. Schizophrenia, mental retardation, autism and behavioral disorders of childhood are also addressed. Theoretical systems relating to psychopathology including psychodynamic, social theories, cognitive as well as biological influences are explored.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LASS 871 or LASS 872 Priority enrollment to Art Therapy concentration.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 974 - Theories of Personality Introduces the study of personality and how patterns of behavior, interaction, perception and response are understood by a broad variety of theorists. Questions of nature vs. nurture, whether the past impacts the present, and what defines mental health are discussed. Psychodynamic, cognitive, humanistic, and behavioral approaches are compared and contrasted. Formerly HU 483
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: LASS 871 or LASS 872; and one additional course from: LASS 871, LASS 872, LASS 873, LASS 874, LASS 875, LASS 876, LASS 972, LASS 973, LASS 975, or MMDI 353 Priority enrollment to Art Therapy concentration.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LASS 975 - Educational Psychology An introduction to educational psychology for potential educators. The basic principles of learning theory and education are presented and critically examined. Using a psychosocial orientation, the developmental stages of the human life cycle are explored, as well as the needs of a variety of special populations, e.g., those with learning disabilities or physical disabilities. Considerable attention is given to increasing awareness and understanding of communication, group dynamics, and organizational behavior. Formerly HU 484
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LASS 871 or LASS 872
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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LAXX XXX - Liberal Arts Elective Course Students may choose electives from the extensive listing of courses. Some students concentrate their study in a single Study Area (literature, psychology) while others take an array of courses from across the range of Liberal Arts offerings. The Liberal Arts curriculum offers students a great deal of flexibility and freedom of choice. To make the best use of these opportunities, students should study the elective lists carefully, explore their educational opportunities with their advisors and with the Liberal Arts faculty and Dean, and create a coherent study plan.
Prerequisites & Notes Take two courses for 6 credits.
Credits: 3 cr |
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MAAN 101 - Freshman Animation An introduction to the basics of animation, with an emphasis on the development of storytelling capabilities. Inventive studio projects explore production techniques used both in experimental and character animation. In addition, an historical overview is provided through film screenings and group discussion. Formerly PF 127
Prerequisites & Notes Priority enrollment to Foundation majors.
Credits: 1.5 cr, 3 hrs |
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MAAN 231 - Introduction to Computer Animation This introductory course develops the student’s understanding of digital movement and imaging through animation exercises using a variety of 2D software programs on the PC platform. No previous computer experience is required. Formerly PF 216
Prerequisites & Notes Priority enrollment to Animation majors.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs |
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MAAN 320 - Selected Topics in Animation An exploration of media used in animation. The content of each course offering reflects the professional interests of the instructor. Topics have included sound installation, visual poetry and experimental techniques. Formerly PF 328
Prerequisites & Notes Note: May be taken four times for credit.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs |
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MAAN 325 - Storyboarding The ability to create effective visual continuities represents a fundamental skill in animation and live-action filmmaking. In this class, an understanding of narrative story structure and the ability to translate words into images will be developed through exercises dealing with the specifics of shot and shot sequence design. Storyboards will be expanded into animatic form and will include the creation of basic soundtracks.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: MAAN 201, MAAN 202, MAFL 201, MFAL 202
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs |
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MAAN 332 - Advanced 3D Modeling and Texturing This course is designed to further develop 3D computer animation modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering skills. Using industry-standard software, students explore and develop 3D skills with both photo-realistic and stylized graphic approaches to image creation and manipulation. Formerly PF 337
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: MAAN 331
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs |
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MAAN 333 - Advanced 3D Character Animation This course is designed to deeply increase students’ 3D computer character animation knowledge. Using industry-standard software, students build character models and skeletons, attach the models to the skeletons, and move the resulting 3D computer characters through a series of exercises as they explore and refine 3D character animation skills. Formerly PF 338
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: MAAN 331
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs |
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MACR 304 - Image and Performance For artists and performers of all disciplines. An intensive cross-disciplinary workshop in which the students create their own short performance works using fusions of video, animation, dance, motion, and sound to explore the interactions between visual media and the performing arts. Formerly PF 331
Prerequisites & Notes May be taken three times for credit.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs |
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MACR 304X - Image and Performance Meets with MACR 304. For artists and performers of all disciplines. An intensive cross-disciplinary workshop in which the students create their own short performance works using fusions of video, animation, dance, motion, and sound to explore the interactions between visual media and the performing arts. Formerly PF 331X
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the College of Performing Arts only. May be taken three times for credit.
Credits: 1.5 cr, 3 hrs |
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