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2022-2023 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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SP 4550 - Latin American Short Story
(3)
This course examines the development of the short story from the end of the 19th century to the present time focusing on texts from the modernist, vanguard, Americanist, and feminist movements.
Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.
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SP 4660 - Latin American Film
(3)
This course familiarizes the student with the New Latin American Cinema Project, Latin American films made with the intention of providing social critique and instigating social reform. Included are works by Novarro, Echeverría, Bemberg, Diegues, Guzmán, Gumucio, Dragón, Alea, Solás, Ibarra and Fernández Violanta.
Prerequisite: SP 2150 or approval of instructor.
(ARI)
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SP 4665 - The Way or El Camino de Santiago
(3)
In-depth study of the history of “el Camino” or The Way, connected to the belief of Santiago de Compostela, Spain, as the burial site of St. James, the apostle. Selected artistic representations as well as literary stories of “the Way” will be studied.
Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.
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SP 4667 - Women Writers of Spain: Redefining Nationhood, Culture and History 1600–1945
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A survey of female literary discourse across class, race, ethnicity and popular culture within the Spanish national context of the 17th through the 20th centuries. Emphasis placed on literary aesthetics and critical inquiry.
Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.
(LTI)
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SP 4670 - Spanish Cinema
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A panoramic and historical study in Spanish of the trajectory of the Spanish Cinema, from the period of Francisco Franco’s dictatorship until its most recent works. Analysis and reflection upon the films of major Spanish directors such as Luis Berlanga, Luis Buñuel, Alejandro Amenábar and Pedro Almodóvar will be encouraged. Selections may vary.
Prerequisite: SP 2150 or approval of instructor.
(ARI)
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SP 4700 - The Spanish Golden Age
(3)
Studies of the representative writers of the Spanish Golden Age (1500-1680), which may include the “Lazarillo”; plays by Lope de Vega, Tirso de Molina, Miguel de Cervantes, and Calderón; and selections from Santa Teresa, San Juan de la Cruz, Fray Luis de León, Quevedo and Góngora.
Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.
(LTII)
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SP 4800 - Don Quixote
(3)
A careful reading of Cervantes’ masterpiece seen as the prototype of the modern novel. Includes studies of structure and style, of traditional interpretations and of Cervantes’ life and thought.
Prerequisite: SP 3150 or approval of instructor.
(LTII)
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SP 4940 - Senior Capstone
(3)
Independent and/or collaborative research into major focus area: written/artistic/oral presentations required to demonstrate mastery of major area and good level of language proficiency. Required to fulfill major.
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SP 4941 - Senior Project
(3)
Summative project combining Spanish language and culture with a focus on a topic in Communication Sciences and Disorders. This project is required for undergraduates completing the CSD Bilingual Emphasis program. It replaces the requirement for SP 4940 (Senior Capstone) in the case of a double CSD/Spanish major.
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SPAN 1500 - Spanish for Health Professionals (Level 1)
(3)
Spanish for Medical Professionals is designed for health professions students who want to learn Spanish at a Novice-Mid/High level according to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. This course, taught in Spanish, will prepare health care students to develop proficiency and confidence in their working language skills to communicate effectively and confidently with Spanish-speaking patients in medical and health care settings. Students will be exposed to a variety of medical and health science terminology common to clinical settings as well as the fundamental principles of Spanish pronunciation and oral practice including phonetics, morphology, grammar, sentence structure and conjugation through a variety of learning techniques like readings, discussions, films, role-playing, and writing assignments. In addition to improving Spanish fluency, this course provides transcultural training aimed at understanding the cultural issues related to successful interactions with Spanish-speaking patients and their families.
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SPAN 2000 - Conversational Spanish for Health Care Professionals (Level 2)
(3)
This course is designed for health professions students who want to learn Spanish at an Intermediate-Mid level according to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. This course, taught in Spanish, will prepare health care practitioners to achieve a fluency and competence in medical Spanish through the practice of pronunciation, vocabulary, idioms, and grammatical structures, all within the context of the medical and health-related professions. Focus is placed on role-playing activities and dialogues that simulate the most common medical scenarios. At the end of the course, students will have acquired in-depth vocabulary related to the body, medications, illnesses and other relevant terminology, as well as language to use in clinical situations, like instructions during a hospital visit. Students will expand their knowledge and practice with advanced linguistic skills and cultural sensitivity to better understand and treat patients with a Hispanic cultural background.
Prerequisite: SPAN 1500 .
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SPAN 2200 - The Latin American Boom and Exile of the Latino Writer in the America’s 21st Century
(3)
Offered as an elective to students interested in surveying the literature of Latin America from the past 50 years, this course will focus primarily on the “Latin American Boom,” its causes and legacies. Throughout the course, students will engage with the works of some of the most notable novelists of this era, to experience and analyze their innovations in narrative storytelling, linguistics and magical realism. Students will study, comment on and evaluate the literary precedents of Hispanic writers through a review of the work of the masters including Borjes, Sábato, Onetti and Artl before delving into the writings of newer writers like Fuentes, García Márquez, Vargas Llosa and Cortázar.
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TA 1000 - Introduction to Theatre Arts
(3)
An exploration of the art of the theatre with the aim of developing knowledgeable appreciation. The course is designed to increase the student’s awareness of theatrical art as cultural expression, to enhance understanding of the processes of artistic creation, and to develop the critical skills which foster discrimination among the kinds and qualities of theatre arts competing for attention. Learning experiences include lectures, discussions, a practicum, video viewings, and attendance at live productions. As an introduction to theatre, for non-theatrical students, this course is not part of the theatre minor.
(ARI)
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TA 1100 - Stage Movement: Basics
(3)
A course in the art of movement for stage: students learn basic movement skills including development of spatial awareness, locomotor movements (across the floor), center combinations, and large motor control. Students will learn to communicate verbally and in writing using movement language. Activities might include memorizing choreographic sequences, stretching, and counting rhythms.
(ARI)
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TA 1200 - Acting I
(3)
A course in the art of acting: students learn basic acting skills including development of sensory and emotional awareness, removing vocal and physical blocks, role analysis, development of objectives, and characterization. Learning activities include exercises, monologues, and scenes.
(ARI)
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TA 1300 - Introduction to Technical Theatre
(3)
The course is designed to acquaint the student with various technical aspects of theatrical production. Emphasis is on theatre safety, costume construction, scenic and property construction and painting, theatre sound, and stage lighting.
Lab fee.
(ARI)
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TA 3000 - Script Analysis
(3)
The course focuses on the development of critical skills which can aid students in future research and analysis of literature for the stage. The student will explore important examples of dramatic literature; develop a critical vocabulary for communicating interpretive ideas; practice writing and speaking effectively about interpretive ideas; and develop research and dramaturgical skills needed by theatrical practitioners.
Prerequisite: EN 1110 ; TA 1200 or TA 1300 , or instructor approval.
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TA 3100 - Stage Movement: Mask and Body
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Advanced course in the art of movement and mask. Students will learn the philosophy of movement through exercises and mask work. Activities might include performing silent mask work, creative physical explorations, and exercises in physical limitations.
Prerequisite: TA 1100 , TA 1200 , or Instructor Approval.
(ARI)
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TA 3200-3240 - Performance Courses
(3)
A series of courses in advanced acting techniques that might include advanced characterization, script analysis, auditioning, theatre literature and mask techniques. Learning activities include exercises, monologues, and scenes. Each semester will focus on a different period or style.
Prerequisite: TA 1200 or instructor approval.
(ARI)
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TA 3201 - Musical Theatre
(3)
A course in advanced acting techniques that might include advanced characterization, script analysis, auditioning, theatre literature and mask techniques. Learning activities include exercises, monologues, and scenes. Each semester will focus on a different period or style.
Prerequisite: TA 1200 or instructor approval.
(ARI)
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TA 3202 - Shakespeare for Actors
(3)
A course in advanced acting techniques that might include advanced characterization, script analysis, auditioning, theatre literature and mask techniques. Learning activities include exercises, monologues, and scenes. Each semester will focus on a different period or style.
Prerequisite: TA 1200 or instructor approval.
(ARI)
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TA 3203 - Voice for Actors
(3)
A course in advanced acting techniques that might include advanced characterization, script analysis, auditioning, theatre literature and mask techniques. Learning activities include exercises, monologues, and scenes. Each semester will focus on a different period or style.
Prerequisite: TA 1200 or instructor approval.
(ARI)
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TA 3210 - Training of Standardized Patient
(3)
Standardized Patient (SP) programs utilize standardized patients (SPs) to provide a standardized and repeatable interactive experience for testing students in health care programs. SPs can be lay persons, and/or real patients trained to take on the role of the patient during a simulated encounter. This course trains students in becoming a standardized patient. Students participating in this course will undergo instruction on how to act in the role of the patient for each case scenario. Training is supplemented with written material, video footage (when possible) of real patients, and facilitated role playing. SPs are then observed by the author of the case scenario to ensure that they present the case scenario realistically and consistently, and are able to accurately respond to questions that may be posed by the examinee.
Prerequisite: TA 1200 .
(ARI)
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TA 3250 - Directing
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A course in the art of directing: students learn basic directing skills including script analysis, conceptualization, visualization, blocking, stage movement, business, scheduling, production staff communication, and actor coaching.
Prerequisite: TA 1000 or TA 1200 or instructor approval.
(ARI)
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TA 3301 - Improvisation
(3)
Improvisation will emphasize creative stage activities not requiring a written script. Participation in activities of this course will release and enhance the work of all types of students and show the students how to approach characterization viscerally rather than intellectually, spontaneously rather than intentionally. Improvisation is meant to build skills that translate to all professional fields, using the basis of Listening and Responding, and through the craft of creating live theatre through spontaneous, intuitive and natural happenings.
Prerequisite: TA 1000 or TA 1200 or Instructor approval.
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TA 3302 - Acting II: Advertising and Marketing
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This course will introduce actors to the basic on-camera skills, which will then evolve into a focus on commercial, voice over, and industrial acting techniques. Students taking the course are required to take Acting I, where they will learn the fundamentals of acting based on the techniques of Stanislavski and Meisner.
Prerequisite: TA 1200 or Instructor Approval.
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TA 3303 - Acting III: Film and Television
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This course will teach actors intermediate and advanced on-camera skills, which will then evolve into a focus on Feature Film and Television acting techniques. Students taking this course are required to take Acting I, where they will learn the fundamentals of acting based on the techniques of Stanislavski and Meisner. Students are also required to take Acting II: Advertising and Marketing, where they will learn basic on-camera skills.
Prerequisite: TA 1200 & TA 3302 , or Instructor Approval.
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TA 3500 - Acting Practicum
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Performance in a mainstage or laboratory production. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
(ARI – To satisfy the core this course must be taken in combination with other AR, MS, or TA courses to equal at least 3 hours.)
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TA 3520 - Building Crew Practicum
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Forty hours of activities in the scene shop and/or the costume shop and/or in electrics. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
(ARI - To satisfy the core this course must be taken in combination with other AR, MS, or TA courses to equal at least 3 hours.)
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TA 3540 - Running Crew Practicum
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Running crew for one production selected from stage, light, sound or costume crew. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
(ARI - To satisfy the core this course must be taken in combination with other AR, MS, or TA courses to equal at least 3 hours.)
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TA 3560 - Theatre Management Practicum
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Forty hours of activity in one of the following areas: stage management, directing, film making, publicity, program design or development, house management and box office. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
(ARI – To satisfy the core this course must be taken in combination with other AR, MS, or TA courses to equal at least 3 hours.)
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Theology |
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TH 2000 - Introduction to World Religions
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A study of major religions around the world regarding the sacred texts, beliefs, rituals, ways of life, ethical teachings, and communal structures.
(THI)
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TH 3050 - Honors Christianity II: Development
(3)
Fall semester
The content and the purpose are the same as in TH 3000 though the perspective is broadened and deepened.
This course fulfills the Christianity requirement.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 , honors status or instructor approval.
(THII)
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TH 3070 - Many Faces of Jesus: Historical and Contemporary Interpretations
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This course explores the diverse interpretations of Jesus Christ, moving from early Christian texts, both canonical and non-canonical, to interpretations across historical periods in art, music, poems, and films, among other media. Special attention will be paid to historical questions about Jesus of Nazareth as well as how communities and individuals derive meaning from interpreting Jesus’s life and message in varying historical and cultural contexts.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 or TH 1020 or TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(TH I, CHTY)
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TH 3400 - Special Topics in Jewish Studies
(3)
Topics can include such subjects as contemporary Jewish theology, theological reflections on the Holocaust, the Talmud, etc. Specific course topics are announced by the department.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII)
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TH 3450 - Judaism
(3)
This course is an introduction to the academic study of Judaism, with a special emphasis on the beliefs and practices of contemporary Judaism.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 or TH 1020 or TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII)
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TH 3600 - Study Abroad: Perspectives on Religious Pluralism
(3)
This course is a companion course to a guided study abroad trip, providing an orientation to religious pluralism in a study abroad context. Consideration of religious diversity and pluralism in a given location is the primary focus of this course. Special topics include but are not limited to historical interactions of religious communities; public and private uses of religious symbols; the history, form, and function of important religious sites; individual identity formation from the perspective of religious pluralism; and other relevant subject matter as it is experienced in the culture within which the student is immersed.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval required. This course offered only in conjunction with a scheduled trip abroad. Students must be registered for both components to earn course credit.
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TH 3613 - Contemporary Judaism in the U.S.
(3)
This course will familiarize students with the diversity of contemporary American Jewish identities, practices, beliefs, cultures, communities, politics/activism, and institutions/organizations.
Prerequisite: Level I course in Theology & Religious Studies ( TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 , or TH 2000 ).
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TH 3622 - Islam
(3)
This course is an introduction to the academic study of Islam, regarding its founding, development, and contemporary beliefs and practices by the various Muslim peoples around the world.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 or TH 1020 or TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII, GPR)
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TH 3700 - Theories of Religion
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This course will examine the history of scholarship dedicated to developing theories of religion. Course material will engage students in critical reflection on the origins of the field of religious studies and those scholars who attempted to create a “science” of religion. The course will illustrate the trajectory of theorizing as this field emerged over time, and explore various scholarly answers to the question, “What is religion?”
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII)
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TH 3966 - Religion, Gender, & Sexuality
(3)
This course will familiarize students with diverse understandings of gender and sexuality as they exist across and within religious traditions. This course gives particular attention to religious individuals who have been historically overlooked in religious contexts and in the traditional study of religion because of gender identity and/or sexuality.
This course fulfills the Christianity requirement.
Prerequisite: Level I course in Theology & Religious Studies (TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 , or TH 2000 ).
(GPR) (THII) (CHTY)
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TH 4001 - Hinduism
(3)
This course is an introduction to the academic study of Hindusim. Attention will be given to Hinduism’s historical roots, foundational ideas, and development in South Asia as well as contemporary beliefs and practices of various Hindu communities around the world. Key theological and philosophical questions will be considered in addition to methodological issues in the study of Hinduism.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 , or TH 2000 .
(THII) (GPR)
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TH 4010 - Studies of the Historical Jesus
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This course will explore the major trends in historical Jesus research today and will examine the implications of this research for understanding the history of earliest Christianity and for theology, especially doctrines concerning Christ. The course will include an evaluation of the treatment of questions about the historical Jesus in the media, including reports of the Jesus Seminar.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 , TH 2000 .
(THII) (CHTY)
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TH 4190 - New Religious Movements
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This course explores new religious movements with a focus on their origins, their theological tenets, and their impact on modern culture. Movements examined include those more established movements such as the Mormons and Christian Scientists as well as more recent religious groups such as the Unification Church, WICCA, the Branch Davidians, Heaven’s Gate, Scientology, and the New Age Movement. Students are asked to consider questions such as: What issues are at stake in categorizing these movements? How are these movements perceived and discussed in the media and popular culture? What makes these movements appealing to some individuals? What factors allow some movements to be sustained while rendering other movements fleeting?
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII)
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TH 4192 - Religion and Colonialism
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This course explores the intersection of religion and the colonial enterprise around the world. Special attention will be given to the aftermath of encounters between Christianity and non-Christian peoples within colonialist contexts.
This course fulfills the Christianity requirement.
Prerequisite: Level I course in Theology & Religious Studies (TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 , or TH 2000 ).
(THII) (CHTY)
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TH 4450 - World Religions
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An introduction to the beliefs and practices of four major world religions—Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Islam—through a study of their scriptures and history. The class concentrates on each religion’s views of the Transcendent and of the nature and destiny of the human person. Students read selections from the scriptures and writings of major thinkers in each tradition. A study of the major events in the history of each religion serves as background for a consideration of its contemporary beliefs and practices.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII, GPR)
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TH 4480 - Buddhism
(3)
This course is an introduction to the academic study of Buddhism, regarding its founding, development, and the contemporary beliefs and practices of various Buddhist peoples around the world.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , or TH 1020 , or TH 1050 , or TH 2000 .
(THII, GPR)
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Women, Gender and Sexuality |
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WGS 1000 - Women in Culture
(3)
Fall semester
This course focuses on the experiences of women and the significance of gender in society, providing an interdisciplinary perspective. Specific areas of investigation may include the social construction of gender, women and work, the state, patriarchy, and the role of women in society and in the family. Particular attention is paid to such factors as race, ethnicity, and class to understand more fully women’s roles across cultures and over time.
(SRI)
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WGS 2000 - Approaches to the Study of Gender
(3)
This course focuses on social science approaches (psychology, sociology, anthropology) to the study of gender. The question of “what does it mean to be male and female in our culture?” will be critically examined. Gender differences and similarities are examined through various research studies and theoretical perspectives.
(SRI)
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WGS 3020 - Women and Science
(NS 3020 )
(3)
This course will examine the role of women in science by studying their contributions to the scientific body of knowledge and their influences as professionals in scientific fields. Readings will focus on the lives of many influential women scientists, the influence of women on the origins of modern science and the participation of women in research on both sides of the lab bench, as investigators and as study subjects.
(SRII)
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WGS 4970 - Internship
(1-3)
This course is designed to allow the student to pursue applied studies through community work in a field of choice.
Prerequisite: WGS 1000 , WGS 2000 .
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CP 3910 - Co-op Work Projects I
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Work experience that is off-campus, paid, and provides students exposure to employment in various organizations. Ideally, employment will be in an area closely related to the student’s career path as possible. Students must have completed 60 hours of college work prior to the first work period, and have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Transfer students must complete one semester of classes at Rockhurst before their first work period. Each course can be taken only once for a maximum of three hours per course.
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CP 3920 - Co-op Work Projects II
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Work experience that is off-campus, paid, and provides students exposure to employment in various organizations. Ideally, employment will be in an area closely related to the student’s career path as possible. Students must have completed 60 hours of college work prior to the first work period, and have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Transfer students must complete one semester of classes at Rockhurst before their first work period. Each course can be taken only once for a maximum of three hours per course.
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HON 3500 - Leaders in History, Culture, and Literature
(3)
This course introduces students to models of leadership, using literature, history, film, and art to understand how leaders act. In the Ignatian Jesuit tradition, the course encourages the development of personal leadership traits such as self-awareness, imagination, critical thinking, and ethical responsibility.
Prerequisite: Writing proficiency.
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HON 4940 - Honors Thesis
(1-4)
The Honors Thesis is an in-depth, interdisciplinary project of special interest to the student. The student can choose to complete original research or creative work using methods recognized by practicing scholars. In all cases there must be a written product that includes elements appropriate to the relevant disciplines, such as a research question or hypothesis, methods section, discussion of findings, academic argument, etc. The Honors Program requires the project to be interdisciplinary and to posses the depth, quality, or scope indicative of honors work. In consultation with the Honors Director, the student will choose a thesis committee made up of a thesis advisor, a second faculty member reader, and the Honors Director. The thesis advisor will be a faculty member who is grounded in a relevant discipline and who will become the instructor of record.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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SA 2000 - Cultural Transitions and Adjustment
(3)
Cultural Transitions and Adjustment is preparation for students participating in a variety of programs abroad, such as education, research, service learning, and internships or working abroad. Preparation is for more effective interaction in multicultural situations. Students will gain an understanding of cultural differences and similarities through the study of intercultural theories with application to each student’s own experience, including both understanding others as well as self-awareness. This coursework additionally has national and cross-cultural applications for U.S. culturally, ethnically, regionally, and economically diverse interaction.This course is for international students studying at Rockhurst as well as U.S. students from Rockhurst studying abroad.
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BADM 1600 - The Health Sector in the U.S. and Beyond
(3)
This course provides a basic description and explanation of the health care industry in the United States and worldwide. It examines how health care is structured, how it functions, its problems, and how its various elements interact to produce and supply health care. It examines the nature of health and the institutions and personnel who deliver health services. It explores the means by which we pay for these services; the relationship of technology to the provision of health care services is assessed; the various ways that government interacts with providers of health care services is studied; the ethical implications of issues in health care is investigated; issues of access to health care and vulnerable populations are explored.
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BADM 2010 - Business Principles for Health Care
(3)
This course is designed to introduce students to the many facets of the business side of health care. Key concepts will include managing in a health care facility, motivational and leadership theories, marketing and quality improvement initiatives, technology, accounting and finance, and regulatory constraints.
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Wisdom Core Cornerstone |
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WCC 1000 - Wisdom Core Cornerstone
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The Cornerstone Seminar introduces first-time college students and transfer students to Rockhurst University, including its mission, its academic values, and its Jesuit tradition. Each Cornerstone Seminar section is uniquely designed by a faculty member and employs the special interest of the faculty member to create a class that is focused on an interesting topic or engaging problem.
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