Goucher College 2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalogue PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived catalog. Programs are subject to change each academic year.
Course Descriptions
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Environmental Studies |
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ES 315 - Climate Change (3 Cr.)
This course critically examines the science of climate change, the predicted effects of this change on the planet, and the proposed approaches to address it. This examination also involves an analysis of both domestic and international policy debates and an evaluation of the ecological, social, and economic costs and benefits of the leading solutions that have been proposed to mitigate or to adapt to climate change. Prerequisites: or , and junior standing, or permission of instructor. Every other Spring. First offered 2012. Mora.
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ES 325 - Environmental Political Theory (3 Cr.)
This course begins with an examination of the origins of environmental thought through a reading of several, well-known nature writers, namely, Thoreau, Muir, and Leopold. It then turns to a discussion of how aspects of the relatively new field of environmental political theory intersect with the tradition of political thought, reinterpreting and broadening the meanings of citizenship, justice, and other political concepts in light of the ascendancy of environmentalism. Prerequisite: ES 140 /PSC 140 or permission of instructor. Variable semesters. Department.
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ES 330 - Urban Sustainability (3 Cr.)
With over half of the world’s population living in cities and with an increasing trend toward urbanization to continue for the foreseeable future, it is imperative that we evaluate different approaches to make cities sustainable. This course examines the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of urban sustainability in an effort to examine resource consumption in cities and to assess critically the urban policies designed to reduce environmental damage and improve quality of life. Emphasis will be placed on the use of ecological principles on both the biophysical environment of a city and its societal dimensions to provide a novel context to the functioning and structure of cities and to create a useful framework upon which different policies can be evaluated. Prerequisites: Junior standing, , and . Fall. Mora.
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ES 375 - Advanced Topics in Environmental Studies (3-4 Cr.)
This course examines advanced topics in environmental studies through an in-depth evaluation of contemporary environmental concerns. Topic varies from year to year, and they may include political ecology, environmental justice, conservation, environmental governance and policy, land-use transformation, sustainable development, or environmental activism. Course may be repeated for credit if a different topic is offered. Prerequisites: Junior standing and . Fall. Department.
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ES 390 - Environmental Studies Senior Capstone (3 Cr.)
This course for majors and minors integrates concepts covered in the Environmental Studies curriculum by providing students with opportunities to synthesize knowledge and to apply skills and methods learned throughout their study in the major. Emphasis will be placed on developing skills that are critical for students in their future careers, including communication, analytical, research, critical thinking, and problem solving. Students work on individual and group projects to further their understanding of a particular environmental problem, issue, or subject area. The central activities of the course are a semester long project designed to further integrative thinking and a series of exercises designed to hone students’ preparedness for careers and/or further studies in the environmental field. Students will have the option to embed service-learning opportunities into their semester project. Prerequisite: Senior standing as an environmental studies major or minor. Spring semester. Mora.
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ES 399 - Independent Research in Environmental Studies (1-3 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #7)
Library research work and/or laboratory-based project carried out under the supervision of a faculty member affiliated with the Environmental Studies Program. Results of the research will be presented in the form of an annotated bibliography, an oral presentation/examination, a formal written report, a public presentation, or a combination of the above. The type of research presentation will be established in consultation with the faculty member supervising the research. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing as an environmental studies major and permission of instructor. Fall and spring semester. Department.
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French |
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FR 110 - Elements of French I (4 Cr. Each)
This two-semester sequence is an introduction to the French language. At the completion of the series, students will have achieved basic proficiency in the four skills of reading, writing, speaking, and oral comprehension. Four contact hours with the instructor. Prerequisite: placement. A minimum grade of C- must be attained to advance from one course to the next. Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Department.
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FR 120 - Elements of French II (4 Cr. Each)
This two-semester sequence is an introduction to the French language. At the completion of the series, students will have achieved basic proficiency in the four skills of reading, writing, speaking, and oral comprehension. Four contact hours with the instructor. Prerequisite: placement. A minimum grade of C- must be attained to advance from one course to the next. Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Department.
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FR 130 - Intermediate French (4 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #2) (LER–FL)
A continuation of FR 110 and FR 120 , this course focuses on the further acquisition of linguistic skills (understanding oral and written French, speaking, and writing) taught in cultural context. Includes close reading of short pieces by Francophone authors, close viewing of audiovisual materials, and discussion of particular cultural elements in the target language. Four contact hours with an instructor. Prerequisite: placement test or FR 120 with a minimum grade of C-. Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Department.
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FR 231 - L-T-L Special Topics in African Literature and Film (1 Cr.)
This Linkage-Through-Language course is an option for students proficient in French and concurrently enrolled in WL 230 . Students meet and discuss (in French) various francophone texts related to the general syllabus of WL 230 . Written assignments are also in French. Co-requisite with WL 230 and approval of the instructor. Spring semester. Martin.
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FR 233 - Conversation and Composition (4 Cr.)
Development of comprehension, conversation and writing skills through the study of French films, television programs, readings of contemporary texts, followed by discussions and writing exercises. The latter will reinforce sentence patterns in French and grammar. Prerequisite: with a minimum grade of C-. Offered Fall and Spring. Department.
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FR 245 - Bouillon De Culture—Introduction to French Studies (4 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #9) (LER–TXT AND DIV)
This course traces significant themes in the evolution of French culture from the Middle Ages to the post-World War II era. It prepares students to integrate concepts and methods drawn from the social sciences and the humanities in the study of French and Francophone culture. Special attention is given to building a cogent argument in French (oral and written), cinematic and textual analysis, and to the critical reading of sources in French history. Prerequisite: one 200-level French course. Fall semester. Ingram, Martin and St. Ours.
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FR 253 - Introduction to French/Francophone Cinema (4 Cr.)
A survey of French/Francophone cinema, this course introduces students to the history of French/Francophone film, various approaches to film and modes of film analysis. It also teaches French film terminology. Prerequisite: or permission of instructor. Variable semesters. First offered Fall 2012. Martin and St. Ours.
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FR 256 - Readings in French: A la Page (4 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #9) (LER–TXT AND DIV)
A survey course in French literature of the 19th and 20th centuries, this course includes readings from the Romantic poets to present-day novelists and authors of experimental texts. Special attention is given to reading strategy, textual analysis, and concepts in literary theory. Prerequisite: one 200- level French course. Fall or Spring (variable). Martin and St. Ours.
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FR 258 - Current Events in Fifth-Republic France (4 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #10) (LER–TXT AND DIV)
This course examines contemporary French society in the context of the major social and cultural changes of the Fifth Republic era. Students gain an understanding of singularity of recent issues of culture and identity in France by situating them with respect to their historical antecedents. A key focus of the course is the distinctive French democratic tradition and its recent evolution. Prerequisite: one 200-level French course. Spring semester. Offered 2012-13 and alternate years. Ingram.
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FR 272G - Intensive Course Abroad: Language and Culture in Avignon (3 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #3, and #9)
This is a three-week intensive course abroad during the summer or winter intersession. This course integrates the study of language and culture through a three-week immersion experience in Avignon. The course includes a general introduction to the history, politics, and contemporary culture of Avignon and the Provence region. Students examine French/American cultural difference through independent projects, excursions, guest lecturers and/or performers. Group activities include cooking classes, plays and films, and a three-day trip to the small town of Taulignan. The program includes intensive language exposure and placement with home-stay families. Prerequisite: (or equivalent proficiency) and permission of instructor. Summer. Department.
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FR 272Y - Intensive Course Abroad (6 OR 8 Cr.) (THE 272Y) (GEN. ED. #3, and #8) (LER - ARC)
Courses include a pre-departure or post-departure discussion (or both) in the fall or spring term and a three-week intensive course abroad in the winter intersession or summer.
FRENCH THEATRE IN PARIS AND MARSEILLE: LANGUAGES OF PERFORMANCE (6 OR 8) (THE 272Y)(GEN. ED. #3 AND #8) This course is an experiential introduction to the dynamic world of the contemporary French theatre in Avignon, Marseille, and Paris. Students get to know each area through French theatre artists (amateurs, students, and professionals). Building on longstanding exchanges between these artists and Goucher students and faculty, the course furthers language skills in immersion environments such as home stay families, theatre workshops, and cooking classes. Experienced theatre students profit from direct engagement with French traditions of acting and staging, while beginners discover and develop skills such as vocal projection, stage presence, and characterization. For all students, theatre offers tools for developing conversational ease in French while plays and performances provide a window into contemporary French culture. The capstone project is a Goucher Theatre Department production presented as part of the Department’s fall program. Each student’s participation is based on the individual’s skills and interests. Students may choose to perform an acting role, contribute to visual elements such as costumes or scenery, perform dance or music, participate as a producer/administrator, or pursue research relevant to the production. This 8-credit course (4 in French, 4 in theatre) includes a seven week component in the spring, a three-week program abroad in May/June, and a seven-week component in the fall. Seniors and others unable to participate in the fall may take only the spring and May/June components for 6 credits. Spring/Summer/Fall semesters. Offered 2013 and alternate years. Free and Ingram.
SCREAMS ON SCREEN: HUMAN RIGHTS AND FILM NORTH AND SOUTH OF THE MEDITERRANEAN (6)(GEN. ED. #3) The Gateway component of this course (7 weeks on campus prior to leaving the country - 2 credits) provides an introduction to Morocco and to the French terminology of Cinema Studies. The ICA proper, taught by an international team of scholars consists in a comparative study of how Maghrebi cinema and French cinema represent and defend human rights. Classes alternate with excursions in the area and guest lectures by filmmakers from the Maghreb. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, French proficiency at the 200- level and/or permission of ICA leaders. Summer, first offered summer 2014. Martin and St. Ours.
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FR 290 - Internship in French (3-4 Cr.)
Projects in which students make use of their foreign language skills in a work environment in this country or abroad with a government agency, business, or nonprofit organization. This course is graded pass/no pass only. Department.
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FR 295 - L-T-L Anthropology of France (1 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #10)
Students enroll simultaneously in ANT 238 /HIS 227 and follow the syllabus of that course while pursuing an additional unit of study in French. This section meets for two hours alternate weeks to discuss readings and films and to hear guest speakers. Final project must be in French. Prerequisite: FR 130 or 200-level proficiency in French. Approval of instructor required before enrollment. Fall semester. Offered 2012-13 and alternate years. Ingram.
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FR 299 - Independent Work (1-4 Cr.)
Variable semesters Department
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FR 330 - Special Topics in French Literature (4 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #8 when topic applies)
Exploration of a theme in French literature. Topic varies from year to year (e.g., French Women Authors, Love in French Literature, French Cinema, L’Écriture de la Révélation, The New Wave Cinema, Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Humanism, The Age of Enlightenment). Required readings and written essays in French. May be repeated for credit if topic is different. Prerequisites: FR 245 or FR 256 . Fall or Spring (variable). Martin and St. Ours.
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FR 333 - Special Topics in French Culture and Civilization (4 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #11 when topic applies)
Exploration of a theme in contemporary French society. Conducted in a seminar format, this course encourages the oral participation of students. Topic varies from year to year (e.g., the French through their food, generations and social change since 1945, Marseille: between Europe and the Mediterranean). May be repeated for credit if topic is different. Prerequisite: FR 245 , or FR 258 . Spring semester. Offered 2013-14 and alternate years. Ingram.
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FR 344 - En vert et contre tous (3 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #11) (LER-ES)
This course is devoted to environmental issues important in France and Francophone countries but which clearly concern the whole world. Depending on the special topic, we will explore current ecological issues such as global warming, the opening of the Northwest Passage, genetically modified organisms, nuclear energy, the relationship between human and non-human animals, alter-globalization, green party politics, etc., from a pluri-disciplinary perspective. These viewpoints may include politics, science, history, philosophy, demography, economics and geography, for example, expressed in media such as the press, the cinema, music, and literature. Prerequisites: and or . Fall or Spring (variable). St. Ours.
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FR 351 - Topics in Francophone African Literature & Cinema (3 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #9 and #10)
Topics in Francophone African Literature and Cinema examines cultural texts from the 20th and 21st centuries, produced in French in Western and North Africa. Topics have included: Women’s Francophone Literature; West-African Cinema; Violence and Reconciliation in Sub-Saharan Literature; The Cinema of the Maghreb. Repeatable if topic is different. Prerequisite: FR 235 , FR 245 , or FR 256 . Fall or Spring (variable). Martin.
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FR 400 - Independent Work (1.5-4 Cr.)
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FR 450 - Senior Thesis (4/4 Cr.)
Fall semester and spring semester Department.
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German |
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GER 110 - Elements of German I (4 Cr.)
Designed to give students a firm foundation in the language: grammar, vocabulary, composition, and oral practice. Course will develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Course focuses on communicative approach, stressing contemporary cultural issues and using authentic texts and materials. Four contact hours with instructor. Prerequisite: placement. A minimum grade of C- must be attained to advance to the next level. Fall semester. Larkey. Krueger.
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GER 120 - Elements of German II (4 Cr.)
A continuation of previous work with abundant oral and aural practice, course focuses on communicative approach stressing contemporary cultural issues. Four contact hours with instructor, Prerequisite: GER 110 with a minimum grade of C-. Spring semester. Larkey and Krueger.
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GER 129 - Gateway to Germany (1 Cr.)
This is a seven-week required precursor course for students participating in the intensive course abroad in Berlin, Germany. The course is taught in English and focuses on cultural and language preparation for an intensive study-abroad experience. All students going to Berlin must enroll in this course. Prerequisite: GER 120 or instructor’s permission. Highly recommended in combination with GER 250 . This course is graded pass/no pass only. Spring semester. Larkey and Krueger.
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GER 130 - Intermediate German (4 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #2) (LER–FL)
A continuation of GER 110 and GER 120 , this course focuses on the further acquisition of linguistic skills (understanding oral and written German, speaking, and writing) taught in cultural context. Course reviews and expands fundamentals of grammar, concentrates on vocabulary building and active use of the language. In addition to reading contemporary texts, the course focuses on communicative approach, stressing contemporary cultural issues. Four contact hours with instructor. Prerequisite: GER 120 with a minimum grade of C-. Fall semester. Larkey and Krueger.
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GER 130G - Intermediate German—Berlin, Germany (4 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #2 and #3) (LER–FL and LER-SA)
A three-week intensive course in Berlin. Students will take daily German language and cultural Classes at the Neue Schule,, and will visit numerous cultural and historical sites. Berlin, one of the most exciting European cities, provides a rich culture and unique history, as well as many opportunities for casual and formal conversation. Excursions will bring to life many of the topics covered in the course. To get a genuine taste of German life and to practice the language, all students will stay with host families. Prerequisite: GER 129 and GER 120 with a minimum grade of C-. Highly recommended: GER 250 . May/June. Larkey.
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GER 233 - Modern German History: From Unification to Unification (3 Cr.) (HIS 233 ) (GEN. ED. #4) (LER-TXT)
German reunification (1990) has transformed a range of recent and continuing debates on recent German history, including the character of the Wilhelmine Empire, the outbreak of World War I, fascism, the Holocaust, and the post-1945 German states. The course develops a framework for understanding the controversies relating to issues of national identity and collective memory that shape the writing of this history. Readings and discussions in English. Prerequisite: HIS 117 recommended. Variable semesters. Beachy.
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GER 234 - Conversation and Composition (4 Cr.) (LER–TXT)
Special topics: Development of conversation and writing skills through the study and discussion of written and visual texts, shorts, and full-length films. The course will provide insights into contemporary cultural, social, and political topics. Students will write professional letters, essays, editorials, film reviews, analyze short texts and films, and give presentations in German. The course will emphasize vocabulary acquisition, active use of idiomatic expressions, conversation, grammatical concepts, and composition. May be repeated if topic is different. Prerequisite: GER 130 with a minimum grade of C- (or equivalent). Fall semester. Department.
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GER 240 - Introduction to German, Austrian and Swiss Literatures and Writers. Rotating Topics (3 Cr.) (LER–TXT)
The course acquaints students with major literary movements, influential texts and authors in the 20th and 21st century. In addition, students explore the historical contexts in which these texts were written. Special attention is given to reading strategies, introduction to textual analysis, and improving speaking and listening skills. Students will read literary texts such as poems, short stories, and novels, produce short papers (e.g. book reviews, film reviews, and response papers), and give presentations in German. Taught in German. May be repeated if topic is different. Prerequisite: GER 130 with a minimum grade of C- (or equivalent). Spring semester. Department.
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GER 250 - Special Topics in Modern German Culture (4 Cr.) (WL 250 ) (LER–TXT AND DIV)
Rotating topics in German film and culture of the 20th century: Berlin-divided and united; survey of 20th-century German and Austrian culture; Berlin-Vienna: two metropolises in the 20th century; Multicultural Germany. Readings and discussions in English. Highly recommended for students taking GER 130G in Berlin. May be repeated if topic is different. Spring semester. Larkey.
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GER 251 - Jews in Germany From the Enlightenment to the Rise of the Nazi Regime (3 Cr.) (HIS 251 /JS 251 ) (LER–TXT)
This course focuses on the history of German Jews from the period of emancipation in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century to the end of the Weimar Republic. We will examine the role of German Jews in German politics, economic life, and culture; Jewish enlightenment (“Haskalah”); the rise of anti-Semitism in the nineteenth century; the rise of the Reform movement; Jewish assimilation and its discontents; and the Weimar Jewish Renaissance. Fall semester. Larkey.
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GER 259 - Oral Histories of Holocaust Survivors—Telling Their Stories (3 Cr.) (HIS 237 /JS 259 ) (GEN. ED. #4 and #10) (LER–TXT)
A community-based learning experience in which students interview Holocaust survivors and retell their stories to help these stories live on after the Holocaust survivor generation has passed. Training in interviewing techniques and storytelling will be provided. Readings and discussions in English. Students will be expected to interview survivors, record sessions, and publicly present the survivors’ stories. Recommended: GER 260 /HIS 229 /JS 246 and JS 245 or permission of instructor. Fall semester. Larkey.
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GER 260 - History, Literature, and Film on the Holocaust (4 Cr.) (HIS 229 /JS 246 ) (GEN. ED. #9) (LER–TXT)
Beginning with the historical factors that led to the Holocaust, this course further focuses on the analysis of literary works (memoirs, diaries, poems, fiction, etc.) and films (documentaries and features) on the Holocaust within the historical context of World War II. Readings and discussions in English (films with English subtitles). Spring semester. Larkey.
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GER 272G - Intensive Course Abroad (3 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #3) (LER-SA)
HIGH-INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED GERMAN—BERLIN, GERMANY A three-week intensive course in Berlin, Germany. After an online placement test, students will take daily German language classes at the Neue Schule and will visit numerous cultural and historical sites. Berlin, one of the most exciting European cities, provides a rich culture and unique history, as well as many opportunities for casual and formal conversation. Excursions will bring to life many of the topics covered in the course. To get a genuine taste of German life and to practice the language, all students will stay with host families. Prerequisite: GER 130 with a minimum grade of C-. Highly recommended: GER 250 . Summer. Larkey. FILM IN BERLIN (4) (COM 272G ) This course will take the students “on location” to Berlin. It will not only provide an overview of Berlin as a historic and modern city of film, but will also explore significant aspects of the contemporary film industry at the sites in Berlin. Students will discuss and write about “Berlin films.” They will also opportunities to meet with representatives of film production and marketing companies, film schools, film festivals and the Film Commission. Prerequisite: GER 129 Summer. Larkey and Peroutka.
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GER 290 - Internship in German (3-4 Cr.)
This course is graded pass/no pass only. Department.
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GER 299 - Independent Work (1-4 Cr.)
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GER 395 - Senior Seminar (4 Cr.)
This course is designed for students who wish to minor in German and have acquired the necessary credits. The selection of topics is closely linked to the students’ direction of study and can be broadened or narrowed as needed. All readings are in German. Emphasis is on independent research and seminar papers. Use of the Internet is strongly encouraged. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Variable semesters. Department.
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Goucher Program in Paris (Fall and Spring) In order to qualify for this Paris program, students need to have completed two courses at the 200 level, one of which must be FR 245. Participants in the Goucher College Paris program take required courses and are placed into the half-time internship connected with a semester-long research project. The resulting research essay (written in French) needs to be shared with the faculty of the department upon the student’s return from Paris on campus. All courses are taught in French. The following are required: 209 or 210 (depending on individual placement evaluation upon arrival at the Sorbonne), FR 290P and FR 252. |
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FR 209 - Advanced French Language I (8 Cr.)
This third-year course includes thorough grammar review, vocabulary-building exercises, the study of idiomatic structures, textual exegeses, and written composition. An important component is a phonetics practicum that aims to improve a student’s pronunciation through intensive drills in the language laboratory and through individual conferences with the instructor for diagnosis and correction of particular pronunciation problems.
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FR 210 - Advanced French Language II (8 Cr.)
This fourth-year course emphasizes complex grammatical structures, developing a literary vocabulary, techniques of textual exegesis, and appreciation for the various prose styles of literary expression. An important component is a phonetics practicum that aims to improve a student’s pronunciation through intensive drills in the language laboratory and through individual conferences with the instructor for diagnosis and correction of particular pronunciation problems.
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FR 252 - Paris-France-Paris (3 Cr.)
This course centers on Paris as a French cultural center and on the history of Paris and its relationship with France. Themes include: urbanization, cultural geography and understanding the Grand Paris in the French cultural and socio-political nexus. In its focus on the contemporary period, it pays special attention to recent state projects such as L’Institut du Monde Arabe, le Palais de Tokyo, and the Museum of Immigration. On-site visits included.
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Hispanic Languages, Literatures, and Cultures |
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SP 110 - Elements of Spanish I (4 Cr.)
Intended for students with little or no knowledge of Spanish. Students will develop communicative skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and understanding of Hispanic cultures. Four contact hours. Prerequisite: Completion of placement exam. Fall and spring semesters. Department.
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SP 110V - Elements of Spanish I (4 Cr.)
This is a four-credit course, with three hours a week face-to-face and one hour a week online, in which students will conduct interactive activities with classmates and students abroad. Intended for students with little or no knowledge of Spanish. Students will develop communicative skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and understanding of Hispanic cultures. Moreno-López and Miranda-Aldaco.
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SP 119 - Gateway to Mexico (1 Cr.)
An introduction to Mexican history and culture. It is a half-semester precursor course for students participating in the intensive course abroad in Cuernavaca, Mexico. This course is graded pass/no pass only. Fall semester. Department.
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SP 120 - Elements of Spanish II (4 Cr.)
Continued development of the four basic language skills—listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing—within the context of Hispanic cultures. Four contact hours. Prerequisite: SP 110 or SP 110V with a minimum grade of C- or placement. Fall and spring semesters. Department.
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SP 120C - Spanish Requirement in Cuernavaca (4 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #3)
Special section SP 120 . Continued development of the four basic language skills within the context of Mexican culture. Three weeks of intensive language study in Mexico, coupled with homestays and cultural explorations within the country. Prerequisites: Placement test or SP 110 or SP 110V with a minimum grade of C-. Enrollment in SP 119 during second seven weeks of the fall semester prior to the trip. January intersession. Department.
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SP 120V - Elements of Spanish II (4 Cr.)
This is a four-credit course, with three hours a week face-to-face and one hour a week online, in which students will conduct interactive activities with classmates and students abroad. Continued development of the four basic language skills—listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing—within the context of Hispanic cultures. Prerequisite: SP 110 or SP 110V with a minimum grade of C- or placement test. Fall and spring semesters. Moreno-López and Miranda-Aldaco.
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SP 130 - Intermediate Spanish (4 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #2) (LER–FL)
This course is designed to expand knowledge of the Spanish language and explore the cultural diversity in the Spanish-speaking world through the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. This is the third and final course of the lower-division language sequence. Satisfactory completion of the course fulfills the foreign language requirement. Four contact hours. Prerequisite: SP 120 , SP 120C , or SP 120V , with a minimum grade of C- or placement test. Fall and spring semesters. Department.
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SP 130C - Spanish Requirement in Cuernavaca (4 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #2 and #3) (LER-FL and LER-SA)
Special section of SP 130 . Continued development of the four basic language skills within the context of Mexican culture. Three weeks of intensive language study in Mexico, coupled with homestays and cultural explorations within the country. Satisfactory completion of SP 130 in Cuernavaca fulfills the foreign language requirement. Prerequisites: SP 120 , SP 120C , or SP 120V , with a minimum grade of C- or placement test. Enrollment in SP 119 during second seven weeks of the fall semester prior to the trip is required. January intersession. Department.
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SP 130E - Spanish/Environmental Studies in Ecuador (7 Cr.) ES 130E (GEN. ED. #2, #3, and #11) (LER–ENV, LER-SA, LER-FL)
This interdisciplinary course allows students to study environmental sustainability issues and Spanish in Ecuador, which is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. This course encompasses a pre-program course and an international field experience that includes field trips to the rain-forest and the San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos Islands. Using current environmental problems in Ecuador and elsewhere, this course focuses on environmental politics, economic development, and/or ethical considerations about the relationship between human populations and their surrounding ecosystems. This course also examines the intellectual history of the idea and discipline of ecology, including Darwin’s legacy and the importance of the Galapagos Islands in shaping Darwin’s thought. Credits will be distributed as follows: 3 credits during the pre-program course in the Spring semester at Goucher (2 Environmental Studies and 1 Spanish), and 4 credits during the three week intensive course in Ecuador (1 Environmental Studies and 3 Spanish). This course will be offered every other year in the Spring semester at Goucher, in combination with a three week intensive course in Ecuador during May/early June. Prerequisite for SP 130 : SP 120 with a minimum grade of a C- or placement. Spring semester, alternate years. Department.
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SP 130G - Spanish/Astronomy in Granada (8 Cr.) (AST 110G ) (GEN. ED. #2, #3, and #6) (LER-FL)
Regularly scheduled every other year in the spring semester at Goucher, in combination with a three-week intensive course in Spain during the month of May. This course will encourage a great deal of interdisciplinary study among our students by studying sciences and Spanish in a Spanish city that is known for its astronomical observations, such as IRAM, and its multiethnic environment. Credits will be distributed as follows: 2.5 Astronomy and one Spanish credit in the spring, and 1.5 Astronomy and three Spanish credits in the summer. Prerequisite: SP 120 , SP 120C , SP 120V , with a minimum grade of C- or placement test. Spring semester, alternate years. Miranda-Aldaco and Sugerman.
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SP 130S - Intermediate Spanish with Community-Based Learning (4 Cr.) (GEN. ED. # 2) (LER-FL)
Spanish 130S is designed to improve students´ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through a variety of interactive and cultural activities inside and outside the classroom. Students´ will take an active role in the learning experience by participating in the community-based learning component of the course, which involves direct contact with the Spanish-speaking community of area neighborhoods. This is the final course in the 100-level language sequence. Successful completion of this course will fulfill the foreign language requirement. Prerequisite: SP 120 , SP 120C , SP 120V , with a minimum grade of C- or placement test. Fall and spring semesters. Department
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SP 130V - Intermediate Spanish (4 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #2) (LER-FL)
This is a four-credit course, with three hours a week face-to-face and one hour a week online, in which students will conduct interactive activities with classmates and students abroad. This course is designed to expand knowledge of the Spanish language and explore the cultural diversity in the Spanish-speaking world through the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. This is the third and final course in the lower-division language sequence Successful completion of this course will fulfill the language requirement. Prerequisite: SP 120 , SP 120C , SP 120V , with a minimum grade of C- or placement test. Fall and spring semesters.. Moreno-López and Miranda-Aldaco.
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SP 225 - Cuban Spanish, in Business (4.5 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #2)
This interdisciplinary course will allow students to study business management and Spanish in Cuba, a country in transition from a firmly-state-controlled economic structure to a more open economy. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the culture, the language and experience the political and social life of this Spanish speaking country first hand, and in doing so learn how to understand, speak, read, and write at an intermediate language level. The course will be scheduled every other year in the fall semester at Goucher, in combination with a three-week intensive course in Cuba during the Winter session. During the Fall Semester at Goucher, students will obtain 1.5 credits in Business Management and Business Spanish credits. During the three-week in Cuba the 3 Business Management and Spanish credits will be completed. Prerequisite for Spanish: SP 130 or placement. Prerequisite for BUS MGT: None. Department.
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SP 229 - Intermediate Readings in Spanish (3 Cr.)
Course is designed for continued development of student’s language abilities, emphasizing reading and writing skills through cultural and literary texts. It will include a review of the fundamentals of grammar in the context of the readings. Course does not count toward the Spanish major or minor. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of foreign language requirement. Fall and spring semesters. Department.
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SP 229E - Spanish/Environmental Studies in Ecuador (7 Cr.) *COURSE DESCRIPTION CHANGED FEBRUARY 2013. SEE “UPDATES” ON FRONT PAGE OF ONLINE CATALOGUE. ES 130E (GEN. ED. #2, #3, and #11).
This interdisciplinary course allows students to study environmental sustainability issues and Spanish in Ecuador, which is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. This course encompasses a pre-program course and an international field experience that includes field trips to the cloud forest and the San Cristobal Island in the Gal´apagos Islands. Using current environmental problems in Ecuador and elsewhere, this course focuses on environmental politics, economic development, and/or ethical considerations about the relationship between human populations and their surrounding ecosystems. This course also examines the intellectual history of the idea and discipline of ecology, including Darwin’s legacy and the importance of the Galapagos Islands in shaping Darwin’s thought. Credits will be distributed as follows: 3 credits during the pre-program course in the spring semester at Goucher (2 Environmental Studies and 1 Spanish), and 4 credits during the three week intensive course in Ecuador (1 Environmental Studies and 3 Spanish). This course will be offered every other year in the spring semester at Goucher, in combination with a three week intensive course in Ecuador during May/early June. Prerequisite for SP 130 : SP 120 with a minimum grade of a C- or placement test. Spring semester, alternate years. Department.
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SP 230 - Intermediate Conversation and Composition (4 Cr.)
Development of conversation and writing skills through the study and discussion of texts, audio, short videos, and full-length films. Special attention is given to the acquisition and active use of everyday vocabulary. Grammar exercises are integrated with the readings and dialogues. Prerequisite: SP 229 or placement test. Fall and spring semesters. Department.
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SP 230S - Intermediate Conversation and Compositions with Community-Based Learning (4 Cr.)
Special section of SP 230 . Development of conversation and writing skills through the study and discussion of texts, audio, short videos, and full length films. Special attention is given to examining cultural and social issues that affect Spanish-speaking communities in their countries and in the United States. An integrated community-based learning component will provide the students with meaningful opportunities to increase their language skills while engaging with the local Spanish-speaking community. This interaction time will replace one hour of class each week. Prerequisite: SP 229 or equivalent placement. Fall and spring semesters. Department.
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SP 235 - Advanced Conversation and Composition (3 Cr.)
Continuation of the skills introduced in SP 230 . Emphasis on critical writing, analytical reading, and advanced conversation required for upper-level courses. Practice of complex linguistic structures, writing of summaries, developing arguments, and interpretation of quotes. The program is structured around four main topics: international politics, immigration, multiculturalism, and Latin-American culture. Prerequisites: SP 230 or placement test. Fall and spring semesters. Department.
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SP 238G - Spanish/Astronomy in Granada (8 Cr.) AST 110G /SP 130G (GEN. ED. #3 and #6)
Regularly scheduled every other year in the spring semester at Goucher, in combination with a three-week intensive course in Spain during the month of May. This course will encourage a great deal of interdisciplinary study among our students by studying sciences and Spanish in a Spanish city that is known for its astronomical observations, such as IRAM, and its multi-ethnic environment. Credits will be distributed as follows: 2.5 Astronomy and 1 Spanish credit in the spring and 1.5 Astronomy and 3 Spanish credits in the summer. Prerequisite: SP 130 , SP 130C , SP 130V , with a minimum grade of C- or placement test. Spring semester, alternate years. Miranda-Aldaco and Sugerman.
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SP 240 - The Critical Pedagogue: Teaching Spanish as a Cross-Cultural Transformative Process (3 Cr.) *credit for LER - Understanding Diverse Perspectives granted 4/22/2013 (LER - DIV)
In this course student will observe teachers of Spanish, create their own lesson plans, exams and class activities, and practice different methods for teaching reading, writing, listening, speaking and cultural material. Class discussions and readings will revolve around questions such as: Does the neutral/objective teacher exist? Is what one chooses to include or leave out of the curriculum a political act? Students will analyze bias, stereotypes and generalizations in textbook and pedogogical material. They will read in Spanish the book I, Rigoberta Menchu, An Indian Woman in Guatemala and discuss the realities of social and political struggle and their connection to class materials. Students will also examine Spanish and Mexican films, which shed critical views of educational systems and compare them to their own. Prerequisite: . Fall semester, alternate years. Moreno-López.
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SP 250 - Special Topics in Cultures and Civilizations of the Spanish-Speaking World (3 Cr.)
Introduction to different cultures and civilizations of the Spanish-speaking world. The topic will vary from year to year. May be repeated for credit if topic is different. Prerequisite: SP 235 . Variable semesters. Department.
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SP 254 - Survey of Peninsular Literatures and Cultures: An Exploration of Spain’s Literary Journey (3 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #9) (LER–TXT)
This course is designed to help students appreciate and enjoy literature as well as to introduce some of Spain’s major literary periods, and a variety of Spanish authors. Students will study the evolution of Spanish literature starting in the 12th Century when Spain was still under Arab occupation to the 20th century, concentrating mostly in poetry, short stories and plays. We will explore a variety of texts that reflect Islamic Spain, as well as the Sephardic, Catalonian, Galician and Castilian Traditions. Through the critical analysis of texts, which focus on issues of gender, sexuality, socio-economics and culture, students will understand different worldviews of this multi-cultural country’s traditions and how they relate to their contemporary reality. Prerequisite: or permission of the instructor. Fall and Spring semesters. Department.
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SP 260 - Spanish in the Media (4 Cr.)
The media and the press are said to be shaping not only language use, but identity formation among Spanish-speakers in Latin America and the United States. With this in mind, the goal of this course is to explore the emergence of a universal or transnational Spanish that seeks to generate a Pan-Hispanic identity while respecting multicultural perspectives. The course will refine oral and written language skills while viewing diverse media formats: print media, podcasting, blogging, talk radio, and the 30 minute news broadcast. Prerequisite: SP 235 . Spring semester, alternate years. Cortés-Conde
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SP 263 - Spanish in the Workplace: Language and Culture (3 Cr.) *Credits changed from 3 to 4 effective fall 2013. (LER–DIV)
This course is designed to increase students’ knowledge of the Spanish language and the Hispanic culture in preparation for their work in the United States bilingual workplace. The students will have the opportunity to work with the Hispanic community in Baltimore City through a community-based learning approach. The combination of community service and class discussions will allow students to gain a greater understanding of the barriers the Hispanic community face, as well as, the successes achieved in the areas of health care, education, social and legal services. Prerequisite: . Spring Semester, alternate years. Cortes-Conde and Ramos-Selllman.
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SP 265 - The Intrepid Dialectologist: Learning Spanish Through Dialects and Service Learning (3 Cr.) (LER–DIV)
As is the case with most languages, Spanish is not unified or monolithic, it has the multiplicity of varieties that reflect the diverse experiences and culture of a people who defy being categorized by nationality, ethnicity, or race. From Mexico to Argentina and Puerto Rico to Spain, we will uncover these Spanishes and the cultures that make sure of them. The course has a community-based learning component. Contact with the Spanish speaking community in the Baltimore area will give students the opportunity to experience first hand these diversities. Prerequisite: SP 235 or equivalent placement. Fall semester, alternate years. Cortés-Conde.
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SP 272Y - Intensive Courses Abroad (8 Cr.) (ED 272Y ) (GEN. ED. #3)
INTENSIVE COURSE ABROAD
MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION IN COSTA RICA (8) (ED 272Y) (GEN. ED. #3) This interdisciplinary course builds Spanish language skills into the curriculum of education through a seven-week pre-program course in the fall (two credits), a three-week immersion experience in Costa Rica in January (four credits), and a seven-week post-program course in the spring (two credits). This course introduces students to the basic skills and concepts of multiculturalism and how to effectively apply them in a classroom. The first seven-weeks is conducted in English. During the three-week intensive, students will be immersed in the Spanish language, and the final seven weeks will be conducted in Spanish. Prerequisites: SP 230 or permission of the instructor. Variable semesters. Moreno-López and Smith.
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SP 290 - Internship in Spanish (Variable 3-4 Cr.)
Projects in which students make use of their foreign language skills in a work environment in this country or abroad with a government agency, business, or nonprofit organization. This course is graded pass/no pass only. Fall and spring semesters. Department.
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SP 294 - Survey of Latin-American Literatures and Cultures: Vision de los Vencidos, an Alternative Perspective (3 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #9) (LER – TXT and LER-DIV)
This course is designed to help students appreciate and enjoy literature in its historical context as well as to present some of Latin America’s major literary periods with their most representative authors. At the beginning of the semester, students study samples of Quechua and Nahuatl poetry, and stories of the Quiche. The colonization of the Américas is approached from the point of view of the colonized. Then, students critically analyze the writings of a 16th century Spanish friar, a 17th century Mexican nun, and authors from the 19th and 20th century from Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Students will explore issues of afrocubanism, indigeninsm, and indianism, all movements that have had crucial roles in the social and ethnic configuration of Latin America. Prerequisite: or permission of instructor. Fall and spring semesters. Department.
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SP 296 - Latin American Studies (1 Cr.) LAM 105 / HIS 268 /LAM 268 )
This course is an option for students who are proficient in Spanish and who are concurrently enrolled in either LAM 105 –Introduction to Latin American Studies or HIS 268 /LAM 268 –Latin American History: Pre-Columbian to Present. Students and the instructor meet on a regular basis to discuss, in Spanish, the same themes, events, and concepts presented in the companion course. Students enrolled in SP 296 write their exams and assignments in Spanish as well. This course may be taken with either one or both Latin American studies courses, but it may not be taken separately or as a stand-alone course. This one-credit course may be taken with more than one course. Prerequisite: permission of the Latin-American studies director. Corequisite: LAM 105 and/or HIS 268 /LAM 268 . Variable semesters. Department.
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SP 299 - Independent Work (1-4 Cr.)
Fall and Spring semesters. Department.
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SP 318 - “Trans-Nationally Queer”: Finding a Voice Through Art in the Gay Spanish Speaking World (3 Cr.)
Starting with Denmark in 1989, Belgium, Spain, Canada, South Africa, Norway, Sweden, Portugal, Argentina and Mexico have already granted civil rights to their gay citizens. But, artists, film directors, authors, pop singers, actors and actresses have been contributing for decades not only to the pop culture of the gay Spanish speaking world but also to its rich literary tradition. Through novels, films, songs, art pieces, essays and articles we are going to analyze the evolution of the queer movement in different Spanish speaking communities around the world and we are going to compare it to the on-going struggle in the U.S. Prerequisites: SP 254 or SP 294 or equivalent placement. Variable semesters. Moreno-Lopez.
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SP 320 - Fable, Fantasy, and Francoism: Narratives of the Spanish Civil War (3 Cr.)
This course examines the representation of the Spanish Civil War and its aftermath in both film and fiction. Students will study and analyze a variety of narratives, some fictional and some historical, about the Spanish Civil War and the Post-Civil War era. We will also analyze a number of films that emphasize the effects of the war on cultural and personal liberties. Special emphasis will be given to the experience of marginalized groups, such as women, children, gays, and lesbians. Prerequisites: SP 254 or SP 294 . Variable semesters. Zavales Eggert.
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SP 328 - Crime and Punishment in Latin American Cinema (3 Cr.)
The objective of this seminar is to explore film narratives and examine the world-view represented in them. In order to understand different world-views one must compare them; thus, the overall objective is to explore the representation of crime in Latin American cinema and compare it with that of U.S. filmmakers. This course will utilize film studies as a backdrop to discuss and explore cultural differences in the understanding of crime, responsibility, and punishment. Prerequisites: SP 254 or SP 294 . Variable semesters. Cortés-Conde.
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SP 332 - Special Topics in Spanish Peninsular Literature (3 Cr.)
Literary themes and genres in Spanish peninsular literature. The topic will vary from year to year and may include Spanish peninsular short story, theatre, or novel. May be repeated for credit if topic is different. Prerequisites: SP 254 or SP 294 . Variable semesters. Department.
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SP 340 - Social Criticism Through Written and Visual Texts (3 Cr.)
Students will explore social issues from the different periods of Spanish history through the study and critical analysis of three literary works and their representation in films. The first, El perro del hortelano, a baroque play of the Spanish Golden Age, sheds a critical light on social classism through a comedy that focuses on love and jealousy. The second, the novel and film Crónica del rey pasmado, narrates the story of a young king living in the Spanish Golden Age, who is torn by the attraction he feels towards his wife and the precepts of the Catholic Church. Finally, we will examine La familia de Pascual Duarte, the founding novel of the genre known as tremendismo. Prerequisites: SP 254 or SP 294 . Variable semesters. Moreno-López.
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SP 345 - Special Topics in Latin American Literature (3 Cr.)
Literary themes and genres in 20th-century Latin American literature. The topic will vary from year to year. May be repeated for credit if topic is different. Topics may include the Latin American short story, theatre, or novel. Prerequisites: SP 254 or SP 294 . Variable semesters. Murphy and Zavales Eggert.
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SP 360 - Special Topics in Spanish Translation (3 Cr.)
The topic will vary from year to year and may include translation for content specific areas (such as business, literature, medicine); translation vs. interpretation; dubbing and subtitles in films; and on-line language translators. May be repeated for credit if topic is different. Prerequisite: or . Variable semesters. Department.
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HIS 110 - American Society and Culture: 1607-1876 (3 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #4 and #10) (LER–TXT AND DIV)
Significant cultural, political, and social themes during the first two-and-a-half centuries of the American past. Autobiographies and visual materials, as well as traditional sources used to develop central themes and issues in American history. Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Baker and Hale.
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HIS 111 - American Society and Culture: 1865 to the Present (3 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #4 and #10) (LER – TXT AND DIV)
A continuation of HIS 110 , which may be taken independently. Emphasis on social and cultural aspects of late 19th- and 20th-century history using fiction, family histories, and traditional sources. Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Hale and Jeffrey.
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HIS 113 - Premodern Asia: 1500-1850 (3 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #4 and #10) (LER-TXT)
Survey of social, cultural, political, and economic trends and themes in Asian history in the early modern period. Fall semester.
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HIS 116 - European History Survey: Ancient to 1715 (3 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #4 and #10) (LER-TXT)
Survey of European history from ancient Greece and Rome to the rise of early modern nation states. Includes classical culture and society, the emergence of Christianity, the European Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the Reformation, early modern Colonial empires, and European absolutism. Fall semester Beachy and Fraser.
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HIS 117 - Modern and Contemporary Europe: 1715 to the Present (3 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #4 and #10) (LER – TXT)
A continuation of HIS 116 , which may be taken independently. Emphasis on major social, cultural, and political developments from the Enlightenment to the present. Includes the Enlightenment and the French Revolution, industrialization, nationalism, socialism, European colonialism and imperialism, fascism, the world wars, and the Cold War. Spring semester. Beachy and Fraser.
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HIS 120 - Middle Eastern Society and Culture From the Seventh to the 18th Century (3 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #4 and #10)
Examines social, political, and cultural history of the Middle East from the rise of Islam to the age of colonialism. Considers the impact of religion, slavery, imperialism, and colonialism in shaping Middle Eastern society, politics, and culture under Arab, Ottoman, and Persian rule and colonial domination. Variable semesters Kirmani.
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HIS 201 - World History II (3 Cr.)
Themes and trends in world history from 1500 to the present. Examines the emergence of the modern world and the response to modernity in different parts of the globe. Prerequisite: Frontiers or sophomore standing. Spring semester. Offered 2010-11 and alternate years.
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HIS 205 - Bad Spirits: The Trans Atlantic Slave Trade in History and Memory (NEW COURSE) (3 Cr.) (AFR 205)
Between 1500 and 1866, an estimated 12.5 million Africans were forcibly removed from their families and loved ones and shipped across the Atlantic Ocean to labor as slaves in the Americas. The vast scope of the slave trade—in terms of its human toll as well as its reach across the continents—left an indelible stamp on societies on both sides of the Atlantic.
This course examines the Atlantic slave trade and its lasting imprint on the modern psyche through three different lenses: through the experiences of the slaves, slave traders, and other Atlantic contemporaries who lived through its growth and abolition; through the interpretations of historians who have studied the trade; and through the creative work of Atlantic “ancestors”—such as spiritual diviners, filmmakers, and writers—who have wrestled with its legacies and meanings in more recent history. By looking at the slave trade through these different perspectives, this course not only aims to introduce upper-level undergraduates to some of the core themes in the history of the slave trade, but also to provide students with insight into the trades’ cultural impacts past and present.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of instructor. Recommended: , , , or . Dator
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HIS 206 - Success and Failure in Early American Capitalism (4 Cr.) (AMS 206)
The rags-to-riches theme is a staple of the American historical experience. But, personal and economic failure has also played an important role in the development of the United States. This course examines the relationship between and meaning of economic success and failure from the era of Ben Franklin to that of Andrew Carnegie. In addition to secondary accounts of early American entrepreneurialism, debtor laws, bankruptcy practices, and commercial panics, readings will likely include Franklin’s Autobiography, Herman Melville’s “Bartleby, the Scrivener”, Horatio Alger’s “Ragged Dick”, Carnegie’s “Gospel of Wealth”, and beggars’ letters to John D. Rockefeller. Prerequisite: Any 100-level history course, sophomore standing, or permission of the instructor. Spring. First offered 2012. Hale
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HIS 207 - Comparative African History (NEW COURSE) (3 Cr.) (AFR 207)
This course offers a comparative examination of several of the diverse histories, cultures, and societies that have contributed to making of the African continent. Divided into five parts, the course begins with a broad overview of precolonial state formation in both “medieval” Africa and the era of the Atlantic slave trade, continues with an analysis of the transition to “legitimate” commerce and the onset of colonialism, and concludes with a discussion about anti-colonial struggles and the rise of new post-colonial nation-states in the 20th century. After establishing this broad outline, the course will proceed by exploring three to four African countries in closer detail in an effort to draw out comparisons across linguistic, cultural, and national boundaries. Specific attention will be given to the social dimensions of changing relationships across ethnic, gender, and religious lines, strategies of dominance and resistance in the colonial era, and the intellectual and expressive contours of the post-colonial conundrum. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. Recommended: or . Dator
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HIS 208 - Modern Eastern Europe, 1772 to the Present (3 Cr.)
This course examines East European history from the first partition of Poland to the end of the Cold War and beyond. Focusing on Poland, the Habsburg empire, and the Balkans in the 19th century and the emergence of nation-states in those regions in the 20th, topics include political structures for those in power and those under foreign rule; regional identities between Russia and the West; social structures and cultural history; the urban history of capitals such as Prague, Warsaw, and Budapest; intellectuals and resistance movements; socialism, fascism, and liberalism; the world wars; the Cold War and the “Iron Curtain”; and postsocialist transitions since 1989. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. Variable semesters. Fraser.
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HIS 214 - Social Theory in Historical Context (3 Cr.)
Understanding social theory is an important tool for the craft of history. This course focuses on the emergence of certain social theorists who have been critical to analyzing society and culture since the 18th century. Readings include Smith, Marx, Weber, Durkheim, a number of Frankfurt School figures (including Habermas), and Foucault. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or permission of instructor. Variable semesters. Beachy.
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HIS 220 - Imperial Russia From Peter the Great to the Revolution (3 Cr.)
Beginning with the vast reforms of Peter the Great to both Russian politics and culture, this course traces Russia’s search for modernity and its unique place in the world vis-à-vis both Europe and Asia. We will study the persistence of autocracy under the tsars; serfdom and emancipation; the expansion of the Russian empire; the development of socialist thought among the intelligentsia; urban migration; and the onset of violent revolution at the turn of the 20th century. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. Fall semester. Fraser.
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HIS 222 - Russia and the Soviet Union in the 20th Century and Beyond (3 Cr.)
This course will examine the Soviet Union in the 20th century, beginning with the Bolshevik Revolution and Civil War; Stalinism in the 1930s; the collectivization of agriculture and peasant revolt; the five-year plans; shifts in gender, family, and sexuality laws; national minorities in the Soviet state; the Great Terror; World War II on the home front and in the Soviet military; the onset of the Cold War under Khrushchev; the effects of glasnost and perestroika under Gorbachev; and the path of postsocialist Russia since 1991. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. Spring semester. Fraser.
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HIS 223 - Russian and Slavic History From Earliest Times to Peter the Great (3 Cr.)
This course opens with the earliest known history of the Slavic peoples. It proceeds to examine the conversion to Orthodox Christianity; the medieval Kievan Rus’ state; the Mongol conquest; the rise of Muscovy; the establishment of serfdom; the beginnings of the Romanov dynasty; and cultural changes of the seventeenth century that paved the way for a new phase of history beginning with Peter the Great. We will focus on political, ideological, cultural, and religious factors that produced a unique Russian civilization. Prerequisite: sophomore standing and one of: HIS 116 , HIS 220 or HIS 222 . Variable semesters. Fraser.
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HIS 224 - Europe: 1914-1945 (3 Cr.)
This course will examine in detail the period of European history bookended by the dates of the two world wars. Focusing at various times on Britain, France, Germany, Russia/Soviet Union, Italy, and Spain, we will study the political and military situation leading up to and during World War I; the home front; the social and cultural causes of revolutions after the war; the peace treaty and Wilsonian intervention; veterans’ affairs and war wounds; gender and society in the 1920s; dislocations in the European empires; the Great Depression and the rise of fascism; socialism in power and in opposition; nationalism, race, and anti-Semitism; technology; the Holocaust; and challenges for a postwar world. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. Variable semesters. Fraser.
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HIS 226 - Women and Gender in Modern European History (3 Cr.) (WS 246 )
This course examines modern Europe through the lens of women and gender, including topics such as the Enlightenment and women’s rights, masculinity in revolutionary politics, Victorian domesticity, the rise of consumer cultures, discourses on sex, reproduction, and women’s bodies, the effects of colonialism on gender ideology, suffrage campaigns, gender politics during and after the two world wars, and negotiating gender across the Cold War divide of eastern and western Europe. Prerequisite: sophomore standing and any other course in history or women’s studies. Variable semesters. Fraser.
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HIS 227 - Cultures of Contemporary Europe (4 Cr.) (ANT 238 ) (GEN. ED. #4 and #10)
Overview of major themes and current fieldwork of European cultural anthropology. Themes include: immigration and nationhood, political ritual and collective memory, family and kinship, religion and politics, gender, and social class. Includes survey of post-1945 era (economic recovery, decolonization, the collapse of communism, European unification). Prerequisites: SOC 106 , ANT 107 , one 100-level history course (HIS 117 recommended), or permission of the instructor. May be taken with FR 295 (one credit). Fall semester. Offered 2012-13 and alternate years. Ingram.
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