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HIS 387 - Seminar in Modern East Asia (4 Cr.)
Independent research and directed reading on topics in East Asian history, culminating in a substantial paper. The topics will vary from year to year.
Prerequisite: one 200-level history course or permission of instructor. Fall Semester. Dawley.
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HIS 397 - Senior Portfolio (1 Cr.)
Majors should register to complete their senior portfolio, typically in their senior spring or final semester. Prerequisite: intended only for graduating history majors. Spring and Fall semesters. Department.
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HIS 400 - Independent Work in History Department (1.5-4 Cr.)
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HIS 415 - Tutorial in Historical Research (4 Cr.)
The discipline of history is built upon the skills of empirical research in written texts and material culture, and the transformation of that data into meaningful narratives about the past through interpretation and research. This course asks students to demonstrate their mastery of the discipline through an advanced project of research and writing of their own design. Students will complete this project through regular course meetings and one-on-one interaction with a member of the faculty. Required of all majors and minors, usually in the fall of their final year. Fall semester. Department.
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HIS 450 - Senior Thesis (4/4 Cr.)
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HIS 480 - Capstone in History (4 Cr.)
Each student will visualize and design a capstone project that culminates their work in the History Department. This capstone project can take many forms: the refinement and/or extension of 400-level research tutorial essay; a creative, real-world application of historical knowledge and analysis; a practice teaching session of one historical problem or issue; or a portfolio of Goucher work with reflective commentary and analysis. This project will build to a final symposium in which all students will present their work for the Goucher community. Required of all majors and minors, usually in the spring of their final year. Spring semester. Department.
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Intellectual Disabilities |
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SPE 224 - Practicum in Special Education with Children with Intellectual Disabilities (Variable Cr.)
Practicum with children with intellectual disabilities in the elementary/middle-school age range under the supervision of a classroom teacher in special education. The practicum provides insight into the special needs and the unique educational approaches to teaching children with mental retardation. Prerequisites: one special education course and permission of the instructor before November 1. January intersession. Department.
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SPE 324 - The Assessment of the Behavior and Development of a Child with Intellectual Disabilities (4 Cr.)
Study of a child with intellectual disabilities in the elementary/middle-school age range through observation, anecdotal records, behavioral data, informal assessment techniques, tests, school records, developmental data, and tutorial work relationship. Emphasis on factors that affect the behavior and development of the child in the education process. The analysis of the data results in a case study and an IEP. Prerequisite: SPE 327 . Fall semester. Longo.
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Interdisciplinary Capstone |
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IDS 290 - Internship (3-4 Cr.)
Service-learning internship in Baltimore City is section .001.
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IDS 299 - Independent Work in Interdisciplinary Studies (3-4 Cr.)
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IDS 300 - Making Connections: A Service-Learning Liberal Arts Capstone (4 Cr.)
Multidisciplinary capstone experience to help seniors put their own majors in a larger context by examining inter-relationships among their courses, between their own major and other majors, and between liberal arts college experience and issues in the off-campus community. Students will work cooperatively as a team and explore the contributions of different liberal arts academic disciplines to address social and civic issues. Process and results will be presented both on and off campus. Large fieldwork component to be carried out as part of Goucher’s partnership with the HARBEL Community Organization in northeast Baltimore City. Prerequisites: senior standing and permission of the instructor. Spring semester. Instructor to be appointed.
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IDS 399 - Advanced Independent Work (3-4 Cr.)
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IDS 201 - Study Abroad Immersion Course (1 Cr.)
The Study Abroad Immersion Course is a one-credit opportunity to help students have a more intentional, immersive and integrative experience while studying abroad. The course is part of the Study Abroad Learning Education Requirement (LER-SA). Office of International Studies permission required.
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ISP 110Y - Perspectives on the Global Condition (8 Cr. Seminar) (ISP 110 FIRST SEMESTER = LER-SSC)(FRO)
THE RISE OF THE ATLANTIC WORLD (4) The first semester examines three foundational and powerful movements-the Atlantic slave trade, the scientific revolution, and the Enlightenment-that helped establish the primacy of what we know of as the West over the course of three centuries. By taking advantage of the new process of understanding and interpreting information represented by the form of inquiry and argument known as the scientific method, the critique of former structures and the formation of a new idealism and hierarchy found in the Enlightenment, and the political, economic, and structural dominance brought about by the set of Atlantic relationships in the slave trade, select states and peoples crafted a political, economic, and cultural hegemony that unsettled all former powers and, over time, built the precedents of today’s globalization(s). Fall semester. Martin and Singer.
POST-COLONIAL GLOBALISM-INTEGRATION AND FRAGMENTATION, ASSIMILATION, AND RESISTANCE (4) Perhaps the story of the world is not so linear. Perhaps there have been efforts to resist the wholesale deconstruction of other identities, values, and realities. Perhaps “resistance” has been an underlying current that has never been entirely distinct from the juggernaut of the West. This sense of “perhaps” anchors the second semester of the International Scholars Program. Through various literary writings and film, we explore themes of migration, resistance, diaspora, and hybridity. Spring semester. Martin and Singer.
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ISP 115 - The American Identities (3 Cr.)
The premise of the January-term ISP course is that our understanding of other cultures is enriched by knowledge of our own. And what better way to know a culture than to study its dreams. This course examines the American Dream in its many forms—including the dream of rags to riches, of owning a house with a white picket fence, and of human equality. We will be using literature, visual art, film, speeches, historic documents, museum exhibitions and theater performances in order to explore what the shifting content of our national dreams reveals about our deepest aspirations and anxieties. January intersession. Curry and Marchand
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ISP 210 - Local/Global Connections (1 Cr.)
This course challenges students to create intentional connections between locally based activities and service with their upcoming semester abroad. Through a combination of online and experiential activities students explore the connections between local practices and global contexts.
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ISP 310 - International Scholars Roundtable (Required; No Cr.)
Integrating their ISP coursework, their study abroad, and, where appropriate, the scope of their major, all ISP students will produce a reflective essay on the ways in which their views, perspective, and intellectual temperament have changed over the course of their participation in the program. The three-hour session will be devoted to discussions of the completed essays. Spring semester.
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IT 110 - Elements of Italian I (4 Cr.)
This course introduces the basic structure of the Italian language in a communicative and cross-cultural context. Students will develop the four basic language skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing as well as acquiring cultural competency while building a solid background in grammar and vocabulary. In each section a variety of activities will be used to develop the student’s skill in using the language in everyday situations. Four contact hours. Fall and spring semesters. Department.
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IT 120 - Elements of Italian II (4 Cr.)
In this course, we will continue our study of the Italian language, concentrating on the further development of the four language skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing as well as acquiring cultural competency while building a solid background in grammar and vocabulary. This course will allow you to begin building communicative competency by offering many opportunities to speak, write, read and obtain a basic feel for the culture itself. In each section a variety of activities will be used to develop the student’s skill in using the language in everyday situations. Four contact hours. Prerequisite: IT 110 with a minimum grade of C- or placement. Fall and Spring semesters. Department.
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IT 130 - Intermediate Italian (4 Cr.) (LER - FL)
Continued development of both spoken and written Italian, vocabulary acquisition, and grammar concepts. Readings focus on both literature and cultural aspects of the Italian world. Satisfactory completion of the course fulfills the foreign language requirement. Four contact hours Prerequisite: IT 120 with a minimum grade of C- or placement. Fall and spring semesters. Department.
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JS 105 - The Jewish Experience (3 Cr.) (RLG 105) (LER-TXT AND DIV)
This course surveys and examines the wide variety of Jewish cultures from late antiquity to the modern period in the land of Israel and the Middle East, Spain, Eastern Europe, Germany, and the United States. We will consider the multifarious religious and secular aspects of the Jewish experience, and how Jews adapted to, resisted, and contributed to the cultures around them. Spring semesters.
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JS 110 - Elements of Hebrew I (4 Cr.)
The three-semester sequence begins with the basics of conversation, reading, and writing with practice. This beginning course covers the following grammatical topics: pronouns, prepositions, basic verbs, days of the week, and numbers one to 1,000. The intermediate level teaches a more advanced level of conversation, reading, writing, and grammatical usage. Students will progress in the active use of the spoken and written language, including the reading of a Hebrew newspaper. The course sequence is designed to make it possible for students to attain a high-intermediate level in oral, aural, and written Hebrew at the completion of the program. A minimum grade of C- must be attained to advance from one course to the next. Fall semester. Department.
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JS 120 - Elements of Hebrew II (4 Cr.)
A continuation of previous elementary work with abundant oral and aural practice. The intermediate level teaches a more advanced level of conversation, reading, writing, and grammatical usage. Students will progress in the active use of the spoken and written language, including the reading of a Hebrew newspaper. Prerequisite: Hebrew I with a minimum grade of C- or permission of the instructor. Spring semester. Department.
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JS 130 - Elements of Hebrew III (4 Cr.) (LER-FL)
A continuation of previous work. This course sequence is designed to make it possible for students to attain a high-intermediate level in oral, aural, and written Hebrewat the completion of this course. Fall semester. Department.
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JS 200 - Jewish Mysticism (3 Cr.) (RLG 244 )
A comprehensive study in Jewish thought from the time of the Mishnah, Talmud, and Midrash to the emergence of the religious and secular Jewish thinkers of the 19th and 20th centuries. The course will present historical and conceptual developments of Jewish thought through a study of the works of the prominent Jewish philosophers, mystics, and ethical writers who shaped the major beliefs of Judaism. An exploration of the basic philosophical methods and terminology that are used in the literary research of the history of ideas will be included in the survey. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Spring semester Department.
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JS 201 - The Hebrew Scriptures (3 Cr.) (RLG 200 )
A study of the literature of the Hebrew scriptures to discover its forms and the perceptions of reality and value it conveys. Myth, history, prophecy, poetry, wisdom, story, and their meanings in human experience. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Variable semesters
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JS 205 - Judaism (3 Cr.) (RLG 205 ) (LER-TXT)
This course offers a general introduction to Judaism, its history, beliefs, and practices. Through an analysis of primary sources and consideration of diverse secondary materials, we will encounter Judaism as a dynamic tradition in which innovation and change emerge through a relationship and dialogue with the past. Topics of the course will include scripture and commentary, ritual and liturgy, the life cycle, and festival calendar. We will also consider some of the ways in which the Jewish tradition has responded to and been shaped by the challenges posed by the modern world. Fall semester
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JS 210 - Advanced Modern Hebrew and Israeli Culture (3 Cr.)
A continuation of JS 130 , this advanced Hebrew course will focus on improving speaking, reading and writing skills as well as grammatical concepts at a higher level. The course will explore Israeli culture, through various genres of literature and media (e.g. short stories, poetry, newspaper and magazine articles, movies, music, and art).We will virtually “visit” new and historical places and “meet” the people of Israel. Prerequisite: JS 130 or permission of instructor. Spring semester. Department.
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JS 220 - Israel in the Ancient Near East (3 Cr.)
The major literary product of Israelite civilization, the Bible is the primary vehicle for the understanding of this civilization. Critical examination of the Bible and its literature should, therefore, induce a more informed knowledge of literary form, style, and function in ancient Israel; an intelligent understanding of Israel’s culture and history during the first millennium BCE; and insight into Israel’s religious ideas, institutions, and theology that informs this great literature. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Fall semester Department.
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JS 222 - Judaism and Philosophy (3 Cr.) (PHL 222 /RLG 222 )
For centuries Jewish thinkers have attempted to reconcile philosophy - knowledge based on human reason - with the authority of the Bible and the Jewish tradition. This course will consider of the relationship between philosophy and Judaism and illuminate the broader question of the relationship or conflict between reason and revelation. How has the dialogue between (secular) philosophy and (religious) tradition yielded new understandings of the meaning of Judaism and Jewish life? The course will probe these problems by means of a survey of the major Jewish philosophical works, from late antiquity to modern times. We will read such authors as Philo, Saadia Gaon, Judah Halevi, Moses Maimonides, Spinoza, Moses Mendelssohn, Herman Cohen, Martin Buber, Franz Rosenzweig, Leo Strauss, and Emmanuel Levinas. Students will consider debates regarding the conflict or correspondence of reason and revelation, the creation or eternity of the world, the meaning of the law, and the problem of the particularity of the Jewish people. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Variable semesters.
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JS 225 - Topics in Judiac Studies (3 Cr.)
Study of a historical period, theme, issue, or thinker in Judaic studies. Topics for a given semester are posted for registration. Courses may be repeated if the topic is different. Prerequisite: one 100- or 200-level course in Judaic studies, sophomore standing, or permission of the instructor. Variable semesters
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JS 233 - Contemporary Jewish Literature (3 Cr.)
This course will provide students with an opportunity to read a wide variety of literary material by European Jewish writers from the turn of the century to the present day. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Variable semesters. Department.
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JS 235 - A Survey of Modern Hebrew Literature (3 Cr.)
Modern Hebrew literature reflects the distinctive heritage and the turbulent recent history of the Jews, so it is markedly different from the modern American literature that we know. This course, taught in English, supplies the background needed to make Hebrew literature accessible in translation. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Variable semesters Department.
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JS 240 - The Israeli Media (3 Cr.)
This course will be conducted in Hebrew and will include an analysis of Israeli media as a reflection of historic goals and cultural values in the society. Prerequisite: JS 133. Variable semesters. Department.
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JS 241 - Israeli Film and Television (3 Cr.)
An advanced Hebrew culture course that focuses on various aspects of Israeli society as portrayed in Israeli films and TV. This course is conducted in Hebrew. Prerequisite: placement test in Hebrew. Variable semesters. Department.
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JS 242 - The Modern Jewish Experience (3 Cr.) (RLG 242 ) (LER-TXT)
Through an analysis of various forms of literature and media-autobiography, theological and philosophical writings, political treatises, fiction, and film-we will consider the ways in which secular Jewish identities and commitments in the modern world have been articulated and contested. We will work to define the meaning of “the secular,” “secularization,” and “secularism” and consider how these terms may be applied to Judaism. We will be attentive throughout to the complex dialectical relationship between Judaism as a religion and secular manifestations of Jewishness. Topics will include Spinoza and the theological-political critique of Judaism, the varieties of Jewish nationalism, and the phenomenon of “non-Jewish” Jews. Fall semester
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JS 246 - Literature and Film on the Holocaust (4 Cr.) (HIS 229 /GER 260 /HUMANITIES) (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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JS 247 - Issues in Contemporary Jewish Thought (3 Cr.) (RLG 247 )
The modern world opened up vistas of possibilities for Jews, but it also posed profound problems for Judaism. The development of a modern historical consciousness and the possibility of political and social integration challenged traditional models of Jewish religiosity and identity and opened up the space for new forms of “Jewishness.” In this course, we will inquire into the nature and meaning of “Jewish modernity.” What does it mean to be a Jew and a modern at the same time? In what ways can modern Jewish commitment be understood? This course examines these issues from the writings of Moses Mendelssohn, Herman Cohen, Martin Buber, Franz Roseznweig, Abraham J. Heschel, Rav Joseph Soloveitchik, Judith Plaskow, and Rachel Adler. Spring semester.
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JS 250 - World Crisis (1.5-2.0 Cr.)
This course focuses on world crisis. Each crisis is studied within a framework that uses methods and concepts in international relations theory. Topics are selected based on current world problems. Prerequisite: . Fall semester. Honick
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JS 251 - Jews in Germany From the Enlightenment to the Rise of the Nazi Regime (3 Cr.) (HIS 251 /GER 251 ) (LER-TXT)
This course focuses on the history of German Jews from the period of emancipation in the late 18th and early 19th 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 19th century; the rise of the Reform movement; Jewish assimilation and its discontents; and the Weimar Jewish Renaissance. Fall semester Larkey.
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JS 253 - The Rise of American Jewry (3 Cr.)
The history of the Jews in the United States from the earliest settlements to the present. The course will focus on political, economic, religious, and cultural developments; anti-Semitism; and the rise of American Jewry to a position of leadership and responsibility in the world Jewish community. Special emphasis will be placed on comparing and contrasting the American Jewish historical experience with prior Jewish historical experiences in Europe. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Variable semesters. Department.
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JS 255 - The Dynamics of Israeli Politics (3 Cr.)
An analysis of the institutions and processes of Israel’s government with particular emphasis on party structure, the role of religion, the position of Israeli Arabs, socioeconomic problems and ethnic cleavages, and Israeli security concerns. The course will also include a brief analysis of the development of Zionism and the Jewish community in Palestine under the British Mandate. A special analysis will be made of the 1992 elections as they reflect Israel’s domestic and foreign problems and its future direction, as well as of the ongoing Arab-Israeli peace process. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Spring semester. Department.
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JS 257 - The Jews of Russia Under Tsars, Soviets, and in the Post-Soviet Era (3 Cr.) *Credits changing from 3 to 4 beginning Fall 2016 (HIS 254 ) (LER-DIV)
A study of the development of the Jewish community in Russia from the time of Catherine the Great (1772) to the present day. Emphasis will be placed on the political history of the Jewish community and its reaction to the changing policies of Tsarist, Soviet, and post-Soviet governments. Special attention will be placed on the role of Jews in Russia’s revolutionary movements, Soviet Jewry as a factor in Soviet-American relations, the Soviet-Jewish emigration movement, and the position of the Jews in the successor states of the Soviet Union following the Russian parliamentary elections of December 1995. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Variable semesters. Fraser.
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JS 258 - The International Politics of the Middle East (3 Cr.) (PSC 258 )
Examination of regional and international issues in the Middle East. Topics include the Arab- Israeli conflict, inter-Arab rivalries, instability in the Persian Gulf, and the crisis in Lebanon. Prerequisite: . Spring semester. Honick.
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JS 259 - Holocaust Testimonies: History and Memory (3 Cr.) (GER 259 /HIS 237 ) (LER-TXT)
This course focuses on the history of the Holocaust through personal testimonies. It considers the challenges of documenting the Holocaust in a period of declining numbers of Holocaust survivors. Central to this course is the examination of interviews that Goucher students conducted with local Holocaust survivors. Other sources used in this course include other Oral History video collections, letters, diaries, and artistic representations. In addition to these primary sources the course explores recent scholarly works on the topics of testimonies, trauma and memory. Fall semester. Larkey.
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JS 264 - Jewish Law and Ethics (3 Cr.)
Issues of ethical and legal concern as understood by traditional Jewish legal and ethical sources and by contemporary Jewish thinkers. The basic structure and methodology of Jewish law will be introduced in the first few lectures, and understanding of the system will be refined as the different issues to be discussed are presented. Spring semester Department.
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JS 270 - Current Trends in Israeli Cinema (3 Cr.) (LER–DIV)
This course analyzes feature and documentaries films and their reflections on the Israeli society and its culture(s). It emphasizes questions of the Israeli film aesthetics and their relations to social and ideological developments in the vibrant, and continually changing Israeli society as well as to national identity. We will approach each film from different perspectives, and examine the multiple ways in which Israeli cinema contributes to “narrating the nation.” Fall semester. Larkey.
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JS 299 - Independent Work (1-4 Cr.)
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JS 305 - Topics in Judaic Studies (3 Cr.) (RLG 305 )
Advanced study in a historical period, theme, issue, or thinker in Judaic studies. Topics for a given semester are posted for registration. Course may be repeated with a different topic. Courses may include: The Jewish Political Tradition, The Problem of Evil in Jewish Thought, or American Jewish Literature. Prerequisite: one 100- or 200-level course in Judaic studies, sophomore standing, or permission of the instructor. Spring semester. Department.
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JS 399 - Advanced Independent Work (1.5-4 Cr.)
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Latin American Studies This program looks at the diverse regions consisting of the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central and South America through the history, politics, language, and culture of their peoples. Students with a minor in Latin American studies must accumulate a minimum of 18 credits at the 200 and 300 levels as laid out in the program description, with at least one course at the 300 level. Note that some courses have language prerequisites that must be satisfied before enrolling in those courses.
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LAM 105 - Introduction to Latin American Studies (3 Cr.) (LER-DIV)
This course will introduce students to many cultural, social, and political aspects of the region of the world known as Latin America. Beginning with the various views of what is meant by “Latin American,” the course will give students a more complete picture of the heterogeneous identities of the area. Taking an interdisciplinary, broad approach to regional studies, the course will explore the diverse artistic movements, social organizations, and political institutions that have shaped Latin America in the past and continue to define its present. Students with advanced Spanish-language skills are encouraged to take SP 296 along with this course. Fall semester. Department.
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LAM 125 - Latin American History: From Pre-Columbian Era to Independence (3 Cr.) (HIS 225 formerly HIS 125) (LER-TXT and LER-DIV)
This course examines Latin American history from the pre-Columbian era to the independence era. Topics to be discussed include pre-Columbian social dynamics, European conquest and colonization, indigenous peoples, slavery, gender dynamics, colonial economies, and the independence movements. Fall semester.
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LAM 226 - Women, Peace and Protest: Latin American Women and the Search for Social Justice (3 Cr.) (WS 226 and )
Examination of women’s participation in the human rights, social, and economic movements. Focus on understanding if, why, and under what circumstances gender becomes a central force in the development of these movements. We will address three questions: Has the involvement of women helped to define the human rights movement in Latin America? To what extent have feminist theory and theories of the state accounted for the nature of women’s protest? How and why were women instrumental in the political process that led from authoritarian to democratic rule in their countries? This course focuses primarily (but not exclusively) on women’s movements in the southern cone countries: Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and Brazil. Prerequisite: WS 150 and a HIS or LAM 100-level course. Spring semester. Offered 2014-15 and alternate years. François.
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LAM 272Y - Intensive Course Abroad (4 Cr.)
EMERGING MARKETS IN CUBA (BUS 272Y) This interdisciplinary course will allow students to gain a better understanding of Cuba’s history, culture, politics, economics and changing business environment, as a country in transition from a firmly state-controlled market to a more open market. A semester-long pre-course at Goucher during the spring semester will introduce students to the economic structures and business models now in place in Cuba as well as the country’s history and culture. This will be followed by a three-week intensive course in Cuba in June during which time students will visit Cuban businesses, large and small, will meet with local businessmen and businesswomen and will take part in various cultural excursions and activities. During the spring semester students will receive 1 credit for their work in the pre-course and, upon successful completion of the three-week ICA, they will receive an additional 3 credits cross-listed in Latin American Studies and Business Management. Prerequisite for LAM: or LAM 268 or instructor’s permission. Prerequisite for BUS: or instructor’s permission. Grossman, Murphy.
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LAM 280 - Selected Topics in Latin American Studies (3 Cr.) (PCE 280) (LER-DIV)
An interdisciplinary approach to significant topics relating to contemporary Latin America. Specific topic for the semester to be announced in advance. Topics may include: Latino issues in the United States, Latin American cinema, Latin America and environmental issues, or revolutionary movements in Latin America. (For Peace Studies credit speak with your adviser). Prerequisite: Frontiers or sophomore standing. Fall semester. Department.
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LAM 290 - Internship in Latin American Studies (3-4 Cr.)
Projects to further the career development of students. Projects may be undertaken in the United States or abroad with a government agency, business, or nonprofit organization. LAM 290 may not replace a course required for the minor. Graded pass/no pass only. Variable semesters. Department.
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LAM 310 - Seminar in Latin American Studies (3 Cr.)
This course is an interdisciplinary research seminar. Through selected readings and critical analysis students will explore themes related to history, society, politics, and culture of Latin American. Prerequisite: , or HIS 225 (formerly HIS 125), or permission of instructor. Spring. Cortés-Conde, Murphy.
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LAM 380 - Independent Work in Latin American Studies (1-4 Cr.)
Students will work with a professor to design an advanced research project on a topic of their choosing. An independent study may not replace a course required for the major or the minor. Fall and Spring semesters. Department.
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MA 100 - Topics in Contemporary Mathematics (4 Cr.) (LER-MR)
Selected topics to illustrate the nature of mathematics, its role in society, and its practical and abstract aspects. Applications of mathematics to business and social sciences are explored. Prerequisite: placement exam level of L, M, or H. Offered fall and spring semesters. Department.
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MA 110 - Problem Solving and Mathematics: Algebra (4 Cr.) (LER-MR)
For students majoring in elementary education. Explores various approaches to problem solving by examining topics such as estimating numerical quantities, probability and statistics, the nature of numeric patterns, functions, and relations. The course focuses on the use of various tools, such as calculators and physical models, as aids in problem solving. Prerequisite: placement level of L, M, or H and ED 101 or ED 103 or permission of both the Department of Education and the instructor. Offered spring semester of odd years. Department.
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MA 113 - Problem Solving and Mathematics: Geometry (4 Cr.) (LER-MR)
For students majoring in elementary education. Explores various approaches to problem solving by examining topics such as spatial sense and measurement with respect to various geometries, properties of curves and surfaces, coordinate geometry, and transformations. The course focuses on the use of various tools, such as calculators and physical models, as aids in problem solving. Prerequisite: placement level of L, M, or H and ED 101 or ED 103 or permission of both the Department of Education and the instructor. Offered spring semester. Department.
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MA 140 - Introduction to Statistics (4 Cr.) (LER-MR)
Basic concepts of descriptive statistics, simple probability distributions, prediction of population parameters from samples. Problems chosen from the natural and social sciences. Use of the computer in the analysis and interpretation of statistical data. Prerequisite: placement level of M or H. Credit will not be given to those who have received credit for MA 141 . Offered fall or spring semesters. Le, Webster.
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MA 141 - Statistical Data Analysis with Environmental Issues in View (4 Cr.) (LER-MR AND ENV)
Basic concepts of descriptive statistics, simple probability distributions, and prediction of population parameters from samples are developed as a means to analyze environmental issues and the debates centered on them. Use of the computer in analysis and interpretation of statistical data. Prerequisite: placement level of M or H. Credit will not be given to those who have received credit for MA 140 , , MA 241 (course inactive), , or . Offered spring semesters. Le, Webster.
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MA 145 - Applied Matrix Algebra (4 Cr.)
This course will provide an introduction to applications of vectors and matrices. The course will be driven by applications chosen from robotics, computer graphics, coding theory, cryptography, game theory, information retrieval and web search, and machine learning. For example, students will learn Google’s PageRank method for ranking web pages. Prerequisite: placement exam. Offered spring semester of odd years. Brody.
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MA 160 - Precalculus (4 Cr.) (LER-MR)
An applications-oriented, investigative approach to the study of the mathematical topics needed for further coursework in mathematics. The unifying theme is the study of functions, including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Graphing calculators and/or the computer will be used as an integral part of the course. Prerequisite: placement level of M or H. Offered fall and spring semesters. Department.
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MA 168 - Statistical Methods for the Sciences (4 Cr.) (LER MR)
An introduction to statistics with special attention given to methods used in 200 and 300 level science courses. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability models, random variables, expectation, sampling, the central limit theorem, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, two-sample problems, analysis of variance, regression analysis, and nonparametric methods. Prerequisite: placement level H or a minimum grade of C- in MA 160. Offered fall semester. Webster.
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MA 170 - Calculus I (4 Cr.) (LER-MR)
The concepts of limit and derivative are developed, along with their applications to the natural and social sciences. Prerequisite: placement level of H or a minimum grade of C- in MA 160 . Prerequisite to MA 180 . Credit will not be given to those who have received credit for MA 171 . Offered fall and spring semester. Department.
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MA 171 - Calculus I-Environmental (4 Cr.) (LER-MR AND ENV)
The concepts of limit and derivative are developed, along with their applications to environmental sustainability issues. A symbolic algebra system is used as both an investigative and computational tool. Prerequisite: placement level of H or a minimum grade of C- in MA 160 . Prerequisite to: MA 180 . Credit will not be given to those who have received credit for MA 170 . Offered fall or spring semester. Webster.
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MA 180 - Calculus II (4 Cr.) (LER-MR)
The concepts of Riemann sums and definite and indefinite integrals are developed, along with their applications to the natural and social sciences. Topics also include infinite sequences and series, tests for convergence or divergence, and power series representations of functions. Prerequisite: Calculus placement exam or a minimum grade of C- in MA 170 or MA 171 . Prerequisite to: MA 216 , MA 221 , MA 222 and MA 240 . Offered fall and spring semesters. Department.
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MA 216 - Introduction to Applied Mathematics (4 Cr.) (LER-MR)
Selected topics in applied mathematics offered at the intermediate level. Possible topics include discrete dynamical systems, graph theory, operations research, game theory, and elementary mathematical modeling. Course may be repeated for credit if a different topic is offered. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of C- in MA 180 . Offered fall semester. Le, Tutinas.
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MA 221 - Linear Algebra (4 Cr.) (LER-MR)
Vector spaces, linear equations and matrices, linear transformations, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of C- in MA 180 . Offered spring semester. Brody, Le, Tutinas.
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MA 222 - Calculus III (4 Cr.) (LER-MR)
Three-dimensional analytic geometry, infinite series, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and vector calculus. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of C- in MA 180 . Offered fall semester. Department.
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MA 231 - Differential Equations with Applications (4 Cr.)
Introduction to the theory of linear and nonlinear systems of ordinary differential equations. Equal emphasis on analytic, qualitative, and numeric methods. Applications to biological sciences, chemistry, ecology, economics, physics, and other sciences, including some work in mathematical modeling. Pre- or Co-Requisite: . Offered spring semester of even years. Webster.
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MA 240 - Probability and Statistics (4 Cr.) (LER-MR)
A Calculus-based introduction to single variable methods in probability and statistics. Topics will include probability in sample spaces; discrete and continuous random variable; normal, binomial, geometric, Poisson, exponential and gamma distributions; expected value and variance; the Central Limit Theorem; hypothesis testing in various scenarios. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of C- in MA 180 . Offered fall semester of even years. Brody, Le.
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MA 290 - Internship in Mathematics (3-4 Cr.)
Students interested in the application of mathematics to government, business, and industry are placed in various companies and agencies to work full time under the guidance of a supervisor. The director confers with individual students as needed. Students are selected for internships appropriate to their training and interest in mathematics and related fields. Prerequisites: junior standing and a major in mathematics. This course is graded pass/no pass only. Offered fall and spring semesters. Department.
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MA 299 - Tutorial in Mathematics (1-4 Cr.)
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MA 304 - Proof Writing Seminar (1.0 Cr.)
Introduction to sets, functions, and various mathematical proof techniques including conditional proofs, bi-conditional proofs, proofs by contradiction, induction, and double inclusion. Prerequisites: a minimum grade of C- in MA 221 and MA 222 . Offered fall and spring semesters. Department.
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MA 313 - Fundamentals of Real Analysis (4 Cr.)
A rigorous development of differential and integral calculus, beginning with the completeness of the real number system. The topological structure of the real number system is developed, followed by a rigorous notion of convergence of sequences. Limit, continuity, derivative, and integral are formally defined, culminating in the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Pre- or Co-requisites: MA 304 or MA 311. Offered spring semester of odd years. Stewart, Webster.
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MA 314 - Complex Analysis (4 Cr.)
This course is an introduction to the theory of analytic functions of one complex variable and covers basic principles in both theory and application. Students will study the complex number system; differentiation; analyticity and Cauchy-Riemann equations; conformal mappings; integration (Cauchy’s Theorem and formula); Taylor and Laurent Series expansions and regions of convergence; and singularities and the Residue Theorem. Pre- or Co-requisite: MA 304 or MA 311. Offered fall semester of odd years. Stewart.
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MA 316 - Scientific Computation (4 Cr.)
An advanced study of the mathematics of numerical approximation including both the analysis of algorithms and the practical implementation found in scientific computing. Topics include: finite precision arithmetic and loss of significance; linear and non-linear systems of equations; approximation theory; numerical differentiation and integration; numerical solution of ordinary differential equations; and an introduction to the numerical solution of partial differential equations. Programming in MATLAB and LaTeX will be required, but prior experience is not necessary. Prerequisite: or and permission of the instructor. Webster.
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MA 321 - Elements of Abstract Algebra (4 Cr.)
Abstract algebraic systems, including groups, fields, and rings. Algebraic properties of the integers and real numbers. Pre- or Co-requisite: MA 304 or MA 311. Offered spring semester of even years. Brody, Le, Tutinas.
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MA 324 - Combinatorics (4 Cr.)
Combinatorics is the study of the ways in which discrete objects can be counted, arranged and constructed. Topics may include permutations and combinations, pigeonhole principle, binomial coefficients, inclusion-exclusion principle, generating functions, and Polya counting. Pre- or Co-requisite: MA 304 or MA 311. Offered fall semester of even years. Tutinas.
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MA 333 - Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry (4 Cr.)
Euclid’s parallel postulate, non-Euclidean geometries, rigorous formulation of Euclidean geometry. The historical and the philosophical implications of non-Euclidean geometries. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of C- in both MA 221 and , or permission of the instructor. Spring semester of alternate years beginning in Spring 2014. Tutinas.
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MA 399 - Tutorial in Mathematics (4 Cr.)
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MA 400 - Capstone Experience in Mathematics (2-4 Cr.)
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MUS 101 - Fundamentals of Music Theory (3 Cr.) (LER - ARC)
Designed for music students who need to study the basics of Western music to pursue other musical study, or those who desire basic musical knowledge for their own pursuits. Topics include: scales, intervals, keys, key signatures, rhythm, meter, music notation, triads, and basic tonal function. Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Koehler.
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MUS 104 - Introduction to World Music (3 Cr.)
An exploration of the field of ethnomusicology, the study of musical cultures outside the Western art tradition. Examination of the many ways that music functions in diverse cultures and discussion of what to listen for in the music of selected cultures, for example, music of the Indian subcontinent; selected areas of Africa, Bali, Java; and regional and native American music. Discussion of biases that listeners may bring to the experience of music outside their own cultural experience. Spring semester. Offered 2015-16 and alternate years. Greenwood.
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MUS 105 - Music Theory I: Introduction to Tonal Practice (3 Cr.) (LER-ARC)
An exploration of the materials of tonal music through analysis and composition of two-, three-, and four-part writing. Prerequisite: MUS 101 or placement through testing. Fall semester. Kennison.
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MUS 106 - Music Theory II: Homophonic Practice of the 18th and 19th Centuries (3 Cr.)
Continues the exploration of tonal materials begun in Music Theory I. Students study styles of the Late Baroque, Classical, and Early Romantic eras and compose in those styles. Prerequisite: MUS 105 . Spring semester. Kennison.
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MUS 108 - Introduction to Opera (3 Cr.) (LER-TXT)
A survey of the masterpieces of musical theatre since 1600. Fall semester. Offered 2015-16 and alternate years. Greenwood.
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MUS 109 - The History of Jazz (3 Cr.) (LER DIV)
A historical and practical study of jazz, including consideration of the different styles of improvisation, arranging, and various concepts of jazz. Live demonstrations and opportunities for student participation. Fall semester. Chappell.
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MUS 115 - Music in Western Civilization, 1000-1750 (3 Cr.) (LER-TXT)
This course examines the music of the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods in their historical and cultural contexts. The course covers the main styles and genres of each period and gives perspective on how the music changed and functioned in society as a result of both musical and non-musical forces (advent of the printing press, rise of secular courts, Reformation and Counter-Reformation). Students will read primary and secondary sources to broaden their understanding of musical developments. Composers discussed include Machaut, Josquin, Palestrina, Monteverdi, Corelli, Vivaldi, Handel and Bach. The course includes stylistic understanding of the different periods and composers through selected listening examples from the periods. Fall. Greenwood. Fall semester. Greenwood.
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MUS 117 - Music in Western Civilization, 1750-1900 (3 Cr.) (LER-TXT)
This course examines the music of the Classical and Romantic periods in their historical and cultural contexts. The course covers the main styles and genres of each period and gives perspective on how the music changed and functioned in society as a result of both musical and non-musical forces (aristocratic and church support of music; Romanticism and the cult of creative genius; the effect of wars and social changes on music). Students will read many primary sources to broaden their understanding of musical development. Composers discussed include Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Berlioz, Verdi, Wagner, Brahms and Mahler. The course includes stylistic understanding of different the periods and composers through selected listening examples from the periods. Spring. Greenwood.
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MUS 121 - Musicianship I (3 Cr.)
Ear training as a creative experience. Aural recognition of the language and grammar of music. Kinesthetic, experiential, and practical applications of materials introduced in MUS 105 . Includes rudimentary melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation; sight-singing; and basic keyboard orientation. Prerequisite: MUS 101 or placement through testing. Fall semester. McDavitt.
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MUS 131 - Basic Piano (1.5 Cr.)
Group instruction in the fundamental principles of keyboard technique and music reading. Designed for students without prior musical experience, the course progresses from basic hand positions through scales, chords, transposition, and simple repertoire in preparation for private instruction in piano (MUS 182 ). Students unfamiliar with musical notation are encouraged to take MUS 101 in a prior semester or concurrently. Fall semester. Lane.
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MUS 140 - Goucher Chorus (1.5 Cr.)
Performance of the major works of the choral literature. Students with sufficient vocal training may also audition for participation in the Chamber Singers ensemble, a group open to members of the Goucher Chorus. May be repeated for credit. Fall semester, repeated spring semester. McDavitt.
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MUS 141 - Goucher College Orchestra (1.5 Cr.)
Performance of the orchestral repertoire of the Western musical tradition, including works taken from the Baroque through contemporary periods. May be repeated for credit. Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Koehler.
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MUS 143 - Goucher Chamber Singers (1.5 Cr.)
Performance of works selected from the repertoire for small vocal ensemble; includes a cappella singing, as well as works accompanied by piano and instrumental ensemble. May be repeated for credit. Fall semester, repeated spring semester. McDavitt.
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MUS 144 - Goucher Chamber Music Group (1.5 Cr.)
Performance of chamber music repertoire. Course structure includes master classes, individual coaching sessions, and formal concerts. May be repeated for credit. Fall semester, repeated spring semester. Weiss.
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