ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation

A general introduction to the visual arts designed to create an

appreciation of the vocabulary, media, techniques, and purposes of the

creative process. Students will critically interpret and evaluate works of art within formal, cultural, and historical contexts.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

ARTS 1303 Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th Century)

A chronological analysis of the historical and cultural contexts

of the visual arts from prehistoric times to the 14th century.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

ARTS 1304 Art History II (14th Century to the Present)

A chronological analysis of the historical and cultural contexts

of the visual arts from the 14th century to the present day.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

DRAM 1310 Theater Appreciation

Survey of theater including its history, dramatic works, stage techniques, production procedures, and relation to other art forms.

Participation in major productions may be required. Applies as a required Humanities or Visual & Performing Arts course for all students.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

DRAM 2361 History of Theater I

Study of the history of the theater from primitive times through

the Renaissance.

Required of theatre majors; open to non-theatre majors.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

DRAM 2362 History of Theater II

Study of the history of the theater from the Renaissance through today.

Required of theatre majors; open to non-theatre majors.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

DRAM 2366 Film Appreciation

Survey and analyze cinema including history, film techniques,

production procedures, selected motion pictures, and cinemas impact

on and reflection of society.

(Cross - listed as COMM 2366)

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

HUMA 1315 Fine Arts Appreciation

This course is an exploration of the purposes and processes in the visual and performing arts (such as music, painting, architecture, drama, and dance) and the ways in which they express the values of cultures and human experience.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation

Understanding music through the study of cultural periods, major composers, and musical elements.

Illustrated with audio recordings and live performances.

(Does not apply to a music major degree.)

Applies as a required humanities or fine arts course for all students.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

MUSI 1307 Music Literature

A survey of the styles and forms of music as it developed from the middle ages to the present.

This course will familiarize the student with cultural context, terminology, genres, and notation.

Semester hours: 3

MUSI 1310 American Music

A general survey of various styles of music of the Americas, including but not limited to jazz, folk, rock, and contemporary music.

Satisfies general humanities elective requirements.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

ENGL 2321 British Literature

A survey of the development of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present.

Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical, linguistic, and cultural contexts.

Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions.

Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or ENGL 2311.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

ENGL 2322 British Lit I: Up to Romantics

A survey of the development of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the Eighteenth Century.

Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical, linguistic, and cultural contexts.

Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions.

Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or ENGL 2311.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

ENGL 2323 British Literature II: Romantics-Pres

A survey of the development of British literature from the Romantic period to the present.

Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts.

Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions.

Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or ENGL 2311.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

ENGL 2326 American Literature

A survey of American literature from the period of exploration and settlement to the present.

Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts.

Texts will be selected from among a diverse group of authors for what they reflect and reveal about the evolving American experience and character.

Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or ENGL 2311.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

ENGL 2327 American Literature I

A survey of American literature from the period of exploration and settlement through the Civil War.

Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts.

Texts will be selected from among a diverse group of authors for what they reflect and reveal about the evolving American experience and character.

Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or ENGL 2311.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

ENGL 2328 American Literature II

A survey of American literature from the Civil War to the present.

Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts.

Texts will be selected from among a diverse group of authors for what they reflect and reveal about the evolving American experience and character.

Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or ENGL 2311.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

ENGL 2331 World Literature

A survey of world literature from the ancient world to the present.

Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts.

Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions.

Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or ENGL 2311.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

ENGL 2332 World Literature I

A survey of world literature from the ancient world through the 16th century.

Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts.

Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions.

Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or ENGL 2311.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

ENGL 2333 World Literature II

A survey of world literature from the 17th century to the present.

Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts.

Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions.

Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or ENGL 2311.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

ENGL 2341 Forms of Literature

The study of one or more literary genres including, but not limited to, poetry, fiction, drama, and film.

Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or ENGL 2311.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

FREN 2311 Intermediate French I

Review and application of skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasizes conversation, vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and culture.

Prerequisite: FREN 1412, three years of high school French, or consent of instructor or division chair.

Students with three years of high school French are encouraged to see a French instructor prior to enrolling.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

GERM 1411 Beginning German I

Fundamental skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing.

Includes basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and culture.

Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/2 lab)

GERM 1412 Beginning German II

Fundamental skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing.

Includes basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and culture.

Prerequisite: GERM 1411, two years of high school German, or consent of instructor or division chair.

Students with two years of high school German are encouraged to see a German instructor prior to enrolling.

Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/2 lab)

GERM 2311 Intermediate German I

Review and application of skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing.

Emphasizes conversation, vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and culture.

Prerequisite: GERM 1412, three years of high school German, or consent of instructor or division chair.

Students with three years of high school German are encouraged to see a German instructor prior to enrolling.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

HUMA 1301 Introduction to Humanities I

This stand-alone course is an interdisciplinary survey of cultures focusing on the philosophical and aesthetic factors in human values with an emphasis on the historical development of the individual and society and the need to create.

Team taught by faculty from diverse departments as a colloquium (academic seminar led by a different lecturer and on a different topic at each session).

Works may include studies, journals, novels, poems, treatises, graphic novels, films, plays, paintings, musical compositions, etc.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

HUMA 1302 Introduction to Humanities II: (Great Works)

This stand-alone course is an interdisciplinary survey of cultures focusing on the philosophical and aesthetic factors in human values with an emphasis on the historical development of the individual and society and the need to create.

Team taught by faculty from diverse departments as a colloquium (academic seminar led by a different lecturer and on a different topic at each session).

Works may include studies, journals, novels, poems, threatises, graphic novel films, plays, paintings, musical compositions, etc.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy

A study of major issues in philosophy and/or the work of major philosophical figures in philosophy.

Topics in philosophy may include theories of reality, theories of knowledge, theories of value, and their practical applications.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

PHIL 1304 Introduction to World Religions

A comparative study of world religions, including but not limited to Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Semester hours 3 (3 lec)

PHIL 2306 Introduction to Ethics

The systematic evaluation of classical and/or contemporary ethical theories concerning the good life, human conduct in society, morals, and standards of value.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

SGNL 1401 Beginning ASL I

Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) covering finger spelling, vocabulary, and basic sentence structure in preparing individuals to interpret oral speech for the hearing impaired.

Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/2 lab)

SGNL 1402 Beginning ASL II

Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) covering fingerspelling, vocabulary, and basic sentence structure in preparing individuals to interpret oral speech for the hearing impaired.

This course is the Capstone course for the Studies in Deafness Certificate. Prerequisite: SGNL 1401 Beginning ASL I with a grade of C, or consent of the Program Director.

Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/2 lab)

SGNL 2301 Intermediate ASL I

Review and application of conversational skills in American Sign Language and interpreting from signing to voice as well as from voice to signing. Introduction to American Sign Language literature and folklore.

Prerequisite: SGNL 1402 with a grade of C or better or consent of the program director. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

SPAN 1411 Beginning Spanish I

Basic Spanish language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing within a cultural framework.

Students will acquire the vocabulary and grammatical structures necessary to communicate and comprehend at the beginner level.

Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/2 lab)

SPAN 1412 Beginning Spanish II

Continued development of basic Spanish language skills in listening, speaking reading, and writing within a cultural framework.

Students acquire the vocabulary and grammatical structures necessary to communicate and comprehend at the high beginner to low intermediate level.

Prerequisite: SPAN 1411, two years of high school Spanish, or consent of instructor or division chair. Students with two years of high school Spanish are encouraged to see a Spanish instructor prior to enrolling.

Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/2 lab)

SPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish I

The consolidation of skills acquired at the introductory level.

Further development of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis is on comprehension, appreciation, and interpretation of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.

Prerequisite: SPAN 1412, three years of high school Spanish, or consent of instructor or division chair.

Students with three years of high school Spanish are encouraged to see a Spanish instructor prior to enrolling.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

FREN 1411 Beginning French I

Fundamental skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and culture.

Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/2 lab)

FREN 1412 Beginning French II

Fundamental skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and culture.

Prerequisite: FREN 1411, two years of high school French, or consent of instructor or division chair.

Students with two years of high school French are encouraged to see a French instructor prior to enrolling.

Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/2 lab)