2023-2024 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

Study Area I. Arts and Humanities

9 credits in total are required, with no more than 6 credits in any one subject area. 3 of the credits must be in a literature course. Click here for a listing of courses that fulfill the literature requirement.

Courses that focus on creative expression and interpretations of human experience, or the appreciation and development of thought and ideas. In this study area, students will choose from courses in literature, philosophy, fine arts, and additional disciplines.

AAPI 207

Special Topics in Asian American Literature

3

AFAM 212

African-American Literature

3

AFAM 260

African Philosophy

3

ART 100

Search in Art

3

ART 110

Introduction to Art History

3

ART 112

History of Art I

3

ART 113

History of Art II

3

ART 120

Design I

3

ART 124

Three-Dimensional Design

3

ART 130

Drawing I

3

ART 141

Photography I

3

ART 148

Video Art I

3

ART 200

Introduction to Global Art

3

ART 211

Greek and Roman Art

3

ART 216

Modern Art

3

ART 224

Illustration I

3

ART 230

Drawing II

3

ART 235

Digital Processes in Art Making

3

ART 240

Printmaking I

3

ART 241

Photography II

3

ART 248

Video Art II

3

ART 250

Watercolor Painting

3

ART 252

Painting I

3

ART 260

Ceramics I

3

ART 261

Sculpture I

3

ART 264

Design--Handicraft Materials and Techniques I

3

ART 270

Art in Community

3

CHIN 304

Topics in Chinese Literature

3

CINE 201

The Language of Film

3

CINE 270

Studies of World Culture Through Cinema

3

COMM 220

Introduction to History of Film

3

DAN 234

Ballroom Dance

1

DAN 299

Dance History

3

DAN 398

Contemporary Dance Technique

2

DES 100

Design & Fonts

3

DES 122

Fundamentals of Graphic/Information Design

3

DH 100

Understanding the Digital World

3

ENG 203

Survey of World Literature: Ancient to Early Modern

3

ENG 204

Survey of World Literature: 17th Century to the Present

3

ENG 205

Survey in British Literature: Middle Ages to the 18th Century

3

ENG 206

Survey of British Literature: Romanticism to the Present

3

ENG 207

Special Topics in Asian American Literature

3

ENG 209

EJI Topics in Literature

3

ENG 210

Survey of American Literature: Pre-Civil War

3

ENG 211

Survey of American Literature: Civil War to the Present

3

ENG 212

African-American Literature

3

ENG 213

Studies in American Literature

3

ENG 214

Studies in International Literature

3

ENG 215

Introduction to Women Writers

3

ENG 216

Studies in British Literature

3

ENG 217

Study Abroad Topics

3

ENG 220

Shakespeare

3

ENG 250

Contemporary Literature

3

ENG 260

Introduction to Poetry

3

ENG 261

Introduction to Fiction

3

ENG 262

Introduction to Drama

3

ENG 347

Latino/a Literature

3

FR 304

Introduction to French Literature

3

FR 305

Introduction to Francophone Literature

3

GRT 102

Smart Phone Photography

3

HON 110

Western Culture I

4

HON 201

Honors Seminar

1

HON 210

Western Culture II: Topics in Western Culture

4

HON 221

Arts & Culture

3

HON 431

Honors Capstone I

1

HON 440

Writing & Research II

1

HON 451

Honors Capstone II

1

HUM 100

Search in the Humanities

3

HUM 230

Topics in International Studies

3 OR 6

HUM 250

Topics in World Literature

3

HUM 270

Studies of World Culture Through Cinema

3

HUM 330

Selected Topics in Global Cultures

3 OR 6

HUM 360

International Studies Through Travel

3 OR 6

IS 230

Topics in International Studies

3 OR 6

IS 330

Selected Topics in Global Cultures

3 OR 6

IS 360

International Studies Through Travel

3 OR 6

ITAL 304

Introduction to Italian Literature I

3

ITAL 305

Introduction to Italian Literature II

3

LAS 375

Spanish American Literature I

3

LAS 376

Spanish-American Literature II

3

LAW 250

The Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

3

LTN 347

Latino/a Literature

3

MUS 100

Search in Music

3

MUS 109

Fundamentals of Music

3

MUS 110

Listening to Classical Music

3

MUS 111

Music of the World's People

3

MUS 112

Computer Applications to Music

3

MUS 113

History of Jazz

3

MUS 118

Electronic Music

3

MUS 141

Chorus

1

MUS 142

Wind Band

1

MUS 143

Sinfonietta

1

MUS 144

Marching Band

1

MUS 147A

Traditional Jazz Ensemble

1

MUS 147B

ImprovisatoryJazz Ensemble

1

MUS 148

Ensemble: University Singers

1

MUS 149

University Chamber Players

1

MUS 211

Ethnomusicology

3

MUS 214

Electro-Acoustic Music and Sonic Art

3

MUS 301

Coding for Music

3

PHIL 100

Search in Philosophy

3

PHIL 112

Introduction to Philosophy

3

PHIL 125

Introduction to Philosophy through Popular Culture

3

PHIL 135

Nature, Mind, and Science

3

PHIL 144

Moral Issues

3

PHIL 211

Philosophy & Global Justice

3

PHIL 222

Philosophy of Gender

3

PHIL 230

Ancient Greek Philosophy

3

PHIL 232

Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy

3

PHIL 235

Philosophy of Social Science

3

PHIL 240

Ethical Problems in Business

3

PHIL 241

Environmental Ethics

3

PHIL 242

Ethical Problems in Technology

3

PHIL 243

Philosophy of Bioethics

3

PHIL 244

Introduction to the Philosophy of Social Justice

3

PHIL 245

Computer Ethics

3

PHIL 248

Philosophy of the Arts

3

PHIL 250

Introduction to Asian Philosophy

3

PHIL 255

Philosophy of Religion

3

PHIL 260

African Philosophy

3

PHIL 275

Chinese Philosophy

3

PHIL 330

Early Modern Philosophy

3

PHIL 332

19th Century Philosophy

3

PHIL 335

Philosophy of Science

3

PHIL 344

Topics in Philosophical & Social Justice

3

PHIL 345

Philosophy of War & Peace

3

PHIL 346

Ethical Theory

3

PHIL 349

Philosophy of Law

3

PHIL 350

Philosophy East & West

3

PHIL 355

American Philosophy

3

PHIL 360

African-American Philosophy

3

PHIL 366

Existentialism

3

PHIL 368

Contemporary Epistemology and Metaphysics

3

PHIL 375

Japanese Philosophy

3

PHIL 376

Buddhist Philosophy

3

PHIL 382

Special Topics in Philosophy

3

PS 232

Ancient and Medieval Political Thought

3

REL 101

Introduction to Religious Studies

REL 105

Development of Christian Thought

3

REL 110

World Religions

3

REL 250

Japanese Religion

3

REL 256

Religion, Philosophy, and Culture

3

REL 257

Special Topics in Religion

3

SPAN 300

Literary Analysis

3

SPAN 304

Introduction to Spanish Literature I

3

SPAN 305

Introduction to Spanish Literature II

3

SPAN 375

Introduction to Spanish American Literature I

3

SPAN 376

Spanish American Literature II

3

TH 110

Introduction to Theatre

3

TH 111

Stagecraft

3

TH 117

Lighting

3

TH 121

Costuming

3

TH 126

Makeup I

3

TH 135

Speaking Voice I

3

TH 143

Improvisation and Ensemble

3

TH 145

Acting I

3

TH 146

Theatre for Social Change

3

TH 147

Theatre Design Fundamentals

3

TH 222

History of Fashion

3

TH 253

Script Analysis for the Theatre

3

WGSS 215

Introduction to Women Writers

3

WGSS 222

Philosophy and Gender

3