Department of Global Languages and Cultures
The Department of Global Languages and Cultures (GLAC) brings together award-winning faculty with groundbreaking research and teaching expertise in linguistic, cultural, literary, language, and media studies. We are the place for languages at Texas A&M: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Ancient Greek, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, and Spanish. Beyond languages, the department features dynamic faculty and curricula in the areas of Hispanic Studies, Classics, Religious Studies, Africana Studies, Jewish Studies, and Global Studies. The department is dedicated to fostering cultural understanding and global engagement through the discovery, dissemination, and translation of knowledge. We are at the forefront of university efforts to prepare students for a globally interconnected future and to educate responsible citizens and future leaders. Our faculty are consistently recognized for teaching excellence and personalized attention to student needs.
The department offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in Classics, Global Studies, Modern Languages (French, German, or Russian), and Spanish. The development of linguistic and cultural proficiency is at the core of all of these programs. Regardless of their major, students from throughout the university can minor in the many modern languages we offer: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. We also offer a Certificate of Proficiency in Modern Languages that is designed to prepare undergraduate students for jobs and/or graduate programs requiring a strong command of one of our eight modern languages. Students from all majors can also explore minors in our exciting interdisciplinary programs: Africana Studies, Hispanic Studies for Community Engagement, Spanish for the Health Professions, Classical Studies, Religious Studies, Jewish Studies, and Comparative Cultural Studies.
Our programs give students a combination of measurable language proficiency and a global perspective that will serve both their professional and personal goals. Students in our programs are prepared for and go on to careers in education, international development, non-profit agencies and NGOs, translating and interpreting, public relations and marketing, government service, international law, international business, engineering, medicine, global health, and research.
Required Foreign Language Placement Test
Incoming students who intend to enroll for the first time in any language course at Texas A&M University, who have previous knowledge, however acquired, of the language in which they plan to enroll, and who have no college credit in the language, must take the departmental placement examination to determine the appropriate course for their level of ability. The placement test also serves as a basis for credit by examination. The placement examination will be administered by the department during freshman conferences along with other credit by exam tests. The test will also be offered during fall and spring semesters. Students who take the Advanced Placement (AP) test or other acceptable tests which grant college-level credit in their foreign language of choice do not have to take the required departmental placement test. In this case, the AP and Achievement test results may be used for placement.
International students whose native language is not English are exempted from satisfying the University foreign language requirement. These students are not allowed to register in those courses in their native language that are used to fulfill that requirement.
- Bachelor of Arts in Classics, Classical Civilization Track
- Bachelor of Arts in Classics, Language and Literature Track
- Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages, French Option
- Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages, German Option
- Bachelor of Arts in Modern Language, Russian Option
- Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
- Bachelor of Arts in University Studies - Race, Gender, Ethnicity Concentration
- Bachelor of Science in University Studies - Race, Gender, Ethnicity Concentration
- Africana Studies Minor
- Arabic Studies Minor
- Chinese Minor
- Classical Studies Minor
- Comparative Cultural Studies-International Minor
- French Minor
- German Minor
- Hispanic Studies for Community Engagement Minor
- Italian Minor
- Japanese Minor
- Jewish Studies Minor
- Religious Studies Minor
- Russian Minor
- Spanish Minor
- Spanish for the Health Professions Minor
- Arabic & Asian Language (AALO)
- Africana Studies (AFST)
- Arabic (ARAB)
- Asian Studies (ASIA)
- Chinese (CHIN)
- Classics (CLAS)
- European Studies (EURO)
- French (FREN)
- German (GERM)
- Global Studies (GLST)
- Hebrew (HBRW)
- Hispanic Studies (HISP)
- Italian (ITAL)
- Japanese (JAPN)
- Jewish Studies (JWST)
- Modern Languages (MODL)
- Portuguese (PORT)
- Religious Studies (RELS)
- Russian (RUSS)
- Spanish (SPAN)
Arabic & Asian Language (AALO)
AALO 285 Directed Studies
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects in an Asian Language, selected for each student individually; written or oral reports. Prerequisite: Approval of Arabic and Asian Language Office Director.
AALO 289 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
0 to 4 Lab Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of an Asian language. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of Arabic and Asian Language Office Director.
AALO 485 Directed Studies
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects selected for each student individually; written or oral reports. Prerequisite: Approval of Arabic and Asian Language Office Director.
AALO 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
0 to 4 Lab Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of an Asian language. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of Arabic and Asian Language Office Director.
Africana Studies (AFST)
AFST 201 Introduction to Africana Studies
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Introduction to the field of Africana Studies; interdisciplinary approach drawing from history, philosophy, sociology, political studies, literature and performance studies; explores the African foundational relationship to and connections with its diaspora populations; covers Africa, the United States, the Caribbean, Europe and South America.
AFST 204/ENGL 204 Introduction to African-American Literature
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Introduction to the writings of African Americans from the 18th century to the present, emphasizing the major themes and traditions; ENGL-204 also taught at Galveston campus. Cross Listing: ENGL 204/AFST 204.
AFST 205/ENGL 205 Introduction to Africana Literature
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Works, literary movements and genres of authors of African descent in the Americas, Europe and Africa. Cross Listing: ENGL 205/AFST 205.
AFST 206/PBSI 206 Black Psychology
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Critical examination of psychological experience, theories, and methods from perspectives grounded in the "Black experience." Cross Listing: PBSI 206/AFST 206.
AFST 209/PBSI 209 Psychology of Culture and Diversity
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Introduction to various issues surrounding an increasingly interconnected and globalized world by critically examining the dynamic relationship between psychological processes and diverse (e.g., motivation, memory, self, prejudice) socio-cultural contexts. Prerequisite: PBSI 107. Cross Listing: PBSI 209/AFST 209.
AFST 225 Reframing Public Memory - Texas and the African American
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of the connections between Texas and the African American cultural lens and their impact on the understanding of memory and mythmaking; examination through class lectures, readings, viewings, visits, reaction/research papers, and individual projects of public memory and the creation, maintenance, promotion, contestation, erasure, and remaking of ideas of race, dispositions, behaviors, and histories in Texas and globally.
AFST 252/PHIL 252 Introduction to Hip-Hop Philosophy
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Introduction to philosophy by way of the major themes and subjects of Hip-Hop; critical advocacy of various philosophical ideals. Cross Listing: PHIL 252/AFST 252.
AFST 261/INTA 261 Contemporary Issues in the Global South
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of current political and cultural issues in the Global South. May be repeated once for credit. Cross Listing: INTA 261/AFST 261.
AFST 285 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Directed studies in the field of Africana Studies. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisite: AFST 201; Freshman or sophomore classification; approval of instructor and director.
AFST 289 Special Topics in…
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in Africana Studies. May be repeated for credit.
AFST 291 Research
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of a faculty member in Africana Studies. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisites: AFST 201; freshman or sophomore classification; and approval of instructor.
AFST 300/HIST 300 Blacks in the United States, 1607-1877
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Blacks in the United States from the colonial period to 1877; the slave trade, slavery, free blacks and the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on blacks. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: HIST 300/AFST 300.
AFST 301/HIST 301 Blacks in the United States Since 1877
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Blacks in the United States from the end of Reconstruction to the present; ideologies of black leaders, disfranchisement, lynching and the quest for equality in the 1950s and 1960s. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification; HIST-301 also taught at Qatar campus. Cross Listing: HIST 301/AFST 301.
AFST 302 Gateway Course
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Gateway to a series of courses offered for the minor in Africana Studies; explores topics such as Afrocentrism, postcolonial studies, black cultural studies, black feminist theory for a close study of issues among African and African diaspora populations in Africa, the United States, Caribbean, Europe and South America.
AFST 303 Psychology of Women of Color
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Interdisciplinary theories to study the unique yet intersectional experiences of women from different racial groups, ethnicities, nationalities and cultural backgrounds; scholarly research from the diversity science field; contemporary topics that have developed in a global context; examination of complex issues, which affect women of color across the lifespan. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in AFST 201, PBSI 107, or WGST 200, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: PBSI 303 and WGST 303.
AFST 317/SOCI 317 Racial and Ethnic Relations
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Status of racial and ethnic groups such as Native Americans, African Americans, Latino Americans, Asian Americans, European Americans, and other groups in the political, economic, legal and social systems of the United States. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: SOCI 317/AFST 317.
AFST 323/SOCI 323 Sociology of African Americans
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Major elements of the Afro-American subculture in relation to white American society and its major social institutions. Prerequisites: SOCI 205. Cross Listing: SOCI 323/AFST 323.
AFST 324 Africana Social Sciences
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of a significant topic pertaining to Africa and/or its diaspora in the social sciences. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
AFST 325 Africana Humanities
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of a significant topic pertaining to Africa and/or its Diaspora in the humanities and arts. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
AFST 326 Africana Popular Culture
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Dynamics of popular culture and classic theories of society; popular and public cultural forms in context of globalization and the Africana Diaspora. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
AFST 327/MUSC 327 Popular Musics in the African Diaspora
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of a range of popular musics from the twentieth century that have emerged in conjunction with the historical global spread of peoples and cultures from the African continent; technical knowledge about music is not required; focus on social and cultural contexts for popular music. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: MUSC 327/AFST 327.
AFST 329/ENGL 329 African-American Literature Pre-1930
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Major works of the African-American literary tradition from the 18th century to 1930 studied within cultural and historical context. Prerequisites: 3 credits of literature at 200-level or above. Cross Listing: ENGL 329/AFST 329.
AFST 338/COMM 338 Critical Race Discourse
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Critical analysis of communication and dialogue on race; causes and symptoms of structural racism; social/racial hierarchies as they influence and are influenced by communication and dialogue. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: COMM 338/AFST 338.
AFST 339/ENGL 339 African-American Literature Post-1930
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Major works of the African-American literary tradition from the 1930s to the present studied in their cultural and historical context. Prerequisites: 3 credits of literature at 200-level or above. Cross Listing: ENGL 339/AFST 339.
AFST 344/HIST 344 History of Africa to 1800
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Origins of humankind in Africa; development and spread of pastoralism, agriculture and iron-working; formation of states and empires; impact of Christianity and Islam; rise of international trade in gold, ivory and slaves; African diaspora. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: HIST 344/AFST 344.
AFST 345/HIST 345 Modern Africa
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Survey of Africa since 1800; pre-colonial African states and societies; establishment and impact of European colonial rule; rise of nationalist movements; achievement of independence; problems of political stability and economic development in contemporary Africa; South Africa's apartheid regime and its opponents. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: HIST 345/AFST 345.
AFST 346/HIST 346 History of South Africa
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Selected themes in the history of South Africa from the African Iron Age to the Apartheid regime; history of race relations in the 19th and 20th centuries and the rise of modern industrial state. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: HIST 346/AFST 346.
AFST 352/PHIL 352 Africana Philosophy
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Presentation of the seminal ideas of several influential Africana thinkers; recovery of the neglected traditions in which these thinkers locate themselves. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: PHIL 352/AFST 352.
AFST 353/PHIL 353 Radical Black Philosophies of Race and Racism
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Critical evaluation of white supremacy, colonialism and the modern construction of race; examination of the historical background for contemporary theories of race. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: PHIL 353/AFST 353.
AFST 357/HIST 357 Out of Africa: The Black Diaspora and the Modern World
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
History and cultures of the peoples of the African Diaspora from the fourteenth through the nineteenth centuries; social, political, and economic impact on Africa, the Americas, Europe, and the Arab World; emphasis on race, gender, identity, and migration. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: HIST 357/AFST 357.
AFST 362/HIST 302 Women and War in the African Diaspora
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Case studies of women and war in the African diaspora in a wide historical and comparative context; social, economic, and cultural influence of war on women’s lives; women as victims, combatants, and refugees; historical construction of race, ethnic and gender identity during times of conflict. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: HIST 302.
AFST 377 Africana Women's History
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Black women’s history from the precolonial era to the present; emphasis on the cultural, political, legal, economic, sexual, social, and religious factors that shaped their experiences across the African Diaspora and the world. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: HIST 377 and WGST 377.
AFST 379/ENGL 379 Postcolonial Literatures
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of key terms, themes and debates within global literature written by colonized, occupied and diasporic peoples. Prerequisites: 3 credits of literature at the 200-level or above. Cross Listing: ENGL 379/AFST 379.
AFST 391 Africana Feminisms
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of a significant topic in feminist theory by and about women from Africa and/or its Diaspora, from various disciplinary perspectives and historical periods, and with application to societal debates and controversies. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
AFST 393/ENGL 393 Studies in Africana Literature and Culture
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Literary movements, genres, groups of authors, topics or issues in the literature and culture of people of African descent. Prerequisites: 3 credits of literature at 200-level or above; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: ENGL 393/AFST 393.
AFST 398/FILM 398 Africana Cinema
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Overview of African cinema; historical survey of cinema from Africa and the African Diaspora; introducing films produced in several geographical regions and reflecting different filmmaking traditions. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: FILM 398/AFST 398.
AFST 400/GLST 400 Global Africa
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of African diaspora around the world; examination of the historic globality of Africa with a focus on Black artistic expression and its impact on global culture; investigation of Black cultures’ interactions with music, literature, performing arts, visual arts, religions, and social movements. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: GLST 400/AFST 400.
AFST 401 Slavery in World History
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Comparative history of human slavery; slavery in the Ancient World, Asia, Africa; varieties of modern slavery in the New World since 1500; abolition of slavery and continuing forms of human bondage in the contemporary world. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: ASIA 401 and HIST 401.
AFST 422 Race, Ethnicity, Crime and Justice
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Racial/ethnic disparities in criminal offending and victimization, as well as different experiences with law enforcement, judicial, and correctional agencies. Prerequisites: SOCI 220 or equivalent. Cross Listing: SOCI 422 and LMAS 422.
AFST 425/COMM 425 Communication and Black Freedom Dreams
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of historical and contemporary communication practices of Black freedom activities, movements, and organizations in the United States and around the globe. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: COMM 425/AFST 425.
AFST 430/RELS 430 African American Muslim Culture
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of popular culture and its impact on African American Muslims' intersectional identity formation and faith tradition through films, documentaries, readings, and lectures on and about Muslims emanating from enslaved narratives and the colonial period to the contemporary era. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: RELS 430/AFST 430.
AFST 481 Seminar
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Comparative studies of slave societies in the modern world; history and analysis of African American feminism; comparative analyses of the social, political, and economic condition of African Americans and other African peoples of the diaspora. Prerequisite: AFST 302; junior or senior classification.
AFST 484 Internship
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Directed internship in a public or private organization to provide students with applied experience; opportunity to observe first hand issues and problems covered in Africana Studies courses; designed to enhance and clarify the student's career objectives. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
AFST 485 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Selected fields of Africana Studies not covered in depth by other courses. Reports and extensive reading required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: AFST 201; junior or senior classification; approval of instructor.
AFST 489 Special Topics in…
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in Africana Studies. May be repeated for credit.
AFST 491 Research
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of a faculty member in Africana Studies. May be taken for a maximum of 18 hours credit. Prerequisites: AFST 201; junior or senior classification; and approval of instructor.
Arabic (ARAB)
ARAB 101 Beginning Arabic I
Credits 4.
4 Lecture Hours.
(ARAB 1411) Beginning Arabic I. Introduction to Modern Standard Arabic in its written and spoken forms; emphasis on conversation, rudimentary vocabulary, simple grammar, and reading.
ARAB 102 Beginning Arabic II
Credits 4.
4 Lecture Hours.
(ARAB 1412) Beginning Arabic II. Introduction of more complex grammatical constructions; vocabulary building; emphasis on putting acquired vocabulary and grammar to conversational use. Prerequisite: ARAB 101 or equivalent.
ARAB 104 Intensive Beginning Arabic
Credits 8.
8 Lecture Hours.
Accelerated elementary language study, with oral, listening, reading and writing practice. Equivalent to ARAB 101 and ARAB 102.
ARAB 201 Intermediate Arabic I
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
(ARAB 2311) Intermediate Arabic I. Practice of listening, speaking and writing skills; vocabulary building; discussion of topics related to daily life and general aspects of Arab culture. Prerequisite: ARAB 102 or ARAB 104, or equivalent.
ARAB 202 Intermediate Arabic II
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
(ARAB 2312) Intermediate Arabic II. Emphasis on comprehending printed material, perfecting pronunciation, and attending to more complex grammar; discussion of topics holding general and professional interest; knowledge of Arab culture and history. Prerequisite: ARAB 201 or equivalent.
ARAB 204 Intensive Intermediate Arabic
Credits 6.
6 Lecture Hours.
Accelerated intermediate language study, with oral, listening, reading and writing practice. Equivalent to ARAB 201 and ARAB 202. Prerequisite: ARAB 102 or ARAB 104.
ARAB 215 Introduction to Modern Arab Culture
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of cultural, linguistic, religious, and ethnic diversity in the Arab world; investigation of the impact of tradition and modernity on modern Arab culture; relating diverse cultural practices and products to diverse perspectives in the Arab world; taught in English.
ARAB 221 Introduction to Arabic Language and Society
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of critical linguistic issues in the Arab world from a sociolinguistic perspective, including language and religion; language and power; language and nationalism; and language and education. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
ARAB 222 Field Studies I: Language, Culture, and Society
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Arabic language and culture taught in an Arabic-speaking country; living with a host family; supervised travel of cultural interest; participation in activities of host institution. Prerequisite: ARAB 102 or ARAB 104, or equivalent.
ARAB 258 Global Middle Eastern Cultures
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of the contemporary and historical cultures of the Middle East region; investigation of intercultural connections between the Middle East and the rest of the globe; emphasis on cultural traditions, religious communities, societal change, social movements, migration, and diaspora.
ARAB 285 Directed Studies
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects in an Asian Language, selected for each student individually; written or oral reports. Prerequisite: Approval of Arabic and Asian Language Office Director.
ARAB 289 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
0 to 4 Lab Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of Arabic studies. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
ARAB 301 Reading and Composition
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Advanced Arabic grammar and readings of average difficulty and of different genres, including literary and journalistic texts and other culturally-enriched materials in order to develop awareness of cultural products, perspectives, and practices found in the Arab world. Prerequisites: ARAB 202 or ARAB 204, or equivalent; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
ARAB 302 Reading and Composition II
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Readings of average difficulty and of different genres, including literary and journalistic texts and other culturally-enriched materials; development of writing skills with emphasis on grammatical constructions; expansion of vocabulary and oral expression. Prerequisites: ARAB 301; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
ARAB 321 Business Arabic
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Business and financial terminologies useful in the Arab World; cultural etiquette for effective communication in Arabic business settings; oral and written business reports from a variety of authentic sources; language skills and communication strategies for traveling, shopping and conducting financial transactions in the Arab World. Prerequisites: ARAB 202 or ARAB 204, or equivalent; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
ARAB 322 Field Studies II: Language, Culture, and Society
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Arabic language and culture taught in an Arabic-speaking country; living with a host family; supervised travel of cultural interest; participation in activities of host institution. Prerequisites: ARAB 202 or ARAB 204, or equivalent; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
ARAB 323 Media Arabic
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Analysis of current events in the Arab World; use of print and electronic materials in Arabic from variety of media sources; discussion of different points of view in media representation/coverage; issues pertaining to business, politics, culture and entertainment in the Arab World. Prerequisites: ARAB 202 or ARAB 204, or equivalent; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
ARAB 475 Media and the Middle East
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of how media (e.g., literature, news, film, television) contribute to our understanding of historical events in the Middle East; analysis of cultural, social, political and historical circumstances of media representation of events; exploration of various media genres’ techniques and narrative structure. May be taken two times for credit with a focus on different medium. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
ARAB 485 Directed Studies
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects selected for each student individually; written or oral reports. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and Director of AALO.
ARAB 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of Arabic studies. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
ARAB 491 Research
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Research in Arabic studies conducted under the direction of faculty member approved by the Director of AALO. May be taken 2 times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.
Asian Studies (ASIA)
ASIA 229/ENGL 229 Asian American Literature and Culture
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Introduction to the historical scope of Asian American literature and culture. Cross Listing: ENGL 229/ASIA 229.
ASIA 285 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Selected fields of Asian Studies not covered in depth by other courses. Reports and extensive reading required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of director of Asian Studies.
ASIA 289 Special Topics in…
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in Asian studies. May be repeated for credit.
ASIA 349/HIST 349 The Vietnam War/The American War
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Vietnam's relations with the West; French colonialism; origins and development of Vietnamese nationalism; Cold War and American involvement; wartime societies in North and South Vietnam; expansion of the war to Cambodia and Laos; anti-war movements in the United States; reasons for the American defeat; consequences and lessons of the war. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: HIST 349/ASIA 349.
ASIA 350/HIST 350 World War II in Asia and the Pacific
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Origins and development of Japanese imperialism; Japan's expansion into East and Southeast Asia and the Pacific; wartime societies; collaboration and resistance; effects of the war in the United States on Japanese-Americans; outcomes of the war; remembrance of the war. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: HIST 350/ASIA 350.
ASIA 352/HIST 352 Modern East Asia
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Impact of the West on traditional China and Japan; the response through modernization; rise of nationalism and formation of modern nation states. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: HIST 352/ASIA 352.
ASIA 354/HIST 354 Imperial China
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
History of imperial China from the earliest dynasties through the mid-19th century, including major political events, the structure of Chinese government, economic development, philosophies and religion, wars and military and culture and daily life. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: HIST 354/ASIA 354.
ASIA 355/HIST 355 Modern China
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
History of China from the coming of the West to the present; social, economic and political changes which have taken place during that period. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: HIST 355/ASIA 355.
ASIA 356/HIST 356 Twentieth Century Japan
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Industrialization and modernization of Japan; its rise from an isolated nation to a major world power and economic giant. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: HIST 356/ASIA 356.
ASIA 358/HIST 358 Chinese Cultural History
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of Chinese culture and its evolution over the last 4,000 years; customs, art, literature, festivals, folklore, religion, architecture, medicine, and everyday life. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: HIST 358/ASIA 358.
ASIA 401 Slavery in World History
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Comparative history of human slavery; slavery in the Ancient World, Asia, Africa; varieties of modern slavery in the New World since 1500; abolition of slavery and continuing forms of human bondage in the contemporary world. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: AFST 401 and HIST 401.
ASIA 463 Gender in Asia
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Gender dynamics in Asia; changes in gender roles; women's movements; women and the economy; women and politics; men's and women's private lives. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: SOCI 463 and WGST 463.
ASIA 485 Directed Studies
Credits 1 to 3.
1 to 3 Other Hours.
Selected fields of Asian Studies not covered in depth by other courses. Reports and extensive reading required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of director of Asian Studies.
ASIA 489 Special Topics in…
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in Asian Studies. May be repeated for credit.
ASIA 491 Research
Credits 1 to 3.
1 to 3 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of a faculty member in Asian Studies. May be repeated 3 times for credit. Prerequisites: 6 credits of ASIA; junior or senior classification; approval of instructor.
Chinese (CHIN)
CHIN 101 Beginning Chinese I
Credits 4.
3 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
(CHIN 1411) Beginning Chinese I. Introduction to Chinese language, culture and history; development of communicative skills in daily conversation; ability to read and write some commonly used Chinese characters.
CHIN 102 Beginning Chinese II
Credits 4.
3 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
(CHIN 1412) Beginning Chinese II. Further development of communicative skills in different aspects of daily Chinese conversation; ability to read and write about 150 commonly used characters. Prerequisite: CHIN 101 with a grade of C or better.
CHIN 201 Intermediate Chinese I
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
(CHIN 2311) Intermediate Chinese I. Development of comprehension and production of spoken Chinese, with emphasis on connected discourse; acquisition of advanced language points; ability to read and write 250 or more characters. Prerequisite: CHIN 102 with a grade of C or better.
CHIN 202 Intermediate Chinese II
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
(CHIN 2312) Intermediate Chinese II. Continued development of effective communication skills in different daily situations; ability to read and write simple, short paragraphs in Chinese. Prerequisite: CHIN 201 with a grade of C or better.
CHIN 250 Popular Culture in Modern China
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Introduction to and exploration of modern life in China through the lens of popular culture, from food and music to street fashion, media, and social trends; investigation of the diverse and rapidly changing cultural landscape of China through engaging classroom discussions, interactive assignments, and unique hands-on experiences; course taught in English.
CHIN 285 Directed Studies
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects in Chinese, selected for each student individually; written or oral reports. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and Director of AALO.
CHIN 289 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identifi ed area of Chinese studies. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
CHIN 301 Reading and Composition
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Development of advanced proficiency in reading and writing through contact with various written and spoken styles of modern Chinese as reflected in newspaper reports, radio and TV broadcasts. Prerequisites: CHIN 202; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
CHIN 302 Reading and Composition II
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Advanced proficiency in reading comprehension through contact with various written materials; development of cultural proficiency; development of writing skills with emphasis on new characters, new vocabulary and new sentence structures. Prerequisites: CHIN 301; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
CHIN 316 Business Chinese
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Development of proficiencies in business communication skills in Chinese for global contexts; exploration of business-related vocabulary, real-world case studies, business document writing, and the cultural nuances of business practices in China and beyond; preparation for effective communication in business settings through an examination of multinational companies' operations in China. Prerequisite: CHIN 202 or approval of instructor.
CHIN 405 Modern Chinese Fiction
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Analysis of major Chinese literary and other prose works of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries; taught in English. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
CHIN 465/FILM 465 Chinese Film
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Consideration and analysis of major works and directors of Chinese film; interpretation of culture through film; relationship of film to history, literature and other arts; taught in English. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: FILM 465/CHIN 465.
CHIN 485 Directed Studies
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects selected for each student individually; written or oral reports. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and Director of AALO.
CHIN 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identifi ed area of Chinese studies. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
CHIN 491 Research
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Research in Chinese studies conducted under the direction of faculty member approved by the Director of AALO. May be taken 2 times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.
Classics (CLAS)
CLAS 101 Beginning Classical Greek I
Credits 4.
4 Lecture Hours.
Introduction to the language and culture of Greece; basic grammar and vocabulary; readings and slide lectures designed to place language study in its cultural and artistic context.
CLAS 102 Beginning Classical Greek II
Credits 4.
4 Lecture Hours.
Continuation of CLAS 101; basic grammar and vocabulary; readings and slide lectures designed to place language study in its cultural and artistic context. Prerequisite: CLAS 101.
CLAS 121 Beginning Latin I
Credits 4.
4 Lecture Hours.
(LATI 1411) Beginning Latin I. Introduction to grammar and vocabulary with a contrastive approach; reading of graded material.
CLAS 122 Beginning Latin II
Credits 4.
4 Lecture Hours.
(LATI 1412) Beginning Latin II. Completion of elementary grammatical structures; introduction to Latin historians. Prerequisite: CLAS 121.
CLAS 211 Intermediate Greek
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Completion of study of grammar and syntax; introduction to reading ancient Greek authors in the original language. Prerequisite: CLAS 102.
CLAS 220 History of Christianity: Origins to the Reformation
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
History of Christian doctrine, ecclesiastical organization, and religious practice, origins through Reformation, with emphasis on religion and society; life and teachings of Jesus; apostolic church; patristic period; Christianization of Roman Empire and northern Europe; monasticism; medieval church; Gregorian reform; heresy; papal monarchy; schism and conciliarism; reformations of the sixteenth century. Cross Listing: HIST 220 and RELS 220.
CLAS 221 Intermediate Latin I
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
(LATI 2311) Intermediate Latin I. Practice in reading Latin prose writings, especially historical writings and letters. Prerequisite: CLAS 122.
CLAS 222 Intermediate Latin II
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
(LATI 2312) Intermediate Latin II. Practice in reading Latin poetry writings, especially Virgil, Horace and Ovid. Prerequisite: CLAS 221.
CLAS 236/HIST 236 War and Violence in the Ancient World
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Equipment, organization, tactics and strategy on land and sea in the wars of the Ancient World, including the Near East, Greece and Rome; use of force and violence in the furtherance of political objectives and social control; winners, losers and survivors. Cross Listing: HIST 236/CLAS 236.
CLAS 250 Greek and Roman Civilization
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Introduction to the civilizations of classical antiquity from Bronze Age Greece to the dissolution of the Roman Empire; examination of major social, intellectual, and political developments in ancient Greece and Rome.
CLAS 251/RELS 251 Classical Mythology
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Introduction to the most important myths of the Greeks and Romans; ancient and modern methods of interpreting myths; the role of myths in ancient literature; readings in English. Cross Listing: RELS 251/CLAS 251.
CLAS 261 Great Books of the Classical Tradition
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Survey of important and enduring works of literature, history and philosophy from Classical Antiquity (8th century BC to 2nd century AD), with emphasis on questions of morality and mentality.
CLAS 262 Great Books of Christian Antiquity and the Latin Middle Ages
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Survey of important and enduring works of literature, history, and philosophy from Christian Late Antiquity and the Latin Middle Ages (4th to 13th centuries AD) with emphasis on questions of morality, religion, and mentality.
CLAS 285 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects in Classical Languages, selected for each student individually. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department head.
CLAS 289 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of Classical Languages. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
CLAS 291 Research
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in classical studies. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore classification and approval of department head.
CLAS 311 Advanced Greek: New Testament
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Readings of the New Testament and works contemporary with it in the original language; introduction to the linguistic, historical, literary and cultural background of the New Testament. May be repeated for credit with different readings. Prerequisite: CLAS 211.
CLAS 312 Advanced Classical Greek Poetry
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Readings of selections from ancient Greek authors of poetry (lyric, epic, or drama) in the original language; discussion of the intellectual, historical, and literary background of the works, and of the lives and thought of the writers. May be repeated for credit with different readings. Prerequisite: CLAS 211.
CLAS 313 Advanced Classical Greek Prose
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Readings of selections from ancient Greek authors of prose (history, oratory, letters, philosophy) in the original language; discussion of the intellectual, historical, and literary background of the works, and of the lives and thought of the writers. May be repeated for credit with different readings. Prerequisite: CLAS 211.
CLAS 320 Survey of Latin Literature
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Latin literature from the republican through the imperial period; systematic overview of the development of literary genres and themes, to provide context for the intensive study of individual authors in other courses. Prerequisite: CLAS 222 or equivalent.
CLAS 321 Advanced Latin Prose
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Readings of selections from ancient Roman authors of prose (history, oratory, letters, philosophy) in the original language; discussion of the intellectual, historical and literary background of the works, and of the lives and thought of the writers. May be repeated for credit with different readings. Prerequisite: CLAS 222 or equivalent.
CLAS 322 Advanced Latin Poetry
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Readings of selections from ancient Roman authors of poetry (lyric, satire, epic, or drama) in the original language; discussion of the intellectual, historical, and literary background of the works, and the lives and thought of the writers. May be repeated for credit with different readings. Prerequisite: CLAS 222 or equivalent.
CLAS 330 Women in Ancient Greece and Rome
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Survey of women in classical Greece and Rome; emphases on female occupations and family relationships, legal and political status, traditional values, notorious women, how women were viewed and how they viewed themselves. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: HIST 330 and WGST 330.
CLAS 352 Greek and Roman Drama
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Dramatic literature of Ancient Greece and Rome; works of the major classical playwrights; the origins of comedy and tragedy; visual and musical aspects of production; political and intellectual ideas as reflected in the plays; readings in English.
CLAS 353/ANTH 353 Archaeology of Ancient Greece
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Archaeology of ancient Greece from the Stone Age until the ascent of Rome in the Hellenistic Period; remains of ancient Greek art (sculpture, mosaic, painting), architecture (temples, homes, civic structures), religion (figurines, votive offerings), and social history (coins, inscriptions). Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: ANTH 353/CLAS 353.
CLAS 354/ANTH 354 Archaeology of Ancient Italy
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Archaeology of ancient Italy from the Stone Age until the collapse of the Roman Empire in the fourth century; remains of ancient Etruscan and Roman art (sculpture, mosaic, painting), architecture (temples, homes, civic structures), religion (figurines, votive offerings), and social history (coins, inscriptions). Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: ANTH 354/CLAS 354.
CLAS 371 In Search of Homer and the Trojan War
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
The nature, background, authorship and historicity of the Iliad and the Odyssey; Aegean culture in the Stone, Bronze and early Iron ages; the value of Greek epics as historical documents; oral poetry; the Trojan War in Greek literature; readings in English; also taught at Galveston campus.
CLAS 372 Greek and Roman Epic
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Study of the ancient epic in its historical and cultural context; oral poetry; Homer, archaeology, and history; creation of Greek mythology; Alexandrian written epic; early Latin epic; Virgil's Aeneid as national epic; Virgil and the Homeric tradition; Silver Age Latin epics; readings in English. Prerequisite: Sophomore classification or approval of instructor.
CLAS 410 Seminar in Classical Studies
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of a significant topic, work, or period in Greek or Roman literature, culture, or history; emphasis on development of research skills in Classical Studies. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
CLAS 415/FILM 415 The Ancient World in Film
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Study of modern films as they relate to ancient literary texts that inspired them or with which they share common themes; relationship between Greek epic, tragedy, and comedy and their cinematic adaptations; treatment of Rome as an idea or ideal in the work of both ancient Romans and modern filmmakers. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: FILM 415/CLAS 415.
CLAS 417/ANTH 417 Naval Warfare and Warships in Ancient Greece and Rome
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Extensive survey of Greek and Roman warships, naval warfare, naval strategy and tactics drawing upon archaeological evidence, literary documentation and iconographic material, from the Bronze Age (Ancient Egypt and the mythical Trojan War) to the Imperial Roman Navy. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: ANTH 417/CLAS 417.
CLAS 418 Intellectual History from the Ancient Near East to the Early Middle Ages
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Political, social, cultural and religious histories of significant figures, groups, schools of thought and movements in western Afro-Eurasia from the Assyrian Empire to the later Roman Empire; developments in political theory, literature, sociology, arts, architecture, music, philosophy, law, sciences and education. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: HIST 418 and RELS 418.
CLAS 426/HIST 426 The Ancient Greeks
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Greek History and civilization from the Archaic Age to Alexander the Great (8th-late 4th century B.C.). Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: HIST 426/CLAS 426.
CLAS 427/HIST 427 The Roman Republic
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Major events and issues in Roman history from the beginnings of the Republic to its incipient disintegration. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: HIST 427/CLAS 427.
CLAS 428/HIST 428 The Roman Empire: Principate
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Major events and issues in Roman history from the late Republic to the consolidation of the state of Late Antiquity. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: HIST 428/CLAS 428.
CLAS 429/HIST 429 The Roman Empire: Transformations
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Major events and issues in Roman history from the rise of Christianity as an imperial religion to the end of Late Antiquity. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: HIST 429/CLAS 429.
CLAS 444/ANTH 444 Classical Archaeology
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
History of the discipline through the individuals, organizations, excavations, theoretical models and ethical issues that have shaped it. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: ANTH 444/CLAS 444.
CLAS 485 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects, selected for each student individually. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department head.
CLAS 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an intensified area of classical languages and culture. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
CLAS 491 Research
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in classical studies. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of department head.
European Studies (EURO)
EURO 285 Directed Studies
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects in European studies selected for each student individually. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor and department head.
EURO 289 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of European studies. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
EURO 291 Research
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in European languages and cultures. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore classification and approval of department head.
EURO 405/FILM 405 European Cinema
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of key movements in European cinema from 1895 to the present, including both national cinematic traditions, such as Italian Neorealism or French New Wave, and international trends such as Formalism, Expressionism, or Auteurism. Prerequisite: FILM 251/ENGL 251, FILM 299, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: FILM 405/EURO 405.
EURO 441/RUSS 441 The Russian Novel I - Tolstoy and Dostoevsky
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Study of the major works of Tolstoy and Dostoevsky; discussion of the literary nature and purpose of novels, especially in the context of Russian culture; taught in English. Prerequisites: RUSS 201 or concurrent enrollment; junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: RUSS 441/EURO 441.
EURO 442/RUSS 442 The Russian Novel II - The Twentieth Century
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Study of major Russian novels from ca. 1900 to the end of Stalinism; exploration of topics relevant to Russia's experience in the 20th century; taught in English. Prerequisites: RUSS 201 or concurrent enrollment; junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: RUSS 442/EURO 442.
EURO 443/RUSS 443 Contemporary Russian Prose
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Study of Russian and Soviet 20th century prose literature, with emphasis on post-Stalinist and post-glasnost writers; taught in English. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: RUSS 443/EURO 443.
EURO 444/RUSS 444 Russian Drama
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Introduction to the masterpieces of Russian drama from the 19th century to the present; includes such authors as Pushkin, Chekhov, Gorky, Arbuzov, Rozov and Petrushevskaya; taught in English. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: RUSS 444/EURO 444.
EURO 446/RUSS 446 Russian Artistic Culture I - Beginnings to 1900
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Masterpieces of Russian art, including architecture, dance, theater, music, and literature, from its beginnings until ca. 1900; taught in English. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: RUSS 446/EURO 446.
EURO 447/RUSS 447 Russian Artistic Culture II - 1890 to Present
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Masterpieces of Russian art, including architecture, dance, theater, music, film, and literature, from ca. 1890 to the present; taught in English. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: RUSS 447/EURO 447.
EURO 484 Internship
Credits 1 to 3.
1 to 3 Other Hours.
Directed Internship in a private firm or public agency to provide experience and learning appropriate to the student's degree program and career objectives. Must be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
EURO 485 Directed Studies
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects in European studies, selected for each student individually. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department head.
EURO 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of European studies. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
EURO 491 Research
Credits 1 to 3.
1 to 3 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in European languages and cultures. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of department head.
French (FREN)
FREN 101 Beginning French I
Credits 4.
3 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
(FREN 1411) Beginning French I. Elementary language study with oral, written, and reading practice. Preparation for conversation. Part of class preparation will be done in language laboratory.
FREN 102 Beginning French II
Credits 4.
3 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
(FREN 1412) Beginning French II. Continuation of FREN 101. Part of class preparation will be done in language laboratory. Prerequisite: FREN 101.
FREN 201 Intermediate French I
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
(FREN 2311) Intermediate French I. Readings of average difficulty. Review of grammar; practice in conversation and composition. Prerequisite: FREN 102.
FREN 202 Intermediate French II
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
(FREN 2312) Intermediate French II. Continuation of FREN 201 with more advanced material. Prerequisite: FREN 201.
FREN 221 Field Studies I
Credits 3.
3 Other Hours.
French language and culture taught in France; supervised travel of cultural interest; living with local families; participation in the activities and courses of a French university or institute; written and oral reports, exams. Prerequisite: FREN 102 with a grade of B or higher or approval of instructor; concurrent enrollment in FREN 222.
FREN 222 Field Studies II
Credits 3.
3 Other Hours.
French language and literature taught in France in cooperation with a French university or institute; exams, written reports. Prerequisite: FREN 102 with a grade of B or higher or approval of instructor; concurrent enrollment in FREN 221.
FREN 285 Directed Studies
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects in French, selected for each student individually. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department head.
FREN 289 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of French. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
FREN 300 Written Communication in the French-Speaking World
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Strategies for effective communication in the written language; active production of a variety of narrative, expository, analytical, persuasive and epistolary texts with special attention to language appropriate to various social, professional and cultural contexts both in French and in the Francophone world; conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or FREN 222.
FREN 301 French Society and Culture in Evolution
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Events, figures, monuments, laws and cultural productions, texts and events participating in the evolution of French institutions, religion, socio-economic structures, marriage, sexuality and identities from the Gallo-Roman period through May 1968; conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or FREN 222.
FREN 306 Technical and Business French
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Advanced-intermediate course to provide cross-cultural communication skills crucial to succeeding in a francophone business or technical environment, including topics on business and technical jargon, correspondence, résumés, interviewing, the European Union, telecommunications, technology and the French-speaking community. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or FREN 222 or approval of instructor.
FREN 311 Oral Communication in the French-Speaking World
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Strategies for effective communication in the spoken language; case studies in economic, political, cultural, social and environmental issues as presented through the press and audio-visual media of France and the Francophone world; conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or FREN 222.
FREN 321 French Literature I
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Representative works of French poetry, theater, essays and novels in the historical, cultural and political context of French society from the Middle Ages through the 18th century; conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or FREN 222.
FREN 322 French Literature II
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Representative works of French and Francophone novels, plays, poetry and essays reflecting the societies and cultural experience of French-speaking people in the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries; conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or FREN 222.
FREN 336 Politics, Culture and Society in Contemporary France
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Contemporary France. Salient aspects of present-day French society and culture, including government, demographics, immigration, education, families, gender roles, entertainment and leisure, social classes and cross-cultural tensions; conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or FREN 222.
FREN 375 The Francophone World
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
The peoples, cultures and societies of French-speaking communities outside of France, with special attention to their colonial origins and current issues of politics, identities and migrations as represented in the press and media as well as in works of film and literature; conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or equivalent; junior or senior classification.
FREN 418 Seminar in French Civilization
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Discussions and observation of particular events and institutions crucial to the development of French society and culture; analysis of literary, artistic and cinematic representations of events and phenomena such as the French revolution, May 1968, and church and state relations; conducted in French. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: FREN 300 and FREN 301, FREN 306, FREN 311, FREN 321, FREN 322, FREN 336, or FREN 375.
FREN 422 Studies in Gender and French Literature
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
The role of gender in the production, dissemination, reception and interpretation of literary texts in the French tradition, including continental France as well as the Francophone literatures of West Africa, Canada, and elsewhere; taught in English. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
FREN 425/FILM 425 French Film
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Overview of French cinema from its origins to the present; interpretation of French cultural history and politics through film; taught in English. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: FILM 425/FREN 425.
FREN 481 Seminar in French and Francophone Studies
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
In-depth exploration of topics in French and Francophone literature, culture, and/or film, involving individual student research projects. May be taken two times for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
FREN 485 Directed Studies
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects, selected for each student individually; written and oral reports. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department head.
FREN 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of French. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
FREN 491 Research
Credits 1 to 3.
1 to 3 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in French. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of department head.
German (GERM)
GERM 101 Beginning German I
Credits 4.
3 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
(GERM 1411) Beginning German I. Elementary language study with oral, written and reading practice. Preparation for conversation. Part of class preparation will be done in language laboratory.
GERM 102 Beginning German II
Credits 4.
3 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
(GERM 1412) Beginning German II. Continuation of GERM 101. Part of class preparation will be done in language laboratory. Prerequisite: GERM 101.
GERM 104 Intensive Beginning German
Credits 8.
8 Lecture Hours.
0 Lab Hours.
Accelerated elementary language study, with oral, listening, reading, and writing practice. Equivalent to GERM 101 and GERM 102.
GERM 121 Beginning German Abroad I
Credits 4.
4 Lecture Hours.
Elementary language study with focus on development of oral, written, and reading competencies; preparation for conversation and other forms of authentic interaction; conducted abroad and in German.
GERM 122 Beginning German Abroad II
Credits 4.
4 Lecture Hours.
Continuation of GERM 121; elementary language study with focus on development of oral, written, and reading competencies; preparation for conversation and other forms of authentic interaction; conducted abroad and in German. Prerequisites: GERM 101 or GERM 121.
GERM 201 Intermediate German I
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
(GERM 2311) Intermediate German I. Readings of average difficulty; review of grammar; practice in conversation composition. Prerequisite: GERM 102 or GERM 104.
GERM 202 Intermediate German II
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
(GERM 2312) Intermediate German II. Continuation of GERM 201 with more advanced material. Some literary selections included in class readings. Prerequisite: GERM 201.
GERM 204 Intensive Intermediate German
Credits 6.
6 Lecture Hours.
Accelerated intermediate-level language study, with oral, listening, reading, and writing practice. Equivalent to GERM 201 and GERM 202. Prerequisite: GERM 102 or GERM 104.
GERM 221 Field Studies I
Credits 3.
3 Other Hours.
German language and culture taught in Germany; supervised travel of cultural interest; living with local families; participation in the activities and courses of a German university or institute; written and oral reports, exams. Prerequisites: GERM 102 or GERM 104; GERM 222 or concurrent enrollment.
GERM 222 Field Studies II
Credits 3.
3 Other Hours.
German language and literature taught in Germany in cooperation with a German university or institute; exams, written reports. Prerequisites: GERM 102 or GERM 104; GERM 221 or concurrent enrollment.
GERM 285 Directed Studies
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects in German, selected for each student individually. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department head.
GERM 289 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of German. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
GERM 310 Composition
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Development of writing skills in German; emphasis on grammatical construction; taught in German. Prerequisites: GERM 202, GERM 204, or GERM 222; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
GERM 311 Conversation
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Development of effective communication skills in spoken German, with emphasis on language appropriate to various social context; taught in German. Prerequisite: GERM 202, GERM 204, or GERM 222; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
GERM 315 Literary Investigations: German Short Fiction
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Readings of selected works of short prose from the early 20th century to the present with emphasis on principles of literary analysis; conducted in German. Prerequisites: GERM 202, GERM 204, or GERM 222; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
GERM 316 Advanced Business German
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Continuation of GERM 203; reading and oral practice of German pertinent to business, trade and international commerce. Prerequisite: GERM 202, GERM 204, or GERM 222; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
GERM 321 German Culture and Civilization I
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
German culture and civilization from classical antiquity to 1830; major stylistic periods in literature and the fine arts; conducted in German. Prerequisite: GERM 202, GERM 204, or GERM 222; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
GERM 322 German Culture and Civilization II
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
German culture and civilization from 1830 to the present; conducted in German. Prerequisite: GERM 202, GERM 204, or GERM 222; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
GERM 331 German Literary Expression I
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Readings of selected drama, poetry, and prose works of German literature from the Middle Ages through Romanticism; problems involved in defining dramatic, lyric, and epic genres considered; structural and aesthetic elements of literary works; conducted in German. Prerequisite: GERM 310 or GERM 315, or concurrent enrollment.
GERM 332 German Literary Expression II
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Readings of selected drama, poetry, and prose works of German literature of the modern era; problems involved in defining dramatic, lyric, and epic genres considered; structural and aesthetic elements of literary works; conducted in German. Prerequisite: GERM 310 or GERM 315, or concurrent enrollment.
GERM 333 Contemporary Germany
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Social, political, and economic debates and issues in Germany from 1945 to the present through the arts (literature, film, video, music); focus on post-war reconstruction, divided Germany, and post-reunification periods; conducted in German. Prerequisite: GERM 310 or GERM 315, or concurrent enrollment.
GERM 334 German Drama
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Study, analysis and public presentation in German of a major German dramatic work; literary theory and intensive conversational practice combined with skills of language acquisition within a performance setting. Prerequisite: GERM 310 or GERM 315, or concurrent enrollment.
GERM 336 German Fairy Tales
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Introduction to and study of fairy tales and children's literature through German tradition in these forms; reception of fairy tales through adaptation and modernization; taught in German. Prerequisite: GERM 310 or GERM 315, or concurrent enrollment.
GERM 362 The Weimar Republic: Literature and Culture
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Film, theater and poetry in the turbulent era prior to the Nazi terror; conducted in German. Prerequisite: GERM 310 or GERM 315, or concurrent enrollment.
GERM 410 Seminar in German Literature and Culture
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Survey of major literary and intellectual landmarks of a period in German history (Enlightenment, Romanticism, High Modernism, post-1945); study of literary works in context of social and cultural history, with attention to Germany's particular place in Europe and the world; taught in German. May be taken two times. Prerequisite: GERM 310, GERM 315, or concurrent enrollment.
GERM 411 German Author and Genre Studies
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of the work of a specific author, such as Goethe, Schiller, Kafka, Brecht, Frisch, or Grass, or the diachronic study of a specific genre, e.g., poetry, drama, prose; taught in German. May be taken two times. Prerequisite: GERM 310, GERM 315, or concurrent enrollment.
GERM 435/FILM 435 German Film
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Consideration and analysis of major works and directors of German Film; interpretation of culture through film; relationship of film to history, literature, and other arts; taught in English. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: FILM 435/GERM 435.
GERM 437 German Romanticism: Literature, Theory, Philosophy
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
From Goethe's "Faust" to the romantic exaltation of poetry; influence of the romantic movement on European literary theory and philosophy; taught in English. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
GERM 440 Global Germany
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Impact of globalization on Germany and the globalization of German life and culture from postwar period to the present; analysis of theoretical, historical, fictional and/or cinematic works presenting relationship of modern Germany with world affairs. Course conducted in English. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
GERM 441 Representations of the Holocaust
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Analysis of artistic mediations of the Holocaust across diverse textual and visual media with particular focus on aesthetic, political, pedagogical, and ethical challenges. Course conducted in English. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
GERM 485 Directed Studies
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects, selected for each student individually; written and oral reports. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department head.
GERM 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of German. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
GERM 491 Research
Credits 1 to 3.
1 to 3 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in German. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of department head.
Global Studies (GLST)
GLST 201 Introduction to Global Studies
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Concepts, theories, and frameworks for a humanities-based approach to understanding global issues; focus on human cultures; emphasis on critical thinking and cultural literacy.
GLST 205 Research in Global Studies
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Introduction to academic research methods in Global Studies; emphasis on data analysis and library skills; qualitative and quantitative methods, theoretical approaches, and ethical considerations.
GLST 209 Languages in the United States
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Introduction to linguistic diversity in the United States, particularly the relationship between English and minority languages including Arabic, Chinese, German, Navajo, Spanish, etc.; investigation of topics such as bilingualism, history of immigration, language ideologies, language shift and maintenance, as well as case studies of individual minority language groups and their linguistic practices; taught in English.
GLST 210 Languages of the World
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of the fundamentals of language, including structures, lexicon, writing systems; examination of protolanguages, languages families, and dialects; investigation of language contact, diversification, shift, attrition, and death, with a focus on revitalization of minority languages and linguistic rights.
GLST 211/ENGL 211 Foundations in Cultural Studies
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Introduction to history, influence and major ideas of Cultural Studies; use of culture as a means to critique social problems and understand social forces; analysis of culture in its relationship to power; participation in project investigating contemporary U.S. youth subcultures. Cross Listing: ENGL 211/GLST 211.
GLST 215/FILM 215 Global Cinema
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
History and theory of global cinema; historical, socio-political, national and international contexts of film production and reception; transnational film; FILM-215 also taught at Galveston campus. Cross Listing: FILM 215/GLST 215.
GLST 220/WGST 220 Feminist Approaches to Science, Technology, and Medicine
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Introduction to selected topics about gender and the history of science; focus on feminist critique of science, technology, and medicine; exploration of the connections between the biomedical sciences and the politics of gender and sexuality in a global context. Cross Listing: WGST 220/GLST 220.
GLST 285 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects in global studies. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor and department head.
GLST 289 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Introduction to the broad range of disciplines and issues explored in the global studies curriculum. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore classification.
GLST 300 International Experience
Credits 0.
For students completing an international experience; study abroad program, internship, volunteer service work, or a combination of these options with department approval; documentation and self-assessment of learning experience. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in GLST 201 and GLST 205; GLST majors.
GLST 311/ENGL 309 Cultural Politics
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of the concept of cultural politics across several academic disciplines in the humanities and social sciences; broad interrogation of relationships that mediate culture and power in national and international contexts; focus on how culture shapes and is shaped by society, political perspectives and actions. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; or approval of the instructor. Cross Listing: ENGL 309/GLST 311.
GLST 400/AFST 400 Global Africa
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of African diaspora around the world; examination of the historic globality of Africa with a focus on Black artistic expression and its impact on global culture; investigation of Black cultures’ interactions with music, literature, performing arts, visual arts, religions, and social movements. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: AFST 400/GLST 400.
GLST 401/INTA 401 The City and its Global Contexts
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of rural and urban environments affected by global currents in culture, politics, and society; exploration of urbanism as represented by artists, writers, and filmmakers; study of such topics such as urban design. Prerequisites: INTA 211 or GLST 201; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: INTA 401/GLST 401.
GLST 402 Global Perspectives on Environmental Humanities
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Investigation of contemporary approaches to environmental issues in the humanities; analysis of present-day environmental challenges; implications for thought of climate change in the Anthropocene. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification.
GLST 403 Global and Cultural Aspects of Everyday Consumption
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Investigation of the global implications of domestic consumer behavior in their many manifestations, specifically the exploration of the cultural connections between the globalized economy and the decisions made by consumers at the local level; analysis of intended and unintended consequences of consumerism around the world, whether they be environmental, demographic, or cultural. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
GLST 406 Humanities Studies in Science and Technology
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of global discourses on science and technology from a humanistic perspective. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification.
GLST 407 Migration, Indigeneity, and Diaspora
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of the cultural constructs that arise through the encounters with colonialism from the conquest of the Americas to the present; cultural studies and literary analysis to identify and interrogate the common principles of human interaction in the face of cultural diversity. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
GLST 408/VIST 408 Techne, Technology, and the Visual Arts
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of the tension between techne, art, and technology through an exploration of influential theoretical texts; analysis of major challenging works of visual art, ancient and contemporary, analog and digital, human and non-human; investigation of visual art and technology in a global context. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: VIST 408/GLST 408.
GLST 410/INTA 410 Gender and Globalization
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Concepts of gender from a global perspective; global theories of gender and sexuality across media. Prerequisites: INTA 211 or GLST 201; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: INTA 410/GLST 410.
GLST 413 Race, Gender, and the Environment
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Investigation of social inequalities related to environmental issues; focus on environmental justice and ecofeminism; exploration of the connections among racism, patriarchy, and the environment. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: HISP 413 and WGST 413.
GLST 444 Foreign Language Pedagogy
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Study of the principles of second language acquisition relating to language pedagogy in a K-12 classroom setting for modern and classical languages; examination of key concepts (e.g., input, output, interaction, corrective feedback), pedagogical frameworks (e.g., grammar translation, communicative language teaching, task-based language teaching), lesson planning, assessments, and classroom management. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
GLST 467/ENGL 467 Cultural Texts as Data
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of concepts, tools, methods, and approaches to computationally manipulating cultural texts and large text corpora such as academic databases and newspaper, periodical, and social media archives; identification of connections between cultural phenomena through analysis of patterns of meaning, linguistic etymologies, and cultural biases. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: ENGL 467/GLST 467.
GLST 475/FILM 475 Film, Propaganda, and Dissidence
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of films promoting well-defined political aims in various countries and historical periods; focus on dissident works produced under repressive regimes. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: FILM 475/GLST 475.
GLST 481 Seminar
Credits 3.
3 Other Hours.
Course designed to produce in-depth research projects; based on student's international experience and area of expertise acquired in major. Prerequisites: Global Studies major; grade of C or better in GLST 201 and GLST 205; GLST 300; senior classification.
GLST 484 Internship
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Directed internship in a private firm, government or non-profit agency; provide on-the-job experience appropriate to the student's program of work and career objectives. May be taken for credit up to three hours. Must be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisites: GLST 201; approval of internship coordinator.
GLST 485 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Research problems and readings for students majoring in global studies; directed independent study of a global issue related to student's area of interest. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; approval of instructor and department head.
GLST 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of global studies. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; or approval of instructor.
GLST 491 Research
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in global studies. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisites: GLST 201; GLST 205; junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.
GLST 497 Independent Honors Study
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Directed independent studies designed to produce a senior honors thesis; based on international experience and interdisciplinary expertise acquired in major. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisites: GLST major; honors candidate; junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.
Hebrew (HBRW)
HBRW 101 Elementary Modern Hebrew I
Credits 4.
3 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Elementary language study with oral, written and reading practice; preparation for conversation; part of class preparation to be done in the language laboratory.
HBRW 102 Elementary Modern Hebrew II
Credits 4.
3 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Continuation of HBRW 101; part of class preparation to be done in the language laboratory. Prerequisite: HBRW 101.
HBRW 285 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects in Hebrew, selected for each student individually. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor and department head.
HBRW 289 Special Topics In...
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of Hebrew studies. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
Hispanic Studies (HISP)
HISP 201 Current Issues in Hispanic Studies
Credit 1.
1 Lecture Hour.
Exploration of current issues and concerns in Hispanic Studies through attendance and participation in Hispanic Studies-related events and lectures by noted academics and professionals in Hispanic Studies; in-class discussions. May be taken three times for credit. Must be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisite: ENGL 104.
HISP 204 Spanish and Spanish American Literature in Translation
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Survey of literature from the Spanish-speaking world from the Middle Ages to the present; English translations of masterpieces of Spanish language literature; authors such as Cervantes, Lope de Vega, Dario, Garcia Marquez; also taught at Galveston campus. Taught in English.
HISP 205 Don Quixote and the Other Arts
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
A study of Miguel de Cervantes' masterwork, Don Quixote, and its representations in other arts such as painting, film and music. Taught in English. Prerequisite: ENGL 104.
HISP 206 Food in the Hispanic World
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
A study of food, food preparation and consumption in the Hispanic world from historical, geographical, artistic, social and psychological perspective. Taught in English. Prerequisite: ENGL 104.
HISP 250 Contemporary Spanish Culture
Credit 1.
1 Lecture Hour.
Cultural and practical orientation for students participating in the summer study abroad programs in Spain; brief introduction to contemporary social and cultural institutions; discussions of Spanish university system; oral reports and final paper; readings and discussion in English and Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or equivalent.
HISP 260 Contemporary Mexican Culture
Credit 1.
1 Lecture Hour.
Introduction to contemporary Mexican social, cultural, and political institutions; discussion of Mexican university system; readings and discussion in Spanish and English. For preparation for study abroad program in Mexico. Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or equivalent.
HISP 262/ENGL 262 Introduction to Latinx Literary Studies
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Introduction to Latinx literature; emphasis on methods and approaches, historical breadth and context and the diverse literary traditions of people of Hispanic and Latinx descent in the United States. Cross Listing: ENGL 262/HISP 262.
HISP 285 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects in Hispanic Studies, selected for each student individually. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor and department head.
HISP 289 Special Topics In...
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of Hispanic Studies. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisites: ENGL 104; freshman or sophomore classification; approval of department head.
HISP 291 Research
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Research in Hispanic Studies conducted under the direction of faculty member. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore classification and approval of instructor.
HISP 352/FILM 352 Hispanic Literature and Film
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of inter-media relationships between film and literature; investigation of the language of film, especially films as expressions of cultural realities through the adaptation of Hispanic literary works; taught in English. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: FILM 352/HISP 352.
HISP 362/ENGL 362 Latino/a Literature
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Literature by U.S.-based Latino/a authors writing mostly in English; examination of historical and social contexts of cultural production; may include novels, poetry, short stories, plays, and films to gain understanding of aesthetic expression of diverse Latino/a authors, including but not limited to Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cuban Americans, and Dominican Americans. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: ENGL 362/HISP 362.
HISP 363 Borderlands: U.S. and Mexico
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Multiple images of the U.S./Mexico border, their creation, their evolution, and their conflicting representations in filmic, literary and musical texts. Prerequisites: ENGL 104 and junior or senior classification.
HISP 409 Hispanic Photography in a Global Context
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Study of works produced by major photographers across the Hispanic world in a global context; exploration of photography the origins of the medium in the mid-19th century to the present; theoretical, historical, and critical readings; analysis of various genres, modes, and formats; taught in English. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
HISP 413 Race, Gender, and the Environment
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Investigation of social inequalities related to environmental issues; focus on environmental justice and ecofeminism; exploration of the connections among racism, patriarchy, and the environment. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: GLST 413 and WGST 413.
HISP 414 Environmental Perspectives on the U.S. and Mexico Border
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of selected topics about environmental history and social movements related to the U.S. and Mexico border; focus on issues of race, gender, sexuality, and nation; exploration of connections among citizenship, border militarization, and the environment. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
HISP 471/RELS 471 Hispanic Religions
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of the history and practice of Hispanic religion, including spirit possession, evil eye, consumption of sacred substances, healing traditions, ex-votos, relics, prophecy, omens, monsters, astrology, witchcraft, the Inquisition, festivals, pilgrimage, mystics and religious contributions of diverse ethnic groups. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: RELS 471/HISP 471.
HISP 474/RELS 474 Diversity Lessons from Medieval Spain
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Crucible of cultures--Christian, Jewish, and Muslim--that was medieval Spain and modern implications of that experience in diversity. Prerequisites: ENGL 104 and junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: RELS 474/HISP 474.
HISP 485 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects in Hispanic Studies, selected for each student individually. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; approval of instructor and department head.
HISP 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
0 to 4 Lab Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of Hispanic studies. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisites: ENGL 104; junior or senior classification; approval of department head.
HISP 491 Research
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Research in Hispanic Studies conducted under the direction of faculty member. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.
Italian (ITAL)
ITAL 101 Beginning Italian I
Credits 4.
3 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
(ITAL 1411) Beginning Italian I. Elementary language study with oral, written and reading practice; preparation for conversation; part of class preparation will be done in language laboratory.
ITAL 102 Beginning Italian II
Credits 4.
3 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
(ITAL 1412) Beginning Italian II. Continuation of ITAL 101; part of class preparation will be done in the language laboratory. Prerequisite: ITAL 101.
ITAL 201 Intermediate Italian I
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
(ITAL 2311) Intermediate Italian I. Readings of average difficulty; review of grammar; practice in conversation and composition. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ITAL 102 or equivalent, or approval of instructor.
ITAL 202 Intermediate Italian II
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
(ITAL 2312) Intermediate Italian II. Continuation of ITAL 201 with more advanced material. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ITAL 201 or equivalent, or approval of instructor.
ITAL 221 Field Studies I
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
3 Other Hours.
Italian language and culture taught in Italy; supervised travel of cultural interest; participation in living with local families; participation in the activities of an Italian university or institute. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ITAL 102 or equivalent or approval of instructor; concurrent enrollment with ITAL 222.
ITAL 222 Field Studies II
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
3 Other Hours.
Italian language and culture taught in Italy; supervised travel of cultural interest; participation in living with local families; participation in the activities of an Italian university or institute. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ITAL 102 or equivalent, or approval of instructor; concurrent enrollment in ITAL 221.
ITAL 251 Global Italy
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of how Italian uniqueness shaped the world in the literary, visual, plastic, performance and applied arts, and in the natural and social sciences; course materials drawn from a variety of media to highlight the continued presence of Italian culture on the global stage; taught in English.
ITAL 285 Directed Studies
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects in Italian, selected for each student individually. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor and department head.
ITAL 289 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of Italian studies. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
ITAL 303 Composition and Conversation
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Readings of contemporary Italian prose; intensive review of grammar and syntax; development of written and oral skills; expansion of vocabulary; translations, compositions and short presentation. Prerequisite: ITAL 202 or equivalent.
ITAL 321 Italian Culture and Arts I
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Italian culture and arts from classical antiquity to 1860; major stylistic periods in literature and the fine arts; conducted in Italian. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ITAL 202 or equivalent and junior or senior classification; or approval of instructor.
ITAL 322 Italian Culture and Arts II
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Italian culture, arts, and society from 1860 to the present; conducted in Italian. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ITAL 202 or equivalent and junior or senior classification; or approval of instructor.
ITAL 452 Topics in Italian Women and Gender Studies
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
The historical and cultural dynamics forging the notion of woman and gender in Italian society and cultural production; discussion of cultural works, media, and theoretical texts concerning subjectivity and language, body and culture; Italian feminist theories from different disciplinary perspectives; conducted in English. May be repeated two times for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
ITAL 453 Literatures of Italy
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of literary works that sparked Western realism in fiction and lyrical language in poetry, from Dante to modern and contemporary Italian authors; the relationship between literature and the natural and physical sciences, and between literature and the social sciences; taught in English. May be repeated two times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
ITAL 455/FILM 455 Italian Cinema
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Consideration and analyses of major works and directors of Italian cinema, from its origin through Neorealism to the present; analysis of how its visual language relates to Italian history, culture and to other arts; taught in English. May be repeated two times for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: FILM 455/ITAL 455.
ITAL 456 Contemporary Italian Cultures
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of issues currently debated in multicultural Italian society since World War II, such as national identity, immigration, emigration, homoparental families, the "Made in Italy" brand, ecology and sustainability; discussion of creed, country, color, gender, class and organized crime, in literature and film, sociology, political theory and critical studies; conducted in English. May be repeated two times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or permission of instructor.
ITAL 485 Directed Studies
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects, selected for each student individually; written and oral reports. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department head.
ITAL 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of Italian. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
ITAL 491 Research
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of a faculty member in Italian. May be repeated two times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.
Japanese (JAPN)
JAPN 101 Beginning Japanese I
Credits 4.
3 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
(JAPN 1411) Beginning Japanese I. Elementary language study with oral, written and reading practice; preparation for conversation; part of class preparation to be done in the language laboratory.
JAPN 102 Beginning Japanese II
Credits 4.
3 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
(JAPN 1412) Beginning Japanese II. Continuation of JAPN 101; part of class preparation to be done in the language laboratory. Prerequisite: JAPN 101.
JAPN 201 Intermediate Japanese I
Credits 4.
4 Lecture Hours.
Readings of average difficulty; review of grammar; practice in conversation and composition. Prerequisite: JAPN 102.
JAPN 202 Intermediate Japanese II
Credits 4.
4 Lecture Hours.
Continuation of JAPN 201 with more advanced material. Prerequisite: JAPN 201.
JAPN 285 Directed Studies
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects in Japanese, selected for each student individually; written or oral reports. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and Director of AALO.
JAPN 289 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of Japanese studies. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
JAPN 291 Research
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Research in Japanese studies conducted under the direction of faculty member approved by the Director of AALO. May be taken 2 times for credit. Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore classification and approval of instructor.
JAPN 301 Upper Level Japanese I
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Reading and listening practice using authentic and near-authentic materials; conversation practice in different levels of formality; composition and grammar; conducted in Japanese. Prerequisite: JAPN 202.
JAPN 302 Upper Level Japanese II
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Continuation of JAPN 301 with more advanced material. Prerequisite: JAPN 301.
JAPN 325 Japanese Language and Culture through Manga
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of Japanese and Asian visual, linguistic, and cultural traditions, with emphasis on genre of Manga. Prerequisite: JAPN 202.
JAPN 401 Advanced Japanese I
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Readings with selected grammar and kanji lessons; focus on Japanese traditional and popular culture, religion, and history; taught in Japanese. Prerequisite: JAPN 302 or equivalent.
JAPN 402 Advanced Japanese II
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Readings with selected grammar and kanji lessons; focus on Japanese private and business life, education, politics, and contemporary culture; taught in Japanese. Prerequisite: JAPN 302 or equivalent.
JAPN 485 Directed Studies
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects selected for each student individually; written or oral reports. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and Director of AALO.
JAPN 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of Japanese studies. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
JAPN 491 Research
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Research in Japanese studies conducted under the direction of faculty member approved by the Director of AALO. May be taken 2 times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.
Jewish Studies (JWST)
JWST 201/RELS 201 Introduction to Jewish Studies
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of Jewish history, culture, identity, and art throughout the millennia and in the modern world; focus on material in multiple media and approaches from a variety of disciplines. Cross Listing: RELS 201/JWST 201.
JWST 285 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Readings and/or assigned projects for specific needs of students minoring in Jewish studies; directed independent or individual study in an identified area of Jewish studies. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor.
JWST 289 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of Jewish studies. May be repeated for credit.
JWST 291 Research
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of a faculty member in Jewish Studies. Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore classification and approval of instructor.
JWST 301 Contemporary Jewish Cultures
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of contemporary Jewish cultures in the United States and around the world; examination of intersections and challenges of Jewish identity with local and global influences. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification.
JWST 315/FILM 315 Cinema in Israel
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Consideration and analysis of major works of film in Israel; interpretation of diverse cultures in Israel through film; relationship of film to Israeli history; taught in English. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: FILM 315/JWST 315.
JWST 485 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 6.
0 to 6 Other Hours.
Readings and/or assigned projects for specific needs of students minoring in Jewish studies; directed independent or individual study in an identified area of Jewish studies. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; approval of instructor.
JWST 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of Jewish studies. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
JWST 491 Research
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of a faculty member in Jewish Studies. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.
Modern Languages (MODL)
MODL 221/ENGL 221 World Literature
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
(ENGL 2332) World Literature. Survey of world literature from the ancient world through the sixteenth century in relation to its historical and cultural contexts; texts selected from a diverse group of authors, traditions and genres; ENGL-221 also taught at Qatar campus. Cross Listing: ENGL 221/MODL 221.
MODL 222/ENGL 222 World Literature
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
(ENGL 2333) World Literature. Survey of world literature from the seventeenth century to the present in relation to its historical and cultural contexts; texts selected from a diverse group of authors, traditions and genres; ENGL-222 also taught at Galveston and Qatar campuses. Cross Listing: ENGL 222/MODL 222.
MODL 285 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects, selected for each student individually. Written and oral reports. No class meetings. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.
MODL 289 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of modern languages. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.
MODL 485 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects, selected for each student individually. Written and oral reports. No class meetings. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.
MODL 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of modern languages. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.
Portuguese (PORT)
PORT 101 Beginning Portuguese I
Credits 4.
4 Lecture Hours.
1 Lab Hour.
(PORT 1411) Beginning Portuguese I. Elementary language study with aural, oral, written, and reading practice; preparation for conversation; part of class preparation done in language laboratory. Students with prior knowledge of or instruction in Portuguese are required to take a placement test before enrolling for the first time in a college Portuguese course.
PORT 102 Beginning Portuguese II
Credits 4.
4 Lecture Hours.
1 Lab Hour.
(PORT 1412) Beginning Portuguese II. Continuation of PORT 101; part of class preparation done in language laboratory. Students with prior knowledge of or instruction in Portuguese are required to take a placement test before enrolling for the first time in a college Portuguese course. Prerequisite: PORT 101 with a grade of C or better.
PORT 201 Intermediate Portuguese I
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
(PORT 2311)Intermediate Portuguese I. Readings of average difficulty; review of grammar, practice in conversation and composition. Students with prior knowledge of or instruction in Portuguese are required to take a placement test before enrolling for the first time in a college Portuguese course. Prerequisite: PORT 102 with a grade of C or better.
PORT 202 Intermediate Portuguese II
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
(PORT 2312)Intermediate Portuguese II. Continuation of PORT 201 with more advanced material. Students with prior knowledge of or instruction in Portuguese are required to take a placement test before enrolling for the first time in a college Portuguese course. Prerequisite: PORT 201 with a grade of C or better.
Religious Studies (RELS)
RELS 200 Religions of the World
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Introduction to academic study of religion and some of the world’s major religions; emphasis on the nature of religion, diversity of practice across religious traditions, religious appropriation and functions of religion.
RELS 201/JWST 201 Introduction to Jewish Studies
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of Jewish history, culture, identity, and art throughout the millennia and in the modern world; focus on material in multiple media and approaches from a variety of disciplines. Cross Listing: JWST 201/RELS 201.
RELS 202 Religion in America
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Survey of major themes in religion in America; examines how religion has influenced and been influenced by American history, culture, economics, politics and social consciousness.
RELS 209 Religions of the Ancient World
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Religious traditions, ideas and practices of ancient cultures; connections to modern religious traditions.
RELS 212/HIST 212 Holy War
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Concepts of holy war in Jewish, Christian and Muslim history; language and literature of holy war; motivations for waging holy war; the relationship between war, martyrdom, pilgrimage and sainthood; religious orders engaging in holy war; political aims of holy war; practices of holy war; perspectives of those attacked in holy wars. Cross Listing: HIST 212/RELS 212.
RELS 220 History of Christianity: Origins to the Reformation
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
History of Christian doctrine, ecclesiastical organization, and religious practice, origins through Reformation, with emphasis on religion and society; life and teachings of Jesus; apostolic church; patristic period; Christianization of Roman Empire and northern Europe; monasticism; medieval church; Gregorian reform; heresy; papal monarchy; schism and conciliarism; reformations of the sixteenth century. Cross Listing: CLAS 220 and HIST 220.
RELS 221/HIST 221 History of Islam
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Key themes in Islam and Islamic history; Orientalism; pre-Islamic Arabia; the Qur’an; Sunni-Shi’i sectarian divisions; Islamic law; theology; sciences; mystical traditions; rituals of the Muslim faith; cross-cultural and religious encounters; holy war; ritual practices; fundamentalism; women in Islam; Islam in the West. Cross Listing: HIST 221/RELS 221.
RELS 222/HIST 222 History of Christianity, Reformation to Present
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
History of Christian religion from the era of the Reformation (sixteenth century) to the present, with emphasis on social, cultural, political and economic history in relation to Christian structures and theological movements. Cross Listing: HIST 222/RELS 222.
RELS 251/CLAS 251 Classical Mythology
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Introduction to the most important myths of Greeks and Romans; ancient and modern methods of interpreting myths; the role of myths in ancient literature; readings in English. Cross Listing: CLAS 251/RELS 251.
RELS 257/COMM 257 Communication, Religion and the Arts
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Introduction to artistic, religious communication; survey of communication art and media art practices across religious contexts; consideration of communication aesthetics that mediate religious experience. Cross Listing: COMM 257/RELS 257.
RELS 285 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Readings and/or assigned projects for specific needs of students minoring in religious studies; directed independent or individual study in an identified area of religious studies. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
RELS 289 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of religious studies. May be repeated for credit.
RELS 291 Research
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of a faculty member in Liberal Arts. Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore classification and approval of instructor.
RELS 304/HUMA 304 Asian Religions
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Beliefs and practices of Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism and Shinto with particular attention to their philosophical presuppositions. Cross Listing: HUMA 304/RELS 304.
RELS 312 Contemplation in the Modern World
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Interdisciplinary approach to examining contemplative practices: origins in philosophy and religious traditions, goals and techniques of contemplation, contemplation in relation to cultural and social problems or needs.
RELS 317/ANTH 317 Introduction to Biblical Archaeology
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Application of archaeology in biblical research; basic overview of the material cultures that are the setting for the biblical narratives. Cross Listing: ANTH 317/RELS 317.
RELS 321 Political Islam and Jihad
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Interaction between Islamic movements and politics in various Middle Eastern countries; the meaning and evolution of jihad; the role of Islam as a tool for political and social mobilization. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: HUMA 321 and INTA 321.
RELS 326/SOCI 326 Sociology of Religion
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Institution of religion and religious-related behavior; relationship between dynamic and structural religion and contemporary society. Prerequisite: SOCI 205. Cross Listing: SOCI 326/RELS 326.
RELS 331/PHIL 331 Philosophy of Religion
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Philosophical problems of western religion such as the existence of God, the problem of evil, types of theism, rational, empirical, and mystical approaches to God. Cross Listing: PHIL 331/RELS 331.
RELS 340/ANTH 340 Folklore and the Supernatural
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Traditional expressions of the supernatural such as superstition, belief tale and divination classified as folklore genres and their relationships to the cultures in which they develop; theories drawn from anthropology, folklore and related social sciences. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: ANTH 340/RELS 340.
RELS 347/HIST 347 Rise of Islam, 600-1258
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Late-Antiquity; Pre-Islamic Arabia; the rise of Islam and a historical survey of the development of the Islamicate civilizations from c. 600 to the Mongol Conquests c. 1258 with an emphasis on politics, religion, society and culture. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: HIST 347/RELS 347.
RELS 350 Religions, Utopias, and Happiness
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Thematic exploration of the science of happiness; exploration and critique of self-help culture; consideration of religious contributions to happiness; evaluation of individual and collective notions of happiness. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification.
RELS 356 Ritual and Expression in Ancient Religions
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Expressive practices such as rituals, re-enactments, processions and dance in ancient religious traditions. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification.
RELS 360/ENGL 365 The Bible as Literature
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Narrative, structural, and thematic study of the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures in English translation. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: ENGL 365/RELS 360.
RELS 365/HIST 365 Religion in Early America
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Religion in North America from colonial beginnings to eve of Civil War; relations between European Christianity, Native Americans and African Americans; religious pluralism, reform movements, social and political change. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: HIST 365/RELS 365.
RELS 366/HIST 366 Religion in Modern America
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Religion in America from the Civil War to contemporary period; relationship of religion and racial formation, capitalism, gender, sexuality, immigration; religious pluralism; evangelicalism; role of religious politics and social movements. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: HIST 366/RELS 366.
RELS 367 Christianity and American Identity
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of interaction of religious ideas, especially Christian, with claims and conceptions of American identity and vice-versa; themes include American founding, civil religion and Americanization. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
RELS 390 Researching Religion
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Methods and approaches to inquiries in the study of religion; historical and contemporary topics and issues in the study of religion; analysis of artifacts, documents and primary sources; current scholarship in the study of religion.
RELS 392/ENGL 392 Studies in Literature, Religion and Culture
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of literature treating significant religious topics in the context of cultural setting; features current faculty research on such topics as Tolkien and the making of myth, C.S. Lewis, texts and cultures of the Middle East and Victorian women writers and religion. May be repeated one time for credit. Prerequisites: 3 credits of literature at 200-level or above; junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: ENGL 392/RELS 392.
RELS 403/ANTH 403 Anthropology of Religion
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Cross-cultural, theoretical analysis of religion as a cultural phenomenon; exploring the relationships between religion, culture, society and the individual; also taught at Galveston campus. Cross Listing: ANTH 403/RELS 403.
RELS 418 Intellectual History from the Ancient Near East to the Early Middle Ages
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Political, social, cultural and religious histories of significant figures, groups, schools of thought and movements in western Afro-Eurasia from the Assyrian Empire to the later Roman Empire; developments in political theory, literature, sociology, arts, architecture, music, philosophy, law, sciences and education. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: CLAS 418 and HIST 418.
RELS 419/HIST 419 Intellectual History, 500 to 1600
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Political, social, cultural and religious histories of significant figures, groups, schools of thought and movements in western Afro-Eurasia from the rise of Islam to the Renaissance; developments in political theory, literature, sociology, arts, architecture, music, philosophy, law, sciences and education. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: HIST 419/RELS 419.
RELS 420 Nature, Sustainability and Religion
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Interaction between religion and the environment; examination of religious traditions and their concepts of the natural world; emphasis on cultural contexts and environmental sustainability. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
RELS 425/HIST 425 The Sacred and Profane in History
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Case studies of the sacred in varied times and regions; holy persons; holy places; holy objects; language and literature of the sacred; competing concepts of the holy within society; gender and the holy; institutions promoting holy people and places; the impact of social, political, cultural and intellectual developments on the relationship between the sacred and the profane. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: HIST 425/RELS 425.
RELS 430/AFST 430 African American Muslim Culture
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of popular culture and its impact on African American Muslims' intersectional identity formation and faith tradition through films, documentaries, readings, and lectures on and about Muslims emanating from enslaved narratives and the colonial period to the contemporary era. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: AFST 430/RELS 430.
RELS 436/ANTH 436 Ancient Egypt I
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Archaeology and history of ancient Egypt from earliest times to the end of the New Kingdom period. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: ANTH 436/RELS 436.
RELS 438/ANTH 438 Ancient Egypt II
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Archaeology and history of ancient Egypt from the end of the New Kingdom to the end of the Graeco-Roman period. Prerequisites: Completion of ANTH 436/RELS 436 or RELS 436/ANTH 436 recommended but not required; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: ANTH 438/RELS 438.
RELS 464/PHIL 464 Modern Jewish Thought and Philosophy
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
An overview of modern Jewish thought and philosophy spanning Jewish European thinkers from the 18th century to the 20th century. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: PHIL 464/RELS 464.
RELS 465/PHIL 465 Ethics After the Holocaust
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Analysis of the Holocaust as a challenge to previous ethical theories; ethical theories developed in response to the Holocaust. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: PHIL 465/RELS 465.
RELS 471/HISP 471 Hispanic Religions
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of the history and practice of Hispanic religion, including spirit possession, evil eye, consumption of sacred substances, healing traditions, ex-votos, relics, prophecy, omens, monsters, astrology, witchcraft, the Inquisition, festivals, pilgrimage, mystics and religious contributions of diverse ethnic groups. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: HISP 471/RELS 471.
RELS 474/HISP 474 Diversity Lessons from Medieval Spain
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Crucible of cultures--Christian, Jewish, and Muslim--that was medieval Spain and modern implications of that experience in diversity. Prerequisites: ENGL 104 and junior or senior classification. Cross Listing: HISP 474/RELS 474.
RELS 480/COMM 480 Religious Communication
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
The role of religious communication as manifested in speeches, sermons, debates, campaigns, and social movements throughout history. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: COMM 480/RELS 480.
RELS 481 Advanced Seminar in Religious Studies
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Intensive reading, study and discussion of topics in religious studies; interdisciplinary methods. May be taken four times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
RELS 484 Internship
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Directed internship in a public or private organization to provide students with applied experience; opportunity to observe first hand issues and problems covered in religious studies courses; designed to enhance and clarify the student's career objectives. May be taken for credit up to six hours. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor.
RELS 485 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 6.
0 to 6 Other Hours.
Readings and/or assigned projects for specific needs of students minoring in religious studies; directed independent or individual study in an identified area of religious studies. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification; approval of instructor.
RELS 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of religious studies. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
RELS 491 Research
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of a faculty member in Liberal Arts. May be taken 3 times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.
Russian (RUSS)
RUSS 101 Beginning Russian I
Credits 4.
3 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
(RUSS 1411) Beginning Russian I. Elementary language study with oral, written and reading practice. Attention given to background for conversation. Part of class preparation will be done in language laboratory.
RUSS 102 Beginning Russian II
Credits 4.
3 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
(RUSS 1412) Beginning Russian II. Continuation of RUSS 101. Part of class preparation will be done in language laboratory. Prerequisite: RUSS 101.
RUSS 201 Intermediate Russian I
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
(RUSS 2311) Intermediate Russian I. Continuation and review of grammar, selected readings; material to develop conversational and reading ability. Prerequisite: RUSS 102.
RUSS 202 Intermediate Russian II
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
(RUSS 2312) Intermediate Russian II. Continuation of RUSS 201. Readings taken from standard works. Prerequisite: RUSS 201.
RUSS 211 Russian Conversation
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Development of conversational skills in Russian; building of active vocabulary; exercises with emphasis on correct diction; oral presentations; skits; dialogues; discussion of current events; conducted in Russian. Prerequisite: RUSS 102 or equivalent.
RUSS 221 Field Studies I
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Russian language and culture, taught in the former Soviet Union; supervised travel of cultural interest; participation in courses and activities at a Russian university or institute; exams, written and oral reports. Prerequisites: RUSS 102 with a grade of B or higher; concurrent enrollment in RUSS 222.
RUSS 222 Field Studies II
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Russian language and literature taught in the former Soviet Union in cooperation with a Russian university or institute; exams, written and oral reports. Prerequisites: RUSS 102 with a grade of B or higher; concurrent enrollment in RUSS 221.
RUSS 245/FILM 245 Contemporary Russia in Its Own Films
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of contemporary Russian and late Soviet films; focus on present-day cultural conditions in the Russian Federation and in the diaspora; taught in English. Cross Listing: FILM 245/RUSS 245.
RUSS 285 Directed Studies
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects in Russian, selected for each student individually. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department head.
RUSS 289 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of Russian. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
RUSS 301 Advanced Grammar and Composition I
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Review of grammar at an advanced level; readings of literary texts for analysis and emulation; development of oral and written skills; required for modern languages majors in Russian; conducted in Russian. Prerequisite: RUSS 202 or RUSS 222 or registration therein.
RUSS 302 Advanced Grammar and Composition II
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Continuation of RUSS 301; review of grammar at an advanced level; readings of literary texts for analysis and emulation; development of oral and written skills; required for modern languages majors in Russian; conducted in Russian. Prerequisite: RUSS 202 or RUSS 222 or concurrent enrollment.
RUSS 322 Masterpieces of Russian Literature
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Selected works of Russian literature, representative of its major authors and most important literary movements; literary analysis and evaluation of each work's cultural background; conducted in Russian. Prerequisite: RUSS 202 or RUSS 222 or registration therein. May be retaken with approval of department head.
RUSS 410 Seminar in Russian Studies
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of a significant topic, event, or period in Russian literature and culture; taught in English. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: RUSS 202 or RUSS 222; junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
RUSS 441/EURO 441 The Russian Novel I - Tolstoy and Dostoevsky
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Study of the major works of Tolstoy and Dostoevsky; discussion of the literary nature and purpose of novels, especially in the context of Russian culture; taught in English. Prerequisites: RUSS 201 or concurrent enrollment; junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: EURO 441/RUSS 441.
RUSS 442/EURO 442 The Russian Novel II - The Twentieth Century
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Study of major Russian novels from ca. 1900 to the end of Stalinism; exploration of topics relevant to Russia's experience in the 20th century; taught in English. Prerequisites: RUSS 201 or concurrent enrollment; junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: EURO 442/RUSS 442.
RUSS 443/EURO 443 Contemporary Russian Prose
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Study of Russian and Soviet 20th century prose literature, with emphasis on post-Stalinist and post-glasnost writers; taught in English. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: EURO 443/RUSS 443.
RUSS 444/EURO 444 Russian Drama
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Introduction to the masterpieces of Russian drama from the 19th century to the present; includes such authors as Pushkin, Chekhov, Gorky, Arbuzov, Rozov and Petrushevskaya; taught in English. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: EURO 444/RUSS 444.
RUSS 446/EURO 446 Russian Artistic Culture I - Beginnings to 1900
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Masterpieces of Russian art, including architecture, dance, theater, music, and literature, from its beginnings until ca. 1900; taught in English. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: EURO 446/RUSS 446.
RUSS 447/EURO 447 Russian Artistic Culture II - 1890 to Present
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Masterpieces of Russian art, including architecture, dance, theater, music, film, and literature, from ca. 1890 to the present; taught in English. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: EURO 447/RUSS 447.
RUSS 485 Directed Studies
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects, selected for each student individually; written and oral reports. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department head.
RUSS 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of Russian language, literature and civilization. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
RUSS 491 Research
Credits 1 to 3.
1 to 3 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in Russian. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of department head.
Spanish (SPAN)
SPAN 101 Beginning Spanish I
Credits 4.
4 Lecture Hours.
(SPAN 1411) Beginning Spanish I. Elementary language study with oral, written and reading practice; active use of the language in conversation and culture-based projects at the novice high level as defined by American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages; intended for those with no prior knowledge of Spanish. Prerequisite: Prior knowledge of Spanish requires the Spanish Placement Test before enrolling for the first time in a college Spanish course; also taught at Galveston campus.
SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II
Credits 4.
4 Lecture Hours.
(SPAN 1412) Beginning Spanish II. Continuation of SPAN 101. Active use of the language in conversation, writing, reading, and culture-based projects at the intermediate low level as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Prerequisite: SPAN 101 with a grade of C or better or placement by exam; students with prior knowledge of Spanish are required to take the Spanish Placement Test before enrolling for the first time in a college Spanish course; also taught at Galveston campus.
SPAN 112 Intensive Beginning Spanish
Credits 8.
8 Lecture Hours.
Accelerated study of Spanish with oral, written and reading practice; active use of the language in conversation and culture-based projects at the novice high level as defined by American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages; intended for those with no prior knowledge of Spanish; equivalent to SPAN 101 and SPAN 102. Prerequisite: Prior knowledge of Spanish requires the Spanish Placement Test before enrolling for the first time in a college Spanish course.
SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
(SPAN 2311) Intermediate Spanish I. Active use of the language in conversation, writing, reading and projects at the mid intermediate level as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Only one of the following will satisfy the requirements for a degree: SPAN 201, SPAN 208, or SPAN 221. Prerequisite: SPAN 102 with a grade of C or better or placement by exam; students with prior knowledge of Spanish are required to take the Spanish Placement Test before enrolling for the first time in a college Spanish course.
SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
(SPAN 2312) Intermediate Spanish II. Continuation of SPAN 201. Active use of the language in conversation, writing, reading and projects at the high intermediate level as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Only one of the following will satisfy the requirements for a degree: SPAN 202, SPAN 218, or SPAN 222. Prerequisite: SPAN 201 with a grade of C or better or placement by exam; students with prior knowledge of Spanish are required to take the Spanish Placement Test before enrolling for the first time in a college Spanish course.
SPAN 203 Intermediate Spanish for Heritage Speakers
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
(SPAN 2313) Intermediate Spanish for Heritage Speakers. Focus on developing speaking, reading and writing abilities in a cultural context centered on Spanish-speaking communities in the U.S.; intended for those who understand casual spoken Spanish and have some functional communication abilities in the language because of family background or sociocultural experience. Prerequisites: SPAN 201 with a grade of C or better or placement by exam; students with prior knowledge of Spanish are required to take the Spanish Placement Test before enrolling for the first time in a college Spanish course.
SPAN 208 Spanish for Health Professionals I
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
First half of a two-semester sequence in Spanish, at the mid intermediate level as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language; for those interested in careers in the health professions; presentation and practice of the most important basic communication functions in patient-provider interaction. Only one of the following will satisfy the requirements for a degree: SPAN 201, SPAN 208, or SPAN 221. Prerequisites: SPAN 102 with a grade of C or better or placement by exam; students with prior knowledge of Spanish are required to take the Spanish Placement Test before enrolling for the first time in a college Spanish course.
SPAN 218 Spanish for Health Professionals II
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Second half of a two-semester course sequence in Spanish at the high intermediate as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages; for those interested in careers in the health professions; presentation and practice of the most important basic communication functions in patient-provider interaction. Only one of the following will satisfy the requirements for a degree: SPAN 202, SPAN 218, or SPAN 222. Prerequisite: SPAN 201, SPAN 208, placement by exam, or approval of instructor; students with prior knowledge of Spanish are required to take the Spanish Placement Test before enrolling for the first time in a college Spanish course.
SPAN 221 Field Studies Abroad I
Credits 1 to 6.
1 to 6 Lecture Hours.
Active use of the language in conversation, writing, reading and projects at the mid intermediate level, as defined by American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, in a Spanish-speaking country; participation in academic and cultural activities of a host university or study abroad institute/center. Only one of the following will satisfy the requirements for a degree: SPAN 201, SPAN 208, or SPAN 221. Prerequisite: SPAN 102 with a grade of B or better, placement by exam, or approval of instructor; students with prior knowledge of Spanish are required to take the Spanish Placement Test before enrolling for the first time in a college Spanish course.
SPAN 222 Field Studies Abroad II
Credits 1 to 6.
1 to 6 Lecture Hours.
Active use of the language in conversation, writing, reading and projects at the high intermediate level, as defined by American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, in a Spanish-speaking country; participation in academic and cultural activities of a host university or study abroad institute/center. Only one of the following will satisfy the requirements for a degree: SPAN 202, SPAN 218, or SPAN 222. Prerequisite: SPAN 102 with a grade of B or better, placement by exam, or approval of instructor; students with prior knowledge of Spanish are required to take the Spanish Placement Test before enrolling for the first time in a college Spanish course.
SPAN 285 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects in Spanish, selected for each student individually. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department head.
SPAN 289 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of Spanish. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
SPAN 301 Oral Expression
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Development of oral skills in Spanish through pronunciation practice, discussion of current events, skits, interviews, conversations, role play, impromptu debates, rhetoric, public speaking and formal presentations. Prerequisites: SPAN 202, SPAN 203, SPAN 218, SPAN 222, placement by exam, or approval of instructor; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
SPAN 302 Advanced Grammar
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Study and practice of Spanish language structures; development of metalinguistic awareness and appropriate usage in socio-pragmatic context. Only one of the following will satisfy the requirements for a degree: SPAN 302 or SPAN 304. Prerequisites: SPAN 202, SPAN 203, SPAN 218, or SPAN 222; or placement by exam; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
SPAN 303 Spanish Composition
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Development of writing skills in Spanish; structural analysis of representative texts; drafting, revision and rewriting of short compositions and term papers. Prerequisites: SPAN 202, SPAN 203, SPAN 218, or SPAN 222; or placement by exam; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
SPAN 304 Advanced Grammar for Heritage Speakers
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Continuation of SPAN 203; study and practice of Spanish centered on grammatical features of particular concern to heritage speakers in a cultural context focused on Hispanics in the U.S. Only one of the following will satisfy the requirements for a degree: SPAN 302 or SPAN 304. Prerequisites: SPAN 202, SPAN 203, SPAN 218 or SPAN 222; or placement by exam or approval of instructor; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
SPAN 305 Spanish for Legal Professions
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Study of legal concepts, legal terminology, grammar and expressions; focus on oral and written communication skills and exposure to cross-cultural approaches to interactions with persons of Hispanic origin in legal professional settings. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in three credits of 300 or 400-level Spanish courses or approval of instructor.
SPAN 306 Business Spanish
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Presentation and practice of commercial language, vocabulary, customs and cultural environment of the Spanish-speaking business world and related fields; development of cultural awareness for conducting business with Spanish-speaking countries and U.S. Hispanic communities. Prerequisite: 3 credits of 300-level Spanish courses or approval of instructor.
SPAN 307 Spanish for the Sciences
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Development of written and oral scientific communication in Spanish, including listening, speaking, reading and writing, with a focus on general and specialized scientific discourse; field-specific vocabulary and review of structures necessary for academic registers. Prerequisites: 3 credits of 300-level Spanish courses or approval of instructor.
SPAN 311 Hispanic Culture and Civilization to the 18th Century
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Survey of the Hispanic world with emphasis on its history and cultural patterns from pre-Roman times to the 18th century; description and analysis of artistic, historical, literary, political topics. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 202, 203, 222 or approval of instructor.
SPAN 312 Hispanic Culture and Civilization: 18th Century to Present
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Overview of the Hispanic world, including the United States, from independence in the Americas to present; description and analysis of artistic, historical, literary, political, sociolinguistic topics. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 202, SPAN 203, SPAN 222 or approval of instructor.
SPAN 318 Oral Communication for Health Professionals
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Development of advanced fluency in oral communication skills in Spanish within the context of the medical professions through discussion of health issues pertaining to the Latino/Hispanic community; field trips, service learning, volunteering, interviews, impromptu speaking and formal presentations. Prerequisite: SPAN 218, 3 credits of 300-level Spanish, or approval of instructor.
SPAN 319/JOUR 319 Bilingual Reporting
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Journalistic techniques and skills used to report in Spanish and/or for Spanish-language media; examination of the unique set of challenges facing LatinX communities in the United States, Latin American, and Hispanic countries abroad; integration of newsgathering, writing, editing, research skills, multimedia podcasting. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; SPAN 302 or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: JOUR 319/SPAN 319.
SPAN 320 Introduction to Hispanic Literature
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Survey of literature from the Spanish-speaking world; emphasis on the language and techniques of literary analysis as applied to examples of poetry, narrative fiction, theater and essay. Prerequisite: 3 credits of 300-level Spanish courses or approval of instructor.
SPAN 331 Spanish Literature to 1700
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Origins and evolution of Spanish literature from the Medieval to the Golden Age traditions; epic, drama, novel, picaresque and satire as reflected in works by Berceo, Cervantes, Garcilaso de la Vega, Lope de Vega, Calderón de la Barca and others; conducted in Spanish. Prerequisites: SPAN 202, SPAN 203, SPAN 222 or approval of instructor.
SPAN 332 Spanish Literature from 1700 to 1936
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Representative works of Spanish Neoclassicism, Romanticism, realism, naturalism, modernism, and Avant-Garde movements; overview of historical background, cultural and philosophical tendencies; socio-political movements in modern Spain until the Civil War; conducted in Spanish. Prerequisites: SPAN 202, SPAN 203, SPAN 222 or approval of instructor.
SPAN 341 Spanish-American Literature from 1492 to 1821
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Themes, styles and authors from the meeting of Old and New Worlds through the final days of the Colony; overview of cultural and historical background; conducted in Spanish. Prerequisites: SPAN 202, SPAN 203, SPAN 222 or approval of instructor.
SPAN 342 Spanish-American Literature from 1821 to 1935
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Themes, styles and authors from Independence to Modernity; overview of cultural and historical background; conducted in Spanish. Prerequisites: SPAN 202, SPAN 203, SPAN 222 or approval of instructor.
SPAN 350 Spanish Phonetics and Phonology
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Sound system of Spanish with special reference to pronunciation and contrast with sounds of American English; phonological inventory and phonetic variation in Latin American and Peninsular varieties. Prerequisite: 3 credits of 300-level Spanish courses or approval of instructor.
SPAN 352 Hispanic Linguistics
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Study of Hispanic linguistics, including phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax, change and variation. Prerequisite: 3 credits of 300-level Spanish courses or approval of instructor.
SPAN 403 Advanced Writing in Spanish
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Building on established skills, practice in and reflection on writing in professional, public, academic, and literary genres; evaluation of a variety of models and development of abilities in audience analysis, critical research, review and revision. Prerequisites: SPAN 303 and 3 additional SPAN credits at the 400-level, or approval of instructor.
SPAN 407 Spanish-English Translation
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Foundations of translation methodology, strategies and practice; rendering of literary and non-literary texts; ethics of translation; emphasis on translation into the first language. Prerequisite: 6 credits of upper division SPAN with a grade of B or better or approval of instructor.
SPAN 410 Hispanic Film
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of major works and directors of contemporary Hispanic film; interpretation of culture through film; relationship of literature and film; introduction to vocabulary of film criticism in Spanish. Prerequisites: 6 credits of 300-level Spanish courses; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
SPAN 411 Contemporary Hispanic Society and Culture
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of cultural, economic, and political aspects central to 20th and 21st century Hispanic societies. Prerequisites: At least 6 credits of 300-level Spanish courses; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
SPAN 412 U.S. Hispanic Writers
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Analysis of contemporary literature by U.S. Latino/a authors; discussion of prevalent themes including immigration, language, race, gender, identity. Prerequisites: At least 6 credits of 300-level Spanish courses; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
SPAN 413 Hispanic Culture through Art
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of the works of a major artist and/or artistic movement as a vehicle for intensive analysis of elements of Hispanic culture. Prerequisites: At least 6 credits of 300-level Spanish courses; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
SPAN 414 Mexican Cinema and Culture
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Analysis of Mexican films from acclaimed actors, directors and time periods in order to understand the historical, social and political conditions; aesthetic, social, cultural and political analysis surrounding the production of representative films; taught in Spanish. Prerequisites: 6 credits of 300-level Spanish courses; junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
SPAN 417 Advanced Spanish-English Translation
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Expansion of translation practice and development of lexical and stylistic competence in specialized fields, including commercial, legal, medical, technical and scientific; mandatory service learning component included. Prerequisite: SPAN 407 with a grade of B or better or approval of instructor.
SPAN 421 Latin American Poetry and Music
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Study of contemporary Latin American poetry and music; analysis of language, rhythms and styles from 1900 to the present. Prerequisites: 6 credits of 300-level Spanish courses; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
SPAN 423 Soccer in the Hispanic World
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Overall perspective on the sport; analysis of the interaction of soccer, arts and society; comprehensive sociological and aesthetic view of the game in the Spanish-speaking world; soccer as a metaphor for contemporary world; taught in Spanish. Prerequisites: 6 credits of 300-level Spanish courses; junior or senior classification, or approval of instructor.
SPAN 445 Cervantes
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Analysis of Cervantes' life, cultural milieu and works; emphasis on Don Quixote, its significance in Spanish literature and in the development of the modern novel; conducted in Spanish. Prerequisites: At least 6 credits of 300-level Spanish courses; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
SPAN 450 Contemporary Spanish and Spanish-American Literature
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Representative works of authors from both sides of the Atlantic; study of similarities and differences in themes, movements, social and aesthetic concerns among Spanish and Spanish American writers. Prerequisites: 6 credits of 300-level Spanish courses; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
SPAN 452 Hispanic Sociolinguistics
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Regional and social varieties of Spanish; variation in situational contexts (register, style, and modality); theoretical foundations of sociolinguistic variation. Prerequisites: 6 credits of 300-level Spanish courses; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
SPAN 460 Topics in Hispanic Literature
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of a significant topic, author, movement, genre or period in Hispanic literature. May be taken three times for credit when topics vary. Prerequisite: 6 credits of 300-level Spanish courses; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
SPAN 461 Topics in Hispanic Culture
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of significant socio-cultural issues in Hispanic society and their influence on cultural and artistic production. May be taken three times for credit when topics vary. Prerequisites: 6 credits of 300-level Spanish courses; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
SPAN 462 Topics in Hispanic Linguistics
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of significant topics in Hispanic linguistics from different theoretical and applied perspectives. May be taken three times when topics vary. Prerequisites: 6 credits of 300-level Spanish courses; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
SPAN 483 Community Impact through Service Learning in Spanish
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Directed service-learning experience in a context where Spanish is necessary to deliver services to underserved populations in the U.S. or abroad. Must be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisites: Majors and Hispanic Studies for Community Engagement minors only; approval of undergraduate studies director; junior or senior classification.
SPAN 484 Internship
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Directed internship in a Spanish-speaking professional environment to provide students with training or applied research experience appropriate to career objectives. Must be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisites: SPAN majors; junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.
SPAN 485 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects selected for each student individually; written and oral reports. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department head.
SPAN 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of Spanish. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: 6 credits of 300-level Spanish; junior or senior classification.
SPAN 491 Research
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in Hispanic Studies. May be repeated three times for credit. Prerequisites: SPAN majors; junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.
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