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Course Offerings: Spring 2008
Course No. Title/Description Instructor Time/Place
Anthropology      
ANTH 3430 Other People's Worlds Various Various
Many Sections      
  A survey of the development, contributions, and contemporary social problems of selected non-Euro American peoples and cultures.    
       
ANTH 1006 Introduction to Anthropology Various Various
Many Sections      
  This course is concerned with the biological and cultural development of humans from their origins to the present. A brief survey of human evolution is followed by a comparative study of behavior and beliefs of our own and other societies.    
       
ANTH 3002 Culture, Language, and Thought Boster MW 4-5:15
7728      
  Anthropological contributions to the study of language, culture and their relationships. Topics include the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis and the applications of cognitive anthropological methods and theory to the study of folk classification systems.    
Art History
ARTH 3330 Art of the Northern Renaissance Givens, J Th 3:30-6:15
9764      
Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies
CAMS 1101 Greek Civilization Various Various
Many Sections      
  A survey of classical Greece, with an emphasis on literature, thought, and influence on contemporary culture.    
Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies
CLCS 1101 Classics of World Literature Various Various
9821      
  Introduction to the classics of world literature. Comparative approach to representative works of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, as well as Europe, from antiquity to the early modern period.    
Critical Languages Program
CRLP 1101 Elementary Levels I: Russian Various Various
4864      
       
CRLP 1101 Elementary Levels I:    
5565 Portuguese    
       
CRLP 1103 Intermediate Levels I: Russian    
5593      
       
CRLP 1103 Intermediate Levels I:    
5594 Portuguese    
Economics
ECON 1202 Principles of Macroeconomics Various Various
Many Sections      
  The organization and function of the economic system as a total unit. Economic decisions, institutions, and policies that determine levels and rates of growth of production, employment and prices.    
       
ECON 1201 Principles of Microeconomics Various Various
Many Sections      
  How the invisible hand of the market functions through the economic decisions of firms and individuals. How prices, wages, and profit are determined, resources are allocated and income is distributed.    
English      
ENGL 1101 Classical and Medieval Western Literature Various Various
Many Sections      
  ENGL 1101 considers ancient and medieval literature through Dante.    
       
ENGL 1103 Renaissance and Modern Western Lit. Galluci, M. MWF 10:00-10:50
Many Sections      
  Literature in the European traditions from Renaissance through the modern period.    
       
ENGL 2100 British Literature I Napolitano, F. T Th 8-9:15
Many Sections      
  British Literature, medieval through 18th Century. Intended to provide preparation for more advanced courses in British Literature.    
       
ENGL 2101 British Literature II Various Various
Many Sections      
  British Literature, 19th and 20th Centuries. Intended to provide preparation for more advanced courses in British Literature.    
       
ENGL 3111W Medieval English Literature Various Various
Many Sections      
  Readings in the literature of the early Middle Ages--lyrics, narratives, dramas, and didactic forms.    
       
ENGL 3113 Renaissance English Literature Various Various
Many Sections      
  Writers studied include More, Spenser, Shakespeare, Donne, Johnson, and Milton.    
       
ENGL 3115 Restoration and 18th Century Literature Turley T Th 2-3:15
6800      
       
ENGL 3115W Restoration and 18th Century Literature Lough, M. T Th 5-6:15
2838      
  Includes writers such as Dryden, Pope, Swift, Johnson, Burney, and Austen.    
       
ENGL 3177W Romantic and Victorian English Literature Various Various
Many Sections      
  Includes such writers as Austen, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Keats, Tennyson, Browning, the Brontes, G. Eliot, and Arnold.    
       
ENGL 3119 Modern English Literature Various Various
Many Sections      
  Modern Literature from the British Isles, including such writers as Yeats, Eliot, Joyce, Woollf, Lawrence, Lessing, and Shaw.    
       
ENGL 3503 Shakespeare I Various Various
Many Sections      
  Romantic comedies and principle tragedies.    
       
ENGL 3505 Shakespeare II Anselment, R. T Th 9:30-10:45
2845      
  The early plays, problem plays, and late plays.    
       
ENGL 3501 Chaucer Biggs, F. T Th 12:30-1:45
2846      
  The Canterbury Tales and other selected works, and such attention to the Middle English language, as it is necessary to an understanding of the text.    
       
ENGL 3120 Early and Modern Irish Literature Dowd, C. T Th 2-3:15
2847      
  Irish literature in English up to 1939: fiction, drama, and verse, including such early Irish myth as the Tain bo Cualnge and such writers as Mangan, Somerville & Ross, Yeats, Gregory, Synge, Joyce, and O'Connor.    
       
ENGL 3601 The English Language Jambeck T Th 11-12:15
2848      
  A descriptive study of modern American English: constituent sound (phonology), structure of words (morphology), and syntax, with some attention to lexicography and usage.    
       
ENGL 3805W Honors IV English Literature Kohanski, T. T Th 11-12:15
8403      
  Medieval through Jacobian Literature.    
       
ENGL 4897 Honors VIII English Literature Hufstader, J. TBA
2859      
  Nineteenth century literature.    
       
ENGL 6320 Seminar in Shakespeare: Historical Plays Bailey, A. Th 1-3:30
9987      
European Studies
ES 5105 Independent Studies in European Studies: Transitional Economies of Russia and Eastern Europe Allen T Th 2-3:15
French      
FREN 1169 Studies in the French Speaking World Terni, J.
Berthelot, A. 		T Th 2-3:15
3106      
  Recent trends in French life. Selected materials to acquaint students with the French contributions to the changing face of modernity. Weekly topics include: popular culture, women in France, cultural myths, the francophone world, regionalism, decolonization and racism, etc.    
       
FREN 1171 French Cinema Terni, J. M 4-7
3107      
  Weekly screenings of French films from the first comedies and surrealism to the New Wave and the young filmmakers of the 1990s. Introduction to film history, analysis, and interpretation of films.    
       
FREN 3210 French Art and Civilization Marsal, F. MWF 10-10:50
6285      
  Studies of the arts in the cultural context of French and francophone civilization.    
       
FREN 3250 Global Cultural French I Berthelot, A. T Th 2-3:15
3108      
  Intense study in oral French. Learning of oral techniques of communication in conjunction with weekly topics of conversation associated with various francophone cultures.    
       
FREN 3261W From Holy Grail to Revolution Marsal, F. MWF 11-11:50
7169      
  Texts from the Middle Ages to the 18th century, including the Arthurian legend, Renaissance poetry, Classical theater, and the philosophy of the Enlightenment in the cultural context in which they were produced.    
       
FREN 3267 Grammar and Culture Marsal, F. MWF 9-9:50
8935      
  The study of French and francophone culture through fiction, non-fiction, journalism and film. Emphasis on perfecting both oral and written expression through discussion, presentations, and composition on assigned topics.    
       
FREN 3270W French Literature and Civilization in English Berthelot, A. T Th 9:30-10:45
5347      
  Representative works of French literature, on a particular theme. How literary forms articulate the ideas and values of different periods.    
       
FREN 5353 Old French Literature Berthelot, A. M 4-7
9921      
Geography
GEOG 1200 The City in Western Tradition Cooke, T. T Th 9:30-10:45
5899      
       
GEOG 1200 The City in Western Tradition Halvorson T Th 2-3:15
7071      
  A broad discussion of the role and structure of the city in the western tradition from the Classical period to contemporary America. Special emphasis will be placed on the mechanism in which cities and ideas about cities have been diffused from one place to another and on the changing forces that have shaped the western city.    
       
GEOG 1700 World Regional Geography Various Various
Many Sections      
  Study of geographic relationships among natural and cultural environments that help to distinguish one part of the world from another. Analysis of selected countries as well as larger regions, with specific reference to the non-western world.    
       
GEOG 2100 Economic Geography Osleeb, J. MWF 10-10:50
3156      
  Examination of the relationship among economic, cultural, and geographic processes which affect the pattern, structure, and growth or decline of economic activities. The global extent of the agricultural, manufacturing, and service sectors is presented with particular emphasis on the interdependencies of non-western and western economies.    
German
GERM 1171 The German Film Von Hammerstein T 5:30-9:30
5459      
  Weekly showings of German films from the twenties to the present. Introduction to film history, analysis and interpretations of films, outside readings, term papers.    
       
GERM 3240W German Literature in Translation Various Various
Many Sections      
  Reading and analysis of significant works or German literature from one or more periods.    
       
GERM 3255 Studies in 20th Century German Literature Wogenstein, S. T Th 2-3:15
6728      
  Study of a cohesive group of texts that mark the period. Attention will be given to relevant socio-historical context and to the visual and performing arts.    
       
GERM 5380 German Language Methodology Wagner, M. Th 4-6:45
5306      
  Exploration and analysis of a range of theories, issues, and problems in German instruction. Focus on the nature of language acquisition, methods and implications for practice.    
History
HIST 1300 Roots of Western Experience Various Various
Many Sections      
  An analysis of the traditions and changes which have shaped western political institutions, economic systems, social structures, and culture in ancient and medieval times.    
       
HIST 1400 Modern Western Tradition Various Various
Many Sections      
  History of political institutions, economic systems, social structures, and cultures in the modern Western world.    
       
HIST 3704 Modern Islamic Civilization to 1700 Azimi, F. T Th 9:30-10:45
7717      
  The social dynamics of faith, culture and change from the rise of Islam to the Ottoman decline and the Islamic challenges to Greek and Latin Christendom.    
       
HIST 2206 Introduction to the History of Science Roe, S. T Th 12:30-1:45
1083      
  Rise and development of scientific inquiry; case studies designed to illustrate problems and methods in the study of the history of science.    
       
HIST 3360 Early Middle Ages   T Th 9:30-10:45
       
  The decline of Rome, the rise of Christianity, the barbarian invasions and kingdoms, culminating in the civilizations of the Carolingian Empire of Byzantium, and of Islam.    
       
HIST 2401 Europe in the 19th Century   T Th 12:30-1:45
       
  This course examines the Restoration, the middle century, and the forces of nationalism, liberalism and imperialism. New social and economic movements and currents of though are described and explored.    
       
HIST 2402 Europe in the 20th Century Various Various
Many Sections      
  Twentieth Century Europe and its world relationships in an era of two world wars, the great depression and the cold war.    
       
HIST 3471 History of Russia Since 1855   T Th 2-3:15
       
  Late imperial Russia, the former Soviet Union, and contemporary Russia.    
       
HIST 3412W Intellectual and Social History of Europe in the 19th Century    
       
  The thought and feeling of Europeans in their social context.    
       
HIST 4994W Senior Seminar: Fascism Davis, J. W 6-8:30
       
HIST 4994W Senior Seminar: British Society and two World Wars   T 1-3:30
       
HIST 5195 Special Topics in History: The Body 1500-2000 Schafer, S. W 2-5
11119      
       
HIST 5425 Social and Intellectual History   T 6-9
Italian Literary and Cultural Studies
ILCS 3237 Italy Today TBA T Th 11-12:15
       
  A survey of Contemporary Italian political, social, economic, and cultural life.    
       
ILCS 3253 Dante and His Time TBA MWF 9-9:50
       
  Selected readings from Dante, Petrarch, Compagni and Villani.    
       
ILCS 5339 Seminar on Modern Literature: Umberto Bouchard T 3-5:45
       
  One leading writer from the last two centuries.    
       
ILCS 5347 Italian Chivalric Poetry TBA W 3-5:45
Interdepartmental
INTD 1820 FYE: Introducing Europe Various Various
International Studies
INTS 5000 Seminar in International Studies Mahan, E. T 3:30-6
5691      
Music
MUSI 1119 Opera Workshop Various Various
Many Sections      
  Performance practice. Preparation and participation in scenes form operatic repetoire.    
       
MUSI 5325 Opera Theater Durham, G. T Th 9:30-10:45
4011      
  Study and performance in roles in major opera productions and/or work in production technique.    
Philosophy
PHIL 1105 Philosophy and Religion    
       
  Topic may include proofs in the existence of God, the relation of religious discourse to other types of discourse, and the nature of religious commitment.    
       
PHIL 2222 17th and 18th Century Philosophy Shapiro, L. T Th 4-6:30
8219      
  Central philosophical issues as discussed by philosophers such as Descartes, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, and Kant.    
       
PHIL 3231 Philosophy and Religion    
       
  Various religious absolutes. Their meanings and validity, existentialism and religion, the post-modern religious quest.    
Political Science
POLS 1202 Introduction to Comparative Politics Various Various
Many Sections      
  A survey of institutions, politics, and ideologies in democratic and non-democratic states.    
       
POLS 1402 Introduction to International Relations Various Various
Many Sections      
  The nature and problems of international relations.    
       
POLS 3022W Western Marxist Tradition    
       
  Exploration of the social and political theories of Marx and Engle, and of later interpretations and modification of their ideas.    
       
POLS 3426 Politics, Propaganda, and Cinema Clifford M 6-8:30
1186      
  Lectures, discussions, and films from several nations serve to illustrate techniques and effects of propaganda, analyzing the pervasive impact that propaganda has on our lives. The course concentrates on the World War II era.    
       
POLS 3418 International Organizations and Law Bosco, R. MWF 2-2:50
       
  The role of general, regional, and functional organizations and international la in modern diplomacy, with special attention to questions of war, peaceful settlement of disputes, and social and economic development.    
       
POLS 2222 Political Institutions and Behavior in Western Europe Scruggs MWF 11-11:50
       
  Comparative analysis of the governments and politics of Western Europe.    
       
POLS 3228 Politics of Russia and the Former Soviet Union Bayulgen T Th 2-3:15
       
  The social and political structure of the former Soviet Union, the causes and outcome of the efforts to reform it, and the development of democratic politics in Russia and other former Soviet republics.    
       
POLS 5311 Proseminar in International Relations Sterling-Folker T 1:30-4
       
  Current theories of and methodological approaches to international relations.    
       
POLS 5323 International Conflict and Cooperation Boyer W 1:30-4
       
  Examination of the theories and methodologies relating to the study of international conflict and cooperation. Topics include deterrence, negotiating and bargaining, theories of conflict and war, and approaches to conflict and resolution.    
       
POLS 5331 Western European Politics Scruggs M 1:30-4
       
  Contending approaches to the political systems of Western European nations. Comparative analysis of industrialization, institutional structure, and political economy.    
Spanish
SPAN 3206 Contemporary Spain Orringer T Th 9:30-10:45
       
  An interdisciplinary course analyzing the politics, cultural life, and social structures in Spain today. Spain in relation to Western Europe and the Community of Nations.    
       
SPAN 3231 Greats Works of Spanish Literature from Its Origins to the Golden Age Chinchilla MWF 11-11:50
       
  The study of selected poems plays, fables, and novels reflecting the development of Spanish society from feudalism to world empire.    
       
SPAN 5356 20th Century Novel and Essay Herzberger W 4-6:45
       
  Selected works of authors from 1895 to 1936, or of authors from 1936 to the present.    
       
SPAN 6403 Studies in Spanish Literature Orringer M 4-7
10364      
Urban Studies
URBN 1200 The City in Western Tradition Various Various
5937      
  A broad discussion of the role and structure of the city in the western tradition from the Classical period to contemporary America. Special emphasis will be placed on the mechanism in which cities and ideas about cities have been diffused from one place to another and on the changing forces that have shaped the western city.    
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