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INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS

The University offers various interdisciplinary, team-taught courses. These courses are offered on an occasional basis, unless otherwise indicated.

INTERDISCIPLINARY COURSES

05-012 FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR. Special topics courses that provide stimulating and challenging academic experiences to help prepare incoming students to be successful in a rigorous liberal arts college environment. In particular, seminars focus on developing the student’s abilities in the following areas: reading, writing, critical thinking, research, informed discussion and creativity. Additional academic socialization components prepare students for the challenging intellectual demands of college-level course work.
05-963 UNIVERSITY SEMINAR. A University-sponsored interdisciplinary course which may be repeated with changed content.
06-233 PSYCHOLOGY AND RELIGION. See Psychology 33-743 and Religion 19-463.

INTERDIVISIONAL COURSES

American Studies (AMS)

†01-403 CHICAGO: STUDIES IN URBAN SOCIOLOGY. See Sociology 34-273 . (POK-Social Analysis)
†01-423 A JOURNEY THROUGH THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT. See Sociology 34-423 and History 16-423. (POK-American and Western Cultural Heritage) (Alternate Springs)

01-301, 302, 303 SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic.

01-383 AMERICAN STUDIES SEMINAR. An interdisciplinary investigation, in depth, into aspects of the American experience. May be repeated for credit with changed content.
01-951, 952, 953 INDEPENDENT STUDY. May be repeated with change in content.
01-963 SEMINAR.
01-983 HONORS.

International Studies (INS)

38-103 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL STUDIES. An introduction to the geographical areas and disciplinary foci offered in Southwestern’s international studies program, discussions of the causes, character and implications of globalization, of ideologies and socio-political change, and of the recognition and understanding of ethnocentrism. Required of all International Studies majors.
38-201 CROSS-CULTURAL LEARNING AND ADJUSTMENT. Must be taken Pass/D/F.

38-301, 302, 303 SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic. (See section on Special Academic Programs for a description of the International Studies major.)

38-941, 942, 943 INTERNSHIP IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES.
38-951, 952, 953 INDEPENDENT STUDY. May be repeated with change in
content.
38-963 SEMINAR. Capstone experience for International Studies majors.
38-983 HONORS.

Women’s Studies (WST)

†04-033 WOMEN IN WORLD HISTORY. See History 16-033. (POK-Other Cultures and Civilizations)
†04-103 INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN’S STUDIES. An introduction to the subject matter and methodology of women’s studies. This course is prerequisite to receiving Women’s Studies credit for any of the allied courses specified in the major. (POK-Social Analysis)
†04-173 INTRODUCTION TO PERFORMANCE STUDIES. See Theatre 73-173 and Communication 75-173. (POK-Aesthetic Experience: Performance)
04-213 FEMINIST POSITIONS. See Philosophy 18-213.
04-223 WOMEN AND RELIGION. See Religion 19-223.
04-233 GENDER RELATIONS AND SEXUALITY. See Sociology 34-233.
04-243 FAMILIES IN SOCIETY. See Sociology 34-243.
†04-253 THEORIES OF RACE. See Philosophy 18-253. (POK-Values Analysis)
04-263 DESIRE AND THE BODY IN RELIGIOUS DISCOURSE. See Religion 19-263.
04-283 WOMEN AND GODDESSES. See Religion 19-283.
†04-313 HISTORY OF THE THEATRE I. See Theatre 74-233.(POK-American and Western Cultural Heritage)
04-323 ETHNOGRAPHIC AREA COURSES: CARIBBEAN. (RACE, CLASS, AND GENDER IN THE CARIBBEAN) See Anthropology 35-323.
04-333 TOPICS IN GLOBALIZATION: GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT. See Anthropology 35-333.
04-373 MUSIC AND GENDER. See Music Literature 80-373.
04-393 HISTORY OF EUROPEAN WOMEN. See History 16-393.
04-403 WOMEN AND POLITICS. See Political Science 32-403.
04-413 GENDER AND ART. See Art 71-403.
04-453 WOMEN WRITERS IN FRENCH. See French 11-453.
04-473 GENDER AND GENERATION IN AFRICA. See History 16-473.
04-483 GENDER, RACE, AND CLASS IN MEDIA. See COM 75-483.
04-513 GENDER, RACE, AND CLASS. See Economics 31-513.
04-543 GENDER AND SCIENCE. See History 16-543.
04-553 WOMEN’S LITERATURE I. See English 10-553.
04-563 COMMUNICATION, GENDER, AND IDENTITY. See Communication 75-563.
04-573 WOMEN’S LITERATURE II. See English 10-563.
04-583 RHETORIC OF THE “FAMILY”. See COM 75-593
†04-593 STUDIES IN WORLD DRAMA. See Theatre 74-593 and English 10-593. (POK- American and Western Cultural Heritage)
04-633 ENGLISH ROMANTICISM. See ENG 10-633.
04-643 WOMEN IN COLONIAL LATIN AMERICA. See History 16-643.
04-693 TOPICS IN CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE. See English 10-693.
04-713 ADVANCED PERFORMANCE STUDIES. See Communication
75-713 and Theatre 73-713.
04-723 FEMINISM AND PERFORMANCE. See Theatre 73-723 and Communication 75-723.
04-763 GENDER AND SEXUALITY IN U. S. HISTORY. See History 16-763.

04-303 TOPICS IN WOMEN’S STUDIES. May be repeated with change in topic.

04-933 SENIOR SEMINAR.
04-943 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP.
04-953 INDEPENDENT STUDY. May be repeated with change in content.
04-983 HONORS. By invitation only.

INTRADIVISIONAL COURSES

In addition to the above courses and the departmental courses described elsewhere in the Catalog, the University offers certain intradivisional courses.

General Science (GSC)

02-353 GENERAL SCIENCE. A study of the phenomena in the natural, physical, and earth sciences. Emphasis will be placed on the science processes, attitudes, and facts relevant to elementary school curriculum. Effective means of communicating this information to children also will be covered. Prerequisite: Completion and/or concurrent enrollment in POK science courses and permission of the instructor.

Social Sciences (SSC)

†39-103 PEOPLE AND PLACES: WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY. See Anthropology 35-113. (POK-Other Cultures and Civilizations)
39-223 BRITISH LIFE AND CULTURE. A weekly series of lectures given by guest speakers from British academic, governmental, and social institutions, as well as appropriate field trips. This course is required of all participants in order to provide a common educational experience which utilizes the program’s London location for an examination of the traditions and institutions which have shaped British, and by extension, Western life and culture in the 20th century. Must be taken Pass/D/F. (Fall in London Program only.)
†39-313 PRE-HISPANIC MESOAMERICA. See Anthropology 35-313. (POK-Other Cultures and Civilizations)
39-483 EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY. An examination of the applications of technology as an instructional tool in today’s classrooms. The course focuses primarily on the use of computers as instructional tools and provides an emphasis on the development of courseware, multimedia lessons, and use of the Internet as an instructional resource. Emphasis is placed on the societal and ethical implications of computing and information technology, and methods of teaching elementary and secondary students about the uses of technology. This course is required of all students seeking teacher certification. Prerequisites: 45 semester hours and a 2.5 grade point average. Permission of the instructor required for non-certifying students.

39-301, 302, 303 SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic.

39-951, 952, 953 INDEPENDENT STUDY. May be repeated with changed topic.

THE INDEPENDENT MAJOR (AREA OF CONCENTRATION)

The independent major (area of concentration) within the Bachelor of Arts degree is an alternative to a traditional major. It permits students greater freedom to design an interdisciplinary course of study focusing on a theme or career plan. It must consist of no fewer than 48 semester hours, chosen in accordance with an overall plan that gives unity and coherence to the integrated course of study: 1) 24 semester hours from one subject area (defined as one group of courses sharing a numerical prefix, e.g. 70-XXX-Studio Art), 18 of which must be above the introductory level; and 2) 24 additional semester hours from other subject areas, 18 of which must be above the introductory level.
Students’ programs must be designed in consultation with the chairs of the division/School and the departments involved and must be approved by the division/School in which the first 24-hour block falls. The capstone experience is dictated by the requirements of the subject area in the first 24-hour block.

INTERDISCIPLINARY MAJORS

These majors have been developed with programs that cross departmental boundaries to provide students with a program of study that goes beyond traditional departmental offerings. Students choosing these majors must follow the prescribed course patterns. Electives within these majors are chosen from sets of prescribed courses and are not “freely elected.” Most interdisciplinary majors exceed the 30-hour minimum.

American Studies Major

An American Studies major consists of 48 semester hours in the area of American civilization, of which 30 must be above the introductory level. The Chair of the American Studies Committee (or person designated by the Chair) acts as the major advisor. The following courses are required of all students majoring in American Studies:
English 10-663, 673, 683
History 16-233 and 16-783
American Studies Seminar 01-383 or another interdisciplinary course approved by the Chair.
Thirty additional semester hours will be chosen from the list below with the guidance and approval of the Chair of the American Studies Committee. These courses must include work in at least two departments other than History and English. Independent study courses and interdepartmental courses (whether listed or not) may be included with the approval of the Chair, if the content of the study is appropriate to American Studies. Other courses not listed may also be included with the approval of the Chair if the content contributes to the student’s focus of interest. Teacher certification is possible under the BA degree. (See teacher certification requirements under the section on the Department of Education.)
Other appropriate courses:
Communication 75-613, 683
Economics 31-013, 103, 213, 513, 533, 573
English 10-583
History 16-453, 483, 713, 723, 753, 763, 773
Music 80-383
Political Science 32-113, 253, 503, 513, 523, 533, 553, 563, 603, 653
Religion 19-603
Sociology 34-223, 273, 323, 423, 433
Theatre 74-583

Animal Behavior Major

The major in Animal Behavior is an interdisciplinary program offered by the departments of Biology and Psychology. The program is designed to prepare students for graduate programs in animal behavior, animal learning, behavioral ecology, biopsychology, ecology, neuroscience, and veterinary science. Students interested in veterinary school are advised to obtain clinical experience and take a full year of Chemistry and Math. The student seeks the Bachelor of Arts degree, takes specific courses in Biology and Psychology, and chooses from among other courses in Biology and Psychology. In addition, the student is required to participate in research projects under the supervision of faculty members. The research may be conducted both in departmental laboratories and at field sites. In addition, opportunities are available for conducting research in other laboratories and facilities. Finally, the student is required to complete a capstone project (usually in the senior year) consisting of original research in the student’s area of interest and in cooperation with one of the program’s faculty advisors.

These courses are required in the major (49 semester hours):
BIO 50-102 Cell Biology
BIO 50-112 Biological Diversity and Interactions
BIO 50-122 Classical and Population Genetics
BIO 50-132 Life Processes
BIO 50-234 Ecology
BIO 50-294 Comparative Vertebrate Morphology or BIO 50-284
Natural History of Vertebrates
BIO 50-333 Evolution
BIO 50-593 Neurobiology or PSY 33-463 Physiological Psychology
BIO 50-764 Organ Physiology
BIO 50-953 Introduction to Independent Research
MAT 52-213 Introduction to Statistics
PSY 33-103 Principles of Psychology
PSY 33-204 Research Methods
PSY 33-224 Animal Behavior or BIO 50-374
PSY 33-403 Psychology of Learning
PSY 33-813 Research in Biopsychology
The capstone requirement for the Animal Behavior major is fulfilled through the second three-hour block of research credit (50-953 or 33-813, depending on interest). This capstone results in a written and oral presentation of research findings.

These courses are recommended to strengthen the student’s program:
BIO 50-163 Biology of Perception
CHE 51-153, 151 Chemical Concepts and Properties I, Laboratory
CHE 51-163, 161 Chemical Concepts and Properties II, Laboratory
MAT 52-154 Calculus I
PHY 53-304 Electronics

Environmental Studies Major

Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary program which introduces students—both those majoring in Environmental Studies and those wishing to add knowledge in this significant area of study and life—to a wide variety of perspectives that examine the many connections between humans and nature. To do so, the program combines a broad set of relevant courses in the natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities. In addition, students must select one of two intensive tracks: “Society and Environment” or “Science and Environment.” Upper division courses vary depending on the chosen emphasis.
Major: Students may choose between two tracks in the Environmental Studies Major (both of which lead to the B.A. degree). The major consists of a total of at least 30 hours.
Minor: A minor in Environmental Studies consists of 18 hours selected from the two tracks with 12 hours above the 100 level. A minimum of six hours must come from each track. Students must also include the Introduction to Environmental Studies seminar (ENV 49-101) and either Environmental Science (BIO 50-143), or Environmental Chemistry (CHE 51-613) or Ecology (BIO 50-234), in the 18 hour program (see NOTE #3 listed below).

1. General Education Requirements Common to All 38 hrs
Foundation Courses: (All required for first-year students)
First-Year Seminar 2 hrs
English Composition 3 hrs
Math (Required: MAT 52-213) 3 hrs

The Environmental Studies Committee suggests selecting from the following POK courses:
A. American & Western Cultural Heritage (one course) 3 hrs
ECO 31-623 History of Modern Economic Thought
HIS 16-233 U.S. Civilization
HIS 16-283 History of Science
PSC 32-113 American Politics
B. Other Cultures and Civilizations (one course) 3 hrs
ANT 35-103 Introduction to Anthropology
ANT 35-113 Peoples and Places: World Regional Geography
ECO 31-443 Economic Development
C. Religious Perspective 3 hrs
Any introductory level (100)
D. Values Analysis 3 hrs
PHI 18-103 Introduction to Ethics
PHI 18-273 Biomedical Ethics
E. Natural World Physical Science (one course) 4 hrs
CHE 51-151/153/161/163 Chemical Concepts & Properties I/II
PHY 53-104 Introductory Physics
PHY 53-114/124 Introduction to Physics I & II
F. Life/Experimental Behavioral Science (series) 4 hrs
Two courses from the following:
BIO 50-102/112/122/132 Introductory Biology Sequence
G. Social Analysis 6 hrs
ECO 31-013 Principles of Macroeconomics
HIS 16-053 Ecological History of the World
PSC 32-503 Texas Politics

2. Additional Requirements for the BA
Religion Upper Level REL 19-213 Religion & Ecology 3 hrs
Language through sophomore level 14 hrs
Fitness & Recreational Activity 2 hrs
3. Specific Course Requirements for Environmental Studies major
Intro to Env.Studies ENV 49-101 (NOTE 1 below) 1 hr
Environmental Science BIO 50-143 (NOTE 2 below) 3 hrs
Research/Internship 3 hrs
Capstone ENV 49-561 (NOTE 4 below) 1 hr
Introduction to Statistics MAT 52-213 (listed above)

NOTE 1: Introduction to Environmental Studies ENV 49-101 (1-0). This seminar course will introduce the student to the field of environmental studies using an interdisciplinary problem-solving approach. Several recent envi-ronmental case studies will be investigated from ethical, political, scientific, aesthetic, historical, sociological, economic, anthropological and literary perspectives. The course will include a strong reading and discussion component. This is the introductory course for a major or minor in Environmental Studies.

NOTE 2: Environmental Science (BIO 50-143) is not required for students in the Science and Environment track of the major.

NOTE 3: Environmental Science (BIO 50-143) is not required for the minor if the student is majoring within the Natural Sciences Division. Instead, either Environmental Chemistry (CHE 51-613) or Ecology (BIO 50-234) is required.

NOTE 4: Capstone in Environmental Studies ENV 49-561 (1-0): This seminar course will tie together all of the environmental studies courses the students have taken in order to critically think about a local or regional environmental problem. We will approach the problem from ethical, political, scientific, aesthetic, historical, sociological, economic, anthropological and literary perspectives. The course will include a strong reading and discussion component. This is the capstone course for a major in Environmental Studies. Only seniors majoring in Environmental Studies should sign up for this class.

4. Society and Environment Track
Select at least five cross-listed or allied courses from those listed below and at least two (for a minimum of 7 credit hours) from the Science and Environment track.
ANT 35-343 Topics in Ecological Anthropology
(Environmental Justice: A Global Perspective)
ART 71-423 The Landscape: Representing “Nature”
ECO 31-323 Environmental Economics
ECO 31-443 Economic Development
HIS 16-773 US Environmental History
HIS 16-053 Ecological History of the World
PSC 32-553 Law and Politics
PSC 32-583 Public Policy
REL 19-213 Religion and Ecology
REL 19-303 Religion and Animals
SOC 34-283 Demography: World Population Geography

5. Science and Environment Track
Three courses are required of all students in this track: “Ecology,” “Environmental Chemistry” and “Organic Chemistry I”, each including a laboratory component. Select at least three additional cross-listed or allied courses from those listed below and at least two from the Society and Environment Track.
BIO 50-153 Native Plants of Texas
BIO 50-204 Molecular Genetics
BIO 50-224 Botany
BIO 50-234 Ecology (required)
BIO 50-254 Plant Systematics
BIO 50-284 Natural History of the Vertebrates
BIO 50-333 Evolution
BIO 50-374 Animal Behavior
BIO 50-874 Molecular Biology
CHE 51-613 Environmental Chemistry (required)
CHE 51-551/553 Organic Chemistry I and Lab (required)
CHE 51-561/563 Organic Chemistry II and Lab
CHE 51-571/573 General Biochemistry I and Lab
CHE 51-581/583 General Biochemistry II and Lab
CHE 51-641/643 Instrumental Methods of Analysis and Lab
MAT 52-373 Mathematical Modeling
*Upon recommendation/approval of the advisor and the Environmental Studies Committee, students may substitute certain Selected Topics (xx-303) courses for courses in either the Science and Environment or the Society and Environment track.

International Studies Major

A major in International Studies is designed for students interested in understanding other cultures and the global systems—economic, social, religious, intellectual, political, and environmental—that transcend national boundaries. Students can explore international issues from a broader perspective than in traditional majors and, by studying a particular area of the world in depth, understand the interaction of these disciplinary perspectives in another culture.
The International Studies major embodies the finest traditions of the liberal arts: through knowledge of other cultures it aims to foster appreciation of the diversity of human experience and to provide a new perspective on American society.
A major in International Studies is appropriate for students who wish to pursue careers in business, government, and international agencies and provides a particularly valuable context for graduate study.
Students majoring in International Studies will pursue a course of study consisting of no fewer than 13 courses (39 hours). By the end of the sophomore year, all students will complete the form called “Plan of Study for Majors.” The form will explain the area of emphasis, the disciplinary focus, the way the international experience requirement will be met, and the language the student intends to study. The student will use this form to explain what themes or personal interests hold these four items together. Students who wish to change the basic thrust of their plan (and not just individual courses) will be required to fill out a new plan setting forth the same four items. The plan of study (and the proposal for the fulfillment of the international experience requirement, explained below) must be approved by the student’s advisor (a member of the International Studies Committee), and must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office upon declaring the International Studies major.
I. The following four areas are common to all majors.

A. Basic Courses: Three basic courses will be taken by all International Studies majors:
INS 38-103 Introduction to International Studies
HIS 16-023 World Civilizations Since 1500
ANT 35-113 Peoples and Places: World Regional Geography

B. Advanced Language: Two courses must be taken in a language related to the student’s area of emphasis. This requirement is in addition to the language requirement incumbent upon all Southwestern students. These courses should include at least one literature course unless the student’s disciplinary focus is Non-English Language and Literature, in which case any upper level course (except a conversation course) may be taken. While the student is encouraged to take conversation classes, these courses may not be used to satisfy this requirement. Where three years of a language are not available, the student and the advisor will find an equitable modification of this requirement, such as language study elsewhere, or additional study of another language.

C. The Capstone (38-963): A research seminar providing a shared intellectual experience based on common readings and discussion, culminating in a 20-page research paper. The topics (which change periodically) will be of interdisciplinary and international interest. Previous topics have included “Cultural Constructs: The Politics of Form,” “Modernity: International Perspectives on Art and Society in Modern Life and Thought,” “Nations and Nationalities,” and “Marx and the Marxists.”

D. International: The required international experience must be directly related to the student’s area of emphasis. This requirement is satisfied by one or two semesters in a study abroad program approved by the International Studies Committee. Students should discuss their plans with their advisors and receive the Committee’s approval well in advance of the experience.

II. In addition to the four common areas, the major requires four courses in a geographical and/or cultural area of emphasis and three courses in a disciplinary focus.

A. The Area of Emphasis: Four courses are required in one area of emphasis. These courses are designed to help the student develop basic expertise in a specific geographical and/or cultural area. Students should take courses designated as International Studies courses from three different disciplines. The same course may not be counted as fulfilling both the Area of Emphasis and the Disciplinary Focus requirements. Students may choose one of the three following areas:

1. European Area of Emphasis

ART 71-113 History of Art II

71-373 Modern Art II: 1860-1945

ENG 10-143 Masterpieces of Literature
10-163 Survey of English Literature II
10-633 English Romanticism
10-643 Victorian Literature
10-653 Topics in Modern British Literature
FRE 11-353 French Culture and Civilization
11-503 Studies in French Literature I
11-513 Studies in French Literature II
11-603 Topics in Literature
11-613 Studies in Genre
GER 12-353 German Civilization
12-453 German Civilization: The 20th Century
12-513 Studies in German Literature II
HIS 16-203 Early Modern Europe
16-213 Modern Europe
16-383 The Holocaust
16-393 History of European Women
16-403 The French Revolution and Modern France
MUL 80-113 Music Literature I
80-123 Music Literature II
PSC 32-453 European Politics
32-463 Russian Politics
SPA 15-413 Survey of Peninsular Literature (Pre-20th Century)
15-523 Contemporary Peninsular Literature
15-623 Studies in Spanish and Latin American Texts

2. East Asian Area of Emphasis

ART 71-123 History of Art III: Asian Art

ECO 31-643 The Chinese Economy

ENS 78-601 Thai Music Ensemble

HIS 16-253 Chinese Civilization
16-273 Japanese Civilization
16-563 20th Century Chinese History
16-583 Modern Japanese History
MUL 80-363 World Music
REL 19-183 Introduction to Buddhism

3. Latin American Area of Emphasis

ANT 35-313 Ethnographic Area Courses: Latin America

35-323 Ethnographic Area Courses: Caribbean

HIS 16-223 Latin American Civilization
16-333 Guerrilla Movements in Latin American History
16-343 History of Peru
16-633 History of Mexico, 1519-1920
16-643 Women in Colonial Latin America
PSC 32-433 Latin American Politics
32-473 Topics in Comparative Politics
SPA 15-233 Spanish and Latin American Literature, Film & Performance
15-343 Visions and Representations of the Hispanic World
15-513 Contemporary Latin American Literature
15-623 Studies in Spanish and Latin American Texts

B. Disciplinary Focus: The disciplinary focus helps students develop an awareness of the methods and concerns of a specific academic field. The type of courses satisfying the disciplinary focus varies from department to department. At least three courses (nine hours) must be taken in one discipline. The same course may not be counted as fulfilling both the Area of Emphasis and the Disciplinary Focus requirements. The following is a list of programs approved by the International Studies Committee; an asterisk indicates that the course is required for a focus in that discipline. (A disciplinary focus in other fields may be elected by the student in consultation with the committee and the appropriate department.)
Anthropology
35-103 Introduction to Anthropology
35-203 Theory and Method in Anthropology, Part One
35-213 Theory and Method in Anthropology, Part Two
35-313 Ethnographic Area Courses: Latin America
35-323 Ethnographic Area Courses: Caribbean
35-333 Topics in Globalization: Migration and Development
35-343 Topics in Ecological Anthropology
35-353 Topics in the Anthropology of Tribal and
Indigenous Peoples
35-503 Advanced Topics in Ethnology
Economics
31-013 Principles of Macroeconomics
31-323 Environmental Economics
* 31-443 Economic Development
* 31-563 International Economics
31-643 The Chinese Economy
History
16-053 Ecological History of the World
16-063 World History: Colonial and Post-Colonial Worlds
16-073 The “Nation” in World History
16-213 Modern Europe
16-223 Latin American Civilization
16-253 Chinese Civilization
16-263 African History
16-273 Japanese Civilization
16-283 History of Science
16-333 Guerilla Movements in Latin American History
16-343 History of Peru
16-383 The Holocaust
16-393 History of European Women
16-403 The French Revolution and Modern France
16-433 Modern South African History
16-473 Gender and Generation in Africa
16-483 Race and Rights in the United States and South Africa
16-523 British History, 1688 to the Present
16-543 Gender and Science
16-563 20th Century Chinese History
16-573 End of Imperialism
16-583 Modern Japanese History
16-633 History of Mexico, 1519-1920
*16-853 Historiography
Political Science
*32-143 Comparative Politics
32-213 International Politics
32-223 International Organization
32-233 International Political Economy
32-243 International Peace and Violence
32-253 U.S. Foreign Policy
32-263 Topics in International Politics
32-273 Film, Literature, and the Cold War
32-403 Women and Politics
32-423 Middle East Politics
32-433 Latin American Politics
32-453 European Politics
32-463 Russian Politics
32-473 Topics in Comparative Politics
Non-English Language and Literature
French
11-313 Reading French: Literature and Film
11-333 Oral and Written Expression
11-353 French Culture and Civilization
11-453 Women Writers in French
11-503 Studies in French Literature I
11-513 Studies in French Literature II
11-603 Topics in Literature
11-613 Studies in Genre
German
12-133 German University and Cultural Life I
12-233 German University and Cultural Life II
12-313 Literary Genres
12-333 Advanced German: Oral and Written Expression I
12-343 Advanced German: Oral and Written Expression II
12-353 German Civilization
12-453 German Civilization: The 20th Century
12-513 Studies in German Literature II
Spanish
15-213 Intermediate Oral and Written Expression
15-233 Spanish and Latin American Literature, Film & Performance
15-333 Composition in Cultural Context
15-343 Visions and Representations of the Hispanic World
15-413 Survey of Peninsular Literature (Pre-20th Century)
15-423 Survey of Latin American Literature (Pre-20th Century)
15-513 Contemporary Latin American Literature
15-523 Contemporary Peninsular Literature
15-623 Studies in Spanish and Latin American Texts
Religion
NOTE: All of the courses in the Religion Department contain an international focus EXCEPT:
REL 19-163 Dimensions of Religion
19-233 Theories and Methods of Religion
19-413 Philosophy of Religion
19-463 Psychology and Religion
19-603 Religion and Politics in America
Women’s Studies
Courses: Cross-listed courses that have international content (from the Women’s Studies section of the Catalog):
ANT 35-323 Ethnographic Area Courses: Caribbean (Race,
Class, and Gender in the Caribbean)
35-333 Topics in Globalization: Gender and
Development
FRE 11-453 Women Writers in French
HIS 16-033 Women in World History
16-393 History of European Women
16-453 Slavery in the Atlantic World
16-473 Gender and Generation in Africa
16-543 Gender and Science
16-643 Women in Colonial Latin America
REL 19-263 Desire and the Body in Religious Discourse
19-283 Women and Goddesses
THE 74-593 Studies in World Drama
Allied Courses with International Content
ANT 35-323 Ethnographic Area Courses: Caribbean
ENG 10-513 Topics in Jewish Literature
FRE 11-313 Reading French: Literature and Film
11-353 French Culture and Civilization
11-513 Studies in French Literature II
REL 19-173 Introduction to Hinduism
19-183 Introduction to Buddhism
19-213 Religion and Ecology
*WST 04-933 WST Senior Seminar (in consultation with the WST chair)
Special Topics Courses
Selected Topics related to the plan of study (38-301, 302, 303)
Internship (38-943)
Independent Study (38-953)
Honors in International Studies (38-983)

Physical Science Major (Dual Degree, “3-2” Engineering Program)

For students interested in engineering, a dual degree program is possible which consists of three years of course work at Southwestern University followed by approximately two years at an engineering school accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The student will complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts, with the exception of the major requirement, at Southwestern. In addition the student will complete his or her training in the basic sciences and in mathematics at Southwestern. Southwestern University will award the Bachelor of Arts degree after the completion of all of the requirements for the engineering degree.
The dual degree program is designed to place the technical training of the engineer within the broader perspective of the liberal arts tradition. In this age the engineer cannot always confine himself or herself to the technical aspects of engineering projects. The modern engineer must be aware of the social responsibilities of the profession and must explain the possibilities and the risks of new technologies to fellow citizens. These considerations have been given added emphasis by recent decisions of many engineering schools to add more humanities courses to their programs and are especially relevant to those who, in the course of a technical career, move into decision-making positions. Completion of the program at Southwestern is the first stage of the dual degree program. The student then applies for admission to an ABET accredited engineering school which usually requires a GPA of 3.0. In the case of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, students with the above-noted GPA and a recommendation from the liaison office (Southwestern’s Department of Physics) are normally admitted. In addition, Washington University offers a Dual Degree Engineering Affiliation Scholarship to be awarded by the Southwestern University liaison office. To be eligible for the scholarship, which covers half of the tuition cost at Washington University, a student must have a cumulative grade point of average of 3.5 and meet the dual degree admission requirements. Students in the dual degree program at Washington University constitute about 20% of the undergraduate engineering students and receive their degrees upon satisfactory completion of a two-year program in St. Louis. Also, specific credit transfers have been arranged with Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, and with Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. It should be noted that the average time to complete an engineering degree at public institutions for their students who enter as freshmen is now five years. As both the engineering schools and Southwestern make curricular adjustments frequently, students interested in the dual degree program should consult regularly with the pre-engineering advisor about progress or changes in affiliation agreements.
Students must satisfy the basic requirements of the Bachelor of Arts degree, including Perspectives on Knowledge courses, but excluding the 30 semester hours in the major discipline, for a total of 92 semester hours at Southwestern. In addition, specific science requirements include:
Mathematics 52-154, 253, and 353, Calculus I, II, and III; 52-753, Elementary Differential Equations; and 52-673, Linear Algebra
Computer Science: 54-143, Introduction to Programming
Physics: 53-154 and 164, Fundamentals of Physics I and II; 53-314 Elementary Modern Physics; and 53-334, Classical Mechanics I
Chemistry: 51-153, 151, 163, and 161, Chemical Concepts and Properties I & II; 51-713, 711 Physical Chemistry (may be replaced by Physics 53-304 for students interested in electrical engineering)
These courses will provide a foundation upon which further work in engineering will be built. The Perspectives courses will also provide some transfer credit to the various schools. A detailed outline showing a suggested staging of the various courses at Southwestern is available from the Department of Physics.
The Southwestern degree is a BA with a major in physical science. The requirements for the major are to be considered satisfied by the science and mathematics courses outlined above together with course work completed at the engineering school for completion of the engineering degree at the second institution. Successful completion of the engineering degree is a requirement for the BA at Southwestern University.

Women’s Studies Major and Minor

Women’s Studies is an interdisciplinary, multicultural exploration of the experiences and perspectives of women in different contexts. It examines the way the meaning of sex, sexuality, and gender varies with time and place. It studies the influences of race and class as well as of gender on the experiences and perspectives of women. Women’s Studies expose students to the growing body of knowledge about women, including feminist theory and its critics, and it seeks to revise the findings of traditional disciplines to include this new knowledge about women.
Today, expertise in women’s roles, needs, and resources is valued throughout business and government. There are over 2,000 social service agencies throughout the country that deal specifically with women’s needs, including women’s commissions, women’s health centers, crisis shelters, career counseling centers, and other public and private, nonprofit, and service organizations. Students having academic focus on women also can go on to do graduate work in Women’s Studies, in traditional disciplines, and in professional programs such as law, theology, and journalism.
The Women’s Studies major exists for those students whose academic and professional career interests would best be served by a multi-cultural, interdisciplinary approach. Students in Women’s Studies can double major in any discipline. Paired majors with Communication, English, History, Philosophy, Religion, Sociology, and Theatre are available.
Students who wish to emphasize the interdisciplinary concentration on the experiences and perspectives of women also may select Women’s Studies as a minor. Students can combine a Women’s Studies minor with any major. This minor is recommended for students who are interested in careers in management, personnel, education, communications, law, affirmative action administration, and the social services.

The Women’s Studies Major
The Chair of the Women’s Studies Committee acts as the major field advisor. The Women’s Studies major is a flexible 30-hour program, 18 semester hours of which must be above the introductory level. All majors must take Introduction to Women’s Studies (WST) 04-103 as early as possible and the Senior Seminar 04-933 as their capstone experience. For the remaining 24 semester hours students must consult with the major field advisor and construct a program within the guidelines listed below. One of these eight courses must be a course that analyzes and conceptualizes race, ethnicity, and/or class. See asterisked courses below. This program requires the approval of the Chair of the Women’s Studies Committee.

1. General Education Requirements Common to all Degrees 38 hrs
The Women’s Studies Committee encourages students planning to attend graduate
school in Women’s Studies to fulfill the Mathematics Foundation Course
requirement by taking MAT 52-213, Introduction to Statistics.
Fitness and Recreational Activity 2 hrs
English Composition 3 hrs
First-Year Symposium 2 hrs

2. Specific additional requirements for the BA degree:
Religion (above intro level) 3 hrs
Foreign language through the sophomore level 14 hrs

3. Specific course requirements for the Women’s Studies major:
04-103 Introduction to Women’s Studies 3 hrs
04-933 Women’s Studies Senior Seminar 3 hrs

4. At least five courses which are cross-listed with other departments
that are women or gender focused 15 hrs
Currently those courses are:
ANT *35-323 Ethnographic Area Courses: Caribbean
(Race, Class, and Gender in the Caribbean)
ANT 35-333 Topics in Globalization: Gender and Development
ART 71-403 Gender and Art
COM 75-173 Introduction to Performance Studies
* 75-483 Gender, Race, and Class in Media
75-563 Communication, Gender, and Identity
75-593 Rhetoric of the Family
75-713 Advanced Performance Studies
75-723 Feminism and Performance
ECO * 31-513 Gender, Race, and Class
ENG 10-553 Women’s Literature I
10-563 Women’s Literature II
10-593 Studies in World Drama
10-633 English Romanticism
10-693 Topics in Contemporary Literature
FRE 11-453 Women Writers in French
HIS 16-033 Women in World History
16-393 History of European Women
16-473 Gender and Generation in Africa
16-543 Gender and Science
16-643 Women in Colonial Latin America
16-763 Gender and Sexuality in U.S. History
MUL 80-373 Music and Gender
PHI 18-213 Feminist Positions
* 18-253 Theories of Race
PSC 32-403 Women and Politics
REL 19-263 Desire and the Body in Religious Discourse
19-283 Women and Goddesses
SOC 34-233 Gender Relations and Sexuality
34-243 Families in Society
THE 73-173 Introduction to Performance Studies
73-713 Advanced Performance Studies
73-723 Feminism and Performance
74-233 History of the Theatre I
74-593 Studies in World Drama
WST 04-303 Topics in Women’s Studies
04-943 Academic Internship
(Courses may be added to this list by the Women’s Studies Committee)

5. No more than three allied courses from courses regularly
offered in other departments 9 hrs
A student must have Introduction to Women’s Studies 04-103 as a prerequisite for counting these courses for the Women’s Studies major or minor. Currently those courses are:
ANT 35-503 Advanced Topics in Ethnology
(Reggae, Cricket, and Tommy Hilfiger: Local and Global
Cultures in the West Indies)
ENG 10-173 Survey of American Literature
* 10-513 Topics in Jewish Literature
10-523 Movies and Cultures
10-583 Studies in Contemporary Drama
10-603 Medieval Literature
10-653 Topics in Modern British Literature
10-663 Topics in American Literature
10-673 Topics in Nineteenth-Century American Literature
10-683 Topics in Twentieth-Century American Literature
10-693 Topics in Contemporary Literature
10-723 Chaucer
10-813 Studies in Literary Criticism
FRE 11-303 Twentieth Century Literature
11-313 Reading French: Literature and Film
11-353 French Culture and Civilization
11-513 Studies in French Literature II
HIS 16-233 U.S. Civilization
16-443 Law, Power, and the Colonial Experience
16-453 Slavery in the Atlantic World
* 16-483 Race and Rights in the United States and South Africa
PHI 18-343 History of Western Philosophy: 20th Century
REL 19-173 Introduction to Hinduism
19-183 Introduction to Buddhism
19-213 Religion and Ecology
SOC 34-313 Social Inequalities
* 34-323 Racial and Ethnic Relations
34-283 Demography: World Population Geography
THE 74-583 Studies in Contemporary Drama

6. Courses in other subject areas will be considered for the Women’s Studies major, based on course content, by the Women’s Studies Committee.

7. The remaining 36 semester hours can be used to meet the
requirements of a second major or a combination of the minor
and the necessary electives for the degree 36 hrs
Students planning to go to graduate school in Women’s Studies should consider taking one of the following social science methods courses:
ANT 35-203, 213 Theory and Method in Anthropology, Parts I and II
PSC 32-713 Research Theory and Methodology (see Political
Science section)
SOC 34-203, 201 Research Methods (see Sociology section)

8. Also available for the Women’s Studies major are Women’s Studies Internship 04-943, Women’s Studies Independent Study 04-953, and Honors in Women’s Studies 04-983.

The Women’s Studies Minor
A student must have Introduction to Women’s Studies 04-103 as a prerequisite for counting allied courses for the Women’s Studies minor. The 18-hour Women’s Studies minor would include WST 04-103, at least three cross-listed courses, and no more than two allied courses. One of these five courses must be a course that analyzes and conceptualizes race, ethnicity and/or class. See asterisked courses above. Twelve of the 18 semester hours must be above the introductory level.
Introduction to Women’s Studies 3 hrs
Minimum of three cross-listed courses 9 hrs
Maximum of two allied courses 6 hrs

Southwestern University 2001-2002 Catalog