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2002-2003 Catalog

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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

INTERDIVISIONAL COURSES

American Studies (AMS)

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.

Environmental Studies

49-301, 302, 303, 304 SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic.
49-941, 942, 943 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP.
49-951, 952, 953 INDEPENDENT STUDY. May be repeated with change in content.
49-983 HONORS.

Feminist Studies (FST)

04-303 TOPICS IN FEMINIST STUDIES. May be repeated with change in topic.
04-933 SENIOR SEMINAR.
04-941, 942, 943 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP.
04-953 INDEPENDENT STUDY. May be repeated with change in content.
04-983 HONORS. By invitation only.

International Studies (INS)

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.

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)

Social Sciences (SSC)

39-301, 302, 303 SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic.
39-951, 952, 953 INDEPENDENT STUDY. May be repeated with change
in 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 of courses that examine the interplay of the diverse cultures of North America. Thirty of the 48 hours 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.
Other appropriate courses:
Anthropology 35-203, 213
Communication 75-483, 613, 683
Economics 31-013, 103, 213, 513, 533, 573
English 10-523
History 16-453, 483, 713, 753, 763, 773
Music 80-383
Political Science 32-113, 253, 503, 513, 523, 533, 553, 563, 603, 653
Sociology 34-223, 273, 323, 423, 433

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 50-333 Evolution
BIO 50-353 Neurobiology or Psychology 33-463 Physiological
Psychology
BIO 50-364 Comparative Vertebrate Morphology or Biology 50-314 Natural History of Vertebrates
BIO 50-424 Organ Physiology
BIO 50-434 Ecology
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 Biology 50-214
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
Students interested in veterinary medicine should take additional classes in chemistry, physics, and biology. See a pre-veterinary advisor for more information.

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 BA 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 51-614) or Ecology (BIO 50-434), in the 18 hour program (see NOTE #1 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 Environmental Studies (ENV 49-101) 1 hr
Environmental Science BIO 50-143 (NOTE 2 below) 3 hrs
Research/Internship 3 hrs
Capstone (ENV 49-561) 1 hr
Introduction to Statistics MAT 52-213 (listed above)

NOTE 1: 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 51-614) or Ecology (BIO 50-434)
is required.

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

4. Society and Environment Track
Select at least five cross-listed courses from those listed below and at least two cross-listed courses (for a minimum of 7 credit hours) from the Science and Environment track. Currently, the Society and Environment courses which are cross-listed with other departments are:
ANT 35-433 Global Environmental Justice
ANT 35-443 Placing Identities: Locating Race, Gender, and Class
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 courses from those listed below and at least two cross-listed courses from the Society and Environment Track. Currently, the Science and Environment courses which are cross-listed with other departments are:
BIO 50-123 Biology of Food
BIO 50-153 Native Plants of Texas
BIO 50-204 Molecular Genetics
BIO 50-214 Animal Behavior
BIO 50-314 Natural History of the Vertebrates
BIO 50-324 Botany
BIO 50-333 Evolution
BIO 50-344 Plant Physiology
BIO 50-434 Ecology (required)
BIO 50-874 Molecular Biology
CHE 51-614 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.

6. Also available for the Environmental Studies major/minor are Internship in Environmental Studies (ENV 49-941, 942, 943), Independent Study in Environmental Studies (ENV 49-951, 952, 953), and Selected Topics in Environmental Studies (ENV 49-301, 302, 303, 304).

Feminist Studies

Feminist Studies is an interdisciplinary, critical exploration of how some of the most salient categories of difference—such as gender, race, class, sexuality, religion and nation—vary in time and place. It exposes students to the growing body of knowledge that falls under the broad rubric of “feminism,” including feminist theory and its critics, and it seeks to revise the findings of traditional disciplines to include this new knowledge and variety of feminist methodologies.
Students with an academic focus on feminist methodologies are well prepared to continue in a variety of fields, including social work, law, non-profit work, journalism, public policy, cultural studies, Feminist Studies and traditional disciplines.
The Feminist Studies major exists for those students whose academic and professional career interests would best be served by a multi-cultural, interdisciplinary approach. Students in Feminist 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 Feminist Studies as a minor. Students can combine a Feminist 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 Feminist Studies Major
The Chair of the Feminist Studies Committee acts as the major field advisor. The Feminist 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 Feminist Studies 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 Feminist Studies Committee.

1. General Education Requirements Common to all Degrees 38 hrs
The Feminist Studies Committee encourages students planning to
attend graduate school in Feminist 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 Seminar 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 Feminist Studies major:
04-103 Introduction to Feminist Studies 3 hrs
04-933 Feminist 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 35-343 Race, Class and Gender in the Caribbean
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 Public Policy Argument: 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
10-573 Feminist Film Studies
10-633 Topics in Romanticism
10-693 Topics in Contemporary Literature
FRE 11-453 Women Writers in French
FST 04-303 Topics in Feminist Studies
04-943 Academic Internship
(Courses may be added to this list by the Feminist Studies Committee)
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 19-343 Gender, Sex and Violence in the Biblical World
19-363 Desire and the Body in Religious Discourse
19-383 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 Theatre History and Literature: Ancient to 1800

5. No more than three allied courses from courses regularly
offered in other departments 9 hrs
A student must have Introduction to Feminist Studies 04-103 as a prerequisite for counting these courses for the Feminist Studies major or minor. Currently those courses are:
ENG 10-173 Survey of American Literature
*10-513 Topics in Jewish Literature
10-523 Movies and Cultures
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 Topics 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
11-603 Topics in Literature
HIS 16-233 U.S. Civilization
16-453 Slavery in the Atlantic World
* 16-483 Race and Rights in the United States and South Africa
16-533 Topics in British Cultures
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

6. Courses in other subject areas will be considered for the Feminist Studies major, based on course content, by the Feminist 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 Feminist Studies should consider taking one of the following social science methods courses:
ANT 35-213 Ethnographic Methods
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 Feminist Studies major are Feminist Studies Internship 04-943, Feminist Studies Independent Study 04-953, and Honors in Feminist Studies 04-983.

The Feminist Studies Minor
A student must have Introduction to Feminist Studies 04-103 as a prerequisite for counting allied courses for the Feminist Studies minor. The 18-hour Feminist Studies minor would include 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 Feminist Studies 3 hrs
Minimum of three cross-listed courses 9 hrs
Maximum of two allied courses 6 hrs

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 “International Studies major-Plan of Study.” 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 Topics in Romanticism
10-643 Topics in Victorian Literature and Culture
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-20^th Century)
15-523 Contemporary Peninsular Literature
15-623 Topics in Hispanic Literature

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 Pre-Hispanic Mesoamerica

35-323 Chicanos of the Southwest

35-333 Peoples of Mexico

35-343 Race, Class and Gender in the Caribbean

35-353 Afro-Latin Cultures

35-413 United States/Mexican Immigration

HIS 16-223 Latin American Civilization
16-333 Guerrilla Movements in Latin American History
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 Literature, Film and Performance in Spanish
15-343 Visions and Representations of the Hispanic World
15-513 Contemporary Latin American Literature
15-623 Topics in Hispanic Literature

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 Anthropological Theory
35-213 Ethnographic Methods
35-313 Pre-Hispanic Mesoamerica
35-323 Chicanos of the Southwest
35-333 Peoples of Mexico
35-343 Race, Class and Gender in the Caribbean
35-353 Afro-Latin Cultures
35-403 Anthropology and Development
35-413 United States/Mexican Immigration
35-423 Culture, Society & Sustainability
35-433 Global Environmental Justice
35-443 Placing Identities: Locating Race, Gender, Class
35-453 Indigenous Peoples, Transnationalism and the Nation/State

Economics
31-013 Principles of Macroeconomics
31-323 Environmental Economics
*31-443 Economic Development
*31-563 International Economics
31-643 The Chinese Economy

Feminist Studies
Courses: Cross-listed courses that have international content (from the Feminist Studies section of the Catalog):
ANT 35-343 Race, Class and Gender in the Caribbean
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 19-363 Desire and the Body in Religious Discourse
19-383 Women and Goddesses

History
16-053 Ecological History of the World
16-063 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 Guerrilla Movements in Latin American History
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 20^th Century Chinese History
16-573 Imperialism and the Civilizing Mission
16-583 Modern Japanese History
16-633 History of Mexico, 1519-1920
*16-853 HistoriographyPolitical 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 20^th Century
12-513 Studies in German Literature II

Spanish
15-213 Intermediate Oral and Written Expression
15-233 Literature, Film and Performance in Spanish
15-333 Composition in Cultural Context
15-343 Visions and Representations of the Hispanic World
15-413 Survey of Peninsular Literature (Pre-20^th Century)
15-423 Survey of Latin American Literature (Pre-20^th Century)
15-513 Contemporary Latin American Literature
15-523 Contemporary Peninsular Literature
15-623 Topics in Hispanic Literature

Religion
NOTE: All of the courses in the Religion Department contain an international focus EXCEPT:
REL 19-163 Dimensions of Religion
19-313 Theories and Methods of Religion
19-413 Philosophy of Religion

Allied Courses with International Content
ANT 35-433 Global Environmental Justice
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
*FST 04-933 Senior Seminar (in consultation with the FST chair)
REL 19-173 Introduction to Hinduism
19-183 Introduction to Buddhism
19-213 Religion and Ecology

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 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 I (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.