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2005-2006 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
Paideia (PAI)
| 03-211 | PAIDEIA SEMINAR 1A. This seminar is designed to be part of the first-semester sophomore Paideia experience. The seminar will focus on developing reflections on service, leadership, intercultural experiences, and collaboration. The seminar will also focus upon connections between curricular and co-curricular activities. Topics may include social justice, leadership and citizenship, the meaning of public, intellectual, and reflective learning. Seminars will involve critical reading, writing, oral presentation, and the development of a student portfolio. By permission of instructor only. Must be taken Pass/D/F. (Fall) |
| 03-221 | PAIDEIA SEMINAR 1B. This seminar is designed to be part of the second-semester sophomore Paideia experience. This seminar will continue to develop reflections on service, leadership, intercultural experiences, and collaboration. Connections between co-curricular and curricular work will continue to be emphasized. Topics may include social justice, leadership and citizenship, the meaning of public, intellectual, and reflective learning. Seminars will involve critical reading, writing, oral presentation, and the development and revision of a student portfolio. Prerequisite: Paideia 03-211. By permission of instructor only. Must be taken Pass/D/F. (Spring) |
| 03-311 | PAIDEIA SEMINAR 2A. This seminar is designed to be part of the first-semester junior Paideia experience. The seminar will continue to explore and reflect upon service, leadership, intercultural experiences, and collaboration. The seminar will also connect curricular and co-curricular activities. This seminar will be more student-directed than Paideia Seminar 1A or 1B, and will involve critical reading, writing, oral presentation, and the development of a student portfolio. Students in the Paideia Seminar 2A will also work with students in the Paideia Seminar 1A and help to shape their Paideia experience. By permission of instructor only. Must be taken Pass/D/F. (Fall) |
| 03-321 | PAIDEIA SEMINAR 2B. This seminar is designed to be part of the second-semester junior Paideia experience. The seminar will continue to explore and reflect upon service, leadership, intercultural experiences, and collaboration. The seminar will also connect curricular and co-curricular activities. The development of student ownership of the seminar will continue to develop during this semester. As in previous seminars, seminars will involve critical reading, writing, oral presentation, and the continued development of a student portfolio. Students in the Paideia Seminar 2B will also work with students in the Paideia Seminar 1B and help to shape their Paideia experience. By permission of instructor only. Must be taken Pass/D/F. (Spring) |
| 03-411 | PAIDEIA SEMINAR 3A. This seminar is designed to be part of the first-semester senior Paideia experience. The seminar will continue to explore and reflect upon service, leadership, intercultural experiences, and collaborative/guided research. This seminar will be more student-directed than Paideia Seminar 2A and 2B, and will involve critical reading, writing, oral presentation, and the continued development of an electronic portfolio. Students in the Paideia Seminar 3A will also work with students in the earlier sequence seminars of the Paideia Program. Special focus during this semester will be on collaborative/guided research, leadership, and progress toward completing the goals set aside in the Paideia Plan. By permission of instructor only. Must be taken Pass/D/F. (Fall) |
| 03-421 | PAIDEIA SEMINAR 3B. This seminar is designed to be the final part of the Paideia experience. The seminar will continue to explore and reflect upon service, leadership, intercultural experiences, and collaborative/guided research. This seminar will be more student-directed than Paideia Seminar 2A and 2B, and will involve critical reading, writing, oral presentation, and the continued development of an electronic portfolio. Students in the Paideia Seminar 3B will also work with students in the earlier sequence seminars of the Paideia Program. Special focus during this semester will be on presenting the collaborative/guided research, completing the anchoring experience on leadership, and final progress toward completing the goals set aside in the Paideia Plan. By permission of instructor only. Must be taken Pass/D/F. (Spring) |
University Studies (UST)
| 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. |
| 05-001, 002, 003, 004 | SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic. |
| 05-301, 302, 303, 304 | SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic. |
| 05-941, 942, 943, 944 | ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP. |
| 05-951, 952, 953, 954 | INDEPENDENT STUDY. |
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 and instructional methods in the natural, physical, and earth sciences. Emphasis will be placed on the science processes, attitudes, and facts relevant to elementary school curriculum. Learning through inquiry, exploration, and immersion into real-world situations serves as the pedagogical foundation for this course. To be taken concurrently with Education 42-753. Prerequisite: Completion and/or concurrent enrollment in POK science courses, completion of Social Sciences 39-483, and Admission to Teacher Certification Program. Permission of the instructor required for non-certifying students. |
02-001, 002, 003, 004 SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic.
02-301, 302, 303, 304 SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic.
02-941, 942, 943, 944 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP.
02-951, 952, 953, 954 INDEPENDENT STUDY.
Social Sciences (SSC)
| 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.) |
| 39-483 | EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY. An examination of the role of technology to empower K-12 students to learn how to learn. This course focuses on information literacy in the context of the use of computer-based technology to support student-centered teaching, learning, classroom organization, and meeting content and technology standards. Methods of integrating computer-based technology into elementary and secondary classroom instruction will be investigated. Several software packages will be introduced and incorporated into lesson plans and used to design basic classroom web pages. Students are required to make observations in local schools. Permission of the instructor required for non-certifying students. |
39-001, 002, 003, 004 SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic.
39-301, 302, 303, 304 SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic.
39-951, 952, 953, 954 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.
INTERDIVISIONAL COURSES AND 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 (AMS)
Robert Bednar, PhD, Program Chair and Associate Professor of Communication Studies
American Studies Major
American Studies is an interdisciplinary major that focuses on the study of the complex interplay of the diverse cultures of North America, past and present. Students do coursework in a number of different disciplines—which exposes them to different content areas and time periods as well as discipline-specific methodologies—and work closely with the Advisor/Program Chair to integrate their knowledge and their approach to learning to produce an interdisciplinary method of critical inquiry into American society and culture that is more than the sum of its parts.
Of the 48 semester hours of coursework in the American Studies major, 21 hours are specified as Required Core Courses. The remaining 27 hours are chosen from courses cross-listed with American Studies or from the list of approved Allied Courses below with the guidance and approval of the Advisor/Program Chair. These courses must include work in at least two departments other than History, Communication Studies, and English. Other courses not listed may also be included with the approval of the Chair if the content is appropriate to American Studies and contributes to the student’s focus of interest. At least 30 hours in the major must be above the introductory level.
Major in American Studies: 48 semester hours, including Communication Studies 75-743; English 10-673, 683; History 16-103, 113, 413; American Studies 01-963 (Capstone); 27 additional hours from courses cross-listed with American Studies or from the list of Approved American Studies Allied Courses below (at least 15 of these hours must be above the introductory level). At least six of these hours must be from two departments other than Communication Studies, English, and History.
Approved American Studies Allied Courses
Anthropology 35-103, 203, 214
Art History 71-653, 663
Communication Studies 75-253, 473, 483, 613, 683
Economics 31-013, 103, 213, 323, 513, 533, 573
Education 40-553
English 10-523, 663
History 16-453, 463, 753
Music 80-383
Political Science 32-113, 253, 503, 523, 533, 543, 553, 563, 573, 603, 653
Religion 19-293
Sociology 34-113, 123, 223, 233, 263, 313
Theatre 74-263
01-001, 002, 003, 004 SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic.
| 01-301, 302, 303, 304 | SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic. |
| 01-941, 942, 943, 944 | ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP. |
01-951, 952, 953, 954 INDEPENDENT STUDY. May be repeated with change in content.
01-963 AMERICAN STUDIES CAPSTONE. An interdisciplinary investigation, in depth, into aspects of the American experience. May be repeated for credit with change in content.
01-983 HONORS.
ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
Jesse Purdy, PhD, Program Chair and Professor of Psychology
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 may choose to complete a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in Animal Behavior by completing the requirements specified in the course catalog under “University Degrees”. Students interested in veterinary school are advised to obtain clinical experience and seek the BS degree in Animal Behavior. In addition to the required and selected courses listed below, the student is required to participate in research projects under the supervision of faculty members. The research may be conducted in departmental laboratories or at field sites. In addition, opportunities are available for conducting research in off-campus 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. The capstone requirement for the Animal Behavior major is fulfilled through the second three-hour block of research credit (50-973 or 33-853, depending on interest). This capstone results in a written and oral presentation of research findings.
Major in Animal Behavior (BA or BS): 51-52 semester hours, including Biology 50-102, 112, 122, 162, 334, 364, 424, 434, 973*; Psychology 33-103, 203, 213, 453, 853*; Biology 50-353 or Psychology 33-433; Biology 50-214 or Psychology 33-323; Mathematics 52-113. (The second asterisked course completed by the student constitutes the Capstone.)
Additional recommended courses: Biology 50-163, Chemistry 51-153/151, 163/161, Mathematics 52-154.
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (ENV)
Laura Hobgood-Oster, PhD, Program Chair and Associate Professor of Religion
The Environmental Studies major is an interdisciplinary program which examines the many connections between humans and nature from a wide variety of perspectives. The program combines a broad set of courses in the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and fine arts. It also encourages students to be environmental activists.
The major consists of at least 33 hours, 18 of which are above the introductory level, and leads to a BA degree. The minor consists of at least 18 hours, with 12 hours above the introductory level. See below for specifics.
Major in Environmental Studies: 33 semester hours, including Environmental Studies 49-101, 143, 962 (Capstone); one from 49-063, 414, 434, 614; 49-943 or 953; Mathematics 52-113; 17-18 additional hours of Environmental Studies, 9-13 hours of which must be above the introductory level (number of additional hours depends on course choices above).
Recommended General Education courses for the Major in Environmental Studies: Anthropology 35-103 or Economics 31-443 (Other Cultures and Civilizations POK); Chemistry 51-063 (Natural World: Physical Science POK); Economics 31-013, Political Science 32-503 (Social Analysis POK); Philosophy 18-103 or 273 (Values Analysis POK); Political Science 32-113 (American and Western Cultural Heritage POK).
Note: Environmental Studies 49-414, 434, and 614 are advanced courses and have prerequisites, and these prerequisites do not count toward the Environmental Studies major. Students who have a special interest in the natural sciences are encouraged to minor in one of those disciplines, and to include one or more of these advanced classes in your program of study. In planning your minor, keep in mind the University policy that no courses will count toward both your major in Environmental Studies and your minor.
Minor in Environmental Studies: 18-19 semester hours, including Environmental Studies 49-101, 143; one from 49-063, 414, 434, 614; two from 49-213, 323, 343, 353, 403, 423, 433, 453, 593, 603; 4-6 additional hours of Environmental Studies, 2-6 hours of which must be above the introductory level (number of additional hours depends on course choices above).
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (ENV)
| †49-063 | CHEMISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT. See Chemistry 51-063. (POK-Natural World: Physical Science) |
| 49-101 | INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES. This course will introduce the student to the field of environmental studies through reading and discussing a wide range of topics. The course also encourages environmental activism. |
| †49-143 | ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. See Biology 50-143. (POK-Natural World: Life Science) |
| 49-213 | RELIGION AND ECOLOGY. See Religion 19-213. |
| 49-312 | ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. The primary purposes of this course are to develop a better understanding of the current environmental condition of the Southwestern University campus and to research and implement concrete projects to increase sustainability within the campus community. Toward this end, the course will focus on researching university environmental issues, collecting and analyzing sustainability indicator data, and developing feasible solutions to lessen the environmental impact of the institution. Note: this course may be repeated and may be used to count toward the research/internship requirement for the Environmental Studies major. |
| 49-323 | ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS. See Economics 31-323. |
| 49-343 | ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY. See Psychology 33-343. |
| 49-353 | DEMOGRAPHY: WORLD POPULATION GEOGRAPHY. See Sociology 34-353. |
| 49-403 | PERSONAL HEALTH AND FITNESS CONCEPTS. See Kinesiology 48-403. |
| 49-414 | GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY. See Biology 50-414. |
| 49-423 | THE LANDSCAPE: REPRESENTING “NATURE”. See Art History 71-663. |
| 49-433 | GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. See Anthropology 35-433. |
| 49-434 | ECOLOGY. See Biology 50-434. |
| †49-453 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. See Economics 31-443. (POK-Other Cultures and Civilizations) |
| 49-593 | PUBLIC POLICY. See Political Science 32-583. |
| 49-603 | NATURE’S NATION: CONCEPTIONS OF NATURE AND WILDERNESS IN AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT. See Political Science 32-603. |
| 49-614 | ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY. See Chemistry 51-614. |
| 49-962 | CAPSTONE IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES. This seminar requires students to analyze a local or regional environmental issue from multiple perspectives, and it has a strong reading and discussion component. It also encourages environmental activism. Only seniors majoring in Environmental Studies should sign up for this class. |
49-001, 002, 003, 004 SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic.
| 49-301, 302, 303, 304 | SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic. |
49-941, 942, 943, 944 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP.
49-951, 952, 953, 954 INDEPENDENT STUDY. May be repeated with change in content.
49-983 HONORS.
FEMINIST STUDIES (FST)
Elizabeth Green Musselman, PhD, Program Chair and Associate Professor of History
Alison Kafer, PhD, Assistant Professor of Feminist Studies
The Feminist Studies major 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 Studies, 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.
Major Requirements:
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, Feminist Positions 04-213 or Feminist Theory 04-283, Transnational Feminisms 04-353, and the Senior Seminar 04-933 as their capstone experience. For the remaining 18 semester hours students must consult with the major field advisor and construct a program within the guidelines listed below. One of these six 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. Feminist Studies 04-303 courses are special topics courses either specifically in Feminist Studies or cross-listed in other disciplines which may be offered and cross-listed for one semester. Some of these courses will become permanent Feminist Studies or cross-listed courses. Courses in other subject areas will be considered for the Feminist Studies major, based on course content, by the Feminist Studies Committee. 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.
Major in Feminist Studies: 30 semester hours, including Feminist Studies 04-103, 353, 933 (Capstone); 04-213 or 283; at least 12 additional hours of Feminist Studies; six additional hours of Feminist Studies or allied courses. At least one of these cross-listed/allied courses must be a course that analyzes and conceptualizes race, ethnicity and/or class (see asterisked courses below). At least nine of the additional hours in the major must be above the introductory level.
Recommended courses for majors planning to attend graduate school in Feminist Studies: Anthropology 35-214; Mathematics 52-113; Political Science 32-713; Sociology 34-203/201.
Minor in Feminist Studies: 18 semester hours, including Feminist Studies 04-103; at least nine additional hours of Feminist Studies; six additional hours of Feminist Studies or allied courses. At least one of these cross-listed/allied courses must be a course that analyzes and conceptualizes race, ethnicity and/or class (see asterisked courses below). At least 12 of the additional hours in the minor must be above the introductory level.
Approved Feminist Studies Allied Courses (students must have Feminist Studies 04-103 as a prerequisite for counting these courses for the major or minor in Feminist Studies).
English 10-173, 523, 603, 653, 663, 673, 683, 813
Environmental Studies 49-213
French 11-313, 353, 513, 603, 613
History 16-453*, 463, 533
Philosophy 18-513* (Historical Studies - Psychoanalysis, Desire and Domination)
Religion 19-123, 133, 173, 183, 213
Sociology 34-263*, 273, 313, 353
Feminist Studies (FST)
| †04-103 | INTRODUCTION TO FEMINIST STUDIES. An introduction to the subject matter and methodology of feminist studies. This course is prerequisite to receiving Feminist 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 Studies 75-173. (POK-Aesthetic Experience: Performance) |
| 04-213 | FEMINIST POSITIONS. See Philosophy 18-213. |
| 04-223 | WOMEN, GODDESSES, AND RELIGION. See Religion 19-323. |
| 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. |
| 04-263 | THE BODY AND SEXUALITY IN RELIGION. See Religion 19-363. |
| †04-273* | THEORIES OF CLASS. See Philosophy 18-243. (POK-Values Analysis) |
| 04-283 | FEMINIST THEORY. This course will focus on theories of feminism and feminist intellectual history. Topics to be examined may include: definitions of “theory” and “practice”; the relationship between theory and method in feminist studies; feminist approaches to Marxist, psychoanalytic, and post-structuralist theories; and the relationship between feminist and queer theory. Prerequisite: Feminist Studies 04-103. |
| †04-313 | THEATRE HISTORY AND LITERATURE: ANCIENT TO 1800. See Theatre |
| 74-233. (POK-American and Western Cultural Heritage) | |
| 04-323* | RACE, CLASS AND GENDER IN THE CARIBBEAN. See Anthropology 35-343. |
| 04-343 | GENDER, SEX, AND VIOLENCE IN THE BIBLICAL WORLD. See Religion 19-343. |
| 04-353 | TRANSNATIONAL FEMINISMS. This course uses feminist methodologies to explore the movement of bodies, ideologies, and capital across national borders. Topics to be discussed include the role of women in nationalist movements and ideologies; gendered work and migration patterns; the impact of development and population control policies on women and families; and possibilities for coalition-building and transnational feminist solidarity. Prerequisite: Feminist Studies 04-103. |
| 04-363 | PHILOSOPHY OF THE SELF. See Philosophy 18-323. |
| †04-373 | MUSIC AND GENDER. See Music Literature 80-373. (POK-Aesthetic Experience: Lecture) |
| 04-383 | GENDER, POWER, AND VIOLENCE. See Anthropology 35-323. |
| 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 History 71-643. |
| 04-423* | HISTORY OF RACE RELATIONS IN THE 20TH CENTURY U.S. See History 16-413. |
| 04-433 | TROUBLING BODIES: DISABILITY, DIFFERENCE, AND THE BODY. This seminar surveys constructions of illness and disability in the United States since 1865. Using insights from disability studies and feminist theories of the body, we will examine cultural ideas about “normal” and “abnormal” bodies. Topics to be discussed include the history of freak shows in the U.S., disability culture, intersex activitism, and stigma. Prerequisite: Feminist Studies 04-103. |
| 04-443 | WOMEN WRITERS IN GERMAN. See German 12-453. |
| †04-453 | WOMEN WRITERS IN FRENCH. See French 11-453. (POK-Aesthetic Experience: Lecture) |
| 04-463 | FEMINIST AND QUEER ACTIVISM. This course will address topics including: definitions and concepts of activism, characteristics of “feminist” and “queer” activism; the relationship between activist practices and theoretical histories; and possible points of connection among feminist, queer, and anti-racist theories and movements. Students will be required to engage in activist projects of their choosing, either individually or in collaboration with other students in the class. Prerequisite: Feminist Studies 04-103. |
| 04-473* | GENDER AND GENERATION IN AFRICA. See History 16-473. |
| 04-483* | GENDER, RACE, AND CLASS IN COMMUNICATION. See Communication Studies 75-483. |
| 04-513* | GENDER, RACE, AND CLASS. See Economics 31-513. |
| 04-533 | FEMINIST FILM STUDIES. See English 10-573. |
| †04-543* | GENDER AND SCIENCE. See History 16-543. (POK-Values Analysis) |
| 04-553 | WOMEN’S LITERATURE I. See English 10-553. |
| 04-563 | COMMUNICATION, GENDER, AND IDENTITY. See Communication Studies 75-563. |
| 04-573 | WOMEN’S LITERATURE II. See English 10-563. |
| 04-613 | SEMINAR ON THE CHRISTIAN TRADITION: HERETICS. See Religion 19-613. |
| 04-633 | TOPICS IN ROMANTICISM. See English 10-633. |
| 04-643* | WOMEN IN COLONIAL LATIN AMERICA. See History 16-643. |
| 04-653 | COMMUNICATION AND BODY POLITICS. See Communication Studies 75-643. |
| 04-663 | TOPICS IN VICTORIAN LITERATURE AND CULTURE. See English 10-643. |
| 04-693 | TOPICS IN CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE. See English 10-693. |
| 04-713 | ADVANCED PERFORMANCE STUDIES. See Communication Studies 75-713 and Theatre 73-713. |
| 04-723 | FEMINISM AND PERFORMANCE. See Theatre 73-723 and Communication Studies 75-723. |
| 04-001, 002, 003, 004 | TOPICS IN FEMINIST STUDIES. May be repeated with change in topic. |
| 04-301, 302, 303, 304 | TOPICS IN FEMINIST STUDIES. May be repeated with change in topic. |
04-933 SENIOR SEMINAR.
04-941, 942, 943, 944 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP.
04-951, 952, 953, 954 INDEPENDENT STUDY. May be repeated with change in content.
04-983 HONORS. By invitation only.
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (INS)
Steven C. Davidson, PhD, Program Chair and Professor of History
International Studies Program
International Studies is designed for students interested in understanding other cultures and the global systems—economic, social, religious, intellectual, political, aesthetic, and environmental. Students explore international issues from a broad perspective by studying a particular area of the world in depth, by using a particular major as a base from which to explore several disciplinary approaches to another culture, by learning a language used in their geographical area of emphasis, and by the experience of living in another culture while studying it.
The International Studies program 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 U.S. society.
The International Studies program is appropriate for students who wish to pursue careers in law, government, business, and international agencies and provides a particularly valuable foundation for graduate study in the humanities and social sciences.
Students in International Studies will take no fewer than 16 courses (48 hours). The International Studies program includes a disciplinary major and an area of concentration.
Students can pursue a “Paired Major” with Spanish, French, or German.
By the end of the sophomore year at the latest, all students will complete the form called “International Studies Plan of Study.” The form will detail the geographical area of emphasis, the departmental major, the way the international experience 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 must be approved by a member of the International Studies Committee, and must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office.
I. The International Studies Program consists of the following components:
A. A disciplinary major in Art History, History, or Political Science. These majors provide not only a strong disciplinary base from which to study another culture, but also provide international and comparative perspectives expanding students’ understanding of their geographical area of interest in a global context. The student is required to take at least two courses in this major that focus on the geographical area of interest.
B. A “Concentration”:
1. Advanced Language: Two courses at the 300 level or above 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 must include at least one literature course. Students are encouraged to take conversation classes, but these courses may not be used to satisfy this requirement.
2. Study Abroad: The required study abroad experience must be directly related to the student’s area of emphasis. The program must take place primarily in the language being studied as part of the International Studies requirements. This requirement is satisfied by one or two semesters in a study abroad program. The International Studies Program has a set of approved study abroad programs. Exceptions require International Studies Committee approval. Students should discuss their plans with their advisors and receive the Committee’s approval a year in advance of the experience.
3. The Geographical Area of Emphasis: Four courses, in addition to the two taken in the disciplinary major, are required in the student’s geographical area of emphasis. These courses are designed to help the student develop expertise in a specific geographical area. Students should take courses designated as International Studies courses from at least two different disciplines in addition to their disciplinary major. One course in the geographical area of emphasis whose scope is pre-1500 can be substituted for one of the approved International Studies courses listed below with the consent of the International Studies Committee.
Students may choose one of the three following areas on which to focus:
European Area of Emphasis
Art History 71-113, 553, 613, 623, 633, 713
English 10-143, 163, 623, 633, 643, 653
French 11-313, 353, 453, 503, 513, 603, 613
German 12-353, 453, 513, 613
History 16-203, 213, 353, 383, 393, 403, 523, 533, 543, 593
Music 80-113, 123, 233, 423, 433
Political Science 32-453, 463
Spanish 15-343, 413, 523, 623
East Asian Area of Emphasis
Art History 71-123, 233, 243, 263
Chinese 22-313, 323, 363
Economics 31-643
History 16-253, 273, 563, 583
Political Science 32-483, 493
Religion 19-183
Latin American Area of Emphasis
Anthropology 35-223, 323, 343
Art History 71-393
History 16-333, 363, 373, 633, 643, 653
Philosophy 18-283
Political Science 32-433, 473
Spanish 15-233, 343, 423, 513, 623
38-001, 002, 003, 004 SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic.
| 38-301, 302, 303, 304 | SELECTED TOPICS. May be repeated with change in topic. (See sectionon Special Academic Programs for a description of the International Studies major.) |
38-941, 942, 943, 944 INTERNSHIP IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES.
38-951, 952, 953, 954 INDEPENDENT STUDY. May be repeated with change in content.
38-983 HONORS.
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES (LAS)
Daniel Castro, PhD, Program Chair and Associate Professor of History
Latin American Studies (LAS) at Southwestern University is an interdisciplinary program designed to increase the students understanding of that alluring region known as Latin America and the Caribbean. The interdisciplinary scope of the program ranges from the study of history and politics to literature and art, from the Patagonia to the United States, and from the pre-colonial to the post-colonial eras. The Latin American Studies program is the intellectual home for an interdisciplinary community of scholars, students, and visitors, who support a wide spectrum of interests, across the curriculum and across campus.
Students will familiarize themselves with the areas of Latin American and the Caribbean through a mixture of academic study, specialized training and study abroad and discussions with affiliated faculty and Latin Americanist visitors. The program requires developing a high degree of fluency in Spanish. By encouraging the pursuit of an interdisciplinary program of studies, the program attempts to provide a greater understanding of similarities and differences between different nations within Latin America. Another aim of the program is to provide students with a greater understanding of the differences and interconnection between the region and the rest of the world. Students may pursue a major or minor in Latin American Studies.
To major in Latin American Studies, students must complete 33 hours of course work, which include an introductory course and a capstone as well as courses in Latin American history, literature, social sciences, arts and culture, and philosophy. The LAS capstone experience is linked to existing capstone courses in different departments. Regardless of the department where the capstone is taken, it is required that the LAS student’s final project will center on Latin American topics. Capstones must be approved by the Chair of the Latin American Studies. When capstone courses are unavailable in the discipline required or desired by the student, an independent study, approved by the Chair, will count as capstone. In addition to the introductory course and the capstone, students are required the equivalent of 3 years of language courses (one year above the University requirement), and are recommended an experience abroad in Latin America or Spain.
Major in Latin American Studies: 33 semester hours, including History 16-363 or 373; two from 16-333, 633, 643, 653; two from Spanish 15-233, 343, 413, 423, 513, 523, 623; two from Anthropology 35-303 (Contemporary Issues in Latin America), 323, 343, Political Science 32-433, 473, Communication Studies 75-303 (New Latin American Cinema); two from History 16-653, Art History 71-303 (Major Currents in Latin American Art), Communication Studies 75-303 (New Latin American Cinema); Philosophy 18-283 or 303 (U.S. Latino/a Philosophy); three hour Capstone experience as described above.
Minor in Latin American Studies: 18 semester hours, including History 16-363 or 373; 15 additional hours of Latin American Studies courses above the introductory level, selected from those courses available for the major.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
William O’Brien, PhD, Program Chair and Associate Professor of Physics
Physical Science Major (Dual Degree, Pre-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 47 semester hours in the major discipline, for a total of 92 semester hours at Southwestern.
The courses in the Physical Science major will provide a foundation upon which further work in engineering will be built. The Perspectives courses also will provide some transfer credit to 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. While the degree cannot be conferred until all requirements are completed at both institutions, students who can provide evidence that they will complete their degree requirements by the end of the second institution’s spring semester may petition to the Provost by the published deadlines to participate in May commencement activities at Southwestern University.
Major in Physical Science: 47 semester hours, including Chemistry 51-153/151, 163/161; Computer Science 54-143 or 183; Mathematics 52-154, 253, 353, 673, 753; Physics 53-154, 164, 214, 334; Chemistry 51-713/711 or Physics 53-204.
