Arts and Humanities
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Online Courses
Spring 2021
Introduction to Anthropology
(3) Anthropology is the study of humankind, past and present. This course will provide a general introduction to the subfields of cultural anthropology, physical anthropology, and archaeology. By using ethnographies, human biology, and archaeological artifacts, students will investigate a variety of case studies and perspectives to better understand the wide range of human experience on a global scale. F,S,May,Su.
Intro to Creative Writing
(3 credits) A course that introduces the fundamental elements of craft involved in composing poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction using a combination of example readings and writing workshops. Students are encouraged, though not required, to complete a college-level literature course before enrolling in ENGL*201. F,S,Su.
World Regional Geography
An introduction to basic geographical concepts used by geographers in examining the fundamental contrasts between various countries of the world. Analysis of regions of the world, western and nonwestern with respect to physical, cultural (both majority and minority), political and economic orientation.
Using Python in GIS Analysis
(Prereq: Written contract between student and instructor, approved by the Dean, School of Natural and Applied Sciences.)
Pre-Modern World
(3) This course explores historical interpretations of pre-modern human experiences. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,May,Su
Modern World
(3) This course explores historical interpretations of modern human experiences. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,My,Su
Hist US/Discov-Reconstruction
A general survey of the United States from the era of dis covery to the present, emphasizing major political, economic, social, and intellectual developments. 201: Discovery through Reconstruction. 202: Reconstruction to the present.
U.S. History
(3) This course explores the historical development of connections between individuals, societies and cultures in the Americas. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,May,Su
Entertainment Media
This course examines the entertainment and network industry in Hollywood, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina and countries around the world. Entertainment industry includes television networks as well as movie studios. Topics and fields of study include casting, development, script coverage and script analysis. Also, the course may cover location shooting, career choices in the industry and comparison of the biographies of writers, directors, and producers in the media entertainment industry. Moreover, students leave the course with a thorough understanding of the operation and management of the entertainment (network) industry.
Broadcast News
(3) Students will study the evolution and impact of broadcast news through critical examination of broadcast news coverage of key historical events. Pioneers in the field will also be examined. F,S,May,Su.
Jour Special Topics Seminar
(3)(Prereq: JOUR 200 and JOUR 201; or permission of the instructor) Exact topics vary, but each is an interdisciplinary seminar emphasizing the relationships between journalism, mass media, and various aspects of society. The course may be repeated for Journalism elective credit. Topics may include broadcast radio, sports journalism, international journalism and web design. F,S.
Intro to Intercultural Studies
(3) In this course students will have the opportunity to view and appreciate the distinctive character of different lands and peoples and acquire a basic intercultural communicative awareness that will prepare them for the study of a language. In addition, students will become familiar with scholarly approaches used in the discipline, which may include linguistics, second language acquisition, cultural studies, film studies, literary studies, interdisciplinary approaches, and/or pedagogy. Content will focus on a particular topic or theme within the context of non-English-speaking cultures. F,S.
Introduction to Ethics
This course introduces students to the three main areas of philosophical ethics, metaethics, normative ethics and applied ethics. Students will explore metaethical issues such as ethical subjectivism and objectivism, moral skepticism, free will and responsibility; major normative theories such as consequentialism and deontologism; and applied ehtical issues such as animal rights, war, and cloning. The overarching goal will be for students to develop the skills necessary for thinking, writing, and speaking about ethical theories and problems while acquiring a basic understanding of these theories and problems.
Introduction to World Politics
(3)(=POLI 101H) An introduction to global politics connecting the ideas, cultures, and policies of individual countries to the international level. Students will examine conflict and cooperation on the planet in the areas of security, the environment, economic development, financial institutions, and human rights toward a better understanding of global citizenship in the 21st Century. F, S.
Introduction to American Govt
(3)(=POLI 201H) An introduction to the national institutions and political processes of American government. Students will examine the formation, development, organization, and powers of national institutions; the interaction between political processes and political behavior; the development of civil rights and civil liberties; and the policy process. F,S,Su.
World Religions
(3) This class introduces students to the academic study of religion and surveys the global range of religious traditions. It examines various worldwide patterns of religious beliefs and practices, and investigates particular traditions, communities, and their respective histories and development. The course also investigates the role of religion in the modern world. F,S,Su.
Intermediate Russian Studies I
(3)(Prereq: RUSS*115 or RUSS*120) Students gain further development of fundamental language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) with additional consideration of culture. F,S,Su
Topics in the Fine Arts
(3)(=VPA 103H) This course is designed to provide the student with the basic understanding of how the arts critically influence and culturally enhance our everyday experience. Each section will present a variety of modes that are rooted in artistic expression. Topics will draw from one or more of the following disciplines: Creative Writing, Music, Theatre, and the Visual Arts. F,S,May,Su
Maymester 2021
Designing for the Screen
(3 credits)(Prereq: ARTS*202) Beginning-level studio work in the design of interactive, screen-based media. Web, motion, and graphic design layout software are used to explore navigation, aethetics, strategy, concept, and project planning with an emphasis on the user experience. F,S,
History of Western Art II
(3)(=ARTH 106H)(Writing Intensive) A survey of the visual arts and their relevance to their times from the Renaissance to the present. S.
Concepts in Art History
(3)(Prereq: ARTH 105 or ARTH 106 or ARTH 107) This course provides an introduction to aesthetics, art theory, and art criticism, as well as a foundation in the practice of research and writing in the arts. We will read theoretical and critical writing on art and art history, explore questions about the nature of art, and work with a number of theories and methodologies by which to understand art. Students will be introduced to the skills necessary to think, research, and write clearly. F,S.
Ital Renais Art & Architecture
This course surveys the painting, sculpture, and architecture of the Italian peninsula c.1300-1550 and the revival of classical ideals and philosophies of visual representation. Focusing primarily on Florence, Venice, and Rome, the course examines the art and ideas of inspired, creative minds such as Giotto, Masaccio, Ghiberti, Brunelleschi, Alberti, Donatello, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, Palladio, and many more. Cross-listed with HIST 323
Fundamentals of Art III
(3) Basic introduction to the use of the computer as a creative medium for art and design. Addresses basic skills and concepts relevant to contemporary theories and practices. Provides a hands-on introduction to fundamentals of typography, page layout, image acquisition and manipulation and time based media. Technical knowledge is applied to problems from both individual and group assigned projects. F,S,May,Su.
Modern Human Comm: Prin & Prac
(3) Communication is the study of human interaction. This course provides students with an overview of the practical applications and theoretical approaches to the study of communication through an exploration of four key areas: interpersonal, intercultural, group, and public communication. F, S.
Persuasion
(3) An introduction to the study and practice of persuasive discourse using both the rhetorical and social science traditions. Issues examined include: strategic planning and organization, audience analysis, motives and values, effective use of language, propaganda and the abuse of persuasion, campaign planning, effective presentation techniques, and the application of theory and research on persuasion to practical situations. F,S,May,Su.
Gender Communication
Gender Communication inquires into the connections among four areas of study: gender, identity, culture, and communication. Students explore the multiple ways that gender roles are created and sustained through communication in such contexts as families, schools, the workplace, and the media.
Imagery of Advertising
(3 credits)(Prereq: COMM 150 or JOUR 201) A study of the communicative power of advertisements; introduces concepts and techniques used by advertisers to create, target, and place advertisements through various media. Through critical inquiry and rhetorical analysis, students will be able to look beyond the surface of an advertisement and recognize what it is saying to the consumer and about our culture. F,S,Su.
Composition
In ENGL 101, students focus on the writing process, paying special attention to prewriting, writing, and revising strategies. The course also introduces elements of academic writing as well as the research process. This class prompts students to hone their critical reading and writing skills as they consider the rhetorical situations that shape all writing tasks. As a hybrid course, ENGL 101 includes a parallel online component, Coastal Composition Commons, which provides uniform and digitally delivered content reinforcing a common set of student learning outcomes. F,S,Su.
Composition & Critical Reading
In ENGL 102, students read and respond to a variety of texts written across disciplinary lines. As they interpret and evaluate these texts by composing functional, rhetorical, and critical analyses, students extend their understanding of the writing process, consider the importance of context, and refine their approaches to research. This hybrid course includes a parallel online component, Coastal Composition Commons, which builds upon the content taught in ENGL 101 and continues to digitally deliver uniform content that stresses an ongoing set of common student learning outcomes. F,S,Su.
Intro to Creative Writing
(3 credits) A course that introduces the fundamental elements of craft involved in composing poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction using a combination of example readings and writing workshops. Students are encouraged, though not required, to complete a college-level literature course before enrolling in ENGL*201. F,S,Su.
Film, New Media and Culture
(3 credits)(=NMDC*231)(=DCD*231) This course is designed to provoke and cultivate students' imaginative and critical understanding of film and new media in various cultural contexts. The course promotes an active and critical engagement with film, new media texts, and media innovations as a means for analysis and critique within the broader framework of humanistic inquiry. Texts and films will vary by section. F,S
Forms of Creative Writing
(3)(Prereq: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 with a grade of C or better) Students examine the history, movements and technical forms of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction using a combination of example readings and writing workshops. F,S,Su.
French Studies I
This class introduces students to the French language and the many facets of French culture. This course also helps students develop the basic skills of speaking, listening, and communicating in everyday situations in French culture. As a hybrid course, this course will deliver three credit hours face-to-face and two hours via a distance learning format. F,S.
French Linguistics
Presentation and evaluation of various linguistic models and their application to the teaching of French.
Modern World
(3) This course explores historical interpretations of modern human experiences. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,My,Su
Hist US/Discov-Reconstruction
A general survey of the United States from the era of dis covery to the present, emphasizing major political, economic, social, and intellectual developments. 201: Discovery through Reconstruction. 202: Reconstruction to the present.
Vietnam:Amer Exper, 1941-1982
The French colonial experience in Vietnam, the development of Vietnamese nationalism, the rise to power of Ho Chi Minh, the deepening American commitment, the anguish of the American experience, the collapse of a peace that never was, the end fo the American backed regime of Nguyen Van Thieu in 1975 and the aftermath of the War in the United States.
Vietnam: the Amrcn Exp. 41-82
In depth readings and research selected in historical subjects; themes and/or methods not currently or regularly available in the graduate history curriculum. May be repeated for credit under different topics.
Intro to Intel & National Sec
(3)(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) This course is an introduction into the field of intelligence and its impact on policy areas related to security. Specifically, the class will examine the key elements of the intelligence process and how they have been utilized to support security policy. F,S,Su.
Intelligence Operations
(3)(Prereq: INTEL 200 or permission of the instructor) This course is a survey of the limits, possibilities, and ethical dilemmas for the conduct of operations in support of the intelligence community. The course examines operations related to the collection of intelligence information including espionage, interrogation, imagery analysis, communications intelligence, and counterintelligence. Operations that are designed to have a direct policy effect - covert operations, direct action, and information operations are also considered. F,S,Su.
Foundations of Journalism
(3 credits)(Prereq: ENGL*101) Surveys the history and principles of American journalism, including its development, philosphical foundations, products, functions, social influences, current challenges, and directions for the future. F,S,M,Su,W
Intro to Intercultural Studies
(3) In this course students will have the opportunity to view and appreciate the distinctive character of different lands and peoples and acquire a basic intercultural communicative awareness that will prepare them for the study of a language. In addition, students will become familiar with scholarly approaches used in the discipline, which may include linguistics, second language acquisition, cultural studies, film studies, literary studies, interdisciplinary approaches, and/or pedagogy. Content will focus on a particular topic or theme within the context of non-English-speaking cultures. F,S.
Introduction to Music
A course open to all students who are interested in gaining a comprehensive appreciation of music through intelligent listening. Representative masterpieces of the various periods of musical composition are studied. Emphasis on correlation of music to other arts. No previous study of music is required. F,S.
Introduction to Philosophy
This course is an introduction to the central problems of philosophy. Topics may include logic, God, mind, justice, personal identity, freedom and determinism, knowledge, skepticism, morality and responsibility. The course provides an introduction to argumentation, critical thinking, conceptual analysis and problem solving skills.
Introduction to Logic
(3) This course introduces students to formal logic. Students will learn to recognize deductive and inductive arguments. They will translate English statements to the language propositional deductive logic, construct truth tables, and use proof procedures such as natural deduction to demonstrate the validity of arguments. Common forms of inductive reasoning, such as analogical and probabilistic reasoning, may also be introduced. The formal reasoning skills acquired in this course may benefit students taking professional and graduate school admission tests. F,S,Su.
Bio-Medical Ethics
Ethical problems in medicine and biological research and the application of ethical principles to real-life situations involving patient autonomy, health care professionals, the beginning of life, the end of life, and human genetic experimentation.
Business Ethics
(3)(=PHIL 318H)(Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) Ethical theory is presented and applied to business cases involving individual, corporate, and governmental rights and responsibilities. F,S,Su.
Introduction to American Govt
(3)(=POLI 201H) An introduction to the national institutions and political processes of American government. Students will examine the formation, development, organization, and powers of national institutions; the interaction between political processes and political behavior; the development of civil rights and civil liberties; and the policy process. F,S,Su.
Intro Stats Poli & Soc Science
An introduction to the application of statisical analysis in contemporary political and social science. Particular attention will be paid to the use of quantitative methods in the study of public opinion, voting behavior, public policy, and other subject areas. Topics include: measurement theory, measures of central tendency, dispersion, probability, sampling distributions, correlation, and hypothesis testing with bivariate and multivariate models. F,S.
American Local Government
A study of the powers, organizations, processes, and programs of municipal government, with special emphasis upon government in metropolitan areas.
UN Youth Corps
Reading and research on selected subjects in Politics. Open to juniors and seniors with the consent of the instructor.
World Religions
(3) This class introduces students to the academic study of religion and surveys the global range of religious traditions. It examines various worldwide patterns of religious beliefs and practices, and investigates particular traditions, communities, and their respective histories and development. The course also investigates the role of religion in the modern world. F,S,Su.
Zen Buddhism
A study of the philosophies and practices of Zen Buddism as they appear in East Asia and America. Primary emphasis is placed on the idea of Zen as a transformative practice. The course uses classic Mahayana texts and the writings of Zen teachers. It also examines Zen through koans, zazen, engaged Buddhism, arts and films. The class considers the relationship of Zen mind and Zen practice. May.
Hispanic Studies I
This class introduces students to the Spanish language and the many facets of Hispanic cultures. This course also helps students develop the basic skills of speaking, listening, and communicating in everyday situations in Hispanic cultures. As a hybrid course, three credit hours is delivered face-to-face and two hours via a distance learning format. F,S.
Summer I 2021
Understanding Other Cultures
(3 credits) An exploration and comparison of selected contemporary cultures, including their languages. An introduction to the concepts, methods and data of sociocultural anthropology and anthropological linguistics. F,S,Su
History of Western Art I
(3)(=ARTH 105H)(Writing Intensive) A survey of the visual arts and their relevance to their times from the Paleolithic period through the Gothic period. F.
Persuasion
(3) An introduction to the study and practice of persuasive discourse using both the rhetorical and social science traditions. Issues examined include: strategic planning and organization, audience analysis, motives and values, effective use of language, propaganda and the abuse of persuasion, campaign planning, effective presentation techniques, and the application of theory and research on persuasion to practical situations. F,S,May,Su.
Intro to Sports Communication
(3) This course examines how we communicate about sport, how sport is communicated to us,and what is communicated by sports- each represents critical opportunities to evaluate,critique, and improve our public culture. This course provides a survey of the many approaches in communication studies of sport, focusing on different communicative contexts including interpersonal, mediated, organizational, and public communication. F,W,S,M,Su.
Organizational Communication
(3)(Prereq: COMM 140) Examines communication systems and communication flow in formal organizations and deals with communication climate, leadership, work control systems networks and performance enhancement and evaluation. F,S,M,Su,W
Communication Theory
(3)(Prereq: COMM 140) Provides an in-depth survey of theories and relevant criticism in communication and prepares students for theoretical application in research and thesis preparation. F,S,M,Su,W
Communication Research
(3)(Prereq: COMM 140) This course prepares students early for research; how to isolate problem statements, distinguish independent and dependent variables, critize and evaluate definitions, define theories, understand how to apply methods of sound research (qualitative and quanitative), collect data and analyze scholarly articles.
Health Communication
An overview of the various areas of study within the health communication field. Explores multiple communication issues relevant to health including language, information processing, the social construction of health and illness, patient-doctor cmmunication, and the mutually influential relationships among health care professionals, patients, friends and family members, and cultural institutions.
Media Effects
(3) This course examines the use and effects of media for individuals and societies. It will cover topics such as: what media content affects people, the types of people who are affected by media content, what those effects are and how they occur, and what situations make effects more or less likely to occur. F,S,May,Su.
Communication Capstone:Thesis
Students synthesize coursework previously conducted within the major; apply their knowledge and education to a significant research topic; and produce a thesis. They gain an understanding of how to compose/construct a theoretically driven thesis; refine their research library skills; and understand how to use proper documentation style.
Communication Capstone:Projec
Students apply their knowledge and education to a significant reserach project involving the student/'s communication research interest. The course can be an external (community) or internal (within the university) project. Each project is outlined in a customized course syllabus with an outline of the work to be completed by the student.
Applied Communication Capstone
(6 credits)(Prereq: COMM*500, COMM*575, COMM*576, Permission of program coordinator or instructor) The culmination of the program, wherein students, under the direction of a faculty advisor, synthesize coursework and apply their knowledge and education to a signficant project based on the students' plan of study and interests. The nature of this capstone is designed collaboratively between each student and the student's advisor (e.g. fundraising events, theory-driven research). Students must pass an oral defense in order to successfully complete this course. F,S,Su
Graduate Comm Research
Composition
In ENGL 101, students focus on the writing process, paying special attention to prewriting, writing, and revising strategies. The course also introduces elements of academic writing as well as the research process. This class prompts students to hone their critical reading and writing skills as they consider the rhetorical situations that shape all writing tasks. As a hybrid course, ENGL 101 includes a parallel online component, Coastal Composition Commons, which provides uniform and digitally delivered content reinforcing a common set of student learning outcomes. F,S,Su.
Composition & Critical Reading
In ENGL 102, students read and respond to a variety of texts written across disciplinary lines. As they interpret and evaluate these texts by composing functional, rhetorical, and critical analyses, students extend their understanding of the writing process, consider the importance of context, and refine their approaches to research. This hybrid course includes a parallel online component, Coastal Composition Commons, which builds upon the content taught in ENGL 101 and continues to digitally deliver uniform content that stresses an ongoing set of common student learning outcomes. F,S,Su.
Intro to Business Comm
(=CBAD*290)(3 credits) Students will gain valuable experience with some of the most important types of written and oral communication required in a business and professional context. F,S,Su.
Perspectives Genre: Wrld Dram
(3)(Prereq: ENGL*101 and ENGL*102 with a grade of C or better)This course develops students' knowledge on a particular genre through the study of a variety of literary and/or cultural texts that share (generic) features of form, style, and/or purpose. We analyze the texts as well as the genre in light of their engagement with the aesthetic, cultural, material, and historical contexts within which they are embedded and/or they adapt and appropriate. While attending to the similarities among generically connected texts, we also study the critical nuances of their differences that enrich our understanding of the genre. F,S
French Studies I
This class introduces students to the French language and the many facets of French culture. This course also helps students develop the basic skills of speaking, listening, and communicating in everyday situations in French culture. As a hybrid course, this course will deliver three credit hours face-to-face and two hours via a distance learning format. F,S.
German Studies I
This class introduces students to the German language and the many facets of German culture. This course also helps students develop the basic language skills of speaking, listening, and communicating in everyday situations in German-speaking cultures. As a hybrid course, three credit hours are delivered face-to-face and two hours via a distance learning format. F,S.
Intro to German Literature I
Reading and discussion of representative works of German prose, drama, and lyric poetry from Germanic times through the late eighteenth century.
Pre-Modern World
(3) This course explores historical interpretations of pre-modern human experiences. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,May,Su
Hist US/Discov-Reconstruction
A general survey of the United States from the era of dis covery to the present, emphasizing major political, economic, social, and intellectual developments. 201: Discovery through Reconstruction. 202: Reconstruction to the present.
U.S. History
(3) This course explores the historical development of connections between individuals, societies and cultures in the Americas. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,May,Su
Topics: Communism in Asia
This course introduces students to selected subjects in East Asian History. Topics may include the early Chinese imperium; feudal rule; commercial and social conditions; arrival of Western imperialists; and the rise of anti-imperialist, nationalist, and de-colonization movements. May be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. Offered as needed.
The Ottoman Empire, 1281-1923
(3) This course will explore the major events and themes of the Ottoman Empire from the late 13th to the early 20th century. It will look at the empire's origins, expansion, stagnation, decline, reformation attemps, World War I, the War of Independence and the creation of the Turkish Republic, and, finally, the Ottoman legacy in the Balkans and the Middle East. F, S.
Intelligence Communications
(3)(Prereq: INTEL 200 or permission of the instructor) This course is an examination of how intelligence information is communicated on both the organizational and individual levels. At the level of the organization, the course examines how intelligence is shared with various governmental and non-governmental actors. At the individual level, the course emphasizes the practical delivery of intelligence information in oral and written formats. F,S,Su.
Italian Studies I
(5 credits) This class introduces students to the Italian language and the many facets of Italian culture. This course also helps students develop the basic language skills of speaking, listening, and communicating everyday situations in Italian culture. As a hybrid course, three credit hours are delivered face-to-face and two hours via distance learning activities. This course is desgined for absolute beginners and is not open to native speakers of Italian or students who already possess significant skills in the language as determined by the instructor. F,S,Su
Interactive Journalism Basics
(3) This course covers the basics of journalism writing and video production. This course will cover the AP Stylebook and the basics of shooting and editing video. F, S.
Foundations of Journalism
(3 credits)(Prereq: ENGL*101) Surveys the history and principles of American journalism, including its development, philosphical foundations, products, functions, social influences, current challenges, and directions for the future. F,S,M,Su,W
Intro Publ Reltns & Intgr Comm
(Prereq: JOUR 201) A survey course in the concepts, strategies, and tactics of public relations as a career field and as it relates to journalism, advertising, and marketing. F,S.
Entertainment Media
This course examines the entertainment and network industry in Hollywood, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina and countries around the world. Entertainment industry includes television networks as well as movie studios. Topics and fields of study include casting, development, script coverage and script analysis. Also, the course may cover location shooting, career choices in the industry and comparison of the biographies of writers, directors, and producers in the media entertainment industry. Moreover, students leave the course with a thorough understanding of the operation and management of the entertainment (network) industry.
Radio News and Entertainment
(3)(Prereq: JOUR 200 or JOUR 201) Offers a broad survey of radio journalism and entertainment with some experiential learning. Students create and execute projects for on-air use. Students will have the opportunity to use WCCU Radio, the department's internet radio station, as a workshop for classwork and assignments. F,S,Su.
Introduction to Music
A course open to all students who are interested in gaining a comprehensive appreciation of music through intelligent listening. Representative masterpieces of the various periods of musical composition are studied. Emphasis on correlation of music to other arts. No previous study of music is required. F,S.
Introduction to Philosophy
This course is an introduction to the central problems of philosophy. Topics may include logic, God, mind, justice, personal identity, freedom and determinism, knowledge, skepticism, morality and responsibility. The course provides an introduction to argumentation, critical thinking, conceptual analysis and problem solving skills.
Introduction to Ethics
This course introduces students to the three main areas of philosophical ethics, metaethics, normative ethics and applied ethics. Students will explore metaethical issues such as ethical subjectivism and objectivism, moral skepticism, free will and responsibility; major normative theories such as consequentialism and deontologism; and applied ehtical issues such as animal rights, war, and cloning. The overarching goal will be for students to develop the skills necessary for thinking, writing, and speaking about ethical theories and problems while acquiring a basic understanding of these theories and problems.
Business Ethics
(3)(=PHIL 318H)(Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) Ethical theory is presented and applied to business cases involving individual, corporate, and governmental rights and responsibilities. F,S,Su.
Introduction to World Politics
(3)(=POLI 101H) An introduction to global politics connecting the ideas, cultures, and policies of individual countries to the international level. Students will examine conflict and cooperation on the planet in the areas of security, the environment, economic development, financial institutions, and human rights toward a better understanding of global citizenship in the 21st Century. F, S.
Introduction to American Govt
(3)(=POLI 201H) An introduction to the national institutions and political processes of American government. Students will examine the formation, development, organization, and powers of national institutions; the interaction between political processes and political behavior; the development of civil rights and civil liberties; and the policy process. F,S,Su.
Intro Stats Poli & Soc Science
An introduction to the application of statisical analysis in contemporary political and social science. Particular attention will be paid to the use of quantitative methods in the study of public opinion, voting behavior, public policy, and other subject areas. Topics include: measurement theory, measures of central tendency, dispersion, probability, sampling distributions, correlation, and hypothesis testing with bivariate and multivariate models. F,S.
Intro to Political Theory
(3)(Writing intensive)(Prereq: POLI 200 or permission of the instructor) A survey of the major themes and the great ideas in the history of politcal theory. The student will acquire a broad understanding of the history of political through from its origins in classical political philosophy and its development in modern and contemporary political theory. F,S,Su.
The Scope of American Politics
(3)(Prereq: POLI 200 and POLI 201; or permission of the instructor) An in-depth exploration of the two major fields of study in American politics: political institutions and political behavior. Topics covered include the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government in addition to political parties, voting behavior, public opinion, and interest groups. F,S,Su.
Intro to the Middle East
An introductory survey of the Middle East including a study of the Islamic religion, the historical and geographical background of the region, the problems of Arab North Africa, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the petroleum issue, instability in the Persian Gulf, and the problem of violent religious extremism.
Intro to Public Administration
A study of the basic principles and theory of administrative structure, responsibility, and control in relation to governmental management.
UN Youth Corps
Reading and research on selected subjects in Politics. Open to juniors and seniors with the consent of the instructor.
Advanced American Government
Survey course in American government. A content-based course that examines the fundamental principles and major institutions of American government.
World Religions
(3) This class introduces students to the academic study of religion and surveys the global range of religious traditions. It examines various worldwide patterns of religious beliefs and practices, and investigates particular traditions, communities, and their respective histories and development. The course also investigates the role of religion in the modern world. F,S,Su.
Introduction to Islam
This course is an introduction to the diversity of the Islamic tradition and various Muslim communities, as well as the methods and resources issused in Religious Studies. It will cover some of the history of the development of the Islamic tradition and various Muslim communities, while exploring wide-ranging beliefs, practices, figures, concepts, debates, institutions, and communities. It will explore the tradition both historically and contemporarily. Topics covered may include debates over the idea of Islam, the Prophet Muhammad, the Qur'an, and some subequent Islamic expressions, such as Sunni and Shi'i Muslims, the development of schools of law, theological debates, Islamic mysticism, responses to modernity, and contemporary Muslim communities. F or S.
Hispanic Studies I
This class introduces students to the Spanish language and the many facets of Hispanic cultures. This course also helps students develop the basic skills of speaking, listening, and communicating in everyday situations in Hispanic cultures. As a hybrid course, three credit hours is delivered face-to-face and two hours via a distance learning format. F,S.
Topics in the Fine Arts
(3)(=VPA 103H) This course is designed to provide the student with the basic understanding of how the arts critically influence and culturally enhance our everyday experience. Each section will present a variety of modes that are rooted in artistic expression. Topics will draw from one or more of the following disciplines: Creative Writing, Music, Theatre, and the Visual Arts. F,S,May,Su
Summer II 2021
World Art
(=ARTH 107H) A survey of Non-Western art from prehistory to the present, including but not limited to African, Asian, Islamic, and Oceanic art as well as art of the Americas, exploring diverse cultural experiences from a visual perspective. F,S.
Media, Self and the World
(3)(=COMM 150H)Examines the many ways media systems and mediated communication shape our understanding of ourselves and our world. How various media (e.g., television, internet, newspapers) interact and deliver content (e.g., entertainment, news, advertising) that influence the "real world" are examined. Also looks at how new technologies allow easier direct access to content. Special attention is given to how students can apply media literacy skills to their academic and personal lives. F,W,S,Su.
Persuasion
(3) An introduction to the study and practice of persuasive discourse using both the rhetorical and social science traditions. Issues examined include: strategic planning and organization, audience analysis, motives and values, effective use of language, propaganda and the abuse of persuasion, campaign planning, effective presentation techniques, and the application of theory and research on persuasion to practical situations. F,S,May,Su.
Intro to Sports Communication
(3) This course examines how we communicate about sport, how sport is communicated to us,and what is communicated by sports- each represents critical opportunities to evaluate,critique, and improve our public culture. This course provides a survey of the many approaches in communication studies of sport, focusing on different communicative contexts including interpersonal, mediated, organizational, and public communication. F,W,S,M,Su.
Signs Among Us: Semiotics Cltr
(3)(=IDS 380) A study of the signs and sign systems produced, exchanged and interpreted in contemporary culture. From toys to cuisine, from comics to video games, from plastic to astrology, the course offers critical approaches to the mutliple spheres of meaning in which we move. F,S,May,Su
Independent Study
Composition & Critical Reading
In ENGL 102, students read and respond to a variety of texts written across disciplinary lines. As they interpret and evaluate these texts by composing functional, rhetorical, and critical analyses, students extend their understanding of the writing process, consider the importance of context, and refine their approaches to research. This hybrid course includes a parallel online component, Coastal Composition Commons, which builds upon the content taught in ENGL 101 and continues to digitally deliver uniform content that stresses an ongoing set of common student learning outcomes. F,S,Su.
Lit/Cltr: Choice & Destiny
(3 credits) This course is designed to provoke and cultivate students' imaginative and critical understanding of literature in various cultural contexts. Text (in poetry, drama, fiction, and/or creative nonfiction) will vary by section. Each section will examine compelling themes, styles, and cultural arguments within their literary, historical, and philosophical contexts. F,S,Su
Business and Professional Comm
(3 credits)(Prereq: ENGL*101 and ENGL*102 with a grade of 'C' or better) Designed to improve practical communication, both written and oral. Students learn business style and formats (the letter, memo, resume, and report), as well as strategies for presenting neutral, negative, and persuasive messages. Students will speak on business and professional topics. F,S
World Regional Geography
An introduction to basic geographical concepts used by geographers in examining the fundamental contrasts between various countries of the world. Analysis of regions of the world, western and nonwestern with respect to physical, cultural (both majority and minority), political and economic orientation.
Pre-Modern World
(3) This course explores historical interpretations of pre-modern human experiences. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,May,Su
Hist US/Discov-Reconstruction
A general survey of the United States from the era of dis covery to the present, emphasizing major political, economic, social, and intellectual developments. 201: Discovery through Reconstruction. 202: Reconstruction to the present.
Mod China Reform/Rev Mod Age
A survey of Modern China from the rise of the Qing Dystany in 1644 to the economic boom of the post-Deng 1990's. Students examine China's experience of Western incursions sine the 1830's, through the course gives primacy to the impact of domestic-born institutional and cultural innovatio that presaged the arrival of the Western Powers. An investigation of China's inner-history of refor and revolution enables students to appreciate the way in which Modern China was as much the product of domestic processes as it was the result of changes wrought by the West.
Security Policy & Risk Mgmt
(Prereq: Permission of Instructor)(=IST 661) This course explores basic concepts in security policy and risk assessment. It focuses on the formulation of security policy in national and homeland security organizations, primarily at the federal-level. It develops the concept of risk assessment in policy formulation. Course will be cross-listed with IST 661. F,S,MY,Su. (Can be taken by MALS students)
Interactive Journalism Basics
(3) This course covers the basics of journalism writing and video production. This course will cover the AP Stylebook and the basics of shooting and editing video. F, S.
Broadcast News
(3) Students will study the evolution and impact of broadcast news through critical examination of broadcast news coverage of key historical events. Pioneers in the field will also be examined. F,S,May,Su.
Brand Strategy & Advertisng
(3)(Prereq: JOUR 309 and JOUR 311) This course offers an overview of brand strategy and advertising from a communication perspective, with emphasis on strategies for developing a brand and on skills needed to create advertisements. Topics covered include how to communicate a brand identity, advertising design and copywriting, and creating advertising executions. F, S.
Interactive Media & Society
(3) Offers an overview of interactive media, with an emphasis on participatory and social practices surrounding information and entertainment. The material covered reflects sustained trends in journalism, media and society. Topics may include the history and evolution of media from analog to digital formats; new models for journalism, news, creativity, production and consumption; and the outcomes, implications and consequences for culture and organizations. F,S,Su.
Intro to Intercultural Studies
(3) In this course students will have the opportunity to view and appreciate the distinctive character of different lands and peoples and acquire a basic intercultural communicative awareness that will prepare them for the study of a language. In addition, students will become familiar with scholarly approaches used in the discipline, which may include linguistics, second language acquisition, cultural studies, film studies, literary studies, interdisciplinary approaches, and/or pedagogy. Content will focus on a particular topic or theme within the context of non-English-speaking cultures. F,S.
Introduction to Ethics
This course introduces students to the three main areas of philosophical ethics, metaethics, normative ethics and applied ethics. Students will explore metaethical issues such as ethical subjectivism and objectivism, moral skepticism, free will and responsibility; major normative theories such as consequentialism and deontologism; and applied ehtical issues such as animal rights, war, and cloning. The overarching goal will be for students to develop the skills necessary for thinking, writing, and speaking about ethical theories and problems while acquiring a basic understanding of these theories and problems.
Introduction to American Govt
(3)(=POLI 201H) An introduction to the national institutions and political processes of American government. Students will examine the formation, development, organization, and powers of national institutions; the interaction between political processes and political behavior; the development of civil rights and civil liberties; and the policy process. F,S,Su.
Intro Stats Poli & Soc Science
An introduction to the application of statisical analysis in contemporary political and social science. Particular attention will be paid to the use of quantitative methods in the study of public opinion, voting behavior, public policy, and other subject areas. Topics include: measurement theory, measures of central tendency, dispersion, probability, sampling distributions, correlation, and hypothesis testing with bivariate and multivariate models. F,S.
Comparative Politics
Comparative approaches to political systems, behavior and institutions.
Public Policy
This course is an introduction to the nature of public policy in the U.S. Topics include theories and models of policymaking, policy formation and implementation by political institutions, and the formation of the policy agenda. A significant focus is placed on the content and design of policy in selected areas, including health, education, welfare, criminal justice, and environmental policy.
Topics in Govt & Intl Studies
Reading and research on selected subjects in Politics. Open to juniors and seniors with the consent of the instructor.
World Religions
(3) This class introduces students to the academic study of religion and surveys the global range of religious traditions. It examines various worldwide patterns of religious beliefs and practices, and investigates particular traditions, communities, and their respective histories and development. The course also investigates the role of religion in the modern world. F,S,Su.
Topics in the Fine Arts
(3)(=VPA 103H) This course is designed to provide the student with the basic understanding of how the arts critically influence and culturally enhance our everyday experience. Each section will present a variety of modes that are rooted in artistic expression. Topics will draw from one or more of the following disciplines: Creative Writing, Music, Theatre, and the Visual Arts. F,S,May,Su
Fall 2021
Introduction to Anthropology
(3) Anthropology is the study of humankind, past and present. This course will provide a general introduction to the subfields of cultural anthropology, physical anthropology, and archaeology. By using ethnographies, human biology, and archaeological artifacts, students will investigate a variety of case studies and perspectives to better understand the wide range of human experience on a global scale. F,S,May,Su.
Primates, People & Prehist Lab
(1 credit)(Coreq: ANTH*101) Through laboratory exercises, students will explore human biology and culture over a period of several million years. Students will question the nature of science, the use and analysis of scientific evidence, and how biocultural evolution worked in the past and how it works today. Focusing on the "how" aspect of these questions, students draw on scientific processes and knowledge to learn about what we are and how we came to be.
Understanding Other Cultures
(3 credits) An exploration and comparison of selected contemporary cultures, including their languages. An introduction to the concepts, methods and data of sociocultural anthropology and anthropological linguistics. F,S,Su
Spiritual Landscapes
(3 credits)(=GEOG*351) In this course, students examine the intersections of geography and anthropology with spiritual beliefs and experiences associate with various landscapes and geologic formations around the world. We discuss the concepts of topophilia and the human-environmental connection through the geographies of religion and belief systems. Class case studies include mythology, historical accounts, cultural resource management reports, archaeology research, and impacts from tourism. F,S,Su
Survey of Graphic Design
(3) A comprehensive survey of graphic design from ancient history to the present. This course will look at significant movements, figures and technological advancements. It will include a basic introduction to the language, issues, and concerns of graphic artists and the various communication vehicles used. F, S.
World Art
(=ARTH 107H) A survey of Non-Western art from prehistory to the present, including but not limited to African, Asian, Islamic, and Oceanic art as well as art of the Americas, exploring diverse cultural experiences from a visual perspective. F,S.
Fundamentals of Art III
(3) Basic introduction to the use of the computer as a creative medium for art and design. Addresses basic skills and concepts relevant to contemporary theories and practices. Provides a hands-on introduction to fundamentals of typography, page layout, image acquisition and manipulation and time based media. Technical knowledge is applied to problems from both individual and group assigned projects. F,S,May,Su.
Media, Self and the World
(3)(=COMM 150H)Examines the many ways media systems and mediated communication shape our understanding of ourselves and our world. How various media (e.g., television, internet, newspapers) interact and deliver content (e.g., entertainment, news, advertising) that influence the "real world" are examined. Also looks at how new technologies allow easier direct access to content. Special attention is given to how students can apply media literacy skills to their academic and personal lives. F,W,S,Su.
Persuasion
(3) An introduction to the study and practice of persuasive discourse using both the rhetorical and social science traditions. Issues examined include: strategic planning and organization, audience analysis, motives and values, effective use of language, propaganda and the abuse of persuasion, campaign planning, effective presentation techniques, and the application of theory and research on persuasion to practical situations. F,S,May,Su.
Organizational Communication
(3)(Prereq: COMM 140) Examines communication systems and communication flow in formal organizations and deals with communication climate, leadership, work control systems networks and performance enhancement and evaluation. F,S,M,Su,W
Communication Theory
(3)(Prereq: COMM 140) Provides an in-depth survey of theories and relevant criticism in communication and prepares students for theoretical application in research and thesis preparation. F,S,M,Su,W
Communication Research
(3)(Prereq: COMM 140) This course prepares students early for research; how to isolate problem statements, distinguish independent and dependent variables, critize and evaluate definitions, define theories, understand how to apply methods of sound research (qualitative and quanitative), collect data and analyze scholarly articles.
Intercultural Communication
=(LIS 301)Focuses on the dynamics of how culture influences the communication process. Considers topics such as the roles of rituals and social dramas and provides an extensive and relevant discussion of different worldviews to gain "cultural competency". F,S,M,Su,W
Sports Media
(3)(Prereq:COMM 206) Traditional assignments and graded material featuring critical application of course information are joined to practical field assignments to prepare students for the near-term career market. Topics may include the relationships between sports media and sports media professionals,collegiate and professional sports industries, athletes,audiences,and social media, including their history,impact,and ethical implications.Class time may feature guest lectures from across the sports industry. F,W,S,M,Su.
Health Communication
An overview of the various areas of study within the health communication field. Explores multiple communication issues relevant to health including language, information processing, the social construction of health and illness, patient-doctor cmmunication, and the mutually influential relationships among health care professionals, patients, friends and family members, and cultural institutions.
Communication Activism
(Prereq: Juniors and Seniors only and successful completion of 60 credit hours) This seminar requires students to work with non-governmental, governmental, and/or grass roots advocacy groups engaging in public service, social justice, and/or other applied communication projects often now collectively referred to as Communication Activism. Utilizing a variety of communication skills- including but not limited to message design for foundational, educational, and/or preventive campaigns - students will research, publicize, advocate against, and/or intervene in a social justice project with a community service organization. This is an active, intensive course that combines service learning with perspectives and practices from communication, health promotion, social science, and journalism. As such, this course is designed for students committed to social activism. F, S.
Signs Among Us: Semiotics Cltr
(3)(=IDS 380) A study of the signs and sign systems produced, exchanged and interpreted in contemporary culture. From toys to cuisine, from comics to video games, from plastic to astrology, the course offers critical approaches to the mutliple spheres of meaning in which we move. F,S,May,Su
Technology and Humanity
(3) Technologies play a central role in our culture, in the decisions we make, in our social relationships, in our health, in our safety, in conflict resolution, in the careers we pursue, in the way we work, play and live. Given this, part of what it means to be human is to be a user of technololgy. Gaining a clearer and more well- articulated understanding of the moral and social-political implications of technologies thus allows for a more considered view of our place in the world and our progress as a human civilization (scientifically, ethically, and socially). The course considers technololgies from different human perspectives. F,S.
Information Design
(3) An introductory course that provides students with an overview of the concepts and methods of information design, the process of presenting information in a clear and effective way. This course focuses on information design in the humanities, and covers topics ranging from an introduction to the basic principles of visual information representation to hands-on applications of those concepts in creating digital documents. Students will explore a wide variety of free and professional software applications used in information design, including online mapping applications such as Google Maps and ArcGIS Online, infographics applications such as Piktochart, and interactive presentation applications such as Prezi. F, S, Su.
Intro Digital Culture & Design
(3 credits) An introductory course that provides students with a broad overview of the history, concepts, and methods of computing in the humanities. This course focuses not only on how use of computer technology has evolved in humanities disciplines and humanities-centered interdisciplinary research, but also explores basic methods and techniques in digital humanities through the examination of existing projects and hands-on exercises that allow students to build practical skill sets. F,S,Su
Composition
In ENGL 101, students focus on the writing process, paying special attention to prewriting, writing, and revising strategies. The course also introduces elements of academic writing as well as the research process. This class prompts students to hone their critical reading and writing skills as they consider the rhetorical situations that shape all writing tasks. As a hybrid course, ENGL 101 includes a parallel online component, Coastal Composition Commons, which provides uniform and digitally delivered content reinforcing a common set of student learning outcomes. F,S,Su.
Composition & Critical Reading
In ENGL 102, students read and respond to a variety of texts written across disciplinary lines. As they interpret and evaluate these texts by composing functional, rhetorical, and critical analyses, students extend their understanding of the writing process, consider the importance of context, and refine their approaches to research. This hybrid course includes a parallel online component, Coastal Composition Commons, which builds upon the content taught in ENGL 101 and continues to digitally deliver uniform content that stresses an ongoing set of common student learning outcomes. F,S,Su.
Intro to Creative Writing
(3 credits) A course that introduces the fundamental elements of craft involved in composing poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction using a combination of example readings and writing workshops. Students are encouraged, though not required, to complete a college-level literature course before enrolling in ENGL*201. F,S,Su.
Literature and Culture
(3 credits) This course is designed to provoke and cultivate students' imaginative and critical understanding of literature in various cultural contexts. Text (in poetry, drama, fiction, and/or creative nonfiction) will vary by section. Each section will examine compelling themes, styles, and cultural arguments within their literary, historical, and philosophical contexts. F,S,Su
Film, New Media and Culture
(3 credits)(=NMDC*231)(=DCD*231) This course is designed to provoke and cultivate students' imaginative and critical understanding of film and new media in various cultural contexts. The course promotes an active and critical engagement with film, new media texts, and media innovations as a means for analysis and critique within the broader framework of humanistic inquiry. Texts and films will vary by section. F,S
Intro to Business Comm
(=CBAD*290)(3 credits) Students will gain valuable experience with some of the most important types of written and oral communication required in a business and professional context. F,S,Su.
Forms of Creative Writing
(3)(Prereq: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 with a grade of C or better) Students examine the history, movements and technical forms of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction using a combination of example readings and writing workshops. F,S,Su.
Senior Capstone Seminar
(3 credits)(Prereq: ENGL*300 with a grade of 'C' or better, and a minimum of 99 earned credits) This class provides a forum for both reflection upon and assessment of the student's experience in the major. Readings and writing assignments will focus on the discipline of English in a postgraduate context, the professional potential of the English degree, portfolio construction, and revision of existing writings for publications. The course will also include activities designed to help the department assess its program as well as the opportunity for an exit interview. F,S
Adolescent Literature
(3 credits)(Prereq: A grade of 'C' or better in ENGL*101 and ENGL*102) An extensive study of works appropriate for the adolescent. Required of all Secondary English Education students.
French Studies I
This class introduces students to the French language and the many facets of French culture. This course also helps students develop the basic skills of speaking, listening, and communicating in everyday situations in French culture. As a hybrid course, this course will deliver three credit hours face-to-face and two hours via a distance learning format. F,S.
World Regional Geography
An introduction to basic geographical concepts used by geographers in examining the fundamental contrasts between various countries of the world. Analysis of regions of the world, western and nonwestern with respect to physical, cultural (both majority and minority), political and economic orientation.
Digital Earth
An introductory course that will provide students with an overview of existing and emerging geospatial technologies and their increasing role in shaping our daily lives and the ways in which we interact with the environment and with each other. Students will be introduced to geospatial technologies including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), mainstream Internet mapping applications such as Google Maps and Google Earth, and location-driven social media.
Introduction to G I S
A survey course that provides an introduction to the display, manipulation and management of geographic information systems. Topics include geographical data input, storage, maintenance, analysis and retrieval.
GIS for Government
(3 credits)(Prereq: GEOG*200 or GEOG*204) This course provides students with factual, conceptual, and procedural knowledge needed to develop and apply spatial thinking and problem solving skills to real-world problems in a variety of contexts incudling urban and regional planning, environmental health and public safety, historic preservation, and ecosystem services and sustainability. These goals are acheived through hands-on application of geospatial tools and technologies to assist and inform decision-making processes. Successful completion of the course requires students to demonstrate the ability to prepare, update, manage, maintain, and apply geospatial data and analysis methods and techniques commonly practices among local, regional, and national government agencies. F,S,Su
Spiritual Landscapes
(3 credits)(=ANTH*351) In this course, students examine the intersections of geography and anthropology with spiritual beliefs and experiences associate with various landscapes and geologic formations around the world. We discuss the concepts of topophilia and the human-environmental connection through the geographies of religion and belief systems. Class case studies include mythology, historical accounts, cultural resource management reports, archaeology research, and impacts from tourism. F,S,Su
Geography of Russia
(3 credits) This course examines both the physical and cultural geography of Russia. This course explores the history of the region as a foundation for understanding Russia in terms of spatial patterns and processes related to demographics, economic sectors, ethnic diversity, human-environmental interactions, and geopolitical tensions. F,S,Su
Rsrch Mthds African Diaspora
(3) This course provides an introduction to a range of qualitative research methods as they are applied to the study of the African diaspora, especially the peoples of African descent in the Americas. Students examine theoretical and conceptual issues and develop skills with methodologies employed when conducting humanities research. Students investigate the ways that texts and other discourse medium have represented people of African descent in literature, media images, and in history. Students prepare a preliminary research plan followed by an original research paper employing the methods and theories learned in the class. Offered as needed.
Ancient World Cultures
(3) This course explores historical interpretations of pre-modern human experiences. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,May,Su
War and Society
(3) This course explores historical interpretations of modern human experiences. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,My,Su
Hist US/Discov-Reconstruction
A general survey of the United States from the era of dis covery to the present, emphasizing major political, economic, social, and intellectual developments. 201: Discovery through Reconstruction. 202: Reconstruction to the present.
U.S. History
(3) This course explores the historical development of connections between individuals, societies and cultures in the Americas. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,May,Su
Historical Research & Writing
A course designed to teach both written and oral communication in history. Topics include compiling a scholarly bibliography on a historical topic interpreting primary and secondary sources, developing a clear thesis, ensuring academic integrity, using Chicago-style documentation, and presenting work in a scholarly fashion. A minimum of twelve pages of graded, written work, with substantial opportunities for revision, and at least one graded oral presentation required. Topics chosen by Professor. For History Majors, History 250 is a co-requisite or prerequisite for all upper-level courses.
Debates: Epidemics/Inequality
(3) This course explores the elements of historical thinking, analysis, and argumentation. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,M,Su
Hist Latin Amer Foreign Relat
(3)(=POLI 489) A study of major issues such as foreign intervention, globalization, debt crises, and political violence facing states and societies in recent Latin American history. Students will explore connections between the people and governments of Latin America, Europe, and the US since the 19th century, focusing on the development of US dominance in Latin America in the 20th century and its effects. F, S, May, and Su.
History of Colony/State of SC
A study of South Carolina's origins and development and a survey of recent South Carolina history with emphasis on social and institutional development.
Digital History
This history course investigates how the past has been rapidly digitized and explores the debates in the field of digital humanities knowledge production. From debates in the field, to theoretical approaches, to methodological practices, to technological tools, this course explores how the past has been preserved and presented in a digital format. Students critically analyze digital materials and evaluate and interpret such documents as historical primary sources, memoirs, literary works, films, photographs, artifacts, music, and art. Offered as needed.
Issues in Southern History
A survey of the basic historical literature, issues, and the interpretation of the development of Southern society as a distinctive section of the United States.
Italian Studies I
(5 credits) This class introduces students to the Italian language and the many facets of Italian culture. This course also helps students develop the basic language skills of speaking, listening, and communicating everyday situations in Italian culture. As a hybrid course, three credit hours are delivered face-to-face and two hours via distance learning activities. This course is desgined for absolute beginners and is not open to native speakers of Italian or students who already possess significant skills in the language as determined by the instructor. F,S,Su
Interactive Journalism Basics
(3) This course covers the basics of journalism writing and video production. This course will cover the AP Stylebook and the basics of shooting and editing video. F, S.
Principles of Advertising
(3) (Prereq: JOUR 201) An overview of the broad field of advertising including concepts, strategies, and tactics. Informs students about the role of advertising in the American economy and the procedures involved in planning advertising campaigns. F, S.
Media Relations
(3)(Prereq: JOUR 309 and JOUR 311) This course is a comprehensive study of media relations from the perspective of both proactive and reactive public relations practice. Particular emphasis is placed on writing for media, interacting with journalists, holding news conferences, understanding the role of the Internet and interactive media, responding to organizational crises, and evaluating media relations effectiveness. Student will gain proficiency in strategic writing and message composition and will refine their skills in making oral presentations. F,S.
Entertainment Media
This course examines the entertainment and network industry in Hollywood, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina and countries around the world. Entertainment industry includes television networks as well as movie studios. Topics and fields of study include casting, development, script coverage and script analysis. Also, the course may cover location shooting, career choices in the industry and comparison of the biographies of writers, directors, and producers in the media entertainment industry. Moreover, students leave the course with a thorough understanding of the operation and management of the entertainment (network) industry.
Radio News and Entertainment
(3)(Prereq: JOUR 200 or JOUR 201) Offers a broad survey of radio journalism and entertainment with some experiential learning. Students create and execute projects for on-air use. Students will have the opportunity to use WCCU Radio, the department's internet radio station, as a workshop for classwork and assignments. F,S,Su.
News Feature Writing
(3)(Prereq: JOUR 304) Students will develop the skills needed to produce journalism feature articles appropriate for newspapers, magazines and online media. They will research and write a variety of feature articles, and they will review examples of excellent feature writing. They will continue to improve their interviewing skills and work to become strong storytellers. Writing nonfiction articles as a freelance writer also will be covered. F,S,May,Su
Intro to Intercultural Studies
(3) In this course students will have the opportunity to view and appreciate the distinctive character of different lands and peoples and acquire a basic intercultural communicative awareness that will prepare them for the study of a language. In addition, students will become familiar with scholarly approaches used in the discipline, which may include linguistics, second language acquisition, cultural studies, film studies, literary studies, interdisciplinary approaches, and/or pedagogy. Content will focus on a particular topic or theme within the context of non-English-speaking cultures. F,S.
Interdisciplinary/Diversity
(3 credits)(Prereq: Admission to graduate study at CCU) Course explores one or more topics of contemporary or historical significance. Students discuss, evaluate, and integrate the perspectives of individuals from diverse backgrounds. F
Introduction to Music
A course open to all students who are interested in gaining a comprehensive appreciation of music through intelligent listening. Representative masterpieces of the various periods of musical composition are studied. Emphasis on correlation of music to other arts. No previous study of music is required. F,S.
Introduction to Philosophy
This course is an introduction to the central problems of philosophy. Topics may include logic, God, mind, justice, personal identity, freedom and determinism, knowledge, skepticism, morality and responsibility. The course provides an introduction to argumentation, critical thinking, conceptual analysis and problem solving skills.
Business Ethics
(3)(=PHIL 318H)(Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) Ethical theory is presented and applied to business cases involving individual, corporate, and governmental rights and responsibilities. F,S,Su.
Introduction to World Politics
(3)(=POLI 101H) An introduction to global politics connecting the ideas, cultures, and policies of individual countries to the international level. Students will examine conflict and cooperation on the planet in the areas of security, the environment, economic development, financial institutions, and human rights toward a better understanding of global citizenship in the 21st Century. F, S.
Introduction to American Govt
(3)(=POLI 201H) An introduction to the national institutions and political processes of American government. Students will examine the formation, development, organization, and powers of national institutions; the interaction between political processes and political behavior; the development of civil rights and civil liberties; and the policy process. F,S,Su.
Comparative Politics
Comparative approaches to political systems, behavior and institutions.
Political Communication
(3)(=COMM 367Q*)(Prereq: POLI 201 or COMM 140) Political communication is an exchange of information between citizens and their governments. This course will provide students the knowledge to understand political communication in the scholarly community and apply their skills in the creation of political communication in the public sphere. This course can serve both the student who wants to go into politics and the student who wants to understand more about public opinion, the history of political communication, and how it is used in U.S. politics. This course is cross-listed with COMM 367. F,S,May,Su.
Public Policy
This course is an introduction to the nature of public policy in the U.S. Topics include theories and models of policymaking, policy formation and implementation by political institutions, and the formation of the policy agenda. A significant focus is placed on the content and design of policy in selected areas, including health, education, welfare, criminal justice, and environmental policy.
Constitutional Law I
(3)(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) A study of the Supreme Court decisions that have shaped the institutional powers, constraints, and interactions of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government. Selected covered topics include the constitutional powers of Congress, the President, and the Supreme Court; federalism; the Commerce Clause; and substantive due process. F, S.
World Religions
(3) This class introduces students to the academic study of religion and surveys the global range of religious traditions. It examines various worldwide patterns of religious beliefs and practices, and investigates particular traditions, communities, and their respective histories and development. The course also investigates the role of religion in the modern world. F,S,Su.
Hispanic Studies I
This class introduces students to the Spanish language and the many facets of Hispanic cultures. This course also helps students develop the basic skills of speaking, listening, and communicating in everyday situations in Hispanic cultures. As a hybrid course, three credit hours is delivered face-to-face and two hours via a distance learning format. F,S.
Topics in the Fine Arts
(3)(=VPA 103H) This course is designed to provide the student with the basic understanding of how the arts critically influence and culturally enhance our everyday experience. Each section will present a variety of modes that are rooted in artistic expression. Topics will draw from one or more of the following disciplines: Creative Writing, Music, Theatre, and the Visual Arts. F,S,May,Su
Grant Writing Nonprof Orgs
(3)(=MBA*522D) This course is designed to introduce students to the art of grant writing for professional, non-profit and arts enterprise organizations. The course explores ways to apply for and acquire funds from both public and private granting bodies, i.e. government agencies, foundations and the like. This course focuses on the importance of grant administration, stewardship, program evaluation, data analysis and the role of board and staff members in developing effective strategies for philanthropic success. This course also examines internal and external barriers that organizations face in procuring fund development. Additionally, students learn the importance of relationship building, planned giving and fundraising within a variety of enterprise careers. F,S
Hybrid Courses
Fall 2021
Human Landscapes
(3)(=GEOG 300)(Prereq: ANTH*120 or GEOG*120) This course intensively examines the way in which anthropologists and geographers use landscape analysis in studies of the interaction between people and their environment. We will discuss the formation of anthropogenic landscapes and feedback cycles, and the way in which this affects human behaviors past and present. Case studies can include agriculture, climate change, pollution, population, urbanization, and the Anthropocene. F,S,Su.
The Artist as a Professional
(3 credits)(Prereq: second semester Senior pursuiing a B.A. in Studio Art) The Artist as Professional focuses on the development of profressional practices for the emerging artist. Students develop professional documents and portfolios culminating a digital presentation. Students are prepared to enter the professional arts world with an experiential understanding of portfolio creation, professional art practices, and theoretical expectations. F,S
Introductory Chinese I
(5 credits) This course introduces students to the Mandarin Chinese language and the many facets of Chinese culture. This course also helps students develop the basic language skills of speaking, listening, and communication in everyday situations in Chinese culture. As a flipped/hybrid course, three credits are delivered face-to-face and two hours via distance learning format. F,S,Su
Persuasion
(3) An introduction to the study and practice of persuasive discourse using both the rhetorical and social science traditions. Issues examined include: strategic planning and organization, audience analysis, motives and values, effective use of language, propaganda and the abuse of persuasion, campaign planning, effective presentation techniques, and the application of theory and research on persuasion to practical situations. F,S,May,Su.
Communication Capstone:Projec
Students apply their knowledge and education to a significant reserach project involving the student/'s communication research interest. The course can be an external (community) or internal (within the university) project. Each project is outlined in a customized course syllabus with an outline of the work to be completed by the student.
Coding for Humanists
(3) This course provides a basic knowledge of how computers operate and are operated, as well as the computational and procedural logics, media, and languages employed in the Digital Humanities. Students will also achieve a basic understanding of the principles of coding. The course also serves as an introduction to modes of collaboration between those who work conceptually with the Digital Humanities and those who are assigned the tasks of implementing the technical side of such projects. F, S, Su.
SpTps in Digital Studies
(3 credits)(Prereq: DCD*100, DCD*102, DCD*200, DCD*201, and DCD*202) An upper-leve open topics course, where DCD students explore the critical theories and practical methods of variable topics across the expanded field of digital humanities, accoridng to the instructor's expertise and research agenda. All sections provide an introductory basis for more advanced methods and theory in the DCD curriculum, and DCD majors should take this course at the beginning of their upper-level course sequence, after they have completed the Foundations sequence. This course may be repeated for credit once under a different topic. F,S
Interactive Methods
(3 credits) This methods course provides an in depth overview of interactivity and interactive methods within new media and digital culture (this course is meant to be in dialogue with the histories and theories of interactivity explored in DCD 309 of the Digital Humanities sequence; though 309 is not a required prerequisite). Students are introduced to concepts of interactivity, immersion, and virtuality. Practically, students gain exposure and facility with interactive programs, loops and interfaces in code environments or languages such as Processing, HTML 5, and/or Flash. F, S, Su.
Capstone Course
(3) (Prereq: DCD 495 or DCD 496) This course serves as a culminating experience for the program of study in this degree, allowing the student to bring together all the skills and knowledge acquired in the courses to produce and publish online a project of his/her own design. May be repeated one time for credit. F, S.
Practicum
(3 credits) The practicum requires 60 hours of on-site work, a journal, a final paper, and artifacts to be included in the student's e-portfolio. The purpose of the course is to provide students with practical application opportunities for their knowledge and skills within a closely supervised work environment. By working on digital projects within the campus community, students also enhance their skills of collaboration and their understanding of project development and work flow. May be repeated one time for credit. F, S.
French Studies I
This class introduces students to the French language and the many facets of French culture. This course also helps students develop the basic skills of speaking, listening, and communicating in everyday situations in French culture. As a hybrid course, this course will deliver three credit hours face-to-face and two hours via a distance learning format. F,S.
Human Landscapes
(3)(=ANTH 300)(Prereq: ANTH 120/GEOG 120) This course intensively examines the way in which anthropologists and geographers use landscape analysis in studies of ther interaction between people and their environment. We will discuss the formation of anthropogenic landscapes and feedback cycles, and the way in which this affects human behaviors past and present. Case studies can include agriculture, climate change, pollution, population, urbanization, and the Anthropocene. F,S,Su.
German Studies I
This class introduces students to the German language and the many facets of German culture. This course also helps students develop the basic language skills of speaking, listening, and communicating in everyday situations in German-speaking cultures. As a hybrid course, three credit hours are delivered face-to-face and two hours via a distance learning format. F,S.
Global Issues, Local Community
(3 credits) Using interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary approaches, this course will explore current issues that relate to community, cultural, historical, and social contexts. Students will explore and engage in introductory skills from both the humanities and the arts.
Modern Cultures
(3) This course explores historical interpretations of modern human experiences. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,My,Su
Conflict/Society: France WWII
(3) This course examines significant conflicts in historical context by addressing the social and cultural effects of conflict upon the societies that experience them as well as the ways that societies and cultures shape the conflicts they wage. This course may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,May,Su.
U.S. History 1876-1917
From the end of the Reconstruction to the First World War; Industrialization, Imperialism, and Reform.
Italian Studies I
(5 credits) This class introduces students to the Italian language and the many facets of Italian culture. This course also helps students develop the basic language skills of speaking, listening, and communicating everyday situations in Italian culture. As a hybrid course, three credit hours are delivered face-to-face and two hours via distance learning activities. This course is desgined for absolute beginners and is not open to native speakers of Italian or students who already possess significant skills in the language as determined by the instructor. F,S,Su
Introduction to American Govt
(3)(=POLI 201H) An introduction to the national institutions and political processes of American government. Students will examine the formation, development, organization, and powers of national institutions; the interaction between political processes and political behavior; the development of civil rights and civil liberties; and the policy process. F,S,Su.
Intro Stats Poli & Soc Science
An introduction to the application of statisical analysis in contemporary political and social science. Particular attention will be paid to the use of quantitative methods in the study of public opinion, voting behavior, public policy, and other subject areas. Topics include: measurement theory, measures of central tendency, dispersion, probability, sampling distributions, correlation, and hypothesis testing with bivariate and multivariate models. F,S.
Russian Studies I
(5 credits) The course focuses on development of fundamental Russian language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) with additional consideration of culture. In this hybrid course, three credit hours are delivered face-to-face and two hours via distance learning format. F,S,Su
Hispanic Studies I
This class introduces students to the Spanish language and the many facets of Hispanic cultures. This course also helps students develop the basic skills of speaking, listening, and communicating in everyday situations in Hispanic cultures. As a hybrid course, three credit hours is delivered face-to-face and two hours via a distance learning format. F,S.